World class musicians raise funds to support the work of the Nelson Center

Oct. 9, 2007

DENTON, Texas - Members of the Dallas and Forth Worth Symphonies raised more than $8,000 for the Nelson Children's Center recently during two chamber music concerts.

The concerts, called "Ellen Rose and Friends," are named after Ellen Rose, principal viola with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. She has been instrumental in organizing the concerts and recruiting her musical friends to take part.

The Nelson Children's Center in Denton serves up to 65 children, ages 6 to 16, who have been severely abused and neglected. Education is provided at the center by Trinity Charter School. The children receive individual and group therapy and provided structured activities on and off campus. The center also provides substance abuse education, music therapy, self-esteem building and anger management.

The center was established in 1995 by Lutheran Social Services.

Ellen Rose & Friends

Ellen Rose, Viola Principal Viola, Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gary Levinson, Violin Senior Associate Concert Master, Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Bruce Patti, Violin Dallas Symphony Orchestra Eugene Osadchy, Violoncello Associate Professor of Cello, UNT Daredjian Baya Kakouberi, Piano