Scott, Grant, Blair, 26 others honored for starting Cave Run Symphony
By KEITH KAPPES
Nearly 400 persons turned out Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20, for the second concert of the season by the Cave Run Symphony Orchestra and to honor 29 individuals, organizations, and businesses as the founders of the orchestra in 2013.
Dr. Ewell Scott, Dr. Don Grant, and Prof. Suanne Blair were recognized as principal founders and cited for their vision, leadership, and dedication during the unveiling of a plaque that will be permanently displayed in the main entry of the Morehead Conference Center.
Dr. Craig Burrows, acting CRSO president, told the audience that Dr. Scott, a retired physician, first proposed a community-based orchestra to provide high quality symphonic music for the Morehead area.
He then recruited Dr. Grant, now retired music department chair at Morehead State University, and Professor Blair, now retired cello professor at MSU, to help him find other supporters.
Blair was principal cellist in the CRSO through its first seven seasons before retiring from the ensemble this year.
Other individuals identified as founders include J. Timothy Gotsick, Patricia Farnell, Paul Blair, Dr. Kent Freeland, Kay Freeland, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Griffin, Barbara P. Hulette, Clyde I. James, Janet Lewis, Steve Lewis, Dr. Mac Luckey, Dr. Sue Luckey, Sandra Scott, Sue S. Wells, Dr. Kimberly Williams, and Dion Williams.
Organizational founders include Kentucky Bank, The Citizens Bank, St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Whitaker Bank, Hamilton, Inc., MSU Foundation, Inc., Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals, Packs’ Inc., and Wendy’s of Morehead.
“Without the financial support and influence of these community-minded individuals and organizations, this wonderful symphony orchestra likely would not exist today as a great cultural asset of this area,” Burrows added.
Dr. DuWayne Dale, director of bands at MSU, was guest conductor at Sunday’s concert. He also will be filling in for Dr. Timothy Durbin at the March 27 concert. Durbin is expected to return for the orchestra’s final concert on April 24. The 55-piece orchestra is comprised of professional musicians, college music professors, and a select number of college music students selected through auditions.
Next in line for the CRSO this season will be “Fairy Tales” on Sunday, March 27; and “High Five” on Sunday, April 24. Both concerts will be presented at 3 p.m. in the Morehead Conference Center.
Details about the CRSO Society’s postponed annual meeting in January will be announced soon, according to Dr. Burrows.
For more information about gifts to the CRSO, print program advertising, and tickets for this season, contact the Cave Run Symphony, PO Box 441, Morehead, KY 40351; online at TheCRSO.com; by phone at 606-208-0972, or via e-mail at keithkappes@gmail.com.
Students and children receive free admission to all local performances of the Cave Run Symphony Orchestra. Individual adult tickets are $15.
By KEITH KAPPES
Nearly 400 persons turned out Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20, for the second concert of the season by the Cave Run Symphony Orchestra and to honor 29 individuals, organizations, and businesses as the founders of the orchestra in 2013.
Dr. Ewell Scott, Dr. Don Grant, and Prof. Suanne Blair were recognized as principal founders and cited for their vision, leadership, and dedication during the unveiling of a plaque that will be permanently displayed in the main entry of the Morehead Conference Center.
Dr. Craig Burrows, acting CRSO president, told the audience that Dr. Scott, a retired physician, first proposed a community-based orchestra to provide high quality symphonic music for the Morehead area.
He then recruited Dr. Grant, now retired music department chair at Morehead State University, and Professor Blair, now retired cello professor at MSU, to help him find other supporters.
Blair was principal cellist in the CRSO through its first seven seasons before retiring from the ensemble this year.
Other individuals identified as founders include J. Timothy Gotsick, Patricia Farnell, Paul Blair, Dr. Kent Freeland, Kay Freeland, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Griffin, Barbara P. Hulette, Clyde I. James, Janet Lewis, Steve Lewis, Dr. Mac Luckey, Dr. Sue Luckey, Sandra Scott, Sue S. Wells, Dr. Kimberly Williams, and Dion Williams.
Organizational founders include Kentucky Bank, The Citizens Bank, St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Whitaker Bank, Hamilton, Inc., MSU Foundation, Inc., Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals, Packs’ Inc., and Wendy’s of Morehead.
“Without the financial support and influence of these community-minded individuals and organizations, this wonderful symphony orchestra likely would not exist today as a great cultural asset of this area,” Burrows added.
Dr. DuWayne Dale, director of bands at MSU, was guest conductor at Sunday’s concert. He also will be filling in for Dr. Timothy Durbin at the March 27 concert. Durbin is expected to return for the orchestra’s final concert on April 24. The 55-piece orchestra is comprised of professional musicians, college music professors, and a select number of college music students selected through auditions.
Next in line for the CRSO this season will be “Fairy Tales” on Sunday, March 27; and “High Five” on Sunday, April 24. Both concerts will be presented at 3 p.m. in the Morehead Conference Center.
Details about the CRSO Society’s postponed annual meeting in January will be announced soon, according to Dr. Burrows.
For more information about gifts to the CRSO, print program advertising, and tickets for this season, contact the Cave Run Symphony, PO Box 441, Morehead, KY 40351; online at TheCRSO.com; by phone at 606-208-0972, or via e-mail at keithkappes@gmail.com.
Students and children receive free admission to all local performances of the Cave Run Symphony Orchestra. Individual adult tickets are $15.
