It’s our 37th season! |2019/2020 | The Music Makers, Year of the Piano

Newsletter of the Glacier Symphony, Orchestra and Chorale

Happy New Year from everyone at the Glacier Symphony, Orchestra and Chorale!

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The word "masquerade" has its roots in

the French word "mascarade" and the

Italian word "maschera," but

masquerades likely originated on the West

African coast. Similarities exist between

the Italian Commedia dell' Arte and the

Nigerian Yoruba masked comedy.

Masquerade first became popular in

Venice, Italy and the practice of

masquerade balls quickly spread

throughout Europe and England in the 18th

century. During the same period, African

ceremonial masquerades spread to the

Caribbean and southeastern United States,

where it evolved into carnivals.

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WHAT TO WEAR TO A

MASQUERADE PARTY

Not sure what to wear to a masquerade party? Deciphering the dress code can certainly be challenge –

particularly when you’re not sure how formal it’s going to be.

Fortunately, we’re on hand with all the masquerade ball costume ideas you need to put together the

perfect masquerade outfit. Read on for advice!

The beauty of a masquerade costume is that it’s a really easy one to put together as it only has two

main components – a dress or formal men’s wear, and a mask.

The perfect fancy dress theme for lovers and haters of fancy dress, your costume can be as low-key or

as extravagant as you like and if you’re not a particular fan of dressing up, you won’t look out of place if

you don’t go all out.

Of course, the dress code isn’t quite as stuffy these days as it was in the Renaissance period, so your

dress can be shorter than the huge ball gowns the ladies used to wear.

Our next important piece of advice for choosing a masquerade mask is to pick one that’s easy to

wear. If you think it’s going to annoy you all night, or you think you’ll want to take it off as soon as

you get to the party, pick a different one. The idea of a masquerade ball is to keep your identity

concealed all night until the big reveal at the end of the party, so don’t ruin it by choosing a mask

you won’t want to wear.

You’ll probably want to eat and drink during the party so if this is the case, go for a masquerade

mask that only covers half of your face. That way you’ll keep your eyes and your identity concealed

but you’ll be able to eat, drink and most importantly, talk!

If you’re worried about your mask spoiling your makeup, go for a masquerade mask on a stick that

can be held up for photo opportunities but won’t touch your face. Eye masks with an elastic strap are

easy to keep in place all night and if you don’t want to mess up your hair, go for a mask on a

headband. Et voilà, your masquerade ball costume is complete!

https://blog.partydelights.co.uk/what-to-wear-to-a-masquerade-party/

Traditionally, masquerade balls were elegant and formal affairs so

start your costume with whatever you’d normally wear to a black

tie event – i.e. a ball gown for women or a tuxedo for men.

However, if you really want to get into the spirit of the event, you

could go for an actual Venetian-style masquerade dress.

Masquerade balls date back to 15th century Italy, and a dress

with a high collar and puffy sleeves like this is the signature look

from that period.

Black, , or Red? What message does the color of

your masquerade mask send?Choosing the right masquerade mask color is an important decision. You want to make sure you buy somethingthat you feel comfortable wearing, and are giving off the impression that you want people to embrace.

Color is a key contributor to first impressions, and is backed by years of research involving psychology, physics,and color perception to form what is known as Color Theory. And just like anything else, color theory applies tothe masquerade masks you wear to your masquerade parties, where first impressions mean so much.

First and foremost, understand there are no good or bad colors. One color is not better than the other. It’s allabout context, and different colors will always work differently for different people in different cultures.

That said, in western culture, here are some commonly perceived values that people will associate with the color of your mask:

Red Masquerade Masks show you are energetic and vigorousand are good if you’d like people to take some risk. Red is alsoa color of dominance, power, attention, and sexuality.

Gold Masquerade Masks symbolize illumination, wisdom, prestige, and class. Great for showing people you have been through the hoops and earned your place in the world.

Silver Masquerade Masks show people you are classy, prestigious, and scientific.

Green Masquerade Masks make people feel calm and confident, and can connote power, class, strength andconservatism in you. And if you wear a brighter green mask, people may think you are a little more casual andsporty.

White Masquerade Masks show you are virtuous, fertile, clean, and of high status. Good if you would likeothers to feel you have high aspirations and confidence.

Pink Masquerade Masks will show people you are upbeat, in good health and friendly.

Blue Masquerade Masks show you are loyal and trustworthy. Blue is the color of calmness and some studiesshow that those who surround themselves with blue are more likely to think creatively. A great color formoments when you are on the spot and really have to impress someone.

Black Masquerade Masks can symbolize many personality traits including elegance, authority, dignity,sophistication, mystery, and seduction.

Purple Masquerade Masks give off the impression you are creative and expressive. Good for showing othersyou are a deep and original thinker.

Orange Masquerade Masks tell people you are willing to take action. They also show you’re happy,courageous, enthusiastic and successful. A happy color that will easily invite people to converse with you.

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If you are interested in being a sponsor of the Gala, please contactAlice Cabell at alicecabell@gscmusic.org

We

Who Won The BIG TRIP?

CONGRATULATIONS

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THE PERFRECT GET-A-WAY

BID AT THE GALA FOR

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS FOR THE GALA

We are so excited about the auction items! Here are some of the

auction items you can look forward to:

• Izaak Walton Inn - 2-night stay in caboose - $500.00

• Signed Bruce Springsteen book/CD set from Toby Scott - $600.00

• Wright’s Furniture – Large framed fly fishing print - $500.00

• Framed original painting - Alan Satterlee - $200.00

• Silver musical note necklace - $225.00

• Glacier Park Boat Company - 1 boat pass for 2 - $55.00

• Whitefish Mountain Resort Aerial Adventure for 2 - $100.00

• Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort– 2 ski passes – $84.00

• Bias Brewing – gift card - $50.00

• MontaVino Winery – Wine tasting for 8 - $200.00

• The Wave Aquatic and Fitness Center Membership - $88.00

• The Summit Medical Fitness Center Membership with duffel bag

- $110.00

• Sportsman Ski Haus Yeti canteen - $100.00

• City Brew – Coffee tumbler - $45.00

• Dick Idol print - $295.00

• Montana Spartan Race certificate for 2 - $400.00

• Ginnie Cronk Desert Getaway - $3,500.00 (minimum bid) – June -

Dec

• Buffalo Hill Golf and meal for 2 - $200.00

• Buffalo Hill 2 rounds of golf - $140.00

• Fifth Ave Massage - $45.00

• Alpenglow Aesthetics– microneedling - $350.00

• Whitefish Marine – Pontoon rental - $350.00

• Whaler’s Cove trip for 2 – 3 day, 3 night fishing trip - $6,900.00

• Intuit, Glacier Park – 1 night stay and dinner for 2 (Grouse

Mountain Lodge)

• FVCC Culinary School Chef’s table – 2 tickets to

spring dinner - $300.00

• 1 day fly fishing trip - $400.00

Be sure to check back for updates on our website

The Whitefish Performing Arts Center is a delightful venue to view Met opera broadcasts, and tasteful $1refreshments are sold in the lobby during intermissions.

Mark your calendar for these HD broadcasts at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, all on Saturdays andbeginning at the Met’s quirky start time of 10:55 am (Mountain Time):

January 11: WOZZECK by Alban Berg (1:42)—New Production

February 1: PORGY AND BESS by George Gershwin (3:25) New Production

February 29: AGRIPPINA by George Frideric Handel (4:10) New Production/Met Premiere

March 14: DER FLIEGENDE HOLLANDER (“The Flying Dutchman”)

by Richard Wagner (2:29)—New Production

May 2: TOSCA by Giacomo Puccini (3:07)*

May 9: MARIA STUARDA by Gaetano Donizetti (2:56)

Former Glacier Chorale member Sally Murdock researches all the operas shown on HD and writes “preview articles” about each opera. If you would like to have a lively and informative “inside look” at

the HD operas arrive in your inbox about 10 days before their broadcast dates, send Sally an emailmurdock@cyberport.net and she will add you to her e-mailing list

(and not give your email address to anyone else).

See More Operas Right

Here in the Flathead ValleyThe Met: Live in HD broadcasts will be shown at theWhitefish Performing Arts Center on Saturday mornings, allwith English subtitles, and all including generousintermissions. Tickets at the Whitefish PAC remain at $20adults/$5 students/$10 college students, cash or check,purchased at the door. A season ticket bundle (i.e., a singleticket for each of the 10 broadcasts) will be available for$180 (10 operas for the price of 9). You may purchase aseason ticket bundle at the door or contact Carol Atkinsonin advance 406-862-7591.

4 REASONS TO MAKE A

YEAR-END CHARITABLE DONATION

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December is a month to spread good cheer to family and friends. It’s also great time to donate to your favorite charities to keep their programs funded for another year. In addition to helping charities prosper, you could get a tax break. And research shows that giving can actually bring good health to donors, according to the book Science

of Giving: An Experimental Approach to the Study of Charity.

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It’s the end of a decade.The Glacier Symphony, Orchestra and Chorale would not happen without these special people.

Thank you to our extraordinary staff and board members. We are thrilled to work with all of you to keep the music alive in the Flathead Valley.

Jon Johnson | PresidentMark Holston | Vice PresidentDan Chisholm | TreasurerLucy Smith | SecretaryMona Charles Jim CoolidgeGinnie Cronk Heidi EscalanteJoanna Galbraith Laurie MillerJulie Moffitt Robin PaoneMarylou Patterson Tamara Williams

Teresa Connell | Reception/Box OfficeMargery Fox | Front of House/Volunteer CoordinatorAlice Cabell | Outreach CoordinatorGriffin Browne | Orchestra Personnel Manager and LibrarianHeather Catlett | Chorale Personnel ManagerBarbara Walden | Chorale LibrarianAlma Ramlow | Chorale AccompanistRoger Blair | Stage Manager

John Zoltek | Music Director & ConductorMicah Hunter | Chorale ConductorRon Osterbauer | Director of OperationsSusan Estes | Office/Box Manager

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