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The King’s Singers Great American Songbook

David Hurley, countertenor Timothy Wayne-Wright, countertenor Julian Gregory, tenor Christopher Bruerton, baritone Christopher Gabbitas, baritone Jonathan Howard, bass

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Eisenhower Auditorium

The performance includes one intermission.

sponsor Foxdale Village, A Quaker-Directed Continuing Care Retirement Community

media sponsor WPSU

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The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PROGRAM Celebrating Harold Arlen and George Gershwin

“Get Happy”…………...... Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler arr. Paul Hart “Love is Here to Stay”………...... George Gershwin arr. Richard Rodney Bennett “I’ve Got the World on a String”…………...... ….Harold Arlen arr. Alexander L’Estrange “It’s a New World”……………...... ….Harold Arlen and Ira Gershwin arr. Richard Rodney Bennett “Oh! I Can’t Sit Down”……...... ……..George and Ira Gershwin arr. Bob Chilcott Traditional American Spirituals

“Little David, Play on Your Harp”…………...... Trad. arr. Keith Roberts “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”……………………...... ….Trad. arr. Peter Knight “Down to the River to Pray”………………...... Trad. arr. Philip Lawson “Steal Away”…...... ……Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott “Stand Still, Jordan”………………...... …Trad. arr. Andrew Price-Jackman

The Magic of Cole Porter (all Cole Porter arr. Alexander L’Estrange)

“Begin the Beguine” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” “It’s De-Lovely” “Night and Day” “Let’s Misbehave”

INTERMISSION

Great American Songbook (all arr. Alexander L’Estrange)

“I Won’t Dance”………...... Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered”…...... ……Richard Rodgers . and Lorenz Hart “The Best is Yet to Come”……………...... Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh “Cry Me a River”……………...... Arthur Hamilton “Beyond the Sea”…………...... …Charles Trenet and Jack Lawrence “When I Fall in Love”……...... ………..Victor Young and Edward Heyman “Cheek to Cheek”………...... …..Irving Berlin “My Funny Valentine”…………...... ……Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart “The Lady is a Tramp”……...... …………Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart

Chris O’Donovan

THE KING’S SINGERS David Hurley, countertenor Timothy Wayne-Wright, countertenor Julian Gregory, tenor Christopher Bruerton, baritone Christopher Gabbitas, baritone Jonathan Howard, bass

Acclaimed for its life-affirming virtuosity and irresistible charm, The King’s Singers sextet is in global demand. The ensemble’s work— synonymous with the best in vocal ensemble performances—appeals to a vast international audience. The singers perform more than 120 concerts each year, touring regularly in Europe, Asia, Australasia, and North America.

The group is admired for musical excellence and recognized as consummate entertainers—a class act with a delightful British wit. The sextet’s generous spirit and magical ability to move audiences has remained constant since the group’s founding in 1968.

The ensemble has premiered more than 200 works, including landmark composi- tions by Luciano Berio, György Ligeti, James MacMillan, Krzysztof Penderecki, Toru Takemitsu, John Tavener, and Eric Whitacre.

The double Grammy Award-winning artists were honored in 2009 for the Signum Classics release Simple Gifts and again in 2012 for a contribution to Eric Whita- cre’s Light & Gold album on Decca. In 2013, the sextet was chosen as one of only two vocal ensembles to enter the Gramophone Hall of Fame, recognized for a unique discography of more than 150 albums. Highlights of the group’s 2014–2015 season include: two performances in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw; a Christmas concert in Washington National Cathe- dral; a visit to the Grand Philharmonic Hall of St. Petersburg; an invitation to per- form at the American Choral Directors Association annual conference in Salt Lake City; and a residential summer school in the United Kingdom.

For the latest details about The King’s Singers, visit kingssingers.com. Follow The King’s Singers on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Despite being a quintessentially English ter, Stephen Sondheim, and Cy Cole- group, The King’s Singers ensemble man were introduced on Broadway and has always enjoyed performing Ameri- continue to be loved around the world. can music—from the harmonies of With the rapid growth of the motion the Yale Songbook to the wonderful picture industry, composers fled to repertoire of spirituals and folk songs. Hollywood, where their musicals were In the 1990s, the ensemble recorded an made into movies. The classic tunes album of jazz standards—devoted to from that era have stood the test of the songs of Harold Arlen and George time, with countless performances and Gershwin—with the English-born, New recordings during the next half-century. York-based pianist George Shearing. The sextet has been inspired by a vari- “Get Happy” ety of American music from the mid- twentieth century, grouped together Hallelujah! Hallelujah! as the Great American Songbook. Come, you sinners, gather round. Tonight’s concert is homage to the Hallelujah! Hallelujah! craftsmanship of the melodies, harmo- All you sinners, I have found, nies, and lyrics of a wonderful body A land where the weary forever are free, of work. Come, you sinners, and just follow me.

In the 1920s, radio emerged as the Forget your troubles and just get happy common form of in-home entertain- You better chase all your cares away ment, and the growth of the record- Sing Hallelujah, come on get happy ing industry allowed big bands of the Get ready for the judgment day day to swing into people’s homes. The influence of jazz began to be felt The sun is shining, c’mon get happy on stage—combining elements of The Lord is waiting to take your hand Vaudeville and Yiddish theatre with Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy jazz rhythms, chords, and orchestra- We’re going to the Promised Land tions heard on the radio—as plays were transformed into “the Broadway We’re heading ’cross the river musical.” That was a catalyst for some Wash our sins ’way in the tide of the greatest popular songs ever It’s all so peaceful written. On the other side

Classic melodies by Arlen, Gershwin, Forget your troubles and just get happy Richard Rogers, Jerome Kern, Cole Por- You better chase your cares away. Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy The tears have rolled off my cheek. Get ready for the judgment day And fears fade away every time you speak. “Love is Here To Stay” A new world, though we’re in a It’s very clear tiny room. Our love is here to stay; What a vision of joy, and blossom, Not for a year and bloom. But ever and a day. A new found promise … The radio and the telephone One that will last. And the movies that we know So I’m holding on. May just be passing fancies, And I’m holding fast. And in time may go. You brought a new world to me. But, oh my dear, And that it’ll always … Our love is here to stay. Always be. Together we’re Going a long, long way. “Oh! I Can’t Sit Down”

In time the Rockies may crumble, Oh I can’t sit down Gibraltar may tumble, Gotta keep a goin’ like the flowin’ There’re only made of clay, of a song But our love is here to stay. Oh I can’t sit down Guess I’ll take my honey and her sunny “I’ve Got the World on a String” smile along

I’ve got the world on a string Today I am gay and I’m free Sitting on a rainbow Oh just a-bubblin’, nothin’ troublin’ me Got the string around my finger Oh I can’t sit down What a world, what a life—I’m in love I can’t sit down

I got a song that I sing Happy feelin’ in my bones a-stealin’, I can make the rain go No concealin’ that it’s picnic day! Any time I move my finger Yeah I’m feelin’ happy, I’m feelin’ happy, Lucky me, can’t you see—I’m in love so happy, that it’s picnic day! Sure is dandy, got my liquor handy, Life is a beautiful thing Me an’ Mandy As long as I hold the string We are on the way because it’s I’d be a silly so-and-so picnic day! If I should ever let it go Oh I can’t sit down “It’s a New World” Gotta keep a-jumpin’ like the thumpin’ of a drum How wonderful that I’m beholding. Oh I can’t sit down A never, never land unfolding. Full of locomotion like an ocean full Where we polish up the stars … of rum! And mountains we move … In a place where all the pleasures Today I am gay an’ I’m free we will prove. Oh just a-bubblin’ nothin’ troubblin’ me Oh I can’t sit down It’s a new world I see. I can’t sit down A new world for me. Oh baby I can’t sit down “Down to the River to Pray” Oh baby I can’t sit down Gotta keep agoin’ As I went down in the river to pray Keep agoin’ like a song Studying about that good old way Oh baby I can’t sit down And who shall wear the starry crown Good Lord, show me the way! “Little David, Play on Your Harp” O sisters let’s go down, Little David play on your harp, Let’s go down, come on down, Hallelu, Hallelu! O sisters let’s go down, Little David play on your harp, Hallelu! Down in the river to pray. Little David play on your harp Hallelu, Hallelu! As I went down in the river to pray Little David play on your harp, Hallelu! Studying about that good old way And who shall wear the robe and crown David was a shepherd boy, Good Lord, show me the way! He killed Goliath and shouted for joy. O brothers let’s go down, Little David play on your harp, Let’s go down, come on down, Hallelu, Hallelu! Come on brothers let’s go down, Little David play on your harp, Hallelu! Down in the river to pray. Little David play on your harp Hallelu, Hallelu! As I went down in the river to pray Little David play on your harp, Hallelu! Studying about that good old way And who shall wear the starry crown Joshua was the son of Nun, Good Lord, show me the way! He never would quit till his work was done O fathers let’s go down, Let’s go down, come on down, Little David play on your harp, O fathers let’s go down, Hallelu, Hallelu! Down in the river to pray. Little David play on your harp, Hallelu! Little David play on your harp As I went down in the river to pray Hallelu, Hallelu! Studying about that good old way Little David play on your harp, Hallelu! And who shall wear the robe and crown Good Lord, show me the way! “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” O mothers let’s go down, Swing low, sweet chariot, Come on down, don’t you want to Coming for to carry me home, go down, Swing low, sweet chariot, Come on mothers let’s go down, Coming for to carry me home. Down in the river to pray. I looked over Jordan, and what did I see? Coming for to carry me home, As I went down in the river to pray A band of angels coming after me, Studying about that good old way Coming for to carry me home. And who shall wear the starry crown Good Lord, show me the way! Swing low, sweet chariot, Coming for to carry me home, O sinners let’s go down, Swing low, sweet chariot, Let’s go down, come on down, Coming for to carry me home. O sinners let’s go down, Down in the river to pray.

As I went down in the river to pray Stand still Jordan Studying about that good old way Stand still Jordan And who shall wear the robe and crown Stand still Jordan Good Lord, show me the way! Lord, I can’t stand still

“Steal Away” “Begin the Beguine”

Steal away, steal away, steal away When they begin the beguine to Jesus! It brings back the sound of music Steal away, steal away home, so tender I ain’t got long to stay here. It brings back a night of tropical splendor It brings back a mem’ry ever green My Lord, He calls me, I’m with you once more under the stars He calls me by the thunder; And down by the shore an orchestra’s The trumpet sounds within my soul, playing I ain’t got long to stay here. And even the palms seem to be swaying When they begin the Beguine. Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! To live it again is past all endeavor Steal away, steal away home, Except when that tune clutches my heart I ain’t got long to stay here. And there we are, swearing to love forever “Stand Still, Jordan” And promising never, never to part What moments divine, what rapture Stand still Jordan serene Stand still Jordan Till clouds came along to disperse the Stand still Jordan joys we had tasted Lord, I can’t stand still And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted I got a mother in heaven I know but too well what they mean I got a mother in heaven So don’t let them begin the beguine I got a mother in heaven Lord, I can’t stand still Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember When I get up in glory Let it sleep like the dead desire I only When I get up in glory remember When I get up in glory When they begin the beguine Lord, I can’t stand still O yes, let them begin the beguine, make them play Stand still Jordan Till the stars that were there before Stand still Jordan return above you Stand still Jordan Till you whisper to me once more: Lord, I can’t stand still “Darling, I love you!” And we suddenly know what heaven When that river gonna stand still? we’re in Jordan river When they begin the beguine Jordan river Jordan river is chilly and cold “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”

It will chill-a my body I’ve got you under my skin, It will chill-a my body I’ve got you deep in the heart of me, It will chill-a my body, but not my soul So deep in my heart, you’re really a part “It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s of me, delectable, it’s delirious, I’ve got you under my skin. It’s dilemma, it’s de-limit, it’s deluxe, it’s de-lovely” I tried so not to give in; I said to myself, this affair never will Time marches on, and soon it’s plain go so well. You’ve won my heart, But why should I try to resist? It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely. When, darling, I know so well, Life seems so sweet, that we decide, I’ve got you under my skin. It’s in the bag to get unified! It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely. I’d sacrifice anything, come what may For the sake of having you near, See the crowd in that church, In spite of the warning voice that comes See the proud parson plopped on his in the night perch, And repeats and repeats in my ear: Get the sweet beat of the organ, sealing our doom. Don’t you know, little fool, you never can win, How they cheer and how they smile Use your mentality, wake up to reality, As we go galloping down that aisle But each time I do, just the thought It’s divine dear, it’s de-veen, it’s of you de-wunderbar, Makes me stop before I begin It’s de-victory, it’s de-valop, it’s de-vinner, Cause I’ve got you under my skin It’s de-voiks, it’s de-lovely!

“It’s De-Lovely” It’s de-settle down as man and wife To solve this riddle called “married life” I feel a sudden urge to sing the kind of Oh life is sweet, we have no cares, ditty that invokes the Spring We’re just a couple of honey bears. So, control your desire to curse while All’s as right as can be I crucify the verse Till one night at the window I see: This verse I’ve started seems to me the An absurd bird with a bundle on his nose; Tin Pan-tithesis of melody Get baby clothes. So to spare you all the pain, I’ll skip the darn thing Those eyes of yours are filled with joy And sing the refrain When nurse appears and cries “It’s a boy!” The night is young, the skies are clear He’s delightful, he’s delicious, he’s And if you want to go walkin’, dear delectable, he’s delirious, It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely He’s dilemma, he’s de-limit, he’s deluxe, he’s de-lovely I understand the reason why You’re sentimental, ’cause so am I “Night and Day” It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely Like the beat, beat, beat of the tom tom You can tell at a glance what a swell When the jungle shadows fall, night this is for romance Like the tick, tick, tock of the stately You can hear, dear Mother Nature clock murmuring low “Let yourself go” As it stands against the wall. Like the drip, drip drip of the raindrops So please be sweet, my chickadee When the Summer showers through, And when I kiss ya, just say to me So voice within me keeps repeating You, you, you.

Night and day, you are the one. If you’d be just so sweet and only meet Only you beneath the moon and under your fate dear, the sun It would be the nineteen twenty-eight Whether near to me or far, it’s no matter dear. where you are I think of you, day and night, night and It’s getting late and while I wait day My poor heart aches on Why is it so that this longing for you Why keep the brakes on? Let’s Follows where ever I go? misbehave! In the roaring traffic’s boom an’ in the silence, I feel quite sure affaire d’amour I think of you, night and day, day and Would be attractive night. While we’re still active, let’s misbehave! Under the hide of me, there’s an oh such a hungry yearning You know my heart is true Burning inside of me! And you say you for me care … And this torment won’t be through Somebody’s sure to tell, Till you let me spend my life making love But what the hell do we care? to you, Day and night, night and day. They say that bears have love affairs And even camels “Let’s Misbehave” We’re merely mammals—let’s misbehave!

You could have a great career, “I Won’t Dance” Yes you could; And you should. Think of what you’re losing Only one thing stops you dear: By constantly refusing to dance with me. You’re too good; You’d be the idol of France with me! Way too good! And yet you stand there and shake If you want a future, darlin’, Your foolish head dramatic’lly. Why don’t you get a past? While I wait here so ecstatic’lly ’Cause that fateful moment’s comin’ You just look and say emphatic’lly at last … Not this season! There’s a reason!

We’re all alone, no chaperone I won’t dance! Don’t ask me; Can get our number I won’t dance! Don’t ask me; The world’s in slumber—let’s misbehave! I won’t dance, Madame, with you. My heart won’t let my feet do the things There’s something wild about you child they should do! That’s so contagious Honestly darling, won’t you dance? Let’s be outrageous—let’s misbehave! You know what? You’re lovely,

When Adam won Eve’s hand And so what? I’m lovely! He couldn’t stand for teasin’. He didn’t care about those apples out But oh! What you do to me! of season. I’m like an ocean wave that’s bumped on the shore; They say that Spring means just one little I feel so absolutely stumped on the floor! thing to little lovebirds We’re not above birds—let’s misbehave! When you dance you’re charming and you’re gentle! ’Spec’lly when you do the “Continental.” But this feeling isn’t purely mental; You think you’ve seen the sun, but you For heaven rest us, I’m not asbestos. ain’t seen it shine And that’s why I won’t dance! Why should I? Wait till the warm-up’s underway I won’t dance! How could I? Wait till our lips have met I won’t dance! Merci beaucoup! Wait till you see that sunshine day I know that music leads the way to You ain’t seen nothin’ yet romance: So if I hold you in my arms I won’t dance. The best is yet to come and babe, won’t it be fine? “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered” Best is yet to come, come the day you’re mine She’s a fool and don’t I know it? Come the day you’re mine But a fool can have her charms I’m gonna teach you to fly I’m in love and don’t I show it? Like a babe in arms We’ve only tasted the wine We’re gonna drain the cup dry Love’s the same old sad sensation Lately, I’ve not slept a wink Wait till your charms are right for these Since this crazy situation arms to surround Got me on the blink You think you’ve flown before, but babe you ain’t left the ground I’m wild again, beguiled again A whimpering, simpering child again Wait till you’re locked in my embrace Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered Wait till I draw you near am I Wait till you see that sunshine place Ain’t nothin’ like it here, no! Couldn’t sleep, wouldn’t sleep Then love came and told me I shouldn’t The best is yet to come and babe, won’t sleep it be fine? Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered The best is yet to come, come the day am I you’re mine.

Lost my heart, but what of it? “Cry Me a River” She can laugh but I love it Although the laugh’s on me Now you say you’re lonely; I’ll sing, I’ll bring Spring You cried the whole night thorough And I’ll long for the day when I’ll cling Well, you can cry me a river, to her I cried a river over you Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I Now you say you’re sorry For bein’ so untrue “The Best is Yet to Come” Well, you can cry me a river, I cried a river over you Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum You drove me, nearly drove me out You came along and everything’s started of my head to hum But you never shed a tear Still, it’s a real good bet, the best is yet I remember all that you said to come Told me love was too plebeian Told me you were through with me an’ Best is yet to come and babe, won’t that be fine? Now you say you love me through the week Now prove you do Seem to vanish like a gambler’s Come on and cry me a river, cry me lucky streak a river When we’re out together dancing cheek I cried a river over you to cheek

“Beyond the Sea” Oh I love to climb a mountain And to reach the highest peak Somewhere beyond the sea, But it doesn’t thrill me half as much Somewhere, waiting for me, As dancing cheek to cheek My lover stands on golden sands And watches the ships that go sailing; Oh I love to go out fishing In a river or a creek Somewhere beyond the sea, But I don’t enjoy it half as much She’s there watching for me. As dancing cheek to cheek If I could fly like birds on high, Then straight to her arms I’d go sailing. Dance with me I want my arm about you It’s far beyond a star, The charm about you It’s near beyond the moon, Carry me through to … I know beyond a doubt My heart will lead me there soon. Heaven, I’m in heaven And my heart beats so that I can We’ll meet beyond the shore, hardly speak We’ll kiss just as before. And I seem to find the happiness I seek Happy we’ll be beyond the sea, When we’re out together dancing, out And never again I’ll go sailing! together dancing Out together dancing cheek to cheek. “When I Fall in Love” “My Funny Valentine” When I fall in love it will be forever But I’ll never fall in love My funny valentine, In a restless world like this is Sweet, comic valentine, Love is ended before it’s begun You make me smile with my heart. And too many moonlight kisses Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun Your looks are laughable, When I give my heart it will be completely unphotographable, But I’ll never fall in love Yet you’re my favorite work of art. Till the moment that I feel that you feel the same way too Is your figure less than Greek? Is when I fall in love with you. Is your mouth a little bit weak? When you open it to speak, are you smart? “Cheek to Cheek” Don’t change a hair for me, Heaven, I’m in heaven Not if you care for me, And my heart beats so that I can hardly Stay, little valentine, stay. speak And I seem to find the happiness I seek Each day is Valentine’s Day. When we’re out together dancing cheek to cheek “The Lady is a Tramp”

Heaven, I’m in heaven She’s wined and dined on Mulligan stew And the cares that hung around me And never wished for turkey As she hitched and hiked and grifted, That’s why the lady is a tramp! too, She likes the free fresh wind in her hair; From Maine to Albuquerque. Life without care, Alas, she missed the Beaux Arts Ball, She’s broke; that’s oke! But what is twice as sad, Hates California it’s cold and it’s damp, She was never at a party That’s why the lady is a tramp. Where they honored Noel Ca’ad. But social circles spin too fast, you see. She goes to Margate—the beach is Her Hobohemia is the place to be. divine. She loves the cricket—aren’t England She gets too hungry for dinner at eight just fine? She likes the theatre, but never She follows Stephen Fry and retweets comes late, ev’ry line, She never bothers with people she hates, That’s why the lady is a tramp! That’s why the lady is a tramp! I like to hang my hat where I please, She don’t like crap games with Barons I sail with the breeze, and Earls, No! Heyho! Won’t go to Harlem in ermine ’n’ pearls, She loves Michael Bublé, She won’t dish the dirt with the rest of She thinks he’s a champ, those girls, That’s why the lady is a tramp!

CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT PENN STATE

Paddy Moloney THE CHIEFTAINS and special guests

The beloved Irish band, accompanied by professional Celtic musicians and dancers, makes its first visit to Penn State in eight years. The Nittany Valley Children’s Choir joins in for two songs.

sponsors 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Robert and Helen Harvey EISENHOWER AUDITORIUM cpa.psu.edu | 814-863-0255 Time for Three’s string musicians just want to have (serious) fun BY JOHN MARK RAFACZ

When Time for Three was getting its start, the trio called itself “the world’s first classically trained garage band.”

“It’s very difficult to describe what it is that we do in a live concert. Two violins and a double bass don’t sound very exciting,” says Time for Three violinist Nick Kendall. “But what we do is so much more than the mere instruments that we are holding and expressing ourselves through.”

Performing everything from music by Johann Sebastian Bach to original compositions by trio members to its own arrangements of songs by the Beatles, Katy Perry, U2, Kanye West, and Bill Monroe, Time for Three defies classification.

The band makes its Penn State concert debut at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 26, in Schwab Auditorium. The trio is also scheduled to participate in about fifteen engagement events, including a free Classical Coffeehouse at 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, in Hintz Family Alumni Center.

“It’s unexpected concerts that we present,” Kendall says. “The repertoire is different and new. It’s very audience friendly, but it also takes active listening to be at a concert. But we make that happen because the interaction while we’re playing is so visceral. We are ourselves on stage. Between songs we speak to the audience.”

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The threesome will announce its selections from the stage. “We’re definitely going to play a few things off our latest album,” Kendall says. “But we’re also going to do a couple of these what we call mash-ups, which are blending or putting two distinct songs—one from the classical world and one from the pop world—together.”

The concert, he says, is likely to include “Firework,” a mash-up of music by Katy Perry and Igor Stravinsky; Mumford & Sons’ “Little Lion Man”; and some of the trio’s Gypsy repertoire. “It’ll be a nice variety from new, middle, and old of Time for Three’s rep,” the violinist says.

Time for Three’s repertoire also features works such as Jay Ungar’s “Ashokan Farewell,” Bach’s “Chaconne in Winter,” Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” Bill Monroe’s “Jerusalem’s Ridge,” Coldplay’s “UFO,” and U2’s “With or Without You.”

Violinists Zach De Pue and Kendall and double bassist Ranaan Meyer began playing together for fun as students at Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music.

“In person, the members of Time for Three come off as just three dudes in a band,” observes a writer for NPR Music. “But with their staggering technique and Neilson Barnard

Time for Three’s Zach De Pue, Ranaan Meyer, and Nick Kendall freewheeling genre-crossing, it’s hard not to be swept up in the force of their contagious energy.”

The trio has performed with The Philadelphia Orchestra, the National and Indianapolis symphonies, and other classical ensembles.

“What we’re doing is not necessarily classical music, (but) we each continue to play classical music,” Kendall points out. “Fifteen years ago I started a conductorless chamber orchestra that continues to play. We’re called the East Coast Chamber Orchestra, otherwise known as ECCO. And I have a string quartet. Zach, the other violinist, continues as concertmaster of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. And Ranaan, he writes his own stuff, and he has these super-famous double bass camps that have waiting lists to get into.”

By combining classical with songs from more popular genres, the trio is reaching listeners who didn’t know they liked “art” music, Kendall asserts.

“We mix up like ‘Cry Me a River’ by Justin Timberlake together with the “Adagio for Strings” by (Samuel) Barber. A lot of people, obviously, have heard of Justin Timberlake. But they haven’t heard of “Adagio for Strings,” and they’re wondering what that is. Their perception of classical music and what classical musicians are is sort of torn down, and that’s been exciting,” Kendall says.

“None of this would work nearly as well if the trio’s members weren’t such remarkable virtuosos,” writes a San Francisco Chronicle critic.

“We’re very serious when it comes to actually playing. But, yes, we also have a way of enjoying the process, and we also have a way of just enjoying each other,” Kendall says.

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Leadership Encore Steven L. Herb and Sara Willoughby-Herb Circle Circle Nancy L. Herron Lam and Lina Hood $3,000 and more $1,000 to $1,999 Cindy and Al Jones Chick King Lynn Sidehamer Brown Pamela M. Aikey James and Bonnie Knapp Mimi U. Barash Coppersmith Mary and Hu Barnes James and Barbara Korner Marty and Joan Duff Philip and Susan Burlingame John and Michelle Mason Blake and Linda Gall Edda and Francis G. Gentry Patrick W. and Susan N. Morse Robert and Helen Harvey Richard B. Gidez Marcia and Bill Newton Bob and Sonia Hufnagel Judith Albrecht and Denny Gioia Steve and Anne Pfeiffenberger Richard and Sally Kalin David and Margaret Gray Jack and Sue Poremba Dan and Peggy Hall LeKander Michael P. Johnson and Patricia Hawbaker Quinlivan Barbara Palmer Maureen Mulderig Andy and Kelly Renfrew Dotty and Paul Rigby Stan and Debra Latta Shirly Sacks Louis P. Silverman and Benson and Christine Lichtig Veronica A. Samborsky Kenneth and Irene Mcllvried Russell and Jeanne Schleiden Paul and K. C. Sheeler George and Nina Woskob Karen and Scott Shearer Vaughn and Kay Shirk Jackson and Diane Spielvogel Carol and Rex Warland Susan and Lewis Steinberg Director’s Marilynne W. Stout Circle Terry and Pat Williams David and Diane Wisniewski Kenton Stuck Mark and Anne Toniatti $2,000 to $2,999 Elizabeth Trudeau advocate George and Debbie Trudeau Patricia Best and Thomas Ray Mark and JoAnne Westerhaus Lynn Donald Breon $500 to $999 Mary Jane and William Wild Janet Fowler Dargitz and Charlotte Zmyslo Karl George Stoedefalke Ned and Inga Book Rod and Shari Erickson Jack and Diana Brenizer Partner Edward R. Galus Sandra Zaremba and Richard Brown Arnold and Marty Gasche Richard Carlson and Lori Forlizzi $250 to $499 Donald W. Hamer and Marie Bednar Joseph and Annie Doncsecz Beverly Hickey Michael T. and Ann F. Dotsey Steve and Chris Adams Honey and Bill Jaffe Steve and Sandy Elbin William W. Asbury Kay F. Kustanbauter Mark A. Falvo Dr. Deborah F. Atwater Eileen W. Leibowitz Nancy S. Gamble Sven and Carmen Bilén Tom and Mary Ellen Litzinger John and Carol Graham Alan Brown Pieter W. and Lida Ouwehand Amy Greenberg and Richard Doyle Roger and Corrine Coplan William Rabinowitz Bill and Connie Hayes Lee and Joan Coraor Robert Schmalz partner (cont’D) friend Tom Caldwell Memorial Fund $250 to $499 $150 to $249 Don Miller June Miller Jo Dixon Lynn and Ellis Abramson Gary and Judy Mitchell Margaret Duda Shirley Allan Betty and John Moore Heather F. Fleck Anne and Art Anderson Scott and Sandy Balboni Chris and Bobbie Muscarella Pamela Francis Robert F. and Donna C. Nicely Peg and Joe French Dr. Henry and Elaine Brzycki Claire M. Paquin Catherine Greenham John Collins and Mary Brown John M. Carroll and Mary Beth Rosson Guy and Grace Pilato Andrea Harrington Andrew and Jean Landa Pytel Sue Haug George and Bunny Dohn Ed and Georgia Reutzel Dawn E. Hawkins Steven P. Draskoczy, M.D. Phil and Judy Roberts Dale T. Hoffman Terry and Janice Engelder Susan J. Scheetz Anne Hummer Barry and Patti Fisher Frank and Vicki Forni The Shondeck Family Christopher and Gail Hurley Donald Smith and Merrill Budlong John and Gina Ikenberry Bob and Ellen Frederick Allan and Sherrill Sonsteby Allen and Nancy Jacobson Andris and Dace Freivalds Carol Sosnowski and Laurene Keck and Dave Sweetland Bethlyn and Scott Griffin Rosemary Weber John and Gretchen Leathers Charlie and Laura Hackett Barry and Ellen Stein Debra Leithauser Elizabeth Hanley and JoLaine Teyssier Fran E. Levin Patrick Kolivoski James and Deena Ultman Jack and Ellie Lewis John Lloyd Hanson Stephen and Jennifer Van Hook Dorothy and Kenneth Lutz Betty Harper and Scott Sheeder Proforma LLH Promos, LLC Nancy and Wade VanLandingham Richard and Juanita Lysle Alice Wilson and Friends Jodi Hakes McWhirter Tom and Ann Hettmansperger Carl and Sharon Winter Susan and Brian McWhirter Jackie and John Hook David L. and Connie Yocum Jim and Sharon Mortensen Jim and Susan Houser Joe and Sandy Niebel Steven and Shirley Hsi Eva and Ira Pell Daniel and Kathleen Jones the jazz train Martena Rogers Ed and Debbie Klevans Mike and Joan Roseberry John F. Knepp $250 and more Harry B. Kropp and Sally L. Schaadt Help us continue to present world-class Robert and Peggy Schlegel Edward J. Legutko Thomas Kurtz and jazz artists by becoming a member of Tom and Carolyn Schwartz The Jazz Train. For details, contact Dave Grace Mullingan-Kurtz Dave Shaffer and Eve Evans Shaffer at [email protected] or Mark and Theresa Lafer John and Sherry Symons 814-863-1167. Shawn and Amy Vashaw Fred and Louise Leoniak Gary and Tammy Vratarich Sharon and David Lieb William W. Asbury Barbara R. and Joel A. Weiss Bob and Janice Lindsay Patricia Best and Thomas Ray Sue Whitehead Herb and Trudy Lipowsky David and Susan Beyerle David and Betsy Will Jane and Edward Liszka Lynn Donald Breon Craig and Diane Zabel Nancy and John Lowe Philip and Susan Burlingame Dr. Theodore Ziff Sandy and Betty Macdonald David and Lisa Coggins Cal and Pam Zimmerman Helen Manfull Gordon and Caroline DeJong Deborah Marron Jim and Polly Dunn Betty McBride-Thuering Edward R. Galus Sherren and Harold McKenzie Arnold and Marty Gasche Charlene and Frank Gaus John and Michelle Groenveld Lee Grover and Anita Bear Steven L. Herb and Sara Willoughby-Herb Endowment Anne and Lynn Hutcheson Honey and Bill Jaffe Contributors Brian and Christina Johnson Michael P. Johnson and $150 and more Maureen Mulderig We recognize the following donors who have contributed to endow- Cindy and Al Jones Robert Martin and Kathy Weaver ments at the Center for the Performing Arts in the past year. For more Kathleen D. Matason and information about how to contribute to existing endowments, contact Richard M. Smith Dave Shaffer at 814-863-1167 or [email protected]. Randi and Peter Menard Dr. Marla L. Moon John L. Brown Jr. and Marlynn Steele Sidehamer Wilson and Maureen Moses Endowment William and Annemarie Mountz The Sturtz-Davis Family Larry and Kelly Mroz Nina C. Brown Endowment Jack and Sue Poremba Pamela M. Aikey Sally L. Schaadt David and Ann Shallcross-Wolfgang Richard Robert Brown Program Endowment Dan and Melinda Stearns Richard Brown and Sandra Zaremba Dennis W. and Joan S. Thomson Norma and Ralph Condee Chamber Music Endowment Dan and Linda Treviño Robert and Dorothy Cecil Barbara R. and Joel A. Weiss William F. and Kathleen Dierkes Condee Charlotte Zmyslo Honey and Bill Jaffe Endowment Honey and Bill Jaffe McQuaide Blasko Endowment Mr. and Mrs. James Horne Penn State International Dance Ensemble Endowment Elizabeth Hanley and Patrick Kolivoski

vision Enriching lives through inspiring experiences

mission The Center for the Performing Arts provides a context, through artistic connections, to the human experience. By bringing artists and audiences together we spark discovery of passion, inspira- tion, and inner truths. We are a motivator for creative thinking and examination of our relationship with the world. CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT PENN STATE Brussels Jazz Orchestra BJO’s Finest and Graphicology 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 19 EISENHOWER AUDITORIUM

cpa.psu.edu 814-863-0255 Philip Paquet

Center for the Performing Arts Staff

George Trudeau, director Medora Ebersole, education and community Lea Asbell-Swanger, assistant director programs manager Annie Doncsecz, finance director Lisa Faust, audience services manager Tracy Noll, sales and development services director Deanna Heichel, assistant finance director Laura Sullivan, marketing and communications Tom Hesketh, events manager director Wanda Hockenberry, assistant to the director Amy Dupain Vashaw, audience and program Christine Igoe, ticket manager development director Urszula Kulakowski, art director Shannon Arney, assistant ticket manager Heather Mannion, advertising associate Erik Baxter, multimedia specialist Sherren McKenzie, group sales coordinator Shannon Bishop, downtown ticket center manager John Mark Rafacz, editorial manager Len Codispot, sales and development accounting , assistant director for special programs coordinator Dave Shaffer Chad Swires, production supervisor Gary Collins, production supervisor Mark Tinik, production supervisor Aimee Crihfield, contracts/logistics coordinator

1 2 3 Front cover photos: 1. Diavolo Kenneth Mucke 2. Antibalas Marina Abadjieff 3.Imago Theatre’s Frogz Jerry Mouawad 4 5 6 4. SISTER ACT © 2014 Joan Marcus 5. Cyrille Aimée 6. The King’s Singers Axel Nickolaus 7. Time for Three Sherry Ferrante 8. THE CHIEFTAINS Kevin Kelly 9. Brussels Jazz 7 8 9 Orchestra’s Graphicology Philip Paquet 10. eighth blackbird Luke Ratray 11. Rosanne Cash © Clay Patrick McBride 10 11 12 12. Theatreworks USA’s The Lightning Thief Jeremy Daniel 13. Brooklyn Rider Sarah Small 14. CAMELOT 15. The Nile 13 14 15 Project Matjaz Kacicnik