TASO AND ASOL CONFERENCES

Sherry Goth, Linda Ireland and Barbara Brookner had the pleasure of representing the Symphony League of Beaumont at the annual state convention of Texas Association of Symphony Orchestras (TASO). The convention was held from April 24 - 27 and was hosted by the Women’s Symphony League of Tyler.

We had the opportunity of meeting and getting to know many creative, committed, and capable women from throughout the State of Texas and New Mexico. In addition to hearing wonderful speakers and attending excellent workshops where ideas and successes of various leagues were shared, we learned much about the necessity for advocacy for arts and arts related programs.

The highlight of the convention was the Presentation of Awards of Excellence Dinner where our very own Jan and Bruce Allred were honored as the 2003 Volunteers of the Year! We are so very proud and grateful to Jan and Bruce for all that they have done for our league and our Symphony through the years.

Barbara Brookner attended the 2003 National Conference of the American Symphony Orchestra League (ASOL), hosted by the San Francisco Symphony, in San Francisco, CA, June 17 - 21. The Conference was attended by more than 1,000 leaders of League member orchestras, business partners and volunteers. Attendees participated in and attended development seminars, hands-on networking workshops, roundtable discussions, concerts, and more.

ASOL provides leadership and service to American orchestras, while communicating to the public the value and importance of orchestras and the music they perform. ASOL links a national network of orchestras and volunteer leagues and provides a wealth of services, information and educational opportunities to its members. Information on ASOL can be found at www.symphony.org.