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The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series The Continuo Arts FoundationThe • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series Continuo Arts Foundation Presents The “Sounds of Music” Concert Series 7:30 in the evening Saturday, May 31st, 2014 St. John’s Lutheran Church Springfield Avenue Summit, NJ www.continuoarts.com www.continuoarts.com www.continuoarts.com The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series The ContinuoThe Arts Continuo Foundation •Arts “Sounds Foundation of Music” Concert Series Summer Musical Theater Conservatory Presents: July 7-26, 2013 A three week intensive and exciting summer musical theater experience with enrichment in voice, acting, dancing, set, and design. Outstanding staff members will inspire performers in a creative, positive, and interactive environment! For more information and auditions: www.continuoarts.com / 908.264.5324 Minuetto Music Festival Scenes from last year’s productions of Finale Concert Fiddler on the Roof & Voices Rising Showcase June 28, 2012 7:30pm Central Presbyterian Church www.continuoarts.com www.continuoarts.com The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series Join us for the IN MEMORIAM Minuetto Music Festival June 22-28, Summit, NJ The Milton Cross Young Artist Showcase June 24, 2012 7:30pm Central Presbyterian Church Alex Kariotis and the Rock Opera Orchestra June 26, 2012 7:30pm Central Presbyterian Church Minuetto Music Festival Finale Concert June 28, 2012 7:30pm Central Presbyterian Church Patricia Dempsey Season Ticket- $30 (Includes entrance to all three concerts) Hammond Presented by: Produced by: 1958-2014 “Life is sweet and sometimes too short, so do your best each and every day.” www.continuoarts.com www.continuoarts.com The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series VISION The Continuo Arts Foundation is known for providing an all-encompassing and unforgettable concert experience for its performers and audience alike. The Continuo Art Foundation is committed to innovative music education and programming which engages the young and the old, the sophisticated and the first-time performer or listener, as well as those interested in understanding diverse cultures and periods. We believe that music is of primary importance to the survival of civilization, to the health of society, and to insuring the highest quality of life. The experience of music allows us to participate in the universal creative process, open hearts and minds, awaken feelings and bring delight and joy. We strive to understand and to promote music across the life span to all generations and around the world. MISSION The Continuo Arts mission is to further musical performance, education, exposure and appreciation. Staff & Volunteer Staff Candace Wicke…………………………...….……...President & Executive Director Jocelyn McGillian………………………………...……..……….Executive Assistant Tom Colao……………………………………...…………........Associate Conductor John Conte…………………………………………...……...…....Staff Accompanist Lyle Brehm…………………………………..…….…….….Development Associate Stephanie Harris……………………………………….………....Conducting Fellow Sara Noble……………………………………………..…..…….Artist-in-Residence Craig Sanphy.............................................................................................Artist-in-Residence Jamie Klenetsky........................................................................................Artist-in-Residence Michael Tedesco.......................................................................................Artist-in-Residence Amanda Blütner.......................................................................................Artist-in-Residence Gary McCready………………………………………………Archival Photographer David Scherzer…………………………………………………….…..Videographer Board of Directors Candace Wicke Heidi Evenson Joseph Ciresi William Hildebrandt Jesse Peterson Advisory Board Lyle Brehm, President Janet Whitman Betse Gump Pat Acevedo Ewa Misiewicz Dan & Jean Marie Apruzzese Noni MacPherson Millie & Jack Cooper Sue Taylor Bill Hammond Margaret Kovera Terry Virgonia Dee Robertson Angela Schneller www.continuoarts.com www.continuoarts.com The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series Congratulations Kate, as you graduate from Singers! Now accepting applications for the Minuetto Symphonic Chorus & The Milton Cross Young Artist Showcase Visit www.continuoarts.com TODAY for registration forms and more information! It has been an amazing experience Festival Concert to be a part of Continuo Arts Schedule from the very beginning. The Milton Cross Young Artist Showcase Date: June 24, 2013 Location: Central Presbyterian Church, Summit Best wishes for the future. Time: 7:30 p.m. Alex Kariotis and the Rock Opera Orchestra in concert Date: June 26, 2013 Location: Central Presbyterian Church, Summit Time: 7:30 p.m. Love, Minuetto Music Festival Finale Concert Symphonic Chorus, Orchestra & Soloists Date: June 28, 2013 Mom, Dad, Justin, and Melissa Location: Central Presbyterian Church, Summit Time: 7:30 p.m. www.continuoarts.com www.continuoarts.com The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series The Continuos! - Male Voices Rehearsals Tuesday - 6:00-7:30 p.m. 2014 Annual Fund Maestro $10,000 & Above Craig & Candace Wicke The Summit Area Public Foundation Continuo Arts Civic Chorale - Adult Singers Google Grants Rehearsals Tuesday - 7:30-9:00 p.m. Impresario $7,000-$9,999 Dan & Jean Marie Apruzzese Virtuoso $5,000-$6,999 Robert & Lyle Brehm The Hyde & Watson Foundation Sonaré - Professional Chorus Rehearsals Tuesday - 9:00-9:30 p.m. The Grand Summit Hotel Paul & Mary McEvoy Gordon & Linda Taylor Concert Master $2,500-$4,999 The Manley Winser Foundation Seniors Sing! The Microsoft Corporation (A lighthearted program for those young at heart) Pamela Hauptfleisch Summit Recreational Center - Wednesdays 11:00-12:00 p.m. The Summit Fortnightly Club First Chair $1,000-$2,499 Suraj & Neetha Alva Mia Andersen Exxon Mobile Dee Robertson Adrienne Rodewald Schedule your audition today for the Edward & Lacey Rzeszowski 2014-2015 season! www.continuoarts.com www.continuoarts.com The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series First Chair $1,000-$2,499 (con’t) Frank & Betse Gump INTERGENERATIONAL CHORAL PROGRAMS John & Stephanie Herbert From Generation to Generation Johnson & Johnson Continuo Arts & You! Union County Local Arts Grant From 6 to 60 plus, The Continuo Arts Choral Program offers opportunities for Bruce & Noni MacPherson singer of all ages locally and around the world! Patron $500-$999 Patrick & Monica Bergin Scot & Barbara McElheny The Continuo Arts Children’s Chorus Bill & Patsy Hammond William & Angela Schneller Rehearsals Tuesday - 4:30-5:30 p.m. David & Kirsten McCumber Roger & Sue Taylor Steve & Susan Peterson Sponsor-$250-$499 Robert & Gloria Beck Dick & Sue Lunde Craig & Margaret Kovera Ruth O’Brien Friend-Up to $249 Chanticleers - Intermediate Girls Barbara Bate Michael & Lenora Luciano Rehearsals Tuesday - 5:30-7:00 p.m. Marie Bosco Elizabeth Marcos Frank & Patricia Foca Peter & Caitlin McNally James & Diane Fuga Linda Melnick Lorraine Geils Mary Moser Don & Lisa Grennon Joan Mott Mary Hansbury George Murray Norma Huber Elizabeth Rayball Norma Huber Sr. Ann Ritzer The Continuo Arts Singers - Advanced Girls Sandra Jenney David Srere John & June Leatherbee Jo Vellucci Rehearsals Tuesday - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Caroline Lindabury The Towne Club of Berkeley Heights, New Providence & Summit In Memoriam In Memory of Bob Brehm Ginger Knapp Ringdahl - In Memory of Robert Ringdahl as of May 30, 2014....please notify Continuo Arts of any errors or omissions www.continuoarts.com www.continuoarts.com The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series The Continuo Arts Foundation • “Sounds of Music” Concert Series Candace Wicke President & Principal Conductor Conductor Candace Wicke made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2002. As a champion of new music, Dr. Wicke has premiered new works in many of her Carnegie Hall appearances including the World Premiere of Imant Raminsh’s Symphony of Psalms, Gary Fry’s Sing A Song With Me, and Stephen Edward’s A Carol Fantasy, Requiem for my Mother, Revelation, and the New York Premiere of the Ave Maria Mass. Sharing the stage in 2008 with the likes of the Vienna Philharmonic, Christoph Eschenbach, and Helmuth Rilling, Wicke conducted the European premiere and world-wide television broadcast of the Edwards Requiem for my Mother with the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus, Orchestra and the City of Prague Philharmonic at the prestigious Festival Internazionale pro Musica e Arte Sacre Series in Roma, Italy. Wicke conducted and produced the Carnegie Hall “Christmas Time in the City” concert series in 2009 and the Lee Kjelson Memorial “Sounds of Music Series” in 2010. In 2011, Dr. Wicke conducted the first Festival Internazionale Di Arte Per Giovani Musicisti in Rome, Italy. She also served as the principal conductor for the 2012 Inaugural season of the Minuetto Music Festival and returned for the second annual Giovani Musicisti Festival to conduct the world premiere of Stephen Edwards Missa Brevis in Rome, Vatican City, Assisi and Prague in 2012. In February of 2014 she conducted the first concert in history inside