MUSIC
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SEASON OF THE ARTS
THE BEAT GOES ON
BREVARD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Brevard Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming season
will bring audiences to Vienna, Hoboken, outer
space, and — in a 65-year tradition — to their feet
There is nothing like the sound of 50 to 100 professional
musicians playing in perfect harmony. The
melodic songs of the strings and the mystical tones
of the woodwinds contrast with the resonant brass
and powerful percussions, yet their movement and tempos
stir emotions from deep within the soul. The Brevard Symphony
Orchestra has been performing live symphonic music
that leaves the audience breathless for more than 65 years.
It all started in 1954 when accompaniment was needed for
a performance of The Mikado, which was being presented by
the Northrop Glee Club. Thirteen musicians gathered for the
performance and decided to remain together, calling themselves
the Brevard Light Concert Orchestra. Concerts were
held regularly over the next several years, and a decade later
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The Brevard Symphony Orchestra’s full ensemble performs under the direction of Conductor Christopher Confessore. The orchestra performs in Melbourne,
but schedules a few shows in Vero Beach.
BY KERRY FIRTH