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THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018
CHAIR OF THE CHORUS
Faculty sang alongside students during the PMP Chorus performance. Merry Peckham joined the New England Conservatory of Music faculty last fall. Peckham is the chair of college chamber music department where she coaches chamber music.
Chairwomen Debbie Haspel and Audrey Robbins
Celebration Concert and Dinner
Merry Peckham, associate director of The Perlman Music Program
Thursday, Jan. 4, at Sarasota Opera House | Benefiting Perlman Music Program Suncoast KAYLEIGH OMANG BLACK TIE REPORTER
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The 36 students for the Perlman Winter Residency range from ages 12-20.
alented young musicians from around the world showcased their skills Jan. 4 at the Perlman Music Program Suncoast Celebration Concert, ending the 14th season of the Perlman Winter Residency. The talent was evident by the encore performances and multiple standing ovations. The string musicians, ranging from ages 12-20, performed both vocal musical pieces and orchestral numbers in the Sarasota Opera House. The students learned under the expertise of the Perlman Music Program staff, including maestros Patrick Romano and Itzhak Perlman, for more than two weeks before ending their residency with the Celebration Concert. PAGE 2
Above: Arnold Jochums and Sharon MooneJochums Below: Richard and Cynthia Russell and Geri Chaffee