Sci-Fi Movies and Music on 11-11-11
Sci-Fi Movies and Music on 11-11-11
Symphony pairs movie scores with film excerpts for ‘Out of This World’ Friday night
(Cocoa Village, FL) October 31, 2011 - Journey to another galaxy with Aaron Collins and the Space Coast Symphony when they present “Out of this World! Science Fiction Classics” on Friday, November 11th at 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 SCSO will “beam up” concert-goers into science fiction’s greatest film and musical moments including Star Wars, E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial, Star Trek, and 2001: A Space Odyssey. “Out of this World! Science Fiction Classics” is the first concert of Night at the Movies, an innovative series pairing film scores and suites with images and clips on screen. $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 a strong believer in the use of multi-media to enhance the concert-going experience.
“I grew up with film music and have been passionate about it ever since,” said Collins. “Launching our Night at the Movies Series with Science Fiction classics on 11-11-11 will be a sensory experience for our concertgoers. The movie scores paired with clips from these iconic films will make this a fantastic Friday night out.”
The Space Coast Symphony will present the World Premiere of Jerry Goldsmith's Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director's Cut, a 25 minute suite comprised of cues from the original score. In addition, the orchestra will highlight Alex North's rejected score from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Topping off the evening will be suites from John Williams in E.T and Star Wars.
“Out of this World: Science Fiction Classics” is the fourth concert of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s recently announced 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 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.
