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2008-2009 Season Symphonic Series Presented by
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2008-2009
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Get ready to experience a season that promises to expand your universe on Saturday, September 27 with the Erie Philharmonic’s first concert of the new season, the orchestra’s 95th season. Opening Night marks Daniel Meyer’s second season as the Phil’s music director and conductor. “The season is filled with some of the best music I know with something for everyone,” Meyer said. “From the movie music of John Williams, to the unparalleled Carmina Burana, to the endless hits of Billy Joel, we are ready to showcase the wonderful capabilities of our musicians and guest artists.” Opening Night features award winner Antonio Pompa-Baldi performing the Grieg Piano Concerto. Born in Italy, Pompa-Baldi was a top prize winner at the 1998 The concert also features Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Symphony No. 5 and contemporary American composer Michael Daugherty’s Oh, Lois! from Metropolis Symphony composed in the early 1990’s. WIN TICKETS: The Steinway piano at the Warner that is used by the Philharmonic is made possible by which long-time Erie Phil supporter ( hint - he was recently honored at the Erie Phil Unplugged event)? The first three correct responders will win a pair of tickets to Saturday night's concert. Please respond to this email. Classics in the Evening with WQLN’s Wally Faas, a pre-concert discussion, will be presented in the National City Community Room adjacent to the Warner Theatre beginning at 7:15 pm. It is free to ticket holders. Tickets prices for the show range from $16 - $48. Discounts are available for students, groups, and seniors, and $10 Rush Tickets will be available 15 minutes before show time. Doors open at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit www.eriephil.org/tickets This Scott Enterprises symphonic concert is also sponsored in part by Dr. and Mrs. Charles Furr, WQLN and Jet 1400. It is in memory of Pauline Scott. Taking advantage of a terrific offer to buy one subscription and receive one free, more than 350 music lovers have become Erie Phil subscribers for the first time this season. The subscription offer is valid on the Hanes Erie Pops or Scott Enterprises Symphonic series (five concerts each) or the Subscribers Best (all 10 concerts). Subscribers have the option of five different seating levels. It's not too late. The subscription offer has been extended through the end of September. It's a great deal you won't want to miss. Welcome and thank you to our new friends! 
The young and old alike enjoyed the Get Your Phil at Noon Summer Series in front of the Warner Theatre. In June, July and August an Erie Phil string quartet performed at noon while standing-room only audiences listened and enjoyed a bite to eat. WQLN provided hot dogs for each event and radio host Wally Faas broadcasted live from the Warner. The repertoire included everything from The Beatles to Vivaldi. The three noon concerts were sponsored by Highmark. (At right, three young audience members enjoy Erie Phil coloring books while listening to music.) Approximately 85 talented musicians from around the region auditioned for various openings in the orchestra earlier this month. Ten positions were awarded. "Performing as part of the Erie Philharmonic is clearly a coveted position," Conductor Daniel Meyer said. "For the Principal Timpani position alone, there were 18 musicians who auditioned." Maestro Meyer noted that the Erie Phil conducts "blind" auditions. Judges listened to candidates from behind a screen to remain impartial. 
While the concert season was on a summer hiatus, the office staff was still busy both on and off the job. In April, Development Director Jennifer Farrar "rejoined" the Phil staff and jumped right back in by coordinating the Run for the Tulips event at Presque Isle Downs in May. In addition to her workload at the office, Jennifer is pursuing graduate certification in Nonprofit Management at Mercyhurst College. Audiences at the Erie Playhouses were treated to the music and dance talents of Marketing Associate Eric Marshall who played Chuck Cranston in Footloose this summer. Fortunately, box office patrons should know that Eric's office personality is nothing like his on-stage demeanor! If you frequent downtown Erie often, chances are you have run into Executive Director Eric Borenstein on his bicycle this summer. He estimates that he put over 200 miles on his bike, a gift from former boss, Barry Manilow. In late August Marketing Director Karen Beardsley-Petit joined the ranks of adjunct faculty at Penn State Behrend for the fall semester. The students in her Advertising/Sales Promotion class are mainly senior marketing and management majors. And finally, the Phil welcomed Carolyn Eller as Development Associate at the same time we bid farewell and best wishes to Operations Manager Elaine Braun (photo above). Elaine retired and has moved to Nashville, Tennessee where she will spend some time with her daughter, son-in-law and one-year-old granddaughter. Elaine wore many hats at the Phil including stage manager, librarian, chorus director and more! Jason Bishop is the new interim director of the Erie Philharmonic Chorus. In conjunction with the Erie Community Foundation, the Erie Phil will hold an Open House on Tuesday, October 14 from 4 - 7 PM. Since relocating from our State Street location in April, we have settled in and would like to open our doors to you. For information or to RSVP, please call 455-1375. SEPT 27 Opening Night - Scott Enterprises Symphonic Concert , 8 PM Warner Theatre SEPT 28 Philharmonic on the Move, 1 PM, Shafer Auditorium, Allegheny College OCT 14 Open House, 4 - 7 PM - 609 Walnut Street OCT 16 Annual Youth Concerts, Warner Theatre OCT 18 Broadway Rocks - Opening Hanes Erie Pops Concert - 8 PM, Warner Theatre NOV 8 A Night in Old Vienna - Scott Enterprises Symphonic Concert - 8 PM, Warner Theatre |
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