Rehearsals
Rehearsals for The Wind Symphony at St. Petersburg College are Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Rehearsals take place in the music buildings of the St. Petersburg/Gibbs campus located at 5th Avenue and 66th Street in St. Petersburg, FL. On average, the ensemble has three to five rehearsals prior to a performance. Concert programs are planned one year in advance to best facilitate preparation and produce efficient and enjoyable music making in rehearsals. Should a member not be able to attend a particular performance, a substitute musician is found for that rehearsal series.
Performances
The Community Wind Symphony and Community Concert Band of St. Petersburg College typically performs two concerts per semester. Performances are held at SPC Music Center, the Palladium in Downtown St. Petersburg, and at other venues throughout the Tampa/St. Pete area. Fall/Spring semester performance carry the following themes.
Tribute Concert
Tribute concerts occur in September. The concert honors a local community member.
High School Connections Concert
High School Connections Concerts occur in November typically the week before Thanksgiving. They are joint concerts with a local high school music program hosted at the high school.
Campus Connections Concert
Campus Connections Concerts occur in early March. The concert is a collaboration between the SPC music department and another select department of SPC.
Community Connections Concert
Community Connections Concerts occur in late April. The concert is in partnership with a local cause or charity. The charity organization receives exposure for their cause, and any donations collected go to that organization.
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February 6, 2014
