The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutTable - Virginia Waring Intl Piano Cmptn B&W Ball CITY OF PALM DESERT OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER STAFF REPORT REQUEST: Purchase of Table at Virginia Waring International Piano Competition Black and White Ball SUBMITTED BY: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager DATE: January 28, 2010 CONTENTS: Letter, and Fact Sheet from the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition dated January 20, 2010 Black and White Gala Invitation Recommendation By Minute Motion: (1) Approve the City of Palm Desert contribution of $3,000 to the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition Black and White Ball on January 31 , 2010, for a table of ten; (2) Appropriate funds from Account 110-4110-410-3125. Backqround Peggy Cravens, President of the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition, requested the City of Palm Desert consider purchasing a table of ten at the Black and White Gala Ball on January 31, 2010. Palm Desert is the host city for the competition. Several cities have purchased tables at the Gala Ball, including Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells. Attendees and their guests may be taxed on the attendance at the Gala Ball. Palm Desert has historically supported the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition. The City of Palm Desert purchased an advertisement in the competition brochure for $1,000. Staff Report Purchase of Table at Virginia Waring International Piano Competition Black and White Ball January 28, 2010 Page Two of Two Fiscal Analysis Funds to be taken from the City Council budget, account 110-4110-410-3125, in the amount of $3,000. Submitted By: CI'I'YCOUNC'iLAC1'IOM APPROVED DENTED RECEIVED OTHER MEETING DATE r ' ' � G o n M. Woh muth, City Manager AYESs NOES: ABSErT'I: ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BY: P I S. Gibson, Director of Finance Original on File wit6 City C k'a Office * Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve City of Palm Desert contribution of $3,000 to the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition Black and White Ball on January 31, 2010, for a table of ten; 2) appropriate said funds from Account No. 110-4110-410-3125 - City Council Local Meetings. Motion DIED for lack of a second. ViRGlNIA WARiNG INTfRNATIONAI PIANO COMPETITION Fmmerty the(aannt Hudges Iniernaticma[peann C�tit(on J�.Tli11t�ZO, ZO I O Ho�ara�y Arhstic Board Francesocr Carcrtenuto Richard dc Jahn Contiguglia Mr. John Wahimuth PeterDuchin Marihn Hnrne City Manager ��J��s �itaay�f�enek The City of Palm Desert Anton Nel 73-510 Fred Vdaring Drive �a R be,r�„ Patm Desert, CA 9226Q n�tll s��;�, o�;s��t,�,,, xe�6ert Stessin Dear Mr. Wo3hlmuth, �,,��m� t�.r�u;��8��yi��r� ��;� Peggy Cravens asked me to drop off svme information on the Vir �nia v��n;�wS�;�.�a�,t � Toay Ruse,Pre4ident Waring International Piano Competition. This"�,'O1T1}�1ti011"�I�S�3�I1 D�-7ohn Norman,vice President held in the city of Palm Desert since 1978,when it began a�a gassroots ��c��n"`�` organization at the Gollege af the Desert. From a srnali piana canference ��r``�`•�`s � hror�diare Pasr Presidenr: it has grawn over the years into an international musical event, with �� i 9ee Presicic�rt.r: contestants coming from all over the world. �.c;��a E_Benst�,�,��ve I3svid Bryant,Library, Lisison Je:ut Ann Hir�hi.Competiti�rn AssociaYes In 2005, the resurrected and renamed Cctmperition added a full orchestra jan�N��,aeF•e��R�eRt secrerary�: for the"Concerto"finals at the McCallum Theatre. Since then,the arfistic �a,�e�J�,�B�ef quality and the audiences have steadily grawn. T'�"�"�' Chadotte t1.Menaillo,�_A. tfssistm#Tmasurer,- Dr.k�azi RuBane Attached is background information, including a 6 minute promo and a �mT"Gr��r�: th.r�tR��T$yto�[.� review from the Oc#�009 Carnegie Weill Ha11 recital in New York City. Par11��ri�t: You can see for yourself the high artistic quality of this event. ��"�O1e" T.mge: A+ta�y EEfen Blanton Ioyce Stein The PD tourism lago is on all trade and eansumer materials, including all Sherry Poemd West oversea publications, and there is a link from our website directly to the PD s�,i f��n„��°��° tourism's website. We also hause all of our�TIPs and musicians{/�f not in Mar`'Aa�"'� \ DO(tg�S a�ICi15Ai�(1 peaple's homes)at Palm Desert hatels,and use PD vendars. We are also �`s�er Jobn Bayless members of the Pa1m�esert Chamber. c;s�e a�n,� wittiam Bramer Robert Bmwn Attached is a 2-piece overview an the business as cts of the Warin j�n c.ca�s � �� i��t ct��an including the fact that we reached aver 11,000 people in 2009. Most af our L<>�s�n audience comes from the Gity ofPalm Desert(part and full tirne residents� �ar"�"'c'""; and 95%of our programs are pravided FREE. r'�'�$e x��sg Liliian Birer Lapidus Sill Marx Dr.Earl Masan The City of Paim Desert is the�ost city for the Comp�tition, and has j��c�«E always sent representatives to the annual Black and Vi7hite Ball, which is N�;'n5M Ke`;`�;n the major fundraiser for the organization. As mentioned by Peggy,the �°«�Me`i`�� Ruth Moir cities af Rancho Mirage and Indian Wetts are both sending representatives �aF��a MoRensen fram their Ci COLIIIC1IS. Carol Morton � Mil-e Nap«(i Dorothy Nceita Ja Pond Piease iet me know if you need any other informatian, 'I`HANK YOU! �rte sn�w w�� Nancy�$ricard Wuc�d� �}�N'll'.t'W I[�C.OfR Ann Greer �;-7�o F�w�ring�h.,�zo, Palm I?esert,CA 922h0 USA Executive Director 760-773-2575,telephone ��oa»-o��,s,t8x A Non-Proiit Orgnni�ation�01(c)3 Fed 1'as ID#33-0025613 VIRGINIA WARING INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION Fonire�ly the Joanue Hodges Internndanal Piauo Comprtition Virginia Waring International Piano Competition - Fact Sheet • Unique on the West Coast -- nothing like this -- "Piano Olympics" - contestants come from atl over the world to compete in multiple categories: solo, concerto and master classes. Adult division has a chamber music category. All Finals played with Full Orchestra -- very rare for Chi ldren and Teen Divisions • Main competition occurs every other year, alternating between Adults age 18-35 and Children/Teens: Juniors (12 and under) plus Intermediates (age 13-17); • Over 33 hours of live classical music performed FREE to the public over 8 days, plus another 9 hours of low cost concerts ($10 - 35); • Two venues: Indian Wells Theater (free parking) with Concerto Finals with Full Orchestra at the McCallum Theatre • Around 8,000 in attendance during 2009 Competition - double the previous 2007 competition; Outreach and Concerts at tocal venues reach another 3,000 people each year • Over $100,000 spent with local merchants, businesses, hotels and restaurants each year, doubling in the Competition Year • Trade advertising includes Europe, Asia and South America: 4 international and 4 national publications and websites -- all targeted towards music lovers - Palm Desert, California mentioned in each ad, with major sponsors' togos • Consumer Advertising includes local print, radio, and KUSC classical music radio station, which reaches Santa Barbara, San Diego and Orange County -- people came from as far away as Lithuania, British Columbia, Novia Scotia, and Rhode Island just to attend this competition. • 65% of audience was part or full time residents, 12% out of state, 13% out of area and 2% came from outside the US. Several newcomers asked to be on our mailing list so they can plan their vacations around the next Competition dates. • Started in 1978 on the campus of College of the Desert; Over 100 volunteers help during the competition; • Audience for Classical Music is very steady �t has shown less audience decline than sporting events or large rock /jazz "event" per the LA Times VIRGINIAWARING INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION Fornterly khe Joa�tna Ho�/qes Irikerrtatintfal Piaitn Cmrrpefitien 2011 Virginia Waring International Piano Competition March 27 — Apri13, 2011 (Juniors 12 and under & Teens 13-17) Enjoy spectacular classical music while visiting our beautiful desert setting Be enchanted by magical music from the leading piano artists of tomorrow Enrich your desert experience with the following: • One of the top, internationally-known piano competitions adjudicated by leading piano performance artists and pedagogues • A full week of piano solo and concerto music competition, performed by young piano virtuosos from all over the world plus enlightening master classes • Solo repertoire that includes works from three categories 1. 18th Century Baroque and Classical Styles as represented by Bach, Scarlatti, Haydn, Mozart and their contemporaries 2. 19th Century Romantic or Impressionistic Styles as represented by Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Brahms, Debussy, Ravel or their contemporaries. 3. 20t" Century and beyond—works of a contemporary style • Concerto repertoire performances that include Beethoven, Chopin, Gershwin, Mozart, Saint-Saens or Shostakovich • All events, except solo and concerto final rounds, FREE to the public • Contact information for VWIPC: phone (760) 773-2575, email info@vwipc.org, website www.vwipc.org 73-710 Fred Waring Drive,Suite 201,Palm Desert,CA 92260 (760)773-2575 phone•(760)776-0168 fax• infonvwipc.or email•www.vwipc•ore website C � i O w C 4` IV C � u � � � � � 9 C a � � I ` s vi� . � � b fi � �' m � - � �� o` �� s � U 3 "p� 3 a o O 5 � �p '�,. � E _ O e'' � O o u � ry �t� Zuxr RO �"I Y M �CC L O � c � � 4 - C 7 a ''^ ,� o � '` ` � N o C v r ,M::._ . N �v m u y c, o w m g w ' � m i 't vdi � �. � � g p �. � U = u °b `° c C a ; � V � a oy � �� 4 ,� � o Y y� ` a € c � l W W `c e a " V .� -A o � � � � .�. p 41 V w � v �e E ;.� 8 O 3 � y � y = F F � i L � P Vl w W Y � e C � 3 z � a+ " ` a _ c w o� � ° e � � � � �' �a% L L n � .� G p . yrj,' � � � G W C � r � (p 6- .� aa Q � ` _ � � � ' _ � _ ¢ ��p%(� -.tfy � � R �$. b j,. �� , i � - r +' 1 �'; ��.. `� .., . � � � ` _ � • � A` � . � �p �