October 27, 2025 10:00am
Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center - 1707 16th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960
ZIMMER Madagascar
NEWMAN Ice Age
SHERMAN Jungle Book
ZIMMER The Lion King
SELECTIONS FROM THE CATALOG OF ELVIS PRESLEY
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Children will love the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s presentation of Ella Loves Elvis, featuring another enjoyable, original story by national best-selling author, Michele Wallace Campanelli. Similar to an orchestrated “story time,” the children’s concert will be narrated and feature performances from the local King himself, Jack Smink. This enchanting tale introduces Ella, a spirited baby rescue elephant with an unexpected passion for the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley. Her love for Elvis' music brings unexpected joy and rhythm to the Rushing River Rescue Farm. But when the farm faces its biggest challenge yet, can Ella’s unique talent and unyielding spirit save the day? Join Ella on an unforgettable adventure filled with friendship, music, and a dash of rock 'n' roll magic. The concert will feature music from the musical catalog of Elvis and will also feature kid-tested musical selections from Madagascar, Lion King, Jungle Book, and Ice Age.
TICKET INFORMATION
This program is not open to the general public. However, All Access passholders are invited to join 1,000+ kindergarten and first grade students to enjoy Michele's enchanting story. The concert duration is one hour.
Artist Information
Michele Wallace Campanelli was an American writer, singer and celebrity. She had nine stories appearing on the best-sellers list, including two that reached #1 on the New York Times. Her short stories have been included in over 30 international selling anthologies. She also penned numerous novels, magazine and newspaper articles in both fiction and non-fiction published by Simon & Schuster, Chronicle Books, Fireside Books, Fictionwise, Whiskey Creek Press, Wee Creek Press, Florida Today Newspaper, Woman’s World Magazine, Adamsmedia, McGraw-Hill, Multnomah Books, Red Rock Press, HCI and America House Publishing.
When Michele wasn't writing, she held the role of CEO for Regal Entertainment Services LLC and was the Social Media Director of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. In 2024, she earned her Master of Fine Arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University. Over sixty million people have read her written works internationally. In June of 2025, Michele passed away. Though she left us far too soon, her legacy of love, joy, strength, and boundless creativity will live on for years to come.
For more information about Michele's extraordinary work, visit MicheleCampanelli.com
As a young man, Jack's unique voice naturally led him to sing Elvis's music. Originally, in 1976, Jack thought it would be fun to sing an Elvis song at a local church festival. His Elvis-like look and voice made the job easy. The crowd loved it and Jack's future as an Elvis tribute artist was set. Now he travels throughout the United States and Europe, performing his Unfinished Business Elvis tribute show in both large and small auditoriums, including a seven year run at his own Las Vegas style showroom.
During those years, Jack was privileged to meet and work with many of Elvis’s friends, band members, and family, including Joe Esposito, JD Sumner, DJ Fontana, Dick Grob, Sherrill Neilson, The Sweet Inspirations, and many more. A few of those meetings have turned into cherished friendships. Some have appeared with Jack and his band as special guests, always sharing stories of time they spent with Elvis.
