Did you know that the Symphony Guild is Angela Brown makes Asheville debut! From the stage of the Metropolitan Opera, 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 Aida and Tosca, 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 Porgy and Bess 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 If you haven't renewed your membership for the coming year, please do so now using the form below, or download a form from ashevillesymphony.org/guild/membership. Asheville Symphony Guild Membership o New member 0 Renewal Annual DUes: July 1 to June 30: $50 per household (please print) Name _________________________________________________________ Spouse/partner's name ____________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________ Preferred phone number ____________________________ Email address _________________________ 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.