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Inspired by Boston's Longwood Symphony, Stephen Lurie, M.D., Ph.D. founded the Rochester Medical Chamber Orchestra in the fall of 2008 in order to create a vehicle for musically-inclined physicians, scientists and medical staff, residents and students to come together to play music. Like Lurie, most of its nearly 45 members are serious amateurs before pursuing careers in medicine. Directed by well-known conductor, David Harmon, the orchestra has presented two ambitious and well-received concerts.

Dr. Lurie hired Sally to help get the word out about RMCO's third concert on Wednesday, May 12 at 5 p.m. in the Flaum Atrium of the University of Rochester School of Medicine. Entitled Serenade for HOPE, the program features Vaughn Williams' Serenade to Music, based on the words of William Shakespeare. The piece highlights the newly-formed Medical Center Chorus, which, like the orchestra, is comprised of people from the medical center community, all of whom have extensive experience in vocal performance.

In addition, the upcoming concert will debut a new mission for the Rochester Medical Chamber Orchestra: to support local health-related, non-profit organizations. May's event is a partnership with H.O.P.E. (Haiti Outreach Pwoje Espwa), a Rochester-based organization that is actively providing relief to Haiti. Although admission to the concert is free, donations are very welcome! Find out more at www.hopehaiti.org.