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Oregon Symphony Night of the Decade Gala Honors Maestro Carlos Kalmar

Gala Co-Chair Rebecca Johnson, Oregon Symphony Associate Concertmaster Chair Peter Frajola, Laurie Frajola, and Oregon Symphony Board Member Kelly Johnson.

Portland, May 12th, 2013. Oregon Symphony’s “Night of the Decade” gala honored Maestro Carlos Kalmar’s 10 years with the Symphony. 400 guests attended the event held at the Nines Hotel and raised over $270,000 to benefit the Oregon Symphony’s education and outreach programs and the musicians who make these vital programs possible. Gala Co-Chair Rebecca Johnson, Oregon Symphony Associate Concertmaster Chair Peter Frajola, Laurie Frajola, and Oregon Symphony Board Member Kelly Johnson.

Beth Hulsman, Sudee Hering, Alice Davies, Jill McDonald, and Barbara
Wagner at the Night of the Decade on May 12th.

Janet Geary, Sue Keil and Dick Geary at the Night of the Decade

Bill and Janet Kretzmeier with Walt and Jean Meihoff at the Night of
the Decade

Oregon Symphony Music Director Carlos Kalmar with Portland Youth
Philharmonic’s Young String Ensemble and their conductor, Carol
Sindell.

Funds raised during the Night of the Decade Gala help the Oregon Symphony reach over 20,000 children in the upcoming year who do not have music education in their schools. Over 220,000 students will experience the splendor in the concert hall through the Classical Series, Pops, and Specials, and now, more children will have access to education and outreach programs in schools, libraries, and at the concert hall.

The Oregon Symphony’s mission is to inspire a love and understanding of music in our lives by bringing great music to all. Its primary goal, in the words of Music Director Carlos Kalmar, is to “touch the heart and soul of every Oregonian.” For more information about the Oregon Symphony and the education and outreach programs they provide, visit www.orsymphony.org or call 503-228-4294.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.