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Celebrations
CHAMBER
MUSIC
and concert bands
by Claudia Pozin
Director of Development - Southwest Florida
Classical South Florida - 88.7
D schedules – at least that is what always happens to experience to see our talented young people
ecember is always a month of choices and juggling the school district’s website. It is a wonderful
perform – they always add a dimension of
me. It seems no matter how I plan ahead the month
just seems to jump up and catch me by surprise. excitement and energy that is unparalleled.
Now I know that it will always follow November and the indulgences The Naples Orchestra and Chorus has
of Thanksgiving – but somehow I think there should be more time in announced their new conductors and is
between to get ready for everything that I imagine I want to do. But excited to begin a new era of excellence in the
it always seems to work best when we take some time for ourselves 2014-15 season. Their conductor and artistic
and enjoy a concert, a great evening with friends and just not worry director is Max Ravinovitsj and the Choral
about the boxes to wrap, the cookies to bake, the decorating to do, Director is Dr. Trent Brown. Their season
etc. etc. will begin on December 13 and 14 with their holiday concerts at
So begin the month with a day downtown Naples. – December 1 – Lely High School. Definitely worth your time to head down the
the Naples Concert Band will be performing at 2 p.m. in Cambier Park. East Trail and enjoy a concert and see all that is happening in Naples.
After the concert stroll down Fifth Avenue and enjoy a relaxing meal at Perhaps a concert is not what you are looking for in December
one of our fantastic restaurants –hope you have planned ahead and have – then you should head to the Sugden Theatre downtown Naples -
your tickets for the opening concert of the Classic Chamber Concerts get your tickets for The Spitfire Grill – a musical. This production
series at 8 p.m. at the Sugden Theatre. This group is celebrating their opened on November 12 and will continue through December 6,
20th Season and will open their season with a concert featuring the with evening performances at 8 p.m. and matinees at 2 p.m.
Fifth Avenue Chamber Orchestra performing Handel’s Music for the Naples newest holiday tradition can be found at Gulfshore
Royal Fireworks and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #1 in F Major. In Playhouse with productions held at the Norris Center in Naples.
addition, there will be a surprise – a special commissioned Anniversary Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol takes a magical departure from the
composition to celebrate the beginning of their 20th season. Dickens classic - in this production Jacob Marley finds himself in
As we work our way into the month there will be many holiday Hell and there the adventure begins. You will discover a new way
concerts held in almost every church in Naples – be sure to check to look at the story that you think you know as you follow Marley
them out. A couple that I would recommend would be on December through the streets of London, Christmases past, present and future.
14 at 4 p.m. at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church – the concert features The production will open on December 6 and continue through
the 80 voices of the Chancel Choir, Campanielle Ringers, Youth December 21.
Orchestra and Alleluia Choir. On December 20 at 5 p.m. and If you prefer to stay at home, Classical South Florida will feature
December 21 at 4 p.m. the acclaimed Trinity-by-the-Cove twelve- several Holiday specials at noon and 9 p.m. on December 12, 15, 16,
voice choral ensemble will present a Choral Christmas. 17, 18, 22, 23 and 24 – so plan to enjoy your Holiday in December
Another opportunity for wonderful concerts during December with family and friends and Classical South Florida – 88.7 FM.
happens in many of our area middle and high schools – they will be on
86 Life in Naples | December 2014
CHAMBER
MUSIC
and concert bands
by Claudia Pozin
Director of Development - Southwest Florida
Classical South Florida - 88.7
D schedules – at least that is what always happens to experience to see our talented young people
ecember is always a month of choices and juggling the school district’s website. It is a wonderful
perform – they always add a dimension of
me. It seems no matter how I plan ahead the month
just seems to jump up and catch me by surprise. excitement and energy that is unparalleled.
Now I know that it will always follow November and the indulgences The Naples Orchestra and Chorus has
of Thanksgiving – but somehow I think there should be more time in announced their new conductors and is
between to get ready for everything that I imagine I want to do. But excited to begin a new era of excellence in the
it always seems to work best when we take some time for ourselves 2014-15 season. Their conductor and artistic
and enjoy a concert, a great evening with friends and just not worry director is Max Ravinovitsj and the Choral
about the boxes to wrap, the cookies to bake, the decorating to do, Director is Dr. Trent Brown. Their season
etc. etc. will begin on December 13 and 14 with their holiday concerts at
So begin the month with a day downtown Naples. – December 1 – Lely High School. Definitely worth your time to head down the
the Naples Concert Band will be performing at 2 p.m. in Cambier Park. East Trail and enjoy a concert and see all that is happening in Naples.
After the concert stroll down Fifth Avenue and enjoy a relaxing meal at Perhaps a concert is not what you are looking for in December
one of our fantastic restaurants –hope you have planned ahead and have – then you should head to the Sugden Theatre downtown Naples -
your tickets for the opening concert of the Classic Chamber Concerts get your tickets for The Spitfire Grill – a musical. This production
series at 8 p.m. at the Sugden Theatre. This group is celebrating their opened on November 12 and will continue through December 6,
20th Season and will open their season with a concert featuring the with evening performances at 8 p.m. and matinees at 2 p.m.
Fifth Avenue Chamber Orchestra performing Handel’s Music for the Naples newest holiday tradition can be found at Gulfshore
Royal Fireworks and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #1 in F Major. In Playhouse with productions held at the Norris Center in Naples.
addition, there will be a surprise – a special commissioned Anniversary Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol takes a magical departure from the
composition to celebrate the beginning of their 20th season. Dickens classic - in this production Jacob Marley finds himself in
As we work our way into the month there will be many holiday Hell and there the adventure begins. You will discover a new way
concerts held in almost every church in Naples – be sure to check to look at the story that you think you know as you follow Marley
them out. A couple that I would recommend would be on December through the streets of London, Christmases past, present and future.
14 at 4 p.m. at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church – the concert features The production will open on December 6 and continue through
the 80 voices of the Chancel Choir, Campanielle Ringers, Youth December 21.
Orchestra and Alleluia Choir. On December 20 at 5 p.m. and If you prefer to stay at home, Classical South Florida will feature
December 21 at 4 p.m. the acclaimed Trinity-by-the-Cove twelve- several Holiday specials at noon and 9 p.m. on December 12, 15, 16,
voice choral ensemble will present a Choral Christmas. 17, 18, 22, 23 and 24 – so plan to enjoy your Holiday in December
Another opportunity for wonderful concerts during December with family and friends and Classical South Florida – 88.7 FM.
happens in many of our area middle and high schools – they will be on
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