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Special Invitation
June/2/2009
For Questions Contact:
Allison Reynolds
Pasadena Symphony Association
626-793-7172 ext.13
areynolds@PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org
***MEDIA ALERT***
HEADLINE HERE
Pasadena Symphony Association Unveils Plan For Sustainable Future
Pasadena’s Mayor and Team of Experts Endorse Strategic Plan
What: Pasadena Symphony Association’s (PSA) CEO Paul Jan Zdunek will be announcing his post-integration recovery plan designed to sustain the organization financially and to enable the PSA to grow in the future. Working with a team of outside experts and with full support of the Board of Directors, Zdunek has developed a plan that will restore confidence in the venerable Pasadena institution and ensure its long-term, sustainable growth. The PSA administers the Pasadena Symphony, Pasadena POPS, Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra and a full Education & Community Engagement program. Questions will be entertained following the recovery plan announcement.
Who: The Honorable Bill Bogaard, Mayor, City of Pasadena
Paul Jan Zdunek, CEO, Pasadena Symphony Association
Harvey Knell, Executive VP, Pasadena Symphony Association Board of Directors
Jorge Mester, Music Director, Pasadena Symphony
Rachael Worby, Music Director, Pasadena POPS
Jack Taylor, Music Director, Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra
Time: Thursday, June 4, 2009 12 NOON
Location: Pasadena Civic Auditorium
300 E Green Street Pasadena, CA 91105
***RSVP required – invitation and contact information below***
Contact: Allison Reynolds, Marketing & Public Relations Associate
Pasadena Symphony Association
Phone Here
email address here
About the PSA: The Pasadena Symphony Association was founded in 1928 by Conductor Reginald Bland. The annual operating budget was a mere $3,500, which was funded entirely by the City of Pasadena. Because of the tremendous support it has continually received from the local community, The PSA grew into a nationally recognized, fully professional orchestra.
In February 2008, following its acquisition of the Pasadena POPS in 2007, the Pasadena Symphony Association now supports: the Pasadena Symphony, the Pasadena POPS and the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra.
The continuing goal of the Pasadena Symphony Association is to make music available to everyone, offering low-cost tickets for children, students and seniors and implements music education programs in 14 public elementary schools and four middle schools. In total, the Pasadena Symphony Association presents more than 100 community concerts annually by the Pasadena Symphony and the Pasadena POPS, along with the free music series Musical Circus for families, Clásica – las raíces de la música (the roots of music) and Clazzical Notes. It is estimated that the Pasadena Symphony Association serves more than 45,000 individuals.
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Calendar Listings:
June 7th, 2009 Music Under The Stars – A free concert for the community
Presented by PARSONS and Target on the steps of City Hall
Pre-Concert fun at 5:30 | Concert Begins 7:30pm
Link to Flyer here
June 19th & 20th, 2009 – Grand Opening Concert weekend for the Pasadena POPS 2009 Season at Descanso Gardens. Concert begins at 7:30pm.
Link to Pops Schedule and Brochure
June 23rd, 2009 – John Moran Art Auction at the Pasadena Civic. Preview at 1:30pm, Auction starts at 6:00pm. Download Brochure Link
Address Here: Pasadena Symphony Pasadena Pops | 117 E. Colorado Blvd. | Suite 200 | Pasadena | CA | 91105