PRESTO!
November 2023

Hello Guild Members!

November is a time to reflect on where we've been so far and all the many opportunities that lie ahead:

FUNDRAISING

Recent fundraisers include our Balloon Pop held at the Fall Membership Meeting, which raised $1,620. In addition, our Table & Twine fundraiser raised $160 ($1600 spent - we received 10% of sales from October 6 - November 3).

We are happy to report that Table & Twine has agreed to support our 2024 Spring Heart of the Home Tour and Fall Tasting Party.

We are introducing a new fundraiser called "Shimmer & Shine," which entails turning your unwanted gold and sterling silver jewelry into youth music education opportunities and CSO support.
More information to follow soon.

EDUCATION

Guild volunteers recently assisted with the CSYO Fall Concert on Saturday, October 21 and at the Side-by-Side Concert on Tuesday, November 14.

Mark Your Calendars for the Young Artists Competition to be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church. Volunteer opportunities will be available soon - come assist and witness the wonderful performances by talented, young musicians.

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

You don't want to miss this upcoming Chamber Music for All concert that promises to be a musical treat as we head into the holidays. Two String Quintet performances -- one by Mozart and the other by Brahms -- will be held on Sunday, November 19, 3:00 pm, at Sedgefield United Methodist Church, 2830 Dorchester Place, Charlotte 28209. Seniors Only $10.

Come enjoy this event with your music-loving friends!
BUY TICKETS HERE.

MEMBERSHIP

We are excited to announce that our 2023 Member Holiday Party is scheduled for Sunday, December 10 from 4:00 - 6:30 pm at the lovely home of Melissa and Dennis McCrory in Park Crossing.
We hope to see everyone there to celebrate in the holiday spirit!
Click on the invitation HERE for more details and to register.

MEMBER NEWS

We are happy to announce Guild Board Members serving our community and region in other arts-related organizations:

Brienne Tinder is on the Arts & Culture Grants Committee of the Women's Impact Fund and the newest Board member of Southeastern Orchestra Volunteer Association (SOVA).
Cedron Williams is serving on Mecklenburg County's Arts & Sciences Council as Central-at-Large representative and is now on the Board of WDAV.

Let us know of any arts-related activities or volunteer participation you want to inform The Guild about - we are pleased to hear how our members are engaging with the community.

DONOR SERVICES TABLE

We need more volunteers for our Donor Services Table. This volunteer opportunity includes sitting at The Guild table in the lobby prior to the CSO concert next to a CSO Table. During this time and intermission, you represent our organization by greeting guests, handing out brochures, and answering any questions about The Guild.

Bonus: You get to attend the concert and bring another guest too. Check out the opportunities to sign-up via the link: CSO Concerts and take advantage of this great season of performances.

My thanks to each of you for all that you are doing as Symphony Guild Volunteers and Charlotte Symphony Ambassadors by participating at The Guild table at concerts, attending and promoting symphonic music to those in your circle of influence, and your support of our fundraisers.

Your donations and participation help ensure that our region can enjoy this amazing music for years to come.

Jenny Tolson
President