Who:
Maryellen Gleason, CEO of the Phoenix Symphony & Michael Christie, Virginia G. Piper Music Director
What:
Maryellen Gleason and Michael Christie will give a presentation
entitled "Re-Imagining the American Symphony from an Artistic and
Business Perspective." They will discuss the vision and institutional
plan of the Phoenix Symphony with emphasis on the challenges of
managing the business during the current economic downturn. The
Symphony's programming and its five-year artistic plan will also be
discussed. Attendees are welcome to stay and observe the rehearsal of
"Carmina Burana" at 7:00 pm for no extra charge.
Maryellen
Gleason is the CEO of The Phoenix Symphony. Prior to joining the
Symphony, Ms. Gleason worked for Qwest for 10 years. Ms. Gleason
graduated cum laude with a B.A. in liberal arts from Harvard
University, while working for Harvard Student Agencies and playing the
viola in the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra. She graduated from the
Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management Executive
Masters Degree Program in 2001.
Michael Christie is the Virginia G. Piper Music Director of The Phoenix Symphony, and 2009 the Music Director of the
annual Colorado Music Festival. Since September 2005, he also has
served as Music Director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, bringing his
artistry and innovative programming to New York City and beyond. He graduated from the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music with a B.A. degree in trumpet performance.
When:
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Doors Open 5:30 pm
Program Begins 6:00 pm
Heavy Appetizers will be served
Rehearsal Begins 7:00 pm
Where:
Phoenix Symphony Hall - The Green Room
75 North Second Street, Phoenix, 85004
Enter at the Stage Door (Corner of E. Washington & 2nd Streets)
RSVP:
Please join us on the evening of Wednesday, April 22 for this informative Forum. The cost is $25.00 per person. Please
enter at the Stage Door on the corner of E. Washington & 2nd Streets. Attendees are welcome to stay and observe the
rehearsal of "Carmina Burana" at 7:00 pm for no extra charge.
Make your online reservation at www.harvardclub.org or a check to:
Harvard Club of Phoenix" to the address below.
Michael Martin
4725 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 200
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
E-mail: mikejmartin@earthlink.net
Phone: 415/601-5590
Driving Directions: I-10 to the 7th Street exit; South on 7th Street (1 mile); Right on E. Washington Street; West on E. Washington Street (1/2 mile) to N. 2nd Street. There are several parking garages adjacent to Symphony Hall.
Additional Details: Symphony Forum Flyer 4-22-09
