The Art of Note Gala on November 13 was a great success! Guests enjoyed performances by WYSO's Percussion and Chamber Ensembles, saxophonist Les Thimmig, and soprano Kitt Reuter-Foss. A delicious array of food provided by local restaurants and celebrity chef Neeta Saluja as well as a silent and live auction hosted by Norman Gilliland rounded out the evening.

The Gala eatured a raffle for five unplayable violins that had been reimagined by local artists, including Youth Orchestra member Sujeong Jin. The winners are:

Sujeong Jin’s violin:  James Christensen, CA  

Deb Menz’s violin:  Mr. Richard Ellis, TX

Katherine Rosing’s violin:  Mindy Taranto, Madison

Randall Berndt’s violin:  Arlene Silveira, Madison

Briony Foy’s violin:  Connie Kilmark, Madison