Howey Music Series

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween!! Thank you for joining us for Spooky Serenades! It was an honor to bring Orlando Phil's amazing symphony storytime program to Lake County!

10/04/2026

Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Mount Dora! Join us for Bach's Coffee Cantata at the beautiful historic Sydonie Mansion. You won't want to miss this one! Tickets are available at howeymusicseries.org/tickets

10/03/2026

Tomorrow! Bach's Coffee Cantata at Sydonie Mansion, 2 p.m. Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/B_1tu6rqwIE

10/01/2026

We can't wait for our season opener, Bach's Coffee Cantata: A Caffeinated Concert!

Mount Dora’s music scene is hitting a pretty interesting stretch.

Within the next few months, you can hear Bach inside a historic mansion, discover rising Christian artists before they hit much bigger stages, or catch everything from Elvis and ABBA to Men Without Hats and Lou Gramm at the Mount Dora Music Hall.

Here are three music experiences worth having on your radar:

1. HOWEY MUSIC SERIES OPENS ITS NEW SEASON

The Howey Music Series kicks off its 2026–27 season this Sunday, October 4, with Bach’s Coffee Cantata at Sydonie Mansion. First Coast Opera vocalists and musicians will bring Bach’s famously caffeinated comedy to life inside one of the area’s most remarkable historic settings — with coffee and cookies appropriately included.

2. JUST ONE PRODUCTIONS IS BUILDING SOMETHING NEW

Just One Productions officially launched last week with a mission to build a bigger home for live Christian music in Central Florida — particularly artists people may be hearing at the beginning of a much larger career.

Their Mount Dora lineup starts November 15 at the Music Hall with Christian-country artist Patrick Gibson and Shari Frink & The Mission. Then on January 10, rising Christian artist Haley Jones comes to Mount Dora, whose 2026 single “Heaven’s Got A Hold On Me” is helping introduce her to a growing audience. Give this new project a follow!

3. THE Mount Dora Music Hall at the Community Building HAS A STACKED FALL CALENDAR

And the Music Hall itself is becoming a pretty serious stop for live entertainment.

The Florida Ultimate Elvis Contest takes over the venue October 1–3, followed by Women of Rock on October 10 and ABBA Euphoria on October 17. November brings The Expanding Man, The Atlantic City Boys and Men Without Hats, before former Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm arrives December 5.

Classical music in a mansion. New Christian artists finding an audience. Nationally recognizable names and tribute productions filling a downtown theater.

There isn’t just one kind of music scene taking shape in Mount Dora right now — and that may be the most interesting part.

09/29/2026

This Sunday! Bach's Coffee Cantata at the beautiful Sydonie Mansion in Mount Dora, featuring performances by violinist Ilana Zaks and First Coast Opera! Tickets available now at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/howeymusicseries/2282295

09/16/2026

It's almost Fall. We miss our Canadian friends and music fans. Hope to see you all soon!

09/12/2026

Thank you to Artistry Magazine from United Arts of Central Florida for this awesome article about our upcoming concert, Bach’s Coffee Cantata: A Caffeinated Concert! We cannot wait to welcome these incredible artists to Sydonie Mansion!

09/09/2026

Spooky season is here!!! 👻 Howey Music Series is bringing the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra to Lake County for a FREE program for children!

We will present their beloved Symphony Storytime Series: Spooky Serenades on Saturday, October 24 at Far Reach Ranch in Tavares. This is an amazing program designed for children ages 3-7 (but would also be suitable for slightly older kids as well) that includes a live book reading of an original story accompanied by arrangements of classical pieces performed by the OPO String Quartet, original illustrations and accompanying coloring pages, an instrument petting zoo, free cookies sponsored by AdventHealth, and cash bar for the parents.

Admission is free, but advance registration is strongly recommended: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/howeymusicseries/2343957

Symphony Storytime on the Farm: Howey Music Series Presents Spooky Serenades
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11:00am
Far Reach Ranch, 1255 S. Dora Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778

08/13/2026

Thank you, to the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center for the warm welcome! We are looking forward to connecting more with this amazing and vibrant community.

08/06/2026

Education Coordinator, Tara Hall, and Executive & Artistic Director, Emily Heumann, had a great time meeting so many Lake County arts teachers yesterday at the lakecommunityarts Arts Educator training. Thanks for letting us be a part of an amazing event! Thank you, teachers! 🍎🎶