The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra, the orchestra for everyone, begins its 10th Anniversary with an Open Rehearsal and Youth Scholarship Audition
The orchestra beginning its 10th Anniversary Season is holding open rehearsals for all musicians on Thursday, October 9th. Just bring your instruments and your love of music.
The Youth Scholarship auditions commences at 7:30 until 9 P.M. with the regular players also rehearsing 7:30-9:00 pm at Patch Reef Community Center, 2000 West Yamato Road, Boca Raton, Florida.
Every year brings a new level of excitement to the orchestra,” said Lorraine Marks-Field, founder and conductor of the orchestra. “Our holiday concert was a great success, the “Salute to America” with Vince Zabik singing “God Bless the USA” and “America” was beautiful, and the Hollywood themes were stirring. I can’t wait to have all our regular musicians back again and to see some new faces. Our youth scholarship program is designed to attract young players, ages 8 to 18 who are in love with music and their instruments, and who want to be part of a symphony orchestra that blends the generations.”
The Tenth Season’s first concert, a free holiday concert for the whole family sponsored by the MGN Family Foundation will be held at O’Shea Hall, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 22094 Lyons Road, Boca Raton on Sunday, December 7th at 3:00 P.M.
The orchestra will celebrate the Holiday Season with music spanning the vast cultural tapestry that is South Florida.
The non-profit orchestra, featuring musicians ranging in age from 10 to 94, was honored by the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs. for its intergenerational concept. “We are grateful for the support the orchestra has received from its many benefactors. It is wonderful that this year the MGN Family Foundation provided the orchestra a grant allowing us to have a concert that is free for the entire family,” said Marks-Field. Seating is limited, and readers may want to call ahead to 561-482-8206 to reserve free seats.
Here’s a video from one of their performances:
If you would like more information about the orchestra, or to schedule an interview with Lorraine Marks-Field, call Bob Field at 561-482-8206 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out our website at www.flioa.org.
