League member, Joan Duff, experienced a transformative moment at last year’s Magical Musical Morning. So much so that she is chairing this year’s December 8th event at the River Oaks Country Club. As a new member of the Houston Symphony League, and grandmother to eight youngsters, Joan immediately bought a table for her Houston area grandchildren. Her 7-year old grandson, Jed, absolutely had to have his best friend, Eliza, join him. And what a momentous invitation that turned out to be. Eliza zeroed in on the violin at the Instrument Petting Zoo. She was glowing with anticipation as she patiently awaited her turn to hold a VIOLIN. And then, when the moment happened Eliza’s face, indeed her whole being, sparkled as she placed her tiny hands around the neck of the violin and was helped to nuzzle her delicate face onto the chinrest. And then – when the volunteer placed the bow in her hand and helped her create sound- she fell in love. The magic gripped her. And, the magic continues. A few months later, when interviewed for her new school and asked if she plays a musical instrument Eliza responded, “Yes, I play the violin.” When asked where she replied, “At the River Oaks Country Club.” Ah, the confidence of magic. Hoping to turn that “technical reality” into a “reality” her dad bought Eliza a violin and signed her up for lessons.
Such a moment may await your beloved child at the instrument petting zoo – just one of the creativity-stimulating aspects of Magical Musical Morning. This joyful annual December brunch for children of all ages will delight you in myriadof ways Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the River Oaks Country Club. And what could be better than taking the spark that your child discovers that morning and sharing it with others? The Houston Symphony League’s Magical Musical Morning raises funds for The Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Outreach Programs. Oh, to finish our story …. In the beauty of a moment – a little girl holding a violin for the first time – Joan Duff had a vision – she saw the musicians and supporters that create the future Houston Symphony orchestra and it’s audience. She saw how lives are changed by a Magical Musical Morning. With the Elizaexperience Joan is more convinced than ever that December is the most magical time of the year. As chair of the 2019 Magical Musical Morning, Joan Duff invites you comefeel the magic, come change a child’s life, come be enchanted and support our amazing Houston Symphony Orchestra. For information, tickets, sponsorships, etc., please contact Julie Busch at Julie.Busch@houstonsymphony.org or 713-337-8542
