Text Box: In a sterling example of the collaborative spirit for which the Northwest Sinfonietta is already recognized, the orchestra joined the Astoria Music Festival and Academy in Oregon as orchestra-in-residence. Christophe Chagnard, our Artistic Director of renown, was appointed the Festival’s Music Director. In the beautifully refurbished Liberty Theater in Astoria, the NS Text Box: performed at the opening gala on July 22. The musical agenda featured Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony and Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with soloist Stephen Beus. On July 27th the NS String Quartet, joined by Grammy-nominated pianist Duane Hulbert, performed “An Evening in Vienna.” The Festival's grand finale presented three fully-staged performances in Italian of Mozart's opera “Don Text Box: Giovanni,” accompanied by the orchestra-in-residence (we like the sound of that!). Performances were held on July 28, 29, and 30. Newly refurbished Liberty Theater, Astoria, Oregon. Text Box: For the fourth year in a row, the Northwest Sinfonietta joined forces with the Tacoma Youth Chorus for a Family and Children’s Concert: Heavenly Voices IV. The performance on May 7 at the Rialto Theater featured the award ceremony for winners of the Northwest Sinfonietta Youth Concerto Competition. First Prize Text Box: Winner, 18-year-old flutist Kasumi Leonard, performed Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 2. Tacoma Youth Chorus Director Judith Herrington led her young singers in choral works by Mendelssohn, and Delibes. Kasumi Leonard shines after completing her First Prize solo performance with the Northwest Sinfonietta Text Box: Text Box: Orchestra in Residence: Astoria Music Festival and Academy Text Box: Youth Concerto Competition Winner: Kasumi Leonard Text Box: Volume 2 Issue 1 Text Box: Christophe Chagnard Music Director Paul Gjording Executive Director Sharon Andrus Office Manager Board of Directors Patricia E. Wooster President James Sorensen First Vice President Robert B. Whitney Second Vice President Albert Bacon III Co-Treasurer Bruce Mann Co-Treasurer Sibyl Barnum Secretary Constance T. Bacon Rebecca Bianco Betsy Buck Wendy Griffin Janet Joy Mike Lampton Mary Manning Justin Morrill Mary Thomas Judy Wagner James Wooster

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Text Box: NoteWorthy Text Box: August, 2005 Text Box: The Year in Review Text Box: The 2004-05 season was full to overflowing with new opportunities for the Northwest Sinfonietta. The debut of the Northwest Sinfonietta String Quartet, the orchestra’s expansions into ballet and opera, the new ‘NS in the Schools’ program, and our first-ever tours to Bremerton and Text Box: Astoria, Oregon, all testify to the growing esteem the organization has earned in our region. They are also reminders that our arts organizations have an important role to play in enhancing the quality of life and helping to spur growth in our community. As we enter our 15th season with Text Box: celebrations of Mozart’s 250th birthday, the orchestra is riding a wave of opportunity, grateful for these recent accomplishments and for the enthusiasm of its loyal audiences and supporters. —Paul Gjording, Executive Director