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Back to Normal

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This Concert Program is brought to you for free and open access by the Music at ISU ReD: Research and eData. It has been accepted for inclusion in School of Music Programs by an authorized administrator of ISU ReD: Research and eData. For more information, please contact [email protected]. i PRO GRAM I I I I I I I I BACK Td NORMAL Awadagin Pratt In Concert i A benefit for The Children s F'oundation and the I !SU Music Department SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1994 I 3:00 PM. BRADEN AUDITORIUM I I I CONCERT COMMITTEES

ENERAL EVENT DAY I t arlene Miller, Co-Chair Trudy Strand, Chair Kathy Winn, Co-Chair Frank Suggs Cassandra Carter ROGRAM Members of the Creative Arts I t ary Keogh, Co-Chair Ensemble of ISU (ushers) Carole Ringer, Co-Chair CORPORATE/BUS/NESS I . IART/DESIGN Brad Barker, Co-Chair '.Art Calamari, Co-Chair John Lamarra, Co-Chair Rocky Zeigler, Co-Chair Bob Fleming Jr. I l,cKETS DECORATIONS Rene Busch, Co-Chair Marcia Basolo, Co-Chair Stacie Killian , Co-Chair Barb DeNight, Co-Chair • Joy Doran Marilyn Blank We're proud to be a member of a I llfAary Farrell DeeDee Farnsworth Frank Miles Marlene Gregor Karin Bone Judith Jones sharing and caring community, rlorence Welch Rita Lackovich I Donna Larsen MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS and join in welcoming Tim Ives, Co-Chair INVITATIONS loeb Skillrud, Co-Chair Sissy Froelich, Co-Chair Awadagin Pratt "Back to Normal" I llsuzanne Baker Stevie Joslin, Co-Chair Judy Markowitz Sarah Butler Rhenetta Mayes Candy Fleming for his concert benefiting IPaula Pratt Stephanie Hagerty I Wendy Ives RECEPTION Louise Krueger The Children's Foundation Patsy Bowles, Co-Chair Sharron Maxwell ILue Skaggs, Co-Chair Gigi Miles and the I Barbara Allsup Laura Reardon Joan Bielfeldt Georgette Shupe .Virginia Dunn Susan Smart ISU Music Department. IAdrienne Ives Jesse Smart I Sandra Harmon Dicksy Smith Annette Miller Lynn VanderWaal Alice Schaffnit Patty Wombacher IMasako Takayasu I Barbara Wallace LIAISONS Dorothy Witte Matthew Dratt, The Children's Foundation I IEVENT KICKOFF Arved Larsen, ISU Music Department Pat Stark I I 1 THE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION r I THE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION UPCOMING EVENTS

CHRISTMAS ADOPT-A FAMILY 4K family route are designed so everyone The roots of The Children's ) NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 1994 can participate. Walkers receive pledges Foundation reach back beyond the For over 1O years, this holiday project from sponsors, with the proceeds helping turn of the century in McLean fulfilled the Christmas wishes of families not only The Children's Foundation and who otherwise would have a very bleak Project Concern International, but many County, when in 1889 a group of holiday. Individuals, groups or businesses local schools and non-profit groups. Over ) dedicated women lead by Lucy can "adopt" a family and help purchase the next several years, more and more of gifts for the holidays. the proceeds will remain right here in our Orme Morgan, established the community. Women's Industrial Home. Later 3RD ANNUAL (POSS/BLY) WORLD'S renamed the Lucy Orme Morgan achieving our goal depends upon 1LARGEST GARAGE SALE APRIL 1995 3RD ANNUAL EQUITABLE GOLF CLASSIC JULY 1995 Home, it provided the children of the commitment and devotion of Come join us in this flea-market atmosphere where you can find antiques, This 4-person scramble tourney is one of McLean County and Central Illinois volunteers, staff, board members, knick knacks and many other treasures. the most exciting and fun-filled events of its an opportunity to be loved, to learn and a generous and supportive o-sponsored by The Pantagraph and type in Central Illinois. Sponsored by The Equitable Life Assurance Company, the and to become responsible citizens. community. l cDonald's, the sale is like going to over O "garage sales" all under one roof. Golf Classic has brought together nearly In the early part of this century, Businesses and individuals can rent booth 250 golfers the two years for a great day of homes such as Victory Hall and The future of our community's space with their proceeds going directly to golfing where everyone walks away a winner. A limited number of foursome Booker T. Washington were children is created every day the vendor. Not-for-profit organizations lcan make money for special projects by spots make the golf go smoothly and established to provide shelter, food through the involvement of participating in this great event. quickly. and parenting to homeless children individuals working on their behalf. 23RD ANNUAL MCLEAN COUNTY If you are interested in participating or who needed care. Increasing our ability to effectively flWALK FOR CHILDREN MAY 1995 volunteering your time for any of these heal the physical and emotional ll This event impacts McLean County and events, please call The Children's By the mid 1960s and for the wounds of our children is the most the entire world. The 20K main route and Foundation at (309) 827-0374. decades to follow, society important challenge facing us in the dramatically changed and so did the future. The Children's Foundation I needs of children and families. To is now working to increase the effectively meet new challenges, capacity and scope of the programs community leaders consolidated we offer. You can help build the several programs through a single, future for children and families by Welcome home unified agency known as The making a gift to The Children's I Children's Foundation. Foundation Capital Campaign. and thanks for your support Today, The Children's Foundation On behalf of the ch ildren and I offers a broad array of services families we serve, The Children's designed to empower children and Foundation would like to express its ll of The Children's Foundation families to improve the quality of deepest gratitude to you and all the '1 their lives. The services include: volunteers and business sponsors and the I.S.U. Music Department residential treatment (offered in the for your support of the "Back To Victory Hall and Morgan­ Normal Concert." This support will I Washington group homes), special give new hope to children and FELMLEY-DICKERSON Co. education and vocational families in desperate need. preparation (offered in the Scott GENERAL CONTRACIDRS CONSfRUCTION MANAGERS Center School), foster care, home 803 E. l.alayette PO 546 Bloomington. IL 61702-0546 Tel. 309-828-4317 FAX 309-828-5528 intervention, family counseling and the Adopt-a-Family programs. Delivering these services and F.)

2 3 ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSIC DEPARTMENT r I ISU MUSIC DEPARTMENT UPCOMING EVENTS

Music has played a significant role variety of ensemble experiences. 11 HAMBER MUSIC SERIES . . . featuring the choral finale to in Illinois State University through­ The department sponsors more It l eaturing faculty and guest artists. Beethoven's 9th Symphony and multi­ out its history. Shortly after the than a dozen workshops during Tickets: Phone 309-438-3839 cultural music by ISU's combined choirs and Symphony Orchestra founding of the institution in 1857, the year including the international[ ovember 6, 1994, 3:00 p.m., Kemp President Charles E. Hovey made Summer Band Symposium that is l ecital Hall ... featuring works by: February 19, 1995, 3:00 p.m., Braden ilhaud, Stravinsky, Brahms, Mozart, Auditorium ... ISU's Wind Symphony vocal music a required part of attended by more than 1,400 Creston and Jazz Band performance featuring every curriculum. During the later people and Band Day which r guest artist Chris Vadala, New York a=ebruary 5, 1995, 3:00 p.m., Kemp woodwind specialist part of the nineteenth-century attracts more than 40 bands from ~ecital Hall ... featuring works by: musical performances and then across the state. Mozart, Respighi, Schubert April 30, 1995, 7:00 p.m., Braden established ensembles became a Auditorium ... Music of Black Composers · April 9, 1995, 3:00 p.m., Kemp Recital featuring composer Robert Ray and the regular feature of the campus High academic and performance I Eall . . . featuring works by: Mozart, combined choirs of ISU and guest choirs community. Professor Frank standards are expected of all our rahms, Francais COMING IN SUMMER, 1995 Westhoff oversaw the implemen­ students. Instrumental ensembles ENSEMBLE EXTRAVANGAZA SERIES Concerts on the Quad tation of the first music curriculum include the Symphony Orchestra, conjunction with the Bone Student Monday nights, in conjunction with the r I enter/Braden Auditorium. Illinois Shakespeare Festival in 1913 and led the department as a variety of bands ranging from ickets: Phone 309-438-5444 its director until 1935. The depart­ the Wind Symphony to the Big November 20, 1994, 7:00 p.m., Braden ment established itself as a leader Red Marching Machine, as well a, ' uditorium: Music for the Holidays in music and music education the Jazz Ensemble, Guitar r MUSIC DEPARTMENT HOTLINE through offering the first group Ensemble, the Creative Arts 309-438-3838, 24 hours or 309-438-3839 Monday through Friday 8 am-4:30 pm instrumental music classes, Ensemble, MIDI Band and various) pioneering a scientific approach to chamber groups. For the vocalist, music education and being the an opera or musical is produced •· first in the nation to offer music each year and performing organi- . instruction without additional fees. zations include the Madrigal r STARK Singers, Concert Choir, University EXCAVATING, INC. Presently, the department enrolls Choir, Swing Choir and Treble . over 250 students who study with Choir. The department calendar I 1805 W. WASHINGTON ST. a dedicated teaching faculty of 40 averages over 200 solo, chamber, " P.O. BOX 3756 that includes world class perform­ and ensemble performances a BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701 ers, published scholars and year and features a chamber leading educators. Undergraduate music series, the Ensemble I and graduate programs that lead Extravaganza in Braden Auditori­ w w ~ ' to degrees in music education , um and summer Concerts on the I music therapy, performance, Quad. With our best wishes ' music history and theory are I available. In addition, courses that for success! serve large numbers of non­ majors include basic theory, music I I Erad.Earker appreciation, world music, black music, jazz history, as well as a ~ HONDA ffl '

4 5 ENDOWING SPONSOR ------IrISU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA I

VIOLIN FLUTE 'IGTE's Illinois/Wisconsin responsibilities through Susan Oliverius, Concertmaster Jennifer Torbeck, principal ~ perations, with headquarters in involvement in the economic, Rebecca Mertz, Principal Violin II Kristie Skinner Bloomington, provides local social and political processes in Tina Buckley elephone service to 1.15 million the communities where Andre Delouiser OBOE t ustomers in more than 1,700 employees and customers live, Erica Dicker Andrea lmre, principal communities. The corporation is thus being a good corporate Carlene Easley Heather Taft he largest U.S. based local citizen. Beth Eggleston , elephone company and the Sarah Gentry CLARINET ' second largest cellular service Jun Iwasaki Jamian Green, principal Corporate social responsibility 'rovider in the . Becky Lockwood Alicia Saindon represents a commitment to Colleen Moss t contribute to the quality of life in Deborah Paulsen BASSOON GTE's mission is to be a world the communities where Jennifer Smith Christopher Harrison, principal class company by providing employees, customers and Rachel Sompong Heather Igo 'f xcellent service to all customers. shareholders live. A healthy Tasha Thomas I In conjunction with this mission, society supports a healthy HORN GTE strives to achieve broad business environment. To that VIOLA Eric Kaiser, co-principal 9;ioals, one of which is: To actively end, GTE is pleased to sponsor Matthew Barwegen, co-principal Brandon Sinnock, co-principal I :, • ulfill corporate citizenship Awadagin Pratt in concert. Jon Feller, co-principal Marcus Cash Katrina Pakonen Rachel Mathieu Patrick J. Hill CELLO I Maria Cooper, principal TRUMPET Greg Brundage Troy McKay, principal SALUTE! Douglas Cresto Caryn Fox Ii 'Join your O'piano and conductor I Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra I Glenn Block, Music Director rEETHOVEN Overture to Corio/an, Op. 62

To a world striving to communicate, we provide quality BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, communications products and services. In an era of Op. 15 technological advances, we are a leader in innovation. 1 Allegro con brio Yet our pride is being part of the communities we 1 serve-the cities and towns which look to GTE for Largo answers to communications needs. We're proud of Allegro scherzando those communities and we're proud to be part of them. I Awadagin Pratt, piano and conductor

A proud supporter of the Arts. I Intermission

fRAHMS Symphony No. 1, Op. 68 Un poco sostenuto; Allegro Andante sostenuto Un poco allegro e grazioso I Adagio piu andante; Allegro non troppo (cj i~ conbrio I. wadagin Pratt appears by arrangement with IMG ARTISTS and records exclusively for Angel/ It's amazing what we can do togethef ~Ml Classics.

roceeds from this concert will benefit The Children's Foundation and the ISU Music , epartment. i' . atecomers will be seated at an appropriate pause in the music. 8 9 , ______P_R_O_G_R_A_M_N_O_T_E_S ______PROGRAM NOTES by Paul Borg I E.T.A. Hoffman, in a review of the I Tfhe echo of Mozart's piano concertos century musical developments. To (1770-1827) work, noted "that Beethoven's purely . · fs never far from the mind's ear, yet what degree can the First Symphony Romantic genius is not quite on the Beethoven's individuality is evident in be considered such an heir to OVERTURE TO CORIOLAN, best terms with Collin's basically he abrupt dynamic contrasts, the Beethovenian tradition as to be called reflective poetry .. ." Indeed, the OP.62 trilliant passage work, and the broad "Beethoven's Tenth" (Hans von dramatic tensions inherent in the When Beethoven composed the I adencial sections interrupted by Bulow)? What did Brahms really mean Classic sonata form seem barely to be Overture to Corio/an in early 1807, he peculiarly distant harmonic progres­ when he told the conductor Hermann was already enjoying fame and able to contain the musical substancel tl,ions. Especially characteristic is the Levi : "I shall never compose a Beethoven is creating. The Corio/an success as Europe's most respected +isurely slow movement with its symphony! You don't have any idea Overture is one of the many · composer. Written as music for improvisatory flourishes and trills that what it is like to be dogged by his Beethoven works that later nine­ Heinrich J. von Collin's tragedy mbellish the melodic lines. The finale [Beethoven's] footsteps?" teenth-century composers would poin11 Corio/an, the work was first performed lounds Haydnesque in its brusque to when rationalizing some departure in a concert at Prince Lobkowicz's ondo theme that is notable for its hint Certainly many of the external from a "Classical" norm. palace during the spring of 1807 of rhythmic ambiguity. Yet the lengthy features of the First Symphony reflect along with his Fourth Symphony, pisodes and the curious mini­ Beethoven's own musical practices - PIANO CONCERTO IN C MAJOR, Fourth Piano Concerto and arias from ,I. Jadenzas that interrupt the rollicking the balance between an extensive Fidelio. Only later that year was the OP.15 forward motion are pure first movement and an equally Overture performed with Collin's Much earlier, the young Beethoven rfeethovenian inspiration. weighty finale, key schemes involving drama. created as much interest in Vienna fol third relationships both within move­ his piano playing as for his compos- toHANNES BRAHMS ments and among them, and an ing. The Bohemian pianist Joseph Tel (1823-1897) intensive concern with motivic unity reported to Wenzel Czerny: " That I that involves all movements of the young fellow must be in league with lYMPHONY.NO. 1 INC MINOR, OP. work. Brahms' own individuality is the devil. I've never heard anyone 68 exhibited in such details as his choice play like that...He is a small, ugly, , from the very time of their composi­ of an Andante instead of a Scherzo swarthy fellow and seems to have a I l~on, Brahms' works, and the First for the third movement and the willful disposition ... his name is ' Symphony in particular, have been extraordinary use of counterpoint Beethoven." discussed in light of Beethoven's involving the development of motives 1 tusic. This situation raises questions and enrichment of textures throughout Although the Piano Concerto in C I , bout the First Symphony and its the symphony. Major was published in 1801, place in the history of nineteenth- Beethoven did perform it during the - final years of the eighteenth century. The concerto shares the external I ]-~------, features of the Classic concerto - a three movement structure with a first I IP\ ~r:,

Awadagin proved he could successfulll 1r. Glenn Block is Director of frequent guest conductor, appearing juggle all when he became the firE \f rchestras and Opera and Professor in over 27 states. He currently serves student in the Conservatory's history to of Conducting at Illinois State on the National Board of Directors of receive diplomas in three performanc• niversity. In addition, he has served the American Symphony Orchestra areas. I nee 1983 as Music Director of the League. outh Symphony of Kansas City. In May, 1992, Awadagin Pratt became * He is also an active researcher, the first African-American classical in,I rior to coming to Illinois in 1990, Dr. receiving grants which have resulted strumentalist ever to win first prize in ar 1lock served on the faculty at the in critical editions of orchestral works international competition, the prestigious University of Missouri, Kansas City of Stravinsky, Ives and Gershwin. Naumberg International Piano Compe­ onservatory and as Music Director of tition. "His best playing was some ofthl e Kansas City Civic Orchestra. Born in Brooklyn, Dr. Block was most spectacular I've ever heard," sai l Ursula Oppens, a well-known pianist reviously he was Music Director of educated at the Eastman School of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, Music. He received his Ph.D. from the who was one of the jurors at thel Naumberg. nd earlier Principal Double Bass of University of California at San Diego. 11e San Diego Symphony and Opera He is married to Nancy Cochran, "Awadagin has a vision of music in his Orchestras. Associate Professor of Horn in head", says the great violist Marth,~ Kansas City. They have three Katz, who played chamber music wit11 r,r. Block has been widely recognized children. Awadagin Pratt may be "Back to Nor­ him in Canada's Banff Festival. Tha s a teacher of conducting and is a mal", but one hopes he is never back to vision has earned Mr. Pratt a reputation normal in the usual sense of the word. for musically distinctive and intenselll ' . involving performances. "Orthodox~ Awadagin (ah wah DODGE in) grew up suffered a shutout... Pratt gave a mag­ in Normal, IL where he was known as nificent performance recalling that much for his tennis abilities as for his Beethoven was considered a dangel rl Wishing music. Gellert Modos, Illinois State ous character by some of his contempo I you University professor of piano, worried raries... Beethoven was a forceful per­ that his pupil would spread himself too sonality. So is Pratt." (Spokane Timesl thin "because he was so talented in so :~ success! many ways and because everything he Under the auspices of the NaumberP did, he did with such intensity." Foundation, Mr. Pratt made recital de­ BLOOMINGTON • NORMAL • LEXINGTON • IL buts and solo appearances with orl "When the subject of my studying music chestras in most of the major U.8 came up, the first thing I told my parents cities. Appearances on the Today Show was that I wanted conducting lessons. and in a feature segment of CBS Sun­ Call us at 1-800-247-7962 to di scuss your next printing job. They gave me piano lessons, much to day Morning earned him instant natiot my disappointment." That was at age al recognition. This summer's solo C six. Three years later, he began violin on the Angel/EM I Classics label, A Long ORIGINAL lessons because he liked the instru­ Way From Normal, has garnered critica'I SMITH PRINTING ment. All three performance areas be­ acclaim. Also this summer, Mr. Prat, Two Hardman Drive came his trademark, both at the Univer­ performed at a private · P. O . Box 123 Bloomington, Illinois 61702-01 23 sity of Illinois and at the Peabody dinner party and in a gala performace at 800-247-7962 Conservatory of Music in . the Kennedy Center. 309-663-0325 I FAX 309-662-6566

12 13 ------1CONTRIBUTORS I CONTRIBUTORS

ENDOWING SPONSOR rs. Russell Crosthwait Paula and John Pratt GTE The Children's Foundation and the l hn and Laura Dirks Dr. and Mrs. John Randolph Illinois State University Music mes Dougan and Valeri Farmer­ Andy and Peggy Rector MEDIA SPONSORS Department appreciate the support of Dougan Helen G. Ritt The Pantagraph Awadagin Pratt and the Central Illinois r. and Mrs. John T. Echols Mr. and Mrs. Mark Seyller community. The following list reflects Bloomington Broadcasting Iy and Sue Edmondson Dr. Sol Shulman gifts made prior to September 7, 1994. , r. and Mrs. Gary Egbers Susan and Jesse R. Smart Ticket buyers are listed in only one I Lyn Engelhardt and Joe Landon John and Nancy Staton PARTICIPATING SPONSOR category, although many purchased Felmley-Dickerson ngressman and Mrs. Thomas W. Linda Stawick multiple tickets, and did so in many ' Ewing David and Trudy Strand categories. Thank you to all the r SUPPORTING SPONSORS ck Foley Wako and Masako Takayasu individuals whose names do not appear Bob and Carol Foy Dr. and Mrs. Mark Ulbrich Brad Barker Honda because of print date or our error. You Dr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Wallace Clemens and Associates are much appreciated. ·1eanna L. Frautschi First of America-Champion r. and Mrs. John R. Gehlbach Florence Welch Original Smith Printing arold and Marlene Gregor Pete Whitmer Parkway Mitsubishi Sissy and Bill Froelich Ill Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Hanson Jean and Wes Wilcox The Peoples Bank Roger and Jan Garrett 'f eryl Acton Harbour Mr. and Mrs. Bruce T. Williams Progressive Impressions John Heissler ul and Sandra Harmon Mr. and Mrs. Terry Winn I r. and Mrs. Ben Hiltabrand Jr. Dr. Craig and Dorothy Witte Stark Excavating Lin Hinds Wendy and Tim Ives Mrs. Ben F. Hiltabrand Ill Mr. and Mrs. W. Charles Witte vid B. Hiltabrand SPECIAL GIFTS Robert and Jill Jones ( BroMenn Healthcare Judy Judy rry and Debbie Hopkins SECTION PLAYER - $25 TICKETS I ck and Janet Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Ken Anderson Magna Bank John Lamarra Ravensberg, Inc. Arved and Donna Larsen Larry and Trish Hundman Richard and Joanne Andes Gigi and Frank Miles ave and Katherine Hurst Mary K. Bane SCHOLARSHIP TICKETS Tom and Helen Ochs lr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Ives A. Bartolone I heryl D. Jackson David and Penny Beeler Rene Busch Dr. and Mrs. Paul Pedersen Donna Chiles Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Reardon Joseph M. and Phyllis K. Jackson Paul and Margaret Belyea Marc and Darlene Miller Jerry and Carole Ringer ien and Sue Johnson John and Mildred Boaz Dr. Thomas and Pam Pliura Alice and Bill Schaffnit lnnifer and J. Steven Jordan Maxine and Charles Bolen I 1ke and Alexis Kalish Dave Brady Insurance Mr. and Mrs. Don Skaggs CONDUCTOR - $250 TICKETS Dr. David and Deb Skillrud Kent and Marcia Karraker Dennis and Cindy Brent W. Brad Barker Dr. Ann E. Smith rker and Dorothy Kemp Mr. and Mrs. David Brownell Mr. and Mrs. William Barker Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Trosino l. and Mrs. Steve Keogh Donna Bruyere I m and Kathie Kerns Julian and Lillian Bucher Patsy H. Bowles Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Williams Bill and Janella Cooley Joe W. Kraus Sarah Butler I nda Kimber Mr. and Mrs. Scott Clegg Dr. and Mrs. J. Anthony Dustman SECTION PRINCIPAL - $50 TICKETS :I Stevie and Roger Joslin Anonymous 17nLeach Tracy and Gena Covert Mr. and Mrs. John J. Killian Ted and Barbara Allsup John Lutkehaus Mrs. Gordon D. Dawson Marc and Darlene Miller Susan and Dale Bassi Karen Maier Daniel Deneen and Paula Crowley Mr. David W. Beich r. and Mrs. Leon Maxwell Thelma Elson CONCERTMASTER - $100 TICKETS Ken and Laura Berk I ,I mothy and Liana McCormick Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Ferguson Mrs. Robert G. Bone John and Nancy Bernstein 1chael and Mary McCracken D. Hodge Fuller Gerry and Carol Chrisman Mr. and Mrs. Ken Browning Ms. Laura Merwin Mrs. George Gildner Debbie Craven Ann Charback r. and Mrs. Art Mier Alvin Goldfarb Ir. and Mrs. D. Mikel Bill and Rita Gordon Steve and Joy Doran Dr. Jay Chrisman I Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Dorsey Linda F. Coffman William A. and Constance Mueller Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Grosso Dr. Holly Novak Dunbar, Breitweiser and Co. Ann and Ira Cohen Ruth Hendee r. and Mrs. Robert Novotny Mr. and Mrs. Jean C. Hiestand Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Dunn Gerry and Marge Colbert 1.· 1 Iildred Pratt Marge Hemenway Edith and Elmo Franklin Suzanne L. and Roger W. Coventry

14 15 ------1CONTRIBUTORS I BRADEN AUDITORIUM Jack and Pat lungerich Jobie and Irv Tick Ted R. Jackson Van Gundy Insurance l1come to the Bone Student Center PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES Sarah L. Jacobs Jerry and Phylis Versteegh I ana Braden Auditorium. The facility Special accommodations are available Mrs. Oland G. Johnson Lloyd and Mary Watkins offers a 3,457-seat auditorium, over 20 for patrons with disabilities. Prior Jack and Danny King Steve and Peggy Whelan ms with seating for 40 to 1,200 arrangements may be made by Herb and Duff Knudsen Mike and Julie Williams Louise Krueger I l sons, and a 550-car parking lot. The contacting the box office. Virginia Langellier CONTRIBUTIONS food service is designed for everyday needs and special events from informal Connie Ley Jim and Mary Anderson STATEMENT ON SOUND I ormal. The Bone Student Center Dr. and Mrs. Edmund Ligman Anonymous (2) . The auditorium sound system will be l Braden Auditorium wel_come usage used for most events, but some Bill and Betsy Linneman Mrs. Douglas Bey Sr. by the general public. For 1nformat1on Ruth Ann Lipic Ralph and Bonnie Bolt attractions prefer the system they carry ,:>l ease call (309) 438-2222. with them; occasionally a combination of Mike and. Barbara Livingston Cheri Harvey I both will be used. It is important to note Mary Jane Lyman Jan Hoerber 1 OFFICE HOURS Frank and Lois Matsler Bob and Judy Holmes Ix that sound requirements and problems Open 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays Eleanor F. Matthews Bob and JoAnne Johnson vary considerably from one show to and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Willie and Diana McCauley Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jordan another; for example, dialogue and song I sed Sundays, except for Mrs. John McGinnis Edward and Patricia Manahan , lyrics in theatrical productions pose l ormance days, when th_e box offi_ce challenges for all houses, even Mr. and Mrs. James B. Meek Lucile L. Middleton is open from noon through IntermIssIon. Dr. and Mrs. Michael Milligan Dixie Mills Broadway theatres, because of the For information or reservations call (309) Bob and Carol Morris Thomas and Susan Ocheltree variables involved (diction and differing ,-5444 during box office hours. Pam Muirhead Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Reardon vocal characteristics of performers, Dr. and Mrs. Savaria Mungo Carol and Greg Shepard I changing location of performers on the LATE ARRIVALS Ann E. Nolte Morton and Cecelia Weir stage relevant to microphone positions, Patrons arriving after the program starts Mr. and Mrs. Jim O'Donnell Esther H. Willard and so forth). Many attractions require Margaret Parret be escorted to the late arrival room, that their technicians control the sound. l will be seated during the first break Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pech ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in the performance. Kay and Vicki Ramseyer We gratefully recognize the following for The auditorium technical staff works with Martin and Barbara Reiser the visiting artists to provide the best gifts of goo?s and/or services: I' ERGENCY CALLS Evelyn J. Rex A to Z Pnnt1ng - posters possible sound, and we insist upon a Iging is not permitted in the Tom and Nancy Ronquillo Emily Bell - invitation assistance · complete sound check prior to every auditorium. Anyone expecting an Mary A. Rozum C Tee's Screenprinting - T-shirts performance. While we cannot ergency call is asked to leave their Carol Schrantz Cassandra Carter - general consulting guarantee that every patron at every 1· me and seat location at the box office. Cindy Schrantz Laura Dolan - photography assistance l show will hear every word clearly, we usher will deliver any messages Jean and Kyle Sessions Marc Featherly - photography · are confident our efforts with touring received. Mark and Kathy Sherman Bo Li and Yurie Iwasaki - music for attractions will provide sound quality Nicole Simmons/Schrantz kickoff opening equal to, or better than, that available in I OTOGRAPHS AND TAPE Walt and Sharon Smoski Dr. Ann E. Smith - general consulting other theatres and auditoriums. ICORDINGS Carl and Chantal Sneed Spoon River Press - envelopes Because of disturbance to other patrons Linda M. Sorrells Today's Temporary - secretarial NONSMOKING ENVIRONMENT d contractual arrangements with Alma Stoddard Cecilia Weir - invitation assistance Illinois State University is a nonsmoking Bob and Marilyn Sutherland Iny artists, photographs and tape environment. Because of concern for I ~ordings may not be made during a health, comfort, and safety of our performance. Patrons are requested to students, staff, and visitors, smoking is ck their cameras and recorders at prohibited in all university buildings but f box office. permitted in designated exterior I locations. I I 16 Twa Great Stations ! l!l~lll!ill Suppalting , liiii:i1}] Twa Great 1111 Causes.