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Young listeners move with the music.
Teacher in awe at the impact of our program.
May 14, 2013
"The Orchestra Moves” was the title of an interactive Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Young People’s Concert.
Teacher "in awe" at the impact of our program.
Choruses in Musical Spotlight - 120 Singers with Orchestra in War Requiem
May 13, 2013
By Thomas Harrison, for The Florida Times-Union
Few groups are ambitious enough to perform Benjamin Britten's “War Requiem.”
J SYM violinist-composer in recital at Carnegie Hall
May 06, 2013
Our own Piotr Szewczyk was chosen to perform a recital of original music at Carnegie Hall. “Violin Futura + Piano: 21st Century Music for Violin” was presented on Monday, May 6, 2013, in Weill Recital Hall.
Wallace Foundation Gift to Jacksonville Symphony in Memory of George Grune
April 30, 2013
The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra has been given a $250,000 grant by The Wallace Foundation, a philanthropic organization established in the name of DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace, who co-founded Reader’s Digest magazine in 1922.
Playing Tchaikovsky... Indoors and Out
April 23, 2013
Jon Kimura Parker performs in Symphony's Florida Blue Masterworks Series.
'Ground O' work a fitting reminder on Jacksonville Symphony program
April 22, 2013
One of the works on the Jacksonville Symphony program this weekend is a fitting tribute to all victims of terrorism.
Soprano Angela Brown's magnetic voice to bring Maya Angelou's poetry to life
April 16, 2013
She has sung around the world. She has been called the latest in a line of powerful African-American sopranos. She made the front page of the New York Times in her Metropolitan Opera debut.
And she’s coming to Jacksonville.
Seven poems by Maya Angelou, set to music
April 16, 2013
From the conductor - Jacksonville Symphony presents seven poems by Maya Angelou, set to music
Sweet Sounds - BRASS Annual Dinner Honoring Fabio Mechetti
April 13, 2013
Maestro Fabio Mechetti was honored at the annual dinner for Beaches Residents Actively Supporting the Symphony.
A strategy to revive classical music
April 12, 2013
Jacksonville Business Journal - Executive Edge
The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is just one of many across the country that are battling to bring classical music to the masses.
Editorial - Good Progress for Orchestra
April 11, 2013
After a tumultuous year marked by labor strife, a management shakeup and extraordinary financial challenges, things are looking up for the Jacksonville Symphony.
BRASS Annual Dinner - photos in PV Leader
April 11, 2013
Nice coverage in the Ponte Vedra Leader in April, following the BRASS annual dinner-concert honoring Fabio Mechetti.
Video - TED Talks - The transformative power of classical music
April 08, 2013
The infectious Benjamin Zander elicits a pure, emotional response from an audience of 1,600. Quite a reward from a timeless piece by Chopin.
Music for Your Eyes
April 04, 2013
Some of our area’s most talented artists have used violins, and one cello, as canvases to support music education.
Son of J SYM's Vice Chair of Development, Kevin McAfee wins White House Poster contest
April 02, 2013
Congratulations to budding artist Kevin McAfee! We also thank his proud parents for encouraging his creative side to grow!
Students' letters to Jacksonville Symphony String Quintet
April 02, 2013
Students from Middleburg Elementary School wrote thank-you letters to the Jacksonville Symphony String Quintet Ensemble.
Brazilian pianist is up to the wildness of Grieg's Concerto
April 02, 2013
Pianist Arnaldo Cohen is perfect for this weekend's concert featuring Grieg's Piano Concerto.
Financial Dashboard - Current Fiscal Year
March 31, 2013
"All in a Measure" Financial Dashboard as of MARCH 31, 2013, for the current 2012-13 fiscal year.
Quick Notes and Historical References
March 26, 2013
Information on the April 4-6, 2013, Grieg Piano Concerto concert program.
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