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Lecturer: Sherrill Milnes
Monday, October 24 Reception-Wine & Cheese at 5:00 p.m.. Lecture to follow at 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Reservations are required by Oct. 20th Learning Center Members $15.00 | At the Door $20.00 Visitors $20.00 | At the Door $25.00 Famed baritone Sherrill Milnes sang with the Metropolitan Opera (1965 to 1997) where he was best known for his roles in the works of Verdi. In 2001 he founded the VOICExperience Foundation and now directs the Savannah Voice Festival. This very special program features Milnes himself relating episodes from his life on the opera stage, intermixed with live musical selections by artists from the Savannah Voice Festival. An unforgettable evening of memories and music lies in store! |
Defunding Military Bands
Amendment 48 to H.R. 5293, the 2017 Defense Appropriations Act, was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and is on it's way to the Senate. This amendment would essentially eliminate concerts, parades, and any other event not directly in support of a military ceremony on a military base. This would include free performances we have enjoyed at ASU of THE top military bands of our country, including the President's Own Marine Band. It will also potentially effect recruiting for our military.
There are several things you can do to help:
1. First and foremost you can personally contact our U.S. Senators and encourage them to defeat Amendment 48 to H.R. 5293.
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=GA
2. There is also an online petition that you can sign:
Petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/continue-military-bands-funding
3. Finally, please share this email with anyone who might support the mission of our fine military musical units!
There are several things you can do to help:
1. First and foremost you can personally contact our U.S. Senators and encourage them to defeat Amendment 48 to H.R. 5293.
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=GA
2. There is also an online petition that you can sign:
Petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/continue-military-bands-funding
3. Finally, please share this email with anyone who might support the mission of our fine military musical units!
Savannah Friends of Music (SFOM) is a non-profit organization who has donated over $750,000 to support classical music and music education in Savannah and the surrounding area since the organization was created in 2003. SFOM has given grants to provide music education to individuals applying for private music lessons and summer music camps as well as organizations committed to developing excellence in classical music including The American Traditions Competition, The Savannah VOICE Festival and The Savannah Philharmonic
Our History
Savannah Friends of Music (SFOM) began when the Savannah Symphony Women's Guild (SSWG) was forced to disband following the demise of the Savannah Symphony in January, 2003. On May 23, 2003, ninety persons attended an organizational meeting led by Lynne Davis, and fifty persons became charter members. Bylaws were written and officers selected, with Lynne Davis serving as the founding President of the newly-formed 501 (c) (3) stand-alone non-profit organization. Melissa Emery served as president for four years. Lynne Davis returned to the Presidency in 2010, and at the Tenth Anniversary AnnuaI Meeting May 23, 2013, Raymond Patricio was elected president.
SFOM's membership nears 300, and we have raised and disbursed over $750,000 in fulfillment of our mission.
In 2004, we created a puppet program that introduces elementary school children to the instruments in a symphony orchestra. Following every show, each child is given a coloring book depicting the puppets and instruments from the performance.
Money to fund these commitments is raised through "Parties à la Carte," a series of parties held in two seasons (Summer/Fall & Winter/Spring), and "Rhythm and Style," an annual fashion show held April 5, 2016. Both of these fundraisers continue traditions initiated by the SSWG.
In May 2003, SFOM partnered with Armstrong Atlantic State University to implement the Armstrong Atlantic Youth Orchestra program. Students from elementary through high school participate in this ensemble, and SFOM continues to be the primary source of funding for this organization.
SFOM's membership nears 300, and we have raised and disbursed over $750,000 in fulfillment of our mission.
In 2004, we created a puppet program that introduces elementary school children to the instruments in a symphony orchestra. Following every show, each child is given a coloring book depicting the puppets and instruments from the performance.
Money to fund these commitments is raised through "Parties à la Carte," a series of parties held in two seasons (Summer/Fall & Winter/Spring), and "Rhythm and Style," an annual fashion show held April 5, 2016. Both of these fundraisers continue traditions initiated by the SSWG.
In May 2003, SFOM partnered with Armstrong Atlantic State University to implement the Armstrong Atlantic Youth Orchestra program. Students from elementary through high school participate in this ensemble, and SFOM continues to be the primary source of funding for this organization.
SFOM extends a very special Thank You to the following for making our 2016 Fashion Show a success!
Maria Zouves, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Savannah Voice Festival
"When we launched the Savannah VOICE Festival four years ago, we approached the Savannah Friends of Music with our vision, mission and needs. They were extremely generous with their time, guidance and resources and we cannot thank them enough. Quite simply, they believed in us from the start and we would not be here without them."
MARIA ZOUVES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
CO-FOUNDER OF THE SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL
