New Mexico Symphony Guild
For the love of music, the New Mexico Symphony Guild supports the Symphony, enhances the artistic community of today and helps to build the New Mexico of tomorrow.
 
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The 2010 Jackie McGehee Young Artists' Concerto Competition for Piano and Strings

February 13, 2009

Popejoy Hall and Rodey Theater

University of New Mexico Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Admission is FREE and the event is open to the public. Please join us, and bring a friend!

High school aged musicians from all over New Mexico compete for a chance to win the opportunity to perform with the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra and win cash prizes. Click here for more information.


The Guild is a volunteer organization committed to supporting the Orchestra through financial, educational, and promotional activities. The Guild provides members with friendship, fun, worthwhile endeavors, networking, and personal growth. The Guild enthusiastically welcomes new members at any time.

Our goals are:
To support the objectives of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra
To explore, develop, organize, promote, and support fundraising events
The promote music appreciation and educational oppportunities throughout the community
To increase public awareness of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra and the Guild

History
1932 - Founding of the Albuquerque Civic Symphony
1952 -Establishment of the Albuquerque Women's Association
1956 - Founding of the Doñita Program, a service and volunteer organization for high school girls. It evolved into the Señoritas of the Symphony Program
1966 - The Albuquerque Civic Symphony changed its name to the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra to reflect statewide involvement
2002 - The Guild celebrated its 50th anniversary
2007 - The Guild celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Symphony Ball and the 75th anniversary of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra


Candidates for the 2010 Celebrity Conductor Competition will be announced at the January 22, 2010 performance of the NMSO at Popejoy Hall. The winner earns the opportunity to conduct the NMSO during the March 6, 2010 Pops concert at Popejoy Hall.


Both concerts starts at 8:00 p.m.


Votes cost $20 each. Don't miss this chance to vote early, vote often, and vote for multiple candidates!


You may vote online after the concert on January 22, and paper ballots will be available at the concert.



This is the third year of this high-spirited and successful New Mexico Symphony Guild fundraiser. Check back after the concert to start voting!

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

This is a Guild Fundraiser for the

New Mexico Symphony Orchestra!

 

We are asking all Guild members to please give generously to the NMSO.  If each Guild member were to give just $100.00, we could raise $30,000!  We are hoping for 100% participation, so please give at the level you are comfortable!  The NMSO continues to require financial support to meet operating expenses. Please click on the link below to download a form to mail your donation,
OR
click on the yellow and blue button to donate through PayPal.

The NMSO needs your support!

 

Thank you so much for all that you do for us in so many ways! We couldn't do it without you!

 

Thank you! ~Teri Fahs, NMSG President


Click on the button below to donate directly to the Special Needs Fundraiser