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The big news dropped in @thenewspress this morning! 🎵 Click the link in our bio to read the full article: 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢 𝘚𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘮𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰: 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘶 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘶 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘢𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤. Thanks to arts and entertainment writer, @crunnells1, for the fantastic story.
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Meet our new maestro! We are overjoyed to announce the appointment of our next Music Director, Maestro 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐮 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐮! After an intense search for new artistic leadership that spanned the course of nearly three years, The Southwest Florida Symphony only had to look as far as its neighbor to the south, Naples, to discover who will lead Lee County’s crown jewel of arts and culture into the future.
Learn more about Radu Paponiu by clicking the link in our bio or follow him directly: @radupaponiu
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1 ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴅᴀʏ until we announce our next Music Director and 2022-2023 season of concerts. 💫
2 ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴅᴀʏꜱ until we announce our next Music Director and 2022-2023 season of concerts.
3 ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴅᴀʏꜱ until we announce our next Music Director and 2022-2023 season of concerts, soloists, and guest artists. 💫
A warm thank you goes to a fellow local music group and nonprofit organization, the German American Social Club of Cape Coral (@gasc_capecoral) for this unexpected act of generosity. This club is home to and sponsor of The Hafenkapelle Band–a typically costumed German Band and also a Community Band, having been proclaimed by locals as the “Official Band” of the City of Cape Coral. The foundation’s gift of $500 will help cover the cost of delivering a Young People’s Concert to Lee County 5th graders in the coming school year. We provide this performance to students, teachers, and chaperones admission free, so gifts like yours make this experience possible.
“Our group has been impressed with the work of the Southwest Florida Symphony and it is our hope that our partnership will significantly boost the Symphony's programs which support the underserved communities of SWFL,” says Mike Bortz, Treasurer and Trumpet player with the band, pictured here dropping off the check.
“As musicians ourselves,” explains Mike, “we realize the costs involved with instruments.” As a 501c4, The Hafenkapelle works to promote the enjoyment of music, stimulate interest in German and American music, and work with the youth of local communities in the music of Germany. The band established a fund in order to provide music education for those who, without financial help, would never have the opportunity to experience the joys of music.
Pictured here: Mike Bortz, Amy Ginsburg, Executive Director of the Southwest Florida Symphony, and Ernie Toplis, retired Executive Director of the Southwest Florida Symphony.
Full crowd last night at the gorgeous Tribby Arts Center. Andrew Lipke’s voice melted the audience. While the quartet splendidly grounded the story in themes, Lipke narrated in-between pieces and created a playful listening experience. Give it up for these sensational artists:
Hannah Cho, violin (@hannahcdougherty)
Kathleen Beard, violin
Courtney Filner, viola (@csfilner)
Antonio Innaimo, cello
Andrew Lipke, guitar, vocalist & narrator (@andrewlipke)
There are 3 more nights of concerts before we conclude for the summer. Last chance to get your tickets NOW! 👉Link in bio
#TribbyArtsCenter #ShellPoint #ShellPointRetirementCommunity #MyFortMyers #myfortmyerssanibel
Only a musician would take a music stand and use it as a standing desk. 😂 At the office with @ajginz, Executive Director, Amy Ginsburg.
🎼 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆: Beginning this fall, the Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra and The Heights Foundation (@theheightscenter) are combining our youth ensembles! Through this new partnership, we are now able to offer our programs TUITION FREE.
Last night, we held an “open house” performance of Roll and the String Quartet TinyConcert with @andrewlipke at their beautiful facility, where we announced the new partnership, and attended our first free concert together. You can still hear Andrew and the quartet for the next four nights at venues throughout SWFL. A few seats are still available.
The collaboration is beneficial to both institutions in many ways, including sharing educational resources; teachers, curriculum and repertoire, the ability to maintain structure and continuity throughout the program year; and to provide the highest level of instruction possible.
A massive thanks to the foundation and in special part to Melissa Barlow, the Director of Arts and Community Programs, for working with us on this music educational initiative! We are so excited to create music together! 🎵
Sunday, May 15th — @belltowerfortmyers, 5pm (Indoor) $25. Rock & Roll & the String Quartet, with Andrew Lipke.
For directions to our space at Bell Tower (The Artistic & Operations Center): 13499 S Cleveland Ave #175, Fort Myers, FL 33907 next to the courtyard.
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To our Southwest Florida Symphony Supporters and Fans,
We hope this message finds you safe and your homes intact following the effects of Hurricane Ian. We realize in the weeks ahead, your focus is on clearing a literal path to normalcy. Again. However, like every other challenge that has come before us all, especially in recent years, we know this, too, shall pass. And when it passes, your Southwest Florida Symphony is here to deliver the indescribable joy of exceptional live music to you. After enduring downed power lines, splintered trees and insurance claims, don’t we all deserve a little musical joy? When you’re ready to breathe a sigh of relief, we are, as always, here for you to perform the triumphant soundtrack of this beautiful community.
Stay tuned to your inboxes and our website at www.swflso.org/ for details relating to any changes in dates, venues or programming that may be necessary due to storm damage related venue closures.
Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see you at our Season 62 performances.
Musically yours,
Amy J. Ginsburg, Executive Director
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Check out the talented young musicians in our Youth Orchestra! 👏
The first Youth Orchestra concert is quickly approaching on Nov. 14 at The Heights Center.
The symphony is currently accepting donations from local businesses or individuals for a silent auction being held that evening, with proceeds benefitting The Heights MOSAIC program and the Youth Orchestra.
To donate, please contact Robert Van Winkle, Community Outreach Ambassador, at 239-418-0996 or rvanwinkle@swflso.org.
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Symphony Pop-up Ticket Sale Alert! 🎵
Stop by our rehearsal space at Bell Tower tomorrow, Sept. 24 between 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a pop-up meet & greet with Robert Van Winkle.
Conveniently located by the Artisan Market, you'll be able to shop for one-of-a-kind items - and score a discount on season tickets!
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Do you have a room to spare? Our Host Lodging Program could be right for you!
As we continue to recruit talented musicians from across the state, we want to ensure we can provide safe and comfortable housing. Become part of our Symphony family by sharing your time and home with one of our musicians!
Requirements include a private bedroom and bathroom, parking space and continental breakfast.
Learn more or sign up to become a host at www.swflso.org/host-a-musician/ or contact Katherine Baloff at personnelmanager@swflso.org or 239-418-0996. ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you ready for the first concert of the season? 🎻
Our extraordinary professional musicians will perform the classical pieces of the Mendelssohn Octet and Mozart String Quartet No. 19 at multiple venues including:
October 13: Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point
October 14: The Gulf Theater in Punta Gorda
October 15: Bell Tower in Fort Myers
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🎼 Youth instruments needed! 🎻
The Southwest Florida Symphony and The Heights Foundation have an urgent need for an oboe for the MOSAIC youth music education program. Can you help make a musical dream come true?
Any additional instrument donations are also welcome and appreciated!
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👏 Congratulations to our final Meet & Greet drawing winner, Randy! 👏
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