Second YouTube Symphony Returns with CIM Hopefuls

The YouTube Symphony Orchestra, the world's first online-audition only ensemble, led by Michael Tilson Thomas, has launched its second season. Musicians from all over the world submitted excerpts from classical / electronica composer Mason Bates' work titled "Mothership" with hopes of performing at the Sydney Opera House in Australia in March.

Five CIM students have made the final voting round. Congratulatons to Ben Reidhead (horn), Nishana Gunaratne (bass), Rimbo Wong (viola), Katie Tertell (cello) and CIM alumna Rosalind Soltow (viola). Supporters can vote for their favorites daily. Voting ends January 14.

Click here to learn more about the Symphony and vote for your favorite members:

   · Conrad Jones, trumpet
   · Ben Reidhead, horn
   · Nishana Gunaratne, bass
   · Rimbo Wong, viola
   · Katie Tertell, cello
   · Rosalind Soltow, viola

Kudos To...

The CIM Cello Department: This year's Sphinx Competition, to be held in Ann Arbor in February, features only three cellists as finalists in the Senior Round: Alex Cox, Josue Gonzalez and Erica Snowden -- and all three are CIM students who study with Dr. Melissa Kraut.

Check out cim.edu's Rising Stars feature to see the incredible achievements of CIM students.

Holiday Gift Giving Guide

CIM has the perfect gift for the classical music lovers on your list this holiday. Tickets are on sale now for the second half of our 2010-2011 season. Here are a few ideas sure to strike the right note!

   · This year, give your loved ones ONE SINGULAR SENSATION! Marvin Hamlisch leads the CIM Orchestra and CIM Vocalists at Severance Hall on Saturday, January 29. Three Oscars, four Grammys, a Tony, three Golden Globes and a Pulitzer Prize - Hamlisch has won them all for scores that include The Way We Were, Sophie's Choice, Take the Money and Run, his adaptation of Scott Joplin's music for The Sting, and of course, A Chorus Line. This glittering evening is brought to you by the CIM Women's Committee and sponsored by the Invacare Corporation. Benefit tickets start at $200 and include cocktails, a dinner, a silent auction and premier box or dress circle seating. Call CIM at 216.791.5000, ext. 311. Concert only tickets start at $35 and are available through Severance Hall at 216.231.1111.

   · The third thrilling season of the MIXON HALL MASTERS SERIES wraps up in February and tickets are going fast. Critically acclaimed pianist, Leon Fleisher, concludes the series on Thursday, February 10. After a neurological disorder rendered his right hand immobile at the height of his career, Fleisher became a master of left-handed repertoire and built a career as a conductor. Now, with the use of his right hand restored, he'll perform works by J.S. Bach and Schubert at 8 p.m. in Mixon Hall. Tickets are $45 and are available online at cim.edu or by calling 216.791.5000, ext. 411.

   · Treat your loved ones to comedy and drama from the hand of an 18-year-old Mozart, Garden Girl in Disguise, performed by the CIM OPERA THEATER, directed by David Bamberger, with the CIM Orchestra, conducted by Harry Davidson, February 23-26 in Kulas Hall.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students/seniors/groups of 10 or more, and parking is free. Call 216.791.5000, ext. 411 or buy online at cim.edu.

   · Give the gift of a much needed music -break in the workday. The Women's Committee of CIM presents "There Is Nothing Like a Dame," the next event in their MUSICAL LUNCHEON SERIES, on Wednesday, February 23, 11:30 a.m., at Stages Restaurant at the Cleveland Play House. CIM's head of Collaborative Piano, Anita Pontremoli, presents this program featuring female performers. As always, lunch is provided, but "take out" is available for guest having to return to work. Tickets are $30 for members, $35 for non members and reservations are required. Call 216.791.5000, ext. 311.

   · Visit the CIM MUSIC STORE for sheet music, cds, instrument accessories, CIM sweatshirts and more! The Music Store is located on the lower level of CIM, but shop early - it's closed during winter break (December 24-January2). Click here for regular hours of operation, phone number and a list of regularly stocked items

For the hard-to-shop-for person who has everything, consider a tax-deductible contribution! Support CIM with a gift "in honor" of that special person, or a gift "in memory" of a lost loved one

Your gift to CIM's Annual Fund will support:

   · Scholarship assistance for the talented young musicians pursuing a conservatory education
   · Free concerts by students, faculty and visiting artists
   · Community outreach that brings music to schools, hospitals and nursing homes
   · State-of-the-art Distance Learning programs that use music to reinforce subjects such as math, science, language arts and geography to K-12 students across the country

Year-End Giving Options: You can make a gift to CIM by check, cash, credit card or stock. Online giving is a quick, secure option. To donate now, or for more information on ways to make a gift, click here.

   · Matching Gifts: Are you taking advantage of your employer's Matching Gift Program? Many employers will match your donations to CIM. Call your Human Resources department at your company for more details. Don't forget to send your company's Matching Gift form with your donation. Questions? Call Shawna Hofstetter at 216.795.3118

   · A Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) can provide you with a guaranteed income stream for life while helping to ensure the future of classical music and classical music education at CIM. Like other planned gifts, a CGA will qualify you to become a member of the Legacy Society. For more information, contact Steven Pike at 216.795.3168 or steven.pike@case.edu.

Thank you for your "note"-worthy support as we ring in the holiday season!



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