The Venice Symphony

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

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Gavin Dougherty – Principal Timpani

October 19, 2022 by sharyn

Gavin Dougherty is excited to be starting his sixth season as Principal Timpani with the Venice Symphony. Gavin has played with the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, Sarasota Orchestra, Naples … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Musician Spotlight Tagged With: musician spotlight, orchestra, percussion, symphony, timpani, Venice

Musician Spotlight – Katherine Gilger, Violin

September 14, 2022 by sharyn

Katherine Gilger is brand new to The Venice Symphony. She lives in Raleigh, NC and graduated from the Mannes School of Music in New York City studying with Met Opera Concertmaster David Chan and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Musician Spotlight Tagged With: Musician, symphony, Venice, violin

Musician Spotlight: Amy Collins, Principal Oboe

August 31, 2022 by sharyn

Principal Oboe Amy Collins joined The Venice Symphony in Spring 2018. She also performs with Venice Symphony chamber groups throughout the year. She has served as adjunct Professor of Oboe at The … [Read more...]

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Hannah MacLean: Violin

March 16, 2023 by sharyn

Violinist Hannah MacLean is in her first year with The Venice Symphony. She grew up in Illinois and in the Middle East (Egypt, UAE, and Lebanon) as the family moved with her father’s teaching career. … [Read more...]

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Susan Debronsky: Cello

February 16, 2023 by sharyn

      Cellist Susan Debronsky is enjoying her first full season with The Venice Symphony, but she has been a substitute musician for our orchestra since 2019.      Susan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Musician Spotlight, Uncategorized Tagged With: cello, Musician, spotlight, Venice

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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Upcoming Events

  1. Single Tickets and Online Sales

    August 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - April 22, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
  2. Noche Unidos With Mariachi Cobre and The Venice Symphony

    April 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Latest News

  • Hannah MacLean: Violin
  • Susan Debronsky: Cello
  • The Venice Symphony Ball: Imagine is Feb. 18 at Plantation Golf and Country Club

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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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