The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild (HSOG) has announced the 28 young ladies who will be presented at the 2019 Symphony Ball. The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild has presented the ball annually since 1964 and is a major fundraiser for the symphony.
The HSOG Ball is a time-honored and gracious tradition that begins each summer with teas and parties. Rosemary Latham will serve as chairman of the 2019 Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Ball.
The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild is pleased to announce the debutantes for 2019.
The Huntsville Youth Orchestra opened the 2018-2019 season October 21st at Trinity United Methodist Church. Four orchestras performed various works from ballets of Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, and others. The next concert is December 2nd and Randolph’s Thursber Auditorium. Several chamber ensembles will perform at the annual Silver Tea on December 6th.
A floral arranging party honoring the was given June 3, 2018 from 2pm-4pm in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Darren Malone. After refreshments of mint tea, lemonade, cucumber sandwiches, summer fruits and petits fours, Charlotte Wessel of Buckets and Blooms skillfully instructed the young ladies in the art of assembling floral arrangements of coral roses, spray roses, astilbe, hydrangeas and Queen Anne’s lace in decorative white urns. Each young lady was presented with a pail filled with floral arranging supplies, Zinnia Seeds, floral inspired cookies and a delightful monogrammed apron in addition to the artful arrangement of their own creation. The lovely event was hosted by 2018 Symphony Ball Debutantes Miss Rachel Caudle, Miss Ella McCary, Miss Mary Leigh Oliver, Miss Alexa Nunn, Miss Liddy Malone, Miss Victoria Spera, and Miss Susannah Thompson. A good time was had by all.
Please join the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild for its 45th Crescen-Dough Auction benefiting the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. The Crescen-Dough Auction is Huntsville’s original and BEST auction. This year the auction will be held on Friday, April 13th in the North Hall of the Von Braun Center starting at 6:00 p.m.
Guests of the Fantasy Auction will be transported to the wizardly world of Harry Potter. They will experience all of the magic from Harry Potter- from its iconic music played by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, the Great Hall of Hogwarts, “Diagon Alley” for shopping, delicious Butterbeer, and a chance to bid on a trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando.
The Crescen-Dough Auction supports the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, Access Symphony, and the education programs of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra and Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild. Since the auction began, it has helped raise over $3.7 million dollars in support of the HSO!
At the Fantasy Auction, guests will have a chance to win stunning jewelry, fabulous trips, beautiful artwork, unique parties, gifts and personal services. We have many opportunities for you to get involved – with over 400 fabulous finds in the Silent Auction, Items of Note, High Notes and Live Auction; to a chance of winning one of four prizes in the Drawing; supporting the HSO Young People’s Concerts in the Fund -A-Need; and playing the Magical Escape Game where you have a chance to win a trip worth $5,600 – there is something for everyone!
So please join us to support the auction, the symphony, and music education. To find out more about the Fantasy Auction, please visit our website at www.crescendoughauction.org. On the website you can purchase tickets to the event, make a donation, and preview some of our fabulous finds! Tickets are $85 per guest and includes a buffet dinner with four different food stations. Cash bar. Seating is limited so don’t miss out on this magical event!
The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) in conjunction with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild (HSOG) present the annual Young People’s concert series (https://www.hso.org/education-community/young-peoples-concerts/) to approximately 5,000 area fourth-graders, allowing them to explore a true symphony concert programmed just for them at no cost.
This year’s concert showcased a performance of Prokofiev’s colorful Peter and the Wolf. For this year’s event, the HSO partnered with Huntsville M.E.T. and Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre to present an fresh approach to Peter and the Wolf.
Violins, created by Maggie Little, Kathryn Price and Glenn Dasher were unveiled at last night’s Painted Violin Society (PVS) event. These violins will be auctioned at the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild’s Crescen-Dough Fantasy Auction (http://hsoguild.org/crescendoughauction/) on April 13, 2018 at the Von Braun Center. Proceeds from the painted violin project help pay for the HSO’s free family concert (https://www.hso.org/concerts/free-family-concert/).
This year’s concert takes place on February 3, 2018 at the Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall. The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is delighted to present Prokofiev’s colorful Peter and the Wolf.
The concert begins at 11 a.m. with family-friendly activities beginning at 9:30 a.m. No tickets are required for the event, and seats are available on a first-come basis.
Congratulations to the HSOG for receipt of the Alabama Fundraising Professionals Outstanding Charitable Organization Award.
This award recognizes organizations which serve our communities and advance causes vital to our quality of life. This award is presented to highly visible champions of existing causes, special projects and new initiatives.
2017-2018 HSOG President Pamela Gann accepted the the award at a luncheon held on January 25, 2018.
HSOG members in attendance include (from left to right): Jamie Saunders, Julie Lockwood, Nancy Colin, Rosemary Latham, Nancy VanValkenburg, Suzanne O’Connor, Pam Gann, Sarah Hereford, Susan Anderson and Sarah Lauren Kattos.
The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild’s long-standing tradition continues in 2017, as Symphony Ball Chairwoman, Patti Thornton, named her Ball advisors for the year and hosted them at an end-of-summer social on Sunday, August 27, 2017. A select group of the community’s distinguished men in positions of civic leadership are chosen annually to provide business and financial advice to the Ball Chair and support the event. To show appreciation for their service to the Guild, Patti and her Ball Committee hosted the men and their wives at an advisors’ cocktail party at the home of Laura and Darren Malone. Cocktail food provided by Narvell Patton, included an assortment of scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and desserts, such as Lamp lollipops, squash fritters, beef tenderloin with rolls, bacon and cream cheese dip, shrimp, a vegetable tray with dip and miniature tomato sandwiches.
The Symphony Ball will be held on October 28th in the Von Braun Center North hall. It will be the 54th Ball held to benefit our community by supporting the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild established the Symphony Ball as a major fundraiser for the orchestra in 1964, and since the earliest balls, advisors have stepped up to the plate, figuratively and literally.
The 2017 Symphony Ball advisors are as follows:
Mr. James Marion Chandler III is the owner of Whitewater Partners. He is married to Valerie Schild Chandler. Jay serves on the following boards: Habitat for Humanity, Hawthorne Music Conservatory, Randolph School – Trustee, Liberty Legacy, US Space and Rocket Center – Commissioner, Broadway Theatre League and Outback America North Alabama. His interests include hunting, fishing and golf.
Mr. Anthony Alan Gann is CEO and President of SouthBridge. He is also a managing Partner of Venti Properties, dedicated to the development of local commercial property. His is married to Pamela Noller Gann. Tony’s civic interests include Central Presbyterian Church, Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, and Randolph School. Tony is also an avid supporter of local musicians and songwriters. His professional associations include IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering) – Eta Kappa Nu, Delta Chi Fraternity, Council Member of TDK America and Council Member of Toshiba America. His hobbies include playing the guitar and Alabama football.
Dr. William Nathan Mitchell is a physician at Maynor and Mitchell Eye Center. He is married to Ashley Culver Mitchell. Bill’s civic interests and activities include Lincoln Village, Huntsville International League and Southwood Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Bill’s hobbies include golf, running, hiking and flying.
Dr. Rhett Blake Murray is a neurosurgeon and senior partner at the Spine and Neuro Center. He is married to Melanie Hammer Murray. Rhett’s civic interests include First United Methodist Church, University of Alabama School of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Advisory Board, UA President’s Cabinet and Huntsville Museum of Art. Professional Associations include American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Pro Assurance Claims & Underwriting Committee. Rhett enjoys snow skiing, golf, hunting, Bible study, history and wine collecting.
Mr. William Edward Ragland IV is President of Ragland Bros. Retail Cos., Inc. He is married to Tabatha Cobb Ragland. Ward is a past board member of Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama, Food Bank of North Alabama, Church of Nativity Episcopal Vestry, and Huntsville Hospital Development Board. His professional associations include serving on the Mid South Retail Group Board and Alliance Marketing Group Board. Golf is Ward’s favorite hobby.
Mr. Glenn Robinson Albert Robinson III is Regional Director at Victory Capital Management. He is married to Elizabeth Gilchrist Robinson. Robbie’s civic interests include the First & Ten Foundation. In his spare time, Robbie enjoys Alabama football, painting and duck hunting.
Mr. John Randolph Roper is owner of Randy Roper Interiors. His civic interests include serving as President of the Twickenham Historic Preservation District Association, and he is a past member of Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Board and the Foundation Board of the Huntsville Museum of Art. He is a current member of Downtown Huntsville, Inc. Randy’s honors include Path of Honor Senior Center, Honoree at 1st American Diabetes Association Roast and a recipient of the Nell Oliver Award, Huntsville Museum of Art.
Mr. Steven Curtis Thornton is an Owner & Partner of Smith Thornton Advisors, LLC. He is married to Patricia Bragg Thornton. He currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Madison County and serves on the Board of Directors at the Huntsville Sports Commission. Steve’s Professional Associations include the Investment Management Consultants Associations and the National Association of Plan Advisors. He enjoys golf, reading, water and snow sports.
Mr. Jay E. Town is a United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama (Presidential Nominee). He is married to Dana Griffin Town. Jay currently sits on the Board of Directors of two national veterans organizations: Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation and America’s Warrior Partnership. He is a current or past member of several veteran and wounded warrior non-profit organizations. Jay has leadership roles in the Alabama GOP State Executive Committee and Madison County Republican Executive Committee. Professional Associations include Alabama State Bar, New Jersey State Bar, Indiana State Bar, Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, and Alabama District Attorneys Associations. His hobbies include golf, running, ice hockey, boxing and spending time with his daughter.
Mr. Richard Bland Warren is CEO of TriHaz Solutions and is professionally involved in other Private Equity and Real Estate ventures. He is a former board member and Partner of Big Spring Environmental. Current and past civic interests include serving as Senior and Junior Warden of Church of Nativity Vestry, Church of Nativity Usher, member of Leadership Huntsville/Madison County Class of 1998, Board of Directors Girls & Boy’s Club and Randolph School Athletic Committee. Bland currently serves as co-chairman of The Ledges Junior Golf Committee. In his spare time, he enjoys golf and spending time with his children.
Mr. Jerry Wayne Nutt will serve as announcer and master of ceremonies for the 2017 Symphony Ball. Jerry recently retired from his position as Director of Development for the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. He is married to Dorrie Adams Nutt and currently serves as board chairman for the Greater Humane Society and the Ars Nova School of Arts. Jerry’s hobbies include music, singing, woodworking and biking.
A floral arranging party honoring the was given June 3, 2018 from 2pm-4pm in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Darren Malone. After refreshments of mint tea, lemonade, cucumber sandwiches, summer fruits and petits fours, Charlotte Wessel of Buckets and Blooms skillfully instructed the young ladies in the art of assembling floral arrangements of coral roses, spray roses, astilbe, hydrangeas and Queen Anne’s lace in decorative white urns. Each you
