Join Us Today!
Be Inspired! If you have a passion for music and would like access to exclusive Orchestra experiences... then the Sarasota Orchestra Friends is for you.
The Sarasota Orchestra Friends is a volunteer organization that, for more than 60 years, has furthered the mission of the Sarasota Orchestra by promoting musical knowledge and championing the Youth Orchestra Program in a welcoming, friendly environment.
Membership Benefits:
- Meet Orchestra musicians – virtually for 2020-2021 season!
- Member newsletters and monthly email updates
- Attend fun-filled virtual gatherings
Come join us today! Inspired volunteers supporting great music.
Join Us Today!
Be Inspired! If you have a passion for music and would like access to exclusive Orchestra experiences... then the Sarasota Orchestra Friends is for you.
The Sarasota Orchestra Friends is a volunteer organization that, for more than 60 years, has furthered the mission of the Sarasota Orchestra by promoting musical knowledge and championing the Youth Orchestra Program in a welcoming, friendly environment.
Membership Benefits:
- Meet Orchestra musicians – virtually for 2020-2021 season!
- Member newsletters and monthly email updates
- Attend fun-filled virtual gatherings
Come join us today! Inspired volunteers supporting great music.
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.
A Special Offer
Sarasota Orchestra Friends are delighted to offer high-quality, locally-handmade masks for $25 each!
Over the summer, the Advisory Council of the Sarasota Orchestra Friends explored new ways for members to support Sarasota Orchestra's music and connect with musicians. Their efforts have resulted in a beautifullydesigned Sarasota Orchestra mask, which was gifted to each of the Orchestra's musicians. The Friends are now delighted to offer these high-quality, locally-handmade masks for sale! Proceeds from mask purchases go directly to the Orchestra to help sustain the organization through the pandemic period and beyond.
Masks are $25 each. To mail order your mask, send check made out to Sarasota Orchestra Friends (please include your current mailing address) to:
Attn: Face Mask Order
Sarasota Orchestra Friends
709 N. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34236
Or call (941) 953-4252 to place your order.
Proceeds from mask purchases go directly to the Orchestra to help sustain the organization through the pandemic period and beyond.
Friends' Events
These live, Zoom talk programs are moderated by Orchestra staff and will feature Sarasota Orchestra musicians talking about their on-stage Classics Concerts experience. You'll hear a stimulating discussion about one of the previous concerts from the musicians' perspective. And there will be time to ask questions, too!
Pour yourself a fresh cup of coffee and come join us at 10:30 am.
These programs are produced and available only to members of the Sarasota Orchestra Friends and Orchestra donors at no charge.
JANUARY 25, 2021 at 10:30 AM
Dan Jordan, Carlann Evans & Natalie Helm talk about Classics 4
MARCH 8, 2021 at 10:30 AM
Samantha Bennett, Tomasz Kowalczyk & Ye Young Yoon talk about Classics 6
APRIL 26, 2021 at 10:30 AM
Lena Cambis, Nathan Frantz & Mia Laity talk about Classics 9
We plan to convene virtually (live on Zoom) with members and Orchestra staff for some educational and entertaining Members Meetings.
These are exclusive to Friends members and their guests.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Chat with the Orchestra CEO
MARCH 22, 2021 at 10:30 AM
Education Update
MAY 5, 2021 at 10:30 AM
Next Season, Insider Info w/ Kerry Smith
Musical Musings is a pre-recorded series featuring Sarasota Orchestra musicians in a casual setting, chatting about their instruments with information we bet you didn't know. Our Orchestra is especially fortunate to have so many professional musicians who possess such a wealth of knowledge and unique talent. Put these dates on your calendar and plan to watch and listen to each presentation at your leisure. You’ll be fascinated and inspired!
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
The Clarinet(s) - Laura Stephenson Petty and Calvin Falwell
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Making Reeds with Fernando Traba and Nicholas Arbolino
APRIL 12, 2021
Explore the Timpani with Yoko Kita
