Thursday, April 3 at 7 PM

Step into a world of music magic as the Villages Concert Band takes you on an unforgettable journey "From Broadway to the Big Screen". This spectacular Spring Concert features timeless masterpieces from "The Phantom of the Opera", "Dances with Wolves", and "Pirates of the Caribbean", alongside classic gems like "El Capitan", "King Cotton", and "Pilgrims Chorus".

Get swept away by the power of "Bohemian Rhapsody", the excitement of "The Great Steamboat Race", and the jazzy charm of "A Touch of Jazz". Special guest Gary Powell joins the band on organ, adding his virtuosity to the haunting melodies of "The Phantom of the Opera" and the stirring "Pilgrims Chorus".

Don’t miss this incredible evening of music that celebrates the grandeur of Broadway, the thrill of cinema, and the joy of live performance. A perfect way to welcome Spring.

Sunday, April 6 at 4 PM

The Villages Horns Aplenty is back once again to present their Spring Concert! Experience the depth of these rich and mellow sounds as they serenade the space with “Three Sacred Songs,” as well as the classic and energetic “1812 Overture” by Tchaikovsky. Sit back and listen to the versatility of the horn, which started as an outdoor signal instrument and later developed into one that has melded perfectly into the stately courts of Europe, as well as gifting us with some of the most iconic movie themes we know and love! Please join for this wonderful program that you and your friends are sure to remember and love!

Tuesday, April 8 at 7 PM

The Villages Flute Choir is back again with “A Breath of Spring,” a concert that beautifully blends the elegance of classical music, including the cherished “Ave Maria” and “Nessun Dorma.” “March of the Trolls” will be performed with great energy and character. “The Bird Song” will be presented with humor and fun, giving these classical flute lovers a rare opportunity to laugh at themselves, with the lovely and talented Jill Marrese featured as the soprano soloist. Rounding out the program will be outstanding audience pleasers “A Spanish Polonaise,” “Shut-Up and Dance,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and “Traffic Jam.” Don’t miss the Villages Flute Choir Spring concert! It is truly a breath of fresh air, and sure to please every music lover!

Saturday, April 12 at 5 PM (Doors Open at 4:15 PM

Experience a wonderful evening featuring The Chancel Choir, Worship Band, Orchestra, and Special Guest Clay Crosse. As we approach the most sacred season of the year, we have a unique opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice and victory of Jesus and to share the hope of the gospel.

We are honored to welcome Clay Crosse, an artist whose music has impacted the Christian community for decades. Clay’s debut album My Place Is With You introduced him as a dynamic voice in Contemporary Christian Music, leading to four Dove Awards, including New Artist of the Year in 1995. His hit songs, including I Surrender All, He Walked a Mile, and I Will Follow Christ, have touched countless hearts, reminding us of the depth of God’s grace. Let’s worship together and share the story of Jesus with our community!

Admission is free, and all are welcome.

Sunday, April 27 at 6 PM

Jean Butler has been a prime mover in the development of band music in The Villages, forming and conducting the Villages Concert Band and laying the groundwork for all the other concert bands we have here. And Jean is also a long time member (on French horn) of Symphonic Winds. To honor her before she moves to New England in the fall, we are inviting her to conduct Rossano Gallante’s wonderful A Childhood Remembered, which she says perfectly captures her own feeling that “you’re never too old to have a happy childhood!"

The dazzling concert finale will be Conductor Buckley’s arrangement of virtually all the songs in Meredith Willson’s famed Broadway hit, The Music Man, which Buckley was commissioned to write in honor of Willson’s 100th birth date in 2002. Fair warning — you’ll have 76 Trombones running through your ears for days!