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The Venice Symphony is where community, passion, and world-class music come together. From sold-out performances to powerful education programs, we’re inspiring the next generation and strengthening our community every day.
Your gifts will help support:
🌟 Securing Top-Tier Musical Talent
🌟 Transformative concerts
🌟 School programs including Youth Orchestra & Summer Music Academy
🌟 Community performances across Southwest Florida
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Set sail on a musical adventure across the high seas! 🌊
Fountains, Tides & Tempests features a powerful mix of modern and classical music inspired by the beauty and force of the ocean -- from the sweeping sounds of Fountains of Rome to the iconic themes from Pirates of the Caribbean. It’s a musical voyage you won’t want to miss!
The adventure begins March 20th & March 21st. Get Your Tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/.../fountains-tides.../
The ultimate showdown is coming… 🎭🦸♂️🦹♀️
Cirque des Voix: Superheroes vs. Supervillains brings together breathtaking circus artistry and powerful live music. Featuring incredible acrobatics by @circusartssrq with a thrilling soundtrack performed by Key Chorale and The Venice Symphony.
Experience the action under the Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park from 3/13 to 3/15! Get your tickets now: https://keychorale.org/concerts/cirque-des-voix-with-the-circus-arts-conservatory/
We had a wonderful evening partnering with Fox Lea Farm at their Jumping of the Stars show this past Friday! We were so proud to hear our national anthem performed by our talented young musicians: Eli Shondelmeyer, Keelyn Hanahoe, Catherine Antonapolis, Vanessa Scott, and Kierra Skates.
A big thank you to our Friends of the Symphony volunteers and BIG congratulations to our 50/50 raffle winners: Miriam Wells and Marcia Eisner! ✨🎟
Missed us on @mysuncoastview today? 🌞👀
Host Linda Carson spoke with Wycliffe Gordon and Pete Barenbregge about the final Venice Symphony Big Band performance of the season.
Check out the full interview below and don’t forget to secure your seats for the final show TOMORROW @ 3:30 PM! 🎟️
https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/wycliffe-gordon/
Can`t wait for Venice Symphony Big Band this Saturday? Neither can we!
In the meantime, you can tune into ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB tomorrow @ 9AM on Suncoast View for an exclusive interview with award-winning jazz Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. 🎺🎶
Get your tickets before they`re gone! https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/wycliffe-gordon/
Don`t miss your chance to go over the rainbow! 🌈
Experience Lights, Camera, MUSIC! this Saturday, February 28th @ 7:30 PM and relive classic moments throughout the world of film including themes from The Wizard of Oz, Batman, & Top Gun. 🍿🎬
Only a few seats left! Get your tickets now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/lights-camera-music/
World-renowned jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon takes the stage with the Venice Symphony Big Band for their FINAL show of the season on March 7th! 🎶✨
Don`t miss the toe-tappin` magic! Get your tickets now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/wycliffe-gordon/
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