During the 1986–87 season, four full-time core musicians were hired creating the Augusta Symphony String Quartet.
The following season, three additional musicians were hired to fulfill the principal positions of bassoon, clarinet, and oboe creating the Augusta Symphony Woodwind Trio.
The Discovery Program included annual Strong Quartet and Woodwind Trip lecture-demonstrations in Aiken and Columbia County schools.
During the 2005-06 season the Symphony Series was moved to a new venue, First Baptist of Augusta, where the outstanding acoustics and increased seating improved the overall concert experience.
Discovery concerts are aimed at attracting children to the symphony and to classical music.