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T h e B a ltimo r e S y mpho n y O r ch e st r a Invest in innovation and become a BSO member today! BSO Members enjoy exciting benefits that bring them even closer to the music, beginning at $75 with a behind-the-scenes look at a BSO rehearsal. At higher levels, you can celebrate with your BSO musicians at Cast Parties, and our Governing Members (donors $3,000 and above) enjoy priority ticketing and other exclusive benefits. Play your part Visit: BSOmusic.org/membership Email: [email protected] Call: 410.783.8124 Upcoming BSO Member Events All events are open to both Meyerhoff and Strathmore members, regardless of the host venue. On Stage Rehearsal Wednesday, January 13 @ the Meyerhoff 9:15 am Light refreshments, 10 am Rehearsal Governing Members Silver and higher ($3,000+) Sit beside your favorite musicians as the orchestra rehearses Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica” with Music Director Marin Alsop, and Christopher Rouse’s Oboe Concerto featuring Katherine Needleman. Musical Monday Monday, January 25 @ Strathmore 7:30 pm at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church (5450 Massachusetts Ave, Bethesda) Brahms Members and higher ($250+) Enjoy an intimate recital by BSO musicians in this special concert. A coffee and dessert reception will follow. Backstage Hall Tour Monday, January 25 @ the Meyerhoff 2 pm Meet in the Lobby “Including the BSO in my estate plans gives me the pleasure of knowing that I have helped maintain the tradition of musical excellence, and it also allows me to thank my parents for passing the gift of musical appreciation on to me.” Paul E. Araujo M usic has always been considered a part of life in Paul E. Araujo’s family. When he was young his mother’s cousins would often visit his home bringing their instruments with them. Mr. Araujo remembers that visits to his father’s parents’ home were not complete unless one of his aunts or uncles played something on the piano. When he was old enough, he was tasked with choosing an instrument to master. Mr. Araujo’s family had the expectation that an educated gentleman would be knowledgeable about music and that even if a professional career was not in his future, he would acquire a fuller understanding and appreciation of music by this endeavor. Mr. Araujo acknowledges that they were correct—even though sometimes an hour of practice seemed like a very long time. Today, Mr. Araujo finds that one of his greatest treats is attending a BSO concert. The ability to attend live concerts is a great advantage after his upbringing in an area far from a professional orchestra. As Mr. Araujo moved around with his career, proximity to live orchestral music was one of the elements he most missed during the times when his employer assigned him to a rural area. In addition, Mr. Araujo has been delighted to see Marin Alsop’s work promoting young people’s appreciation of orchestral music. With so many cutbacks in our young peoples’ education, he believes, her projects stand to benefit future generations as her graduates pass on this crucial civilizing force. Symphony Society Silver and higher ($1,200+) Join us for a private hall tour and get a behind-the-scenes look at the Meyerhoff. Tours are expected to last approximately 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to 25 people. On Stage Rehearsal Thursday, February 4 @ Strathmore 3 pm Backstage tour, 4 pm Rehearsal Governing Members Silver and higher ($3,000+) We will be providing transportation to Strathmore, departing from the Meyerhoff at 2 pm. Please indicate upon reservation if you will be traveling with us or separately. The BSO will rehearse portions of the evening’s program with Maestra Marin Alsop and guest pianist André Watts. Repertoire includes pieces by Gluck, Mozart, and Schumann. Events subject to change For Meyerhoff events, please RSVP to [email protected] or 410.783.8074. For Strathmore events, please RSVP to [email protected] or 301.581.5215. 42 O v ertur e | www. bsomusic .org Including the orchestra in his estate plans gives Mr. Araujo the pleasure of knowing that he has helped maintain the tradition of musical excellence. It is also a way for Mr. Araujo to thank his parents for passing the gift of musical appreciation on to him, and through this gift, to others. Join the Centennial Challenge! In honor of the BSO’s Centennial Season, make a musical difference in the lives that follow by being one of the 100 new donors to include the BSO in your will, trust, IRA, life income gift, life insurance or donor advised fund. If you have named the BSO in your estate plans, or would like more information, we would like to thank you. To learn more about ways to help sustain the BSO into the next century through tax-wise giving, please contact Kate Caldwell, Director of Philanthropic Planning at 410.783.8087 or [email protected] For more information, please visit www.BSOmusic.giftplans.org