Press Release
February 13, 2009
Supporting Music in the Schools and the Community: The Magic of Music Gala
The San Diego Chamber Orchestra will celebrate its 25th season with what promises to be a fantastic Silver Jubilee gala, The Magic of Music , on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa , with Mistress of Ceremonies and TV personality Kimberly King and featuring The Heroes band and Auctioneer Bill Menish .
The Magic of Music gala activities will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and dancing to the music of The Heroes and a live auction.
Tickets are on sale now - $300 ($200 tax deductible) for Supporter level and $400 ($300 tax deductible) for Patron level; online ( www.sdco.org ) or by phone (858-350-0290),
There are two exciting events related to the gala that are coming up soon:
Sunday, February 22, between 1:00 - 3:00
Wine Donation Drop-off Party (with music and wine)
Admission is a bottle of wine (valued at $50 or higher) that can be used as an auction item. PRP Wine International, Inc. is donating two wine-tasting events in private homes as auction items, and they will provide wine-tasting of their wines at this event.
La Flecha House (Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society), Flecha Avenue - Rancho Santa Fe
Saturday, March 7, 5:00 - 7:00
Patrons' Party (for Patron-level ticket holders), hosted by Jim Sylvester
The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe
Fantastic auction items are in the process of being collected now. Anyone wanting to contribute an auction item to this worthwhile cause or would like the opportunity to become a sponsor should contact one of the Gala Chairs, Elaine Darwin ( edarwin@sbcglobal.net ) or Teresa O'Connor ( teresajacques@yahoo.com ) or call the Orchestra's office, 858-350-0290.
Under the leadership of Jung-Ho Pak, artistic director and conductor , the Orchestra has created a sensation in the San Diego area with its vision of making classical music relevant in today's world through programming and extraordinary experiences, increasing ticket sales by 22% last season. The Orchestra has also dedicated itself to providing music education in the San Diego city schools and many county schools through multiple programs, including the ground-breaking Frances Hunter Music Memory Program , kicked off in the fall of 2008.
Current sponsors for the gala include Morgan Stanley, Irving Hughes, Torrey Pines Bank, K. Ann Brizolis and Associates, Sanford Winery and Vineyards, California Bank & Trust, ProFlowers, Pasqua Wealth Management, Pitney Bowes and Mon Lis Hand-Crafted Wines.
"This will be an event you won't want to miss. It will be a time to relax and have fun with a wonderful group of people who all understand the importance of music in their lives and in the lives of others," says Tyler Richards Hewes, Executive Director of the Orchestra .
For more information: www.sdco.org ; 858-350-0290; edarwin@sbcglobal.net or teresajacques@yahoo.com.
