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RENAISSANCE WOMAN Diversified artist Carol Worthey considers music the magical essence arol Worthey (Phi Nu) is a renaissance woman who has been recognized by awards in classical music, visual and literary art. As a multi-award-winning composer, arranger, painter, poet, playwright and novelist, educator and impassioned lecturer on arts and culture, Worthey has devoted her life to creating multi-genre musical and artistic masterpieces that bring hope and understanding to people around the world. The day Worthey was born, family friend Leonard Bernstein was in her home and made hamburgers in the shape of stars, proclaiming, “This little girl’s gonna be a star!” At Dartmouth Summer School, Worthey studied with Vincent Persichetti, head of the Composition Department at Juilliard, who looked at her score and perceived, “You think like a composer!” Persichetti's appraisal became a watchword that helped Worthey journey through many career and personal challenges in later years. Worthey has been very active during these “interesting times.” She says, “It’s not time to stop putting forth as much love and beauty as one can muster, no matter what challenges there are. In fact, I believe the world needs more music, art and love than ever.” Here is just a taste of all the different artistic creations she has brought forth recently.
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