Arts – Orchestral Music
The Carolina Youth Symphony is a non-profit youth organization driven by talented, educated individuals who are passionate about bringing music into the lives of young people and, therefore, mankind’s future.
The CU Symphony Orchestra is a part of the Clemson University Fine Arts program. The Orchestra strives to achieve the highest level of music-making possible for a college/community ensemble. In the course of rehearsals, musicians gain practical knowledge of ensemble playing, leadership, musicianship, intonation, and phrasing. During the concerts, musicians integrate these skills to produce their best possible performance.
Foothills Chorale is a community choir consisting of vocal musicians from Upstate South Carolina who are dedicated to professional performances of great music in a wide variety of vocal styles. A typical concert program of the Chorale may include the traditional three B’s: Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Or the audience may hear a different three B’s: Bach (as in PDQ Bach), Bernstein (musical theater), and Brubeck (vocal jazz).
GAMAC is an organization committed to the very best in community musical performing arts and education. From the professional artist and the talented avocational artist to the gifted and talented youth of the area, GAMAC seeks to develop their talent and showcase them for the public. GAMAC’s concert series provides high quality cultural experiences for the community and a forum for excellence for the performers, thereby enriching the quality of life in the Anderson area.