On February 7, the Milton Academy Music Department hosted the Margaret (Peggy) Filoon Robertson ’56 Concert in the Straus Library. This year’s concert showcased student-led instrumental groups, soloists, and a chorus of Milton Academy students, faculty, and members of the Wellesley Choral Society. It was a lovely evening of inspiring performances.
Established in 1996, the Margaret Filoon Robertson ’56 Fund supports travel for Milton’s student music groups. The Music Department named the corresponding home concert to honor Peggy’s commitment to the music program. The student performers shared their passions and gifts with our community, just as Peggy did. Among the many talented performers were Andre Zhao ’25 on viola and Jayden Lee ’27 on piano, who captivated the audience with their rendition of “The Swan” by Camille Saint-Saëns. Jayden also accompanied Jason Yu ’25 on saxophone as he performed his arrangement of “White Field: A Bird Sings an Epilogue” by Tsutomu Narita.
The travel opportunities and concerts fueled by the Margaret Filoon Robertson ’56 Fund allow our students to perform in front of new and varied audiences. The cultural and musical experiences expand their perspectives, influence their creativity, transcend language and cultural differences, help them grow in their confidence as performers, and deepen their love of music.
Please click the play button below to enjoy a recording of the concert. Thank you to the Filoon and Robertson families for joining us and honoring Peggy’s commitment to the music program, and to all of our donors for enabling opportunities for students to pursue and share their passions.
