RPO Receives $10K from Dominion Transmission for Sponsorship of Music Series at Camp Good Days

April 26, 2007

Rochester, NY – The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will help Camp Good Days continue to live up to its name thanks to a $10,000 sponsorship from Dominion Transmission, Inc. on behalf of the Dominion Foundation.  “Dominion Music Series at Camp Good Days” will make it possible for four small ensembles from the RPO to visit the camp this summer, joining the campers for dinner followed by a 45-minute concert.  In addition, campers and their families will be able to attend one of this summer’s RPO performances at Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) in Canandaigua. 

Dennis J. Sugumele, manager of Interstate Marketing for Dominion Transmission, Inc. presented the $10,000 check last Thursday to RPO’s Interim President and CEO Jan Newcomb, saying: “This program is meant as a collaboration between two key Rochester-area institutions.  We knew the RPO would provide a unique experience for the Camp Good Days campers and we are honored to help make this happen.”  Camp Good Days is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults and families whose lives have been touched by cancer and other life challenges.

The RPO’s Director of Education and Outreach, Adrienne Valencia, has organized four different ensembles for participation in the “Dominion Music Series at Camp Good Days” located on Keuka Lake in Branchport, N.Y.: 

  • Jazz combo on Wednesday, July 11 
  • Woodwind quintet on Wednesday, July 25
  • Marimba band on Wednesday, August 8 
  • String quartet on Tuesday, August 21

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our musicians to perform for children who could not otherwise attend a concert at one of our regular venues,” says Ms. Valencia.  “It is such a privilege to bring music to campers and their families during what can be a difficult and uncertain time in their lives.”

“Camp Good Days wants to thank Dominion Transmission and the RPO for providing such wonderful arts experiences for our campers and their families,” said Camp Director Shannon L. Grieve, who also was on hand for the check presentation.  “Organizations such as these really give our kids ‘Good Days and Special Times,’ and add a lot to our programs.” 

Camp Good Days and Special Times is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults, and families whose lives have been touched by cancer and other life challenges.  For more information about any of the programs or services; to learn about volunteer opportunities; to make a tax-deductible donation, please call Camp Good Days at 585-624-5555 or visit www.campgooddays.org.

Dominion Transmission, a subsidiary of Dominion (NYSE: D), operates 7,800 miles of natural gas transmission lines stretching from Ohio through the Eastern and Mid-Atlantic states.  It also operates the nation’s largest underground natural gas storage system with more than 950 billion cubic feet of storage capacity.  Dominion is one of the nation’s largest producers of energy, with an energy portfolio of about 28,100 megawatts of generation, about 6.3 trillion cubic feet equivalent of proved natural gas reserves and retail energy customers in nine states.  For more information about Dominion, visit www.dom.com.

Now in its 84th season, the RPO inspires and enriches the community through the art of music.  The Orchestra is passionately dedicated to outstanding musical performance at the highest artistic levels, and has a unique tradition of musical versatility, commitment to music education in the broadest sense and a deep and enduring engagement with
the community.  The RPO has been honored with the New York State Governor’s Arts Award, and two ASCAP awards for adventurous programming in recent years.  For more information, visit www.rpo.org.

Note: A digital photo of the Dominion check presentation with representatives from Dominion, the RPO and Camp Good Days is available on request.