Breathing new life into musical treasures...
Nearly 100 years ago, on May 8, 1925, the town of Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida was founded by William J. Howey. Mr. Howey is the inspiration for our music series. The man who founded the town and built the Howey Mansion loved music so much that he brought the New York City Opera Company to his home to perform an open-air concert for his community. It was believed to have been attended by 16,000 people who arrived in 4,000 cars. Imagine that scene!
Our mission is to “breathe new life into musical treasures,” bringing the highest quality of music to amazing venues and introducing people across Central Florida to musical experiences that they cannot find anywhere else in our region. In the spirit of Mr. Howey’s gift to his community, we are dedicated to making great music an accessible part of our community’s cultural landscape.
The Howey Music Series provides people of all cultures and backgrounds the opportunity to enjoy jazz and classical music through innovative and engaging presentations by highly skilled artists set in nontraditional concert venues. All of our concerts include an educational component so that audiences of all ages can gain an appreciation for the rich classical and jazz music heritage, ensuring that these traditions will continue for generations to come.
Founded at the historic Howey Mansion in 2018 by soprano Arisa Kusumi Sullivan, The Howey Music Series was the result of a dream to provide a spotlight on classical and jazz music in beautiful and historic venues. Since its founding, the series has reached thousands of people across Central Florida, continuing the legacy of William J. Howey by making great music an integral part of the cultural landscape.
Nearly 100 years ago, on May 8, 1925, the town of Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida was founded by William J. Howey. Mr. Howey is the inspiration for our music series. The man who founded the town and built the Howey Mansion loved music so much that he brought the New York City Opera Company to his home to perform an open-air concert for his community. It was believed to have been attended by 16,000 people who arrived in 4,000 cars. Imagine that scene!
Our mission is to “breathe new life into musical treasures,” bringing the highest quality of music to amazing venues and introducing people across Central Florida to musical experiences that they cannot find anywhere else in our region. In the spirit of Mr. Howey’s gift to his community, we are dedicated to making great music an accessible part of our community’s cultural landscape.
The Howey Music Series provides people of all cultures and backgrounds the opportunity to enjoy jazz and classical music through innovative and engaging presentations by highly skilled artists set in nontraditional concert venues. All of our concerts include an educational component so that audiences of all ages can gain an appreciation for the rich classical and jazz music heritage, ensuring that these traditions will continue for generations to come.
Founded at the historic Howey Mansion in 2018 by soprano Arisa Kusumi Sullivan, The Howey Music Series was the result of a dream to provide a spotlight on classical and jazz music in beautiful and historic venues. Since its founding, the series has reached thousands of people across Central Florida, continuing the legacy of William J. Howey by making great music an integral part of the cultural landscape.
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Emily Heumann
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Emily Heumann is a Florida native who currently serves as the Executive and Artistic Director of The Howey Music Series. Emily's passion for the organization is evident, having served for four years as the board secretary and vice president before being appointed to her current position by the board of directors. She has a deep appreciation for the immersive experience provided by the organization's intimate and educational parlor concerts, as well as its large-scale outdoor concerts. She has ambitious plans for the future of the organization and hopes to see it become a destination for people to hear the highest quality artists in an intimate and approachable way.
In addition to her work with the Howey Music Series, Emily is a mezzo-soprano who has gained recognition for her “delicious vocals” (Arts + Culture Texas Magazine) and “credible” storytelling (Orlando Sentinel). She has performed with dozens of companies across the country including First Coast Opera, The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra, Rec Room Arts Houston, St. Petersburg Opera Company, Operativo Houston, and Opera Orlando. Emily lives in Clermont with her husband, composer Dr. Eric Heumann, and their son.
In addition to her work with the Howey Music Series, Emily is a mezzo-soprano who has gained recognition for her “delicious vocals” (Arts + Culture Texas Magazine) and “credible” storytelling (Orlando Sentinel). She has performed with dozens of companies across the country including First Coast Opera, The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra, Rec Room Arts Houston, St. Petersburg Opera Company, Operativo Houston, and Opera Orlando. Emily lives in Clermont with her husband, composer Dr. Eric Heumann, and their son.