Warmth & Wonder
PRE-CONCERT CHAT | 5:30 PM
Join Executive Director Tony Negron and Music Director Matt McCutchen before the concert for a peek behind the curtain. They’ll share stories, secrets, and a few musical tricks that make tonight’s program come alive. Think of this as your VIP pass inside music!
CONCERT DETAILS | 6:00 PM
What if the manger scene happened today? Join us for a whimsical, trumpet-filled journey through the holiday story, from the angels’ first fanfare to the Wise Men’s grand arrival. Delight in heartwarming favorites like O Magnum Mysterium and Shepherd’s Hey, get a little cheeky with Bugler’s Holiday, and savor the festive fun of The Donkey Carol and David Maslanka's the Traveler. Sprinkle in a little gingerbread magic, bring the whole family, and help us kick off our annual Giving Season to support music, education, and community programs in Tampa Bay!
TICKETS
Reserve your seat and share the joy!
Tickets are free, but every donation helps support our mission during our year-end, Giving Season fundraiser. Your gift keeps the music playing for generations to come, because joy sounds better when we make music together!
Please secure tickets only through our website via Zeffy, our exclusive, secure ticketing platform. We do not use Eventbrite or other third-party sellers.
DATE, TIME & VENUE
Saturday, December 12th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Hyde Park United Methodist Church
500 W. Platt Street
Tampa, FL 33606
LIVESTREAM
Not everyone can be here in person, but everyone can be part of the experience. Our livestream link makes sure the music reaches everyone.
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!