TheSarasota Orchestra is an 80-member musical ensemble which performs more than 100 concerts each year. It is the oldest orchestra in Florida which is still performing. The orchestra plays a wide range of musical styles and song genres, from classical to popular music. In addition to its performances, it also operates a musical education program. The education program includes a Youth Orchestra comprised of 5 ensembles, one of which has performed at Carnegie Hall. The education program also offers music lessons for all skill levels and sponsors community-outreach programs.