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Children’s Concert Series 2019–2020 AN INTERACTIVE CONCERT WITH MUSIC, DANCE, AND NARRATION October 19, 2019 | 3:00 pm Forest Hill Community High School Auditorium ifty years ago this summer, a brave American man stepped out of a landing craft onto the surface of the moon and made history. It was an indelible moment of Milky Way magic, and the Palm Beach Symphony Presented by Fwants to bring a little bit of this remarkable achievement back to Palm Beach County with One Small Step, an orchestra-and-dance program like no other. with Demetrius Klein Dance Company (DKDC) With the help of the Demetrius Klein Dance Company and four exciting pieces of all-American music, the orchestra will October 19, 2019 | 3:00 pm present an interactive concert for families in which they will Forest Hill Community High School Auditorium literally take part in exploring such scientific concepts as the Earth’s rotation, gravity and telescope viewing. All this while thrilling to a powerful Copland fanfare, the soaring Alexander Magalong, Conductor themes of Star Wars and sharing the adventures of a Lexi Thompson, Narrator very special resident of Earth’s satellite, Rocky de Demetrius Klein Dance Company (DKDC), choreography and dance Luna, an inquisitive moon rock. Program With a special narrative accompanied by the music Aaron Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man of Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, students will meet John Williams – Princess Leia’s Theme from Star Wars Rocky as she hitches a ride with two friendly NASA John Williams – The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme) from Star Wars astronauts on the Apollo 11 lunar module en route back Aaron Copland – Selections from Lincoln Portrait to planet Earth. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin show Joan Tower – Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman Rocky some out-of-this-world views of the moon, help define John Williams – Throne Room & End Title from Star Wars the moon’s place in the solar system, describe how the moon affects all life on Earth ... and leave Rocky with a sense of Special thanks to the following individuals for their contributions to wonder and pride in her “rockdom”. the creation of the One Small Step project: Kristin Zirkle, Script Writer Ronni Gerstel, Puppeteer Jim Hammond, Assistant Puppeteer Valerie Nelson, Graphic Designer Lisa Bruna, Director of Marketing and Communications | Palm Beach Symphony Lexi Thompson, Education and Community Engagement Coordinator | Palm Beach Symphony Olga M. Vazquez, Director of Education and Orchestra Operations | Palm Beach Symphony David McClymont, CEO | Palm Beach Symphony As part of the One Small Step school performances, selected Gerard Schwarz, Music Director | Palm Beach Symphony fourth grade students had the opportunity to heighten their experience through pre- and post- concert workshops at their SPONSORS AND PARTNERS schools with Symphony and DKDC teaching artists, as well as teaching artists from the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Paul & Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Music ifty years ago this summer, a brave American man stepped out of a landing craft onto the surface of the moon and made history. It was an indelible moment of Milky Way magic, and the Palm Beach Symphony Presented by Fwants to bring a little bit of this remarkable achievement back to Palm Beach County with One Small Step, an orchestra-and-dance program like no other. with Demetrius Klein Dance Company (DKDC) With the help of the Demetrius Klein Dance Company and four exciting pieces of all-American music, the orchestra will October 19, 2019 | 3:00 pm present an interactive concert for families in which they will Forest Hill Community High School Auditorium literally take part in exploring such scientific concepts as the Earth’s rotation, gravity and telescope viewing. All this while thrilling to a powerful Copland fanfare, the soaring Alexander Magalong, Conductor themes of Star Wars and sharing the adventures of a Lexi Thompson, Narrator very special resident of Earth’s satellite, Rocky de Demetrius Klein Dance Company (DKDC), choreography and dance Luna, an inquisitive moon rock. Program With a special narrative accompanied by the music Aaron Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man of Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, students will meet John Williams – Princess Leia’s Theme from Star Wars Rocky as she hitches a ride with two friendly NASA John Williams – The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme) from Star Wars astronauts on the Apollo 11 lunar module en route back Aaron Copland – Selections from Lincoln Portrait to planet Earth. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin show Joan Tower – Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman Rocky some out-of-this-world views of the moon, help define John Williams – Throne Room & End Title from Star Wars the moon’s place in the solar system, describe how the moon affects all life on Earth ... and leave Rocky with a sense of Special thanks to the following individuals for their contributions to wonder and pride in her “rockdom”. the creation of the One Small Step project: Kristin Zirkle, Script Writer Ronni Gerstel, Puppeteer Jim Hammond, Assistant Puppeteer Valerie Nelson, Graphic Designer Lisa Bruna, Director of Marketing and Communications | Palm Beach Symphony Lexi Thompson, Education and Community Engagement Coordinator | Palm Beach Symphony Olga M. Vazquez, Director of Education and Orchestra Operations | Palm Beach Symphony David McClymont, CEO | Palm Beach Symphony As part of the One Small Step school performances, selected Gerard Schwarz, Music Director | Palm Beach Symphony fourth grade students had the opportunity to heighten their experience through pre- and post- concert workshops at their SPONSORS AND PARTNERS schools with Symphony and DKDC teaching artists, as well as teaching artists from the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Paul & Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Music ORCHESTRA ROSTER MEET THE ARTISTS Violin Bass Trumpet Alexander Magalong, Conductor Evija Ozolins, Concertmaster William Bryant, Principal Kevin Karabell, Principal Marina Lenau, Santiago Olaguibel Marc Reese Alexander Magalong is currently the Assistant Concertmaster Federico Montes conductor of the Greater Miami Youth Monica Cheveresan Flute Symphony Concert Orchestra and has previously served as associate conductor of Anne Chicheportiche Joseph Monticello, Principal Trombone the Frost Symphony Orchestra and conductor Claudia Cagnassone Elizabeth Lu Domingo Pagliuca, Principal of the Frost Flute Ensemble. According to Alfredo Oliva Salvador Saez the South Florida Classical Review, Valentin Mansurov, Oboe Principal Second “Magalong was particularly adept at keeping Elizabeth England, Principal Bass Trombone Greg Cardi the ensemble cohesive during the tricky Sara Luciani Jose Leon Jaime Mansilla twists of melodic phrasing.” Magalong was a Abby Young finalist for music director of the Pikes Peak Clarinet Tuba Morena Kalziqi Philharmonic and has also conducted for the Anna Brumbaugh, Principal Kevin Idelfonso Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, Viola Julian Santacoma Broadmoor Pops Orchestra, Chamber Timpani Orchestra of the Springs, and the Peakhar- Chauncey Patterson, Principal Bassoon monic Youth Orchestra. He has conducted Stefanie Graf Lucas Sanchez, Principal Without private instruction for most of his the orchestral world premieres of Fanfares for Roberto Henriques Gabriel Beavers, Principal youth, Magalong began his musical studies in the Apocalypse by Ken Ueno, Setting Century Yordan Tenev Christina Bonatakis Percussion the public schools at the age of twelve, by Dorothy Hindman, and Symphony #3 by Abigail Dreher Evan Saddler, Principal eventually serving as concertmaster of the James Stephenson. French Horn Guillermo Ospina Colorado All-State String Orchestra, winning Having taught high school, junior high, and Cello Szilard Molnar, Principal Matthew Nichols the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony elementary orchestra for an underprivileged Stan Spinola Karli Vina Concerto Competition, and winning first place Claudio Jaffe, Principal school district for nine years, Magalong is a Deb Fialek in the Pikes Peak Young Composers Competi- Aziz Sapaev passionate advocate for music education in the Brent Charran Amanda Moskowicz Harp tion for several consecutive years. He began public schools. Under his direction and active conducting at the age of fourteen. German Marcano Kay Kemper, Principal recruitment, his high school program tripled in Magalong holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music size, resulting in four ability-based string from the University of Denver, a Master of orchestras, the most of any Colorado high Alfredo Oliva, Orchestra Contractor Jason Barroncini, Stage Manager Music in Instrumental Conducting from the school. In 2011, the Widefield High School Miami Symphonic Entertainment University of Miami, and is currently complet- Chamber Strings was selected to perform at ing his dissertation for a Doctor of Musical the Colorado Music Educators Association Arts in Instrumental Conducting from the conference alongside more affluent schools. He University of Miami. He was selected as a Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier orchestra known for its diverse repertoire actively promoted the relevancy of classical participant for the 2018 Ithaca International and commitment to community. Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization music to his students and the community, Conducting Masterclass and has conducted in adheres to a mission of engaging, educating, and entertaining the greater community of the regardless of personal background. workshops with