Rick Smith

Rick Smith is a conductor appearing with the Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra in Lawrenceville, Georgia, leading a Messiah sing-along and two Holiday Pops concerts with singer Joe Gransden. Beyond these listed engagements, we do not have verified biographical details about him.

The Messiah program is built around Handel's oratorio "Messiah," a piece from 1741 known for its choruses, including the famous "Hallelujah" chorus, and this performance is billed as a sing-along, meaning the audience is invited to join in singing the choral parts alongside any chorus or soloists on stage. The Holiday Pops concerts pair the orchestra with jazz trumpeter and vocalist Joe Gransden, suggesting an evening mixing orchestral arrangements with holiday standards and jazz-inflected vocal numbers rather than strict classical repertoire. Listeners can expect a program aimed at broad, festive appeal, with singable melodies, seasonal favorites, and a conductor's role here likely focused on keeping orchestra, guest artist, and audience participation coordinated through familiar, well-loved material.