Symphony proposes live music in terminal; board receptive, compensation noted

Mario Incorvaia, executive vice president and COO of the Hilton Head Symphony, proposed working with the airport to provide live music in the terminal at selected times, citing regional musician availability and potential benefits to passenger experience.

Incorvaia said the symphony has grown from a community orchestra into a regional organization and that many musicians travel in from Atlanta, Charlotte and Jacksonville; he suggested December and other busy periods as opportunities for performances. "We'd probably work that out," he said in response to a question about cost, noting freelance musicians need compensation and that the orchestra's model is typically pay-per-service.

Board members expressed appreciation and asked staff to explore logistics and funding. No financial commitment was made at the meeting; staff will discuss potential schedules, compensation and insurance or contracting needs with the symphony.

Provenance: The proposal was introduced near the meeting's close and staff indicated ongoing coordination.