Speaking of the Arts...

Reminiscences of a Distinguished Career: A Conversation with Retiring LBS Principal Harpist Nancy Brennand

Family reminiscences on composer Samuel Barber, from his nephew, Chris Beatty.

On this new episode of Speaking of the Arts…, Music Director Charles Evans continues the in-depth conversations with musicians of the Long Bay Youth Symphony String Quartet: violist Grace Leonard, and violinists Gabbi Smith and Isabella Yee. They share thoughts on being in a youth musician program and the work and preparation involved, specifically highlighting their end of year performance of Antonin Dvořák's American Quartet. Beautifully concluding this episode, you will hear the final two movements of that performance.

On this episode of Speaking of the Arts…, Music Director Charles Evans has an in-depth conversation with one of Long Bay Symphony's Music Teacher of the Year winners, Connie Christy of Aynor Elementary School! They both help shed light on just how important music education is in the school system. Following that theme is a great interview with Long Bay Youth Symphony musician Colin Scholl on his thoughts of how youth musician programs have had a positive effect on his life, as well as one of the final performances he participated in this year.

Charles Evans (LBS Music Director ) and Tim Koch (Carolina Master Chorale Music Director) bring a dose of humor to this episode, as they trade stories and funny sentiments from throughout their careers in the Arts.

On this episode of Speaking of the Arts… Music Director Charles Evans highlights a performance from the final Long Bay Youth Symphony concert of the 2021 season. Also featured is an interview with Youth Symphony student and first violinist Violeta Gerasimhchuk, who impressively composed a piece that was performed in that concert.

This special episode is hosted by Long Bay Symphony Executive Director Shannon Farro. She leads the conversation with Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune and Executive Directors from other local Arts Organizations (Becky Donevant - Carolina Master Chorale and Pat Goodwin - Myrtle Beach Art Museum) as they discuss the impact and changes to the Arts world from COVID-19.

In this episode of Speaking of the Arts…, Music Director Charles Evans puts a well-deserved spotlight on the Long Bay Youth Symphony musicians. You will hear from several different students as they share their future aspirations, artistic views, and of course how the COVID-19 pandemic effected their experience as a musician in a youth symphony.

Music Director Charles Evans discusses the program for the Long Bay Symphony's final Classical Series concert of 2021, From the Sublime to the Ridiculous (presented on April 18, 2021). A program serving up pieces in a fascinating variety of styles, from Romantic opera composer Richard Wagner’s unique miniature work, Siegfried Idyll, to Façade by Sir William Walton of Dame Edith Sitwell’s humorously outrageous poetry and other entertaining selections.

On this episode, Music Director Charles Evans presents his Pre-Concert Lecture, revealing insights into Igor Stravinsky's The History of a Solider. The Long Bay Symphony will present this concert on March 28th, 2021.

On this episode, Music Director Charles Evans reveals the scope of the support system for a nonprofit professional symphony, and talks with several people directly involved with it. The various discussions help paint the picture of how important the help of local businesses and community members are to the success of an arts organization, and specifically the Long Bay Symphony.

Join us for a new episode of Speaking of the Arts...! As we get closer to this weekend when we present Going For Baroque on February 21st, Music Director Charles Evans delivers his pre-concert lecture and explores the entire Baroque Era while also sharing some interesting insights as it relates to modern music!

For the newest episode of Speaking of the Arts..., the topic of "Music in a COVID World" is explored. Long Bay Symphony Music Director Charles Evans looks into how concerts and musical performances have adapted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Several local musicians, teachers and students speak about how their musical activity has shifted and changed.

Music Director Charles Evans gives his Pre-Concert Lecture for Long Bay Symphony's January 31st concert, Strings: Romantic and Modern. Along with elaborating on the pieces in this program, this episode includes a special interview with composer and arranger Meira Washauser, who's work Yiddish Fantasy will be featured in the concert!

Long Bay Symphony's Music Director Charles Evans speaks on "The Language of Music", a discussion of how the various components of music come together to create not only a sonic, but also an emotional effect! This episode is a great deep dive into the intricate details of music composition.

Music Director Charles Evans is joined once again by Tim Koch of Carolina Master Chorale as they both provide great insights and explore the world of holiday music!

The very first episode of Long Bay Symphony's Speaking of the Arts... Hosted by Music Director Charles Evans, Episode 1 features Tim Koch of Carolina Master Chorale and discusses everything Beethoven in honor of his 250th birthday!