Athens Symphony collection

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

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.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

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


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.


Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
boxfolder
11Administrative files, 2004
 
12Administrative files, 2005
 
13Administrative files, 2006
 
14Administrative files, 2007
 
15Administrative files, 2008
 
16Administrative files, 2009
 
17Administrative files, 2010
 
18Administrative files, 2011
 
19Administrative files, 2012
 
110Administrative files, 2013
 
111Administrative files, 2014
 
112Administrative files, 2015
 
113Concert flyers, 2018
 
114Concert flyers, 2021
 
115Concert flyers, minutes, 2022
 
116Articles of incorporation, bylaws, 1978
 
117-19License agreements, 2004-2019
 
120Script - To Whom the Angels Spoke by Terry Kay
 
121Photographs
 
122-26Concert programs, 2003-2021
 
127Ephemera

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University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-1641