Support

Your support enables the Orchestra to continue to provide quality concerts for North Port and surrounding communities, encourage the love of music through our education programs, and provide a place for musicians to experience playing in a symphonic environment. You may wish to give a personal gift of cash or join the growing list of businesses who have graciously contributed.

Friends ($50 - $99)
Sustainers ($100 - $499) Benefactors ($500 - $999) Pacesetters ($1000 or more)

All donations are tax deductible and receive acknowledgement in all of our promotional materials.

Donations may be sent to:
Ms. Vicki Elmore, Treasurer
North Port Orchestra
1107 Deer Hollow Place
Sarasota, FL 34232

Play

North Port Orchestra is a community orchestra composed of volunteer and professional musicians who enjoy an opportunity to play in a symphonic environment. Rehearsals are held in the Music Suite of North Port Performing Arts Center at 6400 W. Price Blvd. in North Port. Rehearsals are every Saturday (with the exception of holidays) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. On concert days, dress rehearsal is at 1:00 p.m., and concerts are always on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m.

Rehearsals for the 2009-2010 Season begin Saturday, October 10, 2009.  

Volunteer

Volunteers are critical to the Orchestra for everything from making coffee and setting up stage to fund raising and marketing.

If you would like to join the orchestra or volunteer to help, please contact:
Steve Liljegren
(941) 429-2662
E-Mail Steve

Educate

Elementary Schools
In 1989, the Orchestra's Outreach Educational Program began with the cooperation of North Port Elementary Schools. Orchestra instruments are available for rent by students. Instruction was provided by volunteer musicians. Instruction has now been assumed by the schools, but the North Port Orchestra continues to maintain and rent instruments to students for a nominal fee.

College
Every year since 1991, high school seniors from local schools who plan to study in music-related fields in college may audition before a board of qualified judges.  Winners receive $500 scholarships to attend the school of their choice.