New this season, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra will present Gospel Christmas on Saturday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Auditorium. The orchestra will be conducted by Charles Floyd, a nationally known conductor (Gospel Night at Pops, PBS’ Evening at Pops with Patti LaBelle and A Cathedral Christmas). Choral activities will be coordinated by Terry Davis, Minister of Music for the Worship Center of Central Ohio and for Ohio Wesleyan University’s Gospel Lyres.
An additional set of Gospel Chorus auditions has been scheduled for Saturday, August 22 from 11 am - 3 pm in Room #1, Lower Level of the Ohio Theatre.
PLEASE CALL Ashley Young at 614-228-9600 ext. 1229 or email at ayoung@columbussymphony.com to schedule a time.
What to Expect:
- Please prepare to sing a verse of chorus of a gospel song.
- There will also be a vocal drill conducted by Mr. Davis
Auditionees will be notified by letter the week following the audition.
Questions regarding the Gospel Chorus may be e-mailed to Terry Davis at praiseplace63@yahoo.com
Other News:
Picnic with the Pops and Popcorn Pops Volunteers Needed!
The Columbus Symphony is now accepting registrations for the 2010 Nationwide Insurance Picnic With The Pops and Popcorn Pops concert series. Click here for more information.
Strategic Restructuring Plan Announced
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and the Central Ohio Federation of Musicians Local 103 announced today a two-fold restructuring plan to help achieve a sustainable business model moving forward. The restructuring plan will reduce next season’s CSO budget from $9.0 million to $7.5 million or less with some limited impact this year.
Orchestra League holds style show to support CSO
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra League is pleased to announce an upcoming fundraiser to benefit the Columbus Symphony.
Orchestra League holds golf outing to support CSO
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra League is pleased to announce an upcoming fundraiser to benefit the Columbus Symphony.
CSO Chorus to hold Open Auditions
Columbus Symphony Chorus auditions will be held on Monday, August 30, at the Ohio Theatre.
Click here for more information.
Take a trip in CSO's and Columbus's past with this video
Have the symphony perform in your living room
