EVENT:

HONOLULU SYMPHONY CHORUS ANNUAL BENEFIT
Saturday, February 28 at 6:00 p.m.
Wai‘alae Country Club, 4997 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu
Cocktails and silent auction begin at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.

ARTISTS:

Concordia Choir, conducted by Dr. René Clausen
Solmati, featuring Ruth Shiroma Foster, Norm Foster, John Gallagher and Duane Padilla
                                     

TICKETS:

Dinner & auction tickets are $70 each.
Call (808) 524-0815, ext. 257 for more information.
   
Honolulu – Singers from the Honolulu Symphony Chorus will honor Robert (Bob) S. Hines for his contributions to the arts in Hawaii at their annual fundraiser for community programs on Saturday, February 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wai‘alae Country Club. Hines was unanimously selected as the event’s honoree due to his lifelong commitment to sharing live choral music with all people. Tickets are currently on sale for $70 per person.

In its eighth year, the Honolulu Symphony Chorus Annual Benefit honors individuals who have helped the community in meaningful ways. Hines, who has held many prestigious academic positions during his career, served as dean of the College of Arts and Humanities of the University of Hawaii at Manoa from 1980 to 1984. He was appointed professor emeritus of the music department in 1994.

Hines is the author of several books, including “The Composer’s Point of View: Choral Music,” “Choral Composition: A Handbook for Composers, Arrangers, Conductors and Singers,” and “Singers’ Liturgical Latin.” In addition, Hines has served in many volunteer roles, including the boards of PBS Hawaii, Honolulu Chamber Music Series and the Arthur and Mae Z. Orvis Foundation.

The evening’s entertainment features the acclaimed Concordia Choir, conducted by Dr. René Clausen. Considered one of the world’s premier a cappella choirs, the Concordia Choir is based at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. The 74-voice choir has performed in nearly every major hall in the United States, including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. More information about the choir is available at http://www.cord.edu/Music/Ensembles/Choirs/choir1.php.

In addition, the Solmati quartet returns by popular demand to enliven the benefit with a blend of jazz and pop standards, innovative arrangements of classical and ragtime, and original music. Solmati features singer and pianist Ruth Shiroma Foster, clarinetist Norm Foster, double bassist John Gallagher and violinist Duane Padilla. Foster, Gallagher and Padilla are members of the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra. Shiroma Foster sings with the Honolulu Symphony Chorus and is an active songwriter.

How to Donate

Donations to the silent auction are warmly welcomed from individuals, businesses and other non-profits. Suggested donations include jewelry, gift baskets, gourmet chef items, clothing and accessories, concert tickets and admission passes to local attractions. Visit www.oahuchoral.com to download a donation form.
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About the Honolulu Symphony Chorus

The Honolulu Symphony Chorus Annual Benefit is presented by the Oahu Choral Society, the administrative arm of the Honolulu Symphony Chorus. The Chorus includes more than 130 singers from Oahu that are united in their love of choral singing and passion for music-making. Visit www.oahuchoral.com for more information.

Upcoming Honolulu Symphony Chorus Performances

CARMINA BURANA
Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 4 p.m.
Blaisdell Concert Hall
Featuring:
Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor
Sumi Jo, soprano
Brian Stucki, tenor
David Adam Moore, baritone
Honolulu Symphony Chorus
The Symphony Chorus takes center stage in Carl Orff’s passionate Carmina Burana.
Generously sponsored by the Arthur and Mae Z. Orvis Foundation.