Sarasota Orchestra
Casey Murphy serves as the Grants and Donor Communications Manager at Sarasota Orchestra since October 2022 and has been the Social Media Manager at Shylarose Photography since July 2020. Previously, Casey held the role of Development Associate at Asolo Repertory Theatre from August 2019 to October 2022, focusing on foundation relations and individual giving, and also worked as Assistant Ticket Services Manager and Ticket Services Representative. Additionally, Casey has performed as an actor in various productions, including Ruby at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, THE FEAST at Urbanite Theatre, and the One Act Play Festival with Theatre Odyssey. Casey earned a Bachelor's degree in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts from the University of Michigan between 1997 and 2001.
Sarasota Orchestra
For over 70 years, the Sarasota Orchestra has been entertaining music lovers from around the region, and visitors from around the world. The 80-member Orchestra performs more than 100 classical, pops and family concerts each year, and thrives as the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida. In 2008 the organization unveiled a new name and logo with a package that offers new series, new concerts and a whole new way to experience live music, along with the timeless classics. An arts leader in the community, the Sarasota Orchestra has a dual mission dedicated to exquisite performance and first-class musical education. The Sarasota Orchestra's acclaimed music education program includes the 60-year-old Youth Orchestra, which features five ensembles – the most advanced of which, The Youth Philharmonic, made its Carnegie Hall debut in 2008. The Sarasota Orchestra also offers music lessons for students of all ages and abilities, sponsors multiple community outreach programs and is the parent program of the Sarasota Music Festival.