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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.
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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