The Baltimore
Symphony Orchestra
2013 –2014 Season
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The Baltimore
SyMphony ORchestra
Marin Alsop
Music Director
Kenneth W. DeFontes, Jr.
Chairman
Paul Meecham
President & CEO
Eileen Andrews
Vice President, Marketing
& Communications
Alyssa Porambo
Public Relations &
Publications Coordinator
Janet E. Bedell
Program Annotator
Baltimore magazine
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Art Director
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Martha Thomas
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Welcome
For so many of us, our fondest memories are tied to music. Whether it’s a mother’s lullaby or the
song played for your first dance at your wedding —memories tied to music are powerful ones.
It goes without saying that the musicians of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra have certainly
collected their fair share of musical memories over the years. And over the last two seasons,
we have had the pleasure of learning the stories
of their musical journeys, thanks to the ongoing
They are not only
phenomenal artists, Musicians Campaign.
This Campaign has touched every corner of the
but give back to
Meyerhoff— from the posters you see as you apour community on
proach the ticket office, to the enormous outdoor
a daily basis.
building banners displayed off Cathedral Street, to
the billboard-style banner wrapped around the top
exterior, to personal stories included on our web
site — the BSO musicians are everywhere! In fact, I’m pleased to report that this initiative earned
the 2013 Marketing Excellence Award for Best Advertising Campaign from the American Marketing Association of Baltimore. The award-winning campaign complements the
organization and Music Director Marin Alsop’s commitment to being a leader
and innovator in the field for accessibility and audience engagement.
But it’s more than just a marketing campaign. It’s just one of the many
ways that our musicians are eager to engage you in more personal, meaningful ways. Through programs like Rusty Musicians, the BSO Academy and
OrchKids, our musicians are connecting to the community in more ways
than ever before. They are not only phenomenal artists, but give back
to our community on a daily basis. I’m so glad that the m