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Since 1990, the Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium concert stage has been our community’s favorite place to enjoy, explore and create beautiful music. Now in our 26th year as one of the only musical per-forming arts organizations in the country to boast a blend of 5 civic, professional and semi-professional ensembles under one management “umbrella,” GAMAC ‘s com-mitment to providing the very best in musical education and performance opportunities is stronger than ever!

Our 2016-2017 Season celebrates our rich tradition of excellence with exciting new perspectives, new faces, and new ways to deepen your connection to the music you love.

MUSIC transcends language, culture and time, and while the notes are the same, the message is unique to the listener. Music speaks! Hear the music…

Dana Gencarelli, Executive Director

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Subscribers save up to 20% off the individual ticket price. Buy a full season of Masterworks, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, or Youth Series concerts or build your own series with our Pick 3 option to start saving today!

F R E E & F L E X IBL E TICK ET E XCH A NGE

Subscribers can exchange tickets to any GAMAC concert of their choice (pending availability) or return them for a tax deduction.

GR OU P R AT E SGroup rates are available for parties of 10 or more! Call the GAMAC office at (864) 231-6147 to find out how your group can receive a 20% discount on individual concert tickets.

IN DI V IDUA L C ONCE RT TICK ETSCan’t commit to a series right now? No problem! Individual tickets are available to all events. Call or visit us online.

C O N TAC T U S :864.231.6147 | gamac.org

P.O. Box 2365 | Anderson, SC 29622Facebook.com/greater anderson musical arts consortium

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Conductor GAMAC Children’s Chorus

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Band Leader Electric City Big Band

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Guest Conductor GAMAC Chamber

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O KT O B E R F E ST Friday, October 7, 2016 at 7:30pm

The Rainey Fine Arts Center at Anderson University

GAMAC Chamber Orchestra with Matthew Ganong, piano

Morihiko Nakahara, Guest Conductor

Anderson’s own professional chamber orchestra kicks off the Masterworks series with a whirlwind musical trip to Germany! Join us as pianist Matthew Ganong performs J.S. Bach’s Concerto No. 1 for Keyboard & Orchestra conducted by Maestro Morihiko Nakahara, Music Director of the South Carolina Philharmonic.

W E L C O M E T O T H E Z O O Friday, November 4, 2016 at 7:30pm

Boulevard Baptist Church GAMAC Chorale

with special guests The GAMAC Children’s Chorus

Don R. Campbell, Conductor

Lions, tigers, and bears? Sopranos, altos, and tenors too? Oh my! The GAMAC Chorale celebrates the majesty and mystery of the animal kingdom with this musical trip to the zoo! Perfect for families and music lovers of all ages with a special performance by the GAMAC Children’s Chorus directed by Bob Heritage.

C H R I ST M A S C H E E R Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 7:30pm

Boulevard Baptist ChurchGAMAC Chorale, Chamber Orchestra,

and Children’s Chorus Don R. Campbell, Conductor

with Bob Heritage, Conductor of the GAMAC Children’s Chorus

Our annual Christmas concert has heralded the official beginning of the holidays in Anderson for 26 years. Ring in the season with family, friends, and favorite carols as our Chorale, Chamber Orchestra and Children’s Chorus take you on a musical sleigh ride!

S PA N I S H S K ET C H E S Friday, February 3, 2017 at 7:30pm

First Baptist ChurchGAMAC Chamber Orchestra

with The Georgia Guitar Quartet Neil Casey, Guest Conductor

Warm up from the winter chill with a musical jaunt through Spain! Featuring our chamber orchestra with the Georgia Guitar Quartet performing Joachim Rodrigo’s Concierto Andaluz for 4 Guitars & Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Neil Casey, Assistant Director of the University of South Carolina Orchestras.

A N O P E R A I N D I S G U I S E : V E R D I ’ S REQUIEM

Friday, April 28, 2017 at 7:30pm Boulevard Baptist Church

GAMAC Chorale and Chamber Orchestra Southern Wesleyan University Concert Choir

Don R. Campbell, Conductor

The love, drama and operatic majesty of Verdi’s Requiem is unparalleled. Experience this thrilling choral masterpiece performed by the GAMAC Chorale and Southern Wesleyan University Concert Choir as they conclude our 26th Masterworks Series.

OV E RT U R E SHear the stories behind the music over a pre-concert dinner with our guest conductors and soloists. Enjoy delicious food and good fellowship while gaining a deeper understanding of the music from the musicians’ perspective.

Friday, October 7, 2016 5:45-7:00pm at Anderson University

Maestro Morihiko Nakahara

and Matthew Ganong, piano Friday, February 3, 2017

5:45-7:00pm at First Baptist Church Maestro Neil Casey and

The Georgia Guitar Quartet

Limited seating available. Reservations required. Additional charge of $20 per person.

Concert tickets not included.

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TA K E F I V E Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 7:30pm

The Rainey Fine Arts Center at Anderson University

The Electric City Big Band with Chris Vadalla, saxophone

Alan Nowell, Band Leader

Renowned jazz artist and long-time member of the Chuck Mangione Quartet, Chris Vadala, joins the Electric City Big Band in this exciting season kick-off!

A L I T T L E R O M A N C E Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 3:00pm

The Rainey Fine Arts Center at Anderson University

Anderson Symphony Orchestra Andrew Pettus, Interim Conductor

Spice up your life with classics from the Romantic period when Anderson’s thriving civic orchestra takes the stage for its 42nd season!

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Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 3:00pm The Rainey Fine Arts Center

at Anderson UniversityAnderson Symphony Orchestra

with Anderson University Concerto and Aria Competition Winners

Andrew Pettus, Interim Conductor

Experience the finest young musical talent our electrifying city has to offer when they perform with the ASO!

J U ST JA Z Z Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 3:00pm

The Rainey Fine Arts Center at Anderson University

The Electric City Big Band Alan Nowell, Band Leader

Just jazz… and maybe some swing. Possibly some blues. There’s just no telling what the ECBB will do next!

W H AT ’ S O P E R A , D O C ? Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 3:00pm

The Rainey Fine Arts Center at Anderson University

Anderson Symphony Orchestra Andrew Pettus, Interim Conductor

Return to your childhood as the ASO takes you back in time to Saturday morning cartoons and your earliest memories of great classical music!

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OPEN REHEARSAL with Chris Vadala, saxophone

Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 4:00pm The Rainey Fine Arts Center

at Anderson University

Join renowned jazz saxophonist Chris Vadala as he rehearses with the Electric City Big Band! FREE to university, high school and middle school band students.

Visit us on Facebook and gamac.org for further details!

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YO U T H S E R I E SMusic education is at the heart of everything we do at GAMAC. That’s why we’re proud to present our Children’s Chorus under the direction of Bob Heritage throughout the year. Look for other 2016-2017 Youth Series concerts indicated by this symbol

A S P R I N G R E C I TA L Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 7:00pm

St. John’s United Methodist Church

A special evening of performances by the talented young musicians of the GAMAC Children’s Chorus.

USO SWEETHEART’S DANCE with The Electric City Big Band

Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 7:00pm

Grab your Valentine and join the ECBB as they present the best in 1940’s style Big Band and Swing music with dancing, delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres, period aircraft, and much more! A Valentine’s Day celebration that you and your sweetheart will never forget!

Attire: Dressy Casual or 1940’s Costume

$75 per person Includes a dance lesson, heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet with beer, wine & soft drinks, concert and dancing

$50 per person Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet with beer, wine & soft drinks, concert and dancing

$600 Table of 8 Includes dance lessons, heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet with beer, wine & soft drinks, concert and dancing

$400 Table of 8 Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet with beer, wine & soft drinks, concert and dancing

Reservations Required! RSVP by February 6, 2017

All proceeds to benefit GAMAC

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G A M AC C H O R A L E Dr. Don R. Campbell

Renamed the GAMAC Chorale in 1990, the ensemble began in 1970 as the Anderson Civic Chorale and is comprised of 80+ volunteer vocalists. The Chorale performs three times annually with a professional orchestra. The ensemble has performed much of the great choral literature including Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Poulenc’s Gloria, Brahm’s Requiem, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, and many more.

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Guest ConductorsFounded in 1990, the GAMAC Chamber Orchestra is comprised of professional instrumentalists chosen from the Anderson area and neighboring communities. The ensemble is featured in nearly all Masterworks Series concerts.

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Dr. Andrew Pettus, Interim ConductorFounded in 1975, the Anderson Symphony Orchestra is a civic orchestra comprised of community volunteer instrumentalists, college students from Anderson University and talented high school students.

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Dr. Bob HeritageFormed in 2013, the GAMAC Children’s Chorus is comprised of boys and girls in grades 3-8+. The mission of the chorus is to teach children to achieve high artistic and personal standards through choral music singing and performance. In addition to professional instruction in vocal technique and music literacy, the ensemble fosters friendship, confidence, self-discipline and character.

E L E C T R I C C I T Y B I G B A N D Mr. Alan Nowell

Founded in 1982 and performing in the tradition of America’s big bands, the Electric City Big Band (ECBB) performs popular, current and nostalgic selections of music with wide appeal. This group is available for special event bookings. Please contact the GAMAC office for information.

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Civic Performance Group Auditions Welcome

Semi-Professional Group Selective Auditions

Professional Group Professional Training and Experience Required

AU D I T I O N SDo you love to sing? Play an instrument? Know a child with musical talent? GAMAC is always looking for new performers to join our Civic ensembles! Give us a call at 864-231-6147 to find out how you can BE the music!

S P E C I A L E V E N T S

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE $5,000+ All benefits below, plus an opportunity to sponsor a GAMAC Masterworks Series event

PLATINUM BATON $4,000-$4,999 All benefits below, plus two complimentary tickets to a concert event*

GOLD BATON $3,000-$3,999 All benefits below, plus two complimentary tickets to an overtures dinner*

SILVER BATON $2,000-$2,999 All benefits below, plus ability to name a GAMAC Orchestra or Anderson Symphony section chair for the season

SUSTAINER $1,000-$1,999 All benefits below, plus one discounted ticket to a concert event of your choice*

FELLOW $500-$999 All benefits below, plus one complimentary ticket to a concert event of your choice*

FRIEND $250-$499 All benefits below, plus invitations to special events

MEMBER $50-$249 Program listing and email updates

*discounted and complimentary tickets subject to availability

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D DID YOU KNOW?Did you know that ticket sales

cover less than half of GAMAC’s operating costs? That’s why your

gift is so important!

Fundraising Activities (Annual Fund, Corporate Sponsorships & Special Events)

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When you support the GAMAC Annual Fund, you play a big part in helping us fulfill our mission to provide the very best in musical performance and educational opportunities in our area. Help us continue to keep the Electric City wired for sound by adding a tax-deductible gift to your ticket order!

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1 . SE L E CT YOU R SE R IE SIndividual concert tickets available. Please call 864-231-6147.General seating for all events.

Masterworks Series $90 adult | $45 student (5 concerts)

Anderson Symphony Series $60 adult | $30 student (5 concerts)

Youth Series $50 adult / $25 student (3 concerts)

PICK 3 Masterworks Series $55 adult | $20 student 10/7 11/4 12/10 2/3 4/28 (Circle 3 dates from Masterworks Series)

PICK 3 Anderson Symphony Series $40 adult | $15 student 10/15 11/20 1/29 3/5 4/9 (Circle 3 dates from Anderson Symphony Series)

2 . SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUNDWe need your support! Your generous gift to our Annual Fund keeps the Electric City wired for sound!

Conductor’s Circle ........................... $5,000+ Platinum Baton .................................$4,000+ Gold Baton ........................................... $3,000+ Silver Baton ........................................ $2,000+ Sustainer ..............................................$1,000+ Fellow ........................................................$500+ Friend ........................................................ $250+ Member .......................................................$50+

$ _____________ Tax-deductible Annual Fund Donation

3 . AT T E N D A SPE CI A L E V E N T Overtures Dinners _____ October 7 ............................................. $20 _____ February 3 .......................................... $20

USO Sweetheart’s Dance with The Electric City Big Band _____ Attending with Dance Lessons ...$75 _____ Attending ............................................ $50 _____ Table of 8 with Dance Lessons .. $600 _____ Table of 8 .................................... $400

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