a thousand one nights soirées musicales sunday, march 15, 2015 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra 2014-15 Season Randal Swiggum, Artistic Director 2008 2000, 2007 2005 2001 CONDUCTOR YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROGRAMMING ELGIN IMAGE OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR AWARD EYELGIN YOUTH SYMPHONYSO ORCHESTRA Dear Friends, On behalf of the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors, I welcome you back to the 39th season of EYSO and our celebration of “A Thousand & One Nights!” We are thrilled you are with us to continue another season of excellent music and artistic exploration. EYSO is a vibrant, growing organization thanks to our dedicated volunteers and staff, and the talented young musicians who choose to be part of our community. This year we have 350 students from more than 50 communities. Enrollment has tripled in the last 15 years as more students, parents and instructors are drawn to EYSO’s high musical standards and lively, collaborative learning environment. We are confident you will come away from today’s concert impressed with the quality of the performances and the talent of our young musicians. But EYSO is far more than great concerts. The greatest learning and discovery happens at Sunday rehearsals, where students develop their artistry and skill; learn how to work as a team; and study the history, cultural context, and meaning of the musical masterworks being performed. EYSO students carry the benefits of these experiences forever! I want to acknowledge Executive Director Kathy Matthews and Artistic Director Randal Swiggum for their vision, leadership and diligent work over the years to advance the mission of the organization. We are here today because of their dedication to nurture an amazing community of teachers and musicians. Thank you, Kathy and Randy, we are proud to serve with and support you! To learn more about EYSO, including opportunities to volunteer, please call 847-841-7700 or visit us online at EYSO.org. Auditions for our 2015/16 40th anniversary season will be held May 28-31, 2015. Thank you, again, for supporting EYSO. Enjoy the concert! Charlie Simpson EYSO Board President BOARD OF DIRECTORS Shelby Keith Dixon ARTISTIC STAFF Charlie Simpson, President Joyce Dlugopolski Randal Swiggum, Artistic Director Noel Childs, Vice President Tana Durnbaugh Gregory Beyer, Conductor Justin Smitherman, Secretary Carl Flaks Joe Beribak, Associate Conductor Lucas VanDeWoestyne, Treasurer Donna & Jeff Gillen Jason Flaks, Conductor Stu Ainsworth, President Emeritus Murna Hansemann Jacqueline Fisher, Director Molly Bolz Rich Jacobs Chamber Music Institute Joel Cohen Marty Jacobsen Anthony Krempa, Conductor Amy Hall Robert McBride Andrew Masters, Conductor David Moller Clare Ollayos Daryl Silberman, Conductor Patrick Molloy Claire Replogle ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF CJ Morgan Joann Reynolds Kathy Matthews, Executive Director Lori Rollins Dr. Pat Rieger, President Emeritus Kari Childs, Communications Director Susan Thorne Tom Roeser Nidia Delgado, Bookkeeper Jeffrey Wheeler Andrew Sosnowski Theresa Goh, CMI Susan Starrett HONORARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Christa Hebling, Music Librarian Barbara Thomases, Secretary Emeritus Gwen Armwood Cal Hoffmeyer, Rehearsal Assistant Becky Vento Cathy Berk David Mackh, Rehearsal Assistant Angela Wifler Harry & Phyllis Blizzard Kristi Mackh, Operations Director Cindy Bravos FOUNDING CONDUCTOR Rachel Maley, Digital Media Director Betty Brown Robert Hanson Darlene Nauman, Office Assistant Bill Delp Tiffany Snyder, Rehearsal Assistant Judy Van Dusen, Archivist Rene Vargas, Rehearsal Assistant Cover: Dana Vierck, Development Director We’re delighted to feature Gloria Coker’s Red Waltz with Piano on Joanna Wester, Business Manager this concert’s program cover. Please visit www.gloriacokerfineart.com to connect with her and view more of her dynamic work. soirées musicales sunday, march 15, 2015 ECC BLIZZARD THEATRE 2:00pm 4:30pm 7:30pm PRELUDE ORCHESTRA BRASS CHOIR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Andrew Masters, Conductor Jason Flaks, Conductor Gregory Beyer, Conductor Joe Beribak, SINFONIA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Associate Conductor Jason Flaks, Conductor Gregory Beyer, Conductor Andrew Masters, Joe Beribak, STERLING BRASS QUINTET Associate Conductor Associate Conductor YOUTH SYMPHONY PHILHARMONIA PHILHARMONIA Randal Swiggum, Conductor Anthony Krempa, Conductor Anthony Krempa, Conductor YOUTH SYMPHONY Randal Swiggum, Conductor 2014-15 Donors INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS SONATA ($500 to $999) IN MEMORY OF DERRIL GRANGER Robert & Lisa Honig Carol S. Granger LEGACY CIRCLE Diane Marshall IN MEMORY OF JEAN HANSEN Stu Ainsworth James Reader Harry and Phyllis Blizzard Kathy Matthews , Justin Smitherman e Randal Swiggum, Dana Vierck, Kathryn Canny Mike Simon and Nancy Sohn James and Phyllis Connolly e Joanna Wester Jeffrey and Lynette Wheeler Lorry Cook e IN MEMORY OF MURIEL A. HICKOX Rick and Kitt Cook SUITE e ($250 to $499) Kathy Matthews R. Bert Crossland e Joel Cohen and Perla Benrubi Randal Swiggum John Dalton and Rich Jacobs Molly Bolz e Joanne Dowdell Mike and Amye Pirtle IN MEMORY OF JODEEN IMMER Carl and Mary Ellen Flaks Lucas and Abbey VanDeWoestyn Kathy Matthews Murna and Bruce Hansemann e IN MEMORY OF RONALD ORLAND Jeanne Hebeisen OVERTURE ($100 to $249) Kathy Matthews Elizabeth Hoeft Dr. and Mrs. Steven Coker e David Hunt and eDouglas Bella Scott and Wendy Hermes IN MEMORY OF VIOLINIST MAUD POWELL Cheri Lee and Dick Lewis Jack and Marlene Shales Ed and Joyce McFarland Kathy Matthews Dr. Peter and Susan Starrett Dlugopolski David and Lynnee Nellemann Thomas & Gail Wright IN MEMORY OF BETH ROBERTSON Ed and Karen Schock John Zawada and Erik Anderson Jack and Marlene Shales AND SUSAN TAPHORN FUGUE ($50 to $99) Kathy Matthews Margaret & Jeffrey Studer Nancy McGowan e Susan and Frederick Thorne John & Jonel Near IN MEMORY OF JACK ROESER Betty Watanabe and Peter Barikman Andrew Papke e Kathy Matthews e e Lisa Wright Mary Ann & Sharla Stearn John Zawada and Erik Anderson IN MEMORY OF DR. WARD STARRETT SCHERZO (Under $50) Kathy Matthews e CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE Dr. Gwen Gage IN MEMORY OF BILL WILLS ($5,000 & above) Dawn Schlarb Kathy Matthews Stu Ainsworth e Ed and Joyce McFarland MEMORIAL GIFTS Dlugopolski HONOR GIFTS IN MEMORY OF WASSALU ABDULLAH IN HONOR OF MAKENA BARICKMAN SYMPHONY ($2,500 to $4,999) Kathy Matthews e Shari Neely Anonymous IN MEMORY OF BENJAMIN BARIKMAN Betty Watanabe and Peter Barikman IN HONOR OF ED AND JOYCE CONCERTO ($1,000 to $2,499) e MCFARLAND DLUGOPOLSKI IN MEMORY OF DARRELL CLARK Stu Ainsworth Murna and Bruce Hansemann Rick and Kitt Cook SON OF JOANNA WESTER, John and Aeja Dik e EYSO BUSINESS MANAGER IN HONOR OF ED AND JOYCE Amy Hall and Martin Ehrhardt Robert and Linda Hanson MCFARLAND DLUGOPOLSKI AND Dave and Sandy Kaptain Bruce and Murna Hansemann KALEIGH ROSELLI Kathy Matthews Kathy Matthews Russ and Kerri (Arndt) Roselli e e Donald C. Mattison IN HONOR OF CHARLIE SIMPSON Andrew and Lori Rollins IN MEMORY OF JEAN DOHAN e Kathy Matthews George and Jo Spindler Charlie and Nancy Simpson e George and Jo Spindler e IN MEMORY OF BENJAMIN FISHEL IN HONOR OF JOANNA WESTER Susan and Frederick Thorne Kathy Matthews Justin and Keeley Nauman e IN MEMORY OF VINCE FRANCO Kathy Matthews e IN MEMORY OF FRANKLIN GERKE Robert and Linda Hanson CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS TOM MATTHEWS MEMORIAL DONATIONS Floyd and Betty Brown INSTRUMENT FUND Rick and Kitt Cook Established in October 2013 MAESTRO’S CIRCLE Christine & Michaele Dohan ($10,000 and above) with donations given to honor Dr. Susan Van Duyne and remember Tom Matthews, Florence B. and Cornelia A. Elgin Breakfast Rotary loving husband of EYSO Executive Palmer Foundation Club Foundation Grand Victoria Foundation Director Kathy Matthews and father Claudia Fortney of alum Sarah Matthews Jacobs, Illinois Arts Council, McNally’s Traditional Irish Pub A State Agency this fund was created to allow the Michelle Fortney purchase of auxiliary orchestral Otto Engineering Nancy Gerner USPlate Glass Insurance Company instruments. A much needed Shari Neely A clarinet has been purchased CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE St.Charles Noon Kiwanis already, and as the fund grows ($5,000 & $9,999) Foundation other instrument needs will be EFS Foundation St.Charles Noon Rotary addressed, providing an important Elgin Cultural Arts Commission, Foundation resource for EYSO students. City of Elgin Jeffrey and Lynette Wheeler Hoffer Foundation e Ann A. Caswell IN-KIND DONATIONS Robert & Linda Hanson SYMPHONY ($2,500 to $4,999) Laureen Dame James & Jane Kelly Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Country Donuts Kathy Matthews e CONCERTO ($1000 to $2,499) Elgin Community College Kiwanis Club of Elgin Arts Center The Little Traveler Interlink Solutions (David Moller) e SUITE ($250 to $499) Donald Mattison Brighton Collectibles, Inc 9ine Design Co. (Noel Childs) e St. Charles Chamber of Lori Rollins e Commerce Jimmy & Kimberly Thompson We Care Recycling Susan Thorne Judy Van Dusen OVERTURE ($100 to $249) e Colonial Café and Ice Cream SCHERZO (Under $50) iGive.com Denotes EYSO parent(s), Alum(s), e or parent(s) of Alum MATCHING GIFTS Benevity Community Impact Fund It is always our intention to thoughtfully and appropriately credit our many Exxon Mobile Foundation generous contributors. The above listing Foundation for the Carolines reflects contributions made prior to Global Charitable Fund the printing deadline. Errors should be ITW Foundation brought to our attention for correction at JP Morgan Chase [email protected]. Leo Burnett Company Multiplan, Inc Oracle PepsiCo Giving Program Pfizer Prudential Foundation