2018 - 2019 Winter Edition

DSOL NEWS

The Thirty-third DSOL Presen- tation Ball will be held February 9th at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Thirty-two Symphony Debutanteswill be escorted bythe HonorGuard and presented that evening. The Presentation Ball Chairman is Carla Leffert. Her Committee Chairmen are Dixey Arterburn, Ginger Sager and Annell Williams, Underwriting Chair; Melissa Lewis is the Presentation Ball Treasurer.

Honorary Chairmen for the Thirty- fourth Ball are Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Barbier-Mueller. Dallas-born Ann Barbier-Mueller and Swiss-born Gabriel Barbier-Mueller have three grown children, Alexis, Niña, and Oliver. Daughter Niña is a former debutante and sons Alexis and Oliver served in the Honor Guard. Ann has beeninvolved in a multitude of community organizations, including serving on the Board of TACA, the Board of Baylor Health Care System Foundation, and is a past Board of Trustees Member of the DMA and the DSO. Ann and Gabriel have established The Samurai Collection, one of the most complete and largest array of samurai armor in the world displayed in the only museum outside of Japan.

The Samurai Collection is one of the few museums in Dallas that is free and open to the public for the Dallas community and its families to enjoy. Gabriel is the founder and CEO of Harwood International. His signature

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development is the award-winning District of Harwood in Uptown Dallas as well as his growing portfolio of properties and development projects in London, Beverly Hills, Zurich, Geneva, and Paris. Gabriel is a member of the International Council of the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MOMA) and is the Legacy Chairman of the Business Council for the Arts. He also serves as Honorary Consul of Switzerland for North Texas and is serving on the board of SMU’s Cox School of Business, and other organizations. He holds an Executive MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League held the the First PresentationBall on February 21,1987, chaired by Mrs. Vance C. Miller, and co-chaired by Mrs. Virginia Cook and Mrs. P. Mike

McCullough, with the vision and support of arts patron, the late Mrs. Henry S. Miller, Jr.

Proceeds from this event help benefit the Dallas Symphony’s education and community engagement programs, DSO on the GO, Community Concerts and Performances, Cecil and Ida Green Youth Concerts, Symphony Yes!, DSO Kids and Young Strings Program. More than $10 million has been raised for the DSO through the annual event. Please contact Nancy Labadie, Reservations Chairman, if you would like to attend the Ball, pandnlab@earthlink.net.

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Happy New Year! What an exciting time to be a member of the DSOL! We eagerly anticipate the introduction of Music Director Fabio Luisi and His Artistic Vision for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra – beginning with his inaugural concerts on April 18 and 19, 2019 as Maestro Luisi launches the new artistic chapter of the DSO. Recently, Kim Noltemy, CEO of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra announced programming and new initiatives that will have a long-term impact on the landscape of classical music in Dallas and the entire industry with emphasis on Extensive Community Engagement Beginning in Dallas’s Southern Sector – These will be community-based education programs and affiliated events, designed to increase the DSO’s presence in the Southern Sector and affect positive change in the area. There will be numerous opportunities including the development of a pathway for interested children to receive music lessons and instruments.

Music lessons were the norm in my family; children’s choir, piano, violin, guitar…even bell choir. I was

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privileged by parents who started me off very early. Many children in our community do not have this opportunity ----nor a parent to encourage them. Thanks to each of YOU, more students will receive this gift! Through teaching music to children in the schools and in their homes, I attest this learning taps into multiple skill sets, often simultaneously. Musical practice, parallel with children’s play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength and so much more!According to the Children’s Music Workshop, the effect of music education on language development can be seen in the brain. “Recent studies have clearly indicated that musical training physically develops the part of the left side of the brain known to be involved with processing language, and can actually wire the brain’s circuits in specific ways. Linking familiar songs to new information can also help imprint information on young minds,” the group claims.

This relationship between music and language development is also socially advantageous to young children. “The development of language over time tends to enhance parts of the brain that help process music,” says Dr. Kyle Pruett, clinical professor of child psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and a practicing musician. “Language competence is at the root of social competence. Musical experience strengthens the capacity to be verbally competent.”

Thank you for your gifts of time, talent and treasure in support of each student we serve! 2019 began with the Juanita Miller Concerto Competition on January 13th and showcasing our state’s most talented string, wind and keyboard musicians with Ashley Tauhert as grand prize winner presented by Patsy Miller Donosky . Thank you to our dear Heather Moore, Chair; Anne Blomeyer, Chair-Elect and Volunteers Pat McLaughlin, Fallon Bock and Sarah Frazee for facilitating a successful completion!

The 61st Junior Symphony Ball. Texas Forever is just around the corner, February 2 at Gilley’s! As the DSOL’s second highest fundraiser, Area High School Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors will” party with a purpose” at Gilley’s Southside Lamar Ballroom with music performances by COIN and DJCalvince. Proceeds benefit the education and outreach programs of the DSO. Congratulations to each of our school representatives and Co- Chairs: Kathleen Blair, Holly Davis, Rachael Dedman, Angela Fontana, Jill Giddens, Diana Hamilton, Lori Isenberg, Teresa Loftus, and ChoyLeng Scott.

The 33rd Annual Presentation Ball will be held on Saturday, February 9th at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center; Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, Honorary Chairs. Carla Leffert, Chair and her talented committee have worked tirelessly to create an extraordinary and magical evening as 32 bright and beautiful young women made their debut to the Dallas Community. Our DSOL Winter Tea will be held on February 20th at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Josey Kennington, Chair her Committee and Susan Fisk, Advisor are planning a beautiful afternoon including a musical performance and delectable tea created especially for our membership. Your attendance is included in your membership dues; however please remember to RSVP. Guests are welcome by reservation and guest fee of $45. Invitations will be mailed soon and payment may be made online.

Presented on February 28th is A Noteworthy Night, chaired by Jolie Humphrey and Carolyn Speed, Co-Chair. Celebrating our multigenerational Symphony Patrons and Honorary Chairs, Paulette Mueller-Frazee and her daughters, Sarah Frazee and Laura Frazee, this exclusive evening will feature Yuri Cook cellist and accompanist in the gracious host home of Joyce and Larry Lacerte. A fabulous and unique new area restaurant will offer delicious hors’derves and beverages with special thanks to our Season Sponsor, Sidley LLC. Reservations may be made on line with a $150 ticket price and additional sponsorship opportunities. Please note the young professional ticket pricing of $50 (for age 35 and younger).

March 9th will bring the annual Friedlander Competition for Young Strings, Susan Vaughan-Bayley and Kendra Averitt, Co-Chairs and March 20th is the DSO Orchestra Appreciation Luncheon, Rebecca Todd, Chair. Please be on the lookout for more information and avail yourselves of the opportunity to volunteer for either or both of these fun and invigorating events! Gather your friends and husband or date to join you for A Southern Savor on Sunday evening, April 28th! Bettina Hennessy, Chair has been diligently planning a gracious evening in the gracious residence of Amanda and Brint Ryan. Think Southern Hospitality meets Supper Club Soiree with a scrumptious dinner, beautiful Southern Women and Elegant Gentlemen. There might just be some sweet tea and some Southern Jazz planned, too …..enhanced by a fine wines and Live auction! Underwriting opportunities will soon be available with a Benefactor Ticket price level to include the April 24th Patron Party, chaired by Renee Farren in the home of Honorary Chair, Sherwood Wagner. Stay tuned for a myriad of additional offerings in the coming spring months such as the Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition chaired by Susan Fisk on April 27th and our end of year Ode to Spring Garden Party and Annual Meeting Co- Chaired by Harriet Gibbs and Wendy Hansen in the beautiful home of Susan and Mark Geyer!

I look forward to seeing each of you soon and extend most sincere appreciation for all you do!

With Kindest Regards, Lisa Loy Laughlin, President 2018 - 2019

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1. Eunice Keem, Mariana Cottier-Bucco, Lydia Umlauf and Grace An. 2. Event Chair Amy Turner with Lela Rose and DSOL President Lisa Loy Laughlin, Honorary Chairs Meagan Etheredge Sells and Dianne Etheredge. 3. Kim Calloway Jacobs, Mary McDermott Cook, DSO President Kim Noltemy, Lisa Laughlin. 4. Andy Szuwal-ski and Angela Fontana. 5. Emma Stewart. 6. Allison Brodnax, Director of Volunteer Services with the DSO with son Tucker and Mother-in-law Maureen Brodnax. 7. The Hallams. 8. Bronwyn and Kristin Cordiak.

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Unique Strengths of AMSOV The Association of Major Symphony Orchestra Volunteers is comprised of the highest ranking volunteer leaders in the largest orchestras in North America. You are to be congratulated on being selected to represent your orchestra in this organization. Diversity, Development and Donation$ in Big D! This is the theme of our next AMSOV Conference in Dallas, Texas on April 25-28, 2019. Several notable speakers will be addressing these challenging topics. You will want to see their bios on the conference website www.amsovconf.org. As you know, registration at AMSOV Conferences also includes delicious meals, visits to highlights of the area, a concert by the host city’s orchestra, and all transportation. Quite a value, actually. Think of yourself as a guest, to be treated royally by these Artists of Hospitality! Probably the greatest conference benefit of all is the opportunity to interact with other Presidents and Volunteer Leaders like you, in a close-knit environment. You can easily discuss common concerns and solutions, and most of all, Best Practices. Enthusiasm for your volunteer role is guaranteed to be notched up to a “10”! Vice President and Conference Chair isMarena Gault, past president of Dallas Symphony Orchestra League. Conference@amsov.org

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Friedlander CompetitionFriedlander Competition will be held on March 9, in Horchow Hall of the Meyerson. Susan Vaughan is the Chair for the event and Kendra Averitt is the Co-Chair. The Friedlander Competition provides top Young Strings students with an opportunity to earn both public recognition for their talent and hard work, and scholarship funds that can be used to further their musical studies. Sponsored by the DSOL League in memory of DSO musician Janet Friedlander, the competition is dedicated to support the Young Strings program, and is open toFinale Division Young Strings stu- dents. The monetary prizes assist winners in funding college tuition, additional musical study, or even the purchase of a new instrument. Contact Susan if you would like to help, susanvaughan1@gmail.com.

23nd Annual Juanita Miller Concerto CompetitionIn 1997, TASO initiated a new statewide concerto competition for outstanding high school

Junior Symphony Ball Co-Chairs: Top row, left to right: William Blair, Evan Davis, Tyler Hamilton, Jack Loftus, Paxton Scott. Bottom row, left to right: Catherine Dedman, Lydia Szuwalski, Reese Giddens, Ashley Isenberg.

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musicians. The initial underwriting and subsequent funding for the competition was made possible by Juanita and Henry S. Miller. Their dedication, vision, generosity, and devotion to music led to the establishment of the competition, which bears Mrs. Miller’s name. The winners receive a cash award, and the grand prize winner receives the opportunity to perform his or her winning concerto with a symphony orchestra. The 23nd Annual Juanita Miller Concerto Competition was held on January 13, 2019 at the Owens Art Center, Southern Methodist University. The divisions were Piano, Strings, Winds and Brass. The Grand Prize Winner will have a performance opportunity with the Marshall Symphony Orchestra. The prizes awarded were: First Prize $750, Second Prize $400 and Third Prize $200. Ashley Tauhert is the grand prize winner. The Judges were Winds and Brass,Timothy Roberts, Shenandoah Conservatory; Strings, Renee Jolles, Eastman School of Music;Piano, Kathryn Brown, Cleveland Institute of Music.

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CECIL AND IDA GREEN YOUTH CONCERT SERIES

I AM A MUSICIANWednesday, January 23 .......................................10:00 and 11:30Thursday, January 24 ...........................................10:00 and 11:30

THE ORCHESTRA SWINGSWednesday, May 1 ..............................................10:00 and 11:30Thursday, May 2 .................................................10:00 and 11:30

f you are interested in volunteering at one or more of the concerts, please email the DSOL Youth Concert Co-Chair, Julie Jodie, at thejodies@hotmail.com. The time commitment is from 9:15AM to approximately 11:35AM. Anne Ligon is 6th VP of Education and Outreach.

LOOKING AHEAD TO DSOL EVENTSLela Rose Recipient of Inaugural Fashion Notes Designer Award The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Fashion Notes Luncheon and Style Show honoring Lela Rose, recipient of the Inaugural Fashion Notes Designer Award, was a sold out affair. The event was held on Monday, October 29, 2018 in the Venetian Room at The Fairmont Dallas. The Presenting Sponsor was Veritex Community Bank/Darlene Ellison for the fifth year and the luncheon was underwritten by The Fairmont Dallas.

Lela Rose was the recipient of Inaugural Fashion Notes Designer Award presented by the DSOL by Lisa Laughlin, President. Dianne Etheredge and her daughter Meagan Etheredge Sells served as Honorary Chairs and Amy Turner was Chairman of the luncheon and fashion show. Fashions were provided by Stanley Korshak, Hip Hip Hooray and St. Bernard Sports. The clothing was modeled by Dallas Symphony supporters including staff, musicians, DSOL Members and former debutantes.

Save the DateWednesday, February 20

General Meeting and Clef Notes Spring TeaBrook Hollow Golf Club

1:00 pm; Program begins promptly at 1:20 pm

Chair is Josey Kennington, Co-Chairmen of this event is Susan Fisk. RSVP to fisk4@aol. com or 972-934-0754.

Guests are $35 per person. The Tea is complimentary to DSOL members.

Please remember to call Susan if your plans change and you will not be able to attend.

Heather Moore to Receive TASO AwardHeather Moore, former DSOL President was announced as the recipient of the TASO Volunteer of the Year “Award of Excellence. She will receive the award at the TASO Conference in Houston on April 5. She has served as both President and Conference Chair for TASO and AMSOV. She chaired the 2002 TASO Conference and the 2017 TASO 50th Anniversary All Host Conference in Dallas.

February 28 Noteworthy NightThe DSOL Noteworthy Night will be held on Thursday, February 28 at the home of Joyce and Larry Lacerte. Chairs of this event are Jolie Humphrey and Carolyn Speed. Honorary Chairs are Paulette Mueller Frazee and her daugthers, Laura Frazee and Sarah Frazee.

Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased at www.dallassymphonyleague.com.Additional sponsorships available with a $50 Young Professional(35 and younger) ticket price offering

The featured artist is Russian-born cello virtuoso Yuri Anshelevich who made his recital debut at the age of nine. Five years later, his prodigious talents won acceptance at the famed Moscow State Conservatory where he graduated with the highest honors. Since then, Anshelevich has won worldwide critical acclaim for concert and recital performances. He is ecently retired as associate principal with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

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Debutante and Honor Guard Nominations for 2020We invite our DSOL members to nominate Debutante and Honor Guard candidates for the 2020 Presentation Ball. The season will be filled with artistic fanfare and a wide range of engagement activi-ties in celebration of the Thirty-fourth Presentation Ball to be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at

the Morton H. Meyerson Sympho-ny Center.

Beginning in May 2019 and con-tinuing through the 2020 Presen-tation Ball the following February, the selected Dallas Symphony Debutantes, the members of the Honor Guard, and the Symphony Assembly (former Symphony Deb-utantes) will enjoy elegant parties and events as these extraordinary and lovely young women are

presented to the Dallas commu-nity, while building connections to the Dallas Symphony. Events will be scheduled when colleges are not in session in order that out-of-town Ball participants will be able to attend.

By completing and returning a nomination form by February 21, 2019, you will ensure priority consideration of your candidate(s). Each prospective Debutante must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college the year in which she will be presented. The Presenta-tion requires a donation to the Dallas Symphony of $13,500 (approximately $10,000 being tax-deductible). This donation provides reserved seating for ten adult guests at the Ball for Debu-tante families, as well as invita-tions to Debutante and Honor Guard events throughout the year. Honor Guard members have to be 21 years of age by the date of the Ball. For 34 years this historical presentation ball has been hon-oring exceptional young ladies and their families while providing critical funding to one of Dallas’s most significant assets—the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Through-out the years, proceeds from this event have enabled the Symphony to maintain its high standard of excellence for its Education and Community Outreach Programs.

We look forward to receiving your nominations for The 2020 Presen-tation Ball, which we promise will be truly memorable and a spec-tacular evening. Please contact Melissa Lewis, 2020 Presenta-tionBall Chair, melissa_a_lewis@sbcglobal.net; 214-676-4693 or Barbara Averitt, Fete Set, Inc., dsolreply@swbell.net fax: 214-224-0166 with your nomination.

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THINGS TO KNOWA Noteworthy NightThe DSOL Noteworthy Night on November 15 was a special evening in the hill top home of Mary McDermott Cook with libations, cuisine and an intimate musical performance by DSO musicians. Featured were Eunice Keem, Mariana Cottier-Bucco, Lydia Umlauf and Grace An. The quartet played the 3rd movement from Borodin’s 2nd string quartet and the 4th movement of Dvorak’s American string quartet. Honorary Chairs were Fanchon and Howard Hallam and was chaired by Kim Jacobs Calloway. Presenting Sponsor was the Hallams and Ben E. Keith Company Foundation. The season Sponsor is Sidley Austin LLP. The proceeds from event will benefit the Dallas Symphony Association and its education and community outreach programs.

News and NotesCongratulations to Dixie Marshall on the birth of a grandaughter.Condolences to the family of Caroline Rose Hunt on her passing. Please send news to Corresponding Secretary Jolie Humphrey, 214- 207-6888, jolie@humphreycentral.com.

DSOL FacebookAn Opportunity to Share!What was the last exciting news you shared about the DSOL? Why not share it on DSOL’s Facebook page? Facebook is one of the best and most enjoyable ways to share this information and anyone can do it!

Just submit on the DSOL Facebook page as you would

DSOL Executive Board 2019-2020

President: Kim Brannon President-Elect: Anne Ligon 1st VP-Fundraising: Penny Reid 2nd VP-Service: Susan Duvall 3rd VP-Arrangements: Susan Fisk 4th VP-Public Relations: Claire Catrino 5th VP-Membership: Heather Hicks 5th VP-Membership-Elect: Sarah Frazee 6th VP-Education and Outreach: Julie Jodie Recording Secretary: Karen Keith Corresponding Secretary: Jolie Humphrey Historian: Diana Burns Treasurer: Marie McCoy Treasurer-Elect: Janet Keckeisen Parliamentarian: Lisa Loy Laughlin

Finance Chair: Sharon Ballew

2018-2019 Nominating Committee Mari Epperson - Nominating Committee Chair Nominating Committee Kay Weeks Kim Brannon Carla Leffert Sydney Reid-Hedge Marena Gault Lisa Laughlin

The slate of officers will be voted on by the membership at the February Tea

DSOL Newsletter; The DSOL newsletter is printed 3 times per year by the DSOL.The deadline is : March 1, 2019. Please send articles and photographs to Sandy Secor, Editor; jwsecor@sbcglobal.net

post on any friend’s page and our DSOL administrators will review and post your news for all to enjoy. Pictures are highly encouraged! The DSOL’s Facebook page is YOUR page! Take advantage of the opportunity to brag about your project; offer a Shout-out or Congratulations to Volunteers or Patrons; announce important information; or even share a fun video!

You can also support the DSOL Facebook page by asking others

to “Like” our page so our posts reach those whom you want to support your organization and symphony. Memorials and GiftsIf you wish to make a donation In Honor of or In Memory of, the donation can be sent to the Gift and Tribute Chair, Betsy Hurst, 10508 Barrywood Dr., Dallas, TX 75230 betsyweberhurst@gmail.com. A card will be sent to the donor to notify them of the gift.

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2019 DSOL EventsWednesday and Thursday, January 23-24

Cecil and Ida Green Youth Concerts, Meyerson

Saturday, February 2Junior Symphony Ball, Gilley’s Southside Ballroom

Saturday, February 9DSOL Debutante Presentation Ball, Meyerson Symphony Center

Wednesday, February 20DSOL Clef Notes Tea, Brook Hollow Golf Club

Thursday, February 28Noteworthy Night, Home of Joyce and Larry LaCerte

Thursday, March 20Orchestra Appreciation Luncheon, Meyerson Symphony Center

Sunday, April 28Southern Savor the Symphony, Home of Amanda and Brint Ryan

Thursday, May 16 (New Date)Ode to Spring End of Year Garden Party, Home of Susan and Mark Geyer

Dallas Symphony OrchestraMorton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Schelgel Administrative Suites2301 Flora Street

Dallas, TX 75201-2497

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