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!