<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[St. Augustine Orchestra]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAO Website]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:09:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.staugustineorchestra.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Educational Outreach]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAO Brings Classical Conversations Back to St. Johns County. The St. Augustine Orchestra is pleased to once again provide our Classical Conversations  series to home-schooled students in St. Johns County. This program connects our musicians directly with students through engaging educational experiences that combine discussion, enrichment, and live performance. Classical Conversations  helps students gain a deeper understanding of classical works while experiencing the power of music...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/educational-outreach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7abd0a51db32c14c2b829</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:42:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5a49a_1d7ac9000ebe4458b3896d6cdc4c36fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Yencho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Outreach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St. Augustine Orchestra was proud to support the American Youth Character Awards banquet, honoring outstanding junior and senior students from St. Johns County. As a sponsor, SAO provides recipients with complimentary tickets to our concerts, helping connect young leaders with the arts and our community.]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/community-outreach-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7a9a8646a4e908b713424</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:29:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5a49a_3694a86a0a664bd6b323818eafea7159~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Yencho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Outreach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Select members of our orchestra were honored to share a special Palm Sunday performance at Grace United Methodist Church, bringing classical music into the heart of the community. SAO is committed to providing musical outreach throughout our communities.]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/community-outreach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d10c8df7044e6cf7ad5f00</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:06:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5a49a_19e8739543364a3089f7744da72c85c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Yencho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Newsletter!]]></title><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/winter-newsletter-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699c7c6993dc5be36fd4f552</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:18:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5a49a_31c0a6d12bec42fabfad57ace09b89fb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_571,h_823,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Yencho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday Newsletter!]]></title><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/winter-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692dcb2e2bc8fd382e70c8b8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:09:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5a49a_9323bf7d256a4d17ac9c38cfb580f2a0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_539,h_541,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Yencho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Us for the 4th Annual Sounds of the Season at Kelly Farm!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday, December 6, 2025** Get ready to kick off the holidays in the most magical way! We’re thrilled to invite you to our 4th Annual Sounds of the Season  at the picturesque Kelly Farm  on Saturday, December 6th, 2025 . This beloved tradition brings together festive music, delicious food, community spirit, and the beauty of the season — with musical support from the St. Augustine Orchestra . This year, we’re expanding the celebration with two showtimes  so more guests can enjoy the...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/join-us-for-the-4th-annual-sounds-of-the-season-at-kelly-farm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69278a3ee4b8554da1513bf3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:20:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5a49a_1f260a96f5c54c93a91b458ef6261331~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Yencho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sounds of the Season! Early Bird Special.]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Sounds of the Season at Kelly Farm – A Holiday Spectacular!  Mark your calendars and get ready to kick off the holidays in grand...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/sounds-of-the-season-early-bird-special</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689f3425627ec51b7e7ab257</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:21:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5a49a_dfffacbe8cd04706997cb0964046692b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_396,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Yencho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Program Announced for Fall 2025 shows!]]></title><description><![CDATA[ St. Augustine Orchestra Announces First Concerts of the 2025/26 Season The St. Augustine Orchestra is thrilled to unveil the program...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/program-announced-for-fall-2025-shows</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6896793813401d67af283f61</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:27:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5a49a_35d26a52f0ab454c99c6d3ad29083924~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Yencho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025/26 Schedule Announced!]]></title><description><![CDATA[  St. Augustine Orchestra Announces 2025–26 Season – Tickets Coming Soon! The St. Augustine Orchestra is thrilled to unveil its eagerly...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/2025-26-schedule-announced</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685dedfd379eba7f44768074</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:06:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5a49a_9fbb8e4abc50418796bf8be960fc9145~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Yencho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Augustine Orchestra’s 2025 Afternoon Tea]]></title><description><![CDATA[☕ An Afternoon of Elegance and Music: Join Us for the St. Augustine Orchestra’s 2025 Afternoon Tea! Looking for a truly charming way to...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/st-augustine-orchestra-s-2025-afternoon-tea</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6817c387f0457602a0fc80b7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 19:45:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f5101_43766d4695964b9fb85645301d47d0db~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Yencho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LEROY ANDERSON &#38; FRIENDS]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Join us for the St. Augustine Orchestra’s Season Finale: Leroy Anderson &#38; Friends !   Get ready for an unforgettable evening of...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/leroy-anderson-friends</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6817c1bf3fc42791beecd937</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 19:38:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f5101_04bff7491a6841f8952b8184a5e247ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Yencho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAO on First Coast Living]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Maestro, Scott Gregg and Executive Director, Allyson Breger were recently featured on First Coast Living to talk about our upcoming...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/sao-on-first-coast-living</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68178775f0457602a0fbaa22</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 15:36:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5a49a_9e042b86543a4a0dbaee2b7b3c602299~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Yencho</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAO on 904 NOW!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Maestro, Scott Gregg and Executive Director, Allyson Breger were recently featured on 904 NOW to talk about our upcoming holiday...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/sao-on-904-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673a760c5559612d967b95cf</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2024 23:05:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/829232_2f1f6e10e39c4b94bd40855ccd29feb2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_851,h_312,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wayaada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving Tuesday, 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's almost time for Thanksgiving and what follows all the holiday food and football better than Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/giving-tuesday-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6734fe81d88d3490617f3ee5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:38:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/829232_6cc11a5b9fff47b2853d4a5a22fbb155~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wayaada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAO's 2024 Young Artists Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you an aspiring musician age 14-21 or do you know someone that is?!?  The deadline for the St. Augustine Orchestra's 2024 Young...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/sao-s-2024-young-artists-competition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6723921fb8da3192a26abe64</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:24:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/829232_097456019dad4626beec01efbb32cf86~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wayaada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW DATE!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are very  pleased to announce the new date for the Fiesta &#38; Faith concert series.  The SAO is excited to bring you this afternoon of...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/new-date</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670e7d2cb8616f228a5fac6c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:36:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/829232_8fae744a759f49808e1aac4662f8e582~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wayaada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiesta &#38; Faith Concert Series ]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Hurricane Milton fast approaching, the decision has been made to postpone the October 10th concert at the Fitzgerald Performing Arts...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/fiesta-faith-concert-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6705530a22beded000318bc9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:46:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/829232_8bb0223a39874d03a659e0bb4a56ced5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_526,h_526,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wayaada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiesta &#38; Faith: A Journey from Celebration to Contemplation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticketing is now live for our first concert of the 63rd Season!  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Cinematic Symphony! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't miss this evening of movie music from Jurassic Park and Gladiator to the Star Trek and Star Wars!  We will performing May 4th at...]]></description><link>https://www.staugustineorchestra.com/post/up-next-cinematic-symphony</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65fa4c453e9b79136d4a9d56</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:42:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f5101_8efacbfb22664b18a5ef1cdeba59df83~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wayaada</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>