Community Newsletter of the Long Beach Symphony
In This Issue •
Family Concert Recap
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Family Concert Photos
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2019–2020 Classical Series Announced
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2019–2020 POPS! Series Announced
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Upcoming Concerts
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2018–2019 Board of Directors & Administration
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Ovation!
WINTER 2019
FAMILY CONCERT FLIES ABOVE THE RAIN Families braved the rain to enjoy an indoor musical playground and concert!
On Saturday, February 2nd we welcomed thousands of children and parents to our second annual Family Concert funded, in part, by the Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation. The concert, entitled “Up! Up! And Away!” at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, Terrace Theater brought families together with a rousing live musical performance, tons of fun, and interactive activities! The event concluded three straight days of education and youth programming at the Symphony, which started with 12,000 4th and 5th students of the Long Beach Unified School District and several Wilmington schools joining us for the Toyota Youth Concerts. The concerts were made possible by funding from Toyota Motor Sales, USA, the Rudolph J. and Daphne A. Munzer Foundation, the California Arts Council, and support from Ovation!, the Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau, the LBUSD Board of Education, Middle and High School Music Teachers, Elementary School General Education Teachers, and Elementary Choral/Music Teachers. Despite heavy rain fall, families enjoyed a wide variety of indoor musical activities, including face painting from Fantastic Face, acting out with Jewel Box Children’s Theater, aerial performances by Aerial Butterflies, instrument petting zoo, arts and crafts with the Long Beach Public Library, a photo booth from the Long Beach Photo Booth Co., a lobby performance by the Long Beach Youth Chorus, conducting lessons and baton designing with assistant conductor Daniel Gee, and so much more!
When it came time for the concert, Maestro Preu was joined on stage throughout the concert by many special guests, including 104 LBUSD all-district high school honors orchestra musicians, singers Kaylah Price and Bradner Caballero (seniors at Renaissance High), ballerina Piper Hammond (LB Ballet and Millikan High), cellists Erin Shin (LB Poly High) and Hank Taylor (LB Poly High), assistant conductor Daniel Gee, and guest conductor Long Beach 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson. Long Beach Transit even provided families with free transportation to and from the concert. With a family and community filled theme, It was truly a Long Beach inspired event!
Family Concert Review
Maestro Eckart Preu conducted the Family Concert with an orchestra of professional and student musicians.
Long Beach 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson guest conducted in a performance of Star Trek.
Assistant conductor Daniel Gee brought out his wizardly wand for a performance of music from Harry Potter.
Kayla Price and Bradner Caballero took to the stage for a lovely duet of “A Whole New World.”
Long Beach Poly High student, Piper Hammond danced on stage for a performance of Saint-Saëns’ “The Swan.”
Five lucky audience members were selected to go on the stage for the “Chicken Dance.”
Photos courtesy of Caught In The Moment
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Family Concert Review
From left to right, Rex Richardson, Margaret Smith (Miller Fdn.), Nancy Kimber (Miller Fdn.), and Maestro Preu.
A face painting station was enjoyed by many concertgoers.
Families throughout Long Beach and beyond joined us.
Kids played trumpets at the Instrument Petting Zoo.
Instruments of all kinds were available for kids to touch and play with.
The Aerial Butterflies entertained and took pictures with their biggest fans.
Photos courtesy of Caught In The Moment
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2019–2020 Classical Series Announced 85 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE I’m looking forward to our 85th anniversary and my third season of making music with the Long Beach Symphony. I am happy about the sense of family that continues to deepen the connections between the Symphony, our devoted audience, and myself. Our musical journey is so meaningful to all of us, and so important to bringing our entire community together. Next season we will start with Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony: it’s big, it’s bold, it’s lush – and it has plenty of emotions that are appropriate for the opening of such an historic season. In November we highlight the intriguing languages of French music with compositions by Debussy, Schmidt, Franck, and Saint-Saëns. In 2020, we begin the new year with a concert featuring some of the most quintessential music from Mexico and the United States. In March we celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday with his Concerto for Violin and Schubert’s, “The Great.” In April we proudly present Violins of Hope, a celebration of the unique collection of violins that survived the holocaust. This performance includes a performance of “Hatikvah” from Munich, Theme from Schindler’s List, Ben-Haim’s Symphony No. 1, and Verdi’s Requiem. The season ends with music from the most mysterious and talked-about events in classical music history, the love triangle of Clara and Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. From the very best deal on tickets to the flexibility of free exchanges, there’s truly no better way to experience the Long Beach Symphony when you become a subscriber. I invite you to join me and the Long Beach Symphony to our monumental 85th anniversary season by becoming a subscriber today!
I look forward to experiencing great music with you! Sincerely,
Eckart Preu, Music Director Long Beach Symphony
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2019–2020 Classical Series Announced 9.28.19 | OPENING NIGHT: 85TH ANNIVERSARY Eckart Preu, conductor | Paul Huang, violin Ligeti Dvořák Tchaikovsky
Concert Românesc (Romanian Concerto) Violin Concerto in A minor, op. 53 Symphony No. 5 in E minor, op. 64
Paul Huang
11.16.19 | FRENCH FANTASTIQUE Eckart Preu, conductor Debussy Schmidt Franck Saint-Saëns
Clair de lune (arr. Caplet) Intermezzo from Notre Dame Le Chasseur maudit Symphony No. 3 in C minor, op. 78, “Organ”
Maestro Eckart Preu
2.8.20 | THE AMERICAS Eckart Preu, conductor | Yolanda Kondonassis, harp Copland Arturo Marquez Chávez Copland
El Salón México Concerto for harp, “Mascaras” Symphony No. 2, “Sinfonía india” Appalachian Spring
Yolanda Kondonassis
3.7.20 | HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEETHOVEN Eckart Preu, conductor | Stefan Jackiw, violin Beethoven Schubert
Stefan Jackiw
Concerto for Violin in D major, op. 61 Symphony No. 9 in C major, “The Great”
4.25.20 | VIOLINS OF HOPE Eckart Preu, conductor | Niv Ashkenazi, violin | Dina Kuznetsova, soprano Teresa Bucholz, mezzo | Raul Melo, tenor | Mark Walters, bass Long Beach Camerata Singers, chorus John Williams John Williams Ben-Haim Verdi
“Hatikvah” from Munich Theme from Schindler’s List Symphony No. 1, 2nd Mvmt, “Psalm” Requiem
Violins of Hope
5.30.20 | LOVE TRIANGLES Eckart Preu, conductor | Claire Huangci, piano Liszt C. Schumann Brahms Claire Huangci
Les Préludes Concerto for Piano in A minor, op. 7 Symphony No. 4 in E minor, op. 98
Program and artists subject to change.
Subscriptions for the 2019–2020 season are available now. Visit LongBeachSymphony.org or call the Symphony box office at (562) 436-3203 Ext. 1 to become a subscriber today.
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2019–2020 POPS! Series Announced MUSIC • DINNER • EXPERIENCE NEXT SEASON AT THE POPS! kicks off with Maestro Eckart Preu and world-renowned violinist Lucia Micarelli for An Evening with Lucia
Micarelli.
Micarelli
is
recognized
throughout the world for being a featured soloist with Josh Groban, Chris Botti, Jethro Tull, and for her starring role on the critically
acclaimed HBO series “Treme.” Then, we follow
up
with
another
special
holiday
concert, Holiday POPS! with The Copa Boys singing Rat Pack holiday tunes favorites. In February, we kick off Mardi Gras weekend with fan-favorite Matt Catingub for a New Orleans inspired concert filled with Mardi Gras Madness. In March, we bring the music of two of the greatest Broadway composers with A
Sondheim & Lloyd Webber Celebration. For our finale, we let our hair down, crank up the volume, and bring on the guitars for a performance
of
some
of
classic
rock’s
greatest hits in the Long Beach Arena for A Night of Symphonic Rock! As
we
continue
to
expand
our
POPS!
programming we continue to be more excited each season to bring audiences dynamic and energetic POPS! concerts. From the very best deal on tickets to the flexibility of free exchanges, there’s truly no better way to experience the Long Beach Symphony POPS! as a season subscriber. Join us for a season of MUSIC, DANCING, DRINKS, FRIENDS, and FUN!
Fondly,
Kelly Lucera President
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2019–2020 POPS! Series Announced 10.26.19 | AN EVENING WITH LUCIA MICARELLI Eckart Preu, conductor | Lucia Micarelli, violin & vocals
Lucia Micarelli
Known for her collaborations with Josh Groban, Chris Botti, and Jethro Tull, crossover artist Lucia Micarelli is an exhilarating, passionate and virtuosic American violinist, actress, and singer who launches her orchestral debut with the Long Beach Symphony. 12.21.19 | HOLIDAY POPS! WITH THE COPA BOYS Michael Berkowitz, conductor | The Copa Boys, vocals
Ring in the holidays with The Copa Boys as they reunite to spread holiday cheer singing famous holiday tunes and Rat Pack standards. The Copa Boys
2.22.20 | MARDI GRAS MADNESS Matt Catingub, conductor
Mardi Gras Madness
Mardi Gras means masks, madness and most of all, music. Make plans to celebrate as fan-favorite Matt Catingub presents a lively, fun-filled musical evening centered around the distinct style that makes New Orleans the city of jazz. 3.21.20 | A SONDHEIM & LLOYD WEBBER CELEBRATION James Bass, conductor | Hugh Panaro, Debbie Gravitte & Scarlett Strallen, vocals
Hugh Panaro
A tribute to the great Broadway composers, Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber, enjoy Broadway stars singing Sondheim tunes from Gypsy, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, and Lloyd Webber’s greatest hits from Evita, Cats, and Phantom of the Opera! 5.9.20 | A NIGHT OF SYMPHONIC ROCK Michael Krajewski, conductor | Shem von Schroeck, Micah Wilshire & Lori Wilshire, vocals Experience the greatest classic rock hits of all time like never before….with your Long Beach Symphony. A Night of Symphonic Rock featuring an all-star six-piece rock band playing rock anthems that will have you playing air guitar in the aisles.
Symphonic Rock
Program and artists subject to change.
Subscriptions for the 2019–2020 season are available now. Visit LongBeachSymphony.org or call the Symphony box office at (562) 436-3203 Ext. 1 to become a subscriber today.
Presented by
POPS! Series Sponsor
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2018–2019 Classical Series 3.9.19 | NORTHERN LIGHTS Eckart Preu, conductor | Joshua Roman, cello Rautavaara Sibelius Sibelius Bjarnason Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 7, Mvt 4, Angel of Light Symphony No. 3 in C major, op. 52 Finlandia, op. 26 Bow to String, Mvts 1 & 3 Variations on a Rococo Theme, op. 33
4.27.19 | MOZART’S JUPITER Eckart Preu, conductor | Simone Porter, violin Pärt Mozart Golijov Korngold
Cantus in memory of Benjamin Britten Symphony No. 41 in C major, Jupiter Sidereus Violin Concerto in D major, op. 35
6.8.19 | SEASON FINALE: BEETHOVEN’S NINTH Eckart Preu, conductor | Long Beach Camerata Singers, chorus Kala Maxym,soprano | I-Chin Feinblatt,alto | Steve Pence,baritone | Jason Francisco,tenor Handel Beethoven
Royal Fireworks Music Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125
Program and artists subject to change.
2018–2019 POPS! Series 3.23.19 | REWIND-CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE ‘80S Michael Nowak, conductor | Ben Caron & Christine Lafond, vocals Get ready for an explosion of mega-hits by Wham!, Kool & the Gang, Irene Cara, Sheena Easton, Bonnie Tyler, and more! Join Long Beach Symphony for this totally rad concert celebrating the music of the ‘80s! Guests of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in their best ‘80s attire! 5.4.19 | CIRQUE MUSICA PRESENTS: “HEROES & VILLAINS” Sean O’Loughlin, conductor An exciting and new Cirque spectacular featuring classical repertoire including The Planets and Night on Bald Mountain as well as popular sci-fi pieces from movies, comics and television including The Avengers, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and more. Hear powerful music combined with spellbinding performances. What better way to celebrate “May the 4th Be With You” day! 3-concert mini-plans for all upcoming concerts are available by visiting LongBeachSymphony.org or by calling the Symphony box office at (562) 436-3203.
Program and artists subject to change. Presented by
POPS! Series Sponsor
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2018–2019 Board of Directors & Administration OFFICERS
BOARD MEMBERS, continued Margaret Farwell Smith President, Farwell Associates Douglas Smyth Community Leader Brissa Sotelo-Vargas Director, Community Relations & Government Affairs Valero Energy Corporation W. H. Walker CEO, Farmers and Merchants Bank Sharon Weissman Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Long Beach—Transportation Susan E.A. Wise Attorney, Susan Wise Law Offices
Paulette Matson, Chairman President and C.E.O., Paulette Barrett Interiors (ret.) Cindy Costello, Treasurer Branch Manager Massingham & Associatest (ret.) Roger Goulette Chief Operating Officer, InspiRD, Inc. (ret.)
BOARD MEMBERS Rob Bellevue Principal, Granite Group, Inc Barbara Blackwell Community Leader John Blumberg Principal, Blumberg Law Corporation Dr. Oliver Brooks Pediatrician Becky Cool CEO/President of The R.M. Cool Company Bobbie Cusato Community Leader John Di Carlo Managing Partner, Windes LaDonna DiCamillo Regional AVP of Govt. Affairs, BNSF Railway Company Debra Fults Chief Financial Officer, Wallboard Tool Co., Inc. Charlotte Ginsburg Community Leader Jason Gwin Regional Vice President, Wells Fargo David Hancock Consulting Director, ADI Strategies Dan Hart Virgin Orbit, President & CEO Patricia Hausknost City National Bank, Senior Vice President and Wealth Planner Tracy Hernandez CEO, Los Angeles County Business Foundation Margie Masterson Community Leader Henry Matson President, Matson Development Company Sandor X. Mayuga, Secretary Shareholder, Keesal, Young & Logan Irv Miller Group Vice President, Toyota Motor Sales, USA (ret.) Sean Miller Senior V.P. & Chief Investment Officer, Farmers and Merchants Trust Company Randy Mizer Vice President (ret.) Boeing Company Peggy Morse VP for Directed Energy Systems, Boeing Company (ret.) Richard Neri Schulzman-Neri Foundation Jennifer Peterson Community Leader Christopher Pinckney Gunn | Jerkens Marketing Communications Lyn Pohlmann Owner, Pohlmann Piano Naomi Rainey-Pierson President, Long Beach NAACP Jodi Reep President and CEO of Biocell Laboratories, Inc. Barbara Richards Community Leader Nanette M. Salley Senior Vice President, U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management Ethel Sanford President, Ovation!! Lee Shoag Realtor, Re/Max College Park Realty
Lynda Sue Marks- Orchestra Liaison Percussionist Jacqueline Suzuki - Orchestra Liaison Violinist
ADMINISTRATION Kelly Lucera President DEVELOPMENT | MARKETING John Cross Associate Director of Patron Engagement Jessica Meyers Administrative Assistant Florita Davis Manager of Sales Robb Belmontez Director of Marketing & Technology Nancy Fox Public Relations and Grant Writer ARTISTIC OPERATIONS | EDUCATION Issy Roberts Vice President of Operations & Education Connor Bogenreif Manager of Operations & Education Carrie Holzman-Little Orchestra Personnel Manager Daniel Gee Assistant Conductor Mark Fugina Librarian Emily Davis Education Assistant Kristina Rakosh House Manager Robert Echavarria Stage Manager Mario Flores Assistant Stage Manager FINANCE Dana Ramos Vice President of Finance Katrena Rainey Office Administrator and Finance Assistant LONG BEACH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION 249 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 200 Long Beach, CA 90802 Phone: (562) 436-3203 Email: info@LongBeachSymphony.org Web: www.LongBeachSymphony.org
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Ovation! Volunteers of the Long Beach Symphony Ovation President’s Message
About Ovation! The mission of this organization shall be to support the programs, policies and goals of the Long Beach Symphony through the coordination and facilitation of volunteer activities.
Ovation! 249 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 200 Long Beach, CA 90802
Bravo to Ovation and all the volunteers who helped make the Toyota Youth Concerts and the Family Concert a huge success this month! It’s always an amazing experience to see 12,000 Long Beach school children (5th and 4th grades) file in and out of the Terrace Theater on those two days with two concerts each day. Observing the children’s sheer delight in experiencing the concert is truly gratifying. There were over seventy volunteers helping with the Youth Concerts – thank you to all!
The second annual Family Concert “Up! Up! And Away!” was the day after the Toyota Youth Concerts and provided another call to duty for Ovation volunteers! Fifty volunteers staffed activities before Ethel Sanford, and after the Concert, including our own Instrument Petting Zoo. Ovation President Again, thank you to all who helped, and it was a delight watching the children and families participating in the activities and enjoying the Concert. Membership in Ovation provides the opportunity to volunteer in Symphony activities, plus there are special events planned for Ovation members throughout the year. On February 21, an “Ovation Occasion” luncheon is planned at the Reef Restaurant, with musical entertainment provided by “Gemini Strings.” I hope you will be there!
Another special Ovation event this spring is an encore of our “Uncorked” party at Friedman’s Home Experience on April 28. It promises to be a very fun event, with wine uncorked, gourmet appetizers, and prizes. Look for your invitation, and check out the information in this issue of the Score.
Tel: (562) 436-3203
I invite all of you to participate in Ovation – you are always welcome to attend our monthly Ovation Council meetings. The Council meets on the 4th Wednesday every month, 4:00 PM at Marina Pacifica’s Clubhouse.
Fax: (562) 491-3599
See you at the Symphony! Ethel Sanford, Ovation President
Email: info@LongBeachSymphony.org
Volunteer Recap
Web:
by Bobbie Cusato
LongBeachSymphony.org/ovation
At the annual Long Beach Symphony Golf Tournament at Virginia Country Club on December 3rd, Ovation provided thirty-two volunteers throughout the day for a total of ninety-eight hours worked! Their efforts made the tournament run smoothly and contributed to helping us exceed our bottom line budget goal of $70,000. We did everything from checking in golfers to on-course contest management, to silent auction set-up and cashiering for lucky bidders. Most of the day we worked in pairs and everyone got to interact with the golfers and be advocates for the Symphony. Because of the up-beat attitude and friendly demeanor of the volunteers, the golfers came off the course with a winning smile, even when their scores were dismal. This led to enthusiastic bidding and high numbers for us. There are more volunteer opportunities in late March and early May. If you haven’t already volunteered, call or email me for further information either at (562) 494-2784 or bobbiecusato@verizon.net. Be where the fun is. 10
Ovation! Volunteers of the Long Beach Symphony
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Ovation! Volunteers of the Long Beach Symphony Meet Your Orchestra: An Interview with Sydney Adedamola Interview by Peggy Lymburner When did you join the Long Beach Symphony? Why did you choose to audition for the Long Beach Symphony? I just joined the Long Beach Symphony in September! I am still in school at USC pursuing a degree in orchestral performance so I decided to audition because what better way to gain experience in orchestral playing than being a part of a wonderful orchestra close by. Are there other musicians in your family? Describe. My parents are not musicians, but love all types of music and my younger sister is also a violinist although she decided not to pursue it professionally. When did you start to learn to play? With whom have you studied? I started to play the violin at three years old. I studied with Bonnie Black in my youth, then received my Bachelors degree at USC under the tutelage of Glenn Dicterow and Dr. Lina Bahn. I now study with both Margaret Batjer and Bing Wang.
Have you studied other instruments also? If so, which? Yes, I played piano when I was young. Have you performed other genres besides classical orchestra: jazz, opera, chamber music? During my childhood I performed in various fiddling competitions in the Northeast. Although I no longer fiddle, it remains an important part of my musical growth. Currently as a part of my program at USC I am a member of the South Central String Quartet. Hobbies? I enjoy writing poetry and hiking in my spare time.
Where were you born? Where did you grow up? Siblings? Why did you come to Southern California if this is not your home? I was born and raised right outside of Boston, Massachusetts with one younger sister and a beautiful Portuguese Water Dog. I came to Los Angeles to study at USC. Have you had any mentors? Any musical idols? My greatest musical idol and absolute favorite violinist is Shlomo Mintz. His Mendelssohn Violin Concerto changed my life. Can you state briefly your feelings about performing/listening to music. To me, music is the one art form that can reach out and grab the listener without his/her permission. Music doesn’t require study or interpretation. There is something so primal about our love for it. Being a musician, while taxing at times is always rewarding at the end of the day. If I can reach just one person with a performance, then I feel that I have accomplished something and I truly can’t imagine spending my life any other way.
To read Sydney’s bio, visit LongBeachSymphony.org/about-us/long-beach-symphony-musicians/
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Ovation! Volunteers of the Long Beach Symphony Meet Your Ovation! Board: Doug Lane by Renee B. Simon When Doug Lane accepted the responsibility to co-chair the 2019 Toyota Youth Concerts with Sally Boyne, he already had more than an inkling of how extensive a job that would be. In the mere year and a half that Doug has been volunteering through Ovation he has not only helped with last year’s student concerts and with the Family Concert, he has shone as an excellent office envelope stuffer and has matched youngsters with favored instruments at a number of Instrument Petting Zoos. His easy-going manner belies the remarkable energy he injects into these projects. “Now retired,” he explains, “I have time to give back to organizations I respect and enjoy.” A native of New York City, he eventually wised up and came to California in search of a warmer climate settling first in San Diego where he earned an M.A. from San Diego State and served as a classroom teacher and reading specialist. Although Doug veered from teaching years ago, the joy of working with kids has led him back and he now substitutes at a small middle school where one of his daughters teaches. As a Classical Series season subscriber, he is an enthusiastic performance audience but also acknowledges a performance history of his own with a lifetime of having sung in choruses near and far and enjoys the fun of playing the piano. More than that, Doug had a TV persona as a member for three years (1957–1960) of the Watch Mr. Wizard team that aired on NBC emanating from New York City. “It was a great experience,” he says, “and paid for college.” Far better than student loans, for sure. Today the Ovation board is a tad livelier for Doug’s being there.
Meet Our Staff: Jessica Meyers Interview by Pauline Sheppard Not unlike the old saw, “you can’t tell a book by its cover,” the best way to know an institution like the Long Beach Symphony Association is by its staff. Sure everyone knows Kelly Lucera, the public face of the staff, but I’d like you to meet the tiny army who are in the office every day making the operation run. Now meet Jessica Meyers, a relatively new Symphony staffer. Jessica joined the staff in August 2018 as an Administrative Assistant, which in her words means doing a little bit of everything. She is there to help all three of her bosses: Kelly, Genevieve, and John and, she says “designing/redesigning anything I can.” Previous to LBSA, she worked with an invitation business where she created and designed party/wedding invitations. Her degree in art from the Claremont Colleges may lead to even more challenges with the Symphony. Jessica also plays the clarinet that she started in 4 th grade and stayed with it through high school. She enjoys being a part of the Symphony staff but says what is an especial joy are the people in the office. When you may be at the office, be sure to give Jessica a warm welcome.
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Ovation! Volunteers of the Long Beach Symphony Don’t Fear Classical Music by Miles Hoffman as excerpted by Renee Simon I’ve been wanting to share these thoughts with Ovation members for many months. Here is a brief excerpt from a Miles Hoffman New York Times op-ed piece (4/19/2018) that urges us “Don’t Fear Classical Music.” Hoffman, a violinist, also is classical music commentator for NPR’s “Morning Edition.”
Ovation! Event Volunteer Opportunities March 30, 2019 Crescendo 2019 Hotel Maya May 4, 2019 Lexus Opportunity Drawing Long Beach Arena
Dates subject to change. Contact Issy Roberts at iroberts@LongBeachSymphony.org to volunteer.
Citing his “Classical Music Insecurity Complex” as a common affliction and its typical symptom, the feeling among many who love classical music but fear inadequacy because they perceive nothing more than their own emotional reactions. In response, Hoffman explains how much more a listener perceives than “just his own reactions.” “Lots more. In every piece he listens to, he perceives changes, both great and small, in tempo, volume, pitch and instrumentation. He perceives melodies, harmonies and rhythms, and their patterns. He perceives, in short, virtually all the musical ingredients that composers manipulate to stimulate emotional effects, which is precisely why he’s emotionally affected.” What he doesn’t know, Hoffman writes, is the jargon, the technical terms for the ingredients and manipulations. And why should he? He’s not a musician. Hoffman concludes his essay this way. “Perhaps it’s overly optimistic of me, but I still cling to the hope that, with the right approaches and experiences, longtime sufferers will feel sufficiently encouraged to go ahead and jettison the C.M.I. Complex outright. I’d like legions of actual and potential classical music lovers to believe that they hear more than they can name, and that the very point of listening to great music is to be moved, not to put names on what moves you.”
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Ovation! Volunteers of the Long Beach Symphony Did You Know… *That the Long Beach Symphony regularly provides free concert tickets to Active Duty, Retired and Wounded Vets and their families thru VetTix? *That the Symphony donates approximately $70,000 in tickets yearly to other non-profits for their fundraisers? *That you can help make the above donations possible with your contribution to the Long Beach Symphony using this “Tributes and Memorials” form?
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