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Today's #FeatureFriday spotlights our powerful flute section! Fun fact: These three musicians do so much more than elevate our woodwind section! Chris Petre-Baumer (left) serves as our Board President, Kelly Meholic (middle) is our Executive Director, and Missy Mahon (right) is our Executive and Financial Assistant. We're grateful to have such talented musicians who help make the Alpharetta Symphony shine both on and off the stage! . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

For this #FeatureFriday, meet one of our newest cellists, Mauricio Alvarado! “In the 6th grade, I spun around in a room full of instruments with my finger pointed out in front of me and landed on the cello.” Seven years later, Mauricio has performed with orchestras throughout high school and is excited to continue his musical journey with the Alpharetta Symphony, which he calls “by far the best” orchestra he’s played in since graduating. “I’m surrounded by people who have wisdom and experience collected through years longer than I have been alive. In a short time, I’ve already learned so much, and I’m not talking music.” We’re so glad to have him in the Alpharetta Symphony family! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

The violin section is divided into two parts: Violin I and Violin II. Although they belong to the same instrument family, each section often plays a different part, working together to create the rich, layered sound we love in an orchestra. Today's #FeatureFriday spotlights the ever-positive Paige Slusser from our Violin II section! Here's Paige giving a thumbs-up after our season premiere last month. We love having her enthusiasm and talent as part of the Alpharetta Symphony! 📸 @ericburkard . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

Today's #FeatureFriday isn't about a person. It's about an experience: our season premiere! Tonight at 7:30pm, the Alpharetta Symphony will take the stage for our much-anticipated Music From the Silver Screen performance. Hear your favorite film scores come to life, from Indiana Jones and E.T. to The Lord of the Rings and more. And guess what? There's still time to grab your ticket! Join us tonight or for our Sunday matinee at 3pm, both at Innovation Academy. Get your ticket using the link in our bio! . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

On this #FeatureFriday, we’re celebrating one of the most demanding instruments in the orchestra: the oboe. 👏 Its reed isn’t just small, it’s actually two reeds that vibrate together. That’s why it’s called a double reed. Oboist Jordan Pennington makes the tricky instrument look easy. You’ll find him performing with the Alpharetta Symphony and our Alpharetta Symphony Woodwind Quintet. Keep an eye (and ear) out for his talent! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta

Today’s #FeatureFriday features our principal trombonist, Brad Griner! 🎺 Every instrument tries its best to pull off a perfect glissando, but let’s be honest, the trombone has the unfair advantage. With a slide capable of smoothly traveling between notes, no other orchestral instrument quite does the glissando like a trombone. And when Brad gets his slide moving, you know it’s going to be smooth, crisp, and just the right amount of brass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

Okay, okay, okay… today’s the day we give some praise to the person who helps create the look and feel of the Alpharetta Symphony! 🎻 She may look like just one of our talented violinists, but behind the scenes, she’s creating our programs, banners, flyers, signage, and helping shape our marketing strategy. Today’s #FeatureFriday is none other than Leesha Jones! A workhorse both on and off the violin, Leesha helps bring the Alpharetta Symphony’s music to life in more ways than one. So, the next time you’re handed a program at one of our concerts, know that you're holding something created by the same person sitting on stage playing the epic music! 🎶 Thank you, Leesha, for all that you do for the Symphony! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta

The smaller the instrument, the higher the piece. So what can be said about the largest string instrument on stage? The upright bass, played by this #FeatureFriday’s Simion Gorba, might not get all the solos, but its bass line provides the foundation that keeps every performance grounded. We’re grateful for the steady rhythm and deep sound that hold it all together! 🎶 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta

Happy birthday, Mr. President! 🎉 We know we’ve featured Chris Petre-Baumer on #FeatureFriday before, but today is a special occasion! It’s our Board President and flautist’s birthday, and we couldn’t be more excited to wish him a fantastic day filled with good music, great memories, and wonderful friends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #AlpharettaSymphony #YouthOrchestra #LiveMusic #FreeConcert #HeroesAndLegends #AlpharettaEvents #ClassicalMusic #FamilyEvent #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta

Today's #FeatureFriday is none other than the man who starts each performance by making sure we're all in tune! When the concertmaster walks on stage and steps to the podium, he locks eyes with Principal Oboist Torrence Welch and signals him to play an A. From there, the rest of the orchestra chimes in, tuning their instruments and making sure we're all in agreement with Torrence. Without Torrence's amazing pitch and trusty A at the beginning of each performance, we'd be as good as lost! Thank you, Torrence, for keeping us all in tune! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #AlpharettaSymphony #YouthOrchestra #LiveMusic #FreeConcert #HeroesAndLegends #AlpharettaEvents #ClassicalMusic #FamilyEvent #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians #atlantamusicians #concerttickets #awesomealpharetta #cityofalpharetta

Today's #FeatureFriday isn't about one soloist or even a duet, it's all about the Alpharetta Symphony Woodwind Quintet! These five talented musicians come together to show that you don't always need a large orchestra to create a meaningful and memorable performance. In fact, come see what we mean tomorrow, July 25th, at 1pm at the Alpharetta Branch Library for their Under the Sea performance! This educational performance is the perfect opportunity for you and your family to discover just how incredible these five instruments can sound when they come together. RSVP using the link in our bio! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

The Alpharetta Symphony Board of Directors keeps the wheels turning behind the scenes by helping spread awareness of our organization, encouraging innovation, and always thinking ten steps ahead. That's why, for today's #FeatureFriday, we're excited to welcome our newest Board Member, Mark Coticchia! As a technology executive, Mark brings a wealth of leadership experience in innovation, business development, and commercialization. His passion for building communities and supporting the arts makes him a tremendous addition to our Board, and we're thrilled to have him join the Alpharetta Symphony family. Please join us in welcoming Mark! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

Lights. Camera. MUSIC! 🎬 We’re bringing the magic of the movies to the concert stage TWICE! Get ready for Academy Award–nominated and winning music from some of your favorite films, including Indiana Jones, E.T., Les Misérables, and MORE! Join us at Innovation Academy: September 18 at 7:30 p.m. September 20 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Use the link in our bio to grab yours before they’re gone! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #AlpharettaSymphony #YouthOrchestra #LiveMusic #FreeConcert #HeroesAndLegends #AlpharettaEvents #ClassicalMusic #FamilyEvent #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians #atlantamusicians #concerttickets #awesomealpharetta #cityofalpharetta

Stronger Together in Alpharetta! 🎶🤝 Last week, the Alpharetta Symphony hosted a pop-up event highlighting the importance of partnerships in building a stronger, more connected community. By bringing local businesses and arts organizations together, we can create new opportunities for collaboration and help Alpharetta continue to thrive! A special thank you to McKibbon Places for providing the space and to our food donors for their generous support (PURE Taqueria, Butcher & Bottle, Amasa Mexican Kitchen , SMOKEJACK, Southern Grill & BBQ) ! We’re grateful to the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and the Alpharetta Business Council for bringing our community together. Here’s to building a brighter future for Alpharetta through collaboration! Photo credit: Courtney Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . #AlpharettaSymphony #CommunityPartnerships #AlpharettaBusinessCouncil #SupportLocal #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

AND THE OSCAR FOR BEST AUDIENCE GOES TO… ours from last weekend! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Music From the Silver Screen performances! From the opening toasts and photos on the red carpet to the incredible performances by the Alpharetta Symphony, we couldn’t have asked for a better weekend. Thank you for making it a weekend to remember! 📸 @ericburkard . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

We're lovers of cinema. So much so that we're putting on an entire performance dedicated to it! 🎬 For an especially cinematic night, join us for Music from the Silver Screen on September 18 at 7:30 p.m. or September 20 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are going fast, so grab yours today using the link in our bio! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #AlpharettaSymphony #YouthOrchestra #LiveMusic #FreeConcert #HeroesAndLegends #AlpharettaEvents #ClassicalMusic #FamilyEvent #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians #atlantamusicians #concerttickets #awesomealpharetta #cityofalpharetta

Two symphonies, two composers, one special evening out. Buy your tickets today for our Tchaikovsky and Borodin performance on October 30 at 7:30pm at Innovation Academy! Buy your ticket using the link in the bio! . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

Last season, the amazing (and delicious!) Antico Pizza generously supplied our Alpharetta Symphony Youth Orchestra with free pizza. 🍕 We’re incredibly grateful for their support of the arts and the joy they brought to our students, so we just had to give them a special banner signed by all the students whose days Antico has made a little brighter! Thank you, Antico Pizza, for supporting the next generation of musicians! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

All smiles from our first violin section before our first concert of the season! . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

Splish splash! We had a blast at our Alpharetta Symphony Woodwind Quintet’s Under the Sea concert! 🐠🎶 A huge THANK YOU to all the wonderful families who came out to enjoy an afternoon of music with our aquatic musicians. We loved sharing the magic of music with you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #AlpharettaSymphony #YouthOrchestra #LiveMusic #FreeConcert #HeroesAndLegends #AlpharettaEvents #ClassicalMusic #FamilyEvent #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians #atlantamusicians #concerttickets #awesomealpharetta #cityofalpharetta

Happy Halloween from our Youth Orchestras musicians! 🎃 Today is for witches, barbarians, and Dr. Seuss characters. Tomorrow? It’s time for music! Join the Alpharetta Symphony Youth Orchestras tomorrow, Sunday, November 1, at 5:30 p.m. at Innovation Academy Auditorium for The Orchestra’s Time Machine! Trick-or-treat tonight, then treat your ears to some fantastic tunes tomorrow! More info using the link in the bio! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

Hear these incredible musicians and more tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Innovation Academy for our Tchaikovsky and Borodin performance! Get your tickets through the link in our bio or at the box office. We’ll see you tonight! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

2 days. 2 performances. 1 fantastic night. If you haven’t bought your ticket yet for this Friday’s Tchaikovsky and Borodin performance on October 30, now’s your chance! Join us at 7:30 p.m. at Innovation Academy for a chillingly good evening of classical music. Don’t be scared. 😉 Get your tickets using the link in the bio! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

12 students from the Alpharetta Symphony Youth Orchestras participated in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Halloween Spooktacular on Sunday! Our young musicians performed a variety of chamber music and solos to kick off the festivities before the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra took the stage. A huge THANK YOU to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for providing these talented young musicians with this wonderful opportunity to share their music with the community! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #InnovationAcademy #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians

On this #FeatureFriday, we're taking a look at the all-impressive Karen Anderson! Although she may look like one of our fantastic violinists in the Violin II section, she brings a kindness and eagerness to the section that never goes unnoticed. Thank you, Karen, for being a part of the Alpharetta Symphony and for helping raise the quality of our orchestra! We’re so grateful to have you. 🎻 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #AlpharettaSymphony #YouthOrchestra #LiveMusic #FreeConcert #HeroesAndLegends #AlpharettaEvents #ClassicalMusic #FamilyEvent #jacksonhealthcare #northpointmall #northpoint #alpharettasymphony #alpharettamusiccity #alpharettaamplified #alpharettaga #artsalpharetta #alpharettaevents #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #supportthearts #artsatlanta #alpharettamusicians #atlantamusicians #concerttickets #awesomealpharetta #cityofalpharetta

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On this #FeatureFriday, we're taking a look at the all-impressive Karen Anderson!