The League offers numerous volunteer opportunities for those who are looking to become more involved with your HHSO!
Swing Fore the Symphony Golf Tournament
Our third annual tournament is our major fundraiser and is fun for all volunteers!! It will be held October 16 at Wexford Golf Club. Volunteer Contact Terry Hicks: TerryHicks22@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunities:
Planning Committee; Auction solicitors; Day of tournament volunteers as well as golf foursomes.
Musicales
These are six intimate and unique concerts held mainly in private homes or at Soundwaves. Contact Carol McCarthy: c.mccarthy3562@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunities:
Home host: Volunteer your home for a Musicale or about 50 people; League volunteers will help with any chair setup and parking.
Kitchen Captain: Make phone calls to League members to procure food donations for one Musicale and supervise the kitchen with the Musicale Chair and hired kitchen helper for that Musicale.
Food Preparation: Prepare and deliver hors d’oeuvres to the Musicale site.
Post-Concert Receptions
Receptions are held after some of the Monday night HHSO concerts and are an opportunity to gather with other attendees and orchestra members while enjoying delicious treats and beverages. Contact Marti Neumeister: MNeu815@aol.com
Volunteer Opportunities:
Reception captain: Makes phone calls to League members to procure several dozen cookies to be delivered to the venue prior to the concert; oversees event.
Server: serves punch; assists in setup and cleanup.
Concours d’Elegance
We support this multi-day motoring festival with volunteers who drive golf carts throughout the event. Contact Stan Cooke: stan.cooke@roadrunner.com
Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon
Held each year in March, this event features along with a lovely fashion show and delicious luncheon, a silent auction and 50-50 raffle. Contact Anne Millhaem: azmillharm@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunities:
Solicit auction items, setup & tear down of auction room, 50-50 ticket sales, greeter at nametag table. Contact Jane Waltz: jwaltz@gmail.com
Newsletter/Writing
This volunteer gathers information from committee chairs and edits it for our seasonal newsletter. Contact: Dahlia Handman: ddhandman@gmail.com
SoundWaves
Located at 7 Lagoon Road, SoundWaves houses the Orchestra offices as well as a large space with acoustics suitable for any event including HHSO rehearsals.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Usher, ticket sales, and bartender.
Events are scheduled for various days of the week and start at 7:30pm with volunteers arriving at 6:00pm. Most events are over by 9:30pm. This is a fun opportunity where you will hear concerts for free and meet other League members as well as performers and attendees.
HH International Piano Competition/Bravo Piano
This event is held each year in March. It brings in competitors from around the globe who compete for monetary prizes as well as future concerts, including performing with the HHSO. Contact Kathy Zurilla: kathyzurilla@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunities:
Hospitality Committee: responsible for parties, competitors, and judges.
Production Committee: responsible for signage and stage equipment.
Performance Worker: greeter/zip code collector, competitor escort, usher, inside door monitor, and ticket/merchandise sales.
The League of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Volunteer of the Year Recipients
2022-2023 - Eileen Durkin and Terry Hicks
2021-2022 - Linda Maloney
2020-2021 - Mona Ridge
2019-2020 - Lisa Marie Temple
2018-2019- Lois Hoyt Berry
2017-2018 - Fran Hubbell and Peter Forbes
2016-2017 - Sue Forrest and Phyllis Patterson
2015-2016 - Carol Gyllenhoff
2014-2015 - Wayne Effron
2013-2014 - Bob Koenig and Barbara Wolf
2012 - Mary Ellen Harkins
2011 - Stan Cooke
2010 - Gloria Daly and Ellen Taylor
2009 - Toy Mergler
2008 - Marguerite Miletic & Lorene Thornbury
2007 - Ken Anderson
2006 - Sue and Jim Farrell
2005 - Kathy Hayden
2004 - Ann Daniels & Julie Williams
2003 - Naomi and Bob McCormick
2002 - Judi Patton
2001 - Nancy Diamond
2000 - Norma Van Amberg
1999 - Rae and Ned Glover
1998 - Edna Ruth and Vernon Miller
