Music Theatre Cabaret Fundraiser
2025-06-19 19:30 (America/New_York) | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Thursday, June 19th @ 7:30 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A

This event is held this Thursday June 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall with a $10 donation at the door, cash or credit card. This will be a great way to celebrate our Music program and have a great time hearing great Broadway show tunes in the summer season. So grateful to have over 20 Alumni performers who will sing their favorite music theatre songs to raise money for the SCF Music Theatre Ensemble in support of the fall musical WEST SIDE STORY!
Other ways you can support:

If you feel like you can and want to donate more- we accept all donations!
If you are not able to attend the Fundraiser- please contact me and I will let you know how you can make a donation the SCF Music Theatre Ensemble!

Thank you for your continued support of SCF Music Theatre.

Inferno: SCF Music Faculty on Fire
2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Thursday, September 4th @ 7:00pm
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, SCF Recital Hall / 11A, Studio for the Performing Arts

Hotter than a Bradenton September, the SCF music faculty bring their best solo pieces to the Studio for Performing Arts Recital Hall.
We light the concert season with a showcase of the best woodwind, brass, strings, vocal, and jazz flame throwing 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.
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SCF Music Presents Fall Festival of Music
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Thursday, September 25th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

The SCF Music Program invites you to an unforgettable evening of live performance as we launch the 2025–2026 season in style. Experience the power and passion of our talented student ensembles — including Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Big Band, and Jazz Combo — as they come together for a vibrant celebration of music. Don’t miss this dynamic kickoff to a new year of inspired music-making!
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SCF Music Presents Romantic Era Stories
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Thursday, October 9th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Step into a world of sweeping melodies and rich emotion as we bring the Romantic era to life. Join us for a captivating night of music by Franz Liszt, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Antonín Dvořák. These master composers wove unforgettable narratives into every note — come hear their stories unfold.
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Living on the Moon
2025-10-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Saturday, October 18th @ 7:30pm
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, SCF Recital Hall / 11A, Studio for the Performing Arts

After experiencing her mother’s demise from Alzheimer’s, writer-performer Molly McFadden learns how to face the truth and let go in this poignant, yet humorous one-woman show told with music, puppetry, and love. The puppet, expertly voiced and animated by Molly, represents her mother and is fittingly named Memory. This show has become more meaningful to Molly since she learned she has the gene for Alzheimer’s and has been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment.
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SCF Music Theatre Ensemble Presents West Side Story
2025-10-24 19:30 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
October 24-25 @ 7:30pm | October 26 @ 2:00pm
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

A love story that transcends time, West Side Story is one of the most powerful and poignant musicals ever created. Smoldering with the sizzling tension of gang rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks on the gritty streets of New York City, star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria struggle to rise above the intolerance that surrounds them. With electrifying choreography and an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein, it remains a classic musical theatre experience which continues to captivate and touch audiences today.
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SCF Music Presents Tone & Terror
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Thursday, October 30th @ 7:00pm
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, SCF Recital Hall / 11A, Studio for the Performing Arts

Join us for a spine-tingling night of sonic experimentation and haunted harmonies.
The State College of Florida’s Guitar Ensemble conjures eerie elegance through tightly woven strings and shadowy textures, while the Music Production students unleash electroacoustic phantoms, multimedia illusions, and spectral soundscapes. Expect twisted tones, chilling visuals, and creative horrors that blur the line between performance and possession.
This is not your typical recital—it’s a séance of sound.
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Manatee Community Concert Band Presents Summon the Heroes
2025-11-01 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, November 1st @ 3:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Join Manatee Community Concert Band in celebration of Veterans Day for their first concert of the season at the Neel Performing Arts Center!
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SCF Music Presents A Musical Landscape
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Thursday, November 6th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Step into a vibrant world of sound with the SCF Symphonic Band as they present an exhilarating evening of music. Experience a diverse collection of pieces that showcase the full spectrum of musical expression—energy, emotion, and artistry all woven together. Don’t miss this captivating concert that promises to inspire and delight!
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SCF Music Presents Rhapsody in Blues: Gershwin, Ella, and Quincy
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Thursday, November 13th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

From George Gershwin to Ella Fitzgerald and Quincy Jones, this concert celebrates the best in American big band jazz. Join the SCF Jazz Orchestra and special guest vocalists for night of classics from the Great American Songbook.
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SCF Theatre Presents Everyman- A Morality Play by Sarah Frankel
2025-11-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Howard Studio Theatre, Bldg. 11 West, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 West, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Howard Studio Theatre, Bldg. 11 West

Everyman – A Morality Play by Sarah Frankel is a modern retelling of the 15th Century English Morality Play. A fresh look at this classic allegory tells the tale of “Everyman” who has been visited by “Death” and sent on a journey to discover who will go with him to meet his maker. Set on a college campus in the year 2020, this contemporary story allows us to reflect on what we hold most dear in this life.
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SCF Music Presents When You Believe!
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Thursday, November 20th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Welcome the magic and wonder of the holiday season with the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra, Choirs, and Guitar Ensemble in When You Believe! An experience of shared joy and hope.
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SCF Music Presents Triunfo del Piano
2025-11-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Monday, November 24th @ 7:00pm
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, SCF Recital Hall / 11A, Studio for the Performing Arts

Celebrate the remarkable achievements of our dedicated piano students in this inspiring recital presented by the SCF piano faculty. Featuring a diverse range of performers—from music majors pursuing advanced study, to elective students, to community members enriching their lives through piano—this concert highlights talent and perseverance at every level.
Join us for an uplifting evening showcasing the artistry and progress of our pianists, from beginners to advanced musicians. In the spirit of giving, we will also be collecting canned goods to support the SCF Food Bank.
Donation of two canned goods in lieu of tickets.

Manatee Community Concert Band Presents Home for the Holidays
2025-12-13 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, December 13th @ 3:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Celebrate the holiday season with the Manatee Community Concert Band at the Neel Performing Arts Center!
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The Ultimate Elvis Concert
2026-01-09 19:30 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Friday, January 9th @ 7:30pm
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

The Ultimate Elvis Concert is an unrivaled multimedia production of The King of Rock n’ Roll’s Career starring Elvis Presley Enterprises’ own Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, Cote Deonath, backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band!
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U.S. Air Force Band of the West
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Wednesday, January 14th @ 7:00pm
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

This is a ticketed, free general admission concert. Each guest will need a ticket for entry. Please secure your tickets in advance by contacting SCF Box Office.
To obtain your ticket for this special concert please follow one of the below methods (please indicate any accessible seating requirements):

Call the SCF Box Office 941.752.5252
Email the SCF Box Office @ boxoffice@scf.edu (please include your name, phone number, email address, and number of tickets needed)
Visit the SCF Box Office in person located in the Neel lobby.

SCF Box Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00pm-5:00pm
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SCF Music Presents Best of the Best
2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Thursday, January 22nd @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, SCF Recital Hall / 11A

Join us for a recital showcasing the top SCF Music Program students selected to perform in the Florida College System Activities Association Student Artist Competition at Florida Atlantic University. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the talent and artistry of these outstanding students as they prepare to represent SCF on a statewide stage.
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Manatee Community Concert Band Presents New Year New Adventures
2026-01-31 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, January 31st @ 3:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Ring the New Year with the Manatee Community Concert Band at the Neel Performing Arts Center!
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Manatee Opera Guild Stars of Tomorrow
2026-02-08 13:00 - 14:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by The Manatee Opera Guild
Sunday, February 8th @ 1:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

The Stars of Tomorrow Concert is a dazzling musical offering of 24 singers with enchanting voices. They are the upcoming generation of the finest opera stars. They sparkle from across the globe. As the singers begin their professional operatic careers, they have been carefully chosen from hundreds of candidates to be Apprentice Artists with the world renowned Sarasota Opera. The brilliant musical experience they will gain from singing at Sarasota Opera will most likely be a launching pad for them for additional national and international opera companies. Even more special is that this is a glowing year for Sarasota Opera. It celebrates 100 years of presenting fine opera to Sarasota and to surrounding communities. The Apprentice Artists appear in the 2025-2026 Sarasota Opera performances.
The Manatee Opera Guild sponsors this event to bring opera to Manatee County in a concert style instead of a fully staged opera. You will be captivated by their voices as they sing solo arias and various ensembles from the operatic repertoire, and the singers will be accompanied by stellar pianists. The concert duration is roughly 60-90 minutes.
We look forward to seeing you at this showcase of award-winning voices. The singers will be available to meet and greet the audience members after the concert in the lobby.
Please, come, wish upon a star, and purchase your tickets now to reserve your spot. You may even consider giving tickets as holiday gifts. We hope to see you there!
General Admission Tickets: $30 / Student General Admission: Complimentary @ Box Office with Student ID
The Stars of Tomorrow concert has been generously underwritten by: The ELZER ADVISORY GROUP Merrill Lynch
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SCF Theatre Presents A Rock Sails By By Sean Grennan
2026-02-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Howard Studio Theatre, Bldg. 11 West, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 West, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
SCF Theatre Presents
Event Date & Time:
Friday, February 20th @ 8pm
Saturday, February 21st @ 8pm
Sunday, February 22nd @ 2pm
Friday, February 27th @ 8pm
Saturday, February 28th @ 8pm
Sunday, March 1st @ 2pm
Howard Studio Theatre, Bldg. 11 West, Rm. 163

Join us in the Howard Studio Theatre for SCF Theatre’s presentation of A Rock Sails By written by Sean Grennan. Performance dates are February 20th, 21st, 27th & 28th at 8pm and February 22nd & March 1st @ 2pm.
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SCF Music presents The Music of John Williams
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Thursday, February 26th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Experience an unforgettable evening of music as SCF’s premier large instrumental ensembles take the stage to perform selections composed by John Williams.
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SCF Music Presents My Favorite Things
2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Concert Choir & SCF Chamber Choir
Thursday, March 5th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

The SCF Choirs share favorite choral compositions chosen by the director featuring a variety of vocal styles and genres.
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Manatee Community Concert Band Presents As Seen on TV & In Theaters
2026-03-07 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, March 7th @ 3:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Join the Manatee Community Concert Band at the Neel Performing Arts Center!
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Fleetwood Gold- America's Fleetwood Mac Experience- Amplified!
2026-03-14 19:30 - 22:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Saturday, March 14th @ 7:30pm
Sunday, March 15th @ 3:00pm
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Returning to Bradenton, Florida by popular demand!
This year’s show is something special—The Fleetwood Mac Experience: AMPLIFIED! We’ve added a live string section, bringing new depth and emotion to the music you love. Every note is performed 100% live—no backing tracks, no tricks. It’s still the same high-energy Fleetwood Gold show—now elevated with strings woven into nearly every song. The experience you know… amplified.”
Fleetwood Gold is the most-followed Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the Midwest, performing for over 50,000 fans in the past year and with more than 20,000 followers across social media.
The band is led by two-time national blues guitar champion Chris Shutters (Lindsey), along with Columbus, Ohio-based singer-songwriters Erika Prehm (Stevie), Sara Reat (Christine), Mike Ebner (John McVie) and Chad Lester (Mick Fleetwood). Fleetwood Gold takes audiences on a journey through the entire Fleetwood Mac legacy — from the early blues of Peter Green to Stevie Nicks’ solo hits. With stunning harmonies, powerful vocals, and musical precision, Fleetwood Gold continues to set itself apart from other tribute acts.
Expect to hear fan favorites like: Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, Say You Love Me, Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around, The Chain, Never Going Back Again, Landslide, Don’t Stop, Everywhere, Dreams, Oh Well, Tusk, Black Magic Woman, Gold Dust Woman, and more (setlist subject to change).
Experience the magic of Fleetwood Gold — now elevated by the cinematic sound of strings!
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SCF Music Presents Community Piano Recital
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Monday, March 23rd @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, SCF Recital Hall / 11A

Join us for a free, heartwarming evening of music featuring performers from across the community — with a special spotlight on our youngest musicians! This popular recital showcases students of all ages and experience levels, though you’ll see plenty of rising stars taking the stage for the very first time. Come support the next generation of talent and enjoy an inspiring night of music, growth, and community spirit.
Teachers: Have students ready to perform? We’d love to include them! Please contact Don Bryn to submit performance details.
FREE EVENT

SCF Music Presents The Beatles and The British Invasion with Special Guest, La Lucha
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Messengers
Thursday, March 26th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Join the SCF Jazz Orchestra for flight from Harlem to London as Dr. Carney and SCF Jazz swing the Fab 4 into the Neel. From the Beatles in the 60’s, to Sting in the 90’s, or Adele today, the Brits have always cooked up a catchy tune. Whether you’re a fan of Eleanor Rigby or Ella Fitzgerald, this show promises a swinging Beatlemania.
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SCF Music Presents Spring Guitar Recital
2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Thursday, April 2nd @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, SCF Recital Hall / 11A

Join us for an evening of vibrant string artistry as the SCF Guitar Ensemble takes the stage for their Spring Concert! Experience a rich blend of music performed by talented student guitarists under the direction of Dr. Micah Scoville. The ensemble showcases precision, passion, and musicality in a program that celebrates the versatility of the guitar. Don’t miss this dynamic performance that promises to inspire and entertain music lovers of all kinds!
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SCF Music Presents Analog & Amplified: A Night of Electric and Acoustic
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Music
Thursday, April 9th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, SCF Recital Hall / 11A

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the SCF Commercial Ensemble and instrumental chamber ensembles share the stage in Analog & Amplified: A Night of Electric and Acoustic Music. This dynamic concert explores the vibrant intersection of tradition and innovation, blending the raw energy of amplified sound with the rich textures of acoustic instrumentation. From contemporary grooves to classical elegance, experience the full spectrum of musical expression—all in one powerful performance.
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Manatee Community Concert Band Presents On Broadway
2026-04-11 15:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by Manatee Community Concert Band
Saturday, April 11th @ 3:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Join the Manatee Community Concert Band for their last concert of the season at the Neel Performing Arts Center!
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SCF Music Presents A Musical Journey
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, April 16th @ 7:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Embark on A Musical Journey with the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra. This unforgettable evening invites you to experience a rich and diverse program that travels across time, style, and emotion. Join us as our talented student musicians bring each piece to life, guiding you through a powerful exploration of orchestral sound.
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