Did you know that the Symphony Guild is Angela Brown makes Asheville debut! From the stage of the Metropolitan , soprano Angela turning 50 this year? Brown will perform with the Asheville Symphony on opening Come Celebrate With Us at Our 50th Birthday Party! night. The first half of the concert will feature several of her signature roles, including and , during an all-Italian Mark your calendars for Opening Night, Saturday, September 19th program, followed by an all-American second half w ith works when we kick off our yea r-long ce lebration at Isa's Bistro down­ from and West Side Story. town, just a short wa lk from the Symphony venue. The evening will begin at 5:30 in Isa's intimate downstairs lounge with a champagne This program is a change from the previously announced toast followed by a delicious three-course dinner prepared espe­ program that included a commission for a new composition. cially for this milestone occasion. After the festivities, we will enjoy Due to circumstances out of our control. the work was unable to a leisurely stroll up the block to the Asheville Symphony's opening be completed. Please feel free to contact the ASO office at (828) night concert. 254-7046 to ask any questions about the program change or to purchase tickets. If you're a Guild member, watch for your invitation. Seating is limited so please RSVP early to reserve your place at the table. The concert takes place on Saturday, September 19 at 8 p.m. Details are inside this issue of High Notes.

Isa's Bi stro ASO brochure wins nationwide award! Congratulations to our Symphony! Our 2015- 16 ASO season brochure was voted the "most awesome" by delegates at this year's League of American Orchestra conference, which took place in Cleveland at the end of May. Honorable mentions went to the Austin Symphony Orchestra from Texas and the Victoria Symphony from Canada.

Angela Brown /\Ii ,~ WE WON! New to the Asheville area? ~ .;>:,,- Guild membership provides a great opportunity to meet and Asheville ' \lrnnl,,"H"/ 'c social ize with other classical music lovers in the Asheville area. 2015-2016 season hmrH. Many events are open to all, but some of the best are avail­ has been awarded able to Guild members and their guests. If you'd like to make new friends with interests like yours, stop by the Guild table atthe next ASO concert or Symphony Talk. We'd love to have League you join us! of American

Orchestras CORRECTION: "Most Awesome Brochure" The previous issue of " High Notes" listed 1955 as the year the Symphony Guild was co-founded by Mimi Cecil and Brochure design an d principal photography by Charlotte Lunsford (Berry). The correct date is 1965. We Asheville Symphony Marketi ng Manager Michael Morel; regret the error. Printi ng by Daniel's Graphics, Asheville, North ca:'o:lin:•. :.... 3 .iIliiiil.to:::.::.::..::::.c PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE by Carolyn Hubbard

50 and Forward In September, the Asheville Symphony Guild kicks off a season-long celebra- tion of our SOth anniversary. As with any milestone, we are looking back at our past as well as forward to our future. "Fifty and Forward" -- What does that mean? will share not only their music with us, but It means celebrating the successes of the also their insights about life as profes­ Guild's first 50 years, and it means moving sional musicians. In October, our program the Guild forward successfully into the will move to the First Baptist Church for next SO years. afternoon tea, followed by a violin master class with soloist David Kim and local, Our past achievements are many. The young musicians. Guild continues to provide significant financial support for the ASO. Our well­ On Saturday, September 19, the Guild will regarded "Music in the Schools" education host a grand 50th Anniversary Celebra­ program reaches 7,000 sc hool-age children tion Opening Night Dinner at Iso 's Bistro each year. Th e Guild's "Musical Feast" (invitations to follow). fund-rai sing program continues to foster Your bi-monthly "High Notes" will continue community. And, Guild membership is 300 to arrive in your mailbox, and you will households strong. begin to receive a few more Guild e-blast In order to continue this growth for the messages to make sure you're up on our next 50 years, the Guild must review its latest news. traditions while it adapts to a world in As the Guild celebrates its past and plans transition. Some of the "tradition to transi­ for its future, we'll be talking to you - our tion" events and changes we have planned dedicated Guild members - about why you for this year are: continue to support the Guild and how we The September Guild program will be can transition into the next 50 years. held at S1. Mark's as usual on Thursday, It's going to be a great ride - hop on and September 17. ASO Principal Oboe Alicia join the fun! Chapman and Second Oboe Cora Jenkins

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Mail form and check to Asheville Symphony Guild, PO Box 18651, Asheville, NC 28814 Asheville Symphony Guild Welcome new Guild Members Potluck dinner Bu rt and Barba ra Aa ronoff Stephan ie Baer The Guild will hold a potluck dinner for its Water will be provi ded - bring whateve r Peggy Baker members on Wednesday, August 19 from 6 else you'd like to drink. Parking is ve ry William and Vicki Biggers to 8:30 p.m. It's at the Govern or's Western limited, so please carpool if at all possible. David and Ann Bottomy Residence, 15 Patton Mountain Road, Dress is cas ual - we'll be in a covered Carol yn Byus and John Martin As heville. outdoor pavilion. Sylvia Cassel Diane Chambers To make a reservation, email Ell en Nutter at Th e deadline for reserva tions is August 5. Richard and Alexa Dan n Benjam in and Ang ie Debelak elnutter@ao l.com. Let her know how many If you have questions or comments, please Harry and Kathryn Durity people will be with you, and the dish you contact Ell en Nutter at the above ema il Jane and Willi am Fowler would like to bring: an appetizer, entree, address or (828) 505-8242. Gordon and Robin Gaise r side dish or desse rt. Jonathon Kemske See you there! Mary Las her and Tom Sand ers Barbara Lenschmidt Bob and Molly Mitchell Jane Pitt Barbara Rice Michelle Rippon and Larry Farr Bill and Jo Roberts Liz and Bill Rupp Gwen Sa rgent Blake Sim ons John and Ka ren Tell er Jan Van Ess Sa rah Va n Gunten Robin Woodward Margie Zavoico

News from the Symphonettes member) will study engineering at second Vespa raffle to support the ASO. by Margueritte Norton Vanderbilt University; Anastasia Soule (vice Our first Vespa raffl e, held this yea r, was a president, founding member) will attend huge success with over 400 tickets sold at On May 17, the As heville Symphonettes UNC Chapel Hill; Anne Rand (historian, $25.00 each! We're thrilled that the ASO will held their 4th annual new member tea. The founding member) will study at Wofford benefit from these significant proceeds and event was graciously hosted at the beautiful College; and Morgan Beldon (treasurer) will we thank everyone who sold or purc hased a Tamplin home in Th e Rambl e. Twenty-fi ve attend Western Carolina University. Though ticket. high sc hool girls, grades 9 through 12, they will be greatly missed, we know these joined t he organization, which brought our exceptional young women will continue to Th e Symphonettes will continue to volu n­ total membership to 56 for the 20 15-16 spread appreciation for cl ass ica l music and teer with MusicWo rks! and the symphony yea r. apply the leadership and service skills they Masterworks co nce rts. They'll also deve lop acquired through the Ashevi lle Sympho­ their organizational and leadership skills by Th e new Symphonettes Executive Board nettes whereve r thei r journeys take them. planning and participating in their monthly was installed at the event, as well, during meetings, but, best of all, these 9th to 12th a traditional ce remony developed by the Th e 20 15- 16 Symphonette season has lots graders will enjoy an abundance of classica l original Sym phonette organization that in store, including another fashion show, music. Th ank you, dear ASO, for including began in Miami, Florida. The new boa rd is a lock-in fundraiser in Nove mber, and a the Sy mphonettes in our orchestra family! comprised of Margueritte Norton, president; Nicole Broeffle, vice president; Anna Jeffries, recording secretary; Lauren Chiappini, co rres ponding secreta ry; and Mary Elliott Hester, treas urer.

Our graduating se nior Symphonettes were honored at the event with a plaque inscribed with their name, the Symphonette logo, and a messa ge of appreciation for their years of se rvice to the symphony and the community.

You may be interested to know where this year's Symphonette officers will be next Th e Sy mphonettes Board (left to ri ght ): Anna Jeffri es, MaryEliiott Hester, Lau ren Chiappini, yea r: Sydney Stan ier (pres ident, founding Margueritte Norton, Victoria Tamplin , Emm a Lintz, Anna Lew is, Charl otte Bu lkeley, Kathleen Norton, and Nicole Broeffle SEPTEMBER Opening Night - September 19 at 8 p.m. Daniel Meyer, Music Director

Giuseppe Verdi Overture from Nabucco Triumphal March from Aida

Giuseppe Verdi Ritorna vincitor from Aida Angela Brown, soprano

Giacomo Puccini Intermezzo from Manon Lescaut Vi ssi d'arte from Tosca Angela Brown, soprano

Giuseppe Verdi Pace, pace, mio Dio from La Forza Del Destino Angela Brown, soprano

Leonard Bernstein 3 Dance Episodes from On the Town

George Gershwin Summertime Angela Brown personifies the idea l soprano: sheer vocal Leonard Bernstein I Feel Pretty power; luxurious finesse; and shimmering, high pianissimos. Somewhere With a charming personality larger than life, she unites opera, Angela Brown. soprano pops, and gospel in one se nsa tional voice.

Howard Hanson Symphony No.2 "Th e Romantic" Angela's highly successful debut in the title role of Aida captured instant attention from international print and broadcast media and catapulted her onto the Opening night at the As heville Symphony is always a great world's prestigious opera and symphonic stages. Head lines occasion, and this September we introduce the brilliant from The New York Times read: "At last an Aida;' and CBS American sopra no Angela Brown as our special guest. Known Weekend News proclaimed: "the future of opera has arrived!" for her sumptuous voice, we wi ll feature Angela in some of her followed by features on the front page of The New York Times, signature roles. To begin, we perform highlights from Italian on CNN, in Oprah Magazine, Essence Magazine, Ebony Maga­ opera, incl uding Verdi 's powerful Nabucco Overture and the zine, Classical Singer, Reader 's Digest, and Psychology Today. Triumphal March from Aida. Angela then takes the stage to sing beloved arias by Puccini and Verdi. Throughout her career, Angela has joined forces with symphonic pops legends Marvin Hamlisc h, Jack Everly, Our second half features American classics, from Bernstein's and Erich Kunzel while traveling the world for classical Three Dance Episodes from On the Town to Howard Hanson's performances at Lin col n Center, , Vienna State Symphony No.2, named the 'Romantic: In between, Angela Opera, Capetown Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Edmonton returns to sing favorites from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess and Opera, Calgary Philharmonic, Shanghai World Expo, Moscow Bernstein's West Side Story. Performing Arts Center, and more.

Guild Program The Professional Musician's Journey: Oboes and Oboists Thursday, September 17,2015

Socia l gathering at 10 a.m. Have you often wondered about the Program begins at 10:30 a.m . life of a professional musician? Join St. Mark's Luthera n Church us two days before the Opening 10 North Liberty Street, Asheville Night concert of the ASO for a Guild Program featuring two of Asheville's well-known woodwind players, Alicia Chapman and Cara Mia Jenkins. See details on the next page. Modern version of the oboe Traditions & Transitions by Katie Osborn and experiences, including performances, shaped the course oftheir education? What In the spirit of Guild traditions, our are the personal qualities and characteris­ first program will be held on Thursday, tics that helped them succeed? And how September 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Mark's ~'LLE do the day-to-day challenges and experi­ Lutheran Church. Dr. Alicia Chapman, S'I'MPHON'I' ences of professional musicians differ from ASO principal oboe, and Cara Mia Jenkins, GUILD the 9 to 5 world of business? Of course, second oboe, will share their music and an Alicia and Cara will bring their oboes to intimate discussion with Guild members .. .and fORWARD share their musical talents with us, as well. and their guests about their journey to becoming professional musicians. After this first traditional Guild program, hold on to your hats! We're transitioning Though we all may know the general the first place? How did they decide on an to some less traditional, new and exciting educational requirements for professional instrument? What were some significant ways to celebrate our support of the musicians, this Guild program will allow moments in their early musical experi­ ASO and the Asheville Symphony Guild us to experience the musician's journey ence that caused them to pursue higher throughout our community, so be sure to through Alicia and Cara's personal experi­ education in music? What types of study stay tuned. ences. What led them to study music in

Alicia Chapman joined the Appa lachian State applied music Oboist Cara Mia Jenkins enjoys a versatile musical career as both faculty as instructor of oboe in January 2001. She is principal a performer and an educator. She came to North Carolina in 2005 oboist with the Asheville symphony, Baroque oboist with the when she was appointed oboist with both the Asheville Symphony North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, and served as principal and the Asheville Lyric Opera. Cara also performs regularly oboist with the Harrisburg Symphony (PA) for nearly 30 years. throughout the southeast with various orchestras and chamber She has also served as principal oboist of the Heritage Chamber music festivals. Orchestra (SC), the Masterworks Chorus and Orchestra (NY), and the Bridgeport Symphony (CT). Chapman has recorded As an educator, Cara has devoted much of her time teaching and with New York Philomusica, Manhattan Chamber Orchestra, developing young musicians by serving on the faculties of Mars Hill and New York Kammermusiker. She has toured internationally University and the University of North Carol ina at Ashevill e, while as a chamber musi- she also maintains a busy cian, performing in teaching studio. She has festivals in Prague, been a featured clinician at Dresden, and Sa lzburg. the North Carolina Music A tour of Southeast Educator's Association Asia with the New York and was most recently Symphonic Ensemble appointed Educational Coor­ in cluded concerts in dinator of the ASO. Prior Singapore, Bangkok, to her present pOSitions, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Cara was an adjunct faculty Jakarta and Bandar member at the University Seri Begawan (Brunei). of North Texas while she While li ving in New York, taught and freelanced in the Alicia Chapman was an Dallas/ Fort Worth area. Cara extra and sub with the previously served as the Metropolitan Opera, principal oboist of both the and played for several Camerada Chamber Winds national tours with the in Dallas and the Reno Opera. Opera Orchestra.

A native Vermonter, Alicia Chapman began musical studies at Born in Ca lifornia, Cara began her musical studies in high school the age of sixteen with Neil Boyer at the University of Vermont. with Andrea Lenz at the University of Nevada in Reno. She earned a Chapman earned both Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Nevada from the Mannes College of Music and the Doctor of Musical and a master's degree in oboe performance from University of North Arts degree from the City University of New York. Her major Texas. Her principal teachers include Neil Tatman, Andrea Lenz, Bill teachers were Elaine Douvas, Ronald Roseman, and Mark Hill. Banovetz and Charles Veazey. Travel to Nashville - 2016 brochure w hich w ill soon be available by Bill Roskind online at the Guild's webpage.

On May 3, 20 16, 43 Guild members will Note that we have room for four more leave for Nashville: Music City USA. Our travelers, so if you would like to join us, hotel is reserved, our tickets have been co ntact Bill Ro sk ind at wlrbus@a tt.net purchased for the performances we will or ca ll (828) 253-2580. Of course, the attend, and the cultural and historical remaining places are first come, first venues we'll visit are booked. Our se rved, so call or write soon. itinerary details are included in the trip

Nashville ri verfro nt State Cap itol building in Nashville

Guild Scholarship students shine at Music Camp by Charlie Laiken Our heart-felt congratulations Nearly 200 middle and high school musicians from throughout Western North to these exceptional young Carolina performed in the Mars Hill Summer Camp end-of-camp concert on Friday, musicians. June 26. During camp and at the concert, the Guild's 13 scholarship winners gave truly impressive performances, proving beyond a doubt that talent has nothing to do with financial adva ntage.

Of our sc holarship w inners, fi ve made first chair: Ethan Revere, trumpet (middle sc hool) Syd ney Kral, oboe (middle school) Jonathan Kayne, tenor sax (high sc hool) Balthazar Strivelli, euphonium (high school) Jose ph "Topher" Kane, tuba (h igh sc hool)

Two made second chair: Lillia Chapman, clarinet (middle school) Alexis Loveland, ba ssoon (high school)

Two made third chair: Catherine Edmondon, flute (high school) Danielle Wilson, French horn (high school)

Three made fourth chair: Harmony Kunst, baritone (middle school) Daniel Childers, trumpet (middle sc hool) Christian Kraemer, trumpet (high school)

And fifth chair: Kelly Morgan, French horn (high sc hool) Guild scholarship winners at Mars Hill summer ca mp Coming soon: Musical Feast dinners to picnics in the garden and fun opportunity to make sure their favorite booklets at the Asheville Pinball Museum! We offer feasts are available. As you already know, outstanding musicians and exciting venues. by Virginia Erwin each feast is underwritten by gracious hosts There will be something for everyone, so who put a tremendous effort into creating The Musical Feast Committee has been rese rve your space by filling out the form an unforgettable experience, 50 join your busy ensuring that the 2015-16 season and sending it in as early as possible. friends and other music lovers to make this includes an enticing array of parties. When year's feasts the most successful yet. Your This year, Guild members will receive their you receive your booklet in August, be sure attendance at the feasts not only assures to note the wide variety of events we're booklets two weeks before the general you a great time, it also provides significant offering, which range from elegant gourmet public. This w ill ensure that those who support for the ASO. choose to join the Guild will have the

Recent feasts

Top Left: Lu cky diners enjoy the new home of Dawn and Heinz Grohs

Center Left: Top chef Steve Hageman

Bottom Left: John Cram welcomes guests to his garden

Top Right: Suzanne Hageman serves the gourmet meal

Center Right: Appreciative guests toast Chef Steve Bottom Right: Picnic supper in the Garden As heville Symphony Society, Inc. NON-PROFIT ORG . P.O. Box 2852 U.S. POSTAGE Asheville NC 28802 PAID ~ ASHEVILLE NC ~~ILLE PERMIT #212 SYMPHONY GUILD ... and FORWARD REMINDER: Pl ease turn in yourtickets if you are not going to be able to attend a performance - other people are waiting for them' '11 II'" I II 11'11 I I I II '1" I 111 1•• 11.1I I I'll I I I II I'll I I I' 1.1. II I I I I Pl ease keep the Guild informed of your --_.- ' -AUTO-S-DIGIT 28804 contact information. Se nd your changes to MS. CAROLYN HUBBARD guild @ashevillesymphony.o rg . 1 GOVERNORS DR. ASHEVILLE NC 28804-1962 2 4 Check us out! Latest news at www.ashevillesymphony.org/guild

GUILD AND SYMPHONY EVENTS CALENDAR August September October

11 Tuesday Behind the Notes with Chip Kaufmann 8 Tuesday Behind the Notes with Chip Kaufmann 4 Sunday Musical Feast 5 p.m. Community Center, Deerfield, 4 p.m. Community Center, Deerfield, 4 p.m. 01 ' Blue Eyes

19 Wednesday 50's Potluck Dinner 15 Tuesday Musical Feast 9 a.m . 13 Tuesday Behind the Notes with Chip Kaufmann Governor's Western Residence, 6 p.m . Fall's Special Splendor Community Center, Deerfield, 4 p.m .

17 Thursday Guild Program 15 Thursday Guild Program st. Mark's lutheran Church, 10 a.m. First Baptist CHurch, 3 p.m.

18 Friday Symphony talk with Daniel Meyer 16 Friday Symphony talk with Daniel Meyer Event locations: Reuter Center, 3 p.m . Reuter Center, 3 p.m. First Baptist Church 5 Oa k Street, As heville 19 Saturday Opening Night pre-Concert Dinner 16 Friday Musical Feast 5:30 p.m. Isa's Bistro, 5:30 p.m. log Cabin Splendor Deerfield Community Center Blue Ridge Room 1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville 19 Saturday ASO CONCERT- Opening Night 17 Saturday ASO CONCERT- Opening Night Governor's Western Residence Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 8 p.m. Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 8 p.m. 15 Patton Mountain Roa d, Asheville Reuter Center, UNCA from Broadway, 29 Tuesday Musical Feast 3:45 p.m. 18 Sunday Musical Feast 1 p.m. follow Campus Drive to STOP sign; turn left laZoom Around Town Paint the Garden Bright! St. Mark's Lutheran Church 29 Tuesday Musical Feast 6:30 p.m. 10 North Liberty Street, As heville AMagiC Flute Spectacular Thomas Wolfe Auditorium US Cellular Ce nter, 87 Haywood Street 30 Wednesday Musical Feast 6:30 p.m. AM agic Flute Spectacular Guild programs will be canceled only if th e Asheville City Schools CLOSE due to the weath er.