R. Joseph Scott Conductor & Music Director

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Sixteenth Season 2007-2008 The Sammamish Symphony,

led by our Music Director/

Conductor R. Joseph Scott,

has grown from a handful

of dedicated musicians to

the full-sized ensemble you

will enjoy hearing today. Founded sixteen years ago R. Jospfi Scott as the Providence Point Now in his ninth season as Music Director and Conductor of the Sammamish Symphony Players, we have had a Orchestra, R. Joseph Scott has been a vibrant force in the Northwest musical community for over 40 years. Prior to joining the Sammamish Symphony, Mr. Scott founded the Bellevue long commitment to the Philharmonic Orchestra and was their Music Director, Conductor and General Manager from Sammamish community. We 1967 - 1997. He is Principal Conductor of Lyric Opera Northwest and has appeared as Guest Conductor with numerous musical ensembles, including the Bellevue Opera. He has con­ were incorporated in 1994 as ducted world premieres of works by Alan Hovhaness, Vaclav Nelhybel, and various regional composers. The Sammamish Symphony

Orchestra Association, a Maestro Scott has conducted concerts featuring a diverse array of artists, including Metro­ politan Opera star Roberta Peters; violinist Pamela Frank; Broadway Tony Award winner Anna nonprofit organization. Maria Alberghetti; the Seattle Opera Chorus; the Empire Brass Quintet; and vocalists Maureen Our goals are to enrich the McGovern, Lou Rawls and Marni Nixon. An accomplished instrumentalist, he performed as Principal Oboist and Principal Tympanist with several Northwest orchestras and toured Europe local fine arts scene, offering twice with the Crande Ronde Symphony. convenient and affordable Mr. Scott attended the University of Oregon School of Music and studied with musical performances; and Eugene Furst and Wolfgang Martin of the Portland Opera, Henry Holt of the Seattle Opera, Mikael Scheremetiew of the Thalia Conservatory, and Vilem Sokol of the Seattle Youth Sym­ to promote involvement in phony. the arts by the young people of our community, providing Orchestra Management opportunities for learning. Board of Directors Personnel We serve Sammamish and

the surrounding communities Joyce Cunningham Founding Director Dennis Helppie R. Joseph Scott Music Director & Conductor Shannon Nelson by making great orchestral Myrl Venter President Jonathan Fe il Mark Wiseman Vice President Marianna Vail music readily accessible to all Jim White Treasurer Andy Hill Cathy Crindle Secretary Cail Ratley residents, and by increasing Miranda Thorpe Director at large Miranda Thorpe the public's musical literacy Dennis Helppie Director at large Jeremy Jordan Andy Hill Director at large Linda Wiseman Concerto ~·~--~ through educational Jonathan Feil Director at large Mark Wiseman Webma rcr Darlene Rose Director at large programs and performances Cheryl PAug Honorary Board Member David Irons Honorary Board Member by local musicians. Janet Barry Honorary Board Member Skip Rowley Honorary Board Member

2 yrogram Sammamish Symphony Orchestra R. Joseph Scott, Music Director and Conductor

Sunday, February 24, '2008 2:00 PM Eastlake Performing Arts Theater

f Julian Schwarz, Cello

Eric Coates London Suite Covent Garden Westminster Knightsbridge

Camille Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1 in a minor, Op. 33 Allegro non troppo Allegro con moto - Allegro non troppo

Julian Schwarz, Cello

Intermission

Ralph Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 2 "A London Symphony" Lento; Allegro risoluto Lento Scherzo (Nocturne) l Andante con moto; Maestoso all marcia; r Allegro; Lento; Epilogue

Mr. Schwarz's appearance is made possible through a generous donation from Lori and Andy Hill.

Please no audio/video recording or flash photography.

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London Suite Cello Concerto No. I Jazz Age, but his popularity his own music, however Eric Coates ( 1886-1957) in a minor, Op. 33 endured and continued for simple, as long as it is truly Camille Saint-Saens many years after his death. In his own." Vaughan Williams' oates was a gentle, soft­ (1835-1921) his long life, he wrote over music is characteristically Cspoken man, but his music 300 works, and was the first English, like Holst and But­ had such vitality he became orn in Paris, France, Saint­ major composer to write music terworth. It sounds both old known as the father of British BSaens was one of the most specifically for the cinema. and new at the same time; Light Music. As a child, he talented child prodigies of his The cello concerto is cast as a simple, yet timeless, lyrical, played the violin in his family time, possessing perfect pitch single movement, with several and nostalgic. His love of orchestra, and went on to get a and beginning piano lessons sections .. The melodic content English folk tunes is reflected scholarship to the Royal Acade­ at age two. His first piano re­ contains a subtle unifying in his music. The London my of Music in London. Coates cital was given at age five , and thread. The piece also con­ Symphony, or Symphony played viola in the Queen's Hall at ten he claimed to be able to tains a dance-like section in no.2, was written in 1913. It Orchestra, but eventually leaned play any one of Beethoven's 31. time, which adds levity and was first performed at Queen's more toward composing. He 32 sonatas by memory. He simplicity in contrast to the Hall in 1914. Temporarily loved the countryside of his grew in accomplishment and more intense outer sections. lost in transport to Germany youth, but was also inspired by was introduced to Franz Liszt, Saint-Saens showed great during the WWl , the sym­ the sounds of London. These who would become one of his artistic finesse in composing phony was found and revised themes are evident in the Lon­ closest friends. After writ- the soloist's technical passages, until it reached its final ver­ don Suite. He enjoyed writing ing his first symphony at 16, which retain much melodic sion around 1936. Vaughan light, easy-listening music, and he astonished many critics integrity within the display of Williams loved London, and two of the movements from and fellow composers such technique. this symphony displays some the suite have been particularly as Hector Berlioz. To earn boisterous and urban passages, beloved. The first movement, money, Saint-Saens played Symphony No. '.2 "A London yet within the four movements "Covent Garden," uses a song organ in various churches in Symphony" there are glimpses of his love entitled "Cherry Ripe" that was Paris, and his improvisations Ralph Vaughan Williams of folk tunes. The melodies in familiar to his audiences. The earned him the praise of Liszt, ( 1872-1958) this symphony were pleasing third movement, a march called saying he was the greatest and familiar to his audiences. "Knightsbridge," was used organist in the world. In aughan Williams is a Influenced by Ravel and for years on the British radio 1870, Saint-Saens formed the Vcentral figure in British Debussy, Vaughan Williams program "In Town Tonight." Societe Nationale de Musique music because of his long used a wide range of orches­ Thousands of listeners wrote in order to promote new and career as a teacher, lecturer, tral color. He wro te works in and called BBC to request the specifically French music. In and friend to so many younger almost every genre and used name of the piece and com­ this way, he became a power­ composers and conductors. his extraordinary creative poser. Suddenly, Coates was ful figure in shaping the future His writings on music remain energy to compose until his wildly famous. His popularity of his homeland's music. thought-provoking, especially death at 87. continued for the rest of his life Saint-Saens' career began his call for everyone to "make - Program notes by Janis Orrico and remains today, as listeners while Chopin and Mendels­ Volunteers Needed! love his memorable toe-tapping sohn were in their prime, and If you are interested in a rewarding experience melodies. ended at the beginning of the volunteering with the Sammamish Symphony please call Mark Wiseman at 557-33 0

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Are you interested in playing with us? Ticket Information 2007-2008 The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra is composed of adult volunteer Tickets may be purchased $15 Adult musicians dedicated to performing on the internet or by phone $1 0 Seniors ( 6 2 & up ) concerts and maintaining outreach 1-800-965-4827 $10 Student (11 -is) programs serving Eastside communities. $30 Family Free Children w & under Rehearsals: Thursdays 7: 15-9:45 pm - Eastlake High School For more ticket info call 206-517-7777 Please call 206-517-7777 or go to or log on to www.sammamishsymphony.org www.sammamishsymphony.org

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the National Orchestral Insti­ Concert ~eason 2007-2008 tute, and the Aspen Music Fes­ Glorious tival studying under Eric Kim , Come see the Sammamish Symphony perform Richard Aaron, Darrett Adkins, at Benaroya Hall in Seattle at this very special event! Stephen Ceber, and Irene This concert will feature: Sharp. In Aspen Julian was Sammamish Symphony Orchestra - Cantare Vocal Ensemble the Principal cello of the Film Master Chorus of the Eastside - Vashon Island Chorale Ensemble as well as a member Seattle Bach Society of the Festival Orchestra. S unday, April 27, 2008 2:00 p.m. His Chamber Music collabora­ Benaroya Hall, Seattle tions have included Stephanie Tickets for Glorious are on sale now in the lobby! Chase, David Harding, Ani Kavafian, Frank Almond, Barry In advance - $24 At the Door - $29 Lieberman, Maria Larionoff and A Salute to Broadway! appearances with the Music of Remembrance ensemble. With Sit back and enjoy music from your favorite Broadway shows! Julian Schwarz, Cello Music of Remembrance Julian ellist Julian Schwarz was premiered his Father's (Gerard Sunday, June 8, 2008 2 :00 p.m. Cborn, in 1991 , to a family Schwarz) composition "In Me­ Eastlake Performing Arts Center of musicians. After starting his moriam" to great acclaim," ... studies with David Tonkonogui, Schwarz played it remarkably Julian made his debut as soloist well" (Melinda Bargreen, Se­ ~en r y 8 ischofberger Violins with the at attle Times). He also recorded Third Generation Violin Maker age 11 playing the Saint-Saens that work for the Naxos label. Cello Concerto in A minor. Concerning Julian's recent Since then Julian has won performance of the Haydn www.hkbviolins.com many competitions and awards C Major Concerto with the 425.822.0717 including 3 lnterlochen Fine Northwest Sinfonietta, Bernard Kirkland, WA Arts Awards, the lnterlochen Jacobson of Music Web Inter­ Junior Concerto Competition, national wrote, "Julian Schwarz the David Tonkonogui Memo­ is destined to rank among the rial Award, the Linda Sandell major cellists of the 21st cen­ Chamber Music Award in 2 tury. Mark my words." consecutive years, the Merle P. In the forthcoming Criffe Award for Cello Perfor­ seasons Julian will return as so­ mance, the Northwest Sinfo­ loist with the Seattle Sympho­ nietta Concerto Competition, ny, and make his debut with the the Sammamish Symphony Contemporary Youth Orchestra Now on the Eastside! Concerto Competition, the in Cleveland, the Port Angeles Bellevue Philharmonic Young Symphony, and the Lake Union Sales Appraisals Repairs Rentals Artist Debut Concert Audi­ Civic Orchestra. tions, the Seattle Young Artist Currently Julian Concerto Competition with attends the Lakeside School the Philharmonia Northwest, and the Academy of Music and an appearance on the NPR Northwest. 07-08 marks his radio show "From the Top" with first season as Assistant Prin­ regular collaborator Daniel cipal Cello of the Lake Union Specializing in .. . Civic Orchestra, as well as Walden. Automotive and Product Julian has attended their Assistant Conductor. He many festivals such as the Cali­ is a student of renowned cello Studio Photography fornia Summer Music program, professor of the the Encore School for Strings, University of Washington. (425) 241-5606

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Acknow{edgements Benefactor ($500 and above) Crace Lau Many people have worked together to City of Sammamish Francesco Logozzo Corbis-Bettman Wilma Luttermoser make our community orchestra Eastside Arts Partnership Ted and Lenore Martinell possible. Elements of Design Patrick McCormick They have given of their time, talent and Issaquah Arts Commission Rosemarie Michaels energy and have made the King County 4Culture Karen Middaugh 2007-2008 season possible. Microsoft Corporation Leslie Nielsen To you we say a special thanks. Rowley Enterprises Michael Raschko David Campbell W.B. Slifer Preben and Ruth Hoegh-Christensen Andy and Lori Hill Barb Thorne Publicity Preben and Ruth Hoegh-Christensen Dorothy Tierney Timothy Corrie, Jr. and Sherri Zucker Jim White Dita Hagen Dita Hagen Mark and Linda Wiseman Evelyn Zeller and Nels Magelssen Flower Arrangements Nicholas Kosuk Kevin and Lynne Martinell Joyce Cunningham/Providence Point Estate of Eleanor Nein Supporter (under $100) Cail Ratley Equipment Storage Albertsons Skip and Debra Rowley Sammamish Safeway Glenn and Susan Scott Eastlake High School David Barnes Scott and Meredith Selfon Facilities, Recording Sunny Brennan Donald Shearer Maria and William Burke David Van Moorhem and Kenneth Morse Paula Chester Sherman Clay Dan and Marianna Vail Twila Demenzes Piano Herman and Myrl Venter Ian Edlund Marvin and Mary Ann Fleming Robin Holland Sponsor ($100-499) Joel Green Program Design Amgen Robert and Cathy Grindle Applied Digital Photography Clark Crogan Trinity Lutheran College Bischofberger Violins Patricia Hebner Bellevue Christian School Boeing Company Dennis and Sherry Helppie Reh ea rsa 1Space Hilton Carden Inn David Hewitt John L. Scott Brett Hicks and Jill Nichols-Hicks Starbucks Lori and Steve Hollasch Janis Orrico String Instrument Specialists Judy Johnson Program Notes Sandy Anuras Glenn Lestz Amy Asbury and Kevin Rogers Nick Locke Safeway/ Albertson's/Tully's Aletha Barnes Cenine and Scott McKorkle Klahanie Starbucks and Krispy Kreme John and Janet Barry Debra and Richard Merte Refreshments Debbie and Henry Bischofberger Robb Mitchell Thomas and Nellie Collins Jose and Janet Pantoja Matt Cosand Dan and Fran Pope Dave Pitt/Beaver Lake Middle School Kristin Edlund and Ken Rosenow Jon Sanders Percussion Equipment Neal Ferguson and Marjorie Hamlin Kevin Seward Don and Sue Cerend Kathy Taraboschia Mark Wiseman Rita Hara Webpage Mari Horita Kathy and Warren Huckabay Philip and Susan Kliavkoff Paul and Robin Holland Recording Engineers

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Sixteenth Season 2007-2008