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1 October Proudly supporting the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Letter from the President: Greetings! The Philharmonic s 90th Anniversary season is well underway and is proving to be every bit as exciting as promised. Opening weekend was nothing short of thrilling- opening with the first of six world premieres commissioned by the Philharmonic and inspired by America the Beautiful. Composer, Anthony DiLorenzo did not disappoint. His composition was brilliant and uplifting. Pianist Charlie Allbright brought Gershwin s Piano Concerto in F Major to life, while our Maestro and the Orchestra reminded us why we all love and crave Tchaikovsky. The following weekend, Pops fans were treated to the music of one of the greatest contemporary composers of all time-sir Paul McCartney. And so fitting that McCartney s music was the first shared through the brand new sound system in the Pikes Peak Center. Philharmonic concert goers have much to be thankful for. Not the least of which is the upcoming performance of Yo-Yo Ma in February. Yo-Yo Ma tickets are currently only available to season ticket holders, so if you do not yet have your season tickets, now would be the perfect time to get them so you don t miss Yo Yo!) As you will see on the following pages, planning for the Bavarian Christmas Dinner and Auction is underway. After a year s absence last year when we held the Oktoberfest instead, we are returning to the magnificent Briarhurst Manor Inn for this year s event. 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. Donation forms and letters are available by contacting our auction chair, Patti Layman at ppatane59@msn.com, or guild.philharmonic@gmail.com or by phone at (719) We are also in need of volunteers to provide backstage hospitality during Masterworks concerts. Please contact Annabel Widney at awidney@mac.com or (719) for more information or to sign up to volunteer. We hope to see you all throughout this fabulous season at our membership meetings, fundraising events and at the Pikes Peak Center. Most sincerely, Roslyn Block, President In this issue: Upcoming Guild Events Upcoming Philharmonic Events Bavarian Christmas Dinner Peachy Party Update Philharmonic s Newest Member Honoring Gundi Message From the Philharmonic Welcome New Members Treasurer s Report Next Membership Meeting Philharmonic Guild Leadership October

2 SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING CSPG EVENTS October 19 Membership Meeting - McLaren School, 303 Austin Bluffs Pkwy (see page 7 for details) November 8 2:00pm CSPG Board Meeting - Philharmonic Office November 16 Membership Meeting - Cliff House November NUTCRACKER BOUTIQUE - Pikes Peak Center December 7 5:30pm January 10 2:00pm BAVARIAN CHRISTMAS DINNER AND AUCTION Briarhurst Manor Inn CSPG Board Meeting - Philharmonic Office January 18 Membership Meeting - Penrose Club at the World Arena We are very appreciative of our Philharmonic Guild members and have made every effort to make our membership gatherings exciting and varied. We look forward to seeing all of you at our meetings. Look for updates and full details for these meetings via and our website: guild.csphilharmonic.org. If you have any questions, you may our Meeting and Program Chairperson, Linda Johnson at ljtoots@gmail.com COLORADO SPRINGS PHILHARMONIC FALL/WINTER SCHEDUAL Tchaikovsky: Francesca da Rimini Citizen without a Country October 15 Vanguard October Masterworks Math Meets Music Star Trek: The Final Frontier WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU! October Philharmonic Kids October Pops The Great The Nutcracker w/ the Oklahoma City Ballet November Masterworks November Holiday Please support the Bavarian Dinner and Auction with your donations of gifts, gift baskets, wine, restaurant, golf, spa, entertainment, adventure, sports and get-away gift certificates. Everything helps! Donation items that are purchased for the benefit of this auction are 100% tax deductible. Contact Patti Layman, auction chair, to arrange pick up of your items. ppatane59@msn.com or call (719) All donations should have a donation form attached. Donation forms can be downloaded from the website at guild.csphilharmonic.org. Christmas Symphony New Years Eve December 18 Holiday December 31 Holiday Beethoven and Tchaikovsky January Masterworks Remember Season tickets are 50% off for new subscribers! For season ticket information, contact The Philharmonic offices at The -17 season is sponsored by: El Pomar Foundation The Mary K. Chapman Foundation Al and Leigh Buettner The Mining Exchange 2 Would you prefer to receive your newsletter via ? Let us know at guild.philharmonic@gmail.com October April

3 PEACH POWER! The Philharmonic Guild fundraiser of selling Colorado Western Slope peaches continues to be a winner, thanks to you all. Talk about a popular fruit! People are starting to ask as early as May if it is time to order peaches yet. The Peachy Party was started 2006 and has grown in popularity, success and net revenue. This year was our best year ever, with 408 boxes sold and net sales over $4,500! All sales were done by word of mouth or online, eliminating the expense of direct mail. Many thanks go to: Jim Jackson and crew at the Millibo Art Theatre for their generous offering of their venue for our event (year #4); all of the volunteers that handled unloading the truck in the morning, as well as check-in, box distribution and serving daiquiris; and our wonderful musicians that kept us entertained on-stage, namely Kerry Lane with sons Jory and Cooper and Jorrin Powell. And we thank all of you for your ongoing patronage and look forward to 2017! SUPERB SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING! Our thanks to Hope and Joe Mena for hosting our September membership meeting. What a way to launch the -17 season! Their unique southwest home and spectacular gardens was the perfect backdrop for our first get together of the year. We had a great turnout including seven guests who joined our membership that day. A short business meeting was followed by a wonderful program put together by Philharmonic musicians, Cynthia Robinson, Jeremy Van Hoy and Sergei Vassiliev who played excerpts from the entire th Anniversary Season. Following the program, members and guests were invited to tour the home and gardens and enjoyed a delicious lunch in the courtyard catered by the Picnic Basket, compliments of the Menas. Hope and Joe-we can t thank you enough for your generositythis will certainly be a highlight of our year! Guild Members and Volunteers at Peachy Party Photos Clockwise: Hope Shows Off Her Art, Meeting Time at the Menas, Lunch On The Patio WELCOMING ÈRIC! The Guild welcomes the newest member of the Philharmonic family: Èric Caballé Sabate, born August 18,. We can t wait to meet you! Congratulations to Josep, Monica and Marc! HONORING GUNDI Gundi Brunson has been a member of the Guild every year since joining the Colorado Springs Symphony Guild in She served as president of the Guild in Gundi continues to be an ardent supporter of the organization and of the Philharmonic. Sadly, a number of years ago, Gundi was inflicted with an illness that has kept her constantly in her home. Yet she continues her support by renewing her membership year after year. Last year, she donated table covers, steins and decorations for the Bavarian Oktoberfest. She even taught Lars the Bavarian drinking song (which thankfully he did not have to perform because the band knew it). The Guild thanks Gundi for her ongoing support and wishes her continued recovery in the hope that she will one day be able to rejoin us in person. GUILD APPRECIATION TEA On August 9, the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association board of directors and the Tiemens Foundation hosted an appreciation tea to thank Guild members for all the years we have supported the Youth Symphony Solo Competition through our scholarship program. The tea was held on a lovely summer afternoon on the beautiful wraparound porch at the Old North End home of Dave and Paula Munger. We thank the Mungers and the Youth Symphony board for recognizing and honoring our members. Jeremy, Cynthia and Sergei perform at the September membership meeting 4 April October

4 MESSAGE FROM THE PHILHARMONIC WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! By Catherine Creppon We would like to welcome our newest members, Sondra Furgerson, Dennis Keegan, Fran Pilch, Nancy Price-Weddle, Janell Robinson and Victor and Mary T. Thacker. The Colorado Springs Philharmonic is grateful for the time, dedication and commitment that Guild members put into fundraising and friend raising on behalf of the symphony. There s something very special about the synergy between the two organizations, as has been evident over the decades. Whether it s taking a friend to a concert or donating time to work The Nutcracker Boutique there leaves no doubt of your unceasing involvement. As we enter our 90th Season, we share five ways to broaden and enrich your experience (or the experience of others) with the Philharmonic. Super Subscribers enjoy behind-the-scenes adventures while supporting the musical excellence, thrilling programming, and education for thousands of young people. Make a gift of $100 or more along with your subscription and become a Super Subscriber. Inspired by El Pomar Foundation s multi-year investments, Maestro s Circle members make three-year commitments of $1,000 or more. These sustaining gifts allow the Philharmonic to maintain the highest musical standards, creative innovative artistic programs, and develop leading community engagement initiatives TREASURER S REPORT September 30,, prepared by Janis Cross, Treasurer Admin checking account...$6, Scholarship Savings...$2, Scholarship CDs...$3, Fundraising Checking...$3, Patty Clark Savings...$5, The October general Membership Meeting will be held on October 19th at at the McLaren School, 303Austin Bluffs Pkwy. in the Pulpit Rock Church. Concertmaster Michael Hansen and Principal Viola Cathy Hansen and their students will provide the program. Refreshments will be served. The November general membership meeting will be held at the lovely Cliff House in Manitou Springs on November 16 at. Marc Neihoff, bassist with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic will provide the program. Refreshments will be served. There will be no membership meeting in December. COLORADO SPRINGS PHILHARMONIC GUILD The Center Mix is a new way to dive into the community of culture-lovers at the Philharmonic. Young professionals can join this vibrant group who enjoy exclusive access to special events and concert tickets To learn more Catherine at catherine@csphilharmonic.org 6 Membership Chairman * NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING Philharmonic Cares, presented by UCHealth, honors the crucial work of caregivers in our community by treating them to complimentary tickets to select Philharmonic concerts. Pamela Street Total Cash as of September 30,...$21, Free for Kids invites young audiences to hear select performances with complimentary admission for ages Two Free for Kids tickets are available per regular-price adult ticket when requested in person at the Pikes Peak Center box office. the center mix We look forward to working with you and getting to know you better. Roslyn Block, President Lars Gronhagen, Vice President Janis Cross, Treasurer Mary Ellis, Recording Secretary Anne Young, Corresponding Secretary Pamela Street, Membership Linda Johnson, Programs Elizabeth Leslie, Scholarship Annabel Widney, Backstage Hospitality Patti Layman, Bavarian Dinner Chair Contact Roslyn Block or Lars Gronhagen to inquire about volunteer opportunities. October April

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