Greetings!
This week's BSO quarantine report yielded submissions from Diana Davidson and George Sale
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SAVE THE DATE: MAY 31
BSO presents "Remembrances"
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When Diana first heard a live performance by the Seattle Symphony in a community outreach program at a theater near the SeaTac airport, she knew she wanted to play the cello. She enrolled in the public school string program, and playing the cello has been a main component of her life ever since. She earned a BA in music education at WWSC, now WWU, followed by an MA in music Ed from the University of Washington.
After teaching strings and general elementary music in Kirkland for four years, Diana embarked on a career of 30+ years teaching the children of US military members at bases overseas. With endorsements in several fields, she taught English, geography, elementary classroom, and art, as well as all areas of music, including high school band. (“Oh dear!”) Diana’s favorite position was her last one, half-time music, half-time art in an elementary school. She jokes that part of the reason she loved the job was that most of her students were shorter than she.
Every place she lived, Diana made connections with other musicians, both Americans and local nationals. On Okinawa, she organized chamber music concerts; proceeds supported the Pearl S. Buck foundation. Near Tokyo, she and a pianist with a home that featured a Mt. Fuji view were the core of chamber music performances. Other Asian assignments were Korea and the Philippines.
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In Germany, Diana was a member of a local string orchestra. A yearly highlight was the December concert in a church. The first time Diana participated in this event, she arrived late for the dress rehearsal, not understanding that “halb sieben” meant 6:30, not 7:30. You can imagine her astonishment and embarrassment when she walked into the packed church. The only way to the front was up the center aisle; she found her chair had been removed—the director thought she was a no-show.
Upon retiring to Kirkland, Diana became involved in a chamber music club, of which Patti Beasley is a member. Knowing Diana was moving to Bainbridge in June, 2019, Patti let Diana know of the BSO. Diana is thrilled to be part of a new musician family, and is thankful for her warm reception from other members. Diana and her husband enjoy hiking, bicycling and traveling—though traveling is on hold during these lockdown days.
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George began violin lessons at age seven, playing in the grade school and high school orchestras in his hometown of Missoula, Montana. During his undergraduate years, he played for two years in the Harvard/Radcliff Orchestra. In 1986, he joined the Bainbridge Orchestra and has played here under the baton of several distinguished conductors. He plays fiddle and klezmer music with his daughter. Together with other orchestra members, he plays in two quartets. He is grateful for 34 joyful years of music, friendship, the support of BPA, and most importantly, “the enthusiastic support of our loyal audience members.”
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Tune in for "Remembrances" May 31 @ 3 p.m.
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Accompany Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra on a virtual trip down memory lane on May 31 with “Remembrances.” Join us for a Facebook live stream as we present highlights from last season. Featuring guest artists Nathan Chan (cello) and Emily Acri, (violin).
Read more about Nathan Chan
here. Read more about Emily Acri
here.
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The Bainbridge Orchestra was founded in 1972 by the late David Pence, when the Island’s population was less than 13,000. Adopted under the BPA umbrella in the spring of 1993, Bainbridge Orchestra changed its name to Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra in 2006. The symphony serves a musically rich role in our community, uniting artists spanning generations and skill levels, and coming from all walks of life, to share their love of music and learn from each other.
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5/26 + 6/2 & 9: Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion
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Welcome to the Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion from BPA - a weekly podcast in the “What’s Up Bainbridge?” feed from Bainbridge Community Broadcasting in partnership with Bainbridge Prepares and the Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN). It's like good old-fashioned fireside radio! Each week, enjoy updates, comedy, music, and conversation with your fellow Islanders. Tune in on
BPA’s Facebook page every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. through June 9. Listen to past episodes here.
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May 29 + June 5: The Covid Monologues
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Tune in on
BPA’s Facebook page for a new anthology of poems, songs, and short stories from local writers and performers, continuing May 29 and June 5. Don’t miss over 20 original pieces representing the life and times of quarantine on Bainbridge Island. Live stream every Friday at 7:30 p.m. through June 5.
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June 6: An EDGE Pajama Party
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Throw on your PJ’s, pop some corn, and giggle with the cast of The EDGE as we live stream some of our favorite clips together. Stay tuned for the live-stream link, coming soon.
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Bainbridge Performing Arts is able to weather the COVID-19 storm thanks to your generosity and that of our sponsors.
Thank you for standing with us!
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Bainbridge Performing Arts
200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206.842.8569
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