The Greenville Symphony Association (GSA) "provides educational and cultural opportunities for Upstate residents through the presentation of live orchestral music.

The Greenville Symphony Orchestra began as a small group of volunteer musicians practicing in the Women's college auditorium on the old Furman University campus in 1948.

Tchivzhel has performed with many great artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, Vladimir Spivakov, Gidon Kremer, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, André Watts, János Starker, Gil Shaham, Olga Kern, Nicolai Demidenko, Joshua Bell, Bella Davidovich, Yuri Bashmet, Evelyn Glennie, Pete Fountain, Sharon Isbin, and Doc Severinsen.

As one reviewer for The Greenville News wrote, "Tchivzhel… proves to be a conductor who digs deeply, carefully observing the score's dynamic and expressive markings, and inspiring the orchestra to excellence with his detailed commands.

"Lollipops" and "Timbre Tales" are two examples of concerts that the GSO provides as an age appropriate introduction for young audiences to classical music and the instruments of the orchestra.

The Lollipop Concert Series, accessible to young audiences, provides an educational opportunity for children to experience a live musical performance paired with a storybook.