Dear Music Lovers and Supporters, This week’s music offering is Over the Rainbow performed by the BSO String Orchestra at its 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 Over the Rainbow. The lyrics are by E.Y. Harburg, the music by Harold Arlen and the arrangement by Bob Phillips and Andy Beck. About the music, Maestro Fred Devyatkin writes, “Over the Rainbow, as conceived by Israel Kamakawiwowo’ole. The score asks the players to hold their violins and violas like ukes.”...

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...