Pops in the Park Music Program

Photo: Aerial view of Quiet Waters Park

Pops in the Park Saturday, August 30, 11:30 AM Downs Park, Pasadena Sunday, August 31, 5:30 PM Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis

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WELCOME TO SEASON 64!

It is my great pleasure to open the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s 64th season with our annual Pops in the Park concerts. These performances have become a joyful tradition, bringing music to our community in a setting where families, friends, and neighbors come together. This year’s program ranges from the timeless swing of Sing, Sing, Sing and the excitement of Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’, to the drama of John Williams’s Jaws soundtrack and the elegance of Kareem Roustom’s How Beautiful the Light of the Rising Sun. Our musicians—joined by the Annapolis Symphony Academy ensembles—have prepared a concert brimming with energy, emotion, and fun. I can’t wait to share this unforgettable start to Season 64 with you! Our Signature Series concerts in 2025–26 continue the celebration with powerful programs and extraordinary guest artists. Highlights include Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”, Mahler’s soaring Symphony No. 5, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Ravel’s Piano Concerto, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. Alongside these masterpieces, our audiences will enjoy unforgettable collaborations with internationally renowned artists as well as inspired solo performances by our own musicians. Whether you are drawn to lush Romantic melodies, bold modern voices, or festive favorites, Season 64 promises something for every listener.

JOSÉ-LUIS NOVO Artistic Director & Conductor

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SIXT Y-FOURTH SEASON

POPS IN THE PARK August 30, 2025 at 11:30am | Downs Park August 31, 2025 at 5:30pm | Quiet Waters Park Rain Date: September 1 at 5:30pm at Quiet Waters Park José-Luis Novo, Artistic Director & Conductor The Philip Richebourg Chair At Quiet Waters Park only: Performance by Annapolis Symphony Academy String Players Caryn Wiegand Neidhold Zephyr Bert Russell & Phil Medley Twist and Shout (arr. R. Longfield) Steve Perry, Neal Schon & Jonathan Cain (arr. L. Moore)

Don’t Stop Believin’ with The Talent Machine Company, Inc.

John Stafford Smith (arr. A. Luck)

Star Spangled Banner

Aaron Copland

Fanfare for the Common Man

William Grant Still

Festive Overture

Kareem Roustom

How Beautiful the Light of the Rising Sun, from Aleppo Songs

Lin-Manuel Miranda (arr. S. O’Loughlin)

Selections from Encanto

Florence Price (arr. J. Roberts)

Adoration

John Philip Sousa

Liberty Bell March

John Williams

Suite from Jaws

Scott Joplin (arr. C. Buchanan)

Maple Leaf Rag

Louis Prima (arr. G. D’Angelo)

Sing, Sing, Sing

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

1812 Overture

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Meet Our Musicians

Meet Our

MUSICIANS

VIOLIN I Netanel Draiblate, Concertmaster Nicholas Currie, Associate Concertmaster Abby Armbruster Yoon Young Bae Susan Benac Heather Haughn Hanbing Jia* Rachael Stockton William Wang Qian Zhong VIOLIN II Christian Tremblay, Principal Kristin Bakkegard, Associate Principal Sally Stallings Amass Megan Gray Karin Kelleher Glen Kuenzi Zoe Kushubar Anna Luebke Alexandra Mikhlin Madalyn Navis VIOLA Sarah Hart, Principal Derek Smith, Associate Principal Kunjing Dai Susan Taylor Dapkunas Daphne Eller Rachel Holaday Brian Shoop Kate Zahradnik

CELLO Todd Thiel, Principal Pei Lu, Associate Principal Alison Bazala Kim Nicole Boguslaw Catherine Mikelson MaryAnn Perkel Daniel Shomper April Studeny BASS Patrick Raynard, Principal Benjamin Crofut, Associate Principal Peter Cohn Adriane Irving Broc Mertz Brandon Smith

FLUTE Kimberly Valerio, Principal Genevieve Eichman* OBOE Fatma Daglar, Principal Rick Basehore

HORN Alex Kovling, Principal Shane Iler, Associate Principal Kevin Grasel Ho Hin Kwong Anthony Valerio TRUMPET Christopher Sala, Principal Christopher Buchanan Andrew Fremder TROMBONE David Perkel, Principal David Sciannella Jay Heltzer TUBA Jake Fewx, Principal TIMPANI Curt Armbruster, Principal PERCUSSION William Kan, Principal

CLARINET Robert DiLutis, Principal Brian Eldridge

HARP Katherine Ventura, Principal

BASSOON Asha Kline, Principal Patricia Morgan

* On leave

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Netanel Draiblate, Concertmaster

Robert DiLutis, Principal Clarinet

William Kan, Principal Percussion

Alex Kovling, Principal Horn

David Perkel, Principal Trombone

Christian Tremblay, Principal Second Violin

Jake Fewx, Principal Tuba

Sarah Hart, Principal Viola

Todd Thiel, Principal Cello

Patrick Raynard, Principal Bass

Kimberly Valerio, Principal Flute

Christopher Sala, Principal Trumpet

Curt Armbruster, Principal Timpani

Asha Kline, Principal Bassoon

Fatma Daglar, Principal Oboe

Katherine Ventura, Principal Harp

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ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY

ACADEMY

The Annapolis Symphony Academy (ASA) is changing the lives of young people in our community by providing high quality musical education that is accessible to all students.

WE OFFER PROGRAMS AND ENSEMBLES FOR EVERY ASPIRING YOUNG MUSICIAN. A variety of classes!

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Private Lessons, Beginner Group Classes, Youth Orchestras & Ensembles, Pre-Music Classes.

Inclusive and Accessible M usic Programs! open to all ages and skill levels, with tuition-free youth orchestras and need-based financial aid for other programs.

Simple Application Process!

All students apply, but no audition is required for Discovery and Beginner classes; a $125 annual admin fee applies to all participants.

Instruction by professional Annapolis Symphony Musicians

Check Us Out! ENROLL HERE!

SCAN TO APPLY

Call 443-454-0609, email Academy@annapolissymphony.org or visit tunedtoyouth.org

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WHY GIVE?

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is more than music. When you support the ASO, you’re investing in a cultural institution that educates, heals, inspires, invests in our youth, reaches out to those struggling, and connects with our community.

WE ARE A SYMPHONY FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY Your gift helps us bring music to more people in more places across Annapolis and Anne Arundel County: Free Community Performances: We offer concerts at hospitals, assisted living centers, and behavioral health facilities— reaching those who may not otherwise experience live music. Our partnerships with medical facilities like Luminis Health and Hospice of the Chesapeake help us bring healing through music.

Special Event Performances: We show up for Annapolis—whether at the downtown tree lighting, memorial services, school concerts, or major public events.

Where Music Meets Equity: More than 2,600 Maryland students experienced the joy of orchestral music last year thanks to ASO programs. 1 in 4 of these students came from Title I schools. Over 50% of our Academy students receive need-based scholarships.

Music Education That Changes Lives: The Annapolis Symphony Academy was founded with a mission to change lives by providing an accessible highlevel music education to all students.

The Academy is home to the Orion Youth Orchestra, the only local youth orchestra performing under the ASO's Maestro with side-by-side professional mentorship.

Your commitment as a subscriber and donor ensures that the ASO continues to thrive and serve our community. To subscribe for the upcoming season and make an additional gift, please visit AnnapolisSymphony.org/support or contact us at: ebr@AnnapolisSymphony.org 410-267-3635.​

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While your subscription lays the foundation, additional gifts further the ASO's mission to inspire, educate, and connect. By making a tax-deductible donation, you can enjoy exclusive benefits:​ $100+ – Program Recognition Be acknowledged in our Signature Series concert programs.​ $500+ – Dress Rehearsal Invitations Attend select Thursday night rehearsals for an insider's view.​ $1,000+ – Crescendo Club Access Join our post-concert donor lounge to mingle with musicians and leadership. $2,500+ – Music at Midmorning & Musician Dinner Enjoy intimate performances and dine with ASO musicians, deepening your connection to the orchestra.

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THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNIT Y PARTNERS

ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ACADEMY Annapolis Bows & Violins

Historic Annapolis

Annapolis Friends of Lafayette

Hospice of Chesapeake

Annapolis Heritage Society

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center

Annapolis Moms Media Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) APEX Arts Magnet Program

Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Lanham Luminis Health McNew Mental Health Center

Anne Arundel Recreation & Parks Department

Luminis Health Pathways Substance Use Services

Arts Council of Anne Arundel County

Marshall Hope Learning Center

Ballet Theatre of Maryland

Maryland Commission on Middle Eastern Affairs

Banneker Douglass Harriett Tubman Museum Baywoods of Annapolis

Maryland Council for Civic & History Education

Bowie State University

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts

Chesapeake Arts Center

Maryland State Arts Council

Chesapeake Inspired & Donna Jefferson

Maryland State Government House

City of Annapolis Heritage Commission

Naptown Sings

City of Laurel Health & Wellness Fair Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

Park Rangers & Staff at Quiet Waters Park & Downs Park St. John’s University Temple Beth Shalom

Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain

The Annapolis Opera

Elville Center for the Arts

The Talent Machine Company, Inc

Friends of Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (FASO) Ginger Cove Retirement Community 14 | We Are Annapolis Symphony Orchestra

The Salvation Army

Wellness House of Annapolis What's Up Media

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MUSICIAN SPONSORSHIPS When you sponsor an Annapolis Symphony Orchestra musician, you become an essential part of sustaining virtuosity in our community.

Your support ensures that the ASO continues to attract and retain exceptional, professional musicians who bring passion, artistry, and excellence to every performance. It is an investment in the long-term, artistic integrity of the orchestra. ​

What does sponsorship cost?

All sponsorships are 100% tax-deductible.

Section Musicians: $2,500 Associate Principal Musicians: $5,000 Principal Musicians: $7,500

Learn More and Sponsor Online at: annapolissymphony.org/sponsoramusician

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FRIENDS OF THE ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTR A

WE INVITE YOU TO BECOME A FRIEND!

FASO is a dynamic group of music lovers who support the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. FASO fundraising events include the Concert of Tastes, Historical Happy Hour, themed dinners, Dine-to-Donate, Movie & Trivia Nights, wine tastings at local vineyards, international trips and much more. FASO collaborates with the Annapolis Symphony Academy to provide grants that expand programming and provide scholarships. FASO efforts expand beyond Annapolis. FASO recently sponsored the feature-length film Sing to Me Sylvie, which won the Spotlight Award from the Volunteer Council of the League of American Orchestras. Join us! Become part of the fun while helping to benefit the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and rising artists.

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2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers/Executive Committee: Stephen Holt, president Bob Foye, vice president Ways & Means Maggie Cole, vice president Membership David Bush, recording secretary Renee Ehler, corresponding secretary Julie Grudzinskas, treasurer

Directors:

It is easy to join!

Visit annapolissymphony.org Membership: $50 per person | $75/couple Contact info: 410-267-3646 friends@annapolissymphony.org

Paula Abernethy John Adryszak Betsy Chotin Kathy Clatanoff Elizabeth-Gordon-Bluntschli Diane Green Patrick Green Anna Greenberg, Emeritus Valerie Gutterson Marilyn Lyons Barbara Merke Lynne Maichle Carol Richards Rick Sullivan Carol R. Richards The Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) organization. Dues and donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law, providing no goods or services are realized by joining.

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ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTR A

STAFF *

ERICA BONDAREV RAPACH

NETANEL DRAIBLATE

MIRIAM FOGEL

Executive Director

Founder & Director, A nnapolis Symphony Academy

Director of A rtistic Operations

ebr@AnnapolisSymphony.org

ndraiblate@AnnapolisSymphony.org

mfogel@AnnapolisSymphony.org

410-267-3635

443-454-0609

410-267-3632

SARAH JOHANSEN

DIANA LOVE

MAYA MCATEE

Director of Business Operations

Director of Marketing & Communications

Office & Data Manager

sjohansen@AnnapolisSymphony.org

dlove@AnnapolisSymphony.org

mmcatee@AnnapolisSymphony.org

410-267-3637

410-267-3621

410-267-3636

JULIE NOLAN

OLIVIA REN

DAVID SCIANNELLA

Director of Education, Community Outreach, & Grants A SA Assistant Director

Orchestra Librarian

Operations Manager

jnolan@AnnapolisSymphony.org

oren@AnnapolisSymphony.org

dsciannella@AnnapolisSymphony.org

443-223-8445

410-267-3647

410-267-3648

* in alphabetical order

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2024-25

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS KATHERINE EDWARDS, MD Chair

MICHELL HELLSTERN Vice Chair

STEPHEN SOTACK Treasurer

ANN WHITCOMB Vice President-Finance

MONIQUE Y. LANGSTON Secretary

TRUSTEES GERALDINE “MIMI” LADD JONES

ROBERT ARIAS GEORGIANNA CROSBY

JEANNE KELLY

WILLIAM DAVIS

ELIZABETH MAXWELL-SCHMIDT, MD

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MARY MCKIEL, PHD

SONJA GLADWIN

LISA NOLAN

CHARLIE GRUDZINSKAS

JEFFREY H. SCHERR, ESQ.

COLLOT GUERARD

ANN TRAN, MD

WILLIAM HOFF

MARIE TREANOR

EX OFFICIO TRUSTEES JOSÉ-LUIS NOVO Artistic Director & Conductor

STEPHEN HOLT FASO Board Representative

ERICA BONDAREV RAPACH Executive Director

ORCHESTRA REPRESENTATIVE ALEXANDRA MIKHLIN Musicians’ Representative, Players’ Committee

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Season 64

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