Key West: The Part-Time Pro Orchestra

The Key West Symphony is unlike any other. “The symphony draws talented musicians from other orchestras, such as the LosĀ Angeles Philharmonic. They fly in three times a year for a week of rehearsals, fun in the sun and performances that draw accolades from residents and visitors. Conductor Sebrina Maria Alfonso, a Key West native, returned to the island in 1997 after working and studying internationally to bring to life her dream: a world-class symphony in a town with a permanent population of less than 30,000 residents.”