Once upon a time, I was a brass major. My instrument in high school was the baritone horn, and I kept that as my major through undergrad. I have no idea where it is now. After college, it remained at my parents’ home, I think, where it may have found…

The Alloy Horn Quartet will join the Philharmonic on April 6, 2019. Meet the members in a little conversation. Name: Liz Deitemyer Hometown: Lemont, Il What did you think you wanted to be when you grew up? A figure skater or a teacher What you are now? I press a…

Among her many talents, Executive Director Sallie Stroup is an exceptional baker, and she has been kind enough to share her recipe for her renowned cookies. Bake a batch this holiday season, and you’ll understand why these are so special. Shortbread Cookie Cut-outs 1 cup softened butter ¾ cup powdered…

Mike lives in Jackson Township and works at BDI (Bearing Distributor Incorporated). He has worked in this type of business for more than 20 years. Mike also teaches at Pellegrino Music Center in Canton. He is married and has two children—Jacob, who is 14, and Isabelle, who is 12.…

Patti Hoover is an Application Development Architect for Goodyear, with the responsibility of assuring tire and compound recipes are downloaded to each plant’s computers correctly. That’s a big job, and she has prepared for it with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The University of Akron. It…