Florida Youth Orchestra: Major Music Presents

Sat., Jan. 21, 2012, 2 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center

This interactive concert will appeal to the imagination and wonder of young children, while enchanting the whole family. The performance features the talented young musicians of the acclaimed Florida Youth Orchestra – ages 7-16 – who will present an exciting classical music experience. The performance includes an instrument “Play Pen,” where audience members hold and use actual instruments. Be part of the fun with Major Music Presents, an introduction to the magical world of classical music!

With performances at New York’s Carnegie Hall and Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center, the Florida Youth Orchestra (FYO) has provided high-quality classical music education for young, talented musicians, ages 4-18, since 1988. Over 360 members strong, the orchestra continues to be recognized as Florida’s premier youth orchestra. Students participate in seven divisions, working with a faculty of 22 professional musicians. Performances are offered for thousands of concertgoers annually, in addition to regular appearances on local and national television and radio. FYO also has five professionally recorded CDs.

This performance is part of the Center’s 2012 Family Performing Arts Season.

Adults: $5 non-member
Youth (12 and under): $3 non-member
Members: Free

Tickets may be purchased at the box office 45 minutes prior to showtime. All seats are general admission.

Location: Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, US-1 and Monroe Street (1770 Monroe Street).

Funding Acknowledgements

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported in part by its members, admissions, private entities, the City of Hollywood, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; and the Kresge Foundation. We welcome donations from all members of the community who wish to support our work.