91st Season | Program Book 4

91 SEASON ST

SILVER SCREEN CLASSICS PRESENTED BY THE BACH FESTIVAL SOCIETY OF WINTER PARK

AT ROLLINS COLLEGE SINCE 1935

OFFICERS Dr. John W. Schott, M.D., President Mr. Richard O. Baldwin, Jr., Vice President Mr. Michael J. Kakos, Treasurer Mrs. Beverly J. Slaughter, Secretary TRUSTEES Ms. Katherine Byrne Dr. Jefferson S. Flowers Dr. B. Grant Hayes Mr. Ed Kania The Hon. Cynthia Mackinnon Dr. William Oelfke Ms. Jeanne Reynaud Mr. Victor Alexander Tiedtke TRUSTEES EMERITI The late M. Elizabeth Brothers J. Michael Murphy The late Rev. Eric Ravndal, III

STAFF Dr. John V. Sinclair, Artistic Director and Conductor Kathy Johnson Berlinsky, Executive Director Rhonda Burnham, Artistic Manager Sondra Jones, Education Manager Kelly Raia, Marketing Manager Steven Branstetter, Business Manager Will Hornbeck, Development and Marketing Assistant Luke Noles, Administrative Coordinator Regunia Griggs, Choir Liaison Lynn Peghiny, Bach Choir Accompanist Rebecca Hammac, Youth Choir Director Vivian Cook, Young at Heart Choral Director Sofia Cardi Bonfil, Youth Choir and Young at Heart Choral Accompanist

Major Support Provided By

Our 91st Season is supported by many generous individual donors as well as Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs program; United Arts of Central Florida, your local agency for the arts; Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation; Dr. Phillips Charities; Elinor & T.W. Miller Foundation; Pabst Steinmetz Foundation; Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation; AdventHealth, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation; Florida Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture; The Joe & Sarah Galloway Foundation; and Rollins College.

JOHN V. SINCLAIR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR

John V. Sinclair has established a national reputation as one of the leading conductors of choral masterworks while locally being known as one of the hardest-working and in demand artists of the Central Florida cultural community.

In his 36th season as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Bach Festival Society, he has broadened the society’s musical offerings of masterworks by both classical and contemporary composers into the repertoire of the Society while perpetuating his reputation as a scholarly interpreter of J.S. Bach’s music. He continues his imaginative programming, creative interpretations, and expressive conducting.

Dr. Sinclair, known as a master teacher, is Director of Music at Rollins College and holds the John M. Tiedtke Endowed Chair. As a career educator, Sinclair keeps the Society’s educational focus vital by providing a broad range of musical programs and experiences for individuals of all ages. As a conductor who is equally adept at directing choral and orchestral music, he has been referred to as Central Florida’s “resident conductor”. He has appeared as conductor for more than a thousand EPCOT Candlelight performances in addition to his work as a clinician and lecturer. The Bach Festival, under his leadership, has achieved international recognition by touring in Europe, producing nationally released CDs and broadcasts, and performing with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra during their Florida residencies.

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Dr. Sinclair holds a masters and doctoral degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Conservatory of Music. His undergraduate school, William Jewell College honored him with its most prestigious Citation for Achievement. In addition to editing and interpreting historical choral works through the Moravian Music Foundation, he has authored an anecdotal book entitled Falling Off the Podium and Other Life Lessons. The late Wall Street Journal’s arts critic, Terry Teachout wrote, “John is a gifted conductor, a great educator, and the best of all possible colleagues.” He has twice been named “Outstanding Educator of the Year” by United Arts of Central Florida and was listed as a state of Florida “Power Player in the Arts” by the Florida International Magazine. Most recently he was honored as one of the “10 All-Time Influentials,” chosen from 10-years of accumulated Winter Park Magazine honorees. For more than three decades, John Sinclair has shared his talent and dedication to musical excellence with the Central Florida community and beyond.

FEATURED ARTISTS SARAH WHITTEMORE, ALTO Sarah Whittemore originally hails from Greensboro, North Carolina. Growing up, her passion and talent for singing was apparent, whether in touring children’s choirs, cantoring at church, or singing in her own jazz trio.

For the past 19 years, she has called Central Florida her home, establishing herself as a premiere live and studio vocalist. Sarah’s signature silky sound can be heard in the world-renowned a cappella group, Voctave. Sarah’s other a cappella accolades stem from her time spent with the Voices of Liberty at Walt Disney World.

Sarah is a highly sought after entertainer, lending her velvety vocals as a guest artist with the Orlando Philharmonic, the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, and as a featured soloist at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.

While Sarah loves live performance, her talents extend to the studio as well. She has made a name for herself as a veteran of the session world, singing for hundreds of projects. Highlights include recordings for Tokyo Disney Sea, Tokyo Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Springs, Norwegian Cruise Line, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios Japan, Purina Dog Show, Nickelodeon, FELD Entertainment, Philadelphia Cherry Blossom Festival, Motiongate Dubai, Hal Leonard, Excelcia Music Publishing, Timeless Psalter & Commentary Project, and albums for Jon Anderson of Yes and Broadway’s Marty Thomas.

Sarah’s debut solo recording, Love Song EP, released on February 5th, 2021. It marks her debut as a solo artist and showcases her vocal jazz bona fides. Most recently, Sarah has expanded her musical reach as a songwriter with Excelcia Publishing and upcoming projects.

ORCHESTRA ROSTER VIOLIN I Alvaro Gomez Olivia Skaja Shelly Mathews Mary Bos Kathleen Beard Marius Tabacila

VIOLIN II Joni Roos Rhonda Burnham Christina Gant Jennie Rudberg Thomas Todia Aysima Anik

FLUTE Nora Lee Garcia Emma Koi

OBOE Sherwood Hawkins Lora MacPherson

HORN Kathy Thomas Ben Lieser Pam Titus Justin Gittle

TRUMPET John Copella Matt Pieper Fred Green

HARP Dawn Edwards 4

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PIANO Kristine Griffin

VIOLA Susan Gray Jesus Alfonzo Linda Kessler Dan Flick Marla Morgan

CELLO David Bjella Shona McFadyen Brenda Higgins Maureen May Amie Tishkoff

CLARINET Jessica Speak Erik Cole

STRING BASS Rob Kennon Lee Eubank

TROMBONE Jeff Thomas Aaron Lefkowitz Will Nestler

BASSOON Ashley Heintzen

PERCUSSION Thad Anderson Jeffrey Moore Jeremy Katalenic

TUBA Robin Sisk TIMPANI Kirk Gay Christian Snedeker

Bach Festival Society of Winter Park Presents

SILVER SCREEN CLASSICS Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra John V. Sinclair, Artistic Director and Conductor Sarah Whittemore, alto | Joni Roos, violin Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 7:30pm Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 3:00pm | Knowles Memorial Chapel

PROGRAM Raider’s March from Raiders of the Lost Ark The Summer Knows from Summer of ’42 Pink Panther Romantic Flight and Test Drive from How to Train Your Dragon Somewhere Out There from An American Tale Themes from 007 and Skyfall Howl’s Moving Castle Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s Titanic Suite Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz Magnificent Seven Symphony Suite

John Williams Michel Legrand/Mike Lewis Henry Mancini John Powell/Niles Mendoza Wilson James Horner Adelle and Paul Epworth/J.A.C. Redford Joe Hisaishi Henry Mancini James Horner Ennio Morricone Harold Arlen/Eric Q. Ransom Elmer Bernstein/Patrick Russ

INTERMISSION Music of John Williams Exsultate Justi from Empire of the Sun Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan Dry Your Tears, Africa from Amistad Remembrance from Schindler’s List Harry Potter Harry’s Wondrous World, Nimbus and Double Trouble Star Wars Main Theme, Leila’s Theme, Duel of the Fates Please turn off cell phone and electronic devices prior to the start of this performance. The Bach Festival Society’s policies strictly prohibit photography, filming, or recording of any kind during performances without the express written permission of the Society.

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BACH FESTIVAL CHOIR BACH FESTIVAL CHOIR John V. Sinclair, conductor

Isabel Acuna 4

George Chandler 8

Sam Fender 1

Joey Jones* 0

Hallie Allen 2

Mandi Chapman 0

Beth Kassander 10

Katie Anderson 2

Kateryna Cherenko 2

Raphael Arenas Fernandez 5

Stewart Anderson 5

Anne Claiborne 2

Bob Fields 7

Yen-Yen Kressel 19

Sue Antonition 3

Maya Clausen 5

Alice Fortunato 6

Rob Landry 6

Meg Baldwin 6

Tom Cook 35

Larry Fortunato 11

Brian Lanier 1

Barby Barbara 7

Vivian Cook 7

Lindsay Fraser 0

Beecher Larson 2

Will Barbara 7

Michael Creighton 4

Brad Gant 4

Rebekah Lewis 2

Caleb Bartholomew* 0

Abigail Cribbs* 1

Linda Gibson 2

Gary Li 1

Samantha Basso 3

Carl Davis 23

Rebekah Gibson-Cribbs 2

Kathleen LoPresti 23

Jim Beck 14

Tim Delcavo 10

Barbara Gomes Carano 2

Leyse Lowry 11

Lisa Benincasa 0

Kollin Dembeck* 0

Maribel Gomez 3

Clara Mansilla 1

Heather Bissett 3

Mirjana Dimitrovska 6

Faith Graves 0

Julie Mathews 3

Skylar Black* 0

Irina Dixon 3

Cheri Grayson 2

Stephanie Matthews* 1

Robert Blankenship 1

Jacqueline Dixon 2

Alison Greene 6

David Mattson 19

Victoria Blankenship-Waziri 1

Karen Dunscomb 3

Minet Gregory 12

Carolyn Maue 4

Lilliyan Duong* 1

Regunia Griggs 26

Elizabeth Maupin 8

Rossana Buchtik 0

Dante Duphorne 18

Jeanné Hall 6

Michael McClory 2

Mabel Burridge 0

Cynthia Dybas 10

Grant Hayes 6

Justin McGill 6

Michael Burridge 26

Tabitha Dybas 6

Sarah Hibbs 1

Margaret McMillen 33

Chantelle Cade 7

Dana Eagles 15

Richard Horn 2

Rita Merlot 17

Laurie Calhoun 7

Patti Eastwood 2

Rebecca Hull 15

Luiz Mestrinho 5

Andrew Campbell 0

Jolie Eichler 18

Silvia Ibañez 9

Janice Meyer 10

Julia Carpenter 14

Marjorie Emmert 7

Howard Jaffe 6

Susan Miller 4

Charlie Carroll 1

Mary Frances Emmons 4

Elisabeth Johar 3

Aleitha Morgan 13

Ellen Huey Cassel 15

Jonathan Erick 30

Dakota Johnson* 0

Natalie Morgan 4

Richard Chambers 1

Amanda Faramelli 0

Sondra Jones 15

Margaret Munro 2

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Amanda Kinder 8

BACH FESTIVAL CHOIR

Gabriel Narvaez* 1

Kurt Plotts 20

Beverly Slaughter 51

Diana Webb 10

Aaron Nau 0

Dan Preslar 12

Andrew Smith* 2

Benjamin Webster* 1

Mary Nink 0

Veronica Prevost 5

Vanessa Spallone 2

Sarah Webster* 1

John Niss 31

Bj Price 21

Yvette Stohler 1

Jane White 44

Nelie Noel 0

Rhonda Rodriguez 0

Rebecca Stracener 1

Patty White 8

Luke Noles 10

Pamela Rosario 10

Herbert Suarez 1

Susan Whritenour 16

Donna O'Connor 2

Erin Rosel 2

Alona Svydenko 2

Wave Wildman* 3

William Oelfke 36

Sebastian Sanchez* 3

Nataliia Svydenko 2

Gwendolyn Williams 20

Digna Ojito* 1

Jane Scamehorn 11

Jodi Tassos 51

Richard Wilson 2

Betsy Owens 13

Chrissy Schreiber 0

Kemi Taylor 0

Rowan Wilson* 2

Liana Pacilli 13

Edward Searl 3

Jennifer Thibodeau 3

Enrique Ynaty* 1

Luis Padilla 1

Daniel Sharp 6

Alex Tiedtke 6

Emma Youngblood* 1

Meredith Parker 3

Karyll Shaw 11

Mary Lou Zobel 9

Kirsten Paulson 5

Amanda Shoopman 6

Nobel Vega Bahamundi* 0

Ashley Peters 5

Taylor Sinclair 11

Jeanine Viau 9

Cara Pfost Brown 3

Michael T. Sinelli* 1

Cezarina Vintilla 20

Martin Phillips 25

Diana Sisley 19

Matthew Walker 7

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OUR 2025-2026 SEASON DONORS The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park would like to thank the individuals and community partners below who have generously made a pledge or contribution in support of the dynamic artistic and educational programming and community engagement for the 91st Season.

BACH FESTIVAL SOCIETY VISIONARIES $100,000 AND ABOVE Bach Festival Choir Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation Orange County Government through the Arts and Cultural Affairs Program State of Florida, Department of State Division of Arts and Culture Rollins College United Arts of Central Florida J. S. BACH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL $50,000 - $99,999 Anonymous Elinor & T.W. Miller Foundation Beth and Jack Nagle Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Pabst-Steinmetz Foundation CONDUCTOR'S CIRCLE $25,000 - $49,999 AdventHealth The Joe and Sarah Galloway Foundation Mr. Alex and The Hon. Cynthia Mackinnon Sally and Jack Schott The Tiedtke Family Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation COMPOSERS CIRCLE $10,000 - $24,999 Theodore and Barbara Alfond, In honor of John Sinclair Richard O. Baldwin, Jr. Kate and Robert Byrne Dr. Phillips Charities Ginsburg Family Foundation 8

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Kathryn Grammer Anonymous Chelsey G. Magruder Foundation Mrs. Sarah Ravndal, in loving memory of my Husband, The Reverend Eric Ravndall III Wayne and Robin Roberts Bosco R. and Beverly J. Slaughter Leila Edgerton Trismen CHORAL CIRCLE $5,000 - $9,999 The Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation The Thomas P. and Patricia A. O'Donnell Foundation Kathy Johnson Berlinsky Jeff and June Flowers Anonymous (5) Ms. Teresa Doggett Michael and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Bonnie B. and Robert M. Larsen The Norris Family Foundation Dr. MK Reischmann Dr. Joe and Sue Warren ARTISTIC CIRCLE $2,500 - $4,999 Dana and Diana Eagles Barbara and Richard Fulton Dr. Grant Hayes The Lee Foundation David Reynolds Mattson Borron and Beppy Owen Ann Morgan Saurman Tamara L. Trimble Hardy Vaughn and Betty Brady Dr. Tracy Truchelut and Mr. Robert A. White

SEASON DONORS BENEFACTORS $1,000 - $2,499 Keith and Eleanor Ackermann David and Judy Albertson The late John W. and Linda Cone Allen Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ames In Memory of John M. Tiedtke Ellen Arnold Mrs. Carol Beyer Donna Borko James Burrell Michael and Mable Burridge Tom and Kathy Cardwell Anonymous (4) Tim and Vivian Cook Alan and Susan Davis Geoffrey Del Bene Deprez Fund Lee Eubank Brad and Christina Gant G. Randall and Nancy Gibbs James and Freddi Goodrich Gregg Gronlund Family Mrs. Janice Granier Gruber Wallace H. Hall Paul M. Harmon Adam Hetnarski Allison and Peter Hosbein Dr. Mimi Hull Allen T. Irwin Beth and Jack Isler Bradford M. Johnson Heather Kanny Kobrin Family Foundation

Dr. Susan Cohn Lackman and Dr. Richard David Knapp Anonymous in memory of Clifford and Marilyn Lee Leyse Lowry Jody and Craig Maughan Elizabeth Maupin and Jay Yellen Dr. Margaret McMillen Jeff and Mindy Moore D’Arcy Murphy John Niss and Lisa Mouton Bj Price Dr. F. Robert and Norene Rolle Joan Ruffier Paul Schmalzer Sara and Bill Segal Karyll Shaw Paula Shives Frederick Szudlik Jodi Tassos George R. and Eleanor C. Taylor, In memory of The Rev. Eric Ravndal, III Donna and Keith Van Allen Harold Ward Katy Moss Warner Mrs. Gwendolyn B. and Mr. Wilford J. Williams Betty Jane and Cecil B. Wilson, MD We are so grateful for all of these generous donors as well as an additional 204 donors who gave up to $999, whose support makes everything we do possible. Each gift, no matter the size, strengthens our mission and allows us to inspire the human spirit through great music. Thank you!

WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO THE DONORS OF THE UNITED ARTS CAMPAIGN. Your continued support uplifts not only Bach but also the entire Central Florida arts community. Together, you help ensure that the arts remain a vibrant, inspiring, and essential part of our shared cultural life.

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CONTINUO SOCIETY The Continuo Society honors patrons who include the Bach Festival Society in their estate plans. These legacy gifts ensure our mission thrives for generations to come. To learn more about major and planned giving, please contact Executive Director Kathy Berlinsky at 407.691.1056 or kberlinsky@bachfestivalflorida.org.

CONTINUO SOCIETY MEMBERS Anonymous (2) John W* and Linda Cone Allen P. Andrew and Autumn Ames in honor of John M. Tiedtke M. Elizabeth Brothers* Dana and Diana Eagles Paul M. Harmon

Karen and Mickey Lane in memory of Bernice and Stan Levy Rob and Wendy Landry Bonnie B. and Robert M. Larsen Leyse Lowery in honor of John V. Sinclair Pat McKechnie Dr. Blair and Diane Murphy

Kenneth* and Ann Hicks Murrah James F. Niss and Judith H. Niss The Rev.* and Mrs. Eric Ravndall, III Drs. John and Gail Sinclair Bosco R. and Beverly J. Slaughter Dr. William Stamm* Heather and Davie Torre

IN HONOR OF JOHN V. SINCLAIR ON HIS 25TH ANNIVERSARY Anonymous (5)

Athalia* and Robert Cope

Tim Delcavo

Susan D. Tucker

THE JOHN V. SINCLAIR ENDOWED CHAIR FOR ARTISTIC DIRECTION Created in honor of Dr. John V. Sinclair’s 30th anniversary as Artistic Director, this fund supports future Artistic Directors in sustaining the highest artistic standards. For more information, contact Executive Director Kathy Berlinsky at 407.691.1056 or kberlinsky@bachfestivalflorida.org.

GIFTS AND PLEDGES OF $20,000 AND ABOVE Cynthia and Alex Mackinnon The Rev.* and Mrs. Eric Ravndall, III Sally and Jack Schott The Tiedtke Family GIFTS AND PLEDGES OF $10,000 - $19,999 Kathryn Grammer S. Blair and Diane Murphy Bill and Sheila Oelfke Leila Edgerton Trisman

GIFTS AND PLEDGES OF $5,000 - $9,999 Kathy Johnson Berlinsky Brock and Sarah McClane Bosco R. and Beverly J. Slaughter GIFTS AND PLEDGES OF $1,000 - $4,999 Anonymous (2) Brian Ainsley and Candice Crawford P. Andy and Autumn Ames Stewart Anderson Michael and Mable Burridge Susan and Robert Christian Dana and Diana Eagles

Alvaro and Routa Gomez Leyse Lowry Katie Mess Janie and George Meyer Gerard and Nichola Mitchell Beth and Jack Nagle Donald A. Nash Liana and Fred Pacilli Dan and Barbara Preslar BJ Price Ann Morgan Saurman Vivian Southwell Edward and Virginia Ubels BettyJane and Cecil Wilson, M.D.

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GIVE BACH The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park is an independent nonprofit organization that brings classical music experiences to delight, inform, and inspire audiences of all ages. Your investment in the power of music will support the Society’s ongoing efforts on stage, in classrooms, and across Central Florida.

As we proudly present our historic 91st Annual Bach Festival, we give thanks for the robust financial support that has sustained our long tradition of providing world-class music to Central Floria. Bach’s primary source of donations from patrons takes place through the United Arts Collaborative Campaign, which is currently underway and accounts for nearly 20% of our annual budget.

Help us raise $300,000 through this year’s Campaign so we can offset rising costs and keep ticket prices as reasonable as possible.

WILL YOU SUPPORT US AND HELP CONTINUE THE MUSIC? Every gift made through the United Arts Collaborative Campaign between now and April 30th, 2026 that is designated for the Bach Festival Society will go directly to our organization and enhance our share of the $1.25 million matching gift pool.

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