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Written by Chelsea Tipton
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Monday, 30 August 2010 11:48 |
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Hey All,
I’m back from the cruise of the Mediterranean. It was an amazing trip!! I had not been to those countries before and my first time doing the cruise travel. The cruise included Naples Italy, Barcelona Spain, Florence/Pisa Italy, and Rome. We were suppose to go to Marseilles France but the waters were too choppy to dock so the captain decided to keep us out to sea that day. That was a rocky day on the boat that day.
It was a wonderful trip but it is great to be back in the states. I always appreciate this great country that we live. And now it is time to get to work on this season with the SOST. First concert is coming up on September 25th but first we have auditions for openings in the orchestra on September 2nd and 3rd. I am totally pumped!
Have a super week.
Peace,
Chelsea |
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Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 11:48 |
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Written by Chelsea Tipton
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Thursday, 12 August 2010 09:59 |
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Hey All,
Ok, I have made it to TX with my brother (Thank you William), a U-haul and my car hitched to the back. 7 states in 2 days. It was a nice time to catch with my brother and recalibrate my mind for my new adventure. We got down here and WOW, it is CRAZY hot down here. And like 200 percent humidity which really just means that we are breathing water. I have a nice apartment and people have been helpful in getting me settled but no AC the first two days here. That was uncomfortable but we adapt. Starting to figure out the restaurant scene here and checking out a few dojos to see if I can get my martial arts thing happening here. It is exciting but not always easy.
We had a board retreat this week looking at the long range plans and directions for the SOST. I am really excited about all of the ideas and energy that were brought to the table. We really want to see what type of impact we can make with the SOST. Today I am heading over to the TV station to record this season’s commercials. We are going to try a different format this year so let us know what you think.
You all take care and stay cool. Summer is almost over. Where did it go?
Peace out,
Chelsea |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 August 2010 10:02 |
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Written by Chelsea Tipton
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Saturday, 03 July 2010 12:09 |
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Hey,
Congrats on your recent graduation from Nursing school. That is quite an accomplishment. I'm home here watching "The Wizard of Oz" if you wanna talk. I'm a musician here in Beaumont.
Hope to hear from you.
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July 3, 2010
Hey Everyone,
Well, I’m here in Beaumont, sitting in Barnes and Noble enjoying my tea having finished looking for a place to live. We have our July 4th concert at the Julie Rogers Theater tomorrow. I am sooooooooooooo glad that we are not trying to perform this program outside. When I lived in Savannah we did a number of outdoor concerts each year and although they can offer a nice ambiance for fellowship there are the mosquitoes, wind, rain, noise distractions and here in Beaumont especially, HUMIDITY! I went for a run this morning for a light workout and was just drenched when I got home. I couldn’t imagine trying to draw a bow across a string on a violin in such saturated air.
No matter, the concert is indoors and lots of AC! Yes!!!! We have a great program that will last about 50 minutes and then we head outside for the fireworks. This will be my first July 4th concert with the SOST. I’m really excited about the move to Beaumont and working with the SOST. I see great things on the horizon for the orchestra and the community.
If you aren’t doing anything July 4th come down to the Julie Rogers Theater at 8 PM to hear some patriotic music and have a little fun. It will be a great way to celebrate Independence Day. Hope to see you at the show!
Peace,
Chelsea
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Written by Chelsea Tipton
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Wednesday, 09 June 2010 23:04 |
Hey All,
Officially summer is about to start and it is nice to slow down for a spell and collect thoughts. Below I included a picture from my final concert as Resident Conductor with the Toledo Symphony. It was a really positive conclusion to my tenure here in Toledo. Many good memories, friends and gifts to take away from the experience in the Glass City. And now it is time to focus on Beaumont and the SOST! I like to have the summer off as it offers an opportunity for reflection and gratitude. Of course the summer is not completely off in that we are preparing for the opening of the season as well as some guest conducting for me here and there. But the energy with the orchestra is much different during the summer period.
I often comment to audiences about the fact that the orchestra is really face of the organization as far as the community is concerned. However, there are so many people that work in the background to make a concert and a season come to life. The summer is period where those internal gears are hard at work planning the upcoming season. Travel arrangements, part preparation, meetings, library acquisitions, bowings, schedules, personell issues are all dealt with during the "off' season. My Mother always told me that "If you fail to plan then you are planning to fail" and she is right.
So the summer is fun and a different energy is in place however it is an important time to cultivate the seeds for the coming season. Stay cool and never let them see you sweat.
Peace,
Chelsea
Final piece with kids and Toledo Symphony
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Written by Chelsea Tipton
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Monday, 24 May 2010 14:17 |
Hey All,
I just had my last weekend of concerts with the Toledo Symphony this past weekend. A very bitter/sweet occasion. Although I am excited about the future there is a sadness that accompanied the weekend's concerts. On my final performance we had Mark O'Connor playing/fiddling on the violin, the great clarinetist David Shifrin played some solos and we did the Mendelssohn Concert Pieces for 2 clarinets and orchestra. It was fun to get back on the clarinet and be on a big stage again. Scary but fun! Doc Severinsen came and played with us. He so much fun and humble. At 85 he still has some chops. Also joining the Toledo Symphony on stage were the Toledo Youth Orchestra, Suzuki Strings and student soloists. It was a crazy concert with 2 intermissions. It was billed as my farewell concert and benefit concert for education, a prominent platform that I worked on while with the TSO my seven years here. And to cap it all off my parents came to town to hang with me and attend the concert. That just made it so wonderfully special.
Great fun. And now the next chapter will begin as I make preparations to head to Beaumont, Texas. Yeee HAAAAaa, I am moving to the Lone Star State.
Peace,
Chelsea
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