By Lauren Nye
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. | Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season will spotlight three world-class conductors as they bring their strengths and passion to the podium in hopes of becoming the next music director of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra (JCSO).
The season entitled, “Three Maestros, One Podium,” begins on October 5, 2024. The five-concert season ticket package for “Three Maestros, One Podium” is priced from $85-$215. Single tickets are from $22-$55. To buy tickets, visit johnscreeksymphony.org or call 678-748-5802.
Throughout the season, the guest conductors will be joined by renowned instrumental and vocal soloists including Britton-René Collins, David Fung, Tom Hooten, Johns Creek Chorale, and Bethany Mamola. At the end of the season, the JCSO will announce the new music director.
All three guest conductors will present concerts that emphasize the power of human connection, the vibrancy of different music genres, and the impact music has on communities. The concert season lineup is as follows:
- Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at Newtown Park – Classical K-pop: Experience the youthful energy of K-pop music in JCSO’s season premiere concert, Classical K-pop. Led by guest conductor Henry Cheng, this concert will capture vast themes of love and the power of human connection through orchestral arrangements of chart-topping K-pop hits from BTS, PSY, and more.
- Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Johns Creek United Methodist Church – Magnificent Marimba: Enjoy the expressive sounds of the marimba in JCSO’s Magnificent Marimba concert featuring percussionist Britton-René Collins! Led by guest conductor Howard Hsu, this strings-only concert includes a performance of Starburst, as well as Tchaikovsky’s lush Serenade for Strings.
- Dec. 14 at 3:30 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Church: A Kids’ Christmas – Experience the joys of Christmas in this sensory-friendly kids’ Christmas concert. Guest conductor Paul Bhasin will lead the JCSO in holiday tunes that are loved across world cultures. This concert will feature Fleetwood Dancers, a special guest narrator, singalongs, and an appearance by Santa Claus.
- Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Church: Holidays With the JCSO: Bring your family home for the Holidays With the JCSO! Led by guest conductor Paul Bhasin, this concert will shine merry and bright with expressive arrangements of seasonal classics. Featuring guest vocalist Bethany Mamola and the Johns Creek Chorale, this concert will be a heartwarming experience.
- Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Church: Heroes Among Us: A Musical Tribute: Led by guest conductor Henry Cheng, this offers a powerful tribute to the spirit of heroism around the world. Featuring pianist David Fung, the concert includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, Grieg’s Piano Concerto, and Valerie Coleman’s Seven O’clock Shout, composed to honor the sacrifice of frontline workers during COVID.
- March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Church,From Screen to Stage: The sounds of Harry Potter, Star Wars, Mission: Impossible, and more will come to Johns Creek in our concert From Screen to Stage. Guest conductor Howard Hsu presents this concert full of pop-culture masterpieces. From John Williams to Tchaikovsky, the musical magic of motion pictures will fill the air!
- May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, Kaleidoscope of American Music: Guest conductor Paul Bhasin unveils a Kaleidoscope of American Music, where we showcase the depth, complexity, and diversity of our nation’s musical heritage. Featuring LA Philharmonic Principal Trumpet Tom Hooten, this concert will highlight pioneers like George Gershwin and modern voices, including John Williams and Atlanta’s own Michael Kurth.
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