Trudy Park heard the call to service and she heard it early
Trudy Park at home on the east side of the hill. Photo by David Fairchild This charter member of the Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic was among about 30 young matrons recruited in 1952 to help a struggling Los Angeles Symphony (its then name) pay its bills. And she’s been with the Committee ever since, serving as president in 1956-1957, and subsequently filling any tasks she was assigned with the same energy and enthusiasm she brought to those first years. In 1977 she chaired the Committee’s 25th anniversary event. On Oct. 7, she’ll also be on hand when the current Committee presents the first of two fundraising events: “Music Fair II, Historic Roots—a New Experience,” which will be offered from 1-5 p.m. on the grounds of Chadwick School. It will feature music with a “broad appeal featuring world-class and local artists,” according to the Committee. Those performing will be Los Angeles Philharmonic principal horn (retired) William Lane; the Los Angeles Cello Quartet; soprano Dr. Jeannie Cobb accompanied by Pat Harpole; Koshin Taiko Drums; Mariachi Tesoro; Jazz Virtuoso Dr. Bobby Rodriguez & Friends, plus Rising Stars Andrew Moses, Isabella Ma, Stephanie Chu & Mini…
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