May, 1 2010 - Celebrate Derby Day in the Quad Cities
In the midst of declining support for music education in the local public schools, Volunteers for Symphony is proud to announce its 3rd annual Derby Day. Derby Day is an evening of fun, food, and horse racing to benefit the youth music education programs of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association on Saturday, May 1, at 4 PM in the Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club. This afternoon at the Club will make you feel like you're at Churchill Downs. The party will include horse races, authentic Derby buffet-style dinner, a Kentucky Bourbon tasting, live auction, the generous Quad Cities on a Silver Platter raffle, and live music. All attending the party will take home a commemorative mint julep glass created especially for this year's event. Derby attire is optional and the afternoon's festivities will carriage rides around the Golf Club.
Derby Day is presented by Volunteers for Symphony (VfS) and supports the nationally-recognized music education programs of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association, which reach more than 30,000 Quad City area students each year. Our VfS members contribute their time, talents, and resources year-round to support the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's missions. Proceeds from VfS fundraising projects such as Derby Day and the upcoming 2nd Fiddle Sale are directly invested in the operation of the Youth Ensembles and other music education programs.
Derby Day is just $50 and reservations can be made at 563-322-QCSO or online by clicking here.
