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The Society for the Preservation of The Great American Songbook

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The Society for the Preservation of The Great American Songbook

Our Mission is to preserve and perpetuate the music, character and history of the Great American Songbook.
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The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook (SPGAS) celebrates timeless American music and mentors the next generation of vocalists, instrumentalists, and storytellers through performance, education, and advocacy.

08/01/2026

Tonight on WXEL-TV PBS South Florida!
Join us for Dick Robinson's Music by the Sea tonight at 6:30 PM on WXEL-TV PBS South Florida for another unforgettable celebration of the Great American Songbook.

This week's featured performances include:

✨ Vic Damone – Memories
✨ Diana Krall – Fly Me to the Moon
✨ Bobby Darin – Cry Me a River
✨ Michael Bublé – You Don't Know Me
✨ Rosemary Clooney – Come On-A My House

Produced by The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook (SPGAS), Dick Robinson’s Music by the Sea continues our mission of preserving and sharing America's timeless musical heritage with new generations.

📺 Saturday, August 1
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 WXEL-TV PBS South Florida

Learn more about us and our broadcasts at: https://preserveourgas.org/

07/25/2026

At the Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook (SPGAS), our mission is to keep this timeless music alive by sharing the stories and performances that continue to inspire audiences of every generation.

Tonight, join us for Dick Robinson's Music by the Sea on WXEL-TV PBS South Florida at 6:30 PM, where you'll enjoy a celebration of some of the Songbook's most beloved artists and composers.

This week's program features:
🎶 Frank Sinatra – Strangers in the Night
🎶 Johnny Mathis – Chances Are
🎶 Rod Stewart – They Can't Take That Away from Me
🎶 Mel Tormé – Day In – Day Out

✨ Plus, a special tribute to the legendary Hoagy Carmichael with a medley featuring:
🎵 Old Buttermilk Sky
🎵 Old Rocking Chair
🎵 In the Cool, Cool of the Evening

Every performance is a reminder of why preserving the Great American Songbook matters. Thank you for supporting SPGAS and helping us ensure this extraordinary music continues to educate, inspire, and bring people together.

📺 Dick Robinson's Music by the Sea
🗓️ Saturday, July 25th
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 WXEL-TV PBS South Florida

Learn more about our mission at: https://preserveourgas.org/

07/18/2026

Tonight on Dick Robinson's Music by the Sea!

Join us tonight at 6:30 PM on South Florida PBS (WXEL-TV) for another unforgettable edition of Music by the Sea!

This week's program features timeless performances from some of music's greatest legends, including:

✨ Barbra Streisand & Chris Pine
✨ Anita O'Day
✨ Jamie Cullum
✨ Vic Damone
✨ Judy Garland

🇺🇸 Feature Performance:
Experience the stirring sounds of The Magnificent West Point Glee Club performing patriotic favorites including:
• Anchors Aweigh
• The Marines' Hymn
• The Army Goes Rolling Along

Whether you're a lifelong fan of the Great American Songbook or discovering these legendary artists for the first time, Music by the Sea brings the music, stories, and performances that continue to inspire generations.

📺 Saturdays | 6:30 PM
📍 South Florida PBS – WXEL-TV

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from the Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, the artists who gave America its soundtrack, and everyone who helps keep this timeless music alive for future generations.

From all of us at SPGAS, we wish you and your family a safe, joyful, and meaningful Fourth of July. ❤️🤍💙

06/27/2026

🎶 Celebrate the Timeless Sounds of the Great American Songbook!
Join us TONIGHT at 6:30 PM on WXEL-TV South Florida PBS for another memorable edition of Dick Robinson's Music By The Sea.

This week's musical journey features:
🎤 Dame Vera Lynn – The White Cliffs of Dover
🎤 Keely Smith & Louis Prima with Sam Butera – A swinging medley of favorites
🎤 Perry Como – For the Good Times
🎤 Vic Damone – Our Love Affair
⭐ Feature Performance: Alex Donner – Unchained Melody (Live at Café Carlyle)
🎤 Ella Fitzgerald & Tom Jones – Sunny

From beloved wartime classics and romantic ballads to unforgettable live performances, this week's show is filled with legendary voices and timeless melodies.

📺 Watch Dick Robinson's Music By The Sea Saturdays at 6:30 PM on WXEL-TV South Florida PBS.
🎵 Preserving the music that continues to inspire generations.

06/21/2026

Today we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who shared more than wisdom—they shared the songs, stories, and traditions that became the soundtrack of our lives.

From singing around the piano to introducing us to timeless melodies, their influence helps keep the Great American Songbook alive for future generations.

❤️ Happy Father's Day to all who inspire, guide, and nurture through the power of music.

06/20/2026

🎶 Tonight on Dick Robinson's Music By The Sea 🎶

Join us TONIGHT at 6:30 PM on WXEL-TV South Florida PBS for another unforgettable celebration of the Great American Songbook!

This week's lineup features:
✨ Dean Martin – Everybody Loves Somebody
✨ Deana Martin – Strangers in the Night
✨ Sammy Davis, Jr. – I Gotta Be Me
✨ Feature Performance: Bing Crosby & Louis Armstrong – Now You Has Jazz from High Society (1956)
✨ Judy Garland – Smile

From timeless standards to legendary performances, it's 30 minutes of music, memories, and the artists who defined an era.

📺 Watch Dick Robinson's Music By The Sea TONIGHT at 6:30 PM on WXEL-TV South Florida PBS.

06/19/2026

On Juneteenth, we honor freedom and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Black artists whose voices, creativity, and influence helped shape the music that connects generations.

05/06/2026

Scenes from our 2025-2026 Young Artists, McKenna Taylor and Stephen Boylan, performing with Peter Cincotti at the King's Academy's Night of Jazz....Thank you to our Young Artist Program Director, Wes Lowe, for your mentorship!

05/02/2026

🎶 Tonight on Dick Robinson's Music by the Sea 🎶
Settle in for a timeless hour of the Great American Songbook, brought to you by The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook (SPGAS).

📺 Airing Saturdays at 6:30 PM on PBS South Florida WXEL-TV

This week’s lineup features unforgettable performances from legendary voices:

✨ Tony Bennett & Michael Bublé – Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
✨ Michael Bublé & Barbra Streisand – It Had to Be You
✨ Diane Schuur & Ray Charles – You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To
✨ Nat King Cole – When I Fall in Love

🎬 Featured Performance:
Danny Kaye & Louis Armstrong – When the Saints Come Marching In
(from The 5 Pennies, 1959)
💫 Plus: Engelbert Humperdinck – The Shadow of Your Smile

Classic songs. Iconic artists. Pure musical magic.
Don’t miss it. 🎷

Address

760 US Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL
33408

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+18007234698

Website

http://www.preserveourgas.org/

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