The Venice Symphony made the difficult decision to not hold Summer Music Camp in 2021, based on ongoing health and safety concerns. We are partnering with the Sarasota County Library System to present the following programs:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library – 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
An Instrument Family Reunion
Friday, July 2- 1 pm
Get an up-close look at the four instrument families. Listen and learn about the different characteristics of the brass, percussion, string and woodwind instruments. Make your own instrument, enjoy a story shared by library staff and more. Reservations are not required.
Strings and other Musical Things
Friday, July 23 – 1 pm
A hands-on and interactive experience learning about the string family. Discover the basics of string instruments, enjoy demonstrations from Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra musicians and learn to play on ukuleles! A story from library staff rounds out the program
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William H. Jervey, Jr., Venice Public Library – 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
An Instrument Family Reunion
Tuesday, July 13 – 1 pm
Get an up-close look at the four instrument families. Listen and learn about the different characteristics of the brass, percussion, string and woodwind instruments. Make your own instrument, enjoy a story shared by library staff and more. Reservations are not required.
Strings and other Musical Things
Tuesday, July 20 – 1 pm
A hands-on and interactive experience learning about the string family. Discover the basics of string instruments, enjoy demonstrations from Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra musicians and learn to play on ukuleles! A story from library staff rounds out the program.
Feel the Percussive Beat
Tuesday, July 27 – 1 pm
Whether you have instruments or not, this class will prove that the rhythm is always with you. Using your body, buckets and other “found percussion,” participants will create grooves and their own percussion instruments to keep!
The Venice Symphony offers the following music education opportunities.
- Would you like musicians to visit your summer camp? The Venice Symphony has a variety of affordable workshops that appeal to all ages and include demonstration and participation.
- Looking for private, professional instruction? We can find a musician/educator to suit your family’s needs.
- The Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra resumes rehearsal in the fall semester and is accepting applications and conducting auditions throughout the summer. Learn more about the VSYO here
- Our Education Spotlight music education videos are free and available on-demand. Visit our YouTube channel for all our videos.
For more information, or to schedule a workshop or instruction, email education@thevenicesymphony.org Sign up here to receive The Venice Symphony’s emails.
