Peggy
Payne has a flare for communicating and has molded a style
of performing that brings audiences into an enjoyment of new musical
experiences
and the musicians performing. Her warm congenial personality has
touched the hearts of audiences across the state as harpsichordist/manager
for the Go for Baroque ensemble, and across the United States,
Mexico and Canada as pianist with the New American Ragtime Ensemble under
the Herbert Barrett Management in New York. She was Principal Keyboard
with the Oklahoma Symphony and now holds that position with
the OKC
Philharmonic. Peggy Payne has been recognized as a leader in
developing and implementing pilot education programs for various
arts organizations,
garnering her a Governor’s Arts and Education Award in 1995.
As Arts Facilitator for Penn Square Mall, she has helped create numerous
opportunities for not-for-profit arts groups to share partnerships
with the Mall, recognized by a Business in the Arts Award in 1994.
Ms. Payne brings an enthusiasm for embracing new challenges with
confidence and patience to her community involvement and her private
students. As a native Oklahoman, Peggy Payne holds a Masters degree
in Piano Performance from Oklahoma City University, where she studied
with
Robert Laughlin. Past credits include OKC Chamber Players, OKC
Chamber Orchestra, Quartz Mt. Summer Arts Institute, and soloist
with the
Tulsa Philharmonic, Lawton Philharmonic, OKC
Philharmonic, and Ballet
Oklahoma. She is a member of Psi Kappa Lambda and the Association
of Fundraising Professionals. Although an avid exercise enthusiast,
Peggy Payne’s favorite pastime is spending time with her son
Bill and Lucky, an amazing dalmation.
Peggy
Payne has a flare for communicating and has molded a style
of performing that brings audiences into an enjoyment of new musical
experiences
and the musicians performing. Her warm congenial personality has
touched the hearts of audiences across the state as harpsichordist/manager
for the Go for Baroque ensemble, and across the United States,
Mexico and Canada as pianist with the New American Ragtime Ensemble under
the Herbert Barrett Management in New York. She was Principal Keyboard
with the Oklahoma Symphony and now holds that position with
the OKC
Philharmonic. Peggy Payne has been recognized as a leader in
developing and implementing pilot education programs for various
arts organizations,
garnering her a Governor’s Arts and Education Award in 1995.
As Arts Facilitator for Penn Square Mall, she has helped create numerous
opportunities for not-for-profit arts groups to share partnerships
with the Mall, recognized by a Business in the Arts Award in 1994.
Ms. Payne brings an enthusiasm for embracing new challenges with
confidence and patience to her community involvement and her private
students. As a native Oklahoman, Peggy Payne holds a Masters degree
in Piano Performance from Oklahoma City University, where she studied
with
Robert Laughlin. Past credits include OKC Chamber Players, OKC
Chamber Orchestra, Quartz Mt. Summer Arts Institute, and soloist
with the
Tulsa Philharmonic, Lawton Philharmonic, OKC
Philharmonic, and Ballet
Oklahoma. She is a member of Psi Kappa Lambda and the Association
of Fundraising Professionals. Although an avid exercise enthusiast,
Peggy Payne’s favorite pastime is spending time with her son
Bill and Lucky, an amazing dalmation. 