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WSL Executive Board
2014-2015
President
Dr. Cheryl Rogers
President—Elect
Linda Rowe
Administrative Assistant
Britt Sabota
Advisor
& Parliamentarian
Joan LeSauvage
Nominating
Cindy Kidwell
Recording Secretary
Sandy Baugh
VP of Finance
Tina Pollard
Symphony Ball Chair
Linda Rowe
VP of Administration
Barbara Powers
VP of Education
Jill Campbell
VP of JSL
Stacey Hiles
VP-Elect of JSL
Cici Shelton
VPs of Membership
Tina Pollard
Norma Smith
VP of Social Activit ies
Suzanne Curtis
ETSO Executive Director
Nancy Wrenn
J U N E & J U L Y , 2 0 1 5
WSL Notes HIGHLIGHTS FROM WSL’S 60TH BENEFIT BALL
-A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION-
FRIDAY—MARCH 6 7:00 PM
HARVEY HALL
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Dear Ladies, 2014-2015 was a whirlwind of activities I hope you had the opportunity to share your time, talents, and energy to support the East Texas Symphony Orchestra and music education in our community. The connections you made will last a lifetime and the camaraderie will be unforgettable. Our accomplishments have been many. We supported the East Texas Symphony Orchestra with a beautiful and successful WSL Ball. We housed and fed ETSO musicians throughout the year. With grants from The Rogers and Lightner Sams Foundations, we supported the ETSO interactive school concerts for fourth and fifth graders. We supported the Liberty Hall Concerts – Jazz Spectacular in November, Polar Express in December and Piano Festival in April. With the help of the Julietta Jarvis Foundation, we supported music education through multiple scholarships for elementary through college students – even initiating a “For the Love of Music” scholarship for any aged beginner. We supported the East Texas Youth Orchestra with financial gifts from WSL and JSL fundraisers. Achieving all of this required the work of many volunteers, great leaders, and supportive
members. My heartfelt thanks to our Executive Board, Full Board, Actives and Associates! I want to close by thanking:
· Richard Lee, ETSO Music Director and Conductor, for his continuing support and presence at our events;
· Kelly Michaels, Laura Waits and Laura Pierce for graciously
opening their beautiful homes for our Full Board, General Membership and Joint Board Meetings;
· Kristen Seeber for facilitating our WSL/JSL Task Force; · Barbara Powers for enhancing and expanding our WSL
website; · Lisa Harper for her wonderful handouts and PowerPoints
which made us look so professional at the TASO convention; · Britt Sabota for all her arrangements, agendas, logistics and
support by keeping me organized and on task throughout the year; and · Cindy Kidwell for her unending support and words of wisdom.
It has been such an honor to serve as your President this year. I leave you in the best of hands – Linda Rowe. WSL’s sixtieth birthday should be quite a blast!
Straight from the Heart,
Dr. Cheryl Rogers WSL President 2014-2015
Some people come into our lives
and quickly go, while others stay
and leave footprints in our hearts
Outgoing WSL President Cheryl Rogers turned over the WSL leadership to incoming WSL President Linda Rowe at the May 14th Joint Board Meeting at the home of Laura Pierce.
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It’s with great pride that the Senior JSL Class was presented at the 2015 W o m e n ’ s S y m p h o n y Ball. This class was a pure joy and worked hard volunteering for the Symphony. We had 40 Windsor Award Winners this year! Congratulations and Good Luck to the 49 JSL Senior Class. We pray you continue an appreciation for the Symphony and Volunteerism throughout your life.
The incoming JSL Class of 2016 – 2017 is in the process of t u r n i n g i n a c c e p t a n c e forms. Photos of the Senior JSL Class of 2015 – 2016 will be t a k e n t h i s Summer.
It’s been my honor to be the JSL VP. Thank you for the opportunity to work with these amazing young men and women! The 2015 Junior Symphony League Senior Class Sincerely,
Stacey Hiles, JSL VP
TASO NEWS Page 3
MUSIC DIRECTOR LEE ENJOYS GAMES DAY GRAND PRIZE WITH FRIENDS
To his great surprise and delight, ETSO Music Director Richard Lee was the winner of the Games Day 2015 Grand Prize drawing in January.
Renowned chef and cookbook author Christine Gardner donated an autographed cookbook and “DINNER FOR EIGHT” to the WSL Games Day event. Recently, Richard and seven of
his lucky friends were invited to observe as Christine, assisted
by Chef Simon Webster from Sabor a' Pasion in Palestine, demonstrated preparation and cooking techniques for the FOUR-COURSE DINNER. Later, all those present enjoyed sharing the beautifully presented meal with multiple wines especially selected by Richard. Pictured are Chef Christine Gardner, the happy diners and some of the delicious dishes.
WSL members, (front row l-r) Cindy Kidwell, Cheryl Rogers, and Mildred Witte (back row, l-r) Annette Findley, Joi Smith, Susan Bracken and Linda Rowe, attend TASO conference in San Antonio in April.
Need a quick gift? Consider a donation to the WSL ENDOWMENT
FOUNDATION in honor of or in memory of a
friend or family member.
For more information see page 22 of the
WSL Handbook.
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WSL ANNOUNCES 2014-2015 WSL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Music Merit Scholarship Winners
First Place – Amelia Burshe—$1500 Amelia Burshe is a junior at The Boston Conservatory pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Music in Voice Performance. Amelia is the daughter of Helena Burshe and Dr. Roger Burshe. She recently was awarded a master class with Anne Baltz, artistic director of Opera Works in Los Angeles, CA. She plans to gain a position in a Young Artists’ program in a major opera house. Her personal aspiration is to return to Tyler and perform with the East Texas Symphony Orchestra.
Second Place – Sylvia D’Eramo - $1000 Sylvia D’Eramo is a senior at Purchase College Conservatory at the State University of New York, where she is a Music Performance Major with specialization in voice and opera. She is the daughter of Mary Jane D’Eramo of Tyler, Texas and the late Dr. Mark D’Eramo. Sylvia has volunteered with Say No to Drugs Campaign and participated in the Tyler Junior College ballet performances for school children. She has studied vocal and opera for eight years. Sylvia plans to pursue a Master’s degree and gain employment with a Young Artists’ program with a major opera company.
Alex Fleming Memorial Music Scholarship
Winners ($500 each)
Rebecca Crossman
Rebecca Crossman is an 11th grader at Chapel Hill High School. She is the daughter of Edee Crossman of Tyler, Texas. She plays both the flute and piccolo and is a member of the East Texas Youth Orchestra. She has made All-Region Band advancing to All-Area Band the past three years, and made the TMEA All-State Band this year. Rebecca is also a member of the National Honor Society.
Sarah Feder Sarah Feder is a senior at Chapel Hill High School. Sarah is the daughter of Kathy and Greg Ferguson of Tyler, Texas. She is a member of the TMEA All-State Choir and a three-time TSSEC State Gold Medalist. She is also a four-time UIL District Gold Medalist and also received the Most Outstanding Female Musician Award. She will be attending the University of Texas at San Antonio in the fall with a major in music education. Sarah is also an accomplished cheerleader at both Chapel Hill and Tyler Junior College.
Jewel Rena’e Kirkendoll Jewel Kirkendoll is an 11th grader at Robert E. Lee High School. Jewel is the daughter of Jana and Kyle Johns of Tyler, Texas. She is a member of the East Texas Youth Orchestra as well as the Green Acres Baptist Church
Celebration Orchestra. She plays both the guitar and violin as well as voice performance. She is a member of the TMEA All-Region Orchestra as well as the National Honor Society and the Junior Symphony League.
Ken Knight Ken Knight is an 8th grader at Bishop TK Gorman Middle School. He is the son of Lori and Scott Knight of Tyler, Texas. Ken is a cellist in the East Texas Youth Orchestra as well as the Dolce Vita String Quartet. He is also very active in Boy Scouts, soccer, cross country, lacrosse, track and golf.
Mason Miller Mason Miller is a freshman at Grace Community School. He is the son of Kelly and Keith Miller of Tyler, Texas. He is a member of the East Texas Youth Orchestra and was the All Region Orchestra violin concertmaster as an 8th grader. Mason is also very active at Grace Community Church.
Travis Roberts Travis Roberts is a senior at Grace Community School. He is the son of Leslie and George Roberts of Tyler, Texas. Travis will graduate Magna Cum Laude from high school this year with a 4.0 GPA. He has earned the Director’s Choice for Outstanding Band Member award for 10th and 11th grade. He also earned All-State honors for clarinet as well as the TMEA Texas Music Scholar 2013-2014. He was also a finalist for the Juanita Miller Concerto Competition. Travis is a member of the East Texas Youth Orchestra as 1st Chair clarinet. He will be attending Southern Methodist University on scholarship in the fall to study clarinet performance and finance.
Allison Smith Allison Smith is a homeschooled 10th grader. Allison is the daughter of Shari and Ken Smith. She plays both the piano and violin as well as performs vocally. She is a member of the Kilgore College Youth Orchestra where she currently serves as the concertmaster. She is also a member of the Voices of Faith youth choir and ensemble. Allison took top honors at the 2014 UT Tyler Skills Festival and 2014 Achievement Auditions in Tyler.
Bud to Bloom Music Scholarship Winners
($500 each)
Hunter Clemmons Hunter Clemmons is a 6th grader at Cumberland Academy School. He is the son of Angela and Brandon Clemmons. He is a beginning cellist and is eager to improve his skills. He is also active in lacrosse and running.
Isabella Martinez Isabella Martinez is a 7th grade student at Whitehouse Junior High School. She is the daughter of Isabel and Ismael Hernandez. She is a member of the Whitehouse Junior High Choir and Band. She wants to pursue voice lessons to “strive to be the best musician I can be!”
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Photos taken at the March 19th General Membership Meeting at the Home of Kelly Michaels
SAVE THE DATE
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Come Over the Rainbow for the Fall
Style Show and Luncheon
& General Membership
Meeting
11:00am -1:00pm
Green Acres Baptist Church Crosswalk
Renew or become a new ETSO Subscriber for the 2015-2016
Season by calling
COWAN BOX OFFICE 903-566-7424
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Linda Rowe, Laura Waits and Cheryl Rogers attend the General Membership Meeting at Laura’s home April 16th.
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ETSO 2015/2016 Season
Promises Variety
The East Texas Symphony Orchestra is already preparing for the 2015/16
season, which opens in September.
The upcoming five-concert subscription series promises lots of great
music and a variety of programming: from a major choral work, to a night
at the movies, to a performance by the in-demand trio Time for Three.
You will not want to miss a note.
Season tickets are on sale now, starting at $39 for the full series. You
may also choose any three concerts and create your own series, starting
at $27.
Subscription Series concerts are performed at the UT Tyler Cowan
Center. You may order subscriptions through the Cowan Center Box
Office, 903-566-7424, or visit www.ETSO.org to learn more.
Here is a look at what is ahead:
September 26, 2015 – Opening Night: Shell Dedication
Richard Lee, Conductor; Lucille Chung, piano; Desmond Hoebig, cello
The ETSO steps into a new era of music making with the dedication of the
new orchestra shell at the UT Tyler Cowan Center. The evening includes
three masterworks certain to showcase the new acoustics: Prokofiev’s
Piano Concerto No. 1, Schumann’s Cello Concerto, and Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony.
November 14, 2015 – Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights - Richard Lee, Conductor
Experience the movies as never before as the ETSO presents Charlie Chaplin’s classic silent film, “City Lights,” with the
Orchestra playing Chaplin’s score for the film live as the movie is playing.
January 30, 2016 - Knockout Concert: Time for Three - Richard Lee, Conductor—Time for Three, guest soloists
Get ready for a special evening of music with the most in-demand trio of our day. Time for Three performs everything
from Bach and Brahms to their take on contemporary favorites to their own on the spot improvisations. It is a concert
not to be missed.
March 19, 2016 - Musical Fireworks - Richard Lee, Conductor; Elissa Lee, violin; Efrain Sain, trombone
Join us for an evening of great music by such composers as Mendelssohn, Bach, Berlioz and Stravinsky. Guest soloists
include ETSO principal trombone Efrain Sain and violinist Elissa Lee (Richard Lee’s sister), and we will feature members
of the UT Tyler Wind Ensemble in a special side by side performance.
April 30, 2016 - Raise Your Voices - Richard Lee, Conductor; Sooah Park, Soprano; Yoonsang Lee, Baritone;
Patrick Pan, piano
The season concludes with an evening of powerful music for chorus and orchestra. Included will be Beethoven’s Choral
Fantasy and Brahms’ profound and moving A German Requiem. Guests include Juanita Miller Competition Grand Prize
Winner Patrick Pan and UT Tyler Faculty members Sooah Park and Yoonsang Lee.
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WOMEN’S SYMPHONY LEAGUE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
The following individuals have made contributions
to the WSL Endowment Foundation subsequent to
the last newsletter printing.
GENERAL ENDOWMENT DONATIONS
IN MEMORY OF
IN HONOR OF
BALL CHAIR WRAPS UP 2O15 NIGHT OF CELEBRATION
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Elvis came back for the 60th Annual Women’s Symphony Ball - Heart Strings … a Night of Celebration. The event was full of fun and a true celebration for all -- especially for our JSL Members and their families. The service they gave to our community is so appreciated. We had a wonderful sit down meal provided by Traditions, danced the night away to Emerald City Band. Our Conductor, Mr. Richard Lee serenaded us and the auction items, chance drawing and photo booths were a huge hit! I am so grateful for all of your support and the way we are able as a group to enrich the soul of our community with the gift of music!!
Linda Rowe 2015 WSL Ball Chair
Joan P. Curtis Candace Dunn Debra McCook Amy Patterson
Leanne Priest Tricia Schwarzbach Mary John Spence
ALL ENDOWMENT FUND donations are greatly appreciated and will assist WSL in fulfilling its important mission. Thank you, Joyce Hudnall
Barbara Caldwell Lynn Pratt
Lenora Clyde Betty Smith Desha
Danny Desha
Judy Isaacson Joyce Hudnall Laura Hyde
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Lassalle
Pat Pilgrim
Joe Lessert Tisa Hibbs Laura Hyde
Phyllis Weiss
Claudia Long Laura Hyde
Joyce Hudnall
Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Pilgrim Pat Pilgrim
Joan Hertz Taylor Diana Taylor Smith
Dr. Mitchell Willens
Connie and Tom Seale
Amanda Ellis Linda Ellis
Matthew Ellis Linda Ellis
Renee Faulconer Amy Lively
Annette Findley Cindy Kidwell Nancy Wrenn
Laverne Gollob Cathy Krafve
Ellen Musselman
Joyce Hudnall Dr. Lisa Harper
Laura Hyde Cindy Kidwell
Dr. Cheryl Rogers Nancy Wrenn
Cindy Kidwell Dr. Cheryl Rogers
Debra McCook Marjorie Palmer
Pat Pilgrim Anne Martinez
Dr. Cheryl Rogers Dr. Lisa Harper
Tisa Hibbs Joyce Hudnall Cindy Kidwell
Joan LeSauvage Tina Pollard
Joi Smith Nancy Wrenn
Alexandria Trainer Shmeil Ouin
Peggy Tyler Nancean Stover
Pattie Young Nancean Stover
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NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION MANDATORY MEETING
Tuesday, August 25th at 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm
At the home of Jamie Sadler 13125 S. Hill Creek
Whitehouse, TX 75791
If you have any questions please contact Jamie Sadler New Member Liaison
903-574-3225 or [email protected]
Women’s Symphony League of Tyler
P.O. Box 6823 Tyler, TX 75711 www.wsltyler.org
ATTENTION WSL MEMBERS
Membership Renewals are
still being accepted. Dues are now $70 for Active Membership and
$65 for Associate.
Questions concerning the status of your membership may be directed
to Membership VP, Norma Smith at 903-245-1757 (c)
Contact the Placement Chair, Tammy Pollard at
903-520-9959 (c), or [email protected]
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