Issue 1: September – October - Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Issue 1: September – October - Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Issue 1: September – October - Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
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WOMEN’S COMMITTEE<br />
of the<br />
WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA<br />
ABOUT<br />
Sixty- three years ago, in<br />
the Fall of 1948, the<br />
Women’s Committee of<br />
the <strong>Winnipeg</strong> <strong>Symphony</strong><br />
<strong>Orchestra</strong> was established<br />
to “promote a friendly<br />
understanding between<br />
the citizens of <strong>Winnipeg</strong><br />
and the <strong>Winnipeg</strong><br />
<strong>Symphony</strong> <strong>Orchestra</strong>;<br />
and to encourage<br />
activities that enable the<br />
<strong>Orchestra</strong> to reach more<br />
people and interest them<br />
in its musical growth.”<br />
Instrumental in<br />
understanding the<br />
importance of generating<br />
continued interest in<br />
music and to secure<br />
future patrons, the<br />
Women’s Committee<br />
founded the School<br />
Children’s Concerts.<br />
Today, the Committee<br />
remains a vibrant and<br />
vital part of the WSO. It<br />
continues to:<br />
• promote community<br />
interest in the<br />
<strong>Winnipeg</strong> <strong>Symphony</strong><br />
<strong>Orchestra</strong> (WSO)<br />
• organize and<br />
implement activities to<br />
provide financial<br />
support to the WSO<br />
• support the WSO<br />
community outreach<br />
and educational<br />
programs<br />
• increase concert<br />
subscriptions and<br />
donations to the WSO.<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
• The Music Stand - Staffing our popular boutique before concerts<br />
and during intermission, selling WSO merchandise, jewellery,<br />
scarves, children’s educational books & CDs<br />
• Annual Raffle <strong>–</strong> Securing prizes and selling tickets<br />
• Fall Recital - held annually<br />
• Major Fundraiser - Planning, organizing and running the annual<br />
High Tea and Fashion Show<br />
• Ushering and general assistance at school concerts<br />
• <strong>Orchestra</strong> Relations - Hosting and preparing a Spring luncheon to<br />
show appreciation for our musicians and WSO staff<br />
• Funds Raised <strong>–</strong> during 2010-2011 The Women’s Committee raised<br />
$40 000 for the WSO<br />
These activities not only raise much needed funds for many different<br />
WSO programs, but are also an enjoyable way to get involved with the<br />
Women’s Committee through volunteering or attending events.<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
“Up Close and Musical”<strong>–</strong> a recital by the Azure String Quartet on<br />
Sunday, November 20th at The Canadian Mennonite University (CMU)<br />
MEMBERSHIP<br />
We are always looking for highly motivated women who share the<br />
understanding that an <strong>Orchestra</strong> really does make a city! The<br />
Committee encourages a diverse membership which reflects and<br />
appreciates the rich multi-cultural heritage of our city. Active members<br />
are encouraged to participate throughout the year in both regular and<br />
special symphony fundraisers.<br />
General Meetings of the Women’s Committee are held in the MCCH<br />
Board Room, on the first Wednesday of each month, <strong>September</strong><br />
through May. The <strong>October</strong> and April meetings are held in the evening to<br />
accommodate those individuals who cannot attend morning meetings.<br />
We invite you to support the efforts of our Women's Committee by becoming a member.<br />
Prospective members are welcome to enquire at the Music Stand located in the foyer of the Concert<br />
Hall during concerts or contact Shirley Loewen at sloewen@mts.net or to call (204) 269-1912.
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