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Composing the Future brunch hits the high notes

The annual event on Nov. 5 at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens benefited Sarasota Youth Orchestra.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 11:44 p.m. November 5, 2017
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Guests at Composing the Future Nov. 5 began their morning sipping mimosas on the Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens lawn overlooking Sarasota Bay.

Eventgoers then enjoyed brunch and music by Principal Bass John Miller and his jazz ensemble, including special guests and student musicians.

Proceeds from the event benefited Sarasota Youth Orchestra programs.

Co-Chairs Lois Stulberg, Hugh Steele and Olga Tucker
Co-Chairs Lois Stulberg, Hugh Steele and Olga Tucker
Reed, Olga and Tom Tucker
Reed, Olga and Tom Tucker
Marlo and Jay Turner
Marlo and Jay Turner
Stacey Corley, Bev Koski and Michael Corley
Stacey Corley, Bev Koski and Michael Corley
Barbara Brizdle, Jim Roque and Robin and Mike Strauss
Barbara Brizdle, Jim Roque and Robin and Mike Strauss
Meg and Tom Ryan with Brad Williams
Meg and Tom Ryan with Brad Williams
Barbara Struth and Nancy Rucher
Barbara Struth and Nancy Rucher
Karen and Mike Valentino with Toby Siegel, and Hermione Gilpin
Karen and Mike Valentino with Toby Siegel, and Hermione Gilpin
A floral centerpiece adorned every table.
A floral centerpiece adorned every table.
Julie Eisele and Susie Golden
Julie Eisele and Susie Golden
Steven High and Veronica Brady
Steven High and Veronica Brady
Multiple musicians performed at the Composing the Future brunch.
Multiple musicians performed at the Composing the Future brunch.
Bruce and Robyn Glazer, June and Michael Schechner and Helen and Len Glaser
Bruce and Robyn Glazer, June and Michael Schechner and Helen and Len Glaser
Tom Koski and Mark Pritchett
Tom Koski and Mark Pritchett
Guests enjoyed a photo booth before brunch.
Guests enjoyed a photo booth before brunch.
Susan Sofia and John Miller
Susan Sofia and John Miller
Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joe McKenna and Jerry Bilik
Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joe McKenna and Jerry Bilik
The John Miller Jazz Ensemble performs for guests.
The John Miller Jazz Ensemble performs for guests.
Gigi and Ben Huberman with June and Marvin Rogul
Gigi and Ben Huberman with June and Marvin Rogul
Margery and Charles Barancik
Margery and Charles Barancik
Judy Bloch and Myrna Blume
Judy Bloch and Myrna Blume
Bart and Joan Levenson
Bart and Joan Levenson

 

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