LAKELAND, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2008) — Florida Southern College and the Festival of Fine Arts welcome the Borealis Woodwind Quintet on Feb. 7. The performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Branscomb Auditorium on the Florida Southern campus.

Acclaimed as one of America’s preeminent chamber ensembles, Borealis Woodwind Quintet has the distinction of being the first woodwind quintet ever nominated for a Grammy award. Founded in 1976, the ensemble gained national recognition when they were named "Young Artists to Watch" by High Fidelity/Musical America.

Tickets are $25. FSC students are admitted free of charge; non-FSC students admitted at half price. For ticket information, contact the Branscomb Auditorium box office at (863) 680-4296.