​A Message From the Board

Liz Bippart, League President

Dear Members and Friends,
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The Santa Rosa Symphony League flourishes as we create ways to lend our support to the fine music education programs put forth by Santa Rosa Symphony’s Institute for Music Education. This multifaceted program reaches over 30,000 Sonoma County school children annually in the form of daily classroom listening programs as well as in-school assemblies by ‘tall orchestra’ members, otherwise known as the musicians of Santa Rosa Symphony, who donate their time and talent to stimulate and inspire children at the elementary level. Field trips to the beautiful Green Music Center at Sonoma State University bring well over 1,200 children to each live performance of mostly classical music. Five student performing groups, beginning at the second-grade level, constitute the performance arena. The breadth of exposure to performing in the community as well as concert venues provides rich lessons in both personal discipline and professional behavior. Attending performances by these enthusiastic young people is a “not-to-miss” experience. No child is ever turned away for inability to pay and one group, Simply Strings, is entirely funded by Santa Rosa Symphony’s Institute for Music Education. 

We are facing the second year of pandemic restrictions on our mostly in-person fundraising events. This means unknown and challenging times ahead. Nevertheless, our passion for music education thrives. Some of our fundraisers include:
Friends of the League – Our annual fall mailing campaign will go forward with abandon!
Sing-Along Messiah – An over forty-year Christmas tradition in Sonoma County brings together orchestra, choirs and audience voices for a thrilling and often comical afternoon of Handel’s masterwork. Conductor Dan Earl has been there for every year of the longest running Sing-Along Messiah in the country.  We will find a way to keep this treasure alive!
Festival of Parties – A creative compilation of events meant to educate and enthuse the community. We offer in-home musicales, an afternoon of bridge and other games, and author talks to name just a few. These programs will be on hold until we can meet again in person.
Dinner is Served – A lovely night on the town at some of Sonoma County’s fine participating restaurants. This event is on hold for Winter/Spring.
Check this website for up-to-date information.  

We love new members! Please consider joining us in providing snacks for the musicians at the symphony rehearsals, meeting other members at member luncheons throughout the year (when we are able again) and joining our Board to help direct the future of Santa Rosa Symphony League. We’d love to address your questions. Please inquire at lizbippart@gmail.com.
    
Liz Bippart
Santa Rosa Symphony League, President

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​President: Liz Bippart
Recording Secretary: Elizabeth  Kern
​Corresponding Secretary: Marilyn Chiotti
Treasurer: Laurie Hall
VP Membership Development: Jackie Reinhardt
     Dues:  Barbara Gasparini
     Hospitality: Barbara Erickson & Barbara Olsen
VP Major Events:  Wendy Lalanne & Marilyn Chiotti
VP Member Communications: Lisa Hauge
     Baton Editor: Emily Roeder
     Mailings: Liz Shatto
VP Music Education: Barbara Mosley

​VP Marketing and Public Relations: Karen Ely
     Instagram and YouTube: Linda Varrow
     Facebook: Karen Ely
     Webmaster: Jenn Smit
VPs On-going Fundraising & Festival of Parties:
     Julia Wilkinson & Kay Oppenheimer 
Friends of the League: Sheila McQuillen & Irene Sohm
VP Support Services: Beth Holden
     Rehearsal Refreshments: Terry Stark
Parliamentarian: Wendy Lalanne
​President-Elect: Julia Wilkinson​

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