The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra, the orchestra for everyone, begins its 18th Anniversary with Open Rehearsals, welcoming former members and looking for new players.
Boca Raton, Florida – Always looking for new faces, the Florida Intergenerational Orchestra under the direction of founder/conductor, Lorraine Marks-Field. begins its 18th Anniversary Season holding OPEN REHEARSALS for all musicians on Thursday, October 17 and 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Just bring your instruments, a music stand and your love of music. Call us at 561-922-3134 for location and requirements. We need musicians that play strings, wind, brass and tuba. Also a good oboist would be nice! Our last one is off to college. Currently our age range is 12 to 97. We are hoping to grow our audiences this 2024-2025 season. We are so happy to see our audiences return to “live” music concerts. We are embarking upon a Renaissance of music. New opportunities, new music, new website, introducing our musicians and audiences to fabulous concerts, and enhancing the quality of life in our communities. Please join with us.
Participation in this orchestra for High School students includes Community Service hour credits.. Scholarships to the FLIOA are given to students who request them as well as to those in financial need.
The non-profit orchestra, featuring musicians ranging in age from 12 to 97 was honored by the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affair with the ” Legacy Award “ for its intergenerational concept. If you would like more information about the orchestra, or to schedule an interview with Lorraine Marks-Field, our often honored conductor, please e-mail strings4all@aol.com. Check out our website at www.flioa.org.
The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra of America, a 501(c)(3) is a volunteer orchestra for players who wish to share and develop their artistic talents while enjoying music making in a friendly orchestral setting. The repertoire is carefully chosen to accommodate the ensemble’s need for music with a wide range of styles and difficulty.
*Our First concert this season “ Most Wonderful Time of the Year Holiday Concert” will be held on Sunday, December 8th, 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, O”Shea Hall , 22094 Lyons Road, Boca Raton. The concert will feature holiday favorites and light classical music. It also will have Santa, Elvis, an original song by Bob Field, the orchestra manager and pianist, scored for orchestra by esteemed conductor and arranger Peter Fuchs. We’ll even have a wonderful Shakespearian actor and former star of “As the World Turns” and “One Life to Live, Peter Galvin, doing a narration to orchestra music of the Night Before Christmas. This would be a glorious time for adults and your children. It will cost you a lot less than a baseball game and you will always come out a winner! Plus this concert is entirely indoors in an air conditioned hall. As we all know it can get hot in Florida, even in December! Please Bring an unwrapped toy for the Rotary Clubs of Boca Raton Holiday Toy Drive.
General Admission $20 VIP $40 (first 3 rows) Children under 12 FREE
Ticket information
561-922-3134 or www.flioa.org
