Announcing our
2025-2026 SEASON
J. Steven Moore
Conductor
2025 - 2026 SEASON
We hope you will join us for each of our performances.
All concerts at South Fort Myers High School.
November 16th | 2pm
AMERICAN HONOR
From the heartfelt strains of our national anthem to the swinging rhythms of the big band era and the enduring sounds of Broadway, American Honor promises a moving journey through the music that has shaped and defined our country.
Heather Ivy, Guest Vocalist
Heather Ivy, Internationally acclaimed Soprano, has made a career dazzling audiences on both land and sea with Broadway, Opera and Pop favorites. Her extraordinary talent and genuine warmth shines through everything she does. Her professional career began on the concert stages of New York City and the Broadway International Tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. She has performed in multiple musicals around the US such as including the Off-Broadway gem Christmas Wrappings, and classics like The Music Man, Guys and Dolls, and Little Women, as well as operas Don Giovanni, Elisir D'amore, and Le Nozze di Figaro.
December 21st | 2pm
SONGS OF THE SEASON
Songs of the Season is a festive concert that celebrates the joy, warmth, and spirit of the holidays. From nostalgic favorites to uplifting classics, the program is filled with music that will bring back memories, inspire cheer, and capture the magic of the season. Audiences can look forward to a joyful sing-along.
Danielle Avicolli, Guest Vocalist
Danielle Avicolli (Dee Vicola) is a musician from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, living in Naples Florida. She received her BM in jazz studies from Temple University. Specializing in Jazz and R&B has made a profound impact on her life. Although this is her focus, Dee performs and teaches all genres. She is an inspired songwriter and entertainer. Most of her influence comes from jazz, or Black American music.
February 1st | 2pm
MUSICAL DELIGHTS
Musical Delights promises an evening of variety, energy, and artistry, featuring an eclectic mix of beloved classics, spirited marches, colorful contemporary works, and lighthearted surprises. Joining us is clarinetist Chris Hill, whose is featured throughout the program.
Chris Hill, Clarinet
Until 2022, Christopher Hill was the principal clarinetist of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Paul Globus, in The Clarinet magazine, calls Hill a "first rate clarinetist...whose playing is uniformly excellent." He has performed with the Baltimore Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Omaha Symphony, New Sousa Band, Carousel National Tour, Evita World Tour, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Binghamton Symphony, and the Rome Festival Orchestra. He has been a soloist with the SDSO, Sioux Falls Municipal Band, and other orchestras and bands, and he and John Walker performed at ClarinetFest 2005, in Tokyo, Japan.
March 1st | 2pm
CABARET
In Cabaret, step into an evening of drama, energy, and unforgettable music. From toe-tapping jazz and Latin flair to beloved Broadway melodies, this program delivers something for everyone. Featuring special guest vocalist Whitney Grace, the concert blends stirring tributes, powerful showstoppers, and timeless classics.
Whitney Grace, Guest Vocalist
GraceWhitney is a Punta Gorda native, has been giving audiences the old Bazazz since she was 5 years old. Her journey has taken heracross the vibrant stages of Florida’s regional theaters. She was most recently seen playing the role of Sister Hubert in themusical Nunsense with the Gulf Coast Symphony. Whitney’s star has also shone brightly at esteemed venues like Palm Beach Dramaworks in The Science of Leaving Omaha (RuthEllen), the Maltz Jupiter Theater in Hairspray, Mamma Mia, and How to Succeed.., Gablestage in White Guy on the Bus (Molly),The Wick Theatre in Milk and Honey (Barbara), Cinderella (Gabrielle), Brigadoon, Crazy For You, and West Side Story (Minnie),TheatreZone in The Secret Garden (Martha), and The Show Palace in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Sarah).
March 29th | 2pm
EUROPEAN VACATION
Join us on a musical journey on a European Vacation, as we celebrate the rich traditions, sweeping landscapes, and unforgettable melodies of the continent. Highlights include stirring opera selections with guest performer, Aaron Santos, lush romantic works, and pieces that evoke the charm of Ireland, the grandeur of Rome, and the passion of Paris.
Aaron Santos, Guest Vocalist
Aaron Santos is a classically trained tenor specializing in opera and musical theater. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance and has showcased his talent in various productions. His captivating voice and stage presence are highly praised. In addition to his operatic performances, Aaron has hosted several local concerts demonstrating his versatility and passion for engaging with audiences.
April 26th | 2pm
AMERICAN DREAM
Experience the spirit in an American Dream, through a program that blends beloved classics, patriotic tributes, and Broadway favorites. With guest vocalist Jodi Keogan, the concert features everything from heartfelt tradition and lively rhythms to soaring melodies that inspire and uplift. Audiences will enjoy a journey through nostalgia, romance, and timeless showstoppers.
Jodi Keogan, Guest Vocalist
In the course of the past several years, Ms. Keogan has performed in various venues encompassing the East Coast, enchanting her audiences with Opera, Neapolitan Traditions and Broadway, and Great American Songbook selection. Appearing at the Levitt Pavilion in Concert in Westport, CT during their summer concert series, she has directed and staged the performances with the greatest of ease, and rouses her audiences to standing ovations. Among many of her achievements, Keogan performed the role of Adina opposite Vittorio Grigolo in L’elisr d’amore. She has coached with Antonio Pappano of the Royal Opera House, Joan Dornemann and Charles Riecker of the Metropolitan Opera, and has worked with Gian Carlo Menotti, Gabrielle Bellini, Sergio Rendine and Maurizio Dones.
Music Director and Conductor
Dr. J. Steven Moore
Dr. J. Steven Moore will once again raise his baton to lead the Southwest Florida Concert Band for another amazing season as Music Director and Conductor.
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