Party of Note: Home on the Range
Almost 60 Phoenix Symphony guests traveled to the Prescott family ranch of Arizona Senator Steve Pierce and his wife, Joan, on June 3 for the season’s final Party of Note. The guests traveled aboard a luxury shuttle from Phoenix, which was underwritten by Phoenix Symphony supporter Carole Downs.
Surrounded by acres of lush property with breathtaking views in Williamson Valley, guests were treated to a western dinner. The highlight of the event was a concert from the Phoenix Symphony Brass Quintet led by Emery Harvison, assistant principal trumpet; Chuck Kerrigan, tuba; Gabe Kovach, French horn; Benny Nguyen, trumpet; and Chris Wolf, trombone. They performed selections from West Side Story and patriotic songs.
In its seventh season, Parties of note offers a unique opportunity to spend an evening in an intimate setting with Symphony musicians and friends, while enjoying a meal in some of the Valley’s finest homes.
PHOTOS COURTESY PHOENIX SYMPHONY
Dr. Jim and Ina Kort, Molly DeFilippis, and Joanna and Steven Bobko-Hillenaar
The Phoenix Symphony Brass Quintet: Benny Nguyen, Chris Wolf, Chuck Kerrigan, Gabe Kovach and Emery Harvison
Jim Ward and his daughter Elizabeth with Senator Steve Pierce
Judy Wolf, Catherine Vitek and Diane Mark
Dr. Amy and Lee Silverthorn, Christine Augustine
Diane Mark, Stephanie Moore, Carole Downs and Carole’s son, Danen.
