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Sarasota Orchestra supporters enjoy melodies and brunch

Brunch – A Musical Journey was held Nov. 4 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 5:14 p.m. November 4, 2018
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The music filled the room at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens during the Sarasota Orchestra's annual brunch.

Brunch – A Musical Journey was held Nov. 4. The morning started right away with the brunch buffet before the program began. 

Principal Double Bass John Miller opened the program by saying he has big news. That big news was that he was going to run for President, and make every Sunday a fall back day for the extra hour of sleep. The Sarasota Youth Orchestra String Ensemble then continued the morning by playing the first two songs in the First Set.

Proceeds from the brunch go to the Sarasota Youth Orchestra. 

Co-Chairs Jeff Sebeika, Kim Morey Wheeler, Charlie Huisking, Audrey Robbins and Harry Leopold
Co-Chairs Jeff Sebeika, Kim Morey Wheeler, Charlie Huisking, Audrey Robbins and Harry Leopold
Renee Hamad and PJ Creighton
Renee Hamad and PJ Creighton
Roxie Jerde and Sherry Koski
Roxie Jerde and Sherry Koski
Judy Cahn and Brian Lipton
Judy Cahn and Brian Lipton
Gwen Watson and Mark and Sally Hale
Gwen Watson and Mark and Sally Hale
The First Set included
The First Set included "Song for My Father," "Blue Rondo a la Turk," "My Favorite Things" and "Don't Get Around Much Anymore."
A variety of brunch options were available including blintzes with different toppings.
A variety of brunch options were available including blintzes with different toppings.
Ariana Kolesar and Caroline Griffith
Ariana Kolesar and Caroline Griffith
Veronica Brady and Teri A. Hansen
Veronica Brady and Teri A. Hansen
Joe McKenna and Stan Rutstein
Joe McKenna and Stan Rutstein
The Orchid Lady made all the centerpieces for the tables.
The Orchid Lady made all the centerpieces for the tables.
John Miller welcomes guests.
John Miller welcomes guests.
The Sarasota Youth String Ensemble plays
The Sarasota Youth String Ensemble plays "Song For My Father."
John Miller played the double bass with the youth ensemble.
John Miller played the double bass with the youth ensemble.
Lindsay McKenna plays the cello for the ensemble.
Lindsay McKenna plays the cello for the ensemble.

 

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