Dear Music Lovers and Supporters, This week’s music offering is Stand By Me from the BSO’s second livestream concert on May 16, 2021, that was broadcast from the Carolina Ballroom at the Dataw Island Club. The recording is on YouTube: BSO Strings perform Stand By Me. The words and music are by Ben E. King (with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller) and the arrangement is by Larry Moore. About the music, Maestro Fred Devyatkin writes, “The perfect sentiment for the COVID-19 challenges, this arrangement borrows heavily from the original string arrangement of the Ben E. King classic.” We appreciate all who can...

Dear Music Lovers and Supporters, The Beaufort Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce that it will be holding a livestream May String Concert entitled “Catchy Tunes & Memorable Melodies” on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 4 pm. The concert program will feature: Stand by Me Selections from Chicago Over the Rainbow Rolling in the Deep California Dreamin’ Game of Thrones Michael Jackson Tribute Little Mermaid Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 by Mozart The Beaufort Symphony Orchestra looks forward to continuing to “Keep the Music Live!” in Beaufort County. For concert information and to make a donation go to Live...

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...