Our Choral Artistry Soiree is back! It has been 3 years since our last Soiree due to the pandemic, and we are extremely excited to host this fundraising event once again at the beautiful Forest Country Club.

The event will include silent auction items, wine grab, 50/50 raffle, and musical entertainment from “Rising Star,” Peruvian pianist Jair Zacarias.

At the age of 13, Jair started formal studies at the National Conservatory of Lima, the most prestigious conservatory in Peru. He completed the Pre-College Program under the tutelage of Katia Palacios and participated in several masterclasses, festivals, and recitals. He was awarded a full scholarship for four consecutive years and placed in the top three outstanding students of his age group from 2015-2018. In 2019 Jair received a full scholarship to attend Florida Gulf Coast University, where he currently studies with Dr. Michael Baron. During his time in the United States, Jair has performed in masterclasses for Jon Nakamatsu, Kevin Kenner, Pavel Nersessian, and Logan Skelton. He is prize winner of several competitions: first prize at the 2020 MTNA Young Artist Piano Competition for the state of Florida; second prize at the I Parnassus of the Music International Competition; first prize at the Gray Perry Piano Competition; third prize at the Big Arts Scholarship Competition; and first prize at the Byrd Competition. He was awarded the Steinway Society Scholarship and the Southwest Florida Symphony Society Scholarship in 2020. In 2021 Jair was a finalist in the Stecher and Horowitz Two-Piano Competition with is duet Partner Arturo Fernandez. Jair has participated in festivals in the United States, Brazil, and Peru.

Ticket costs are $95/person with special discounts for purchase of an entire table (8 or 10 tops).

If you would like to donate an item, please fill out the attached PDF form.