TABLE OF CONTENTS OUR MISSION

The Mission of the Idaho Falls Symphony Society is Our Mission ...... 2 to provide quality, live orchestral experiences of the world’s great music for the enjoyment, enrichment, Board of Directors ...... 2 and education of our audiences and musicians.

About the Symphony ...... 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS A Message from The Maestro ...... 4 Dr. Arthur Kull President Connect & Learn ...... 4 Cindy Ozaki Vice President A Message from The President ...... 5 Jackie Larsen Past President Young Artists Competition ...... 6

Judith Brower The Influence of Jazz ...... 8 Treasurer

Linda Neeley Volunteer with IFS ...... 13 Secretary

Anne Voillequé An Evening of Chamber Music ...... 14 Director Emeritus

The Art of the Violin ...... 16 Dan Beck Kim Carpenter Daniel Devasirvatham Youth Symphony Winter Concert ...... 20 Rachel Emerson* Roger Evans* Annalee Kelly* Sing Joyfully: A Holiday Celebration ...... 22 Tony Lima Theron McGriff Support The Symphony ...... 26 Nicholas Manning Lorena Murdock Jeff Newgard Concert Etiquette and Info ...... 27 Denise O’Brien Sharon Price John Radford Meet the Symphony Staff ...... 28 Carrie Shull Bill Smith* Roster of Musicians ...... 29 Cherie Webster Kevin Young

Principal Musician Bios ...... 30 * Orchestra Representative

2 Sensational : Season Sixty-Nine | Fall/Winter 2018 ABOUT THE SYMPHONY

For sixty-nine consecutive seasons, the Idaho Falls Symphony has provided quality live orchestral experiences for the enjoyment, enrichment, and education of audiences and musicians alike. The Symphony presents an annual concert series that brings the best of classical music to a variety of local venues, including Freeman Park, the Colonial Theater, and the Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts.

Established in 1949, the Symphony was originally presented by the Idaho Falls Music Club and the Community Concerts Association. The Symphony redefined itself in 1961 when the Idaho Falls Symphony Society was incorporated, by-laws were formulated, and a board of directors was elected with Lowell Jobe as President. The Symphony Society has since partnered with many local sponsors to promote a vibrant and nationally recognized symphony orchestra.

The Symphony draws musicians from all walks of life. Symphony members include professional musicians, music teachers, engineers, medical doctors and many others, all of whom bring an extraordinary dedication to the organization. Today the orchestra’s growing reputation has attracted musicians from throughout the Eastern Idaho region, which has brought increased professionalism to the volunteer spirit of the ensemble.

Education and outreach efforts are central to the Symphony’s role in the community. Thousands of children experience the Symphony every year through Children’s Concerts, Family Concerts, and the in- school presentations of the Ambassador Program. The Idaho Falls Youth Symphony provides an engaging orchestral opportunity for area music students, and the Masterclasses offered by the Symphony’s world- renowned guest artists have inspired generations of emerging musicians.

After an extensive search in 2010 with more than 130 applicants and 5 finalists, Dr. Thomas Heuser was named the Symphony’s tenth Music Director, following a line of directors that has included Dr. George Adams, John LoPiccolo, Carl Eberl, LaMar Barrus and Harold Mealy, among others. The Symphony’s administrative offices are located just around the corner from the historic Willard Arts Center in downtown Idaho Falls.

Sensational : Season Sixty-Nine | Fall/Winter 2018 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE MAESTRO

Greetings everyone! Thank happening at the Idaho Falls Symphony, follow us on you for joining the Idaho Falls Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Symphony. From year to year, we return to the Symphony Many thanks for your continued with fresh perspective. As your love and support, music director now in my eighth season, I am honored to present this impactful music, gratefu