Curtis Crescendo Club
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NEWS
Thank you to all of our Contributing Members who attended May 9th's year-end picnic. The event was moved to the Curtis Opera Studio due to the threat of thunderstorms but was still very much picnic-style with fried chicken, watermelon, and bocce. The Honors Recital featured an eclectic musical program from Bach to Cage representing all school departments. We ended the night at the beautiful C19.
Curtis students are now on summer vacation but the Crescendo Club fun does not stop. Please join us this summer:
Friday, June 7, 7:30 PM at World Cafe Live
LiveConnections.org presents "Crossing Strings: Western Classics and Arabic Traditions" with Curtis guitar faculty member Jason Vieaux, Arabic violinist and Pew Fellow Hanna Khoury, with world premiere piece by Curtis faculty member David Ludwig
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Wednesday, July 31, 6 PM at the Mann Music Center
Annual Crescendo Club gathering on the lawn
The Philadelphia Orchestra with piano soloist Di Wu, Curtis Class of 2005
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ABOUT THE CRESCENDO CLUB
The Curtis Crescendo Club (CCC) was launched in 2009 to energize the school's fan base and build support among a younger generation of classical music lovers in Philadelphia.
The CCC General Membership, more than five hundred strong, enjoys a wide variety of free events each year around Curtis performances. These events provide an introduction to classical music and to Curtis--a cultural gem in Philadelphia and a world-renowned conservatory.
Due to the CCC's rapid growth, a Contributing Membership option is now being piloted in the 2012-13 year. Contributing Members deepen their commitment to Curtis by supporting the school's all-scholarship policy through their membership gifts and receive exclusive benefits in appreciation.
"The Crescendo Club is special in that the people we attract come from very diverse backgrounds and professions. Some have a musical background, some don't--but we're all inspired by the talent and enthusiasum of these young musicians. And our events are really fun; they mirror the energy and excitement of the students." --John Papianou, Founding Chair, Crescendo Club
Membership
Join the Crescendo Club with an annual Contributing Membership gift of $75 or more.
Your membership gift supports Curtis's full-tuition scholarships for all students and entitles you to five fantastic benefits for one year after making your gift:
:: A pair of free tickets to any three Curtis orchestra or opera performances, plus a 50% discount on unlimited additional single tickets
:: Free admission to the exclusive members-only Classics and Cocktails signature event
:: Invitation to an exclusive Crescendo Club-only Friday Night at Curtis! recital and after-party
:: A subscription to Overtones, Curtis's semi-annual magazine
:: Listing in the Crescendo Club section of Curtis orchestra and opera program books
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SUMMER 2013 EVENTS
NEXT UP:
Friday, June 7, 7:30 PM
World Cafe Live
LiveConnections.org presents "Crossing Strings: Western Classics and Arabic Traditions" with Curtis guitar faculty member Jason Vieaux, Arabic violinist and Pew Fellow Hanna Khoury, with world premiere piece by Curtis faculty member David Ludwig
Tickets
Wednesday, July 31, 6 PM
Annual Mann Music Center Gathering on the Lawn
BYOB/picnic and listen to The Philadelphia Orchestra with piano soloist Di Wu, Curtis Class of 2005.
Tickets
RECENT EVENTS:
"Friday Night at Curtis!"
Friday, October 26, 2012
General Membership Event -- Free
View photos from the event by Crescendo Club Steering Committee member Madeline Adams
6:30 p.m. Complimentary wine and snacks in the Bok Room, 1726 Locust Street
8:00 p.m. Student recital in Field Concert Hall
9:30 p.m. After-Party with complimentary appetizers and drink specials at Tavern 17, 220 South 17th Street
Thanks to our Event Chairs: Anna W. S. Matheson and Melissa Page
Curtis Opera Theatre's The Magic Flute Opening Night
Thursday, November 15
Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut Street
6:00 p.m. reception; 7:30 p.m. performance; reception at intermission
Thanks to our event chair: Madeline Adams
Classics and Cocktails
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Contributing Members-Only Event
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The evening included a cocktail reception at the Curtis followed by a private recital programmed especially for the Crescendo Club and featuring commentary from the stage.
Thanks to our event chairs R.C. Atlee and Marija Ugrinich.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Friday Night at Curtis!
General Membership Event -- Free
6:00 p.m., Pre-concert reception, Bok Room (complimentary wine and snacks)
7:30 p.m., Pre-concert talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Steven Stucky, Field Concert Hall
8:00 p.m., Curtis 20/21 Ensemble performs a concert of Stucky's works
9:30 p.m., Post-party, Plays and Players (complimentary snacks and cash bar)
Thanks to event chairs Susie Pierce and Marija Ugrinich.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Season Finale Gala
General Membership is offered tickets at special price point
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Contributing Members' Year-End "Thank You"
6:00 p.m. Indoor "Picnic," Curtis Opera Studio
8:00 p.m., Honors Recital, Field Concert Hall
10:00 p.m., Post-Party at C19
Thanks to event chairs Bobby Towcimak, Anna W.S. Matheson, and Melissa Page.
Stay tuned for event details and more information; event schedule subject to change.
Curtis Crescendo Club Steering Committee
John Papianou, Chairman (pictured at right)
Susana L. Keller, Vice-Chairman (pictured at right)
Bobby Towcimak, Friends Board Liaison
Dean Vetsikas, Leopold Stokowski Society Liaison
Madeline Adams
R. C. Atlee
Aaron Cohen
Byron Kho
Anna W.S. Matheson
Melissa Page
Susie Pierce
Marija Ugrinich
Steven Ujifusa
Charles J. Walsh III
Contact
Trish Furman, Patron Services Manager, (215) 717-3102
Amy Miller, Director of Institutional Relations, (215) 717-3186
Send us an e-mail.
