Keyboard Scholarship Chess Challenge

Saturday, October 29, 2016 3:00pm-5:00pm

Gerald R. Daniel Recital Hall lobby and patio

On Saturday, October 29, the inaugural KEYBOARD SCHOLARSHIP CHESS CHALLENGE will take place around the Daniel Recital Hall on the CSU Long Beach campus. In a test of stamina and concentration, I will attempt to play against twenty (20) opponents at the same time.

I am asking you to kindly pledge your support by making a donation for each game that I win. After the event, I will let you know how I did and you can donate at that time, or simply mail a donation now, payable to CSULB 49er Foundation.

Your support will go a long way in helping the Bob Cole Conservatory Keyboard Studies program attract top students from all over the world and allow them to focus on their studies once they are here, free from the distraction of financial burdens.

I would also like to invite you to stop by at the festivities, which begins at three o’clock in the afternoon. Enjoy an autumn afternoon of piano music with light refreshments, catch a glimpse of the spectacle, and perhaps participate in the chess challenge yourself! All activities are free and open to the public, so please join us.

We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to seeing you October 29. Anyone who pledges or donates will receive two complimentary tickets of your choice to an upcoming Keyboard Studies concert listed below.

My sincerest thanks for your participation.

Dr. Shun-Lin Chou
Director of Keyboard Studies, Bob Cole Conservatory of Music

The Chess Challenge Tournament

Musicale

While the Chess Challenge is in progress, an informal recital will take place in the newly furnished DRH lobby. Bob Cole Conservatory piano students will show their appreciation with continuous performance of works from the classical repertoire. Please feel free to come and go during the performance, scheduled from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Chess Challenge participation

With a pledge of any amount, you may reserve a seat to play in the Chess Challenge. If you are unable to attend or do not wish to play, you may designate another person—perhaps a friend or a relative who plays the game…

Refreshments, Prizes, Raffles, and MORE

Prizes will be given away to the audience throughout the afternoon’s festivities. As added incentive (and challenge for me), gift certificates will be given to any player who wins his or her game.

Fundraiser Location

The Keyboard Scholarship Chess Challenge will be held on the patio and in the lobby of the Gerald R. Daniel Recital Hall.

Downloadable Print Maps

Bob Cole Conservatory Directions Map

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Bob Cole Conservatory Rooms Directory

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Three Ways To Donate

1. Attend the event on Saturday, October 29 and donate per game Dr. Chou wins. You can download a copy of the pledge sheet (pg 3.), fill it out, and return via email to sam.chou@csulb.edu. Remember, if you want to play in the tournament please email Dr. Chou by Tuesday, October 25. You can also print out a hard copy—feel free to distribute it to your friends.


2. Donate online at Give to CSULB (opens in a new tab/window so you can read these instructions)
   • Enter the amount you'd like to donate and click "Continue"
   • In the "Gift Information > I would like to support… > Bob Cole Conservatory of Music" box you will see the amount you entered in the previous screen.
   • In the "additional comments/instructions" text box immediately below, write "Keyboard Studies Chess Challenge."
   • Enter your contact information and follow the secure payment prompts. If you need further assistance, please contact: Jennifer Moran, Development Coordinator, College of the arts, 562-985-7413.
3. Donate by mailing a check payable to the CSULB 49er Foundation to:
   
   • Attention: Sam Chou
   • Bob Cole Conservatory of Music
   • California State University, Long Beach
   • 1250 Bellflower Blvd.
   • Long Beach, CA 90840-7101
   • 562-985-2490 fax