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
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Limited edition collectible plates thanks to Megan Marshall |
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Thanks to Shelley Bradshaw for a Mary Kay basket
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Thanks to OSU musician Maylene Ferrin for these handmade toys. |
New Items Update 5/29
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Pastel by Arlene Braithwaite
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Oil painting by Nick Froyd |
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Painting donated by Scott Phillips |
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Woodblock cards by Ron Wolter |
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Woodblock cards by Ron Wolter |
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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
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Pastel by local artist Steve Yates |
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Baltic amber pendant with gradated amber bead chain from Castro & Co. Jewelers |
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Mixed media piece by local artist Diane Walsh |
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Baltic amber pendant with cord from Castro & Co. Jewelers |
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Thanks to Melissa Palmer for the framed art print donation. |
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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. |
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Two Ukuleles (silver and gold) donated by Cedar Music Store and Studio |
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Thanks to the SimonFest Theatre Company for tickets for their summer season, July 9 to 27, SimonFest website link |
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Gold treble clef pendant and chain from Custom Jewelry Gallery |
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Gift package of mixing bowls and tea towels
from Bulloch Drug |
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Landscape quilted wall hanging by Debbie Nollan. |
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Set of Five Foil Prints donated anonymously |
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Painting by Paul Kuhn donated anonymously |
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Bath essentials donated by Sara Penny |
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Polish vase donated by Sara Penny |
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Cedar City Arts Council has provided handmade cards and discount coupons |
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Classical music and beautiful scenes in Yellowstone, produced by KUED |
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