(Bradenton, Fla., Sept. 24, 2024) — The music program atState College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will present the following performances Nov. 7-Dec. 2 at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. To purchase tickets, visit SCF.edu/Neel, call 941-752-5252 or use the SCFMusic app. To learn more about SCF’s music program, visit SCF.edu/Music or call 941-752-5351.

• “Soul Struttin’ Symphony” — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Building 11 East.

Groove to the rhythm of soul, born from American gospel, blues and jazz, with a tribute to modern-day and past artists performed by SCF’s jazz orchestra and special guest vocalist Synia Carroll. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for SCF students and staff.

• “Honoring Veterans, Our Real Heroes” — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Building 11 East.

Join SCF’s symphonic band and special guest, the Sarasota Concert Band, for a concert to celebrate veterans and the sound of freedom. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for SCF students and staff.

• “Season’s Greetings” — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Building 11 East.

Welcome the holiday season with a traditional and contemporary holiday music concert, including SCF’s guitar ensemble’s intimate sounds, SCF’s choirs’ in-house and onstage songs, SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO’s) selections, and SCF’s Choirs’ and BSO’s final collaboration, “The Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of Christmas.” Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for SCF students and staff.

• “Piano Studio Recital” — 7 p.m. Monday Nov. 25, at SCF Recital Hall, Building 11A.

Discover the musical talent of SCF piano students performing a variety of music they have been preparing this semester. Donations of canned goods are requested in lieu of tickets.