[Members] Ann Arbor Camerata, Debut Concert Invitation!

[Mark Schuppener]

January 29th, 2009

Dear Colleagues, Students, Families, and Friends,

It is with great enthusiasm that I write this email regarding an upcoming
concert I have helped plan and am inviting you to attend!  On Sunday,
February 15th, at 4:00 PM, we will present the debut concert of the Ann
Arbor Camerata.  The Ann Arbor Camerata is a new professional chamber
ensemble in Ann Arbor and I am honored to be the founding Artistic
Director.  This concert will showcase the area's finest classical musicians
in the area and musicians from around the globe.

I have spoken to many of you about this event, but now more than ever I am
excited to invite you to this concert!  As a project that has been in the
planning stages for more than a year, the Ann Arbor Camerata is setting out
to accomplish many things.  First, we plan to provide an opportunity for
performers to bring great music to the already thriving musical scene of Ann
Arbor in a variety of settings.  Second, we plan to have the concerts at a
time of day that younger students can attend without interrupting their
nighttime sleep routines!  Third, create concerts that include a variety of
music, ranging from small chamber works to large symphonic presentations.
Fourth, this is a perfect opportunity for music students to see their
teachers perform in a way that aims to inspire them to continue making music
on their own instruments.

Our first concert will feature University of Michigan Professor of Violin,
Aaron Berofsky and Kathryn Votapek playing Mozart's stunning Sinfonia
Concertante, a concerto for violin and viola.  These fine artists will be
accompanied by a small chamber orchestra.  The first half of the program
will contain two beautiful chamber works; the Mozart Oboe Quartet and the
Brahms Piano Trio in B major.

I know with your support of this concert there will be many more in the
future!  I truly hope you consider attending this concert and I look forward
to seeing you all soon!  The concert details are in an invitation at the
bottom of this message.  There is also an article in the Ann Arbor Observer
(pg. 46) outlining this debut event.

Sincerely,

Mark Schuppener
*Artistic Director
Ann Arbor Camerata*
markschuppener at gmail.com
annarborcamerata at gmail.com

                        The Ann Arbor Camerata
Debut Concert:  Sunday, February 15th, 4:00 PM
Concordia University Chapel
4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Featuring: *Aaron Berofsky*, violin and *Kathryn Votapek*, viola
in Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante K. 364 for violin and viola
 Mark Schuppener, Artistic Director and Conductor

The Concert will also feature the Mozart Oboe Quartet K. 370
and the Brahms Piano Trio in B major, Op. 8

Chamber players include:
Andrew Parker, oboe
David Lamse, violin
Daniel Thomas, cello
Nicholas Finch, cello
Jarita Ng, viola
Mark Schuppener, violin
Dmitri Vorobiev, piano


On Sunday, February 15th, 4:00 PM, the Ann Arbor Camerata will present its
debut concert at the Concordia University Chapel in Ann Arbor.  The Ann
Arbor Camerata is Ann Arbor's newest professional chamber ensemble founded
in the Fall of 2008.  This exciting debut concert will feature world-class
artists from Michigan and around the world.  University of Michigan
Professor of violin, Aaron Berofsky and Kathryn Votapek will perform
Mozart's stunning Sinfonia Concertante.  Additional chamber works include
the Mozart Oboe Quartet and the Brahms Piano Trio in B major.  Founded by
Dr. Gloria Kitto Lewis and Dr. Ralph B. Lewis, the Ann Arbor Camerata is a
chamber ensemble dedicated to creating a truly unique concert experience.
By presenting concerts full of variety and brilliance, the Ann Arbor
Camerata hopes you can join our musical community!

Tickets *will* be available at the door.
To reserve tickets in advance please call 734-417-6699 or send an email to
annarborcamerata at gmail.com

Ticket prices:
18.00 Adults
15.00 Seniors
8.00 Students

*****

*The Ann Arbor Camerata brings together a group of friends, a community, and
a wide range of performing artists dedicated to enriching the already
thriving musical culture of Ann Arbor.  By presenting unique concert
programming, creative collaborations, and musical outreach, the AAC will
share our passion with audiences that are as inspired and diverse as we
are.  With your support our debut season will grow into a musical tradition
that will blossom in Ann Arbor for seasons to come.*
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