Biographies

Peggy is one of the original members of the Fair Oaks Woodwind Quintet and is responsible for all initial meetings with potential clients requesting our services.  As a Flutist she has played for professionally for 32 years and currently plays with several local orchestras and opera performances.  Peggy teaches kindergarten in Loomis and brings her enthusiasm to the classroom.  Her dedication to the quintet has kept the group moving forward and ever increasing it's repertoire.

Jane has been with the Quintet since it's inception and has preformed around the world as an Oboist.  In her 38 years of professional work Jane has played in the former USSR and toured with nationally renowned groups.  She provides the Quintet with an endless source of warmth and vitality through her playing.  Jane has only recently retired from teaching and is turning her focus to her musical endeavors.

Megan has been with the Quintet since 2003 and has performed as a clarinetist with groups throughout the area. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Music Education from the University of the Pacific and is a former student of Elizabeth Rheude (University of North Dakota) and Patricia Shands (University of the Pacific)

Carmen is a horn player with the heart of a woodwind musician.  His finesse on the horn is never over bearing and always in character with the music...light and airy.  As the only brass instrument in a group of woodwinds that is an extremely fine accomplishment.  Carmen has been a member of the quintet since October and strives to always move forward in his  playing.  Carmen teach Tai Chi locally and is truly an anchor for all in the group.

Contact him at: carmen-farruggia@fair-oaks-woodwind-quintet.org

Bio to be included at a later date