Happy New Year!!
2020 really was an unusual and difficult year. However, our Winter Dinner fundraiser was still a tremendous sucess thanks to YOU, our Guild members, sponsors, friends, Philharmonic staff, and musicians, who all pulled together and made it happen.

We will have no member program in January, but will have a member program on Saturday, Feb. 27, 3-5 pm at The Broadmoor. In March, we will have a concert featuring the winners of the Young Solo Artist competition. The March program will take place Wednesday, March 17, 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m. at the new home of the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony.

Don't forget about our "A Night In" fundraiser to be held following the February member program. Read all about it in the January issue of "In Harmony".....

Dear Guild members and friends,
A Happy Thanksgiving to you. May you enjoy your family and close friends during this very difficult and ever-changing year. We wish you peace and joy and the best in good music to share.

Here is the December issue of "In Harmony."

 It's been a long winter. Heck, it's been a long year. Travel plans cancelled left and right. Why not join us for "A Night In" Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. Get away from it all while staying close to home. Join us for the February membership program, and then spend the night in a special,  Premier Class guest room, at the fabulous Broadmoor. Purchase the package here.

Save the date for this year's Winter Dinner, Saturday, December 5, 2020. We will have a unique and entertaining program that will be delivered to your home through your television or computer.

We are asking for friends and patrons of the Philharmonic and the Guild to organize small gatherings in their homes to take part in the festivities. Some are making it a neighborhood block party. Others are inviting business associates and friends. Some are enjoying the program with close family.

However you choose to celebrate, we ask that you share your love for music as well as the opportunity for others to give to our campaign to help our Philharmonic gain the necessary funds to begin producing concerts as soon as it is safe to commence. The Phil intends to make a dynamic comeback. We hope you will be a part of the story that returns live, symphonic music to Colorado Springs.

 Our first Guild function of the season was a resounding success. Thanks again to Gold Hill Mesa for hosting us. What an incredible set up. Great indoor/outdoor space and a beautiful, big green lawn to gaze at. The music, performed by the Marc Neihof Trio was excellent. Our food and wine, outstanding.
We look forward to our October program, coming up Wednesday, October 21, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cheyenne Mountain Country Club, 9 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs. For all the details and to RSVP, please read the September newsletter here.

The August "e" newsletter - In Harmony is available.
We believe that to best serve the Philharmonic, we must get on with the business of supporting the Philharmonic and encouraging the support of music and musicians. Our first program is Wednesday, Sept 16, 5 to 7 pm at the Gold Hill Mesa Community Room. If you are healthy and comfortable, we hope you will join us as we press into our new year. Read the full newsletter here.

We will have a newsletter in mid-August and hopefully will have a better idea of what our future holds in terms of our programs.

We are planning our first program to be a reception/welcome to our members. It will take place at the Gold Hill Mesa Community Center on Wednesday, September 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. Details are forthcoming.

Due to a freeze on the western slope, our vendor, which has supplied us with beautiful Palisade Peaches for several years, is unable to participate in this year's Peachy Party. We are disappointed, of course, as this seemed like one of the only "events" that we were going to be able to produce.

We apologize for any inconvenience. We know how our Guild members look forward to having that case of peaches to make a myriad of dishes. Here's hoping that next year's will be all the sweeter.

The role of president for the Colorado Springs Guild will be shared for the 2020/2021 season between two dynamic women. Lisa Keenan, Grants Manager at UCHealth, will share the role with Joy Maples, a public relations professional with her own small business, doing work in the tourism and non profit sectors.

Both women bring tremendous talent to the Guild and we look forward to seeing what they can accomplish "against all odds"....

The tactics for fundraising within the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Guild have been traditionally event-based. With the pandemic, this will alter the group's general fund raising plan. These two are undeterred and look forward to the challenge that the year will bring. The board is fully invested and aware of the hurdles that await them and are doing the work of exploring alternative tactics for raising money for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. You can help now by renewing your membership. We need a strong membership this year to ensure a successful year. We also need "all hands on deck" as we form committees to tackle the job ahead of us. Be thinking creatively. We look forward to meeting--in one form or another--in the Fall. At that time we will provide information on how you can be a part of this year's effort. We will also have a vote on a budget for the year and, hopefully, we will have more information to be able to navigate the year's plan effectively.