Traditionally, the Walton Orchestras maintain an active performance schedule. Notable performances include:
2022 – Midwest Clinic invitation (Chamber Orchestra)
2022 – Georgia Music Educators Association Convention Performance (Chamber Orchestra)
2021 – Midwest Clinic invitation- COVID19 cancelled (Chamber Orchestra)
2020 – Commended Winner National Mark of Excellence from The Foundation for Music Education (Chamber Orchestra)
2020 – Midwest Clinic invitation- COVID19 cancelled (Chamber Orchestra)
2018 – American String Teachers Association Convention Performance: opening session (Chamber Orchestra)
2018 – European Tour Performances: Vienna, Prague, & Salzburg (Combined Orchestras)
2017 – Bahamas Cruise and Performances (Combined Orchestras)
2016 – Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic Performance (Walton Chamber Music Society)
2016 – Georgia Music Educators Association Convention Performance (Chamber Orchestra with Chamber Winds)
2015 – Mark of Excellence National Winner from The Foundation for Music Education (Chamber Orchestra)
2015 – European Tour Performances: Vienna, Prague, & Esterhazy (Combined Orchestras)
2014 – Mark of Excellence National Winner from The Foundation for Music Education (Chamber Orchestra)
2012 – Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic Performance (Symphony Orchestra)
2012 – American String Teachers Association Convention Performance (Chamber Orchestra and Philharmonia)
2012 – Bahamas Cruise and Performances (Combined Orchestras)
2012 – Walton High School Chamber Orchestra and Philharmonia, Georgia Music Educators Association Convention Performance
2009 – American String Teachers Association Convention Performance, Opening Ceremony (Chamber Orchestra and Philharmonia)
2009 – Georgia Music Educators Association Convention Performance (Philharmonia)
2008 – Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic Performance (Walton Chamber Music Society-first high school string chamber groups from the United States selected to perform)
2007 – European Tour Performances; Vienna, Berlin, Prague (Combined Orchestras)
2006 – Georgia Music Educators Association Convention Performance (Sinfonia (Second Orchestra))
2005 – Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic Performance (Philharmonia)
2004 – European Tour Performances; Vienna, Graz, Salzburg (Combined Orchestras)
2003 – Georgia Music Educators Association Convention Performance (Philharmonia)
2002 – National School Board Convention Performance (Philharmonia)
2000 – Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic Performance (Philharmonia-first orchestra from the State of Georgia selected to perform)
2000 – European Tour Performances: Ascoli Piceno, Sienna, Vienna, and Cremona (Combined Orchestras)
1999 – Georgia Music Educators Association Convention Performance (Philharmonia)
1995 – Georgia Music Educators Association Convention Performance
1989 – Georgia Music Educators Association Convention Performance
1983 – Georgia Music Educators Association Convention Performance
History of Directors
Perry Holbrook, 2001 – Present
Kirk D. Moss, 1993 – 2001
Lynne Webster, 1993
Robert Haley, 1985 – 1993
Beth Bowen, 1980 – 1985
Joe Tarantino, 1976 – 1980
Robert Cowles, 1975 – 1976
History of Assistant Directors
Sara Grimes, 2010 – Present
Rebecca Dosch, 2003 – 2010
Karen McClary, 2001 – 2002