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.
2026-2027 Schedule
Fall 2026 Rehearsal/Performance Schedule
Theme: We the People: Honoring 250 Years of American Spirit Through Music Soloist: Sheri Oestreich
Rehearsals (Mondays @ 7 PM – GHC Wellington Music Pavilion)
September 21 & 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, (16th @ Bishop Center)
Friday Dress Rehearsal (@ 7 PM – Bishop Center)
November 20
Fall Performance @ 7 PM (6 PM sound check) – Bishop Center
Sunday, November 22
Winter 2027 Pit Orchestra Rehearsal/Performance
Rehearsals (Mondays @ 7 PM – GHC Wellington Music Pavilion)
January 11, 18 (MLK Day), 25
February 1, 8, 15 (Presidents’ Day)
Rehearse w/ Cast (@ 7 PM – Bishop Center)
*Call time 6:30 PM
February 22, 23, 26 (Mon., Tues., Fri.)
Dress Rehearsals (@ 7 PM – Bishop Center) (Mon., Tue., Wed.)
*Call time 6:30 PM
March 1, 2, 3
Performances @ Bishop Center (Fri., Sat., Sun.)
*Call time 1 hr. prior to show
March 5, 6, 7 (Sunday matinee), 12, 13, 14 (Sunday matinee)
Spring 2027 Rehearsal/Performance Schedule
Theme: Voices of the Aviary: Flight, Call, and Freedom
Soloist: GHMTA Concerto Contest winner
Rehearsals (Mondays @ 7 PM – GHC Wellington Music Pavilion)
April 12, 19, 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24 (Memorial Day)
May (31st @ Bishop Center)
Friday Dress Rehearsal (@ 7 PM – Bishop Center)
Friday, June 4
Spring Performance @7 PM (6 PM sound check) – Bishop Center
Sunday, June 6
Summer 2027 Rehearsal/Performance Schedule (Tentative)
Rehearsals (Mondays & Wednesdays @ 7 PM – GHC Wellington Music Pavilion)
June 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
Rehearse w/ Cast (@ 7 PM – Bishop Center)
*Call time 6:30 PM
July 14, 15, 16 (Wed., Thur., Fri.)
Dress Rehearsals (@ 7 PM – Bishop Center) (Mon., Tue., Wed.)
*Call time 6:30 PM
July 19, 20, 21
Performances @ Bishop Center (Thur., Fri., Sat., Sun.)
*Call time 1 hr. prior to show
July 22, 23, 24 (tentative Saturday matinee; evening confirmed), 25 (Sunday matinee)