Symphonic Surprises a Success
Dynamic Contrasts season to begin
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Greetings!
I hope you were able to enjoy all of the Symphonic Surprises during the 2009-2010 La Porte County Symphony Orchestra season. It was a season of emotions combined with great symphonic music mingled with joy and a few heartfelt tears. From the magic of great ballet performers, the premiere of an orchestrated ballad to honor musicians and others with cancer survivor stories, to the surprising entertainment of a real live cowboy and his talents with a bull whip, this orchestra provided uplifting experiences along with superb symphonic work.
Mark your calendar to attend the orchestra events this Summer and for the upcoming season. The season theme of Dynamic Contrasts will be suited for all ages to enjoy with a variety of music at each event to highlight our gifted orchestra and showcase a variety of talents. In November the Three Other Tenors will bring light comedy and a range of singing from Broadway to opera and the La Porte High School Orchestra will perform in a side-by-side. In March a gifted pianist Thomas Pandofl will be featured. At the April Pops concert the Notre Dame Glee Club, South Shore Dance Alliance and LCSO Children's Chorus will provide youthful, enthusiastic entertainment.
The programs at La Porte Symphony concert events are carefully chosen to inspire, entertain, and engage the audience. Along with the season concerts we are also bringing to La Porte once again HoosierSTAR and The
Nutcracker Ballet for the enjoyment of everyone. The musicians work very hard and have succeeded in improving and growing in their artistry. They enjoy sharing their talents with you, your friends, your family and your neighbors. Fill up the auditorium to demonstrate your appreciation for the symphony's work and dedication to bringing quality musical experiences to this community. Consider this your personal invitation.
Respectfully Yours,  Lee Bauman, Executive Director
La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
219.362.9020
Click on the highlighted names for links to websites to learn
more..
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PIE CONTEST RESULTS!!!
There was a tie in the PIE
CONTEST!
Both contestants scored 94 out of 100.
Bragging rights go to:
Cindy Ault - 4th of July Pie
& Betty Carpenter - Apple Walnut Streusel Pie
They were two very different types of pies that were prime culinary examples of the Summer and Fall harvests.
Cindy's apple, blueberry & strawberry fruit pie had a light, evenly textured crust that resulted in a delightful crunchy cookie flavor. Delicate morsels of the outer covering melted tenderly with each bite. The interesting fruity blend had surprising bursts of flavors in a complimentary flavored sauce.
Betty's pies looked
like they belonged on the cover of "Bon Appetit". The golden colored cut out decorations complemented the buttery melt-in-your-mouth taste. Every bite of the apple included a light crunch of walnut that captured a feeling of Autumn harvest.
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Magic Baton 2010
The April Pops tradition of the Magic Baton auction took on a whole new life
this year. People from all over the United States were involved.
Four
worthy contestants were nominated:
Cindy Ault, Jonathan Johnson, Matt Nelson and
Andrew Steck.
The nominees that sparked the most action were Cindy Ault and Jonathan Johnson. Cindy, the Principal Bassoonist for LCSO had a previous family member, her daughter Janet conduct at the "Music Man" pops concert in 2006. Jonathan, one of the LCSO's concertmasters in the orchestra this season and a student at Valparaiso University has conducting experience and was eager to show the audience his abilities. The race between Cindy and Jonathan was very close in the pre-concert voting that took place online and by mail. As a matter of fact, there was less than a $20 difference between these leaders when the doors opened for the April Pops concert.
Before the concert and at intermission, Cindy enthusiastically encouraged everyone she knew to vote for her. She really knows a lot of people! Jonathan played a variety of strains on his violin for voting attention, and drew some more dollars for the symphony. Andrew Steck was gussied up in cowboy attire for the occasion. Matt Nelson was very busy with LCSO Children's Chorus preparations. Matt was an outstanding choirmaster for those elementary students this year! The Baton Contest truly took on old fashion politics as the voting boxes were stuffed by hundreds of audience members.
Magic Baton 2010 Winner  | It took a bit of time for the staff to count the votes. After the orchestra performed a wonderful tribute to a special pig named Babe, the winner was announced. It was the high school student Andrew Steck that came from the
back of the heat to collect 949 votes/dollars for the orchestra. Andrew did an admirable job and is added to the list of great
conductors of the Magic Baton.
Altogether over $2000 was raised this year. For everyone that was part of this we give you a hearty thanks. The funds from this event go toward programs that instill the love of symphonic music to youth and children. |
Friends
of the Symphony Activities
The next Friends of the Symphony luncheon is also the Annual Meeting/Luncheon of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra.
Portofino's
Banquet Room
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Noon
Program includes
Maestro Philip Bauman introducing the new season
All are welcome call 219-362-9020 for reservations
Sunflower Festival Accessory Sale The
Friends of the Symphony are gathering donated items to sell at the
Sunflower Festival held on September 18, 2010, downtown La Porte.
Items
may include: Jewelery, Scarves, Hats, Ties,
Watches, Handbags, Belts, Cuff Links & more for women or men
Donations
may be
dropped off by placing them in the bin outside the door at
LCSO
Office
912 Indiana Ave, Lower Level
La Porte, IN 46350
Call
219 362-9020 for
more information
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Hoosier Star 2010 needs YOU
to vote for the winner!
New stars will shine at the La
Porte
Civic Auditorium on June 19 at 7 p.m. Hoosier STAR 2010
is an entertaining vocal competition in its fifth year. One star from
the Adult Division
and one from the Youth Division will be selected by audience vote to win
the
top monetary prizes.
Adult Balcony Seat - $15Child
(17 and
under) Balcony Seat - $5Table seating can only be purchased by
calling the
LCSO office at 219-362-9020 or www.lcso.net Table Seats - $35; Table of 10 - $350Balcony
seating can be purchased online at www.lcso.net or at the following partners that support cultural arts in the area. La Porte ticket sales locations:La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge StreetLR
Men's Clothier and Tuxedos, 205 LincolnwayJudee's, Inc., 1104
Indiana AvenueAngelo Bernacchi's Greenhouses, Inc., 1010 Fox StreetRoxy
Music Shop, 1012 LincolnwayMichigan
City ticket sales location:Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W
Second
Street, Suite 100
Twelve
finalists are currently preparing for the performance
of a lifetime. The Hoosier Star Orchestra,
under the direction of Philip
Bauman, will accompany each finalist. The audience will enjoy musical
styles of pop, country, rock, big band, and even a little opera. Entertainment will also include encore performances
by last year's Hoosier STAR
winners.
Entertainment does not
stop at the vocalists' performances. To add to
the enjoyment of the evening, celebrity judges will give their opinions
after
each finalist's performance. This
year's celebrity judges are John "Records" Landecker - Chicago radio
legend and currently radio host on WIMS, Ric
Federighi - owner and General Manager of WIMS, Bunny Fisher -
local jazz vocalist and Kevon Smith - Chicago performer
and producer.
For a
sneak preview of the finalist's go to the symphony website. www.LCSO.net
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Calendar of Events
HoosierSTAR - Vocal Competition
Saturday, June 19, 2009 7:00 pm
La Porte Civic Auditorium
Michigan City Summer Festival
Symphony concert sponsored by CIty of MIchigan City, Mayor Chuck Oberlie
Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 7:00 pm
Washington Park Amphitheater
SUMMERTIME IN THE CITY
GREAT eats, HOT music, COOL cars
Alan Barcus, Chris Bendix, Tom Milo & Kyrie Anderson performing to raise funds for LCSO
Friday, August 13, 2010
6:30 pm food & cars - 8:00 pm entertainment
Rag Tops Museum, Michigan City
Free Concert sponsored by City of Valparaiso, Mayor Jon
Costas
Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 7:00 pm
On the lawn of Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso Campus
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Dynamic Contrasts Season Event
Children's Concert
Start to Finish
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
12:45 pm seating for the general public available
La Porte Civic Auditorium
Dynamic Contrasts Season Event
Pops Classique Concert & Pre Concert Gala
Sing, Sing, Sing - The Three Other Tenors
Saturday, November 13, 2010 7:30 pm (6:00 pm Gala)
La Porte Civic Auditorium
The Nutcracker Ballet
Indiana Ballet Theater & LCSO
Tuesday & Wednesday December 1 & 2 - Merrillville Star Plaza
Saturday, December 4, 2010 - La Porte Civic Auditorium 3:00 pm
Holiday at the Pops
A Fundraising event for the La Porte Hospital
Saturday, December 11, 2010 7:00 pm
www.laportehealth.org/foundation for tickets
Dynamic Contrasts Season Event
Classic Concert
Romantic Heroes - Featuring Thomas Pandolfi, pianist
Sunday, March 6, 2011 3:00 pm
Elston Middle School Theater
Dynamic Contrasts Season Event
April Pops Concert
young@heart - Notre Dame Glee Club, South Shore Dance Alliance & LCSO Children's Chorus
Saturday, April 16, 2010 7:30 pm
La Porte Civic Auditorium
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