The Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta elects 2013-2014 officers and announces slate of upcoming events
The Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta recently elected new Executive Board and Committee members for its 2013-2014 season: Kevin Pritchett, president; Claire Hanson, executive vice president; James Gorsline, vice president of finance; Sally Parsonson, vice president of membership; Jason Maynard, vice president for programs; Rex Simms and Joy Simms, vice presidents for scholarships; Peter Parsonson, vice president for publicity; Mary Ann Wilson, recording secretary; and Carolyn Rich, parliamentarian. Jonathan Jarrell will serve as legal counsel.
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Also, serving on the executive committee and on the board of trustees are past presidents and members-at-large Marilyn Dietrichs, Mary Ann Hill-Meehan, and Fay Selvage.
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Committee chairs for the season: Holiday Gala, Saundra Minnich; Gala Silent Auction, Claire Hanson, Hugh James, and Bryan Freeman; Patrons' Circle Party, Hugh James; Hospitality, Claire Hanson; Amadeus Newsletter, Ingrid Hanson; Telephone, Betty Arden; and Web site, Gene Sanders.
Pro-Mozart Atlanta (www.MozartAtlanta.com) fosters classical music education and interest in the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (and other composers) through the presentation of concerts and other musical events, and nurtures and develops the talents of young musicians. Among other things, the organization presents an annual scholarship competition, which sends the winners to the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria to study during their summer session.
In addition to announcing new officers, the organization also recently announced its upcoming events:
Members and Prospective Members Party:
September 28, 2013, 4-6:30 p.m.
Steinway Piano Galleries
1600 Northeast Expressway (Clairmont access road)
Atlanta, GA 30329
Brink Bush, organist and Mitchell Bush, pianist (Joint concert)
November 10, 2013, 3 p.m.
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church
805 Mount Vernon Highway
Sandy Springs, GA 30327
Holiday Gala Scholarship Fundraiser
December 7, 2013, 6:30-10 p.m.
Private club, by invitation only;
See www.MozartAtlanta.com for more information.
Patron’s Circle Party/Mozart’s Birthday
January 25, 2014, 6:30 p.m.
Private Home, Marietta
(For Patron’s and Executive Board Members only; please join to attend!)
Peter Fletcher, Classical Guitarist (Concert)
February 9, 2014, 3 p.m.
Peachtree Christian Church
1580 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
Scholarship Competition
March 9, 2014, 2 p.m.
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church
805 Mount Vernon Highway
Sandy Springs, GA 30327
Mark Hadden and Tyler Walker, pianists (Joint concert)
2013 Scholarship Winners
April 13, 2014, 2 p.m.
Steinway Piano Galleries
1600 Northeast Expressway (Clairmont access road)
Atlanta, GA 30329
Spring Fling Concert
May 4, 2014, 2 p.m.
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church
805 Mount Vernon Highway
Sandy Springs, GA 30327
Annual Meeting and Picnic
May 18, 2014
Date and venue to be announced
Pro-Mozart Atlanta concerts are free to its members, while a $15 tax-deductible gift is requested from non-members. Join for free admission (and other benefits).
A calendar including all venues, dates, and times is published on the organization's Web site: www.MozartAtlanta.com.
More information:
To learn more about the Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta, Inc., visit www.MozartAtlanta.com. Follow the group on Facebook: Pro Mozart Society of Atlanta. Or contact Pritchett, 404-667-4700.
