2026-27 Season
SCF Music invites you to experience a 2026-27 season filled with outstanding performances, beloved classics, fresh discoveries and the artistry of our students, faculty and guest artists. From Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! and Handel’s Messiah to the music of John Williams, exciting jazz collaborations, orchestra and choir concerts, piano recitals, contemporary music and more, there is something for every music lover.
Throughout the season, SCF’s stages will showcase the remarkable range of our Music Program and the students, faculty and community musicians who bring it to life. Explore the full 2026-27 calendar below and join us for another exciting year of music at SCF.SCFMusic is excited to announce the 2026-27 performance season
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Unless otherwise specified for a concert, ticket prices are as follows
General Admission: $15
Staff: $10
Students: $8
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Inferno
SCF Music Faculty On Fire
Thursday, Sept.17, 7 p.m.
SCF Recital Hall
Hotter than a Bradenton September, the SCF Music faculty bring their best solo pieces to the SCF Recital Hall. We light the concert season with a showcase of the best woodwind, brass, strings, vocal and jazz flamethrowing faculty in the region. You’ve seen them in major orchestras and festival stages around the world. Hear the heat of SCF’s Performing Arts faculty.
Featuring an exciting lineup of SCF Music ensembles
Fall Festival of Music
Thursday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m.
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center
The Sounds of a New Season
The Fall Festival of Music opens SCF’s concert season with an energetic evening of music from across the music program. Featuring a full roster of SCF Music ensembles, the concert showcases the range, creativity and spirit of our student musicians. From bold new beginnings to moments of artistry and collaboration, this annual celebration sets the tone for an exciting year of music-making ahead.
SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band
Echoes of America
Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center
In celebration of America’s 250th year, Echoes of America is a musical journey of music that was composed right here in America. This is where where folk traditions, jazz rhythms and harmonies, along with modern sounds collide. From quiet ballads to soaring anthems, this concert celebrates the stories and spirit that continue to shape America.
Commercial Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble
Tone & Terror
Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m.
SCF Recital Hall
Enter a world where eerie melodies, dark grooves and unexpected musical twists come alive. Featuring performances by SCF student ensembles and musicians, Tone & Terror celebrates the spirit of the season with haunting favorites, contemporary sounds and creative surprises. Whether spooky, mysterious, or just plain fun, this Halloween concert promises an unforgettable night of music and imagination.
The SCF Music Theatre Ensemble Presents
Oklahoma
Music by RICHARD RODGERS
Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs
Original Choreography by Agnes de Mille
Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 8, 2 p.m.
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center
SCF Jazz Orchestra and SCF Jazz Combo
Luck Be a Lady
Billie Holiday to Billie Eilish
Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center
SCF welcomes New York vocalist Alexis Cole, knowninternationally for her performances with the Boston Pops, Detroit Symphony,Fred Hersch, Bucky Pizzarellli and over a dozen of her albums. She’s also knownat the Grammy’s for her student vocal winner, Samara Joy. Join the SCF JazzOrchestra and Jazz Combo in the trailblazing tribute to great jazz womenthroughout history.
Piano Horizons
Fall Piano Recital
Donation of two canned goods in lieu of tickets.
Monday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m.
SCF Recital Hall
Join students and community pianists studying with SCF pianofaculty for an evening of piano music celebrating growth, artistry and newpossibilities. Featuring performers at every stage of their journey, fromelective students and community members to music majors pursuing advancedstudy, this recital highlights the dedication and achievement that come fromsetting new goals and expanding musical horizons.
SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra, Choirs, Guitar Ensemble
Holiday Baroque
Featuring Handel's Messiah
Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center
Revel in the sounds of the timeless Handel’s Messiah andother Baroque favorites featuring the Bradenton Symphony Orchestra, SCF Choirsand Soloists along with the SCF Guitar Ensemble.
Best of the Best
Music Showcase Concert
Thursday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m.
SCF Recital Hall
Join us for a recital featuring the best of the best SCFMusic Program students who have been selected to perform in the Florida CollegeSystem Activities Association Student Artist Competition at Florida AtlanticUniversity. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear and see these highly talented,outstanding students as they prepare to represent the SCF Music Program.
CF Concert Choir, SCF Chamber Choir
Sing with Joy!
Thursday, March 4, 7 p.m.
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center
From the brain to the heart, delight in the good vibrationsof the SCF Choirs in a joyful exploration of choral music.
Saturday, March 20, Beginning at 9 a.m.
PianoPalooza!
Festival of Young Pianists
Competitions • Masterclasses • Performances
PianoPalooza! brings together young pianists, teachers and music lovers for a day of learning, performances and musical achievement. Presented by SCF Music in partnership with the Sarasota Music Conservatory, the festival features middle school and high school scholarship competitions, masterclasses with college faculty, and recital opportunities that celebrate pianists at every stage of development.
Jazz At The Movies
The SCF Jazz Orchestra featuring Clark Gibson
Thursday, March 25, 7 p.m.
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center
From Casablanca to Whiplash or West Side Story,jazz has always made the silver screen sparkle. Join the SCF Jazz Orchestrawith a special tribute to great moments where movies and jazz cross paths inthis multimedia event. SCF welcomes Seattle saxophonist, Clark Gibson, knownfor his soaring solos and clever melodies.
Commercial Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble
Acoustic and Amplified
Thursday, April 8, 7 p.m.
SCF Recital Hall
Experience music from both sides of the stage,where acoustic instruments and amplified ensembles come together in a dynamicprogram featuring popular music, original songs and contemporary favorites.
SCF Music and Music Production Scholarship Day
Saturday, April 10, 2027, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Studio for the Performing Arts, Building 11A
More information and scheduling available in early 2027
SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra
Symphonic Stories
Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m.
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center
Symphonic Stories invites the audience on amusical journey where every piece tells a tale. From sweeping melodies anddramatic rhythms to moments of wonder and triumph, this concert brings storiesto life through the power of the orchestra. Featuring a vibrant mix of belovedclassics and captivating favorites, Symphonic Stories celebrates music’s uniqueability to inspire imagination and connect us through shared emotion.
Music Theatre Ensemble
Music Theatre Showcase
Broadway Show Tunes
Monday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center
Join the members of SCF’s Music Theatre Ensemblefor an exciting evening of musical theatre scenes and choreography featuringyour favorite Broadway showtunes and new music sure to inspire! Each studentwill have their moment to shine in the limelight and join the rest of theensemble in group numbers. Get your jazz hands ready and come join the fun atthis free concert!
Piano Triumph
Spring Piano Recital
Monday, April 26, 7 p.m.
SCF Recital Hall
Celebrate a season of musical growth and achievement with students and community pianists from the SCF piano program.This recital features performers of all ages and experience levels, from thos eappearing on stage for the first time to advanced pianists preparing for the next step in their musical journey. Join us for an evening of inspiring performances that reflect the hard work, perseverance and artistry of our pianists.
Featuring an exciting lineup of SCF Music ensembles
Spring Celebration of Music
Thursday, April 29, 7 p.m.
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center
Celebrating a Year of Music-Making
Celebrate the culmination of a remarkable yearof music-making at SCF’s Spring Celebration of Music. This special concert brings together student musicians from across the music program for an evening honoring their artistry, growth, and dedication. Guided by SCF’s exceptional ensemble directors, our students have filled the year with memorable performances, creative achievements, and musical growth. Join us as we celebrate a thriving music program and the students and faculty who make it sing.
Take Flight
Graduation Recital
Monday, May 3, 7 p.m.
SCF Recital Hall
SCF’s graduating musicians perform their finest solo music in this special celebration of achievement and growth. Throughout their time at SCF, these students have developed their artistry, skills and confidence and are now ready to spread their wings as they continue their musical journeys. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and wishing them success in the exciting chapters ahead.
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