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Greetings BSA Members,
While the weather outside has
been frightful and March came
in like a lion, at last we can look
forward to saying Hello Spring!
Spring is a time to grow and
bloom, to embrace the beauty
and value of all living things, to
nurture the work of the BSA
through volunteering. If you
have not had the opportunity to
join in our valued work, there
are many opportunities.
Orchkids 10thAnniversary
Celebratory Parties, 41st
Symphony Designers Show
House, Family Concert
Luncheons, the BSO Musician
Appreciation Luncheon,
Education Concert Ushering
opportunities and the new BSA
Spring Fling luncheon and
Fashion Show are just a few of
our upcoming activities. Pick
one you think you’d like to
participate in or help with and
contact our BSA Office
Manager, Vikki McAdory,
[email protected]. She
will happily put you in touch
with the chair or coordinator of
that project. The feeling you
get from volunteering is like no
other – a sense of gratification
in the knowledge that you are helping so many
others by contributing to the success of our events.
Please consider giving your time and support. And
look for your invitation to volunteer in your email
box soon.
Come join us at our BSA March Membership Dinner
Meeting at 5 PM on Wednesday March 14 at the
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. In addition, our
Music Adventures Meet and Learn sessions are
scheduled for four Tuesdays: March 13th, April
24th, May 15th and June 12th.. Series Tickets or
single tickets are available through the BSO Ticket
Office. Be sure to tell them that you are a member
in order to receive the Member discount.
Remember the BSO Annual Fund Raising effort.
Love the BSO and give what you can to assure that
the Music continues!
I hope to see you at the March Membership
Meeting and the Annual Meeting in June.
Regards and Best Wishes to All,
Marguerite
Board of Directors
President
Marguerite Walsh
Secretary
Barbara Dent
Treasurer
Barbara Kelly
Vice Presidents:
Communications
Freddye Silverman
Education
Jo Kendig
Meetings &
Programs
Carolyn Lassahn
Recruitment &
Membership
Florence McLean
Symphony Store
Larry Albrecht
Parliamentarian
Betsy Osterman
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BSA Office Manager
Vikki McAdory
410.783.8023
Editor
Freddye Silverman
March 2018
HOLD THE DATE!
KITCHENS OF NOTE/SYMPHONY OF CHEFS
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17 2018
And mark your calendars for
Spring Fling
Fashion show and Luncheon
Saturday April 14
Eagles Nest Country Club
January Membership Meeting
The snow postponed our January General Membership Meeting but a week’s delay didn’t dampen the spirits of our attendees or our guest speaker. The meeting was rescheduled from Wednesday, January 17 to Wednesday, January 24. Our guest speaker, Dr. David Hildebrand, Director, The Colonial Music Institute and co-author of "Musical Maryland" is a specialist in Early American music who not only speaks but also performs. Dr. Hildebrand delivered a very interesting power point presentation and entertained us with song and a Baroque guitar performance. It was a thoroughly delightful afternoon. Dr. Hildebrand also had a book signing and donated 10% of the sales of "Musical Maryland" to the BSA. His book, with co-author Elizabeth Schaaf, is the first comprehensive survey of music from our Old Line State.
Come Join Us!
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 2018
5 PM
PARK AVE LOUNGE
MEYERHOFF SYMPHONY HALL
Holiday Happenings
GIFT BAGS
Once again, Helene Breazeale's two grandsons went with her to do all the shopping for the holiday gift bags for the BSO musicians. Once home, the boys did all the sorting and stuffing of the 100 gift bags. On January 8 they delivered the bags to the Meyerhoff and the thoughtful gifts were well-appreciated by our BSO musicians.
Andrew (l) and Brandon Brazeale prepared colorful holiday gift bags
which were very much appreciated by the BSO musician.
ORCH KIDS CONCERT
On December 14, the OrchKids put on a holiday concert
at the Central Baptist Church in West Baltimore.
Families, friends and church members filled the chapel
to capacity. One of the concert highlights was the
Bucket Band where the OrchKids drum on upside down
utility buckets in a percussive whirl. After the 5 PM
concert, hungry OrchKids and guests enjoyed a ‘light
bite and dessert’ spread served by the BSA.
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PHOTO BOOTH PROJECT
Under the chairmanship of Jean Hartlove, BSA volunteers ran a successful ‘Photos with Santa’ project this past holiday season. Working a total of seven performances from the Family Concert on December 9 to Holiday concerts on the weekends of December 16 and 23, 272 photos were taken by photographer Tracy Parron. We appreciate our volunteer Santas from the BSO and staff who contributed their time to this worthwhile and fun project. And an added bonus – once the photos were finished, BSA volunteers were given free tickets to attend those holiday concerts!
Photo project volunteers Randy Jacobs, Valerie Grindrod (BSA
friend), Chair Jean Hartlove and Joan Locke strike a pose in the
beautiful Santa seat.
The OrchKids Bucket Band in full swing!
Marguerite Walsh
(l), Joy Munster
and RuthAnn
Shepard served at
the concert.
TUESDAY, MARCH 13 MICHAEL FERRAGUTO, Principal Librarian
Stage: Inside the Orchestra Library
TUESDAY, APRIL 24 ELLEN PENDLETON TROYER, First Violin
Solo Playing on the Violin vs. Orchestral
Playing
TUESDAY, MAY 15 GREG MULLIGAN, First Violin
The Joy of Chamber Music
TUESDAY, JUNE 12 JONATHAN JENSEN, Bass
How I Wrote a Musical
Classes may be purchased as a series or individually. SERIES PRICE: $150 per person I $120 for BSA members
PER CLASS PRICE: $45 per person I $36 for BSA members $4 parking in the Cathedral Street Garage available through the Ticket Office To receive the Member discount, please contact the Ticket Office at 410.783. 8000
BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Take an individual class or the whole
series – Go on a Music Adventure!
The Baltimore Symphony Associates
Invite you to our
Spring Fling
Luncheon & Fashion Show
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Twelve Noon
Eagle’s Nest Country Club
12801 Stone Hill Road, Phoenix, MD 21131
Fashions by:
Mets & Company, Fashion Show Coordinator
Cost: BSA Members $40/Guests $45
Contact the BSA Office 410.783.8023
Musical Programs for
All Ages The BSO offers a variety of educational and fun
musical programs and the BSA assists with all of
those through helping to set up, usher where needed
and serving. Some of our members are passionate
about this aspect of music education and have been
dedicated ushers and event assistants for many
years. These events include the Music Box series for
tiny tots and their parents as well as Family Concerts.
The Music Box series consists of half-hour lobby
concerts that feature the musical talents of a small
ensemble of BSO musicians performing classical and
children's songs to develop musicality, creativity,
coordination and literacy. Thirty minutes prior to the
concert the lobby fills with a range of musical,
creative and fun activities for babies and
families. Upcoming Family Concerts this spring
include a St Patrick’s Celebration on March 10 and a
dance-focused concert called ‘Ballet to Flamenco’ on
April 14. Family concerts are followed by luncheons
which are set up and served by a dedicated crew of
BSA volunteers and each child gets a surprise gift.
Additionally, the BSO Side by Side program offers
high school students from select counties the
opportunity to rehearse and perform with BSO
musicians. The students come from Anne Arundel
County, Howard County, Baltimore County and
Baltimore City and BSA volunteers greet the buses an
usher the students.
In December volunteers covered the full variety of
programs for which our services were
needed. Events ranged in size and complexity from
on-stage-rehearsals, open rehearsals, mid-week,
side-by-side, Music Box and Family performances at
the Hall and the BSYO at the Carver Center. We even
had one event at capacity and managed to "squeeze
in" additional patrons when one school showed up
with more students. In January we covered an
education open rehearsal which we are delighted to
report was sold out as well as a patron only open
rehearsal. Subscriptions for the upcoming mid-week
programs are well ahead of last year's numbers so we
are expecting close to full houses for them.
The end of February mid-week concerts were a great
success and played to "full houses" which meant our
volunteer ushers had a full work-out.
Very talented young musicians are featured in two
major events. On March 13th students enrolled in
Baltimore County Public Schools who have been
selected after extensive auditions will be playing side-
by-side with the BSO in a concert. Then, on March
18th the Baltimore Symphony Youth
Orchestra (BSYO) will present two concerts at the
Carver Center for the Arts in Towson. Join us for
these events and enjoy and marvel at the very
talented young musicians in our area.
At the conclusion of each performance the children
are invited to talk with the BSO musicians and
examine "up close" the featured instruments.
Serving the buffet
after the Family
Concert on
December 9
Associate Conductor
Nicholas Hersh speaking
at a Family Concert
luncheon
The season for mid-week concerts will conclude with
two days of performances in April, each of which will
be followed by a thank you luncheon for our
volunteer ushers. Join us, enjoy great music and
foster our future audiences.
Anne Arundel County students line up to enter the
Symphony Hall for a Side by Side Concert in December.
Katie Brill, BSO Education Staff, addresses a packed Music
Box concert crowd.
Families trying out new instruments
Feeling the beat!
Musicians Chris Williams, John Locke, Brian Prechtl and
Tim Dilenschneider play to a rapt audience.
41st Symphony Designers' Show House-Oakland
Mark your calendars and be sure to come visit "Oakland" this spring! Better yet, come and volunteer at the Show House. This beautiful mansion located on Garrison Forest Rd was built in 1927 and is being renovated by the new owner. The last owner was the great-great-great-grandnephew of Edgar Allen Poe.
When: May 20-June 10, 2018 What time: Tuesday-Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm, and Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm.
Tickets: $30 at the door; $25 off site, and may be obtained at the BSO Box Office, Graul's Markets, and other ticket outlets. Tickets will also be available through Groupon.
In addition to the traditional boutique, Encore! Shop, and Cafe, guests will enjoy special events this year. "Design over Easy" opening day omelette breakfast, "Sip 'n Shop" on Thursday evenings in the Boutique; Meet the Designer events, and performances by OrchKids and the BSO Musicians. Check the website for specific dates and times of these events. When the staffing letter from Betsy Osterman and Sara Levine reaches you, please be generous with your time. In addition, if you know of any group that might enjoy holding a Private Party at the Show House, please contact the BSA office at 410.783.8023. Hoping to see everyone at Oakland soon!
41st Symphony Designers Show House - Oakland
2018 League of American Orchestras National Conference
Chicago June 13-15, 2018
Each year the League of American Orchestras
holds a National Conference in which the
Volunteer Council is a very active participant.
The mission of the Council is to advance the
experience of orchestral music, support the
people and organizations that create it, and
champion the contributions orchestras make to
the health and vibrancy of communities. This
year’s conference is in Chicago from June 12-15
and BSA members are invited to attend. In
addition to good music, great food and
interesting sightseeing, eight award-winning
fundraising projects by symphony auxiliaries
from all over the country will be presented to
give attendees ideas to bring back to their own
organizations. Some of the Conference
highlights include:
Hotel and Sightseeing
The beautiful, historic Palmer House, a Hilton
hotel just off Michigan Avenue, will host both
lodging and Conference sessions. Its location is
an easy walk to notable sights such as
Millennium Park, Symphony Center, the Art
Institute, the theater district, restaurants, and
shops.
Concerts
Highlights include a performance of the world-
class Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the
direction of internationally acclaimed Maestro
Riccardo Muti. The concert will feature special
guest artist Yo-Yo Ma performing Shostakovich
Cello Concerto No. 2.
Anthony McGill (Principal Clarinet, New York
Philharmonic) and Demarre McGill (Principal
Flute, Seattle Symphony) will perform a double
concerto with the Chicago Youth Symphony
Orchestras, conducted by Allen Tinkham, Music
Director.
You won't want to miss Artistic Director and
Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar, Chorus
Director Christopher Bell, and the Grant Park
Orchestra and Chorus for opening night of the
Grant Park Music Festival 2018 season in the
Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion in
Millennium Park.
Essential Learning for Volunteers
The Volunteer Council is planning stimulating
Gold Book and Roundtable award presentations
pertinent to BSA efforts in reaching diverse and
under-served communities, and implementing
new fundraising and new member strategies.
You will have time to compare notes while
networking with fellow volunteers. In addition to
volunteer sessions, you can attend the League's
many elective offerings.
Online registration for the Conference will open
in late February/early March 2018, but you may
reserve your hotel room now at
https://aws.passkey.com/go/2018LAO
OrchKids will be celebrating its 10th anniversary
this spring so it is a most appropriate time to
focus on Joy Munster, who most of us know as
the dedicated volunteer leader behind the
OrchKids Program. Ten years ago when
OrchKids was just a gleam in Maestra Marin
Alsop’s eye, Joy responded to an article in the
Sunpaper about this new program to find out
how she could help…and she hasn’t stopped
helping for ten years! She makes sure there are
refreshments and a nicely set ‘goodies buffet’ for
the OrchKids and their families at every concert,
traveling with other volunteers to schools and
churches around Baltimore City. Being around
the kids keeps Joy very young at heart!
Joy hails from England and wound up in
Baltimore when her late husband Dr Andrew
Munster was recruited by John Hopkins Bayview
to build the noted Burn Unit there. Joy was also
in health care, having been a nurse for more
than 50 years. She and Andrew were very active
supporters of the fledgling Charleston Symphony
Orchestra and after moving to Baltimore, it was a
natural move as music lovers to align with the
BSO. In addition to supporting OrchKids
activities, Joy also regularly buys instruments for
the OrchKids and has housed musicians from all
over the world who come to Baltimore to teach
and work with OrchKids. Joy has been an active
member of the BSA since 1976 and a board
member for at least 25 years. Her other outside
interests include the theater at various venues in
Baltimore City and working out at the gym. She
needs to stay in shape so she can continue
running all around Baltimore City to nourish the
OrchKids, both literally and figuratively!
COMING UP: ORCHKIDS CONCERT
There will be an OrchKids Concert and Reception
on Thursday March 15 at the Lockerman Bundy
School. The BSA needs your contribution of
cookies, cupcakes, paper products and dollars!
250 attendees are expected. Anyone wishing to
go is welcome to attend. If you are interested in
contributing or helping to serve, contact the BSA
office ([email protected] or
410.783.8023).
Spotlight On…
Joy Munster
Do You Have an Occasion to Celebrate or
Recognize? The Perfect Solution…
BSA ALL OCCASION CONTRIBUTION CARDS
BSA General Fund
Libby Younglove Education Fund Baker’s Dozen (13) cards for $30. Cards are available at all BSA meetings and events. For more information contact the BSA
office at [email protected] or 410.783.8023.
BSA STORE
The BSA Store at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall is
open at most concerts and we need volunteers
to help staff it. If you enjoy helping customers
and would be able to volunteer a few hours for
this excellent source of funds (and can resist
buying all the jewelry), please contact the office
([email protected] or 410.783.8023) and
Vikki will put you in touch with Larry Albrecht, VP
of the Symphony Store.
THE POWER OF ASK
Research has shown that many people don’t
volunteer simply because they aren’t asked.
Let’s put that to use and start asking – your
friends and family, neighbors, coworkers,
professional associates. Tell them about the
wonderful work that the BSA does and ask them
to not only support our efforts but also to join us
in this most worthwhile endeavor.
If you know someone who might be interested in
joining the BSA, contact the BSA Office Manager
([email protected] or 410.783.8023).
She will be happy to send them an information
packet and membership form. The more
members we have, the more we can do to
support the BSO!
Just Ask!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017-18
(DETAILS WILL BE SENT FOR EACH EVENT)
Mar 13 Music Adventures Part 1
Mar 14 Membership Meeting - 5 PM Dinner
Mar 15 OrchKids – Lockerman Bundy
Mar 17 Family Concert Luncheon
Apr 14 Family Concert Luncheon
Apr 14 Spring Fling Fashion Show and Luncheon
Apr 21 Music Box
Apr 24 Music Adventures Part 2
May 3 OrchKids Benefit Concert
May 15 Music Adventures Part 3
May 25 BSYO Concert & Awards Presentation
Jun 2 Music Box
Jun 6 BSA Annual Meeting
Jun 12 Music Adventures Part 4
Jun 12 Musicians and Staff Luncheon
Jul 7 Volunteer Recognition - Evening
Designer Show House Program
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR MEMBERS
CELEBRATING FROM MARCH THRU MAY
March: Dorothy Waltz, Howard Berman, RuthAnn
Shepard, Martha Whitty, Lou Mezzanotte, Betty
Reeves, Dorothy Stone, Bev Harden, Sara Levine,
Carole Newman, Linda Lark, Ellen Mogol, Freddye
Silverman, Debbie Fabiani, Noah Benzion, Jane
Barton
April: LaVerne Grove, Estelle Harris, Shavonne
Brown, Bob Palmieri, Vikki McAdory, Randy Jacobs,
Rita Rosenfeld, Aliza Friedman, Iris Pressman, Nancy
Smith, Ashley Gladden, Mona Mohamed, Merry
Alterman
May: Faith Dean, Gail Potashnick, Betty Borcherding,
Larry Chambers, Sue Oppenheimer, Bernie Finn,
William Feuer, Trudy Wexler, Kathleen Wales
Our 41st Symphony Designers’ Show House, Oakland, will be open to the public in May. One vital part of this project is the Program Book given to each visitor. We are seeking sponsors to help pay for the cost of printing the program book. We hope you will contribute to this effort in support of the BSO’s education programs and enjoy using the program sponsor tickets you will receive in return! Please contact the BSA office for details and pricing. ([email protected] or 410.783.8023).
The BSA happily welcomes the following new and
rejoining members:
Linda and Ed Derengowski
310 Taplow Road
Baltimore MD 21212
Linda - 443-326-6874 [email protected]
Ed - 443-528-3180 [email protected]
Michael May
410-744-5883 (M) 443-904-7022
Mona Adel Mohamed
4100 N Charles St #910
Baltimore MD 21218
443-831-3374
Martha Whitty
1276 Battery Ave
Baltimore Md 21230
301-996-9051
Address/email Updates Kathy Adams 8820 Walther Blvd Apt 4218
Parkville MD 21234
Email - [email protected]
Charlotte Whitenight
3704 N. Charles St #1104
Baltimore MD 21218
410-243-0890
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
In memory of Lynn Cole Freddye Silverman In memory of Jerry Kelly Kathy Adams
Helene Breazeale Jean Hartlove Carolyn and Ron Lassahn Louise Reiner Freddye Silverman
SAD TIDINGS
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the following deaths:
Marilyn ‘Lynn’ Cole, long-time BSA member and volunteer and wife of BSA member Lee Cole Vera Flint, BSA Member and sister of BSA member Audrey Pinkney Margaret Jackson, long-time BSA member and volunteer usher Jerry Kelly, long-time BSA member and husband of BSA Treasurer Barbara Kelly
BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATES 1212 CATHEDRAL STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Tell your friends about the BSA and the wonderful work we do to support the Symphony and its educational programs.
Bring them to meetings and activities – and
help the organization grow by encouraging them to join our organization.