arts & entertainment

Grab your trench coat and microfilm: The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra is presenting Come Spy with Us –at the movies! Conductor-turned-secret-agent, Aaron Collins and his orchestra will explore the covert world of espionage with a multi-media concert on Sunday afternoon, February 4 at 3:00 PM, at the AMC Indian River 24, located at the Indian River Mall, 6200 20th Street, #600 in Vero Beach, 32966. International intrigue, romance and adventure are yours for the taking, by way of the soundtracks that make the spy film genre popular the world over. Come Spy with Us features music and on-screen visuals from such heavy hitters as James Bond and Mission: Impossible. Thrillers like Munich and North by Northwest are also included, as well as unforgettable comedies like The Incredibles, The Pink Panther and Catch Me if You Can– whose soundtrack performance of John Williams, “Escapades” will feature a saxophone solo by Andrew Cleaver. $30 tickets for Come Spy with Us include theater admission and are available through the orchestra website at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or at Marine Bank, beachside and mainland branches. Tickets at the door are $35. Concertgoers aged 18 and under or with a college ID are admitted free. For more information about Come Spy with Us, call toll free to 855-252-7276 or visit www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org.   

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra Conductor and Artistic Director, Aaron T. Collins knows the audience will enjoy experiencing Come Spy with Us, the second film-themed concert this season to be held at the movies.

“Get ready for some amazing soundtracks and on-screen action,” said Collins. “Fantastic explosions, arch villains and beautiful double agents — it’s all in a day’s work for these film heroes. And the audience can experience it with popcorn in hand.”

The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra is one of only a handful of U.S. orchestras to perform year-round. Concertgoers aged 18 and under or with a college ID are admitted free to every SCSO concert. For more information about the Space Coast Symphony 2023-24 season or the Symphony for Everyone ticket program, visit SpaceCoastSymphony.org or call toll-free (855) 252-7276.

ABOUT THE SPACE COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA— The SCSO is a lively and passionate Central Florida orchestra comprised of professional musicians, music educators and mentored amateurs of exceptional ability. The Orchestra was formed by Conductor and Artistic Director Aaron T. Collins with a two-fold mission: to provide mentoring and performance opportunities for Florida’s finest young musicians as well as to provide professional concerts at genuinely affordable prices. The ultimate goal of the organization is to help ensure the symphonic tradition for the enjoyment of future generations.

Aaron T. Collins is garnering recognition for his achievements.  LEAD Brevard named the ambitious Collins one of their “4 under 40” Young Professionals, the youngest-ever recipient of the honor.  Space Coast Business magazine listed him as one of Brevard’s “100 Most Admired Businesspeople.” Collins is a past recipient of the Richard A. Stark Award for cultural leadership from the Cultural Council of Indian River County. Through his personal involvement with more than a dozen performing arts groups, pioneering reciprocal ad program and social media cross promotions, Collins has gained a reputation for generosity; championing other arts organizations throughout Central Florida for the cultural enrichment of the community. 

School-aged children 18 years and under are admitted free of charge, as are college students with a valid ID.  In keeping with their mission, the symphony provides a unique Symphony for Everyone ticketing program, a “pay-what-you-can” option designed to provide substantially discounted admission to any Space Coast Symphony concert. Relying on a non-traditional orchestra model and a slim budget, the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra is one of only a handful of U.S. orchestras to perform year-round. The nonprofit organization also maintains the Space Coast Symphony JAZZ Orchestra and the Space Coast Symphony Wind Orchestra, with several free performances each year. More information about the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concerts, ticket sales, venues, directions and sponsorship opportunities is available at SpaceCoastSymphony.org by calling toll free (855) 252-7276.