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!