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Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium
History:
Incorporated in 1991, the Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium's roots stretch back to September 1921 when the Anderson Music Club was organized at Bleckley Place, the home of Mrs. Fred Maxwell just one year after the founding of the South Carolina Federation of Music Clubs. From that time forward, the Anderson Music Club worked to promote the musical arts in the Anderson community.
As early as 1922 the AMC played a pivotal role in music education, providing music scholarships to talented young musicians wishing to pursue studies at the Furman Music Camp and Brevard Music Center. Additional work included sponsorship of a local Piano Ensemble and the presentation of concerts at the Anderson Recreational Center. Forming the Anderson Civic Chorale in 1970, the AMC contributed annual financial support to the flourishing ensemble.
In the early 1990's interested citizens began to plan for the expansion of the musical arts in the Anderson area. The vision of forming one organization as an umbrella for several musical groups was born. The Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium (GAMAC) received its Certificate of Incorporation from the State of South Carolina on April 8, 1991. Under the new incorporation, reorganization, and expansion the Anderson Civic Chorale became the cornerstone of the Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium.
The following years have seen the expansion of GAMAC to include the Chorale, GAMAC Chamber Orchestra, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Singers Boychoir, Girl Choir, Youth Chorus, Electric City Big Band and The Dixielanders. Now in its 17th season, GAMAC presents a Masterworks, Anderson Symphony Orchestra and Youth concert series annually in addition to a variety of education and outreach efforts that entertain, educate and enrich lives in Anderson County. Thanks to the outstanding leadership of its Board of Directors and the loyal support of its contributors and sponsors, GAMAC is a thriving cultural institution that looks forward to continued growth.
Incorporated in 1991, the Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium's roots stretch back to September 1921 when the Anderson Music Club was organized at Bleckley Place, the home of Mrs. Fred Maxwell just one year after the founding of the South Carolina Federation of Music Clubs. From that time forward, the Anderson Music Club worked to promote the musical arts in the Anderson community.
As early as 1922 the AMC played a pivotal role in music education, providing music scholarships to talented young musicians wishing to pursue studies at the Furman Music Camp and Brevard Music Center. Additional work included sponsorship of a local Piano Ensemble and the presentation of concerts at the Anderson Recreational Center. Forming the Anderson Civic Chorale in 1970, the AMC contributed annual financial support to the flourishing ensemble.
In the early 1990's interested citizens began to plan for the expansion of the musical arts in the Anderson area. The vision of forming one organization as an umbrella for several musical groups was born. The Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium (GAMAC) received its Certificate of Incorporation from the State of South Carolina on April 8, 1991. Under the new incorporation, reorganization, and expansion the Anderson Civic Chorale became the cornerstone of the Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium.
The following years have seen the expansion of GAMAC to include the Chorale, GAMAC Chamber Orchestra, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Singers Boychoir, Girl Choir, Youth Chorus, Electric City Big Band and The Dixielanders. Now in its 17th season, GAMAC presents a Masterworks, Anderson Symphony Orchestra and Youth concert series annually in addition to a variety of education and outreach efforts that entertain, educate and enrich lives in Anderson County. Thanks to the outstanding leadership of its Board of Directors and the loyal support of its contributors and sponsors, GAMAC is a thriving cultural institution that looks forward to continued growth.