Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Announces Chastain, Verizon, Symphony Seasons

ATLANTA, Ga. — Which bands will play at Chastain this summer? Who will play with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra later this year?

The ASO will announce the 2011-12 season with a daylong Season Announcement Day via social media on Thursday. The company will announce which bands will perform during the Delta Classic Chastain series at Chastain Park Amphitheater as well as the season at Atlanta Symphony Hall and the Orchestra's summer season at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park.

The announcements start at 10 a.m. and will include trivia and ticket giveaways. The announcements conclude at 5 p.m.

WSB Radio's Scott Slade will help make the announcements. The orchestra's Music Director Robert Spano, Principal Guest Conductor Donald Runnicles and President Stanley Romanstein will take part in the day's festivities.

Those wishing to take part can follow the action on Facebook or Twitter .