The Venice Symphony

A professional orchestra in Southwest Florida offering a variety of concerts and educational programs

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MUSIC DIRECTOR: TROY QUINN

Troy Quinn PhotoAmerican conductor Troy Quinn is quickly establishing himself as one of his generation’s most versatile young artists. Lauded for his energetic and riveting, yet sensitive conducting, Quinn is in his third season as Music Director/Conductor of The Venice Symphony in Florida, where he conducts both the classical and pops concert series. He is also the Music Director of the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra in Kentucky. Quinn’s engagements have included performances with many prestigious orchestras both in the United States and Europe, including the London Soloists Chamber Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, and the Boise Philharmonic. He is the former Music Director of the Juneau Symphony.

Since making his conducting debut with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in their young conductor preview, Quinn has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including awards from the Presser Foundation, Rislov Foundation, Anna Sosenko Assist Trust, and a Rhode Island Foundation grant for his contributions to the musical landscape in New England. Equally at home in the pops and commercial world, Quinn has performed and recorded with some of the most popular artists of our time, including The Rolling Stones, Barry Manilow, Josh Groban, Jennifer Hudson, and Jackie Evancho. As an accomplished vocalist, Quinn has also collaborated with such prominent maestros as Helmuth Rilling, Carl St. Clair, and Dan Saunders of the Metropolitan Opera. In addition to his concert work, Quinn has worked extensively in the television and recording industry, having made appearances on such hit T.V. shows as Fox’s GLEE, NBC’s The Voice, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno while recording on films including Call of the Wild and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. He has also appeared at many of the world’s major music centers and at such famed venues as the Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

A native of Connecticut, Quinn pursued a bachelor of arts degree from Providence College where he was the recipient of the Leo S. Cannon award for superior achievement in the music field. He went on to earn his master’s degree with honors from the Manhattan School of Music, studying conducting with David Gilbert and voice with highly acclaimed Metropolitan Opera singer Mark Oswald. He completed his doctorate in conducting at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, where he studied with Larry Livingston and Jo-Michael Scheibe and was awarded the outstanding doctoral graduate of his class. Quinn has participated in numerous masterclasses as a conducting fellow, attending conducting institutes at the Royal Academy of Music, Eastman School of Music, and Bard Conservatory of Music. He has been mentored by such renowned conductors as Benjamin Zander, Neil Varon, and Leon Botstein. Quinn serves on the conducting faculty at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music and has previously served as a faculty member at Providence College.

Upcoming Events

  1. Watch our Virtual Concert, Strings Unhinged

    November 21, 2020 @ 8:00 am - November 20, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
  2. Safe at Home for the Holidays Virtual Concert

    December 18, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - December 18, 2022 @ 11:30 pm
  3. Brilliant Brass and Percussion: A Free Virtual Concert

    February 5, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - February 5, 2022 @ 12:00 am

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Latest News

  • The Venice Symphony’s Free Virtual Concerts Premiere in November.
  • The Venice Symphony Names Ross Monroe Winter as Associate Concertmaster
  • The Venice Symphony Postpones 2020-21 Season to 2021-22 and Announces Virtual Concerts

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Plan Your Visit

Call (941) 207-8822 or
Visit Our Box Office at
1515 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 7, Southbridge Park, Venice, FL 34285
Monday thru Friday 10AM – 4PM

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Concert Venue:
Venice Performing Arts Center
One Indian Avenue Venice, FL 34285
Office Address:
1515 S. Tamiami Trail
Suite 7, Southbridge Park
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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