Dallas Symphony Orchestra League
At A Glance 2009-2010
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Helpful Names and Numbers
President Sharon Walker 214-368-6993 (o)
214-532-2023 (c)
President-Elect Jackie Boyd 214-363-1878
First VP Fundraising Carmaleta Whiteley 214-252-0558 (h)
214-215-8558 (c)
Second VP Service Susan Fisk 972-934-0754
Third VP Arrangements Marena Gault 214-363-7961 (h)
214-632-8226 (c)
Fourth VP Public Relations Jana Shafer 214-796-0496
Fifth VP Membership Lisa Laughlin 214-369-8418 (h)
214-827-0955 (w)
Sixth VP
Education & Outreach Roberta Corbett 214-902-0404
Recording Secretary Gail Vesledahl 214-358-5078
214-384-5584 (c)
Corresponding Secretary Anne Blomeyer 214-522-7386
Treasurer Dr. Susan Tucker 214-559-2924 (h)
214-335-2924 (c)
Historian Mary Jo Lincicome 972-233-2281
Parliamentarian Rosie Gatlin 972-342-0703
Director, Volunteer Services Nancy McThompson 214-871-4004
Dev. & Vol. Associate Kerry Stevens 214-871-4046
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ARRANGEMENTS
Programs Teas
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 Joint meeting-Outstanding New Musicians of the DSO
Program 1:30 p.m. Brook Hollow Golf Club
Wednesday, February 10, 2009 Michael Shih, Concertmaster of the FWSO and Naoko
Nakamura Stromberg, Harp
Program 1:30 p.m. Northwood Club
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Gustavo Romero, Pianist,
Artist in Residence at the University of North Texas
Program 1:30 p.m. 7000 Park Lane
Board Meetings Hostess (s) Location
September 8, 2009 Judy Birchfield/Sue Prather at Meyerson Symphony
Center, Horchow Hall
October 13, 2009 Allison Harding at 5420 Swiss Avenue
January 12, 2010 Paula Clancy at 4947 Brookview Circle
March 9, 2010 Dana Harkey at 2 Manzano Circle
New Member Orientation Event
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Co-Chairs Dana Harkey 214-739-3494
Susan Scullin 972-398-0288
Annual Meeting/Spring Membership Meeting/Luncheon
Tentative Date - Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Chairman Kathryn Voreis 214-361-1919
Orchestra Appreciation Luncheon Horchow Hall, Meyerson Symphony
Center
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Chairman Kathryn Barrett 214-696-3646
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
Website
Megan Meyercord (h) 214-750-5397 (c) 214-236-4473
meyercordtoo@sbcglobal.net
Newsletter
Sandra Secor 214-443-0603
Newsletter Deadlines
Monday, August 3, 2009 (year overview & happenings/events in Sept/Oct/Nov)
Tuesday, November 2, 2009 (happenings/events in Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb)
Monday, February 1, 2010 (happenings/events Feb/ March/ April)
Thursday, April 1, 2010 (happenings/events April/May)
E-Mail Communication
Deborah Brown (c) 214-649-1773
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SPECIAL PROJECTS- MAJOR EVENTS
Prelude Concert and Luncheon
October 30, 2009 Meyerson Symphony Center
Co-Chairs Diane Brierley (c) 214-707-1250
Karen Dealy (c) 214-415-1411
Twenty-Fourth Presentation Ball
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Chairman Shelley R. Tims (c) 469-855-1473
Social Co-Chair Diana Hamilton 972-386-0848
Ball Week Co-Chair Joyce Hanson
Underwriting Co-Chair Susan Walker 214-526-0064 x 1
Merchandise Co-Chair Heather Hicks 214-763-5585
Junior Symphony Ball
Saturday, January 30, 2010 Eddie Dean’s Ranch
Co-Chairs
Suzanne Laidlaw 214-363-7150
Melanie Evanko 214-750-0036
Dallas Symphony Derby
April 18, 2010 Lone Star Park
Co-Chairs
Theresa Clark 214-521-3845
Kathy Smethie 972-252-8951
Sandy Watson 214-363-9755
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SERVICE
Season Tickets
Monday, February 22 - Saturday March 6, 2010
Co-Chairs
Susan Center 214-553-1576
Joanie Stephens (c) 972-978-1210
Parties of Note
Chairman Sharon Barbee
October 4, 2009 Salon Series with Associate Concertmaster
Gary Levinson
October 30, 2009 Prelude Luncheon
November 18, 2009 "An Evening with Zaap van Zweden"
February 7, 2010 Buffet dinner by Lawry’s Prime Rib with music
by DSOL Violinist Bruce Patti
March 10, 2010 Up Close and Classical Dinner honoring Victor Marshall
April 11, 2010 Salon Series with Principal Oboist Erin Hannigan
For reservations please contact Kathy Penny k.penny@sbcglobal.net.
For information please contact Sharon Barbee at 214-801-7892 or sharonbarbee@hotmail.com.
The information booklet for the 2009-2010 Parties of Note
will be mailed in September, 2009.
Education and Community Engagement
Cecil and Ida Green Youth Concert Series Meyerson Symphony Center
Chairman Annell Williams 214-395-0379
Schedule:
Youth 1: Fanfare!
An introduction to the brass family of instruments, featuring a repertoire of exhilarating music. Guided by Rei Hotoda and DSO principal brass players, this program explores both the differences between the various brass instruments, their inner workings, and the variety of moods and colors they can create.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 10 & 11:30 A.M.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 10 & 11:30 A.M.
Tuesday, Oct. 13 10 & 11:30 A.M.
Thursday, Oct. 15 10 & 11:30 A.M.
Youth 2 (for Pre-K-2): Musical Families
This fun and engaging program for younger concert-goers explores how orchestra instruments fall into distinct families based on how they produce sound. Performances trace how instruments are used in styles which are familiar to students and how these same instruments are used in the symphony orchestra.
Tuesday, Feb. 2 10 & 11:30 A.M.
Thursday, Feb. 4 10 & 11:30 A.M.
Youth 3: Bach to the Future
This fascinating program explores how composers throughout history, using the same instruments and the same notes, have developed music of incredibly different styles. Focus will be given to the elements of articulation, expression, rhythm and harmony, and how students can apply these elements to their own music making.
Friday, March 26 10 & 11:30 A.M.
Wednesday, March 31 10 & 11:30 A.M.
Thursday, April 1 10 & 11:30 A.M.
Tuesday, April 13 10 & 11:30 A.M.
Friendlander Competition for Young Strings
March 6, 2010, 1 - 4 P.M., Horchow Hall, Meyerson Symphony Center
Co-Chairs
Jaclyn Braddy 214-521-3214
Susan Vaughan (c) 214-507-7187
Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition
Saturday, April 24, 2010 SMU
Chairman Robin Green 214-520-3269
Juanita Miller Concerto Competition
Saturday, January 16th, SMU
Chairman Jane K. Beard 214-368-5644
Up Close and Classical
Chairman Nancy Labadie (c) 214-739-0022
Executive Chef Wendy Hanson (c) 972-955-4325
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