Welcome to the Chopin ClubPresident's Message
I want to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 133rd
season of the Chopin Club. It is a
testament to the club, the community, and to its loyal and dedicated members,
that we continue our mission as the second oldest organization of its kind in
the United States.
What is our mission?
Every year, the musical talents of our state join together with their
colleagues in the performance of interesting and diverse programs at our
beautiful home, the Mary
K. Hail
Music Mansion. We are very fortunate to perform in such an
attractive salon, perfectly designed for solo and chamber music. With the help of numerous member volunteers,
we are able to present monthly Musicales and Teas of high quality, free to the
public.
Membership dues and contributions make this all
possible. There is another aspect to our
mission, which is a vital component to our club. The Chopin Club sponsors two student clubs
whose overseers assist talented students in concerts at the Mary K. Hail Music
Mansion.. The club also awards annual
scholarships to deserving young students who pursue a course of musical study
in college.
We encourage new membership in the Chopin Club through two
categories: Active and Associate. Descriptions of each are found
elsewhere. We hope that you will attend
and enjoy our programs in 2011-12 and that you will encourage your musical
friends to join us in another year of great music-making. We are a not-for-profit, tax-exempt
organization, so your donations are fully tax-deductible.
I look forward to seeing you at our programs, which begin on
Sunday, October 16th,
2011. A calendar of events
for the season is posted on our web site. Please visit our web site throughout
the season for up-to-date news on all of our events and activities.
To all of our faithful members, please accept my heartfelt
thanks to all of you who give generously of your time and talents, and to those
of you who support us through your annual donations. I hope that you will continue to actively
support our commitment to bring fine music to our community and to offer
opportunities to our young and talented students.
Sincerely,
Barbara Speer
President
June 15, 2011
