Involvement with symphonies in Georgia can be a great opportunity for the small business owner. It can establish a balance between work and recreation for your employees, create a good reputation for your company and strengthen ties with your community. Attending a performance by a symphony orchestra supports not only professional musicians but young, aspiring musicians, as well.

You can use tickets to a Georgia symphony orchestra to entertain clients, provide rewards for employees and show your appreciation to customers. Tickets to individual performances are readily available in many cases and most orchestras also offer season tickets. Orchestras frequently offer discounts for families, students and seniors, as well.

Symphonies in Georgia generally fall into the following categories:

1. Georgia symphony orchestras that have professional musicians and may feature internationally known performers as guests. A full symphony or philharmonic orchestra usually consists of at least 80 players and may have more than 100.

2. Smaller community orchestras that offer free public concerts and may be available for private events. A chamber orchestra has less than 40 players.

3. Youth orchestras that feature younger players. A Georgia youth orchestra typically requires players to be within a specified age range and stage annual auditions.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find professional Georgia symphony orchestras near you

Symphony orchestras perform a variety of classical, experimental and modern compositions in Georgia. Opera also is popular and typically has scheduled performances throughout the season.

I recommend: Join the Classical Music Lover's Exchange to support symphonies not only in Georgia, but those around the country. MeettheMusic.org lists members of the League of American Orchestras in Georgia alphabetically by city.

Support a Georgia youth symphony orchestra

Young musicians can obtain stage experience and training in a Georgia youth symphony. Youth symphonies are well-respected and perform many of the same pieces as professional orchestras.

I recommend: The Metropolitan Youth Symphony lists youth orchestras alphabetically by their city or geographical name and provides the state. Your business can support a youth symphony orchestra such as the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Buy tickets to a Georgia orchestra in your city

Most large cities in Georgia have at least one professional orchestra and several chamber orchestras. They play many different types of music, in addition to classical compositions.

I recommend: The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra normally performs at the Atlanta Symphony Hall, in addition to other venues in Atlanta. The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra plays at Georgia Perimeter College and is primarily a volunteer orchestra.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Listen to performances over the radio. Many major Georgia symphony orchestras broadcast live and recorded performances that allow you to enjoy world-class music from your home. The websites for the orchestra and radio stations will list the scheduled air times and performances.