WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society was founded in 1986 by Anthony P. Checchia, Artistic Director, with assistance from Philip Maneval, Executive Director; and
WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society’s founding was made possible, in part, through special support from Elizabeth Starr Cummin, founding President, and from the Presser Foundation, Samuel Fels Fund, and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts; and
WHEREAS, Prior to the Society’s founding, many leading chamber groups and recitalists had no opportunity to perform in Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, The Society’s first season of seven concerts sold out quickly, and waiting lists were compiled of additional people wanting to attend; and
WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society expanded its program every year. It added a Piano Series in 1987, a Vocal Series in 1990, and a Jazz/Cross Over Series in 1994; and
WHEREAS, In the mid-1990’s, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society began the “Concerts for the Community” series in partnership with the Musical Fund Society, and it received support from the Pew Charitable Trusts for a six-year Composers Commissioning Project; and
WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society has remained committed to its founding principles: to enable people from all walks of life to enjoy exceptional music-making at affordable ticket prices, to fulfill musical needs of the community, and to build a broad group of directors, staff members, audiences, and patrons who are devoted to these goals and to ensuring the Society’s future; now therefore
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That City Council Hereby Recognize, Honor, And Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society — For Enabling People From All Walks Of Life To Enjoy Exceptional Music-Making At Affordable Ticket Prices.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Philadelphia Chamber Music Society as further evidencing the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body.
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