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Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From Bishop-Parker Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Bishop-Parker Foundation for the 2024-2025 season. This award will help advance Sarasota Orchestra's mission to engage, educate and enrich the community through high-quality, live musical experiences by supporting Manatee County students' participation in the Sarasota Youth Orchestras program.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From Gulf Coast Community Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra has received a $65,000 Empowering Arts Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) in support of the 2024-2025 season. The grant was made possible through the Elizabeth Miller Charitable Fund at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From Barancik Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra received a grant from the Barancik Foundation to support its educational programs and community outreach initiatives, enhancing access to music education and cultural experiences.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From The Exchange
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra has received a $30,000 grant from The Exchange in support of the 2024-2025 Young Person's Concerts (YPC). Sarasota Orchestra's YPC are experienced by nearly 9,000 students annually and have been presented since 1953.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives 65K Grant From Community Foundation Of Sarasota County
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra announced it received a grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for FY25. The funding will support the orchestra's educational programs and community outreach initiatives.

Sarasota Orchestra To Receive Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra has announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000. This grant will support the presentation of the 2024 Sarasota Music Festival. In total, the NEA will award 1,135 Grants for Arts Projects awards totaling more than $37 million as part of its second round of fiscal year 2024 grants.

Sarasota Orchestra Reveals 2024-2025 Season Featuring Five Concert Series & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra has unveiled its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From Gulf Coast Community Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra receives $75,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation for its 75th Anniversary season and education programs.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant from Barancik Foundation, Bolstering Community Music Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023

Learn how the Sarasota Orchestra is set to enhance its community music programs, thanks to a generous grant from the Barancik Foundation. Find out more about the initiative and its impact on the local music scene.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From Community Foundation Of Sarasota County
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra receives a $70,000 grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support various programs, including the upcoming 2023-2024 Dinner Series with conductor David Alan Miller.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From The Exchange For Young Person's Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra has received a $35,000 grant from The Exchange in support of the 2023-2024 Young Person's Concerts (YPC). Sarasota Orchestra's YPC are experienced by nearly 9,000 students annually and have been presented since 1953.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives NEA Grant To Support 2023 Sarasota Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra has been approved for a $15,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the 2023 Sarasota Music Festival. The three-week Festival runs from June 5 – 24 and features a schedule of 12 different concerts, as well as a wide range of masterclasses, coaching sessions, and rehearsals.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives $60,000 Grant From Gulf Coast Community Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra has received a $60,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation in support of the 2022-2023 season and the Orchestra's mission to engage, educate and enrich the community through high-quality, live musical experiences.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives $65,000 Grant From Community Foundation Of Sarasota County
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra has received a $65,000 Strategic Partnership Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, which comes from the Martha Leiter and Nancy Streetman Fund II.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From Impact100 SRQ
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra has been awarded a $110,500 grant from Impact100 SRQ. This substantial award will help advance Sarasota Orchestra's mission to engage, educate and enrich the community through high-quality, live musical experiences by funding the purchase and repair of instruments specifically designated for the Orchestra's education programs.

Sarasota Orchestra Offers Gift Of Music To Hometown Heroes
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2022

Sarasota Orchestra announced that it will offer a “gift of music” this holiday season through an initiative called “Hometown Heroes.”

Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From Barancik Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2022

Sarasota Orchestra has been awarded a ­­­­­$65,000 grant from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation to bolster the programming of the 2022-2023 season. Sarasota Orchestra's mission is to engage, educate and enrich the community through high-quality, live musical experiences.

Sarasota Orchestra Selected To Participate In National Consortium
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2022

Sarasota Orchestra is one of 30 orchestras taking part in the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program, an initiative of the League of American Orchestras.

Sarasota Orchestra and Van Wezel Co-Present Hurricane Ian Relief Concert On Friday
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022

Sarasota Orchestra and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announce a special concert with proceeds to benefit Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. The performance will be held this Friday, October 7, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Sarasota Orchestra Announces the Passing of Music Director Bramwell Tovey
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2022

Sarasota Orchestra has announced the passing of Music Director Bramwell Tovey, following declining health in recent days.