Piedmont University String Orchestra to Perform Spring Concert April 14
- Nora Almazan
- Mar 23
- 1 min read

The community is invited to attend the Piedmont University String Orchestra’s spring concert on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Piedmont University Chapel.
The 30-member string ensemble, made up of Piedmont University students, faculty, and community musicians, will perform a selection of Baroque works by composers including Gluck, Vivaldi, and Valentini.
Heather Strachan, director of the Piedmont University String Orchestra, will conduct the performance and also perform alongside the ensemble. The orchestra will be joined by Piedmont University music education major Katelynn Watts on piano.
Organizers say the concert offers an opportunity for the community to enjoy classical music in an intimate setting while supporting local student musicians and university arts programs.
Admission to the concert is free and open to the public. The Piedmont University Chapel is located at 992 Central Ave. in Demorest.
Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a private liberal arts institution dedicated to student success, academic achievement, and career preparation. The university offers a wide range of majors in areas including the arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing.
Known for its personalized learning environment and small class sizes with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Piedmont emphasizes strong relationships between students, professors, and the campus community. The university’s main residential campus sits on 390 acres in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains in Demorest, with an additional campus located in downtown Athens.
For more information, visit www.piedmont.edu.





Comments