Roberta Strebel
Executive Director

P.O.Box 1375
State College, PA
16804

814-231-8224

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info@nvs.org

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The Nittany Valley Symphony Guild

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The Nittany Valley Symphony Guild is formed to work in conjunction with the Board of Directors of the NVS in whatever capacities are necessary, including hospitality, sales, public relations, education, fund-raising and office support.
Its goals are to assist the board with development, to expand the Symphony's audience and to promote a broad public appreciation of music.

Membership

Membership is open to everyone. The yearly fee is $30.00. For information on Membership and/or activities of the Guild, please call the NVS office at +1 814 231 8224.

Luncheon with the Maestro

Preceding each concert, the NVS Guild hosts a luncheon at the Centre Hills Country Club with Maestro Jinbo. Members of the orchestra provide music for your enjoyment, and Maestro Jinbo speaks briefly about the upcoming concert.
Reservations are necessary; Call the NVS office +1 814 231 8224 by the previous Tuesday. This year's Luncheons:

Thursday, October 2, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. Social hour at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, November 6,2008, 12:00 p.m. Social hour at 11:30 a.m
Thursday, January 15, 2009, 12:00 p.m. Social hour at 11:30 a.m
Thursday, February 12, 2009, 12:00 p.m. Social hour at 11:30 a.m
Thursday, March 19, 2009, 12:30 p.m.Social hour at 12:00 p.m
Sunday, April 19, 2009, 12:00 p.m. Social hour at 11:30 a.m

Guild membership is not necessary for Luncheon attendance. Cost is $25.00 payable at the door.

Ann Keller Young Soloist Competition

Each year the Guild sponsors a competition open to students grade 9-12 from Centre and adjoining counties. Check the Rules and Prizes page for details and a link to the application form.

Jeannette "Ann" Keller, founder of the Nittany Valley Symphony, Concertmistress of both NVS and Altoona Symphony for many years, passed away Saturday July 3, 1999. She was 82 years old.

Ann founded the Nittany String quartet in 1967 and worked with many musical groups in the area since then. Her active spirit evoked the yearly NVS award in her name, The "Ann Keller Young Soloist Competition".

Poinsettia Sale

Each year the Guild sponsors a Poinsettia sale to raise funds for the Symphony. This is a major event for the group and provides the opportunity to meet new friends and promote the NVS at the same time.

Plants are $12. each for a 7" pot and $5 each for a 4.5" pot. They are available in red, white or pink. Funds raised are donated to the symphony to sponsor a chair and provide additional general operating funds. To order call the office 1-814-231-8224 or click here.