Space Coast Symphony Orchestra String Quartet to Present ‘Romantic Reflections’ July 12 in Indialantic

Reflections is free – suggested donation is $15

BREVARD COUNTY • INDIALANTIC, FLORIDA — Get ready for a next level experience when an exceptionally talented string quartet from the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Romantic Reflections at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 106 N. Riverside Drive in Indialantic. 

There’s nothing quite so elegant, and as intimate, as the music of a string quartet. Some of the world’s most beautiful music has been written for two violins, a viola and a cello. But it’s the quality of the performers that can take the experience from nice to “next level.”

Carey Moorman, Space Coast Symphony Orchestra concertmaster and first violinist, will be joined by Joni Roos on violin, Michael de Jesus on viola and David Calhoun on cello. The foursome will present works by two giants of the early Romantic era, Felix Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 4 in E minor and Franz Schubert’s String Quartet No. 15 in G major.

Mendelssohn’s 1837 work, dedicated to the Crown Prince of Sweden, exhibits the composer’s clear originality of style and emergence from the influence of Beethoven. Written in 1826, Schubert’s last quartet was published after his death and moves into new musical territory, described as “hauntingly transcendent.”

Romantic Reflections is free of charge, with a suggested donation of $15. For more information, call 855-252-7276 or visit SpaceCoastSymphony.org.

Aaron T. Collins, Space Coast Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director and Conductor, knows the free concert will pack a big punch.

“These four musicians are exceptional,” said Collins. “All of them perform regularly not only in the SCSO, but with multiple other musical groups and organizations. They are pros who live for music.”

Concertgoers aged 18 and under or with a college ID are admitted free to every SCSO concert. For more information about the Space Coast Symphony’s 2025-26 Season, please visit SpaceCoastSymphony.org or call 855-252-7276.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Carey Moorman (VIOLIN) has served as Concertmaster of the Space Coast Symphony for the last 15 years and has performed with the Orlando Philharmonic for the last 20 years. Previous positions include Tenured Violinist with the Arkansas Symphony and Principal 2nd Violinist with the Brevard Symphony.

He has performed throughout the United States and Asia. Moorman has several solo Concerto performances on violin and viola with Orchestra to his credit, including several performances with the Space Coast Symphony. He has been First violinist with Encore String Quartet, Pinnacle String Quartet, and the Falstaff String Quartet.

Moorman also has taught multiple violin clinics for the Pine Bluff Orchestra Workshop, coached musicians for the Brevard Chamber Music Seminar, and judged Concerto Competitions throughout Florida. Mr. Moorman teaches violinists and violists in Florida and has had students accepted to Eastman, Oberlin, Rice, Harvard, Princeton, Duke, and Columbia.

Joni Roos (VIOLIN) is the Strings Artist-in-Residence at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, in charge of the string program at the Music Department. Her previous employment includes teaching positions at Seminole State College. As a soloist, Joni has made numerous appearances with the Chamber Orchestra of Florida, the Space Coast Pops, the Melbourne Community Orchestra, the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra and the Bach Festival Orchestra.

She currently performs with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, and is the Principal 2nd of the Bach Festival Orchestra.

Michael de Jesus (VIOLA) is one of the Southeast’s most in-demand musicians. De Jesus received his Masters of Performance in viola performance from Florida State University. Michael was appointed the violist artist in residence in Midland, Texas, of the critically acclaimed Thouvenel String Quartet. De Jesus was principal violist of the Midland Symphony, Big Spring Symphony, Abelene Philharmonic, Ashlawn Summer Festival Opera Orchestra, and Opera festival di Roma orchestra.

In Florida, Michael has performed with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra, Sarasota Opera Orchestra, Florida Lakes Orchestra, Florida Orchestra, Southwest Florida Symphony, Space Coast Pops, Villages Orchestra, and Florida West Coast Symphony. Michael has performed as a chamber musician and recitalist performing in the United Kingdom, Canada, Africa, Japan, and France.

David Calhoun (CELLO) has had a far-ranging career that included solo performances live in-concert with Liza Minnelli at Carnegie Hall. On the international stage, Mr. Calhoun was featured as soloist with orchestra and chamber musician at the Tchaikovsky Festival in Russia and performed a private concert for Cardinals and clergy of the Vatican in Rome.

David Calhoun has been an active performer in New York’s vibrant music scene which has included many television, movie, and radio performances. For 15 years, he was tenured with the Orion Piano quartet at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Mr. Calhoun was appointed principal cellist of the Space Coast Symphony in 2025 by Maestro Aaron Collins, and is principal cellist of the Brevard Symphony, the Villages Philharmonic, and The Florida Philharmonic.

ABOUT THE SPACE COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The SCSO is a lively and passionate Central Florida orchestra comprised of professional musicians, music educators and mentored amateurs of exceptional ability. The Orchestra was formed by Conductor and Artistic Director Aaron T. Collins with a two-fold mission: to provide mentoring and performance opportunities for Florida’s finest young musicians as well as to provide professional concerts at genuinely affordable prices. The ultimate goal of the organization is to help ensure the symphonic tradition for the enjoyment of future generations.

Aaron T. Collins is garnering recognition for his achievements. LEAD Brevard named the ambitious Collins one of their “4 under 40” Young Professionals, the youngest-ever recipient of the honor. Space Coast Business magazine listed him as one of Brevard’s “100 Most Admired Businesspeople.” Collins is a past recipient of the Richard A. Stark Award for cultural leadership from the Cultural Council of Indian River County.

Through his personal involvement with more than a dozen performing arts groups, pioneering reciprocal ad program and social media cross promotions, Collins has gained a reputation for generosity; championing other arts organizations throughout Central Florida for the cultural enrichment of the community.

School-aged children 18 years and under are admitted free of charge, as are college students with a valid ID. In keeping with their mission, the symphony provides a unique Symphony for Everyone ticketing program, a “pay-what-you-can” option designed to provide substantially discounted admission to any Space Coast Symphony concert.

Relying on a non-traditional orchestra model and a slim budget, the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra is one of only a handful of U.S. orchestras to perform year-round. The nonprofit organization also maintains the Space Coast Symphony JAZZ Orchestra and the Space Coast Symphony Wind Orchestra, with several free performances each year. More information about the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concerts, ticket sales, venues, directions and sponsorship opportunities is available at SpaceCoastSymphony.org by calling 855-252-7276.

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