Meet the Musicians: Marina Tucker Maestro Mark Thielen introduces us to Marina Tucker, principal 2nd violin in our first edition of Meet the Musicians. See how Marina is using her time at home to connect with her students, rehearse and, maybe, play some video games. #MusicianMonday
COVID-19 Event Scheduling Updates The following events have been rescheduled or canceled in response to current health & safety recommendations related to the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Please stay connected to Facebook, this post and ISO emails for updates as the situation changes. Cookie Concert Originally scheduled for April 5, 2020 Rescheduled to June 28, 2020 Listeners' Club Originally scheduled for April 8 Canceled, Lakeland Public Library closed The Mark of Zorro Originally scheduled for April 17, 2020 Rescheduled for July 9, 2020 Tickets will
Congratulations to this Season's Young Artists! Young instrumentalists and vocalists auditioned for the annual Young Artists Competition in the Fall of 2019. This year, the field was so tremendous, judges chose first and second place winners! These amazing young artists will perform with the Imperial Symphony on March 10, 2020 at Youkey Theatre in Lakeland. Find tickets for the March 10 concert Milica Samargia First Place Milica Samargia (soprano) is a junior voice performance major at Florida Southern College where she studies voice with Diane Willis
#OperaSocks are Back - for a Limited Time It's the easiest way to support the Imperial Symphony Orchestra and the annual Lakeland Opera production! Back for a third year, the ISO's #OperaSocks campaign aims to raise $2,500 to bring more than 50 professional artists together for the January 18, 2020 production of La Boheme. Beginning today, you can purchase #OperaSocks for just $20 each - and they make wonderful gifts for friends and family! With the help of creative fundraisers at ProSocks.com, your purchase puts the ISO one
What a Wonderfully Spooky Symphony! The music was just a little spooky for the ISO's season opener on October 29 - and the audience was treated to a surprise guest conductor! Special thanks to the Verner Foundation and Southern Homes of Polk County for making Spooky Symphony possible!
ISO and ElderPoint Announce Transportation Partnership The first orchestra concert of the 2019/2020 season will be a little easier to attend thanks to a new partnership between the Imperial Symphony Orchestra and ElderPoint Ministries of Greater Lakeland. Studies show that 37% of "interested non-attendees" lack transportation or have difficulty getting to a venue. Another 22% don't have anyone with whom to attend. A 2015 survey by the National Endowment for the Arts outlines motivations and barriers to arts participation, specifically detailing the high interest and disproportionately low attendance among retirees, empty nesters
A (VERY) Little Bit About Music with Amy: Rodeo This week of spring break, I've been focusing on preparing for the upcoming Cookie Concert. I know the music that's on the program, and I know that it makes me think of cowboys, trail rides and wide open spaces. What I didn't know was WHY the music was composed to begin with. So, naturally, I figured we'd learn together. Aaron Copland is a familiar American composer - even if you're not sure of the name. If you've seen the
Parking for Imperial Symphony Orchestra concerts held at Branscomb Auditorium is available in: Parking Lot VN Parking Lot VA Parking Lot VB Parking Lot VG Overflow Parking Lots between Johnson Ave and Mississippi Ave
The Vltava (Moldau) River flows through Chesky Krumlov, Czech Republic. A (VERY) Little Bit About Music with Amy: The Moldau Today, I'm reminiscing about my trip to Europe last year. For some reason, I haven't worn the ring we bought until today. Michael and I took a cruise down the Danube and had the opportunity to take several day trips inland. When we arrived in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, I was a total dork because I recognized the name of the river we were going to visit as
Sing with the Imperial Symphony Orchestra! Join the ISO on stage for a concert version of Leonard Bernstein's iconic musical on Friday May 3 at Youkey Theatre. To audition, complete the form linked below, either submitting a video of your audition or indicating your preference to come for an in-person audition on February 2 starting at 1:30 p.m. in B202, the Jenkins Recital Hall at Florida Southern College. Roles ($performance fee): Tony ($500) Maria ($500) Riff ($300) Anita ($300) 10 ensemble/chorus ($100 each) Audition requirements: at least 32
