Polk State Music Instructor to Perform for Pope Francis
Later this month, Pope Francis will make his first visit to the United States, and on hand to entertain him during the New York leg of his trip will be Polk State Music instructor Ben…
Polk State Music Coordinator Conducts Statewide Chorus, Pays Tribute to Early Mentor
Polk State Music Department Coordinator John Anderson was selected to conduct the 2015 Florida Vocal Association’s Choral Directors’ Chorus, an honor that allowed him to pay tribute to his longtime mentor. “I’ve never been so…
Polk State Music to Present Masterworks Concert on May 2, 3
Polk State Music’s 2014-15 season culminates May 2 and 3, when the program will present its annual Masterworks Concert. “The bottom line is that this concert will feature the most challenging and academic, yet entertaining,…
Polk State Music’s John Anderson Directs First-Ever All County Men’s Chorus
It’s a huge honor for a music educator — and it belongs to Polk State’s John Anderson. Anderson was recently selected by his fellow music teachers to direct the first-ever All County Men’s Chorus. Anderson led the 100-member…
Jewel of the Ridge Artists Takes Time to Inspire Polk State Musicians
He was speaking to music students, but the advice Omar Sosa gave during his Wednesday workshop at Polk State Winter Haven was more about life than chords and keys. “Listen to your teachers. Travel the…
Actress Libby Skala Returning to Polk State College to Perform “Felicitas” on March 12, 20 and 21
Polk State College will welcome back Libby Skala, a critically acclaimed writer and performer, for three events in March. “Libby did an amazing job for us in 2014,” said Osubi Craig, director of the Polk…
Polk State Music to Present Spring Concerts March 7, 8
Polk State Music will present two very “springy” concerts this weekend. “This is the weekend we spring forward,” said Polk State Music Coordinator John Anderson, referring to the start of daylight saving time on Sunday.…
Polk State Music to Present “Sounds of the Season” on Dec. 6 and 7
Holiday music lovers will want to make their way to Polk State College this weekend. Polk State Music will present “Sounds of the Season” on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 2:30…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Student to March in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
This Thanksgiving won’t be a blur of turkey sandwiches and football games for Andrew Sallee. Instead, he’ll remember it forever as the year he got to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He is…
Polk’s International Education Events Culminate with “Voices Around the World” Concert on Nov. 21
As a fitting conclusion to International Education Week, Polk State Music will present “Voices Around the World” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60…