May 20 Annual AGO Banquet and Election of Officers

Cocktails and Conversation 6:00 p.m.

Mixed cheeses
Shrimp Chinoise
Smoked Oyster roll

Music Program 6:45 p.m.

Carolyn Victorine and Peggy Robison on the Steinway Twins

Pianos by Steinway fabulously restored by Harry M. Victorine 2005
Model B, 1913 and 1917

Carolyn Victorine, formerly a member of the Music Department of Hollins University and Roanoke College, is a well-known pianist appearing frequently in the area and throughout Virginia. She also maintains a private studio teaching both children and adults. A native of Roanoke, she is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of music and holds a Master of Music Degree in Piano Performance from the University of Illinois where she studied with Soulima Stravinsky and Stanley Fleetcher. She has soloed with the Roanoke Symphony and has made frequent guest appearances on radio, television, and in fine arts centers state-wide. Carolyn has also served as organist in several area churches, has served as a past accompanist for the Roanoke Choral Society, and has performed extensively as a member of the Victorine-Wallenborn Duo and the Hollins Piano Quartet.

Margaret (Peggy) Robison, with the encouragement of her father Salem physician Churchill Robertson, started piano lessons at an early age. At age sixteen, Peggy won a four-year competitive piano scholarship to Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. After graduating with a degree in music, Peggy began post-graduate studies at The Julliard School of Music under the tutelage of Katherine Bacon.

Peggy's formal training and a promising career ended when she and her husband left New York and returned to the Roanoke Valley to raise their family. Peggy remained active in the community through such activities as the organization of the first summer camp for the fledgling Roanoke youth Symphony in 1959. She has been active at St. John's Episcopal Church for almost fifty years.

Now with her family grown, Peggy enjoys playing duos for the sheer love and enjoyment of the music, itself.

Dinner Alfresco on the Terrace 7:30 p.m.

Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Roast Pork Loin with Peach and Mango Chutney
Grilled seasonal spring green vegetables
Oriental Pasta Salad
Broiled fresh Tomatoes in Balsamic with fresh basil
Sally Lunn Bread

Coffee Bar with Mint Chocolate pound cake

Suggested donation $10.00

Spouses, significant others, guests that are lovers of church and organ music, prospective new members to the Guild are all welcome. We ask the courtesy of a reservation by May 18 to roanokeago@cox.net.

Parking is very limited on the mountain. Carpooling is suggested ( please work this out on your own)

Are you coming from out of town? Do you need a Roanoke member to host you for the night? If you do not drive, do you need a ride? Please communicate with Karen Jones Harwood (915-1191)...and we will organize to suit your needs.