Athens Symphony collection

Descriptive Summary
Title: Athens Symphony collection
Creator: Athens Symphony (Athens, Ga.)
Inclusive Dates: 1978-2022
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 Linear Feet 1 box
Collection Number: ms4592
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

The Athens (Georgia) Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1978. The first performance was held in 1979 at Clarke Central High School's Mell Auditorium. Their current home is the Classic Center, where rehearsals are in the Ligotti Room. The orchestra's offerings include a fall, spring, Christmas and pops concerts. The first conductor was Albert Ligotti, followed by Susan Dinwiddie, then Brad Maffett.

Scope and Content

This collection contains photographs, correspondence, programs, and business records including articles of incorporation, license agreements, donors, rehearsal schedules, and meeeting agendas.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Item, box, folder], Athens Symphony collection, ms4592, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in Other Repositories

The audiovisual materials related to this collection are housed in the Walter J. Brown Media Archives.

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

box

folder

Request box

1

1

Administrative files, 2004

 

1

2

Administrative files, 2005

 

1

3

Administrative files, 2006

 

1

4

Administrative files, 2007

 

1

5

Administrative files, 2008

 

1

6

Administrative files, 2009

 

1

7

Administrative files, 2010

 

1

8

Administrative files, 2011

 

1

9

Administrative files, 2012

 

1

10

Administrative files, 2013

 

1

11

Administrative files, 2014

 

1

12

Administrative files, 2015

 

1

13

Concert flyers, 2018

 

1

14

Concert flyers, 2021

 

1

15

Concert flyers, minutes, 2022

 

1

16

Articles of incorporation, bylaws, 1978

 

1

17-19

License agreements, 2004-2019

 

1

20

Script - To Whom the Angels Spoke by Terry Kay

 

1

21

Photographs

 

1

22-26

Concert programs, 2003-2021

 

1

27

Ephemera