Suncoast Concert Band & Jazz Ambassadors

SUNCOAST CONCERT BAND - NEW YEAR, NEW TUNES
2026-01-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3131 61st Street, Sarasota, Florida, 34234
RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A WONDERFUL MIX OF OLD AND NEW CONCERT BAND SELECTIONS TASTEFULLY SELECTED BY OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR BOB STOLL. TRUST ME, YOU WILL OUT OF YOUR SEATS AND IN THE AISLES DANCING TO THE DISCO SOUNDS OF THE VILLAGE PEOPLE AND THEN WALTZING ALONG THE BLUE DANUBE! WHAT A CONCERT THIS PROMISES TO BE!
Sunday-December 21, 2025-3PM
Northminster Presbyterian Church 3131 61st, Sarasota, FL 34243
To reserve tickets for our 2025-2026 Concert Season, select the “Tickets – Next Season” navigation tab (above) to download the form, or call 941-907-4123.

Jazz Ambassadors - January 18, 2026 - An Afternoon With the Rat Pack - Featuring Frank Torchio
2026-01-18 15:00 - 17:00
This performance is dedicated to long time band member, friend and trumpeter
Joe Bruno Sr.
Songs include That`s Amore, Vegas Medley, Cheek to Cheek, Just a Gigalo, April In Paris, Summer Wind, That’s Life, Luck Be a Lady and more …
To reserve tickets for our 2025-2026 Jazz Season, select the “Tickets – Next Season” navigation tab (above) to download the form, or call 941-907-4123.

SUNCOAST CONCERT BAND - BENSON AND REED
2026-01-25 15:00 - 17:00
Warren Benson and Alfred Reed are known throughout the concert band universe as composing giants in the genre . Director Bob Stoll has programed Transylvania Fanfare by Benson and A Little Concert Suite plus The King of Love My Shepherd by Reed. The program also includes marches and lighter selections such as The Skaters Waltz and Glenn Miller In Concert.
Sunday-January 25, 2026-3PM
Northminster Presbyterian Church 3131 61st, Sarasota, FL 34243
To reserve tickets for our 2025-2026 Concert Season, select the “Tickets – Next Season” navigation tab (above) to download the form, or call 941-907-4123.

SUNCOAST CONCERT BAND - BERSTEIN AND WILLIAMS
2026-02-08 15:00 - 17:00
This concert will present selections written by 2 of the all time giants of the music industry; Leonard Bernstein and John Williams. For Leonard Bernstein, Suncoast Concert Band Music Director Bob Stoll has chosen the overture to his operetta “Candide”, Danzon from his ballet “Fancy Free” and several selections from his musical “Westside Story”
Selections written by John Williams will include Olympic Fanfare and Theme; commissioned by the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Committee. Also performed will be themes that Williams composed for the movies E.T., Jurassic Park, Star Wars and Jaws. In addition, Bob has also programed the theme from The Magnificent Seven written by another “Williams”-but you’ll have to come join us on February 8th to find out who that is .
Sunday February 8, 2026-3PM
Northminster Presbyterian Church 3131 61st, Sarasota, FL 34243
To reserve tickets for our 2025-2026 Concert Season, select the “Tickets – Next Season” navigation tab (above) to download the form, or call 941-907-4123.

Jazz Ambassadors - February 15, 2026 - In Your Own Back Yard, Part 2
2026-02-15 15:00 - 17:00
Compositions and arrangements from local talent: Greg Nielson, Dick Hamilton, Scott Stanton, Andrew Trapani, Len Murphy & David DeWitt.
To reserve tickets for our 2025-2026 Jazz Season, select the “Tickets – Next Season” navigation tab (above) to download the form, or call 941-907-4123.

AN EXPLOSION OF SOUND
2026-02-22 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for a captivating concert featuring a collection of band selections programed by our Music Director-Bob Stoll. Old works by George Frederick Handel will include ROYAL FIREWORKS MUSIC and WATERMUSIC. Marches by Kenneth Alford and Karl King . An exciting newer work by Steven Reineke and several selections that will feature some “not heard too often” folksongs and melodies. You won’t be bored!

MARCH INTO SPRING
2026-03-08 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for our next captivating concert.
Marches Marches Marches! Music from the musical “Wicked” and a tribute to Count Basie! Bring your walking shoes!
To reserve tickets for our 2025-2026 Jazz Season, select the “Tickets – Next Season” navigation tab (above) to download the form, or call 941-907-4123.

Jazz Ambassadors - March 15, 2026 - Welcomes Jazz Trumpeter Tim Leahey
2026-03-15 15:00 - 17:00
From 1994-2017, Tim was a member/jazz soloist with the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, The Airmen of Note.
Tim has performed on occasion with such noted big bands as the Tonight Show Orchestra under the direction of Doc Severinson, the Woody Herman Orchestra, the Glenn Miller Orchestra and the Guy Lombardo Orchestra; as well as performing with such artists as Rosemary Clooney, The Temptations, Frankie Valli and many others.
To reserve tickets for our 2025-2026 Jazz Season, select the “Tickets – Next Season” navigation tab (above) to download the form, or call 941-907-4123.

IRISH SPRING
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00
A super collection of Irish Music (and others), just a wee bit late for St. Patty’s day, but guaranteed to put a spring in your step as ya head down to the pub!
To reserve tickets for our 2025-2026 Jazz Season, select the “Tickets – Next Season” navigation tab (above) to download the form, or call 941-907-4123.
