Ron Reisner, President, WHSO
It’s hard to believe that it was 10 years ago when music director Richard Chiarappa and local resident Jim Kilian first conceived the idea of creating a town orchestra. Yet after nine seasons of sell out audiences, the WHSO has grown from a collection of eager musicians to one of the premiere community orchestras in the area. This fall we will kick off our 10th Anniversary Season!!!
The WHSO is composed of volunteer musicians, ranging from ages 14 to 88, talented amateur and professional musicians alike. The glue that holds the orchestra together is a love for music and the desire to share that music with the community. The music ranges from classical masterpieces like Brahms “Symphony No. 2” to musical hits like “Phantom of the Opera,” and of course includes rousing patriotic pieces like John Philips Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever.”
The WHSO strives to involve and be involved in the community. As such, it often shares its stage with local musical groups such as the West Hartford Women’s Chorale and the award-winning
I Giovani Solisti high school string orchestra, as well as a bevy of talented high school and professional soloists. We are also very proud of this year’s concert for all of West Hartford’s third graders. The excitement of the nearly 1000 students, many of whom were able to sit amongst the orchestra, was contagious!
Although the orchestra musicians donate their time, unfortunately there are many other costs of putting on a concert. The concert hall rental, music rental, publicity and numerous other operating expenses quickly add up. Ticket revenues defray a portion of these costs, but the majority of our operating budget comes from individual contributions. I respectfully ask that you please consider making a tax-deductible donation. Any contribution, large or small, will be much appreciated.
With the continued generous donations of music lovers like you and our other dedicated supporters, the WHSO will be able to continue to bring live orchestral concerts and outreach programs to our community.
Click here for a copy of the 10th anniversary season ticket order form. Advance subscriptions receive a discount off the regular ticket prices and first priority on cabaret table seats.
I look forward to seeing you in the audience for our 10th anniversary season, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite music performed by the WHSO in the past ten years!
Sincerely yours,
Ron Reisner
President
