JSO Newsletter - January 2011

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Everyone’s In Step With the Symphony

Dear Symphony Friends, What a great start to the second half of the season with themes of love — I Love a Piano, Elixir of Love and Valentine’s Romance – just after a series of wonderful holiday concerts.

Jacksonville and its orchestra have a mutual love. How do I know? Because our patrons openly share the joy of their experiences with the music we bring.You are part of the conversations, emails and Facebook comments on a daily basis.

Senior community resident Diana Mortimer said she loved the recent symphony ensemble concert which provided a “very special, cherished, cultural experience, especially now that due to finances and disability” she is no longer able to attend the Symphony.

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A mother from Woodland Acres said her daughter now looks forward to school because she loves playing in the Symphony’s Jump Start Strings after-school program.

One woman said she loved the Symphony’s Open House where she got $10 tickets and won tickets for her 7-year-old daughter for the Family concert. Since her husband had been laid off, the event helped their spirits in these tough times.

A living legacy from Bette and John Klacsmann shows their love for the Jacksonville Symphony with a generous bequest that will honor their memory.

You know the power of music and the impact it has to lift our spirits. In this challenging economic environment, music offers a time of reflection. And as a community, the Jacksonville Symphony brings us together to share a common experience that cannot be described in words.

What makes this city great is people like you who subscribe, donate and volunteer so that Jacksonville has a premier orchestra for the entire community to enjoy. Can you honestly remember a time when the people of our community have needed it more?

We are working hard to find ways to stay fiscally strong while making the Jacksonville Symphony more accessible for people to experience the power of music, especially those who can’t afford to attend on a regular basis. We thank you for being part of the Symphony family.

Stacy Ridenour, Executive Director

Friends to friends.

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Follow along @jaxsymphony

From the thousands who lined up for $10 tickets at the open house, to the hundreds ringing in the New Year in style, our community of music lovers is stepping up to enjoy the Jacksonville Symphony.

Right from the start, residents knew they were catching on to something special, with a billboard campaign that teased the “Life is complicated” message, followed by the reveal to “Take it SymphonEasy.”

We thank the many people who attended concerts for the first time.

“Cover the Town With Sound” was another first, as ensembles of Jacksonville Symphony musicians The Symphony’s Open House performed in nine community venues. attracted close to 2,000 visitors.

The afternoon event brought live classical music to thousands in areas from Amelia Island to St.Augustine and the Westside to the Beaches.

During January’s Art Jake Lukic and Walk, we hosted an Natasha Wiggins open rehearsal of the waltzed in a “Triple Double” sparkling New concert, and visitors Year’s Eve concert were mesmerized by and after-party, Augustin Hadelich and attended by more Alban Gerhardt finethan 800. tuning the Brahms Double Concerto with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

It is a thrill to see the impact that the 2010-11 season is creating. To affirm that this positive momentum is for all to enjoy, editorial recognition in the Florida Times-Union named the Jacksonville Symphony as one of the top three assets of our community.

Our SymphonEasy “complicated” billboard campaign got the whole town talking.

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Announcing the CHAIRitable Campaign

The CHAIRitable campaign is part of an urgent, citywide initiative to bolster the financial stability of your Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

More than a decade ago, many dedicated patrons made a substantial Today’s fiscal challenges seem unprecedented, but your Jacksonville contribution to build Jacoby Symphony Hall, and their names appear on Symphony isn’t taking this sitting down.Well, maybe we are… newly-refurbished seat plaques.We ask those of It’s time for Jacksonville Symphony supporters you who made that enduring commitment to to step up and take a seat! consider adding to your legacy in honor of Make a CHAIRitable contribution, and in children, grandchildren or loved ones. return a CHAIR will be dedicated in your Your gift to the CHAIRitable campaign will honor in perpetuity. For each new or increased continue to make the Jacksonville Symphony contribution of $5,000, a chair in Jacoby accessible for young people to experience the Symphony Hall will display the recognition of power of music while helping to maintain the a patron’s choice. There are 100 chairs available world-class artistic excellence of your orchestra. for naming, in permanent recognition of a special We are counting on you to make this ambitious CHAIRitable gift. campaign a success.

Furthermore, your gift’s impact will be doubled.

To make it even easier, you may consider A generous donor who cares deeply about the joining with other family members to sponsor Symphony has agreed to anonymously match all chairs.

Pledges may be paid with an installment new special gifts up to $500,000.“This extraordiplan over a 25 month period; however your nary gift is one moment in time to inspire you to new or increased donation must be pledged by leave a legacy for this great orchestra, and have it June 30, 2011. backed by a dollar-for-dollar match,” said Kaye Please contact Kaye Glover at (904) 354-0580 Glover, the Jacksonville Symphony’s Director Kaye Glover, Jacksonville Symphony development director, to make your pledge. Specific chairs will be on a of Development. is excited to unveil the chair naming campaign. first-come, first-served basis.

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Flicka’s Farewell Our gala event in November featured the nostalgic return of beloved mezzo-soprano

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Frederica von Stade, known to friends and fans as Flicka. Making her farewell tour, von Stade delighted the Jacksonville audience with her signature favorites, including “In Paradisum” from Elegies, which the Jacksonville Symphony commissioned in 1998 and performed with Miss von Stade in Carnegie Hall. The Main Charitable Trust was the guest artist sponsor.

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Jacksonville Symphony Guild 2100 Designers’ Showhouse At Chandler Oaks March 31 Preview Luncheon

Friday, April 1 Preview Party

April 2 – 24 Open to the Public Tickets and Information Symphony Guild – 358-1479 jaxsymphony.org

The Elixir of Love Pre-Opera Dinner

AT&T Advertising Solutions

Symphony Golf Tournament At Eagle Harbor

Saturday, February 5 Say “I Love You” with an Orchestra, Opera and Gala Dinner Catering by Liz Grenemeyer Grand Benefactor $600/couple Benefactor $350/couple Black Tie Optional

Reservations Lynn Evans – 354-1473

Friday, March 18 Tickets and Information Katie Scales – 354-9240 Email – kscales@jaxsymphony.org

Jacksonville Symphony River Classic Sunday, April 17 4 Mile Run and Kids Mile Championship Organized by BRASS Information and Sponsor Opportunities Jim McGuffin – 631-7028 Email – JMcguffin@shamrockbm.com

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Fabio Mechetti, Music Director and Principal Conductor Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra

Love is in the air…

village, it is the story of unrequited love and a “magical potion” concocted by a quack who, by simple but effective maneuvers, achieves the seemingly impossible. Gorgeous melodies and hilarious situations make The Elixir of Love one of the all-time finest examples of lyric comedy.

For those who swoon over the crooners,“Valentine’s Romance” (February 11-12) will set the mood.

Singer/songwriter Tony DeSare brings an irresistible style to American love songs from Frank Sinatra to Johnny Mercer to Prince.

Without a doubt, what happens on the Jacksonville Symphony stage in this season of love will touch your heart profoundly. Let yourself be enveloped by our musical “magical potion.”

For tickets and information on these and many more Jacksonville Symphony concerts and events, call (904) 354-5547 or log on to jaxsymphony.org.

… and in the score, scene, stage, script, story, sculpture and stanza. From Greek literature to Shakespeare to more than 400 years of music and song, love has been a constant inspiration to composers, poets and artists.

Just visit the opera a few times and you’ll hear “I love you” sung in many languages and treated with incredible variety and creativity.As we approach Valentine’s Day, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra offers many ways to celebrate love and the beloved.

On January 27-29 the Jacksonville Symphony performs Bernstein’s rendition of Romeo and Juliet in the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.

Bernstein takes this timeless medieval story and draws it into the social realities of New York’s barrios and ghettos, while portraying the orchestra sound at its best.

An opportunity to experience the lighter side of love takes place when the Jacksonville Symphony presents Donizetti’s popular and humorous opera The Elixir of Love (February 5), sponsored by The Julius N. Frankel Foundation. Set in a country

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: The Jacksonville Symphony’s community partnerships resonate far beyond the concert hall. More than 50 area organizations and their constituents, from schools to community groups to corporations, play a role in a diverse array of Jacksonville Symphony programs.We thank these partners for sharing resources and unique and valuable experiences for all who are engaged. Listed are several of these collaborations.

• City Rescue Mission Symphony concert dedication to honor City Rescue Mission staff and clients.

Jacksonville Symphony musicians visited youth at the MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation.

Ensemble visits in Duval schools, as well as Young People’s Concerts, are sponsored by Target.

• Downtown Ecumenical Services Council Distributing Orchestras Feeding America donations (April 2011) by Symphony patrons.

• Communities In Schools Collaborates with the Symphony on Jump Start Strings, which provides free afterschool violin instruction to 120 elementary schoolers in at-risk areas.

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Sponsor of Music Education Concerts and In-School Ensemble visits.

• Girl Scouts-Gateway & Boy Scouts-North Florida Scouts attend Family concerts annually and earn a cultural arts badge.

• Museum of Science and History Partnering in “The Planets” concerts (April 14-16, 2011) with the new Bryan Gooding Planetarium.

• St. Vincent’s Sponsors ensemble performances in Clay County schools.

• The Salvation Army Distributes Forgotten Angels Toy Drive donations by Symphony patrons.

• Weaver Family Foundation Sponsor of Symphony Prelude Concerts for elementary schoolchildren.

• Woodcock Foundation for the Appreciation of the Arts Sponsors Symphony ensemble visits to senior citizen communities.

Symphony patrons contributed generously to The Salvation Army’s toy drive.

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Education Is Vital to Symphony’s Mission The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s Education and Community Programs are an important component to its mission, reaching people from early childhood to adulthood through diverse programs and partnerships with local organizations. Each year, more than 100,000 children and seniors participate in an extensive array of interactive and engaging programs.

Jump Start Strings in Action The Jump Start Strings students have appeared throughout the community this season.

This partnership between the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Communities In Schools, has close to 100 students enrolled in after-school violin instruction. Several Jump Starters are now playing in the JSYO and are auditioning for LaVilla School of the Arts.

Sam Casseday, a 16-year-old member of the JSYO, dazzled the young audience with a double bass concerto. Sam recently appeared on an episode of “From the Top,” the NPR radio program featuring America’s best young classical musicians and hosted by pianist Christopher O’Riley. The show is available for listening online at fromthetop.org.

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Last fall nearly 11,000 fourth and fifth graders enjoyed great music by the Jacksonville Symphony. Sponsored by Target, the Young People’s Concerts featured different instrument sections with each piece. Coming in April will be the Prelude Concert for second and third graders.

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Let’s Build an Orchestra

The Jump Start Strings played for guests at Bank of America’s Neighborhood Excellence Initiative award ceremony, held at the Cummer Museum.

Guest Artists Lend Inspiration Visiting artists often share their time with young Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra musicians. These master classes offer a unique access to world-class artists performing with the Jacksonville Symphony. Pictured is Jennifer Frautschi (third from left), who gave a violin master class at Jacksonville University, with (from left) Ian Fell, Margie Richardson and Ronald Samuel Lagarde.

Violinist Rachel Barton Pine also led a class with Youth Orchestra and Jacksonville University string players last fall, as did cellist Alban Gerhardt at UNF in January.

Youth Orchestra Update The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra is steadily rehearsing for its spring events.With Scott Gregg at the helm, nearly 250 skilled young musicians in six ensembles participate in one of our region’s most comprehensive orchestra training programs.

JSYO ensembles performed a free holiday concert at the December Art Walk. Jacoby Symphony Hall was filled with more than 1,000 family members, friends and Art Walk participants.

The JSYO Wind Ensemble played at Gateway Town Center for North Brookside residents, hosted by Grace and Truth Community Development. In January, the JSYO Philharmonic performed its annual Kids For Kids Concert for Duval County school children.

The JSYO Spring Concert on Sunday, March 13 at 5 p.m. features Tchaikovsky’s ever-popular Fifth Symphony, as well as Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kije Suite, originally a 1935 film score. This will also be the first performance of Overture strings. Publix Super Markets Charities sponsors the JSYO concert series. The JSYO is co-sponsored by Florida State College at Jacksonville.

The Young Artists Concerto Competition Finals takes place Monday,April 4. Several outstanding musicians participate in this exciting display for the chance to perform May 6 with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra at the Major/Minor Concert, sponsored by Rayonier.

Upcoming auditions for the JSYO 2011-2012 season will be held in late May. For more information, log on to jaxyouthorchestra.com.

Symphony 101

Rehearsal Lecture Luncheon

Lunch and learn with fellow symphony-goers.

Tuesday, April 12 The Life of an Oboist From reed-making to music-making

Lunch & Lecture at 12:30 p.m.

Open rehearsal in Jacoby Hall at 2 p.m.

Cost $15.

RSVP Bill Cosnotti at 356-0426.

More About the Music Words on Music

One hour prior to every Masterworks concert.

Talkback

Stay after every Saturday Masterworks concert and chat with the conductor, guest artists and audience members.

Radio Broadcasts

Listen to highlights from this season’s Jacksonville Symphony concerts every Monday night at 9 p.m. on WJCT 89.9 FM.

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Hallelujah Flash Performance The Jacksonville Symphony Chorus treated visitors to Riverside Arts Market to a “flash mob” performance of the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 4. Flash mobs have gained popularity across the country as a way to capture attention in the crowded social media world.

In flash mob style, singers began congregating in the middle of the arts market space under the Fuller Warren Bridge just before noon.A few minutes later, participants began singing along to prerecorded accompaniment.

Instead of lining up as a standard chorus or choir, singers mingled with passersby, making the scene more of a personal engagement with listeners. The voices could be heard from Riverside Avenue.

In addition to the performance, The Symphony produced a video, viewable on JaxSymphony.org, and Jacksonville.com posted a video. Combined, the videos have close to 20,000 views. Jacksonville.com claimed that it was by far its most-watched for December.

Nearly 200 singers participated, including the Jacksonville University Chamber Singers and members of local church, school and community choirs. The all-volunteer community project sparked a spontaneous joy of music at the holiday season. Those at the event described it as “splendid,”“spectacular”and“exciting.” Some comments from The Symphony’s Facebook page called the event “a random act of humanity”and asked for a repeat performance.

The event was produced by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Later that evening, The Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performed the full Messiah at Jacoby Symphony Hall.

Photos by KirkChamberlain.com

Covering the Town With Sound In October, Jacksonville Symphony musicians gave 15 ensemble performances at after-school programs and senior centers throughout the area. Pictured is a Jacksonville Symphony String Ensemble playing for residents of Taylor Manor and The Towers of Jacksonville, which hosted AmeriCorps national delegates who conducted a Day of Caring for the residents. The Woodcock Foundation for the Appreciation of the Arts sponsors these ensemble visits to senior communities.

A day of free community concerts by Jacksonville Symphony Ensembles kicked-off the new season and fostered community pride in our city.“Cover the Town with Sound” featured small groups of Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra musicians (including string, woodwind and brass quintets) performing at venues throughout the First Coast area. Residents and their neighbors gathered in such diverse locations as the Downtown Main Library, Gateway Town Center, Jacksonville Zoo, Riverside Presbyterian Church and Glenmoor at World Golf Village.

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A Fusion of Great Music and Symphony Soloists

New Faces On Stage

The Adecco Group Fusion Series offers a relaxed atmosphere of music, appetizers and mingling with musicians after the concert. Each program explores a particular theme and often features Jacksonville Symphony musicians as soloists, while engaging listeners with informal dialogue from the stage. The series continues this spring with two exciting programs.

You may have noticed a couple of new faces in the brass section. Hunter Eberly, principal trumpet, and Julian Kaplan, second trumpet, are the newest members of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. They were among nearly 100 trumpeters from around the country who came to audition last fall.

JSO Principal Oboist Eric Olson (left) with Dr. Eli Lerner (a fellow Northwestern alumnus) and wife Neva.

Emily and Fernando Silveira with Fabio Mechetti (right).

On April 8, Michael Butterman conducts a Scandinavian musical adventure as Symphony musician Claudia Minch plays solo English horn in Sibelius’ mythical swan song on the Tuonela. The “Nordic Fusion” concert also features Sibelius’ Finlandia and Grieg’s soundtrack to Ibsen’s folkloric satire Peer Gynt, in a concert adaptation with local actors playing the roles of narrator, Peer Gynt and Solveg.

Hunter Eberly (left) and Julian Kaplan are the newest members of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

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Claudia Minch (English horn/oboe) is featured in “Nordic Fusion,” April 8.

On May 20, past music director Roger Nierenberg returns to conduct Hungarian Fusion. The program features the deliciously infectious music which Nierenberg was particularly fond of while leading the Jacksonville Symphony, including Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody, Mephisto Waltz and Les Preludes, as well as Kodály’s Dances of Galánta.

Roger Nierenberg returns to the stage to conduct “Hungarian Fusion,” May 20.

Tickets and Info: 354-5547, jaxsymphony.org More Symphony Stars Our own Symphony stars are also featured on April 1-2 in “SymFantasy” as part of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Pops Series.

Clarinetists Peter Wright, Marci Gurnow and Artie Clifton play a sweet trio in “Clarinet Candy” and tubist James Jenkins belts out the boisterous “Largo al Factotum” (“Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!”) from The Barber of Seville.And did you know that our musicians are often sought out beyond Jacksonville? Such was the case when The Canadian Brass called upon our Principal Trombonist Jeffrey Peterson to fill in on immediate notice for their Sarasota concert in December.

Having performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Grand Rapids Symphony, Hunter Eberly recently completed studies at The Colburn School in Los Angeles where he earned a Professional Studies Certificate.Also in Los Angeles, he was co-principal trumpet of the American Youth Symphony, one of the nation’s leading training orchestras.A native of Muskegon, Mich., Hunter attended nearby Grand Valley State University.

He and fiancée Kim, also a Michigander, have wedding plans this June. Hunter adds,“I am really enjoying playing with the Jacksonville Symphony, and thank God for the many wonderful opportunities with which he has blessed me.”

For five years, Julian Kaplan performed with the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra as principal trumpet and soloist. Currently, he also serves as principal trumpet of the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra. He has performed with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,Asheville Symphony Orchestra and Tennessee Brass Ensemble.At University of Kentucky he also performed with the Wind Ensemble, Opera Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and the Christmas Collage.

When he’s not practicing, Julian enjoys golf, racquetball and a steady workout routine.“I am excited to learn as much as I can from the musicians, the conductors, and from playing so much great repertoire,” he said.“So far, Jacksonville seems like a great place and I’m looking forward to settling in and finding the best places to eat, relax and hang out.”

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Connect With Us Online

Symphony Guild 2011 Designer Showhouse Opens April 2

Join the Fan Club

The Jacksonville Symphony Guild 2011 Designer Showhouse is presented by BMW/Tom Bush BMW, Jacksonville.com, The FloridaTimes-Union and Times-Union Media.

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is on the social web! Nearly 3,700 people keep up with the Facebook page, up from 600 a year ago, and others follow us on Twitter. Each week we get as many as 100 comments; what is everyone talking about?

“Southern Grandeur” is the theme of the Jacksonville Symphony Guild’s 2011 Designer Showhouse. Located at the Coxwell Estate, the Showhouse features a variety of events to benefit the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.“Southern Grandeur” typifies this expansive two-story residence on a 17-acre property located in the Chandler Oaks community at 9433 Coxwell Lane in West Jacksonville.

The Showhouse opens to the public on Saturday,April 2, and runs through Sunday,April 24, with an opening luncheon (March 31) and a preview party and tour (April 1).A “Village of Shops” offers design and specialty items for purchase.

More than 25 of northeast Florida’s most prominent designers are providing extensive interior, exterior and landscape renovations and improvements at the residence.

The Showhouse features 7,000 square feet of space with spacious rooms, large kitchen, media room, screened-in lanai, large heated swimming pool and much more. The home was built in 1999 and is listed for sale at more than $1.68 million.

The Jacksonville Symphony Guild is in its 61st year of volunteer support for the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

Since 1972, the Designer Showhouse has served as The Guild’s most significant fundraiser.“Our volunteers have a passion for music, and a willingness to help the orchestra grow and succeed,” said Showhouse co-chair Rose Littlefield.“Guild events exist to support the Jacksonville Symphony and its mission of music education and performance which enriches the lives of all of our citizens.”

Advance tickets are $15 ($12 per person for groups of 10 or more). Tickets can be purchased on-site for $20.

For more information, call The Guild at (904) 358-1479 or log on to jaxsymphony.org.

Jacksonville Symphony River Classic

When we asked what song our friends would like to learn how to play, we were reminded of some beautiful pieces that feature piano: Clair de Lune (Debussy), Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin) and Piano Concerto No. 1 (Brahms).

You might learn something on our Facebook page, too. In the 1920s and 30s, Jazz musicians in New York called gigs “apples.” An old saying in show business was“There are many apples on the tree, but only one Big Apple.”

Nearly 50 friends told us, in one word, what music means to them, including“passion,”“emotion,”“life”and“everything!”

A doctor bought group tickets for his office staff and loved the event.

A new mother said she was thrilled to have a Date Night at the Symphony.

These stories are shared every day by you, our wonderful fans.

Would you like to share your story? We’re getting closer to our goal of 5,000 Facebook fans this season and would love for you to be a part of the conversation!

You can also follow us on Twitter (@jaxsymphony). Join other Symphony fans as they tweet their experiences and impressions of the performances during intermission and after the concert.

Camille Clement Gregg, our “chief excitement officer,” would be happy to hear your ideas or feedback. Send her an email at camillegregg@me.com and she will gladly respond.

Jacksonville is home to thousands of running enthusiasts.And thanks to BRASS (Beaches Residents Actively Supporting the Symphony), we’ve got the newest and most exciting way for runners and their families to support the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

The Jacksonville Symphony River Classic was launched by BRASS in 2010 and is on the calendar for Sunday,April 17, 2011.

In its inaugural season, close to 700 runners competed in the combined 4 Mile Run and Kids Mile Championship.

But, more than that, this event reaches an entirely new community of runners who are stepping up to get involved with the Symphony.“It’s a coming together of the running community and the cultural community, both of whom are among the most active and participatory groups of people who make Jacksonville a great place to live, work and play,” said Jim McGuffin, River Classic chair and BRASS board member.

The inaugural event raised more than $12,000 for the Jacksonville Symphony and its diverse array of music education programs.

The Jacksonville Symphony River Classic features a beautiful event course along the St. Johns River and spanning the Acosta Bridge, Jacksonville Symphony musicians performing live music on the route as well as competing in the race, and free food and beer at the finish line.

This year, BRASS hopes to increase the fun, double the proceeds, and spark a tremendous wave of enthusiasm for the Jacksonville Symphony.

For more details, including sponsorship opportunities and packages, contact Jim McGuffin at 631-7028 or email JMcguffin@shamrockbm.com.

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The Elixir of Love

Valentine’s Romance

Jennifer Frautschi

Donizetti’s Comic Opera

With Tony DeSare

Plus, Tchaikovsky’s 4th

February 5

February 11-12

February 24-26

Holst: The Planets April 14-16

Leon Fleisher May 12-14

Tickets: (904) 354-5547 • jaxsymphony.org The Jacksonville Symphony is proud to introduce some of our most important music makers.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Together with Joannie & Russell Newton and Brooke & Hap Stein

The Julius N. Frankel Foundation

Ruth Conley

The DuBow Family Foundation

The Roger L. and Rochelle S. Main Charitable Trust

Special Gift in Honor of

ADP, Inc. • Baptist Health • Yvonne Charvot Barnett • BRASS • Buffet Crampon • EverBank • The Florida Times-Union • The Guild Friends of the Jacksonville Symphony Jacksonville Greyhound Racing • Lender Processing Services • The Main Street America Group • Mayo Clinic • Omni Jacksonville Hotel • Petway Family Foundation Raymond James & Associates, Inc. • Rayonier • Regions • St. Vincent’s HealthCare • David A. Stein • Stein Mart • U.S. Trust • VyStar Credit Union Yvonne and Cecil West • Westminster Woods EDUCATION SPONSORS Duval County School Board • Enterprise Holdings Foundation • The Henry & Lucy Gooding Endowment • The Kessler Fund • The PLAYERS Championship Publix Super Markets Charities • Shacter Family Foundation • St. Vincent’s HealthCare • The Weaver Family Foundation • Woodcock Foundation for the Appreciation of the Arts IN-KIND SPONSORS AT&T Real Yellow Pages • Burdette Ketchum • Clear Channel Outdoor • Dana’s Limousine & Transportation • Fazzini’s Coffee & Tea • FOLIO Weekly • Steinway & Sons • Wilson’s Limited, Inc.

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