GAMAC

Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium

HEAR THE MUSIC!

2016 - 2017 / 26 TH SEAS ON

2016-2017 SEASON

WELCO M E TO O U R
2016- 2 017 SE A S O N
Since 1990, the Greater Anderson Musical
Arts Consortium concert stage has been our
communitys favorite place to enjoy, explore
and create beautiful music. Now in our
26th year as one of the only musical performing arts organizations in the country to
boast a blend of 5 civic, professional and
semi-professional ensembles under one
management umbrella, GAMAC s commitment 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

SUBSCR IBER SAV INGS

GROUP R ATE S

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!

Group 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.

FR EE & FLEXIBLE
TICK ET EXCH A NGE
Subscribers can exchange tickets to any
GAMAC concert of their choice (pending
availability) or return them for a tax
deduction.

INDIV IDUA L CONCERT TICK ETS

Cant commit to a series right now? No
problem! Individual tickets are available to
all events. Call or visit us online.

CONTACT US:
864.231.6147 | gamac.org
P.O. Box 2365 | Anderson, SC 29622
Facebook.com/greater anderson musical arts consortium

DON R.
CA MP BELL

BOB
H E R I TAG E

AL AN
NOWEL L

Conductor
GAMAC Chorale

Conductor
GAMAC
Childrens Chorus

Band Leader
Electric City
Big Band

MORI H I KO
NAKA HA RA

NEIL
CA S E Y

ANDREW
P ETTU S

Guest Conductor
GAMAC Chamber
Orchestra

Guest Conductor
GAMAC Chamber
Orchestra

Interim Conductor
Anderson
Symphony
Orchestra

GET TO KNOW GAMAC

2016-2017 SEAS ON CONDUCTORS

MASTERWORKS

OKTO BER F E ST

W E LC O M E TO T H E Z O O
Friday, November 4, 2016 at 7:30pm
Boulevard Baptist Church

Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 7:30pm

Boulevard Baptist Church

GAMAC Chamber Orchestra

with Matthew Ganong, piano
Morihiko Nakahara, Guest Conductor

GAMAC Chorale
with special guests
The GAMAC Childrens Chorus
Don R. Campbell, Conductor

Andersons 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. Bachs Concerto No. 1 for Keyboard &
Orchestra conducted by Maestro Morihiko
Nakahara, Music Director of the South
Carolina Philharmonic.

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 Childrens
Chorus directed by Bob Heritage.

GAMAC Chorale, Chamber Orchestra,

and Childrens Chorus
Don R. Campbell, Conductor
with Bob Heritage, Conductor of the
GAMAC Childrens Chorus

Friday, October 7, 2016 at 7:30pm

The Rainey Fine Arts Center
at Anderson University

CHRI STM AS CHEER

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
Childrens Chorus take you on a musical
sleigh ride!

Hear 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.

SPANI S H SKETCHES

Friday, February 3, 2017 at 7:30pm

First Baptist Church
GAMAC 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 Rodrigos
Concierto Andaluz for 4 Guitars & Orchestra
under the baton of Maestro Neil Casey,
Assistant Director of the University of
South Carolina Orchestras.

AN OPERA IN DISGUISE:
V E R DI S R E QUI E M
Friday, April 28, 2017 at 7:30pm
Boulevard Baptist Church

Friday, October 7, 2016

5:45-7:00pm at Anderson University

Maestro Morihiko Nakahara

GAMAC Chorale and Chamber Orchestra

Southern Wesleyan University Concert Choir
Don R. Campbell, Conductor
The love, drama and operatic majesty of
Verdis 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.

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.

MASTERWORKS

OVERTURES

SYMPHONY
ANDERSON

TAKE F IV E

A L I T T L E R O M A NC E

Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 7:30pm

The Rainey Fine Arts Center
at Anderson University

Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 3:00pm

The Rainey Fine Arts Center
at Anderson University

The Electric City Big Band

with Chris Vadalla, saxophone
Alan Nowell, Band Leader

Anderson Symphony Orchestra

Andrew Pettus, Interim Conductor

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!

Spice up your life with classics from

the Romantic period when Andersons
thriving civic orchestra takes the stage
for its 42nd season!

ANDERS ONS GOT

TAL ENT

Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 3:00pm

The Rainey Fine Arts Center
at Anderson University
Anderson 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!

OPEN REHEARSAL

with Chris Vadala, saxophone

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

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

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.

The Electric City Big Band

Alan Nowell, Band Leader

Anderson Symphony Orchestra

Andrew Pettus, Interim Conductor

Visit us on Facebook and gamac.org for

further details!

Just jazz and maybe some swing. Possibly

some blues. Theres just no telling what the
ECBB will do next!

Return to your childhood as the ASO takes

you back in time to Saturday morning
cartoons and your earliest memories of
great classical music!

Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 3:00pm

The Rainey Fine Arts Center
at Anderson University

SYMPHONY

JUST JA Z Z

ANDERSON

MEET THE MUSIC

YOUTH & SPECIAL EVENTS

YOU T H SE RIES

Music education is at the heart of everything

we do at GAMAC. Thats why were proud
to present our Childrens Chorus under the
direction of Bob Heritage throughout the
year. Look for other 2016-2017 Youth Series
concerts indicated by this symbol

SPECIAL EVENTS

USO SWEETHEARTS DANCE

with The Electric City Big Band

A S PR ING RE CITA L

Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 7:00pm

St. Johns United Methodist Church
A special evening of performances by the
talented young musicians of the GAMAC
Childrens Chorus.

Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 7:00pm

Grab your Valentine and join the ECBB as

they present the best in 1940s style Big
Band and Swing music with dancing,
delicious heavy hors doeuvres, period
aircraft, and much more! A Valentines Day
celebration that you and your sweetheart
will never forget!
Attire: Dressy Casual or 1940s Costume

$75 per person

Includes a dance
lesson, heavy hors
doeuvres buffet with
beer, wine & soft
drinks, concert
and dancing

$50 per person

Includes heavy
hors doeuvres buffet
with beer, wine & soft
drinks, concert
and dancing

$600 Table of 8

Includes dance
lessons, heavy hors
doeuvres buffet with
beer, wine & soft
drinks, concert
and dancing

$400 Table of 8

Includes heavy
hors doeuvres buffet
with beer, wine & soft
drinks, concert
and dancing

Reservations Required!
RSVP by February 6, 2017
All proceeds to benefit GAMAC

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 Beethovens 9th Symphony,
Poulencs Gloria, Brahms Requiem, Carl
Orffs Carmina Burana, and many more.

G A MAC CHA M BER

O RCHE ST RA
Guest Conductors

Founded 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.

Civic Performance Group

Auditions Welcome

A N DE R S O N SY M P H O N Y
O R C H E ST R A

EL ECTRI C CI TY
BI G BAND

Founded 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.

Founded in 1982 and performing in the

tradition of Americas 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.

Dr. Andrew Pettus, Interim Conductor

G A M AC C H I L DR E N S
C H O RU S

Mr. Alan Nowell

Dr. Bob Heritage

Formed in 2013, the GAMAC Childrens

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.

Semi-Professional Group
Selective Auditions

Professional Group
Professional Training
and Experience Required

AUDITIONS
Do 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!

ENSEMBLES

G A MAC CHO RA LE

ANNUAL FUND

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 taxdeductible gift to your ticket order!
CONDUCTORS CIRCLE

$5,000+

All benefits below, plus an opportunity

to sponsor a GAMAC Masterworks
Series event

SUSTAINER

$1,000-$1,999

$4,000-$4,999

FELLOW $500-$999

GOLD BATON

$3,000-$3,999

FRIEND $250-$499

SILVER BATON

$2,000-$2,999

All benefits below, plus two

complimentary tickets to a
concert event*

All benefits below, plus two

complimentary tickets to an
overtures dinner*

All benefits below, plus ability to name

a GAMAC Orchestra or Anderson
Symphony section chair for the season

All benefits below, plus one

complimentary ticket to a
concert event of your choice*

All benefits below, plus

invitations to special events

MEMBER

Did you know that ticket sales

cover less than half of GAMACs
operating costs? Thats why your
gift is so important!

All benefits below, plus one

discounted ticket to a concert
event of your choice*

PLATINUM BATON

DID YOU KNOW?

$50-$249

Program listing and email updates

*discounted and complimentary

tickets subject to availability

Fundraising Activities

(Annual Fund, Corporate

Sponsorships & Special Events)

Ticket Sales
Grants
Program Book Ads
Childrens Chorus Tuition

2. SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND

We need your support! Your generous
gift to our Annual Fund keeps the Electric
City wired for sound!

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1 . SELECT YOUR SER IE S

Individual 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)

Conductors 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

AnnualFundDonation

3. ATTEND A SPECI A L EV ENT

Overtures Dinners
_____ October 7.............................................. $20
_____ February 3 ........................................... $20

USO Sweethearts 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

4 . TOTA L YOUR OR DER

Add together your series, events and
donation totals.
$_________________________ Grand Total

5. PAY MENT INFOR M ATION

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PO Box 2365 | Anderson, SC 29622
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or visit www.gamac.org

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