PRESTO!
April 2023

Hello Fellow Guild Members!

We have been very busy during this year's first quarter and want to update everyone. We hope you've been able to partake in some of our recent activities, highlighted below, as we continue to make an impact in our community and to the CSO.

Young Artists Competition 2023

We continued The Guild's long-running tradition of hosting the Young Artists Competition with excellent young talent. This year's YAC was delightful as we listened to exceptional student musicians competing for top awards at Christ Lutheran Church on February 18. More photos from the competition can be seen HERE.

Member Appreciation + Recognition of Calin Lupanu

The Charlotte Symphony offered discount tickets to Guild members for The Bruch Violin Concerto CSO concert at Knight Theater on February 24 and February 25.

During the Member Appreciation reception after the Friday evening performance, members gathered in the Blanchfield Room and also celebrated Calin Lupanu, Concertmaster for 20 years in the CSO. Photos from this Member Appreciation event can be viewed HERE.

Patron Reception

We held a special Patron Reception at Circa in SouthPark on Tuesday, March 7. It was such a nice evening to gather with Patron members who have made contributions to The Guild! Guests also received a discount on purchases from the store's wonderful selections. Enjoy more photos from the occasion HERE.

Taste of the Tour Party & Silent Auction
and Heart of the Home Tour

Our signature fundraisers were a huge success! Thank you to the committees and volunteers who worked hard to make the Taste of the Tour Party & Silent Auction AND the Heart of the Home Tour such well-attended and profitable events. We appreciate the support received from the CSO, our sponsors, and social media outreach.

See the links below capturing highlights of these popular events.

Taste of the Tour Party & Silent Auction

Heart of the Home Tour

New Member Event

We are excited to hold an event for our 23 new members who have joined our organization over the past two years! The dinner - at Patsy Reames' home and gardens on the evening of April 25 - will be held for new members, Board Officers and the Membership Committee.

We look forward to welcoming our newest members and informing them about The Guild's activities and volunteer opportunities.

CSO Donor Service Table

There are still several volunteer opportunities for our Donor Services Table through the end of May. Come represent The Guild and attend a great performance before this CSO concert season ends. Sign-up via the link: CSO Concerts. Thank you!

We have almost completed our 2022 - 2023 Guild Year and are looking forward to seeing you as we round up the fiscal year at our Annual Membership Meeting next month on May 17. More information will be coming about that meeting soon.

Thank you for everything you do to ensure our financial support of the CSO and its educational programs.

Jenny Tolson
President