Grays Harbor Symphony
The Grays Harbor Symphony is the third oldest community orchestra in Washington State. Founded in 1925, the first rehearsal was organized and directed by Karl Moldrem, violinist and teacher, from Aberdeen. The rehearsal was held in the Grays Harbor Business College on East Market St., in Aberdeen. The first concerts were presented at the Elk’s Temple and the Old Grand Theater, in Aberdeen. Grays Harbor College began sponsorship of the orchestra in 1965.
Past conductors have included Karl Moldrem, Louis Wersen, Kenneth Kjelmervik, Don McCaw, Craig Wellington, Dan Asmus, Eugene Stensager, Don Jensen, and Robert Richardson.
2024-2025 Schedule
Fall 2024 Rehearsal/Performance Schedule
Theme: A Winter nightcap
Soloists: Robert McPherson
Rehearsals (Mondays 7 PM @ GHC Wellington Music Pavilion)
September 23 & 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11 (Veteran’s Day), 18 (@ Bishop Center)
Friday Dress Rehearsal (7 PM @ Bishop Center)
November 22
Fall Performance 7 PM (6 PM sound check) @ Bishop Center
Sunday, November 24
Winter 2025 Pit Orchestra Rehearsal/Performance
Rehearsals (Mondays 7 PM @ GHC Wellington Music Pavilion)
January 13, 20 (MLK Day), 27
February 3, 10, 17 (Presidents’ Day)
Rehearse w/ Cast (7 PM @ Bishop Center)
February 24, 25, 28 (M, T, F)
Dress Rehearsals (7 PM @ Bishop Center) (Mon, Tue, Wed)
March 3, 4, 5
Performances @ Bishop Center (Fri, Sat, Sun)
March 7, 8, 9 (Sunday matinee), 14, 15, 16 (Sunday matinee)
Spring 2025 Rehearsal/Performance Schedule
Theme: Going Home
Soloist: GHMTA Concerto Contest winner
Premiere of our commission, “Spirit of the Harbor,” by Cathryn S. Davis
Rehearsals (Mondays 7 PM @ GHC Wellington Music Pavilion)
April 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26 (Memorial Day)
June 2 (@ Bishop Center)
Friday Dress Rehearsal (7 PM @ Bishop Center)
Friday, June 6
Spring Performance 7 PM (6 PM sound check) @ Bishop Center
Sunday, June 8