AFFILIATES NEWS YOUTH THE FUTURE OF THE LA PHIL

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1 Published by Los Angeles Philharmonic Affiliates AFFILIATES NEWS Arlyss Burkett, Chair Nan Flette, Editor 151 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles Telephone Address Valerie Thompson Manager, Volunteer Activities Affiliates Online Communications Center: Master Calendar Committee Pages Affiliates NEWS Music Mobile YOUTH THE FUTURE OF THE LA PHIL Inside this issue: Affiliates Celebrate 2010 GALAPHIL Get to Know AMSOV 2 Crescendo XIX Event 2 YOLA at HOLA Kicks-Off 3 Used Instrument Drive for YOLA Toyota Symphonies for Youth Membership Focus 4 Philharmonic Friends Awards Ceremony Symphonies for Schools 6 Endowment Invitational Rehearsal Encore Art Tour 7 Music Mobile Orientation 7 Committee Reports VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND FOR LA PHIL AFFILIATES. Clockwise from top left: (1) First grade children at the kick-off of the second Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA), located in the Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) neighborhood center near Lafayette Park in the Rampart District. (2) A youth orchestra in Los Angeles practices. (3) Children learn drum and rhythm techniques during one of the activities held prior to the Toyota Symphonies for Youth concerts on Saturday mornings. (4) Gustavo Dudamel demonstrates on a paper violin presented to him by first graders at the YOLA at HOLA Kick-Off before the children receive their wood violins. (5) Los Angeles Unified School District children enter Walt Disney Concert Hall for a Symphonies for Schools concert performed by the LA Phil. MESSAGE FROM AFFILIATE CHAIR The LA Phil Affiliates again participated as a group at the Opening Night Gala of the winter concert season at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Special Events Coordinator Aida Gaona arranged for us to sit together in Orchestra East or West seats where we were close enough to see the expressions on Gustavo Dudamel s face as he conducted the Orchestra and his friend, Juan Diego Flórez, the tenor from Lima, Peru. Love songs set the tone for the evening. The concert, a program of overtures, bel canto arias and Latin American canciones, featured music by Rossini, Granda, Lara, Moncayo, Grever, and Gutierrez. Afterwards, we strolled down Grand Avenue to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion s Fifth Floor where we dined together. It s times like this Gala evening that bind the Affiliates together. Food, wine and music were the magic ingredients shaping friendships among Affiliates and their guests. Arlyss Burkett

2 I feel like I have been here my whole life and it s only been one year. Gustavo Dudamel at Celebratión, 2010 Opening Night Gala AFFILIATES NEWS AFFILIATES CELEBRATE 2010GALAPHIL Page 2 Gustavo Dudamel conducts Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez on Opening Night. Above, the audience finds the performance phenomenal. Gala proceeds were $3 million for the LA Phil and its education programs. Photos courtesy of Los Angeles Times Joining the celebration were, from left, Aida Gaona, Affiliates Gala Chair, Teresa Bond, Deputy Director of Development, and Melanie Sanguinet, Volunteer and Special Projects Coordinator. It was a special evening for the 55 Affiliates who attended the Gala Celebration. From left: Vicki Pushee, Valerie Thompson, Manager, Volunteer Activities, Arlyss Burkett, Affiliate Chair and Tom Burkett GET TO KNOW AMSOV (ASSOCIATION OF MAJOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VOLUNTEERS) If you were not at the last AMSOV conference, you missed an experience of a lifetime, praised Ginny Cushman, former LA Phil Affiliates Chair from and current AMSOV volunteer. CRESCENDO XIX TO FEATURE KOREAN CULTURE The first event for Crescendo XIX will take place on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., on the 5 th floor of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. To celebrate the cultural diversity of Los Angeles, a program highlighting ancient musical instruments, unique music, Ms. Cushman spoke to the Affiliate Presidents and Coordinators at the October 25 th board meeting to update members on the organization and urge attendance at the conference in Houston, Texas April 27-30, 2011, which will include a Space Center tour! Other Board members echoed her high praise for the quality of the music, learning value and the camaraderie at the conferences. AMSOV is a networking and support organization for volunteer leaders of major symphony orchestras in the United States and Canada (orchestras which have top tier budgets). It is 76 years old and the only orchestra association that is run completely by volunteers. The LA Phil Affiliates is an AMSOV member. Learn more at dance and beautiful costumes of Korea will be presented. You will feel transported to an ancient time to enjoy a special afternoon. Guests are welcome. Invitations will be mailed in early December. Save the Date January 16, 2011

3 Page 3 YOLA AT HOLA KICKS OFF IN RAMPART DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES The second Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) kicked-off its program in the remodeled Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) neighborhood center, located across the street from Lafayette Park in the Rampart District. YOLA, Gustavo Dudamel s signature program, is a free music education program. A partnership between HOLA and the LA Philharmonic Association makes this second YOLA site possible. Affiliate Chair Arlyss Burkett and Co-Coordinator of Youth Activities Colleen Robertson represented the Affiliates at the YOLA at HOLA Kick-Off on October 16 th. YES, a picture is worth a thousand words! Above: Alums from HOLA served as tour guides for the YOLA at HOLA kick-off. Pictured with Affiliate Youth Activities Co-Coordinator Colleen Robertson are Eduardo Andino, now a student at LA City College, and Sandie Villanueva, now a student at Loyola Marymount. USED INSTRUMENT DRIVE FOR YOLA SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2011 The YOLA intensive music education program now involves 300 children ages 2-17, at two locations in Los Angeles: YOLA at Expo Center and YOLA at HOLA (Heart of Los Angeles) Community Center. Dan Berkowitz, YOLA Manager, spoke to the Affiliate Presidents and Coordinators about this exciting program at the October 25 th Board meeting. The program is based on El Sistema, the Venezuelan program that shaped the life of Music Director Gustavo Dudamel and serves over 1 million children in Venezuela. Affiliates will handle the YOLA Used Instrument Drive to take place in May throughout Los Angeles County. All Affiliate Committees will be encouraged to collect used instruments, metronomes, music stands and other equipment. In charge of the new program is Affiliate Outreach Coordinator Meg Evans. You can reach her at or maspine@verizon.net. Dan Berkowitz, YOLA Manager, and Meg Evans, Affiliate Community Outreach Coordinator, at the October Board meeting, take questions and discuss YOLA s progress and the instrument drive which will take place in May 2011.

4 Page 4 TOYOTA SYMPHONIES FOR YOUTH KICKS OFF SEASON The Toyota Symphonies for Youth concert series kicked off its new season on October 2 nd with Pianissimo: A Focus on the Piano. The theme of the day was dynamics -- pre-concert activities introduced the youngsters to the concept of dynamics: the use of volume and tempo to create sound, images, and movement. The youngsters and their families and friends were treated to an insiders look into the versatility and dynamics that the piano brings to solo performance, chamber music and full orchestra. The ingenuous program included pianist Yana Reznik and actor Carl Palmer as the piano technician, who took the audience on a journey through piano construction and the mechanics of each key stroke. The right combination of instrument, technician, composer and musician are the ingredients for creating dynamic music. Each concert requires about 40 volunteers for pre-concert activities on November 6 and 13; February 19 and 26, 2011; and April 23 and 30. Volunteers are asked to arrive at Walt Disney Concert Hall at 9:00 a.m., pre-concert activities begin at 10:00 a.m., and the concert is at 11:00 a.m. Volunteers who attended the Music Mobile Orientation, may work in the Instrument Petting Zoo pre-concert activity. Volunteers should contact their committee s youth activities or volunteer chair, or Colleen Robertson at , or colleen@cjrobertson.org Shirley Farley instructs on cymbals at the Instrument Petting Zoo MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM UPDATE New Member Symposium Affiliates were energized by guest speakers. Pictured with Tim Landi, Vice President of Development, are Arlyss Burkett, Affiliate Chair, and Sheri Gill, Membership Coordinator. The November 4 th New Member Symposium brought out 52 new and prospective members, their sponsors and other interested Affiliates a record number! After a continental breakfast, the group enjoyed speakers from various areas of the LA Philharmonic Association: Development, Educational Initiatives, School Programs, and Artistic Planning. Tim Landi, Vice President of Development reported that it was a banner year for fundraising, bringing in more than $23 million. A backstage tour of Walt Disney Concert Hall followed the meeting. The day was an impressive introduction to the Phil," and those present were reminded why they decided to join such a magnificent organization. Thank you to the sponsors of our 72 new members you have given them the gift of culture and camaraderie and the opportunity to hear the finest orchestra in the country! Membership Contest The Affiliates Membership Contest challenges committees to increase the number of dues-paying members. This means counting both the number of new members brought in as well as the number of returning members. The committee with the greatest increase will be the winner. The winning committee will be awarded free bench seats to a Tuesday or Thursday performance at the Hollywood Bowl, and free use of the Hollywood Bowl Volunteer Cottage for the ENTIRE committee. Membership Retention At the October 25 th Affiliates Board meeting, Membership Coordinator Sheri Gill led a miniworkshop to discuss the importance of membership retention. Presidents and Coordinators shared ideas on how to keep committees strong by increasing membership and, just as importantly, how to retain members by getting them involved. Sheri urged Presidents to share ideas on this topic during their committee board meetings. Four presidents of committees with high membership retention shared their committees practices. From left: Westside, Susan D'Alessio; LA Philharmonic, Suzanne Olsen; Membership Coordinator, Sheri Gill; Glendale, Bonnie Hall; and Peninsula, Mary Curtin.

5 Page 5 The trouble with music appreciation in general is that people are taught to have too much respect for music;... they should be taught to love it. IGOR STRAVINSKY PHILHARMONIC FRIENDS AWARDS CEREMONY CAMPAIGN RESULTS The culmination of the Philharmonic Friends Campaign was celebrated at the Colburn School of Music on September 29 th. A wonderful brunch was served to 46 attendees and was followed by a welcome speech from Affiliate Chair Arlyss Burkett. Deputy Director of Development Teresa Bond briefly explained that the purpose of Philharmonic Friends is to help sustain the Philharmonic s artistic and community programs. Philharmonic Friends Coordinator Margaret Lulejian reported that the Affiliates had attained 95% of the goal, with 470 members participating. The total collected was $145,242, which included the September contribution from the Affiliates of $10,000. Valerie Thompson, Manager of Volunteer Activities, explained that the campaign will have four mailings: October/November, January, April and July. All mailings will be coded so that each committee will receive credit for its donations. Contributions in any amount are welcomed, and 100% participation of Affiliate members is definitely possible....and the Winners Are Most Dollars Overall Foothill Committee: Velma McKelvey Second Most Dollars Overall Westside Committee: (l to r) Susan D Alessio, Margaret Lulejian and Valerie Thompson Largest Number of Donors/Gifts Valley CommitteeS: (l to r) Margaret Lulejian and Ellie Hamburger All in Attendance were winners... Committees That Met Goals (l to r ) Jeanine Wilson, Foothill; Ed Kormondy, Business & Professional; Margaret Lulejian, Valerie Thompson; Bonnie Hall, Glendale; Suzanne Olsen, LA Philharmonic; and Wendy Kelman, Speakers Bureau Committees with 100% Participation (l to r) Ellie Hamburger, Valley CommitteeS; Susan D Alessio, Westside; and Jeanine Wilson, Foothill

6 Page 6 SYMPHONIES FOR SCHOOLS 2011 OFFERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Symphonies for Schools 2011 February 22 nd, 23 rd, 24 th & 25 th The Elementary School Concerts will be on Tuesday, February 22 nd and Wednesday, February 23 rd at 10 a.m. and 11:15.m. Two 45-minute concerts will be performed back to back each day. The LA Phil will present Jazz and the Orchestra. The Secondary School Concerts will be performed Thursday, February 24 th and Friday, February 25 th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and will have only one concert each day. Again, the LA Phil will present Jazz and the Orchestra geared this time to the older audience. As always, each volunteer will receive: Free parking at Walt Disney Concert Hall each day of volunteer service; two Hollywood Bowl ticket vouchers for each day of volunteer service; and will be able to attend the concert that day along with the students. In January 2011, a volunteer signup form will be mailed directly to each Affiliate member s home. The form should be filled out and returned to Sydney Tanner, Affiliate Symphonies for Schools Coordinator. Volunteer! ENDOWMENT INVITATIONAL REHEARSAL A CONTRIBUTOR BONUS Affiliate members continue to generously support the Affiliates Endowment Program. Donations of any amount are gratefully received and are added to the Philharmonic's Endowment Fund. Only the income from endowment gifts will be allocated annually where the organizational need is the greatest, leaving the principal intact. Many donations are made in honor of a birthday, anniversary, as a hostess gift, or in memory of a loved one. Donations of $100 or more in one year entitle the donor to a bonus an invitation to attend an LA Phil rehearsal during the following year and a set of beautiful Walt Disney Concert Hall note cards. Forty-three Affiliate donors attended the Endowment Invitational Rehearsal held on October 29 th. Deborah Borda, President of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, thanked from the stage all Affiliate donors. As an additional bonus, Stacy Wetzel, first violin, chatted with the Affiliate audience during intermission. The rehearsal was conducted by Christian Zacharias and included music by Mozart, C.P.E. Bach, and Beethoven. Guest soloist Susan Graham sang arias by Mozart. It was a wonderful morning of music. Endowment Fund donation forms are available from your committee s president or by contacting the Affiliate Coordinator, DeAnne Hayes, at bhayes@earthlink.net or From left: Stacy Wetzel, first violin, DeAnne Hayes, Affiliate Endowment Fund Coordinator, and Arlyss Burkett, Affiliate Chair Musical Musings The spelling "oboe" was adopted into English from the Italian oboè, derived from the 17th-century pronunciation of the French word hautbois, a compound word made of haut ("high, loud") and bois ("wood, woodwind"). It s the reed that makes playing oboe so difficult because slight variations in temperature, altitude, weather, and climate will change a perfectly working reed into an unplayable collection of cane.

7 Page 7 Tim Landi, LAPA s Development Vice President, was guest speaker at the Affiliates September 27 th Board meeting. Pictured at the Affiliates' Presidents and Coordinators Annual Get Acquainted Party, held at the Music Center Plaza last August, are Special Events Coordinator and party organizer Aida Gaona and Affiliate Chair Arlyss Burkett flanking LA Phil's Melanie Sanguinet who performed on her accordion for the 35 guests. ENCORE PAST PRESIDENTS GATHER FOR ART TOUR The members of Encore held their first gathering of the year on October 19 th. They enjoyed a docent guided tour at the Santa Monica Museum of Modern Art, Bergamot Station. On exhibit were some of the abstract works of Alberto Burri. Time allowed for visits to a few of the other galleries in the complex. The first business meeting of the term, held at Café Bijou, followed the tour. Chair Suzanne Sposato welcomed all of the past Encore Chairs and also honored several long time members who had passed away. Affiliate Chair Arlyss Burkett shared news about YOLA. Suzanne thanked Joan Hogue and Marie Stiebing who had planned the event. Luncheon followed. Plans are well underway for the Orchestra Party which is Encore s gift to the Philharmonic Orchestra each year. Chaired by Joan Callanan, the event will be March 6, Encore encourages all past Affiliate presidents to join the Committee in order maintain association with the many other hard working and dedicated past presidents. A docent guides Encore members through the Museum. From left: Encore members Marie Stiebing, the tour guide, Joan Hogue and Suzanne Sposato MUSIC MOBILE ORIENTATION FEATURES EARLY STRING INSTRUMENTS Affiliates who are interested in serving as docents in the Music Mobile program or as docents at the Instrument Petting Zoo, a pre-concert activity for the Toyota Symphonies for Youth concert program, are required to attend the Music Mobile Orientation. On October 15 th, Music Mobile Co- Coordinator Margo Penney gathered Affiliates at The Colburn School for round two of instruction by Adam and Rotem Gilbert, professors in Early Music at USC Thornton School of Music. Last year, the Gilberts presented early woodwind instruments. This year, they presented early string instruments. A combination lecture - demonstration gave the Affiliates an insight into the roots of current instruments. From left: Colburn student and Colburn Executive with Margo Penney, Music Mobile Co-Coordinator A short concert was followed by an interactive exchange between the Affiliate docents and advanced Colburn School students who offered tips and techniques. From left: LA Philharmonic Committee members Meg Coulter, Evelyn Halus, Linda Olson and Suzanne Olsen with USC Thornton School student, center, holding an early guitar

8 Page 8 SPEAKERS BUREAU Beginning October 2l st, the Speakers Bureau will conduct a one hour tour of the Hollywood Bowl to third graders who will be bussed in from various elementary schools. Part of the tour will include a fifteen-minute visit to the Hollywood Bowl Museum. At the conclusion of the Bowl tour, the children will visit the dressing rooms behind the stage and then walk onto the stage and sing a song. On November 4 th for the New Member Symposium, Gary Campbell and Robert Robinson, two members of the Speakers Bureau, gave backstage tours of Walt Disney Concert Hall. GLENDALE COMMITTEE The Glendale Committee is looking forward to a productive new year with three new members, Polly Bishop, America Braganza, Jill Sheldon and returning member, Fiama Traxler. This year the Committee was delighted to receive a case of wine for surpassing its goal for the Philharmonic Friends campaign. This was achieved through the steadfast efforts of their Philharmonic Friends Chair Stella Balesh. America Braganza, Stella Balesh, Marie Chaplar and Bonnie Hall attended the Awards Ceremony and brunch at The Colburn School. They enjoyed the wonderful program, the brunch and the presentations. Leila Otey, Virginia Royer, Marie Chaplar and Bonnie Hall attended the outstanding Music Mobile Orientation at The Colburn School on October 15th. What a treat! John Hayhurst, LA Phil violist, will be featured at the annual Winter Celebration and Luncheon to be held at the Annandale Country Club on Monday, December 6 th. Glendale Committee members at the home of Virginia Royer, Membership Chair, for the first meeting of the year. INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE The International Committee proudly turned over $65,000 in support of the LA Phil, the proceeds from the International Night Ball: Alma de Mexico: Gala del Bicentenario on May 15, The stars of the show were Consul General and Mrs. Juan Marcos Gutierrez Gonzalez; President, Janine Bobin; Ball Chair, Aida Gaona; and Benefit Chair, Rabab Ashley. The yearly International Night Ball, which honors the Chef de Poste who are members of the Committee in general, celebrates a different country each year and has been described as "the most elegant pageantry gala in the Los Angeles social scene." Members must now say goodbye to Alejandra who is following her husband to Mexico City where he has received an important position joining the President s Cabinet. The Committee is elated to announce that Armenia has been chosen as the country to be celebrated at the 2011 International Ball. There is already much excitement and enthusiasm. Clockwise from left: Aida Gaona, Alejandra Gutierrez Gonzalez, Janine Bobin and Rabab Ashley

9 COMMITTEE OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN (COPW) COPW began its new season with excitement and verve. In July, 30 members and guests drove to San Luis Obispo for the Mozaic Festival (formerly the Mozart Festival), for three days of music, food, shopping and fun with friends, old and new. The highlight of the weekend was the Friday concert at Hearst Castle. It began with wine and hors d oeurves atop the Neptune Terrace, overlooking the outdoor swimming pool, with a breathtaking view of the ocean. An outstanding concert in Mr. Hearst s private movie theater followed. Saturday, the group enjoyed olive oil and wine tasting events followed by dinner in Paso Robles and a magnificent concert at Chapel Hill in Shandon. The audience gave the musicians standing ovations for every piece. The concert, entitled Best of the Baroque, certainly was that. The weekend ended with a Sunday brunch in San Luis Obispo. Before heading to Chapel Hill for the Saturday evening concert, members dined in Paso Robles. Page 9 COPW welcomed fall with a Musicale on September 25 th in the garden of a gorgeous house in Windsor Square. On this hot day, 108, fifty members and guests braved the heat, including Affiliate Chair Arlyss Burkett, and all looked for shade! Classical, jazz and compositions by Libbie Jo Snyder, flutist, (named Jazz Critic s Choice by City Beat Los Angeles), accompanied by guitarist Steve Cotter, filled the air. A delightful meal of wines, salads and breads completed the day. WESTSIDE COMMITTEE The ladies of the Westside Committee were given the unique opportunity to enjoy the Paraguayan harp played by Alfredo Rolando Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz shared some of his unusual background having been born in Cuba and immigrated to Venezuela at 11 years of age. The event was the Reunion Meeting for the Westside Committee, and PENINSULA COMMITTEE Peninsula Committee members enjoyed a different type of Salon recently, featuring the group Hard Rain. The Salon was held in the spacious garden of long-time member, Barbara Hart. The program featured songwriter Andy Hill, with vocal harmonies provided by Renee Safier. In September, the Committee held its annual benefit, entitled "Musical Feast", on the lovely Chadwick School campus. Jazz it was a great time for past presidents to catch up on the current busy schedule of the Committee. Ms. Jones delights the members every month with varied musicians, and Alfredo Ortiz was indeed one of her great finds. He is a composer, lecturer, author and recording artist. If you have the opportunity to hear this Paraguayan harp as played by Alfredo Rolando Ortiz, From left: Peninsula Committee Program Chair Jean Strickland; Hard Rain artists Andy Hill and Renee Safier; Peninsula Committee President Mary Curtin; and Hostess Barbara Hart you will be in for a memorable experience. From left: Mr. Ortiz, Bonnie Robinson-Jones, Programs Chair, and Arlyss Burkett, Affiliate Chair pianist Paul Smith and his trio were featured artists. In addition, the audience was treated to amazing performances by three "Rising Stars," as well as a youth jazz group directed by David Benoit. Congratulations to Chair Marilyn Hoffman and her committee for a most successful event!

10 Page 10 LONG BEACH AUXILIARY Affiliate Chair and Long Beach Auxiliary member Arlyss Burkett and her husband Tom attend 2010 GALAPHIL. Long Beach Auxiliary members and guests enjoyed a Summer Interlude of music and literature featuring Isaac Tetenbaum, piano and Marcia Gordon, book reviews. After a summer attending and volunteering at the Hollywood Bowl, the busy fall season was ushered in by an al fresco musicale and luncheon at lovely Rancho Los Alamitos with a program provided by harpist Ellie Choate. Six members also attended the exciting 2010GALAPHIL at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Ms. Coate and Vice President of Programs, Fiorella Miotto The second annual Meet, Greet, and Trim a Tree holiday party and fundraiser at the home of President Carole McCormac is eagerly anticipated as a joyful start to the holiday season. Members bring a monetary donation and ornaments to decorate three tabletop trees, which are then auctioned off. Past presidents will be honored at the Holiday Musicale and Luncheon at Virginia Country Club celebrating the 75 th year of service of the Long Beach Auxiliary. The winner of a beautiful quilt designed and crafted by members will be announced at the Musicale. SANTA MONICA-WESTSIDE PHILHARMONIC COMMITTEE (SM-WPC) Santa Monica-Westside Philharmonic Committee had their opening meeting in the beautiful modern home of Sue-Youn Kim where members were thrilled to listen to the Tre Calore Trio comprised of Joo Lee, cello, Nora Chiang Wrobel, piano and Sterling Trent, violin. They played Brahms and Schubert. This is an outstanding, gifted group. The SM-WPC is happy to report that two new members joined in October and three more are waiting in the wings. In Memorial Norma Futterman For the last 17 years Norma Futterman, Santa Monica-Westside member, has been hosting Committee Musicales in her home. Beautiful receptions followed each of the programs, carefully prepared by Norma. The Committee reports with sorrow that Norma took her last bow on August 2, Not only was she a pianist, guitarist and singer, she was a member of the Women s National Flying Organization, the 99ers, and owned her own 2-engine plane. Always the party-girl, she loved to entertain. She will be missed forever. SOUTHWEST HEIGHTS PHILHARMONIC COMMITTEE Part of the mission of the South- West Heights Philharmonic Committee is to support youth music education. The committee begins its tenth year by providing a scholarship for a student attending the Southeast Symphony Conservatory held on Saturdays at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies. The committee also donates to Loyola Village Elementary School in Westchester, where Committee member, Linda Goodall is principal. Affiliate Chair Arlyss Burkett was an invited guest for the fantastic and lively June Spring Concert which featured the Guitar Ensemble, the African Drum and Dance Ensemble and the Instrumental Music Classes involving all grade levels. From left: Orchestra Teacher Mark Geiger, Affiliate Chair Arlyss Burkett, Principal Melinda Goodall, Karen Lehman

11 Page 11 LA PHILHARMONIC COMMITTEE Fall brought two delightful and amazing programs to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Committee General meetings. In September, the Committee met at the beautiful home of member Sylvie Ollivier and were entertained by Alan Chapman, his lovely wife, Karen, along with pianist Victoria Kirsch. Great songs were Tre Colore Trio with Sylvie Ollivier, Program Chair (2nd from left) and Suzanne Olsen, President, right sung from early America. Honored Associates (l to r): Carol Smith, Lou Peeler, Polly Marks-Weinberg, Bee Jay Divall, Sheila Stern, Charlotte Brackmann, Barbara Sziraki-Petrin and Rachel Ault In October, members gathered at Wilshire Country Club to honor its Associates and enjoy an excellent classical musical program by the Tre Colore Trio. Committee chairs are now planning a letter writing campaign for November 10 th, when members will write to friends and acquaintances and ask for contributions to the Committee s Symphonies for Schools program and Endowment Fund. The writing campaign provides time to chat and enjoy camaraderie while bonding in the goal of raising money for these worthwhile programs. The Committee welcomes six Provisionals this year. All look forward to another successful year with the same great friendships, enthusiasm, creativity and joyful hard work to reach Committee goals. FOOTHILL COMMITTEE Foothill Committee gathered at the historical Padua Hills Theater in Claremont for their first meeting of the new fundraising year. Harpist Alfredo Rolando Ortiz presented a wonderful multicultural repertoire of folk, classical, and popular music interlaced with anecdotes of his life and travels. The Committee kicked off its fundraising efforts with an October meeting that combined a talk by VALLEY COMMITTEES The Committee s first fundraiser of the year, a salon, was held the evening of October 17th in the home of members Mr. and Mrs. Butler. The program was provided by LA Phil violinists Stacy and Minor (Mick) Wetzel. They like to play trios with cellist David Garrett, also an LA Phil musician. He agreed to perform a Mozart trio with the Wetzels. The music was wonderful and a donation of $75 per person was collected for the From left: Foothill Committee members Marsha Diehl, Lisa Graham, and Sue Keavney with composer Peter Boyer event which included a light supper. It was decided to make the supper a further donation and members were asked to bring quiches and easy to manage fruit for the salad. Cookies and brownies ended the meal. It was buffet so there were no seating nor table costs. It was a well attended event and very successful as a fundraiser because costs were kept low. composer Peter Boyle and letter writing to potential donors. An engaging and personable speaker, Mr. Boyle described the dynamic process that went into his composition for the Boston Pops Orchestra: The Dream Lives On: A Portrait of the Kennedy Brothers. LA Phil musicians (l to r) Stacy Wetzel, David Garrett, and Mick Wetzel with Valley CommitteeS Co-President Jan Agens, at the October fundraiser

12 Answers: 1-c; 2-d; 3-a; 4-b AFFILIATES NEWS Page 12 WOMEN S COMMITTEE The Women's Committee held its planning meeting for the season on August 13 th. The Committee s membership dropped by three members, but it also gained a new one with a long-standing tradition with the Women s Committee. Ms. Kelly Eckley was nominated by her aunt, Charla Janecek, shortly before Charla passed away. Charla was a longstanding member who joined the Women's Committee in 1978 after her mother's death. Her mother AFFILIATES AT LARGE The Affiliates at Large summer dinner and concert at the Hollywood Bowl was great fun. The food was delicious and the music sublime. Three new members had joined in It was Charla's wish that the family tradition be continued, and it has continued with Kelly becoming a member in August The Committee s first salon of the year was held on September 28 th. at the home of Norma Rae Sorianello and featured Mrs. Arlene Thomas, soprano, and Katherine Dryden, accompanist, who presented a lovely arrangement of songs from operettas and musicals. The one song that touched every one was My were gained that evening. Members now look forward to volunteering for the Toyota Symphonies for Youth and the Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Yiddishe Momme. Arlene's brilliant soprano voice made it special. Twenty- three ladies and gentlemen attended the event. Members are looking forward to attending the Christmas Tea at Salem Lutheran Church in Glendale. Charla had been instrumental in making it an annual event for the Committee, organizing it for two years. The group wants to continue this tradition in her memory. Affiliates at Large draws members from the greater Los Angeles area and welcomes all those interested in supporting the LA Phil. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE Yeuda Gilad On October 14 th, Yeuda Gilad spoke to the Business and Professional Committee. Mr. Gilad is both a professor and orchestra conductor at The Colburn School. At the USC Thornton School of Music, Mr. Gilad developed one of the world s most sought after clarinet schools in the world. He is regularly invited to present master classes and perform at music conservatories and music festivals worldwide. COME TO TERMS WITH MUSIC! (match the term with definition) 1. Fermata a. Quick. 2. Giocoso b. Too much. Used with other terms, e.g. allegro non troppo. 3. Tosto c. Hold, pause. 4. Troppo d. Playful.