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. 

2023-2024 Schedule

Fall 2023 Rehearsal/Performance Schedule

The Snowman!

Soloists: Debra Akerlund, solo violin; The Coast Trio

Rehearsals (Mondays 7 PM @ GHC Wellington Music Pavilion)
September 18 & 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6 (NO REH. 11/13)

Dress rehearsal @ Bishop Stage
November 17

Fall Performance 7 PM (6 PM sound check) @ Bishop Center
Sunday, November 19

Winter 2024 Pit Orchestra Rehearsal/Performance

Oklahoma!

Rehearsals (Mondays 7 PM @ GHC Wellington Music Pavilion)
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12

Rehearse w/ Cast (7 PM @ Bishop Center)
February 19, 20, 23 (M, T, F)

Dress Rehearsals (7 PM @ Bishop Center) (Mon, Tue, Wed)
February 26, 27, 28

Performances @ Bishop Center (Fri, Sat, Sun)
March 1, 2, 3 (Sunday matinee), 8, 9, 10 (Sunday matinee)

Spring 2024 Rehearsal/Performance Schedule

A Salute to Hollywood & Broadway

Rehearsals (Mondays 7 PM @ GHC Wellington Music Pavilion)
April 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, (27th @ Bishop Center)

Dress Rehearsal (7 PM @ Bishop Center)
Friday, May 31

Spring Performance 7 PM (6 PM sound check) @ Bishop Center
Sunday, June 2