Friday, May 10, 2019

5th Annual Gold and Silver Soirée set for May 31, Get Tickets Now



The Orchestra of Southern Plans For a Fun Evening 
with the 5th Annual Silver and Gold Soirée
By Tanisa Crosby

            While the Orchestra of Southern Utah (OSU) has wrapped up the 2018-2019 concert season, the Orchestra certainly isn’t finished for the year.  The fifth annual Silver and Gold Soiree will takes place on Friday, May 31, at 5-7 P.M. at the Barn at Cedar Meadows.  The Orchestra of Southern Utah enjoys the spring months leading into summer for many reasons, but the biggest one is the Silver and Gold Soiree that has become a fun and unique event.  It features a variety of art forms, including music and art, and is also a chance for those who support the Orchestra to get to know the members off the stage.
            Suzanne Tegland, an OSU Board Member, OSU Violinist, and Soiree Director, has been diligently preparing for this year’s magical evening. In 2015, the OSU Board sat down for a meeting to discuss that year’s new season.  It was there, that Suzanne had the idea about creating an event where patrons and musicians could interact was brought up.  With the help of Ariel Rhodes, OSU Flautist and Woodwind Section Leader, Suzanne and Ariel set up the first Soiree for the end of the concert season in the spring.  Since that first year, the Soiree has become an ongoing event and allows for patrons and those who attend the concerts a chance to get to know the Orchestra.  “We wanted an event that got closer interaction with the musicians and the people who come to the concerts.” Tegland said, “Often, those who attend the concert don’t have the opportunity to really socialize with the Orchestra members.  There’s those on the stage and those in the audience and after a concert there’s not a lot of time to socialize.  The Soiree gets rid of that boundary and allows for those in the audience and those on stage to interact in an open setting.”
            The Soiree also acts as a fundraiser for the Orchestra, helping to fund music rental and purchase costs and helping to keep ticket prices down.  “Ticket sales only cover about 10-15% of operating costs.” Tegland explained, “The Soiree helps fill-in funds that help keep ticket prices down and allows for free tickets to be given for the 4th Grade VIP Passports.”  The biggest part of the Soiree comes from those who donated to the event providing for the silent auction and the drawing.  There are artworks, gift certificates and baskets that have been donated for this event.  “It’s a fun evening out and it’s light,” said Tegland. “We planned it for an early evening, so that those who attend can add it to their evening activities.  People can easily still go out to dinner and catch a movie, but still attend.  People do need to be present for the drawings but not for the silent auction, which allows an open come and go feel.  There will be live music, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and hors d’oeuvres.” Red Acre Farms are providing refreshments with their unique locally sourced and regionally recognized delicacies.
            The Silver and Gold Soiree will take place on Friday, May 31st, from 5-7 P.M. at The Barn at Cedar Meadows, located on 1419 W 3000 N, Cedar City (corner of Bulldog Rd. and 3000 N).  Tickets cost $10 per person. Tickets are mandatory for entry to the event and must be purchased in advance.  The Orchestra is still accepting donations for the drawings and silent auction. To purchase tickets or to make a donation, please call OSU Manager Rebekah Hughes at 435-590-6829 or contact Suzanne Tegland.  Further information: osucedarcity@gmail.com

           Thanks to all who participate in this annual event and special thanks to our donors, musicians, and patrons.  Items will continue to be updated so check back to the blog.

Special Note to OSU Season Ticket Holders:  Your voucher with your season tickets serves as a ticket

New Items Update 5/30


Three Watercolors by Larry Laskowski: https://www.artworkscedarcity.com/larry-laskowski



Limited edition collectible plates thanks to Megan Marshall

 
 Thanks to Shelley Bradshaw for a Mary Kay basket 
Thanks to OSU musician Maylene Ferrin for these handmade toys.


New Items Update 5/29



Pastel by Arlene Braithwaite

Oil painting by Nick Froyd


Painting donated by Scott Phillips
Woodblock cards by Ron Wolter

Woodblock cards by Ron Wolter
Stamp Collector Art donated by OSU musician Kaer Neumann

New items added this week (5/25 update)
Utah Shakespeare Festival: 2 tickets to a play, 2 tickets to backstage tour, and 2 tickets for Repertory Magic
Gift certificates from Stitching it Up, French Spot, Centro Woodfired Pizzeria, Chef Alfredo's, Brodys, and the Grind Coffeehouse
Gift baskets: Red Acre Farms, Huntin' Fool, Charleys Southern BBQ, Jackson Dry Cleaners, and Great Harvest
Musician Donations: Tickets to Megaplex, Mary Kay Basket, 
Tickety Boo Pies: Two Homemade Pies
Rent Wapoworks: weighted blanket
Books, handmade cards, baby quilt and more donated.

Super thanks to everyone who is helping and all donors


Pastel by local artist Steve Yates
 Baltic amber pendant with gradated amber bead chain from Castro & Co. Jewelers
Mixed media piece by local artist Diane Walsh
 Baltic amber pendant with cord from Castro & Co. Jewelers
Thanks to Melissa Palmer for the framed art print donation.
Thanks to Lisa Crestsinger for a large donation of CDs, blues book and trumpet t-shirt. Two baskets of music from Groovacious will be part of the silent auction.
Two Ukuleles (silver and gold) donated by Cedar Music Store and Studio
Thanks to the SimonFest Theatre Company for tickets for their summer season, July 9 to 27, SimonFest website link
 Gold treble clef pendant and chain from Custom Jewelry Gallery
Gift package of mixing bowls and tea towels
from Bulloch Drug
Landscape quilted wall hanging by Debbie Nollan.




Set of Five Foil Prints donated anonymously
Painting by Paul Kuhn donated anonymously
Bath essentials donated by Sara Penny

Polish vase donated by Sara Penny
Cedar City Arts Council has provided handmade cards and discount coupons
Classical music and beautiful scenes in Yellowstone, produced by KUED

Xun Sun at Boston College Directors Association's National Conference

OSU Music Director Xun Sun continues to enrich his skills through events such as this conference. The keynote speaker for the conference was Peter Schickele (aka PDQ Bach), a renowned classical music satirist. For more information on this famous composer: https://www.schickele.com/

The College Directors Association promotes orchestral music and provides learning opportunities for conductors.  More information: https://codaweb.org/


Xun Sun with Peter Schickele

At the conductor's conference in Boston

Visiting the Berklee College of Music

Visiting MIT

Xun Sun also was also able to get to Harvard during the conference