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Check out the home page of the St. John's River City Band, which became Florida's state band in 1990. Source: River City Band Florida State Fiddle Contest Florida's state fiddle contest was adopted in 1989. The state fiddle contest is held by the Florida State Fiddler's Association, and part of the Florida Folk Festival. Check it out. Source: Florida State Parks Florida State Opera Program (The Greater Miami Opera Association) Now called the the Florida Grand Opera, the Greater Miami Opera Associated was designated the official state opera program in conjuction with two other programs. s. 2, ch. 83-64. Source: Florida Grand Opera Florida State Opera Program (The Orlando Opera Company) The Orlando Opera Company was designated the official state opera program in conjuction with two other programs. s. 2, ch. 83-64. It has hosted numerous renowned singers and stars, as well a director, Robert Swedberg, who has hosted operas in both China and Spain. Source: The Orlando Opera Florida State Opera Program (Florida State University School of Music) The Florida State University, School of Music was designated the official state opera program in conjuction with two other programs. s. 2, ch. 83-64. Find out about the history of this program here. Source: Florida State University Florida State Pagaent The Indian River Festival became teh official state pagaent in 1975. Check out this fantastic event here, and see pictures of the festival on land, air, and sea. Source: Titusville Florida -North Brevard Area Directory 32780
Did you know Florida has a state play? The dramatic depiction of the founding of St. Augestine, entitled The Cross and Sword was designated in 1973. See still shots from the play and read about its history. Source: State of Florida Florida State Poet Laureate This helpful site includes a list of previous poet laureates, and link to the current poet laureate's website. Source: Library of Congress Florida State Renaissance Festival In 1994, Florida designated the Italian Renaissance Festival presented at Vizcaya by Renaissance Historical Society of Florida, Inc. the official state Renaissance festival. Learn about this beautiful event and find pictures here. Source: Renaissance Historical Society of Florida, Inc. © Copyright 2004 by ClassBrain.com |
