Virginia Symphony League
The Virginia Symphony League is a dynamic support arm and volunteer force of the Virginia Symphony. League members share their talents, expertise, and enthusiasm to help provide the best in musical performance and education for all the people of Hampton Roads. The League contributes to the VSO through its Boutique sales and fundraising efforts. The League has made a commitment in 2009-2010 to give a portion of monies raised to VSO Education programs. For information, contact: Ernestine Dole, President, 757-810-8788, or Cam Shannon, Membership Chair, 757-436-7490.
Benefits Include:
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Special concert previews with JoAnn Falletta and Symphony musicians
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Invitations to exclusive membership events
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League news updates
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Social events with VSO musicians
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Advance notice of special open rehearsals and educational programs
Take pleasure in knowing you sustain the Virginia Symphony through your assistance with education, fundraising efforts and Boutique sales!
"Have Symphony Merchandise, Will Travel" is definitely the trademark of
Boutique organizers Cora and Leroy Collins! The Boutique is a mainstay of the
League and is a major source of the monies the League contributes to the VSO.
Visit the Boutique tables at any and every VSO concert!
League 2009-2010 Season Calendar
Holiday Luncheon with the VSO League and Opera Guild
Continuing a tradition for the fourth year, the VSO League and the Opera Guild will join together for a Holiday Luncheon at the Town Point Club on December 5, 2009. Musical entertainment will be provided by both VSO musicians and singers from the Opera.
Mark your calendars for the following 2010 events!
Helen G. Gifford Advisory Council -- A reception for League members who are part of this Council will be at Ernestine Middleton’s home on January 24, 2010.
Symphony Sunday Social – The next afternoon social will be February 28, 2010! Watch for your invitation in the mail in February.
Fashion Show Luncheon – A repeat of last year’s exciting and fun event! Do mark your calendar for this: April 17, 2010 at the Norfolk Yacht Club!
How to Join the Virginia Symphony League
Download a Membership Form (click here)
Renewals and new members
Many League participants have already renewed their membership for this
season. If you have not, this is the time to renew and to invite others to join!
You don’t want to miss out on all the news about the League’s activities!
Dues are $40.00 for a single membership and $60.00 for a family membership.
For more information contact Membership Chair Cam Shannon at 436-7490,
email jshan126@aol.com or President Ernestine Dole at 810-8788, email
edole2@cox.net. September 30 is the goal to have all renewals so we can
update our Membership Directory.
Virginia Symphony League Annual Membership Dues
$40 (Individual) - $60 (Family)
Mail to:
Virginia Symphony League
Membership
Marilyn Richardson
933 Gates Ave., Apt. B
Norfolk, VA 23517
Virginia Symphony Society of Greater Williamsburg
The Virginia Symphony Society of Greater Williamsburg supports the Symphony through fundraising, pre-concert dinners, receptions and special events. Members enjoy discounted concert tickets, a quarterly newsletter and invitations to events. Memberships are $40 for families, $25 for individuals, and $10 for students. For information, call Elena Duggan, 757-345-6634.
VSSGW TO HONOR DON MURFEE
 Don Murfee, senior vice president of The Trust Company of Virginia, will be honored at the 4th annual Gala Benefit of the Virginia Symphony Society of Greater Williamsburg. Toasting his selection and support of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra are his wife, Susan, right, and Gala Chairman Maureen Hall. The Gala will be held in April to benefit the orchestra.
Music in Your Life
The annual series begins January 28th. It takes place at the
Williamsburg Regional Library, and is free and open to the public.
Performers include members of the Virginia Opera, the Ambrosia Quartet,
vocalists doing the American Songbook, and pianist Bart Kuebler. All
concerts start at 7:30 p.m. The schedule:
Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 The Virginia Opera
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 Bart Kuebler, pianist
Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 The Ambrosia Quartet
Thursday, Feb. 25, The American Songbook
Calendar of Social Events
December 14 at 4pm: Holiday Party at private home in Ford's Colony
February 7 at 4pm: Valentine's Party at private home in Governor's Land
April 10: April in Paris Gala at The Two Rivers Country Club in Governor's Land
May 13 at 5:30pm: VSSGW Annual Meeting and Reception at The Williamsburg Landing
Dinners at Cities Grille prior to VSO St. Bede's concerts
February 11
5:30pm Cash Bar, 6:00pm Dinner, 8:00pm Concert
All social events and Cities Grille dinners feature short presentations by leading VSO musicians.
For information about these events or the VSSGW, please call: (757) 345-6634
VSSGW VAN RIDERS
 Members of the Virginia Symphony Society Society of
Greater Williamsburg not only enjoy discounted Virginia Symphony
tickets, they now have van service to Friday night concerts at the
Ferguson Center in Newport News. A recent concert found these riders,
from left, Bert Aaron, Doris Whitson, Ann Sloan, Gladys Aaron, Ann
Snead, Evelyn Swart, Jeanine Schmidt, Barbara Haynes, Rice Trolan, and
Leanne and Doug Bollar, taking advantage of the ride to and from
Williamsburg. Call 229-7280 for information.
Young Friends Kickoff
 The Virginia Symphony Society of Greater Williamsburg kicked off its "Young Friends of the VSO" initiative with a cocktail party at the home of Richard and Lara Overy. Pictured from left are Akiko Fujimoto (Director of Orchestras at William & Mary and VSO conducting associate), VSO first violinist Amanda Armstrong, Rick and Lara Overy, and Ann Bowe. Ms. Fujimoto, Mrs. Overy, Mr. Overy and Ms. Bowe hosted the evening. For information call 345-6634.
AUTUMN RECEPTION
 Charles and Mary Ellen Rowe (left) hosted a wine
and cheese reception in their
Kings Mill home for members of the Virginia Symphony Society of
Greater Williamsburg. With them are Maureen Hall,
(right), Society events chair, and Kirsty Green, Virginia Symphony
Orchestra violinist, who entertained the guests
with Bach selections.
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