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Music Lover’s Almanac: March 18
posted by: Arthur Ryel-Lindsey, Communications Project Manager

ON THIS DATE one hundred years ago – American opera gained home-court advantage. Born in Newton, Mass., in 1871, Frederick Shepherd Converse was a quick study on the piano who ... More »

The Care, Feeding and Eradication of Earworms
posted by: Jeannie Mellinger, Director of Communications

Maybe it’s the theme from “Rocky.” Maybe it’s Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. Maybe, we hope not for your sake, it’s the Disney “Small World” tune. Regardless of any musical merit, ... More »

Thoughts on the Rhine from 30,000 feet
posted by: Timothy Myers, guest conductor

12:45 a.m. South African time (already Monday), 6:45 p.m. Raleigh time (still Sunday). I’m 30,000+ feet in the air flying from Johannesburg - where I’ve been conducting a production of ... More »

Hippos Become Musicians
posted by: Jeannie Mellinger, Director of Communications

Saturday's New York Times published a funny, sweet, moving tribute to a New Jersey music teacher that is just too good not to share with our readers. Whether you are ... More »

North Carolina Symphony Blog

Additional relief efforts for Haiti

Posted: January 26, 2010 5:00 PM | Posted By : David Chambless Worters, President & CEO

Updating my previous item, we have just learned about additional Haiti assistance efforts by our own North Carolina Symphony musicians…

Synergy Spa is throwing a fundraiser from 5-8:30pm, now scheduled for Feb 9 due to weather conditions on the original date. With a $75 donation, you’ll receive a $25 gift card to Synergy Spa, complimentary mini spa services, goodie bag, raffle items and one complimentary raffle ticket. Music that evening will be performed by associate concertmaster Dovid Friedlander, assistant concertmaster Karen Strittmatter Galvin, and a horn quartet consisting of Chris Caudill, Tracy Golaszewski, Michael Hrivnak and Rachel Niketopoulous. Food will be provided by local restaurants and caterers.

With every $1000 raised, Doctors Without Borders will provide emergency medical supplies to help 5000 disaster victims for an entire month. Attending this event will help make a tremendous difference in the lives of earthquake victims and you’ll have an enjoyable evening as well. Most important to know: 100% of all money collected will go directly to Doctors Without Borders.