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2010 Award Winners

21st Annual Barbecue Under the Oaks
Volunteer Organization: Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors
Orchestra: Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra

This three day annual fun- filled event involves various businesses and individuals throughout the community. The organizers of this event were determined not to let any obstacles stand in their way….including Hurricane Katrina! Instead, they developed new ways to make this annual event a big success once again.

Kinder Konzerts on the Road
Volunteer Organization: WAMSO- Minnesota Orchestra Volunteer Association
Orchestra: Minnesota Orchestra

Seeing a need to bring orchestral music to children in the community who did not have an opportunity for that experience, this organization created a very successful education project. Learn how a traditional program began meeting the needs of schools in the 21st century.

It’s in the Bag
Volunteer Organization: Spokane Symphony Associates
Orchestra: Spokane Symphony

If you love handbags, bargains and the thrill of a surprise, then you’ll definitely want to read about this project. This fun auction can help raise money at any event.

The Red Violin Program: Follow the Life of an Instrument as it Journeys from Student to Student
Volunteer Organization: The Innovators of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League
Orchestra: Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Inspired by the film, The Red Violin, this project was developed to help provide instruments for young students. Offering various sponsorship options for those willing to participate as a sponsor opened up a whole new opportunity to develop and promote the outstanding musical talents of young minority string players.

O’-ver-ture: Opening New Doors for Music –A Luncheon
Volunteer Association: The Symphony Guild of Charlotte,Inc.
Symphony: Charlotte Symphony

Are you looking for ways to raise money and get new members for your organization all at the same event? Then this project has some great ideas for you!

Cresen-Dough Auction and The Painted Violin Society
Volunteer Association: The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild
Orchestra: Huntsville Symphony Orchestra

By combining two separate projects into one event, this organization reenergized its auction and in addition, raised sponsorships for an educational family concert.

Symphony Ball 2008, “The Song of America”
Volunteer Association: The Symphony League of Kansas City
Orchestra: The Kansas City Symphony

This organization put together a star spangled event. The Navy Sea Chanters, and the Kansas City Symphony helped to make this patriotic evening a huge success.

Celebrity Conductor Contest
Volunteer Association: Waco Symphony Council
Orchestra: Waco Symphony Orchestra

Do you know someone who would like to conduct an orchestra? Having a Celebrity Conductor Contest might just be the perfect opportunity! This project is a fun way to involve the community and raise funds for your orchestra!