Our orchestra players come from all over Humboldt County. Many of them have studios and provide lessons for our youth and upcoming musicians. They have a variety of experiences and volunteer their time to bring us the music that they love. Interested in playing? Please contact the Symphony Board for information. It's All About the Music Read the September 27, 2007 Times Standard article about the Eureka Symphony. Dear Music Lover, We cordially invite you to join the Eureka Symphony for our 2007 – 2008 season. As you can see, Carol Jacobson, our conductor, has planned an exciting concert series featuring a wide array of music and extremely talented guest artists. In February, we will once again focus on the young talent in our community by having youth soloists perform with the orchestra. At this annual youth concert, we especially welcome our younger patrons to enjoy musical selections sure to delight them. Our new venue at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts has enhanced both the professionalism of our orchestra and the listening enjoyment of our patrons. Our attendance at our performances almost doubled, and we are honored to be one of ACPA community partners. By purchasing season tickets, you will receive a discounted ticket price and help us meet our growing expenses. We hope you will also consider a tax-deductible donation as a gift not only to the Eureka Symphony, but also to our musical community. We thank you for your past support and look forward to welcoming you to another outstanding season. Sincerely, Susan Hansen, President Eureka Symphony Board of Directors Board of Directors Susan Hansen, President Steve Cole, Vice President Thelma Harris, Past President Mary Jerland, Recording Secretary Pamela Cahill, Corresponding Secretary Eleanor Bates, Treasurer April Sousa, Orchestra Manager Directors-at-large: David Aldinger R'Delle Anderson Susan Bicknell Carrie Holverson Dona Moxon Alan Rice Marilyn Rothé Ellen Weiss Marianne Pinches, Alternate Eureka Symphony History Over fifteen years ago an enthusiastic group of local musicians was organized by Patricia Person to play under the baton of Kenneth Hannaford for performances of Johannes Brahms’ Requiem (June, 1991). The Eureka Symphony Orchestra was created through the energy and dedication from Ken and Pat. The first concert was an all-Mozart program featuring Deborah Clasquin, pianist, in Concerto No. 25. Marianne Pinches served as concertmaster for the first six years. Betty Bliss was concertmaster from 1997 to 2006. Halim Beere steps in as concertmaster this season. Following Hannaford’s untimely death, the Symphony continued under the leadership of Valgene Phillips (1996-1998), Kenneth Ayoob (1998-2002) and has grown in size and stature under current conductor Carol Jacobson (2003-present). Past performance venues have included Christ Episcopal Church, Eureka High School, First Congregational Church and the First Assembly of God Church. Last winter, the Symphony held its first concert in the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts where the Symphony, the audience and the music were transformed. The Eureka Symphony is now a Community Partner with the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts and receives support and assistance from the Center in presenting its concert series. Highlights of past performances are: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Brahms’ Requiem, the Gaelic Symphony in E minor by Amy Beach, Richard Strauss’ Vier Letzte Lieder with soprano Diane O’Sullivan, Carmen Fantasy by Francis Bourne, featuring flutist Jill Petricca and Mendelssohn’s E-minor Violin Concerto with Susan Hytken. Since the mid-nineties, the Eureka Symphony has offered annual Young People’s Concerts featuring local student musicians as soloists. Auditioning in November, the winners will perform in a special pair of concerts on February 2 and 3. The success of our Symphony is assured into the future with the outstanding guidance of its Board of Directors and the generous support of this community.