Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto will join Brazilian jazz sextet O Som Do Jazz for a concert of original works by Jovino that fuse jazz, Northeastern Brazilian styles and classic Brazilian Bossa Nova and MPB. Neto, a master pianist, flautist and composer, was born in Rio de Janeiro, and his career has been … Continue reading SPC Music Center hosts Brazilian Jazz great
Melissa Petrescue describes herself as “a business major in college and a music major in life.” Currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Management and Organizational Leadership, she credits SPC with opening doors for her educationally, musically and professionally. As an award-winning concert pianist, Petrescue has performed with the Florida Orchestra and at Busch Gardens Tampa … Continue reading SPC student performs with Florida Orchestra, Busch Gardens
Look out, here comes Audrey 2! The beloved musical, Little Shop of Horrors, opens next week at SPC and it is going to be a good one! Featuring a cast of 15 (and one theater faculty member on certain days) the rollicking musical will have 6 performances plus an open dress rehearsal (Tuesday, … Continue reading LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS opens April 6
Largo native Natalie DePergola has been drumming since she was 6 years old. She learned the basics from her Uncle Bill, quickly graduating from a toy store drum kit to a full-size Pearl set. Since her first public performance at age 9, she has gone on to play at venues throughout Tampa Bay, Nashville and even Canada. After winning … Continue reading SPC student drums her way to a music career
Join us for a FREE panel discussion on Recording Studio Etiquette with stories and tips from award-winning professionals with decades of experience at the highest levels of the music recording industry. No RSVP is required for this free event held on: Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) The Palladium Theater 253 Fifth Ave. … Continue reading Recording studio gurus speak at SPC event Feb. 18
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
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
On Wednesday, November 18th the Theater Department will host a workshop on the audition songs for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS open to any student. For those who would like to sing through the music for the audition and get feedback from the director (Scott Cooper) and musical director (Tom Guthrie) this is a great opportunity. … Continue reading LITTLE SHOP OF HORROR Music Workshop
The SPC Theater Department will be holding auditions for the musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS on Tuesday, December 1 from 4:30-7:30 pm in the Arts Auditorium on the Clearwater Campus. Callbacks will be Wednesday, December 2 from 4:30-7:30 pm. The production will perform for 6 performances April 6-10, 2016. Anyone interested in auditioning must … Continue reading LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Auditions
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