The North Port Performing Arts Association (NPPAA) was formed in 2001 when the three existing performing arts groups came together to work as a single unit to present a series of concerts by each of the performing arts groups each season. The groups occupy the rehearsal facility that was built by the city of North Port. The building, known as the Music Suite or Rehearsal Hall, is adjacent to the North Port Performing Arts Center and was built for the exclusive use of non-profit groups, which include the North Port Chorale, founded in 1980; the North Port Symphony, founded in 1983; and the North Port Concert Band, founded in 1986.
President: Lynn Cleary
Vice President: Deb Elwood
Secretary: June Withers
Treasurer: Mary Maples
All residents of North Port and surrounding communities are welcome to join any of the three performing groups. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the following:
President: Lynn Cleary
Director: Tom Ellison
www.northportconcertband.org
President: Harry Stephens
Director: Jeffrey Herbert
www.thenorthportchorale.org
President: Tim Swanson
Director: Robert Romanski
www.northportsymphony.com
The three performing organizations are non-profit and each maintains a 501(c)3 status. Many corporations and businesses will match funds given to such organizations by current or retired employees.