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Created by the passion of conductor Gregory Stone in 1969, the Reno Phil is northern Nevada’s largest performing arts organization, performing an array of Children & furry friends symphonic and pops music for all tastes and ages. Celebrating its 52nd season, the orchestra, led by encouraged! Music Director Laura Jackson, is a part-time, per-service orchestra composed of over 60 professional musicians who perform more than 30 concerts annually across the region, including outdoor summer concerts in Reno and at Lake Tahoe. Clap the whole concert if In addition to the professional orchestra and volunteer Reno Phil Chorus, the organization oversees and you want to, NO ONE operates a robust education division with four youth orchestras, a free after school strings program at three WILL KNOW! Title 1 schools, a free family concert in the fall, and numerous other educational and outreach programs. The pandemic has had a drastic impact on the Reno Phil, but the organization has remained commited to finding innovative ways to serve the community through both performance and its education programs. As a federally registered 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, the Reno Phil engages an active Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, patrons, donors, sponsors, partner organizations, and the community to ensure that it will thrive through future generations. 2
Jasonconductor Altieri
Jason Altieri is the current Associate Conductor for the Opera. This rare experience led to guest conducting Reno Philharmonic and Music Director of the Atlanta Pops engagements of Verdi’s La Traviata, Il Trovatore, and Orchestra in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to his work in Reno and Rigoletto in the Czech Republic. Atlanta, he spent time on the road as Music Director of the New Sigmund Romberg Orchestra and the Hollywood While Jason Altieri enjoys a busy career working with Film Orchestra. Having led The New Sigmund Romberg professional performing organizations, he is also a fierce Orchestra on 7 national tours, Jason has the distinction of advocate for young musicians and music education. This having conducted in every state but three and in most of is evidenced by his position as Director of Orchestras at the major performing venues in the United States. With the the University of Nevada, Reno and the Directorship of the Hollywood Film Orchestra, he led several tours in Mainland Reno Philharmonic Youth Symphony. Under his leadership, China and Japan where performance venues included The the Reno Philharmonic Youth Symphony has become an People’s Hall in Beijing, China and Suntory Hall in Tokyo, increasingly visible component in Reno’s cultural life and Japan. Numerous guest-conducting engagements include has embarked on performance tours that have included regular collaborations with the Duluth Superior Symphony guest appearances at Carnegie and Disney Halls. As a in Minnesota, the Santa Fe Symphony, and the New Mexico result of his tireless work with young musicians, Dr. Altieri Philharmonic. In July of 2012, Jason was the orchestra was invited to conduct at Nevada’s Small School All-State conductor for the annual International Double Reed Society Festival in April of 2017. His educational outreach has Conference. During this conference, he collaborated on 16 extended nationally as well through numerous clinics separate works with internationally renowned soloists from with young ensembles all over the country in addition to all over the world. Faculty appointments at the Interlochen Center for the Arts and the Sewanee Summer Music Center. In addition to his orchestral work, Jason is also an accomplished conductor of Opera. As Music Director of A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Jason Altieri grew up in a the Nevada Chamber Opera Theatre, he has led major musical family with both parents being former members productions with this company including a World Premiere of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He received a in April of 2015. Previous Opera engagements include Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University three North American tours with London’s Royal Carl Rosa of Georgia. He then went on to pursue advanced degrees Opera Company and an Associate Music Directorship with in conducting from Michigan State University where he the Ohio Light Opera Company in the summer of 2006. received additional mentorship from Neeme Jarvi of the His work in Ohio saw him conducting six productions Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Gustav Meier of the and over 40 performances during their 29th season. In Peabody Conservatory. Jason Altieri currently resides in addition, Jason Altieri has released two recordings with the Reno, Nevada. OLO on Albany Records. In 2002, Jason Altieri worked as assistant to the late Valery Vatchev of the National Bulgarian
RENO PHIL | THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON | A LIVE STREAM EVENT 3 RENO PHIL ORCHESTRA | JASON ALTIERI, CONDUCTOR LIVE STREAMING Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 7:00 PM Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM
A Festival of Carols Twas the Night Before Christmas – Traditional carols, arr. Douglas E. Wagner Featuring Maestro Jason Altieri and Jessica Escobar Featuring Reno Phil Chorus members Christmas Jazz Suite Suite of Carols: “In Dulci Jubilo” – Bill Holcombe – Leroy Anderson Featuring dancers from Fascinating Rhythm Featuring juggler Cody Canon I Wonder as I Wander Winter Wonderland – Appalachian folk tune, adapt. John Jacob Niles, arr. Brian Childers – Felix Bernard, arr. Greg Jasperse Featuring Tintab Chamber Ringers Featuring Reno Phil Chorus members Sponsored by The Williams Foundation Carol of the Bells – Mykola Leontovych, arr. Alex Guebert Festive Sounds of Hanukkah Featuring Tintab Chamber Ringers – Traditional songs, arr. Bill Holcombe and Carson Rothrock Miss You Most at Christmastime Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth – Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff, arr. Mark Hayes – David Bowie/Bing Crosby, arr. Jeff DePaoli Featuring Jennie Tibben, Reno Phil Chorus Director Featuring The Note-Ables Joy to the World Suite of Carols: Wassail Song – Traditional carol, arr. Shawn Kirchner Suite of Carols: I Saw Three Ships Featuring Reno Phil Chorus Members – Leroy Anderson Sponsored by Bergdahl Associates, Inc.
Suite of Carols: Pastores a Belen Carol Festival – Leroy Anderson – Traditional carols, arr. Hawley Ades Featuring dancers from Fascinating Rhythm Featuring Reno Phil Chorus Members
Sweet Little Jesus Boy “Suite of Carols for Brass” and “Suite of Carols for Strings” – Robert MacGimsey, arr. Linda Chapman & Bonnie Heidenreich by Leroy Anderson © Woodbury Music Company LLC. Featuring Albert Lee Used with permission 4 CHRISTMAS JAZZ SUITE DANCERS PERFORMERS Choreographer: Kia Crader Madelynn Bellin Katie Ravazzini CODY CANON Lucia Ferrari Kiara Saunders Alyssa Kleszyk Elliana Ward Annie Ravazzini
SUITE OF CAROLS DANCERS Choreographer: Lane Saunders
Trevor Brocklesby Steven Heinrich Lane Saunders Logan Strand
Cody Canon is a semi-professional performer and juggler who has been performing locally for the past 20 years. As a coach with Acro Enso, he teaches juggling as well as other circus arts, and has had students move on to become professional performers. Having performed on most of the stages in Reno, this will be his first time performing at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts.
Fascinating Rhythm School of Performing Arts (Kia’s FR Dance) is excited to perform two new dances for the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual holiday program, even with the extraordinary limits created by COVID-19’s ever-changing mandates. The protocols necessary to keep our community as healthy as possible have made for some very creative “thinking outside the box” and Fascinating Rhythm is honored to be part of 2020’s “Home for the Holidays” show, led by Jason Altieri. Although Kia’s FR Dance misses having our popular precision tap dancers (Santa Tappers), we are thrilled to still be involved in this wonderful show. Instead of THE NOTE-ABLES a kickline of leggy tap dancers, our lovely ladies will Founded almost 20 years ago, The Note-Ables, a program perform a Rockette-style jazz piece to Christmas Jazz of Note-Able Music Therapy Services, is a group of Suite, accompanied by a brass and drum ensemble. professional musicians who shatter the stereotype that And to keep things interesting, our Dapper Tappers people with disabilities have limited talents and abilities. are returning from their Spirit of the Season debut in The Note-Ables have a repertoire of more than 60 songs 2017 (wherein they tapped to Swingin’ Holiday). This spanning almost eight decades. With a blend of covers and original songs, the musical style of The Note-Ables time, they are adding their rhythmic percussion skills ranges from blues to country to jazz to classic rock, The to a string ensemble’s version of Suite of Carols. No Note-Ables will bring the music!” drums or other “beat keepers.” Truly musicians and dancers at the same time! Jeff Bloyd - Electric Guitar, Vocals Mark Geeson - Guitar, Vocals Kia Crader, Owner/Director, Fascinating Rhythm Michael Lahnala - Bass, Vocals, Saxophone School of Performing Arts Jeanine Mooers - Keyboard, Vocals Rebecca Shipley - Vocals Nate Eng - Drums
RENO PHIL | THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON | A LIVE STREAM EVENT 5 Cello RENO PHIL Robin Bonnell*, Acting Principal ORCHESTRA Eileen Brownell*, Acting Assistant Principal Tuba Johnny Lenz* Russ Dickman*, Principal First Violin Ruth Lenz*, Concertmaster Bass Percussion/Drumset Olga Archdekin*, Acting Scott Faulkner*, Principal Eric Middleton*, Principal Associate Principal Julie Machado*, Acting Keyboard Sarah Coyl* Assistant Principal Jeff DePaoli, Principal Ellen Flanagan* Alison Harvey Horn String Quintet Kevin Miescke, Acting Principal Ruth Lenz, Violin Second Violin Kris Engstrom* Calvin Lewis, Violin Calvin Lewis*, Acting Natalie Higgins Dustin Budish, Viola Principal Second Dennis Gribbin* Robin Bonnell, Cello Lucie Zalesakova, Acting Assistant Scott Faulkner, Bass Principal Second Trumpet Paul Lenz*, Principal David Haskins* Joy to the World Brass Claire Tatman* Jon Bhatia Ensemble Larry Machado Paul Lenz, Trumpet Viola Jon Bhatia, Trumpet Dustin Budish*, Principal Jim Albrecht, Trombone Tiantian Lan*, Assistant Trombone Joe Peterson, Trombone Principal Jim Albrecht*, Principal Andy Williams. Trombone Kati Wentink Joe Peterson* Catherine Matovich Andrew Williams* *denotes contract player
Jennifer chorus director Tibben
Reno Phil Chorus Director Jennifer Tibben is Department Chair and Director of Choirs at Damonte Ranch High School, Washoe County School District’s Performing Arts Center signature program, directing four choirs and teaching AP Music Theory. As a conductor, Jennifer serves as the artistic director and conductor of Bella Voce women’s vocal ensemble. In addition, she conducts the adult choir at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Jennifer has sung opera roles with UNR Lyric Opera, as well as with Nevada Opera. She has also served as soloist with TOCCATA, the Reno Chamber Orchestra, Reno Baroque Ensemble and with the Reno Phil Orchestra. Jennifer is an active member of both the American Choral Directors Association and the National Association for Music Education. She lives in Reno with her delightful family, who, shockingly, are all out of the nest!
6 PERFORMERS CONTINUED TINTAB CHAMBER RINGERS
ALBERT RUDOLPH LEE Tenor Albert Rudolph Lee’s performances have Comprised of members of Tintabulations and a handful been described as “vocally sumptuous,” “musically of new ringers, Tintab Chamber Ringers was created in distinctive” and even “acrobatically agile.” Having response to the new performance guidelines put in place appeared with Opera Theater of Saint Louis, due to COVID-19. Rest assured, this smaller group in no Palm Beach Opera, Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, way sacrifices the ‘big and beautiful’ Tintab style they Philadelphia Orchestra, Saint Luke’s Chamber have spent more than two decades perfecting. Orchestra, and the Caramoor International Music Tintabulations has always been a leader in the handbell Festival, Dr. Lee’s recent performances include world, and this year has been no different. In May, Tintab the tenor solo in Beethoven 9th with the Jackson hosted a first-of-its-kind virtual handbell event to replace Symphony, a performance of George Walker’s Lilac’s their annual in-person Spring Ring. It was a smash hit in for Tenor and Orchestra for the opening concert of the the handbell world, attracting a much larger audience African American Art Song Alliance 20th Anniversary than ever would have been possible in person, with Conference, performances with Cincinnati Opera participants from all over the world. Tintab continues to and a feature role in the world premiere of Douglas grow and evolve in this virtual era, and is thrilled to once Buchanan’s opera Bessie and Ma in Storrs, CT. In his again participate in Spirit of the Season in this new format. ninth year on the voice faculty of the University of Still led faithfully by Barb Walsh, their technical skill and Nevada, Reno, Dr. Lee’s upcoming activities include a passion for music cannot be denied. Sit back, relax, and virtual appearance with Opera Las Vegas in a tribute enjoy the fabulous presentation by the Tintab Chamber concert to African American Opera Legends and a Ringers as part of Spirit of the Season! spring recital at the University of Michigan. Diane Bell Linda Miner Theresa Benedetti Derek Nance Ben Brown Michelle Powers RENO PHIL CHORUS QUARTET Jonathan Chang Quentin Powers Autumn Coltrin Barb Walsh Jennie Tibben, Soprano Elizabeth Eggleston Debby Wiens Kasey Smith, Alto Melanie Graber Jon Marshall, Tenor Cindy Hawkins Steve Williams, Bass John Malinowski
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MICHAEL PETERS MARY BENNETT Michael Peters has appeared in numerous productions with various Reno performing groups including Reno Mary is currently the Producing Artistic Director of Little Theater, Nevada Repertory Company, Gothic Brüka Theatre in Reno and The Carson City Ghost North Theater, Brüka Theatre, and Area-51 Dance Walk. A theatre artist in residence with Nevada Arts Theatre. During the day, Michael is an administrator in Council and Sierra Arts Foundation, she is an actor/ the Graduate School at UNR. playwright/director/producer/theatre maker and sometimes referred to as “that woman”. Her one woman original show: Dorothy Parker … Shivering and Sighing won Best of The San Francisco Fringe Festival and toured nationally. Stage Training and Performance include: The American Conservatory Theatre – San Francisco, Bay Area Theatre Sports (BATS), Dell Arte’ International Theatre Company, New York Stage & Film, B Street Theatre, Bruka Theatre, GLM Theatre Company, The Reno Philharmonic, Reno Jazz Orchestra, Sierra Nevada Ballet, New York Stage & Film, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and The Missoula Children’s Theatre. Mary is a Kennedy Center trained teaching artist and works as an arts integration specialist for The Sierra Arts Foundation. Film performances include: Sister Act, Dear George and Nowhere Nevada. Mary also enjoys voiceover work, advocacy, historical research, long walks on the beach and taking interesting jobs to support her art The premier distributor of aerospace adhesives, like simulated patient, perfume model, Easter Bunny sealants, dispensing equipment and and Census Worker. cleaning systems.
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RENO PHIL | THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON | A LIVE STREAM EVENT 9 SING ALONG! THE BEST
Joy to the World Hark the Herald Joy to the world, the Lord is come Angles Sing Let earth receive her King Hark! the herald angels sing, WAY TO Let every heart prepare Him room “Glory to the new-born King! And Heaven and nature sing Peace on earth, and mercy mild, And Heaven and nature sing God and sinners reconciled.” And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature Joyful, all ye nations, rise, sing Join the triumph of the skies; SPREAD With th’ angelic host proclaim, We Three Kings “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” We three kings of Orient are Hark! the herald angels sing, Bearing gifts we traverse afar “Glory to the new-born King! Field and fountain, moor and mountain JOY AND Following yonder star Silent Night Oh, star of wonder, star of night Silent night, holy night Star with royal beauty bright All is calm, all is bright Westward leading, still proceeding ‘Round yon virgin Mother and Child Guide us to thy perfect light Holy infant so tender and mild CHEER Sleep in heavenly peace It Came Upon a Sleep in heavenly peace Midnight Clear It came upon the midnight clear O Come all ye Faithful That glorious song of old O come, all ye faithful IS From angels bending near the earth Joyful and triumphant To touch their harps of gold O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem Peace on the earth, good will to men Come and behold Him From Heaven’s all gracious king Born the King of Angels! The world in solemn stillness lay O come, let us adore Him SINGING To hear the angels sing O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O Little Town of Christ the Lord Bethlehem Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we LOUD see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light FOR ALL The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight TO HEAR 10 RENO PHIL CHORUS
Spirit of the Season is not the same without our chorus members! In true spirit of Home for the Holidays, the below members of the chorus put together this one-of-a-kind sing-a-long for you to enjoy from their homes, to yours!
Deborah Bailey Stephanie Humbeutel Sandi Beckett Chris Keenan Joy Betz Jane Knipmeyer Mary Corcoran Jon Marshall Dorothy Devine Katherine McCall Zelma Dick Chris Nelson Diana Doty Cindy Sabatini Kitty Falcone Kasey Smith Barbara Fox Jennifer Tibben Natalie Garcia Laura Watkins Carly Girtz Judith Harris Gerald Heston Special Thank you to Aaron Hines and Daniel Hickox-Young Our Virtual Ensemble for creating our virtual Sing-a-Long Video! Michael Hillerby
RENO PHIL | THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON | A LIVE STREAM EVENT 11 RENO PHIL BOARD SPIRIT OF THE OF TRUSTEES SEASON SPONSORS
Officers Jingle Bell Sponsor Chair: Angela White Bergdahl Associates, Inc. Chair Elect: Michael Henry Linda & Alvaro Pascotto Secretary: Mercedes de la Garza The Williams Foundation Treasurer: John McCall Past Chair: Eric Gangloff Holly Sponsor Heidemarie Rochlin Board Trustees Emeriti Deena Behnke Jack Fegely Eide Bailly LLP Skip Benton John Flanigan John Drakulich Charlotte McConnell Mistletoe Sponsor Heidi Foster Frances Warden The Benna Family Dave Funk The Drendel Family in Memory of Marilyn Drendel Arnie Glassberg Nicole & Eric Gangloff Sylvia Harrison Michael Hillerby Janet & Monte Klein Family Foundation Jason Katz Outlets at Legends Warren Lerude Karen & Chris Wagner Julie Machado Alice Mull In Kind Partners Yvonne Murphy Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Meagan Noin Bourns Productions Marlene Olsen Dorinda’s Chocolates Margo Piscevich Jacey Prupas Kimmie Candy Edward Stevenson PBS Reno Chuck Sweeney Emily Teekasingh Special Thank You to Mary Bennett and Mehmet Tosun Michael T. Peters for spreading Holiday cheer! Mat Trachok
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