Overture Magazine: 2016-2017 Season September - October 2016 | Page 60

Th e B a l t i m o r e S y m p h o n y O r ch e s t r a Invest in innovation and become a BSO member today! Susan G. Waxter BSO Members enjoy exciting benefits that bring them even closer to the music, beginning at $75 with a behind-the-scenes look at a BSO rehearsal. At higher levels, you can celebrate with your BSO musicians at cast parties, and our Governing Members (donors $3,000 and above) enjoy priority ticketing and other exclusive benefits. “I have included the BSO in my estate plans to help perpetuate the joy of music that I have experienced over many years.” Play your part Visit: BSOmusic.org/membership Email: [email protected] Call: 410.783.8124 Upcoming BSO Member Events All events are open to both Meyerhoff and Strathmore members, regardless of the host venue. Open Rehearsal Thursday, September 29 @ Strathmore 3:15 pm Rehearsal, 5:15 pm Party on the Patio S usan G. Waxter grew up in Baltimore, part of a family in which “there was always music in the house!” Ms. Waxter recalls listening to recordings of Broadway musicals after dinner, in particular My Fair Lady and South Pacific, and she studied classical piano for 10 years until she went to college. Throughout her school years, Ms. Waxter played hand bells and sang in the glee club. Her family’s musical tradition stemmed mostly from her mother’s family, including owning and playing an upright Steinway piano inherited from her grandmother. Bach Members and higher ($75+) Don’t miss the rehearsal of Orff’s Carmina burana, one of our season highlights! Join Marin Alsop, guest vocalists, the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, and the Peabody Children’s Chorus as the BSO performs this massive work, and stop by the patio for refreshments following rehearsal. On-Stage Rehearsal Friday, October 21 @ the Meyerhoff 9:15 am Light refreshments, 10am Rehearsal Governing Members Silver and higher ($3,000+) Sit beside your favorite musicians as the orchestra rehearses Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 with guest conductor Hannu Lintu, and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring Angela Hewitt. Backstage Tour Saturday, October 22 @ Strathmore 6 pm Meet in the Lockheed Martin Lobby Ms. Waxter’s career in banking and public library administration took her to various cities where she always enjoyed attending local symphony concerts. When she returned to Baltimore in 2001, Ms. Waxter attended Baltimore Symphony concerts with her parents, longtime BSO subscribers. She currently enjoys signing up for 8-12 concerts per season, each time taking a friend for an evening of dinner, music and good