For TFO’s Dee Moses, ‘retirement’ is full speed ahead
This weekend is the end of an era in TFO’s bass section. After 47 seasons, Principal Bass Dee Moses is “retiring.” Well, more like “refocusing” his life to make more…
Announcing TFO’s new podcast for program notes
The Florida Orchestra is now one of the first orchestras in the country to provide our audio program notes as a podcast. “SoundWaves with The Florida Orchestra” is available on…
TFO goes fully digital with concert program pages
As we open our 55th season this week, The Florida Orchestra is making a bold and exciting change that will improve your access to a wealth of concert information while…
Update from the TFO president: With courage and creativity, we’re boldly moving forward
Note: This letter from President & CEO Mark Cantrell looks at how TFO’s progress this past year is driving our momentum. As we get ready to celebrate our 55th season,…
The Florida Orchestra names Chelsea Gallo as assistant conductor
The Florida Orchestra has named rising star Chelsea Gallo as its new assistant conductor starting with the 2022-23 season in the fall. Gallo will lead TFO’s youth and community concerts,…
Important update from TFO President Mark Cantrell
This is it! The moment we’ve been waiting for. We are thrilled to bring back The Florida Orchestra at full power for full audiences throughout Tampa Bay. Since the beginning…
Grant will help TFO musicians create new piece for harp, percussion
By Kelly Smith and Anna Kate Mackle, Principal Harpist For TFO harpist Anna Kate Mackle and her percussionist husband, John Shaw, their mission to create new music is personal: “We…
A year in the making: All County Music Festival in the time of Covid
By TFO Teaching Artist Kaitlin Springer and Steve Harris, Seminole High School Director of Music During a typical school year, students in Pinellas County have an opportunity to come together…
TFO to perform U.S. premiere of unique ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’
The Florida Orchestra is bringing the U.S. premiere of a wickedly fun version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Tampa Bay for its socially distanced Family Concert matinee…
John Shaw’s beat-by-beat preview of TFO’s Percussion concert
By John Shaw, TFO Principal Percussionist The percussion family often plays a supporting role in an orchestra. The endless variety of drums and other things you can strike, shake or…