Sarasota Orchestra Friends
After 61 years, the Sarasota Orchestra Friends continues to be dedicated advocates and Ambassadors of our brilliant Sarasota Orchestra, Youth Orchestra and Music Festival. We’re a volunteer organization of like-minded people who have come together to share our collective talent and passion in support of great music.
Friends' Events
A fresh and intriguing concept, these programs will feature Orchestra musicians talking about their on-stage Masterworks experience. You'll hear a stimulating discussion about the previous weekend's concert from the musicians' perspective. Something never-before offered. And there will be plenty of time to ask questions, too!
Come join us for a complimentary cup of coffee starting at 10:00am and say "hi" to other lovers of classical music. The program will start at 10:30am followed by a Q&A in David Cohen Hall at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center.
Concert Perspectives is a benefit of Friends membership and is open to all members and guests at no charge.
November 11, 2019
Monday | 10:30 am | David Cohen Hall
February 11, 2020
Tuesday | 10:30 am | David Cohen Hall
February 24, 2020
Monday | 10:30 am | David Cohen Hall
April 6, 2020
Monday | 10:30 am | David Cohen Hall
November 6, 2019
Wednesday | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | Holley Hall
February 12, 2020
Wednesday | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | Holley Hall
Youth Orchestra TBD
January 12, 2020
Sunday | Following Great Escapes 3
March 11, 2020
Wednesday (time & place TBD)
Classical Conversations
Classical Conversations
Enjoy one hour concert previews prior to each Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks concert. These are an informative and enjoyable opportunity for any classical music lover to learn more about music and to heighten appreciation of the works featured in that week's concert.
Youth Orchestra Concerts
Youth Orchestra Concerts
Seven different orchestras rehearse weekly from September through April. Students progress through the program from string ensembles up to full orchestras.
Join Us Today!
Be Inspired! If you have a passion for music, enjoy meeting new friends who share the love of great music, and would like to attend fun-filled social gatherings featuring exclusive live musical performances... then the Sarasota Orchestra Friends is for you.
The Sarasota Orchestra Friends is a volunteer organization that, for 61 years, has furthered the mission of the Sarasota Orchestra by promoting musical knowledge and championing the Youth Orchestra Program in a welcoming, social environment.
Membership Benefits:
- Meet Orchestra musicians – up close and personal
- Experience special Orchestra open rehearsals
- Member newsletters and monthly email updates
- Attend fun-filled social gatherings
- Special discount ticket pricing for select Friends events and Classical Conversations subscription
Come join us today! Inspired volunteers supporting great music.
