Jean Schneider began her piano studies in Philadelphia at age seven, and by 15 had performed three times as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra. She is guest faculty at Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music and Raphael Chamber Music Workshop, among others, and teaches private piano in NYC. Ms. Schneider earned her bachelor's and master’s degrees from USC Thornton School of Music, and a doctorate from Stony Brook, and she was a Fulbright scholar to the Mozarteum in Salzburg. She joined the Sarasota Music Festival associate faculty in 2000 and was a fellow in 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1993.

Our Mission

Our mission is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.

Accessibility

Sarasota Orchestra is committed to making our performances and facilities accessible to everyone in our community.

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All of the Orchestra’s facilities are accessible to persons using wheelchairs.

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Assistive listening devices are available for all Orchestra performances.

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