SPRING CONCERT “Russian Favorites” Toro Tagawa, Conductor Saturday, April 21, 2018 7:00 pm Pre-concert Lecture begins at 6:00 pm Buena Performing Arts Cover photograph courtesy of Pauline Fredericks Photography From the President On behalf of the Sierra Vista Symphony Association’s Board of Directors, I thank you for joining us for the third and final concert of the 2017-18 season. Tonight’s concert, conducted by Maestro Toru Tagawa, is “Russian Favorites”, you’ll no doubt recognize Borodin’s Prince Igor Overture, Stravinsky’s Firebird Symphony, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No 4. Please plan to attend our next fundraising event: Music at Twilight—at Cal and Mary Downey’s house on Saturday 12 May at 7:00. We will have a variety of local musicians performing—from Toru and a brass quintet from the symphony to a pianist and members of a local singing group. The Sierra Vista Symphony Association is dedicated to supporting a resident, professional orchestra to bring the finest symphonic music to residents of Sierra Vista and surrounding communities. In order to do that, we need your help. A membership application form is in the back of this program—please consider becoming a member today and buying tickets for next season. Next season’s theme is “Exploration”. You will surely enjoy hearing 27 Oct 18 “Teacher and Apprentice”, 12 Jan 19 “Space Exploration”, and 13 Apr 19 “At Last” featuring Crystal Stark and Khris Dodge Entertainment. Again, thank you for joining us this evening and enjoy a cookie or two during the break. Debra L Koltveit President Sierra Vista Symphony Association Music is a pastime, a relaxation from more serious occupations. (Alexander Borodin) The trouble with music appreciation in general is that people are taught to have too much respect for music they should be taught to love it instead. (Igor Stravinsky) Truly there would be reason to go mad were it not for music. (Peter Tchaikovsky) • 1 • • 2 • Toru Tagawa, Conductor Toru, from Hiroshima, Japan, started playing the violin at age 6, and joined the Kurashiki Junior Philharmonic Orchestra at age 9. He received his Violin Performance degrees from the University of Tulsa (BM) and the Florida State University (MM), and a Music Education degree (MME) from the University of Arizona. His main violin teachers include Steven Moeckel, Gary Kosloski, Eliot Chapo, Derry Deane, and Mikio Ejima. Toru has been the Music Director and Conductor of the Tucson Repertory, Artistic Director of the Toru Tagawa Photograph © Pauline Fredericks Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Director of the Canyon del Oro High School Orchestra. His conducting teachers include Thomas Cockrell, Charles Bontrager, Jung-Ho Pak, and Maurice Peress. Toru made his debut at Carnegie Hall in March, 2017. As active violinist, he plays with the Tucson Symphony, Tucson Pops, Arizona Opera Orchestras, and has played with National Repertory (CO), Shreveport (LA), Arkansas, Tallahassee (FL), AIMS (Austria), Hiroshima (Japan) ,and Vancouver (Canada) Symphony Orchestras. Toru is the President-Elect for the American String Teachers Association of Arizona. • 3 • As a proud supporter of the Sierra Vista Symphony we hope you enjoy tonight’s performance! 342 Bartow Drive Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 520.452.8535 voice 520.452.8520 fax www.us505.alphagraphics.com [email protected] • 4 • WE NEED YOU! The Sierra Vista Symphony Association’s Board of Directors is always looking for new board members to serve. Our small group of current board members needs your help in identifying and connecting to a wider pool of potential board and committee members. This is why we are turning to you. We very much hope you can join us, or pass this information on to someone you think would like to serve on the Symphony Board. Thank you in advance for whatever help you might be able to lend. • 5 • Pioneer Title Agency COMMITMENT TO SERVICE PROUDLY SUPPORTING ARIZONA COMMUNITIES WE WORK HERE WE LIVE HERE 580 E. Wilcox Dr. ........................................ 458-3500 2700 E. Fry Blvd., Suite A9 .......................... 459-4592 3511 Canyon De Flores Dr., Suite C .......... 378-0884 • 6 • Always have a seat at SVSO concerts! Become a member today! VISIT OUR WEBSITE: See page 24 or visit our website for more information. http://sierravistasymphony.org http://sierravistasymphony.org • 7 • • 8 • VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://sierravistasymphony.org COCHISE Jody Jenkins, MD Surgical Care FACS The advanced care you need. The compassion you deserve. General Surgeon 75 Colonia de Salud, Ste. 100C (520) 452-0144 Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Fax: (520) 452-0075 • 9 • 2017 - 2018 SVSA Membership We are grateful for the generosity and support of the following community leaders. Their contributions make it possible for the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra to perform in our community. Each concert’s expenses exceed that of ticket sales, thus the contributions of these music lovers provide for the benefit of the whole community. MAESTRO RHAPSODY Rick (F.W.) Mueller $10,000.00 or more $500.00 to $799.00 Gary & Libby Munroe Merton & Neva Chun Sue & Mike Nagle CONCERTMASTER Pam & Kevin Enright Patrick & Amelia Orchekowsky Dave & Jean Perry $5,000.00 to $9,999.00 Judith M. Gordon Richard & Nancy Gray Jim & Kathy Perry Ellen Grombacher Dotti & George Pohlman PRESIDENT’S Amanda E. Harrington Donne Puckle CIRCLE Mary James Bill & Nancy Purciello $2,500.00 to $4,999.00 Debra L. Koltveit Patricia Slaybaugh Steve & Debbie Dinkel Michelle & Tim Landis Judith & Peter Spencer Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Coop Gayle Y. Lundtvedt, DMD Jane & Bob Strain Arturo & Maria Thompson Gene & Helen Manring Jim & Darlene Thompson Sandra Matsuura Diana & John Voishan FIRST CHAIR Angela & David Moreno Gary W. Watkins & Phyllis Bruce CLUB Miriam & Michael Moss Chad White $1,500.00 to $2,499.00 Col (Ret) & Mrs. Joe & Peg Puett Bert & Judy Wilkins Bill Hess Doreen & Bill Ryan Don & Barbara Williams Barry & Wafaa Smith SYMPHONY Phil & Susan Wralstad $1,000.00 to $1,499.00 CONCERTINA Dr. Richard & Lois Andersen TOCCATA $150.00 TO $299.00 John W Bender $300.00 to $499.00 Rose Abrahamson Doris Caldwell John & Hannelore Cannon Iris J. Adler Jim & Virginia Cleven Joyce Carpenter & Francie Hills Anonymous Steve & Marge Conroy Richard & Barbara Cayer Victoria Antoinette Drod Conyers Ann S. Dickson Joe & Barb Arsenault Cal & Mary Downey Lou & Carolyn Edwards Bob Blanchard Chae & Tom Fail Dennis Ehrenberger Kathryn Clark William Howard & Katherine Zellerbach Leon & Cynthia Gobel Martha & Medford Conklin Paula & Steve Klein Larry N. Hampton Sheriff Mark Dannels Mildred MacGregor Jack & Marilyn Hewitt Dave & Beth Dechant Janet & Robert Reiner Peter V. & Henrietta H. Huisking Hal & Rosemarie Decker William Tucker & Wendy Seals Judith & Nurmi Ingram Dee Ek Daryl & Bonnie Zimmer Tom Kennedy Janice Gilbert George & Mitzi Kirmse Nancy Goldcamp Barbara Heinrich CONCERTO Bob & Sandy Kenny Jeanne Landwehr Ursula A. Hollis $800.00 to $999.00 Richard & Debbie Laszok Barbara Jordan Roger & Mary Harris Odell & Marilyn L’Heureux Ellen Z. Kilgus Renae & Neil Humburg Dan & Jill Matchette Gayle & Gayle Knight John & Kathy Marvin Olga Meier Linde Martin Southwest Gas Corp Bobbie Moore Nasrin Mazuji • 10 • 2017 - 2018 SVSA Membership CONCERTINA GENERAL $150.00 TO $299.00 $75.00 to $149.00 Mary E. Mueller Janet M Richards Carole Anderson Gary & Mike Peck Helen “Beth” Roberts Robert & Zanetta Boughan Anne & Jeff Quirin Karen Sherman Bruce & Carol Dockter Joaquin & Jeneanne Rabon Marline Stafford Jerry & Tonianne Goebel Nancy Rea Sandra Stephenson Jean Rankin Matthew Reidmiller Manijeh Watson Sue Tillotson Dr. Cristina & David Reinert IN KIND DONATIONS Alphagraphics Pauline Fredericks Photography DONATIONS/GIFTS Brews Brothers Coffee Garden Place Suites Anonymous Culver’s Sierra Vista Farmers Market Freedom from Bookkeeping GRANTS/SPONSORS Arizona Lottery Just Kids Inc Frederick & Helen Morse Cochise County Sheriff’s Assist Team/ Debra L. Koltveit Sierra Toyota Howard G Buffet Foundation Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona Sierra Vista Woman’s Club Fort Huachuca Community Spouses’ Club Long Realty Cares Foundation Thriven Children’s Concert Sponsored by Ann S Dickson • Nancy Goldcamp • Barbara Jordan Jim & Kathy Perry • Anne & Jeff Quirin • Chad White Soldier & Student Tickets are possible thanks to donations from: Jim & Virginia Cleven • Martha & Medford Conklin • Cal & Mary Downey Chae & Tom Fail • Bill Hess • Nancy Goldcamp • Ellen Grombacher • Barbara Jordan Jim & Kathy Perry • Dotti & George Pohlman • Col (Ret) & Mrs. Joe & Peg Puett Anne & Jeff Quirin • Sandra Stephenson • Daryl & Bonnie Zimmer With your $25 contribution (or 5 The Sierra Vista Symphony Association is participating in the tickets for $100), you could win a Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle. 100% of the money raised 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit by the symphony stays with the Sierra Vista Symphony! or one of two other great prizes! The best part is that 100% of your contribution will support the Sierra Vista Symphony Association. The drawing will be held on December 13, 2018. Entries must be received by December 7, 2018. For Ticket information, contact a symphony board member or contact the Sierra Vista Symphony office at 520-458-5189, e-mail: [email protected] or www.sierravistasymphony.org All proceeds to benefit the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra a 501(c)3 organization, EIN 86-0768498 • 11 • Support YOUR Local Orchestra! Become a Member today. • 12 • Board of Directors Sierra Vista Symphony Association Debra L. Koltveit, President Mary Mueller, Vice President William Howard, Treasurer Barbara Cayer, Secretary Zanetta Boughan Larry Hampton Bobbie Moore Steve Conroy Bill Hess Cristina Reinert Cal Downey Renae Humburg Barry Smith Kevin Enright Richard Laszok Wafaa Issa Smith Pam Enright Kathy Marvin STAFF Barbara Arsenault, Office Manager Pam Collins, Bookkeeper Jeneanne Rabon, Personnel Manager Marilyn McNamara, Librarian The Office of the Sierra Vista Symphony Association is located in the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce Building, 21 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 The mailing address of the Sierra Vista Symphony Association is: P.O.