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The Venice Symphony Ball: Imagine is Feb. 18 at Plantation Golf and Country Club

February 2, 2023 by sharyn

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Venice Symphony will hold its biggest fundraiser and social event of the season, The Venice Symphony Ball: Imagine, February 18 at 6 pm at the Plantation Golf and Country … [Read more...]

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Asher Carlson: Principal Clarinet

January 27, 2023 by sharyn

    While it takes some musicians a bit of time to discover their instrument of choice, Principal Clarinet Asher Carlson never had a doubt. Asher’s grandmother was an orchestral … [Read more...]

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Michael Woods: Percussion

January 5, 2023 by sharyn

Michael Woods is a new member of our orchestra, coming to us after more than 25 years in the U.S. Air Force and performing with the USAF Academy Band. He lives in St. Petersburgh with his wife, Anna … [Read more...]

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Liana Branscome – Violin

October 27, 2022 by sharyn

Musicians follow many different paths to arrive at The Venice Symphony. New Violinist Liana Branscome, who lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL,  came to us through our own Music Director Troy Quinn. “Troy … [Read more...]

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Musician Spotlight – Michael Drapkin, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet

September 7, 2022 by sharyn

Michael Drapkin started playing with the orchestra last season and will be a regular in 2022-23. He moved to Sarasota two years ago with his wife Suzy. It didn’t take him long to find opportunities as … [Read more...]

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Upcoming Events

  1. Single Tickets and Online Sales

    August 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - April 22, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
  2. Saturday Nights at The Symphony

    December 17, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - February 25, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
  3. The Venice Symphony Ball – Imagine

    February 18 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Latest News

  • The Venice Symphony Ball: Imagine is Feb. 18 at Plantation Golf and Country Club
  • Asher Carlson: Principal Clarinet
  • Michael Woods: Percussion

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700 U.S. Highway 41
Bypass North
Suite 4
Venice, FL 34285
Phone: (941) 207-8822

ABOUT US

Founded in 1974, The Venice Symphony has become the pride of South Sarasota County by providing cultural enrichment for residents and visitors.
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