The Soundtrack of Savannah

In this episode of 'The Soundtrack of Savannah,' Producer Dee Daniels sits down with Mason Waters, a member of the executive committee of the Board of Directors at the Savannah Philharmonic.   They discuss Mason's personal journey through music and his professional role in the community. The episode delves into the importance of community arts initiatives such as 'Fill the Neighborhoods,' which ai...

In this episode of 'The Soundtrack of Savannah,' Dee Daniels sits down with Amy Williams, the Executive Director of the Savannah Philharmonic, and special guest Frederika Fekete from Java Burrito Company . They explore the close-knit relationship between Java Burrito and the Savannah Philharmonic, with Frederika sharing their unique journey from Miami to Hilton Head and finally to Savannah. --- Th...

Join Dee Daniels in this captivating episode of 'Soundtrack of Savannah,' featuring Savannah Philharmonic's executive director Amy Williams and music and artistic director Keitaro Harada. --- The trio takes a reflective journey through the orchestra’s recent season, discussing the thrill of sold-out concerts, standout performances, and the integral role of community engagement. Learn how guest art...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus with Chorus Master Dr. Paul Thornock and Artistic Manager Sharon Mays. --- We explore the chorus's growth, the planning and preparation involved in their concerts, and reflect on favorite moments from the past season. Discussing the upcoming season finale featuring Sibelius and the excitement surrounding the upcoming Chorus...

Welcome to the Soundtrack of Savannah Podcast - brought to you by the Savannah Philharmonic . You can also support the Savannah Philharmonic by leaving us a rating and review for this podcast. In this episode of 'The Soundtrack of Savannah,' we feature Ben Hart, President and General Manager of WJCL in Savannah, and proud board member of the Savannah Philharmonic. --- Ben shares his journey from D...

Welcome to the Soundtrack of Savannah Podcast - brought to you by the Savannah Philharmonic . You can also support the Savannah Philharmonic by leaving us a rating and review for this podcast. Join producer Dee Daniels for an engaging episode of 'The Soundtrack of Savannah,' featuring insightful conversations with Ricardo Ochoa, second principal violin for the Savannah Philharmonic, and Hyeok Kwon...

Welcome to the Soundtrack of Savannah Podcast - brought to you by the Savannah Philharmonic . You can also support the Savannah Philharmonic by leaving us a rating and review for this podcast. In this episode of the 'Soundtrack of Savannah' podcast, producer Dee Daniels sits down with Music and Artistic Director Keitaro Harada and the Savannah Philharmonic's new Concertmaster, JoAnna Farrer, to de...

Welcome to the Soundtrack of Savannah Podcast - brought to you by the Savannah Philharmonic. You can also support the Savannah Philharmonic by leaving us a rating and review for this podcast.   Join host and producer Dee Daniels as she interviews Jeana Melilli, the principal flutist of the Savannah Philharmonic. Jeana shares her recent accomplishment of earning a PhD in musicology, her serendipito...

Welcome to the Soundtrack of Savannah Podcast - brought to you by the Savannah Philharmonic. You can also support the Savannah Philharmonic by leaving us a rating and review for this podcast.   In this episode of 'The Soundtrack of Savannah,' producer Dee Daniels welcomes Amy Williams, the Executive Director, and Daphne Nash, the Board Chair of the Savannah Philharmonic. The trio discusses the exc...

Welcome to the 'Soundtrack of Savannah' podcast, brought to you by the Savannah Philharmonic .  Join host Dee Daniels for an engaging conversation with guest conductor Jason Max Ferdinand, who will lead the Savannah Philharmonic and chorus in a spectacular concert at the Lucas Theatre on February 15th. Jason shares insights into his career, his inspirational work at the University of Maryland, and...

In this episode of 'Soundtrack of Savannah', brought to you by the Savannah Philharmonic and hosted by Dee Daniels, we are joined by Chorus Master Dr. Paul Thornock . Paul shares insights into the dedication and effort behind organizing events like 'Phil the Park' and performing pieces such as Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. We discuss the growth and diversity within the chorus, its challenging auditi...

In this festive episode of the 'Soundtrack of Savannah' podcast, we dive into the holiday spirit with Keitaro Harada, Music and Artistic Director of the Savannah Philharmonic. Keitaro gives us an exciting preview of the upcoming sold-out Holiday Pops concert, highlighting a mix of traditional Christmas music and New Year's flair. He also teases some surprises, including a potential appearance by S...

In this episode of the 'Soundtrack of Savannah,' hosts Dee Daniels and Dr. Amy Williams, Executive Director of the Savannah Philharmonic, offer listeners an in-depth look into the operations and community impact of the Philharmonic. They reveal the intricate processes behind concert production, the small but dedicated team, and the high-quality experience provided by both local and traveling profe...

In this enchanting episode of the "Soundtrack of Savannah" Podcast, we're unveiling the stories behind classical music with a new series called "Concert Notes".      The producer, Dee Daniels, sits down with Ricardo Ochoa, the principal second violinist of the Savannah Philharmonic. Ricardo discusses his multiple roles within the organization, including his work in education and lecturing.     The...

The community support for the Savannah Philharmonic has deep roots. Welcome to the Soundtrack of Savannah Podcast - brought to you by the Savannah Philharmonic. On this episode, we're going all the way back to 1921 when Raymond M. Demere founded American Oil Company, Savannah’s first independent wholesale petroleum company. A business that began with a barrel of oil has evolved into a successful f...

Welcome to the "Soundtrack of Savannah" Podcast! It's only been a few days since we "PHIL-LED" the Park with the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus - and a full roster of talented artists and musicians. Parker’s Kitchen presents “Phil the Park” in partnership with the city of Savannah, and WJCL 22. Executive Director Amy Williams sits down with us to recap this amazing, star-studded and in...

Welcome to the "Soundtrack of Savannah" Podcast! The Founder and CEO of Parker's Kitchen - Greg Parker - joins us to chat about Savannah's largest free outdoor cultural event of the year ... PHIL THE PARK! Phil the Park is presented by our lead sponsor Parker's Kitchen and it's right around the corner - Saturday, October 5th in Forsyth Park.  We're excited to sit down with Greg to chat about the s...

Welcome to the "Soundtrack of Savannah" Podcast! We're sitting down with pianist and composer Eric Jones.  Eric Jones has collaborated with numerous renowned artists like - Grammy Award-winner Esperanza Spalding, Stewart Copeland of The Police, and Keith Miller of the Metropolitan Opera. In 2011, he debuted his work "Songs of Creation," which melds spiritual, jazz, and African elements with James...

We're kicking off Season 2 of the "Soundtrack of Savannah" Podcast brought to you by the Savannah Philharmonic - so it's fitting that we are also kicking off the 2024-2025 Season concert calendar with Music and Artistic Director Keitaro Harada - and Executive Director Amy Williams for a detailed preview.  The season opening will be "Romantic Rachmaninoff" Saturday, August 24th at 7:30pm at The Luc...

Executive Director Amy Williams joins us on this episode for an amazing update on the Savannah Civic Center site, comprised of the Johnny Mercer Theatre and Martin Luther King Jr. Arena. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said, "This was the best decision we could make at this time. It's probably the most even-handed, thoughtful approach that gives consideration to our past and to our future." IMPORTANT L...

We are "on location" for this melodic episode of the Soundtrack of Savannah! DAY 2 of Chorus Camp is about to get underway, and we are on the edge of our seats in Regina Coeli Hall in the undercroft of the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist.  Members of the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus, as well as eager members of the community will be joining us to talk about the magnificent experience of...

"Although his star was rising quickly as a songwriter, Gershwin aspired to compose larger-scale classical compositions. He took this first big step with his Rhapsody in Blue for piano and orchestra. This piece would be part of a program that was billed as “An Experiment in Modern Music,” with the intent to fuse the dance rhythms of jazz with the seriousness of the orchestral concert hall." --David...

American Soprano Elizabeth Baldwin just recently set Savannah hearts on fire after her jaw-dropping, thunderous performance of Verdi Requiem at the Lucas Theatre with the Savannah Philharmonic and the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus. To say she's a "winner" is a massive understatement. Ms. Baldwin is a 2024 First Place Gold Medalist with the American Traditions Vocal Collection Competition and two-ti...

We're so thrilled to sit down and get to know Dr. Leah Dutton, who is the multitalented librarian - and cellist - for the Savannah Philharmonic. Leah talks about her journey from Pennsylvania to Brazil - where by the way - she spent 5 years working as the principal cellist of the Paraíba Symphony Orchestra and completed her Master’s degree at the Federal University of Paraíba. She also recalls the...

When the Savannah Philharmonic talks about community, they really mean it! The "Phil the Neighborhoods" series is almost here - and this Spring the SAVPHIL is going on tour to three fabulous neighborhoods: Tanger Outlets, Victory Heights, and Chippewa Square.  Artistic Manger Sharon Mays joins us on this episode to talk about the importance of community-driven concerts. We also chat about the audi...