The Chico Guild - North State Symphony
The Chico Guild – North State Symphony was founded as the Chico Symphony Guild in 1959. The Guild continues to financially support the Symphony, promote attendance at concerts, and assist and encourage young artists.
The Guild welcomes active and associate members. Active members attend business meetings and serve on committees. Associate members attend meetings but their support is primarily financial.
Meetings
Monthly meetings are held at 10:00 a.m. on the first Thursday, September through June. The business meetings are preceded by musical programs.
Activities
The PRELUDE PARTY initiates the Symphony season and welcomes new members with an evening of music, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts in a garden setting. Proceeds provide funds for Guild activities.
YOUNG ARTISTS AUDITIONS feature high school and college/university student musicians. Winners receive cash awards provided by the Chico Guild and the Redding League. First place winners have the honor of performing with the North State Symphony.
The SCHOLARSHIP FANFARE PLUS, the Guild’s major fundraising event, combines a dinner with silent and live auctions and a musical program. Proceeds provide scholarships for students in the North State Symphony and financial support for the Symphony.
Members of the Guild provide REFRESHMENTS for the orchestra at the final rehearsals and, on request, provide overnight ACCOMMODATIONS for out-of-town Symphony musicians.
The Guild has for many years hosted RECEPTIONS to honor Symphony donors and musicians.
For more information please call: 898-9468 or 345-0744.