Announcement
The LaGrange Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is pleased to announce that Dr. Sinisa Ciric will be joining the LSO in their 2024/25 Season of Celebration! Dr. Ciric will fulfill the role of guest concertmaster beginning with the September 17th opening concert entitled American Fanfare. The 2024/25 season is a celebratory landmark period for Maestro Prior leading the Orchestra, and this announcement is a wonderful way to begin.
Dr. Ciric’s commitment to excellence is exemplary and we are looking forward to this new season. The role of concertmaster is critical to an orchestra. There is a line of communication from the conductor, through the concertmaster that is essential to the shaping and success of the performance. The concertmaster’s physical gestures, placement/speed of bow, and body language in relation to the character of the music, are intentionally conveyed to, and reflected by, the other musicians. The concertmaster is also responsible for technical decisions for the strings during rehearsals, occasional solos, and countless other nuances. Dr. Lorna Wood, who has been concertmaster for the LSO for many years retired at the end of the 2023/24 season.
More about Dr. Sinisa Ciric
Dr. Sinisa Ciric has been guest Concertmaster before with the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra! It was back in November, 2015 and the wonderful Legends of Fire concert. You can access a few photos and brief comments from that performance HERE.
Dr. Sinisa Ciric, serves as the General Manager and Director of Artistic Operations for the Savannah Philharmonic. In tandem with this role, he has held the prestigious position of Concertmaster for an impressive 14 years, earning the distinguished title of Concertmaster Emeritus.
Through his extensive tenure, Dr. Ciric has meticulously cultivated profound connections with the principal musicians, enriching the orchestra’s cohesion while fostering robust relationships with music directors and administrations. His fervent dedication to bridging the gap between musicians and administrative facets is deeply rooted in his formative years as one of the youngest members of the Orchestra of the National Theatre in his homeland of Serbia.
Over the past three years, as Director of Artistic Operations, Dr. Ciric has embarked on a mission to propel the Savannah Philharmonic to unparalleled heights of dynamism. His visionary initiatives, including the groundbreaking Neighborhood Series, have brought classical music directly to the community, igniting a passion for orchestral artistry among diverse audiences.
Dr. Ciric’s pursuit of excellence extends beyond performance to professional development, exemplified by his completion of the Essentials of Orchestra Management program in 2023. His experiences performing under illustrious conductors such as Zubin Mehta, Michael Palmer and Julian Rachlin have imbued him with invaluable insights into the symbiotic relationship between music directors and orchestra administration.
Academically accomplished, Dr. Ciric earned his undergraduate degree from the esteemed Academy of Arts at the University of Novi Sad, followed by Masters and Doctoral degrees in violin and viola performance from the University of Georgia. As an Artist Affiliate at Emory University, he imparted his expertise in violin, viola, and chamber music to aspiring musicians at the Oxford College.
In addition to his orchestral endeavors, Dr. Ciric’s commitment to music education is evidenced by his transformative leadership as the Director of the Strings Conservatory Program at Savannah Classical Academy. Under his guidance, the program flourished from its humble beginnings to engage 180 enthusiastic students.
Beyond the stage and classroom, Dr. Ciric finds solace in family life, residing in Savannah with his beloved wife Maya and their cherished children, Anastasia and Luka. His eldest son, Uros, follows in his father’s footsteps of academic excellence, pursuing his studies at Antonin Scalia Law School in Washington DC after graduating from Georgia State University.
Upcoming season
Dr. Ciric is looking forward to playing with the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra as guest Concertmaster in this Season of Celebration! The LSO extends a warm welcome to the Callaway Auditorium stage.
Tickets are on sale now at: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35802 At this link you can purchase individual concert tickets as well as season tickets by easily switching pages through the menu links at the top of that page. The five-concert season set of tickets is only available until September 17th, so don’t delay. Season tickets are a great value and come with several value-added benefits. One benefit is the ability to purchase your same seats next season before they are released to the general public.
Here is the concert lineup for the 2024/25 season:
