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The Florida Philharmonic will build an organization that reflects the place we call home, establishing a world-class orchestra that is committed to the highest level of artistic and organizational quality.
We offer audiences the wonder of live music and transformative learning experiences that develop an understanding and passion for the arts. We have a commitment to music education to ensure that classical music is an integral part of the community for generations to come, inspiring our youth to discover their talents and ambitions. We foc
We offer audiences the wonder of live music and transformative learning experiences that develop an understanding and passion for the arts. We have a commitment to music education to ensure that classical music is an integral part of the community for generations to come, inspiring our youth to discover their talents and ambitions. We focus on the integrity of our organization and commit to and represent a strong fiscal responsibility.
Our music is for everyone, and so is our workplace. When all employees are respected and included, their dedication and innovation will serve to connect us closer to the communities we proudly serve. We celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion.
Vince DiMartino is widely recognized as one of the most sought-after trumpet performers and educators in the world. A graduate of the prestigious Eastman School of Music in 1970, he built a distinguished career as a professor at the University of Kentucky until 1993. That year, he was appointed Distinguished Artist in Residence at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, where he continued to inspire students through teaching trumpet, leading brass and jazz ensembles, and lecturing on jazz history. DiMartino retired from teaching in 2012, leaving a lasting legacy in music education.
A prominent leader in the trumpet community, DiMartino has held multiple leadership roles within the International Trumpet Guild, serving as both President and Vice President, in addition to two terms on its Board of Directors. His exceptional contributions to the arts were honored with The Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2007-2008 from the State of Kentucky.
Vince DiMartino remains active as a Pickett-Blackburn Performing Artist, continuing to inspire audiences and students with his expertise, artistry, and passion for music.
Ming Gao is the Concertmaster of The Florida Philharmonic and Associate Concertmaster of the Naples Philharmonic, with past concertmaster positions in the Nanjing Experimental Orchestra and Eastman Philharmonia, assistant concertmaster positions in Youngstown, Harrisburg symphonies, acting associate concertmaster of Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, and 1st violinist of the Pittsburgh Opera and Ballet Orchestra. He has participated in music festivals across the U.S., Germany, and China. Ming also teaches as an adjunct violin professor at Florida Gulf Coast University and has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the Naples Philharmonic, Punta Gorda Symphony, Nanjing Experimental Orchestra, and Jiang Su Provincial Symphony Orchestra.
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