Our Members

Karen Perone

College:

• State University of New York at Buffalo

Major:

• Music Education
• Flute Performance
• Library Science

Degree:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1980
• Master of Library Science, 1983

Mu Phi Affiliation:

• Phi Chapter, 1999

Employment:

• Private Flute Instructor, 1980-2005
• Librarian
  • Music Cataloger, State University of New York at Buffalo, Music Library, 1983-1985
  • Cataloger, Systems Librarian, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY, 1985-1994
  • Systems Coordinator, Rodman Public Library, Alliance, OH, 1994-present

Musical Specialization:

• Flute

Music Affiliations:

• Mu Phi Epsilon
• Tuscarawas Philharmonic, Principal Flutist, 1996-present
• Canton Concert Band, 1997-present
• National Flute Association
• American Legion Band of the Tonawandas (NY), 1977-1994
• Oxford Trio, 1980-1994

Other Affiliations:

• Alliance Historical Society
• Carnation City Players
• Innovative Users Group, Past Chair
• American Library Association

Hobbies/Interests:

• Web Design. Here are a few of the sites Karen has designed and maintained:
  • Rodman Public Library
  • Rodman Kids
  • Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Benjamusic
  • Mu Phi Epsilon, Alliance Alumni
  • Alliance Historical Society
  • Union Avenue United Methodist Church (design only)
• Flutebrarian (personal blog)
• Quilting
• Exercise

Interesting Facts:

• As a member of the American Legion Band, Karen travelled to Sidney, Australia and performed on the stage of the Sydney Opera House.

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