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. 

2025-2026 Schedule

Fall 2025 Rehearsal/Performance Schedule

Theme: Love Letters

Soloists: YiYi Chen

Rehearsals (Mondays 7 PM @ GHC Wellington Music Pavilion)

September 22 & 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17 (Bishop Center)

Friday Dress Rehearsal (7 PM @ Bishop Center)
November 21

Fall Performance 7 PM (6 PM sound check) @ Bishop Center
Sunday, November 23

Winter 2026 Pit Orchestra Rehearsal/Performance

Rehearsals (Mondays 7 PM @ GHC Wellington Music Pavilion)
January 12, 19 (MLK Day), 26
February 2, 9, 16 (Presidents’ Day)

Rehearse w/ Cast (7 PM @ Bishop Center)
*Call time 6:30 PM
February 23, 24, 27 (M, T, F) 

Dress Rehearsals (7 PM @ Bishop Center) (Mon, Tue, Wed)
March 2, 3, 4,

Performances @ Bishop Center (Fri, Sat, Sun)
*Call time 1 hr. prior to show
March 6, 7, 8 (Sunday matinee), 13, 14, 15 (Sunday matinee)

Spring 2026 Rehearsal/Performance Schedule

Theme: Level Up! Legends of Gaming

Soloist: GHMTA Concerto Contest winner

Rehearsals (Mondays 7 PM @ GHC Wellington Music Pavilion)
April 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18, 25 (Memorial Day)
June 1 (Bishop Center)

Friday Dress Rehearsal (7 PM @ Bishop Center)
Friday, June 5

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