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Full house, big smiles, and outstanding music! 🎶

The Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra put on an incredible fall concert last night. Huge applause for all four ensembles and an extra-special shoutout to our stellar education team -- Nicole Rawley, Christopher Riley, and David Wing -- for everything they`ve poured into this season. Bravo! 👏

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Full house, big smiles, and outstanding music! 🎶

The Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra put on an incredible fall concert last night. Huge applause for all four ensembles and an extra-special shoutout to our stellar education team -- Nicole Rawley, Christopher Riley, and David Wing -- for everything they've poured into this season. Bravo! 👏

Our talented young musicians are hitting the stage!

Join us TONIGHT @ 6 PM at Grace Methodist Church for our Youth Orchestra Fall Concert! No tickets, no cost -- just an evening filled with incredible music and fall magic. 🍂🎶

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Our talented young musicians are hitting the stage!

Join us TONIGHT @ 6 PM at Grace Methodist Church for our Youth Orchestra Fall Concert! No tickets, no cost -- just an evening filled with incredible music and fall magic. 🍂🎶

A big thank you to our friends at the AAUW Venice Florida for inviting us to speak yesterday! ✨

We had the chance to share our journey, our unwavering passion for youth education, and the exciting future ahead. We are energized by the conversation and we truly appreciate the chance to connect with such a wonderful group!

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A big thank you to our friends at the AAUW Venice Florida for inviting us to speak yesterday! ✨

We had the chance to share our journey, our unwavering passion for youth education, and the exciting future ahead. We are energized by the conversation and we truly appreciate the chance to connect with such a wonderful group!

The picks are out and they`re already being found! 👀

Here`s a full look at all of the locations. We`d like to thank Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Venice Public Library, Inc., Brewburgers Back Porch, Venice Art Center, & Gold Rush BBQ for participating with us. 😊

Only FOUR picks remain! Don`t miss your chance to score TWO FREE TICKETS to "Classical Rockstars" on November 15th!

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The picks are out and they're already being found! 👀

Here's a full look at all of the locations. We'd like to thank Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Venice Public Library, Inc., Brewburgers Back Porch, Venice Art Center, & Gold Rush BBQ for participating with us. 😊

Only FOUR picks remain! Don't miss your chance to score TWO FREE TICKETS to "Classical Rockstars" on November 15th!

We`re going on tour today! 🤘⚡

Want to score TWO FREE TICKETS to our Saturday night performance of "Classical Rockstars?" Here`s your chance!

Keep an eye on our posts & stories. 👀 We’ll be dropping hints about where our guitar picks are hiding. Find one, grab the code, and email it with your first & last name to: music@thevenicesymphony.org

Good Luck! 🎻

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We're going on tour today! 🤘⚡

Want to score TWO FREE TICKETS to our Saturday night performance of "Classical Rockstars?" Here's your chance!

Keep an eye on our posts & stories. 👀 We’ll be dropping hints about where our guitar picks are hiding. Find one, grab the code, and email it with your first & last name to: music@thevenicesymphony.org

Good Luck! 🎻

Get ready—Classical Rockstars is almost here! ✨🎻

Guest artist & Principal Cellist Robert DeMaine, shares his excitement as he concludes the LA Phil`s Asia Tour. Join us on November 14 & 15 for an inspiring program of beautiful music performed with rockstar energy.

Get Your Tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/.../classical-rockstars/

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Get ready—Classical Rockstars is almost here! ✨🎻

Guest artist & Principal Cellist Robert DeMaine, shares his excitement as he concludes the LA Phil's Asia Tour. Join us on November 14 & 15 for an inspiring program of beautiful music performed with rockstar energy.

Get Your Tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/.../classical-rockstars/

It was an absolute joy to connect with so many members and friends today at our Venice Symphony Chair Society Fall Luncheon! Big thanks to the Merrill Lynch Picazio/McHargue Group for sponsoring this event.

Your generosity and enthusiasm play such an important role in helping our symphony grow. Thank you for being part of our story. 🧡🎵

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It was an absolute joy to connect with so many members and friends today at our Venice Symphony Chair Society Fall Luncheon! Big thanks to the Merrill Lynch Picazio/McHargue Group for sponsoring this event.

Your generosity and enthusiasm play such an important role in helping our symphony grow. Thank you for being part of our story. 🧡🎵

🎻 Something epic is coming… Classical music like you’ve never seen or heard before!
Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven—performed with rockstar energy.

Seats are Limited. Grab Your Tickets Today: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/

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🎻 Something epic is coming… Classical music like you’ve never seen or heard before!
Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven—performed with rockstar energy.

Seats are Limited. Grab Your Tickets Today: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/

Classical meets Rock n` Roll! 🤘🎻

Today The Venice Symphony team attended the Greater Sarasota Chamber #srqannualmeeting in Downtown Sarasota. We`re so proud of our communities, their continued growth, and making beautiful music together 🎶

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Classical meets Rock n' Roll! 🤘🎻

Today The Venice Symphony team attended the Greater Sarasota Chamber #srqannualmeeting in Downtown Sarasota. We're so proud of our communities, their continued growth, and making beautiful music together 🎶

Please join us in congratulating Dania Harvey, our Director of Marketing and Communications, on her 2-year anniversary with The Venice Symphony!

Since joining in 2023, Dania has played a key role in expanding our outreach, building strong community relationships, and boosting team morale (with a little help from her furry assistants, Romeo &
Pete 🐾).

Thank you, Dania, for your creativity, leadership, and positive energy every day!

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Please join us in congratulating Dania Harvey, our Director of Marketing and Communications, on her 2-year anniversary with The Venice Symphony!

Since joining in 2023, Dania has played a key role in expanding our outreach, building strong community relationships, and boosting team morale (with a little help from her furry assistants, Romeo &
Pete 🐾).

Thank you, Dania, for your creativity, leadership, and positive energy every day!

It may be fall, but we were soaking up the sun yesterday! 🌞

Our team spent the day outdoors for a little friendly bocce ball competition — complete with first-timers, surprise pros, and plenty of laughs. Who knew we had such hidden bocce talent on the team? 😄🎯

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It may be fall, but we were soaking up the sun yesterday! 🌞

Our team spent the day outdoors for a little friendly bocce ball competition — complete with first-timers, surprise pros, and plenty of laughs. Who knew we had such hidden bocce talent on the team? 😄🎯

Shake, Rattle, and RSVP! 🎸

Don’t wait until the record stops spinning. RSVP by October 23rd and attend the event everyone will be talking about: The Venice Symphony’s Premiere Event of the Year: Jukebox Brunch.

😎 Secure Your Spot Today: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/the-venice-symphony-presents-jukebox-brunch-fundraiser/

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Shake, Rattle, and RSVP! 🎸

Don’t wait until the record stops spinning. RSVP by October 23rd and attend the event everyone will be talking about: The Venice Symphony’s Premiere Event of the Year: Jukebox Brunch.

😎 Secure Your Spot Today: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/the-venice-symphony-presents-jukebox-brunch-fundraiser/

Classical music that meets rockstar status! 🎸

Hear masterpieces including Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C Major featuring a stunning solo by Principal Cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Robert DeMaine. This concert is a must-see for classical music enthusiasts.

Get Your Tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/#current-schedule-events

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Classical music that meets rockstar status! 🎸

Hear masterpieces including Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C Major featuring a stunning solo by Principal Cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Robert DeMaine. This concert is a must-see for classical music enthusiasts.

Get Your Tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/#current-schedule-events

🎵 Still feeling the rhythm from yesterday!

Our first chamber concert "Dances of Life" filled the room with powerful performances and heartwarming energy.

There are still three more chances to experience "Soundscapes!" Get Your Tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/#current-schedule-events

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🎵 Still feeling the rhythm from yesterday!

Our first chamber concert "Dances of Life" filled the room with powerful performances and heartwarming energy.

There are still three more chances to experience "Soundscapes!" Get Your Tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/#current-schedule-events

✨ Something beautiful is coming this
Sunday!

We`re launching our Soundscapes concert series with "Dances of Life" -- an afternoon of stunning chamber music, up close and personal. Grab a friend, take a seat, and let the music sweep you away.

Limited Seating! Tickets Available At: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/__trashed-2/

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✨ Something beautiful is coming this
Sunday!

We're launching our Soundscapes concert series with "Dances of Life" -- an afternoon of stunning chamber music, up close and personal. Grab a friend, take a seat, and let the music sweep you away.

Limited Seating! Tickets Available At: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/__trashed-2/

Join us in wishing a Happy Anniversary to Tim Ferguson, Production Manager & Director of Education here at The Venice Symphony! 🎶

Tim joined TVS back in 2018 and wears many hats. Whether he is orchestrating Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra programs, Symphony in the Schools, MCing galas, editing dynamic videos for our concerts, or moving the music stands on stage at the VPAC he keeps the symphony humming!

Thank you for all you do 🩵

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Join us in wishing a Happy Anniversary to Tim Ferguson, Production Manager & Director of Education here at The Venice Symphony! 🎶

Tim joined TVS back in 2018 and wears many hats. Whether he is orchestrating Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra programs, Symphony in the Schools, MCing galas, editing dynamic videos for our concerts, or moving the music stands on stage at the VPAC he keeps the symphony humming!

Thank you for all you do 🩵

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