Key Chorale has hired Johnette Cappadona for the newly created position of Director of Community Engagement. Cappadona comes to Key Chorale with a long history of arts management and development work to her credit. She was Director of Patron Services with her hometown Austin Symphony Orchestra for 18 years. After moving to Florida, she worked at JFCS and developed two significant fundraising events. Subsequently, she worked at New College Foundation, and USF Sarasota-Manatee Foundation. Three years ago, Cappadona started her own business, SRQ Special Projects, and has worked for many local nonprofits helping them with development/fundraising and will continue to do so in addition to her new role with Key Chorale.

Additionally, Key Chorale has recently appointed Jamal Sarikoki to Associate Conductor. Sarikoki also currently serves as Minister of Music and Worship at Venice Presbyterian Church and additionally as the Artistic Director of the Venice Community Concert Series.

Key Chorale