Meghan Jones, Violinist; Stephanie Block, Violist; and Stephanie Powell, Harpist
Three Sarasota Orchestra musicians perform and share an in-depth discussion of musician wellness. Playing an instrument at an elite level is akin to being a professional athlete. The stresses on the body and mind are constant, and musicians must continually monitor their physical and emotional health to remain in top performing condition. In addition to her performing career, Meghan Jones holds certifications in Integrative Nutrition, Behavior Change, and Personal Training, and has worked with multiple Sarasota Orchestra musicians to address the physical and psychological challenges of constant high-level performance. Principal Harp Phoebe Powell and Principal Viola Stephanie Block perform and join Meghan to discuss how they maintain their bodies through the rigors of classical performance.
- Mar 15 2027
- 3:00 pm
- Music Mondays Venice
- 825 The Rialto, Venice, FL 34285
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Jones, Megan - Block, Stephanie - Powell, PhoebeViolin, Viola, HarpMeghan Jones is the assistant principal second violin with the Sarasota Orchestra and a member of the Breckenridge Music Festival. She is also a member of the New World Symphony and the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. She has performed in numerous music festivals, including Tanglewood, the National Repertory Orchestra, Spoleto USA, and the Breckenridge Music Festival.
Stephanie Block is the Principal Violist of the Sarasota Orchestra. Among her credits is participation in the U.S. premiere of Alejandro Cardona’s Sweet Tijuana: Danzas Fronterizas for Viola and Orchestra with the New Juilliard Ensemble and has been a soloist with several Chicago-area symphonies. She is currently a trialist with the London Philharmonic and has performed with the Chicago and London Symphony Orchestras. Stephenie has been featured on PBS NewsHour and appeared on the PBS American Masters series with Michael Tilson Thomas
Phoebe Powell has been praised for her breadth of expression, ranging from “mature and virtuosic to gorgeously musical and sweet.” She has been the Principal Harpist of the Sarasota Orchestra since 2023. Previously she held the principal harp position with the New World Symphony. Phoebe has performed extensively with some of the top orchestras in North America.
