Boca Raton, Florida-On Sunday, December 12th, 3:00 P.M. The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra, the orchestra for everyone, will perform its first concert of this season after an 18 month hiatus, at O’Shea Hall on the grounds of Our Lady of Lourdes Church,
22094 Lyons Road, Boca Raton 33428. Entitled “Home for the Holidays” the concert will feature music that will remind you of what it felt like to sit by the fire in snowy weather, or for native Floridians, to sit by a fire pit and avoid falling fronds and coconuts. We inspire the next generation of musicians and audiences in Florida and beyond with innovative educational concert programs for all ages.
Listen to favorites like “White Christmas,” and The Christmas Waltz and enjoy the sounds of the holiday season while also enjoying our award winning dance team led by Gabrielle Ugas and Claudia Concha.
And Elmar Oliveira,of Lynn Conservatory, one of the foremost violinists of our time will receive the Orchestra’s Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his work in developing young artists in their musical and career development for the future of music. Two of his students, Kayla Bryan, and Benjamin Kremer will perform the first movement of the Bach Double Concerto with the orchestra. This beautiful piece is a must for every classical music enthusiast.
There will be many other favorites providing a compelling reason for all our fans and our new friends to “get yourself to the Church on time.”
There is a rumor going around that a special visitor from the North Pole may unexpectedly arrive.
This remarkable orchestra comprised of musicians spanning the ages of 15 to 90 has over the past 15 years delighted audiences. The gifted and award winning conductor, Lorraine Marks-Field, deftly blends the different abilities of the members of the orchestra. Florida Intergenerational Orchestra concerts are engaging and fun for the whole family; everyone leaves with a smile and has a great time.
Because of Covid 19 the orchestra could not hold live concerts for the past year and a half. To help raise funds the orchestra came up with the idea of creating painted violins using the many talents of some fantastic artists in the South Florida Community. Fiddlershop.com donated 10 violins and one viola to the orchestra and the arts community stepped up and created gorgeous violins that can be purchased or auctioned at a fundraiser. Come to the concert and see some of these marvelous and valuable works of art painted by Yaacov Heller, Duaiv, Larry Dinkin, Mary Lou Gladstone, Roger Spott, Sari Padorr, Daniel Konis, Vanesa Toboada , Yung McCollum, and Alissa Zemering. Any one of these painted violins would make a great addition to your living room or art collection.
There is always an exciting raffle with great prizes at the concerts, so in addition to bringing the family, bring some cash or a check to purchase raffle tickets.
Tickets are $15 for adults, children 12 and under are FREE. Tickets are available at the door—cash or check please. $25 VIP tickets, First two rows can be reserved in advance by calling 561-922-3134.
If you would like more information about the orchestra, please call Bob Field at
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