The Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra Guild is a great way to be involved in the middle Tennessee community. Supporting music for all, the MSO Guild supports the Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra, Ethos Youth Ensemble, and assists in educational outreach to Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County schools. The MSOG motto is “Pro Musica!” and every endeavor by this group shows their care for this important “arts” aspect to the greater Rutherford County area.
The Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra will present five Main Stage concerts this year, so the MSO Guild will be busier than ever. As Carole Reynolds, president of the MSO Guild elaborated, “Our outreach to support music education in the community is encouraging a new generation to appreciate the benefits of music.” The March 2018 Education Concert highlights 6th to 12th grade students from the Rutherford County Schools, by awarding them with the Richard Siegel/Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra “Music Excellence Award,” as well as highlighting the Ethos Youth Ensemble, and the Emerging Artist winner. The Guild has been a great support to this free event in the pre-concert activities and more.
Jane McNulty, President of the Murfreesboro Symphony Board, said, “The MSO Guild provides an invaluable service to the Symphony. They put so much heart and effort into what they do for the MSO and it shows in their gifts and growth each year and the success they have in each of their events. They bring a depth to the Symphony’s outreach to the community for which we are sincerely grateful.”
The MSOG meets quarterly with a monthly meeting of its working Executive Board. Carole Reynolds states, “Music brings such joy into our lives. To be able to attend the symphony in our community is a major contribution to the quality of life in Murfreesboro. We have wonderful musicians that give great performances here.”
Carole Reynolds adds, “the Guild has had an exciting year, instituting its first “Music in the Morning” concert fundraiser in March. Also, through the generous support given to our Guild and Symphony, Jerry and Teresa Owens graciously entertained supporters of the Symphony and Guild at Five Senses to kick off the new Symphony season.” To note, the MSOG annual Stay-at-Home Tea is very well received in the Fall, and prior to the tea, the Guild conducted fundraising events to cover any expenses. For the MSO 2017 September “String Serenade” Concert, the Guild will be hosting the post-concert reception for season ticket holders.
To join the MSO Guild, simply send $30 for annual dues, and your name, address, email, and phone number to MSO Guild, PO Box 332483, Murfreesboro, TN 37133. Pro Musica!