The Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of ragtime music. The group was founded in 2010 by Andrew Greene, a musician and musicologist who had a passion for the music of the early 20th century. Greene had been playing ragtime music for many years, and he had become frustrated with the lack of opportunities to perform this music in a live setting. He decided to form his own ensemble, with the goal of bringing the music of the ragtime era to a wider audience. The Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra is made up of a group of talented musicians who share Greene's passion for ragtime music. The ensemble includes a variety of instruments, including piano, banjo, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, and percussion. One of the highlights of the Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra's career was their performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. in 2014. The group was invited to perform as part of the Kennedy Center's "Ragtime at the Movies" series, which featured live performances of ragtime music alongside screenings of classic silent films. The Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra's performance at the Kennedy Center was a huge success, and it helped to raise the group's profile in the classical music world. Since then, the ensemble has gone on to perform at a variety of other prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York. In addition to their live performances, the Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra has also released several albums of ragtime music. Their debut album, "Pepper and Salt," was released in 2013 and featured a mix of classic ragtime tunes and original compositions by Greene. The group's second album, "Step With Pep," was released in 2016 and featured a mix of ragtime, jazz, and popular music from the 1920s and 1930s. The album was well-received by critics and helped to further establish the Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra as one of the premier ensembles in the classical music world. Over the years, the Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra has received numerous awards and accolades for their work. In 2015, the group was awarded the Maryland State Arts Council's Individual Artist Award for their contributions to the arts in the state of Maryland. In 2017, the Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra was named the "Best New Artist" at the Josie Music Awards, which recognize independent artists in a variety of genres. The group was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2018 for their album "Step With Pep." Despite their success, the members of the Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra remain committed to their mission of preserving and promoting the music of the ragtime era. They continue to perform live and record new music, and they have become beloved by audiences around the world for their lively and entertaining performances.

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