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Pennies For Piano
Two Boca Raton Sisters Share two wrote for the event. Throughout the recital, the girls
shared the number of notes played during each song, and
Their Love Of Classical Music suggested the audience give one penny for each note. The
recital raised $500 for The Symphonia.
To Help Raise Funds For The “I’m ecstatic that they’re becoming fluent in the
Symphonia language of music,” said Seth Edgarde, the girls’ father.
“It’s something of a lacuna in a modern education, so
I’m very happy that they are able to use their passion to
Nine-year-old Julia and seven-year-old Daphne Edgarde further music education right here in our community.”
of Boca Raton, students at Donna Klein Jewish Academy, Since the recital, the sisters have challenged themselves
started piano lessons three years ago after attending The to practice piano every day for 500 straight days. At The
Symphonia’s “Meet the Orchestra.” The program invites Symphonia’s season finale performance on Sunday, April
families to attend an orchestra rehearsal followed by an 24, Julia and Daphne will celebrate reaching their goal by
“instrument petting zoo,” allowing the kids to interact with meeting world-renowned conductor Alastair Willis and
the musicians and the instruments they play. former child prodigy, pianist Lindsay Garritson.
Last year, the girls combined their newfound love of About The Symphonia
classical music with their love of giving back (they are The Symphonia, recognized as the region’s premier
active in their school’s Philanthropy for Kids in Action chamber orchestra, provides high-quality classical
program), and created “Pennies for Piano,” a virtual recital music for the enjoyment and benefit of the South
for friends and family to help raise funds for The Symphonia Florida community. The S ymphonia’s performances
and the International Alliance for Women in Music. and educational outreach programs feature nationally
Each girl performed seven classical music selections, and internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists,
followed by a performance of an original composition the enhancing the cultural lives of area residents, with special
emphasis on its younger citizens. Schubert (Julia on left) and Chopin (Daphne)
Dolly’s Dream from page 1 about this amazing breed and all the love they have to
offer. This is the dog that dispelled all myths and taught
X-rays revealed cloudy objects in his abdomen and once him the importance of adoption. Because of Dolly we
surgery was performed, two baby pacifiers were removed strive to continue to save dogs like her. Dolly’s Dream
from his intestines. Happily, Guapo made a full recovery. was created to rescue, rehome, and one day help restore
The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue provided an the image of all bully breed-type dogs. We partner with
incentive for 100 dogs that rescue groups took from the local rescues, shelters, and humane societies to fulfi ll our
county agency. In addition, 1,261 spay/neuter vouchers commitment to these innocent and loving animals.
were issued that included a microchip and vaccinations, About The Humane Society Of Broward County
and 237 dogs received medical care from their skilled The Humane Society of Broward County advocates for
veterinary staff. and improves the lives of animals by providing adoptions,
Each shelter is limited on what they can offer but community services and education. The HSBC is a private,
knowing that the Dolly’s Dream Project is there allows nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with any local
Edgarde sisters them to support their communities and partner shelters or national organization with a similar name. Visit www.
in ways they would not be able to otherwise. humanebroward.com or call (954) 989-3977 to learn more.
Daniella Jordan, director of the Dolly’s Dream Project, About The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
is delighted with the success of the program. “Working The mission of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue
with the Humane Society of Broward County and Peggy League of the Palm Beaches Inc. is to provide shelter to
Adams Animal Rescue League and the other 13 shelters lost, homeless and unwanted animals, to provide spay
over the past five years has been wonderful. It is because and neuter and other medical services for companion
of their dedication and resourcefulness that so many bully animals, and to care for, protect, and fi nd quality homes
breed dogs were able to find new homes or were able to for homeless and neglected companion animals, to
stay with their families.” advocate animal welfare, community involvement and
About Dolly’s Dream education to further the bond between people and animals.
It is our goal to bring communities together by For more information, visit www.PeggyAdams.org or call
leadership, education, community involvement, awareness (561) 686-3663.
and rescue of pit bull-type dogs. Dolly is the fi rst pit bull The league is an independent nonprofi t animal rescue
our president rescued. With Dolly, he was able to learn organization operating continuously since 1925.
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