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Harry Jacobs

Chamber Music

Society, Inc.

 

 

 

 

P.O. BOX 15286

AUGUSTA GA 30919-1286

 

   PHONE: 706-790-9274
             

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FOR AGENTS & ARTISTS:
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Join us for another exciting year of superb concerts!
In the early part of 1990, a small and enthusiastic group of music-loving persons met with Harry Jacobs in the home
of Dr. William Boyd to discuss the possibility of forming a high quality chamber music series which would honor
Maestro Jacobs and be led by him.  At that meeting, the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society was formed. 
Within a very short time, the Society had over 200 members, and it was accepted as a stellar addition to the fine arts
organizations of the CSRA.  Harry would be happy to witness our success, as we are happy that his legacy lives!
 

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OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT HJCMS
Opportunities for several kinds of financial support for the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society are available.

-          Quarter-page, half-page, and full-page ads can be reserved for the  program booklet in the 2011-2012 Series.

-          Financial responsibilities for artist fees and related concert expenses can be underwritten in part or full.

-          Outright grants for overall program support will be willingly received.

Email hjcms@comcast.net

Photo Album from Jazz & Wine Hausmusik Plus held October 16, 2010 at River Island

All Performances at
Augusta State University
Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre
2500 Walton Way, Augusta GA 30904
See Concert Schedule for Dates & Times
 

The Society expresses its appreciation to the Lyceum Committee of Augusta State University for its mutual cooperation in providing the venue for our concerts.

For information about the Lyceum Series please visit
 LYCEUM SERIES

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PROGRAM ADVERTISERS AND
OTHERS GIVING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE SOCIETY!

Augusta Opera
Augusta State University
Claffey Printing
Crums on Central
Design Images & Gifts
Eye Physicians & Surgeons of Augusta PC
First Bank of Georgia
The Foot and Ankle Group
Georgia Bank & Trust
Kitchens Business Solutions
Mercedes-Benz of Augusta
P.I. Bar & Grill
The Partridge Inn
Simon’s Formal Wear
Suzanne’s Floral Studio
Symphony Orchestra Augusta
Toast Wine & Beverage
Wesley Cadle
Westobou Festival
Windsor Fine Jewelers
 
 
HJCMS programs are supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through appropriations from Augusta-Richmond County Commission-Council, the Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation, the Community Foundation of the CSRA, and the Augusta State University Lyceum Committee.

 

TICKETING PROCEDURE AND PRICING
TICKETS (Non-Members):
The Maxwell Theatre has a system in which everyone must have a ticket for each event.  Those who wish to buy a non-member ticket for an event may purchase it at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre’s box office the night of the concert or earlier.  The price will be $25 for adults and $7 for school-age children.  Tickets may be charged with credit cards, but a fee will be added.  We pay the Georgia state tax on these separate (non-member) tickets, but we absorb the cost.

MEMBERSHIPS:
Memberships must be purchased directly from the Society – MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.
Every member will now have a ticket for each concert.  We plan to enclose these tickets when we respond to your membership checks.  Every ticket will have the same price, $15.  For a Double Membership (2 persons), there will be 12 tickets (2 for each concert), and the price will be $180.  For a Single Membership (1 person), there will be 6 tickets (1 for each concert), and the price will be $90.  TO BYPASS THE
BOX OFFICE LINE, YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR TICKET TO THE CONCERT !

HJCMS By-Laws

WHAT IS CHAMBER MUSIC?

Chamber Music America defines chamber music as "music written for small ensembles, whose members generally perform one to a part without a conductor."

At the heart of chamber music lies the spirit of collaboration and the role of the individual performer. Chamber music places the highest order of responsibility upon the individual to engage in a close musical dialogue with the other performers. As a collaborative expression, chamber music relies upon the collective musical instincts, experience, knowledge and talents of its participants to guide the process of interpreting, rehearsing and performing a composer's creation.

Historically, chamber music has referred to Western classical music written for small ensembles such as the string quartet. Today, however, many different kinds of musical styles and ensembles thrive in the diverse world that is chamber music.

HJCMS NEWS

 

Notes from the Artistic Directors

Welcome to another season of world-class concerts.  As you know, members of the HJCMS and concert-going guests have a privilege afforded to a small percentage of music lovers around the globe, the privilege of seeing and hearing live virtuoso music.  This privilege is only made possible through the combination of your ongoing support, fund-raising efforts by the staff, leadership of the Board, and a stable financial base.

 

Since organizations like ours rely on member support, the board is issuing a plea to all concert attendees to become active in the Society.  If you are a first-time or occasional concert guest, please consider becoming a member.  If you are already a member, please consider becoming a volunteer.  Volunteers are the key to successful event planning, fund raisers, and membership drives.  The HJCMS is not uncommon in that ticket sales provide less than half of the annual budgetary needs.  Corporate support, membership growth, and increased community awareness are essential to maintaining our current level of musical excellence.  With increased membership sales, member participation, and revenue, our programs to educate and promote young area musicians can continue to grow.  To accomplish these goals, the HJCMS needs you.

 

To become an HJCMS member, purchase a season subscription.  With this membership you will be able to

·         Attend concerts at the $15 member rate (non-member rate is $25 per concert)

·         Be invited to the annual end-of-season membership party

·         Be a part of the Hausmusik concert series

·         Attend all HJCMS sponsored master classes at no additional charge

·         Attend after-concert dinner (on your own) with the artists at Crums on Central

·         Attend all other events planned for the membership.

 

As a volunteer, you will be awarded a voucher redeemable for a free guest pass to the concert of your choice for each volunteer activity in which you participate.  Volunteer groups will be listed in the program and all volunteers will be recognized and honored at the final concert of the season.

 

Join the fun and get on board for a labor of love as member-volunteers of the HJCMS.  Email us at hjcms@comcast.net or call us at 706-733-5178 to sign-up as an active member of the team dedicated to promoting and supporting world-class musical concerts here in the CSRA.

 

Linda Banister & Quentin Kuyper

 

 

 

If you subscribe to any of the social media network regularly (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc.), it would be beneficial to post information about the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Series.  In addition to your personal statement, you could direct your correspondents to the HJCMS website, which is hjcms.org.