Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Carmon DeLeone, Music Director

2000-2001 SEASON

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POPS CONCERT CASUAL CLASSICS MATINEES President's Message 4 Saturday, November 11, 2000 ar 8:00 p.m. Carmon DeLeone, Conductor Carmon DeLeone, Conductor Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Board of Directors 5 Liz Callaway, Vocal Soloist Center for Performing Arts Governors State University Administrative Staff. 5 ORCHESTRA SERIES IPO History 7 Carmon DeLeone, Conductor February 25, 2001 Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Jim Walker, Flute Soloist Did You Know?.., ...13 Center for Performing Arts Selected movements from: Governors State University Poulenc Les Biches Suite Francaix Flute Concerto Debussy La Mer January 13, 2001 Orchestra Members 15 Dmitri Ratser, Piano Soloist M T^EL \ i • r>- r iz. April 29, 2001 Dvorak Carnival Overture Soloist Biography 16 Respighi Fountains of Rome Philip Quint, Violin Soloist Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 Selected movements from: Glinka Russian and Pops Concert Program 17 February 24, 2001 Ludmilla Overture Kabalevsky Colas Breugan Suite Dining for Dollars 18 Jim Walker, Flute Soloist Khachaturian Violin Concerto Poulenc Les Biches Suite Francaix Flute Concerto Corporate Council 23 Debussy La Mer CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT Sunday, February 4, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. Donor Listing 26 ch 17, 2001 Dorothy Menker Theater Moraine Valley Community College Winifred Faix Brown, Soprano Soloist Sponsors 30 Carmon DeLeone, Conductor Beethoven Symphony No. 8 Berg Wozzeck: Three Excerpts R. Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Suite "A Little Night Music" plus a World Premiere Work Howard Levy, Virtuoso Harmonica April 28, 2001 Soloist and Composer Philip Quint, Violin Soloist Glinka Russian and Ludmilla Overture Kabalevsky Colas Breugan Suite Khachaturian Violin Concerto Visit our new web site - May 19, 2001 www.ipomusic.org Nokothula Ngwenyama, Viola Soloist Handel (Harty) Water Music Suite Walton Viola Concerto For ticket information, please call Hoist Suite from The Planets (708) 481-7774. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dear Friends: OFFICERS PAST PRESIDENTS We open our 23rd Anniversary Season with a Splash - the "Music of Broadway" featuring the Andrea Viator Hetzel, President Stanley Birer vocal talents of the phenomenal Liz Callaway with our dynamic Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. Joann E. Lindholm, Vice President Robert A. Christopher Michael A. Kilpatrick, Vice President Jo Anne Heuser If this is the first time you have been to an Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra concert, I know Alicia Rodman McCray, Secretary Robyn Sandys Roche you will be impressed with the quality of the musicianship and the engaging program you will Robert E. Brooks, Treasurer Marilynn Tannebaum experience. Whether it's a Pops offering, a classical orchestral concert, an intimate chamber Bryan R. Orr orchestra program, or a Sunday Casual Classics matinee, IPO Music Director Carmon DeLeone BOARD William J. Kiehl is masterful at designing a program that entertains and inspires our audience members. Michael G. Alberico Jack Parker Daniel G. Kaplan As I begin my leadership as President of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, I bring with me a Stanley Birer passion for music, a belief in the contributions this orchestra makes to our community, and the Martha Bramlette Lester Vande Berg* Helen Silvia commitment to share this cultural resource with as many community members as possible. I am Charles G. Dalton Joseph O'Bryan asking for your assistance. Russell S. Flowers, Ph. D William C. Goodwyn Robert Taylor* If you enjoy your experience tonight, tell your neighbors and friends and join us at one of our Lana Hileman *Deceased other concerts this season. Volunteers are in the lobby tonight to take your series ticket orders and Steven L. Horowitz, M.D. to answer your questions about upcoming concerts. Our newest venture, Casual Classics concerts, Gloria}. Jones COUNSEL are a great way to introduce the entire family to classical music. Dr. Ralph A. Kruse Bryan R. Orr Of course, we all want to live in a community rich with diverse, inspiring and enriching Dr. Mel Muchnik resources. The generosity of our donors ensures that there will be concerts for all to enjoy. Karen Pavlik-Panici FRIENDS OF THE ILLINOIS PHILHARMONIC However, ticket sales typically cover only 25% of the cost of producing a season of concerts and Collette Renfro ORCHESTRA educational programs, so your support is critical. To retain this important legacy of music that Thomas B. Sandrick Lana Hileman, President the IPO offers the Chicago Southland, I ask that you please consider a financial contribution. Frances A. Schrader Peg Donohue, First Vice President Giving is even more fun if you are the social type — join us for a fashion show, a golf outings, Arthur Stark Joan Krysinski, Second Vice President and our spectacular annual gala, Fanfare, in March of 2001. Robert G. Velo Celia Ann Toll, Treasurer Thank you for being here this evening. Your presence is an affirmation that the quality music LIFE DIRECTORS Betty Seidel, Secretary the IPO provides is appreciated and enjoyed in the Chicago Southland region. Shirley Murray, Advisor Robert A. Christopher Jump in and join us on the musical journey we have planned for this season. You won't regret it. Craig C. Grannon ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF I look forward to seeing you at future concerts and events! Daniel G. Kaplan William J. Kiehl Jacquelyn M. Bonavia, Executive Director Most sincerely, Joseph O'Bryan Judy Bridge, Administrative Assistant Audrey Sander Corinne Johnston, Marketing Manager Helen Silvia Doris McGee, Director of Development Emily M. Neuendorf, Director of Operations and Programs Andrea Viator Hetzel HONORARY DIRECTORS Margaret Wagstaff, Box Office Manager Board President Ruth Dunbar Davee Stuart I. Fagan The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra enjoys membership in Jerri E. Greer the American Symphony Orchestra League, Chicago Southland Bryan R. Orr Chamber of Commerce, Chicago Southland Convention and Mark Ragan Visitors Bureau, Chicago Music Alliance, Illinois Council of Orchestras, Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce, and Matteson Area Chamber of Commerce.

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The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra was In 1998, the IPO added two Casual Classics formed in Park Forest, IL in 1954 as a Sunday Matinees. These concerts are informal community symphony, the Park Forest repeats of Saturday concerts with pre-concert Orchestra. From 1954 to 1978 the local educational activities for children and adults. musicians of this orchestra presented concerts The IPO also provides an extensive Artists-in- for residents in the Park Forest area to enjoy. the-Schools program that brings the joys of In 1978, the group was reorganized as a classical music to thousands of area school professional chamber symphony that performed children each year. its first season of three concerts the following Instrumental to the success of the IPO was year. Renamed the Illinois Philharmonic the naming of Carmon DeLeone as Music Orchestra in 1982 to better reflect its regional Director in 1986-87. Over the past 15 seasons mission, the IPO has grown over the last DeLeone's programming and charisma have twenty-three years to become the foremost garnered fans for the Orchestra from throughout musical organization in the Chicago Southland. the Chicago Southland. Under DeLeone's Today, 75 professional musicians take the stage tenure, the IPO has won two coveted awards at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors from the Illinois Council of Orchestras. In 1992, State University to present 5 Classical Concerts, the IPO was named Illinois Orchestra of the 2 Casual Classics Sunday Matinees, and a Pops Year, and in January of 1996 Carmon DeLeone Concert, in addition to performances at other was awarded Illinois Music Director of the Year. venues throughout the area. The award-winning Each season, the IPO continues to make Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra draws audience strides in serving the needs of the region for members from over 40 south and southwest top-quality classical music and more. In the suburbs, Chicago, Indiana, and Michigan. new millenium, the Illinois Philharmonic Over the past 23 years the orchestra's Orchestra will continue to prosper thanks to program has grown dramatically to meet the our loyal audience members and supporters. entertainment needs of Chicago Southland residents. The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra expanded its offerings in 1983-84 with a chamber ensemble series, and in 1987-88 added an annual Pops concert. In 1994-95 the IPO began a collaboration with Moraine Valley Community College to produce an annual chamber orchestra concert.

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Securities offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. TELEPHONES A SunAmerica Co - Member NASD/SIPC Telephones are located just outside the main floor lobby in the west side hallway. 12 13 Music DIRECTOR ILLINOIS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Carmon DeLeone, Music Director ORCHESTRA MEMBERS - POPS CONCERT Carmon DeLeone is celebrating his fifteenth He has been a French horn soloist with orchestras season as Music Director and Conductor of die throughout the United States, the Virgin Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. He was named Islands, and Puerto Rico, playing both the classics VIOLIN I BASSOON the 1995 Illinois Music Director of the Year by and jazz. He is a much-in-demand drummer Hal Grossman, Concert-master Erin Stodd, Principal Kenneth dr Elaine Walter, Chair Sponsor Charles Shapera* the Illinois Council of Orchestras, and, under and equally at home in the recording studio or Cheryl Smith his leadership, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra leading his own "Studio Big Band" in concert. Neel French HORN was named 1992 Illinois Orchestra of the Year. DeLeone is also in his eighth year as host of John Tredon John Fairfield, Principal "Sunday Morning Music Hall" on Cincinnati Mary Smelser Laura Fairfield Maestro DeLeone has also been Music Radio Station WRRM, 98.5 FM. For the past Corinne Brodick* John Schreckengost Director of the Cincinnati Ballet since 1969. Diane Brodick* Beth Mazur Johnson three years DeLeone has co-hosted the Illinois During his 31-year tenure, he has composed Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Series VIOLIN II TRUMPET many original scores for the Ballet including broadcasts on WFMT, 98.7 FM, in Chicago. Carl Johnston, Principal* R. Matthew Lee, Principal his recent setting of Princess and the Pea. His Craig dr Linda Grannon, Chair Sponsor Audrey M. Sander, Chair Sponsor Peter Pan is enjoying continued praise in Atlanta, Mr. DeLeone holds B.M., B.S., and M.M. Kamen Vatchev Greg Fudala Salt Lake City, Syracuse, and New York's degrees from the Cincinnati College Howard Swanson John Burson* Lincoln Center and was debuted in London Conservatory of Music. He served at CCM as Tamara Tanner Suzanne Brookes Rickman SAXOPHONE at the Royal Festival Hall last December. adjunct Assistant Professor of Opera and Todd Munnik* Music Theatre. During this tenure, he VIOLA For twelve years early in his career he served Matt Bauder* conducted productions of Prince Igor, La Matthew Mantell, Principal as Assistant and Resident Conductor of the Cenerentola, Gianni Schicchi, The Crucible, Stanley dr Lois Birer, Chair Sponsor TROMBONE Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra with Music La Callisto (American Premiere), and The Carolyn Borner Ben Perrier, Principal Directors Max Rudolf, Thomas Schippers, Patricia Berlet Secret Marriage. Recently, he was presented Garth Simmons* Walter Susskind, and Erich Kunzel. In addition Scott Gordon Dowd Mark Fry with the Conservatory's Distinguished Alumni to his current duties with the Illinois Award. At Indiana University, he conducted CELLO TUBA Philharmonic and the Ballet, he is also Music _ the world premiere and nationally televised Emily Lewis Mantell, Principal Micky Wrobleski,, Director of the Middletown (OH) Symphony. Susan E. Ross production of John Eaton's children's opera, He has guest-conducted throughout the USA, David Forsman TIMPANI The Lion and Androcles. Mr. DeLeone is also a Mara Leonard Australia, Canada, and Puerto Rico with many Robert Everson, Principal proud recipient of Cincinnati's most prestigious orchestras including Dallas, Vancouver, New BASS Corbett Award for excellence in the arts. PERCUSSION Orleans, and the Pittsburgh Chamber Orchestra. Frederick Kuester, Principal Aaron Sherman* In 1991, he made his European debut with the John Tuck James Barnick* Philharmonic Orchestra of Luxembourg where Debbie Katz Knowles* FLUTE he continues to appear as a guest conductor. Cynthia Tenny Fudala, Principal HARP His New York debut was with the Alvin Alley Jerri E. Greer, Chair Sponsor Joanne Glover American Dance Theater at City Center. In Beth Bryngelson Goodheart-Wilkox Publisher, Chair Sponsor October 1998, he made his Carnegie Hall Dawn-Marie Hirsh* CHILD SOLOIST Debut with the Orchestra of St. Lukes. He OBOE Amanda Corrao* was immediately reengaged to conduct two Naomi Bensdorf, Principal concerts at Carnegie Hall last season with the Richard & Andrea Gibb, Chair Sponsor JAZZ TRIO Orchestra of St. Lukes and to host the rest of Christine Janzow Phillips Jeremy Kuhn, Piano* the prestigious hall's series of family concerts. Stuart Miller, Bass* CLARINET Steve Barnes, Drums* As a pops conductor, Mr. DeLeone lists Tony Todd Nickow, Principal LIBRARIAN Bennett, George Burns, Ella Fitzgerald, Jerry William Olsen Nancy McCain Lewis, and Bill Cosby as just a few of the guest Darken Carl-Beck* artists who have performed in concert with him.

Roster as of November 1, 2000 14 * Indicates extra or substitute player 15 SOLOIST BIOGRAPHY POPS CONCERT PROGRAM

Liz Callaway made her Broadway debut in Liz performed the singing voice of the title 1981 in Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll character in the animated feature Anastasia. ILLINOIS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Along. In 1984 she earned a Tony Award Her song "Journey to the Past," was not only Cannon DeLeone, Music Director nomination for her performance in the musical nominated for a 1998 Academy Award, but Baby. Liz also appeared on Braodway in the was skated to by Olympic Gold Medalist musicals The Three Musketeers, Miss Saigon Tara Lipinski during the 1998 Winter THE Music CE (originating the roll of Ellen), and as Grizabella Olympics. Liz is also the singing voice of Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. in Cats. Other New York appearances include Princess Jasmine in Disney's The Return of The Center for Performing Arts Follies in Concert at Lincoln Center, No Way to Jafar and Aladdin and the King of Thieves. Governors State University Treat a Lady, Marry Me a Link, and the Encores! Other film work includes the singing voice of Series production of Fiorello! at City Center. the title character in Swan Princess, Lion King University Park, Illinois mf • 2: Simba's Pride, Beauty and the Beast, and Created with her sister Ann Hampton Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars. Callaway, Liz performed Sibling Revelry at the Carmon DeLeone, Conductor Donmar Warehouse in London. Originally Liz received an Emmy Award for hosting Liz Callaway, Vocal Soloist performed at New York's Rainbow and Stars, "Ready To Go," a daily live children's program the show was recorded live by DRG Records on CBS in Boston. Other TV credits include and went on to win MAC and BISTRO "In Performance at the White House" for PROGRAM Awards for best Major New York Engagement. PBS, "Inside the Actor's Studio: Stephen The show has also been performed in Sondheim on Bravo," and "Christmas with John Cacavas, Arr. (The Music of George M. Cohan) — Star Spangled Spectacular Los Angeles, Chicago, and Cannes. the Boston Pops 1999." Bruce Chase, Arr. — Broadway Tonight Liz's recordings include two solo albums, Stephen Sondheim (Don Sebesky, Arr.) — Into the Woods Suite, Losing My Mind The Story Goes On: Liz Callaway On and Off Broadway, and Anywhere I Wander: Liz Callaway Sings Frank Loesser. A few of her Selections Featuring other recordings include A Stephen Sondheim Liz Callaway Evening, Unsung Sondheim, Unsung Irving Berlin, Sondheim at the Movies, and Lost in Leonard Bernstein (Jack Mason, Arr.) — West Side Story Selections Boston. Intermission Stephen Sondheim (Don Sebesky, Arr.) — Comedy Tonight

Selections Featuring Liz Jazz Trio — Jeremy Kahn, Piano; Stuart Miller, Bass; Steve Barnes, Drums

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NEW AND IMPROVED! 2 Sunday Concerts The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's Gregory G. Laka Pre-Concert Activities at 2 p.m. Corporate Council is comprised of corporate Gregory Laka dr Company A Perfect Family Concert Experience — Concert at 3 p.m. executives interested in furthering the And Affordable, Too! Peter Murphy The Center for Performing Arts development goals of the Illinois St. James Hospital dr Health Centers Get Your Feet Wet! Experience Classical Music Governors State University Philharmonic Orchestra in the Chicago in an Informative and Listener-Friendly Format. Southland. William Noone CASUAL CLASSICS I American Lock Company The Casual Classics Formula for Two Hours of Carol Waitse Ballard Family Fun and Listening Enjoyment: Sunday, February 25, 2001 Robert O'Leary Ameritech Carmon DeLeone, Conductor Commonwealth Edison Company • Select some musical highlights from the Jim Walker, Flute William E. Brazley great works on our Saturday evening Patrick Ormsby William E. Brazley dr Associates, Ltd. Orchestra Series concerts, Selected Movements from: Bimba Manufacturing Co. Poulenc Les Biches Suite Carrie Broughton • Perform them on a Sunday afternoon when Anthony Pasquinelli Francaix Flute Concerto Heritage Community Bank Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, and the Jim Walker Soloist Pasquinelli Construction Company kids have time to spend together, Frank Corral Debussy La Mer Stanley Rakestraw Chicago Heights Steel • Add enlightening on-stage commentary Sponsored by Sage Foundation SCR Transportation from Maestro DeLeone, Thomas Dockweiler William Reichert Bank ofHomewood • Eliminate intermission, and CASUAL CLASSICS II Reichert Builders James Esposito • Enhance the total concert experience with Sunday, April 29, 2001 Thomas Sandrick Grand National Bank an hour of FREE pre-concert hands-on Carmon DeLeone, Conductor Marketing Consultant educational activities for children and Philip Quint, Violin John F. Flanagan William Stevens adults including special kids program Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Selected Movements from: Altra Builders dr Steel books, lectures by music experts, and other Glinka Russian and Dr. Russell Flowers interactive projects such as an instrument Rita Traxler Ludmilla Overture Silliker Laboratories petting zoo, mural making to Mozart's Kabalevsky Colas Breugnon Suite Service Central, Inc. music, and themed musical demonstrations. Richard G. Gibb Khachaturian Violin Concerto Bruce Werth Federal Signal Corporation Philip Quint Soloist First National Bank Chicago Sponsored by Sage Foundation and Warren Harrison Heights/Frankfort/Olympia Fields Michuda Construction Ford Motor Company Community Relations Committee Tickets: $16 adults Kenneth Hoekstra $8 students 18 and under Holland Manufacturing Corporation Manny Hoffman Manny Hoffman Insurance Agency, Ltd. Rob Klauber To learn how your company can participate Metro-Litho Printing Company on the Corporate Council, please call the IPO's Michael Kroopkin Executive Director, Jacquelyn M. Bonavia, ReMax South Suburban Realtors at 708.481.7774.

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22 23 •Help Us MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Below is a partial listing of companies which may double or triple your contribution to the IPO through their MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM. Please contact your company's personnel or human resources department. Simply complete your company's matching gift Celebrate! form and return it with your donation to the orchestra. We sincerely appreciate this additional support! Join the hundreds of individuals and businesses who ensure that the IPO will continue as a vibrant, visible and active Abbott Laboratories Essex Group, Inc. Neiman Marcus AT&T Exxon Corporation Northern Illinois resource for the Chicago Southland in the next millennium. Allied-Signal, Inc. Farley Industries Gas Company Allstate Pel-Pro Northern Trust Company Give generously to our 2000-2001 American Express Follett Corporation John Nuveen & Co., Inc. American National Bank GATX Corporation Omron Foundation, Inc. Annual Fund Campaign. & Trust Co. General Dynamics Outboard Marine Your gift will support the Orchestra and the cultural Ameritech Corporation Corporation AMSTED Industries, Inc. General Electric People Energy Corporation development of your community. Aon Corporation The Gillette Company Phillip Morris Companies, Arco, Inc. W.W. Grainger, Inc. Inc. Now that's something to celebrate! Atlantic Richfield Co. Harris Trust & Savings Bank Pittway Corporation Bank of America Helene Curtis Industries, Inc. PPG Industries Baxter International Homewood Travel Service, Premark International, Inc. Beatrice Companies, Inc. Inc. The Quaker Oats Company Benefit Trust Life Houghton Mifflin Company Quantum Chemical Yes, I wish to invest in the Illinois Philharmonic! Boston Consulting Group Household International, Inc. Corporation BP America, Inc. IBM Corporation ROLM Enclosed is my contribution of: $ Making the Most Brunswick Corporation Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Sara Lee Corporation Budget Rent-A-Car IMCERA SchifF, Hardin & Waite Q I would like information on how to benefit of Your Gift Corporation Jeffries and Company, Inc. Searle the IPO in my will or living trust. You know your Orchestra Caledonian, Inc. Johnson & Higgins of Illinois Speigel, Inc. needs you. Every gift is Q I wish my gift to be (circle one) In Honor Of or Caterpillar, Inc. Johnson & Johnson Sprint In Memory Of: important and valued. CBS, Inc. Kemper Corporation Square D Company Perhaps you have wanted to Centel Corporation Kemper Financial Seravices St. Paul Federal Bank make a large gift, but didn't Q I am enclosing my company's matching Certain Teed Kirkland & Ellis for Savings gift form. think you could afford it. Chase Manhattan Bank N.A. Kmart Corporation Stone Container Corporation Did you know there are Chemical Bank Kraft General Food, Inc. Time Warner, Inc. Q I wish my gift to be anonymous potential tax benefits to you Chicago Tribune Co. Method of payment: if you give appreciated stock LaSalle Partners Times Mirror CIGNA Corporation Leo Burnett Co., Inc. Trans Union Corporation Q Check Enclosed (payable to Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra) to the Orchestra? You may be Citicorp North America, Inc. The May Stores, Inc. The Travelers Insurance Q Charge to my Mastercard, Visa or Am Ex able to benefit the Orchestra in your will or living trust. CNA Insurance Companies Mayer, Brown & Platt Company Card Number There are many ways that Computer Associates McDonald's Corporation Union Pacific Corporation Exp. Dt you can give without a great International McMaster-Carr Supply USG Corporation cost to you. With the advent CPC International Company Waste Management, Inc. Name of various planned giving Digital Equipment Merrill Lynch & Co. Westinghouse Electric Street Address options, you may be able to Corporation The Mitsubishi Bank Ltd. Corporation give a gift and keep it at the R.R. Donnelly & Sons Co. Mobil Oil Corporation Wheelabrator Technologies, City, State, Zip- same time. Call Jacquelyn Eaton Corporation Montgomery War Inc. Telephone Bonavia at the IPO Office, Egghead Software & Company, Inc. Whitman Corporation Turn in this form to the box office today or mail it to: 708.481.7774 to discuss Eli Lilly and Company Morton International Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra how this may be done. 377 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL 60466 ' (708) 481-7774 Emerson Electric Co. The Mutual of New York Enron Foundations-Omaha Nalco Chemical Company The Equitable Life National Loss Control Service Assurance Society The NCR Foundation 24 25 DONORS DONORS

A SINCERE THANK YOU to the following individuals whose generous contributions were A GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGMENT to the following cotporations, foundations, received between September 1, 1999 and August 31, 2000. The generosity of all donors is and government agencies whose contributions were received between September 1, 1999 essential to the ongoing operations of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. Unfortunately, due and August 31, 2000. Their generosity is fundamental to the continuation of the programs of to space limitations, we are unable to list gifts under $75. the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. An asterick indicates the gift was partially or completely funded through the company's matching gift program. Corporate donors of $75 or more are listed below. We appreciate all gifts. GRAND CHAMPIONS Gil and Carolyn Parsons Melby Schmidt Carleton GUARANTORS ($1,00042,499) Homewood Travel Service ($10,000 AND ABOVE) Ken and Denise Smedberg DuWayne and Bonnie Carnes GRAND CHAMPIONS Ingalls Health Service Arthur and Andrea Stark Mrs. Elena Castillo ($10,000 AND ABOVE) Anthonisen Financial Services Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Al and Barbara Sturges Margaret Clayton Mast Greenhouses Christopher Chicago Community Trust Bank One * Eve Colbert Melody Mart, Inc. Jerri E. Greer The Davee Foundation Flossmoor Service League Morrison's An Ethan Allen ADVOCATES ($300 - $499) F. R. and Barbara Denckla Goodheart-Willcox Gilbert and Jo Davis Ford Motor Company, Gallery Anonymous Company, Inc. VIRTUOSOS ($2,500-$4,999) Thomas and Karen Community Relations Mr. Benny's Steak and Michael G. and Jeannie M. Grand National Bank Dockweiler Committee Lobster House Lois and Stanley Birer Alberico Gregory Laka & Company William and Kathleen Dodd Friends of the Illinois R. R. Donnelley and Dick and Andrea Gibb Martin and Lois Anthonisen Holland Manufacturing Corp. Peg and Jack Donohue Philharmonic Orchestra Sons Co.* James and Gail Hickey Etel Billig Ms. Martha Edmisten Gaylord and Dorothy Re/Max 2000, Inc. Kenneth and Elaine Walter Marian and Marvin Block Ed and Marcella Epstein Donnelley Foundation BENEFACTORS ($5004999) Seachase Foods Basil O. Booton Dolores and Aldo Fanti Illinois Arts Council Citizens Savings Foundation SkyLine Electric, Inc. GUARANTORS($l,000-$2,499) Janet and Thomas Case John and Patti Flanagan Lawrence Ragan Fresh Starts Restaurant Sound & Vision Home Brendan and Rose Marie Robert E. and Ernestine R. Chester and Patricia Foster Communications, Inc. and Bakery Audio Video Experts Foley Brooks Keith Frank Sage Foundation Liberty Graphics Statenets Charles and Marjory Dalton Marlene Gallagher Adele and Shervin Freed Rogers and Hollands Jewelers Stoney Tire Center Mr. and Mrs. D. Foster Craig and Linda Grannon Anna and Kenneth Freund CHAMPIONS ($5,00049,999) The Harris Foundation Tattlers of Park Forest Harland Dr. and Mrs. Russell Flowers Eleanor B. Frew The Tender Trap Erling and Zenaida Harry Chicago Tribune Foundation Dale and Joann Lindholm John and Lois Gallagher Thilman & Filippini Marie lafollo The Elizabeth Morse ADVOCATES ($3oo-$499) Nancy McCain Don and Joy Goff Travelers Property Casualty Theodore Krakowski Charitable Trust Ameritech Foundation * Don and Pat Ransford Robert and Patsy Graves D.J. Velo & Co. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lloyd J. P. Ruklic Screw Co. Audrey Sander Andrea Hetzel Walt's Food Centers Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mangan VIRTUOSOS ($2,50044,999) Ozinga Brothers, Inc. Carolyn J. Hockman Wigell & Associates, Ltd. Keith and Mary McLean American Lock Company BENEFACTORS ($soo-$999) Maryellen and William Dr. and Mrs. Richard SUSTAINERS ($150-$299) Marian and Marvin Block Hoffman Bank Calumet PATRONS ($75-$i49) Moutvic Bimba Manufacturing Frances and George Boggs Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hundley ABC-NACO Inc. Jim and Shirley Murray Company Arco Foundation, Inc. * Carla Inwood Beemster Travel Sydney and Binnie Mitch and Joan Overgaard Cook Illinois Corporation Carpet Fair, Inc. Choslovsky Betty Jones Burgundy Bistro Robert and Ann Sieron Federal Signal Corporation HIQ Computers Edwin A. Crosbie William and Cindy Kiehl C. Mark Services Violet Slain First National Bank Chicago Rail Exchange William Gilmartin Michael Kilpatrick Century Steel Corporation Dr. and Mrs. Sol Tannebaum Heights/Frankfort/ Rotary Club of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Neal and Diana Kitchell Ciao Ristorante Chicago Heights Jeff and Patti Taylor Olympia Fields Delta Excavating, Inc. Goodwyn Chris and Pam Krueger General Mills Foundation Steelcon Corporation Drs. Steven and Sandra John C. LaBotz Financial Data Reports Walker Equipment SUSTAINERS ($1504299) LaSalle National Bank Flossmoor Station Restaurant Horowitz William and Lynn Larson Marshall Field's Project & Brewery Daniel and Marjorie Kaplan Betsy J. Addams Terry and Diane Lee Imagine Gooder Henrichsen Co. George and Shirley Kline Julius Alberico Harvey and Mitzi Lewis Silliker Laboratories The Hartford Mr. and Mrs. Everett E. Klipp Herb and Sarell Albert Charles A. Licht Van Drunen Ford Company Dr. Ralph Kruse Gene and Helen Benes Dr. and Mrs. L. Machtinger Phil and Margo Langley Daniel M. Benzaquen Bob and Kay Mangan Howard Luckey Jean and George Bernstein Paul M. McHenry SPECIAL THANKS to... William C. and Gladys Berger • Lawrence Ragan Communications, Inc. for underwriting of concert broadcasts on WFMT-FM Kathy and Dennis Leo and Ann Michuda McDonough Estel T. Blair Mr. and Mrs. Vern Moore • Metro Litho/Creative Drive for program printing Janet and Mel Muchnik Jerry Broutman Patricia and Daniel O'Connor • J. Murray and Associates - lFastlink.com for web site design Kathleen Field Orr Virginia Burd

27 26 DONORS IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS DONORS Metro-Litho/Creative Drive Mr. and Mrs. Richard AAA Rental Systems Flossmoor Bakery Arlyne Graff Mickey's Linens SUSTAINERS ($1504299) Schmidt American Express Financial Flossmoor Station Restaurant Mary and Joseph Gregoire & Brewery Moraine Valley Audrey Ongman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grove Jean S. Sherrill Advisors Arnie Bauer Cadillac-GMC Fresh Starts Restaurant Community College Mr. and Mrs. John Robert and Joanne Hansen Calvin and Shirley Singer George and Lilian Slosson Trucks & Bakery J. Murray & Associates- Oppenheimer Robert Hewett Friends of the Illinois lFastlink.com Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mrs. George D. Hillstrom Dr. Robert Smith Aurelio's Pizza Mr. and Mrs. Rolf Stein Balagio's Ristorante Philharmonic Orchestra Murray Catering Peplinski Steven and Gayle Homberg Sharon Giankos, Graphic Natural Juice Company Drs. Mark Reiter and Werner and Ada Stock Balmoral Race Track Linda Janik Designer Ruth Newquist Kathleen Ward Tom and Julie Thies Barnes and Noble Booksellers Laurel Johnson Joe Hamann Valerie Nicholson James and Helen Silvia Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kadet Rosemary Tozer of Orland Park Handi-Cleaners Odyssey Country Club Michael Smith Keith and Katherine Kemp Sallie and Louis Vloedman Ben Franklin Crafts, Margaret V. Voytina Blue Island Hayes Beer Olympic Printing Dr. Walter Stein and Denise Diane L. Kjos Posterville.com Likens-Stein Evelyn and Bob Klauber Frank and Ann Walker Mr. Benny's Steak & Lobster Hilton Oak Lawn Hotel Marland and Mildred Webb House & Conference Center Radisson Hotel-Alsip Marjorie Storer Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lawrence Ragan Daniel and Vicki Taylor James and Marjorie Weicker BIXBY's Ken Hoekstra Kralovec Communications Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Testa Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Carol Wentz Blackberry Harvest Dollhouse Holiday Inn Matteson Rita and Vic Willis & Museum Shoppe Manny Hoffman Insurance Shaheen, Orr, Pearce, Edna Thomas Krengel Griffin & Start, P.C. T.J. and Paula Tynan Pauline and Leo Wolfson Burgundy Bistro Holland Printing Walter and Ruth Krueger Solomon Smith Barney Bob and Gail Velo Thomas and Joan Krysinski Pamela and Addison Changes Bookstore, Homewood Travel Service, Arlene and Albert Wagner Woodward Tea & Coffee Room Inc. Southwest Beer Kay Kueltzo Spot Not Car Wash Kent and Sally Westley Mrs. Paul S. Landis Chicago Dough Company House of Lynwood, Ltd. Gordon and Freida Wilson Joan and Raymond LaPorte IN MEMORY OF Ciao Ristorante Ingalls Health System The Star Newspapers Star Vision Photography Bill and Helen Wuellner Anita and David Lebowitz • Christopher and Doreen Cilantro Judge & Dolph, Ltd. Dr. and Mrs. Burton Zeiger Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lentes Classic Cinemas Kap Graphics Suburban Youth Symphony Drew Orchestra Paula Ziegler Sue and John Linn Dr. Sol and Marilynn Coca-Cola Bottling Co. James & Thomas, Inc. Judith and William Locke Tannebaum of Chicago James F. Lee, Certified Tattlers Tutto Restaurant & Bar PATRONS ($754149) Warren Lutton • Linda Frazier Daily Southtown Public Accountant Liang's Chinese Restaurant John Thoeming Anonymous Edward Marszewski and Stanley and Lois Birer Deer Creek Golf Club Mary Kuzma • Robert W. Graves, Jr. Dunnings Market The Little Guys Village of Park Forest H. Altman Los Angeles Cafe Yaseen Jewelers Gail and John Bauman George McCabe Robert and Patsy Graves Family Video Park Forest Lunch-At-Hand/ Jeffrey and Susan Best Betty L. McGee • Bessie Reeves Hoke Final Touch Judith McGee Nancy A. McCain First National Bank Chicago SWEETDREAMZ Judith M. Black Marian Catholic High School Jacquelyn Bonavia and Helen Mikos • Jeanette Niehaus LaBotz Heights/Frankfort/Olympia Reggie Greenwood Sonya Monroe Mr. John LaBotz Fields McKay Printing Marilyn and Arthur Bourgeois Diane Moses • Dr. Lyle McCain Raymond and Carole Brejcha Robert and Peggy Nevin Nancy A. McCain Astrid M. Ciaglia Aurelia Nicholson • Jennie Spina Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Faith and Robert O'Brien Friends of the IPO Colonnelli Ronald and Donna Patrizi Dr. Sol and Marilynn Dennis Condon Carol Pause Tannebaum Dr. and Mrs. Oren Conway Lorna Pause • Elmer Ziegler Sharon Cooper Phillip and Rita Polley Paula W. Ziegler Betty and Luke Cosme Faye and Bob Predny Molly and Jerry Crown James and Sharon Presse IN HONOR OF Patrick Racey Matteson Gilbert and Jo Davis • Dolores Fink Robert and Patricia Denmead Noel Reitmeister Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rezny Gary Ruklic The Official Hotel of the Christopher and Fred and Thelma Rice • Matthew Mantell Doreen Drew Erling and Zenaida Harry Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Dorothy and Robert Edison Dr. and Mrs. Martin Rosenfeld • Beverly Sokol Helmut and Verena Ellenberg Malta and Gene Simon Holiday Inn Matteson • 500 Holiday Plaza Drive Judge and Mrs. Raymond John and Dorothy Rowley Barbara Sherman • Scott M. Wagstaff Matteson, IL 60443 Funderburk Gary Ruklic D. Max and Linda Geldean George and Marge (708) 747-3500 • Fax (708) 747-8495 Wayne and Judith Genck Friedman Scherr Hugh Gibson Carl and Lucille Sholeen 29 28 »*.. SPONSORS SPONSORS

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30 31 SPONSORS Join Us In Saluting Our 2000-2001 Sponsors* whose support has made possible "A Symphonic Splash," the Illinois Philharmonic The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's 2000-2001 Orchestra's 23rd Anniversary Season. Guest Artists Fees and March 17, 2001 SEASON ARTISTIC SPONSOR "French Effervescence" Concert Davee Foundation in Memory of Ken M. Davee are Graciously Underwritten by the SEASON SPONSORS Sage Foundation Davee Foundation Illinois Arts Council in Memory of Ken M. Davee Holiday Inn-Matteson A Lifelong Contributor to the Arts The STAR/Daily Southtown / CONCERT & EVENT SPONSORS Sage Foundation Davee Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Christopher The Sage Foundation Ford Motor Company Community Relations Committee Lawrence Ragan Communications, Inc. Proud Sponsor Chicago Tribune Foundation of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's Metro Litho/Creative Drive IFastLink.com/J. Murray & Associates Casual Classics Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau Classic Cinemas Concerts American Lock Company Bank Calumet Bimba Manufacturing Company Mr. & Mrs. Frank Corral Federal Signal Corporation First National Bank - Chicago Heights/Frankfort/Olympia Fields I I 1 in o I i General Mills Foundation ARTS Council Michuda Construction I Silliker Labs Van Drunen Ford The 2000-2001 season is supported in part AAA RENTAL Systems by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, Anthonisen Financial Services a state agency. Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Chicago Gregory Laka & Company

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