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TRAVIS HATTON, MUSIC DIRECTOR

A Note from the Conductor

Dear SSO Supporters,

As you surely know, this has been a really tough time. Certainly for everyone, but especially for performing arts organizations, such as the Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra. We know that once the pandemic has subsided, we will have to work very hard to rebuild the orchestra. So unfortunately, difficult times still remain before us.

However, we are already working to put together a series of concerts starting in the Fall of 2021. We fully anticipate that we will be able to invite you back into the hall to enjoy these concerts with us - so I am very hopeful. In particular, I really would like to thank you for your continued support during this time. We really are dependent on your support to see us through this time. Everyone in the SSO is truly grateful to you, and we all look forward to seeing you in person come this fall.

FORWARD!!

Travis Hatton
Music Director
Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra

V
CONCERT II

LIVE STREAM
(click on "Live Stream" and you will be
directed to the live performance)

Virtual Performance on
February 28, 2021 - 4pm

Sunnyside Symphony Musicians

Violin 1:
Matt Mandrones
Shauna Stinson
James Tsai
Brian Chou
Pamela Moro
Shawna Hamilton

Violin 2:
Andre Wang
Susan Erich
Glenn Wilcott
Rhys Hertafeld
Elisa Morelli

Viola:
Emalie Berdahl
Noel Lee
Eleanor Horner

Cello:
Janice Hogue
Anne Horner
Terrington Smith
Alexandra Schwartz

Bass:
Veronika Zeisset
Rob Busey

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2020-2021 Concert Season

VIRTUAL CONCERT I - October 25, 2020 - 4pm

Mendelssohn - Sinfonia for Strings No. 2 in D Major

Ennio Morricone - Gabriel's Oboe
Fred Korman, Oboe

Grieg - Two Norwegian Airs, Op. 63

Respighi -Ancient Airs and Dances No. 3

VIRTUAL CONCERT II - February 28, 2021 - 4pm

Giacomo Puccini - I Crisantemi

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Divertimento in D, K. 136

Edward Elgar – Serenade for Strings

Aaron Copland - Hoe Down from Rodeo

CONCERT III - TBD

All concerts are performed at
Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church,
10501 Southeast Market Street, Portland
(Click on address to see map)

Concerts are free and open
to the public.

Donations are gratefully accepted.

A Note from the Board of Directors:

Dear friends and family of the Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra,

Out of an abundance of concern for the audience and members, the Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will postpone its live performances, due to the concerns over the spread of the COVID-19.

The SSO will be in regular communication with updates about upcoming performances and event schedule, as it is unclear at the present time when our performance venue will reopen and return to normal operations.

The SSO’s decision to postpone its performances has been influenced by recommendations in general from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), City of Portland, ongoing official news reports, and an abundance of concern for what the organization can do to best ensure the well-being of everyone in the SSO community.

We encourage everyone in our music community to follow all health recommendations of the CDC, WHO, and the City of Portland concerning COVID-19, and to take great care of themselves to stay healthy and avoid contact with the virus.

As a nonprofit organization, the Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra needs your financial support. A large portion of our annual budget has already been invested in producing this performance to you. Please consider making a gift to SSO to ensure we can continue producing performances in the future. You can make a one-time donation that will support our organization through this challenging time. (Click "Donate" button above)

This is unquestionably a difficult time for the citizens of Portland, the country, and the world at large. On behalf of the musicians from the Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra, the board of directors and music director, Travis Hatton, we all look forward to the near future when we return to concertgoing as one of the many things we so cherish.

Please take care and stay healthy!

Kathy Rosenquist
President, Board of Directors
Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra

AUDITIONS!

The Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Travis Hatton, will be holding auditions for the following instruments:

String Bass

Audition Location:
Sunnyside SDA Church
10501 SE Market Street
Portland, Oregon

If you would like more information, please contact Robin Sonderland (Personnel Manager) at contact@sunnysidesymphony.org

Please note: These are NOT paid positions.

Calling all volunteers!

Volunteering at the Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is a meaningful and significant form of philanthropy. Giving your time and sharing your passion demonstrate an invaluable expression of support for SSO.

Your involvement allows you to make a profound impact on your community. By participating in any of SSO's volunteer opportunities, you help the institution sustain the music and support the essential education and community programs that heighten the cultural vitality of our city.

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