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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 the Rochester Philharmonic, Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music. The orchestra is As a respected educator in Colorado, Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, and the Far- composed of world-class musicians led by internationally acclaimed conductors and features Magalong has guest conducted many honor go-Morehead Symphony. He has received notable guest artists from prodigies to masters of the symphonic music scene. orchestras, festivals, music camps, youth mentorship from Thomas Sleeper, Neil Varon, orchestras, and educator conferences in and Christopher Zimmerman. Now in its 46th season, the orchestra continues to attract new and diverse audiences by Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Westmin- performing expanded repertoire in a variety of notable concert venues and by reaching all ster, Jefferson County, and the Boulder Valley. corners of the community with education and community outreach programs, children’s He served on the Colorado All-State Orchestra concerts, music therapy programs, in-school concerts, student coaching sessions and master board as Southern Governor for six years and classes, instrument donations, Palm Beach County’s Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year, has adjudicated many festivals throughout the scholarship programs, and free public concerts. state. ORCHESTRA ROSTER MEET THE ARTISTS

Demetrius Klein Dance Company (DKDC), Dancers Aaron Copland (1900–1990) since Lincoln’s time, making this music feel even more classic and familiar. Demetrius Klein Fanfare for the Common Man John Williams (Born 1932) What makes classical music sound American? Demetrius Klein is a performer, choreographer, and teacher. His 501c3 Aaron Copland was the first composer to find a Star Wars Suite non-profit arts organization, DKDC/DIY Projects, is committed to the really successful answer to that question. creative process and to producing dance works of uncompromising integrity The son of Jewish immigrants from Lithuania, When John Williams was born in 1932, movies in traditional and non-traditional settings. Copland (pronounced COPE-lind) was born in with sound had only been around for a few years, Since forming DKDC in 1986, Klein has made a significant impact on the 1900 in Brooklyn, New York. As a young man, he and Hollywood directors were just figuring out world of dance; performing, creating and teaching in Palm Beach County. Klein studied in Paris, France, where the best modern how composers could improve their films. The has presented over eighty works on the stages of major regional venues, nationally and composers lived at the time. first composers to become stars of film scoring internationally. He and his diverse company members continue to break new ground by actively Copland’s real breakthrough came in the came from Europe, and many had started their ca- pursuing and engaging new dance audiences by rehearsing and performing in public places. 1930s, when he began to write music inspired reers writing big, dramatic operas using enormous by the scenery and people of rural America. He orchestras. Klein was named 1998-1999 Fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation. He has composed one ballet about a famous outlaw in the After finishing music school, Williams worked received three choreographic fellowships from the state of Florida, the Hector Ubertalli Award Southwest (Billy the Kid), another about cowboys his way up in Hollywood, learning under those for Artistic Excellence from the Palm Beach County for the Arts, and a National Endowment on a ranch (Rodeo), and a third about pioneers in great European composers. He went on to become for the Arts Choreographic Fellowship. His work has been commissioned by Ballet Florida, the mountains (Appalachian Spring). the top film composer in history, creating some of the Wexner Center, Jacobs Pillow, Southeastern Center for the Contemporary Arts, Copland wrote Fanfare for the Common Man the most memorable themes of the last fifty years. The Florida-Brazil Festival, Danza Del Lobo, Minnesota Dance Alliance and most in 1942, after the United States entered World It is hard to imagine what Jaws, E.T., Raiders of recently the Downtown Development Authority of West Palm Beach. War II. Fanfares had existed for hundreds of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park or the Harry Potter years before Copland—they were short pieces of movies would be without Williams’ music, among Kori Epps music usually played by trumpets or other brass the many credits that have led to his 51 Oscar instruments, sometimes joined by percussion—but nominations. they were usually played for important people like Of all the films that Williams has worked on, Kori Epps holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of kings, presidents, and military officers. Copland’s the one he is most famous for is Star Wars from Wisconsin, Milwaukee and Bachelors of Arts in Dance, and Communication from music sent a message that all the little people 1977. In music such as the opening theme, with its Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is Associate Artistic Director and Marketing were important, too, from the young soldiers fight- rising trumpet melody, Williams takes an old-fash- Maven of the Demetrius Klein Dance Company, having danced in the Company ing the war to the ordinary citizens who paid taxes ioned orchestra on a wild, futuristic ride. since 2004. Annually Epps produces The Fat Basset Film Festival which showcases and worked to keep the country moving. short dance films, and 7x7 which presents seven choreographers’ dances in seven Joan Tower (Born 1938) different locations. Her technical foundations are ballet, modern dance, and dance improvisation. Lincoln Portrait She specializes in creative dance and dance integration, using movement and dance to teach Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman academic concepts. Since 2010 she has taught in Palm Beach Public Elementary Schools and The same year that Copland composed Fanfare preschools. Epps attributes her creativity to growing up internationally (Brazil, the Caribbean, and for the Common Man, he wrote a longer piece for There have been extraordinary women com- orchestra inspired by Abraham Lincoln, the presi- posing great music for centuries, but it has been Canada), thus experiencing various forms of education, and being influenced by artistic DIYers, dent who abolished slavery and guided the United pretty much impossible for them to get the same two of which were her parents. States through the Civil War. In Lincoln Portrait, respect as their male peers. Joan Tower, now in a narrator joins the orchestra to read quotations her eighties and still at the top of her game, was Kristen Vencel from Lincoln’s famous speeches, including the one of the first women to be seen as a leader Gettysburg Address. The music, speeches and among American composers. Thanks to her and Kristen Vencel serves as Rehearsal Director with DKDC. She earned her descriptions of the man himself combine to form a other pioneers, more young women than ever be- BA in Dance at Palm Beach Atlantic University and has enjoyed cross- new kind of portrait, using sound instead of paint fore are establishing strong careers as composers. cultural studies in dance internationally. In addition to performing with or a camera. Taking inspiration from Aaron Copland—and DKDC, Vencel teaches creative movement to young children and adults. Like the fanfare, Lincoln Portrait relies on pure also poking fun at his title—Tower wrote the first She is a filmmaker, creating and collaborating on short dance films with and simple musical ideas. Just as you might use part of Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman in the primary colors of red, yellow and blue to paint 1986, dedicating it “to women who take risks and Demetrius Klein, Clarence Brooks, and Jon Rhoads. Her films have been shown a very bright and clear image, Copland started who are adventurous.” Her own adventurous ap- at local film festivals and performances, including Fat Basset Film Festival in with basic themes and combined them to make all proach to the orchestra shows how the traditional West Palm Beach, FL. Vencel is also a business owner, marketing affirming clothing for sorts of colorful effects, like how red and yellow fanfare can move in fresh new directions, pushing women, a homeschooling mom of four, and loving wife to her husband who is a local pastor. She combine to make orange. He also included quota- an old art form into an exciting future. continues her education in dance and in life and calls dance her heart language. tions from American songs that have been popular

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