Sarasota Orchestra has received a $60,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation in support of the 2022-2023 season and the Orchestra’s mission to engage, educate and enrich the community through high-quality, live musical experiences. Gulf Coast’s generous contribution bolsters several of Sarasota Orchestra’s most impactful events: the Saturday Great Escapes series, the annual Sarasota Orchestra Brunch to support education programming, and the 2022-2023 Special Concert & Gala event featuring Yo-Yo Ma. Sarasota Orchestra’s 2022-2023 programming includes performances in a variety of venues and formats and is comprised of concerts in five different series: Masterworks, Discoveries, Chamber Soirées, Pops and Great Escapes. The Great Escapes series, supported in part by Gulf Coast Community Foundation, presents a unique combination of classical works and popular music in themed programs. Alongside its concert series, the Orchestra's extensive education offerings include the Sarasota Youth Orchestras, Summer Music Camp, and Young Artists Competition. Many alumni of these award-winning programs have become performers with major symphony orchestras throughout the country, including Sarasota Orchestra. To learn more about Sarasota Orchestra’s 2022-2023 season and programs, visit www.SarasotaOrchestra.org.