{"id":23408,"date":"2021-03-16T13:54:05","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T13:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/?page_id=23408"},"modified":"2025-07-10T19:14:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T19:14:00","slug":"award-winners-handouts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/award-winners-handouts\/","title":{"rendered":"Previous Gold Award Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Each year the Volunteer Council invites organizations to submit outstanding volunteer programs for recognition at the League\u2019s National Conference. Learn more about the inspiring programs that have been recognized in recent years and check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/shr1WcrdVOF44df8X\/tblX8VYdSDJHuzmbF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Volunteer Project Database<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for award-winning projects going back more than 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2021\">2024 Award Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2340814\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2024 Gold Award Winners<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2340814\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong><em>City of Annapolis Christmas Tree<br><\/em>Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra<br><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hand-Out-Annapolis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Annapolis-Christmas-Tree.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of Annapolis Christmas Tree decoration project was an opportunity for the ASO and FASO to form partnerships within the community and to increase knowledge of the orchestra.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><em><em>Savor the Symphony<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Dallas Symphony Orchestra League<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dallas-Savor-the-Symphony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t like food, wine, and music? The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League combined these three to create a memorable evening of Magic, Music, and Friends, to support the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The event brought renewed attention to the Education and Outreach programs by highlighting the Young Strings musicians at the patron party and actual event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><em><em><em>Engaging Membership for Retention<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Houston Symphony League<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Houston-Engaging-Membership-for-Retention-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We learned that analyzing trends to find existing gaps in retention was key and, through that exercise, we found new and more effective ways to engage members. We will continue using these retention processes as they have proven to be successful. We had a 90% renewal rate for all members and a 75% renewal rate for new members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><em><em><em>New York, New York \u2013 the ISO Gala<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Illinois Symphony Orchestra Guild of Bloomington-Normal<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bloomington-Normal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;New York, New York Gala&#8221; was a celebration of all things New York and a long-time supporter of the orchestra. Whether it was a result of the nod to Broadway, Frank Sinatra, or the fondness for our celebrated guest of honor, this gala was the most successful we have ever had and raised over $100,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><em><em><em>Take Me Out to the Symphony<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Illinois Symphony Orchestra Guild of Bloomington-Normal<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bloomington-Normal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Take Me Out to the Symphony&#8221; was the theme for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra\u2019s 2024 Concerts for Kids. The narration between each piece emphasizing the sports theme and the way in which parallels were drawn between athletes and musicians made the concert unique. We learned that the two primary challenges to attendance were the small admission fee and cost of busing. We found ways to cover these costs, so 2,200 students attended the concerts free of charge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2340815\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>2024 Classic Award<\/strong> Winner<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2340815\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong><em>Charleston Designer Showhouse \u2013 IMAGINE!<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Charleston Symphony Orchestra League<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Charleston-Symphony-Orchestra-League-Designer-House.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Designer Showhouse has been a signature fundraising event for the CSOL for 43 years. The CSOL had not intended to present another Designer Showhouse following the Pandemic. In January 2023, a longtime Charleston resident &amp; CSO supporter offered his under-renovation home, recognizing the unique project would be of interest to the public and a significant fundraiser for the symphony. This brought new energy to the CSOL and further reach into the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Richmond 19th Designer House \u2013 The Taylor Estate<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Richmond Symphony League<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Richmond-Designer-House.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Covid impacted our ability to host a 2020 Designer House, we concentrated on updating our online capabilities to take payments for all events and communicate through our website. For the 2023 Designer House, we automated all online credit card purchases for daily tickets and special events through our website.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2021\">2023 Award Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-234080\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2023 Gold Award Winners<\/h2><div id=\"ac-234080\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong><em><em>Ladders to Leaders<\/em><\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Charleston Symphony Orchestra League<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Charleston-Ladders-to-Leaders.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Charleston-Ladder-to-Leaders.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League developed a multi-faceted strategy for engaging members to volunteer, energizing committees and creating a leadership pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><em><em>Parties of Note<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Madison Symphony Orchestra League<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Madison-Parties-of-Note-Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Madison-Parties-of-Note-Presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Parties of Note highlighted 15 successful parties which involved activities and venues that appealed to a wide range of interests and featured well-known hosts, outdoor adventures, behind-the-scenes venues, musical entertainment and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><em><em><em>Festival of Masks<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Santa Rosa Symphony League<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Santa-Rosa-Handout-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Santa-Rosa-Festival-of-Masks.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who would have thought that an inexpensive $1 paper mach\u00e9 mask could yield up to $250 when painted by an accomplished artist?&nbsp;The results were spectacular: The Santa Rosa Symphony League partnered with local artists to create a silent but high-energy auction that brought Symphony attendees together for a concert of music, colorful masks and profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><em><em><em>Re-imagining Auctions: Houston Symphony Ball Auction 2023<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Houston Symphony League<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Houston-Re-imagining-Auctions-Combined.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how we changed the dynamics of acquiring auction items in a city filled with fundraising auctions through the use of strategic partnerships with our volunteers and their networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><em><em><em>Growing Membership: Focus on What Works<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Houston Symphony League<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Houston-Growing-Membership.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hear how we revitalized our membership, focused on recruiting a diverse member group in a large diverse city, while keeping our members engaged and renewing their membership moving forward.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-234081\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>2023 Classic Award<\/strong> Winner<\/h2><div id=\"ac-234081\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong><em>Royal Gala Let\u2019s Have a Ball<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Symphony League of Kansas City, MO<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kansas-City-Royal-Ball-Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kansas-City-Ball-Presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Musical Home Run! Discover the secrets to a sold-out, $1M+ event, honoring a city\u2019s cultural history as a baseball and music town; featuring a rousing vintage supper club filled with a diverse, young crowd, decked-out in their choice of elegant attire!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2021\">2022 Award Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-234082\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2022 Gold Award Winners<\/h2><div id=\"ac-234082\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong><em>President\u2019s Luncheon and Style Show<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Houston Symphony League<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GoldAwardHandoutPresidentsLuncheonStyleShowPDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GoldAwardPresentationPresidentsLuncheonStyleShowPDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to showcase your outgoing President&#8217;s season with a Style Show that offers tips for what to wear at upcoming events for your volunteer organization!&nbsp; Also learn how to create a Volunteer Fair for attendees to learn about and sign up for the many projects and activities offered through your volunteer organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Kentucky Derby Party<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>FRIENDS of the Minnesota Orchestra<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gold-Award-Handout-Kentucky-Derby-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gold-Award-Presentation-Kentucky-Derby-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk Derby to me! The Kentucky Derby Party successfully raised fun and funds for our annual luncheon.&nbsp; Learn how a themed party gets everyone excited about what color and style of hat they are going to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>70<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary and Gala Celebration<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic<\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gold-Award-Handout-70th-Anniversary-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gold-Award-Presentation-70th-Anniversary-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastering the Mission Moment:&nbsp; To compete for donor dollars, ensure your fundraising campaign tells a compelling story.&nbsp; Learn how our 70th anniversary gala raised over $100,000 for the Los Angeles Philharmonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Symphony Splendor Garden Tour<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Pittsburgh Symphony Association<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gold-Award-Handout-Symphony-Splendor-Garden-Tour-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gold-Award-Presentation-Symphony-Splendor-Garden-Tour-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore new ways to grow your audience:&nbsp; Escape to the sounds of a cello as you walk through a bamboo forest.&nbsp; It is not a fantasy; you are on the Pittsburgh Symphony Association Garden Tour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Picture the Music<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Association<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gold-Award-Handout-Picture-the-Music-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Gold-Award-Presentation-Picture-the-Music-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more than 30 years, the SLSO Volunteer Association has presented Picture the Music: a cross-curricular art competition. Picture the Music harnesses the power of creative expression to inspire students to get involved and stay involved in music.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-234083\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2022 Spotlight Award Winners<\/h2><div id=\"ac-234083\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong><em>Sing to Me Sylvie<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>Volunteers of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra<\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sing-to-Me-Annapolis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra believe you should not have to reside in Los Angeles to attend a premier of a new film by an upcoming artist. We brought that opportunity to Annapolis, MD as a fundraiser for the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Car Raffle 2021<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>Quad City Symphony Orchestra<\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Spotlight-Quad-City-handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Spotlight-Quad-City-presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Win Me!&nbsp; Come learn how the Volunteers for Symphony raised $22,000 from their 2021 Car (2022 Subaru Outback Premium) Raffle.&nbsp; Their innovative marketing strategies raised significant $$$&#8217;s to support Quad City Symphony Orchestra&#8217;s Music Education programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Upscale Sale<\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong><strong>Spokane Symphony Associates<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Spotlight-Spokane-Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Spotlight-Spokane-presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do with all those place settings? That too-big but still-beautiful rug? Support your Symphony and donate it to the Upscale Sale of every household item you can think of. Only high-quality household items accepted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Membership Recruitment 2021-22<\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong><strong>Women&#8217;s Symphony League of Tyler<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Spotlight-Tyler-handout.pdf\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tyler-Spotlight-Presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Membership Recruitment program attracts new members by recruiting mothers and their children for current and future membership. As members, they participate in volunteer activities, gain leadership skills, and contribute to Orchestra events. Through this structure, an effective membership recruitment program is in place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-234084\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2022 Classic Award Winner<\/h2><div id=\"ac-234084\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong><em>Symphony Book Fair<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Volunteers<\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Classic-Handout-Symphony-Book-Fair-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handout<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Classic-Award-Presentation-Symphony-Book-Fair-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the saying goes, &#8220;Through rain, sleet, hurricane, and unreasonably high humidity, our volunteers are there to accept donations for the annual Symphony Book Fair!&#8221; How we keep our volunteers motivated going into our 70th annual book fair.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2021\">2021 Award Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-234085\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2021 Gold Award Winners<\/h2><div id=\"ac-234085\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gold-Award-Handout-Arkansas-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Symphony of Flavors<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting from scratch, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild stirred up essential ingredients of food, wine, music, and fun as the recipe for a successful virtual fundraiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gold-Award-Handout-Illinois-MUSIC-MATTERS-Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Music Matters Online<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Illinois Symphony Guild<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Illinois Symphony Orchestra and volunteers brought live performances of music from around the world to children during a pandemic through an interactive map, videos, and information about the composers and music performed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gold-Award-Handout-Charleston-2021-Historic-Charleston-Tour-of-Homes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Historic Tour of Homes<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Charleston Symphony Orchestra League<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Charleston Symphony League redefined a long-running and highly successful fundraiser in the time of Covid to create a new event in historic Charleston!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gold-Award-Handout-Huntsville-Sym.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fine Arts Signing Day<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Huntsville Symphony Guild<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fine Arts Signing Day honored high school seniors who have chosen to pursue fine arts education at the college level and recognized the value of fine arts to society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gold-Award-Handout-Richmond-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autumn Allegro<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Richmond Symphony League<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Richmond Symphony League launched a successful Facebook Live Fundraiser including an online sales catalog, auction, music, and interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gold-Award-Handout-Beat-Beethoven-Virtual-5K-Race-Handout-Word.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beat Beethoven 5K<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Charlotte Symphony Guild<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beat Beethoven 5k, a virtual race where participants try to beat Beethoven, built community and raised money with minimal cost and volunteer commitment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-234086\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2021 Spotlight Award Winners<\/h2><div id=\"ac-234086\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Spotlight-Handout-Art-Strings-and-Tambourines-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Art Strings and Tambourines<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Illinois Symphony Orchestra Guild<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Spotlight-Handout-Fall-in-Love-with-Music-Chicago-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fall in Love with Music Chicago<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>League of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Spotlight-Handout-KCSA-Secret-Art-Auction-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KCSA Secret Art Auction<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Kansas City Symphony Alliance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Spotlight-Handout-Music-in-the-Garden-Eugene-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Music in the Garden<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Eugene Symphony Guild<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Spotlight-Handout-Messiah-Sing-Along-Santa-Rosa-Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Messiah Sing-Along<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Santa Rosa Symphony League<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Spotlight-Handout-Bach-Beer-Concil-Bluffs-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bach + Beer<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Omaha Symphony Council Bluffs Guild<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Spotlight-Handout-Sippin-with-Symhony-Quad-City-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sippin\u2019 with Symphony<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-234087\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2021 Classic Award Winner<\/h2><div id=\"ac-234087\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Classic-Award-Presentation-Kinder-Konzerts-in-a-Box-Bag-Friends-of-the-Minnesota-Orchestra.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kinder Konzerts in a Box-Bag<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1978, the Kinder Konzerts program has introduced young children to orchestral music, orchestral musicians, and the orchestra hall. The creation of Covid-inspired \u201cKinder Konzerts in a Box\u201d for schools and families and \u201cKinder Konzerts in a Bag\u201d for public libraries allowed FRIENDS to reach audiences throughout their state and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2020\">2020 Award Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-234088\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2020 Gold Award Winners<\/h2><div id=\"ac-234088\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/401A-lewis-elementary-violin-project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lewis Elementary Violin Residency Program Expansion Project<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em>(PDF)<br><strong>Houston Symphony League&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Houston Symphony League helped their symphony develop its music education initiative, a three-year string instruction program for students at an underserved elementary school, and then answered the call in the second year to help purchase 40 additional violins and support additional instruction time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WANISS-Gold-Award-Project-Summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2020 Stay&nbsp;at Home May Wine Brunch<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em>(PDF)<br><strong>Women\u2019s Association of Northwest Indiana Symphony Society (WANISS)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Women\u2019s Assoc. of Northwest Indiana Symphony Society (WANISS) turned their long-running fundraiser into Stay@Home Wine Brunch and still had guests donning their hats &#8211; a signature of the in-person event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/One-Dog-Canoe-for-Leage-Updated-11.3.20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Celebrating 40th Year of Kinder Konzerts<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em>(PDF)<br><strong>FRIENDS of the Minnesota Orchestra&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate the 40th anniversary season of Kinder Konzerts, FRIENDS of the Minnesota Orchestra marked the milestone with a special concert that included a brand-new commissioned story piece by Minnesota composer Daniel Nass, who selected the story, One Dog Canoe. The premier, geared to preschoolers and kindergartners, included a variety of engaging themed, pre-and post-concert activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/OKC-League-Gold-Summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Show (House) Must Go On! Fundraising in a Time of Pandemic 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (PDF)<br><strong>Oklahoma City Orchestra League&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Oklahoma City Orchestra League, \u201cThe Show (House) Must Go On\u201d was the rallying cry. An HGTV-style video, which could be purchased with an online ticket, included interviews with designers and a \u201creveal\u201d of the house at the end to give viewers the sense they were special guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Omaha-Symphony-Guild-Project-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TABLE ART 2020-The Virtual Event<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em>(PDF)<br><strong>Omaha Symphony Guild&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Omaha Symphony Guild successfully re-imagined its 15th annual fundraising project &#8211; Table Art 2020 &#8211; as a virtual event featuring dining tables decorated with Waterford crystal and inspirational table displays from designers across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Huntsville-Gold-Award-Summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2020 Online All-Star Crescen-Dough Auction<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em>(PDF)<br><strong>Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When other community events were postponed indefinitely or canceled due to the pandemic, the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild decided to convert their Crescen-Dough auction, which was scheduled to take place in three weeks, into a fully online event. They did it without missing a beat or coming up short of their goal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-234089\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2020 Spotlight Award Winners<\/h2><div id=\"ac-234089\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Project-Summary-Parties-of-Note.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Concluding 32 Years of Parties of Note in 2020<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em>(PDF)<br><strong>Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After 32 seasons, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Volunteers are retiring Parties of Note, a series of events supporting the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops. The end of one tradition will be the beginning of another as the CSO assesses how resources and efforts can be shifted to create change and improve the lives of all they serve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/KC-Firebird-Ball.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Firebird Symphony Ball 2019<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em>(PDF)<br><strong>Symphony League of Kansas City&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploring how to innovate and at the same time maintain many longstanding traditions, the Symphony League of Kansas City decided to hold its annual ball for the first time at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, the performance home of the Kansas City Symphony. The Firebird Ball was a showcase for the symphony\u2019s talented musicians and created a very special experience for guests all while raising essential operating funds for the Kansas City Symphony. The theme complemented the orchestra&#8217;s playing of the Firebird Suite as part of the evening&#8217;s program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Spotlight-Award-Fundraising-Pop-Ups-HANDOUT-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fundraising Pop-Ups<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em>(PDF)<br><strong>Houston Symphony League<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Houston Symphony League used out-of-the-box thinking to come up with the concept of Pop-Ups, mini-fundraisers of unlimited variety and smaller in scale. It proved the perfect base to raise money and highlight the attributes of the League and the symphony \u2013 thus, becoming attractive to donors and new members alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Project-Summary-CSOTimeline-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CSO 125 Anniversary Timeline 2020<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em>(PDF)<br><strong>Cincinnati Symphony Volunteer Program&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the CSO looked toward celebrating 125 years, they needed to review, organize, and find a way to exhibit its plethora of articles, photos, and historical information to show the history of the orchestra. Volunteers began a project to build an electronic timeline that would be available online from the orchestra\u2019s website and launched during the anniversary weekend in January 2020. Their history is now available worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/msol_spotlight-handout_2020-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSOL Connect 2020<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em>(PDF)<br><strong>Madison Symphony Orchestra League&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the Madison Symphony Orchestra League could no longer meet in person due to the pandemic, they found a new way to stay engaged through MSOL Connect. The series of informative and educational programs related to music and involving musicians, staff, and musical experts from the community has provided a meaningful and relevant connection for members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Arkansas-Designer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Designer House 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;(PDF)<br><strong>Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The home was designed and photographed and ready to open when the world shut down because of COVID-19. After debating on how to proceed or if to proceed at all, ASOG got creative. They offered the opportunity for guests to tour the home in the safety of their group and with all safety rules intact. They also created a safety walk tour through the house which proved to be successful the guests loved it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2340810\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2020 Classic Award Winner<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2340810\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dallas-Classic-Award.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Junior Symphony Ball 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (PDF)<br><strong>Dallas Symphony League<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Junior Symphony Ball is a true classic!. Now in its 62nd year, the Junior Symphony Ball, with the tagline \u201cParty with a Purpose,\u201d was founded to introduce Dallas-area 10th-12th grade students to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and in turn, teach them about giving back to the community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2019\">2019 Award Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2340811\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2019 Gold Award Winners<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2340811\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Amarillo-Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lunch &amp; Listening<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (PDF)<br><strong>Amarillo Symphony Guild<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Dallas-handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Savour Supper Club<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (PDF)<br><strong>Dallas Symphony Orchestra League<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MSOL_League_gold_award_e-News_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e-News: Reaching Members in the Digital Age<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (PDF)<br><strong>Madison Symphony Orchestra League<\/strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tyler-Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Change of Seasons for &#8220;The Four Seasons&#8221; 2019 Women&#8217;s Symphony League Ball<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (PDF)<br><strong>Women&#8217;s Symphony League of Tyler&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2020-Gold-Award-Handout-for-National-Org.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orchestrating Excellence Fundraising Luncheon<\/a><\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;(PDF)<br><strong>Oklahoma City Orchestra League&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Youth-Guild-Presentation-Handout-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utah Symphony Youth Guild<\/a><\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;(PDF)<br><strong>Utah Symphony Orchestra&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2340812\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2019 Spotlight Award Winners<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2340812\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Las-Vegas-Ohil-Guild-Hollyood-Happening.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hollywood Happening<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (PDF)<br><strong>Las Vegas Philharmonic Guild&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LAO-FCO.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Behind the Scenes at Severance Hall Tour Guide Program<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (PDF)<br><strong>Friends of The Cleveland Orchestra<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LPO-Volunteers-Bucket-Brigade.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bucket Brigade<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LPO-Volunteers-Baubles-Bubbly.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baubles and Bubbly for Beethoven<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (PDF)<br><strong>LPO Volunteers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WANISS-May-Wine-Brunch.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cFollow the Music to Paris&#8221; May Wine Brunch<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (PDF)<br><strong>Women\u2019s Association of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Society<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MSOL_League_Spotlight_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer Appreciation Party<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (PDF)<br><strong>Madison Symphony Orchestra League&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quad-Cities-35th-Second-Fiddle-Sale.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35th 2nd Fiddle Sale<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (PDF)<br><strong>Volunteers for Orchestra of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Second-Fiddles-Shoppe-Baltimore-Symphony-Associates.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Second Fiddle Shoppes<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (PDF)<br><strong>Baltimore Symphony Associates<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2340813\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">2019 Classic Award Winner<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2340813\" 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