The 50th annual Crescen-Dough Auction was held on Friday, April 14th, 2023 in the recently renovated VBC North Hall. Over 400 attendees feasted on a buffet dinner which included menus from previous auctions while listening to live jazz music. Following dinner and the silent auction of 350+ items, attendees were entertained and encouraged to bid on various live auction items ranging from trips to jewelry and the annual Painted Violins. Proceeds from the auction benefit the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra and area music education.

On Thursday, February 23rd and Friday, February 24th the Guild hosted the annual Young People’s Concerts in the VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall. Fourth graders from area schools experienced a concert featuring our Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. Valley Conservatory provided pre-concert music. Dozens of Guild volunteers coordinated this fun and educational event.

On Saturday, February 25th, 2023 Young Artists’ Audition winner Claire Zhang performed the second movement of the Haydn Piano Concerto in D major during the Free Family Concert. Claire is an 8th grade student at Discovery School and a student of Susan Hoop. Prior to the concert, attendees enjoyed various interactive stations including the famous Instrument Petting Zoo and face painting.