Jazz artist Fred Johnson will conduct a free Music and Healing workshop on Friday, Feb. 26, 1 p.m. at St. Petersburg College, as part of the 2016 St. Petersburg Jazz Festival. The workshop will be held at SPC’s St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus, 6605 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, Room HS 117. Fred Johnson on the power … Continue reading Jazz artist Fred Johnson leads Music and Healing workshop Feb. 26
Organizers of the Gasparilla Music Festival will attend a quad event on the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus on Thursday, Feb. 4, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. to recruit volunteers for the two-day festival on March 12-13. One of the largest, local non-profit music festivals, this year’s event features dozens of acts including Erykah Badu, MS MR, … Continue reading Gasparilla Music Festival organizers come to SPC Feb. 4
The 2016 St. Petersburg Jazz Festival kicks off on Feb. 24 with five local concerts nightly through Feb. 28. Originally dubbed the St. Petersburg College Jazz Fest, the event has evolved into a city-wide celebration now in its eighth year. SPC music professor, trombonist and composer David Manson started the event in 2009 to promote … Continue reading St. Petersburg Jazz Festival kicks off Feb. 24
It is all about the music. Taylor Swift’s music director Dave Cook and bassist Amos Heller are headed to the Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College to share their musical wisdom with SPC students and the local community. The program will be Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. This first-come, first-serve FREE event, hosted by the … Continue reading SPC’s MIRA hosts industry discussion with Taylor Swift’s music director, bassist
A jazz concert featuring new compositions by St. Petersburg College professor David Manson and O Som Do Jazz will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the SPC Music Center. The jazz concert is a scholarship benefit event for St. Petersburg College music students. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Learn more about SPC’s … Continue reading Jazz concert proceeds benefit SPC music scholarships
The rhythm of summer activity on the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus was punctuated by the NoiseMakers, a local rock camp that toured St. Petersburg College’s Music Industry Recording Arts (MIRA) program last week. Dr. Patrick Hernly, Academic Chair of the college’s MIRA program and the staff at NoiseMakers have formed a unique partnership that resulted in … Continue reading SPC partners with local rock camp to provide instruments to local kids
When Amy Currotto moved to Florida from Memphis, Tennessee before her senior year in high school, she was still trying to figure out what she wanted to do with her life. While her drive as an adaptive track athlete led her to win three first places at the 2011 Florida state finals, her passion for … Continue reading From opera student to UNESCO Ambassador, an SPC student’s journey
Get EXCITED for our SPC SHOWCASE! Please support SPC students on Friday, May 1, at 6 p.m. in the Arts Auditorium on the Clearwater Campus as they perform spoken word, original poetry, sing, dance and act in an evening of entertainment. This production is put together by students for students so come and enjoy the talent … Continue reading SPC showcase set for May 1
St. Peterburg College will host Jazz in the Stacks this month, a free concert featuring the band O Som Do Jazz. The concert is being held in honor of April, which is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM). The event starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Seminole Community Library, 9200 113th St., Seminole. “Based in St. Petersburg, O … Continue reading Enjoy Jazz Appreciation Month with a FREE concert
More than 70 students had a date with their future during the St. Petersburg College Arts & Entertainment speed networking event at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus on Thursday, Oct. 9. Students got to strengthen their career networks with representatives from WMNF, Gasparilla Music Festival, the Mahaffey Theater, the Palladium, local music schools, and SPC’s fine … Continue reading Inaugural Arts & Entertainment speed networking event a success