June 2025 Newsletter

ANNUAL MEETING

Our annual meeting at City Range on May 5th was a delightful evening of networking with new members and reconnecting with longtime friends, accompanied by an excellent dinner.

We were honored to have Greenville Symphony's Music Director, Lee Mills, and GSA Executive Director, Jessica Satava, as our special guests.

Above: Charlie Sabo was recognized for his years of dedication in supporting Lollipops concerts and distributing lollipops to the children. He was given a gift certificate and an oversized lollipop for his service.

Carolyn Beckie was awarded the silver Niven Bowl for her long-term dedication to The Guild.

This award is named after Greenville civic leader Malcolm P. Niven and is presented to outstanding Guild volunteers.

This picture shows Faith Davis, previous awardee, holding the engraved bowl that was sent to Carolyn.

We extend our sincere gratitude to ALL our members and volunteers for the 2024-2025 term. Your dedicated efforts in promoting, supporting, and assisting the Greenville Symphony Orchestra are greatly appreciated and integral to advancing the mission of the Guild.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

The Guild's fiscal year ends on May 31st, which means that it is time to renew your membership!

A renewal letter will be sent to you by mail shortly.

Please click here if you'd prefer to renew online.

2024-25 SEASON RECAP

Provided over 500 rehearsal dinners to GSO musicians
Provided overnight accommodations to many musicians
Had 94 member renewals and 26 new memberships
Assisted with GSO children's programming
Supported GSO projects and ushering
Manned a table at each GSO performance in the main hall
Held three membership meetings with guest speakers
Held two social events

2025-26 LEADERSHIP TEAM

President: Yoshi Kirsch

Education: Eileen Hofmeister

Orchestra Dinners: Lucie Jones, Kris Goff

Membership: Jeffrey Glass

Recording Secretary: Jane Clarke

Treasurer: Jim Reynolds

Social Media: Monika Kirsch

Website: Theresa Brim

UPCOMING EVENTS

GSO Summer Lollipops (free; best for ages 3-8)

July 7, 10:00 am - Hughes Main Library
July 8, 10:00 am - The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
July 9, 10:00 am - Five Forks and 1:15 am - Long Branch Baptist
July 10, 10:00 am - Mosaic Arts Camp at Aldersgate Methodist
July 11, 10:00 am - Carolina Literacy at St. Michael’s Lutheran and 11:30 am - Phyllis Wheatley Community Center

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Chamber Music Society of the Carolinas

July 11, 18, 25, & Aug 1

Fine Arts Center, 102 Pine Knoll Dr, Greenville

Buy your tickets now for the 2025 - 2026 Season of The Greenville Orchestra!

Opening night is October 4th, 2025.

Click here to become a season subscriber or to buy single tickets.

MEMBERS

A warm welcome to our newest members, Laura and Christopher Nicholas.

Have a wonderful summer!

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