Wow, what a night! We would like to express a very heartfelt thank you to all of you who made the 2023 Highlights & Harmony Gala Fundraiser such a roaring success! Your incredible support truly made it a night to remember.
The atmosphere at the Graduate on Friday evening was electric. Our amazing guest soloists, Brooklyn Snow, soprano and Matthew Greenblatt, tenor, serenaded us with beautiful renditions of "Tonight" from West Side Story, and "Non, je ne regrette rien" from our upcoming La Fête Française concert program. Their fervent performances added an extra touch of magic to the evening, leaving us all in awe.
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The 48th Season Highlights Video took us on a trip down memory lane, reminding us of the countless spectacular moments we shared last season. It was a such a beautiful glimpse of the journey we've all been on together; it was hard to hold our applause until the end!
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The Eugene Concert Choir and Vocal Arts took the stage by storm, delivering performances that left us all speechless. Their energy and passion were infectious, creating an atmosphere that was just buzzing with excitement. For the grand finale, a powerful rendition of "O Fortuna" from Carmina Burana surged through the room, filling every heart with a sense of awe and wonder.
And let's not forget the food and wine! From the first bite to the last, our taste buds were on cloud nine.
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We want to give a special shoutout to each and every one of you who participated in this benefit, whether you were at the Graduate with us or supporting from afar; you were the real stars of the evening. Your support made this celebration of choral music and community spirit a night we'll never forget.
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On top of everything else that made the 2023 Highlights & Harmony Gala so wonderful, it is with immense joy and pride that we share the news of this record-breaking fundraising benefit!
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Thanks to your overwhelming generosity and unwavering support:
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These remarkable contributions will provide vital support for the Eugene Concert Choir, Eugene Vocal Arts, and the Eugene Concert Orchestra as we gear up for an exciting upcoming season and continue our mission to engage, inspire and enrich the community through performance of choral masterworks, diverse artistic experiences, and educational outreach.
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The 2023 Silent Auction, Live Auction, Raffle, and Wall of Wine to benefit the Eugene Concert Choir all include incredible items and gift certificates donated by singers of the Eugene Concert Choir and Eugene Vocal Arts, ECC board members and staff, and generous donations from the following businesses and arts organizations:
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6th Street Grill, Ambrosia, Ballet Fantastique, Bar Purlieu, Botanica Wellness Spa, Café Soriah, Chamber Music Amici, Claim 52 Brewing, Cold Fire Brewery Company, Delgani String Quartet, Erin's Table, Eugene Ballet Company, Eugene Concert Choir, Eugene Country Club, Eugene Electric Bicycles, Eugene Family YMCA, Eugene Opera, Eugene Symphony, Generations Wedding and Events Band, Handel's, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, iamCREATUREscience, J. Scott Cellars, Jazzy Ladies, Local Ocean Seafood Restaurant, Marley's Monsters, Meraki Coffee Company, Newport Symphony Orchestra, Ninkasi Brewery, Oregon Bach Festival, Pappa's Pizza, Pastini, Roaring Rapids Pizza Company, Sage Stone Botanicals, Shield Catering, Silvan Ridge Winery, Sizzler Restaurant, Sweet Cheeks Winery, Sweet Life Patisserie, Sylvia Beach Hotel, The Shedd, "Toni Pogue, Physis Design", Track Town Pizza, Two Towns Ciderhouse, Upstart Crow Youth Theatre, Vault Dance Studio, Voodoo Doughnuts, Wags! Dog Emporium, Wildlife Safari, Willamalane
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Additional thank you to Steven & Rosemary Gallas, Brian Steffen,
Greg Retallack, Sid Voorhees & Crew, Liz Kelly, Kirsten and Tom Albright,
Emily Johnson, and all of the amazing volunteers who made this evening possible!
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