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1 Newsletter November 2017 Proudly supporting the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Letter From Your New President: Exciting! Yes, that s the word I choose to describe my first few months as your President. I continue to learn my role and marvel at the impacts our organization has, not only within the Guild itself but to the Philharmonic and out to the community. From a national statistic, the Pikes Peak region continues to thrive and grow in major leaps and one large component of that is the tremendous orchestra we have. I said it before and it bears repeating bragging rights. The season kicked off the Masterworks series with Chopin, jumped into Tchaikovsky and continues with wonderful selections from Leonard Bernstein and a great mix of composers, commissioned pieces and key classical works. In lighter fare, Pops fans get treated to the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, John Williams, Fleetwood Mac and other amazing soul-lifting music. Our annual Peachy Party was, of course, a great success as it continues to be a popular fundraising effort that brought in over $4000 this year. Beyond that are two (2) upcoming fundraisers kicking off the holidays. Again, we have the Nutcracker Boutique sales at the Pikes Peak Center (year #24) and a Friday matinee has been added to the schedule. After that, we have an awesome new approach to our holiday event, the Winter Dinner and Auction, to be held at the Garden of The Gods Club. Technology is constantly changing, and we drive right along with it as we incorporate the use of a new cell phone application called Gesture, which will drastically improve the entire auction process. No more running back to the auction table to see if someone has outbid you. Even if you are not able to join us for the evening, you will still be able to use the tool and bid. Isn t that cool? As you know, it is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we rely on all of you to participate by providing us with a minimum of one item for our silent or live auction. We need gifts and gift certificates of all kinds-restaurant, spa, golf, boutique, tickets, almost anything will sell. A donated bottle of wine from each member will be much appreciated as we add another fundraising dimension to our silent auction this year. Wine and auction items can be brought to the November meeting or you can contact auction chair, Janis Cross to arrange pickup. Donation forms and letters are also available by contacting Janis Cross, at janiscross2010@yahoo. com, or guild.philharmonic@gmail.com or call her at (719) We hope to see you all throughout this fabulous season at our membership meetings, fundraising events and at the Pikes Peak Center. Keep the music forever in your soul! Lars Gronhagen, President In this issue: Guild Fall/Winter Schedule Philharmonic Fall/Winter Schedule Guild Leadership Winter Diner Euro Trip Member Spotlight What s Your Legacy Membershio Meeting Welcome New Members October Treasurer s Report Next Membership Meeting Nutcracker Boutique Calling all Volunteers November 2017 Newsletter guild.csphilharmonic.org

2 CSPG FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE November 15 Membership Meeting 10am Tim Gill Center for Public Media November 22 Nutcracker Pricing Party 2pm Pikes Peak Center November Nutcracker Boutique Pikes Peak Center December 6 Winter Dinner and Auction 5:30pm Garden of the Gods Club January 17 Membership Meeting 10am Broadmoor World Arena Penrose Club Guild Board Meetings are held from 1-3pm at the Philharmonic office on the second Tuesday of each month. Members are always encouraged and welcome to attend board meetings. We make every effort to make our membership gatherings exciting and varied and look forward to seeing you all at our meetings. Look for updates and full details of these meetings via and on our website: guild.csphilharmonic.org COLORADO SPRINGS PHILHARMONIC FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE Victory: Life After World War II November 11-12, 2017 Masterworks The Nutcracker with Oklahoma City Ballet November 24-26, 2017 Holiday Christmas Symphony December 17, 2017 Holiday Remember Season tickets are 50% off for new subscribers! For season ticket information, contact The Philharmonic offices at GUILD LEADERSHIP The concert season is sponsored by: El Pomar Foundation Buettner Family Foundation Penrose-St. Francis Health Services Lars Gronhagen, President Annabel Widney, Treasurer Anne Young-Corresponding Secretary, Programs Linda Johnson-Membership, Programs Hope Mena-Winter Dinner Chair New Year s Eve December 31, 2017 Holiday Bernstein No. 1 January 27-28, 2018 Masterworks Bernstein: On Stage and Screen February 9-10 Pops Roslyn Block, Vice President Mary Ellis, Recording Secretary Elizabeth Leslie, Scholarship Nora Durham-Membership Patti Layman-Backstage Hospitality ** If you prefer to receive your newsletter via , please let us know at guild.philharmonic@gmail.com Don t miss this unforgettable evening of live classical music performed by members of the Philharmonic and enjoy a delicious meal by the Garden of the Gods Club all benefiting the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Gather your friends, family and join us on this festive holiday evening! December 6, :30 pm Cocktails & Silent Auction, 7:00 pm Dinner & Live Auction $125/person* Menu: Entree of choice (Braised Beef Short Ribs or Glazed Scottish Salmon) and dessert. Garden of the Gods Club 3320 Mesa Rd (valet parking provided) Reserve online at guild.csphilharmonic.org or By Mail: Check payable to: CSPG Attn: Winter Dinner PO Box 7584, Colorado Springs, CO Please list all members in your party and choice of entrée for each Attire: Holiday cocktail; black-tie optional. *Tables can be reserved for parties of eight. 2 Colorado Springs Philharmonic Guild April November Newsletter Newsletter guild.csphilharmonic.org 3

3 MAESTRO CIRCLE MAKES MORE MEMORIES ON 2017 EUROPEAN TRIP Guild and Maestro Circle members Sue Anselmi, Nora Courier, Dennis Keegan, Chris McGarry, John & Marion Meyer, Jim & Carol Montgomery, Kris Nelson, Marie (& Nathan) Newbrough, Fran Pilch, Pamela (& Bob) Street, Herman Tiemens and Annabel Widney arrived in Hamburg, Germany to begin a most memorable journey filled with sightseeing and unforgettable musical performances. The trip began with a stay at a hotel located in the heart of the bustling retail district of the city and overlooking one of the lakes, giving a peaceful tranquility as the swans floated by. Hamburg, located in northern Germany has been an important trading center going back many years in history. The group took advantage of city tours visiting many interesting points by coach, foot and cruise, including a visit to the nearby UNESCO world heritage site. The highlight of the visit to Hamburg was the tour and concert at the Elbphilharmonie, the newly opened concert hall located on the water. This hall, one of the largest and acoustically advanced concert halls in the world, opened on January 11, 2017, is a vision to behold. Following a delicious dinner, the group continued to the hall for a concert by the Dresden Festival Orchestra, conducted by our very own Maestro Josep Caballé- Domenech. The next day included another musically magnificent experience as the travelers went to the Hamburg State Opera House for a performance of I Pagliacci, again stunningly conducted by Maestro Josep. A short flight from Hamburg to Amsterdam brought the group to the Venice of the North, so named for the many canals and remarkable architecture. Again touring by bus, foot and boat, the group was able to explore the city and environs, learning how to make cheese and wooden shoes along with exploring the historic windmills. The musical offering in Amsterdam was a beautiful performance of Beethoven s Symphony No. 5 at the Concertgebouw. Sitting in the hall one could feel the history within its walls. Mahler, Strauss, Rachmaninoff all played their compositions here and many notable conductors have led the Concertbouw Orchestra. As all good things must come to an end- farewells were said to new and old friends. The memories of this trip will linger but the question on everyone s lips was - when is the next trip and where will it be? Foreign and domestic trips are available to Maestro Circle members on a first come first serve basis. Contact Catherine Creppon in the Philharmonic office for information on joining the Maestro Circle and all the benefits that Maestro Circle membership offers. Panoramic view of the magnificent Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Judith McKay, Guild member since 2016, and an Ohio gal, arrived in Colorado Springs by circumnavigating the world with a lot of curiosity, and a penchant for learning and exploring. Judith played the clarinet in the high school marching band, tromping over the many fields with the band displaying its marching techniques to music. She also learned to play the handbells. One of her most memorable moments was playing Pachebel s Canon on the largest handbell at a beautiful country English church on Christmas Eve. (Little did she know her future husband would be there.) Music continues to show up in many other ways, playing the piano and CD s, watching movies and going to a variety of musical concerts. And where there is music, the creative juices flow, dreams are dreamed, and her heart and soul dance to the beat. Judith s professional career spanned 25 years as an accountant and financial manager from the east coast to west coast and including Japan. Offered a job in England as a Financial Manager and Budget Analyst, the world was at her fingertips. She traveled every chance she had. While in Japan, she taught English for Japanese companies for five years, researched and wrote stories for a military historian, and was a proofreader for the Stars and Stripes newspaper in Tokyo. She had the time of her life traveling and eating her way throughout the Far East learning about the cultures and traditions of that part of the world, including new genres of music, one being Taiko drumming. As curiosity plays a big part in Judith s life, her next chapter began on a new pathway leading her to a career in radio broadcasting on a public radio station in Montana. For two and one-half years she produced and hosted a one-hour weekly radio talk show, interviewing the Governor, Senator and many in the cultural community to name a few. During that time, the Bicentennial of Lewis and Clark was celebrated in Monticello, Virginia for a week in January. Since Montana had a strong connection to Lewis and Clark, she travelled to Monticello, interviewing Ken Burns, Native Americans, scholars and the Secretary of the Interior, among others. While in Montana, she enjoyed serving on two City and County Commissions - International Relations Board and Historic Preservation. Curiosity continues to take her into new adventures, the latest being the move to Colorado Springs seven years ago. She became an active member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), and also continues to produce and host a weekly one-hour radio talk show on KCMJ, 93.9Fm, community radio, which can also be streamed globally on the Internet. Judith is passionate about offering people and organizations an opportunity to share their enthusiasm and energy with their stories, food for thought, special events in supporting community, and the world. Amazing how far out podcasts can reach. A very informative and delightful interview took place with our CS Philharmonic conductor, and interviews with the cultural, educational and economic communities continue to enlighten and inform her audience. It has been and continues to be the most rewarding volunteer job she has ever experienced. Sharing stories continues to be a grand and glorious experience and education. Judith s journey continues to unfold and open to new challenges and opportunities, all with much gratitude. We are thrilled that Judith is sharing her skills and experiences as a member of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Guild. 4 Colorado Springs Philharmonic Guild April November Newsletter Newsletter guild.csphilharmonic.org 5

4 WHATS YOUR LEGACY? The Philharmonic makes it easy to create a legacy Create a Legacy Today. A strong endowment provides much needed on-going income in perpetuity to create a lasting financial foundation for the Philharmonic. Your one-time cash gift, designated to the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Endowment, ensures the orchestra s future for generations to come. Plan Your Estate. Estate planning is a way for people who care about the Philharmonic to leave a legacy. An estate gift is arranged now and fulfilled later, and frequently provides tax and financial benefits to the donor. These special gifts include bequests, insurance policies, and charitable gift annuities, among others. Patrons who choose to leave a legacy to the Colorado Springs Philharmonic are eligible to become members of the Encore Society. Benefits of the Encore Society Include: Special Encore Society pin Invitation to the annual luncheon BRAVO, the quarterly newsletter Invitations to special Philharmonic events Concert dedication for donors of $100,000 or more at gift realization to include free tickets to family members and donor hospitality access For more information please call Catherine Creppon at (719) SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING The first membership meeting of the season was held on September 13 at the lovely home of Guild member Anne Young. Everyone enjoyed the clever European themed displays of wine, cheese and chocolates provided by our hostess. The short business meeting was followed by a musical overview of the season, performed by Violinist Cynthia Robinson and clarinetist Sergei Vassiliev. Thank you, Anne, for starting the season off with a delightful evening of wine and song! Anne Young and the Maestro at the October Meeting OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING The October membership meeting was held on October 18 in the beautiful Carnegie Room at the Penrose library. Guild member, Linda Nicks, catered a delicious and dizzying display of fall goodies. Maestro Josep was our special guest, answering our questions and entertaining us with stories of his experiences conducting all over the world. He also spoke in depth about the recent Maestro Circle trip to Germany and Amsterdam. Monthly membership gatherings are a benefit of your membership and an important way to bring new people into the organization -we hope to see all of you at future meetings! October Membership Meeting in the Carnegie Room at Penrose Library WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! We would like to welcome our newest members, Robyn Hamilton and Family, Sharon Schneider, Cheryl and David Swartz, and M. Pauline Staton. We look forward to working with you and getting to know you better. TREASURER S REPORT October 31, 2017, prepared by Annabel Widney, Treasurer Admin checking account...$ 5, Scholarship Savings...$ 5, Scholarship CDs...$ 3, Fundraising Checking...$ 10, Patty Clark Fund......$ 5, Total Cash...$29, NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING The November membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 15 at 10am at the Tim Gill Center for Public Media, 315 E. Costilla. There is plenty of off street free parking. Box lunches will be provided, compliments of Hope and Joe Mena. Musical program will be presented by Gary Nicholson, trumpet player with the Philharmonic and longtime conductor of the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony. Please respond to the evite when you receive it so that we know how many lunches to provide. NUTCRACKER BOUTIQUE It s almost here! Our 24th annual Nutcracker Boutique is happening during Thanksgiving weekend. Join the fun and sign up to volunteer at the pricing party or one or more of the performances. As an extra incentive, volunteers get to watch the performance! CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS Volunteer opportunities are currently needed for the following events/committees Backstage Hospitality- Nutcracker Boutique- Newsletter Coordinator- Contact Patti Layman ppatane59@msn.com or Contact Lars Gronhagen guild.philharonic@gmail.com or Contact Ros Block guild.philharmonic@gmail.com or Please consider donating your time and talents to one or more of these committees! 6 Colorado Springs Philharmonic Guild April November 2015 Newsletter 2017 Newsletter guild.csphilharmonic.org 7

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