Burlingame Music Club 2025-2026 Season Opening Meeting And Annual Fundraiser

Monday, October 20, 2025,

from 1:00 to 3:00 PM

FEATURED MUSICAL ARTISTS:

Janet Weinstein, piano, and Rebecca Tout d’Alessio, clarinet

playing

Brahms and Babin

**Janet Weinstein**, piano, was born and educated in New York City. She studied piano with Martha Pestalozzi and Zenon Fishbein at the Manhattan School of Music. After moving to California in 1970, she studied with Bernhard Abramowitsch. Ms. Weinstein earned a B.S. degree in mathematics from the City College of New York and a master’s degree in city and regional planning from UC Berkeley. For over 30 years she has taught privately in her Oakland studio. Presently, she plays in chamber music ensembles and performs locally. She is the mother of two professional musician sons, Aaron (violin) and David (cello) Requiro. They have performed as the Ivanhoe Trio at the Oakland Museum, for the Carmel Performing Arts Festival, and for the East Bay/San Francisco Symphony League.

**Rebecca Tout d’Alessio**, clarinet, teaches band at Lovonya DeJean Middle School and Kennedy High School in Richmond. Dr. d’Alessio earned her Bachelor of Music Education and Clarinet Performance at Bradley University before completing her graduate studies at Arizona State University (M.M., D.M.A.). Rebecca served as Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay from 2002-2006 before moving back to her home state of California. She has performed and presented master classes across the United States as well as in China and Turkey. Dr. d’Alessio has been featured in a series of concerts with Duo Camaraderie, a professional flute and piano chamber ensemble featuring a variety of guest artists, and regularly performs with the Golden Gate Band and The New Wind Collective. The Concert Artists Guild and the International Clarinet Association recognized Dr. d’Alessio with semi-finalist and finalist rankings in both institutions’ international competitions for her work in contemporary solo clarinet. She currently lives in San Rafael with her husband and son.

Fundraising and Silent Auction

Honoring Our Donors

(Partial list):

Mary Bianco and amy woolf

Angel ($1000 and up)

Carmen Delano, Ellis Gedney, Don Harper, Susan and Mark

Jardina, Ruth Kahoun, Donna Kilfoil, Claire Mack, and Phyllis Jane Moore

Benefactor ($100-$200)

There are many BMC supporters in this category. Too many to list here. Thank you so much!

Supporters (<$100)

To all our donors, thank you!

A Special Thank You to Our Silent Auction Donors

Barnes and Noble, Sees Candy, Starbucks, and many Gift Cards and auction items from Members

Thank you so much! The Burlingame Music Club could not exist without you!

Thank you so much to all our donors!!

BMC 2019 Fundraiser

***Honoring*** ***Susan Bates**, Founder of the Young Chamber Musicians***.

BMC’s 2019 Honoree is Susan Bates who was our keynote speaker at the BMC Annual Luncheon, held on October 13, 2019. Ms. Bates was introduced by longtime friend and colleague, *Ben Simon*, the Music Director of the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra. Our guest performer was the Arcturus Trio (Ajay Mallya, Kevin Yang and Catherine Choi), one of 7 chamber groups under the Youth Chamber Musician’s program.

The 2019 BMC Luncheon was held on October 13, 2019 at the Elk’s Lodge in San Mateo, CA. Please click here to download the event program. A wonderful time was had by all as we celebrated the extraordinary accomplishments of Susan Bates and her Youth Chamber Musician’s program.

A Special Thank You to Our Silent Auction Donors

Buck’s Restaurant

Guittard Chocolates

Hillbarn Theatre

Hiller Aviation Museum

Italian Foods, inc

Masterworks Theatre

Peninsula symphony

Romolo’s Cannoli and Ice Cream

Sapore Italiano Ristorante

Safeway

Seasonal Celebrations by Laura

See’s Candy

Talbot’s Toy Land

Theatre Works

The Fish Market

The Peninsula Regent

Trader Joe’s

2018 Holiday Bazaar

Our December 10th Meeting was highlighted by our annual Holiday Bazaar where many of our members and supporters showcase their special creative skills while helping BMC to raise additional funds for our student music competitions. Beautiful crafts, delicious homemade delights and impressive art — what a great time was had by all!

BMC 2018 Fundraiser

BMC's annual luncheon and fundraiser was held on October 14, 2018 at the Elk's Lodge in San Mateo. Close to 80 guests enjoyed personal reflections from Dr. William Wellborn, this year’s honored guest, and a inspired (and fun!) performance by Nathan Chan.

BMC’s 2019 Annual Luncheon will be held on October 13, 2019 at the Elk’s Lodge, again. So mark your calendars and return to this page for updates!