Youth Orchestra Concert Schedule

The Youth Orchestra program has taught thousands of young people to become better musicians. Many become performers with the Sarasota Orchestra or major symphony orchestras throughout the country.

Seven different orchestras rehearse weekly from September through April. Students progress through the program from string ensembles up to full orchestras. Auditions are held every year.

Unless specified, these concerts are free and open to family and friends. Additional information is available by contacting the Sarasota Orchestra Education Department at (941) 487-2731.

Dates

December 21, 2019
Saturday @ 1:00 pm
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February 10, 2020
Monday @ 7:00 pm
Riverview High School		 Symphonic Winds and Youth Symphony Concert
February 11, 2020
Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
Riverview High School		 String Orchestras Concert
February 29, 2020
Saturday @ 7:30 pm
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April 18, 2020
Saturday @ 11:00 am
Riverview High School		 String Orchestras Showcase Concert
April 18, 2020
Saturday @ 2:00 pm
Riverview High School		 Symphonic Winds, Youth Symphony, Youth Philharmonic Showcase Concert

Reviews

Written byHerald Tribune

 Literally gripping the arms of my seat, I was not the only one propelled on this rollercoaster of delightful music.  

Written byHerald Tribune

 Every section and soloist within the orchestra played their role with strength and beauty; every tree proud and tall. Tali served as an excellent guide leading the forces with assured confidence. The overall sound was lush and, yes, intense just where it needed to be.  

Written byHerald Tribune

 The Sarasota Orchestra was brimming with bubbling energy...  

Written byHerald Tribune

 A lifetime of musical moments, cinematic in scope, gave every section of the orchestra a leading role at one time or another. Chief among them was the virtuosic solo of concertmaster Daniel Jordan.  

Written byHerald Tribune

 It was a thrill ride resulting in an explosion of audience enthusiasm.  

Written byThe Observer

 Andrew Lane, the Orchestra’s Principal Pops Conductor, knows how to program a winning event and this concert had something for everyone. It also brought in a whole new audience that seemed dazzled by the performances.  

Written byThe Observer

 The Sarasota Orchestra played a program this past weekend filled with so much color, it was like visiting the Louvre.  

Written byHerald Tribune

 The performance... was exceptional, bringing new and stunning sonorities from a larger than usual Sarasota Orchestra under the dynamic leadership of Anu Tali.  

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 Box Office: 941.953.3434

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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.

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