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Crescendo Patron Party

The beautiful home of Katherine and Jim Schorgl was the setting for the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Crescendo Patron Party on October 26th. Guests gathered on the patio on the warm fall evening and were entertained by the Conservatory’s jazz trio.

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Kiersten Schorgl and Bryce Cummings
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Bill and Ronda White, UMKC Conservatory Dean Peter Witte and Robin Johnson Witte and Melanie Fenske
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Ivan Batlle and Bill Kort
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Ursula Terrasi and Vinson Cole, UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance

Additional photos featured in the December 10, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald

 

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