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One week, every summer the A Summer Orchestra Clinics studies unique and captivating musical pieces. At the end of the week the orchestra performs an afternoon concert of the pieces studied. The summer of 2027, in June we will Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the A Summer Orchestra Clinics.
The A9 Summer Orchestra Clinic June 14 -20, 2026 was a tremendous success. Over 400 people attended the live concert in person and over 500 people watch the concert online. The Orchestra reached capacity at 110 participants. The multigenerational orchestra members ages ranged from 8 years old to 91 years old. Proving music can bring all generations together for a common goal.
A Summer Orchestra Clinics is sponsored by First Coast Baptist Church, First Coast Christian Schools, the Women's Club of Jacksonville, First Coast Pops Orchestra and 9B Woodwind Quartet
A Summer Orchestra Clinics Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit charity
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Coming Up Next
A10 Summer Orchestra Clinic 10th Anniversary
June 2027
First Coast Baptist Church
7587 Blanding Blvd.
Jacksonville, Fl 32244
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MISSION STATEMENT:
The "A" Summer Orchestra Clinic(s) were established in 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida to provide a non-profit educational setting for adult and high school instrumental musicians of 2 years or more of study to come together, learn together, and perform together in an atmosphere of enjoyment, collegiality, and partnership, while improving musical skills, musical understanding, and multi-generational collaboration. To promote live instrumental music in and for the local community.
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Previous A Summer Orchestra Clinics
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Meet the Board Members
Mr. Ackerman is a State of Florida certified K-12 Music Educator and is Director of Instrumental Studies at Westside High School in Jacksonville Florida. He is also the Orchestra Director for the First Coast Baptist Church and the Assistant Director for the First Coast Pops Orchestra. Mr. Ackerman is the Principal Oboist for the St Augustine Orchestra and the First Coast Pops Orchestra. He serves on the Board of Directors for the St. Augustine Orchestra as the Chairman of the Artistic Advisory Committee. As an avid proponent of Chamber Music, Mr. Ackerman founded, manages and performs with 9B Woodwind Quartet. 9B performs regularly in the North Florida Region.
Jeff Ackerman
Director
