Rochester Symphony Guild History
The Rochester Symphony Guild (RSG) was formed in 1978 to promote and support the artistic endeavors of the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) by hosting four fundraisers each season with the proceeds going toward helping support symphony concerts. Included is a Christmas luncheon with musical entertainment, Fashion Show and Boutique, Afternoon Tea and Taste & Tunes-an evening of dinner and entertainment. Guild members also host a refreshment table during intermissions at each concert and serve as ushers.
Guild membership is comprised of 72 women who work tirelessly to support the orchestra through fund raisers and helping to publicize upcoming concerts.
A luncheon/business meeting is held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Cherry Creek Golf Club in Shelby Twp. at 11:15 a.m. (except Dec., June, July & Aug.) Featured is a note-worthy speaker or musical entertainment.
Guild membership is open to anyone interested in furthering these goals while meeting friendly people and supporting a first-rate high-quality orchestra. For more information, please call RSG Membership Chairperson at 248-340-9215.
Rochester Symphony Guild Officers
President
Mary Ebert
Vice President
Nancy Rodriguez
Recording Secretary
Carolyn Phelps
Corresponding Secretary
Pat Lesich
Treasurer
Laura Price
Assistant Treasurer
Carla Giddings
2024-2025 Rochester Symphony Guild Members
Sharon Arcari
Patsy Bergen
Carole Berry
Joanne Blaszkowski
Gail Bothwell
Joanne Brown
Betty Canyock
Elaine Chapman
Dona Childress
Cindy Cirar
Nancy Clifford
Mary Jane Croissant
Betty Curtiss
Gerry Detterman
Mary Ebert
Mary Flannery
Judy Garrett
Sally Giacobbe
Carla Giddings
Susan Hagaman
Marianne Harris
Hester Hull
Denise Kaminske
Linda Keegan
Anna-Marie Kleckner
Elaine Krencicki
Anne Kucher
Elaine Larsen
Judy Latimer
Pat Lesich
Cindy Luck
Barbara Markham
Barbara Martin
Rita May
Mary Mazure
Diane McConaghy
Sandra McFarlin
Theresa Meegan
Judy Mysliviec
Diana Nast
Susan Neill
Vincetta Nicosia
Linda Pannuto
Carolyn Phelps
Jeanne Pichel
Gelene Pigott
Sharon Postnieks
Laura Price
Phyllis Relyea
Christine Rickard
Nancy Rodriguez
Florence Sapienza
Patty Semrau
Connie Sepelak
Audrey Shilt
Shirley Sikov
Sue Slawski
Karen Sobrilsky
Colette Stager
Yang Stewart
Nancy Stocking
Suzanne Ternan
Angeline Thorner
Eileen Tschura
Peggy Tundo
Marilyn Walker
Since the inception of Rochester Symphony Orchestra in 1961, the Orchestra has strived to share the enjoyment of making music with the public. The Rochester Symphony Guild seeks to keep that tradition alive and promote the Symphony’s music. We encourage our Guild members, their families and friends, and the members of our community to attend the Symphony’s concert series.
The Guild’s general luncheon meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month starting in September through November and then January through May. This year our meetings will be held at the Cherry Creek Golf Club in Shelby Township. Our membership is open to everyone, and we encourage you to come and join us in our support of the Symphony. Each month we have either a guest speaker, a musical presentation, or someone from an artistic field at our luncheons.
The Guild also supports the Symphony through our four fund raisers each year. Our fund raisers are open to everyone, and we encourage you to please attend and help support the Symphony. Please review our events for the 2024-2025 year in our Festival of Parties brochure.
For further information about these events or to join the Guild, please call: 248-340-9215.
Sincerely,
Mary Ebert, Rochester Symphony Guild President
Rochester Symphony Guild Festival of Parties 2024-2025
TASTE & TUNES
FEATURING NUCLASSICA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024 – 6:30 P.M.
Exhilarating Electro-pop Violinists
Gourmet Dinner • Silent action • Raffle
Great Oaks Country Club
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
POPULAR ANNUAL EVENT
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024 – 11:00 A.M.
Luncheon • Entertainment • Silent Auction • Raffle
Palazzo Grande
SYMPHONY OF STYLE FASHION SHOW
FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025 – 9:30 A.M.
Fashion Show
Luncheon • Raffle
Palazzo Grande
HATS OFF TO SPRING
AFTERNOON TEA
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025 - 11:30 A.M.
Tea Sandwiches & Sweets • Entertainment
Silent auction • Raffle
Rochester Community House
For event details, please call 248-340-9215
Benefits for the Rochester Symphony Orchestra