Dr. Shelby Chipman, Conductor

Mr. Ed Kawakami, Assistant Conductor

Dr. James Croft, Artistic Director

All concerts are free admission

All concerts are open to the public

Administrative Office:

1897 Capital Circle NE

Suite 204

Tallahassee, Florida 32308

850.224.9934 voice

850.224.1730 fax

All rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7:15 - 9:30 p.m.

Tallahassee Community College

room 165, Communication/Humanities Building

Appleyard Drive

Tallahassee, Florida

The BBCO is Putting the Emphasis on Community 

The BBCO is an all volunteer orchestra, including the conductors, Dr. Shelby Chipman, FAMU band and orchestra director, and Ed Kawakami, FSU graduate student of conducting. The orchestra is sponsored by The Artist Series of Tallahassee as well as Tallahassee Community College. Concerts are free and open to the public.

 IMPORTANT! 

Season 2010-2011 BBCO members: Be sure to see the Musicians' Page for downloadable music for upcoming rehearsals as well as selections to be played on September 9 and 16 for seating placements!

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The Big Bend Community Orchestra is sponsored in part by The Artist Series of Tallahassee, Inc., Tallahassee Community College, grants from the Council on Culture and Arts, various local and regional grants, fundraising events, private and corporate donations, and through membership fees derived from members of the Big Bend Community Orchestra.  Orchestra members who purchase season passports to The Artist Series receive a discounted price and partial profits are allocated to the Big Bend Community Orchestra.