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The Quarter Note Vol. 9, No. 1 Winter 2008 q Sphinx Da Capo Kresge Foundation Pledges Support for s we work to finalize our Meredith Riley, 17 (Ithaca, NY); Sphinx’s Youth Development Efforts planning for this year’s Clayton Penrose-Whitmore, 14 Acompetition, we are excited to (Evanston, IL); Hannah Ross, 17 share that the 11th annual Sphinx (Narrowsburg, NY); Alexandra he arts are an important part of any vibrant city, including Competition 2008 presented by Switala, 13 (Grapevine, TX); Da- Detroit. From the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to Motown Chase, showcasing the top young vid Ramos, 17 (St. Louis, MO); Trecordings to jazz clubs scattered around the city, Detroit’s history Black and Latino string play- Mary Loftus, 14 (Philadelphia, is reflected in the arts, and particularly music. ers in the country, will take place PA); Chaunte Ross, 16 (Mil- January 23-27, 2008, in Ann waukee, WI); Steven Laraia, 16 The Kresge Foundation has also been a Detroit institution for Arbor and Detroit, Michigan. (Swell, NJ) and Roberto Arundale, 17 (Fairbanks, AK). In our Senior many years. Founded in 1924 with a gift from Sebastian Kresge, th This marks the 11 year of the Division, our Semi-Finalists are: the Foundation now has assets of $3.9 billion and makes grants competition, bringing back many Jannina Barefield, 25 (New York, around the world. Kresge earned his fortune from a chain of of our esteemed alumni as well NY); Yemi Gonzales, 22 (New stores that grew into Kmart. as new Semi-Finalists as this York, NY); Gareth Johnson, 22 year’s participants. Our esteemed (Wellington, FL); Karla Donehew The Kresge Foundation’s new Detroit Program aims to invigorate Screening Committee faced a Perez, 23 (Cleveland, OH); Brit- the regional economy by strengthening the City’s neighborhoods challenging task of adjudicat- ton Riley, 20 (Los Angeles, CA); and downtown, promoting arts and culture and enhancing the ing the second highest number Luisa Barroso, 21 (Oberlin, OH); natural environment. Through this program, the Foundation has of applicants in Sphinx’s his- Andrew Griffin, 21 (Pittsburgh, committed $150,000 over three years to support educational and tory. We want to thank Geoffrey PA); Danielle Nesmith, 24 (Yorba, Applegate, Haden McKay, John Linda, CA), and Erica Snowden- artistic programming of the Sphinx Organization. Madison and Rick Robinson for Rodriguez, 20 (Cleveland, OH). their dedication and expertise. Congratulations to all 18 of you “Detroit’s arts community is vital to its future,” says Alice L. Carle, on your successes thus far! program officer for the Arts Support Program. “With the volatile We are proud to officially recog- th funding climate for arts and cultural organizations nationwide nize the Semi-Finalists of the 11 Our Finals jury panel this year is and our fragile state economy, the Kresge Foundation is using its annual national Sphinx Competi- comprised of professionals of the resources to bolster our arts ecosystem and help these organiza- tion for young Black and La- highest national and international tions secure their futures for generations to come.” tino string players. In our Junior profile: Anthony Elliott (profes- Division, our Semi-Finalists are: sor of cello/Michigan Youth Continued page 2 Continued page 3 KKK 2008 Sphinx Competition Semi-Finalists KKK Meredith Riley Clayton Penrose-Whitmore Hannah Ross Alexandra Switala David Ramos Mary Loftus Chaunte Ross Steven Laraia Roberto Arundale Jannina Barefield Yemi Gonzales Gareth Johnson Karla Donehew Perez Britton Riley Luisa Barroso Andrew Griffin Danielle Nesmith Erica Snowden-Rodriguez Editor: Afa Sadykhly Contributors: Stephan Bobalik, Tania McGee & Afa Sadykhly EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S Note Design & Layout: Julie Renfro Dear Friends! Founder/President Aaron P. Dworkin As we approach the 11th annual Sphinx Competition present- Board of Directors ed by Chase, I am happy to welcome and congratulate all of Ruben Acosta, Chair Jenice Mitchell, Vice-Chair our new and returning Semi-Finalists! Anthony Glover, Treasurer Kurtis T. Wilder, Secretary Deidre Bounds Betty Brooks I am also excited to share that our Preparatory Music Institute Phil Cole Martha Darling at Wayne State University ended the first semester with much Aaron P. Dworkin Al McDonough Daedra McGhee David Rudolph progress achieved by all students. Further, our Overture pro- Tony Spearman-Leach Beverly Willis gram saw an increase in its student body by 60%! Board of Advisors Sanford Allen David Cerone Finally, I must take this opportunity to express our most Ronald A. Crutcher Dominique de Lerma Matthew Derr Roberto Diaz heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for our Board chair Betty Anthony Elliott Kenneth C. Fischer Sandra Gibson Juanita Jackson Brooks, who is stepping down after having served in this leadership position since 2003. She Polly Kahn Christopher Kendall will continue to serve as our Development Board chair. Mrs. Brooks, we are forever grate- Christian Matjias Lolita Mayadas Charlene J. Mitchell Lester Monts ful for your leadership during a period of incredible growth at Sphinx. Your continued service Willis Patterson Juan Ramirez to the board is an incredible asset to the organization. We are also proud to welcome Ruben Stephen Shipps Albert Webster Acosta as our new Board chair and look forward to a successful year ahead under his leader- Honorary Committee ship. Nikki Giovanni Ida Kavafian Nigel Kennedy Jaime Laredo Yo-Yo E. Ma Branford Marsalis I hope you enjoyed this holiday season, and look forward to connecting with everyone in the Mark O’Connor Christopher O’Riley Itzhak Perlman André Previn next issue of The Quarter Note! Michael Tilson Thomas George Walker © 2008 Sphinx Organization 400 Renaissance Center, Ste 2550 Detroit, MI 48243 313-877-9100 Tania www.sphinxmusic.org [email protected] Kresge Foundation, cont. Sphinx Presenter of students in pursuit of music The Kresge Foundation is one studies at beginning and intermedi- of many foundations that have ate levels who lack access to steady, awarded grants to Sphinx. “We balanced musical training. are so proud to add Kresge to venerable names like Ford, Hearst, Thanks, in part, to the efforts of Skillman, and Surdna in our list Sphinx, the arts are alive and well of foundation supporters,” said in Detroit. “A thriving arts com- Sphinx President Aaron Dwor- munity and strong music education kin. “I commend the Foundation are important parts of a thriving for its long-term commitment to city,” said Sphinx’s Executive Direc- Detroit.” tor Tania McGee. “The arts teach us to think in new ways, give us a Sphinx’s Preparatory Music new lens through which to see the Bingham Trust Institute (Prep) and Overture world, and most importantly, make Division reach students in un- life much more interesting and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation derserved communities across the fulfilling.” city. Overture introduces students in Southwest Detroit and the Osborn neighborhood to classical Whitney Fund music. Sphinx provides free Mr. David Rockefeller violins, weekly group lessons free of charge and subsi- The Hearst Foundation, Inc. Black United Fund dizes individual private The Loraine & Melinese Reuter Scherman Foundation The Kresge Foundation lessons. Now in its Foundation Aaron Copland Fund Augustine Foundation second year, the program Lula C. Wilson Trust Claire Giannini Fund continues to grow. Max & Victoria Dreyfus Frank & Lydia Bergen Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation Foundation Foundation Sphinx Prep offers Detroit middle and high school students instruc- tion on all orchestra instruments. Prep students receive not only instrumental instruction, but also training in music theory, ear training, and music history. The program The Harlem Quartet’s Desmond Neysmith is designed to address the needs gives some pointers to a Prep student Sphinx Da Capo, cont. SPHINX NEWS Symphony Orchestra conductor, Symphony Box Office, by calling University of Michigan School of 313-576-5111 or online at www. Music); Pamela Frank (concert detroitsymphony.com (student and The application deadline for the Sphinx violinist/professor of violin, group discounts are available). Performance Academy at Walnut Hill Curtis and Peabody Institutes of School is April 7, 2008. For information on Music), Diane Monroe (classi- Both concerts will feature the live auditions, please contact the Dean of cal and jazz violinist/member of Sphinx Symphony under the di- SPA, Chris Jenkins at [email protected]; the Uptown Quartet); Yizhak rection of Tito Muñoz, our Guest 313-877-9100, ext 711. Schotten (professor of viola, Conductor. Additionally, both University of Michigan School concerts will feature the Har- of Music) and Marcus Thompson lem Quartet, Sphinx’s premiere The Harlem Quartet, Sphinx’s premiere ensemble (professor of viola, MIT and New ensemble, as guest artists (Harlem co-managed with Sciolino Artist Management of England Conservatory of Music). Quartet is co-managed by Sciolino Artist Management of New York). New York, will be completing their second CD The Semi-Finals round, open to This acclaimed ensemble will through the White Pine Music label next Spring. the public, will take place on Janu- present an encore performance The ensemble will also appear in a showcase ary 24th, at Rackham Auditorium of “Delights and Dances” by presented by the Chamber Music America in on the campus of the University Michael Abels. The work saw its New York on January 6, 2008. For scheduling of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The New York premiere in September and booking information, please contact Sciolino Honors Concert, featuring the 2007 at Carnegie Hall, earning Artist Management at [email protected]; three top Junior Division Laure- rave reviews from The New York 212-721-9975. ates competing for final placement Times. It was commissioned by and performing with the Sphinx THE ASCAP FOUNDATION/ Symphony will take place on IRVING CAESAR FUND. Elena Urioste, our 2007 First Place Senior Friday, January 25th, at 12:00 pm th Division Laureate, will be appearing as a soloist noon. This exciting event will be The 11 annual Sphinx Competi- with the Colorado Symphony and Cleveland presented in partnership with the tion is sure to offer a compelling Orchestra during the month of January.
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  • ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 1992-1996 June 4-28, 1992

    ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 1992-1996 June 4-28, 1992

    ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 1992-1996 LOCATION: ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION 1992 June 4-28, 1992 Lila Deis, artistic director Thursday, June 4, 1992 GALA OPENING NIGHT CONCERT & CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION New Jersey Chamber Music Society Manhattan String Quartet Trio in C major for flute, violin and cello, Hob. IV: 1 Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012 (arr. Benjamin Verdery) Johann Sebastian Bach, (1685-1750) Trio for flute, cello and piano Ned Rorem (1923-) String Quartet in D minor, D. 810 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Friday, June 5, 1992 MUSIC OF THE 90’S Manhattan String Quartet New Jersey Chamber Music Society Towns and Cities for flute and guitar (1991) Benjamin Verdery (1955-) String Quartet in D major, Op. 76, No. 5 Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Quartet in E-flat major for piano and strings, Op. 87 Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904) Saturday, June 6, 1992 New Jersey Chamber Music Society Manhattan String Quartet Sonata in F minor for viola and piano, Op. 120, No. 1 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) String Quartet No. 4 Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Trio in E-flat major for piano and strings, Op. 100, D.929 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Sunday, June 7, 1992 SPANISH FIESTA Manhattan String Quartet New Jersey Chamber Music Society With Lila Deis, soprano La Oración del Torero Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) Serenata for flute and guitar Joaquin Rodrigo (1902-) Torre Bermeja Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) Cordóba (arr. John Williams) Albeniz Siete Canciones Populares Españolas Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) Navarra for two violins and piano, Op.