Philippe Gelinas Ticket Fund Application
Philippe Gelinas Ticket Fund
Celebrating a life in music
Co-chairs: Elaine B. Smith and Terry Tennes, gelinas@camta.org
What: Symphony Center Presents Jean-Yves Thibaudet
When: Sunday, January 19, 2025, 3:00 PM
Where: Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604
Fee: Free for 2 students per CAMTA Teacher, $20 per additional ticket
Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 5, 2025
You, the teacher, ask two students if they would like to go to the concert and they need to commit to go. The age limit is eight years old through high school. Then submit the application to Terry Tennes by filling out the Google Form (provided below). You will receive two free tickets for your students. You may ask for any amount of tickets above the two free tickets which are available at a special discounted rate of $20 for each ticket. Those tickets will also be sent to you.
Program: Debussy Preludes, Book 1 and Book 2
“Celebrated for his vibrant performance of a broad repertoire, Jean-Yves Thibaudet is always poetically refined and plays with delicacy and color.” (BBC Music Magazine)
About Philippe Gelinas
Phil enjoyed the piano series whether hearing a famous or almost famous performer. As the founder of CAMTA’s program to obtain discounted tickets for the piano series, Phil believed that the future of concerts depends on youthful attendance now.
Phil had a special ability to teach a very wide variety of students. You may choose a student because he or she has never been to a concert, has worked especially hard, is interested in majoring in music, or for any reason you think is worthy.
The fund was begun in his honor as he was president of CAMTA for many years and built our membership with his curiosity for learning about music and people. He was one of the first to get an Apple IIe computer and took it with him when teaching in students’ homes. Phil died while waiting for his next student. His encouragement and acceptance of new ideas made him an ideal leader.