I am thrilled to be part of the Civic Symphony’s 15th season. It is a unique organization. The members have a very deep, pure love for the music and have devoted their talents to the symphony for many years. In fact, we have several current members who are founders of the Civic Symphony. Most of the members have different responsibilities during the day, but at the end of the day, we come together for the love of music. I remember seeing a quote that I think describes
well why we have existed for 15 years and will exist for many years to come...“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” (author unknown)... Please join us in celebrating our 15th season! I look
forward to seeing you there!

Seong-Kyung Graham, a native of Korea, received her Bachelor of Music degree from Sungshin Women’s University in Seoul before moving to the United States in 1989. After earning her Master of Music degree at the University of North Texas, she pursued additional graduate studies in conducting at the University of Illinois and the College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati.

Ms. Graham has a wide range of conducting experience with orchestras, bands, choral groups and chamber ensembles. In addition to her position with the Symphony, she is a visiting Instructor of Music at
Ripon College and the Adult Choir Director at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Green Bay. She was previously a music director of the Bradley Chamber Orchestra at Bradley University and the Ripon College
Orchestra.