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Winter Begins Second Stint as President of La Mirada Kiwanis
La Mirada~Dr. Michael Winter was installed as La Mirada Kiwanis President for the 2013-14 term on Friday evening, September 13 at the banquet hall at Biola University in La Mirada. Frank Barry, Lt. Governor designate for Kiwanis Division 30, was the installing officer. Mike Winter is a well-known dentist in the area and has been a member of the Club since 1987 having served previously as President in 1990-91.
Rick Bee, long-time friend of Winter and Senior Director of Alumni at Biola, introduced Winter to the guests. He described him as a compassionate and wise man, musically talented, and an avid recruiter, all valuable credentials for leadership in Kiwanis where high values, education, the arts, altruistic service, especially for children, and community involvement are priorities.
Dr. Winter’s goals for the coming year include continuing major projects for which the club is well known: $10,000 in scholarships, pancake breakfasts for youth sports’ groups, fireworks stand to benefit charitable projects, the Duck Race at Splash! to benefit non-profit organizations in the community, participation in the City’s annual 4th of July Celebration in the County park, and sponsorship of several Kiwanis Key Clubs in local schools and colleges.
Winter says he intends to enhance giving to other civic and charitable causes as the needs arise and the Kiwanis International objectives of justice, patriotism and goodwill will be high on his priority agenda.
New Symphony Conductor Sought
La Mirada~Following a long and distinguished career as violinist, concert master, and, for the past nine years, usic Director and Conductor of the La Mirada Symphony Orchestra, David Stenske will be leaving the organization to pursue further endeavors. His talents as a violinist will be greatly missed and his dedication during his tenure as Conductor will be noted as having brought the orchestra to exceptionally high standards.
The Symphony Association is now seeking candidates for the position. Following a process of application, interview, observation and evaluation, the Association Board will select nominees who will be assigned as guest conductors for concerts throughout the 2010-2011 Season. The final choice will be made after the last concert on May 21, 2011 of the New Beginnings Season.
Interested musicians who qualify with education requirements and experience as a conductor are welcomed to contact the Association at lamiradasymphony@aol.com or to visit the website lamiradasymphony.com for more definitive information.
Los Coyotes Assembles for La Mirada Symphony Ensemble
La Mirada~On December 10 the students from the GATE program at Los Coyotes Middle School in La Mirada were presented a performance of a wind instrument ensemble as a special music enrichment treat for this Holiday Season. The students were introduced to the Flute, Oboe, French horn, Bassoon and Clarinet demonstrated and played by members of the La Mirada Symphony Orchestra in a program of various styles and musical genres.
The instrumental ensemble visits are a part of the Enrichment Programs for Youth that the Orchestra makes available upon request to bring fine music to the students to enhance the school's music curriculum.
Other programs include: two free daytime concerts open to private and public schools in the area; opportunity for Honor Band students to play on stage with the orchestra at the student concerts and at the Matinee POPS concert for the community; and, participation in a competition for instrumental students to be awarded the opportunity to perform at the student concerts.
Further information about the La Mirada Symphony and its Enrichment Programs for Youth may be found at www.lamiradasymphony.com or by calling 562-941-5779 or 562-921-9300.
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