Raleigh Chamber Music Guild

Raleigh Chamber Music Guild
2007 Pick Your Prize Raffle
April 29, 2007
Support the RCMG and you may win fabulous prizes!

Click here to see the winners!

     Here's how it works:

Look at the list of prizes below and pick the ones you would like to try to win.

Decide how many raffle tickets you want to buy for each of your selected prizes. The more tickets you buy, the better your chances of winning. Put all your tickets on one prize or distribute them among a lot of prizes. (Tickets are only $5 each!)

Fill out the order form with your contact information and the number of tickets you want for each chosen prize. (Need an order form? Forms will be available at all RCMG concerts. You can also print the form at the bottom of this page or call the Raleigh Chamber Music Guild at (919) 821-2030 to request a mailed copy.)

Mail in the form with your payment (check or credit card) for the tickets to:
   - RCMG
   - 336 Fayetteville Street Suite 411
   - Raleigh, NC 27601

You will receive your raffle tickets in the mail.

Raffle drawing will be held during intermission at the concert on April 29, 2007. You do not need to be present to win. You will be contacted if you are a winner. All prizes are transferable if you can't use it or want to give it as a gift.

It's easy! It's fun! It supports the beautiful music that we all enjoy by contributing to the RCMG general fund and endowment fund.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

2007-1 Item withdrawn

2007-2
Value: $100 Wine & Music Basket: Curl up and relax with a lovely gift basket containing 2 bottles of wine, wineglasses, English cheeses, and the complete works of Ralph Vaughn Williams on the newly released 8-CD set by the London Philharmonic and Sir Adrian Boult. Winner must be 21+ years of age. Donated by Pat Baldwin.

2007-3
Value: $60 Conducting Lesson: Spend one hour learning the art of conducting from Ed Szabo, the former interim conductor of the Chapel Hill Philharmonia. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon.

2007-4
Value: $90 Studio Photograph: Studio Portrait Session for an individual or small family group. Photos hosted on private web site for 60 days. One fully retouched 8x10 print (mounting not included, available as option). ANY Photo session must be scheduled before Dec. 31, 2007. Photographer will make every reasonable effort to accommodate schedule of raffle winner. Donated by Classical Photography, 4600 Fernham Place, Raleigh, NC 27612, (919)786-1090 www.ClassicalPhotography.com

2007-5
Value: $150 Become a MacIntosh Whiz: You will receive 2 hours of MacIntosh tech support or consulting time provided by Jonathan Stuart-Moore, a computer science graduate of Middlebury College who works and teaches at the Shodor Education Foundation specializing in Graphics and Web Design.

2007-6
Value: $142 Vin Blanc: Personally selected from around the world by Ridgewood's Wine Merchant himself - 2 bottles of each variety to grace 6 summer dinners: Saint-Veran (France) white burgundy '01, Bidoli Friuli (Italy) pinot grigio '05, theturk (Australia) semillion-marsanne '05, Honig (Napa Valley) sauvignon blanc '05, Fitz-Ritter (Germany) Riesling Kabinett '04, and Höpler (Austria) grüner veltliner '05. - includes delivery to your home in Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill. Winner must be 21+ years of age. Donated by Bob Upchurch.

2007-7
Value: $108 Burning Coal Theatre Tickets: Enjoy 2 season tickets to Burning Coal Theatre Company's 2007/2008 performances. (www.burningcoal.org 919-834-4001)

2007-8
Value: $60 Chamber Music Group Lesson: Learn how chamber groups turn individual performance into a small group sound in a 1-hour lesson from Ed Szabo. Ed retired from the Music Department at Eastern Michigan University and was interim conductor of the Chapel Hill Philharmonia. Date and time to be mutually agreed.

2007-9
Value: $500 Mexican Brunch and Classical Music for 20: Margaritas, beer, and wine will whet appetites for a luscious Mexican brunch, followed by classical music. John Walker and Tom and Mary Ward join forces to provide a gala afternoon. Enjoy authentic Mexican dishes from recipes gathered on numerous trips to Mexico. You and your guests will be treated to a midday fiesta at John's magnificent home in Raleigh and then adjourn to the adjoining concert hall of Zenph Studios for the performances. The performance will feature a demonstration of the new "re-performance" technology developed by John and his company followed by a local pianist in concert. The sponsors and the winner will need to work together long in advance to schedule a mutually agreeable date (before November 1, 2007) that fits with the artist's schedule. *Winner must be at least 21+ years of age.

2007-10
Value: $100 Lindesay Harkness Landscape Print: A print of your choice by Lindesay Harkness, Chapel Hill artist known for her landscape, still life and portrait pastels. Landscapes are primarily of the Chapel Hill area as well as the Irish and English countryside. Unframed images can be viewed at http://homepage.mac.com/lindesayh/PhotoAlbum6.html, or by appointment at Lindesay's Chapel Hill Studio. 2122 N. Lakeshore Dr, Chapel Hill, 919-967-0148

2007-11
Value: $280 Stoneware Pitcher by Siglinda Scarpa: A versatile artist in clay, tile, porcelain and mixed media, Siglinda Scarpa's designs are inspired by her gardens, her animals and her childhood in Italy. She explores the sculptural possibilities of fired clay and experiments with combining pottery with wood, metal and blown glass. This one-of-a-kind art work (approximately 11" wide and 8" high) is generously donated by Ms. Scarpa from her Goat House Gallery. website at http://www.ceramics-directory.com/out-268.html

2007-12
Value: $60 Chamber Music Coaching: Chamber Musicians, here is your chance to take your chamber group to a new level. Win a 1-hour group coaching session with the principal 'cellist of the North Carolina Symphony, Bonnie Thron. Bonnie was a member of the prize-winning Peabody Trio, Apple Hill Chamber Players, Herrick Quartet and others. Your group can benefit from the skill and expertise of one of our most experienced chamber musicians.

2007-13
Value: $100 Whole Foods Gift Certificate: Use this gift certificate to sample the remarkable gourmet goodies available at Whole Foods market. Donated by Tom Anderson.

2007-14
Value: $150 Vin Rouge Bonanza: A case of carefully selected red wines from around the world. Delivered in the Triangle area. Winner must be 21+ years of age. Donated by Bob Guthrie.

2007-15
Value: $150 Private Chamber Concert: Impress your guests with live chamber music. The Guild Chamber Players will come to your dinner party, cocktail party, or more formal house concert and provide a 75 minute concert of light or serious classical chamber music. Members of the Guild Chamber Players include excellent amateur, professional and retired professional players. The Players will discuss with you the type of group (duo, trio, quartet, with or without piano, etc.) and the selection of music that best meets your guests' tastes. Location to be in Wake, Durham or Orange County. Date is to be mutually agreed upon but before June, 2008.

2007-16
Value: $500 Elegant NC Symphony Evening: Two tickets to the Meymandi box for one concert in the 2007/2008 classical series of the NC Symphony. Winners will also have the privilege of going to the Martin Suite of the Meymandi Concert Hall, 30 minutes before the concert and during intermission for wine and refreshments. Date to be mutually agreed. Donated by Dr. and Mrs. Assad Meymandi.

2007-17
Value: $60 Cello Lesson: Attention all 'cellists! Bid on a 1-hour private lesson (in your own home) with the principal 'cellist of the North Carolina Symphony, Bonnie Thron. Work on your vibrato, shifts, up-bow staccato, or whatever skill you would like to improve. As Ms. Thron accepts only two students at any time, this is a rare and sought-after opportunity. Date and time to be mutually agreed.

2007-18
Value: $80 Broadway in Raleigh: Your choice of two mezzanine tickets to Grease (May 12-20), Waiting for the Moon (July 14-22) or Man of La Mancha (Oct. 6-14). www.nctheatre.com 919-831-6950.

2007-19
Value: $60 Cello Lesson: Learn some of the fine points of playing the cello in a 1-hour individual lesson from Ed Szabo. Ed retired from the Music Department at Eastern Michigan University and was interim conductor of the Chapel Hill Philharmonia. Date and time to be mutually agreed

2007-20
Value: $100 A Weekend of Music in the Mountains: Winner receives two pairs of tickets to the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. One pair of tickets is for Friday, July 6th at 7 PM for the Grand Opening Concert and reception, "Jazz Meets Classics" featuring the Gary Motley Jazz Quartet and the Vega String Quartet. The second pair is for Sunday, July 8th at 5 PM when the award-winning Vega String Quartet plays music of Handel, Beethoven and Dvorak. All performances are at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands, NC. www.h-cmusicfestival.org 828-526-9060.

2007-21
Value: $100 The Other Impressionists: The painters weren't the only impressionists. Enjoy a beautiful gift basket containing 2 bottles of wine, wine glasses, and CDs of the music of Delius, Satie, and de Falla. Winner must be 21+ years of age. Donated by Pat Baldwin.

2007-22
Value: $180 Pinot Grigio Anyone? For the white wine lovers, a case of Pinot Grigio from Villa Appalaccia Winery in Virginia. Winner must be 21+ years of age. http://www.villaappalaccia.com/ Donated by Karen Allred.

2007-23
Value: $80 Carolina Ballet: Two Tickets to the Carolina Ballet performance of your choice in the 2007/2008 season. (www.carolinaballet.com 719-0900)

2007-24
Value: $120 Dine at 518 West: 518 West is one of the finest restaurants in the bustling Glenwood South area, a popular lunch and dinner spot for casual, family or business meals. Also enjoy their new Sunday brunch. 518 West Jones St (919) 829-2518 www.518west.com

2007-25
Value: $180 RCMG Season Tickets: Raleigh Chamber Music Guild is providing a pair of tickets to its 2007/2008 Masters Series season. Enjoy a wide variety of international artists including the Abegg Trio, the Jupiter and Orion Quartets, Imani Winds, and the return engagement of Awadagin Pratt, performing in the beautiful Fletcher Opera Theater. 919-821-2030 www.rcmg.org

2007-26
Value: $150 Classic Port Wine: Enjoy this magnum (double bottle) of Graham's 1985 Vintage Port. It has great elegance and great power. Brilliant deep ruby-purple color, with boysenberry and licorice aromas, full-bodied, very fleshy, with a firm backbone of tannins. Winner must be 21+ years of age. Donated by Steve Meyers.

RCMG wishes to thank TEKELEC for supporting the arts
by donating the printed brochure version of this web page.

RCMG is also grateful to the following funding agencies:

City of Raleigh Arts Commission
North Carolina Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
Southern Arts Federation
United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County

Print this page and send in the form below.

ORDER FORM R2007C

Prize Number	Number of Raffle Tickets	Prize Number	Number of Raffle Tickets	Prize Number	Number of Raffle Tickets
2007-1		2007-12		2007-22
2007-2		2007-13		2007-23
2007-3		2007-14		2007-24
2007-4		2007-15		2007-25
2007-5		2007-16		2007-26
2007-6		2007-17
2007-7		2007-18
2007-8		2007-19
2007-9		2007-20
2007-10		2007-21
2007-11

# Tickets this column		# Tickets this column		# Tickets this column

*Total Number of Tickets*
*Times$5 each ==>*
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Signature

Mail this order form with your check or credit card information to:

   - RCMG
   - 336 Fayetteville Street, Suite 411
   - Raleigh, NC 27601

ITEM	DESCRIPTION
2007-1	*Item withdrawn*
2007-2 Value: $100	Wine & Music Basket: Curl up and relax with a lovely gift basket containing 2 bottles of wine, wineglasses, English cheeses, and the complete works of Ralph Vaughn Williams on the newly released 8-CD set by the London Philharmonic and Sir Adrian Boult. Winner must be 21+ years of age. Donated by Pat Baldwin.
2007-3 Value: $60	Conducting Lesson: Spend one hour learning the art of conducting from Ed Szabo, the former interim conductor of the Chapel Hill Philharmonia. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon.
2007-4 Value: $90	Studio Photograph: Studio Portrait Session for an individual or small family group. Photos hosted on private web site for 60 days. One fully retouched 8x10 print (mounting not included, available as option). ANY Photo session must be scheduled before Dec. 31, 2007. Photographer will make every reasonable effort to accommodate schedule of raffle winner. Donated by Classical Photography, 4600 Fernham Place, Raleigh, NC 27612, (919)786-1090 www.ClassicalPhotography.com
2007-5 Value: $150	Become a MacIntosh Whiz: You will receive 2 hours of MacIntosh tech support or consulting time provided by Jonathan Stuart-Moore, a computer science graduate of Middlebury College who works and teaches at the Shodor Education Foundation specializing in Graphics and Web Design.
2007-6 Value: $142	Vin Blanc: Personally selected from around the world by Ridgewood's Wine Merchant himself - 2 bottles of each variety to grace 6 summer dinners: Saint-Veran (France) white burgundy '01, Bidoli Friuli (Italy) pinot grigio '05, theturk (Australia) semillion-marsanne '05, Honig (Napa Valley) sauvignon blanc '05, Fitz-Ritter (Germany) Riesling Kabinett '04, and Höpler (Austria) grüner veltliner '05. - includes delivery to your home in Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill. Winner must be 21+ years of age. Donated by Bob Upchurch.
2007-7 Value: $108	Burning Coal Theatre Tickets: Enjoy 2 season tickets to Burning Coal Theatre Company's 2007/2008 performances. (www.burningcoal.org 919-834-4001)
2007-8 Value: $60	Chamber Music Group Lesson: Learn how chamber groups turn individual performance into a small group sound in a 1-hour lesson from Ed Szabo. Ed retired from the Music Department at Eastern Michigan University and was interim conductor of the Chapel Hill Philharmonia. Date and time to be mutually agreed.
2007-9 Value: $500	Mexican Brunch and Classical Music for 20: Margaritas, beer, and wine will whet appetites for a luscious Mexican brunch, followed by classical music. John Walker and Tom and Mary Ward join forces to provide a gala afternoon. Enjoy authentic Mexican dishes from recipes gathered on numerous trips to Mexico. You and your guests will be treated to a midday fiesta at John's magnificent home in Raleigh and then adjourn to the adjoining concert hall of Zenph Studios for the performances. The performance will feature a demonstration of the new "re-performance" technology developed by John and his company followed by a local pianist in concert. The sponsors and the winner will need to work together long in advance to schedule a mutually agreeable date (before November 1, 2007) that fits with the artist's schedule. *Winner must be at least 21+ years of age.
2007-10 Value: $100	Lindesay Harkness Landscape Print: A print of your choice by Lindesay Harkness, Chapel Hill artist known for her landscape, still life and portrait pastels. Landscapes are primarily of the Chapel Hill area as well as the Irish and English countryside. Unframed images can be viewed at http://homepage.mac.com/lindesayh/PhotoAlbum6.html, or by appointment at Lindesay's Chapel Hill Studio. 2122 N. Lakeshore Dr, Chapel Hill, 919-967-0148
2007-11 Value: $280	Stoneware Pitcher by Siglinda Scarpa: A versatile artist in clay, tile, porcelain and mixed media, Siglinda Scarpa's designs are inspired by her gardens, her animals and her childhood in Italy. She explores the sculptural possibilities of fired clay and experiments with combining pottery with wood, metal and blown glass. This one-of-a-kind art work (approximately 11" wide and 8" high) is generously donated by Ms. Scarpa from her Goat House Gallery. website at http://www.ceramics-directory.com/out-268.html
2007-12 Value: $60	Chamber Music Coaching: Chamber Musicians, here is your chance to take your chamber group to a new level. Win a 1-hour group coaching session with the principal 'cellist of the North Carolina Symphony, Bonnie Thron. Bonnie was a member of the prize-winning Peabody Trio, Apple Hill Chamber Players, Herrick Quartet and others. Your group can benefit from the skill and expertise of one of our most experienced chamber musicians.
2007-13 Value: $100	Whole Foods Gift Certificate: Use this gift certificate to sample the remarkable gourmet goodies available at Whole Foods market. Donated by Tom Anderson.
2007-14 Value: $150	Vin Rouge Bonanza: A case of carefully selected red wines from around the world. Delivered in the Triangle area. Winner must be 21+ years of age. Donated by Bob Guthrie.
2007-15 Value: $150	Private Chamber Concert: Impress your guests with live chamber music. The Guild Chamber Players will come to your dinner party, cocktail party, or more formal house concert and provide a 75 minute concert of light or serious classical chamber music. Members of the Guild Chamber Players include excellent amateur, professional and retired professional players. The Players will discuss with you the type of group (duo, trio, quartet, with or without piano, etc.) and the selection of music that best meets your guests' tastes. Location to be in Wake, Durham or Orange County. Date is to be mutually agreed upon but before June, 2008.
2007-16 Value: $500	Elegant NC Symphony Evening: Two tickets to the Meymandi box for one concert in the 2007/2008 classical series of the NC Symphony. Winners will also have the privilege of going to the Martin Suite of the Meymandi Concert Hall, 30 minutes before the concert and during intermission for wine and refreshments. Date to be mutually agreed. Donated by Dr. and Mrs. Assad Meymandi.
2007-17 Value: $60	Cello Lesson: Attention all 'cellists! Bid on a 1-hour private lesson (in your own home) with the principal 'cellist of the North Carolina Symphony, Bonnie Thron. Work on your vibrato, shifts, up-bow staccato, or whatever skill you would like to improve. As Ms. Thron accepts only two students at any time, this is a rare and sought-after opportunity. Date and time to be mutually agreed.
2007-18 Value: $80	Broadway in Raleigh: Your choice of two mezzanine tickets to Grease (May 12-20), Waiting for the Moon (July 14-22) or Man of La Mancha (Oct. 6-14). www.nctheatre.com 919-831-6950.
2007-19 Value: $60	Cello Lesson: Learn some of the fine points of playing the cello in a 1-hour individual lesson from Ed Szabo. Ed retired from the Music Department at Eastern Michigan University and was interim conductor of the Chapel Hill Philharmonia. Date and time to be mutually agreed
2007-20 Value: $100	A Weekend of Music in the Mountains: Winner receives two pairs of tickets to the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. One pair of tickets is for Friday, July 6th at 7 PM for the Grand Opening Concert and reception, "Jazz Meets Classics" featuring the Gary Motley Jazz Quartet and the Vega String Quartet. The second pair is for Sunday, July 8th at 5 PM when the award-winning Vega String Quartet plays music of Handel, Beethoven and Dvorak. All performances are at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands, NC. www.h-cmusicfestival.org 828-526-9060.
2007-21 Value: $100	The Other Impressionists: The painters weren't the only impressionists. Enjoy a beautiful gift basket containing 2 bottles of wine, wine glasses, and CDs of the music of Delius, Satie, and de Falla. Winner must be 21+ years of age. Donated by Pat Baldwin.
2007-22 Value: $180	Pinot Grigio Anyone? For the white wine lovers, a case of Pinot Grigio from Villa Appalaccia Winery in Virginia. Winner must be 21+ years of age. http://www.villaappalaccia.com/ Donated by Karen Allred.
2007-23 Value: $80	Carolina Ballet: Two Tickets to the Carolina Ballet performance of your choice in the 2007/2008 season. (www.carolinaballet.com 719-0900)
2007-24 Value: $120	Dine at 518 West: 518 West is one of the finest restaurants in the bustling Glenwood South area, a popular lunch and dinner spot for casual, family or business meals. Also enjoy their new Sunday brunch. 518 West Jones St (919) 829-2518 www.518west.com
2007-25 Value: $180	RCMG Season Tickets: Raleigh Chamber Music Guild is providing a pair of tickets to its 2007/2008 Masters Series season. Enjoy a wide variety of international artists including the Abegg Trio, the Jupiter and Orion Quartets, Imani Winds, and the return engagement of Awadagin Pratt, performing in the beautiful Fletcher Opera Theater. 919-821-2030 www.rcmg.org
2007-26 Value: $150	Classic Port Wine: Enjoy this magnum (double bottle) of Graham's 1985 Vintage Port. It has great elegance and great power. Brilliant deep ruby-purple color, with boysenberry and licorice aromas, full-bodied, very fleshy, with a firm backbone of tannins. Winner must be 21+ years of age. Donated by Steve Meyers.