Upcoming Events from Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra http://www.jaxsymphony.org/ Copyright Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra - Jacksonville, Florida 2009 Sunday, May 20, 2012, at 3 p.m.: Tickets: Adult $18; Student $5 Information: 386.466.8999 – www.communityconcerts.info http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Patriotic-Pops-Spectacular-.html Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Patriotic-Pops-Spectacular-.html Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 7 p.m.: The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra salutes its generous donors and patrons with an annual appreciation concert featuring highlights from the past season, including selections from Beethoven's Seventh Symphony, Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. For donor and membership information, call (904) 354-1473. Become a Symphony Donor and receive a thank-you invitation to this special concert. Click here to Support the Symphony. http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Donor-Appreciation-Concert.html Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Donor-Appreciation-Concert.html Friday, May 25, 2012 On the Grounds of the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse: Admission is FREE. Sponsored by Beaches Residents Actively Supporting the Symphony (BRASS) Pre-concert music starts at 6 p.m. featuring the winners of the BRASS Ring student music competition, and the Sons of the Beaches Barbershop Chorus. Jacksonville Symphony Concert at 7:30 p.m. Click here for more information.     http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/BRASS-Community-Concert-.html Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/BRASS-Community-Concert-.html Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 7:20 p.m.: The City of Jacksonville is proud to announce an exciting lineup of performances for the 2012 Jacksonville Jazz Festival scheduled for Thursday, May 24 through Sunday, May 27.  All festival performances and elements are free and open to the public unless otherwise listed.   PATTI AUSTIN With the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Grammy Award winner, Patti Austin, crosses all musical genres, has made 17 solo albums, and has performed her award-nominated hit songs on the GRAMMYS® and the Oscars. As a performer, songwriter and vocalist she has had a star-studded career that began at the age of four, making her one of the most beloved artists the world over and a mainstay on the Billboard Jazz Albums charts. Charlie Rose calls her “the most under appreciated voice in music today.” JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL Official website: www.JaxJazzFest.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/JacksonvilleJazzFestival Phone: (904) 630-3690   http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Jacksonville-Jazz-Festival.html Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Jacksonville-Jazz-Festival.html Sunday, May 27, 2012 Gates open at noon Jacksonville Symphony concert at 8 pm : Concert On The Green, now in its 25th year, will be held in at Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club in Green Cove Springs. Each year the Concert On The Green hosts a Jacksonville Symphony concert for thousands of local residents in a beautiful outdoor setting. Concert On The Green also holds the annual Young Artist Scholarship Competitions in which music and art students compete for scholarships. These competitions encourage and support the artistic abilities of Clay County students. Proceeds from the Concert On The Green will benefit Clay County Schools’ Music and Art programs and Rotary charities. http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Concert-on-the-Green.html Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Concert-on-the-Green.html Monday, May 28, 2012, at 7 pm - Memorial Day: ARIAS (Amelia Residents In Action for the Symphony) invites you to celebrate Memorial Day as Fabio Mechetti conducts the Jacksonville Symphony. Highlights include Copland’s An Outdoor Overture, Sousa’s Liberty Bell March, Victory at Sea and selections from South Pacific by Richard Rogers, Morton Gould’s American Salute, the Armed Forces medley and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20, available at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at The Book Loft, Front & Centre, Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, Fernandina Beach Golf Club, the Golf Club of Amelia Island and the Reception Center of the Omni Resort at Amelia Island Plantation For more information on the concert or ARIAS membership, call 610.277.7094. ARTICLE: Amelia Island residents conduct a symphony of music education and appreciation in Nassau County. By Julie Simmons • Amelia Islander Magazine Let’s sing a high note in praise of Amelia Residents in Action for the Symphony (ARIAS)! In a time of budget cuts, when we find art, physical education, and music sometimes being removed from our students’ classrooms, this group—committed to educating children about music—deserves a standing ovation! Click to read the full article. http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Let-Freedom-Ring.html Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Let-Freedom-Ring.html Fri, June 1, 2012 at 11 a.m.: Rounding our our season tribute to Beethoven is a performance of the iconic Fifth Symphony and an excerpt from his other famous “fifth,” the Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” (first movement). The concert opens with the Fidelio Overture. http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Beethoven-Fifth-Symphony-coffee.html Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Beethoven-Fifth-Symphony-coffee.html Sat., June 2, 2012 at 8 p.m.: No other musical statement can match its raw power and bracing energy. Michael Butterman leads the Jacksonville Symphony in Beethoven’s famed Fifth Symphony. This all-Beethoven concert also features the regal “Emperor” Concerto, with soloist Alon Goldstein, and opens with the Fidelio Overture.   http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/BEETHOVEN-Fifth-Symphony.html Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/BEETHOVEN-Fifth-Symphony.html Fri, Sat, Sept 28, 2012, at 8 pm: http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Opening-Weekend--Symphonie-Fantastique-.html Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Opening-Weekend--Symphonie-Fantastique-.html Fri, Oct 5, Sat, Oct 6, 2012, at 8 pm: Special guest vocalists, Poperazzi, take you on a tour of sunny Italy. Hear them sing Italian classics, thrilling arias, Neapolitan songs and more. With tributes to Mario Lanza, Pavarotti, Sinatra and Frankie Valli. Plus, music from The Godfather. Now that's an offer you can't refuse!   http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Viva-Italia.html Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Viva-Italia.html Fri, Oct 5, 2012, at 11 am: Special guest vocalists Poperazzi take you on a tour of sunny Italy. Hear them sing Italian classics, thrilling arias, Neapolitan songs and more. With tributes to Mario Lanza, Pavarotti, Sinatra and Frankie Valli. Plus, more music from the Godfather. Now that's an offer you can't refuse! http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Viva-Italia-Coffee.html Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Viva-Italia-Coffee.html Thurs, Oct 11, 2012 at 7:30 pm: Maestro Fabio Mechetti presents a program of his favorite pieces. http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Maestros-Choice-Fusion.html Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Maestros-Choice-Fusion.html Fri, Oct 12, 2012, at 11 am: Maestro Fabio Mechetti presents a program of his favorite pieces. http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Maestros-Choice.html Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Maestros-Choice.html Sat, Oct 13, 2012, at 8 pm: The creators of "The Music of Led Zepplin" pay tribute to the timeless genius of Freddie Mercury and his bandmates. Hits from "A Night at the Opera," "News of the World," and "A King of Magic" with soaring vocals, blazing guitar and a live orchestra. http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/The-Music-of-Queen.html Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/The-Music-of-Queen.html Thu, Oct 18, 2012, at 7:30 pm, Fri, Sat, Oct 19, 20, 2012, at 8 pm: http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Beethoven-and-Tchaikovsky.html Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Beethoven-and-Tchaikovsky.html Sun, Oct 28, 2012, at 3 p.m. Pre-concert activities at 2 p.m.: Make sure to bring the kids in their favorite costumes to join the ghouls and goblins of the orchestra. We will have ghoulish games in the lobby prior to the concert along with Instrument Zoo! Don't miss this howling good time! http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Symphonic-Spooktacular-.html Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Symphonic-Spooktacular-.html Fri, Nov 2, Sat, Nov 3, 2012, at 8 pm: Jim Curry, singing voice of John Denver in an acclaimed network television special, performs "Rocky Mountain High," "Sunshine on My Shoulders," "Take Me Home Country Roads," and other unforgettable hits. http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/The-Music-of-John-Denver.html Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/The-Music-of-John-Denver.html Sun., Nov. 4 at 3 p.m.: Enjoy up-close performances by Jacksonville Symphony musicians in a small ensemble format. A string quartet and woodwind quintet will present a delightful program of popular pieces and light classics. Ensembles from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra perform in a variety of venues throughout the First Coast during the season, interacting with thousands of community residents of all ages. More info: Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Jacksonville-Symphony-String-and-Wind-Ensembles.html Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Jacksonville-Symphony-String-and-Wind-Ensembles.html Thu, Nov 8, 2012, at 7:30 pm, Fri, Sat, Nov 9, 10, 2012, at 8 pm: http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Ravishing-Rachmaninoff.html Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Ravishing-Rachmaninoff.html Fri, Nov 9, 2012, at 11 am: http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Ravishing-Rachmaninoff-Coffee.html Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts/Ravishing-Rachmaninoff-Coffee.html