PURPOSE:  To enrich the musical culture of our community.

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Rome Symphony Orchestra is to inspire, educate and entertain through excellence in musical performance.

VISION STATEMENT:  The vision of the Rome Symphony Orchestra is to live in a community that is enriched by beautiful music.

Jacque Fontaine

Across numerous television shows, musical theater productions, and the national tour of Phantom of the Opera, Jacquelynne Fontaine Isaac has entertained audiences around the world. Tonight, Jacque brings her unparalleled mixture of talent and charm to the Rome City Auditorium. This special performance with the Rome Symphony Orchestra will feature songs from six (6) decades of stage and screen. Jacque and the RSO will take your breath away with hits such as "Wishing you Were Somehow Here Again," "I Feel Pretty," "Journey to the Past," "You'll Never Walk Alone," "Whistle A Happy Tune," and many, many more. Jacque and Maestro Dokken will keep you entertained with stories of their lives in music and might even sing a duet or two together. Jacque is a true legend, and we could not be more honored to feature her with the Rome Symphony Orchestra.

Thank you to our 2024-2025 sponsors!

CHAIR SPONSORS:

Betty Wright Ledbetter: Conductor Chair (Helen Dean Rhodes Memorial Chair)

Barb & John Beninato: Concert Master Chair (Louise A Hoge Memorial Chair)

Sylvia & Randy Edison: Assoc. Concert Master Chair (Ladere Combee Floyd Memorial Chair)

Gayland Cooper: Principal Viola Chair (In memory of Barbara Cooper)

City of Rome: $3,750

Laurie Steber, Dan Gitomer, Ms. Laurie Steber: Cello, James W. Bryson Memorial Chair

Montgomery Family Charitable Fund: Principal Euphonium Chair (W. Frank Barron, Jr. Honorary Chair)

Susy & Pete Gilbert: Second Violin (Suzanne W. Smith Memorial Chair)

Karen K. Smith: Second Violin (Suzanne W. Smith Memorial Chair)

Dr. Anne and John A. Cowan, Dr. Annie Cowan: Trombone (Michael Carver Memorial Chair)

Donna Sweitzer: Flute (John Carruth Memorial Chair)

Cheryl Huffman: Bassoon Principal Chair

Brian & Emily Beals: Principal French Horn Chair

Amanda and David Hale: Oboe Principal Chair Sponsor

Blanca and Raul Gonzalez: Principal Clarinet Chair

$1000 Sponsors:

Larry & Judith Caywood

Dona Dickie

Roger Edens

Margaret & Mike Crego

Lee & Raymond Young

$500 Sponsors:

Sue Anne & tony Kalkus

Nancy & George Goldin

Mike and Marsha Rogers

Marilyn & Ted Goodwin

Kimberly T. & J. Andrew Owens

Dianne Hix; The Spires at Berry College

Capt. and Mrs. Randy Bratton

$250- $499 Sponsors:

Mr. & Mrs. Don Lindholm

Lenora & Jim Santoro

Susi Edwards

Susan & John Fisher

Shelly and Jeff Peller

Mr. & Mrs. Elwood Smyth

Janice P. Dismuke

Ann Adams

$100- $250 Sponsors:

Ann W. Pullen

Jimmy Poteat

Jo H. Stegall, Jr.

Pamela Meredith

Martha T. Cates

Julie and Frank Windler

Jackie & Ben Harrison; Southern Joinery

Elisabeth & Craig Sheldon

Dr. & Mrs. Robert P. Hortman

Edward Engle

Lucy Coyle

Concert Etiquette:

Do not arrive late or leave early.

-Arriving before the start of the concert will allow you to find your seat easily and give you time to read the “Program Notes” in the concert program. The program notes will give you some biographical information about the composer and also tell you what to listen for or expect in the piece or in the different movements of the piece.

-If you arrive after the concert has begun, you should wait until the conclusion of the piece being played. Usually the first piece of the concert is a short piece (4-6 minutes) just for this purpose.

  •  Please applaud when the Concertmaster enters the stage. The concertmaster sits in the first chair in the Violin I section. The Oboe will play an “A” and the other instruments will tune to it. When the concertmaster sits down, the concert is about to begin.

  •  Please applaud when the Conductor enters the stage.

  •  Please do not talk during the concert.

  •  Children are welcome; however, quickly remove restless or crying children. Please tell children to stay seated and keep their feet from kicking the chairs of others.

  •  Please do not unwrap and eat candy during the performance. If you think you might need a cough lozenge, please unwrap it before the performance begins. Remember, food and/or drink is not allowed in the Auditorium.

  •  Please turn off or silence all pagers and cell phones.

  •  The concert is not over at intermission. This is the time to use the restrooms, stretch, say hello to friends or get something to drink in the lobby. Please return to your seat before the end of intermission. Lights will flicker announcing the end of intermission and the beginning of the second half of the concert. The concert will last about 70 – 90 minutes.

  •  Please do not applaud between movements (there will be a pause in the music) or between multisectional works listed in the program. For example:

    Symphony No. 8 Ludwig van Beethoven

    1. Allegro vivace (fast and lively)

    2. Allegetto scherzando (moderately quick and playful)

    3. Andante (moderately slow tempo)

    Note: Applaud after all three movements have been performed.

  •  Applaud with vigor at the conclusion of the performance.

    We hope you enjoy the concert!