APALACHEE BLUES SOCIETY, 668-5863, www.apalacheebluessociety.com.

Brings special Blues concerts and shows to the Tallahassee region and supports Tallahassee’s many venues that present Blues music. Holds a monthly membership meeting followed by an acoustic Blues jam. These jams enable novice musicians and singers to learn from more experienced musicians and singers. Membership benefits include discounts at most ABS and most Bradfordville Blues Club shows, and periodic newsletters.

THE ARTIST SERIES
224-9934
www.theartistseries.com

Visiting artist classical music series featuring nationally and internationally renowned performing artists from around the world. The season of six to seven concerts includes a wide variety of unusual and interesting artists. Season ticket “Passports” are available, with discounts for seniors and students. Concerts are held in various venues, including universities and local churches.

BANNERMAN'S, 6800 Thomasville Road, 668-8800. Hours: M-Th 11am-midnight, F-Sa 11 am- 2 am, Su 12 noon-7 pm.

Live music every weekend, with an outdoor deck, and beer and wine. Acoustical music on Wednesdays, classic rock on Fridays, and swing on Saturdays.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY, 562-3876, www.capitalchordsmen.org.

A male chorus that enjoys four-part a capella harmony and preserving this truly American art form. Performs for the public several times a year, and forms several quartets to serenade sweethearts on Valentine’s Day each year. Meets every Thursday evening at 7:00 pm at the Lakeview Baptist Church, and welcomes congenial men of good character who love harmony in music or have a desire to harmonize.

BEETHOVEN AND COMPANY, 1415 Timberlane Road in Market Square, 894-8700, www.beethovenandcompany.com. Hours: M-F 10 am-6 pm, Sa 10 am-4 pm.

Sheet music, CDs, gifts, instrument rentals, and music accessories.

THE BETA BAR, 809 Railroad Avenue, 425-2697, www.thebetabar.com.

Tallahassee’s original indie live music club, The Beta Bar (formerly the Cow Haus) offers a selection of national and interntational live music in a variety of genres, including punk, metal, hip-hop, and indie music.

BIG BEND COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
893-4567

An all-volunteer organization open to all orchestral musicians in the Big Bend area. Each Thursday evening more than 60 talented musicians meet to rehearse and enjoy making music in a supportive atmosphere of self-fulfillment, encouragement, and enthusiasm. Members of the orchestra include teachers, retirees, business leaders, professionals, students, and individuals from many other walks of life. Presents free Sunday afternoon concerts.

BOYS’ CHOIR OF TALLAHASSEE
528-2403
www.boyschoirtlh.org

A community outreach program for young men ages 8 to 18 from public and private schools throughout Tallahassee. The group meets three times weekly for study hall and choir practice. The Boys’ Choir prepares young men for the twenty-first century through music, discipline, and academic excellence. With its motto “No Excuses,” the choir continues to grow in popularity on the local, state, national and international level. The choir has performed at churches, convention halls, nursing homes, group homes, and juvenile correctional facilities throughout the United States and abroad.

BRADFORDVILLE BLUES CLUB, 7152 Moses Lane, 906-0766, www.bradfordvilleblues.com.

Unique location and atmosphere that has hosted an impressive list of nationally renowned Blues acts. For the serious Blues fan, the BBC has a different artist each weekend. Just follow the tiki torches down the dirt roads till you reach the the one-room cinder block “juke joint” under the stars. We’ll keep the bonfire burning, the beer ice-cold and the music hot!

BRADFORDVILLE FINE ARTS ACADEMY, 6494 Thomasville Road, 893-0893, www.b-fbc.org.

Offers instruction in piano, voice, guitar, organ, and brass. A ministry of Bradfordville First Baptist Church.

CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY OF TALLAHASSEE, 521-0700 or 668-1643.

Provides performance and learning opportunities for guitarists of all ages, experience, and ability levels in a fun, safe, and relaxed atmosphere. Also presents guest artist concerts in partnership with the FSU College of Music Guitar Department, and has a Community Outreach program consisting of educational and performance opportunities at schools, churches, retirement homes, and at other local non-profit fundraisers. Newcomers welcome!

CLUB DOWNUNDER, Oglesby Union, Florida State University, 644-6673, union.fsu.edu/cdu.

Offers performances throughout the week by nationally recognized bands and comedy shows. Managed by FSU’s Union Productions, the club also has a food and beverage bar. All shows are 18+.

FAMU MUSIC DEPARTMENT, Florida A&M University, 599-3334.

Long known for its excellence, the department’s annual events calendar includes student performances, faculty recitals, guest lecturers and artists of international reputation, and festivals. Also features the highly acclaimed “Marching 100” band, organized in 1892 and credited with innovative techniques that have influenced high school and collegiate marching band programs throughout the nation.

FLORIDA STATE OPERA
FSU College of Music
644-5248, box office 644-6500
www.music.fsu.edu/opera.htm

Provides the Tallahassee community with performances and other activities designed to foster interest in opera and music theater, develop new audiences, stimulate the current opera-going public, and introduce children to opera’s many rewards. Presents three annual mainstage productions, plus a more intimate workshop production. All events are held at Opperman Music Hall or Ruby Diamond Auditorium on the FSU campus.

FLOYD'S MUSIC STORE, 666-1 West Tennessee St., www.floydsmusicstore.com, 222-3506.

Hosts an array of live music concerts. All tickets are general admission; seating is limited. Advance tickets are sold at all CD Warehouse locations or online.

FSU COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Florida State University
24-hour concert line 644-4774, box office 644-6500
www.music.fsu.edu

One of the largest, best respected music institutions in the nation, enrolling over 1,000 students in baccalaureate through doctorate programs, in virtually every field of music. Offers more than 430 faculty and student solo, chamber music, choral, orchestral, band, jazz, world music, early music, and guest artist concerts each year, many of which are free. Concerts are held on the FSU campus in Ruby Diamond Auditorium, Opperman Music Hall, Lindsay Recital Hall, and others.

GORDON'S STRING MUSIC, 1903 North Monroe Street, 386-7784, Hours: M-F 10 am-6 pm, Sa 12-4 pm.

Tallahassee’s home for traditional music. Quality acoustic instruments for beginners and advanced players, including fiddles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, and other. Also features an extensive selection of instruction books, and a full line of accessories and tuners. Offer lessons for children and adults.

HOME MUSIC EDUCATORS, 656-7613, www.homemusiceducators.com.

Offers private instruction in piano, guitar, and voice for students in their own homes.

JIM'S PIANOS, 2695-A Capitol Circle N.E., 205-5467, www.jimspianos.com. Hours: M-F 10 am–6 pm, Sa 10 am – 5 pm.

Serving the Big Bend Area for more than 40 years. Stocks a large variety of name brand pianos and keyboards for sale and rental. Features private piano lessons, private theory lessons, and adult and children’s group lessons. Also offers in-home tunings and restoration of heirloom pianos.

MASON'S SCHOOL OF MUSIC, 19 North Calhoun Street, 412-0102, www.masonsmusic.com.

Private and group lessons in piano, guitar, voice, strings, percussion, woodwinds and brass instruments for all ages. Also offers Kindermusik classes (newborns through age 7), rock and jazz band classes, birthday parties, computer music theory lab, school pickup, and summer camps. Second location available in Quincy.

THE MOON, 1105 E. Lafayette St., 878-6900, www.moonevents.com. Box office hours: M-F 12-6pm.

Tallahassee’s premier variety showcase for total entertainment, hosting major concerts featuring country, rock, reggae, rap, jazz, R&B, and other popular formats. Is also the venue for pay-per-view closed circuit events, political gatherings, cultural happenings, and private affairs.

MUSIC CENTER, 1221 E. Lafayette Street (next to The Moon), 942-0626.

Music store offering guitar lessons for all ages, beginner to advanced. Also offers new and used musical equipment.

MUSIC LESSONS EXPRESS , 1112 Albritton Drive, 219-3653, www.MusicLessonsExpress.com.

Music Lessons Express “delivers” music lessons to after-school programs, homes and churches throughout Tallahassee. Our after-school program locations include Canopy Oaks, Chaires, Cornerstone Learning Community, Desoto Trail, East Hill, Gilchrist, Hawks Rise, Heritage Academy, Moore, Ruediger and Sullivan. We currently teach piano and guitar lessons and plan to add flute, strings, percussion, vocal and musical theater in fall 2008.

MUSICMASTERS, 1114 N. Monroe St., 224-6158, www.musicm.com. Hours: M-F 9 am-6 pm, Sa 10 am- 6 pm.

One stop shopping for all your musical needs. Professional sales, service, instrument rental and repair, and sheet music.

MUSIC XCHANGE , 221 East Third Ave., 681-7443, www.themusicxchange.com. Hours: M-Sa 10 am - 6:30 pm.

A full-line music store stocking guitars, basses, percussion, PA equipment, keyboards, recording gear, and all the appropriate accessories. Also offers service for most brands of musical instruments, sound and recording equipment, and accessories.

MUSIKGARTEN, Best Beginnings, 1415 Timberlane Road in Market Square, 668-2119, www.best-begin.com/musikgartensignup.html.

Early childhood music program offering morning music classes for infants and toddlers up to age 3, as well as family music evenings for children up to age 5.

SOUTHERN BLEND
907-2034 or 385-7219
www.southernblend.com

The Tallahassee Chapter of Sweet Adelines International, Southern Blend Women’s Barbershop Chorus features vocal training and education in the distinctive barbershop style. Prior musical training is not necessary for learning, loving and performing this exciting music. Rehearsals are Monday Evenings from 6:30-9 pm at Capital Regional Medical Center, 2626 Capital Medical Blvd, in the Communicare Building, Classroom #2.

SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, US 129 north of Live Oak (80 miles from Tallahassee), 904-364-1683, www.musicliveshere.com.

On the banks of the famous river, this popular park hosts festivals and other music events all year long.

STRINGFEST, 4352 Charles Samuel Drive, 668-6896, www.stringfest.com. Hours: M-F 5-10 pm, Sa -Su 1-10 pm.

Repair, restoration, rental, and sales of string instruments. Carries advanced and master violin lines, as well as student violins and cellos. Also available are professional and starter mandolins, acoustic guitars, and banjos.

STUBBS MUSIC CENTER, 1260 Timberlane Road, 893-8754, www.stubbs.org.

Providing music instruction in North Florida and South Georgia for students of all ages, all levels, and all instruments since 1970. Offers Kindermusik program for students from birth to six years of age, plus instrumental instruction in piano and violin beginning at age four. Other areas of instruction such as theory, voice, other string instruments, brass, woodwind, and percussion are also available.

TALLAHASSEE BACH PARLEY, 942-6075, www.bachparley.org.

Provides a three to four concert season of high quality performances of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, the Baroque period, and its musical heirs. Showcases the area’s talented musicians, and sponsors performances that feature baroque specialists and guest artists of international renown. Concerts are Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons at various venues around Tallahassee. Admission is free, except for guest artist concerts. Free childcare provided at most concerts.

TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER, NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION, 509-2695, www.nashvillesongwriters.com.

Provides aspiring songwriters with lessons, song evaluation, networking, seminars, performance opportunities, and more. Part of an international organization solely dedicated to helping aspiring songwriters become better at creating songs. Monthly workshop normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month.

TALLAHASSEE CIVIC CHORALE
942-1893
www.civicchorale.org

A 45-50 member chorus made up of local community members and students, that performs three major concerts annually. No auditions are required for membership; soloists are auditioned. Meets for rehearsals in Room CH 161 in the Communications and Humanities Building at Tallahassee Community College on Tuesdays from 7-9 pm.

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY CHORUS
668-5394
www.tcchorus.org

Seeking enthusiastic singers to perform the world’s greatest music. A non-auditioned group of 200+ singers that draws members from all walks of life and musical ability in the Big Bend community, and includes many professional musicians. Repertoire ranges from the large masterworks of Handel and Beethoven to Broadway show tunes to spirituals and gospel songs. Whatever your musical background and interest, you will find something you will enjoy during the season. Rehearsals are held Mondays from 7:30-9:30 pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church in the Alfriend Hall.

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE JAZZ BAND, 567-6336 or 201-8360.

A non-auditioned group that offers musicians an outlet to learn and perform a variety of stage band music. Local community musicians make up the core of the band; all you need is an instrument, the ability to read music, and a desire to have fun. Meets in the Communications & Humanities building, Room 165, Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 pm.

TALLAHASSEE GIRLS' CHOIR OF CHOICE, 576-7501.

Open to girls from eight to eighteen. Participants meet regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays to spend time on homework, participate in a variety of enrichment activities, and practice their music.

TALLAHASSEE MUSIC GUILD
893-9346

The Guild raises funds in order to give scholarships to talented and deserving music students in Tallahassee and promotes interest in music in the community. Members meet monthly from September to May for refreshments and live musical entertainment. Each December, the Guild presents its annual Sing-Along Messiah. Listeners and singers are welcome.

TALLAHASSEE PIPE BAND, 576-0708, www.saintandrewtallahassee.org.

Hold an open practice each Monday except for holidays at 7:00 pm at Robert Butler Lodge #305, 1361 E. Lafayette Street. Pipe and drumming instruction is available. Band and band members are available for public and private functions.

THE TALLAHASSEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
1345 Thomasville Road
season tickets 224-0461, individual concert tickets 644-6500
www.tallahasseesymphony.org

Now in its 25th season of providing the voice of classical orchestral music to the Tallahassee community. Features a Masterworks Series, exposing Tallahassee audiences to the wonders of classical music, as well as a holiday concert, young people’s concert, and pops concert. All events are held in Ruby Diamond Auditorium on the FSU campus, and make for an exciting evening on the town.

TALLAHASSEE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS (TSYO)
1345 Thomasville Road
224-9232
www.tallahasseesymphony.org

TALLAHASSEE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS (TSYO), 1345 Thomasville Road, 224-9232, www.tallahasseesymphony.org.

Offers five orchestras for various levels of playing ability: Orchesta Fundamentals, Symphonic Strings, Philharmonia, Chamber Orchestra, and the advanced TSYO Symphony Orchestra. Also part of the TSYO are the Tallahassee Fiddlers, open to students at Philharmonia level and above. TSYO gives school-age children the opportunity to discover the joy of playing orchestral music, and presents seasonal concerts and additional performance opportunities. Visit the TSYO website for concert dates, audition information, and detailed program information.

TALLAHASSEE WINDS, 668-7109.

An adult symphonic band that plays challenging wind band literature in formal concert settings. It is designed to bring together talented musicians in the Big Bend area in a musical environment that is enjoyable, stimulating, and rewarding. The group is auditioned, and holds four rehearsals and a dress rehearsal prior to each formal concert.

TALLY PIANO & KEYBOARD STUDIOS, 2933 Kerry Forest Parkway, 386-2425, www.tallypiano.com.

Offers individual and group piano lessons, as well as Piano Adventure Summer Camps for children ages 6-11 in June and July.

TOCAMOS, Railroad Square Art Park, 212-0325, www.tocamos.com.

Tallahassee’s own Afro-Cuban drumming group. Tocamos plays Latin dance grooves, traditional folk songs from Cuba, Brazil, and Puerto Rico, as well as traditional African rhythms and instruments. Tocamos can be seen at Lake Ella on most Sundays from 5 pm-8 pm, and holds a community drum circle each First Friday in Railroad Square.

VINYL FEVER , 2256 W. Pensacola St., 580-2480, www.vinylfever.com. Hours: M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 12-7 pm.

A wide variety of new and used CDs and records, including a large selection of music by local bands and musicians. Also carries music magazines, posters, videos and DVDs. Purchases used CDs, records, tape and DVDs plus music-related items and accessories. Also sells tickets to upcoming local music events.

VOCES ANGELORUM, 942-6075, www.voicesofangelstallahassee.org.

Women’s choir dedicated to masterfully performing classical music of excellence. Gives four fall concerts and four spring concerts each year. Free childcare is provided at most concerts. A CD is now available, and excerpts can be heard on the web site.