The USF College of Design, Art & Performance and The Florida Orchestra have formed
\n a new partnership to elevate music education, inspire artistic expression and strengthen
\n community engagement.<\/p>\n
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As part of the collaboration, the USF Symphony Orchestra, which is composed of 70 \u201cNot only does this initiative strengthen mentorship and raise performance standards Francis and Gallo will conduct the USF Symphony Orchestra in a series of free performances For Kellie Mccann, an oboe player and fourth-year student double majoring in industrial The partnership reaches far beyond music to expand the student experience. Music becomes \u201cThe Florida Orchestra is passionate about connecting everyone in Tampa Bay to our “This collaboration with USF is part of our mission to encourage life-long musical \u201cThere are few human experiences that can compare to performing in an orchestra,\u201d Raul Marcano, a clarinetist and second-year master\u2019s student in performance, echoed The USF Symphony Orchestra will perform next on Nov. 20. The series is free and open USF Symphony Orchestra<\/strong> As part of the partnership, USF Students can receive complimentary tickets* to The *Available while supplies last by contacting basteove@usf.edu<\/a><\/p>\n As the creative center of the University of South Florida, the College of Design, The USF School of Music in the College of Design, Art & Performance is a leader for The Florida Orchestra\u2019s mission is to INSPIRE | EDUCATE | UNITE through the power \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.usf.edu \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The USF College of Design, Art & Performance and The Florida Orchestra have formed a new partnership to elevate music education, inspire artistic expression and strengthen community engagement. As part of the collaboration, the USF Symphony Orchestra, which is composed of 70 undergraduate and graduate students, will work directly with two internationally acclaimed conductors from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2141929,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2141928","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/USF-and-The-Florida-Orchestra-unite-to-advance-music-education.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141928","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2141928"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141928\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2141930,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141928\/revisions\/2141930"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2141929"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2141928"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2141928"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2141928"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n undergraduate and graduate students, will work directly with two internationally acclaimed
\n conductors from Florida\u2019s largest professional orchestra TFO Music Director Michael Francis<\/a> and <\/span>Resident Conductor Chelsea Gallo<\/a> will serve as artists-in-residence at USF, providing students professional-level
\n ensemble experiences that will help shape them as musicians and prepare them for future
\n success.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n for both institutions, it also provides a space where learning, artistry and inspiration
\n coalesce to create lasting bonds between the university, the orchestra and the community
\n we serve,\u201d said Chris Garvin, dean of USF College of Design, Art & Performance.<\/p>\n
\n at the USF School of Music\u2019s Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall. Additionally,
\n students have the opportunity to work side-by-side with TFO musicians and attend masterclasses
\n led by internationally renowned guest artists.<\/p>\n
\n engineering and music studies, the orchestra\u2019s mix of disciplines reflects how music
\n builds community. \u201cEveryone contributes their own sound and background, but the goal
\n is always something greater than ourselves,\u201d she said. \u201cThere\u2019s a level of communication
\n and trust that happens without words. When it all locks in, it\u2019s one of the most rewarding
\n feelings you can experience as a musician.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Violinist](\"https:\/\/www.usf.edu\/arts\/images\/news\/2025\/20251107-usf-and-the-florida-orchestra-unite-textbody-1446px-4464.jpg\")
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\n a bridge between the orchestra and fields like engineering, business and sciences
\n to foster collaboration across disciplines. Upcoming initiatives will include innovative
\n projects that bring students and faculty together from diverse areas of study, along
\n with new works and commissions inspired by diverse themes.<\/p>\n![\"Michael](\"https:\/\/www.usf.edu\/arts\/images\/news\/2025\/20241107-michael-francis-headshot-636px.jpg\")
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\n beautiful music,\u201d Francis said. \u201cCreating this new, expansive partnership with the
\n University of South Florida allows us an unprecedented opportunity to both share our
\n expertise with the next generation and to learn from these marvelously talented young
\n musicians. This fantastic partnership reflects the very heart of our mission throughout
\n Tampa Bay: to inspire and educate through the unifying power and beauty of music.
\n I am grateful to everyone at USF and TFO who worked hard to bring us all together
\n for this one-of-a-kind partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n![\"Chelsea](\"https:\/\/www.usf.edu\/arts\/images\/news\/2025\/20241107-michael-chelsea-gallo-636px.jpg\")
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\n learning,\u201d Gallo said. \u201cGetting to make music with USF\u2019s student musicians has been
\n an absolute joy. Their talent, curiosity and eagerness to explore new ideas bring
\n such vibrant energy to every rehearsal. It\u2019s truly inspiring to watch them grow into
\n their own voices and to imagine together what the future of orchestral music might
\n sound like.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n
\n said Oliver Cole, a cello player and master\u2019s student in music performance. \u201cYou become
\n part of something much bigger than yourself working under maestros who\u2019ve led world-renowned
\n orchestras. At first, my initial reaction was one of nervousness and anxiety; but
\n that feeling faded into that of higher expectations for myself and the orchestra.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n that sentiment. \u201cWorking with Michael Francis and Chelsea Gallo has pushed us to elevate
\n our preparation and approach to orchestral rehearsal. They\u2019ve set a high bar, and
\n the group has really responded to that challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Chelsea](\"https:\/\/www.usf.edu\/arts\/images\/news\/2025\/20251107-usf-and-the-florida-orchestra-unite-textbody-1446px-00454.jpg\")
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\n to the public, with advance reservation required. Additional free performances are
\n scheduled for March 5 and April 30. This underscores the College\u2019s ongoing commitment
\n to making the arts accessible to the entire Tampa Bay community.<\/p>\n![\"French](\"https:\/\/www.usf.edu\/arts\/images\/news\/2025\/20251107-usf-and-the-florida-orchestra-unite-textbody-1446px-00460.jpg\")
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Conducted by Chelsea Gallo
Thursday, November 20, 7:30 pm, Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall, USF Tampa
Reserve Free Tickets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\n Florida Orchestra performances including its Soundwaves Chamber Orchestra Series<\/a> concerts on the USF Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses. Public tickets are also available
\n for purchase.<\/p>\n
\n Art & Performance provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for
\n tomorrow\u2019s leaders in architecture, design, art, art history, dance, music, and theatre.
\n The college embraces opportunities to embed new and existing arts programming in the
\n rapidly growing regional communities, serving as an integral engine for socioeconomic
\n progress through its research, advocacy, and engagement.<\/p>\n
\n innovation and transformation. The curricula are forward-thinking and focused on the
\n needs of students, embedded in the College and one of the most artistically active
\n areas in Florida. There are many incentives that attract music students to USF, including
\n distinguished faculty, splendid ensembles that perform regularly at state, regional
\n and national music events, an innovative and forward looking music education program,
\n an exceptional jazz studies program, a commercial music program that is focused the
\n music of today, and an environment that boasts a wide range of excellent cultural
\n activities.<\/p>\n
\n of music. Celebrating our 58th season in 2025-26, The Florida Orchestra is the largest
\n professional orchestra in the state and the only arts organization that bridges the
\n bay. TFO is home to 70 full-time professional musicians and conductors, under the
\n artistic leadership of internationally acclaimed Music Director Michael Francis. Each
\n season, the orchestra performs more than 100 concerts in venues throughout Tampa Bay,
\n including a wide range of classical, popular, film and family-friendly music, as well
\n as performances with global stars. TFO programs bring the transformative power of
\n music to schools, youth and senior centers, to underserved areas and to those who
\n would not have such opportunities otherwise. Through concerts and education\/community
\n programs combined, TFO serves more than 150,000 residents each year \u2013 nearly half
\n through free or low-cost programs. For tickets and information: FloridaOrchestra.org<\/a>. The Florida Orchestra is a non-profit 501(c)3 EIN: 59-1223691 CH#1830.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n