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

Dolly Jacobs and Joseph Caulkins

Sandy Parent, Nancy Morris, Richard Lilley, Richard Storm and Marilyn Brandt.

Marita Marsh and Judi Day

Julie Ciulla and Mary Maiser

Frank and Eleanor Roxby and Eileen Palermo

Lee Holden, Marcia Corrigan, Susan Brainerd and Lorraine Murphy

The Sarasota High School chamber choir warms up before its performance.

Ben Hatcher, Karen Olson and Aida Coleman

Linnie and Brice Jones

Stephen Fancher and Brian Mariash

Scott Silverman and Pedro Reis

Debbi Benedict, Gayle Guynup, Renee Hammond and Catherine Vernon

Gudrun and Jorgon Graugaard

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.

Hillary Steele, Robert Reeves III, Dr. Albert and Marita Marsh

Danielle Beatt, Judy Bloch and Nelle Miller

Lee Dougherty Ross and Charlie Huisking

Jacqueline Middleton and Rachael White

Arts + Culture

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.