Dear Music Lovers and Supporters, Our ninth offering is the second movement from Symphony No. 101 in D major (1793-1794) by Austrian composer Franz Josef Haydn from a concert by the BSO in October 2018. The symphony is also known as “The Clock” symphony because of the "ticking" rhythm throughout its second movement. The recording is on YouTube: BSO plays Haydn Symphony No. 101, 2nd or "Clock" Movement. About the symphony, Maestro Fred Devyatkin writes, “A late work of Franz Josef from his collection of London Symphonies. His genius is in full bloom. This movement had the tick-tock that...

Dear Music Lovers and Supporters, In memory of Katherine “Katie” Devyatkin (b: December 24, 1955, d: July 15, 2020), our sixth offering is a recording of the Theme from Schindler's List from a concert by the BSO in May 2017 at the Sea Island Presbyterian Church. The violin soloist is Katie. The recording is on YouTube BSO playing Schindler's List. Katie was Concertmaster of the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra for many years. The BSO musicians, members and audience will miss her deeply. We shall let you know when we know from her family about donations in Katie’s honor. In the...

Dear Music Lovers and Supporters, We hope you had a wonderful, safe and healthy July 4th weekend! The 2020 federal relief bill (CARES Act), passed in March to mitigate economic effects from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), grants taxpayers an above-the-line tax deduction for up to $300 in charitable donations, without having to itemize on the 2020 tax return. This provision means that people who take the standard deduction can still write off up to $300 in donations. To date, this provision applies only to the 2020 tax year. It allows you to support a great cause and...