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Students in the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra perform at KSU’s Bailey Performance Center.

Students in the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra perform at KSU’s Bailey Performance Center.

Students in the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra perform at KSU’s Bailey Performance Center.

Eternal light—lux perpetua—is an image of hope that transcends life and death. Experience this light as the GSO Chorus and Orchestra present Gabriel Fauré’s haunting “Requiem” and other selections from the British choral school, an African-American spiritual, and a Buddhist mantra set by a contemporary Canadian composer.

This electrifying concert features the best of West Coast jazz, showcasing the legendary sounds of Stan Kenton, Bill Holman, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Bob Curnow and his All LA Band, and Gordon Goodwin. Experience the vibrant energy and timeless melodies that defined an era, performed by the world-class GSO Jazz! From the intricate arrangements of Kenton to the high-octane rhythms of Rich, this concert promises to deliver a sensational celebration of Big Band brilliance!

Prokofiev’s classic “Peter and the Wolf” brings to life the tale of a young boy on an adventurous exploration, narrated to enhance the experience. As he meets several new animal friends, the arrival of a ferocious wolf turns the adventure into a thrilling quest. Villagers band together to hunt the wolf and protect the town, leading to an unexpected twist. Additionally, the GSO will perform Holst’s lively “St. Paul’s Suite,” a delightful piece originally composed for the students at the school where Holst taught.

In the GSO season finale, we delve into various perspectives on American life. The beloved ballet music from Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” beautifully captures a wedding ceremony between a husband and a pioneer woman in rural Pennsylvania, evoking the simplicity and serenity of their life. In stark contrast, the world premiere of “Requiem Americano” uses the music of America to address pressing societal issues such as anti-immigration sentiment, hypercommercialism, gun violence, social isolation, and disproportionate incarceration. Enhancing this powerful performance, the GSO will be joined by tenor Timothy Miller, the Atlanta Boy Choir, and the GSO Chorus.