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Adding this to our mourning playlist ☠️🎧🎵

(From "A Symphonic Spooktacular", Oct 2025)

#thevenicesymphony #psycho #symphony #music #halloween

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Adding this to our mourning playlist ☠️🎧🎵

(From "A Symphonic Spooktacular", Oct 2025)

#thevenicesymphony #psycho #symphony #music #halloween

It`s October 1st! Spooky season has returned!

We heard some strange activity going on in the VPAC last night. If anyone sees anything spooky, can you let us know? 👀👻

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It's October 1st! Spooky season has returned!

We heard some strange activity going on in the VPAC last night. If anyone sees anything spooky, can you let us know? 👀👻

☀️ Good morning! We’re starting the day on a high note! 🎶

We’re officially on TikTok! 📱🎻 Come join us for music, fun moments, behind-the-curtain looks and more!

https://www.tiktok.com/@thevenicesymphony

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☀️ Good morning! We’re starting the day on a high note! 🎶

We’re officially on TikTok! 📱🎻 Come join us for music, fun moments, behind-the-curtain looks and more!

https://www.tiktok.com/@thevenicesymphony

🎃👻 Something wickedly wonderful is coming! 👻🎃

The Venice Symphony returns October 9th & October 10th for A Ghoulish Gathering! Experience spectacularly spooky classics (Death and Transfiguration - Strauss), frightfully fun favorites (The Nightmare Before Christmas - Elfman) & more.

Costumes encouraged. Goosebumps guaranteed!

Get Your Tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/a-ghoulish-gathering/

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🎃👻 Something wickedly wonderful is coming! 👻🎃

The Venice Symphony returns October 9th & October 10th for A Ghoulish Gathering! Experience spectacularly spooky classics (Death and Transfiguration - Strauss), frightfully fun favorites (The Nightmare Before Christmas - Elfman) & more.

Costumes encouraged. Goosebumps guaranteed!

Get Your Tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/a-ghoulish-gathering/

Music legend. Philanthropist. The voice of multiple generations. Today, we remember Dolly Parton.

We`ll always love you. 💜🦋

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Music legend. Philanthropist. The voice of multiple generations. Today, we remember Dolly Parton.

We'll always love you. 💜🦋

This concert season, we`re inviting everyone to "See Where Music Takes You." This summer, we`re turning the spotlight on our musicians to discover where music is taking them -- both on and off the stage! 🌤🎶

Our very own Principal Tuba, Joseph Alvarez, had the amazing opportunity to be part of an unforgettable alumni event with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps in Indianapolis, Indiana!

Celebrating their 70th Anniversary, Phantom Regiment brought together alumni spanning six decades for an incredible performance at the Drum Corps International Championships.

What a special way to celebrate such an incredible legacy! ❤️🖤

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This concert season, we're inviting everyone to "See Where Music Takes You." This summer, we're turning the spotlight on our musicians to discover where music is taking them -- both on and off the stage! 🌤🎶

Our very own Principal Tuba, Joseph Alvarez, had the amazing opportunity to be part of an unforgettable alumni event with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps in Indianapolis, Indiana!

Celebrating their 70th Anniversary, Phantom Regiment brought together alumni spanning six decades for an incredible performance at the Drum Corps International Championships.

What a special way to celebrate such an incredible legacy! ❤️🖤

As the new school year begins, The Venice Symphony is proud to support the educators who inspire creativity in our community. 🎶🎭🎨

Today, Sarasota County Schools` fine arts teachers gathered at the Venice Performing Arts Center for a day of collaboration and preparation for the year ahead. We were honored to sponsor breakfast as a small thank-you for all they do.

Special thanks to Brewzabagels for helping make the morning possible. Wishing our teachers and students a wonderful school year filled with creativity and inspiration! ❤️

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As the new school year begins, The Venice Symphony is proud to support the educators who inspire creativity in our community. 🎶🎭🎨

Today, Sarasota County Schools' fine arts teachers gathered at the Venice Performing Arts Center for a day of collaboration and preparation for the year ahead. We were honored to sponsor breakfast as a small thank-you for all they do.

Special thanks to Brewzabagels for helping make the morning possible. Wishing our teachers and students a wonderful school year filled with creativity and inspiration! ❤️

🎉 The wait is over... Single ticket sales are available NOW! 🎟️✨

Whether you`re joining us for one unforgettable performance or planning a few musical adventures, now`s the time to grab your seats and See Where Music Takes You!

https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/#current-schedule-events

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🎉 The wait is over... Single ticket sales are available NOW! 🎟️✨

Whether you're joining us for one unforgettable performance or planning a few musical adventures, now's the time to grab your seats and See Where Music Takes You!

https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/#current-schedule-events

⏳ Just ONE WEEK until single tickets for our 2026/27 Concert Season are available for purchase!

The best seats won`t wait forever. Make your wish list, mark your calendar, and be ready when tickets go on sale on August 3rd. Your next favorite concert is just around the corner! ✨🎻

Check out our full list of concerts: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/#current-schedule-events

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⏳ Just ONE WEEK until single tickets for our 2026/27 Concert Season are available for purchase!

The best seats won't wait forever. Make your wish list, mark your calendar, and be ready when tickets go on sale on August 3rd. Your next favorite concert is just around the corner! ✨🎻

Check out our full list of concerts: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/#current-schedule-events

🇪🇸🏆 The champions of the world deserve a celebration!

Congratulations to Spain on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup! ⚽🎉

What better way to celebrate than with incredible food? We stopped by Taste of Spain SRQ to dive into Spanish culture, learn the stories behind authentic Spanish cuisine, and whip up some mouthwatering tapas that tasted just as amazing as they looked! 🥘🍷

A huge thank you to Chef Fatima Soriano for welcoming us into the kitchen and sharing a little taste of Spain with us. ❤️

¡Salud! And congratulations again to Spain on an unforgettable World Cup victory! 🇪🇸🎊

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🇪🇸🏆 The champions of the world deserve a celebration!

Congratulations to Spain on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup! ⚽🎉

What better way to celebrate than with incredible food? We stopped by Taste of Spain SRQ to dive into Spanish culture, learn the stories behind authentic Spanish cuisine, and whip up some mouthwatering tapas that tasted just as amazing as they looked! 🥘🍷

A huge thank you to Chef Fatima Soriano for welcoming us into the kitchen and sharing a little taste of Spain with us. ❤️

¡Salud! And congratulations again to Spain on an unforgettable World Cup victory! 🇪🇸🎊

⏰ Only 2 weeks to go! ⏰

Single tickets for our 2026/27 Concert Season are almost here! Check out our full list of concerts and don`t forget to purchase your tickets August 3rd! 🎟️

https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/#current-schedule-events

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⏰ Only 2 weeks to go! ⏰

Single tickets for our 2026/27 Concert Season are almost here! Check out our full list of concerts and don't forget to purchase your tickets August 3rd! 🎟️

https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/#current-schedule-events

🎶 Mark your calendars! Single tickets for our 2026–2027 Concert Season go on sale August 3.

Experience an inspiring lineup of performances featuring timeless classics, new favorites, and unforgettable moments shared through live orchestral music.

Find your perfect concert and experience the magic with us! Click below to download our season brochure: https://issuu.com/thevenicesymphony/docs/the_venice_symphony_2026-27_season_brochure

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🎶 Mark your calendars! Single tickets for our 2026–2027 Concert Season go on sale August 3.

Experience an inspiring lineup of performances featuring timeless classics, new favorites, and unforgettable moments shared through live orchestral music.

Find your perfect concert and experience the magic with us! Click below to download our season brochure: https://issuu.com/thevenicesymphony/docs/the_venice_symphony_2026-27_season_brochure

We’re still smiling from the unforgettable energy of our Patriotic Pops concert over Memorial Day weekend!

🎶 Incredible music
🇺🇸 A moving tribute to our military
💃 An impromptu dance party during a brief rain shower
✨ And a dazzling drone show finale that people are still talking about

A special thank you to the outstanding guest artists who joined our musicians, including the Key Chorale, vocalist Qiana Miles, and the talented father-daughter trumpet duo of Ken & Reneé McGee. Your performances helped make the evening truly memorable.

We also want to thank our partners who helped us put this Star Spangled Spectacular together -- including Community Foundation of Sarasota County, @skyworxdroneshows & CoolToday Park.

Another concert season. Another SPECTACULAR finale. We’ll see you back in October! 🎻❤️

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We’re still smiling from the unforgettable energy of our Patriotic Pops concert over Memorial Day weekend!

🎶 Incredible music
🇺🇸 A moving tribute to our military
💃 An impromptu dance party during a brief rain shower
✨ And a dazzling drone show finale that people are still talking about

A special thank you to the outstanding guest artists who joined our musicians, including the Key Chorale, vocalist Qiana Miles, and the talented father-daughter trumpet duo of Ken & Reneé McGee. Your performances helped make the evening truly memorable.

We also want to thank our partners who helped us put this Star Spangled Spectacular together -- including Community Foundation of Sarasota County, @skyworxdroneshows & CoolToday Park.

Another concert season. Another SPECTACULAR finale. We’ll see you back in October! 🎻❤️

🎶 You`re Invited! 🎶

Join us Friday, June 12, for the Venice Summer Music Academy’s Concert Finale at the Venice Performing Arts Center!

🎵 Grades K-5 Performance – 10:30 AM
🎶 Grades 6-11 Performance – 2:30 PM

Both concerts are FREE and under 90 minutes long.

We can`t wait to share what these amazing students have accomplished this summer. Come celebrate the hard work and talent of Venice’s next generation of musicians! ☀

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🎶 You're Invited! 🎶

Join us Friday, June 12, for the Venice Summer Music Academy’s Concert Finale at the Venice Performing Arts Center!

🎵 Grades K-5 Performance – 10:30 AM
🎶 Grades 6-11 Performance – 2:30 PM

Both concerts are FREE and under 90 minutes long.

We can't wait to share what these amazing students have accomplished this summer. Come celebrate the hard work and talent of Venice’s next generation of musicians! ☀

We Love Baltimore! ❤️🦀

Our team had a wonderful time in “Charm City” attending this year’s League of American Orchestras Conference. It was a great opportunity to connect with orchestra professionals from across the country, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights from inspiring speakers.

One of the highlights of the trip was experiencing an incredible performance by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, with special guest artists Demarre McGill, Anthony McGill & Cécile McLorin Salvant!

We’re always proud to represent Venice, Florida, and The Venice Symphony wherever we go. 🎶✨

@orchleague @baltsymphony

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We Love Baltimore! ❤️🦀

Our team had a wonderful time in “Charm City” attending this year’s League of American Orchestras Conference. It was a great opportunity to connect with orchestra professionals from across the country, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights from inspiring speakers.

One of the highlights of the trip was experiencing an incredible performance by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, with special guest artists Demarre McGill, Anthony McGill & Cécile McLorin Salvant!

We’re always proud to represent Venice, Florida, and The Venice Symphony wherever we go. 🎶✨

@orchleague @baltsymphony

The first week of our Summer Music Camp is here, and WOW these kids understood the assignment! 🎶🎶

From the very first notes, they are already impressing us with their excitement and willingness to jump right in. We’re so inspired watching these young artists begin their musical adventures and discover what they’re capable of!

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