Long Bay Symphony entertains Myrtle Beach for 24th season - SCNow
The Long Bay Symphony kicked off its 24th season Sunday.
It held its first concert Sunday at the Myrtle Beach High School Music and Arts Center, and members hope to start the season off on a good note.
Add some strings, some horns, and a few more notes, and music from The Long Bay Symphony is produced.
Symphony members say the combination of unique talents from all over the East coast makes a sweet sound.
"We have a lot of people who come from Columbia, some people from the Charleston area, and then people come down from North Carolina," said John Samuel Roper, who is a member of the Symphony.
He came from Charleston to play his flute with the orchestra. He plays with other companies but especially likes what Myrtle Beach has to offer.
"Myrtle Beach is kind of a fun place to get away to," said Roper.
"Not only do we get to play great music, but we also get to have a little fun too," he said.
Some members end up relocating to the Grand Strand.
Beth Miller now lives in Pawleys Island.
For ten years, she has brought her clarinet back each season to entertain folks on the Grand Strand.
"It's the only orchestra between Columbia and Charleston. We have this here on the Grand Strand for people," said Miller.
The Symphony holds many of their concerts at Myrtle Beach High School. Symphony members also have a message they would like to send to young people like those that attend the school they perform in.
"One of the things that we learn continually is the importance of music education for kids," said Carolyn Pittman, Executive Director of The Long Bay Symphony.
"In order to be a good musician, they've got to practice. They've got to practice 2 to 3 times a day," she said. "That takes real focus, so that hones their study skills for life."
Miller also believes that music programs are good for young people.
"We're born innately musical. We just simply need avenues to express ourselves for that inborn ability to grow," said Miller.
They also want the musical youth to grow, so that the Symphony can continue to bring music to the Grand Strand for years to come.
The Long Bay Symphony's next performance will be October 30, which will be a Halloween themed concert.
Ticket information can be found on the Symphony's website, www.longbaysymphony.com.
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