SCF Music

SCF is proud to host the only full two-year transfer program for music students in the region. degree to an upper division college.

The program also offers private lessons for community members, ensemble opportunities for all SCF students, and a rich calendar of public concerts. State College of Florida Music Program is designed to meet the common prerequisites required for student to transfer with an Associate in Arts (A.A.) The Music Program offers a solid music foundation for a student to successfully transition to a four year college.

05/08/2026

Welcome to the State College of Florida Spring 2026 7:00 p.m. Commencement Ceremony!

05/07/2026

SCF Nursing Pinning Ceremony Spring 2026

04/24/2026

Two concerts. One incredible week of music at SCF 🎶

🎹 Monday: Triunfo del Piano
Celebrate the artistry and progress of our piano students—from beginners to advanced performers—in an inspiring recital.

🎶 Thursday: Spring Celebration of Music
Our entire music department takes the stage—🎺 band, 🎸 guitar, 🎤 choirs, 🎷 jazz, and more—for a vibrant, high-energy showcase.

We’ll be collecting canned goods Monday to support the SCF Food Bank.

Come experience the sound of SCF Music 🎼
https://mailchi.mp/scf/a-musical-journey-orchestra-two-featured-soloists-10144182

04/16/2026

Dress rehearsal for our concert tomorrow night. Excited for our performance. Hope to see you there! The soloists and orchestra sound great!

04/10/2026

SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra
Presents
A Musical Journey
April 16, 2026 7 p.m.
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center

Experience an evening of bold, expressive music with the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Geoff Neuman. The program opens with Copland’s spirited Outdoor Overture and concludes with Gershwin’s vibrant An American in Paris.

A highlight of the evening features two outstanding student soloists: violinist Sameer Hamid performing the first movement of Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1, and pianist Rael Lee performing the first movement of Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A Minor. Their performances showcase the artistry and excellence of SCF’s rising musicians.

The concert also includes a special appearance by brass quintet, performing selections by Puccini and Ewald.

03/23/2026

PianoPalooza! 2026 was a full day of artistry, energy, and inspiration at SCF 🎹✨

This fifth PianoPalooza—founded and hosted by Don Bryn, Music Program Manager at SCF—continues to grow as a vibrant celebration of young pianists and the teachers who guide them. This year’s festival featured a dynamic student competition in partnership with the Sarasota Music Conservatory and executive director Lena Cambis, engaging masterclasses, and a wonderful winners’ recital.

We are grateful to our three dedicated judges and to the many volunteers—including SCF keyboard scholarship students and SMC supporters—who made the day possible.

Congratulations to all of our award winners:

🏆 Senior Division (9–12)
1st Place ($400): Kai Deng (11th, Pine View) – Mozart, Turkish March
2nd Place ($300): Aiden Yue – Beethoven, Sonata Op. 31 No. 2 (Allegretto)
3rd Place ($200): Edoardo Ronchini (12th, LWR) – Scarlatti, Sonata K.141

🏆 Junior Division (6–8)
1st Place ($300): Leo Chen (8th, Pine View) – Chopin, Ballade No. 4
2nd Place ($200): Adam Mezhibovsky (7th, Classical Academy) – Chopin, Nocturne Op. 9 No. 1
3rd Place ($100): Khang Nguyễn (8th, Pine View) – Schubert, Impromptu Op. 90 No. 3
Honorable Mention: Jin Huang (7th, Pine View) – Bach, Italian Concerto (Mvt. 1)

Special thanks to our masterclass clinicians, Dr. Agnieszka Zick and Mr. Fernando Lopez, and to the MTNA district for joining us for collaboration and community-building.

A remarkable day of music, mentorship, and momentum—we look forward to the next PianoPalooza. 🎶

03/15/2026

Students in the SCF String Quartet performed 3 shows with Fleetwood Gold in North Port and Bradenton this weekend. A fun show of music from Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks.

03/03/2026

SCF instrumental music students performed an afternoon of chamber music and jazz at Cascades on Sunday. This was a scholarship fundraising event. Thank you Stu Krams for the invitation and everyone there supporting our students.

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5840 26th Street W
Bradenton, FL
34207

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