First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville: Ocean Voyage - Immersion Concert III
- When: Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
Join us on Friday, January 16 at 7 p.m. for a spectacular multi-media concert that plunges into the deepest, wildest corners of the sea. Be surrounded by scenes from under the sea while you listen to professional instrumental musicians joined by Dance Alive National Ballet, a festival chorus, and the Gainesville Youth Chorus. Be transfixed by the beauty of Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals, the hope of the Wellerman Sea Shanty, and the drama of music from movies like Jaws, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Little Mermaid. From playful waves to treacherous storms and hidden treasures, this performance is a musical voyage guaranteed to leave you breathless!
At 6:45 p.m., UF string bass professor Dr. Alexander Pershounin will improvise to the sounds of the sea. Equally versatile in classical, jazz, commercial, and world music settings, he has been featured as a performer, arranger, and composer on such internationally recognized music events as Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Pori Jazz Festival in Finland, Europe's Jazz Contest in Belgium, and New Orelans Jazz Fest, among others.
Dance Alive National Ballet features an international roster of award winning dancers. Elegant and exciting, they are at the heart of the company’s undeniable success. DANB’s repertoire ranges from the quintessential classic Nutcracker to the cutting-edge movement of contemporary ballet. Throughout this choreographic tapestry are woven the ballets of Executive Artistic Director, Kim Tuttle and Choreographer-in-Residence Judy Skinner whose distinctive artistic styles brand the company. Entertaining and insightful, provocative and joyous, this creative aesthetic is at the heart of the Company.
- Website: www.1stpcmusic.org
- Contact Name: Mitch Rorick
- Contact Phone: 352-378-1528
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- Category: Free
Established in 1994, the Gainesville Youth Chorus (GYC) is a not-for-profit, regionally based chorus for singers ages 7-18 that performs locally, regionally and internationally. GYC has two principle performing groups; the Concertina Choir and the Concert Choir. GYC offers vocal and musicianship programs, individual and group coaching and unique performance experiences, and has strong scholarship programs. GYC's mission is to create an atmosphere in which children can develop and advance their musical talent, demonstrate personal and artistic growth, experience true joy and passion for singing through choral performances, and serve as cultural ambassadors for Gainesville, Florida, USA.
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