The Phoenix Group
The Phoenix Club, which is comprised of a leadership board and all interested members of Gateway Center, will meet the first Monday of each month at 10:00am. All volunteers and supporters are invited to attend to lend support, input, and guidance to the Gateway Center programs.
Volunteering
Wanted: All Handymen or Handywomen!
Pauline Kretler heads up a team of handy volunteers that enjoy yard work and keeping the facility in good condition. If you are interested in house keeping or yard work contact the GCA to put your name on the list. You will soon be contacted for a team meeting. It is not necessary to be a GCA member in order to help.
Receptionists
The GCA receptionists are responsible for answering phones and questions having visitor sign guest book, and assist with light office work. If you are interested in reception postion contact Ruth Paterson.. We are always looking for new volunteers, either as regulars or as substitutes who can fill in for people going on vacations. If you would like to volunteer as a receptionist, please call the GCA at 386-668-5553, or stop by and
fill out a volunteer application. We need you!
The Gateway Art League
Linda Weiler is the president and Pauline Kretler is the V.P. of Art League programs. Meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, except Dec, and will include a brief business meeting and a demonstration by an artist from fields such as painting, collage, photography, writing, dance, etc. The meetings begin at 7:00 and the suggested donation is $5.00. Guests are welcome.
The Gateway Digital Photo Group
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00pm
This group is a dynamic, changing organization working to serve the needs of its members. The group is open to all photographers and membership in the Gateway Center is strongly encouraged. The group organizers arrange field trips/photo shoots, sponsor photo contests and challenges. The level in the group ranges from beginner to pro.
The Gateway Symphony Orchestra
Your gateway to the musical arts!
Formed in March, 2007 under the umbrella of the Gateway Center for the Arts, the Gateway Orchestra is the premier community orchestra serving Southwest Volusia County and the surrounding communities. The orchestra musician skills and experience range from hobbyist to professional with varied business backgrounds from grocery store clerk to former violinist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Regardless of education and daily career responsibilities our musicians all share the common bond of a love for music.
As musicians we all love to rehearse and perfect our skills, but the goal we all strive for is to share our passion and love of music with the community. The Gateway Orchestra repertoire of music includes the classics, pops, Broadway, film, jazz, “big band” and holiday arrangements.
Annual performances have included patriotic 4th of July concerts, Winter Holiday concerts, Razz Ma Tazz Gateway Center for the Arts Fundraiser Event and the Gateway Center for the Arts Haunted Hike.
The Gateway Orchestra is directed by Frankie Valadaros who has been a performer and educator for over twenty years. Frank has performed with such jazz greats as Maynard Ferguson, Arturo Sandoval, Bill Watrous, Ed Calle, Jon Faddis, Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, Bob Mintzer, the late Nick Brignola, to name a few… He has performed at such prestigious venues as the Boston Globe Jazz Festival, the Saratoga Springs Jazz Festival, the Newport Jazz Festival and Carnegie Hall. His musical compositions and arrangements have been performed by the San Francisco Symphony, and Boston Metropolitan Orchestra, to name a few. Frank is also the music director and trumpet soloist for the Ryles Jazz Orchestra (the house big band for Boston’s famed Ryles Jazz Club). For more info visit www.FrankieV.com and www.myspace.com/frankievjazz and www.myspace.com/FVJO
In addition to our beautiful new home at the Gateway Center for the Arts, the orchestra has also performed at:
· DeBary Historic Hall
· Clock Tower in Sanford
· DeBary Town Hall
· DeBary Gazebo
· Orange City Library
· DeBary Golf and Country Club
· Deltona Library
The Gateway Orchestra includes many chamber ensembles that share their unique talents with the community at local festivals and community events. The Orchestra also includes a jazz band ensemble that performs many of the songs of the Glenn Miller era.
We are always looking for new members. All you need to join us is to have your own instrument, intermediate or above skill level, proficiency in sight-reading, and a willingness to share your talents with your fellow musicians and with the community.
Questions about the orchestra, becoming a member or want to book the orchestra for your upcoming event? Please call us at 386-668-5553.
