Venice Musicale

Venice Musicale has been enriching the community through free quality music performances and scholarships for next-generation musicians since 1951. It is, in fact, the oldest continuing music organization in Venice! It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-sectarian, all-volunteer membership organization dedicated to presenting local music performances to the public and, primarily, encouraging young area musicians by awarding student scholarships for summer music camps, first-year college performance studies, or private lessons.

Venice Musicale offers many opportunities for local listeners to experience excellent music. Free monthly hour-long concerts, usually presented on the third Thursday afternoon of each month from October through April, feature solo and ensemble, vocal and instrumental, selections performed by member and guest artists. Encore Chorus is featured in the December and March concerts and performs at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. All programs are very diverse, featuring genres ranging from classical to popular, Broadway, and standards, helping to generate support for our Scholarship Program through free-will offerings. Suncoast Duo Pianists, a performing ensemble also affiliated with Venice Musicale, presents its concerts on Saturdays at Venice Public Library, and offers wonderfully entertaining four-hand piano programs. See the Concerts page on this website for time and location of each event.

Encore Chorus and Suncoast Duo Pianists are perennial favorites of area organizations and residential communities looking for quality entertainment. These Venice Musicale ensembles are available to be booked for special performances between November and April each season.

Investing in the next generation of musicians through scholarship support has been the main emphasis of Venice Musicale’s mission for nearly seven decades. Scholarships are funded through tax-deductible donations made by audience members attending our free monthly concerts, individual mail-in and online donations, designated scholarships established by individual donors, as well as other contributions. 100% of all monies received at Venice Musicale concerts goes to the Scholarship Program.

Venice Musicale welcomes music lovers of all ages and backgrounds to join us in our mission by becoming an Individual or Family Member. Venice area social, fraternal, business, and professional entities are also welcome to become Organizational Members. Membership meetings occur 30 minutes prior to each monthly concert during the season.

For full details on current season concerts, CLICK HERE.

2023-2024 Concert Season:

Thursday, October 19, 2023, 3:00 PM
Venice Public Library
“Potpourri”
Concert Chair, Betty Badawi

Thursday, November 16, 2023, 3:00 PM
Venice Public Library
“Classical Connections”
Concert Chair, Haig Yaghoobian

Friday & Saturday, December 8 & 9, 2023, 3:00 PM
Venice Public Library
Suncoast Duo Pianists and “Holiday Favorites”

Thursday, December 14, 2023, 3:00 PM
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
“A Winter Wonderworld”
Encore Chorus – Artistic Director, Caryn Johnson

Thursday, January 18, 2024, 3:00 PM
Venice Public Library
“Broadway and Beyond!”
Concert Chair, Carole Altman

Friday & Saturday, February 9 & 10, 2024, 3:00 PM
Venice Public Library
Suncoast Duo Pianists and “Heartfelt Harmonies”

Thursday, February 15, 2024, 3:00 PM
Venice Public Library
“Will You Be My Valentine?”
Concert Co-Chairs, Barbara Koning & Nancy DiSisto

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
“Springtime – Showtime!”
Encore Chorus – Artistic Director, Caryn Johnson

Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13, 2024, 3:00 PM
Venice Public Library
Suncoast Duo Pianists and “A World of Music”

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 6:00 PM
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT
Scholarship Program Chair, Betsy Bullis