Final Performance of the Green Bay Symphony Orchestra!

The Green Bay Symphony performed their final concert. Not just the final for the season – it’s their very last performance. It’s such a shame! The symphony started in 1913 as a casual community group that performed twice a year. In 1929 they picked a name for their group as the Polyphonia Society. Of course with so many going to fight in World War II they took a break for a few years, then started up again in 1946 as the Green Bay Symphonette. In 1966 they hired their first, full-time, professional music director, Oleg Kovalenko, and officially became the Green Bay Symphony Orchestra. In 1967 they organized the Youth Orchestra Program, which will continue on thru St Norbert College! In 2008 they made their first appearance at Lambeau Field when they played the National Anthem before a Packers home game. They were then asked back the next 5 years! Over the years they've had many contributors and sponsors; Bel Gioioso, Heid Music and Schneider National Foundation being just some of the local businesses that have supported the symphony. One piece of good news is that the Youth Orchestra Program they started in 1967 will continue on thru St Norbert College! Music is so important to youth. It strengthens their math and logic skills and, in this instance, teaches them how to work with a larger group. I will miss the orchestra – but at least we still have the City Band!

http://www.wpr.org/green-bay-symphony-orchestra-marks-100-years-founding

Post by: Mary D.