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Emma Jo Patten

Emma Jo Patten has dual undergraduate degrees in music and drama from Florida State University and a Masters in Performance Psychology from the University of Edinburgh (Scotland). In her free time, she enjoys reading, crochet, spending time with her cats, and playing flute and guitar.

Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra's 'Discoveries: Unfinished Business"

May 17, 2026

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Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra's 'Discoveries: Unfinished Business"

Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero's final program of the season is a ray of sunshine

Emma Jo Patten
Emma Jo Patten
Music Review: Steve Reich's 'Music for 18 Musicians'

Apr 25, 2026

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Music Review: Steve Reich's 'Music for 18 Musicians'

ensembleNEWSRQ concert presented on 50th anniversary of the work's premiere

Emma Jo Patten
Emma Jo Patten
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra triggers a wave of emotions

Apr 19, 2026

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3 min read

Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra triggers a wave of emotions

Season-ending Masterworks concert features Mahler's massive Fifth Symphony and violinist Chee-Yun performing Leonard Bernstein

Emma Jo Patten
Emma Jo Patten
Music Review: Quartet debuts new work by Sarasota native

Apr 13, 2026

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4 min read

Music Review: Quartet debuts new work by Sarasota native

The DragonBoot Quartet, made up of students at Juilliard, perform for Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota

Emma Jo Patten
Emma Jo Patten
Music Review: La Musica festival close celebrates animals

Apr 10, 2026

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6 min read

Music Review: La Musica festival close celebrates animals

Final program featured world premiere inspired by Saint-Saëns’ 'Carnival of the Animals'

Emma Jo Patten
Emma Jo Patten
Music Review: Artist Series concert leaves a 'Lasting' impression

Apr 7, 2026

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4 min read

Music Review: Artist Series concert leaves a 'Lasting' impression

A trio of artists create a sense of friendship in salon-style program

Emma Jo Patten
Emma Jo Patten

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