Chairman’s Message
October 19, 2021
Dear Friends,
After two seasons without being able to come together for live performances, it will be a thrill to welcome audiences to our upcoming festival in April 2022. I am sure you will agree that there is nothing quite like the excitement of attending concerts in person.
Our 2022 season focuses on pairing talented musicians with international reputations in a variety of events. You can enjoy the concerts at the Sarasota Opera House, hear some of our finest musicians in a more relaxed setting at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, or spend an evening cooking and sharing the favorite recipes of some our musicians.
Additionally, you are always welcome to attend our open rehearsals in the Bayfront Community Center at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Your rehearsal pass allows you total access to the working sessions. Hear the first tentative notes – then attend the concert and listen to the final product. You will be amazed by what has been accomplished in a few days.
We are re-instituting pre-concert talks with Robert Sherman as the moderator. These talks will occur 45 minutes prior to each concert and are free to all ticket holders. Plan to join us for these talks and get the inside scoop.
Thank you all for your support. As we approach the new season, we look forward to being together again.
~ Samuel Schackow
Samuel Schackow, Chairman
Bruce Lehman, Vice Chairman
Amanda Stiff, Chief Financial Officer
Sally Faron, President
Nancy Gold, Secretary
Deborah Beacham*
Jerry Bilik
Frederick Derr, Chairman Emeritus
Terri Derr
Renee Hamad
Charles H. Hamilton*
Charlotte Isaacs*
John Moffitt
David Schenck
Robert Stanton
Waddy Thompson
Isabelle Wright*
*emeritus
