In this festive episode of the 'Soundtrack of Savannah' podcast, we dive into the holiday spirit with Keitaro Harada, Music and Artistic Director of the Savannah Philharmonic.

Keitaro gives us an exciting preview of the upcoming sold-out Holiday Pops concert, highlighting a mix of traditional Christmas music and New Year's flair. He also teases some surprises, including a potential appearance by Santa Claus and new, colorful attire for the orchestra. Moving into the New Year, Keitaro shares details about January's Guitar Fest, which will celebrate Savannah's own Benedetto guitars.

This episode captures the energy and excitement of the season with insights into the Philharmonic's diverse and lively December schedule, featuring numerous community engagements and educational program performances. Keitaro's passion for music and community shines throughout, marking a joyful transition into the New Year.

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2024-2025 Season Concerts

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In this episode of the 'Soundtrack of Savannah,' hosts Dee Daniels and Dr. Amy Williams, Executive Director of the Savannah Philharmonic, offer listeners an in-depth look into the operations and community impact of the Philharmonic. They reveal the intricate processes behind concert production, the small but dedicated team, and the high-quality experience provided by both local and traveling professional musicians.

GETTING TO THE STAGE: Amy discusses the strategic planning involved in expanding audience reach, ensuring affordable access, and supporting musicians with competitive pay and housing. Additionally, she shines a light on the organization's educational programs that inspire and build confidence in young musicians, the crucial role of community donations, and the plans for future growth.

With a festive nod to upcoming holiday concerts, this episode celebrates the Philharmonic's commitment to cultural enrichment and community engagement in Savannah.

IMPORTANT LINKS & MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VOICES IN THIS EPISODE:

Tap HERE to SUPPORT YOUR SAVPHIL

Tap HERE to Meet the Orchestra

2024-2025 Season Concerts

Learn more about Opportunities to Support The SavPhil

Learn more about the SavPhil Community Music School

Proudly hosted and produced by Dee Daniels Media

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Tap HERE to register for the next lecture of Concert Notes

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2024-2025 Season Concerts

Learn more about Opportunities to Support The SavPhil

Learn more about the SavPhil Community Music School

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The community support for the Savannah Philharmonic has deep roots.

Welcome to the Soundtrack of Savannah Podcast - brought to you by the Savannah Philharmonic. On this episode, we're going all the way back to 1921 when Raymond M. Demere founded American Oil Company, Savannah’s first independent wholesale petroleum company. A business that began with a barrel of oil has evolved into a successful family of companies known as Colonial Group, Inc.

Bob Kenyon, the COO and president of Colonial Oil Industries Inc., is joining us on this episode along with the Savannah Philharmonic's Executive Director Amy Williams.

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Learn more about Colonial Group, Inc.

2024-2025 Season Concerts

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Welcome to the "Soundtrack of Savannah" Podcast! It's only been a few days since we "PHIL-LED" the Park with the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus - and a full roster of talented artists and musicians. Parker’s Kitchen presents “Phil the Park” in partnership with the city of Savannah, and WJCL 22.

Executive Director Amy Williams sits down with us to recap this amazing, star-studded and inspiring event. We have a special treat for you in this episode too! You will hear clips from this year's Phil the Park recorded live, on-location at Forsyth Park.

The largest free outdoor cultural event in Savannah did NOT disappoint!

SEE MORE COVERAGE OF PHIL THE PARK in the links below:

WJCL sits down with Renowned Violinist Hanami Froom

WJCL's Recap of Phil the Park

Learn more about Parker's Kitchen

2024-2025 Season Concerts

Learn more about Opportunities to Support The SavPhil

Learn more about the SavPhil Community Music School

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Welcome to the "Soundtrack of Savannah" Podcast! The Founder and CEO of Parker's Kitchen - Greg Parker - joins us to chat about Savannah's largest free outdoor cultural event of the year ... PHIL THE PARK!

Phil the Park is presented by our lead sponsor Parker's Kitchen and it's right around the corner - Saturday, October 5th in Forsyth Park.

We're excited to sit down with Greg to chat about the secret behind the chicken fingers (of course). BUT for real, we are getting the inside scoop on Parker's Kichen commitment to high-quality food service, incredible customer service and giving back to the community.

In 1976, when Greg established the first Parker’s store in Midway, Georgia, he was determined to transform the convenience store sector and enhance customer expectations of a convenience store. Over the years, Parker’s Kitchen has evolved from a convenience store company that sells food to a foodservice company that sells convenience.

Greg is dropping all the details on this year's Phil the Park - and is excited to be the lead sponsor that ushers all of this amazing talent to the community.

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Meet Greg Parker and the Story behind Parker's Kitchen

Learn more about Phil the Park

2024-2025 Season Concerts

Learn more about Opportunities to Support The SavPhil

Learn more about the SavPhil Community Music School

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Welcome to the "Soundtrack of Savannah" Podcast! We're sitting down with pianist and composer Eric Jones.

Eric Jones has collaborated with numerous renowned artists like - Grammy Award-winner Esperanza Spalding, Stewart Copeland of The Police, and Keith Miller of the Metropolitan Opera. In 2011, he debuted his work "Songs of Creation," which melds spiritual, jazz, and African elements with James Weldon Johnson's poem "The Creation."

Eric has so much musical knowledge to share - not only with us - but he's also a professor at Savannah State University. Eric discusses launching his first album "Azubuike" in 2019 - as well as his recent collaboration with the Savannah Philharmonic. Details below:

Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 7:30pm The Lucas Theatre for the Arts Keitaro Harada conductor David Fray piano

PROKOFIEV Classical Symphony MOZART Piano Concerto No. 21 in C, K.467, “Elvira Madigan” ERIC JONES The Seafarer | Savannah Philharmonic commission! MOZART Symphony No. 35 in D, K.385, “Haffner”

Eric says: “The Seafarer is a music composition that evokes the spirit of oceanic adventure and the vast, untamed sea. With sweeping melodies and rhythmic swells, the piece captures the essence of a seafarer’s journey—both the excitement of exploration and the reflective solitude of life on the open waters."

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Meet Eric Jones

2024-2025 Season Concerts

Learn more about Opportunities to Support The SavPhil

Learn more about the SavPhil Community Music School

Proudly hosted and produced by Dee Daniels Media

We're kicking off Season 2 of the "Soundtrack of Savannah" Podcast brought to you by the Savannah Philharmonic - so it's fitting that we are also kicking off the 2024-2025 Season concert calendar with Music and Artistic Director Keitaro Harada - and Executive Director Amy Williams for a detailed preview.

The season opening will be "Romantic Rachmaninoff" Saturday, August 24th at 7:30pm at The Lucas Theatre for the Arts featuring Keitaro Harada conductor and Imani Winds!

Imani Winds is the 2024 GRAMMY® winner in the Classical Compendium category for Jeff Scott’s “Passion for Bach and Coltrane” released on their recently formed record label, Imani Winds Media. Celebrating over a quarter century of music making, the three-time GRAMMY® nominated group has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

BUT WAIT, there's more! Tap THIS LINK for the full lineup of the new season.

IMPORTANT LINKS & MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VOICES IN THIS EPISODE:

Meet Keitaro Harada

Meet Amy Williams

Meet Imani Winds

Learn more about Opportunities to Support The SavPhil

Learn more about the SavPhil Community Music School

Proudly hosted and produced by Dee Daniels Media