Message from the President
What an amazing honor it is to be able to congratulate
the Wilmington Concert Association on attaining its
80th birthday! I think we would travel far to match this
year’s milestone: since 1929 this organization has
been devoted continuously to bringing world-class
music and dance to this large geographical area of southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington shares in
the coastal beauty of our state while adding unique
historical, educational, and cultural attractions
to residents and visitors alike. Our volunteer team
comprised of city neighbors has joined with supporters,
subscribers, and audiences to present and enjoy the
best of the arts. It has been a long trip — thanks to
our contributors, volunteers, and audiences — and
we are sure that you’ll want to be aboard for this
year’s season, which promises to be outstanding.
In October, our season will open with a visit by the
Martha Graham Dance Company, a group synonymous
with the best in American Dance. We’ll revel with the
excitement of the Band of the Irish Guards and the
Drums, Pipes and Dancers of the Royal Regiment
of Scotland in January. In February the Teatro
Lirico D’Europa will again delight us with the beloved,
tuneful “La Traviata.” Finally, Wilmington will
welcome the Gold Medal Winner of the Van Cliburn
International Piano Competition in April.
Our season ticket price of $135 remains stable and
unchanged from last year, despite financial challenges.
A season ticket represents substantial savings over
the price of an individual ticket. Individual tickets,
when available, remain priced at $50 each. Sending
in an early order with a contribution enables us to
reach more local arts students introducing them to
the best of dance and music. Our outreach activities
allow local schools and academies to select students
who receive free concert vouchers through the programs
you support.
your tax-deductible contributions. Ticket sales alone
cannot cover the cost of our programs. Any charitable
donation over the basic season ticket price is fully
tax-exempt. You can donate an unused ticket and
receive a deduction by calling the Kenan Auditorium
box office a week before the performance. Any donation
above the Benefactor level will allow us to send you
a complimentary parking pass to the lot adjacent to
Kenan Auditorium on the night of each performance.
All seats are reserved, so to retain your seats from
last season, or to request a specific change, please
return your order form to Kenan Box Office by
July 1, 2009. Tickets for early subscribers will be
mailed in late August.
Again, let us meet together to enjoy this wonderful
year-long 80th Anniversary!
June K. Davison
President, Wilmington Concert Association
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