Georgia Symphony Orchestra receives $15,000 to host 7th annual Sensory Friendly concert

Oct. 4—The Georgia Symphony Orchestra received a $15,000 grant from the IMLAY Foundation, which will provide funding for the 7th annual Sensory Friendly concert on Oct. 15.

This concert series is designed to accommodate those with sensory sensitivities by allowing audience members to freely move about, dance, speak, sing or vocalize during the performance.

There will be a 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. performances of the Sensory Friendly concert at the Marietta Performing Arts Center, 1171 Whitlock Avenue NW in Marietta. An Instrument Petting Zoo will be available before and after each concert during which attendees can play and experience a myriad of instruments in the lobby.

The program will include works from Anderson-Lopez/Krogstad's music from "Frozen," Arlen/Hayes' "Over the Rainbow" from "The Wizard of Oz," Berlin/Murtha Irving "Berlin: From Rags to Ritz," Bulla's "007 Through the Years," Williams' "Prayer for Peace" from "Munich" and Williams/Custer's highlights from "Jurassic Park."

There will be a quiet room for those who need a break from the instrumental sounds.

For more information, email info@georgiasymphony.org or call 770-615-2908. Tickets are available at www.georgiasymphony.org.