2019 Spring Newsletter - Florida Orchestra

TTakeake N Noteote North Suncoast Associates Spring 2019

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEHappy Spring! It is the season of rebirth and new growth

and our fabulous Florida Orchestra is stepping up with great music and media integration with performances. I find it breath-taking to explore the art and music together!

This is also the launch of our TFO-NSA new year and with it the time to pay our dues. Our very reasonable dues sustain our organization so that all our fundraising dollars go to music education, developing young musicians and The Florida Orchestra community engagement.

The Nominating Committee will present the slate of officers for 2019-20 at our May Annual Membership Meeting. Please join us to celebrate our success this past year and launch the new year. We will present our donation to Mark Cantrell, President & CEO of TFO. Congratulations and Thank you to Co-Chairs Maria Cantonis and Joan Gutierrez and their team for a super success at the Bravura Brunch. It takes many volunteers doing each part- big and small- to make this happen, so please know you are appreciated!

Thanks to Bill Mickelson and The Florida Orchestra Musicians Association for leading the Justine LeBaron Young Artist Competition and providing this wonderful opportunity for developing musicians. Many thanks to NSA member Laura Longo for coordinating volunteers and helping the day run smoothly. We started early in the morning, but it is worth it to see the young musicians and their growing professionalism. The recital presented by the winners was exceptional once again. Thanks to all of you for assuring that TFO-NSA continues to be a $1,000 sponsor of the competition.

Volunteering at the petting zoo is always fun, but it is also important to know that NSA pays for instrument repair for the child size instruments. It is a delight to see young children explore the instruments and test out making music. The Orchestra keeps finding interesting venues to attract children and families to attend the free family concerts including the Petting Zoo time.

Thanks to the great team of Officers and Committee Chairs who have made this such a terrific year for TFO-NSA. You are essential to all that we do.

Please mark your calendars for the Bravura Brunch on March 7, 2020, at Innisbrook. We promise another spectacular event! See you at the Spring Annual Meeting!

Pat Donohue

North Suncoast Associates

Annual MeetingThursday May 16, 2019, at 6:30 pm

La Quinta Inn, 21338 US 19N Clearwater*You are invited to bring some friends and join other

NSA members for our 2019 Annual Meeting. After light refreshments, we will have a short business meeting during which we will elect officers for the 2019-20 orchestra

year. Also, NSA will present Mark Cantrell, TFO President and CEO, with a check representing NSA’s annual contribution to the Orchestra. Mark will also be our guest speaker. He became president and CEO of The Florida Orchestra in March of 2019. During his tenure, Mark will manage all aspects of running the Orchestra, including financial planning, contract negotiations,

marketing, fund-raising, constituency development, systems, procedures, and development of Boards of Directors and auxiliary organizations.

Our musical guest is Joshua Baker, new Principal Bassoonist for TFO. Baker grew up in Boise, ID and received his undergraduate degree at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He came to TFO from the Charleston Symphony in South Carolina, a job he won while studying for his master’s degree at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.

We need volunteers from our membership to bring tasty foods as well as wine and soft drinks. Please phone Marguerite Jirau 727-724-4310 to RSVP for the event and to inform her of your food donation. Last, but not least, if you come, you might win tickets to a Coffee or Masterworks concert.

* On the west side service road between Gulf to Bay and south of Drew Street.

WINTER MEETINGFebruary 21, 2019

La Quinta Inn, Clearwater, FLPresident Pat Donohue called the meeting to

order at 710 pm. She welcomed TFO’s new President and CEO, Mark Cantrell, and introduced Laura Longo, who spends many hours assisting with the Justine LeBaron Young Artist competition, which this year will be on March 23 at the Gibbs Campus of St. Petersburg College. NSA is a $1,000 sponsor of the competition.

Dr. Betsy Walch, TFO Director of Annual Giving, spoke about a new TFO fundraiser, a trip to the Mainly Mozart Music Festival in San Diego, where Michael Francis will be conducting.

Rick Tetrick, Treasurer, presented the financial report as of January 31, 2019, with an update as of February 21. Membership is running on budget. Our Holiday Gathering netted more money than was budgeted, $1,003.95, compared to the budget number of $650.00.

Pat presented the proposed nominating committee. Ann Kennedy, Marilou van Zanten, Lionel Gilotti, Susan Siewruk and Joan Nix Gutierriez. Dee Dubendorff made a motion, seconded by Beth Getker, to appoint the proposed committee members.

Maria Cantonis and Joan Nix Gutierrez reported that Bravura Brunch sponsorships have now reached $25,000, surpassing the $16,000 goal. The Gold Sponsor is Debbie Stone, and A Friend of TFO is the Silver Sponsor. Responses are due February 27. They expressed appreciation to Gisela Bennie and her committee members, who prepared the invitations for mailing.

Joan announced the Live Auction items: Dinner with the Maestro, a repeat of the Zulu Nyala Safari,

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Mark Cantrell, Pat Donohue, and Mark Cantrell, Pat Donohue, and Jöel VaïsseJöel Vaïsse

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Pat King, Membership Chair, stated that wecurrently have 98 household members, representing120 individuals. The due date for 2019-2020 dues isMay 1st. Ron and Dale Anderson, Newsletter Co-chairs, thanked those who have contributed photosand articles for the newsletter this year.

Mark Cantrell, who assumed the role of Presidentand CEO on February 19, spoke about his backgroundand vision for TFO. He was formerly the CEO of theWisconsin Chamber Orchestra.

A musical performance was presented by JöelVaïsse, newly appointed principal trombone.

Eleanor Cicerchi, Recording Secretary

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Patricia and John SlaughterPatricia and John Slaughter

Marty and Maureen PayneMarty and Maureen PayneEileen Scott and Diane JohnsonEileen Scott and Diane Johnson

Joan Nix Gutierrez and Maria CantonisJoan Nix Gutierrez and Maria Cantonis

Gerry and Henry GoldhammerGerry and Henry GoldhammerBetsy Walch and Pat AllenBetsy Walch and Pat Allen

Patti Branch and Mary HayesPatti Branch and Mary Hayes

Judy McSwineJudy McSwine

2019 BRAVURA BRUNCHWhat a celebration members and friends of

TFO/North Suncoast Associates enjoyed at the 25th Anniversary Bravura Brunch on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort, Palm Harbor. Stuart Malina, Principal Guest Conductor of The Florida Orchestra, gave an exciting performance that dazzled the record crowd of 370 guests.

An accomplished classical pianist, Malina commenced his special musical presentation with an inspiring rendition of Chopin’s Polonaise in C# Minor. He then transitioned into a rousing version of Albeniz’ Tango in D Major. For the middle portion of his program, he played his own arrangement of Gilbert and Sullivan’s When I Was a Lad from the comic opera, HMS Pinafore. He concluded his spectacular solo performance with two ragtime songs from American composer Scott Joplin – Solace: A Mexican Serenade and one of the most famous of all ragtime pieces, Maple Leaf Rag. Longtime Bravura supporter, The Music Gallery of Clearwater, exclusive agents for Steinway & Sons, provided the Steinway piano for the occasion.

Jason Alpert in his role as Master of Ceremonies, Host for the “live chat” with Stuart and auctioneer, oversaw a fast-paced and entertaining program, including a very successful Live Auction that featured A Dinner with the Maestro at Café Ponte, a 7-day/6-Night Photo Safari for two in South Africa and a Wine Pull of 30 donated bottles of wine, including 3 grand prize bottles by Bella Vino, Belleair Bluffs.

We are proud that TFO’s Community Engagement and Education programs will benefit from the Bravura Brunch net proceeds. Remarks by Rad Bolt, Orchestra and Band Director at Dunedin High School, added important context as they preceded the Bid from the Heart bidding. The opportunity to work with TFO’s two Teaching Artists, Kristin Baird (violin) and Kaitlin Springer (viola), through the TFO Teaching Artist Program partnership with Pinellas County Schools has had a dramatic impact on his professional development, as a first year orchestra director (whose background/training was not in strings), and on his students. 4

All of the above leads to our special thanks to the following individuals who played such an important role in the success of the 25th Anniversary Bravura Brunch.

Our Gold Sponsor, Debbie Stone, is to be thanked for her generosity, as her lead gift inspired another special gift from A Friend of the Orchestra and other Bronze and Brass Sponsors which helped total sponsorship reach $25,000 in donations in honor of the 25th Anniversary celebration.

The Silent Auction Co-Chairs Ron and Dale Anderson, with the excellent assistance of Acquisition Manager Eleanor Cicerchi and Table Manager Marilou van Zanten were very successful in creating the highest revenue for this celebration with their subcommittee of

solicitors. The Silent Auction team was assisted the day of the event by their posse: Eleanor Cicerchi, John and Beth Getker, Eric and Merle Herz, Jean Rascher, Martin and Marilou van Zanaten, Rick Tetrick, and Bruce and Mary Plummer. Table Host Chair Nancy Dietrich and her subcommittee enlisted the aid of a wonderful team of 33 hosts who helped bring Bravura its highest attendance to date. This effort has been key to introducing new friends to The Florida Orchestra and supporting growing financial support.

Reservations Chair Sally Trotter for her supreme dedication in recording all our reservations and donations and to Treasurer Rick Tetrick who did a superb job in our final reconciliation. Mailing List/ Payment Station Manager Diane Myers for keeping all our technology needs in order.

Mark Cantrell, Henry Goldhammer, Mark Cantrell, Henry Goldhammer, and Erin Horanand Erin Horan

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Publicity Chair Veronica Kolze for her efforts and for the wonderful PowerPoint presentation Celebrating the Bravura Brunch Chairmen, which we will have the opportunity to view again at the Annual Meeting.

Kudos to Cheryl Peash and Susan Siewruk for the elegant centerpiece décor and to our “Event Day” volunteers: The Live Auction Bid runners: Heather Trotter, Maureen Payne and Marguerite Jirau. The Live Auction Bid Spotters: Pat Allen, Jane Cadwallader, Kimberly Cass, Jodi Johnston, Ann Kennedy, Pat King, Laura Longo and Corrine Potts. The Payment Station volunteers: Rachel Alexander, Cheryl Hurst, Kim Payne, Rick Tetrick, Heather Trotter, and Dr. Betsy Walsh.

We netted over $72,000. Great job everyone!Maria Cantonis and Joan Nix Gutierrez

Photo Credits: Pg. 1, Col.1: TFO, Col. 2: Ron Anderson; Pgs 2-3: R.A.; Pgs 4-5: Jeff O’Kelly Photography;

Pg. 6, Top:R.A.; Pg. 6, Lower Left:TFO; Pg. 7, Col. 1: Eleanor Cicerchi, Col. 2: Unknown.

Pat and St Pete Guild members, Pat and St Pete Guild members, Susan Luehrs, Krista Whipple Susan Luehrs, Krista Whipple

and Ursula Carrolland Ursula Carroll

Pinellas Youth Symphony String Pinellas Youth Symphony String Quartet: Kira Wales, Miranda Isbitts, Quartet: Kira Wales, Miranda Isbitts, Stefan Mason and Isabelle SchuelerStefan Mason and Isabelle Schueler

Sue Ashton, Sallie Parks, Connie Potts, Sue Ashton, Sallie Parks, Connie Potts, Jane Cadwallader, and Mary GriffithJane Cadwallader, and Mary Griffith

Joan Nix Gutierriz, Stuart Malina, Joan Nix Gutierriz, Stuart Malina, and Maria Cantonisand Maria Cantonis

Carolyn Cretekos, Robert Freedman, Leslie Carolyn Cretekos, Robert Freedman, Leslie Freedman, Joan Klein, Stuart Malina, Janet Freedman, Joan Klein, Stuart Malina, Janet Paroo, Clearwater Mayor George CretekosParoo, Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos

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PETTING ZOO TRAININGOFFERED TO VOLUNTEERS

The last of the Spring North Suncoast Associates Instrument Petting Zoo programs was held on April 6, in the elegant Music Room of the Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa. Petting Zoo programs, which enable children 2 to 12 to hold and play child-size brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments, are held each Fall and Spring in conjunction with Family Concerts. NSA volunteers were joined by several members of Tau Beta Sigma, a music service sorority at USF Tampa.

An optional Petting Zoo Volunteer Training Session will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, at St.

FLORIDA ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION (FOMA)

JUSTINE LEBARON YOUNG ARTISTS COMPETITION

Announces the winners of the annual Justine LeBaron Young Artists Competition. The overall grand prize goes to pianist Marco Jimenez, 16, of St. Petersburg, who will perform the first movement of his winning competition piece, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, with The Florida Orchestra on a Coffee Concert in March 2020. Marco is second from the left in the montage above.

The competition is directed by Bill Mickelsen on

behalf of the FOMA, assisted by NSA’s Laura Longo. There was a record number of contestants with amazingly high artistic standards exhibited by all. The competition is named in remembrance of the former Principal French Horn of The Florida Orchestra, Justine LeBaron. This year, 37 classical music students from Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties competed in the senior and junior divisions in piano and instrumental categories. Ages ranged from 8 to 22 years old. Cash prizes totaling about $4,600 was distributed among the winners. NSA supports this competition through a cash grant and with volunteer help.

SING OUT TAMPA BAY

The fourth annual Sing Out! Tampa Bay concert took place on Thursday, February 7, at Mahaffey Theater. 177 people from the greater Tampa Bay area joined TFO on stage to sing a variety of songs, from This is Me from The Greatest Showman to classics like Singin’ in the Rain. The audience had a great time with surprises like a guest appearance from Captain Fear, mascot of the Buccaneers, during The Pirate Song and the opportunity to create the cannon blasts in the 1812 Overture by popping paper bags.

“My participation in Sing Out has been a joyous and sensational experience. I’ve had so much fun interacting with talented community members and musicians. The Sing Out journey prompted me to join both TFO Volunteer Guilds.” Patricia Allen, NSA member

Children attending the April 6 Family Concert and Petting Zoo hold a rope representing the length of the tubing inside a variety of brass instruments.

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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEPlease Remember! TFO/NSA member dues for the

2019-2020 season are payable on or before May 1, 2019. If you joined before March 1, 2019 and have not paid, please be prepared to do so at the Annual Meeting on May 16, 2019.Or mail payment to: TFO/NSA c/o Van Zanten, 4048 Ligustrum Dr., Palm Harbor, FL 34685.

DUES ARE: $30 Individual Member, $50 Family Member, $105 Individual Patron Member, or $125 Family Patron Member

An additional note about Membership Dues: Our NSA by-laws provide for membership at the Patron Level. This higher level was established to offset the costs of meetings and other administrative expenses. To be a Patron level member all you need to do is add $75 to whatever your regular dues are. Single membership then becomes $105 and family membership becomes $125. In each case the additional $75 is considered a tax deductible donation to NSA. Patron members are so noted in the annual directory so please consider joining or renewing as a Patron and help NSA support the Orchestra.

We are pleased to report the following new members who have recently joined NSA: Payne, Maureen, Ms P 727 469-4112 b

5610 Macallan Dr., Tampa, FL, [email protected] Cell 414 526-1743 c

Treib, Patricia, Mrs. P 727 669-5421 508 Westborough Lane, Safety Harbor, FL, [email protected]

Wong, Anne P 727-501-58882839 Countrybrook Dr., I-12, Palm Harbor, FL [email protected]

We look forward to seeing everyone at the NSA Annual Mtg. on May 16th.

Dues-Dues-Dues-Dues-Dues-DuesPat King, Membership Committee Chair

Pete College Downtown building, 244 2nd Ave N, 2nd floor community room (Enter via 3rd St N by Williams Park) for new and experienced volunteers. Attendees will learn how to rosin bows, talk about the instrument families, and explain to parents how to get their children more involved in music. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to [email protected]. Another training session will be scheduled for the Fall.

Also, the Petting Zoo will be visiting libraries and other locations in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties this summer. To view dates and locations, and to volunteer, go to https://tfo.ivolunteer.com, select an event and submit your name and email. You will receive a confirmation.

NSA members Eleanor Cicerchi, Pat Donohue, Joan Gutierrez, and Maria Cantonis spectacularly attended the Afternoon Tea given by The Florida Orchestra Guild in St. Pete, our sister guild in support of TFO, at the Saint Petersburg Yacht Club.

Picture taken at the Instrument Petting Zoo at the Family Concert at REH on March 2, 2019

Picture taken at the Instrument Petting Zoo at the Family Concert at the Murray Theatre on Jan. 27, 2018.

The Florida OrchestraNorth Suncoast Associates, Inc.P.O. Box 6301Clearwater, FL 33758-6301

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Pick up or call the Ticket Office

for a 2019-20 Program Book

Ticket Center: 727-892-3337Internet: http://floridaorchestra.org

or email: [email protected] 2nd Ave N. 4th floor, St Pete 33701

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresident Patricia Donohue . . . . . . . . 727-517-6663Vice President Veronica Kolze . . . . . . . . . . 727-945-3706Recording Secretary Eleanor Cicerchi . . . . . . . . . 607-382-1781Corresponding Secretary TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer Rick Tetrick. . . . . . . . . . . . 727-244-2888 Past President Ann Kennedy . . . . . . . . . . 727-916-0520

COMMITTEE CHAIRSAudience Development TBAEducation, incl. Petting Zoo Eleanor Cicerchi . . . . . . . . . 607-382-1781Fund-raising Joan Gutierrez . . . . . . . . . . 813-765-8182Hospitality/Program Ann Kennedy . . . . . . . . . . 727-916-0520 Membership Patricia King . . . . . . . . . . . 585-880-1413Newsletter Ron & Dale Anderson. . . . . . 727-536-9417Publicity Veronica Kolze (pro tempore) . 727-945-3706Volunteer Coordinator Johanna Guzik . . . . . . . . . . 727-734-9727

SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS 2018 Holiday Gathering Ann Kennedy . . . . . . . . . . 727-916-0520 Co-Chair Veronica Kolze . . . . . . . . . . 727-945-3706Bravura Brunch Maria Cantonis. . . . . . . . . . 727-460-3190 Co-Chair Joan Gutierrez . . . . . . . . . . 813-765-8182Directory (2018-19) Jean Rascher . . . . . . . . . . . 727-510-1821Nominating (2019-20) Ann Kennedy . . . . . . . . . . 727-916-0520

MISSION STATEMENT

The Florida Orchestra North Suncoast Associates will work to promote the primary purpose of the Florida Orchestra: to enrich the life of the Tampa Bay area as it inspires, entertains, and educates a wide and diverse audience with the unique experience of live symphonic music, ensuring that future generations will continue to enjoy this legacy that so magnificently celebrates the human spirit.

To that end, the organization provides opportunities to work in audience development, education, fundraising, and other areas as orchestra needs and membership interests dictate.

The Florida Orchestra/North Suncoast Associates, Incorporated, A nonprofi t Florida Corporation, has been determined by the IRS to be tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a public charity. As such, contributions to the Florida Orchestra/North Suncoast Associates Incorporated are tax-deductible at the highest rate allowed by law. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING (800) 435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Certifi cate #85-8012631842C-4

THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA Remaining 2019 SeasonAPRILSat. 4/13 & Sun. 4/14* 8:00 & *2:00 pm MW: Brahms’ Symp. #1 MAHWed. 4/24 & Thu. 4/25* 11:00 am Coffee: Taste of Vienna REH & *MAHSat. 4/27 2:00 & 8:00 pm POPS: John Williams MAHMAYSat. 5/4 8:00 pm MW: Mahler’s Symp. # 1 MAHThu. 5/16 6:30 pm Dinner NSA Annual Meeting La Quinta InnSat. 5/25 & Sun. 5/26* 8:00 & *7:30 pm MW: Tch.Violin Concerto MAH & *REH