Principal

Quote: "Build me a fast ship, for I intend to go in harm's way" --Nathanial Hawthorne

Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida

Grew up: Jacksonville, Florida

Started playing: Age 11

Education: BM New England Conservatory, Fellowship Tanglewood Music Center, Brevard Music Center, McDonald's All-American High School Band

Began with PSO: 1977

Non-PSO Activities: Boston Ballet, Boston Lyric Opera, New Hampshire Symphony, Edith Jones Project

Favorite music: R & B

In my iPod: Nothing, by the time I buy one they'll be obsolete...

Hobbies: Golf, sailing, '68 Vespa scooter, gardening, antiques and the Red Sox!

Email: nsperc@verizon.net

Teacher: Faculty USM, UNH, Bates College.