A World of Color
CONCERT DETAILS | 4:00 PM
Join us for a musical journey with the Florida Wind Band and our youth ensemble, Autumn Winds! Experience the energy and talent of the next generation as they share the stage with our professional ensemble, creating a concert that bridges generations and inspires audiences of all ages.
The Florida Wind Band will perform stirring works including Carol Brittin Chambers’ Bright Light in the World and Julie Giroux’s evocative The Blue Marble, a sweeping, multimedia exploration of our planet. Together with Autumn Winds, this concert celebrates creativity, community, and the power of music to connect us all.
TICKETS
$18 - Early Bird Ticket Price (Expires October 31st, 2026)
$30 - General Ticket Price
*All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
*All tickets are general admission and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
DATE, TIME & VENUE
Sunday, November 8th, 2026 at 4:00 PM
USF School of Music | Peter & Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall
3755 USF Holly Drive
Tampa, FL 33620
EVENT TIMELINE
- 3:00 PM - Auditorium lobby and Ticket Table opens.
- 3:30 PM - Concert hall doors open for sponsors, donors, honorary community members, and audience members needing special assistance to enter the hall early to select their seats.
- 3:45 PM - Concert hall doors open for all other ticket holders.
- 4:00 PM - The concert will begin and has a run time of 90 minutes including a brief intermission when resetting the stage between ensembles.
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.
Guest Narrator
Tracy Lisi
Tracy Lisi is the K–5 Music Supervisor for Hillsborough County Public Schools, a role she has held since 2021. With more than 35 years of experience in music, her career spans professional performance, recording, and music education.
Tracy began her career as a performing artist, appearing on stages across the country and internationally as a vocalist and pianist, and working as a background vocalist in recording studios. She later discovered her passion for teaching through an elementary music internship, leading to 18 years in the classroom where she directed choirs and instrumental ensembles and inspired young musicians.
A GRAMMY-nominated music educator and Hillsborough County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, Tracy has also served in key leadership roles, including President of the Hillsborough County Elementary Music Educators Council and District 3 Chair for the Florida Elementary Music Educators Association. Her work includes curriculum development, professional learning design, and large-scale event coordination, including the HCPS Elementary Fine Arts Festival and Young Songwriters Symposium.
Tracy holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida and remains an active advocate for elementary music education at the district and state levels.