2003-2004 SEASON

Symphony Leaguers:

I’m writing to you following a spectacular start to the season! We had as our guests the Manhattan Rhythm Kings, along with guest conductor Michael Berkowitz. They were all delightful, both on and off stage, and we so enjoyed having them here. If you saw the show on September 18, I’m sure you’ll agree that the whole evening was great fun.

Thanks to the League for your help during the concert, and special thanks go to Tammy Trevett for her wonderful hospitality for our guest artists, and to Susan and Bob Campbell, whose fearlessness at getting up at 4:00 a.m. to taxi our artists to and from the airport has my deepest admiration.

We’re now looking forward to October, when we bring soprano Janine Hawley in from North Carolina (she lives inland from the coast, thankfully!) to sing the Mahler Ruekertlieder with the orchestra. Don’t worry if you can’t pronounce it ­ you only need to hear it! Along with the Beethoven Fidelio Overture and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, it promises to be a very special night of music.

We have had more good news on the fundraising front. H-E-B Stores have signed on as a co-sponsor for our October concert with a $5,000 gift. Thank you, H-E-B!

Until next time,

Galen Wixson - Executive Director, Symphony of Southeast Texas