The University of Georgia Performing Arts Center welcomes the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for “Celebrating Movies & America!” on June 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall.
Conducted by Deanna Tham, this special season-ending UGA Presents performance combines beloved music from iconic films with classic American orchestral masterworks in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The first half of the program brings the magic of the silver screen to life with music from some of cinema’s most memorable scores, including themes from “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Rocky,” “Mission: Impossible” and James Bond films. Audiences will also enjoy selections from Disney-Pixar’s “Up,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” and “How to Train Your Dragon.”
Following intermission, the orchestra turns to a distinctly American musical landscape with works by Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber and George Gershwin. Highlights include Copland’s stirring “Fanfare for the Common Man,” Barber’s lively “Overture to The School for Scandal,” Copland’s beloved “Hoe-Down” from “Rodeo” and “Variations on a Shaker Melody” and Gershwin’s vibrant “An American in Paris.”
A dynamic and engaging conductor, Tham is recognized for her energetic presence on the podium. She currently serves as associate conductor of the Oregon Symphony and music director of the Union Symphony Orchestra.
“Celebrating Movies & America!” offers audiences a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of blockbuster film music alongside timeless American classics performed by one of the country’s premier orchestras.
The performance concludes the UGA Presents 30th anniversary season and is supported by the Performing Arts Center Concert Fund. Audiences can enjoy a free post-performance talk by Cristina “Trinity” Vélez-Justo, Hugh Hodgson School of Music assistant professor of music, media and film scoring, in Ramsey Concert Hall following the performance.
Three ways to get tickets
- Purchase tickets online at pac.uga.edu.
- Call the Performing Arts Center box office at 706-542-4400, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Visit the UGA Performing Arts Center box office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Five-minute parking is available in the drop off circle at the Performing Arts Center for purchasing or picking up tickets.)
UGA Presents single tickets start at just $30 with promo code PAC30, and UGA student tickets are $15.
Information about accessibility and venue amenities is available on the PAC website. Parking is free.
To learn more about all UGA Performing Arts Center events, visit pac.uga.edu.