A Time For Joy
EVENT DETAILS
Celebrate the season with A Time for Joy—a heartwarming concert that brings together timeless holiday classics and exciting band masterworks.
Experience the festive cheer of Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, the beauty of Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, and the lively rhythms of Yiddish Dances by Adam Gorb. Enjoy the ethereal elegance of Angels in the Architecture by Frank Ticheli, and a wonderful arrangement of the beloved I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Julie Giroux in a special holiday performance that will fill your heart with joy. This event is perfect for the entire family!
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DATE, TIME & VENUE
Sunday, December 13th, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hyde Park United Methodist Church
3501 W. San Jose Street
Tampa, FL 33629
SEASON SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Florida Wind Band is currently seeking sponsors for the upcoming season!
Visibility is offered with sponsorships through monthly communications, advertisements in our concert programs, and promotional materials including flyers and social media. Consider a sponsorship level that reflects your investment and passion for the success of our organization’s mission.
Colleen Schmitt, Guest Emcee & Narrator
Colleen Schmitt grew up in a musical family in Milwaukee and has been playing piano since age five. She studied piano and voice, performed in bands (Sugar, Blood Orange), and held roles at Milwaukee Rep and Renaissance Theater. She’s music-directed shows like The Last Five Years, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Wizard of Oz, and led the hilarious Improvised Musical. A former church Music Pastor, she’s now Director of Contemporary Music at Hyde Park UMC in Tampa, FL, and teaches 28 piano students. Colleen has accompanied countless soloists and ensembles, composed dance music for ministry tours, and even helped premiere an opera. Whether she's conducting, composing, or cracking jokes, she brings heart and humor to everything she does. She’s delighted to be your emcee for the Florida Wind Band’s annual holiday concert!