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Music is therapy for the near-centenarian and she plays the piano at least an hour a day
Music is therapy for the near-centenarian and she plays the piano at least an hour a day

Music is therapy for the near-centenarian and she plays the piano at least an hour a day

Date11/28/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Music is therapy for the near-centenarian and she plays the piano at least an hour a day. When she entertains, guests usually end up singing with Mrs. Murch. In harmony with her are from left, John Romano, Paul Schillaci and Tom Lima. Schillaci, a student at Centennial College, is a voice pupil of Mrs. Murch's and pair give concerts to varied audiences.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0070188F
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