Florida college students tune up for music competition

Eleven music students at the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF), were recently chosen to participate in an upcoming statewide competition.

The competition awards a $2,000 scholarship from the Florida College System Association.

To prepare for the competition, the musicians will perform at SCF's Neel Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 19. A reception will follow in the art center lobby, during which audience members are encouraged to speak with the students and enjoy free refreshments.

Admission to the event, which is being organized by the SCF Music Educators Club, is $10, although additional donations also will be accepted. All proceeds go toward music programs at SCF.