William Penn Life, 1985 (20. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)

1985-03-01 / 2. szám

ntet is of April Agnes M. Vardy, Publicity; Roger G. Nagy, Tickets; Bar­bara B. Botkin, Reception. Honorary Chairman for the event is John Sabo, National President of our Association. Formed in 1975 by graduates of the famed “Ferenc Liszt” Academy of Music who were all principal players in Budapest’s most important orchestras, and prize-winners at several major competitions, the BUDAPEST BRASS QUINTET has become a favorite at concert halls throughout Europe and on radio, with repertory that ranges from Renaissance dances through the standard brass quintet literature to modern ar­rangements of Joplin Rags and Swiss folk songs, as well as contemporary Hungarian works written for them. However, it is the spectacular quality of their playing which has established them as one of the finest ensembles of their kind in the world, and this level of perform­ance must be heard to be fully appreciated. Pennsylvania Heritage Affairs Continued from page 3 column 4 and distributed $21,800 in grants made to 10 non-profit organizations to support master crafts workers training qualified apprentices from January 1 to August 31, 1985. Grant funds are used to compensate the master crafts workers for their time. Additional grant funds pay for materials and travel costs in­curred by the apprentices. The apprenticeship program grants will support the work of masters and apprentices in Swedish weaving; Pennsyl­vania German needlework, broom making, oak and willow basketry; Irish lace making; Cambodian silk weaving; Hmong needlework; and Ukrainian weaving and em­broidery. Organizations receiving the 10 initial grants include: American Swedish Historical Museum (Philadelphia), Central Pennsylvania Village Crafts (State College), Chester Coun­ty Craft Guild (West Chester), Folk Heritage Institute (York), York County Board of Parks and Recreation (York), Cen­ter for the History of Ameri­can Needlework (Pittsburgh), Dauphin County Historical Society (Harrisburg), Interna­tional House Folklife Center (Philadelphia), Ukrainian Edu-Coming... Continued from page 1 As German critic Helmut Hampel put it when reviewing one of their recent concerts in Wiesbaden, Germany: “One just doesn’t get to hear very often the kind of brass play­ing which the Budapest Brass Quintet offers ... In its exqui­site quality there simply exists no difference in their playing and that of any world famous string quartet.” Quoting other reviewers: The Times, London, “Racily brilliant enough to win the day in what­ever they played.” Fanfare, 1984, “The enthusiasm of these excellent young players is infectious, and their disc is a pleasure to hear.” Erlanger Nachrichten, 1983, “The con­cert presented by the Budapest Brass Quintet was a virtuosic contribution to the Hungarian Days at Erlangen. Their ac­counts of transcriptions of works of well-known and anonymous masters of the Renaissance and early- Baroque exuded espirit and gags, humour and elan. They were equally sensational in contemporary Hungarian com­positions written for them.” Rheinische Post, “The Buda­pest Brass Quintet are sover­eign masters of technique and balance of sound.” Given the preponderance of fine brass players in the world today, there are many brass quintets which may come into being, yet there are very few which can boast any sort of longevity. The Quintet demon­strated its peerless talent and appeal by winning the top award at the Maurice André In­ternational Music Competition (1979) in Paris. Since that time it has recorded on several ma­jor international labels, as well as maintained a successful, ongoing international career, repeatedly being invited as guests to the major European music festivals. Such an ensemble is the BUDAPEST BRASS QUINTET. The Quintet has recorded for Erato, Bellaphon, and Hungaroton Records, selec­tions from both the classical repertoire and some of the most popular arrangements which make their concert programs so entertaining. They participated in the 1977 “Interpodium” Festival in Bratislava and regularly tour Finland, West Germany, France, and Holland. The BUDAPEST BRASS QUINTET will be participating this summer in the 6th Annual International Brass Quintet Festival in Baltimore, Maryland. The Quintet is composed of Pál Petz, Trumpet; Imre Magyari, Horn; István Palotai, Trumpet; István Farkas, Trom­bone and László Szabó, Tube. Adult tickets are $6.00, students $3.00. To order tickets make your check payable to the William Penn Association. Mail to 709 Brighton Road, Pitts­burgh, PA 15233, Attention: Mr. Nagy. Phone 412-231-2979. by Gay Banes By Ruth Vasvary Vice Pres. Branch 19 Branch 19, New Brunswick, New Jersey Director Joseph Arvay, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hegedűs and Alex Horvath represented the William Penn Association at the Installation Dinner of the Hungarian American Athletic Association on Saturday, February 2, 1985. Mr. and Mrs. Emerick Gyor­­gydeak celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a sur­prise party on Saturday, Febrary 23 at the Pines Manor, Edison, N.J. Sixty five guests attended the affair hosted by the couple’s children and their spouses. Mr. and Mrs. Gyorgy­­deak are life long members of Branch 19. Mrs. Gyorgydeak has served as vice-president and at present is an auditor of the branch. Hungarian Independence Day (commemoration March 15, 1848) representing William Penn Branch 19 will be Alex Horvath, Vendell Zimonyi and Director Joseph Arvay. Branch 19 along with the other New Jersey branches are preparing for the Annual Bowl­ing Tournament that will be held in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We at Branch 19 look forward to seeing bowlers and friends on this grand occasion. Smile and the world smiles with you. You are not dressed for work until you wear a smile. If you see someone without a smile, give him one of yours. Actuarial Comments Continued from page 5 column 4 Additional Insurance However, your present cer­tificates are probably small by today’s inflated standards, and the total premiums are likely to be small also. Perhaps the smartest thing to do, after con­verting to the single premium plan, would be to put more dollars into your family’s protec­tion, at the new lower rates, and bring your insurance coverage up to date. Youth Comer Continued from page 7 column 5 Reaffirm to your child that Jesus gave a lot of love and help to people all His life, that He was never selfish, never thought of Himself. He taught people that they should try to be like Him, kind and good to other people. And even when people aren’t so nice to each other, they need to love and forgive one another, that Jesus loves and forgives all of us. It is important to emphasize to your Continued on page 10 column 3 cational and Cultural Center (Abington), and Ukrainian Heri­tage Studies Center of Manor Junior College (Jenkintown). Potential applicants for the 1985-86 grant program are en­couraged to contact Shalom Staub, Govenor’s Heritage Affairs Commission, 309 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120, (717)783-8625; or Richard Siegesmund, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, 216 Finance Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120, (717) 787-6883. The “Apprenticeships in Traditional Crafts” program is funded in part by a grant from the Folk Arts Program of the National Endowment for the Arts. Greater Pittsburgh Agency Continued from page 1 column 3 206 Sales, $2,137,330 Produc­tion and $273,140 in Premium. Sam Sulkosky led with 65 new members. The Wahl Agency boasted the National Leader for Sales, Volume and Premium by Andy Uzonyi and the National Leader for Agency Manager, Daniel Wahl, FIC. An Awards Presen­tation was held by the Wahl Agency, hosted by Dan and Mary Jean Wahl at The Meadows Racetrack in Wash­ington, Pa. There the awards were presented by Ron Abels, National Sales Director, to Andy Uzonyi as National Sales Leader and Dan Wahl as lead­ing Agency Manager. Also presented awards were Joseph Barreiro, FIC, Sam Sulkosky and Andy Uzonyi for 100 or more sales. Dan Wahl presented awards to Andy Uzonyi and Sam Sulkosky for their outstanding sales results for 1985 and to Don Debreczeni for 1984 Rookie-of-the-Year honors. Thus far 1985 is shaping up just fine. Production is up in the Wahl Agency by 73% and the prospects of an exciting year are starting to emerge. The additions of Dominic LaVerde and Steve Drotar to our sales force will add a combination of experience and youthful exuberance and should help to make 1985 the best year ever for the Wahl Agency. Two awards for 1985 have already been presented. Dominic LaVerde was Agent-of­­the-Month for January and Sam Sulkosky for February. TO OUR MEMBERS There were a great many things that the Greater Pitts­burgh Agency had to be thank­ful for in 1984. We saw the additions of two very special members to our families — Anton Uzonyi and Michael Wahl. We saw the marriage of Sam and Karen Sulkosky as General Agent and Jodene well as the promotions of Joseph Barreiro, FIC to Career Pascarella to Agency Manager in Wyandotte, Michigan. We've progressed in many ways as you can see. We are dedicated to the advancement of the William Penn Association and sincerely thank each of you who have welcomed the represen­tatives into your home and have helped further the cause of the William Penn and their ideals. Director PresentedTwins Director William C. Kohut and his wife received the joyous news of the arrival of twins for son, Bill, Jr., and Eileen Kohut, his wife, at the Concord Hospital in Concord, New Hampshire, Feb. 27th, 1985. The boy, William C. Kohut, III, weighed in at approx. 6V2 pounds while his sister, Mary Elizabeth, tipped the scales at approx. 4V4 pounds. Mother, Father and the twins are gradually coming out of shock and doing well. We look forward to welcom­ing them as members of our great Wm. Penn Family. Editors Note: We at the Home Office, as well as the Directors, Auditing Committee Members and Ad­visory Board, extend our con­gratulations to all concerned. 9

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