Music Theatre Showcase
2024-04-15 19:30 (America/New_York) | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
SCF Music Theatre Ensemble
April 15, 2024 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Free Concert of Broadway Show Tunes.
A non-ticketed concert with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. A ticket is not needed for entry to the free recital.
Visit scf.edu/music and check out SCF Music on Facebook.

It's A Brave New World
2024-04-18 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
SCF Music Program
Bradenton Symphony Orchestra & Symphonic Band
April 18, 2024 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Join SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra and SCF Symphonic Band for It’s A Brave New World. Composers such as Dvorak traveled to faraway lands for inspiration. This concert will include Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” and other music that includes “borrowed” material.
Visit scf.edu/music and check out SCF Music on Facebook.
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SCF Music & Theatre Scholarship Auditions
2024-04-20 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
SCF Music & Theatre Scholarships Auditions
Saturday, April 20, 2024
9:00am check-in at the Neel Performing Arts Center Lobby
To schedule an audition, you must contact in advance the Performing Arts Department at 941-752-5351
Music Scholarships available in concert choir, chamber choir, music theatre ensemble, guitar ensemble, jazz big band, jazz combo, keyboard, symphonic band, and SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra
Theatre Scholarships available in Technical and Acting

SCF Spring Piano Recital
2024-04-22 19:00 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
SCF Spring Piano Recital
Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7:00pm
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Building 11A
Donation of two canned goods in lieu of a ticket.
Piano students from beginner to advanced levels perform the pieces they have been preparing all semester. Students include both traditional credited students and lifelong learners, as SCF offers lessons on multiple instruments through our lifelong learning program. The keyboard faculty teaches students who study piano in preparation for their continued pursuit of a music degree as well as those who study piano for their own enjoyment as an elective. Come discover and support the talent in your very own community.

Sunset Serenade
2024-04-25 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
SCF Music Program
Symphonic Band, Jazz, Choir, and Guitar Ensemble
April 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Join SCF Symphonic Band, Jazz Big Band, Jazz Combo, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and Guitar Ensemble in the grand finale as they bid adieu to another fantastic year of music making with amazing students and appreciative patrons.
Visit scf.edu/music and check out SCF Music on Facebook.
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Cancelled: Fall Festival of Music
2024-09-26 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
All SCF campuses will close effective Wednesday, September 25 through Sunday, September 29, 2024, and all activities including classes, any appointments, advising, sports, music and theatre productions are cancelled due to Tropical Storm Helene. Regular hours of operations will resume Monday, September 30, 2024. Read more…

Presented by the SCF Music Program
Thursday, September 26 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

The SCF Music Program welcomes all to join our music ensembles, Symphonic Bands, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Big Band, and Jazz Combo, at the annual Fall Festival of Music. Celebrate the kick-off to the 2024-2025 season with an evening of inspired music-making!
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CANCELLED: A Night at the Movies with the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra
2024-10-10 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, October 10 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

The SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra presents A Night at the Movies. Join us for a performance featuring iconic themes from various music composers including John Williams, Erich Korngold and more.
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Guys and Dolls
2024-10-25 19:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Music Theatre Ensemble
Friday, October 25 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, October 26 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, October 27 @ 2pm
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Building 11A

A musical fable of Broadway based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon.
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Spooktacular Sounds: A Halloween Concert Extravaganza
2024-10-31 19:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Music Program
Thursday, October 31 @ 7:30pm
SCF Recital Hall

Join SCF Music Production, SCF Composers, and SCF Jazz for an unforgettable evening of eerie enchantment and haunting harmonies. This Halloween concert promises to thrill and chill with a spellbinding blend of spine-tingling Cyberpunk music productions, fresh and frightening compositions, and black magic jazz. Get your tickets before they disappear into the shadows!
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Manatee Community Concert Band Presents Home of the Free, Because of the Brave
2024-11-02 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, November 2, 2024 @ 3:00pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Please join the Manatee Concert Band as we salute and show our appreciation to the men and women of the Armed Forces. This afternoon’s concert is dedicated to those servicemen and women who served our country so that we may live in a free nation.
Visit manateeconcertband.org or manateeconcertband/facebook to learn more about the Manatee Community Concert Band.
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Soul Struttin' Symphony with the SCF Jazz Ensembles
2024-11-07 19:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Music Theatre Ensemble
Thursday, November 7 @ 7:30pm
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Building 11A

Ever since Buddy Bolden took his Holy Roller trumpet calls out of the church and onto the streets of New Orleans in the 1920s, jazz and gospel music have strutted their way through American music history. Get ready to groove your spirit from Jennifer Hudson to Alicia Keys to Synia Carroll. This concert is a tribute to Soul, born from American Gospel, Blues, and Jazz, featuring the sensational SCF Jazz Orchestra directed by Dr. Pete Carney alongside guest vocalist Synia Carroll.
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Musical Tapestry: an evening of music for cello and piano
2024-11-08 19:00 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Recital Hall
Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A

Featuring Beethoven’s Sonata No. 1 in F Major for Cello and Piano, Musical Tapestry is a program of interwoven music that tells an epic tale of joy and sorrow, love and loss, and the song and dance that unites us all.
This is a free, non-ticketed event.

The United States Air Force Airmen of Note
2024-11-12 19:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 @ 7:00pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. It was created in 1950 to carry on the style of Glenn Miller’s Army Air Force dance band. Today, the Airmen of Note continues the innovative course initiated by Miller over seven decades ago. From Washington D.C., under the leadership of Chief Master Sergeant Brian MacDonald and the musical direction of Senior Master Sergeant Luke Brandon, SCF Performing Arts Center is honored to welcome The Airmen of Note to the Neel stage.
https://www.music.af.mil/USAFBand/
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheUSAFBand
https://www.facebook.com/USAFBand
https://www.instagram.com/usafband/
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a ticketed concert. Each guest will need a ticket for entry. FREE general admission.
Please secure your tickets in advance by contacting SCF Box Office via one of the methods below:

Call the SCF Box Office @ 941.752.5252
Email the SCF Box Office @ boxoffice@scf.edu with your name, phone number, email address, and number of tickets needed
Visit the SCF Box Office located in the Neel lobby on the SCF Bradenton Campus.

SCF Box Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00pm-5:00pm
Please notify the SCF Box Office about accessible seating needs at the time of securing your ticket.
EVENT DETAILS
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a ticketed, FREE general admission concert. Each guest will need a ticket for entry.

Honoring Veterans, Our Real Heroes with the Symphonic Band
2024-11-14 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Symphonic Band with guest Sarasota Concert Band
Thursday, November 14 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Join us for an evening of music celebrating veterans and those who have fought for our rights and freedoms. This concert will feature performances by the SCF Symphonic Band along with our special guests, the Sarasota Concert Band.
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Season's Greetings with SCF Music
2024-11-21 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra, Choirs, Guitar Ensemble
Thursday, November 21 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Welcome the holiday season with the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra, Choirs, and Guitar Ensemble! From traditional to contemporary settings, music of the season will fill the air.
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Piano Studio Recital
2024-11-25 19:00 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Music Program
Monday, November 25th, 2024 @ 7:00pm
SCF Recital Hall

Piano students from beginner to advanced levels perform the pieces they have been preparing all semester. Students include both traditional credited students and lifelong learners. The keyboard faculty teaches students who study piano in preparation for their continued pursuit of a music degree as well as those who study piano for their own enjoyment as an elective. Come discover and support the talent in your very own community.
Donation of two canned goods in lieu of tickets.

Manatee Community Concert Band Presents Jingle All the Way
2024-12-14 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, December 14, 2024 @ 3:00pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Holidays are special times and special times deserve an afternoon of festive music. Come show your holiday spirit by attending the Manatee Concert Band’s Holiday concert. You’re in for a very special afternoon.
Visit manateeconcertband.org or manateeconcertband/facebook to learn more about the Manatee Community Concert Band.
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Best of the Best with SCF Student Artists
2025-01-16 19:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Thursday, January 16th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A

Join us for a recital featuring the best of the best SCF Music Program students who have been selected to perform in the Florida College System Activities Association Student Artist Competition at Jacksonville University. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear and see these highly talented, outstanding students as they prepare to represent the SCF Music Program.
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Fleetwood Gold- The Fleetwood Mac Experience
2025-01-17 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Event Dates & Time:
Friday, January 17 2025 @ 7:30pm &
Saturday, January 18 2025 @ 7:30pm
Fleetwood Gold is the most followed Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the Midwest. They will take you on a musical journey through the best of Fleetwood Mac, from the early years through Stevie Nicks’ solo career. Their recreations of the best of Fleetwood Mac features tightly fused harmonies, soaring lead vocals and amazing guitar playing to deliver the authentic sound of Fleetwood Mac. It’s all about the music. No backing tracks or tricks. The band is led by two-time national blues guitar champion Chris Shutters (Lyndsey) and Columbus, Ohio-based singer/songwriters Erika Prehm (Stevie) and Sara Reat (Christine).
Since bursting onto the scene just three years ago, Fleetwood Gold has been setting stages ablaze, gathering a legion of devoted fans along the way. With over 10,000 social media followers and counting, this tribute act is more than a show, it is an experience. From Performing Arts Centers to festivals, they’ve wowed crowds everywhere they go.
Location:
Neel Performing Arts Center
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Manatee Community Concert Band Presents Music from the Heart
2025-02-08 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, February 8, 2025 @ 3:00pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to listen to music that warms the heart and brings loving memories to all? The Manatee concert Band will jog your memory with many of the musical selections on hand for this afternoon. Bring your special someone and capture memories of the past as we perform many of your favorite tunes. We will feature many of our band members at this concert as well.
Visit manateeconcertband.org or manateeconcertband/facebook to learn more about the Manatee Community Concert Band.
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Celebrating the Joy of Music with the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra & Symphonic Band
2025-02-20 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band
Thursday, February 20th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

The SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band will each perform a varied repertoire celebrating what a joy it is to perform and listen to music.
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A Choral Kaleidoscope with SCF Choirs
2025-02-27 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Concert Choir and SCF Chamber Choir
Thursday, February 27th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

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Manatee Community Concert Band Presents Shall We Dance
2025-03-08 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, March 8, 2025 @ 3:00pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

The floors will be moving for this concert as the Manatee Concert Band presents dance music from around the world. The band will take you on a worldwide adventure and travel to different countries to bring their famous dance music to our stage. This concert will be a favorite of yours and you won’t be able to sit still for this one.
Visit manateeconcertband.org or manateeconcertband/facebook to learn more about the Manatee Community Concert Band.
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Santana Soulfire with the SCF Jazz Ensembles
2025-03-20 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Jazz Orchestra and Hot Tonic
Thursday, March 20th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

From the heat of the Tijuana streets, a supernatural guitarist would rise to shock the American musical world with his “Coltrane on guitar” approach. Inspired by Miles Davis and John Coltrane, this Mexican guitarist would launch a Latin Rock revolution starting from a small festival at a farm in upstate New York. From Woodstock to Saigon, Santana defined the 1970s. Join the SCF Jazz Orchestra and Hot Tonic, voted “Best of Tampa Bay,” for a fiery musical journey through the iconic sounds of the 70s. From Santana’s signature Latin rock anthems, to Chicago and Weather Report, these funky tunes defined the ten years after Woodstock.
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Community Piano Recital
2025-03-24 19:00 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Music Program
Monday, March 24th, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A

We welcome students of all experience levels and ages to perform in this free community-based recital. This popular event is your chance to hear what is going on with the talented students in your own community. Teachers with students who have prepared repertoire can enter their students by contacting Don Bryn with the performance information.
Free Concert

Spring Guitar Recital
2025-03-27 19:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Thursday, March 27th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A

Experience enchanting melodies and captivating rhythms as the SCF Guitar Ensemble takes the stage to perform a diverse selection of musical treasures. This concert promises an evening of musical delight for all.
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Vintage Vinyl Productions Presents Almost ABBA
2025-04-04 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by Vintage Vinyl Productions
Friday, April 4, 2025 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Almost ABBA – #1 Tribute to ABBA recreates the magic and nostalgia of ABBA in a costumed, choreographed, audience interactive experience. They have performed for The US Military, NBC, Universal and the release of MAMMA MIA! Almost ABBA have performed for audiences as large as 50,000 and were recently asked to open for Cher on her “Here We Go Again” Tour of Australia. With their sound alike performance, intricate harmonies and top-notch musicianship, they truly live up to their name, Almost ABBA!
vintagevinylproductions.com
Tickets On Sale Friday, August 29, 2024 @ 12pm
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Manatee Community Concert Band Presents That’s Entertainment
2025-04-05 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, April 5, 2025 @ 3:00pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

As our Manatee Community Concert Band season comes to an end, we leave you with one of our finest concerts. We will grace you with an exciting afternoon of music, fond memories, and a request for more music. Get your tickets early to guarantee a seat for you and your guests.
Visit manateeconcertband.org or manateeconcertband/facebook to learn more about the Manatee Community Concert Band.
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Creative Beginnings
2025-04-10 19:00 - 19:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Music Program
Thursday, April 10th, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A

We present the charm, beauty and excitement of SCF student composers featuring original pieces written for both the Music and Music Technology Programs. This creative mix of live and music-for-film pieces will be sure to inspire you.
Free Concert

Beethoven's Ninth with the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra & Choir
2025-04-17 19:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra & Choir
Thursday, April 17th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra and Choir perform Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony!
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