Suntree Launches ‘Concerts in the Park’ Series
Suntree Launches ‘Concerts in the Park’ Series
First of Sunday family-friendly music events March 27th at Spyglass Hill Park
(Suntree, FL) March 14, 2011 – Suntree will launch its “Concerts in the Park” series with a free performance by the Space Coast Swing Ensemble at 3 PM on Sunday, March 27th at 7550 Spyglass Hill Road, 32940. Marion Scott will conduct the 18-member Space Coast Swing Ensemble in A Big Band Odyssey. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy the free musical performance. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for sale at the family-friendly event, presented in partnership with the Space Coast Symphony. For vendor opportunities or more information, call Kaye McKinney at 321.242.8960.
The free music events are one more enhancement for the Suntree quality of life, according to the General Manager of the Suntree Master Homeowners Association, Frank Kneiser.
“Suntree is a fantastic place to live,” said Kneiser. “Partnering with the Space Coast Symphony to present Concerts in the Park is one more way for us to come together as a community and enjoy the best of Florida weather and entertainment.”
The Suntree ‘Concerts in the Park’ Series: Suntree is the largest master-planned community on the Space Coast, with an exciting year-round social calendar, robust neighborhoods and a spirit all its own. In 2011, Suntree added a series of free ‘Concerts in the Park’ for the benefit and enjoyment of Suntree residents and the community at large. Presented in partnership with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra, the Sunday afternoon ‘Concerts in the Park’ at 7550 Spyglass Hill Road will feature family-friendly performance groups from throughout Central Florida. In the relaxed picnic atmosphere, concert-goers may bring blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy the free musical performance and purchase food and non-alcoholic drinks from local vendors.
Consisting of more than 4,500 homes, Suntree offers a wide variety of neighborhoods in a true "hometown" atmosphere. Amenities include parks, trails, lakes and abundant bird and wildlife. The exclusive Suntree Country Club offers 36 holes of championship golf in addition to tennis and social/pool memberships. For more information about Suntree or the new ‘Concerts in the Park’ series, call Kaye McKinney at 321-242-8960 or visit www.SuntreeFlorida.com
ABOUT THE (featured) COMMUNITY BAND OF BREVARD AND THE SPACE COAST SWING ENSEMBLE: Formed in 1985, the Community Band of Brevard and its Space Coast Swing Ensemble provide six or more free, high-quality public concerts each year. Musical selections include classical, jazz, show tunes, contemporary music, big band arrangements, and original compositions. Concerts often feature talented guest artists. Marion Scott conducts the 65-member Community Band of Brevard and the new 18-member Space Coast Swing Ensemble, which performs swing, jazz, and big band music. Musicians are all-volunteer players with diverse musical backgrounds. The non-profit group is a 1999 recipient of the John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Silver Scroll Award. More information about The Community Band of Brevard is available on their website at http://www.CommunityBandofBrevard.org or by calling (321) 725-9191.
ABOUT THE (Presenting Partner) SPACE COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: The SCSO is a lively and passionate Central Florida professional-level orchestra comprised of professional musicians and select youth players. The symphony performs in a very comfortable venue at the First Baptist Church in Merritt Island, with advance general admission tickets priced at just $10. School aged children are admitted free of charge. The Orchestra was formed to provide mentoring and performance opportunities for the finest youth musicians as well as to expose a broad cross section of the community to quality programming at affordable prices. 25% of the orchestra’s audience base cites their experience with the Space Coast Symphony as their first orchestral experience. The ultimate goal of the organization is to help ensure the symphonic tradition for the enjoyment of future generations. Relying on a non-traditional orchestra model and a slim budget, the non-profit group performs year-round in addition to providing dozens of separate and free ensemble performances. More information about the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concerts, ticket sales, venue, directions and sponsorship opportunities is available at http://www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or by calling (321) 536-8580. *Special concerts and co-productions may be differently priced, check website for details.
