Festival of Fine Arts

We look forward to welcoming a remarkable array of artists from around the world to share the stage with our own gifted faculty and students. Performances include:

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The Foreigner - By Larry Shue
Comedy ~ Directed by Mary T. Albright
September 25, 26, 27, at 7:30 pm
September 28 at 2:30 pm
October 2, 3, 4, at 7:30 pm
October 5 at 2:30 pm

The Theatre Arts Department opens our 2008-2009 season with Larry Shue’s southern comedy about Charlie, a shy Englishman, who visits a fishing lodge in rural Georgia. When his friend, Froggy, claims that Charlie cannot talk because he does not understand English, Charlie soon discovers scandals amongst the residents of the lodge.
Single admission ticket: $15

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Opening Gala
Thursday, October 9 at 7:30

Showcasing the varied ensembles of the FSC Music Department, this annual event features a variety of musical selections from Baroque to Jazz; vocal to instrumental. Enjoy the talents of these outstanding students under the direction of our acclaimed faculty directors.
Single admission ticket: $15

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Music Under the Stars
Thursday, October 30 at 7:30 pm

The Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble present the fortieth anniversary edition of our “concert in the park” at the historic Pipkin Bandshell. Since 1969, the instrumentalists of our music department have delighted audiences in this unique setting. Conductor Jo Jossim celebrates her tenth year “under the stars” as we welcome Paul Butcher directing the Jazz Ensemble.
Admission free with open seating.

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  Kathleen Battle, soprano
Friday, November 7 at 7:30 pm

A five-time Grammy Award winner, Miss Battle’s lyric soprano voice and unique artistry have captivated audiences around the world, making her one of the most acclaimed singers of her time. Her repertoire embraces jazz and spirituals as well as an uncommonly wide range of classical music.
Single admission ticket: $35

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Dancing at Lughnasa - By Brian Friel
Drama ~ Directed by Paul D. Bawek
November 13, 14, 15, at 7:30 pm
November 16 at 2:30 pm
November 20, 21, 22, at 7:30 pm
November 23 at 2:30 pm

Set in rural Ireland in 1936, Brian Friel’s Tony Award winning play is a nostalgic look at the relationship between a young boy, his mother, and his four maiden aunts. The acquisition of their first radio unleashes unarticulated emotions in the five women who spontaneously break into song with or without its aid.
Single admission ticket: $15

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Christmas Gala
Friday, December 5 at 7:30 pm

Each year, the season’s sacred and secular music is presented with spirit and style when the college’s music department offers this annual holiday favorite. Our patrons remind us year after year: the Christmas season begins with “the Gala.”
Single admission ticket: $15

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Florida Southern College Faculty Showcase
Thursday, January 29 at 7:30 pm

The Florida Southern College Department of Music prides itself as being a performance oriented department. Our faculty consists of the finest performers in the Central Florida area, including musicians from leading symphony orchestras to small chamber ensembles. Join us for an eclectic evening featuring the extraordinary talents of these gifted professionals.
Single admission ticket: $15

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  Munich Symphony
       with Phillipe Entremont
Friday, February 6 at 7:30 pm

Acclaimed worldwide for the elegance and virtuosity of his piano playing, as well as his outstanding interpretive abilities at the podium, Phillipe Entremont leads the Munich Symphony Orchestra in an all Beethoven concert featuring the “Eroica” Symphony and the “Emperor” Concerto.
Single admission ticket: $35

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Parade - By Alfred Uhry - Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Musical ~ Directed By James F. Beck
February 12, 13, 14, at 7:30 pm
February 15 at 2:30 pm
February 19, 20, 21, at 7:30 pm
February 22 at 2:30 pm

Parade is the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man who was wrongly convicted of murder. The musical covers not only the trial, but the love story between Leo and his wife Lucille. A subtle examination of class and race relations in the south, Parade is the winner of the 1999 Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Musical Score.
Single admission ticket: $15

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Florida Southern College Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, February 14 at 7:30 pm

From swing to bebop, this group of jazz musicians will delight and entertain. Basie, Ellington, and all the greats will be presented by both big band sounds and small combo excitement.
Single admission ticket: $15

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  Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Saturday, February 21 at 7:30 pm

An innovative force in dance for more than thirty years, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago displays a powerful and diverse repertoire that is sure to thrill, inspire, and engage any audience. Funded in part by the National Dance Project of the New England Foundation for the Arts, with lead funding from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Additional funding provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Ford Foundation and MetLife Foundation.
Single admission ticket: $35

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Florida Southern College Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 pm

Conductor Arthur Pranno leads this dedicated group of musicians. Whether it is the elegance of the string orchestra or the bombast of full symphonic forces, this concert is sure to delight any fan of orchestral music.
Single admission ticket: $15

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  André Watts, pianist
Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 pm

ANDRÉ WATTS burst upon the music world at the age of 16 when Leonard Bernstein chose him to make his debut with the New York Philharmonic. More than 45 years later, André Watts remains one of today’s most celebrated and beloved superstars. His performances each year with the world’s great orchestras and conductors and his sold-out recitals and appearances at the most prestigious international festivals bring him to every corner of the globe.
Single admission ticket: $35

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Florida Southern College Concert Chorale
Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 pm

Join Dr. Carol Krueger for an exploration of the joy of choral music as performed by the Florida Southern College Chorale. The Western European musical tradition begins with choral music, and throughout the centuries music for the voice has provided a solid foundation for stylistic development.
Single admission ticket: $15

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Brighton Beach Memoirs - By Neil Simon
Comedy ~ Directed by Paul D. Bawek
April 2, 3, 4, at 7:30 pm
April 5 at 2:30 pm
April 9, 10, 11, at 7:30 pm
April 12 at 2:30 pm

Neil Simon’s classic work “Brighton Beach Memoirs” is one of the most effective combinations of drama and comedy of the twentieth century. Set in pre-World War II Brooklyn, the play is semi-autobiographical in its portrayal of the coming of age of Eugene Jerome. Simon’s combination of humor and truth remind us how much truth there is in humor.
Single admission ticket: $15

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Florida Southern College Opera Theatre
Friday, April 3 at 7:30 pm

The FSC Opera Theatre presents an opulent feast for the eyes and ears. Student and faculty soloists perform opera’s greatest arias and ensembles accompanied by the FSC Symphony Orchestra and Chorale. Among the many highlights, a tribute to the Three Tenors starring three of FSC’s exceptional student singers.
Single admission ticket: $15

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Florida Southern College Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble
Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 pm

Contemporary classical wind literature at its best. Dr. J. Jossim conducts these two outstanding ensembles as they explore the tonal combinations and unique timbres of winds, brass, and percussion.
Single admission ticket: $15

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Season tickets and single admission tickets for all Festival of Fine Arts events may be purchased at the Branscomb Box Office, Johnson Avenue (Parking Lot VA). Box Office hours are 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Telephone orders may be placed at (863) 680-4296. There is no admission charge for Melvin Arts Gallery events. For other information regarding the Gallery, call (863) 680-4223.

Buckner Theatre performances require special seat reservations. Reservations are available at the Buckner Theatre Box Office. Hours are 2 – 6 pm, Monday thru Friday and telephone orders may be placed by calling (863) 680-3089.

Single admission tickets may also be purchased 1½ hours before performance time at the Branscomb Box Office for events in the Branscomb Auditorium and at the Buckner Theatre for theatre events. Reserved tickets at the Buckner Theatre will be held up to 15 minutes before curtain time, then released and sold on a first-come, first-served basis from the waiting list.

Each venue will be opened for seating one hour prior to performances. The use of cameras, recording devices, or cellular phones is strictly prohibited at all performances.

Pre-Concert Lecture: These 30-minute talks are held in the Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall beginning at 6:45 pm before designated performances.