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DSOL NEWS
2021 Springl Edition
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League presents Savor the Symphony April 29
Savor the Symphony
The hybrid event allows
ticketholders to choose where
they will dine at home or at the
Ritz-Carlton
Patrons of the Dallas Symphony
Orchestra League’s annual Savor
the Symphony were disappointed
last year when the event was
cancelled due to the COVID-19
precautions in place at that time.
This year the fundraiser will be
held as a hybrid event – ticket
holders can enjoy the event in
person at the Ritz-Carlton or they
can opt to have their three-course
dinner delivered to their home Symphony Orchestra League and making superior quality fine wines
with the event program streamed has held several positions over from attentively farmed Texas
directly to them. the years. Roberta’s love for grapes. They have been named
the symphony was inspired by one of the top one hundred
For those attending in person, her late husband, Tom Corbett, wineries in America for three years
Savor the Symphony will be an and his family. Roberta currently in a row. www.inwoodwines.com.
elegant evening with a three- works with Dallas Museum of Nan Michelle Anderson was
course dinner and silent auction Art’s Education Wing. She serves chairman of Savor in 2017 and
on Thursday, April 29. The evening on the Guild of Dallas Board, recently opened Triple N Ranch
will begin with a champagne Advisory Boards of Meadows Winery this past summer. The
reception and silent auction School of the Arts, AddRan School Triple N brand is named for
followed by a seated dinner and of Liberal Arts at Texas Christian Nan Creel, the matriarch of the
program at 7:15 p.m. University,TCU National Alumni Ranch and Winery Family, her
Committee. daughter, Nan Michelle, and her
The Honorary Chair is Roberta granddaughter, Nan Christina.
Corbett. Sharon Ballew is the The program for the evening The senior Nan started raising
event chair and Anne Ligon is the will feature two past chairs of purebred Texas Longhorns in the
DSOL President. Event Advisors Savor the Symphony who also 1980’s. In 2020, Nan Michelle
are Barbara Bigham, Carole Ann happen to be the owners of Texas opened the Triple N Ranch
Brown, Mari Epperson, Renee wineries: Rose Mary Gatlin from Winery, specializing in high quality
Farren, Jill Goldberg, Bettina Inwood Estates Winery and Nan Texas wines. They are excited to
Hennessy, and Venise Stuart. Michelle Anderson of Triple offer a multi-generational Texas-
Honorary Chair Roberta Corbett N Ranch Winery. Rose Mary women owned winery showcasing
currently serves on the Board of Gatlin and her husband Dan are the best Texas grown grapes and
the Dallas Symphony Association, owners of Inwood Estates Winery wines. The winery is located in
funded the Tom and Roberta with locations in Dallas and the beautiful East Texas Cedar
Corbett Director of Education Fredericksburg. Rose Mary co- Creek Lake area in Trinidad, Texas,
position, and assisted in the chaired Savor in 2000 and was a serving hand-crafted wines with
founding of the Lynn Harrell long-time member of the League, good food in moderation. For
Concerto Competition. She also serving as President in 2008-2009. more information, visit www.
is an active member of the Dallas Inwood Estates specializes in triplenranchwinery.com.
The President’s Message
Dear Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Members,
I would like to express my gratitude to the many DSOL members and volunteers
who are supporting our mission in such an impactful way. Thank you to all who
joined throughout this unusual year, and many thanks to our membership chair,
Sarah Frazee Mills, for her hard work.
As I look back over our fall events, I am inspired by the resilient “can do” attitudes of our event chairs.
Their creative problem-solving solutions were exciting to witness! Fashion Notes was a huge success,
thanks to Karen Cox. Karen was a fearless leader and brought the event together in such a tasteful
manner with great food and fashion! We were fortunate to celebrate another in-person event at the
Dallas Country Club; Dorothea Meltzer and Nancy Connor created a safe and lovely Membership
Tea full of colorful flowers, music, and fellowship among members. A special thank you goes to
our Presentation Ball chair, Mari Epperson, for her vision, passion, and tireless work on the ball.
Unfortunately, we could not have the ball this year, but we are looking forward to brighter days ahead.
Over the holidays, our team of Junior Symphony Ball chairs organized a food drive for the students
and families in the DSO music programs. Thank you to Allison Muncy, Tish Key, Suzy Calvert, Liz
Kelly, Debbie Robinowitz, Paula Wills, Justine Sweeney, Angela Jackson, and Alyson Jackson for
collecting five carloads of food!
As COVID-19 numbers spiked throughout the winter months, our events continued online. In February,
Dixey Arterburn and Ginger Sager brought us face-to-face with the precious children in the Young
Musicians program via the “A Major” Chat virtual event. It was terrific to connect with the students,
listen to them play, and hear how the program has made a difference in their lives. We are grateful for
those in attendance and their generous donations. On March 15, Becky Todd successfully brought
food, wine, and fantastic music to our members’ homes at the Noteworthy Night event. Everyone
enjoyed the event as they listened to the peaceful and moving entertainment provided by the DSO
musicians; we appreciate Becky’s hard work and are thankful for the assistance from the tech team at
the DSO. On March 6, it was an honor to work with Carrie Denson at the Meyerson as we served the
talented students participating in the Friedlander Competition. I’d encourage all members to attend any
future event featuring a Young Strings performer; these students are exceptional musicians! Listening
to them perform is a wonderful way to remember that our work as an organization matters in the most
profound way.
DSOL Newsletter
The DSOL newsletter is printed 3 times per year by the DSOL.
The deadlines are: August 1, 2021, December 1, 2021; March 1, 2022. Please send articles and
photographs to Sandy Secor, Editor; sandrasecor@icloud.com
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With the help of Allison Brodnax, we arranged an Orchestra Appreciation event on March 30 and
provided goodie bags for our orchestra members. On the 29th of April, we will enjoy our annual Savor
the Symphony event. We are fortunate to have the innovative Sharon Ballew as our Savor the Symphony
chair and long-time supporter Roberta Corbett as our honorary chair; we look forward to an evening with
friends as we enjoy delicious food and wine. Members may assist by donating wine for the wine pull or
items for the Savor auction. Another volunteer opportunity will be the Lynn Harrell Competition on April
17, chaired by Susan Fisk and Rebecca Vanyo. On May 4, Sharon Walker will help organize our group as
we attend the TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon. Our year will round out as the creative Jolie Humphrey
chairs the Encore Luncheon in May; more information is coming soon!
This is a different year but wonderful in so many ways. Even though we have not attended as many parties
as usual, the music has continued for the children in the DSO’s programs. Over the year, they have grown
as musicians and enjoyed the rewards of mastering an instrument. I am proud to be connected to this
important mission, and I am constantly in awe of the intelligent and dedicated group of women in the
DSOL. I am optimistic that we will have a wonderful spring and look forward to seeing you all soon!
Sincerely,
Anne
Anne Ligon
DSOL President 2020-2021
www.dallassymphonyleague.com
Save the Date!
Fashion Notes October 21
Fairmont Hotel
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Spring
P EO P L E T O S E E
Orchestra Appreciation
Luncheon
The DSOL was not able to
host the traditional Orchestra
Appreciation Luncheon due to
covid limitations, so a group
of volunteers gathered at the
Meyerson on March 30 to stuff
goodie bags for each orchestra
member. Each member received
a bottle of wine, a Starbucks gift
card, chocolate, and a hand-
written note from a DSOL member
expressing appreciation. Many
thanks to our helpful volunteers:
Kim Brannon, Allison Brodnax,
Dina Steele, Dixie Marshall,
Susan Fisk, Sharon Walker,
Nancy Labadie, and Jennifer
Olson.
Top left: Dixey Arterburn and Ginger Sager, ‘A Major’ Chat Co - Chairs. Right: Roberta Corbett, Honorary Chair for Savor the Symphony. Middle:
Food Drive run by the Junior Symphony Ball students. Middle right: Triple N Ranch Winery Nan Michelle Anderson, Nan Creel, Nan Christina.
Bottom left: Junior Symphony Ball Student Co-chairs. Bottom: Rose Mary and Dan Gatlin Inwood Estates Winery.
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Spring
P L A CE S T O GO
A Noteworthy Night Symphony Orchestra’s Education Leffert; Parliamentarian, Anne
Virtual Zoom Concert, Talk and and Outreach Programs, which Ligon.
Hors D’oeuvres includes the Young Musician
A Noteworthy Night was held Program. Below is an example of News and Notes
virtually via Zoom on March the impact your donation will have Condolences to the family of
15. Guests enjoyed the virtual on our community. Sidney Anne Burtner; to Sarah
concert, talk and hors d’oeuvres Hardin on the loss of her mother;
in the comfort of their own $25 (1 music lesson)
home. Beautifully packaged box $50 (3 music lessons) Please send information to Janie
meals and a bottle of wine were $100 (5 music lessons) Robertson, Jrobe23@gmail.com.
delivered by Preston Hollow $250 (10 weeks of music lessons)
Catering before the concert $500 (Five months of music lessons) Friedlander Competition
began. Brad and Becky Todd $1,200 (One Year of music lessons)
The Friedlander Competition
were the event chairs. $2,400 (Two years of music lessons)
was held on March 6 at the
$5,000 (more than Four years of
Meyerson. DSOL Volunteers
The program featured string music lessons!)
provided to-go snack bags for
musicians from the Dallas participants, teachers, and judges.
Symphony Orchestra: Mariana Here Comes the Sun The competition supports the
Cottier, violin; Jennifer Choi, It’s time to breathe again
Young Strings program and is
Cello; Christine Ywang, Viola; and Event Chair Jolie Humphrey has a
open to Finale Division Young
Jenna Barghouti, violin. Pieces special Encore Luncheon planned
Strings students. The competition
chosen for the evening were by for Wednesday, May 12 at 11am
Hayden, Mozart and Dvorak. provides an opportunity for
at the Fairmont Hotel, 1717 N
After the music, Becky asked the Akard Street, Dallas. Purchase students to compete for
musicians to share about their life your $60 ticket to attend the scholarships to assist them in
outside of music. Many candid Encore Luncheon on the website. funding college tuition, summer
answers provided great insight Please join the DSOL as we study, or even purchasing a new
to our young performers’ varied celebrate our outgoing board instrument.
interests. and welcome our new board.
(dallassymphonyleague.com) The prize winners were:
“A Major” Chat with 1st Place: Sofia Rosales Blood,
violin, high school senior at
Young Musicians Welcome the 2021-2022 Booker T Washington High School
On Tuesday, February 2, Dixey Board 2nd place: Gloria Fortner, violin,
Arterburn and Ginger Sager President, Venise Stuart;
chaired a Zoom chat on the Dallas high school senior at Booker T.
President Elect, Cynthia Beaird; Washington High School
Symphony’s vision to provide Vice President Fundraising,
free instruments and lessons to 3rd place: Matthew Morgan,
Christine Drossos; Vice President
any child in Southern Dallas who bass, junior at Booker T.
Service, Carole Ann Brown; Vice
has a desire to learn. This virtual Washington High School
President Arrangements, Lucinda
event featured musicians, parents, Buford and Kathy Cothrum; Vice Honorable mention: Angel de
and instructors from the Young President PR, Justine Sweeney; Hoyos, viola, a sophomore at
Musicians Program. The students Vice President Membership, Claire Booker T. Washington High
will treated the audience to a Catrino; Vice President Education School.
zoom performance, shared their & Outreach, Lori Routh;
success stories, and answered Recording Secretary, Nancy
questions. Their progress is Labadie; Corresponding Secretary,
amazing! Jennifer Olson; Treasurer, Rene’
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Edwards; Assistant Treasurer,
On the DSOL website you can Laurie Lippincott; Finance Chair,
donation to support the Dallas Janet Keckeisen; Historian, Carla
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2020 - 2021 DSOL Events
Saturday, April 10
TASO Conference, Virtual
Tuesday, April 13
Board Meeting, Meyerson
Saturday, April 17
Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition, Meyerson
Thursday, April 29
Savor the Symphony, The Ritz Carlton / virtual option
Tuesday, May 4
TACA Silver Cup Luncheon, Annette Strauss Square
Tuesday, May 4
Board Meeting, TBD
May 12
“Encore” Turnover Event
Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, TX 75201-2497
2301 Flora Street
Schelgel Administrative Suites
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
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