St. Petersburg College (SPC)
Community Connections Concert
Recognizing SPC Veteran Services and Highlighting Operation Military Matters and Operation Warrior Hope
Palladium Theater (253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701)
September 28, 2023
7:30 p.m. Free admission
Join us Thursday, September 28 at the historic Palladium Theater in downtown St. Pete for an evening of patriotic music with the SPC Community Wind Symphony and the SPC Community Concert Band. This Community Connections Concert honors the work by SPC Veteran services and two local charities Operation Military Matters and Operation Warrior Hope.
Operation Military Matters started in 2015 by then 9-year-old fourth grader Graci Tubbs. After hearing and seeing veterans speak at a Veterans Day assembly, Grace felt the need to support our military and let the men and women know people back home cared about them. The school project grew into a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and has sent over 9,000 care packages to our military service members overseas. Graci is currently a senior at Seminole High School, and she is an SPC student through dual enrollment.
Operation Warrior Hope is a newly formed project of the American Legion Post 7. Its focus is on veteran wellness and veteran suicide prevention within the Tampa Bay Military Community. Combined with 27 community partners, Operation Warrior Hope bridges the gap between the challenges our veterans face and the resources they require.
Concert repertoire includes an array of patriot pieces to lift spirits, honor our veterans, and build awareness of these great causes. All active military and veterans will be recognized throughout the program.
Refreshments are available for purchase in the Palladium Lobby.
Parking is available at two adjacent lots to the Palladium Theater. There is also parking garage available less than one block from the Palladium for $1 per hour at the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement (355 4th St. Street, St. Petersburg, FL 33701)
Gearing up to the concert event, Operation Military Matters will be hosting a Care Package “Packing Party” on September 20, at 5:00 (1 hour). Location Seminole at Realty Experts, 7600 131st St. N.
To participate, please email operationmilitarymatters@gmail.com
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About Music at SPC
Music AA Transfer
SPC’s Music and Music Education AA Transfer degrees (60 credits) are two-year programs that prepare students for transfer to University music programs in Performance, Music Education (Band, Chorus, Orchestra, General Music), and Music Therapy. Students earn Music State Common Perquisite credits in music lessons, music ensembles, music/aural theory, and student recital. Students also earn all 36 general education liberal arts credits.
Music Industry Recording Arts (MIRA) AS Degree
SPC’s Music Industry Recording Arts (MIRA) AS degree (64 credits) is a two-year workforce program with technology focus. It prepares students to work as producers, audio engineers, composers/songwriters in the music industry. The core curriculum includes courses in digital audio workstations, live sound engineering, studio recording techniques, critical listening, legal issues in music, practical music business, and more.
Audio Engineering and Production (AUDIOPE) Certificate
SPC’s Audio Engineering and Production (AUDIOPE) Certificate (24 credits) is a financial aid eligible certificate that includes instruction in digital audio workstations, studio recording techniques, acoustics, live sound and professional audio production. The stand-alone certificate prepares workforce internships and employment. The 24 credits also count towards the MIRA-AS degree.
Donation Opportunities
As a non-profit organization serving our community, charitable contributions are vital to our mission to educating students and engaging our community. Your support makes performances, art shows, and concerts possible and provides invaluable experiences for our students.
Donations impact our music students by providing:
(1) Scholarships for bonus elective courses
(2) Expansion of facilities
Those wishing to donate to SPC Music and SPC Humanities and Fine Arts should contact Department Chair Nathan Muehl muehl.nathan@spcollege.edu