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The Space Coast Symphony Winds will celebrate 250 years of American liberty in two free concerts, when they present, America, Together on Saturday, June 27th in Vero Beach and Melbourne. The Vero Beach concert will be held at 2:00 PM at Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th Street 32960.
In Brevard, the Melbourne concert will commence at 7:00 PM at the Scott Center for the Performing Arts, 5625 Holy Trinity Drive.
Both concerts will feature traditional patriotic favorites, as well as works by living American composers. The free patriotic concert will honor the service, sacrifice and heroes who continue to make America’s freedom possible. At the heart of the program is the Armed Forces Salute — a chance to recognize and celebrate the men and women of the U.S. military, past and present. The concert also includes such patriotic favorites as “Shenandoah,” along with works by America’s March King, John Philip Sousa. Popular local soprano, Beth Green returns to perform on “God Bless the USA” and “America the Beautiful.” Original works grounded in the American experience by composers Marshall, Piszczek and Daugherty will be spotlighted in their respective world premieres. And Virginia-based guest conductor, Charles Ellis will step to the podium to lead several numbers. To register for free general admission tickets to America, Together, go towww.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or call 855-252-7276.
Aaron T. Collins, Space Coast Symphony Conductor, will lead America, Together. 70% of the programming for Season 18 of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra is by American composers. The annual patriotic concert, however, is a special favorite for the musicians as well as the audience.
“We look forward all year long to presenting our free patriotic concert for the residents of Vero Beach and Melbourne,” said Mr. Collins. “And this year, we’re celebrating 250 years of liberty! America Together is a chance to honor our heroes, gather as a community, and celebrate the music that brings us together.”
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’s 2026-27 season or the Symphony for Everyone ticket program, visit SpaceCoastSymphony.org or call toll-free (855) 252-7276.
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JUNE 27
Performances in Vero Beach (2 PM) & Melbourne (7 PM)
ABOUT THE SPACE COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA — The SCSO is a lively and passionate Central Florida orchestra comprised fully of professional musicians and music educators from throughout the Sunshine State. Many of its musicians also perform with other prestigious orchestras in Florida and the United States. Each season, select students are invited to participate in the SCSO’s Mentorship program, giving them the unique opportunity to perform alongside their professional counterparts on designated concerts. The Orchestra was formed by Conductor and Artistic Director Aaron T. Collins with a simple mission: to provide year-round professional concerts at genuinely affordable prices.
The SCSO is dedicated to supporting the work of living composers and shining a light on new music. Since 2009, the SCSO has presented dozens of World Premieres and Southeastern U.S. Premieres and actively promotes diversity by programming works by BIPOC composers. Aaron T. Collins is a past recipient of the Richard A. Stark Award for cultural leadership from the Cultural Council of Indian River County and has been recognized by LEAD Brevard as one of their “4 under 40” Young Professionals.
School-aged children 18 years and under are admitted free of charge, as are college students with a valid ID. More information about upcoming concerts, ticket sales, venues, and sponsorship opportunities is available at SpaceCoastSymphony.org or by calling (855) 252-7276.
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