Coral and Josh Talk Up Shakespeare

Thanks to the volunteer team at Metro East Community Media, Portland Columbia Symphony was able to promote its upcoming November concerts on the live Community Hotline program. The show can be viewed on Wednesdays, 7 pm LIVE on CH 21; Thursdays, 5 pm on CH 21; Fridays, noon on CH 22; Saturdays, 6 pm on CH 30; Sundays, 7:30 pm on CH30; Mondays, noon on CH 22; Mondays 9 pm on CH 11; Tuesdays, noon on CH 22; Wednesdays, noon on CH 22.

Soprano Coral Walterman and Actor Josh Fuhrer gave us great nibble of the Shakespeare program to come. Tune into the recorded version of the promo spot on the MetroEast site.

And in the words of the Bard the question is "To Be" at the concerts on November 20 & 22!

Touching the Heart - Monday, October 26, 2009

Over 75 women joined together over a beautiful lunch at the Historic Multnomah Hotel (Embassy Suites) to support CSO's education program, MEET the BEAT.


With a backdrop of pink, the Ladies were treated to the talents of the Yoon Trio (Lauren, Ashley and Taylor) and the vocal dessert of Coral Walterman, who is the guest soloist for the November 20 & 22 concerts of the orchestra.






All the profits from this lovely event
go directly to support all the activities
associated with MEET the BEAT including the upcoming performance of Peter & The Wolf on December 6.

The Ladies of Perkins & Company!

Models Dawn Carter and Camilla Wilson Scott

Auction fun - - - there are couple of great items left that are up for auction until November 15, 2009. See the list here.

The Two Carolyns

Portland Columbia Symphony's Principal Clarinetist Carolyn Arnquist was featured recently in the Yamhill Valley News Register. Carolyn is a teacher, soloist, and chamber and orchestra musician. She has played continuously with CSO for 27 (count em) seasons!

Thank you Carolyn for sharing your craft with young musicians and with us.

Read Carolyn's complete bio on the CSO Website: columbiasymphony.org

Operations Manager: Note to Self . . . . paying $100 to walk 26.2 miles is NUTS (Fun!)

Yes, its true, Operations Manager Shelly Williams walked the Portland Marathon finishing at 6:47. Yes, that's six hours and 47 minutes!




Near mile 21 she met up with CSO patron Natcharee Ayanaputra and they finished together! Thanks Natcharee . . . .good job!

Symphonic Safari 2009

It was a BEAUTIFUL day at the Center for the Arts Plaza where the Columbia Symphony Orchestra held its annual Symphonic Safari!

Children sampled dance, theater, puppets, crafts and an instrument petting zoo.



Then it was time for the SAFARI through the orchestra while they played the music. What fun wild animals!

Thank you to Joe Cantrell for the Photos!

FORE the ARTS Golf Tournament - August 24, 2009

It was BEAUTIFUL day at Rock Creek Country Club!

68 golfers hit the course for an afternoon scramble benefiting MEET the BEAT, the education program of the Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra.

A big thank you to the players, the hole sponsors, Monte Shelton Motors for the Jaguar at the Hole In One (bummer--nobody won it!), Titleist, and all the auction donors and great volunteers.

Because of your generosity, children, families and individuals served through social service agencies, will MEET the BEAT!

Check out the string quintet of 5 Notes (Ashley, Lauren, Taylor Yoon & Hailey and Lindsey Kang) as they played for the tournament dinner!

Chamber Camp of Portland 2009

114 students enjoyed a week of Chamber Camp on the campus of the University of Portland. From master classes to ensembles to full orchestra rehearsals. Thank you to the faculty and staff for creating a very fun week! Special thanks to Robert Leong for the great photography. To see more of his work visit: http://www.gallery.me.com/robertleong/100929.

Thank you Jennifer!

Jennifer A Pittsley completed her tenure as President of the Board of Directors on Sunday, August 2. Jennifer has worked tirelessly on the Board for the last twelve seasons in various capacities. As a CPA, she was the treasurer for two years before managing the front of the house at concerts for several seasons followed by two years as Vice-President and then serving as President for the last three seasons. During Jennifer's service, Portland Columbia grew from a a six-concert series to twelve and from a $125,000 budget to over $300,000.

Our deepest gratitude to Jennifer for a job well done. And with all best wishes to her in all her future plans. Thank you, thank you!

Board President gets Mauied!

Board President Jennifer Pittsley and John Raitz were married in Hawaii in February. Our best wishes for a long and prosperous future!

ALL THAT GLITTERED

CSO celebrated its annual Gala Dinner Concert & Auction on January 24, 2009 at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront. Over 200 guests attended the event and raised over $50,000 for the Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra.

Attendees were especially enthralled with violinist Brandon Garbot's magnificent performances in Massenet's "Meditation" and Sarasate's Carmen Fantasy.

Thank you to our Auctioneer Tom Fletcher, Director of Sponsorship with the Portland Trailblazers (pictured below with CSO Executive Director Betsy Hatton), all the Auction Donors, the hard-working CSO Board Members, and generous Patrons for a successful evening of beautiful music and fundraising.

Honoring Marty Hernandez

CSO was proud to honor one of our faithful volunteers, Marty Hernandez, this week at the Annual Golden Notes Luncheon hosted by the Gresham Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to playing in the orchestra for twenty years, Marty is the self-appointed social coordinator that makes sure birthdays, weddings, graduations, babies are appropriately celebrated with cards, gifts, and parties. She also takes days off of work to help run our fundraising events such as the golf tournament and the annual Gala.

What is so great about Marty is that she does all this without being asked and with such a gracious spirit---Thank you Marty---you are truly an inspiration and we appreciate you!