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Key Chorale celebrates 31st season with "Harvest of Voices" fundraiser

The choir company held its annual luncheon and fundraiser at Michael's On East, which included honors, firsts and, of course, music.


  • By Nick Reichert
  • | 12:17 p.m. November 4, 2015
  • Arts + Culture
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Key Chorale celebrated the opening of its 31st season with its annual luncheon and fundraising auction, "Harvest of Voices." Hosted at Michael's On East, the afternoon included a performance by the Sarasota High School chamber choir with renditions of "Daniel, Daniel Servant of The Lord," "Witness" and "Stars." In addition, the afternoon was a first for the organization when they awarded its inaugural Perfect Pitch Award to aerialist and circus arts educator Dolly Jacobs. The award honors an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to Sarasota's cultural community either through education, donation or artistic achievement. 

Dolly Jacobs and Joseph Caulkins
Dolly Jacobs and Joseph Caulkins
Sandy Parent, Nancy Morris, Richard Lilley, Richard Storm and Marilyn Brandt.
Sandy Parent, Nancy Morris, Richard Lilley, Richard Storm and Marilyn Brandt.
Marita Marsh and Judi Day
Marita Marsh and Judi Day
Julie Ciulla and Mary Maiser
Julie Ciulla and Mary Maiser
Frank and Eleanor Roxby and Eileen Palermo
Frank and Eleanor Roxby and Eileen Palermo
Lee Holden, Marcia Corrigan, Susan Brainerd and Lorraine Murphy
Lee Holden, Marcia Corrigan, Susan Brainerd and Lorraine Murphy
The Sarasota High School chamber choir warms up before its performance.
The Sarasota High School chamber choir warms up before its performance.
Ben Hatcher, Karen Olson and Aida Coleman
Ben Hatcher, Karen Olson and Aida Coleman
Linnie and Brice Jones
Linnie and Brice Jones
Stephen Fancher and Brian Mariash
Stephen Fancher and Brian Mariash
Scott Silverman and Pedro Reis
Scott Silverman and Pedro Reis
Debbi Benedict, Gayle Guynup, Renee Hammond and Catherine Vernon
Debbi Benedict, Gayle Guynup, Renee Hammond and Catherine Vernon
Gudrun and Jorgon Graugaard
Gudrun and Jorgon Graugaard
Steve Remis and Nancy Yost Olson preparing to perform accompaniment with the Sarasota High School chamber choir.
Steve Remis and Nancy Yost Olson preparing to perform accompaniment with the Sarasota High School chamber choir.
Guests look over the silent auction items at Key Chorale's annual luncheon at Michael's On East.
Guests look over the silent auction items at Key Chorale's annual luncheon at Michael's On East.
Hillary Steele, Robert Reeves III, Dr. Albert and Marita Marsh
Hillary Steele, Robert Reeves III, Dr. Albert and Marita Marsh
Danielle Beatt, Judy Bloch and Nelle Miller
Danielle Beatt, Judy Bloch and Nelle Miller
Lee Dougherty Ross and Charlie Huisking
Lee Dougherty Ross and Charlie Huisking
Jacqueline Middleton and Rachael White
Jacqueline Middleton and Rachael White

 

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