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3 presents Carnival of the Animals Robert Kapilow Composer and Conductor

With

DANIEL PELZIG, DIRECTOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY PHILHARMONIC SHERRY BOONE, SOPRANO JONATHAN HAYS, BARITONE MELISSA SANDVIG, DANCER

Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 6:30 PM

This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHIES For more than a decade, ROBERT KAPILOW has lions, wild horses, and twittering birds in Camille Saint- brought the joys and wonder of Classical music to audiences Saëns’ enchanting piece The Carnival of the Animals. Kapilow’s of all ages and backgrounds. The award-winning musician inimitable humor and original music come to life in a helps children explore how composers use music to portray presentation of John Gardner’s poem And Furthermore, wildlife sounds and movements in his acclaimed CARNIVAL They Bite! OF THE ANIMALS program. Hear insects buzzing in Flight Kapilow’s range of activities is broad, including his of the Bumblebee by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and roaring Continued on page 5

4 What Makes It Great?® presentations, family compositions, orchestras, including the National Symphony, the Philadephia FamilyMusik® events, and Citypieces. The reach of his Orchestra, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the St. interactive events and activities is wide – geographically Louis Symphony. He has also led numerous new works of and culturally – from Native American tribal communities musical theater, ranging from the Tony award-winning Nine in Montana to inner-city high-school students in Louisiana. on Broadway to the premiere of Frida for the opening of the Kapilow’s popularity and appeal have been reflected in two Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Next Wave Festival and notable invitations – to appear on NBC’s Today show, and premieres of works for the American Repertory Theater. He to write the recently published book All You Have to Do Is is the conductor and creative director for FamilyMusik® for Listen: Music From the Inside Out. What Makes It Great?® the Boston Celebrity Series and at New York’s Lincoln Center. now sells out regular subscription series in New York, Boston, He has been the conductor and director of FamilyMusik® for Kansas City, and Vancouver. New series have recently been New York’s 92nd Street Y, co-director of the Rutgers added at Stanford University and the Smithsonian in SummerFest Festival, assistant conductor of the Opera Washington, D.C. Company of Boston, music director of the touring company Kapilow has written numerous commissioned works, Opera New England, conductor of the Kansas City including the first musical setting for Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs Symphony’s summer Family Fare program, and music director and Ham. Kapilow’s Green Eggs & Hamadeus, now available of the Yale Symphony Orchestra for five seasons. on CD, includes his own work and Mozart’s Eine Kleine At the age of 19, Kapilow interrupted his academic Nachtmusik in a lively mix of discussion and performance. work at Yale University to study with the legendary Nadia In 2004, Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival presented Boulanger. Two years later, after graduating Phi Beta Kappa Kapilow’s And Furthermore, They Bite!, a companion piece from Yale, he continued his studies at the Eastman School of to Carnival of the Animals, and Great Performers of Lincoln Music. After graduating from Eastman, he returned to Yale Center boasted a new series of Kapilow’s FamilyMusik® where he was assistant professor for six years. programs during the 2004-2005 season. Kapilow’s other Kapilow’s career has been marked by numerous awards compositions include Dr. Seuss’ Gertrude McFuzz; a Christmas- and grants. He won first place in the Fontainebleau Casadesus Hannukah pair of pieces; and his first Opera, Many Moons, Piano Competition and was the second-place winner of the which is based on the James Thurber story with a libretto by Antal Dorati Conductor’s Competition with the Detroit Hilary Blecher. Another popular family piece by Kapilow is Symphony. Kapilow was a featured composer on Chicago Play Ball!, a setting of Casey at the Bat. Public Radio’s prestigious Composers in America series and is a Involving large communities in the inspiration and recipient of an Exxon Meet-the-Composer grant and compositional process of his commemorative works, Kapilow numerous American Society of Composers, Authors, and has left a profound mark on the nation’s cities and regions. Publishers awards. He was the first composer ever to be After receiving great acclaim for Citypiece: DC Monuments granted the rights to set Dr. Seuss’ words to music, and his (a millennium composition commissioned by the Kreeger music is published exclusively by G. Schirmer. Kapilow lives Museum for the Kennedy Center and the National Symphony in River Vale, New Jersey, with his wife and three children. Orchestra), Kapilow reprised his interactive compositional The RIVERSIDE COUNTY PHILHARMONIC, format in a statewide project commissioned by the Louisiana approaching its 50th season, is one of the leading regional Philharmonic Orchestra and the state of Louisiana as part of orchestras in the Inland Empire. Its 72 members are some the 2003 celebrations for the bicentennial of the Louisiana of the finest professional musicians in Southern California. Purchase. Originally founded as a recreational orchestra of volunteer Another project by Kapilow examined and reflected on musicians in 1958, the Philharmonic’s many milestones include the historic impact of the Lewis and Clark expedition the West Coast premiere of William Kraft’s Renaissance, (commemorating its bicentennial) from the perspective of Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Pulitzer prize-winning Three Pieces the Native American Indian. The large choral and orchestral for Orchestra, the world premiere of John Williams’ Clarinet work Summer Sun, Winter Moon premiered in 2004. Concerto, and the American premiere of Ruaumoko: Four As a conductor, Kapilow has led many of America’s top Continued on page 6

5 Pacific Seasons by the New Zealand composer Gareth Farr. Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Musica Viva, Louisiana Currently, the orchestra presents a season of eight performances Philharmonic Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, in its home venue, the historic Riverside Municipal Audi- and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. torium in Downtown Riverside. It is also in high demand Dancer MELISSA SANDVIG was born and raised throughout the region, performing concerts in Cerritos, Lake in Southern California and began her ballet training at age Arrowhead, Lake Elsinore, Fallbrook, Rancho Cucamonga, 5 at Long Beach Ballet. After training at many summer and Temecula. The Philharmonic performs an annual Fourth workshops such as Pacific Northwest Ballet, Houston Ballet, of July concert at Riverside National Cemetery. With these and Milwaukee Ballet, Sandvig began dancing professionally and free concerts in local parks, the orchestra has quadrupled with Los Angeles Classical Ballet (LACB) under the direc- its audience since 2001. tion of David Wilcox. She was the first runner-up in the Los Soprano SHERRY BOONE’s work spans from Broad- Angeles Music Center Spotlight Awards competition and way to Opera. She wrote and starred in The Super Star Artist went on to tour internationally with LACB in Taiwan and Show, directed by Tamilla Woodard and premiered at Zipper China. Upon graduating from high school, Sandvig joined Theatre in New York in 2007. On Broadway, Boone received Milwaukee Ballet and quickly rose through the company critical acclaim for her performance in Marie Christine at the ranks to perform solo roles for six seasons. After returning to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Her Opera credits California in 2003, she became certified in Pilates and began include The Scrimshaw Violin (Band Leader); Guest From the freelancing with local companies and Operas throughout Future (Olga); Robert Kapilow’s Green Eggs and Hamadeus; the United States. Sandvig is now a company member with And Furthermore, They Bite!; and Two by Seuss. She has been Helios Dance Theater, Body Traffic, and Los Angeles Con- a guest soloist with The Philadelphia Orchestra, the Toronto temporary Ballet, and is one of few that performs Marie de la Symphony Orchestra, the Nashville Symphony, and the Palmes’ aerial ballet Le Coeur Illumine. n Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Boone has appeared with authors Gish Jen, Walter Mosley, Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz, and violinist Cho-Liang Lin in Stirring the Pet. A pub- lished lyricist and poet, Boone collaborated with composer Sean Jeremy Palmer to produce and direct the new Opera, Ellen Craft, which won “Best Ensemble Performance” at the 2004 New York International Fringe Festival. For more information, visit www.sherryboone.com. Baritone JONATHAN HAYS’ engagements this year include And Furthermore, They Bite!; From Broadway to Gorky Street; The Glass Hammer; and The Lord Nelson Mass. He also joined the voice faculties of Brooklyn College and Dickinson College. Renowned as an interpreter of Contem- porary music, Hays portrayed Shadow Grendel in the world premiere of Grendel. He also collaborated on Songs of Sadness, portrayed Isaiah Berlin in The Guest From the Future, and performed multiple roles in Ochelata’s Wedding. Hays’ other Opera credits include Don Giovanni, Le Nozze di Figaro, Die Zauberflöte, Cosi Fan Tutte, Das Rheingold, La Bohème, Giulio Cesare, Deidamia, L’Italiana in Algeri, La Cenerentola, La Gazza Ladra, I Pagliacci, Fidelio, Albert Herring, and Béatrice et Bénédict. He is a frequent guest soloist with symphony orchestras across North America, including Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Eos Orchestra,

6 presents Merry-Achi Christmas With SOL DE MÉXICO DE JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ®, ® MARIACHI REYNA DE LOS ANGELES , and BALLET FOLKLORICO DEL PACIFICO

Friday, December 5, 2008, 8:00 PM Saturday, December 6, 2008, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHIES José Hernández formed SOL DE MÉXICO DE JOSÉ of Latin music, Sol de México® has played alongside Vin- HERNÁNDEZ® in 1981. His charismatic arrangements cente Fernandez, the late Selena, and José Feliciano, and on and signature trumpet playing made the group an instant a record-breaking concert tour with Luis Miguel. The group’s and lasting success. Sol de México® has played to sold-out records have been nominated for Grammy Awards, and the audiences from New York’s Lincoln Center to Vina del Mar ensemble was invited to play at the inaugural Latin Grammy in Santiago, Chile. It was the first Mariachi group to play Awards. concerts in Beijing, China, and North Korea, and the shows JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ’s family tree is rooted with five were sold-out. generations of Mariachi musicians who hail from the The theatrical aspect of Sol de México’s® music and Sierra del Tigre region of Jalisco. He continues to build on performance style has caught the attention of Hollywood that foundation to help Mariachi music flourish in other producers and directors. The group has been featured in countries, in new musical genres, and in the hearts of new numerous films and soundtrack recordings, including Glory audiences. As a musician, Hernández has played for four Road, the Academy award-nominated film Seabiscuit, and, U.S. presidents, including Ronald Reagan, George H.W. most recently, Beverly Hills Chihuahua. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. The versatility of Sol de México® has led to collabora- Hernández is also an innovator who, in addition to tions with The Beach Boys and Willie Nelson. In the world Continued on page 8

7 leading the world-famous Mariachi group, has collaborated with symphonies throughout the United States. Hernández also founded Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles® – America’s first all-female Mariachi ensemble. In 1991, he started a children’s music foundation called the Mariachi Heritage Society. Hernández feels that maintaining the spirit of culture is as important as giving children the tools to succeed in any endeavor. More than awards and credits, it is the passion and love of the Mariachi tradition that is at the heart of Hernández’s efforts and music. Although he has played for heads of state, it is not surprising to see him perform at the famous Cielito Lindo Mariachi restaurant. Arranging and writing Mariachi music is a legacy that Hernández respects and loves. “I am a fifth-generation Mariachi musician,” said Hernández. “My father came here in the 1940s when there was only one place in Los Angeles that had Mariachi music and the band had to pay the restaurant owner 25 cents per song to make up for the lost jukebox quarter. But my father always said that the day Mariachi music is work is the day you die.” Founded in 1994, MARIACHI REYNA DE LOS ANGELES® captivates audiences with a vivacious spirit. Enriching the Mariachi forum as America’s first all-female Mariachi ensemble, the group brings sensitivity, beauty, warmth, and an attractive perspective to the realm of Mexico’s musical heritage. The documentary Compañeras, which aired on PBS and KCET, profiles America’s first all-female Mariachi group in a cultural and musical tradition that has traditionally been male-dominated. Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles® has recorded two successful albums – Solo Tuya (Yours Only) and El Mejor Mariachi Femenino del Mundo (The Best Female Mariachi in the World) – produced by Hernández. The ensemble’s latest album, Compañeras, is a collection of traditional Mexican songs. The dance troupe BALLET FOLKLORICO DEL PACIFICO brings to life the legends, myths, traditions, and richness that define Mexico. In a spirited showcase of lively tunes, colorful costumes, and exuberant dances, the ensemble takes the audience on a whirlwind musical and visual tour of Mexico. With intensive training in Classical Ballet, Modern dance, and Mexican Folk dance, performers combine the three genres to create a dynamic and theatrical style of move- ment that consistently captivates. n

8 presents The Harry James Orchestra

Directed by FRED RADKE

Sunday, December 7, 2008, 3:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHy During the golden era of 1930s Big Band Swing, the Register praised: “Radke has commanding stage presence. late Harry James, who began his career playing with the His royal figure demanded flawless performances from his Benny Goodman band, developed a new and unique sound. fellow musicians, and they delivered with style and grace.” The music was refreshing to fans who flocked to his string Radke has won three Telly Awards, with the most of hits, including I’ve Heard That Song Before, You Made Me recent in 2007 for Visions of Valor, a program which honors Love You, By the Sleepy Lagoon, and You’ll Never Know. recipients of the “Medal of Honor.” He also won for music James’ band helped launch the careers of many direction for Apollo 13 in 2005 and for the Seattle Museum of musicians of the World War II era, including legendary Flight’s Wings of Heroes in 2004. singer-actor Frank Sinatra and celebrated Jazz vocalist Helen Radke has performed with a long list of musical Forrest. Today, the trumpet virtuoso’s legacy endures with luminaries, including the acclaimed Glenn Miller Orchestra, the HARRY JAMES ORCHESTRA DIRECTED BY legendary singer Jack Jones, popular pianist Earl Grant, singer FRED RADKE, which carries on the tradition of mellow and radio-television personality Dennis Day, actress-singer musical arrangements and fine rhythmic playing that first Connie Stevens, crooner Pat Boone, Jazz singer-composer made the ensemble famous. Under the deft guidance of Mel Tormé, and the celebrated vocal groups The Pied Pipers lead trumpet master Radke, the orchestra plays worldwide and The Lennon Sisters. n to special recognition and acclaim. Iowa’s The Des Moines

9 presents A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Featuring

THE DAVID BENOIT QUARTET and THE ASIA AMERICA YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Monday, December 8, 2008, 8:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHies A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, which features 2000 and 2001 by the Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards, has ar- the DAVID BENOIT QUARTET and the ASIA AMERICA ranged, conducted, and played for popular Pop and Jazz per- YOUTH ORCHESTRA, is a heartfelt tribute to the late formers, including vocalist Patti Austin, saxophonist Dave Peanuts creator Charles Schulz. Developed by Contemporary Koz, singer Faith Hill, Grammy nominee Brian McKnight, Jazz pianist-composer-conductor David Benoit, the production and singers-songwriters Kenny Loggins and Kenny Rankin. celebrates Vince Guaraldi’s compositions in a lively display Benoit also paid homage to one of his chief influences – the of songs – including Christmastime Is Here and Linus & Lucy’s legendary Leonard Bernstein – with the critically acclaimed Theme – from the classic soundtrack of the animated special. production The Songs of West Side Story. The LUNADA BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSIC Under Benoit’s guidance, the Asia America Youth Sym- DEPARTMENT CHOIR will also perform. phony strives to open artistic and cultural borders by fusing the Five-time Grammy nominee Benoit – best known for music of the East and the West and combining Classical and Snap!, his instrumental hit from the award-winning album Jazz performances. Founded in 2001 by Benoit, the ensemble Fuzzy Logic – incorporated various musical genres to create provides opportunities for young musicians – ages 12 to 18 – this inspirational show. The array of music – including Jazz, to play in a professional-level orchestra. Students, who are R&B, and Classical – defines the Peanuts signature sound. encouraged to write original compositions for the orchestra, The tribute has been a huge hit with fans of the popular perform a wide array of musical repertoire that introduces tra- comic strip and its characters. ditional Asian instruments into traditional Western Classical Benoit, who was voted “Keyboardist of the Year” in performances in very non-traditional approaches. n

10 presents WYNONNA – A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS

Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 8:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHY In WYNONNA – A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS, the singles, including She Is His Only Need, I Saw the Light, and Country music sensation presents holiday hits – including No One Else on Earth. Since then, Wynonna has rocked the Santa Claus Is Coming to Town and Winter Wonderland – music charts with more hits, including My Strongest Weakness, from her Top 10 album A Classic Christmas. The 2006 CD Rock Bottom, and Is It Over Yet? Although she is associated garnered rave reviews from fans and critics with Wynonna’s largely with the Country music genre, Wynonna landed on poignant versions of White Christmas, I’ll Be Home for the dance music charts in 2005 with her version of I Want Christmas, and Ave Maria. to Know What Love Is. She will release her seventh studio Wynonna has set the music charts ablaze with 20 No. album in early 2009. One hits and a multitude of Gold and Platinum records, Prior to her solo success, Wynonna was already an ac- including To Be Loved by You, Only Love, Tell Me Why, and complished name in the industry as one-half of the duo The A Bad Goodbye. “Her songs and stories are pure Country: Judds. With her mother and partner, Naomi Judd, Wynonna simple, colored with heartache and full of inspiration,” said became one of the most successful performers in Country The Seattle Times. music, selling more than 20 million records worldwide and Honored multiple times by the Country Music Associa- winning more than 60 awards, including five Grammys, tion, Wynonna was also crowned top female vocalist by the nine Country Music Association Awards, and eight Billboard Academy of Country Music. Her self-titled solo debut album Music Awards. n was released in 1992, producing three consecutive No. One

11 presents THE IRISH TENORS HOLIDAY SHOW

ANTHONY KEARNS KARL SCULLY FINBAR WRIGHT With ORCHESTRA Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited

BIOGRAPHY THE IRISH TENORS HOLIDAY SHOW WITH A tour followed, with the trio selling out major venues ORCHESTRA is a festive celebration of Irish favorites across the United States. The group’s albums – The Irish and seasonal classics. The Irish Tenors – which consists Tenors and Home for Christmas – dominated Billboard’s of Anthony Kearns, Karl Scully, and Finbar Wright – has World Music and Classical charts for more than two years, won acclaim and honors throughout the world, with The cementing the ensemble’s hold over fans and critics. More Washington Post proclaiming, “There’s a lot to say for the skill albums were released to critical acclaim, including Live in of the Irish, as demonstrated by The Irish Tenors’ blending Belfast, Ellis Island, We Three Kings, Heritage, and Sacred. of traditional and modern songs.” The Boston Globe says the The Irish Tenors has delighted crowds worldwide with troupe’s emotion-filled songs “rather effectively tugged the its unique interpretations of diverse songs, including Céline heartstrings.” Dion’s My Heart Will Go On and South of the Border (Down Since its inception, The Irish Tenors has become one Mexico Way), which was written by Songwriters Hall of of the most successful Irish touring acts ever, second only Fame honoree Jimmy Kennedy. These tunes join the group’s to the Grammy-winning Rock band U2. In 1998, three repertoire, already rich with crowd favorites such as Danny accomplished tenors were invited to perform together at Boy, My Wild Irish Rose, and Fields of Athenry. the Royal Dublin Society in Ireland. Accompanied by a By 2004, The Irish Tenors had become solid fixtures 60-piece orchestra, the three sang Irish favorites such as on the American music scene with regular television When Irish Eyes Are Smiling along with other traditional appearances on shows such as NBC’s The Today Show, ABC’s Pop standards. PBS broadcasted the landmark concert, Good Morning America, Live With Regis and Kelly, and 20/20. n electrifying Americans coast to coast.

12 presents GROOVELILY

Thursday, December 11, 2008, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHY GROOVELILY has been praised for its eclectic GrooveLily is composed of keyboardist Brendan musical hybrid, which The Boston Herald described as Milburn, drummer Gene Lewin, and founder-electric “helium-powered Pop-Rock with enough ingenuity to take violinist-vocalist Valerie Vigoda, who has toured with thrilling flight.” Known for its innovative stage productions – Grammy and Emmy winner Cyndi Lauper, Grammy nominee a colorful showcase of soaring vocals, snappy songs, and Joe Jackson, and the acclaimed Trans-Siberian Orchestra. blazing instrumentals – the group is transcending boundaries The trio has been praised for its diverse productions, often defined by musical genres and is making waves with including A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Sleeping Beauty a new kind of music that’s uniquely its own. The trio’s Wakes, a twist on the classic Brothers Grimm story that inimitable musical formula has delighted flocks of fans and takes audiences into parallel worlds: a fairy-tale kingdom critics. The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote, “Spritely and sweet- and a contemporary sleep-disorder clinic. Sleeping Beauty natured, richly tuneful, lyrically playful and comforting. Wakes won 10 Ovation Awards, prompting the Daily News to That’s the like-no-other, adult-Rock trio GrooveLily in a say: The musical is “magical and poignant. Beauty’s music nutshell.” just plain rocks.” The Hollywood Reporter also weighed in, Striking 12, the band’s critically acclaimed concert- calling the creative production “a beguiling tour de force that musical, further buoyed GrooveLily’s visibility and looks at love, sleep and time by setting the familiar fairy prominence in music circles. The New York Times said of the tale in an innovative performing context. ... Every element, experience, “The most important ingredient for a successful from costume design to sound and lighting, has that rare musical … is a first-rate score, and this one is terrific.” The combination of thorough professionalism and deeply devoted San Francisco Chronicle called the production “captivating” love of art and craft that distinguishes the merely excellent and described it as “not so much a musical as a story threaded from the unforgettable.” n through a concert.”

13 presents COLORS OF CHRISTMAS With PEABO BRYSON, MELISSA MANCHESTER, STEPHANIE MILLS, and JON SECADA

Friday, December 12, 2008, 8:00 PM Saturday, December 13, 2008, 8:00 PM Sunday, December 14, 2008, 3:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHIES PEABO BRYSON, a renowned R&B and Soul singer Award for her contributions to the music industry. who has been cited by Billboard for his “premier silky” vocals, Fellow Grammy winner STEPHANIE MILLS broke has rocked various music charts with By the Time This Night into show business with the lead role in the successful Is Over, If Ever You’re in My Arms Again, and the Grammy- Broadway play The Wiz, an adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s and Oscar-winning singles Beauty and the Beast (a duet with classic book The Wizard of Oz. She was a steady presence Céline Dion) and A Whole New World from Aladdin (a on R&B and Soul music charts with the Grammy-winning collaboration with Regina Belle). Throughout his career, Never Knew Love Like This Before, If I Were Your Woman, Bryson has amassed a faithful fan base, critical acclaim, Gold How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore?, the passionate albums, and a plethora of awards and honors. His stirring ballad I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love, and her 2007 album Missing You became an anthem for the U.S. signature song Home. The New York Times called her voice troops stationed in Iraq. an “extraordinary” mix of “the kittenish and the ferocious.” Singer-songwriter MELISSA MANCHESTER The Orange County Register has credited Grammy catapulted to national attention with Whenever I Call You winner JON SECADA as the “first Latin male crossover Friend and Don’t Cry Out Loud, which were both nominated sensation [who] helped pave the way for the likes of Ricky for Grammys. She cemented her standing in the music Martin.” Secada, who began his music career as a backup industry with a Grammy for the Pop hit You Should Hear How singer and songwriter for the Miami Sound Machine, is She Talks About You and garnered more acclaim for Walk on known for the hits Just Another Day, Do You Believe in Us, By. In 1998, the songstress released Joy, which The New York Angel, and Window to My Heart. He has sold more than 20 Times hailed as “a heartfelt Christmas album that sounds million albums and has been honored as the “Best-Selling classic on first listen.” The National Academy of Recording Latin-American Recording Artist” by the World Music Arts and Sciences honored Manchester with the Governor’s Awards. n

14 presents BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY HOLIDAY SHOW

Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 8:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHY With its breakthrough role in the 1996 hit comedy Stone, which praised the group for infusing “its retro hep- Swingers, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (BBVD) intoxicated cat cool with a dose of Yule spirit.” The magazine cited audiences and cast a spell on the American contemporary the album’s hit singles, in particular Blue Christmas for its Swing scene, quickly becoming one of the genre’s hottest “dancehall flair”; and Jingle Bells (Cha Cha) and Party for acts. The band’s performance in the movie led to a Santa, both flavored with “a Latin accent, which adds sizzle recording contract for the ensemble’s first album, the to the mix.” Rolling Stone called BBVD’s version of We Grammy-nominated Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, which reached Three Kings “a warm, brass-only arrangement” and hailed certified Gold status. The band – noted for its high-octane the group’s “sashaying sax and percussion rendition of Jingle performances and the hits Go Daddy-O, You & Me & the Bells.” Bottle Makes Three Tonight (Baby), and Mr. Pinstripe Suit – After more than a decade of nonstop touring, BBVD delivers spirited seasonal songs and Swing music in the lively continues to treat Swing music fans to its stirring concoction BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY HOLIDAY SHOW. of brassy swinging horns, crooning vocals, and wild Jazz The troupe followed up its first hit album with rhythms. The band members, who are often seen sporting This Beautiful Life, which showcased classics such as Ol’ their “uniform” of fedoras and classic gentlemanly suits, MacDonald and Big and Bad. BBVD’s 2004 album Everything consistently pack concert halls around the country. n You Want for Christmas received glowing reviews from Rolling

15 presents DAVE KOZ’S SMOOTH JAZZ CHRISTMAS

With Special Guests JONATHAN BUTLER, JEFF GOLUB, and KEIKO MATSUI

Friday, December 19, 2008, 8:00 PM Saturday, December 20, 2008, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHIES The Christmas spirit takes center stage in DAVE KOZ’S the instrumental Going Home, which was nominated for a SMOOTH JAZZ CHRISTMAS as Smooth Jazz’s best and Grammy, and the ballad Sarah, Sarah, which confirmed his brightest talents treat audiences to timeless holiday classics. position in popular music. The Seattle Times praised six-time Grammy nominee Guitarist JEFF GOLUB’s “Funk oriented approach DAVE KOZ’s “clean, fluid sax lines, which have been heard coupled with his Rock influences provides a signature flavor on a variety of recordings, from U2’s R&B remix of When of sorts and has made [him] one of the most recognized Love Comes to Town … to albums by Ray Charles, Natalie names around today,” said Jazz Review. Golub’s ability to Cole, Richard Marx, Gladys Knight, and Donny Osmond.” augment his specialized sound into Contemporary Jazz shines The Platinum-selling saxophonist-composer has sold through in a string of successful albums, including Grand millions of albums worldwide, including Lucky Man; the Central, Temptation, Soul Sessions, and Avenue Blue, which holiday CD A Smooth Jazz Christmas; and Saxophonic, which Jazziz Magazine hailed for its “cool textures ranging from Hip was nominated for a Grammy and an “Image Award” from Hop to atmospheric New Age with just enough Jazz tradition the National Association for the Advancement of Colored infused to cross genre.” People. Since 1994, Koz has hosted the popular syndicated Recognized as Billboard’s No. One female Contempo- radio program The Dave Koz Radio Show, which spotlights the rary Jazz figures, KEIKO MATSUI has endeared herself to latest sounds in the Smooth Jazz genre. droves of fans and critics in the New Age and Smooth Jazz Two-time Grammy nominee JONATHAN BUTLER genres. Her unique musical formula blends Asian and West- broke racial barriers and stereotypes with his first single Lies, ern influences, landing her albums Deep Blue, Sapphire, and which was the first song by a black musician to be played Dream Walk on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz charts. Matsui on white radio stations in South Africa. The hit propelled received the Oasis Award for “Best Female Smooth Jazz Art- Butler into the international limelight and he followed with ist of the Year” in 1999 and 2000. n

16 presents JUNGUA: DESCENDENTS OF THE DRAGON

The Company: THE SHAOLIN DISCIPLES THE IMPERIAL ACROBATS OF CHINA

Executive Producer YAN YAN ZHAO

Producer/Director EDDY MCGUIRE

Friday, December 26, 2008, 8:00 PM Saturday, December 27, 2008, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Sunday, December 28, 2008, 2:00 PM Monday, December 29, 2008, 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 8:00 PM Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 2:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

17 PROGRAM ACT I

THE MOON GATE Opening Staff Kungfu Long Sleeves Dance Animal Kungfu Trident Qigong Carpet Spinning Acrobats

THE TEMPLE Shaolin Kungfu Spear Suspension Amituofo Chant 8 Arm Guanyin Contortion With Candles Kungfu Weapons Demonstrations

THUNDER AND RAIN Bullwhip Kungfu Foot Juggling With Umbrellas

BEYOND THE MOONGATE Iron Head Qigong

INTERMISSION

ACT II

FLYING GODDESSES Aerial Silks Act

TAI CHI Brooms Tai Chi Bed of Swords and Nails Qigong

HEROIC INTERVENTION Single Hand Stand Act Kungfu Fighting Spear Bending and Stick Breaking Qigong

RED AND WHITE Hand to Hand Acrobats Chinese Fans Kungfu Ribbon Dance Acrobats Ancestors (Ghost Dance)

Program subject to change without notice.

18 ENTER THE REALM OF THE DRAGON

Imagine a wall dividing the West from the East. The mystery of that which lies beyond inspires a strangely exciting curiosity. As the fog parts, a single opening, round as the full moon, appears in the barrier. A lone figure stands silhouetted in the portal. An obstruction? An invasion? Or, rather, perhaps an invitation? Yes, that’s it. His lighted staff becomes a beacon, welcoming us to another world, another point of view. With slight apprehension and yet great anticipation, we enter the Moon Gate. The rich culture and traditions of the Chinese people have inspired every aspect of this production. Mostly, however, it is inspired by the performers. In basic form, the acrobatic acts and martial arts were created centuries ago and have been improved and perfected over time. We set out to complement these traditional visuals with a contemporary style of stage direction, at once preserving the time-honored traditions inherent in the material and also making the material accessible to audiences spanning diverse cultural and generational perspectives. ~ The Producers Biographies THE SHAOLIN DISCIPLES hail from Henen, THE IMPERIAL ACROBATS OF CHINA hails China, home of the world-famous Shaolin Temple, and from the Beijing Acrobatic Troupe, which is located near Shandong, China, known as the birthplace of all Chinese the ancient Imperial palace known as the Forbidden City. martial arts. Kungfu was developed at the Shaolin Temple Historical records can trace the origins of Chinese acrobatics more than 1,500 years ago and quickly spread to other Bud- back thousands of years. Drawing on centuries of tradition, dhist monasteries in China. the Imperial Acrobats have perfected the skills handed down These martial-arts masters began training at an early from generation to generation and created innovative move- age at the Shaolin Kungfu Institute in Henan and the Mar- ments. Their unsurpassed abilities as contortionists, hand tial Arts Association of Shandong. The martial-arts masters balancers, foot jugglers, and aerialists are legendary. These hold numerous gold medals in international martial-arts graceful ladies from Beijing are also raising the bar for artistic competitions. In addition to lightening-fast fight sequences presentation, with contemporary versions of traditional and traditional weapons demonstrations, the Shaolin Dis- dances such as Red Streamers and Flowing Sleeves. The acro- ciples perform superhuman feats of Qigong in which their bats begin at 5 or 6 by auditioning and being accepted into bodies become impervious to spears; beds of nails; and vari- the prestigious troupe in China’s capital city. The coaches ous rocks, bricks, sticks, and steel bars that are broken over look for girls who are gifted with high levels of flexibility, bal- their heads and other parts of their bodies. ance, and focus. Once selected, they train many hours each Years of training and meditative techniques allow the day in the same way as Olympic gymnasts and figure skaters. Disciples to channel their Qi (loosely translated to “energy” All of their meals and academic courses are at the acrobatic or “breath of life”) to a particular part of the body through school. After several years of establishing the base acrobatic extreme concentration. Members of the Shaolin Disciples skills, each performer shows an aptitude for one or more acts. have appeared in the daily public demonstrations at the Once her act is selected, she will spend years perfecting it. Shaolin Temple as well as on international tours, including The students who rise to the top of the class are offered jobs Shaolin Wheel of Life. In addition to traditional forms and as the performing acrobats of the troupe and earn the chance group numbers, some of the Shaolin Disciples specialties to travel the world. In addition to the many traditional and include: Dang, Chonglei - long-handled broadsword, eagle updated Chinese dances, The Imperial Acrobats specialties style; Fu, Jiachuan - breaking stone with head, bullwhip; include: Gu, Ying - contortion with candles, carpet spinning; Li, Jinzhong - balancing on three spears, double sword; Li, Wang, Lu - single-hand stand act, partner hand-to-hand; Yongsheng - balancing on single spear, nine-section whip; Wang, Sinan - foot juggling with umbrellas, carpet spinning; Liu, Songfei - spear-bending, iron arm/leg, flying spear; Tian, Wu, Yumeng - aerial fabric acrobatics, partner hand-to-hand. Jiguo - three-section staff, tiger style; Yu, Xiaolong - single YAN YAN ZHAO (Executive Producer, Co-Creator, sword, preying mantis style; Zhang, Guoming - breaking steel Assistant Director, Production Manager, and Acrobatic with head, double nine-section whip. Continued on page 20

19 Trainer) was born in mainland China. After earning the title “First Class Acrobat of China,” Zhao gained international recognition. At age 11, she was featured in a gala perfor- CareMore is proud to mance for President Richard M. Nixon on his historic visit to Beijing, which established political relations between the support the United States and China. She then toured 48 countries with her award-winning acrobatic acts. In 1986, Zhao won the Gold Medal and the “Prize of the President of the Republic”  at the International Festival of the Circus of Tomorrow in Paris, France. She was recruited for the first North American  tour of Cirque du Soleil. Following the tour, she performed at many famous venues, including Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Circus Circus. She was  granted American citizenship for her “Extraordinary Ability” as a performer. After a long and successful performing career, she became the producer and principal partner of MPY Inter-  national in 2001. Since then, she has brought several highly acclaimed Chinese acrobatic troupes to the United States. For Jungua: Descendents of the Dragon, Zhao returned to her  roots at the Beijing Acrobatic Troupe to recruit some of the finest female acrobats in China. EDDY MCGUIRE (Director, Creator, Producer, and than our name, it's philosophy. Production Designer) began his career as a street performer, sketch comedian, musical parodist, circus clown, and comic. From juggling on stilts to playing songs on a tin whistle

more with a glass of liquid on his head, his early focus was almost entirely on the comic arts. After performing throughout the United States for 12 years, he became an artistic director and administrator. McGuire began at Circus Circus Hotel and For more information, Casino in Reno, where he rose from performer to artistic di- rector. He developed a fascination with the dramatic tension please call, 1-877-211-6614 achievable through the circus arts and formed a well-founded TDD 1-800-577-5586 appreciation for the Chinese acrobat’s superhuman abili- ties. He directed numerous shows for casinos, performing arts festivals, and conventions. McGuire was a well-known entertainment executive at casinos in Las Vegas and Reno for 13 years before founding GlobalShows Entertainment in 2003. He has served on judging panels for international acrobat and comic arts festivals and was the artistic director on tour for Salto Natale Synfunia in Zurich and Bern, Switzer- land, which was produced by Gregory Knie and created and directed by Guy Caron. A valued friend and mentor, Caron is the Emmy-winning director of Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion, as well as founder of the National Circus School of Quebec and a longtime creative director for Cirque du Soleil. n

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