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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 »

What happened to Pluto?
posted by: Jeannie Mellinger, Director of Communications

As readers of this space probably know, Andrew Litton will conduct the North Carolina Symphony in concerts March 4-6. Perhaps the best known piece on his program is Gustav Holst’s ... More »

Music Lover's Almanac: February 24
posted by: Arthur Ryel-Lindsey, Communications Project Manager

On this date in 1709 – Vivaldi got the sack. By the beginning of the 16th century, Venice’s status as Europe’s busiest mercantile port and an aristocratic bastion were firmly ... More »

$5 million and counting
posted by: David Chambless Worters, President & CEO

Hopefully the State of North Carolina’s $8 million challenge to the North Carolina Symphony is one of the worst kept secrets in town. As we originally reported in this space ... More »

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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.