FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 8, 2010) —The Southwest Florida Symphony will perform a concert called Bach & More on Friday, March 19, at 7:30pm as part of the third annual Southwest Florida Symphony Concert Series hosted by Shell Point Retirement Community.  

“We know that Shell Point residents and visitors show a deep appreciation of symphony music, and this series has become a huge success,” said Dawn Boren, director of resident life.  “This is our third season to partner with the Southwest Florida Symphony, and they have offered supreme performances for every audience member.”

Rich in soaring strings, this concert features two celebrated Bach works (from father and son), a dazzling oboe solo and Schubert’s mass in “G” with the angelic voices of the Symphony Chamber Chorus.  This concert will offer music varied supremely crafted in every note, featuring Dione Chandler, principle oboe; and SWFL Symphony Chamber Chorus. 

Tickets are currently on sale for $20.  To purchase tickets or receive additional information about the concert series, please call (239) 454-2067 for payment information. 

The concerts are held in The Village Church auditorium on the Island at Shell Point.  Shell Point Retirement Community is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community located in Fort Myers just off Summerlin Road, two miles before the Sanibel causeway. Shell Point has received national accreditation from CARF-CCAC, and is a nationally recognized leader in the retirement industry.  The community offers retirement living in a resort-style environment with an 18-hole championship golf course, deep water boating access, and recreational and fitness facilities.  To learn more about Shell Point Retirement Community, visit us at www.shellpoint.org or call 1-800-780-1131.