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Palm Beach Symphony Announces Lisa Bruna
B-Major Award
Annual Award For Talented High School & Cinema Books, program at a university or institution of higher education.
Seniors Planning To Study Classical Music among others, and Students must be nominated by their music teacher.
To Be Renamed For The Symphony’s Late was a member of the Nominations will open for the 2021 Lisa Bruna B-Major
Director Of Marketing And Communications Dramatists Guild, Award next fall.
South Florida Theatre About Palm Beach Symphony
When the Palm Beach Symphony decided last year League and Palm Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier
to bestow an advanced level instrument to one to Beach Playmakers. orchestra known for its diverse repertoire and commitment
three talented high school seniors planning to study She was also deeply to community. Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit
classical music, it was named the B-Major Award by the committed to her arts organization adheres to a mission of engaging,
Symphony’s Director of Marketing and Communications community and educating, and entertaining the greater community of
Lisa Bruna. Sadly, she passed away in October from served as a guardian the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring
cancer at the age of 54 and the symphony has announced a d l i t e m , board orchestral music. The orchestra is celebrated for
it will honor her memory and lasting impact by renaming member of the Deaf delivering spirited performances by first-rate musicians
the annual award the Lisa Bruna B-Major Award. Service Center of and distinguished guest artists. Now in its 46th season,
“For many, Lisa was the voice of Palm Beach Palm Beach County Palm Beach Symphony continues to expand its education
Symphony through printed materials and media and as a volunteer and community outreach programs with children’s
outreach,” said PBS CEO David McClymont. “We hope reading tutor with concerts, student coaching sessions and master classes,
to make this a lasting tribute to someone who was a joy the library’s literacy instrument donations, and free public concerts. For more
to know and a dynamic advocate for classical music and program. Photo by Capehart Photography information, visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.
arts education.” Student nominees Palm Beach Symphony has renamed an annual
During her two years with the symphony, Bruna for this year’s award have been notified and they will award in honor of its late director of marketing and
created the seasons’ themes and named many of the interview and audition for a select panel of judges in communications. The Lisa Bruna B-Major Award
concert series, individual concerts and the annual gala as December. Winners will be announced in February and recognizes one to three high-school seniors each year who
well as this year’s school performance, One Small Step, work closely with Palm Beach Symphony musicians to are presented with an advanced level instrument enabling
and the outreach program Nurturing Notes. identify, test and select the ideal instrument. them to further their studies. For more information, visit
An award-winning playwright, Bruna had works To be eligible for the award, students must be in good www.palmbeachsymphony.org.
published with Smith & Kraus and Applause Theatre academic standing and planning to enter a music degree
Senior Softball Winter League
Opens Jan. 8 Featuring 12 Teams
The Jupiter Senior Softball Association launches The softball program is in its third decade and is
its 2020 Winter League Jan. 8 featuring more than 200 a cooperative effort by the Jupiter Senior Softball
players competing on 12 teams in three divisions. Association (JSSA) and the Town of Jupiter. New players
The league runs through March and is a highlight are always welcome. The partnership with the town
of the season that extends from April 1 through March and the support of 18 sponsoring businesses have been
31. Games are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday critical to the success of the league, Summers stated. “We
mornings at Jupiter Community Park. A total of 211 couldn’t do it without them.”
players, 55 years of age and over were registered for the Summers noted that a number of sponsors have
slow-pitch softball program as of mid-December. “We are supported the program year after year and the association
pleased that all those who have registered and want to is pleased to recognize all sponsors “and encourage
play are on a team,” said Dave Summers, JSSA president our players, their families and the public to show their
and league commissioner. appreciation by patronizing them throughout the year.”
Registration for the senior softball program can be
made online at www.leaguelineup.com/jssa or for more
A senior softball player connects with a hit through the information contact Dave Summers at (561) 800-8230.
infield. More than 200 players, 55 and over, are registered
for the 2020 Winter League that debuts Jan. 8 at Jupiter
Community Park.
The Jupiter Senior Softball Association credits the support
of 18 local sponsors and the cooperation of the Town of
Jupiter for the success of its year-round softball program. Upscale Resale
The names of sponsors are displayed on banners at Jupiter
Community Park.
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