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ATLANTA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATES
 
The Atlanta Symphony Associates (ASA) is the volunteer organization for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Membership is open to both men and women volunteers interested in supporting the Orchestra. Members may belong to any of the seven membership units. For over fifty years, the Associates have been the backbone of the ASO with its varied fund-raising, community outreach and educational efforts.

Working together, ASA members:
  • raise over $1 million annually for the ASO through the Decorators' Show House, Atlanta Symphony Ball, Sleighbell Luncheon and Fashion Show, Annual Fund Campaign, and newest fund-raiser, the ASA cookbook Sounds Delicious.
  • bring classical music into the lives of over 40,000 children and adults annually, by presenting an Adult Education and Meet the Artist series, ushering for children's Discovery Concerts, and orchestrating ASA Outreach projects.
  • show appreciation to members of the ASO family by hosting ASA Nights at the Symphony, ASO musicians, chorus and staff events and the ASYO Annual Ball.
2002-2003 Atlanta Symphony Associates Executive Committee:

President Judy Schmidt
Secretary Joanne Lincoln
Treasurer Ann Levin
VP/Administration Suzy Wasserman
VP/Adult Education Kristi Allpere
Wanda and Frank Crockett
VP/Annual Fund Liz Troy
VP/Membership Barbara Ulven
Janis Eckert
VP/Outreach Alexandra Kuo
VP/Public Relations Honey Corbin
VP/Sponsorship Deede Stephenson
VP/Youth Education Marge Frost

Fund Raising Projects

The Atlanta Symphony Ball
This Black Tie gala, held in November, is one of Atlanta's premier social events. The ASO performs a special concert followed by two elegant and dazzling parties: Maestro and Overture. This year's Maestro Ball will be held on the site of our new Symphony Center; right across from the Four Seasons on 14th Street. The theme is Imagine! the Shape of Things to Come. For more information, please call Julie Rodebush at 404-733-5069.

The Decorator's Show House
Each spring Atlanta's finest interior and landscape designers transform one of city's grand homes into a spectacular showcase of talent and splendor. The celebration kicks off with an Opening Night Party where volunteers mingle with the design community. Thousands of dedicated volunteers take part in this extraordinary fundraiser every year. For more information on the Decorators' Show House and how you can get involved, please call Julie Rodebush at 404-733-5069.

Sleighbell Luncheon and Fashion Show
This Atlanta tradition kicks off the holiday season in one of Atlanta's finest hotels.

Those interested in joining the ASA may call 404-733-4839, e-mail us at [email protected] or write to: The Atlanta Symphony Associates, 1293 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 240,  Atlanta, GA 30309

Membership Units
Organization Members may join any one of our seven membership units, based on a convenient time for meetings (some units meet evenings, some during the day); and on the geographic location of meetings. Members enjoy musical programs at meetings and help with fund-raising events. All units are open to men and women, and; any member may attend and work on any ASA fundraiser, event, or educational course.

BRAVO
Who: Young singles and couples
Where: Metropolitan Atlanta
When: Varied in the evening
Visit the BRAVO Website: www.bravoaso.org
President, Simon Manning
678-362-3796

CONCERTO
Who: Dekalb and Stone Mountain
Where: Dekalb County
When: 2nd Tuesday, 10am
President, Emily Cook
770-446-2595

ENCORE
Who: Business and Professionals
Where: Metropolitan Atlanta
When: 3rd Monday, 7 pm
President, April Lindkrantz
770-993-3095

ENSEMBLE

Who: Metropolitan Atlanta
Where: Intown Buckhead
When: 2nd Tuesday, 12:30 pm
President, Barbara Amos
678-432-8604

INTERMEZZO

Who: North and Northeast Suburbs
Where: Metropolitan Atlanta
When: 3rd Monday, 10 am
President, Essie Schorr
404-762-5323

CRESCENDO

Who: Metropolitan Atlanta
Where: Metropolitan Atlanta
When: Night Meetings
President, Suzy Smith
404-239-0657

SUPPORTING

No formal meetings. Members may attend all ASA events and work on all ASA projects.

 


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