Idea 9

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Idea 9: Performing Art + Public Art

The public engagement process revealed a desire to continue to enhance performing arts in Mount Dora which have a long history. There are also fantastic opportunities to connect performing and public art.

Connection Opportunities

• Performances at public art unveilings

• Live art creation at festivals, concerts, or other performing arts events

• Poetry slams or other spoken word performances at the sculpture garden or other public art installation spaces

Spotlight: Mound Dora Pipe Band

The City of Mount Dora has an interesting legacy and connection with Scottish culture. Early settlers David Simpson, Ross Tremain and the city’s namesake Dora Ann Drawdy came from Scottish roots. More recently our Sister Cities twinning program with Forres, Scotland has continued that Scottish link with cultural exchanges for over twenty years. And 2023 will mark the tenth annual Mount Dora Scottish Festival; an event that has grown over the years and ensures all our citizens and visitors can immerse themselves in Scottish culture at least one time each year no matter where they are from.

So, it is no surprise that as a community we embrace those Scottish roots with the stirring, powerful, emotive tradition of performing bagpipe music. Mount Dora is unique in many ways, but one way we stand apart from other communities is our very own City of Mount Dora Pipe Band, and that makes us Someplace Special.

In June of 2017, the formation of a City of Mount Dora Pipe Band was agreed upon and the recruitment of band members began. The band has built on our Scottish connections by engaging in these key areas of focus: Instruction, Music, Highland Dress, and Performances .

You just can’t miss the sound of the band coming down Donnelly Street, or wherever its performing.