Volume III, Issue II November 2012
From Our President
On the theme of sharing musical experiences, the holidays are just around the corner and we have a perfect gift suggestion: tickets to our March 24, 2013, 7:00 pm concert featuring the songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Revisit
the powerful rock musical, Jesus Christ
Superstar, the thrilling strains of Evita, the
playfulness of Cats and the heart-pounding rhythms of Starlight Express, and Phantom of the Opera. Craig Burnett President All performers in this show are Broadway stars who have performed in venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to the White House. Their I’m so excited! The enthusiasm for our first thrilling voices supported by an astounding five two shows this season, 42Five and the Glenn piece band will make for an exciting and Miller Orchestra, was overwhelming. Our Glenn memorable evening for that someone special Miller Orchestra evening concert, which was a in your life. second performance for non-subscribers, was SOLD OUT!! Speaking of special people, I wish to express our appreciation for several recent donations As part of our youth outreach, we gave Glenn to FLCCA. Your generosity helps us keep our Miller Orchestra tickets to approximately 20 concerts affordable and enables us to expand students. These students represented three our youth and senior musical outreach local high schools: Oakridge, Cordova and performances. Together, we bring the joy of Vista del Lago. The students were overjoyed music to our fellow citizens, youth and at the opportunity to go backstage and to see seniors. a professional big band musical, and we were delighted to provide them with this And now, on with the show! experience.
~ Craig
1 THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA By Rebecca Graulich
“I tapped my feet through the whole show,” said Folsom resident Jessica Davis. So did just about everyone else who attended the Glenn Miller Orchestra (GMO) at Three Stages on October 21. The audience was physically in their seats but mentally and emotionally they were swirling on the dance floor.
The GMO, under Alton Glenn Miller’s leadership, began in March 1938 and ended in October 1942 when Miller reported for induction into the Army. After months of insisting that he could modernize the army band and improve the morale of the men, he was promoted to Captain and transferred into the Army Air Corps. It was there that he organized the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band.
In the fall of 1944, his band was scheduled for a six- week tour of Europe; they were to be stationed in Paris. On December 15th Miller left England for Paris to make arrangements for the band’s arrival. Neither Miller nor his transport plane were seen again. Miller They took me to my hey day! is still listed as missing in action. ~Kristi Overmyer
In 1946 the Miller estate authorized an official Glenn The Glenn Miller Orchestra was my Miller "ghost band” to be led by Tex Beneke. Since favorite as a youngster. When I joined then, the GMO has played continuously under vari- the navy, I brought a couple of their ous conductors. Currently, they are led by Nick 78s. Hilscher. ~Dudley Overmyer, Citrus Heights
Hilscher, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, began with the GMO in 1998 as their featured male vocalist. With the exception of a one-year break to complete his Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance at Samford University, he sang with the band until February 2005.
They make me wish I was Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, a teenager in the 40s. Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, ~Ellie Skovensky (left) and Tommy Dorsey were early musical influences on They make me want to Hilscher. He credits his get up and dance. father, Bill, for exposing ~Stephanie Alexander him to these performers. (center) His mother, Linda, influ- enced her son’s musical It’s a privilege to see this appreciation by singing in orchestra perform. her church choir. All from El Dorado Hills ~Emily Johnson (right) (continued on next page)
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THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
Hilscher recorded his first solo album in 2002, Nick Hilscher Sings with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. This recording features original big band arrangements. After leaving the GMO in 2005, Hilscher performed alone and with various bands. In 2005, he was the featured vocalist for two 100th birthday celebrations of Tommy Dorsey. One was with the Julliard Jazz Orchestra and the other with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.
In April 2010 Hilscher released another solo album, Young and Foolish. It features the music of Hank Williams, Sr., Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roger Miller, Nat “King” Cole, and Cole Porter. Hilscher arranged and orchestrated all of the music on this recording. In January 2012, he returned to the GMO as their Music Director.
Performers in the GMO come from all parts of the US. The third chair trumpet, Shawn Williams, is an “almost local.” He was born in the Bay Area and spent much of his early years in the Sacramento area. In fact, at one point his family thought they would move to Folsom. They’re exhilarating! I don’t want the night to end. Williams initially began playing the piano but found ~Jeanne Lupien it difficult to coordinate all of his fingers. His brother suggested he play the trumpet I closed my eyes and they were because it only has three buttons. This set him on better than my CDs the path to ultimately earn a Masters of Music on ~Guy Lupien, Sacramento the jazz trumpet from the Eastman School of Music.
So what, after all of these years, attracts young musicians to the GMO style of music and audiences around the world to listen to them? In part, it’s the unique sound that Glenn Miller created by having the clarinet hold the melodic line while the tenor sax plays the same note and three other saxophones support them harmonically. It may also be the mystic of Miller’s disappearance or the 1953 Jimmy Stewart movie about Glenn Miller or that they are the longest continually performing band in the US.
It has been said that Glenn Miller’s favorite quote was from Duke Ellington, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!” Miller would be happy to know his band and his fans are still swinging to his music. For more information, see glennmillerorchestra.com.
3 Pianist David Graulich (right) led a sing along at Campus Commons senior community
The mission of the FLCCA outreach program is to develop, administer, and promote music programs for youth and seniors as a volunteer non-profit association
Lf to rt: Harpist Judy Phillips and Music Director Rob Sabino perform at Holy Trinity Elementary school, Harpist Judy Phillips, students strumming the harp while Judy Phillips and principal Trisha Uhrhammer look on
4 Dear Sponsors,
Thank you for your support. Because of you, the FLCCA can offer excellent performances at incredibly reasonable prices.
5 Please thank our sponsors by patronizing their establishments. Goodwill that comes around, goes around.
6 With the exception of tickets for our second show of The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber (see below), all of our 2012 - 2013 concerts are sold out.
If you can’t attend a concert, please share your tickets with a family member, friend, or with us. Call Steve & Doreen Mykytyn, VP Membership, at (916) 934-0869, and the FLCCA will donate your tickets to students or seniors who couldn’t otherwise afford to come to the theater. Thank you!
Limited Tickets Available — But Not For Long!
The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber 7:00 PM, March 24, 2013
The only 2012-2013 FLCCA tickets still available are for the second show of The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber — and they’re going fast!
FLCCA show tickets — a perfect holiday gift!
Tickets range from $24 to $34 with premium seats at $39. Discount of 15% for groups of 15 or more, except for premium seats.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Three Stages ticket office at 10 College Parkway, Folsom or call the Three Stages ticket office at (916) 608-6888 or go to www.threestages.net or call Steve & Doreen Mykytyn (FLCCA VP / Membership) at 916-934-0869.
Please visit our association’s website at www.flcca.org.
7 UPCOMING CONCERTS Are you ready to rock with the Masters of Motown on January 27th?
DANIEL RODRIGUEZ Sunday, February 10 2:00 p.m. — Sold Out MASTERS OF MOTOWN Shhhhh….it’s a secret. Sunday, January 27 We’re working on bringing in a 2:00 p.m. — Sold Out surprise opening act for this concert. Who could it be?
THE SONGS OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Sunday, March 24 2:00 p.m. — Sold Out 7:00 p.m. — Tickets still available
8 Board of Directors 2012 - 2013
Executive Committee
Steve & Doreen Craig Burnett Mykytyn Mary Etta Hamzawi President VP Subscriptions & Secretary Marketing Don Thomas Sandra Burvant Executive VP Roberta Schmalz Immediate Past President & Finance Officer Funds Development/Grants
Rebecca Graulich Treasurer
I feel that I have an obligation to give back to my community and I feel very strongly that bringing great musical performances to our citizens is one of my highest callings. ~Craig Burnett, FLCCA President
Directors
Bea Buder Dick Merz Contracts Diane Ellis Founding Director Artist Hospitality Dianne Burnett Steve Mykytyn Outreach & Volunteer Yvonne Gordon Venue Coordinator Coordinator Lobby Coordinator Dennis Schmalz Tom Chilton Rebecca Graulich Web Master Publicity Coordinator Artist Hospitality & Newsletter Editor Donna Thomas JoAnne Davidson Grants Publicity Assistant Dennis Mackelburg Denny Wiemers Mary Lee Dunn Maureen Matousek Venue Advisor Historian Lobby Assistant
9 Another way to think about the Folsom Lake Community Concert Association and its outreach programs…
Features Live Concerts for Children and Adults! By Bea Buder
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