Augusta Symphony Orchestra, Augusta

#14 among attractions in Augusta

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The Augusta Symphony was founded in 1954. The orchestra has grown from a small group of 15 musicians to a full symphony orchestra offering three concert series each season as well as an education and outreach program. The symphony was first under the baton of Harry Jacobs and then Dr. Donald Portnoy. The next Music Director and Conductor was Shizuo Z Kuwahara. During his tenure, the orchestra for a while was called Symphony Orchestra Augusta. The current director is German-born Dirk O. Meyer. ()

Coordinates: 33°28'39"N, 81°58'35"W

Address

1301 Greene StreetOld City (Downtown Augusta)Augusta United States

Contact

+1 706-826-4705

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Augusta Symphony Orchestra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Morris Museum of Art, Fort Discovery, James Brown Arena, Saint Paul's Church.

0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Morris Museum of Art, Augusta
13 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the Savannah River, the Morris Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in Augusta, Georgia. This esteemed institution holds the distinction of being the first museum dedicated to the art and artists of the American South.
0.8 miE
Museum
Fort Discovery, Augusta
21 min walk • Fort Discovery, nestled in the heart of Augusta, Georgia, offers an intriguing glimpse into the realms of science and technology. This interactive museum is a treasure trove for curious minds of all ages, with exhibits that engage visitors in the wonders of scientific...
0.8 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Sport venue
James Brown Arena, Augusta
21 min walk • James Brown Arena is a multi-purpose complex located in Augusta, Georgia. It is managed by Spectra Experiences. It features an 8,000-seat arena, renamed the James Brown Arena, in honor of musician James Brown on August 22, 2006.
0.9 miE
Church
Saint Paul's Church, Augusta
23 min walk • Saint Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church in downtown Augusta, Georgia, adjacent to Riverwalk Augusta. A member of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, Saint Paul's conducts its worship services using the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.
0.8 miSE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home, Augusta
20 min walk • The Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home is a historic house museum at 419 7th Street in Augusta, Georgia. Built in 1859, it was a childhood home of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States and proponent of the League of Nations.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Augusta Cotton Exchange Building, Augusta
18 min walk • Augusta Cotton Exchange Building is a historic building in Augusta, Georgia. It was designed by Enoch William Brown and built in the mid-1880s during a cotton boom.
~1680 ftW
Canal
Enterprise Mill, Augusta
9 min walk • The Enterprise Mill is a historical residential and office complex along the Augusta Canal in Augusta, Georgia. Enterprise is located at the corner of Greene Street and 15th Street.
~200 ftSW
Church, Historical place, Performing arts
Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Augusta
1 min walk • The Sacred Heart Cultural Center, known also as Sacred Heart Catholic Church, is an events center and a former Roman Catholic Church located in Augusta, Georgia.
0.9 miNE
33°29'1"N • 81°57'44"W
The River Golf Club, North Augusta
24 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
0.6 miSE
Church
First Baptist Church, Augusta
17 min walk • First Baptist Church of Augusta is a Southern Baptist church in Augusta, Georgia. The original location is now a historical site. The current church building is located on Walton Way.
~1710 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Garden
Meadow Garden, Augusta
9 min walk • Meadow Garden is a historic house museum at 1320 Independence Drive in Augusta, Georgia. It was a home of George Walton, one of Georgia's three signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, and later a governor of Georgia and a United States Senator.

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Which popular attractions are close to Augusta Symphony Orchestra?

Nearby attractions include Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Augusta (1 min walk), Springfield Baptist Church, Augusta (8 min walk), Enterprise Mill, Augusta (9 min walk), Meadow Garden, Augusta (9 min walk).