O verturePHILHARMONIC COMMITTEES EDITION FALL 2009

CASA CALIFORNIA, currently under construction in the exclusive community of Shady Canyon, is the brain child of Spectrum Architecture, Finton Construction and Design Director James Magni. Literally builder and designer to the stars, sheiks and kings, they forged a partnership and

have built luxury homes from Beverly Hills to Russia.With more than 10,000 square feet of livable space, CASA CALIFORNIA will evoke

the glamour and sensibility of California’s Golden age with an emphasis on timeless-ness and contemporary sophistication. As James Magni remarked, “While the exterior architecture remains a tribute to the iconic architect Wallace Neff, I felt that an inspired ap-proach was to guide the interior architecture and finishes in a contemporary vein while reflect-ing the exterior pallete.” For instance, the front entry surround of CASA CALIFORNIA is a 400-year-old antiquity from the island of Cypress juxtaposed against a contemporary Poggenphol kitchen. The personal exercise room and spa opens up to a subterranean grotto with a modern skylight bathing it in light.

To present this Design House of Distinction, we have partnered with California Homes Magazine. Seventeen of Los Angeles and Orange County’s most prestigious designers were handpicked to participate in Casa California. Some are old friends from past Design Houses and some are new designers who are international design stars with their own line of furniture and accessories. The caliber of designers will unques-tionably elevate the quality of design to an intriguing new level of sophistication and

By Cindy Kornhaber, Benefit Chair

Shady CanyonOctober 13 – November 8

•Tuesday thru Sunday

10:00 am to 4:00 pm - Thursdays till 9:00 pm

•Unique Boutique and a

café catered byThe Golden Truffle

CASACALIFORNIAA Design House

of Distinction

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009 • 7:00pmOrpheus Chamber OrchestraAn Elizabeth & Henry Segerstrom Select Series eventJanine Jansen, violinPerforming works from Stravinsky, Bach and BeethovenPre-concert lecture by Christopher Russell, 6pmRenée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009 • 8:00pmFRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2009 • 8:00pmAncient Paths/Modern Voices: A Festival Celebrating Chinese CultureQuanzhou Marionette Theatre

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009 • 8:00pmAncient Paths/Modern Voices: A Festival Celebrating Chinese CultureSamueli Theater THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 • 11:00amThe Haydn LegacySalzburg Mozarteum OrchestraIvor Bolton, conductorJohannes Moser, celloPerforming works from Haydn and SchwertsikRenée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009 • 8:00pmThe Haydn LegacySalzburg Mozarteum OrchestraIvor Bolton, conductorJohannes Moser, celloPerforming works of Schubert, Haydn and SchwertsikRenée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009 • 8:00pmThe Haydn Legacy: “Beethoven’s 9th”Salzburg Mozarteum OrchestraIvor Bolton, conductorPacifi c Chorale, John AlexanderKatherine Broderick, sopranoKatharine Goeldner, mezzo-sopranoBryan Griffi n, tenorBen Wager, bassPerforming works of Haydn, Mozart and BeethovenRenée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Top: Judy Burns, VP Programs; Toni Sobel, VP Annual Fund; Mary Chelius, VP Concerts; Mary Lou Skowronski, VP W&M; Arden Dombrowski, Secretary. Bottom: Karen Ridout, President Elect; Joanne Fernbach, President; Gail Romansky, Past President; Lou Heimann, VP Membership; Sandy Potter, Treasurer. (missing) Beth Ruegger, VP Public Relations. Note: Mary Lou Skrowronski has since had to resign her position due to work confl icts.

2009-2010 Executive Committee

Annual Meeting Membership Recognitionby Lou Heimann

At the Annual Meeting in May, fourteen Committees members were recognized for being members of The Committees for 25 years: Jean Boyd - Balboa; Cathy Lowden - Big Canyon/Spyglass Hill; Marie Fries, Kathleen Peterson - Capistrano; Midge Holcomb, Mike Nielsen - HH Admiralty; Darlos Cauble, Judith Ivy – HH Islander; Rita Collins Marian Galanis, Shell Grossman – HH Marina / Windjammer; Charlene Compton – Ir-vine; Carol Haye, Kathe Griswold – Town & Country. Pat Peyton of Cameo, was hon-

ored for being a 50-year member and received an engraved silver frame. A special thanks to all of the above for all their hours of service to the organization. The winner of the 2008-2009 Membership Trophy was the HH Island Committee – they recruited 12 new members to their group during the year. Special con-gratulations to Susan Qaqundah, Member-ship Chairman.

<< Susan Qaqundah, Lou Heimann, Joyce Zimmerman.

Hotel Laguna F U N D R A I S E R

The Capistrano and Irvine Committees are combining their fundraising efforts once again to plan a lovely luncheon, followed by a music program, at the Hotel Laguna. The event is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 20th. The music program will feature the Claremont Trio, a group of three young women, two of whom are sisters. They play piano, violin and cello and feature a variety of music. They are a well-known group who have given many concerts, including Carnegie Hall. Critics give them rave reviews. In addition, we are hoping to have a composer of music for fi lm give us a talk. This was a successful fundraiser for us last year, and we’re excited about the prospect of a similar event this coming year.

by Barbara Kenton

ConcertC alendar

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009 • 7:00pmWhat Makes Music Beautiful? Alfred Brendel, special guest lecturerIrvine Barclay Theatre TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009 • 8:00pmAncient Paths/Modern Voices: A Festival Celebrating Chinese CultureMusical Journeys through ChinaWu Man, curator and hostArtists TBDSamueli Theater

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009 • 8:00pmAncient Paths/Modern Voices: A Festival Celebrating Chinese Culture / Committees NightColburn OrchestraYehuda Gilad, conductorCho-Liang Lin, violinPerforming works of Mozart, Tan Dun and ShostakovichRenée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 • 3:00pmSzymanowski QuartetAndrej Bielow, violinGrzegorz Kotów, violinVladimir Mykytka, violaMarcin Sieniawski, celloPerforming works of Szymanowski, Haydn, Shostakovich, MendelssohnTicket prices are $40, $35, $30Irvine Barclay Theatre

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009 • 8:00pmAncient Paths/Modern Voices: A Festival Celebrating Chinese CultureLang Lang and FriendsMarc Yu, pianoGuo Gan, pianoGeQuan Wang, tenorHai Ye Ni, celloZhu Dan, violin

Performing works of Schubert, Bizet and Tchaikovsky Pre-concert lecture and demonstration, 7pmRenée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Fifty Years is something to celebrate! by Mary Lou Skowronski, Event Chairman

Balboa Peninsula neighbors and Balboa Philharmonic Committee, past and present Members were celebrated this past summer for their participation in sustaining 50 years of volunteerism in support of the Philharmonic So-ciety youth music programs in Orange County Schools.

Richard and Laura Lee Browne hosted this nostal-gic Gala Benefi t Party at their bayfront Peninsula Point home. Music by the Usual Suspects band as well as singer Patricia Bullock with the Twilight Moon Jazz Trio took invited guests down memory lane as they were reminded of the past 50 years; old photos, past event newspaper articles and a red Corvette convertible added to the mood.

Event chairman Mary Lou Skowronski said: “the highlight of the evening was when the Sheriff’s Harbor Patrol arrived and received a standing ovation as they performed a water display salute to the Balboa Philharmonic Committees’ 50 years.”

All 23 Committees of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County provided their support, truly making it a volunteer celebration and successful fundraising event.

CongratulationsPat Peyton from the Cameo Committee was awarded a plaque

honoring her 50 years of service to PSOC. The award was presented at the Annual Meeting of PSOC on March 27th.

<< Susan Qaqundah, Lou Heimann, Joyce Zimmerman.

by Barbara Kenton

Capistrano Installation 2009The Capistrano Committee held their 25th Installation in May at the El Niguel

Country Club. Entertainment was provided by violinist Damitriz Khanukayea and pianist Valentina Swearingen. With champagne and cake they celebrated 25 years of music and recognized Kathleen Petersen and Marie Fries as 25-year members.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009 • 8:00pmAncient Paths/Modern Voices: A Festival Celebrating Chinese CultureShanghai Symphony OrchestraLong Yu, conductorYuja Wang, pianoPerforming works of Mussorgsky, Rach-maninoff, Chen QigangRenée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009 • 7:30pmFiesta NavidadMariachi Los Camperos de Nati CanoRenée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2010, 7:00pmWhat Makes Music Beautiful? Dean Corey, President and Artistic DirectorIrvine Barclay Theatre JANUARY 18-24, 2010Laguna Beach Music Festival: Exploring Music in Film: From Classical Inspirations to Modern MastersConcerts at the Laguna Beach Artists’ Theater

Artistic Director - Paul ChiharaAssociate Director - Greg MacGillivrayFeatured Ensemble - Claremont TrioMaria Bachmann, violinClaire Chase, fl uteDonald Crockett, composer Special Events:MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2010 • 6:30-8:00pmMeet the Artists SalonSalon setting to meet the Artistic Direc-tor and Claremont Trio. Wine and hors d’oeuvres compliments of Hotel Laguna. Program to be announced.Ticket price is $50.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2010 • 5:00pmFestival Feast: Fine Wine, Dine & MusicSponsored by Claes RestaurantTicket price is $165 includes evening concert and complimentary shuttle. Concerts:THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2010 • 8:00pmSATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2010 • 8:00pmSUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2010 • 8:00pmFeaturing performances by Claremont Trio, Maria Bachmann and Claire Chase. New compositions include works by Donald Crockett, Paul Chihara and Pamela Madsen.

M U S I C A L C H A I R S

A Chair-ity EventHave you been looking for a unique

chair for your home or as a gift???

The Santa Ana-Tustin Committee is teaming up with Orange County Fine Arts to

host a creative and unique fund raising event which will be based around artist-painted chairs. Artists of note from the community are donating their time to paint chairs. These one-of-a-kind chairs will be up for silent auction.

Chairs will be available for viewing and bid-ding from Nov. 11 - Dec. 11 with fi nal bids on Dec. 11 at 8:00pm. Gallery hours - Wed. 10:30 - 2:00pm, Thurs. - Sat. 10:30 - 5:30pm, Sun. 12:00 3:00pm. Other art is also available for viewing and purchase.

This reception /auction will be:

Friday, December 11, 20095:30pm - 8:30pm

Showcase Gallery3851 South Bear Street, B15

South Coast Village - Santa AnaNo admission fee

Refreshments will be served.

December 17th through December 23rdCruises leave at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm.$15 adults, $ 9 children ages 2 to 12, under 2 free.

****Special Value Night is set for December 17 - adult tickets are $13 You may make reservations at 714-840-7542 or visit www.cruiseofl ights.org

The annual Boat Parade is set for December 12th and 13th, when Grand Mar-shal Brian Griley will lead dozens of decorated boats through the sparkling lighted waterways of Huntington Harbour. The theme is “Rocking the Night Away.” The Boat Parade is a thank-you to residents for decorating their homes for our fund-raiser, the Cruise of Lights®.

The Cruise of Lights® takes place December 17th through December 23rd. Each year we take thousands of visitors from as far away as Australia on a 45-minute narrated tour of thousands of lights on decks, docks, and homes, including colorful, elaborate and animated displays. It is our 47th year. Proceeds go to support the music education programs for Orange County children from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Committees Chili Night at the Cruise of LightsThis year, we are having a special Chili Night for our PSOC members. It will be

on December 17th, the fi rst night of the Cruise. A yummy chili dinner at the Hun-tington Harbour Yacht Club will be served from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Salad, garlic bread, cookies, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, hot cider and an open no-host bar will be available just for you! Next, you’ll hop aboard a boat and experience the magic of the Cruise of Lights®. Tickets are $25 for Cruise and dinner. Please make your reservations with Valerie at the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee offi ce at 714-840-7542 or visit www.cruiseofl ights.org.

2009 Boat Parade and Cruise of Lights®

When summer is over we usually think it’s time to settle back into the old routines. But, for some Philharmon-ic Committee mem-bers, summer brought no respite. The La Casa Committee started work-ing on our new “Casa California” Design House a year ago and the steering commit-tee has been quite busy since spring. Like-wise, the Huntington Harbour Committee began in May to put together their Cruise of Lights and has been rousing its troops all summer. This issue has articles about both of these upcoming events and how we can all support them. In addition, to give you another little teaser, a new fundraiser is in the works for county-wide participation. Meetings were held this summer for a “new and improved” fashion show that will take place in the spring of 2010. Lastly, see the information about the Chair-ity event be-ing sponsored by Santa Ana-Tustin Com-mittee. This is a unique concept that the Executive Committee thinks will fascinate you all! Lots of activity has been going on! It’s going to be an exciting year!

Our traditional September Kick-off is in the plans so mark your calendar. Unfor-tunately, space is limited so get your RSVP and check to Karen Ridout right away. You will also be pleased to read about the “3-fer” offer that the Society’s President and Artis-tic Director, Dean Corey, is offering to all Committee members.

We are fortunate to have such hard-work-ing and forward-looking women in The Committees. The talent is incredible and so multi-faceted. Just when we are supposed to be having a downturn of the economy, we see an upturn of ideas and willingness to volunteer from our selfl ess members. I feel especially privileged to serve as your Presi-dent this year. I want to get to know all of you better so when you see me at the Youth Concerts or other events, please come and introduce yourself. If you have any issues you’d like to talk about, don’t hesitate to call me or send an email.

When summer is over

no respite. The La Casa Committee started work-

P resident’sC ornerby Joanne Fernbach, President of The Committees

Ralphs & Albertsons Community Programs

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September 8, 2009The Committees KickoffOCMA Auditorium, 9:30am

October 10, 2009Casa California Premiere NightShady Canyon

October 13 – November 8th, 2009Casa California, A Design House of Distinction

December 11, 2009Santa Ana/Tustin “Chair-ity” AuctionSouth Coast Village, Costa Mesa

December 17, 2009Cruise of Lights® Chili DinnerHuntington Harbour Yacht Club

December 17 – December 23, 2009Cruise of Lights®

Huntington Beach

January 18, 2010Santa Ana/Tustin Authors LuncheonCosta Mesa Country Club

January 20, 2010 (Tentative Date)Capistrano/IrvineLuncheon & Musical Program, Hotel Laguna

Upcoming Events

Premiere Night!October 10

•Tickets $150 Call 714-840-7542

for more information!

COUNT THE HOURS!by Marie Fries

99,882 hours were re-ported by the women and men of The Committees. Congratulations and well done. That is 2,075 more hours than last year. We have accomplished this in a year that does not include House of Design hours. This is a wonderful response showing your dedication to the children of your communities. I want to thank each Committee chair-man and the Hours Chairman for the reporting of hours right up to the June 30 deadline. Please remember how important these hours are for our grant funding. Report these hours to your Hours Chairman: attendance at any PSOC meeting, travel time, ush-ering, food preparation, telephoning, fi ling reports and time volunteered by your spouse and friends and anything else you can think of.

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Donations to the Philharmonic Society’s Tribute Fund are lasting, caring and generous ways to honor an individual’s accomplishments, mark special occasions or memorialize a member, relative or friend. Funds are used as needed for youth programs and scholarships to assist highly qualifi ed music students with their studies. Donations made to the Tribute Fund since June, 2009 were:Tribute

In Loving Memory of:Carole Creek BaileyNora S. DavidsonSally and Robert Rudrauff

John L. Barber(father of Ann Niedringhaus)Joyce AldersonRoma BunchJudy BurnsElizabeth CannonCharlene and Edgar ComptonMarie FriesArleen GlassGwynne Cox GlennEllen and Bill HalopoffCarol and Howard HayAlice and James HoodPat HuffnagleJo and Richard Kirwan

Betty KohlLinda and Arlan KrenzJudith LecocqMarian LemonJanet MacKenzie-MullenRita and Norman Major Jr.Angel MichaelAnn and Gordon NiedringhausMary PhilpotEthel and Frank ReynoldsToni and Henry SobelGlen and Janyce ReevesLinda and Jay WexlerPatricia Lee Whittam

Lynette Coquerand(sister of Judith Ivey)The Golden Lyre Circle

Betty MaysHuntington Harbour Marina/Windjammer Group

Lois ShaferNancy CaldwellCameo Philharmonic AssociatesJudith and Howard JelinekJudith and Willis LongyearMarjorie and Charles RingwaltCaptain and Mrs. Chandler von SchraderElizabeth and John Stahr

Robert Smith(husband of Winnie)Carol and Raymond Baugh

In Honor of:Mary CheliusFor her three years of leadershipUpper Bay Philharmonic Committee

Ethel ReynoldsFor her leadershipTown & Country Philharmonic Committee

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Premiere Night!October 10

•Tickets $150 Call 714-840-7542

for more information!

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