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2008-2009 Season Symphonic Series Presented by
Pops Series
In this Issue 2008-2009
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THEY'VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING 
Straight from the New York club scene to the Warner Theatre, vocal jazz group Monday Off will perform with the Erie Phil at Saturday's Pops Concert, Swing City. The group's four members successfully combine the sounds of the vocal groups of the big-band era with contemporary harmonies. They have strong backgrounds in musical theatre and have derived the name of the group from theatre’s traditional night off: Monday. In fact, two of the members met and founded Monday Off while touring together in the Broadway musical Titanic. In December 2006, Monday Off released their highly anticipated sophomore CD with a concert at the Jazz Standard in New York City. The self-titled album features classics from the theatre: Wouldn’t it Be Loverly?, If I Only Had a Brain, I’ve Got The World on a String and Big Band favorites as well. Don't miss Swing City this Saturday, March 28 at 8 PM at the Warner Theatre. Call 455-1375 x 4 or visit www.eriephil.org. See below for special 20% offer! The Hanes Erie Pops concert is co-sponsored by Volvo of Erie, Nautilus Fitness Center, WSEE TV and Classy 100. Guest artists are sponsored in part by Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel.
MOVIE INSPIRES ORCHESTRAS' FOOD DRIVE 
Inspired by the upcoming film The Soloist, more than 240 orchestras in 50 states, including the Erie Philharmonic, will participate in a large-scale effort to collect and donate food to local food banks during the month of March. The food collected in Erie through this effort will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania. The Erie Philharmonic will participate in Orchestras Feeding America, the first national food drive by America’s symphony orchestras. The Erie Phil will offer discounted tickets to the March 28 Pops concert to patrons who donate a non-perishable food item. The Soloist, starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr., will be released to theaters nationwide on April 24. The film is based on the true story of the relationship between Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez and Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, a gifted Juilliard-trained string player whose mental illness landed him among the homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. “The story of The Soloist reminds us that classical music has the power to sustain spirits and change lives, even under the most difficult circumstances," Executive Director Eric Borenstein said. "This effort gives America’s orchestras a way to use that power to make an even greater difference in our communities -- to feed both body and soul.” Food donations can be dropped off at the Erie Phil box office at 609 Walnut Street and Nautilus Fitness Center, 2312 West 15th Street, prior to the Saturday, March 28 Pops concert, Swing City, featuring vocal jazz group Monday Off. A 20% discount on the price of admission (Section B & C) will be given to those who donate. Donations will also be accepted at the Warner Theatre the night of the concert. Erie Philharmonic Executive Director Eric Borenstein received his first assignment as a mentor in the Kennedy Center’s Arts in Crisis program. The program, sponsored by the nation’s center for the performing arts, is designed to provide planning assistance to struggling arts organizations throughout the United States. Arts in Crisis: A Kennedy Center Initiative is a response to the economic situation facing some arts organizations throughout the United States. The current economic climate has reduced earned and contributed income, decimated endowments, and has left some organizations struggling for survival. The program, open to non-profit 501(c)(3) performing arts organizations, provides free and confidential counsel in fundraising, building more effective Boards of Trustees, budgeting, and marketing. "My first assignment as a mentor will be assisting another symphony in the northeastern portion of the country,” Borenstein said. “I look forward to sharing the experience and knowledge I’ve gained over the years, especially while here in Erie, with other organizations that are not as successful at this point in time.” Borenstein, who was appointed executive director of the Erie Phil in 2002, is one of many senior arts managers across the United States to volunteer to serve as mentors to other arts organizations. During his tenure with the Phil he has been influential in restructuring the board culminating with the organization's receipt of the 2006 Charles H. Bracken Award for Excellence in Non-profit Governance from the Erie Community Foundation. He previously served as the Cape Cod Symphony’s Executive Director and held several positions with the Buffalo Philharmonic. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Arts Management. MARSHALL PLAYS DON GIOVANNI'S SERVANT The Erie Phil's Eric Marshall, who by day is the Marketing Associate/Box Office Manager, will star in Mercyhurst College's performance of Don Giovanni. The opera will take place at the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center on April 3 at 8 PM and April 5 at 2 PM. Eric, who received a BM in Voice Performance from Mercyhurst, plays the role of Don Giovanni's servant, Leporello. 
The judges had a tough decision at last month's Billy Joel Karaoke Contest sponsored by the Erie Phil at the Sandbar. The top three contestants (right) were Matt Franc, Ryan Noonan and Monica Lewis. Ryan performed at the Piano Man Pops concert on February 14 with guest artists Jeans 'n Classics and the Philharmonic. Thanks to all who participated and to our judges: Eric Marshall, Rebecca Styn, and Chris Genovese. And thanks to the folks at the Sandbar; it was a lot of fun! SUBSCRIPTION PRICES REMAIN SAME Erie Phil Subscribers learned earlier this month that there will be no increase in subscription rates for 2009-2010! Renew your subscription today and save 5%. Call 455-1375 or visit www.eriephil.org. FIRST-TIME SUBSCRIBERS: Renew at your previous new subscriber rate. Call for more information. MAR. 25 Erie Phil Unwrapped - Edinboro Univeristy - 7:30 PM, Cole Auditorium MAR. 28 Hanes Erie Pops Swing City - Featuring vocal jazz group Monday Off, 8 PM, Warner Theatre APR. 19 Jr. Phil Spring Concert, 2:30 PM, Fairview Middle School APR. 25 Scott Enterprises Symphonic Concert, Viva Espana, 8 Pm, Warner Theatre APR. 30 Jr. Phil Spring Ensembles Concert, 7:30 PM, Hirt Auditorium, Blasco Library MAY 9 Hanes Erie Pops Star Wars and Beyond - The Music of John Williams, 8 PM, Warner Theatre
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