Emma concert series features Gainesville Orchestra holiday concert, Jacksonville Symphony

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The EMMA Concert Association's 44th season of shows will offer a variety of live music and dance from September 2022 through March 2023 in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College.

The Queen’s Cartoonists will open the season on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, with a family-friendly show that features live music from classic cartoons and contemporary animation, synchronized to video projections of the original films.

The Queen's Cartoonists will open the 44th season of the EMMA concert series.
The Queen's Cartoonists will open the 44th season of the EMMA concert series.

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The six band members from Queens, New York, lead the audience through a world of virtuosic musicianship, multi-instrumental mayhem, and comedy. The concert is for everybody – regardless of age, gender or familiarity with the concert hall.

“We are thrilled to host these wonderful music and dance concerts for the St. Augustine community and its visitors,” said Joanne Everett, president of EMMA Board of Directors. “With the exception of The Queen’s Cartoonists, the other five talented groups are from throughout Florida, highlighting the amazing performing arts in our sunshine state.”

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College on Jan. 22.
The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College on Jan. 22.

Other highlights on the schedule include the Gainesville Orchestra's Holiday Concert on Dec. 14 and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra on Jan. 22.

Tickets to concerts are $50 for adults and $10 for students, with the exception of The Gainesville Orchestra’s Holiday Concert, with tickets available for $60 per guest. All tickets include free parking at the St. Johns County Council on Aging, 180 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084. Guests will be transported to and from the venue by a shuttle. Parking is not available at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College.

EMMA concert series schedule

  • Sept. 10: The Queen’s Cartoonists

  • Oct. 30: Hollywood Concert Orchestra

  • Dec. 14: The Gainesville Orchestra’s Holiday Concert

  • Jan. 22: Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra

  • Feb. 4: Ocala Symphony Orchestra

  • March 18: Dance Alive National Ballet

The Hollywood Concert Orchestra performs at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College on Oct. 30.
The Hollywood Concert Orchestra performs at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College on Oct. 30.

Tickets for all six concerts are available at emmaconcerts.com or by calling 904-797-2800. Season subscriptions also are available, with reservations due by July 31, 2022. For information, visit the website or call the EMMA ticket office at 904-797-2800.

This article originally appeared on St. Augustine Record: Emma concert series kicks off 44th season with Queen’s Cartoonists