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Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville

March 12, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Free
Founded in 2016, the Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville is a 501c(3) Not-for-Profit community orchestra comprised of 70 volunteer musicians. This is the orchestra’s seventh season of performing free, family-friendly concerts throughout our community.
The Board of Directors and Musician Members of the Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville are proud to present its first sensory sensitivity concert on March 12, 2023 at the North Florida School of Special Education, located at 223 Mill Creek Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211.
While all our performances are free, please register by going to our website at www.civicorchestrajax.org.
If you cannot attend in person, please find links to our Live Stream performance on our website and here Livestream .
March 12, 2023 Concert Program Concert Program
-Symphony #9, Mvt 4, excerpt (L. van Beethoven)
-Blue Danube (Johann Strauss II)
-Trepak from The Nutcracker (P. Tchaikovsky)
-Farandole from L’arlesienne Suite No. 2 (G. Bizet)
-In the Hall of the Mountain King (E. Grieg)
-Symphony #9, Mvt 2, excerpt (J. Hadyn)
-Olli the Alligator (A. McKennon)
-The Syncopated Clock (L. Anderson)
Hosted by the North Florida School of Special Education (NFSSE) (Website) this concert is for people of all abilities, including those with special needs where sitting quietly through a concert may be difficult.
“A lot of these families may never see a symphony downtown, or go to a theater,” said Nadine Terk, founder, board president and member musician of the Civic Orchestra. “A formal performance can be a stifling environment for a child or adult with special needs. There’s no talking, there’s no movement. Our concert takes all those traditional barriers to enjoying a classical concert, and throws them out the window.”
NFSSE music teacher Ciaran Sontag is working closely with Civic Orchestra conductor Dr. Marguerite Richardson to develop a program that guests of all ages will love. Among the pieces to be performed is “Ollie the Alligator,” by Jacksonville composer Anne McKennon.
Guests of the one-hour concert will be encouraged to interact with the music through movement, and bubbles and fabric strips will be made available. Silence is not required! There will also be designated “safe spaces” for guests who need to take a break from activities.
The Civic Orchestra will conclude its 2022-2023 with a final performance at the Jacksonville Jewish Center on May 7, 2023.

Details

Date:
March 12, 2023
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://civicorchestrajax.org/

Venue

North Florida
223 Mill Creek Rd
Jacksonville, 32211
+ Google Map
Phone
(904) 724-8323
View Venue Website

Other

Event Contact Name
Civic Orchestra Jacksonville
Event Contact Phone
(904) 513-1673
Event Contact Email
[email protected]
Founded in 2016, the Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville is a 501c(3) Not-for-Profit community orchestra comprised of 70 volunteer musicians. This is the orchestra’s seventh season of performing free, family-friendly concerts throughout our community.
The Board of Directors and Musician Members of the Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville are proud to present its first sensory sensitivity concert on March 12, 2023 at the North Florida School of Special Education, located at 223 Mill Creek Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211.
While all our performances are free, please register by going to our website at www.civicorchestrajax.org.
If you cannot attend in person, please find links to our Live Stream performance on our website and here Livestream .
March 12, 2023 Concert Program Concert Program
-Symphony #9, Mvt 4, excerpt (L. van Beethoven)
-Blue Danube (Johann Strauss II)
-Trepak from The Nutcracker (P. Tchaikovsky)
-Farandole from L’arlesienne Suite No. 2 (G. Bizet)
-In the Hall of the Mountain King (E. Grieg)
-Symphony #9, Mvt 2, excerpt (J. Hadyn)
-Olli the Alligator (A. McKennon)
-The Syncopated Clock (L. Anderson)
Hosted by the North Florida School of Special Education (NFSSE) (Website) this concert is for people of all abilities, including those with special needs where sitting quietly through a concert may be difficult.
“A lot of these families may never see a symphony downtown, or go to a theater,” said Nadine Terk, founder, board president and member musician of the Civic Orchestra. “A formal performance can be a stifling environment for a child or adult with special needs. There’s no talking, there’s no movement. Our concert takes all those traditional barriers to enjoying a classical concert, and throws them out the window.”
NFSSE music teacher Ciaran Sontag is working closely with Civic Orchestra conductor Dr. Marguerite Richardson to develop a program that guests of all ages will love. Among the pieces to be performed is “Ollie the Alligator,” by Jacksonville composer Anne McKennon.
Guests of the one-hour concert will be encouraged to interact with the music through movement, and bubbles and fabric strips will be made available. Silence is not required! There will also be designated “safe spaces” for guests who need to take a break from activities.
The Civic Orchestra will conclude its 2022-2023 with a final performance at the Jacksonville Jewish Center on May 7, 2023.

Details

Date:
March 12, 2023
Time:
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://civicorchestrajax.org/

Venue

North Florida
223 Mill Creek Rd
Jacksonville, 32211
+ Google Map
Phone
(904) 724-8323
View Venue Website

Other

Event Contact Name
Civic Orchestra Jacksonville
Event Contact Phone
(904) 513-1673
Event Contact Email
[email protected]