From the Board Chair/President and CEO

Welcome

TO THE HHSO’S 41ST SEASON

Welcome to the 2022-2023 season of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. And welcome back to those whose attendance has been constrained over the past couple of seasons. We are glad to see you again!

For many of us, the thought of returning to “normal” is greatly desired; however, because of the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and recent social and political reckonings, it is hard to know what “normalcy” is or will be in the future. Like all of us, the HHSO has adapted to these challenges. We took advantage of the forced “pause” in operations to review our activities, priorities, and commitments to our Lowcountry community. The results include many positive steps:

• expanded free performances for residents, visitors, and tourists to create greater public awareness and appreciation of the HHSO; • a broader range of repertoire and genres to better represent the musical traditions of—and greater appeal to—the diverse communities in which we perform; and, •a renewed and increased commitment to education and community engagement with learners of all ages throughout Beaufort County. None of these efforts are meant to supplant the cherished traditions that the HHSO has stewarded for four decades now—performing great orchestral masterworks as well as producing the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, Youth Concerto Competition, and Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute, among others. Our desire is to launch new traditions that enhance the cultural experiences for all of our patrons.

The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra was fortunate to survive the past couple of years due in great part to the ongoing generosity of our donors, as well as some critical pandemic-related public support. It is now the HHSO’s turn to “pay it forward,” with musical gifts for all members of our community. We look forward to sharing a season filled with Harmony.

Michael Harter Chair, Board of Directors Alan Jordan President and CEO

CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ALAN JORDAN

PRESIDENT AND CEO

The real winners of the RBC Heritage are the thousands of people the tournament helps each year through The Heritage Classic Foundation. Since it was founded in 1987, the Foundation has distributed to a wide variety of charitable organizations. As one of the recipients of the Foundation’s charity, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra offers a heartfelt “Thank You”!

The Symphony wishes to thank the South Carolina Arts Commission for their continued financial aid. The Symphony supports the mission of the Arts Commission in their effort “to build a thriving arts environment for the benefit of all South Carolinians”. For over 40 years the agency has worked to make it possible for every citizen in the state to enjoy and benefit from the arts.