Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 2005, Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is under the direction of Robert Trocina. GSO is comprised of approximately 90 musicians from all walks of life from Gwinnett and the surrounding region. GSO is made up of primarily volunteer musicians with a few key professional musicians. Many of these musicians have been loyal members of the symphony since its inception. Members include music faculty from New School of Music, local school music programs and universities, and community musicians. GSO performs multiple concerts per season including masterworks, family concerts, sensory friendly concerts, young people's concerts and combined concerts with our symphony chorus, jazz orchestra and Northeast Atlanta Ballet. GSO sponsors a youth piano concerto competition and hosts international conductors annually. Membership in GSO is by audition with the conductor or by invitation. Interested musicians may enquire about membership throughout the year based on chair availability.
Robert Trocina, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor
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Recognized by Frankfurter Neue Press (Germany) as an “energetic conductor with great charisma”, American conductor Robert Trocina is lauded for his “innovative approach to programming” and “deep commitment to musicians and audiences of all ages” by ArtsATL.
Robert Trocina has been Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra since 2006, and Music Director of the Georgia Ballet since 2019. Trocina was appointed as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra in 2024. Trocina also holds the position of Music Director for the Korean American Symphony Orchestra, an ensemble known for its celebratory concerts in Georgia and Alabama that mark significant milestones in the South Korea-United States alliance. Trocina has been Executive Director of New School of Music since 1997.
Robert Trocina has been Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra since 2006, and Music Director of the Georgia Ballet since 2019. Trocina was appointed as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra in 2024. Trocina also holds the position of Music Director for the Korean American Symphony Orchestra, an ensemble known for its celebratory concerts in Georgia and Alabama that mark significant milestones in the South Korea-United States alliance. Trocina has been Executive Director of New School of Music since 1997.
Gregory Pritchard, Music Director & Co-conductor
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Wes Sarginson from NBC News Atlanta noted that Gregory Pritchard “brings a sense of humor with his baton” and K.S. Morrison from the Macon Telegraph called Pritchard “well-grounded in the art of orchestral conducting” with an interpretive sense that is “tasteful and innovative.”
Gregory Pritchard currently serves as Music Director and Co-Conductor of the Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra. He has been a member of the conducting staff since 2010, performing with Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Gwinnett Symphony Chamber Orchestra and Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra. He has also served as Music Director of the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre since 2023. Prior to his current posts, he served as the Music Director of the Gainesville Symphony Orchestra (GA) for five seasons.
Gregory Pritchard currently serves as Music Director and Co-Conductor of the Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra. He has been a member of the conducting staff since 2010, performing with Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Gwinnett Symphony Chamber Orchestra and Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra. He has also served as Music Director of the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre since 2023. Prior to his current posts, he served as the Music Director of the Gainesville Symphony Orchestra (GA) for five seasons.