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	WELCOME!
	COME HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. . . Special offer for E-Notes recipients
	THE SEARCH IS ON
	GIVE THE ARTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
	UPCOMING EVENTS

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WELCOME!

Welcome to the Erie Philharmonic's new online monthly update - E-Notes.  It's designed to keep you informed of "note"-worthy news throughout this exciting 2006-2007season. 

Recipients can take advantage of special offers (see below). 

The Erie Phil staff wishes you and your family a warm and wonderful holiday!

COME HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. . . Special offer for E-Notes recipients

ERIE'S PREMIER HOLIDAY EVENT CONTINUES. . . December 9 and 10 at the Warner Theatre.  Come Home for the Holidays with the Erie Philharmonic and friends.

Your Erie Phil welcomes local talent as they celebrate the season.  Joining the Phil musicians will be the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Bell Choir, the Pride of McKinley Elementary School Choir and the Erie Philharmonic Chorus.   The jolly man with a beard may even make an appearance. 

You'll hear favorites like White Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, and of course, LeRoy Anderson's beloved Sleigh Ride.

Reserve your seat today by calling 814-455-1375, ext. 4 or order online at www.eriephil.org.  Tickets start at only $15.  Intermission treats will be provided by Wegmans.

This Hanes Erie Pops Concert is brought to you by JET-TV, Classy 100, Marquette Savings Bank and Mellon.

Mention this newsletter when ordering tickets and receive 20% off the December 10 matinee!!

COME HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 

DECEMBER 9 at 8:00 PM & December 10 at 2:00 PM

THE SEARCH IS ON

Two down, three to go. . . so to speak. 

Next up on our search for the next Erie Phil Music Director is Paul Haas.  Haas, of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, will conduct In the Spotlight on Saturday, January 27 at 8 PM at the Warner.  The spotlight musician is Erie Phil Principal Flute LeAnne Wistrom. 

The final two candidates are Daniel Meyer of the Pittsburgh Symphony (March 27) and John Jeter, of the Fort Smith (Arkansas) Symphony (April 21).

Elizabeth Schulze of the Maryland Symphony and John Morris Russell of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra were both well received by concert attendees.  The search committee will not have an enviable task.

Don't miss this exciting search season!  And, remember, you can Join the Search at www.eriephil.org.

GIVE THE ARTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

The 2007 "Arts around Erie" arts sampler includes six ticket vouchers accepted at many Erie arts attractions and discount coupons for select downtown restaurants. A $150.00 value for only $75.00!! Available at these participating organizations: Dafmark Dance Theatre, Director’s Circle Theatre, Erie Art Museum, Erie Civic Music Association, Erie County Historical Society, Erie Playhouse, Erie Philharmonic, ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum, Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, Roadhouse Theatre, United We Stand Theatre Troupe.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• December 1:  Erie Phil Chorus performs at Downtown d'Lights in Perry Square Gazebo
• December 5:  Erie Junior Philharmonic Winter Concert, 7:30 PM, Fairview Middle School
• January 27:  In the Spotlight
• February 17:  At the Copa:  The Best of Barry Manilow, featuring Gary Mauer