THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PROJECT
Reaching young hearts and minds through the creative process of story development, musical and chorographical mastery, and performance. Each season a unique story is built through student leadership with guidance of directors to bring an intricate show to the public in addition to increasing the level of the arts within Horry County
2024 SEASON SHOW CONCEPT
Now in it’s 2nd season, The Symphony Orchestra Project is a program that offers a semi-professional experience for musicians/artists in grades 8-12 in the Horry County Schools Area. With over 80 students participating in it’s inaugural season in 2023, The Project was brought to life by Clinton Patton when he returned to finish his degree at Coastal Carolina University and he decided that his final project would be to create, rehearse, and perform an entire Symphony Orchestra made up of full Winds (Brass & Woodwinds), Strings, Percussion, and also Choir. These young musicians were able to come together and, after 4 months of rehearsal, perform a number cinematic arrangements from popular movies and videogames.
The program is continuing after a successful first season and even incorporating elements of Art, Poetry/Spoken word, and Dance along with its musical component as well. The 2024 Show is entitled “Where Our Minds Go…” and will dive into the places we allow our minds to wander when we find ourselves sitting idle, as well as some aspects of mental health awareness.
MEET OUR TEAMS
Shows do not write themselves. We have adults and students working in tandem to create 60-80 minute shows each season. When signing up for the Symphony Orchestra Project, any of these teams are available to choose.
Student Leaders
Below are our student leaders for the 2024 Symphony Orchestra Season
Olivia Odhiambo
Head of Logistics
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Winds Manager
Edythe "Edie" Kaneiwa
Logistics
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Choir Manager
Kierstin Thomas
Community Support
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Outreach Liaison
Ainsley McCrummen
Logistics
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Strings Manager
Grace Lackey
Fundraising Manager
Abegayle White
Executive Assistant to the Director
Sophia Wiehrauch
Music
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Records Keeper