A Cultural & Culinary Extravaganza, Feb. 28 & March 2
Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Crescendo! 2025, its highly anticipated annual fundraiser will be held February 28 to March 2, 2025. This multi-day cultural and culinary extravaganza will bring together world-class entertainment, exceptional cuisine and fine wine in support of Sinfonia’s music education and community outreach programs.
Crescendo! 2025 Lineup
Crescendo! Kick-Off Lunch: Thursday, Jan. 30 at Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits in Miramar Beach. This chic luncheon will feature award-winning cuisine, elegant wines, and exclusive shopping opportunities. Tickets are $175 per person.
Vintner Dinners: Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. Carefully curated dinners hosted in elegant homes and venues across the Emerald Coast, featuring “celebrity” chefs paired with renowned vintners. Tickets are $500 per person.
Crescendo! Main Event: Sunday, March 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Enjoy an all-inclusive afternoon of culinary delights, live and silent auctions, and exceptional entertainment. This year’s theme is “Paint the Town Red.” Tickets are $225 per person.
Featured Entertainment for the Main Event
Crescendo! 2025 will highlight extraordinary talent, including the acclaimed string rock band Violectric. Proclaimed “House Band for the City of Orlando” by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Violectric captivates audiences with cutting-edge technology and live performances that span rock history, from The Beatles to The Weeknd. Led by artist and producer Michelle Jones, known for Grammy-nominated projects, Violectric’s interactive performances promise an unforgettable experience.
Also featured is Bradley Copeland, a rising 25-year-old visual artist based in Santa Rosa Beach. Copeland, named Walton County Artist of the Year (2023), will be showcasing her award-winning talent with a live painting demonstration and a pop-up art gallery. With over 600 pieces in her collection, Copeland’s work reflects her passion and creativity, shaped by her experiences and surroundings. Her vibrant career includes solo exhibitions, public art projects, and a mural at Linda Miller Real Estate on 30A. Copeland’s dedication to art as a transformative medium extends to her teaching at the Walton Correctional Institution, where she leads an art program aimed at inspiring creativity and healing.
Supporting Music Education
Proceeds from Crescendo! 2025 benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s mission to redefine the symphony experience and provide exceptional music education. Programs supported include support of Sinfonia’s signature music education program, musicians in schools, free orchestra concerts, transportation for students, and partnerships with Carnegie Hall’s Link Up initiative and Ascension Sacred Heart’s Arts in Medicine program and more.
Sinfonia Music & Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller states, “Crescendo! is more than a fundraiser; it’s a celebration of our community’s commitment to the arts. The funds raised allow us to continue bringing music and education to thousands across Northwest Florida.”
Are you a “treble” maker? If so, Sinfonia Gulf Coast invites you to join this honorary committee. For a $650 contribution, Treble Makers will receive one ticket to the Crescendo! Kick Off Lunch and Main Event, recognition in the event program, a reserved seat at the closed-to-the-public student Link Up performances on March 12, 2025, at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, a special Treble Maker gift, and more.
Tickets, Sponsorship & Volunteering
Tickets are available at www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org or by calling (850) 460-8800. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For inquiries, contact Daniel Milana at dmilana@sinfoniagulfcoast.org. For more information on how you can join Sinfonia’s team of volunteers, contact Beth Clavier at (850) 460-8800 and bclavier@sinfoniagulfcoast.org.
