Indian River Symphonic Association

06/15/2026

We invite you to join us for an exceptional season of live orchestral music. By securing your season tickets today, you guarantee your seats for a series of masterful performances, including a highly anticipated evening with the Beach Symphony.

Under the direction of conductor Gerard Schwarz, this particular performance highlights a unique father-son collaboration featuring acclaimed cellist Julian Schwarz. Together, they will bring Richard Strauss’s famous musical narrative to life.

Featured Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute, K. 620

Open the evening with the dramatic and mysterious operatic overture that stands as one of Mozart's finest achievements.

Richard Strauss: Don Quixote, TrV 184, Op. 35

Listen as Julian Schwarz’s cello takes on the voice of the titular knight, guiding the audience through Strauss's inventive character variations.

Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 ("Italian")

Conclude the performance with the rhythmic vitality and bright, Mediterranean-inspired movements of Mendelssohn's celebrated symphony.

Date & Time: March 16, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Location: The Community Church of Vero Beach
Single Ticket Price: $90 (Included in your season ticket package at a discount)

Why Choose Season Tickets?
As a season subscriber, you ensure priority seating for our entire concert lineup—including appearances by world-class guest ensembles like the Cleveland Orchestra and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Don't risk missing out on a sold-out performance. Call the ticket office to select your seats.

We look forward to welcoming you to a remarkable year of symphonic music.

Full Program info at www.irsymphonic.org
Ticket Office: (772) 778-1070

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06/11/2026

One of the best parts of answering the phone at the Indian River Symphonic Association is that you never know what conversation awaits. We hear about the love of music, opinions on the best seats, and how fortunate we are to have these high-quality concerts in Vero Beach. Others just want to discuss the weather.

Last week, a woman called to purchase her very first season subscription. She had attended a few concerts with a friend and decided it was time to become a season ticket holder herself. When I asked if she wanted one package, she paused and said, “Actually, make that two. I want to bring my son.” Then she asked about student tickets because her 10-year-old grandson “loves classical music.” I explained our $10 student ticket program, and she assured me she would call back to reserve a seat for him when those tickets go on sale. Three generations. One shared love of music.

I often say that this is “not your grandparents’ symphony.” But after that conversation, I realized something important:

It is your grandparents’ symphony.
And your parents’ symphony.
And your children’s symphony.

Most of all, it’s OUR symphony.

The excitement for our upcoming season has been incredible. In just a three weeks, nearly 500 subscription packages have already been sold. If you're a returning subscriber, you can also renew online (in addition to calling us). If you're new to the symphony family, give us a call at 772-778-1070, and we’ll help you finalize your season tickets.

And while you're at it, feel free to share your symphony story with us...

Or tell us about the weather where you are. 🎻

Teresa Cannady, Managing Director (pictured)
772-778-1070 Ticket Office
www.irsymphonic.org
[email protected]

06/08/2026

We are looking forward to hosting Conrad Tao with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields on Feb 23, 2027! www.irsymphonic.org

06/08/2026

On February 26, 2027, at 7:30 PM, the Indian River Symphonic Association will host the legendary violinist Midori alongside the prestigious Festival Strings Lucerne at The Community Church of Vero Beach. By purchasing your season tickets now, you guarantee prime seating before individual tickets are released to the general public.

This carefully selected repertoire spans the emotional depth of the Romantic era and the refined wit of the Enlightenment. The centerpiece of the evening is Midori’s interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, a work celebrated for its immense technical challenges and soaring melodies.

Led by Artistic Director Daniel Dodds, the orchestra frames this landmark concerto with the dramatic intensity of Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and his jubilant Symphony No. 2. The evening is further enriched by clever, modern tributes to Haydn composed by Maurice Ravel and Helena Winkelman.

Concert Details At a Glance
Date & Time: February 26, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Location: The Community Church of Vero Beach
Single Ticket Value: $90/each (Included in your season package)

Secure your preferred vantage point for this rare opportunity to experience a world-class soloist and a historic European chamber orchestra in an intimate setting. We invite you to select your season package today by calling the Ticket Office at 772.778.1070.

Complete 2027 program information can be found at www.irsymphonic.org.

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06/01/2026

As we look ahead to an extraordinary season of live music, we want to make sure you have the best possible seats to witness true orchestral royalty.

On February 23, 2027, at 7:30 PM, the Indian River Symphonic Association proudly presents the third concert in our premier Festival of Orchestras series: the legendary Academy of St Martin in the Fields. By purchasing your season tickets today, you lock in prime seating at The Community Church of Vero Beach before individual tickets sell out for this highly anticipated event.

Formed in 1958 by Sir Neville Marriner from a group of leading London musicians, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world's most storied, acclaimed, and thoroughly recorded ensembles. Renowned for their peerless musicianship, brilliant artistry, and a fresh, vibrant sound that has shaped classical music for generations, this is an opportunity to see an iconic powerhouse perform live right in our community.

The Academy will join forces with the visionary pianist and composer Conrad Tao for a meticulously curated program that beautifully bridges European elegance and American innovation. The evening opens with the striking modernist textures of Ruth Crawford Seeger’s Music for Small Orchestra, followed by Tao taking center stage for Mozart’s deeply emotional Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major. The musical journey concludes with the quintessential, sun-soaked sounds of the American spirit in Aaron Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring.

Concert Details At a Glance
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Date & Time: February 23, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Location: The Community Church of Vero Beach
Single Ticket Value: $125/each (Included in your season package!)

Secure your season tickets now to guarantee your preferred view for this spectacular, historic performance!

Call 772.778.1070 to purchase tickets. More programming information available at www.irsymphonic.org.

05/26/2026

The countdown to an unforgettable season of classical music is on, and we want to make sure you have the absolute best view in the house!

On February 15, 2027, at 7:30 PM, we are proud to welcome the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra for their first performance in the stellar acoustics of The Community Church of Vero Beach.

For this performance, the orchestra welcomes the "rock solid" and "animated" Chia-Hsuan Lin to the podium to guide the ensemble with her trademark command and energy. The evening features a spectacular showcase of virtuosity with Mozart’s exquisite Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds, highlighting the exceptional artistry of the Orlando Philharmonic’s own principal wind players—Jamie Strefeler (Oboe), Nikolay Blagov (Clarinet), Gabriel Bergeron-Langlois (Bassoon), and August Haller (Horn). This brilliant display is perfectly paired with the youthful charm, melodic grace, and elegance of Schubert’s Symphony No. 5.

Concert Details At a Glance
Date & Time: February 15, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Location: The Community Church of Vero Beach
Single Ticket Value: $90/each (Included in your season package!)

Don't wait until the best seats are gone. Secure your season tickets now to guarantee your preferred seats for the 2027 Festival of Orchestras, a remarkable journey through the orchestral canon!

Call 772.778.1070 to order your season tickets.

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05/15/2026

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05/13/2026

The Indian River Symphonic Association proudly presented its 2026 Concerto Competition on May 11 at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, featuring outstanding young musicians from across the region in Elementary, Middle School, and High School divisions. Following a preliminary video submission round, selected finalists performed live before an audience and adjudicators in an evening that celebrated exceptional artistry, dedication, and musical excellence. The competition showcased performances in violin, clarinet, and cello, with students representing the studios of distinguished teachers Erik Bryan, Robin Ryon, and David Bjella. IRSA congratulates all participants and award recipients for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the musical life of our community.

High School
First Place: Caroline Perlee
Second Place: Annie Quast
Third Place: Alexa Banks

Middle School
First Place: Kaitlyn McDonald
Second Place: Simon Harris
Third Place: Hazel Sego