- April 26, 2024
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Zachary Acton, 10, tries his hand at the drums at the instrument petting zoo.
Singh France, 3, listens as he is instructed on how to play the drums at the instrument petting zoo.
Ken Boyd shows Samantha Miranda, 6, how to play the trombone at the instrument petting zoo.
Samantha Miranda, 6, was a natural at playing the trombone.
Nathaniel Russell, 8, focuses on playing the violin at the instrument petting zoo.
Geoffrey Olson, 2, found a nice stick to play with before the orchestra began playing.
Cathy Callahan and Tina Pedigo brought their Sweet Chicks concessions stand and sold cotton candy and cookies, among other things.
Dean Whiteside acted as the conductor for the evening.
The cellists kept their focus on the music sheets in front of them.
Vocalist Kevin Kelly sang along with the orchestra.
Vocalists Natalie Cordone and Kevin Kelly performed a duet.
Sunlight bounced off the trumpets as it set behind the orchestra on Lake Apopka.
The violinists glance at the conductor as they take up their cues.
Orange County District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey presented community sponsors with awards thanking them for their participation in the event.
WINTER GARDEN The community came to Newton Park in droves Saturday, March 25, for the Rotary Club of Winter Garden’s annual Evening at the Pops concert. Guests brought their lawn chairs, snacks and blankets and watched the sun set over Lake Apopka and listened to sweet sounds from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. This year’s theme was “The Race for Space” and the orchestra performed fan favorites from “Star Wars” and “E.T.,” among others.
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