Peggy Payne
Adjunct Instructor of Piano
Music
Music - Keyboard
Music - Instrumental
Biography
Peggy Payne has a flair 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聽聽ensemble, and across the United States, Mexico and Canada as pianist with theNew American Ragtime Ensemble聽under the Herbert Barrett Management in New York. She was Principal Keyboard with the聽Oklahoma Symphony聽and now holds that position with the聽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鈥檚 Arts and Education Award. As Arts Facilitator for Penn Square Mall, she helped create numerous opportunities for not-for-profit arts groups to share partnerships with the Mall, recognized by a Business in the Arts Award. 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 Master鈥檚 degree in Piano Performance from 蜜桃影像AV, where she studied with Robert Laughlin. Past credits include聽OKC Chamber Players, OKC Chamber Orchestra, Quartz Mt. Summer Arts Institute, and soloist with the聽Oklahoma Symphony, Tulsa Philharmonic, Lawton Philharmonic, OKC Philharmonic, and聽Ballet Oklahoma. She is a member of Psi Kappa Lambda and the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Although an avid exercise enthusiast, Peggy Payne鈥檚 favorite pastime is going on roadtrips with her dalmatian,聽Dreamworks Girl on Fire 鈥淜颈苍诲濒别.鈥�
