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The Journey, the Dream A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Chicago Sinfonietta Mei-Ann Chen, Music Director Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir H. Chip Johnson, Jr., Minister of Music

Dances of Galánta ...... Zoltán Kodály Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor

Fidelio: Overture, op. 72c ...... Ludwig van Beethoven Jeri Lynne Johnson, Conductor

Central Park in the Dark ...... Charles Ives Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson, Conductor

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Harambee: Road to Victory for Flute, Choir and Orchestra...... Nicole Mitchell Jeri Lynne Johnson, Conductor Nicole Mitchell, flute

Gospel Music for Orchestra and Choir

Total Praise...... song by Richard Smallwood orchestration by Willetta Greene-Johnson, PhD Mei-Ann Chen, conductor

Give Him Praise ...... as sung by Donald Alford Transcriptions and additional arrangements by James M. Walton, Jr. H. Chip Johnson, Jr., conductor Rev. Ivory Nuckolls, alto

Psalm 118: Sinfonietta...... Richard Smallwood adapted by Willetta Greene-Johnson, PhD fanfare David Spencer/W G Johnson Willetta Greene-Johnson PhD, conductor James Hudson, tenor

Champion...... Dawin Hobbs/Champion adapted by Willetta Greene-Johnson, PhD Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Travis A. Newsome, tenor Lead Season Sponsor Lead Media Sponsor Lead Concert Sponsor

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The words and actions of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. rang with wisdom, poetry, and faith. What made them most inspiring, though, was that they always had the deep rhythm of the people as their booming base. Each of the pieces you will hear tonight symbolically reflect different sides of Dr. King’s journey and dream: the tireless innovations of Zoltán Kodály and Charles Ives and their pursuit to incorporate the melodies of the common person into classical music; the symbolic expression of Dr. King’s outstanding political courage in Beethoven’s Fidelio; Dr. King’s restless belief in peaceful cooperation found in Nicole Mitchell’s Harambee; and finally the celebration of his faith in a selection of gospel hymns.

“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.”

Our first piece, Dances of Galánta, is a celebration of folk music that composer Zoltán Kodály heard in his childhood village. The musical legacy of folk culture in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century was in danger of fading away. The things we do for To preserve this legacy Kodály, an early pioneer in ethnomusicology, traveled around the countryside to remote villages and collected songs by recording them on phonographs. Kodály believed that music-making should not be an elitist pursuit- reserved only for maestros like Mozart- but that even the most mundane lullaby had an intrinsic aesthetic power. This conviction led him to We all have the desire to create. Whether it be develop methods of musical education that allowed every child- no matter their in the arts or commerce, our desire to achieve is T:8.25” background- a chance to learn more about music. the same. And the pursuit of that goal keeps us going day after day. That’s why we are proud to Kodály returned to his own folk roots in Dances of Galánta. According to the composer, he “spent the most beautiful seven years of his childhood in support Chicago Sinfonietta. Like you, we know Galánta. The town band, led by the fiddler Mihók, was famous.” This fantastic what it takes to reach your dreams, and we’ll do piece, conducted by Mei-Ann Chen, integrates traditional Hungarian folk tunes our best to help you achieve them. and rhythms into a lively classical orchestration. The composition is rich with folk memory: the extraordinary performances of Mihók’s band, the enticing verbunkos-style dances of the town, and the sing-song melodies of Kodály’s “bare-footed companions from the Galánta public school.”

“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by Fifth Third Bank proudly supports the oppressed.” Chicago Sinfonietta. If Kodály was intent on teaching us the importance of community, then the next piece by Ludwig van Beethoven may impress on us the value of individual action. Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio follows the story of a woman on a quest to save her husband from certain death in political prison. The brave and daring Leonore disguises herself as a guard named “Fidelio” and dives into the depths of the prison where Florestan, her husband, is being kept. Leonore’s individual heroism shows that one person can make a difference if they have the courage to stand up for what’s right - certainly a lesson exemplified by Dr. King’s life and words.

Over nearly a decade, Beethoven meticulously went back to the Fidelio overture and revised it four times, never quite content with its composition. He could not 53.com capture the right tone to open the opera: each successive version was either too intense or too light. The overture we will hear tonight is known as Leonore No. Fifth Third Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. 3, an intense movement that expresses Leonore’s dramatic flight from the prison

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Central Park in the Dark contains all of these innovations. An extraordinarily PROFILES complex piece of music, co-conductors Mei-Ann Chen and Jeri Lynne Johnson each will conduct their own orchestral groups, often playing in competing Mei-Ann Chen, pal Danish orchestras, BBC Scottish Music Director and Symphony, Bournemouth Symphony, rhythms and tones. The effect is a musical tapestry that paints the picture of a Conductor Graz Symphony, Norwegian Radio walk through the titular park: dark, silent, and contemplative at times, interrupted Orchestra, Tampere Philharmonic, and by occasional burst of life. Echoes of popular tunes like Hello! Ma Baby drummed One of the most the Trondheim Symphony. During the on ragtime pianos, the sounds of night owls and street parades, newsboys, and dynamic young con- 2011-12 season, she will debut with a cab horse erupt like islands in the dark and fade back into the silence. The ductors in America, the symphonies of Jacksonville, Naples, syncopation of life found in the pianos and other instruments crash against the Mei-Ann Chen has Nashville, Pasadena, Sarasota, as well as texture of ambient darkness found in the strings. If we listen closely, perhaps we recently begun her first season as Music the National Symphony of Mexico and can hear a deep reverence for the stillness of nature as well as the communal joy Director of the Chicago Sinfonietta. Ap- the Netherlands Philharmonic at the that being with others brings. pointed in August of 2010 as Music Di- Amsterdam Concertgebouw. rector Designate, she led the Sinfonietta “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive in a concert attended by over 7,000 The first woman to win the Malko Com- out hate; only love can do that.” people in in August petition (2005), Ms. Chen has served of 2011 to introduce her to the people as Assistant Conductor of the Oregon of Chicago, followed by two highly Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, and As we return from intermission, be prepared to experience the joyful premiere praised concerts to open the 2011-2012 Baltimore Symphony. Recipient of the of Nicole Mitchell’s Harambee: Road to Victory. Embodying Dr. King’s emphasis subscription season. Also Music Director 2007 Taki Concordia Fellowship, she has of peaceful cooperation, Mitchell’s new piece “musically illustrates the hope of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, appeared jointly with Marin Alsop and and joy that results in people coming together to resolve differences and to Ms. Chen’s charismatic podium style, Stefan Sanderling in highly acclaimed celebrate oneness.” Meaning “pulling together” in Swahili, Harambee is a Kenyan musicality, and personal warmth have subscription concerts with the Balti- tradition of community-driven action. After Kenya’s independence, the concept helped fuel her meteoric rise to the top more Symphony, Colorado Symphony of Harambee encouraged people to resolve their differences and work together, ranks of conductors in the U.S. and Florida Orchestra. side by side, in order to create a better future for the new nation. Communities would collaborate to raise funds, build projects, and help each other in ways big In great demand as a guest conduc- In 2002, Ms. Chen was unanimously se- and small. Nicole Mitchell celebrates this community-driven action in a piece tor, Ms. Chen has appeared with the lected as Music Director of the Portland conducted by Jeri Lynne Johnson that employs flute, choir, and orchestra in a symphonies of Alabama, Atlanta, Youth Philharmonic in Oregon, the old- colorful, jazz-inspired composition. Baltimore, Chicago, Colorado, Colum- est of its kind and the model for many bus, Edmonton (Canada), Florida, Fort of the youth orchestras in the United Worth, Honolulu, National (Washington, States. During her five-year tenure with “Never succumb to the temptation of bitterness.” DC), Oregon, Pacific, Phoenix, Princ- the orchestra, she led its sold-out debut eton, Seattle, Toronto, and the Grand in Carnegie Hall, received an ASCAP Songs of hope and praise serve as the climax to the night’s celebration. Arranged Teton Festival Orchestra. Worldwide award for innovative programming, and and performed by the Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir and conducted engagements include all the princi- developed new and unique musician-

4 Chicago Sinfonietta Chicago Sinfonietta 5 BIOGRAPHIES ( c o n t.) BIOGRAPHIES ( c o n t.) ship programs for the orchestra’s mem- won high praise from The Philadelphia new music with moments in the legacy Nicole Mitchell has performed with bers. She was honored with a Sunburst Inquirer: “Her Eine Kleine Nachtmusik… of jazz, gospel, pop and African percus- contemporary musicians includ- Award from Young Audiences for her was bright and bouncy and smartly sion. As a flutist, Mitchell develops new ing Steve Coleman, James Newton, contribution to music education. shaped. The Schubert German Dance No. improvisational languages through the Ramsey Lewis, Anthony Davis, Roscoe 1 in C major was energetic…But where coupling of her voice with the instru- Mitchell, Muhal Richard Abrams, David Born in Taiwan, Mei-Ann Chen has lived Johnson made the biggest impression ment. Nicole Mitchell was awarded Top Boykin and Rob Mazurek. In the past in the United States since 1989. She was in the Mahler. She started with just Jazz Flutist by Downbeat Magazine and five years she has been commis- holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree the right tempo… then, she explored the Jazz Journalist Association (2010, sioned by Maggio Fiorentino Chamber in conducting from the University of fluidity to its most emotional ends”. 2011). Orchestra (Italy), “An Arche” Ensemble Michigan, where she was a student of (Poland), Chamber Music America, Kenneth Kiesler. Prior to that, she was A recipient of many civic, community A long-time contributor of the Chi- Chicago Department of Cultural Af- the first student in New England Conser- and artistic honors, including being cago arts community, Mitchell has fairs, Museum of Contemporary Art vatory’s history to receive master’s de- named a 2011 Woman of Distinction by been a member of the Association for (Chicago), Jazz Institute of Chicago grees, simultaneously, in both violin and the Philadelphia Business Journal and a the Advancement of Creative Musi- and Chicago Jazz Festival. Mitchell has conducting. Ms. Chen also participated Creative Connector by Leadership Phil- cians (AACM), since 1995, where she been a featured soloist Chicago Jazz in the National Conducting Institute adelphia, a 2010 British American Proj- received valuable mentorship from Philharmonic, Chicago Sinfonietta, ICI in Washington, D.C. and the American ect Fellow, 2010 Philly 360 Creative Am- Fred Anderson, George Lewis, Anthony Creative Orchestra (Germany), Vancou- Academy of Conducting in Aspen. bassador by the Greater Philadelphia Braxton, Ed Wilkerson and many oth- ver NOW Orchestra (Canada), Ramsey Tourism and Marketing Corporation, a ers. While an undergraduate at Chi- Lewis Freedom Ensemble. Jeri Lynne 2010 Honoree in Arts and Culture for cago State University, Mitchell studied Johnson, conductor The Power Shift and a 2009 Leeway composition at the University of Chi- In 2011, Mitchell premiered her first Transformation Award, Ms. Johnson has cago with microtonal opera composer two orchestra works: Stealing Freedom Jeri Lynne been featured in numerous magazines John Eaton. Mitchell received her M.M. in Broad Daylight with American Com- Johnson is the and newspapers as well as television from Northern University. posers Orchestra and Flight for Free- Founder and Music and radio shows including 20/20 and dom for Creative Flute and Orchestra Director of Phila- the “Tavis Smiley Show” on NPR and with the Chicago Composers Orches- delphia’s newest was heralded as one of today’s leading classical music ensemble, the Black Pearl women conductors on the NBC Today Chamber Orchestra (BPCO). Based in Show alongside prominent woman Philadelphia, the BPCO is dedicated to conductors Marin Alsop and Joann Fal- creating excellence by reflecting the letta. In 2005 Ms. Johnson made history cultural diversity of the community in as the first African-American woman its artists onstage. Through the creative to win an international conducting use of technology, encouraging audi- prize when she was awarded the Taki ence participation and creating unique Concordia Conducting Fellowship. artistic collaborations with the city’s most prominent institutions, the BPCO Nicole Mitchell, promises to engage the entire com- flute and composer munity and take the audience beyond spectatorship to participation in the Nicole Mitchell is artistic experience. a creative flutist, composer and edu- In addition to leading the BPCO, Ms. cator. Founder of Johnson is currently the cover con- critically acclaimed ductor for the Delaware Symphony Black Earth Ensemble and Black Earth Orchestra. She began conducting Strings, Mitchell’s artistic work has been let every star shine during her doctoral studies in music continually featured at festivals and theory and history at the University of art venues throughout Europe, the U.S. Through your support, Macy’s Gives contributes to initiatives Chicago. Her conducting teachers and and Canada. A 2011 recipient of the mentors have included Sir Simon Rattle, Herb Alpert Award in the Arts and the important to you and your community – women’s health and Marin Alsop and Daniel Barenboim 3Arts Award for Music Composition, wellness, arts, education, the environment, and HIV/AIDS research among others. Soon after, Ms. Johnson Mitchell composes for contemporary and awareness. Together, we give every star the chance to shine. was engaged by the Chamber Orches- ensembles of varying instrumentation tra of Philadelphia (COP) and served and size (from solo to orchestra) while as that ensemble’s assistant conduc- incorporating improvisation and a wide tor from 2000-2004. Her debut in The aesthetic expression. Her compositions Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts reach across sound worlds, integrating 6 Chicago Sinfonietta Chicago Sinfonietta 7 BIOGRAPHIES ( c o n t.) CHICAGO SINFONIETTA HISTORY tra. Both of these works are tributes Herald “Chip” Johnson is a Chicago- The Chicago Sinfonietta was founded by Maestro Paul Freeman in 1987 in re- to early American heroine Harriet Tub- based professional organist/pianist and sponse to the lack of opportunity for minority classical musicians, composers, and man. Mitchell was an active perform- choral conductor. A native of Chicago’s soloists. The orchestra remains a trailblazing institution and a national model for ing member with Chicago Sinfonietta South Side, Mr. Johnson began his classical music. Chicago Sinfonietta musicians truly represent the breadth of the from 2005-2011, until she relocated to undergraduate studies in Music Perfor- city’s multi-cultural landscape, welcoming audiences from all walks of life. southern California. Mitchell is an As- mance at Fisk University in Nashville, sistant Professor of Music at University Tennessee. His Bachelor of Arts in Under the guidance of Music Director Emeritus Paul Freeman and now Music of California: Irvine and is endorsed by Music Performance was completed Director Mei-Ann Chen, the orchestra performs at the highest artistic level Powell flutes. at Roosevelt University in Chicago; he and has achieved an outstanding reputation for its innovative programs. The later received a Master of Education Sinfonietta is dedicated to the authentic performance of Classical, Romantic Commissioned by the Chicago Sinfo- degree from DePaul University in July and Contemporary repertoire and excels at presenting imaginative new works nietta, Harambee: The Road to Victory is 1999. Mr. Johnson received his Master by composers and soloists of color. the second premiere of an orchestral in Music Education degree in July 2007 Mitchell work two months, following the from the VanderCook College of Music The Chicago Sinfonietta has a proud history of having enriched the cultural, educa- December debut of Flight for Freedom. (Chicago). He also holds a Certificate of tional, and social quality of life in Chicago, while gaining significant recognition on Advanced Studies in Curriculum and the national and international stage. The orchestra prides itself on programming Apostolic Church of God Administration from National Louis Uni- one-of-a-kind performances that stretch the boundaries of classical music presenta- Sanctuary Choir versity received in June 2008. tions. It performs at Chicago’s Symphony Center, Wentz Concert Hall at North Cen- Chip Johnson, Director of Music tral College in Naperville, and the for Music and Dance at Millennium Willetta Greene-Johnson, Conductor Chip has traveled to Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Park. The Chicago Sinfonietta is the official orchestra of the . The Sanctuary Choir has been an Slovenia, the Canary Islands, and Turkey anchor for the music ministry of the to perform concerts of Negro spirituals During the first ten years of the Sinfonietta’s history, the orchestra embarked on six inter- Apostolic Church of God throughout and Gospel. Mr. Johnson performed a national tours performing concerts in Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and the Canary the seventy-plus year history of the “first time ever” Gospel music concert at Islands. The Chicago Sinfonietta has produced fourteen compact discs, including the church. The music focus of the choir the world-renown opera house, a La Scala much heralded three-disc African Heritage Symphonic Series released on Cedille Records is centered on quality presentations in Milan, Italy in 1999 to a sold-out audi- in 2002 and a live recording of the 2007 tribute concert to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The of sacred music including anthems, ence. In December 2007, he was guest orchestra has performed twice at the John gospel, hymns and inspirational songs. conductor of the Orchestra della Toscana F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Under the leadership of the late Bish- (Florence, Italy) where he conducted 12 In August of 2008, the Chicago Sinfo- op Arthur M. Brazier, the choir estab- Christmas concerts in the Tuscany region nietta made its Pritzker Pavilion debut to lished itself as a powerful presence in of Italy with the Sue Conway Victory over 11,000 people with a multimedia the revitalized South Shore/Woodlawn Singers as choristers. Mr. Johnson has also performance of Gustav Holst’s The Planets 39th Opera Contest Season community and throughout the music served as Conductor of the Community accompanied by a video suite created by ministry of the Church and continues Chorale at Chicago Symphony Orchestra Adler Planetarium astronomer and artist Preliminaries to do so under the leadership of cur- (2002-2007) conducting classical works José Francisco Salgado. $40.00 per person rent pastor Dr. Byron T. Brazier. accompanied by members of the Civic Dinner, Tax & Service Charge included, $10.00 Tax Deductible Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Mar. 4 & Mar. 11 – 5:30 Orchestra of Chicago. With the announcement of Paul Free- The Choir appears regularly on the man’s planned retirement in 2011, the Semi-Finals church’s weekly television ministry and Willetta Greene-Johnson is a Gram- organization conducted a two-year $50.00 per person its annual Christmas and Easter concerts. my-award winning composer and ar- Dinner, Wine, Tax & Service Charge included, $10.00 Tax Deductible international search that resulted in the Mar. 18 – 5:30 & Apr. 14 – 6:30 Other notable performances include ranger. Named a Woman of Excellence 2010 announcement of Mei-Ann Chen’s appearances at the Chicago Sinfonietta’s awardee (Chicago Defender) in 2010, appointment as Music Director. Mae- Grand Prize Evening Martin Luther King celebrations at Sym- she is also on the physics and chemistry $75.00 per person stro Freeman’s final season culminated Hors d'oeuvres, Dinner, Wine, Tax & Service Charge included, phony Center, Chicago’s Gospel Festival; faculties at Loyola University Chicago. with a national broadcast of his final $20.00 Tax Deductible Sat. Apr. 21 – 6:30 Millennium Park Opening Festivities A classically trained songwriter, she has performance on WFMT 98.7 FM that also with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, arranged for Rodrick Dixon, Mary Mary, featured Maestro Chen as co-conductor Bravo Awards gubernatorial inauguration ceremonies, Marvin Sapp, Yolanda Adams and many for the evening. Maestro Chen’s tenure as $60.00 per person and with the Czech National Symphony others. Donnie McClurkin once called Dinner, Wine, Tax & Service Charge Included, $10.00 Tax Deductible Music Director was formally introduced Sun. May 20 – 5:30 Orchestra in Prague, Czech Republic. The her “one of the most prolific up and to the city on August 14, 2011 with “Hello Sanctuary Choir has also appeared in coming song-writers and arrangers.” She For Reservations call Chicago!”, a spectacular concert in Mil- concert with renowned artists Yolanda has authored Essential Music, a dynamic 773-588-2515 lennium Park celebrating the diversity of Adams, Kirk Franklin, Gladys Knight, book about the integrity of music Chicago’s neighborhoods and people. Monastero’s Dwayne Lee, Wynton Marsalis, Don- (Spring 2012). Look for her music and Ristorante & Banquets nie McClurkin, Elizabeth Norman, Kirk events info at strategicmusic.biz. The 2011-2012 Season is the first under 3935 W. Devon Avenue Whalum, CeCe Winans, and the artists Chicago, IL 60659 formerly known as Three Mo’ Tenors. the baton of Mei-Ann Chen. 8 Chicago Sinfonietta Chicago Sinfonietta 9 MISSION

The Mission of the Chicago Sinfonietta is to serve as a national model for inclu- siveness and innovation in classical music through the presentation of the highest quality orchestral concerts and related programs. The Chicago Sinfonietta aspires to remove the barriers to participation in, and appreciation of classical music through its educational and outreach programs that expose children and their families to classical music, and by providing professional development oppor- tunities for young musicians and composers of diverse backgrounds enabling new, important voices to be heard. This will help America become a true cultural democracy, in which everyone can share fully in its cultural resources and in which all can contribute to its cultural richness.

CHICAGO SINFONIETTA EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Audience Matters is the Chicago Sinfonietta’s core educational program. This pro- gram provides an immersive introduction to classical music for elementary school students in the Chicago Public School system. Through the program, students learn about the families of instruments in the orchestra from teaching artists – Sinfonietta musicians – who also relate composers, history, art, and architecture to the various periods of classical music. On multiple visits, musicians from different sections of the orchestra demonstrate their instruments through experiential tools, integrating visual, audio, and tactile elements to help the students learn. In addition, students and their families are invited to all Sinfonietta performances for the season. Over 1,000 students are participating in Audience Matters this year thanks to our generous donors.

SEED (Student Ensembles with Excellence and Diversity) provides mentor- ing for young musicians. The SEED Program identifies talented high school musicians and offers them a series of workshops and master classes taught by Chicago Sinfonietta teacher-musicians in small ensemble settings. The program concludes with a concert performed by the ensembles. The goal of this program is to both inspire and mentor these young artists, and encourage their professional growth for the future.

Project Inclusion: Musicians of Color Fellowship Program

The Chicago Sinfonietta is delighted to welcome the 2011-2012 Fellows for Project Inclusion. This program, begun in 2007, provides professional devel- opment opportunities for talented minority musicians funded through the generous support of the Chicago Community Trust, the Joyce Foundation, and others. Project Inclusion addresses the Sinfonietta’s long-term goal of increas- ing the number of minority musicians playing in orchestras across the U.S. by providing fellowships and ensemble experience for promising young musi- cians. Recent data shows that less than 3% of orchestral musicians performing with the top 1,000 orchestras are people of color.

Project Inclusion provides two-year fellowships for young musicians of color that include rehearsing and performing with the orchestra, receiving one-on-one mentoring from senior members of the Sinfonietta, attending master classes and mock auditions, and assistance in job placement after completion of the program. The 2011-2012 Orchestra Fellows are:

Name Instrument Elizabeth Diaz Flute Felix Petit Violin Renaudo Robinson Violin Victor Sotelo Cello 10 Chicago Sinfonietta Chicago Sinfonietta 11 CHICAGO SINFONIETTA EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH (cont.) CHICAGO SINFONIETTA ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

We are also delighted welcome the 2011-2012 Project Inclusion Ensemble Fellows Jim Hirsch...... Executive Director who will be performing in smaller ensembles at various community locations Renée Baker...... Orchestra Personnel Manager throughout the year. They are: Carolyn Branton ...... Development Associate Paris Braxton...... Sales and Patron Services Director Name Instrument Jeff Handley...... Education Outreach Program Director Sandra Bailey Bassoon Christina Harris...... Production Manager/Librarian Brandon Patrick George Flute Patrick Jennings ...... Production Intern Kevin Lin Viola Don Macica...... Communications Director Victor Sotelo Cello Courtney Perkins...... Development Director Shawnita Tyus Violin William Porter...... Assistant Librarian Dorthy White Viola Ryan Smith...... Box Office and Digital Media Manager Delores Williams...... Financial Director Project Inclusion Orchestra and Ensemble Fellows Program is managed by Renée Baker. Our mentors include orchestra members Renée Baker, Principal Viola, John We Need You! Volunteer for the Chicago Sinfonietta, meet great people, and Fairfield, Principal French Horn, Janice McDonald, Principal Flute, and Karen Nel- make a real difference. For information on how you can become a Sinfonietta son, Principal Second Violin. volunteer, call us at 312-236-3681.

We also wish to acknowledge some very important partners whose assistance has Classical music for your special event! The Chicago Sinfonietta’s wonderful been invaluable in developing and implementing Project Inclusion: and talented musicians are available to perform at parties, weddings, corporate meetings, or special events. For more information, call 312-236-3681 x 1553. Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University – Henry Fogel, Dean DePaul School of Music – Donald E. Casey, Dean The Chicago Sinfonietta is proud to be the official orchestra of Northwestern University School of Music – Toni-Marie Montgomery, Dean the Joffrey Ballet.

CHICAGO SINFONIETTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cheri Chappelle...... Chair Virginia Clark...... Chair Elect Anita J. Wilson ...... Secretary Mark J. Williams...... Treasurer/Finance Committee Co-Chair Patrick Cermak ...... Development Committee Chair Nazneen Razi...... Nominating Committee Chair Margarete Evanoff...... Finance Committee Co-Chair Rich Gamble ...... Marketing Committee Chair Karim Ahamed ...... Program Committee Chair Mei-Ann Chen...... Music Director Jim Hirsch ...... Executive Director Paul Freeman ...... Founding Music Director Emeritus

Neelum T. Aggarwal Annette Freund Oksana Malysheva Anne Barlow-Johnston Rich Gamble Anthony E. Munroe John Barron Steven V. Hunter Dean Nelson Jetta Bates-Vasilatos Carl Jenkins Maurice Smith Linda Boasmond Gregory P. Jacobson Stephanie Springs Eileen Chin Betty Johnson Kimberly Waller Phil Engel Kevin A. Krakora Greta Weathersby

Chairs of Friends Organizations LIFETIME TRUSTEES Linda Tuggle – South Side Friends Michelle Collins Barbara Harper Norman – North Side Bettiann Gardner Friends Tara Dowd Gurber Kathleen Tannyhill – North Side Friends Weldon Rougeau Audrey Tuggle Roger Wilson

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Mei-Ann Chen, Music Director and Conductor The Chicago Sinfonietta gratefully acknowledges the following contributors Jeri Lynne Johnson, Conductor (as of 12-20-11):

VIOLIN CELLO BASSOON Concert Circle ($50,000+) National Endowment for Ms. Anita Wilson Paul Zafer, concertmaster Ann Griffin, principal Robert Barris, principal Anonymous the Arts The Farny R. Wurlitzer Carol Lahti, asst Donald Mead Amy Rhodes Capri Global Capital Northside Friends of the Foundation concertmaster Edward Moore Chicago Community Trust Chicago Sinfonietta Chicago Sun-Times The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund Vivace Circle Karen Nelson, principal William Porter FRENCH HORN The Joyce Foundation PricewaterhouseCoopers ($2,500-$4,999) second Andrew Snow John Fairfield, principal The John D. and Catherine T. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy and Dr. Neelum Aggarwal David Belden, asst. Laura Fairfield MacArthur Foundation Sandra Rand Anonymous principal BASS John Schreckengost Mr. and Mrs. Weldon and Mr. Karim Ahamed Lucinda Ali John Floeter, principal Elizabeth Mazur-Johnson Premier Circle Shirley Rougeau Mr. Peter Barrett Charles Bontrager Brenda Donati ($25,000-$49,999) Walmart Ms. Karen Beal Elizabeth Brausa- Alan Steiner TRUMPET Alphawood Foundation Wight & Company Norman Chappelle and Anonymous Cheri Wilson-Chappelle Brathwaite John Burson, principal ABC7 Presto Circle Challenger, Gray and Melanie Clevert-Sarapa PIANO Kevin Woods BP America ($5,000-$9,999) Christmas Daniela Folker Maria Honigschnabel Blue Cross Blue Shield of 3Arts Ms. Eileen Chin Kimberly Galva TROMBONE Illinois Ms. Kathy Abelson City Arts - City of Chicago Terrance Gray FLUTE Katherine Stubbins, The Boeing Company Anonymous Department of Cultural David Katz Janice MacDonald, principal Charitable Trust Ms. Anne Barlow Johnston Affairs and Special Events Carmen Kassinger-Llop principal Robert Hoffhines The Collins Family Fund Ms. Adela Cepeda Ellen Stone Belic Institute Crown Family Chicago Tribune for the Study of Women Todd Matthews Claudia Cryer Philanthropies Foundation and Gender in the Arts James Sanders Elizabeth Diaz* TIMPANI Exelon Ms. Virginia Clarke and Media, Columbia Phyllis M. Sanders Robert Everson, principal Lloyd A. Fry Foundation The Aaron Copland Fund College Chicago Michael Shelton OBOE Peoples Gas for Music ComEd Edith Yokley Amy Barwan, principal PERCUSSION Polk Bros. Foundation DLA Piper US LLP Deloitte Consulting LLP June Matayoshi, english Michael Folker, principal Quarles & Brady LLP Richard H. Driehaus Ms. Diane Dowd VIOLA horn Jon Johnson Sara Lee Foundation Foundation Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald The Dudek Family Mr. and Mrs. Phil and LaJule Matt Mantell, principal Southside Friends of the Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Engel Gant Becky Coffman CLARINET Chicago Sinfonietta Fifth Third Bank – Jacob G. Mr. Charles H. Harper Robert C. Fisher Leslie Grimm, principal Ms. Peg Thomson Schmidlapp Trusts Ms. Susan Irion Carl Johnston Wagner Campos Mrs. Jill Fitzgerald Ms. Mary James Vannia Phillips Crescendo Circle The Gable Family Hon. Emil Jones ($10,000-$24,999) Ann and Gordon Getty Jones Lang LaSalle Aon Foundation Foundation Mr. Brian Kreider Anonymous John R. Halligan Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Dean Nelson Ms. Renée Baker Fund Sage Foundation Note: All members of the orchestra do not play on every concert. Names of Baxter Jim and Michelle Hirsch Mr. and Mrs. John and string players are listed in alphabetical order, as the Chicago Sinfonietta uses seat Cedar Concepts Drs. Peyton and Betty Margaret Saphir rotation except for principals. Corporation Hutchison * Project Inclusion Fellow Chicago Sun-Times Charity Irving Harris Foundation Allegro Circle Trust Kraft Foods Global, Inc. ($1,000-$2,499) Linda and Eric Boasmond Mr. Kevin Krakora Mr. Spencer Aloisio Ms. Tara Dowd Gurber Mr. Michael Mackey Mr. Richard Anderson Fifth Third Bank Macy’s In Honor of Maestro Mr. Richard Gamble Mesirow Financial Freeman Leo S. Guthman Fund Navistar, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James and Hewitt Nicor Susan Annable Illinois Arts Council Northern Trust Charitable In Memory of William Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Trust Johnston Illinois Tool Works Ariel Capital Management, Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Salhuddin and LLC JP Morgan Chase Nazneen Razi Mr. Marcus Boggs Foundation Mr. John Smtih Mr. Leslie Bond, Jr. The Jacobson Group Reed Smith LLP Ms. Elena Bradie Mr. and Mrs. William Ms. Stephanie Springs Ms. Gloria Castillo Johnson The Siragusa Foundation Elizabeth F. Cheney Ms. Oksana Malysheva Mr. Mark Williams Foundation R. M. Chin & Associates 14 Chicago Sinfonietta Chicago Sinfonietta 15 INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS ( c o n t.)

Mr. and Mrs. William and Catherine and Jack Koten Ms. Greta Weathersby Arlene Connell Knight Partners, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Mr. Roger Lefebvre Wooldridge Loretta Davenport Mr. Joe Lerner Ms. Shelley Davis Mr. and Mrs. Richard Forte Circle ($500-$999) Ms. Frances Dixon McKinlay Ms. Rochelle Allen Ms. Catherine Dowd Ms. Dorri McWhorter Anonymous EMSO Equities, LLC Mr. Terry Mazany Mr. Stephen C. Baker Mr. Jamal Edwards Mr. Michael Morris Ms. Grace Barry Carmen and Earnest Fair Toni-Marie Montgomery Mr. Dennis Bartolucci Ms. Margarete Evanoff Dr. John D. Morrison Ms. Yasmin Bates Mr. Doug Freeman Ms. Isobel Neal Mr. and Mrs. Lerone Dr. Paul Freeman Mr. Walter Nelson Bennett, Jr. Mrs. Annette Freund Ms. Jacqueline N’Namdi Mr. Raymond Bisanz HBK Engineering, LLC Ms. Brenda Pulliam Ms. Julie Bouchard Mr. Doug Harris Ruzicka and Associates, LTD. Ms. Teri Boyd and Mr. Ms. Sharon Hatchett Ms. Linda Johnson Rice Aleksandar Hemon Mr. Prentiss Jackson and Ms. Betty Riley Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Brazier Dr. Cynthia Henderson Ms. Hollie Rumman Mr. Rich Brey Indian Prairie Educational Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Sargent Ms. Beulah R. Brooks Foundation Mr. Michael Sawyier Mr. Brady Brownlee Mr. John Janowiak Mr. Andres Tapia Mr. Paul Bujak Ms. Carol B. Johnson Ms. Jacqueline Taylor Ms. Luz Chavez Ms. Jetta Jones Mr. Alexander Terras The Chicago Classical Mr. Monty Kehl and Mr. Ms. Almarie Wagner Recording Society Craig Wilbanks Roger G. Wilson and Hon. Chicago Federation of Ms. Adrienne King Giovinella Gonthier Musicians It’s Worth the Energy!

Peoples Gas is proud to support the Chicago Sinfonietta and its mission to serve as a national model for inclusiveness and innovation in classical music.

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chicago sinfonietta’s Mr. and Mrs. John T. Clark Ms. Maria Lin Mr. and Mrs. James and Jill Mr. Wheeler Coleman Mr. Lewis Livermore Weidner Dr. Roosevelt Collins and Chuck and Jan Mackie Ms. Thelma Westmoreland Jean Collins Mr. George Mansour Westside Friends of the Ms. Rita Curry Ms. Toya Marionneaux Chicago Sinfonietta Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ms. Janis E. Marley Mr. Tramayne Whitney th Damsky Mr. Carlos Alonzo Marun Mr. Hugh Williams Ms. Marsha Davis Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Ms. Elizabeth S. Wilkins Ms. Karen DeLau Shirley Massey Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Rita Mr. William DeWoskin Mr. Gary Matts Wilson Anniversary Ms. Tatiana K. Dixon Mr. Craig Milkint Mr. Tom Wolf Ms. Toni Dunning MillerCoors Mr. James H. Wooten Mr. Alan Eaks Mr. and Mrs. Stephen and Ms. Beatrice Young Dr. Gloria Elam-Norris Cindy Mitchell Deborah and David Epstein Ms. Constance Montgomery Patron’s Circle ($250- Foundation Ms. Nailah D. Muttalib $499) Epstein Global Mr. Marcello Navarro Ms. Duffie Adelson Mr. Michael Falbo Mr. David Nichols Ms. Janice Agnew 25 Ms. Roshni Flynn Dr. Linda Curtis-O’Bannon Advisor Charitable Gift Fund Mr. James Foley Ms. Judy Petty Ms. Iris Atkins Rosalind and Gilbert Frye Mr. Roberto Ramirez Dr. Lascelles Anderson Mr. Stanley Hilton Ms. Louise Lee Reid Ms. Crystal Ashby Mr. Steven V. Hunter Mrs. Marion Roberts Mr. Jeff Baddeley The History Makers The Robinson Family Ms. Zita Baltramonas Ms. Alice Greenhouse Foundation Mr. John Barron Mr. and Mrs. Timothy John and Gwendolyn Mr. Walter Becky II Greening Rogers Ms. Carol A. Berger Ms. Joyce Grey Ms. Susan Rogers Mr. Perry Berke Mr. Larry Haefner Mr. Julius Rothschild Ms. Michelle Bibbs Ms. Gwendolyn Hatten Mr. William Ruffin Mr. Arthur Boddie Butler Ms. Jagriti Ruparel Mr. Robert Bower Mr. Stanley Hill, Sr. Ms. Rebecca Sanchez Ms. Barbara Bowles Mr. Pran Jha Mr. Al Sharp Ms. Laurie Brady Ms. Phyllis James Mr. and Mrs. William Scott Ms. Pauline Spicer Brown Mr. and Mrs. George E. Sidley Austin Foundation Ms. Ina Burd Johnson Ruth and Frederick Spiegel Ms. Geneva Calloway Deepak Kapur Foundation Rev. Finley Campbell Mr. Drew Kent Mrs. Tammy Steele Ms. J.C. Campbell Mr. Eric King Mr. and Mrs. James W. Stone Mr. Ruben Cannon Mr. Thomas Kirschbraun Ms. Kathleen Tannyhill Ms. Vilma Chan Mr. and Mrs. Craig and Ms. Dana Thomas Austin Ms. Kimberly Chase Harding Jennifer Knapp The Rise Group Ms. Amee Christ La Rabida Children’s Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Pooja Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Hospital Vukosavich Mr. Michael Cleavenger Mr. Jacques Launer Mr. and Mrs. David Winton Mr. Lawrence Cohn UnMaskedJune 2, 2012 Ball Ms. Natalie Lewis Dr. and Mrs. Roland Waryjas Fairmont Chicago–Millennium Park

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Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and Ms. Janice Hamasaki Dr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Liebner Ms. Dolores Pettitt Mr. Darwin Walton Ms. Mary Blomquist Marge Collens Ms. Alyce Hammons Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Lenters Mr. and Mrs. Joe and Naomi Mr. Marc Washington John Paul Blosser Ms. Kevann Cooke Mr. Scott Hargadon Ms. Vivian Loseth Petty Ms. Thelma Westmoreland Mr. Darryl Boggs William R. Crozier and Judy Harris Bank Foundation Mrs. Christine Loving Ms. Mackenzie Phillips Ms. Dorothy White Ms. Joyce Bowles Chrisman Ms. Christine Hauville Mr. Craig Jeffery and Ms. Ms. Harriet Piccirilli Ms. Regina Allen Wilson Ruby and Romural Bradley Ms. Barbara Cress Lawrence Mr. Michael Henkel Barua Manali Mr. James W. Rankin Ms. Rita Wilson W. G. and Joann Braman Mr. Joseph Danahy C. M. Govia Mr. Matthew Mantell Mr. and Mrs. Cordell Reed Ms. Gladys Woods Ms. Martha Brummitt Ms. Marsha Davis Ms. Marilyn Heckmyer Ms. Janis Marley Ms. Hilda Richards Mrs. Ruth O. Wooldridge Bob Bujak Ms. Sara Pope Davis Mr. Jay Heyman Mr. Michael Mayo Andre and Dana Rice Nicala R. Carter-Woolfolk In Honor of Dorothy White Ms. Noel DeBacker Mr. Stan Hill Mr. John P. McAllister and Ms. Marion Roberts Kionne Annette Irving and Ragina L. Bunton Ms. Bertha DePriest IBM International Ms. Laura F. Edwards Ms. Penelope Robinson Wyndewicke Dr. Rose Butler Hayes Ms. Gloria Dillard Foundation Mr. Thomas McElroy Mr. Hosea Sanders Ms. Aline O. Young Ms. Karen Callaway Mr. Patrick Dorsey Maggie Coleman Mr. Hasan Merchant Ms. Nisha Ruparel-Sen Ms. Cynthia Young Ms. Debra O. Callen Joanne and Bob Dulski In honor of Michelle Collins Ms. Irene Meyer Ms. Helen Shank Mr. Greg Cameron Ms. Sarah Ebner I-Stats Med Inc. Ms. Doris Merrity Ms. Gloria Silverman Sustainer’s Circle In Honor of Audrey Tuggle Ms. Sylvia Edwards The Janotta-Pearsall Family Ms. Carole C. Miller –Wood Mr. Robert Smith ($100-$249) M. J. Cannizzo Mr. Paul M. Embree Fund Mr. Scott Miller Dr. Glenda Smith Mr. Finis Abernathy Mr. David Carnerin Ms. Marcia Flick Mr. Christopher Kelly Ms. Constance Montgomery Sphinx Organization Ms. Ruth A. Allin Richard and Nancy Carrigan Franczek Radelet Attorneys Ms. Joyce Johnson Miller Ms. Annette Soil Moore Ms. Mary Ann Spiegel Ms. Arlene Alpert Ms. Julia Cartwright and Counselors Ms. Peggy Montes Ms. Helen Moore Jesse Spungin Dr. Anna Anthony† Certified Tax Service Sue and Paul Freehling Mr. Todd Much Ms. Nailah D. Muttalib Ms. Joyce Stricklin Ms. Rita Bakewell Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Mr. Dennis Fruin Ms. Mary James Drs. Donald E. and Mary Ms. K. Sujatha Ms. Karen Beal Jeanne Chaney Gabriel Fuentes Ms. Paula K. Jones Ellen Newsom Tamarind Mr. David Beedy Mr. Thomas Chesrown Ms. Denise Gardner Mr. William Jones Ms. Dorothy Nisbeth Mr. Darrell Taylor Mr. Dave Belden Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Ms. Maeve Gernstetter Katten Temple LLC Ms. Alison E. Nelson Ms. Sheila Tucker Ms. Janice Bell Vivian Church Mr. James Ginsburg Mr. Steve King Ms. Joyce Norman Ms. Audrey Tuggle Ms. Melanie Berg Michael and Peg Cleary Ms. Randilyn Gilliam Ms. Vivian King Ms. Deidra Ann Norris Ms. Linda S. Tuggle Ms. Angela Billings Ira and Nancy Cohen Ms. Jean Grant Mr. Fred Labed Margaret O’Hara David Hirschman and Ms. Geneva Bishop Ms. Toba Cohen Ms. Maria Green Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Jeff and Susan Pearsall Fund Morrison Torrey Mr. Stephen Blessman Mr. William Cousins, Jr. Mr. Brian Gurber Roberta Larson Mr. Gary Pelz Mr. David J. Varnerin Ms. Diana Frances Blitzer Ms. Mary-Terese Cozzola

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Bob and Mary Ellen Mr. Calvin Hall, Sr. Ms. Sally Nusinson Janet and Samme Ms. Delores Ellison Ms. Meredith B. Murray Creighton Ms. Alyce G. Hammons Mr. Dragic M. Obradovic Thompson Ms. Sondra L. Few Kathryn and Fred Nirde Ms. Geraldine Cunningham Ms. Gwendolyn Harden Mr. Paul Oppenheim Ms. Bradena Thomas Ms. Annette Ford Ms. Earnestine Norwood Ms. Gwendolyn Currin Doris J. Harris Ms. Dorris Ove Ms. Brianna Thompson Ms. Juliann Bluitt Foster Jewell K. Oates Mr. and Mrs. Tapas and Judy Mr. Dolphin S. Harris Mr. Larry Owens Albert and Glennette Turner Ms. Diana Frances Delano and Bonita O’Banion Das Gupta Mr. Herbert C. Harris Allen and Georga Parchem Cordelia D. Twitty Ms. Karen Freel Ms. Irma Olmedo Marilyn and Robert Day Ms. Deborah Minor Harvey Ms. Gail Harvey Parker Ms. Gloria Cecilia Valentino Ms. Laura Dean Friedrich Ms. Gertrude O’Reilly Ms. Donna Davies Gloria O. Hemphill Ms. Maude Patterson Mr. John J. Viera Ms. Martha L. Garrett Mr. Gary C. Pelz Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Ms. Barbara J. Herron Ms. Donna M. Perisee Ms. Carol R. Vieth Ms. Ellen Gary Noel and Bella Perlman Rosalie Davis Ms. Ruth Horwich McFarlane Ms. Dorothy V. Wadley Mr. and Mrs. James and Ms. Rosemary Pietrzak Thomas and Linda Davis Ms. Yvonne Huntley Ms. Anna M. Perkins Ms. Audrey Walker Annleola Gervasio Joan and Robert Pope Joseph and Susanna Ms. Delores Ivery Toussaint and Thelma Mr. John Wallace Ms. Phyllis J. Gilfoyle Mr. Clyde Proctor Davison Mr. and Mrs. John and Leola Perkins Anita M. Ward Ms. Marcella E. Gillie Stuart and Marlene Rankin Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Jackson Martha B. Peters Ms. Jean E. Webster Mr. James Ginsburg Ms. Jennifer Reed Dawson Mr. Prentiss Jackson Mr. Vikton Petroliunas Ken and Marie Wester Ms. Julia Golnick E. Dolores Register Tom and Samantha Mr. Jack James Ms. Judy Petty Ms. Thelma Westmorland Ms. Ophelia Goodrum Ms. Janice E. Rhodes DeKoven Ms. Kennie M. James Ms. Catherine Pickar Mr. Jay N. Whipple, Jr. Ms. Susan Grossman J. Dennis and Eli Rich Mr. Juan Dies Ms. Mary L. Jannotta Ms. Rosemary Pietrzak Ms. Melissa A. Whitson Ms. Doris M. Gruskin Ms. Gloria Rigoni Ms. Shirley Dillard Mr. Dwayne Jasper Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Judy Ms. Vera Wilkins Ms. Phyllis Handel Ms. Michele Robinson Joann and Bob Dulski Johnson Controls Pitts Mr. Brian Williams Ms. Harriet Hausman Ms. Helen Rosales Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin W. Foundation, Inc. Ms. Katherine Ragnar Mr. Harold Wingfield Ms. Lori Hayes Shaw In Memory of Ethel Sparrow Duncan Mr. James Johnson Mr. Brian Ray Ms. Gladys Woods Marilyn Heckmyer Ms. Marguerite L. Saecker Ms. Clarice Durham Mr. Jon D. Johnson Ms. Elizabeth Ray Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yokley Mr. William Heelan Ms. Mary Rose Sarno Ms. Patricia Eichenold Mr. Jon S. Johnson Ms. Bobbie Raymond Mr. Clyde A. Young III Ms. Mia Henry Rev. and Mrs. Don Schilling Mr. Peter Ellis Mr. Carl Johnston Adm. J. Paul Reason Ms. Milicent Young Ms. Rhonda Hill Mr. Jeff Scurry Robert Elston and Patricia Ms. Sharon R. Johnston Ms. Lois Wells Reed Yvonne L. Young Ms. Florence L. Hirsch In Honor of Josephine Sloan Ms. Constance J. Jones Mr. Arnold Robinson Mr. Paul Zafer In Honor of Florence L. Scurry Ms. Emelda L. Estell Ms. Marion Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rogers Hirsch Ms. Faye Seeman Barbara and Charlotte Fanta Ms. Patricia Kilduff Ms. Marcia L. Rogers Friend’s Circle (To $99) Mr. John B. Hirsch Ms. June Shivers Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Mr. Bryant Kim Ms. Susan Rogers Anonymous Alsencia Warren Hodo Mr. Brian Sikoyski LaVergne Fanta Marie C. King In Honor of Sally Nusinson Mr. Howard Ackerman In Honor of Patricia Gloria P. Silverman Living Mr. Harvey Felder Ms. Patricia Koldyke from Victoria Sarah Ms. Carolyn S. Austin Bournique Holloway Trust Ms. Susan Fiore Joan H. Lawson Mr. John G. Schreckengost Mr. Charles A. Baker Ms. Holly Hughes Ms. Kathryn Simmons Ms. Joan Y. Fleming Mr. Ross Lee Ms. Ida L. Scott Ms. Barbara Ballinger Ms. Rosemary Jack Tomas Bissonnette and Rita John and Judith Floeter Mr. Robert B. Lifton Mr. Howard J. Seller Ms. Gail Banks Ms. Doris Jackson Simo Ms. Pricilla Florence Ms. Patricia Long Ms. Elizabeth Selmier Crotaluer Barnett Ms. Vera Curry James Ms. Anna Cooper Stanton Dr. Juliann Bluitt Foster Mantell Music Ensemble, Inc. Howard S. Shapiro Ms. Jann Beauchamp Ms. Argie Johnson Ms. Lydia Smutny Sterba Ms. Victoria Frank Ms. Corinne Allen McArdle Mr. Herbert Siegel Ms. Judith Beisser Ms. Beulah Johnson Ms. Roma Stewart Mr. Paul Freehling Estelle McDougal Lanier Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mr. Tomas G. Bissonnette Mr. Ray Johnson Ms. Elisabeth Stiffel Ms. J. Friedman Ms. Rosemary Levine Silverman Mr. Darryl Boggs Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth and Mr. Michael Sutko Mr. Dileep Gangolli Nini and Tom Lyman III Mr. Craig Sokol Bruce and Faith Bonecutter Charlotte Kenzel Mr. James Swinerton Mr. and Mrs. James Gervasio Ms. Shirley Martin South Shore Cultural Center Donald and Irma Bravin Carol Kipperman Caesar and Patricia Tabet Ms. Barbara Gilbert Ms. Grace L. Mathis In Memory of Anna Ms. Cynthia Brown George & Velna Kolodziej In Honor of Jacquié Taylor Ms. Phyllis Glink Mr. John McAllister Anthony Ms. Laura Bunting Mr. Robert Lardner from Claire Laton-Taylor Ms. Barbara Greenlee Mr. Ruben McClendon, Jr. Ms. Jeanne Sparrow Ms. Trina Burruss Mr. and Mrs. Samuel and Ms. Shelby Tennant Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Doris and Herman Smith Ms. Anne Canapary Joan Lovering Mr. Melvin Thomas Greening McLean Ms. Hope D. Smith William and Virginia Cassin Mrs. Willie E. Legardy Ms. Mary Jo Tozzi Mr. James Grisby Ms. Joyce Merriwether Franklin St. Lawrence Dr. and Mrs. Roque Cordero Ms. Pearl Madlock Ms. Dorothy Wadley Anita & Warren Harder Dr. Irene M. Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Joan and Reverend Robert Cross Pearl Malk Ms. Georgene Walters Ms. Gwendolyn Hudson Ms. Cindy Mitchel Charles Staples William and Arlene Connell Ms. Karen E. Massey Ms. Erika Walton Ms. Doric Hullihan Robert Moeller Ms. Betty J. M. Starks Mr. Andrew Cutler Alefiyah Master Ms. Lois Watson Mr. Clifford Hunt Mr. Edward Moore Ms. Marie Stauch Ms. Kassie Davis June Matayoshi Mr. Jay Wilcoxen Ms. Delores Ivery Mary Momsen Mr. Frankie Stephens Ms. Linda Davis Ms. Sylvia McClendon Ms. Consuelo Williams Ms. Pat Emmer Rev. Calvin Morris Ms. Sue Stewart Mr. Thomas Davis Mr. John M. McDonald In Memory of George Ms. Carol Gilbertson Edgar and Wilda Morris Mr. Brian Stinton Ted and Joanne Despotes Ms. Yvonne D. McElroy Williams Ms. Irene Goldstein Ms. Peggy Montes Mr. James Stone Mr. Tom DeKoven Mr. and Mrs. Dick and Peg Ms. Ruth Teena Williams Ms. Andrea Green Ms. Catherine Mugeria Ms. Lisa Sullivan Ms. Alison Donn McKinlay Ms. Lynn Winikates Ms. Flora Braxton Green Ms. Monica Murtha Ms. Peggy Sullivan Ms. Joan Doss Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and David and Nancy Winton Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and Mr. James Myers Mr. Michael Sutko Marshall Keltz and Bill Sharon McLean Mr. and Mrs. Eric Yondorf Mary Lee Greenlee Ms. Myrna Nolan In Honor of Beatrice Young Drewry Irene M. Meyer Ms. Susan Grossman Ms. Joyce Norman from Symphonic Voyages Mr. Marvin Dyson Barbara Millar † In Loving Memory In Honor of Dan and Ms. Earnestine Norwood Mr. and Mrs. Steven and Mr. and Mrs. John and Ms. Vivian Mitchell Caroline Grossman Ms. Karen Noorani Astrida Tantillo Pamela Eggum Ms. Madeline Moon 22 Chicago Sinfonietta Chicago Sinfonietta 23 SPONSORS

The Chicago Sinfonietta gratefully acknowledges the support of the following organizations:

Lead Season Sponsor Supporting Season Sponsor

Supporting Season Sponsor Lead Media Sponsor Supporting Media Sponsor

The Chicago Sinfonietta is represented by the Silverman Group for public relations services.

ENERI Communications: Asian Pacific American Media/Marketing Consultant

Deborah Newman Marketing Communications: Western Suburban Media/Marketing Consultant

Brave New Pictures is the Official Video Company of the Chicago Sinfonietta

THANKS TO THE SAINTS, Volunteers for the Performing Arts. For information visit www.saintschicago.org or call 773-529-5510.

The Chicago Sinfonietta also wishes to acknowledge and than the sponsors of Monday evening’s Arts & Diversity Reception:

24 Chicago Sinfonietta Chicago Sinfonietta 25 THE FRIENDS GROUP OF THE CHICAGO SINFONIETTA CHICAGOCLASSICALMUSIC.ORG

The Friends of the Chicago Sinfonietta is made up of three volunteer organiza- Don’t miss out – visit chicagoclassicalmusic.org today! Highlighting an in-depth, tions - the North, South, and West Side chapters - that promote the Sinfonietta behind-the-scenes look into Chicago’s world of classical music, the site features and its mission. These groups introduce the Sinfonietta to new audiences and a comprehensive classical music events calendar, Hot Deal discounted tickets, a seek their involvement as subscribers, attendees, contributors, and volunteers. classical music news feed, forums to discuss the arts, blogs and articles written For more information about how you can become involved, contact the Chicago by musicians and leaders of top classical organizations in Chicago (including the Sinfonietta at 312.236.3681. Sinfonietta’s own Executive Director, Jim Hirsch),and much, much more. You can create your own user profile, post comments, articles and reviews!

North Side Chapter Antoinette Scott So get engaged and join Chicago’s classical music online community – www. Sharon E. Scott chicagoclassicalmusic.org! Barbara Harper Norman, Co-Chair Glenda Smith

Kathleen Tannyhill, Co-Chair Joyce Occomy Stricklin Our 31 Participating organizations include Ars Antigua, Ars Viva, Avalon String Sheila Tucker Quartet, Baroque Band, Cedille Records, , Chicago Chamber Mu- Rochelle Allen Audrey Tuggle sicians, Chicago Cultural Center – Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago Opera Rita Curry Dorothy R. White Theater, , Chicago Sinfonietta, Chicago Symphony Orches- Dr. Milton Draper Elizabeth Wilkins tra, CUBE, Dominican University Performing Arts Center, Elmhurst Choral Union, Stanley Hilton Rita Wilson Fulcrum Point New Music Project, Grant Park Music Festival, Harris Theater for Drs. Betty and Peyton Hutchison Barbara Wright-Pryor Music and Dance, Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, Light Opera Works, Mostly Music Carol Johnson Aline O. Young Chicago, Music of the Baroque, Newberry Consort, Pacifica Quartet, Pick-Staiger Constance Montgomery Concert Hall, Northwestern University, Ravinia, Rembrandt Chamber Players, St. Nailah Muttalib West Suburban Chapter Charles Singers, The Chicago Ensemble, University of Chicago Presents, and WFMT. Charlz Payne

Beverly Washington Lesa Alexander Generous support is provided by the MacArthur Foundation. Jodi Bates South Side Chapter Peggy Beata Kim L. Bright Linda Tuggle, Chair Gloria Brooks Ian Carrus Lonnette Alexander Gina Eanes Common Ground. Uncommon Vision. Iris Atkins Raullo Eanes Julie Bargowski Shawna Epich Beulah R. Brooks Mary Ellen Fiesler Pauline Spicer Brown Kathy Frank Christine Browne Peggy Frank Carole H. Butler Shoshana Frank Cheri Chappelle Theodia Gillespie Bobbi Jo Donelson Deborah Hatchett Elise Howard Edmond Helen Hatchett Emelda L. Estell Lucy Hoy Ellen Gary Patricia Andrews Keenan Joyce R. Grey James Mark Janice M. Hamasaki Archie Needham Helen Hatchett Deborah Newman Sharon Hatchett Telene Williams Reid Quarles & Brady LLP is honored to support Veronica S. Jenifer Mark Riordan Janis E. Marley Shawna Royster ‘The journey, the dream: Tribute to MLK’ Doris Merrity Charmayne Sears We are honored to partner in this fantastic celebration and delighted to Beatrice W. Miller Marion Smith Helen P. Moore Dana Simone Stoval hear the Sinfonietta build on its impressive legacy of musical excellence, Jacqueline L. Moore Destiny Stoval diversity and inclusion under the baton of Maestra Mei-Ann Chen. Joyce M. Norman Earl Stubbe Deidra Norris Jun Sun Marcia A. Preston Barbara Yokom Gwendolyn Ritchie Alenda Young www.quarles.com Marion E. Roberts

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