Meet the Musicians

Where did you grow up? Jacksonville, FL

Educational background: BM New England Conservatory, Fellowship Tanglewood Music Center, Brevard Music Center, McDonald’s All-American High School Band

Began with the PSO: In 1977

Any non-musical hobbies? Golf, sailing, ’68 Vespa scooter, gardening, antiques and the Red Sox!

What non-PSO musical activities do you participate in? Boston Ballet, Boston Lyric Opera, New Hampshire Symphony, Edith Jones Project

What is your favorite music? R&B

Do you teach? Faculty USM, UNH, Bates College (email: nsperc@msn.com)

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This year’s Youth Concert will feature a performance of Carnival of the Animals: Remix, an engaging and reimagined version of Saint-Saëns’ famous work. Featuring local artists including a rapper, a Native American flute player, and an erhu player, this interactive daytime performance is perfect for all elementary students (K-4).

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Nancy Smith, principal percussion

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