AFFILIATES NEWS. Arlyss Burkett

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1 Published by Los Angeles Philharmonic Affiliates Arlyss Burkett, Chair Spring 2011 Nan Flette, Editor 151 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles Melanie Sanguinet Manager, Volunteer Activities Telephone Address Affiliates Online Communications Center: Master Calendar Committee Pages Affiliates NEWS Music Mobile Inside this issue: Incoming Affiliate Chair Aida Gaona Invitational Rehearsal 2 New Manager of Volunteer Activities Melanie Sanguinet Used Instrument Drive 3 Fundraising Workshop 3 Symphonies for Schools 4 Spring Celebration 4 Dudamel s Contract Extended Membership Focus 5 Crescendo XIX 5 Staff Recognition Coffee 6 AMSOV Conference 7 Holiday Thank-You to LA Phil Staff Links to Good Things 7 Committee Reports Gala Announced 14 Reprise Symphonies for Schools LA PHIL LIVE! Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic while cameras record the first LA Phil LIVE theatercast streamed from Walt Disney Concert Hall on January 9 th to 450 theaters in the U.S. and Canada. Theater-goers had the benefit of viewing backstage interviews during intermission. Other theatercasts in this season occur on March 13 th and June 5 th. The LA Phil has placed substantial artistic investment dollars in theatercasts with the vision of expanding the reach of classical music. MESSAGE FROM AFFILIATE CHAIR Photo by Genaro Molina, Los Angeles Times New doors opened for the Affiliates recently. We walked into an opportunity for engaging students in classical music with LA Phil LIVE. What would happen if each of our sixteen committees purchased theater tickets for a high school choir, band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, or guitar ensemble to attend a local movie theater to view the LA Philharmonic on the big screen? We would expand classical music to hundreds of youth who typically would not see Gustavo Dudamel conduct the LA Philharmonic. Another new avenue for service is the Used Instrument Drive coordinated by Meg Evans (Foothill Committee and COPW) for Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA). The Affiliates are collecting used recorders, violins, violas, cellos, flutes, clarinets, and other orchestral instruments. We will bring them en masse to Walt Disney Concert Hall in May for distribution to YOLA students. Such outreach projects are volunteers food for our spirits. Arlyss Burkett

2 Page 2 INTRODUCTION OF INCOMING AFFILIATE CHAIR AIDA GAONA Aida Gaona will serve as Affiliate Chair for the term July 1, 2011 through June 30, She joined the International Committee of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association in 1994 driven by her love, passion and appreciation for music. She served as Committee President from and chaired four of the Committee s International Night Benefit Balls and two of its silent auctions. For five years, Aida has served on the Affiliates Presidents and Coordinators board. A native of the City of Jerusalem, Aida immigrated to the United States with her parents in 1968, and she became a naturalized American citizen. She pursued a career in the travel industry, and for a wholesale tour operator, she advanced to Executive Vice President of Operations. Aida has traveled the world, including exotic, off-the-beaten-track destinations. It is with great humility that I look forward to serving as Affiliate Chair, says Aida. It is a privilege to be given the opportunity to further serve this remarkable organization of dedicated and outstanding volunteers who share the same common goals in supporting the LA Philharmonic and music education for the children of Los Angeles. Aida is married to Rick Gaona, and they reside in Northridge with their son Ricky. INVITATIONAL REHEARSAL WITH CELLIST GAUTIER CAPUCON One of the leading cellists of his generation, Gautier Capucon, 30 years old, performed Schumann s Cello Concerto at the February 18 th invitational rehearsal in Walt Disney Concert Hall. Gramophone has called this French cellist brilliant, young, and handsome. The program included Dvorak s Symphony No. 5. Conductor was another French native, Lionel Bringuier who is performing his fourth and final year as Associate Conductor with the LA Philharmonic. Following the rehearsal, the Affiliates strolled to the Fifth Floor, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for a luncheon. Thanking the Affiliates for their support of the LA Phil was David Bohnett, Chairman of the Board, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. The orchestra s Associate Principal Cellist Danny Rothmuller entertained the Affiliates once more before his retirement. He shared adventures from the orchestra s European Tour. Over the years, he has entertained Danny Rothmuller Affiliates at dinner parties where he cooks and chats while preparing a Hungarian dinner for twelve, his gift to the Affiliates silent auctions benefitting the LA Phil. It was a lucky member of South- West Heights Committee, Rose Marie Tolliver, who won the luncheon raffle for a Hollywood Bowl Box seat. From left: Rose Marie Tolliver and Barbara Lake. Thanks to Affiliate Coordinator Vickie Pushee for pulling together an entertaining Invitational Rehearsal and Luncheon. Vickie Pushee prepares a centerpiece of red roses for the Affiliates luncheon. Music is the nearest at hand, the most orderly, the most delicate....and the most perfect of all bodily pleasures. -John Ruskin

3 Page 3 WELCOME NEW MANAGER OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES MELANIE SANGUINET Melanie Sanguinet was recently LA Phil. promoted to Manager of Volunteer Melanie, a California native, grew Activities. Melanie has served as up in Torrance. She received her Volunteer and Special Projects Bachelor of Music degree in Coordinator for the past three Music Management and Piano years, working extensively with from the University of the Pacific the Affiliates. In her new position, in Stockton. Though fond of the Melanie will be responsible for piano, Melanie s real passion is Affiliate fundraising, coordinating the accordion. She has been volunteer activities, and acting as playing the accordion for almost liaison between the Affiliates and twenty years. Her love for the accordion grew from many years of the LA Phil. In 2007, she was hired by Liz Shafer, long-time watching the Lawrence Welk Manager of Volunteer Activities. Show. In addition to her musical Melanie feels that she has benefited from Liz s extensive knowl- interests, Melanie enjoys crossstitching, swimming and hiking. In edge of the Affiliates and the USED INSTRUMENT DRIVE FOR YOLA SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2011 Detailed plans for the Affiliates YOLA Used Instrument Drive are still underway, but dates have been set: May 12, 13, 14 & 15 prior to the scheduled concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall, reports Community Outreach Coordinator Meg Evans. her spare time, she attends air shows, football games and concerts around LA. She volunteers her time at Operation Gratitude, an organization that assembles and ships care packages to U.S. Service Members deployed overseas. Melanie can be reached at and msanguinet@laphil.org. Please note that there is a special need right now for double reeds and smaller sized string instruments, i.e. 1/2 size cellos and basses. Please contact your committee chair for paperwork and instrument tags for the instruments you collect. If you have any questions, please call Meg Evans at or to maspine@verizon.net FREE FUNDRAISING WORKSHOP ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 The Affiliates are offering a Fundraising Workshop on March 23 rd for Committee Presidents and Committee Ways and Means Chairs. Other interested members are also welcome. The Workshop will include a digital presentation prepared by the League of American Orchestras and break-out sessions led by our own leaders. The purpose of the Workshop is to enhance the participants creativity and develop effective fundraising strategies. The free Workshop will be held in Choral Hall, Los Angeles Philharmonic Center, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon with coffee and rolls available. Parking will be free. Following the Workshop, a no-host luncheon at a downtown restaurant is optional..

4 Page 4 SYMPHONIES FOR SCHOOLS TOUCHES THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN From left: Joan MacLaughlin, Barbara Allen and Charlotte Brackmann (all LA Phil Committee) greet arriving buses. Forty-five Affiliate volunteers for each of four days of Symphonies SPRING CELEBRATION SCHEDULED FOR MAY 19 TH AT OMNI HOTEL Spring Celebration 2011 is moving to The Watercourt Room at the Omni Hotel, 251 South Olive Street, just two blocks from Walt Disney Concert Hall. Enticing the Affiliates to the Omni Hotel is a grand piano. We need a grand piano for our entertainment, said Co-Coordinator Alicia Maniatakis. Co-Coordinator Janet Ceske added, The Omni has refurbished The Watercourt Room, which is the large banquet room with windows, and it s absolutely beautiful. Guests will enjoy a sit-down, plated three-course lunch, entertainment, and a program booklet, all for $49. As each guest checksin, the guest will receive a raffle ticket at no additional cost. Raffled off will be a Hollywood Bowl box seat for a classical concert next summer. LA Phil s President and CEO Deborah Borda will be the keynote speaker at this annual meeting of the Affiliates. Each Affiliate President will present his or her Committee s check to VP of Development Tim Landi. Each check represents the Committee s contributions from the fundraisers held this year. LA Phil s Manager of Volunteer Activities Melanie Sanguinet will soon be collecting Committees pictures and reports for another unique program booklet. It will feature the activities of GUSTAVO DUDAMEL S CONTRACT EXTENDED THROUGH for Schools concerts from February 22 nd through the 25 th helped direct young people to their seats in the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This program, initiated in 1995 by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Committee, now involves volunteers from all 16 Affiliate committees. Sydney Tanner coordinated the volunteers arriving at eight o clock in the morning. The LA Phil program, Jazz and the Orchestra, was performed on Tuesday and Wednesday for elementary school children and on Thursday and Friday for middle and high school students. Approximately 13,000 youth enjoyed these free concerts. each Committee and the all- Affiliate events. It could be a handy tool for prospective members, a real keepsake, said Alicia. Parking options are available. Guests can park in the Walt Disney Concert Hall garage for $8 per car, or they may use the Omni Hotel valet parking for $12. A van driven by a Peninsula Committee member will be available to escort guests who feel they cannot walk from the Walt Disney Concert Hall garage on Grand Avenue to the Omni Hotel on Olive Street. Watch for your invitations to arrive in the mail. While the LA Philharmonic was on tour in Europe, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Chair David Bohnett and President Deborah Borda announced on February 3 rd the extension of Music Director Gustavo Dudamel s contract through the season. Bohnett commented, We are thrilled with Gustavo s decision to remain at the LA Phil through our centennial season. In partnership with Gustavo and the orchestra, the Board will continue to make significant investments in Gustavo s unique artistic vision, as well as our comprehensive music education program, YOLA, and our groundbreaking live theatercasts, LA Phil LIVE. Dudamel stated, The connection I feel to the musicians and leadership of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and to the City of Los Angeles is special. It is our aspiration to build something new, something that takes us towards a brighter future for music, for education, for young people, for the community, for the sensibility of our society and their interactions with one another.

5 Page 5 AFFILIATES MEMBERSHIP FOCUS An Opportunity to Expand Membership What pride we felt as we read of the successes of our LA Philharmonic on its European tour! Let's share this pride by expanding our Affiliate Family. Having more members benefits our own committees, as well as the Phil. There are SO many people out there who would welcome your invitation for membership. Consider asking not only friends, but also acquaintances, and friends of friends. You will be giving them the gift of membership in a dynamic and enriching organization, reports Membership Coordinator Sheri Gill. We are thrilled to have 72 new Affiliate members this year! This is the opportunity for new members to give back to their committees, by sponsoring a new member themselves. And the rest of us can continue as last year, bringing in an additional 72 members. Wow...that would be 144 new Affiliates! Remember that we are having another membership contest. The winning committee, which has the greatest increase in dues-paying members, will have free bench seats to a Tuesday or Thursday performance at the Hollywood Bowl, and free use of the Hollywood Bowl Cottage for their entire committee. The winner will be announced at Spring Celebration on May 19th. Also on that day, "Sparkling Achievement Certificates" will be given to committees who make significant improvement in increasing their membership. We hope to present these to all committees! Membership Mini-Workshops The Affiliates Presidents and Coordinators Board members have participated in a series of membership mini-workshops at their monthly meetings. The meeting in November 2010 focused on attracting and/or retaining new members. Pictured below from left are Carol McCormac (Long Beach), Adrienne Bass (COPW) and Velma McKelvey (Foothill) who shared their committee s recruitment and retention approaches with fellow Board members for possible use in other committees. Membership Mini-Workshop CRESCENDO XIX FEATURED KOREAN CULTURE If you missed Crescendo XIX held on January 16th in the Fifth Floor, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, you missed an elegant and beautiful spectacular. The program featured Korean classical dance and music and was narrated by Donald Dongsuk Kim, Assistant Professor, Department of Ethnomusicology at UCLA and Founder of Korean Classical Music and Dance Company. The event was followed by a tea that had audience members chatting appreciably about the graceful performances and elegant costumes they had just seen. At the January 24th meeting of the Affiliates Presidents and Coordinators, based on the popularity of the Korean music program, it was decided that Crescendo will focus on world music for future educational programs. Sona Boyd and Marie Stiebing serve as Co-Chairs of Crescendo.

6 AFFILIATES NEWS Page 6 STAFF RECOGNITION COFFEE The Affiliates Presidents and Coordinators Board welcomed LA Phil staff to coffee and pastries on the morning of February 28th at their workplace in the LA Phil s administrative offices. It is an annual opportunity to thank staff for the work they do to support our world-renown LA Phil. Deborah Borda, President of the LA Philharmonic Association, joined the group to thank the Affili- Arlyss Burkett and Martin Cernosek ates and drew rapt attention from both the LA Phil staff and the Affiliates as she gave highlights of the LA Phil s 2011 European tour, its great success and the ever stronger bond that that developed between Gustavo Dudamel and the orchestra members. Thanks go to Coordinator Phyllis Sherwood for another enjoyable staff coffee. DeAnn Hayes, Sharleen Eusebio and Ursula Krummel Cindy McHale, Melissa Malone, Carole McCormac, Melanie Sanguinet, Amy McCullaugh and Selina Traylor Jan Corey, David Chambers, Jeanie Kim and Colleen Robertson Deborah Borda, President of the LA Philharmonic Association, praised the commitment and service of the Affiliates. Julia Paras, Ashley Rumburg, Adrienne Bass, Marie Chaplar and Malinda Pretz Sue Clauss, Arlyss Burkett, Mike DiMartini, Ursula Krummel and Mary Ann Surprenant Meeting of the Affiliates Presidents and Coordinators Board following the Staff Recognition Coffee Lydia Mulkey, Selina Traylor and Marilyn Kelliher Ellie Hamburger, Sheri Gill, Melissa Malone and Marie Stiebing Phyllis Sherwood, Ashley Rumburg and James Sinclair

7 Page 7 SAVE THE DATE AMSOV Biennial Conference April The Houston Symphony and Houston Symphony League present AMSOV s (Association of Major Symphony Orchestra Volunteers) 38th Biennial Conference April to Listen, Learn and Launch. The Conference will be exciting, inspirational and fun. Registration is now open. Click here for more information. HOLIDAY THANK-YOU TO LA PHIL STAFF MEMBERS During the Holiday season, the Affiliates Presidents and Coordinators Board gives a small token of appreciation, a Starbucks gift card, to LA Phil staff members. In recent years, the gifts have been accompanied with a poem written by Board Member, Phyllis Sherwood. Enjoy her poem for WISHING YOU GOOD CHEER It is that special time of year... And the Affiliates send wishes of good cheer! Two thousand-ten and the LA Phil's music continues to be first rate... Behind the scenes, you do so much to make everything great! Conductor Dudamel's enthusiasm and YOLA s doing well... Around the world, great words about the Phil s wonderful music, people do tell! We'd like to extend our gratitude for all that you do... And wish you a New Year that is healthy, happy, and full of marvelous music too! LINKS TO GOOD THINGS DUDAMEL: CONDUCTING A LIFE Tavis Smiley s PBS Special Program on December 29, 2010, featured an interview with Gustavo Dudamel in which he shares his beliefs about music, arts and culture. AFFILIATE ACTIVITIES To learn about the many activities of the LA Phil Affiliates and the opportunities to get involved, click here. To view the full, hour-long program, click here. To view a 3½-minute clip on Dudamel s view that classical music can unite people, click here. For a short, 30-second clip on Dudamel s view that music is a right of the people, click here. VIRTUAL KEYBOARD JUST FOR FUN To virtually play the piano, double bass, strings, flute and other instruments on your computer keyboard, click here. It s amazing. Try it!

8 Page 8 SANTA MONICA-WESTSIDE PHILHARMONIC COMMITTEE (SMWPC) SMWPC members and guests membership for her 49 years of began 2011 by attending the first service to the LA Philharmonic Salon of the year at the home of Association. A sumptuous reception member Sylvie Ollivier. The duogrand followed. piano setting and perfect Three fundraising musicales are acoustics thrilled the large audience as they listened to Sylvie given each year, a tradition since The next musicale will and Nora Chiang Wrobel play be at the home of Bonnie Mac Sonata in D Major (Mozart) Bird on February 9th. Guests are for two pianos and Variations on a welcome. Reservations can be Theme (Haydn) for two made by calling Judy Cohn at pianos. Elizabeth Ingham Adler was presented with an honorary FOOTHILL COMMITTEE Foothill Committee members presented their major fundraiser Treasures of the American Songbook featuring Alan Chapman and Karen Benjamin. This exciting cabaret duo enjoys wide acclaim and their performance on February 27th in Claremont was a notto-be-missed opportunity to see them live. Foothill Committee's holiday party is fast becoming THE party of the season. Hosted by Jim and Peggy Rees, this annual get-together is an exceptionally popular Committee event. Pianist Brian Shyer provided background music. As the evening wore on, comic relief Sculptor Aldo Casanova chats with Friends co-chair Jeanine Wilson. came from our irrepressible MC Roger Ginsberg who led party goers in holiday songs. Truly an evening of wonderful memories and new anecdotes. January s meeting was held at the home of Janice and Larry Hoffman and featured Los Angeles Philharmonic violist John Elizabeth Adler receives an Honorary Membership from Lucetta Kallis, President. Hayhurst and pianist Vivian Fan. Committee members enjoyed an excellent and engaging presentation of music and insights in a beautiful setting. Los Angeles Philharmonic violist John Hayhurst and pianist Vivian Fan after their performance at the home of Larry and Janice Hoffman VALLEY COMMITEES The Valley CommitteeS (the merged West Valley and Valley Committees) enjoyed an elegant tea at the Bell Canyon home of Hansel Pollack, highlighted by a performance by cellist Hillary Smith, accompanied by Stephanie Ou. Hillary is an accomplished cellist, performing as a soloist in the United States and Europe and has won several distinguished competitions. Past President Glenda Burnett chaired the tea with her usual expertise and grace. The January business meeting and luncheon convened in a new country club in the Tujunga foothills. Program Chair Jeanne A String Affair student musical group Fredrickson presented A String Affair, a teenage string group from Chaminade Middle School in Northridge. With their teacher, Kathie Rohrs, they performed selections arranged by the students. The very talented and versatile group included two excellent young cellists (one of whom doubled ably on classical guitar) backed by three harpists: a student, the student s mother and Ms. Rohr. It was an impressive demonstration of what excellent school music education can be.

9 Page 9 COMMITTEE OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN (COPW) COPW wrapped up 2010 implementing an exciting New Member Mentoring program which includes a How to Get Involved new member handbook and a mentoring component that matches new members with an experienced member to help them get involved and develop a strong connection with the organization to foster retention. ENCORE COPW s new year began with an excellent program on January 8 at the Luxe Hotel in Brentwood. Sixty-five members and guests were treated to an uplifting and stirring musical program by eight students from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) who performed various Mozart pieces. A highlight of the day was sharing lunch and conversation with the charming young musicians. Did COPW meet some future LA Phil members? COPW member Chris Upton assumes music stand duties for the student octet s director. On January 9, President, Adrienne Bass and Membership Chair, Lenore Rodah staffed a table in Walt Disney Concert Hall (WDCH) prior to the concert with the goal of connecting with some concert goers who might be interested in joining COPW. Brochures and fliers on both the LA Phil Affiliates organization and COPW specifically were available. It was a good idea and effort even though most of the questions from those who dropped by were about WDCH or the concert, and only a few questions were about the Affiliates or COPW. From left: Melanie Sanguinet, Manager, Volunteer Activities, Adrienne Bass and Lenore Rodah at Walt Disney Concert Hall Connie Sheu, classical guitarist Holiday joy and conviviality were in the air at the Encore Holiday Tea on December 13th. Aida Gaona coordinated the tea in the home of Mona Mapel in San Marino. The Encore Board provided tea morsels which were enjoyed with the accompaniment of classical guitar music. From left: Mona Maple, home hostess for the Holiday Tea, Aida Gaona, Tea Chair, and Suzanne Sposato, Encore Chair From left: Trudy Park (a founding member of Encore), Janet Ceske, Shirley Farley, Joyce Robertson at the Holiday Tea. The winter meeting of Encore was held at the Athenaeum Club of the California Institute of Technology on January 10th. Orange kalanchoe plants brightened the tables of the lovely library. Following the meeting, guest harpist Alison Bjorkedal, performed a program consisting of everything from classical adaptations to current jazz. In addition, she told of the history of the instrument and its importance in many cultures though the ages. Afterwards, the members From left: Encore members Joan Hogue, Suzanne Sposato, Marie Stiebing, Gizella Greenlee and Ursula Krummel with harpist Alison Bjorkedal, behind the harp enjoyed a tasty Greek salad and a chocolate dessert. All past Affiliate committee presidents are invited to be members of Encore and enjoy the continuing friendship and purpose of supporting the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Contact Melanie Sanguinet, Manager of Volunteer Activities at for further information.

10 Page 10 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL (B&P) COMMITTEE From left: Affiliate Chair Arlyss Burkett; B&P members Ed Kormondy, Vickie Pushee, and Zenia Stept The B&P Committee has been enjoying great luncheon programs and get-togethers this season under President John Amberg. The Holiday Party was a smashing success and featured rising guitarist Kevin Nash. Luncheon speakers have included eminent Music Director and WESTSIDE COMMITTEE Dessertimento, held this past November, is an annual event of the Westside Committee. Robert Gupta, LA Phil first violinist, demonstrated what a large sound can come from a violin. He thrilled From left: Virginia Teller, Robert Gupta, Bee Campbell and Bonnie Hecht Conductor of the Colburn Orchestra and Professor and clarinet teacher at the USC Thornton School of Music Yehuda Gilad; Professor-Director of Orchestral Studies at UCLA's School of Music Neal Stulberg; and the LA Phil's remarkable Associate Conductor Lionel Bringuier. All members are eagerly anticipating the early evening Soirée fundraiser for the LA Phil's Music Library on Sunday, March 13. All Affiliates are invited to attend the Soirée, featuring Philharmonic Associate Principal Flute Catherine Ransom Karoly. This is the B&P s main fundraiser and a not-to-be-missed event! everyone, including other orchestra members, with his performance. The opportunity to meet this vibrant and accomplished young man will be long remembered by those in attendance. The Committee s Holiday Party was held at the beautiful home of Janice Ruck. Augmenting the wonderful holiday decorations were marvelous art pieces obtained from her travels all over the world. The evening featured traditional songs sung with amazing harmony by a local group and the appearance of that big jolly fellow bringing gifts for all. Whoever Musical Musings B&P members Yvonne Hessler (left) and Francine Bardo (right) with Associate Conductor Lionel Bringuier (center) Guests from all Affiliate committees are also welcome to the Committee s noon luncheon meetings held at Kendall's Restaurant. For details and prices for all B&P events, contact Program Chair Gary Hollander at ghollander@pacbell.net. said that an executive, a.k.a. Bert Bradley, couldn t be seen once a year in a bright red suit and long white beard? From left: Santa, a.k.a. Bert Bradley, Felicia Bradley and Lori Blum, event coordinators The tuba is the largest and lowest pitched brass instrument. Sound is produced by vibrating or "buzzing" the lips into a large cupped mouthpiece. It is one of the most recent additions to the modern symphony orchestra, first appearing in the mid-19th century. Tuba is Latin for trumpet or horn. Tubas are found in various pitches, most commonly in F, E-flat, C, or B-flat. The main tube of a B-flat tuba is approximately 18 feet long, while that of a C tuba is 16 feet, of an E-flat tuba 13 feet, and of an F tuba 12 feet. The tuba is certainly the most intestinal of instruments, the very bowel of music. Peter De Fries, writer

11 Page 11 LA PHILHARMONIC COMMITTEE Members of the LA Philharmonic Committee have been busy. The annual letter writing campaign, headed by Pam Thompson and Margo Penney, From left: Charlene Kornblum, Grace Chemsian, and Diane Futterman was held in November. The effort has been rewarded with numerous gifts which are donated to the LAPA Endowment fund and specifically directed to youth music education. It was a festive and beautiful evening on December 11 th as the members celebrated the season at the annual Holiday Party From left: Mr. and Mrs. John Stubbs (Joan), Diane Dykema and Fred Noble at the Holiday Party chaired by Nancy Wayte. Everyone enjoyed the lovely California Club, friendships, delicious food and the remarkable talents of the Colburn School Children s choir brings the LAPC Benefit Chairmen Lorraine Stark and Chicky Leventhal into high gear planning the annual main fund raising event, The Jazz Age, scheduled for April 2, 2011, at the enchanting Art Deco Cicada restaurant in historic downtown LA. Everyone is welcome to join the LAPC celebration roll down your stockings, wear your raccoon coat, dance the Charleston, purchase great auction items and enjoy a terrific dinner. It will be a roaring 1920 s good time truly the cat s meow! PENINSULA COMMITTEE On January 20th, 2011, the Peninsula Committee was very pleased to welcome 10 provisionals to its membership. Pictured below are 9 of the 10 new members. They will be invited to board meetings and most have already signed up for our Music Mobile in March. The Committee was also pleased to welcome Hazel Lord and Elaine Nicol who "graduated" from provisional to active membership. Since the event was the annual Installation Luncheon, the Board for was introduced. Pictured below is new President Malinda Pretz (center) with the new Board. Planning is already underway for the annual Grand Salon on May 1 and Fall Fundraiser probably in September. Everyone is looking forward to another great year. Kathy Keller (left) presents Mary Curtin with the past president s pin at the Installation Luncheon. SOUTHWEST HEIGHTS COMMITTEE Southwest Heights Committee is embarking on a Multicultural Musical Celebration including three programs with music and a special presentation by member Dr. Hansonia Caldwell. All three programs are free, at 2:30 p.m., at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 5840 La Tijera Blvd., Los Angeles, Everyone is welcome. The programs are as follows: March 13: Victorious Composers: Gustav Mahler, Mark Fax and Lloyd Pfautsch: presentation and music featuring the voices of the Cal State University of Dominguez Hills Jubilee Choir and Chamber Singers and Knox Presbyterian Church Choir. June 12: Richard Strauss Der Rosenkavlier and Scott Joplin s Treemonisha: special presentation and music. September 11: An Italian Celebration honoring Ottorino Respighi, Leontyne Price and George Shirley: Special presentation and music.

12 Page 12 WOMEN S COMMITTEE The Women's Committee joined the Women of Salem Lutheran Church at their Annual Christmas Tea. We first participated in this event four years ago when recently deceased member Charla Janecek, who was a member of the Choir at Salem, thought the Tea would be fun. It is a traditional English High Tea with lots of interesting sandwiches and sweets. The men of the church serve the tea or coffee and the church women arrange for the entertainment which includes group singing of carols. It's a dress-up affair hats and gloves are worn, bring your own favorite tea cup. And if you don't own a hat, they have some available for you to choose from. Affiliate Chair Arlyss Burkett joined us for the event and found the perfect hat to wear. Eight members of Charla's family were LONG BEACH AUXILIARY A busy holiday season was ushered in with the second annual Meet, Greet, Eat and Trim a Tree fundraiser at the home of Auxiliary President, Carole McCormac, on November 11, Guests and members brought ornaments to decorate several tabletop trees that were then auctioned off to the highest bidders. Pianist Melody Kuo and cellist Elizabeth Su highlighted the Holiday Musicale and Luncheon at Virginia Country Club on December 9, Past presidents were honored at this event as a fitting end to the Long Beach Auxiliary s 75 th Anniversary year. in attendance and Cara Clove, a member of the choir very affectionately remembered Charla. Planning will soon be underway for the annual Fundraiser Event to be held April 12, The entertainment will be provided by Ceora Winds, a chamber group which has been performing at many functions of organizations throughout the Los Angeles Area, among them the Dominant Music Club annual banquet. From left: Arlyss Burkett and Sonja Ley at the Christmas Tea Past Presidents were honored at the Holiday Musicale at Virginia Country Club as a part of the 75 th Anniversary of the Long Beach Auxiliary. From left: Carole McCormac, La Vonne Clay, Myrtle Watilo, Anne Strong Graves, Jan Miklas, Jeanne Badgley, Arlyss Burkett, Fiorella Miotto, Joan Gustafson, and Cecily Berry (front) Talented young musicians from Long Beach Polytechnic High School entertained members and guests at the Long Beach Yacht Club for the Winter Musicale on Members of Charla Janecek s family enjoy the day. From Left: Grizella Greenlee, Faye George and Leila Webster February 1, LA Philharmonic violinist Elizabeth Baker will be the featured guest at the Gift Recital and Reception at the home of Peter and Fiorella Miotto on April 2. Attending the New Member Symposium at Choral Hall were (from left) Alicia Aertgeerts, Affiliates Chair Arlyss Burkett, Carole McCormac, La Vonne Clay, Peggy Speelmon, and Harriet Ottaviano

13 Answers: 1-d; 2-a; 3 c; 4 b AFFILIATES NEWS Page 13 INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE The International Committee concluded the 2010 year with a festive holiday party at their favorite restaurant, Musso and Frank. It is the oldest restaurant in Hollywood (1919) and used to be co-owned by Edith Maston, a loyal member of the Committee who passed away last year, and Mrs. Musso. It was a full house made very special by the attendance of two of the oldest members contrasted by two lively grandchildren who added a jovial spirit by their effusive personalities and friendly presence. It was the perfect occasion to recognize and honor with great love and admiration Jane Sandler. A member since 1955, she has never stopped her GLENDALE COMMITTEE "hand's on" involvement with the working of the committee. She received a well deserved award for her inspirational contribution. Melanie Sanguinet, Affiliates Manager of Volunteer Activities, and From left: Mirella Ventress, Event Coordinator, Janine Bobin, Committee President, and Jane Sandler, one of the Committee founders. several counsels and their spouses were also in attendance. All enjoyed the Charles Dickens Carolers (pictured above) in spite of competition from the happy and noisy crowd. The quality of the famous Musso and Frank cuisine and the old fashioned ambiance will draw guests to the restaurant on many future occasions. On December 6, the Glendale Committee enjoyed their annual Christmas musicale and luncheon. Guests were treated to a performance by John Hayhurst, violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He was ably accompanied on piano by Audrey Fan. From left: John Hayhurst, violinist, Audrey Fan, piano accompanist, and Bonnie Hall, Committee President The program included a concerto by Brahms as well as selections from Bach. The musicale and luncheon was held at the beautiful Annandale Country Club in Pasadena. COME TO TERMS WITH MUSIC! (match the term with its definition) Terms taken from Beethoven s Symphony No.7 in A major, Op.92, performed for the first LA Phil LIVE performance on January 9, Poco sostenuto a. moderately fast (but less so than allegro) 2. Allegretto b. quickly, with vigor and spirit 3. Presto; Assai meno presto c. very fast; much less fast 4. Allegro con brio d. slightly sustained, prolonged

14 Page 14 AFFILIATES AT LARGE s holiday meeting was held at The Volunteer Cottage at the Hollywood Bowl. Light refreshments were served and several new members were introduced. The highlight of the evening was a presentation by our guests, Linda Healy and Marianne Houston, staffing co-chairs for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design. We learned about the transformation of a house and property into a stunning showcase of interior design and landscaping and learned about the new on-line volunteer sign-up system. Certificates to honor continuous membership in the A@L since it was formed in 2003 were given to Roberta Boardman, Sachiko Higuchi, In Hong, Astrid Soegaard, Ginny Stevenson, Maryann Dobbs, Joan Rakley and Ouida Robins. We are volunteering with the Toyota Symphonies for Youth and the Symphonies for Schools. Soon we will sign up for staffing shifts at the Pasadena Showcase House of Design. We also look forward to assisting other Affiliate groups with their activities. 2011GALAPHIL From left: Maryann Dobbs chats with Linda Healy and Marianne Houston, Staffing Chairs of the Pasadena Showcase House. For more information, please call Nancy Howard at Save the Date Tuesday, September 27, 2011 The Affiliates will once again offer concert tickets and a dinner following the concert. Watch for your invitation in the mail in August. REPRISE MORE PHOTOS FROM SYMPHONIES FOR SCHOOLS Volunteers check in with Coordinator Sydney Tanner,LA Phil Committee, seated. Thanks Sydney! From left: Rada Jovicic, LA Phil staff, Aida Gaona, International Committee, Arlyss Burkett, Affiliate Chair, and Melanie Sanguinet, LA Phil staff Affiliate volunteer Susana Hayman- Chaffey welcomes enthusiastic concert goers.