Memories from a beautiful evening!

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We are celebrating and you are invited to join us!!  

In lieu of our end-of- the-year Garden Party, this year we will honor our beloved Maestro for his 20-year tenure as
​Music Director of the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs.

The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs invites you to join us in celebration of a true musical treasure in our community, to
be held on the evening of Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in the gorgeous Penrose House Garden Pavilion, 1661 Mesa Ave.

The event is sponsored by El Pomar Foundation, Chamber Orchestra Board of Trustees, Richard and Sandra Hilt,
Virginia Snow, Dr. Susan Rae Jensen and Tom Trainer, Wells Fargo Private Bank and Tiemens Foundation

Due to limited seating, we are asking our patrons to register for the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event schedule, menu details and musical program  can be viewed below. 

Voluntary donations in support of this celebration will go to the Chamber Orchestra Maestro's Fund
​and will be matched by the Bee Vradenburg Foundation up to $5000.
Make your donation here:

Don't miss the party!

The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs is a 501(c)(3) organization.  Donations to the Chamber Orchestra are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. A copy of our current financial statement is available upon request.

Dress Code

Our dress code for Thomas Wilson's 20th Anniversary Celebration is "Garden Party Attire" or "Dressy Casual".  

Directions

The PENROSE HOUSE is located at 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Enter from Mesa Ave, follow the driveway to the right and follow the signs for "EVENT PARKING" up the hill to the GARDEN PAVILION

Catered Menu

Program
Dietary restrictions available upon request 
All items except breads & crackers are gluten free

Assorted Light Appetizers
Belgian Endive
Filled with chevre and red pepper chutney
Alternate two toppings on endive
Mango Belgian Endive
Mango chutney filling on Belgian endive topped with spicy pecan
Caprese Skewer Skewers of grape tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil drizzled with a balsamic reduction
Cheddar Wafers Cheese wafers with just a little kick
Mixture of salted nuts

Buffet Dinner
Romaine and Spinach Salad
Romaine, iceburg and spinach with grape tomatoes, cucumber, and croutons
served with ranch and Italian dressing
Fresh Bread Assortment
Freshly baked bread served with whipped butter ramekin
Chicken Piccata
Sautéed chicken breast with lemon, capers, and parsley
Slow Roasted Brisket
Slow roasted brisket with roasted shallot sauce
Fresh Grilled Vegetables
Grilled vegetables that can include asparagus, red peppers, chiles, onions,
and zucchini
Asiago Mashed Potatoes
Asiago cheese folded and whipped into fluffy mashed potatoes

Custom Cakes
Ice Teas
Beer and Wine Service Bar
MUSIC SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR
HOLST ($100), FINZI ($200) and GERSHWIN ($400)​
Email or call to inquire

Holst Jig (from St. Paul’s Suite)
Mozart Serenade No. 6, K.239 in D Major (Serenata notturna) I, III
Vivaldi Concerto in G minor, RV531 I, III
Gerald Miller & Pamela Chaddon, cellos
Finzi Clarinet Concerto (first movement), I
Ian Buckspan, clarinet
Gershwin Summertime (arr. Ligon)
Jacob Klock, violin & Jay McGuffin, bass
Warlock Mattachins (from Capriol Suite)