Joseph McKenna

Sarasota Orchestra Announces the Passing of Music Director Bramwell Tovey

Sarasota Orchestra has announced the passing of Music Director Bramwell Tovey, following declining health in recent days.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From The Exchange

Sarasota Orchestra has been awarded a $25,000 grant from The Exchange. Grant funds will support the 2022-2023 Young Person's Concerts.

Sarasota Orchestra Approved For Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts

Sarasota Orchestra has been approved for a $15,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support the 2022 Sarasota Music Festival. Grant funds will support the 2022 Sarasota Music Festival taking place from June 6-25.

Sarasota Orchestra Identifies Location For New Home

Sarasota Orchestra has entered into a purchase agreement for the land where it plans to build its new home, reaching a milestone in an eight-year process to meet a significant need for expansion.

Samuel Slater Experience Opens March 4 With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Samuel Slater Experience, a historic museum featuring state-of-the-art 4-D digital technology to tell the story of Samuel Slater, the beginnings of the American Industrial Revolution, and the founding of Webster, Massachusetts in the early 19th century, will open its doors to the public this Friday, March 4, 2022 with a special ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:00 AM.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From The Exchange

Sarasota Orchestra has received a $20,000 grant from The Exchange for the Sarasota Youth Orchestra program.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Sarasota Orchestra was awarded a ­­­­­$50,000 Arts Appreciation grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation

Sarasota Orchestra was awarded a ­­­­­$120,000 grant from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

Sarasota Orchestra Announces 2021-2022 Parks And Partners Series

Today, Sarasota Orchestra announced the concert schedule for the second season of its On the Road with SO: Parks and Partners series of free outdoor concerts for the community.

Sarasota Orchestra Continues Search for New Music Center Location

President and CEO Joseph McKenna has a released an update regarding plans for a new Sarasota Orchestra Music Center.