Volume 64 Fourth Movement April 2013 A Quarterly Publication of the Oklahoma City Orchestra League, Inc.

The last accessory has been tweaked and the last pillow “poofed” as we advance toward opening day of the 2013 Symphony Show House.

Little did the original Women's Committee of the Oklahoma Symphony Society realize in 1973 what an out-standing and meaningful com- munity event the establishing of the Symphony Show House would grow to be. The first home was the Kerr Mansion on Nich- ols Road in Nichols Hills. That year the Symphony Show House raised $36,000, and many of the original members of those early years are still active today. 2013 marks forty years of successful Show Houses, and the Orchestra League's fund- raising for the Philharmonic and seventeen music education pro- grams.

Now we open the 'Trio in the Abbey' with much the same excitement and pleasure as those before us must have felt. We welcome you to come and enjoy the outstanding work of our Interior Designers and savor the delights of the 'Abbey Cafe' and the 'Boutique at the Abbey.' The houses offer some-thing for every taste with three architectural viewpoints and many beautiful creations. From a modern textural metallic office wall to a "slap in your face pink" girls’ bedroom to se-rene kitchens and state of the art media rooms, we invite you to find your own inspiration among these delightful rendi-tions.

Mark Gautreaux and Mark Dale are the owners and developers of the Abbey and have graciously loaned these three lovely houses. We so appreciate all of their generosity, commitment and help. Our President Cindy Raby, and Show House Co-Chairs Teresa Pope and Dana Galiga, along with all the team chairmen and hundreds of volunteers, invite you to experience our Fortieth Symphony Show Houses. Please come and join us in the “Trio in the Abbey!”

Show House is open May 4th - May 19th.

Tickets may be purchased online: symphonyshowhouse.com, on site, our many outlets,

or the Orchestra League Office: 405-848-6787.

Private Advance Tours are available with Luncheons and Evening Parties starting April 29th. Please call the office for additional information.

40th Anniversary Show House(s)

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It's spring and time to celebrate the opening of our 40th Symphony Show House! The three houses are beautiful and feature spectacular designs by our talented group of interior and exterior de-signers. They have gone "all out" to create fabulous rooms this year with three distinctive styles.

Be sure to make your reservation to get a first look at the completed homes by attending the Gala on April 19 at Gaillardia. It promises to be a delightful evening!

Special thanks to Co-Chairmen Teresa Pope and Dana Galiga, Design Chairman Kim Underwood and members of the Show House Board for doing an outstanding job. Tell everyone that "The Trio in the Abbey" is a must see this year!

Make plans to attend the General Meeting on May 6 in the tent at Show House. We will have a short business meeting, a full meal, special entertainment and a tour of the houses. Guests are welcome. It will be a fun evening! I encourage you to invite your friends to join OCOL. It's such a great organization.

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your President this year. It is an honor and a privilege to work with such an outstanding group of volunteers. Together we are making a difference in our community. Remember to "Keep Calm and Carry On!"

Blessings, Cindy

Greetings from the President

Hello Friends.

I’m barely able to contain my excitement about everything going on in our world right now.

I’m thrilled to hear about the progress of this year’s 40th Anniversary Show House. It seems to

be so full of new opportunity and possibilities for success. I hope it breaks all records. Our music educa-tion programs continue to improve, and we’re forging new and deeper partnerships with other commu-nity arts groups. It’s very rewarding and even more important for our City.

As you probably know, we’ve recently launched our 25th Anniversary season and season ticket

renewals and the corporate sponsorship campaign are going extremely well. As a League member, you will soon be receiving a special VIP priority packet giving you first dibs on season tickets. Watch your mail. With Yo-Yo Ma, Neil Sedaka, Sarah Chang and so many more great artists, tickets will go fast.

And we’re also planning special activities throughout the year. Beginning with opening night parties for both the Classics and Pops series to thank our entire audience. And of course, the League will have a special place as we cele-brate our history. The OKC Philharmonic wouldn’t be here today without your loyal and valuable support. Thank you! Eddie

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

The spring New Member party was held on March 19th at the home of Dennis and Barbara Spencer.

Those attending reported good food, good fun, and good fellowship! "Who we are and What we do" presen-

tations were given by Sue Hanan Jones, Administration Division, Martha Pendleton, Competition Division,

Lucy Cheatwood, Social Events Division, and Wanda Reynolds, Ways and Means Division.

The month of April will bring the League's membership renewal drive when we ask current members

to be alert to those packets arriving in the mail soon. Please note that both active and sustaining dues have

been increased. New members who have just joined will not need to renew their memberships until April of

2014. Also, be thinking of friends and family that you might ask to join our ranks. If you have a candidate,

call the office at 848-6787, give us the information, and we will send them a membership packet. It's been a

great year for new members, and we would like to keep it up!

Barbara Spencer, Vice President Membership

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ORCHESTRA LEAGUE MUSIC COMPETITIONS PRODUCE WINNERS

On February 24, 117 students competed for monetary awards and a chance to perform on the March 3 Win-ners’ Concert. The performances by these talented young musicians were amazing. Congratulations to all of the win-ners of the 2013 Music Competitions.

Buttram Senior String Competition (Grades 9-12)

Quartet—Kevie Yu, violin I (Edmond); Vincent Po, violin II (Edmond); Nicholas Dean, viola (Edmond); Cody Byrum, cello (Oklahoma City)

Double Bass—Katie Hart (Oklahoma City)

Cello—Cody Byrum (Oklahoma City)

Viola—Yuna Ha (Broken Arrow)

Violin and Overall—Madelynn Huff (Newcastle)

Carver Brass, Woodwind, Harp and Percussion Competition (Grades 9-12)

Woodwind – Olivia Fletcher (Stillwater)

Harp – Julie Moran (Oklahoma City)

Brass and Overall – Dillon Downey (Norman)

Gilliam Junior Piano Competition (Grade 8 and below)

First Place – Chanhaeng Lee (Oklahoma City)

Second Place - Nathaniel Parker (Oklahoma City)

Third Place – Abigail Terrill (Inola)

Honorable Mention – Kayla Cao (Tulsa)

Haire Classical Guitar Competition (Grades 9-12)

First Place – Daniel Terrill (Inola)

Second Place – Hannah Esquer (Lawton)

Third Place – Andrew Pham (Oklahoma City)

Keith Junior Strings Competition (Grade 8 and below)

Violin and Overall – Samantha Williamson

Cello – Gene Moon (Edmond)

Double Bass – Taylor Dawkins (Oklahoma City)

Special Recognition in Memory of Mr. Bob Reynolds – Grace Lu (Oklahoma City)

Honorable Mention – Jonathan Dumar (Harrah)

Meinders Senior Piano Competition (Grades 9-12)

First Place – Wesley Yee (Edmond)

Second Place – Wyatt Sanders (Broken Arrow)

Honorable Mention – Briana Liu (Broken Arrow)

Richard Hwang (Tulsa)

Gabby Ryan (Oklahoma City)

The Music Competitions Committee thanks all Orchestra League members for donating time, energy and food to make the event so successful. “Bravo!” to co-chairs, parents, teachers, accompanists and students who partici-

pated. Martha Pendleton, VP Competitions

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A resounding “Thank You” to all our dedicated Education volunteers. Without them, our Or-

chestra League Education programs could not reach thousands of children and adults in our

schools and our community.

Special thanks go to our tireless Education Coordinator, Michelle Ganson, who schedules all

our events, appears at numerous schools, hauls cartloads of instruments to our Instrument Play-

grounds, and never fails to encourage and inspire everyone who participates in Education events.

Two of our most demanding programs are the award-winning “We’ve Got Rhythm!” and In-

strument Playground. The volunteers for these two programs devote considerable time and energy

to make these programs possible. Again, thank you!

THE “HEART” OF EDUCATION: OUR VOLUNTEERS

“We’ve Got Rhythm!” Volunteers

Sue Francis Martha Pendleton

Susan Gertson Vicki Repetto

Elfriede Hansen Kathlyn Reynolds

Eleanor Harris Wanda Reynolds

Jeanne Jackson Stephanie Shanor

Mary Joan Johnston Cecilia Sharp

Kris Markes Cheri Weintraub

Phyllis Morrow Rhonda White

June McCoy

Instrument Playground Volunteers

Carol Bowman Phyllis Morrow

Rita Dearmon Debbie Minter

Sandi Garrett Deanna Pendleton

Susan Gertson Martha Pendleton

Casey Hasenbeck Kathlyn Reynolds

Kirsten Hawley Pam Shoulders

DeJuana Howie Warren Shoulders

Jeanne Jackson Karen Vollbrecht

Cindy Mason Cheri Weintraub

Ann Mogridge Rhonda White

Paul Mogridge

Instrument Playground Volunteers

Myra Decker (Society of Strings)

Maxine Gunter (Society of Strings)

Lindsay Houts (Associate Board)

Lindsey Marcus (Associate Board)

Peter Markes and students from Edmond

North

If your name is not on these lists, consider calling the Orchestra League at 848-6787 or visit us online at

www.okcorchestraleague.org to join the volunteers keeping music alive in our community.

A recent Instrument Playground at the

Science Museum.

“Mom preps Caleb for Phil

debut”

Your turn to try!

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Each spring thousands of students in Oklahoma schools sit spellbound as League-sponsored solo musicians perform live in their classrooms. It’s the third part of the “We’ve Got Rhythm” program that introduces orchestral music to children in 65 area schools. In this Component 3 visit, an Orchestra League docent gives a brief background on three composers whose works are featured at the Philharmonic’s Spring Youth Concerts and plays clips of several pro-gram pieces. The majority of the 45-minute session then is devoted to the musician docent who demonstrates how a particular instrument works, plays selections (often on-the-spot requests) that showcase the unique characteristics of that instrument, and actively involves the students through questions and hands-on activities.

Understandably, this visit is highly anticipated by students and teachers alike, so it takes a special person to be a musician docent. These Component 3 visitors must be talented musicians, gifted teachers, and passionate advocates of music education. Our ten musician docents for 2013 masterfully combine those qualities and don’t hesitate to voice their support for the program.

Here’s what the ten musician docents of 2013 had to say about their “We’ve Got Rhythm” experience.

From Rod Ackmann, Bassoon

“It was a great pleasure for me to be part of "We've Got Rhythm." To see the sparkle in the eyes of our future audience and feel their excitement for symphonic music is pure joy! Very significant musical con-nections are being made through this terrific program!”

From John Allen, Trombone

“I’ve had a wonderful time meeting so many excited students, letting them know how the trombone fulfilled the task of imparting to them the love of

music that I feel.”

From Donna Cain, Viola

“It has been very interesting to hear the students' questions. One question from a student usually fosters several other questions of the same type. For example, at one school the first question was a technical question, and then all the following questions from other students were along the technical line. At another school, the first question was "Can you play....?" The following questions were all about if I could play this song or that song. The students have all been very attentive, very interactive, and a pleasure to see. They have been well taught about the orchestra, the instrument families, etc. I love going into the schools and working with the students and the docents. I think this is a terri-fic program!”

From Jake Larson, Trumpet

“As a member of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic since its inception, I have been privileged to serve the orchestra in many capacities. None gives me more satisfaction than being a part of the “We've

Got Rhythm” program. Over the years, I have seen it grow into a concept that truly enriches the lives of the students and teachers in the metropolitan Oklahoma City area. Every time I participate in visit-

ing a school, I am made aware of how highly the program is regarded by the teachers and stu-dents. The dedication of the [Orchestra League] volunteers is perhaps the program’s biggest as-

set. The volunteers treat the musicians, the schools and the students with such great respect.

Education takes CENTER STAGE with

“We’ve Got Rhythm!”

A Perfect 10: Our 2013 “We’ve Got Rhythm” Musician Docents

By Jeanne Jackson

All are dedicated to bringing the finest of musical experience to the 3rd graders in our community.

Every time I perform in the “We've Got Rhythm” school demonstrations, I walk away with an uplifted feeling of pride. Proud of teachers and schools who value the program, proud of the musicians that perform with our orchestra and special pride in the volunteers that with dedication and careful preparation, present an introduction to the orchestra that takes my breath away. Great job volunteers. It is an honor to be a part of the “We’ve Got Rhythm” Program.

From Gaye LeBlanc, Harp

“Visiting six elementary schools with fabulous volunteers was a wonderful experience for me! I had the pleasure of working with Kathlyn Reynolds, Michelle Ganson, Martha Pendleton, Rhonda White, and Jeanne Jackson who were incredibly enthusiastic and dedicated to spreading the joy of classical mu-sic to children. It was very inspiring to watch them. Every school was unique and the kids were ALL very special with insightful questions and endless curiosity. They noticed everything, even the finger-nail clippers that fell out of my bag and why I needed them. But, I was probably most touched by the ones who wanted to hug me at the end or couldn't thank me enough for coming to see them. Very sweet and memorable.”

From Elizabeth Lyon, Violin

“I love performing with “We've Got Rhythm” Component 3. The children are always excited, and it's easy to see that they are also well prepared to understand my presentation. By the time I visit each school, the students already know about the orchestra, the instruments, and what to expect from a symphony concert. My job is to inspire the kids to engage with music on a personal level, and to build a passionate connection between each young audience member and the musicians onstage. I gauge my effectiveness by the number of children who approach me afterward asking how they can learn an instrument, telling me about their own musical experiences, or wanting to

give me a hug. I've even been asked for my autograph!”

From June McCoy, Violin

“The most unusual question I’ve had came after I had carefully explained how the violin makes mu-sic. I had told them that when your draw your bow across the strings or pluck them, you cause the strings to vibrate. The thin wood of the bridge carries these vibrations over the body of the instru-ment. The vibrations are what create the sound, which travels inside the violin and is amplified when it comes out through the F-holes. The face of a violin is relatively thin and flexible, while the back is stiffer. Because the sound post is a connection between the top and bottom plates of the violin, it lets the vibrations travel easily through the instrument and creates the rich beautiful sound you hear. One little girl who had been listening very intently then raised her hand and asked, ’ But where’s the mo-

tor?’

I’ve worked with the “We’ve Got Rhythm” program for many years and always enjoy visiting the different class-rooms and getting students excited about classical music.”

From John Schimek, Bass

“It is a thrill for me to represent the Philharmonic and the Orchestra League in bring-ing the joy of music to the elementary school children. The excitement, curiosity, and

fun the students have make it gratifying for the performer. Allowing the kids to see live musicians up close is important-- modern technology has begun to make the

arts so impersonal I sometimes wonder if kids today realize that there are living, hu-man beings just like themselves, creating music. As far as the program itself, I have actually been stopped by high school students who have told me they saw me dem-onstrate my instrument to their class when they were in third grade; that is the kind

of lasting impression that this program has made for many of the children.”

From Katrin Stamatis, Violin

“I have so enjoyed participating in Component 3 of the "We've Got Rhythm" program. The students have all been so receptive and enthusiastic and have really made me look forward to each school

visit. I think one of the most memorable and meaningful questions I have been asked is, "Where can I go to learn the violin?" This makes me feel as though I have really made an impression on these chil-

dren and have fulfilled the task of imparting to them the love of music that I feel.”

From Joe Young, Viola

“I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of “We’ve Got Rhythm.” It's a pleasure to work with the volunteers, and always fun to see the variety of schools and students. Meeting with real musi-cians, students experience a great introduction to the orchestra. As an elementary student, I remember well my trip on a bus going downtown to the Municipal Auditorium to attend a student concert. I really enjoyed it. The next year, it was even more fun to find an actual symphony player, Burns Westman, recruiting for string students at my school. I did join the school strings

class and have been playing ever since! I always hope to be able to share the joy I find in play-

ing and teaching strings.”

The Orchestra League is proud of our “We’ve Got Rhythm” musician docents.

You are, indeed, a perfect 10!

If you are Interested in supporting our “We’ve Got Rhythm” program, send your check, made out to The

Oklahoma City Orchestra League and marked “For WGR,” to the League office at 1900 Northwest Express-

way, Suite K-110, Oklahoma City, OK 73118.

Instrument Playground

Sunday, April 7, 1-2 p.m. – Discovery Concert #3—Calling all volunteers!

Thursday, April 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Honor The Child Day in Anadarko

Saturday, April 27, time TBD – Norman Music Festival (to be led by the Associate Board and Katie Pearce)

Saturday, June 1, 12 p.m.-3 p.m. – Midwest City Public Library

Tuesday, July 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Quail Springs Mall Fam-ily Night Out (arranged through Allied Arts)

Friday, July 26, 9am-12pm– in Yukon

Monday, August 5, 10am-11am – Primrose School in Ed-mond

Tuesday, August 13, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. – Primrose School of SW OKC

Concert Previews

April 7 – Mark Reighard

May 11 – Music Director Joel Levine

Musical Stories

Thursday, May 2, 4:00 p.m.-- the Bethany Children’s Cen-ter

Wednesday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. – El Reno (exact location TBD)

Friday, June 14, 1:00 p.m. – Mustang Public Library

Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 p.m. – Yukon at the Robertson Activ-ity Center

June 14, 2013 – 1:00 p.m. –Mustang Public Library

Sound Images

April 6 & 7--Artwork on display in Civic Center lobby

April 7-May 3—Overall Winners’ artwork on display in Founders Hall of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art

Society of Strings

Saturday, April 27, 2013 –3:00 p.m. – SOS at OKC Arts Festival, downtown

Monday, April 29, 2013 – 7:30 p.m. – SOS and Encore Concert at First Presbyterian Church, OKC

UPCOMING EDUCATION EVENTS

PHILHARMONIC PROFILE Rodney Ackmann—Principle Bassoonist

By Jay Bass

In its 25-year history the OKC Philharmonic has had only two principal bassoonists. This season it welcomes its third, Rodney Ackmann. Writing about the early development of a symphony orchestra in OKC, Joel Levine tells of their search for a bassoonist and finding a young student at OKC University who turned out to be the legendary Betty Johnson, “who has been known and is still known by many, many people here because she didn’t retire from playing until 1992.” In that year, her last before retiring, she shared the position of Principal Bassoon with Carl Rath, then Associate Professor of Music at OU, who has become an inter-nationally recognized teacher and performer. When he left OU and the Phil to join the faculty of Lawrence University in Wisconsin in 2012, his long-time friend “Rod” Ackmann took over the Principal Bassoon chair in the Philharmonic and accepted a position at OU as Assistant Professor of Music. Rod hails from St. Louis MO where he attended public schools and graduated from high school. During these years he acquired a strong interest in music – learning clarinet in 4

th grade, he soon moved on to bassoon and studied with a private

teacher. Asked why he chose so intimidating an instrument as bassoon, he replied that he saw it as unique, he liked its sound and it didn’t intimidate him because he ”was young and fearless then!” The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra also had an important influence on

him and he was eager to join them as bassoonist. Failing his first audition, he was doubly motivated to try again after he’d had more experience with the instrument and this time he succeeded in becoming a part of the group. By his sophomore year in high school his interest in music had become serious and he was thinking of making it his career. His training as a professional musician actually began at Indiana University where he had the good fortune to study under Leonard Sharrow, the revered bassoonist who had enjoyed a remarkable career in which he played in fa-mous orchestras during the 50’s and 60’s, taught at Indiana University for 13 years and, at age 62, resumed orchestral performance with the Pittsburgh Symphony for another decade. Considered by many to be the most accomplished bas-soonist of his era, he shared his wealth of orchestral experience with his students in addition to imparting the technicali-ties of bassoon playing and skills of teaching. Rod earned a BME and MM with Performance Certificate at Indiana in 1981. His teaching career began in 2005 at the University of Missouri in Columbia, where he rose to Associate Profes-sor of Music while also serving as Visiting Assistant Professor at Indiana University for 7 summer sessions. Rod is no stranger to Oklahoma, nor to orchestral performance. He made his home in Tulsa in 1981 when he became Principal Bassoonist in the Tulsa Philharmonic, remaining there for 22 years until it disbanded. He has also toured and played in other symphony orchestras here and abroad, including those in St. Louis and Kansas City. His long list of other professional work includes a wide variety of activities such as solo and chamber performances, confer-ences, clinics, master classes, participation in double reed societies, two enjoyable years teaching music in Tulsa ele-mentary schools and 11 years at the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain. He recently traveled to China performing as soloist in Beijing and before an audience of 8,000 at Chongqing University, where he also enjoyed the interesting experience of working with Chinese students. Rod quickly discovered the Orchestra League’s education programs and has already been a participant in “We’ve Got Rhythm.” The Ackmann family - Rod, wife Diane and sons Jonathan and Christian - are still finalizing their move to Norman. Christian is a college freshman and Diane, who plays flute and teaches music in public schools, has remained in Columbia while Jonathan completes his last year of high school there. During his 20 years at OU, Carl Rath had been very active in developing innovative programs and forming new

musical ensembles to encourage his students and complement his teaching. Among them is the Sooner Bassooners, a

group of student bassoon players who perform a variety of music to the delight of both the players and their audiences.

No one could be better suited to carry on this legacy than Rod Ackmann. He brings to the position not only the skills and

experience of a successful bassoon teacher and performer but, as did Carl Rath, he displays genuine enthusiasm for

continuing the success of the OU music program and for helping it to grow and become a world class center for music

education. The invitation to join the Philharmonic as Principal Bassoonist was also a happy event for Rod, made more

so by the warm welcome he received upon his arrival from none other than Betty Johnson. This wonderful match of a

seasoned musician and realized professional opportunities portend a long and successful future for Rod - and for OU

and the OKC Philharmonic.

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OCOL GENERAL MEETING

Monday, May 6, 2013 6:00 pm

Symphony Show House “Trio in the Abbey”

Fairview Farm Edmond

1501 NW 158th Street

Enter Gate #4 off Western

COST $25 PER PERSON

Reservations are required by May 1. Call Julie at 848-6787 or send your checks to the office to secure your reservation.

Enjoy an evening viewing the Show Houses, dinner and participating in a raffle in-

cluding dinner at Cheever’s and Phil tickets. A special attraction will be twelve-

year- old Samantha Williamson from Stillwater, recent winner of the Keith competi-

tion at Music Competitions, who plays a variety of violin music from bluegrass to

classical. Be sure to be present to hear this young talent and celebrate another

year with OCOL members and guests.

Space will be limited so get your reservation in today.

UPDATE OF CHARITABLE GIVING

The League of American Orches-

tras reports that the incentives for charita-

ble giving are still on the table as Congress

and the White House debate budgetary

and tax policy. The House Ways and

Means committee is engaged in a fact-

finding and public engagement process to

look at possible changes concerning tax deduction for charitable

giving. The committee hosted a February 14 hearing exploring

possible changes. Under discussion are ways to expand tax de-

ductions and ways to curtail them. Several members of the com-

mittee questioned whether nonprofits are sufficiently focused on

serving urgent community needs. With the House, Senate and

President all weighing options for tax reform, charitable giving is

certain to be debated throughout the coming months. Perhaps

this time of quiet offers us the best opportunity to be proactive.

Write a letter, make a phone call, let your legislators know how

important the deductions are to you.

Cinda Lafferty, Government Affairs Chair

Tchaikovsky in Living Color

Limited engagement: Come see Tchaikovsky’s

“Capriccio Italien.”

Yes, courtesy of the League’s “Sound Images”

program, that well-known piece has now been trans-

lated into dozens of colorful artworks by school children

throughout the greater Oklahoma City area. All 85

school winners will have their entries on display in the

Civic Center lobby for the Classics Concert on April 6

and the Discovery Concert on April 7. In addition, the

Oklahoma City Museum of Art will be partnering with

the League to sponsor a reception for all Sound Images

participants, families, and

teachers at the Museum

on Sunday, April 7 from

3:00-4:00 p.m. Overall

Winners’ artworks will be

on display in Founders

Hall through May 2 .

OCOL GENERAL MEETING

Monday, February 11, 2013 14424 Rosebay Place, Oklahoma City

Love was in the air as we held our general meeting on February 11 at the Gaillardia home of Dennis and Barbara Spencer. Valentine-themed table decorations and members attired in red, pink and white added to the festive mood. Susie Booth provided a fantastic lunch for us and President Cindy Raby began the business portion of our afternoon by thanking Barbara for host-ing us and Social Events Vice-President Lucy Cheatwood and her committee for making our time together so enjoyable.

After the minutes of our previous gathering were approved and the financial report given, Jeanne Jackson, Education Vice-President, reminded us of the many education activities happening in the spring. She also issued a call for more volunteers to help with “We’ve Got Rhythm!” visits over the next two months.

Membership Vice-President Barbara Spencer talked about our wonderful new members and the upcoming opportunity for more to join us. We also approved two action items regarding dues for next year. Sandy Garrett, Public Relations Vice-President, sang the praises of our up-and-running OCOL website and encouraged us to visit often! Co-Chairs Teresa Pope and Dana Galiga discussed all things Show House and the bustle of activities taking place. Martha Pendleton, Competitions Vice-President, an-nounced that everything is in place to host our Oklahoma Music Competition on February 24 and the Winner’s Recital on March 3. Rhonda White and her nominating committee presented the 2013-2014 slate of officers: Debbie Minter, President; Martha Pendleton, Secretary; Judy Moore, Treasurer; Carol Bowman, Assistant Treasurer; Sue Jones, Administrative VP; Judy Denwalt, Competitions VP; Kirsten Hawley, Education VP; Pam Faulk and Joan Bryant, Co-Public Relations VPs; Renee O’Donnell and Deanna Pendleton, Co-Membership VPs, Lucy Cheatwood, Social VP and Wanda Reynolds, Ways and Means VP. These ladies were heartily approved and applauded! Eddie Walker announced Yo-Yo Ma and Neil Sedaka as next year’s concert headliners and several new ideas for ticket holders.

The afternoon ended with a presentation of three spirituals by our OCOL chorus, “The Major Leaguers,” under the direction of fearless Kathlyn Reynolds! We sincerely appreciated the talents of our resident accompanist Eleanor Whitsett, piano, and our Phil-harmonic guest, Parthena Owens, flute.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Gertson, Secretary

Oklahoma City Orchestra League, Inc.

1900 NW Expressway, Suite K110

Oklahoma City, OK 73118-1803