2009-10 SEASON ANNOUNCED!
Shared music is the best kind...
Imagine a concert where the jaw-dropping virtuosity and heartbreaking sensitivity of cello soloist Sergey Antonov is followed by the rousing humanism of our old friend Beethoven. Or one where the voices of children meet operatic soloists, and a choir of strings surges with some of Tchaikovsky's most inspired melodies. Where tunes from the cinema and Broadway provide a backdrop for contemporary music about the state we love. From "yuletide carols being sung by a choir" to a seat-grabbing season finale, each of this season's concerts offers you an opportunity to share a unique experience with fellow music lovers who value - like you do - live music the way it is meant to be heard.
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Nashua Symphony's 2009-10 season will showcase vocal soloists
Fans of opera will still be able to enjoy first-class vocal soloists in New Hampshire when the Nashua Symphony Orchestra & Chorus features several vocal soloists as part of its 2009-10 season.
You'll find details of the upcoming season on the NSA website, but here are the highlights: sopranos Barbara Kilduff and Noune Karapetian, baritones Jimi James and Philip Lima, and mezzo-soprano Tania Mandzy will sing with the Nashua Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in a variety of combinations during 2009-10, in concerts conducted by Music Director Jonathan McPhee and Director of Choral Activities Diane Cushing.
"We're delighted to provide a venue to showcase these wonderful area singers," remarked NSA Executive Director, Eric Valliere.
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Citizens Bank and the National Endowment for the Arts
fund "Made in New Hampshire" tour
The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded Nashua Symphony Association $15,000 to support a tour of NH by the orchestra and chorus in February of 2010. The grant, which falls under the NEA's "Access to Artistic Excellence" category, is the first such grant that the NSA has received.
"This represents a major show of confidence in our organization at a national level," says NSA Executive Director Eric Valliere.
Mr. Valliere also noted the Symphony's expanded partnership with Citizens Bank, which has agreed to sponsor the "Made in New Hampshire" tour at the $20,000 level. "By any measure this is a significant commitment on the part of Citizens Bank," he noted. "They recognized our potential for success and stepped up to support our efforts. We are delighted to be partnering with them on this huge undertaking."
Performances are planned in Keene, Plymouth and Concord, as well as Nashua. The "Made in New Hampshire" program will feature music that has a connection to the Granite State, either through history (Bernard Herrmann's Devil and Daniel Webster), Peterborough's MacDowell Colony (music of Bernstein and Gershwin), or by presenting the music of living NH composers. Full program and venue details of the tour will be available later this summer.
"The 'Made in New Hampshire' tour is unique in that the music is specific to New Hampshire's heritage and landscape," said Cathleen A. Schmidt, president, Citizens Bank. "We are proud to support the Nashua Symphony Association's efforts to bring the symphony to communities across the state and give residents the opportunity to hear beautiful orchestral music that is relevant and meaningful."
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Trustees elect new officers
The NSA Board of Trustees elected new officers at its June 5 meeting. Beginning on July 1, 2009, Richard Foemmel will serve as the Board's President; Donna Kraus will serve as Vice President; David Landrum will continue as Treasurer and Cynthia Morse will join the officers in the position of Secretary.
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Subscribers win dinner!
Subscribers Jerry & Patricia White were selected at random from nearly 100 early subscribers to win dinner for four at Margaritas! There's still time to renew your subscription and hang on to your favorite seats... visit our website or call our office at 603.595.9156 for details.
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Friends of the Nashua Symphony fundraiser a success
On Saturday May 30, the Friends of the Nashua Symphony (FONS) held "An Impressionist Afternoon" fundraiser that included brunch, music, and art at the riverfront home of Ella and Donald Reape, in Hollis. All told, the FONS - whose sole mission is to raise funds to support the NSA's programs - has contributed more than $10,000 this season, for which we're all very grateful! Join the FONS!
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"Bach's Lunch"
The Nashua Public Library will present performances by several musicians long-associated with the Nashua Symphony Orchestra, including NSO Principal Bassoonist Greg Newton. This FREE concert series is held on Wednesdays at Noon at the library. For a complete schedule of events, visit their website.
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Summer Internships Available
Registration is now open for 2009 Summer Internships. The Nashua Symphony Association is a registered non profit 501(c) 3 organization. We have a small, friendly staff and are happy to work with students' core curriculum to ensure accreditation. There are two entry-level internships available that are ideal for majors in Marketing, Communications, Business or Non-profit Administration, or Computer Science. Individual strengths for special projects or proposals will be considered.
For details and application requirements, visit our employment page or email your resume and area of interest to Jessica Brown .
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Your support matters!
The next year will be a period of great opportunity for the NSA; seizing those opportunities will only be possible with the help of music-lovers like you who want to see our concerts and educational outreach projects continue to flourish.
Nearly half of the funding we need to produce the programs you love comes from people like you, who purchase tickets and make generous gifts to our Annual Fund.
Our 2008-09 fiscal year is nearly over, and by any measure it has been a stunning success. Won't you help us continue our tradition of musical excellence, and of providing unique music-education opportunities for students, by making a contribution at whatever level is significant for you?
Every bit helps, and we're very grateful for your support.
Thank you,
Eric Valliere
Executive Director
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