From MusicLink Executive Director, Joanne Haroutounian: I have personally known Peggy Newhall for over 20 years, as a colleague and as her teacher, guiding her as she pursued MTNA certification at age 80. Peggy has been a MusicLink teacher and coordinator since 1999, teaching 10 MusicLink students through the years and achieving the MusicLink Hall of Fame Teacher of Distinction award in 2015 for her 15 years of service to the MusicLink Foundation. Many have seen her photo with her first MusicLink student on our banner at conventions.

Beyond her activities in MusicLink, Peggy is active in two local MTAs, regularly attends MTNA national conventions, and volunteers for MTA activities in her local organizations. She is part of a piano group that performs on a regular basis and recently organized a zoom gathering of the group. Peggy has produced several CDs combining classical and popular music that she gives to friends and relatives each year. She performs recitals at senior centers on a regular basis, programming music that appeals to each audience.

I have to admit that Peggy is, in a way, my role model because of the personal care she portrays to others and her endless energy and enthusiasm to learn more. This year Peggy celebrates her 90thbirthday – an amazing woman!