Two Decades of Classical Excellence

The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO) is the region's premiere professional symphony. The NFSO performs in residence at the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, Florida. A custom orchestra shell, used for NFSO concerts at the center, provides patrons an optimum acoustical experience. The NFSO also performs at special events throughout the region, provides an extensive music education program for area youth, and has a vibrant guild of volunteers who support orchestra endeavors. View the 2008-09 Symphony Season.

Season Tickets for the 2008-2009 Season are now available for $120 for six concert events. Select Season Subscription to view exciting new benefits for NFSO Season Subscribers, including the exclusive new Conductor's Circle membership open to the first 80 Season Subscribers who make a tax deductible gift to support the NFSO in addition to their Season Subscription.

The NFSO performs under the baton of Jeffrey Rink, who holds the Mattie Kelly Distinguished Endowed Teaching Chair in Orchestral Music and serves as the NFSO's full-time music director and conductor. View Mr. Rink's bio. View more on the NFSO mission and history.

NFSO 2008 - 2009 Season

Date	Concert
Sep 27	Good as Gold Featuring Janice Ingrid Fehlauer, 2007 Wideman Piano Competition Gold Medal Winner Beethoven - Piano Concerto No.5 "Emperor" Brahms - Symphony No.2 in D major
Nov 1 7:30 p.m.	A Night at the Opera Featuring the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorus An evening of arias, duets, and symphonic selections from classic operas. Guest soloists: Maryann Mootos, Soprano, David Murray, Baritone, John Matz, Tenor. View the Program View the Press Release
Dec 12 7:30 p.m.	Christmas Pops The Northwest Symphony Chorus, under the direction of Lois Van Dam, joins the orchestra to perform popular holiday fare. View the Program
Jan 30 7:30 p.m.	Symphonic Miniatures Chamber Orchestra program featuring Northwest Florida State College Dance students Strauss - Bourgeois Gentilhomme Suite Handel - Concerto Grosso in B flat, Op.3 No.2 Mozart - Serenade in C minor View the Program \| View the Concert Notes
Feb 20 7:30 p.m.	Stars of Tomorrow Featuring the winners of the 22nd Annual Concerto Competition Britten - Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra View the Program \| View the Concert Notes
Mar 14 7:30 p.m.	NFSO Goes Pops: An Evening with Della Reese Grammy nominated vocalist & legendary screen star Della Reese joins the NFSO to perform a stupendous Pops Concert to benefit the orchestra’s yearround programs. Season Subscribers have the first opportunity to purchase tickets to this special event (not part of the season package). Enjoy exclusive front row seating & a post-concert reception with Della for $100 or regular reserved seating for $45. This concert is not included in season subscription.
May 9 7:30 p.m.	The Creation Featuring the prestigious Tokyo Oratorio Society in performance with the NFSO and the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorus, along with guest soloists Jane Redding, Adam Kirkpatrick, and Robert Honeysucker. The Tokyo Oratorio Society, under the direction of Hiroshi Gunji, has performed more than 60 international tours and has sung under the baton of renowned conductors worldwide! Haydn - The Creation View the Program \| View the Concert Notes

Season Subscriptions

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Available from the box office. Call the Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts Center box office at (850) 729-6000 or toll free 1-888-838-ARTS (2787) or stop by the box office Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.

Season Subscriber Benefits & Info.

Regular season subscriptions are also available for purchase online. Conductor's Circle Memberships must be made by phone or in person.

Season Concert Information

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