What a fun morning on Suncoast View! 🎶
Our Music Director, Troy Quinn, stopped by to share a sneak peek of our season finale, Ode to America, and all the festive energy coming your way at our Patriotic Pops concert on May 23 🇺🇸✨
He was also joined by Andrea Ross, who kicked off the morning with a beautiful performance of “Moon River.”
Don`t miss Troy & Andrea THIS WEEKEND! Get your tickets now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/ode-to-america/
Set your alarm! ⏰
Tune in tomorrow at 9AM to catch Troy Quinn on ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB Suncoast View with our guest vocalist Andrea Ross.
Tickets for Ode to America are selling fast. Get yours now!
https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/ode-to-america/
🇺🇸 Celebrate the sound of a nation with Ode to America!
Enjoy an inspiring evening of music featuring favorites like John Williams’ The Cowboys Overture and Florence Price’s Colonial Dance.
We’re also thrilled to welcome back guest vocalist Andrea Ross, who will shine with beloved songs like “Moon River” and “Don’t Rain On My Parade.”
Join us April 24th & April 25th at the Venice Performing Arts Center for the grand finale of our 2025–2026 season. Get Tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/ode-to-america/
Our Chair Society Luncheon was full of smiles, connection, and a special conversation with our Music Director Troy Quinn. His stories, reflections, and vision for the future had us all feeling inspired and ready for the next chapter. 🥐🍗
Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your continued support helps us continue to do what we love -- bringing you the music! 🎶
Special thanks to Sarasota National Golf Club for the beautiful views and tasty food and to Brian Stuligross for his wonderful violin performance.
Friday mornings don’t get much better than this! ☀️ 🌸💐
This morning`s brunch with the Friends of the Symphony was the perfect blend of delicious food, warm conversation, and plenty of laughter. A big thank you to the Venice Art Center and the Art Garden Cafe for the gorgeous setting and delicious brunch! 🥐
We couldn’t have composed a better ending! 🎼💛💙
With your help, we raised over $80,000, reached our goal of 300 donors, and hit every high note during the 2026 Giving Challenge -- including unlocking all matching gifts from Tom & Mary Lynch, Robert & Jane Goldsmith, and The Prior Family. 🎶
Thank you for keeping our community in tune and thriving through the arts.
Special thank you to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and The Patterson Foundation for orchestrating such an incredible event! ✨
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🎻⏳ ONE HOUR LEFT!
This is your last chance to support the Venice Symphony during the Giving Challenge 2026! Every donation made in this final hour helps bring more music, more magic, and more unforgettable performances to our community. 🎶✨
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✨ Your gift just got MORE powerful! ✨
Give $25 or more and you’ll help unlock the additional $10,000 -- thanks to a generous match from The Prior Family!
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