The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, Inc. (CSOL) and the Charleston Symphony (CSO) today said they are proud to welcome home Jonathon Heyward for his CSO conducting debut on January 5th and 7th at the Charleston Gaillard Center. To celebrate the event, the CSOL and CSO are hosting a special program and luncheon to benefit music education programs on Tuesday, January 3rd.
The luncheon will be preceded by a masterclass with Maestro Heyward and Charleston County School District music teachers on the stage of the Martha and John M. Rivers Performance Hall.
“This is an unprecedented opportunity to spend time with one of the world's conducting stars,” said Jaimie Flack, CSOL VP of Projects. “Jonathon got his start right here in Charleston as a CSOL music scholarship recipient, member of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra, and mentored by Maestro David Stahl. He was appointed Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony starting in the 2023-24 season and will be the youngest conductor of a major US orchestra. The CSOL is proud to have played a part in his development as a world class musician.”
From 10 am to noon, ticket holders are invited to attend a masterclass with Maestro Heyward and CSO musicians in the Performance Hall, followed by a program and luncheon at noon in the lobby with special guests Yuriy Bekker, Artistic Director; Nisan Ak, Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra Music Director; Mitsuko Flynn, Director of Education & Community Engagement; and Beth Connolly, CSOL Education Committee. CSOL scholarship winners will perform a brief program. “A Fund Our Youth” auction will be held to raise funds for CSO music education programs.
To learn more about the CSOL, to purchase tickets or to become a member, visit www.csolinc.org .
Proceeds from A Charleston Homecoming support the Charleston Symphony and CSOL music scholarships for students in the Lowcountry.
