Despite closures, some community orchestras in region find ways to thrive

Musicians throughout Southwest Florida have had to take their final bow in recent months as their community orchestras ceased operations. But others are playing a different tune.

The Naples Community Orchestra saw a 162 percent increase in ticket sales and 21 percent increase in donations during its 2025 season.
The Naples Community Orchestra saw a 162 percent increase in ticket sales and 21 percent increase in donations during its 2025 season.
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Musicians throughout Florida have had to take their final bow in recent months as two major community orchestras ceased operations. 

But that doesn't mean the curtain has closed for amateur and semi-professional classical musicians.

 

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