Dean Fritz

Principal Accompanist   

Dean was born in Rochester, NY.  He was the original accompanist for the chorus in 1997. He left for a while, but we are pleased to have him back again as the principal accompanist. Dean graduated with a Master of Music degree in Accompanying from the University of Southern California. After working as a musician in several area of the Country, he moved to Sarasota to be close to his family. Dean also served as Company Pianist for the Sarasota Ballet of Florida.

Hobbies:   Fitness and of course playing the piano.

Favorite Quote:   “In music one must think with the heart and feel with the brain.” George Szell, Conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra