Symphony League Notes The newsletter of the North State Symphony League In Redding, CA November/December 2015 A Message from League President Patty Mullett: I am so excited about this season! There was a great response to Scott's first concert. We're looking forward to the Nov. 15 concert featuring "West Side Story. Plan to attend the reception afterward at Shirlee Spaid's home. It will be a great opportunity to meet Scott! I'm happy to report the Annie B Drive brought in $1663.69 to our account. It is a grant program which matches 6.5% to funds raised between Aug. 1 - Sept. 30. The North Valley Community Foundation has sponsored this drive for the last 10 years. The Foundation provides us fiscal support and enables us to maintain a nonprofit status. So a big thank you to all of you who sent in your money in that time period this year!! I look forward to seeing many of you at the concert!! We are off to a fantastic start in our new symphony season thanks to our great new Music Director, Scott Seaton, and the enthusiastic response of our audience. The first concert in September was a smashing success and the rest of the season promises to be just as wonderful. The League s role, as always, is to support the orchestra and its musicians in very concrete ways, like providing refreshments during concerts and housing musicians in our homes. And, of course, our Spring Gala brings in muchneeded financial support. But we can also be a huge factor in boosting ticket sales by inviting our friends and neighbors to attend these fabulous concerts. Word of mouth is always the best publicity. Thanks for all you do to support the board, staff and musicians of our North State Symphony. You play an important part in its ongoing success. - Sharon Rogers, Redding Board President
League Member Spotlight Tom Kaut moved to Redding with his family in the early 80s to get away from the Texas heat. The Redding summers still provide Tom the challenge of staying cool, but he s thrived here nonetheless. He serves as the administrator of Montessori Children s House of Shady Oaks. In addition, he is a regent of the North State Symphony and a member of the Redding League. We had the pleasure to engage in a little question and answer session with Tom. Here s what he has to say! Could you share a little about your history with music? My early memories are of classical music my mother used to listen to. Because of her influence I preferred classical music to popular music for most of my early years. I played clarinet for a year in high school, and later picked up guitar in my early 20s. After getting married my wife and I enjoyed listening to Rachmaninoff Concerto #2. My first time going to a North State Symphony concert reignited my love of classical music. What interests are you currently pursuing? I am going on 25 years as the administrator of Montessori Children's House of Shady Oaks. I am passionate about Montessori and early childhood education. One of our mandates is to help children experience the finest our culture has to offer in music and art. What is your favorite part of attending the NSS concerts? Experiencing first rate classical music from a variety of composers, lol! How did you first get involved with the Redding League? I went to the first Redding League Dinner at Riverview as a guest and supporter of the symphony. I have been almost every year and really enjoy this fundraiser for the symphony! Getting acquainted with others who are passionate about the symphony, hearing from the conductor, and listening to stellar performances from soloists keeps me coming back every year. What motivates you to be a part of the Redding League? I think the most important thing to me is supporting the children's concerts that the North State Symphony has done in Redding for many years now. When I first became involved NSS was only doing children's concerts in Chico, but not Redding. I helped to get support from a variety of early childhood organizations to fund the first few children's concerts for our community. What would you tell someone who was considering joining the League? Your involvement makes a difference, no matter how big or small...
NOVEMBER SYMPHONY Sunday, November 15, 2015 @ 4:00 PM Cascade Theatre Redding, CA Adams: Lollapalooza Kabalevsky: Violin Concerto, Op. 48, Movement III featuring Brianna Ruiz, 2015 young Artist Audition Winner, Violin Haydn: Symphony No. 90 in C Major Johann Strauss Jr.: On the Beautiful Blue Danube Bernstein: West Side Story Symphonic Dances Free pre-concert talk one hour before the performance Join us after the concert for a reception at Shirley Spaid s home. (2569 Templeton Dr., Redding 96002) Upcoming Concerts: Dec. 19 Christmas Holiday Concert, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church 4 p.m. Jan. 21 January Youth Concert, Cascade Theatre 9:15 & 11 a.m.
League Members Anderson, Maggie Aubuchon, Sue Bateman, Mickie Becker, Roberta/Lance Benedetti, Kathy Bonetti, Lynne Brennan-Maxey, Margaret Bunney, Diana Burns, Mary Cannon, Jean Carr, Mary Chain, Ellen Cochrane, Catharina Cogan, Louise Cropsey, Ann Crow, Patricia Evans, Dr. Stephanie Ferguson, Carole Finkel, Linda/Charlie Fitzpatrick, Gail Gertz, Carmen Gilmore, Sue Graham, Robyn/Leo Hutfliess, Marsha Jacoby, Adrienne Josefsson, Lyra Kaut, Tom Ledford, Cathleen Lenroot, Hollie LiVolsi, Sylvia Lougee, Ann Lowe, Carol McClure, Andy McNamara, Elena Montgomery, Esther Mullet, Patty Patnaik, Conica Patterson, Kitty Penn, Patricia Plate, Kirsten Pottratz, Kathryn Rogers, Sharon Russell, Judith Schreder, Kristen Seiser, Barbee/Brad Spaid, Shirlee Spencer, Mary Jane Spruce, Jutta Stone, Gretchen Stream, Gail Szody, Jeanne Tary, Sandra Wallman, Sally Weidlein, Heidi Wells, Sally Wilkinson, Louise/Bob Williams, Bob Your membership adds value to our community!
North State Symphony League Officers President - Patty Mullett 549-3959 Vice President - Adrienne Jacoby 244-4217 Scholarship chair - Adrienne Jacoby 244-4217 Secretary - Carmen Gertz 215-3070 Treasurer - Sally Wallman 226-9077 Membership and Historian - Sally Wells 276-9330 Board Liaison - Sharon Rogers 243-6564 Receptions - Shirlee Spaid 223-9333 Phone Tree - Heidi Weidlein 246-0747 Flowers - Patricia Penn and Stephanie Evans 221-2561 & 222-4745 Music in Memory Our Music in Memory Fund is an opportunity to recognize those who have meant so much to us. Donations are made in their names which goes into a scholarship fund. Linda Finkel, Linda Quigley and Sally Wells added to our fund, remembering Trudi D'Arcy and Lorraine de Graff. Please consider the Music in Memory Fund when remembering your loved ones. We thoroughly enjoyed the first concert. We're looking forward to this season. - Sue Gilmore "We're thrilled to have Scott. I felt like I was at a rock concert. I don't think I've ever seen our audience go from a concert with such enthusiasm!" - Sally Wells