Dear Friends, To celebrate my 66th birthday please join me for the 3rd Annual Susy's Birthday Benefit Recital on Sunday, March 4th at 4 PM at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton St, 15206 in Highland Park. Reception to follow. The funds raised from the freewill donations will 1) Provide scholarships for two Pittsburgh undergraduate composers, whose music is featured on this program 2) Introduce music and instrument instruction to children residing with their mothers in Pittsburgh area homeless shelters through the programs of the Homeless Children's Education Fund 3) Support the mission of the Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra (PFO) The program includes three new ensemble compositions and a performance by pianist, Linda Morgan Ellison playing Les jeux d'eaux a la villa d Este from Troisieme annee of Annees de Pelerinage by Liszt. Your contributions of any amount are very much appreciated. Please make checks payable to the Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra with Susy's Birthday Benefit on the Memo line. If you can't attend but want to make a contribution to this event, please send it to the PFO c/o St Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton St, Pittsbrugh, PA 15206.   At the reception: For a suggested donation of $5 Fill a Book Bag with a variety of books to benefit Seeds of Hope International which supports the education and physical well-being of seriously disadvantaged children in the Republic of Uganda.   All my love, Susy