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Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra - 2005-2006 Concert Season
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The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, formed in 1962 by a number of interested community leaders, held only two concerts during its first season. Its first conductor, James Shannon, led 35 musicians in one concert each in Gulfport and Biloxi. Incorporation followed in 1965, along with a move to the Biloxi High School Auditorium. After renovation of the historic Saenger Theatre in Biloxi in 1987, the Symphony moved into its current home venue.
Following the retirement of James Shannon in 1988, Dr. Andrew Harper was selected to lead the Symphony. During his 10 -year tenure, the Symphony grew to its present size of 70 professional musicians. This period brought the very successful annual fund-raiser Barbecue under the Oaks, the establishment of an office, and a change in governance from an all-volunteer Board of Directors to one with a paid Executive Director.
In 1998, a nation-wide search was undertaken by the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra for its third Music Director and Conductor. Dr. John W. Strickler was selected from an applicant pool of over 140. This current 2005-2006 season sees the Symphony performing a subscription series of four classical concerts along with four school-day concerts and a Family Concert. The Family Holiday concert, a Pops Concert and two outdoor, free public concerts ( attended by over 10,000) round out the year.
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- GULF COAST SYMPHONY
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- BILOXI MS
- US 39533-0542
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- 228 435 9800
