Holiday Liftoff: Leroy Anderson & Nutcracker 12-3
Holiday Liftoff: Leroy Anderson & Nutcracker 12-3
Matinee and evening shows by Space Coast Symphony combine feel-good hits with classic ballet
(Cocoa Village, FL) November 21, 2011 – Join the Space Coast Symphony for a double-dose of the holiday season with two performances of “A Leroy Anderson Christmas & the Nutcracker” on Saturday, December 3rd at 2:00 & 7:00 PM at the Scott Center for the Performing Arts at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in north Melbourne. The Scott Center auditorium is located off the Pineda Causeway at 5625 Holy Trinity Drive, 32940. The first half of the concert includes Leroy Anderson favorites such as Sleigh Ride, Bugler’s Holiday, The Typewriter, Syncopated Clock, A Christmas Festival, and more. The Galmont Ballet joins the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra on the second half to present selections from Tchaikovsky's unforgettable masterpiece, the Nutcracker. Tickets are limited. $20 advance tickets may be purchased online at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or by calling (321) 536-8580. Convenient ticket outlets include A Floral Affair in Merritt Island, Art Expressions in Eau Gallie, Blue Sky Insurance in Cocoa Village and Tropical Realty of Suntree. Tickets at the door are an additional $5. Students 18 years of age and under admitted free. And for those unable to afford the price of general admission, the new SCSO Symphony for Everyone program will provide discounted tickets to anyone wishing to attend the symphony performance. See details at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org.
Artistic Director Aaron Collins is certain the program will be a pure delight for young and old. “This program is two holiday all-time favorites rolled into one,” said Collins. “The Leroy Anderson tunes will put a smile on your face and then the emotional intensity of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker will finish you off. And the costumes and grace of the dancers are a feast for the eyes. We wanted to offer this show twice in the same day so everyone could see it.”
“A Leroy Anderson Christmas & the Nutcracker” is the latest in the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s 2011-12 Season; a hugely ambitious and wide-ranging collection of 16 concerts featuring great works from classical and contemporary genres, orchestral masterworks, guest artists from far and near and collaborations with local Performing Arts organizations. Known for their exuberant playing style and innovative concerts, the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra will challenge audiences in 2011-12 to 'Be Inspired' with a vastly diversified musical offering and flexible ticket pricing. Concert details are online at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org, with Season tickets, Flex Ticket packs and individual advance tickets now available for purchase
For more information about the Space Coast Symphony 2011/12 performing Season and ticketing, please visit www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or call (321) 536-8580.
ABOUT THE GALMONT BALLET— The Galmont Ballet is committed to producing exquisitely staged productions and the best in contemporary choreography. They strive to enchant new audiences with the magic of ballet and to make the experience more available and accessible to all. Led by the legendary Frank Galvez and Lucia Montero, the Company nurtures new talent and provides an essential training ground for serious young dancers. Since 2008, they have presented their performing season at The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse, where they are the official Resident Ballet Company. Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Frank Galvez crafts each rhythmic and thrilling performance, creating a sense of shared artistic intimacy between the audience and the dancers. The 2010-2011 performing Season features a selection of classic dances as well as premiere ballets. For more information about the Galmont Ballet, their season schedule or instruction, call 321.543.4403 or visit www.GalmontBallet.com
ABOUT THE SPACE COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA— The SCSO is a lively and passionate Central Florida orchestra comprised of professional musicians and select youth players. The Orchestra was formed with a two-fold mission: to provide mentoring and performance opportunities for Florida’s finest youth musicians as well as to provide professional-level concerts at genuinely affordable prices. The ultimate goal of the organization is to help ensure the symphonic tradition for the enjoyment of future generations.
The symphony performs in several very comfortable venues in Brevard and Indian River counties, with advance general admission tickets priced at just $20. School-aged children 18 years and under are admitted free of charge. In keeping with their mission, the symphony launched the Symphony for Everyone program in 2011, designed to provide substantially discounted admission tickets to any Space Coast Symphony concert.
Relying on a non-traditional orchestra model and a slim budget, the non-profit group performs year-round in addition to providing separate and free ensemble performances. More information about the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concerts, ticket sales, venues, directions and sponsorship opportunities is available at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org by calling (321) 536-8580.
