The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra is proud to collaborate with the following music ensembles. Please click on the link(s) to find more about these wonderful groups.
Since 1985 the Community Band of Brevard has served Central Florida, providing high-quality public concerts throughout the year. The band is located in Brevard County on the Space Coast, home of the Kennedy Space Center and Space Shuttle Launch and Landing facility. The band performs between four and six admission-free concerts each year. Musical selections include classical music, jazz, show tunes, contemporary music, big band arrangements, and original compositions. Concerts often feature guest performers.
Established in 2003 by international Ballet Master and Choreographer Frank Galvez, and international Ballet Mistress and Coach Lucia Montero, GALMONT BALLET CENTRE FOR DANCE EDUCATION has been providing quality dance instruction to dancers of all ages and interests for the last 7 years, offering a comprehensive dance curriculum, performance opportunities, and summer programs. Here we share our passion for this beautiful art form so open and sincerely. Our students energy is inspirational. Our role as Directors has grown so has our inspiration. We are constantly reminded of how fortunate we are to share this art form with the young artists of tomorrow. Over the past 7 years we have had the privilege to watch the remarkable growth and development of this school. The Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance Education remains committed to the highest possible standards of excellence, while having the greatest respect for the individual, as a person, an artist, and a creative spirit. Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance Education is the official training ground of the Galmont Ballet Youth Company. We aim to give our students the best possible preparation, to enable them to achieve excellence in classical ballet, and provide a happy, caring, suppor-tive and professional environment. GALMONT BALLET YOUTH COMPANY is committed to producing exquisitely staged productions as well as presenting the best in contemporary choreography. We strive to introduce new audiences to the magic of ballet, and to make the experience more available and accessible to all. Led by Frank Galvez and Lucia Montero, the Company is also committed to the nurturing of new talent and provides an essential training ground for serious young dancers. Since 2008, we have been honored to present our performing season at The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse as their official Resident Ballet Company, where Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Frank Galvez creates performances full of unexpectedness, rhythm, and thrilling dance, for a stage that brings a feeling of intimacy to the relationship between the audience and the per-formers. This season we welcome back a selection of old favorites plus a number of premiere ballets. As always, our aim is to create a varied and challenging selection of ballets with wide-ranging appeal - and this year is no exception. From the seasonal favorite "The American Nutcracker" - many people's first experience of ballet to one of our mixed programs offering the audience an evening that challenges traditional perceptions of ballet, we have catered for all tastes.
The Space Coast Oratorio Society was formed in 2008, following the passing of the late Dr. Vernon Boushell. For many years Dr. Boushell had produced, directed and conducted annual oratorios at Riverside Presbyterian Church. These concerts had presented many of the finest choral masterworks of Handel, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and others of the highest rank from the sacred and classical repertoire. Many churches, singers and musicians from various churches along the Space Coast shared their talents in these presentations. The vision of the Space Coast Oratorio Society is to continue Dr Boushell’s legacy -- and to further his vision -- by continuing to present to the people of Florida’s Space Coast communities music of an enduring and uplifting nature. The facilities of Riverside Church will continue to host these concerts, incorporating the talents of many participating churches, singers and musicians. We trust you will be nurtured and spiritually uplifted by the beautiful and timeless music of these concerts under the musical and artistic direction of Maestro Aaron Collins. We cordially invite you to return in the coming months to enjoy other programmed concerts in this series.
Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra
The Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra (BSYO) was founded in 1984 to provide an exceptional musical experience for the youth of Brevard County. To this day we remain the only non-profit organization in Brevard devoted solely to the orchestral training of young musicians. The BSYO motivates students to fulfill their potential and strive for excellence by engaging their intellect and passion through challenging rehearsal and performance opportunities. The BSYO also serves the community by encouraging a greater understanding of and participation in music through affordable and family-friendly concerts. Currently we maintain three levels of orchestras with 150+ talented young musicians ages 6-18 who represent 60 public, private and home schools throughout central Florida. The BSYO experience includes weekly rehearsals on Monday evenings, monthly sectional study, six performances annually, season Kickoff, and Concerto Competition. We also offer chamber music opportunities and educational outreach activities such as our popular “instrument petting zoo”. Tuition assistance is available.
The Space Coast Pops is a professional orchestra, which performs all kinds of good music for the young to the young at heart. Its entertaining concerts frequently showcase outstanding local performers as well as guest artists. Once a year during the fall the Pops presents a free Holiday Gift Concert. Throughout the year the Pops involves families by sponsoring the Youth Music Fest and the Young Performing Artists Competition. These events are held in areas of the county not otherwise considered a part of our cultural scene. The Space Coast Pops is a non-profit 501-(c)-3 organization sponsored in part by the Brevard County Board of Commissioners, Brevard Cultural Alliance, public minded businesses and individuals. Come join us and be a part of your community’s cultural scene.
Known for their impeccable and authentic gypsy-jazz playing, The Cook Trio has delighted audiences through-out the U.S. This wonderfully talented group from Orlando romps through traditional Parisian Waltzes, Jazz Standards and Modern Pieces with style and virtuosity. The sound of these acoustic guitars and bass, invites listeners on a journey to the cafes of Paris and the Gypsy camps where guitar is the language of life.
The Brevard Cultural Alliance is a private nonprofit, 501(c)(3) agency founded in 1975 to serve as the local arts agency for Brevard County. By the late eighties, BCA develop ed strong partnerships with the Brevard County School Board; the Space Coast Office of Tourism; and the Brevard County Board of Commissioners to provide information, advice and technical assistance on arts and cultural affairs, grants and cultural event tourism information. BCA today provides artist residencies in numerous public schools. With over 20 years of success in bringing art to at-risk youth, it’s not hard to see the dedication BCA has to keeping the arts alive and proactive in the lives of residents. Brevard County is home to the King Center, the Henegar Center and various community theatres; professional orchestras such as the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and the Space Coast Pops; numerous galleries; and a variety of museums including the Astronaut Hall of Fame, Brevard Art Museum, East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame, and the Museum of History and Natural Science. Chamber music, jazz, art galleries, dance companies, and festivals, offer unique experiences for residents and visitors alike. Check out BCA’s Art in Public Places, a program established to provide exhibits of local art throughout the county.
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Brass Band of Central Florida
Brevard Chorale
Central Florida Winds
Cocoa Village Playhouse
Harbor City Harmonizers
Melbourne Chamber Music Society
Melbourne Community Orchestra
Melbourne Municipal Band
Studio M Dance
Orlando Concert Band
