Contact: Gretchen Miller Basso Public Relations Director The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Phone: 407/896-6700 x 223 Fax: 407/896-5512 gmiller@orlandophil.org www.orlandophil.org

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents another Season of Music, Education and Fun with the 2004-2005 Darden Family Series

Orlando, FL – February 24, 2004 – The Orlando Philharmonic proudly presents the 2004-2005 Season of its award-winning Darden Family Series. Sponsored by Darden Restaurants Foundation, the Darden Family Series has been designed to de-mystify the world of classical music for children of all ages. The family-friendly concerts in this series are as educational as they are entertaining. In addition to a fabulous concert presented by the Orlando Philharmonic, participants enjoy a variety of pre-concert activities, including the wildly-popular conducting station, instrument petting zoos, ensemble performances, and a myriad of activities that complement the theme of the concerts.

A generous sponsorship by the Darden Restaurants Foundation has enabled the Philharmonic to offer this three-concert subscription series at the family-friendly price of $15 for children and $36 for adults. Subscriptions are presently on sale. Be sure to order your subscription early, as these concerts sell out quickly, and the auditorium is filled from front to back as orders are received. (Season subscribers are seated first.) Single tickets are $8 for students and $15 for adults, and go on sale August 23. Media Sponsors for the series are: Orlando Sentinel Communications and WFTV 9 Family Connection.

Subscriptions can be purchased by phoning the Orlando Philharmonic Box Office at 407/896-6700, or on the Philharmonic’s website at www.orlandophil.org. You can also mail your order with checks payable to the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra 812 E. Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803. All Darden Family Series concerts are held on Sundays at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston Street, Orlando.

The 2004 – 2005 Darden Family Series schedule is as follows:

For further information, phone the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at 407/896-6700, or visit the Philharmonic’s website at www.orlandophil.org.

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