Music lovers gathered at Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club for an evening of eclectic brass at the Vero Friends of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra’s annual benefit concert on December 3. The program, entitled “Classy Brass,” spotlighted the orchestra’s acclaimed Brass Quintet.
Guests were captivated by the exquisite sounds of the fivesome, which included trumpeters Jesse Cook and Benedetto Salvia, hornist Stan Spinola, trombonist Timothy Conner, and tubist Jay Bertolet. The evening’s program featured acclaimed works by world-famous American and European composers, including Roger Reynolds, Leonard Bernstein, John Cheetham, Victor Ewald, and other musical luminaries.
Following the show, attendees mingled with quintet members and Atlantic Classical Orchestra’s musical director, David Amado, while enjoying cocktails and culinary masterpieces by Orchid Island’s executive chef Chris Sozio and his talented culinary team.
“The performance was nothing short of exceptional,” said Orchid Island’s general manager, Rob Tench. “We are very grateful for the ongoing partnership between Orchid Island and the Atlantic Classical Orchestra as it weaves our community together through the universal language of music.”
Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club is located at One Beachside Drive, Vero Beach. For more information, visit OrchidIslandFL.com.
About Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club
Spanning from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River, Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club is highly sought-after for its laidback waterfront lifestyle. The Beach Club serves as the heart of the community, with a resort-style pool, world-class fitness center, salon and spa, and multiple dining venues – all overlooking the azure Atlantic Ocean. Residents also enjoy nearly a mile of a secluded beach, an Arnold Palmer-designed championship golf course, and an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Located along Florida’s Treasure Coast, Orchid Island is home to a wide variety of premier riverfront and oceanfront estates, courtyard homes, cottages, and mid-rise condominiums. For more information, call (772) 388-3888 or visit OrchidIslandFL.com.
About Atlantic Classical Orchestra
Established in 1990 by founders Andy and Jean McMullan, the Atlantic Classical Orchestra has earned a stellar reputation as one of the premier professional orchestras in the region. Under the distinguished leadership of Music Director David Amado since 2016, the orchestra continues to make waves in the classical music world. Amado, a two-time Grammy nominee and Music Director Laureate of the Delaware Symphony, brings his immense talent and passion to every performance. With a diverse repertoire encompassing baroque to contemporary music, the Atlantic Classical Orchestra's talented ensemble of 42 musicians captivates audiences with their exceptional artistry. Annually, they deliver 12 mesmerizing Masterworks concerts in Vero Beach and Stuart, Florida, showcasing their versatility and virtuosity. For more information, call (772) 460-0851 or visit atlanticclassicalorchestra.com.
Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club recently hosted an inaugural Mixed Doubles Pickleball Scrimmage with members from John’s Island Club in Vero Beach.
The highly anticipated sporting event took place under postcard-worthy sunny skies at Orchid Island's new Pelican Pavilion, where the 12 top women’s and men’s players from each club celebrated the fun of the game on newly cushioned regulation size pickleball courts.
Afterward, players and guests rendezvoused to the Pelican Pavilion's elegant outdoor social area where they communed over a healthy gourmet lunch prepared by Orchid Island's executive chef Chris Sozio.
“We were delighted to host pickleball players from John’s Island Club as part of our new intra-club racquets program,” said Rob Tench, General Manager of Orchid Island. “It was a fun event and our members and friends from John's Island really enjoyed the friendly competition.”
Orchid Island is located at One Beachside Drive, Vero Beach. For more information, visit OrchidIslandFL.com.
