Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra Guild - MSOG

09/08/2026

🎶 Come Join the Music! 🎶

Thank you for visiting our page,
We’re glad you stopped by and turned the page!
There are exciting things coming your way,
And we’d love to share what’s happening today!

Our fall quarterly meeting is coming up soon,
With friendship, music, and perhaps a tune!
Tuesday, September 22nd at 10:30 AM is the date,
So mark your calendar—you won’t want to be late!

We’ll meet at 1280 Sanbyrn Hall at Manor Hall,
In Murfreesboro, Tennessee—that’s the call!
At 10:30 we’ll have some food and fun,
Then our meeting from 11:00 to 12:00 will be done.

But perhaps you’re wondering, “Could this be for me?”
Come visit with us and stay awhile and see!
You don’t have to be an expert or play an instrument,
Just bring your enthusiasm and a heart well-intent!

Our mission is simple, but meaningful too—
To make a difference in all that we do.
We support the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra with pride,
And help music education flourish far and wide.

You don’t need to be a maestro or know every note,
Or understand every musical quote!
Just be willing to help, lend a hand, and care—
There’s room for everyone, and we’d love to have you there!

So if you’re curious, come see what we’re about,
Meet some new friends and check us out!
For more information, just give us a shout—
[email protected] is the way to reach out!

Thank you again for stopping by today,
And taking a moment to read what we say.
We hope you’ll join us and become part of the crew—
There’s always room in our musical family for you! 🎵🎶

Sincerely,
Jane Marsh, President

Amy Curtis, Secretary

Suzie Browning, Treasurer

07/23/2026

Welcome to the Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra Guild page! 🎶

We're so glad you're here! We'd love to share a few highlights from our recent guild meeting.

On June 16, 2026, our members gathered at Ruth Taylor's lovely home for a wonderful morning together. The weather was beautiful, the refreshments were delicious, and it was a joy to catch up with friends while sharing the latest guild news.

One of the most special moments of the morning was celebrating Marion Cramsie’s 100th birthday—what an incredible milestone! She is the mother of one of our members, Pat Richardson. We also had the pleasure of welcoming our newest member, Dona McGarry and we're excited to have her join our guild family.

We were also delighted to enjoy a beautiful clarinet performance by Kelsa Rice, who performed for our members. She is a senior at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) majoring in Music Industry and is part of a select group of musicians that performed at a ClarinetFest in South Korea in early July 2026. We are honored that she shared her remarkable musical talent with us and wish her continued success.

As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, we're eager to continue supporting the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra and promoting music education throughout our community. We have exciting plans ahead and look forward to making a positive impact together.

If you're curious about the Guild or interested in becoming a member, we'd love to hear from you! Please email us at [email protected], and we'll be happy to answer your questions and help you get connected.

Thank you for visiting our page. We hope you'll follow along as we celebrate music, friendship, and community throughout the year!

05/31/2026

🌷 Spring Has Sprung! 🌷

Welcome to the Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra Guild page!

We are a friendly group dedicated to supporting the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra and promoting music education in our community. Whether you're a music lover, a supporter of the arts, or simply looking to meet new friends, we'd love to have you join us.

Our general membership meetings are held quarterly, and our next meeting will be:

📅 Tuesday, June 16
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Ruth Taylor's Home

As we look ahead to the coming year, we'll be planning events, discussing fundraising opportunities, and exploring ways to support music education and the orchestra. Your ideas and enthusiasm are always welcome!

If you'd like more information, please contact Jane Marsh at 615-584-2790.

Thank you for visiting our page. We hope to see you at our next meeting!
🎶 Supporting Music • Building Friendships • Enriching Our Community 🎶

03/16/2026

A message from our President, Jane Marsh: If you’re feeling lucky, join The Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra Guild Tuesday March 17 at 10:30 a.m. at The Dapper Owl, located at 2412 E. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37127.
We are a small, dedicated group that supports the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra through volunteer work and donations. In addition, we help fund outreach programs that bring live music and education to schools, senior living communities, and libraries.
Our meeting will begin with a short Celtic music performance, followed by discussion on recruiting new members, fundraising ideas and a few other important line items.
Please come a few minutes early to grab some food, coffee, or tea to enjoy during the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you and don't forget to wear your green!

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03/01/2026

The new year began with a wonderful performance at Hobgood Elementary, graciously sponsored by Belt Family Realty. Students jumped right in—engaging in the high/low pitch game, enjoying the snappy Pink Panther theme, and finishing with the ever-popular instrument petting zoo.

Displayed on the music room wall was a picture of Dolly Parton with her quote:
"Music is the magic carpet that can help you fly, take you anywhere you want to go."

Thank you, Mrs. Barbara Belt, for making it possible for these children to truly “fly” through music. 🎶✨

02/25/2026

Congratulations one of the Guild's members...Dr. Gloria Bonner. We are so proud of you!!!!
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𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫. 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫.
Dr. Bonner served on the Main Street Board of Directors from 2000 to 2023 and as board chair in 2015. She was instrumental in helping with JazzFest and Taste of Rutherford. Dr. Bonner still serves as Main Street’s biggest cheerleader and our Historian.

"When I was hired as the Executive Director in 2019, Dr. Bonner was my biggest cheerleader. She introduced me to people in the community, attended every meeting with a smile and energetic laugh, and was always willing to attend events and help - even to pull trash cans into the street to block spaces for attendees at the Friday Night Live Concert series," said Sarah Callender.

Click the link in the comments below to hear about Dr. Bonner's experience volunteering with Main Street Murfreesboro for over 25 years.

02/05/2026

🎶 Here’s what’s happening with the Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra Guild! 🎶

🎵 At our December General Meeting, we enjoyed a wonderful holiday performance by Carmody Austen Cook, piano student of Jane McNulty. 🎹✨

🎵 Our Music Education Program, led by Donna Wehofer, continues connecting music and science through live demonstrations and hands-on learning. The program will visit Hobgood Elementary School on February 12, 2026.

🎵 The Guild proudly supports the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra through financial assistance and volunteer service.

🦉 Special thanks to The Dapper Owl for hosting our meetings!

Interested in joining the Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra Guild or supporting us with a donation? We’d love to hear from you! 💙

🎼 Upcoming Dates
📅 MSOG General Meeting: March 17, 2026 | 10:30 AM | The Dapper Owl
🎶 TPO Sweetheart & Swing Jazz Celebration: February 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Center for the Arts
🎶 TPO Season Finale: April 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Belle Aire Baptist Church

01/23/2026

Please enjoy our 2025 Education Year In Review. We loved sharing the joy of music with students at Reeves Rogers Elementary, Smyrna Middle School, Northfield Elementary, Discovery School, and Cason Lane Academy! These interactive presentations connected directly to both music and science curriculums, helping students explore pitch, volume, and sound waves in fun, hands-on ways—yes, even humming with hands on their throats and fingers in the air!

From learning about instruments and identifying loud vs. soft sounds to enjoying musical favorites like Star Wars, Rocky Top, A Salute to George M. Cohan, and holiday classics, students were fully engaged. The experience wrapped up with our always-popular Instrument Petting Zoo, where percussion, strings, brass, and woodwinds were all ready to be explored.

A huge thank you to TPO musicians Greg Lawson, Andrew Witherington, Nicole McVey, and Donna Wehofer for their talent, energy, and dedication to supporting music education in our schools. 🎼💙

01/16/2026

Purchase your tickets for the February Jazz performance
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Join the Tennessee Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra for an evening of rhythm and swing! Sweetheart & Swing celebrates the golden age of jazz with smooth melodies, and timeless tunes. This concert is the perfect way to celebrate the season of sweethearts and song.

12/12/2025

This post is shared from Mr. Murfreesboro ~ our former President and dear friend Ruth Taylor and her husband ~ 2 Sweeties!!!
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