“We’ve come to the time in the season,
When family and friends gather near,
To offer a prayer of thanksgiving,
For blessings we’ve known through the years”
These are the opening lines of “Thanksgiving Prayer”, written by Josef Anderson and performed by national legend Johnny Cash in the 90s TV show Dr. Quinn,...
The National Guild of Piano Teachers has a special award, “The Paderewski Gold Medal,” named after Polish pianist and composer, Ignacy Jan Paderewski. It is presented to a musician who memorizes and masters 10 pieces of music and musicianship phases each year through 10 years and performs these programs...
On Wednesday, November 8 at 7 p.m. the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Emerald Coast Autism Center will present a benefit concert entitled Sounds of the Spectrum.
The concert will feature world famous operatic tenor Lawrence Brownlee and internationally acclaimed trumpet soloist David Spencer. Accompanied by the the full forces of the Northwest Florida Symphony...
MaryKate Cary is a classically trained vocalist with studies in gospel, jazz, and pop. In the fall of 2022, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in General Music along with special studies in Music Entrepreneurship from Florida State University. Her passion is to empower youth through music and...
One of Country’s Hottest Duos Brings Their Party to the Salt Water Music Fest
Interviewed by Will Estell, September, 2023
If you’re a fan of high-energy rocking country, combined with catchy songwriting and the remarkable stage presence that goes with great live entertainment, then you’re probably already familiar with LOCASH and...
The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO), the region’s premier professional orchestra, reveals an exhilarating 2023-24 season entitled A Season to Sing! The program highlights a fantastic array of internationally acclaimed guest artists and also feature the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, The Unified Gospel Choir, and the Voices of Northwest...
Presented by Salt Water Vacations and MKAF, The first-ever Salt Water Music Fest brings music lovers a sensational three-day music showcase celebration to raise funds and awareness for MKAF — Destin’s champion of the cultural arts for all. The two-day music festival is Thursday, Oct. 12, and Friday, Oct....
We’re all hoping to provide our children with a well-rounded education which not only reaps the benefits of technical subjects, like math and science, but also nurtures essential life skills and personal growth. An undeniably powerful tool to help achieve this goal is to include music lessons in one’s...
Tony Award-winning Broadway, film and TV star Laura Benanti will headline Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Cabaret at Seagar’s Prime Steakhouse at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort and Spa on Wednesday, Sept. 27. This one-night-only benefit begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by a four-course dinner curated...
