A Word From The Conductor
Our 50th Anniversary. What a milestone!
As we celebrate our golden anniversary, we shine the spotlight on the talented musicians that comprise the Gulf Coast Symphony as we bring you some of the best music ever written. From Mussorgsky's ever popular Pictures at an Exhibition to the other-worldly The Planets by Gustav Holst, each program is guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
We'll kick off the celebration with a special gala featuring the incomparable Ronnie Kole. Then throughout the season, we'll feature works by several composers observing significant birthdays, and we pay tribute to various outstanding Coastal arts organizations for their important cultural contributions.
In March, you'll want to get out your bobby socks and saddle shoes for a fun filled evening of classic rock-n-roll when the orchestra cuts loose with Flash Cadillac. Dust off those poodle skirts ladies!
Great music, great performers, great fun!
Join us as we celebrate this special season.
John W. Strickler
Music Director and Conductor
2011-2012 Season
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 8pm Saenger
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Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Ott: Music of the Canvas
Khachaturian: Violin Concerto
Ivan Zenaty, soloist
Cultural Collaboration with
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
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Ivan Zenaty
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NOVEMBER 5, 2011 8pm Saenger
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Debussy: Nocturnes (Mvts. I & II)
Higdon: Blue Cathedral
Holst: The Planets
Cultural Collaboration with
Infinity at NASA Stennis Space Center
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JANUARY 28, 2012 8pm Saenger
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Torke: Bright Blue Music
Debussy: Clair de lune
Hovhaness: Mysterious Mountain
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
Cultural Collaboration with
OhrO'Keefe
Museum of Art
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MARCH 3, 2012 8pm Hard Rock LIVE
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Flash Cadillac
From American Bandstand to American Graffiti,
this famed six-piece rock n' roll band has performed
their 50s and 60s repertoire for over one hundred
performances with symphony orchestras!
Cultural Collaboration with
Biloxi Little Theatre, Center Stage Theatre,
Gulfport Little Theatre and KNS Theatre
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APRIL 21, 2012 8pm Saenger
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Debussy: Children's Corner
Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1
Julius Kim, soloist
Cultural Collaboration with
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center and
Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of
Arts and Education
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Julius Kim
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GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY GALA
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 8pm Beau Rivage Theatre
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Ronnie Kole & His Trio
New Orleans Jazz Legend Ronnie Kole brings his engaging
performances and musical arrangements featured in
numerous appearances with symphony orchestras.
Cash bar. Not part of the Super 6 season package.
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HOLIDAY PEPPERMINT POPS
NOVEMBER 25, 2011 7pm Saenger
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A Coast Tradition! Ring in the holidays with seasonal
music favorites! Plus: Gulf Coast Symphony Youth
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All concerts are held at the Saenger Theatre, Biloxi
Except: "Ronnie Kole" will be at Beau Rivage Theatre
and "Flash Cadillac" will be at Hard Rock LIVE
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Symphony Book Fair
4th Annual "Strokes For Notes" Golf Tournament
Grand Bear Golf Course
Tuesday , November 1, 2011
Kaleidoscope of Homes
School Concerts
24th Annual Barbecue Under the Oaks
Oaklawn, Pass Christian
Sounds by the Sea
Outdoor Family Concert - Memorial Day Weekend FREE Admission, Spectacular Fireworks
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