Music Performances
SCF Music Events 2010-2011
SCF Sights and Sounds of Music
SCF Music Program would like to welcome you to join us for an exciting and affordable year of musical events.
The 2010-2011 year will feature Music Recitals by our renowned Music Faculty and Guest Artists; Ensemble Concerts featuring SCF student musicians, and the Musical Theatre production, Into The Woods featuring students from the SCF Musical Theatre Ensemble. You will be delightfully surprised at the wealth of gifted artists in performances sponsored by the SCF Music Program. Please join us this season for a remarkable year!
Fall Festival of Music Concert
October 5, 2010 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
Premiere of “Synthesia,” a synthesis of music and art. Original artwork inspired of SCF music students, created by Joe Loccisano. Join us as we celebrate the debut musical concert of the year featuring SCF Ensembles which include Concert and Chamber Choirs, Wind Ensemble, College Orchestra, Jazz Ensembles, Jazz Combo and Guitar Ensemble.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
Faculty Recital, Joyce Valentine, Piano.
October 6, 2010 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
Chopin’s Parisian Salon. Join us as we celebrate the 200th birthday of Fryderyk Chopin, one of the greatest piano composers in history. Narrated by Cliff Roles, you will get a rare glimpse into the private life of this musical genius set in an 1830's Parisian Salon. Listen to some of his most beloved works for piano, and lesser known works such as the exquisite songs for voice and piano and the beautiful sonata for cello and piano. Joyce Valentine, piano, will be accompanied by other SCF music faculty and guest artists in this commemoration.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
Faculty Recital, Martha Lopez, Soprano
October 15, 2010 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
SCF Music Faculty Martha Lopez, Coloratura soprano, accompanist SCF pianist Lurray Myers, piano, along with special guest artists will present works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Darius Milhaud, Leo Delibes, Heitor Villa-lobos and Richard Hundley. Most recently Martha Lopez has been heard in concert with the St. Petersburg Opera and performs regularly in recital and as a concert soloist throughout Southwest Florida.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
Chamber Ensemble Concert
October 19, 2010 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
SCF Chamber Ensembleswill perform in concert. Chamber Ensembles featured this evening will include Guitar Ensemble directed by Rex Willis, Jazz Combo directed by Marc Mannino, Chamber Choir directed by Melodie Dickerson, and Wind Ensemble directed by Robyn Wilkes. The Chamber Choir will be accompanied by Lurray Myers, piano.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
Musical Production Into The Woods
October 29 & 30 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
October 31 2 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
SCf Music Theatre Ensemble students will be featured in the musical production Into The Woods . This production was originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Book and Best Score.
Into The Woods brings musical life to Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and other well-known fairytale characters. Interwoven with these classic tales is the story of the Baker and his Wife who attempt to reverse the curse of a mischievous witch in order to have a child. The Internationally acclaimed musical is a must-see show that explores what happens after the “happily ever after.” Presented by SCF Music Theatre Ensemble, Melodie Dickerson, Director. The musical is accompanied by a pit orchestra.
General Admission $12, FL students & SCF staff $6.
Guest Artist Recital, Spencer Myer, Piano.
November 5, 2010 8:15 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
Gold Medalist of the 2008 New Orleans International Piano competition, Spencer Myerhas earned stellar audience and critical acclaim from around the globe, rapidly establishing himself as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation. Spencer Myer will be performing works by Baldassare Galuppi, Robert Schumann, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Liszt and Enrique Granados. His orchestral, recital and chamber music performances have been heard throughout North America, Canada, Europe, Africa and Asia. Spencer Myer's recital appearances have been presented New York City's Weill Recital Hall, 92nd Street Y and Steinway Hall, Philadelphia's Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and London's Wigmore hall, as well as many more. Spencer Myer is a Steinway Artist.
General Admission $10, FL students and SCF staff $5.
College Orchestra in Concert
November 16, 2010 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
College Orchestra, under the direction of Robyn Wilkes, will perform literature which includes standard pieces of music written by revered composers in different periods and newly composed music by up and coming composers in America and abroad.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
Wind Ensemble in Concert
November 18, 2010 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
SCF Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Robyn Wilkes, will present a variety of styles sure to please many different musical tastes. These ensembles consist of students who have performed in their high school bands or orchestras and wish to continue their musical talents in a college instrumental ensemble. Their love of music is illustrated in their performances.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
Jazz Bands Concert
December 2, 2010 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
SCF Jazz Bandswill present an historical anthology of jazz music featuring pieces from the different jazz eras, which include the swing era to the modern era under the direction of Marc Mannino.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
Holiday Concert
December 7, 2010 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
Celebrate the Holiday Season with an assortment of holiday music performed by the Guitar Ensemble directed by Rex Willis, Chamber Choir and Concert Choir directed by Melodie Dickerson, The Orchestra, directed by Robyn Wilkes,will feature a presentation of “Gloria” by John Rutter. Please join us for a joyful evening of music.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
Guest Artist, Jennifer Donelson, Piano
January 22, 2011 4:15 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
Agony and Ecstasy: a musical exploration of Suffering and Redemption Pianist Jennifer Donelson presents a dialogue between anguish and deliverance as embodied in piano works by Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Liszt, Chopin, and Bach. Ms. Donelson is an assistant Professor of music at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.
General Admission $10, FL students & SCF staff $5.
Music Faculty Artist Recital
February 8, 2011 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
A highlight of the season, SCF Music Faculty will perform a variety of classical and popular music. SCF Music Faculty members are innovative teachers as well as talented musicians and vocalists enjoy international reputations in their chosen field.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
Wind Ensemble in Concert
February 24, 2011 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
Wind Ensemble will perform under the direction of Robyn Wilkes.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
College Orchestra in Concert
February 25, 2011 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
College Orchestra and Wind Ensemble will perform under the direction of Robyn Wilkes.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
Choirs in Concert
March 1, 2011 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
SCF Chamber and Concert Choirs will perform under the direction of Melodie Dickerson and accompanied by Lurray Myers, piano
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
Jazz Bands in Concert
March 17, 2011 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
SCF Jazz bands will present and historical anthology of jazz music featuring pieces from the different jazz eras, which include the swing era to the modern era under the direction of Marc Mannino.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
Chamber Ensembles Concert
April 5, 20100 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
SCF Chamber Ensembles will include Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Chamber Choir in concert.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
SCF Music Student Showcase
April 12, 2011 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
SCF student music competition winners in their chosen field will perform various works. The SCF students performing works have won awards along with scholarships at various National and State competitions.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
Faculty Recital, Marc Mannino
April 14, 2011 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
SCF Music Faculty Marc Mannino, jazz/pop guitar will perform with guest artists. Marc Mannino also conducts the SCF Jazz Ensembles and Jazz Combo. He has expanded the music curriculum to include more offerings in the jazz, rock and pop genre. Mr. Mannino is a graduate of Florida State University School of Music with degrees in both Music Performance and Music Education. He earned his Educational Specialists degree by applying existing music research to a real-life classroom setting, proving that music as a reinforcer has the ability to modify behavior. Marc Mannino has performed at major jazz and community festivals including Atlanta, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Miami and Toronto Canada.
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
April 18, 2011 8 p.m.
Musical Theatre Ensemble Showcase
April 18, 2011 8 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
Songs and scenes from musical productions enacted by SCF Musical Theatre Ensemble students under the direction of Melodie Dickerson.
Admission is free!
Spring Fling Concert
April 28, 2011 7 p.m. Performance Pavilion, Bradenton Campus
Third Annual Outdoor Spring Fling concert will be held at the SCF Performance Pavilion with performances by the Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Ensembles, Jazz Combo, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble and College Orchestra. Bring a lawn chair or blanket; some seating is available. Please join us for the end of the year musical celebration!
General Admission $8, Florida students and SCF staff $4.
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Please see the events calendar for a list of scheduled music concerts.
