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"Scott Watkins is a polished player in his prime." - Folio Weekly

"Watkins plays with great sweeps and washes of sound ... with the fidelity of a music historian ... with a vivid imagination and fire ... this was a highly praiseworthy concert – a fulfilling musical evening."

- New York Concert Review

"Watkins plays authoritatively and expressively."

- The Dallas Morning News

"Scott Watkins plays [the Hanson Sonata] splendidly, bringing a fine balance of colorful tonality and elegance to the work. The Sonata has a terrific advocate in the playing of Scott Watkins."

- Fanfare Magazine

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Howard Hanson's "Symphonic Rhapsody, Op. 14," is given its first performance in nearly 100 years in Orlando at the Florida State Music Teachers Association's Annual Conference, October 28, 9:30am, Embassy Suites North, Altamonte Springs.

A rare performance of Howard Hanson's richly scored and Romantic Piano Concerto in G major with the Jacksonville University Orchestra under the baton of Dr. Marguerite Richardson, October 25, in newly renovated Terry Concert Hall.

The Jacksonville University Faculty Trio makes its official debut November 15 in a program of Romantic works by Otto Malling and Johannes Brahms. Welcome 'cellist, Dr. Shannon Lockwood, to the faculty! - champagne and strawberries afterward!

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