Saturday, September 7, 2024

Pre-concert Talk at 6:30pm; Concert begins at 7:30pm

Sullivan Middle School Auditorium

Christopher James Lees, Conductor

 Ashley Hall-Tighe, Trumpet  

Your Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra opens Season VII with virtuosic musical fireworks! Ashley Hall from the Canadian Brass appears as guest soloist and Nia Imani Franklin, nationally recognized composer & Miss America 2019, bring their musical talents to kick off the year. Closing is Rimsky-Korsakov’s colorful showpiece for the orchestra Capriccio Espagnol.

Schubert: Overture to Rosamunde 

Nia Imani Franklin: Chrysalis Extended 

Sammartini: Recorder Concerto 

Arban (arr. Nakariakov): Carnival of Venice  

Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnole 

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Sunday, October 27, 2024

Doors Open 3:00pm; Concert at 4:00pm

Sullivan Middle School Auditorium

Christopher James Lees, Conductor

Dawn Anthony, Mezzo Soprano

Join RHSO for this FREE, family-friendly concert combining the important voices of the Harlem Renaissance. This reflective program will feature music of American musical icons – George Gershwin, Louis Armstrong, Aaron Copland, Duke Ellington, and the “Dean of African American Composers,” William Grant Still.

 Come early and enjoy fun, kid-friendly activities in the lobby 

along with a special pre-concert performance by Mink Violin Studio. 

This project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Sunday, December 8, 2024

Doors Open 3:00pm; Concert at 4:00pm

Sullivan Middle School Auditorium

Christopher James Lees, Conductor

Perfect for families with children of all ages, this joyful seasonal program captures the spirit of the season! Whether it’s singing timeless carols all together, or hearing music from holiday film favorites, this performance is sure to light up the holiday season with love, joy, and light!

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Doors open at 6:30pm; Concert begins at 7:30pm

Hoppin'

Christopher James Lees, Conductor

Amplify the delicious flavors of Hoppin’ brews with the melodious sounds of the Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra, as they perform a diverse flight of musical flavors - from Bach & Mozart to The Rolling Stones & Gloria Estefan. The perfect after work environment for great beer & phenomenal music together at last. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Admission: $25
*Each ticket purchase includes $5.00 tap credit to be used the day of the event.

This concert is general admission with limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. Standing room will also be available.

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

6:00 to 9:00pm

Join us for an evening of fun in downtown Rock Hill. We will have a robust menu, paired with crafted cocktails, and a vast variety of unique items in our silent auction all set to live music from the talented RHSO musicians.

Tickets: $75

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

A special thanks to the 

2024 Overture Gala Committee:

Nicki Nash, Chair          Betty Plumb

Gale DiGiorgio              Trina Ricks

Sandra Doherty            Erica Smith

      Sherry Easley           Bara Wetherell

            Debra Heintz          Jennifer Williamson

  DeeDee Payne             Suzie Wright

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

Pre-concert Talk at 6:30pm; Concert begins at 7:30pm

Sullivan Middle School Auditorium

Christopher James Lees, Conductor

Calin Lupanu, Violin

Dvorak’s iconic final symphony takes us on a heroic journey to “The New World”. Concertmaster of the Charlotte Symphony & international sensation, Calin Lupanu, dazzles with the brooding & stormy Mendelssohn Violin concerto in d minor for strings. We open with an inspiring & poignant work by Dr. Meira Warshauer from the University of South Carolina.

Meira Warshauer: Beyond the Horizon  

Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in d minor

Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” 

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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Doors open at 3:00pm; Concert begins at 4:00pm

Sullivan Middle School Auditorium

Christopher James Lees, Conductor

Susie Pepper, Vocalist

From Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to John Williams’ epic score to E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, a Salute to Richard Rodgers and Guys & Dolls, this cinematic concert is filled with memorable melodies and all the stories we’ve fallen in love with in the last century of film.