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2015-2016 SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT SEASON CHRISTOPHER CONFESSORE :: MUSIC DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR

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BREVARD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

What’s Inside...

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CONNECT WITH YOUR BSO

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WHO’S WHO

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AN EPIC SEASON

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NOTEWORTHY MENTIONS

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PARTNERS ARE KEY

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KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING

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BSO Board of Directors

Music Director’s Message

BSO Board Chair’s Message

Executive Director’s Message

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BSO Staff & Contact Information

Every Note Counts

BSO GUILDS More Than Just Fundraising

GENERAL INFORMATION Stay In The Know

HUGH PANARO

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An Evening with Broadway’s Leading Man

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LIST OF ADVERTISERS Many Thanks For Their Support

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The BSO Board of Directors is comprised of corporate executives, business owners, and patrons of the arts, who volunteer their time to govern the affairs of the organization. Their primary responsibility is to set policy and raise funds.

Directors Deb Andree Marj Bartok Philip Bryden Sara Catanese Robert DiBella Carole Gatto Marc Huey Darcia Jones-Francey Marilyn Kitchel Glad Kurian Dr. Robert Lamb

Kendall Martin Chris McAlpine Larry McIntyre Charles Nash Art Niergarth Hugh Normile Jackie Pantello Drew Rector Carol Reeve Kevin Smith Dr. Jason Wieseler Lisa McAlpine (BSYO)

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AN EPIC SEASON Music Director’s Message

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elcome to the Brevard Symphony Orchestra’s 2015-16 Season. We have an incredible collection of great repertoire scheduled on our Subscription Series Concerts this season. From Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, along with Mozart’s 41st Symphony and the First Symphonies of Tchaikovsky and Schumann, this is as strong a lineup as we’ve ever presented. I am very excited to work with our outstanding musicians to bring these amazing masterworks to you!

Phenomenal guest artists will be sharing the stage with your BSO throughout the season. We have an outstanding quartet of vocal soloists for Beethoven’s Ode to Joy and internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso Elmar Oliveira joins us for Barber’s Violin Concerto in November. Our Concertmaster, Lisa Ferrigno, plays Bach in January and pianist Rich Ridenour shares favorite piano pieces at our February Pops Concert. In March, we’ll present violinist Paul Huang performing Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy - and in April, pianist Tanya Bannister performs Liszt’s First Piano Concerto. And don’t miss a very Special Event we’ve added to our season at the end of April – an evening with Broadway Star Hugh Panaro – Broadway’s longest-running Phantom!

Your Brevard Symphony Orchestra offers much more to our community than our Subscription Series Concerts. Our annual Independence Day Concert is a free performance enjoyed by thousands every year. Our Family Concert at the Cultural Arts Showcase affords us the opportunity to collaborate with other outstanding arts groups in our community as part of a free all-day event that draws thousands of audience members of all ages. And my favorite event of the season, our Annual Fifth Grade Concerts, introduces the thrill of live symphonic music to every fifth grader in Brevard County.

Each and every performance by your BSO is a special event, and a unique opportunity to make a connection with our audience.

I thank you, our loyal audience, for your generous and enthusiastic support which makes these opportunities possible.

Christopher Confessore Music Director/Principal Conductor

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The 2015-2016 Board of Directors of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra Wish To Thank You for Attending this Performance and Helping Us Create a Masterpiece!

Hal Abercrombie Deb Andree Marj Bartok Ann-Marie Brush Philip Bryden Sara Catanese Yvonne Clayborne Robert DiBella Carole Gatto Marc Huey

Darcia Jones-Francey Marilyn Kitchel Glad Kurian Dr. Robert Lamb Kendall Martin Chris McAlpine Lisa McAlpine (BSYO) Larry McIntyre Charles Nash Brian Nemeroff

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Art Niergarth Hugh Normile Jackie Pantello Travis Proctor Drew Rector Carol Reeve Jack Rood Kevin Smith Dr. Jason Wieseler Philip Zies

Noteworthy Mentions

BSO Board Chair’s Message

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s BSO board chair, my travels this past year revealed that the arts are alive and well in our Florida communities.

“Though the music we all revere and love remains constant, audiences often change the dynamic of the way we present our product.”

The BSO Board of Directors is very aware that we serve a broad range of interest and appreciation and we strive to provide musical experiences that rise to those levels. As much as possible audience suggestions and input are incorporated in program planning - and we are usually one to two years ahead in determining themes and musical selections for your listening pleasure.

I am so proud of our Maestro, Christopher Confessore, for his forward thinking and musical vision.

His willingness to grow and expend in his musical life translates into fantastic programs for our community.

The orchestra members have continued to follow in the vision and excellence of the conductor. The skill and passion of the musicians is evident at every performance.

All of us must strive to broaden the audience base and encourage volunteers to support the symphony and its programs. It is an ongoing effort, and I look forward to more members of the community joining our musical family.

Ann-Marie Brush BSO Board Chair

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A YEAR OF MUSIC AWAITS YOU...

Mark your calendars! Here’s the schedule of all our concerts, performances and special events this upcoming season.

For full concert details, program notes and artist bios, visit BrevardSymphony.com

Ode to Joy! Beethoven Symphony No. 9 October 24

With the Brevard Community Chorus & Special Guest Soloists Mark Piszczek - Songs from the Gulf of Sorrows

November 21

8:00PM

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 1 Samuel Barber - Violin Concerto - Elmar Oliveira, violin And...An Audience Choice!

8:00PM

Voyage to Jupiter January 23

John Corigliano - Voyage for String Orchestra Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Concerto in E Major - Lisa Ferrigno, violin Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphony No. 41 Jupiter

POPS! I Love a Piano

February 20

Featuring Rich Ridenour, piano

2:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM 8:00PM

Scottish Spring March 12

April 9

April 30

Robert Schumann - Symphony No. 1 Spring Max Bruch - Scottish Fantasy - Paul Huang, violin Peter Maxwell Davies - An Orkney Wedding, With Sunrise

Mahler Symphony No. 5 Franz Liszt - Piano Concerto No. 1 - Tanya Bannister, piano

Hugh Panaro in Concert An Evening With Broadway’s Leading Man All performances are at the King Center for the Performing Arts

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FEATURED ARTISTS THIS SEASON We love bringing special guest artists to make your concert experience even brighter! Here’s this season’s line-up: ELMAR OLIVEIRA Violinist Elmar Oliveira returns to the BSO for Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto on Saturday, November 21st.

LISA FERRIGNO BSO concertmaster, Lisa Ferrigno takes center stage on January 23rd for Bach’s Violin Concerto in E Major.

RICH RIDENOUR Wickedly funny showman Rich Ridenour masterfully brings the piano to life at our POPS concert on February 20th.

PAUL HUANG P O March 12th, violinist and Avery Fisher Career Grant On rrecipient Paul Huang performs Scottish Fantasy for Violin aand Orchestra.

TANYA BANNISTER An artist to watch...Pianist Tanya Bannister brings dazzling virtuosity to Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 on April 9th.

Dates, times, programs and featured artists are subject to change without notice.

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Best Wishes on an Amazing Season!

We are so proud to support our Brevard Symphony Orchestra.

Thank you for the beautiful music!

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Partners Are Key

Executive Director’s Message

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ollaborating and partnering with others makes us stronger. At the BSO we work with many others throughout the season who bring us resources we just couldn’t afford on our own.

The King Center for the Performing Arts, where we are privileged to be the Orchestra in Residence, is a very important partner in presenting our concerts and events. From the Administrative Staff to the Box Office to the Technical Staff, they help ensure that you have a great experience. Once again they hosted our Cultural Arts Showcase this year so that all the arts organizations in Brevard had a chance to shine.

Our Guilds are vital partners who raise much needed funds and keep the BSO in the spotlight. They present fun and successful events and provide essential volunteer hours for many jobs that are critical to our success.

Volunteers in the community serve on our Board of Directors who guarantee that the BSO is run efficiently and within our mission to provide quality entertainment, outreach opportunities and educational programs.

Our generous sponsors, local foundations, and donors make sure we have sufficient funding to present these concerts and all the programs that make our community a better place to live. In-Kind sponsors save us thousands of dollars every year – special recognition goes to Courtyard Marriott in Cocoa Beach; Berman, Hopkins, Wright and LaHam, CPAs; Detect Alert; Slug-a-Bug; Eau Gallie Florist and our many media sponsors.

We are pleased to partner with other groups – the Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra, the Brevard Community Chorus, and the Eau Gallie Arts District, just to name a few.

However, our most important partner is you – our loyal audience. You are the reason for these beautiful concerts. Maestro Chris Confessore and our very talented musicians love to perform and it’s all for you! Thank you for being our partner.

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Spend an unforgettable evening with the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and vocalist Hugh Panaro, one of Broadway’s most popular leading men, for a program featuring Broadway’s greatest hits!

Saturday, April 30, 2016 8:00pm

King Center for the Performing Arts Hugh Panaro has made his mark as both the title character and his rival Raoul in Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera. Panaro has also played dual roles in Les Miserables on Broadway (Marius) and in Philadelphia (Jean Valjean). His Broadway credits include the title role in Lestat and Buddy in Side Show, plus the title role in the American premiere of Martin Guerre and Ravenal in a London revival of Show Boat.

Expect to hear songs he’s performed on Broadway and much more...

Iconic music including The Music of the Night from The Phantom of the Opera, Trouble from The Music Man, and Bring Him Home from Les Miserables will showcase the evening.

Also featured will be beloved melodies by Leonard Bernstein, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter and more.

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Mark Piszczek (b. 1957)

Songs From the Gulf of Sorrows

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Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125 Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso Scherzo: Molto vivace - Presto Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante Moderato Finale: Ode to Joy

Jennifer Aylmer, soprano :: Rebecca Ringle, alto Christian Reinert, tenor :: Matthew Trevino, bass Brevard Community Chorus & Eastern Florida State College Concert Choir Dr. Robert Lamb, conductor

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Music Director & Principal

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hristopher Confessore serves as Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and Resident Conductor and Principal POPS Conductor of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. During his tenure in Brevard, the orchestra has enjoyed a dramatic and sustained period of artistic excellence and has been praised for its innovative programming, spirited performances and broad repertoire. His work with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra has garnered rave reviews for his “special talent for drawing the broadly lyrical out of his orchestra.” He leads the orchestra in a wide range of Classics, Pops, Educational and Outreach performances each season.

In recent seasons, Mr. Confessore’s schedule as a guest conductor has included appearances with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, New Mexico Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic, Sarasota Orchestra and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. He appears annually as a conductor of Walt Disney World’s Candlelight Processional at EPCOT – a production featuring a full orchestra, 300-voice choir and celebrity narrators including Whoopi Goldberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Gary Sinese, and Chita Rivera. Praised for his ability to communicate with audiences of all ages, the 2015-16 Season sees Mr. Confessore leading Educational and Outreach Concerts with four different orchestras for a combined audience of more than 70,000 students.

Heralded as a sensitive accompanist and inspiring collaborator, Christopher Confessore has accompanied a distinguished list of world-class concert artists, including Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell and Lang Lang. As a Pops conductor, he has appeared with a diverse group of superstars, including Grammy Award winners Art Garfunkel, Roberta Flack, Judy Collins, Amy Grant, Marvin Hamlisch, LeAnn Rimes, Indigo Girls, Chris Botti and Charlie Daniels and Tony Award winner Idina Menzel.

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The Orchestra VIOLIN 1 Lisa Ferrigno, Concertmaster Marius Tabacila Derry Deane Jason Erwin Stewart Kitts Jennifer Lee Ivan Prilepcansky Liviu Onofrei Richard Collins Fang Brill Elizabeth Chippeaux Viviana Soto VIOLIN 2 Bethany Confessore Acting Principal Amy Xaychaleune Gail Collins Laura Pinfield Olga Kolpakova Antoinette Meringolo Jennifer Guzman Mariana Aguilera Dana Beattie Arturo Pasalagua VIOLA Jesus Alfonzo, Acting Principal Linda Donahue Kessler Laura Brenner Carl Kerner John Adams Daniel Cortes Nelson Armitano John Harbaugh CELLO Joan Markstein, Principal Thomas Silliman Adriana Stenvik Jacqueline Robbins Michael Sedloff Bobbe Jo Butler Abigail Collins Doniyor Zuparov DOUBLE BASS Roger Funk, Acting Principal Gary Mousseau Richard Desgrange, Principal Emeritus Kevin Gallagher Dan Peterson Elliot May

FLUTE Christina Apelgren, Principal Nicole Scott Alexia Jowers OBOE Lora MacPherson, Principal Anita Juilianna CLARINET Keith Koons, Principal Erik Cole BASSOON Ashley Heintzen, Acting Principal Gabriel Bergeron-Langlois Scott Radloff FRENCH HORN Paul Basler, Principal Benjamin Lieser Susan McGee Chris Hunter, Ralph Brownlie Memorial TRUMPET Tom Macklin, Principal Michael Fee John Kuntz TROMBONE Brian Foote, Principal Joseph Vascik Laurie Broadway TUBA Josh Parsons, Acting Principal TIMPANI Brian Slawson, Principal

HARP Dawn Marie Edwards, Principal

PERCUSSION Kirk Gay, Principal Zack Frank Jordan Holley

PIANO Scott Watkins, Principal

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Program Notes

Songs from the Gulf of Sorrows Mark Piszczek (b. 1957)

Notes from the Composer: On April 20th, 2011, the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, I was at my loft in Peterborough, New Hampshire watching a news special about the lasting environmental effects to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster. The surreal footage of the countless animals and marine life devastated by the relentless dark tide of oil brought tears to my eyes. This deep emotional experience moved me to begin a new musical work which grew into, Songs From The Gulf Of Sorrows. The scope of the catastrophe was so large, I decided that nothing short of a symphonic work would do it justice.

The piece grew out of a four note melodic motive, stated by a solo English Horn, which becomes the musical DNA of the entire piece. The work is essentially in four parts, the first portraying the dawn of that fateful day as well as the natural beauty of the gulf and the creatures that inhabit it. Part Two grows more ominous and threatening, as nature is ravaged at the hand of mankind.

I felt that Part Three needed to inject a sense of hope and deliverance into the narrative, so I decided to incorporate the melody of the classic hymn, All Creatures Of Our God And King, but harmonized in a more modern setting.

Part Four becomes more troubled and foreboding, metaphorically portraying the lasting effects of the disaster on the natural world. The piece ends with a serene and poignant coda, where a solo English horn once again states the original four-note motive, as if to say, every single creature, no matter how small, is worth fighting for.

Songs From The Gulf Of Sorrows is both a musical eulogy and benediction for wildlife victims of this man made catastrophe. Modern, but intensely lyrical, it paints a moving portrait of hope in the face of unspeakable tragedy.

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Program Notes Continued...

Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso Scherzo: Molto vivace – Presto Adagio molto e cantabile – Andante moderato Finale: Ode To Joy Arguably the most iconic work in Western art, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is a colossal and towering masterpiece against which all subsequent symphonies have been measured. Its unprecedented size, imposing grandeur of conception, and revolutionary choral finale both inspired and intimidated subsequent composers. It took Johannes Brahms the better part of two decades to complete his First Symphony: “You don’t know what it’s like to be dogged by his footsteps.” Indeed, what can follow so profound a musical utterance as Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony? Nonetheless, it must be said that only a small number of musicians would actually make the claim that the Ninth is the greatest symphony ever written, or even that it is the composer’s finest VI SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT 1

symphony. The Fifth is often cited as the most perfect of symphonies and the “Eroica” has frequently been termed as the most important of symphonies. Still, we approach every performance of the Beethoven Ninth as a major event in our lives. Its impact is so powerful that many of us can even remember exactly when and where we experienced it for the first time. The Ninth occupies a treasured place in our hearts and minds, moving and inspiring us to experience joy and realize nothing less than the brotherhood of man.

In conception as well as execution, the Beethoven Ninth is an innovative and revolutionary work. We are taken to new places in all four of the symphony’s movements: in the mysterious harmonic ambiguities of the opening Allegro [1st mvt.]; in the arresting and even violent rhythmic pulse of the Scherzo [2nd mvt.]; in the entry into new harmonic regions in the expansive Adagio [3rd mvt.]; and in the finale [4th mvt.], a setting of Schiller’s Ode to Joy, in breaking the bonds of conventional symphonic form. The Ninth is the first symphony in the history of music to combine a gigantic choral section with purely orchestral movements.

The German playwright and poet Friedrich Schiller published his ode An die Freude (To Joy) in 1785. Five years later, at the age of twenty, Beethoven became enamored of the poem and contemplated setting it to music. The poem’s call to tolerance and human harmony resonated with Beethoven throughout his life. It would parallel his ardent belief in the underlying ideals of the French Revolution: the pursuit of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

When the Congress of Vienna overturned the ideals of the French Revolution, Beethoven committed to rise again to their defense. Schiller’s Ode to Joy best expressed in poetic form Beethoven’s dream for the brotherhood of man. By choosing it as the text for the finale of his Ninth Symphony, he settled on the words best suited to expressing his own spiritual credo.

The Ninth had the longest gestation period of any Beethoven symphony. The composer began thinking about it in 1812 during the time of the Seventh and Eighth Symphonies. Three years later in 1815, the first sketches of music that would be included in the new symphony (including the scherzo theme) are found in his notebooks. By 1818 most of the scherzo had been completed and Beethoven began to consider including a choral movement in his symphony.

Overall, the decade following 1812 was not as productive as usual for the composer, at least by Beethoven’s standards. It was a period full of frustration and continuous crisis owing in large part to the drawn out litigation battle with his sister-in-law over custody of his nephew Karl. As a result, the Ninth lay unattended for several years; it gave way to work on the Hammerklavier and the SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US @BREVARDSYMPHONY ON

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last three piano sonatas, the Diabelli Variations, the final revision of Fidelio, and the great Missa Solemnis. The Missa took up most of Beethoven’s attention and energy for over four years, leaving little time for work on the Ninth Symphony.

He only began concentrated work on the symphony after the Missa had been mostly completed in 1822. He worked on the Ninth intensely throughout 1823, with completion coming in 1824.

The first performance took place at the Kärntnerthor Theater in Vienna on May 7, 1824. It was an extraordinary event with a program including the Ninth, the Consecration of the House Overture, and three movements from the Missa Solemnis (also given their premiere). Beethoven was the most celebrated and venerated composer in Vienna, making the concert the city’s most anticipated event of the season. The air in the theater was charged with exceptional energy and excitement. This concert represented the crowning achievement of the composer’s life’s work. Beethoven was on fire for the concert and at fever pitch.

One account came from violinist Joseph Böhm, who recalled of the composer, “Beethoven himself conducted, that is, he stood in front of a conductor’s stand (the actual direction was in Michael Umlauf’s hands; we musicians followed his baton only) and threw himself back and forth like a madman. At one moment, he stretched to his full height, at the next he crouched down to the floor. He flailed about with both his hands and feet as though he wanted to play all the instruments and sing all the chorus parts.”

When the finale ended and thunderous applause began, Beethoven continued standing with his back to the audience and beating time. Completely deaf and lost in the rapturous sounds in his own mind, Beethoven had no idea that the performance was over. George Grove, who heard it from Karoline Unger, the alto soloist of that night, described the poignant scene: “Fraulein Unger turned him, or induced him to turn and face the people, who were still clapping their hands and giving way to the greatest demonstrations of pleasure. His turning about, and the sudden conviction thereby forced on everybody that he had not done so before because he could not hear what was going on acted like a shock on all present, and a volcanic explosion of sympathy and admiration followed.”

On the following page: The text of the fourth movement is taken from Schiller’s Ode to Joy, save for a few lines penned by Beethoven himself (indicated in italics). The English translation is from the BBC Proms program, provided for a concert held at the Royal Albert Hall (August 11, 2013). Source: http://www. bbc.co.uk/proms/whats-on/2013/august-11/14710

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O Freunde, nicht diese Töne!

Sondern laßt uns angenehmere anstimmen, und freudenvollere.

Oh friends, not these sounds!

Let us instead strike up more pleasing and more joyful ones!

Freude!

Freude!

Joy! Joy!

Freude, schöner Götterfunken Tochter aus Elysium, Wir betreten feuertrunken, Himmlische, dein Heiligtum!

Deine Zauber binden wieder Was die Mode streng geteilt; Alle Menschen werden Brüder, Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt.

Joy, beautiful spark of divinity, Daughter from Elysium, We enter, burning with fervour, heavenly being, your sanctuary!

Your magic brings together what fashion has sternly divided.

All men shall become brothers, wherever your gentle wings hover.

Wem der große Wurf gelungen, Eines Freundes Freund zu sein; Wer ein holdes Weib errungen, Mische seinen Jubel ein!

Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund!

Und wer’s nie gekonnt, der stehle Weinend sich aus diesem Bund!

Whoever has been lucky enough to become a friend to a friend, Whoever has found a beloved wife, let him join our songs of praise!

Yes, and anyone who can call one soul his own on this earth!

Any who cannot, let them slink away from this gathering in tears!

Freude trinken alle Wesen An den Brüsten der Natur; Alle Guten, alle Bösen Folgen ihrer Rosenspur.

Küsse gab sie uns und Reben, Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod; Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben, Und der Cherub steht vor Gott.

Every creature drinks in joy at nature’s breast; Good and Bad alike follow her trail of roses.

She gives us kisses and wine, a true friend, even in death; Even the worm was given desire, and the cherub stands before God.

Froh, wie seine Sonnen fliegen Durch des Himmels prächt’gen Plan, Laufet, Brüder, eure Bahn, Freudig, wie ein Held zum Siegen.

Gladly, just as His suns hurtle through the glorious universe, So you, brothers, should run your course, joyfully, like a conquering hero.

Seid umschlungen, Millionen!

Diesen Kuß der ganzen Welt!

Brüder, über’m Sternenzelt Muß ein lieber Vater wohnen.

Ihr stürzt nieder, Millionen?

Ahnest du den Schöpfer, Welt?

Such’ ihn über’m Sternenzelt! Über Sternen muß er wohnen.

Be embraced, you millions!

This kiss is for the whole world!

Brothers, above the canopy of stars must dwell a loving father.

Do you bow down before Him, you millions?

Do you sense your Creator, o world?

Seek Him above the canopy of stars!

He must dwell beyond the stars.

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Jennifer Aylmer Soprano

American soprano Jennifer Aylmer has developed a sterling reputation for her beautiful voice, compelling stage portrayals and impeccable musicianship.

The New York Times has hailed her for her, “awesome accuracy,” while The Chicago Sun-Times has recommended that listeners, “bask in the aural delight of Aylmer’s dazzling shifts from regal command to cool insouciance and fatally attractive seduction”.

During the 2014-2015 season, Ms. Aylmer was guest soloist in Handel’s L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato with the Mark Morris Dance Group and the White Light Festival, appeared with the Skaneateles Chamber Music Festival on a series of programs, sang as soprano soloist in Vivaldi’s Gloria with Manhattan Concert Productions, and joined Lyric Fest! for concerts in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. She recently made her debut with Dallas Opera as Bertha in Il barbiere di Siviglia and returned to Opera Theater of St. Louis for her now acclaimed performance of Despina in Così fan tutte, and to Portland Opera singing the title role in Handel’s Rodelinda. Stony Brook University recently premiered her new English translation of Hansel and Gretel and also saw her directing Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years at both Stony Brook University’s Staller Center and at the National Opera Center in New York City.

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Rebecca Ringle

Alto

Praised by Opera News for her “richly focused voice”, young mezzo-soprano Rebecca Ringle’s performances have brought her acclaim on operatic and concert stages. Her New York City Opera debut as Lola in Cavalleria Rusticana was hailed as “sultry” and “sweetly sung” by The Wall Street Journal and London’s Financial Times. She returned to NYCO as Suzuki in Madama Butterfly, Dorothée in Cendrillon and to cover Rosmira in Partenope. The 2014-2015 saw her return to the Metropolitan Opera for productions of The Death of Klinghoffer and Manon. Additionally, she joined the Rhode Island Philharmonic for The Messiah, the Marlboro Music Festival for their Musicians from Marlboro Tour, the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park for Elijah, and the New West Symphony for Mozart’s Mass in C minor.

She is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and The Yale School of Music and has received awards from the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, the Spazio Musica Orvieto Concorso per Cantanti Lirici and the Heida Hermanns International Opera Competition. She competed in Vienna at the international level of the 2007 Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition.

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Christian Reinert Tenor

Tenor Christian Reinert is a talented, young, and exciting tenor on the rise in the operatic world, his voice described by the New York Times as having “an appealing smoothness and assurance.” Most recently, he made his Arizona Opera debut as the Steuermann in Wagner’s Der Fleigende Holländer, joined the Distinguished Concerts International of New York for the Chilcott Requiem, New Yale Opera in the new work My Friend’s Story, and returned to Distinguished Concerts International of New York singing Jenkins’ The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, the Danbury Symphony for Rachmaninoff’s The Bells, the Portland Symphony for their pops concert La Vie Bohème, and the Alabama Symphony for Verdi’s Eight Romanze for Tenor. Other recent engagements include Rodolfo in La bohème for DiCapo Opera, Roméo in Roméo et Juliette for the Townsend Opera Players, Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly for Opera Roanoke, and his Carnegie Hall debut in Matias Seyber’s Ulysses with the American Symphony Orchestra. In addition he recently reprised the title role in Roméo et Juliette with Livermore Valley Opera, was featured as a soloist with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and sang Rodolfo in La bohème in Fresno, CA. XII SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT 1

Matthew Trevino

Bass

A former member of the San Francisco Opera’s prestigious Merola Opera Program and recipient of the “Best Singer Award” by the 2011 Austin Critics’ Table for his performance in The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Matthew Treviño is proving to be one of today’s most sought-after young basses. The San Francisco Chronicle described his recent performances as Don Basilio (Il barbiere di Siviglia) as “sonorous and neatly malevolent” with The New York Timespraising his “delightfully unctuous portrayal.” Highlights for the 20142015 season included Count Ribbing/Tom in Un ballo in maschera and the duke in Roméo et Juliette with Austin Lyric Opera, Monterone in Rigoletto with Opera Omaha, the role of Eddie in Carly Simon’s opera Romulus Hunt in Nashville, and the role of The Ghost in Gordon Getty’s new opera The Canterville Ghost in Leipzig.

Mr. Treviño is a graduate of Baylor University in Waco, Texas and was a finalist in the Loren L. Zachary Foundation Competition, Dallas Opera Guild Competition, Fort Worth Opera’s McCammon Voice Competition, Shreveport Opera’s Singer of the Year Competition, and the recipient of the Thomas Stewart Award for Vocal Excellence at Baylor University.

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About the

Chorus

Tonight’s chorus is comprised of two choirs, the Brevard Community Chorus and the Eastern Florida State College Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Robert. Lamb.

Dr. Lamb is currently Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities, and Chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Brevard Community College. The North Carolina native attended Wake Forest University and later the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where, he earned a Master of Music in Choral Conducting. Lamb earned the Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

Eastern Florida State College Concert Choir Robert E. Lamb, conductor Sally Cook, accompanist Morgan Ammons Stacia Chatelier Coral Friedel Kayla-Rae Johnson Emily Panagos Josselyn Ruwe Aurora Surber Jenna Ward Frederick Blanchard XIV SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT 1

Alex Folger William Lakaszcyck Anthony Mendez Patrick Rohlinger Noah Southwick Neil Wojnar Michele Campanelli Brittnie DeTorre Emily Franz

Olivia Marchionda Celeste Ouwendijk-Thom Melody Panagos Beth Perdue Amanda Rose Zach Hardy Aden Martinez Tim Philpot Fernando Vargas

Brevard Community Chorus Robert E. Lamb, conductor Lori D. Jahn, accompanist SOPRANOS

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Pamela J. Bell Nancy Bleakley Barbara Brotherton Esther Chinnery Martha Cobble Nancy Gregory Covault Laura Earle Rebecca Edmiston Lisa Farrall Debra Foley Beth Green Mary Clarke Hartman Carrie Harvey Jackie Hitzig Toni Holcomb Emma Horchler Mary Lou Justin Kasey Knight Patricia May Gretchen McGaffic Susan McGahee Marcie Miller Mary Moore Elizabeth Muchow Chrissy Murphy Saundra Nehrbas Arlene J. Norris Michelle Pavone Elaine Phares Alina Ramirez Deborah K. Rayl Tee Rockwell Susan Saylor Gloria Schreiber Jane W. Speidel Stephanie Van Noord Fontaine Wallace Kerry Wallace Pamela Yu

Mary Rose Beerman Sarah Bragdon Kris David Susie Fricker Ida German Debra Grayson Jenn Guettler Emma Gustafson Nancy Holzen Laneri W. Hood Nora Kirschner Lynne Lamy Michelle B. Lee Andrea Liebzeit Judith K. Losi Judy Lowen Lauri McCown M. Jane Miliore Marion Oppold Kim Perry Noreen Poor Alma Newberry Powell Leslie Rohrkaste Kimberley Sellers Marti Smith Pat Smyth Amber Surber Gretchen Syfert Pat Towers Georgia Van Hoesen Susan A. Wenninger Joyce Wilden

Jan Austin Matt Bragaw Mary Chadwick Charles Hicks Tookie Key Dion J. Khan Mark Kirschner Steve Miller Joe Oppold Rolf Frank Prothiva Pat Swick Marc P. Toussaint James Van Hoesen Roger A. Wenninger

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EVERY GIFT PlAYS A PART The Brevard Symphony Orchestra would like to acknowledge the following organizations and individuals for their generous gifts of $100 or more this season. { CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE $10,000+ } Harry & Wendy Brandon Indian River Wealth Management Group Dr. & Mrs. Richard Weber { GOLD KEY $5,000 TO $9,999 } Anonymous Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam, CPAs and Associates, LLC Community Foundation For Brevard Eau Gallie Arts District Health First Drs. Mark & Zahra McTammany Nash & Kromash, LLP { HIGH NOTE $2,500 to $4,999 } Bob Steele Chevrolet, Inc. City of Cocoa Robert DiBella, Metlife Eastern Florida State College

Margaret Heins Foundation PNC Bank Publix Supermarkets Charities, Inc.

{ TOP BRASS $1,000 to $2,499 } Mr. Roger & Lisa Anderson Ms. Shirley Baccus Ms. Marjorie Bartok BSO North Guild Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Catanese City of Rockledge Rich & Pat Confessore

Craig Technologies Laurel Crowe Employees Community Fund of Boeing Florida

Intercoastal Insurance, INC. Frank & Marilyn Kitchel Dr. & Mrs. Crisostomo Lacano Northrop Grumman

{ BENEFACTORS $600 to $999 } Paul & Shirley Friedland XVI SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT 1

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{ PATRONS $300 to $599 } Scott & Suzanne Broadway Art & Carol Carlson Community Credit Union Mr. Charles Crawford Jim & Nancy Dow Dr. & Mrs. Ken Graff Dr. & Mrs. Robert Spencer Johnson Joseph Kreines COL. William R. Lee, ret.

Bart & Judy Lipofsky Dr. & Mrs. G. Patrick Martin Ms. Penny Shye Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ufferman Barbara Vennman & Pete Snyder Dr. & Mrs. Bill Walls John & Doris Wolcott Drs. Peter & Leonor Zies

{ CONTRIBUTORS $100 to $299 } Bill & Rita Aven & Family Dr. & Mrs. Jay Barnhart Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Beagley Suzanne Worland Bennitt Mr. & Mrs. Allen Bernstein Edward & Elizabeth Brooks Carolyn Bruce Drs. Frederick & Mary Buoni Dr. Polly Burchfield Richard & Deanna Burner Maryanne & Stephen Chalmers Bettie Brandt Cooke Faith & Bob Coulson L. Ronald & Joyce D. Daley Robert G. Dewey Maj. Peter Diaz, Ret. & Mrs. Georgette Walsh Diaz Barbara H. Dick Mr. & Mrs. John Elliott James & Judith Fiandaca Ken & Ann Fredericks Barbara Lutz Freeman Bruce & Gail Gillingham Jim & Diane Glover Hal Gold Mr. William Harris Betty K. Hendrix Cristine G. Hendrix Marty & Bill Hiestand Stephen Hoagland & David Sifton Gil & LaDonna Hoffheins Bill & Peggy Horsfield Philip Jennings Mr. & Mrs. George Jordan Joseph & Shirley Jung CMSgt. & Mrs. James C. Lawler, Jr. Laura Lewis

The Rev. William & Beverly Lewis Patricia & Charles Marzzacco Mr. & Mrs. Carlo Mastropaolo Gary & Patty Matthews Col. William B. Meharg Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Monroe Emmy Morichelli Bert & Rachel Orcutt Joan & Donald Paul Steven & Michelle Perlman Dr. & Mrs. Howard Pettengill Jr. Mrs. Karen Pinkney Valerie Piszczek Mr. Carl G. Roller Cathy & Jack Rood Dr. & Mrs. Frank San Filippo Tom & Judy Sanders Loretta M. Scardino Mr. & Mrs. Norman Seiler & Tony Barile Mary & Wendell Shawler Charlie & Cynthia Snell Sally & David Souder Marvin & Marilyn Tetenbaum Mr. & Mrs. William Vaughan Lucretia Veit, Shirley Hundley, Rev. Pat Wareham, Kim & Phil Vega

Mary Jane Verderosa Betty G. Violette Keith & Jan Walls Mary Ellen Weissinger Frank & Stacey Westphal Charles & Barbara Whitley McKingsley Williams Martha J. Young Bill & Brenda Zoby Reba Zweigbaum

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Rememberances IN MEMORY OF Gwyn C. Allender Carl Edwin Anderson Mark Anderson Mary Helen Anderson T.C. Anderson Mrs. William (Gae) Ard Anne Aue Theodore Augustine Frederic Baker Lillian Baker Barbara Ann Barber Pauline Bartoo Preston Beck Betty Beckmann Harold J. Beckmann Richard Beckmann Alf Bergesen Albert Berns Leo Bernstein Ms. Antonia Beths Julie Berke Grace Billhorn Curt Bliss Dottie Blue Marjorie Bollinger Dr. Steven Borsanyi Maurice H. Boutelle In honor of the deceased Bozett & Mulholland Family members Catherine Breckenridge Joanne M. Brenneis Rev. Rebecca L. Brenneis-Harbauch Marilyn E. Brentlinger Mary Brooks Frances Livingston Brown Ralph Brownlee Irene Brubaker James Buckingham Billie Bunn Dorothy Buoni Jean Burkus Helen Burns Ralph Bursey Betty Chaney Agnes Cheek Ginny Cheek Hildred M. Cheuvront J. Howard Cheuvront Jean Cioli Avon G. Clark Janice Clark Robert Clarke Helen Cleary Ellen Coher Joy Cole Marion Collins Kathleen Connell Marvin Cooper Polly Cordell Ryan Crawford Virginia W. Crawford Adeline S.C. Damanis Almon E. Daniels Mary O’Connor Davenport John David Trudy David Bob Day

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Margaret Holmes Mrs. Clyde Holmes Thomas G. Holmes Mizzy Holt Irene Howard Joe Howard Edward Gallatin B. Hudson James Hyndman Frederick Inglett Aletha “Lee” Ives Christopher Jean Gail Jean Margaret Jennings K.L. Johnson Link Johnsten Mrs. Ann Jones Carl Jones Jr. Mildred Kearns Sarah Johnson Kinsey Mary Ann Kirkup Evelyn Klepinger Glen L. Klepinger Theresa S. Knight Lady Eleanor Baird Kristensen Howard H. Kump Steven Kundrat Jack L. Kuntz Shirley Kurtzke Sansi Landry Walter Daniel LaRoche John L.C. Laslie Marcia Lawrence Doris Lee Mollie Lees Mary Jane Levou Marjorie Lewis Bill Lohse Charles Lohse Gus Lohse Nellie Beall Luden Blanche Virginia Lutz Ginny Lutz John W. Mace Janet Makarevich Elizabeth MacKusick John Madry Dr. James Manzella Norma Marble Peggie Marquette Beatrice Marron Robert J. McConaughy Marvin V. McCormick Elizabeth McFadden Stephanie McFadden Alice McKee Frances S. & John J. McLaughlin, Sr. B. J. Mefford Arthur L. Milford Adam Miller Robert Browne Miller Dr. George Mix Edward H. Monsky Alberto Moreno Lucille Morrisette Roger Morrissette Sylvia Nanson Arthur Natowich

Betty Newell Margaret B. Normile Mr. & Mrs. Hubert C. Normile, Sr. William H. Norris, Jr. Peg O’Toole Joan Ottoson Margaret Overmeyer William Pachman Frank Palermiti Winnie Palmer Joe Parenti Dorothy Patten Penny Pence Donald W. Philipson Esther Plyler Janet Poe W.E. Preston Vineta Raley Beverly Rauschenbach Gerald Reeve Mamie Reilly Virginia Reynolds Joan Rhodes John Ribeiro James E. Rice Joan Ring Algird Rinkes Sally Rizzio Judy Roach Ruth Roach Louise J. Roberds Cindy Romagnoti Bill Roper Marguerite Roper Judith Ross Dr. Warren Rouleau Valentina Rozalski Regina C. Rumbold Florence W. & F. Richard Ruppert

Arline Saez Maye Sargent Mary Sawyer Winthrop R. Sawyer Grace Schrieber John Schumm Donald A. Scoville Duane Seig Ruth Seig Janet Seiler Hazel Walton Sewell Herbert L. Shulman Jack Sinclair Donna Skattum Dr. Harlan Smith Ruth Bell Smith Richard Smith, Jr. Phyllis Smoot Jeffrey Miguel Soto Neal Spatz Jerry Spector Vincent E. Spezzano Christopher Spinosa Sandy Stanley William Steen Thurman Stephens E. King Stodola Elaine Stone Edward C. Story Gunnar Sundstrom Louise Sundstrom Mary Jo Swanson Ronald Tarrell Nora Telfer Billie Tovell Terwilliger Eddith Thomas Dakota Thornton Gordon H. Thortsen Zoe Toller

Alice Tomme Martin Tomme Selma Topol John & Patricia Toth Patricia Toth Betty Treffer Doris Trenchard Ana Turpin Albert Tuttle Guy A. Van Heusden Meredith Van Pelt Adrian VanDaalen Isabelle VanderHaeghan Priscilla Von Colditz Dr. Harold Voss Beverly Ann Wakely Robert G. Walsh Doris Warren Helen Warwick Winifred “Winnie” Watts David Weldon Sr. Carla Wentzel Marie Louise West Ann Westphal Jill Louise White Peg Whitehead Lilly Willard Pauline D. Williams Polly Williams Vincent Williams Herbert & Lucille Willis R. Lee Wimmer Elizabeth Winchester Les Wooten Peg Wooten Georgia C. Young June Zelazny Ilene Ziegler Douglas Ziegler

Mary Heddens Don & Dee Hendrick Jean Holley Margaret Holmes Mizzy Holt Dorothy Jevitt Mrs. Cynthia Johnson Ms. Sarah Rebecca King Sheila King Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kitchel Donna & John Kuntz Bill Lohse Gus Lohse Ms. Ginny Lutz

Mrs. Kendall Martin Ruth Miodzianowski Janet Poe Heinz & Gloria Schreiber Dorothy Smith Dr. Robert Spencer Johnson Relton & Nancy Starr Dakota Thornton Mr. Joe Vuich William & Natalie Walls Richard & Sue Weber Amelia Williams Les Wooten Peg Wooten

IN HONOR OF Mary Helen Anderson Marjorie Bollinger Ruth Boutelle Scott & Suzanne Broadway Cheryl Buzzelli Lori Cameron Dixie Campbell Dianne Carter Priscilla Cooper Nancy Dornbos Shirley & Bob Ericson Anne Fleming Gardner Jean & Richard Gran Ellen Handlin

REMEMBERANCES RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS SINCE JULY 1, 2015 Mrs. Martha Benson Mrs. Emily Bliss Dr. & Mrs. Clifford Bragdon BSO South Guild Mr. & Mrs. John Butler

Dr. Linda Coffey Maj. Peter Diaz, Ret. & Mrs. Georgette Walsh Diaz Dr. & Mrs. David Dunn Ms. Jane Farmer

Mr. Philip Jennings Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Martin Mrs. Kathy McQueen Mr. & Mrs. Frank Recher Mr. & Mrs. William Seaman

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The Brevard Symphony Orchestra is extremely grateful for the many donated services and products we receive. The following businesses or individuals have generously donated this concert season:

Berman, Hopkins, Wright & LaHam, CPA’s and Associates, LLP Bright House Networks Brevard Business News City of Cocoa Clear Channel Outdoor Clear Channel Radio Brevard Detect Alert Destination Brevard Eau Gallie Florist Florida Today Fun 4 Space Coast Kids The Horn Section & Strings Attached Magick Movers Moving Pictures of Brevard Senior Scene Magazine Slug A Bug Space Coast Business Marketing Group WFIT

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BSO BOARD CHAIRS John T. Hartley (1969-71) E.J. Threadgill (1971-72) Harold Golder (1972-73) Roman K.C. Johns (1973-74) William Powell (1974-75) Imogene M. Threadgill (1975-76) Roman K.C. Johns (1976-77) George Mix (1977-78) James Gray III (1978-79) George Mix (1979-80) Hubert C. Normile, Jr. (1980-82) Frederick B. Buoni (1982-83) Marilyn Brentlinger (1983-84) William M. Lohse (1984-86) Michael H. Graff (1986-87) Herbert L. Shulman (1987-88) Marcia Denius (1988-89) Andre Arrouet (1989-90) Darcia Jones-Francey (1990-92) Hubert C. Normile, Jr. (1992-93) Craig A. Suman (1993-95) Richard C. Beagley (1995-97) Dallas Gillespie (1997-99) Jerry Allender (1999-01) James LaHam (2001-04) Jim Cavanaugh (2004-07) Christopher McAlpine (2007-10) Harry Brandon (2010-12) Brian Nemeroff (2012-14) Ann-Marie Brush (2014- ) BOARD MEMBERS EMERITUS Richard C. Beagley Harry Brandon Brady Puryear Jack Smith Craig A. Suman

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South Guild Proudly Supports Our BSO!

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BREVARD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SOUTH GUILD The Key Signature contributors are members and their families who show their additional support by contributing at the following levels in support of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra.

Key Signatures: Platinum John & Nancy Abernathy Shirley P. Baccus Dr. Shirley Baher Carolyn V. Baney Dr. Clifford & Sarah Bragdon Dorothy Brett Mrs. Tonia Britain Marion A. Bucko Drs. Fred & Mary Buoni Anita Carbone Dr. Linda W. Coffey Carolyn Finch Janet E. Forrer Darcia Jones Francey Sue Franklin Barbara Lutz Freeman Judith Garrett Carole Gatto Pamela M. Hawes Mrs. Angela Howard Frances Howard Barbara Jagrowski Louise Jones Martha L. Kirby Aline A. Lauzon Kendall Martin Linda A. Murphy Mrs. David C. Patten Drs. Larry & Patricia Ryan Ibbie San Filippo Sandy Schumaker Sandra Seaman Martha W. Sinclair Cynthia Snell Josephine Soave Sally A. Souder Patricia Swick McKingsley Williams

Gold Joan Albright Roslyn Bates Mr. & Mrs. David Bedwell Martha Benson Barbara Brotherton In Memory of Joy Cole Lt. Col. Henry & Clara Curtin, Ret. Connie Deho Maj. Peter Diaz, Ret. & Mrs. Georgette Walsh Diaz Barbara H. Dick Lori Fengel Carol Ann Hamilton Lauri D. Hart-Katy Hart (In Memorium) Ursula Hindes Sandy Marcucci Connie M. McGinley Marcia Meskiel-Macy Mr. & Mrs. Jack O’Keefe Capt. & Mrs. Lawrence J. O’Pezio Patricia Scafai Gerrie Sphon Betty Lou Steen-Clark Silver Sophie L. Agiato Lona & Doug Burnett Roberta B. Burpee Linda Coleman Judy Davis Pamela H. Day Ellie Joy Dr. Jusin & Mrs. Kyle Lieneck Betty Ann Locke Kathy M. McQueen Jackie Parenti Sheila Poole Flo Ross Jane Taylor Betty G. Violette Joyce Wheeler

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BSO Guilds “Besides raising funds, the most important aspects of the Guilds are to be a resource to create continued good will and a positive image for the orchestra and its subscribers.” ~Carole Gatto, South Guild President The Brevard Symphony Orchestra Guilds - North and South - together comprise a volunteer support organization which serves to promote, sustain and assist the orchestra in every way possible. The approximately 300 members are committed to increasing public awareness of the orchestra’s activities, the quality of its performances and the service it renders the community.

The Guild’s activities are focused on these major areas: FUNDRAISING: The Guilds contribute a substantial portion of the orchestra’s annual operating budget, through a variety of fundraising projects throughout the year. They also furnish essential personnel for major fundraisers undertaken by the Board of Directors.

AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT: The Guilds play a major role in the annual season ticket campaign.

CONCERT ASSISTANCE: The Guilds share responsibility for providing refreshments for orchestra rehearsals, and for hosting receptions for musicians and audiences.

New members are accepted at any time. Call the BSO Office at 321-242-2024 for more information on Guild membership or visit our web site: BrevardSymphony.com.

2015-2016 Guild Officers NORTH GUILD

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President Ann-Marie Brush

President Carole Gatto

Vice Presidents John Clark & Barbara Terhune

First Vice Presidents Janet Forrer & Kathy McQueen

Treasurer Judy Garrett

Treasurer Lisa McAlpine

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GENERAL INFORMATION Join the BSO’s Email List: Stay updated on upcoming concerts, events and special offers, by registering to receive our e-newsletters. Sign up online at BrevardSymphony.com or by calling the BSO office at 321.242.2024.

Single Tickets: Are currently on sale through the King Center Box Office. They may be purchased in person, by telephone (321) 242-2219 or online at BrevardSymphony.com.

Single tickets may also be available at the King Center Box Office two hours prior to the concert.

Teachers and Active Military: Teachers and active military receive a 50% discount on all subscription and single tickets for series concerts (Areas 2 & 3 only). Teachers are defined as any person instructing, full time, in a learning institution (elementary, secondary or college). A military or educational ID is required.

College Students: Full time students enrolled in a two-year or four-year institution can stay “tuned in” on Facebook and Twitter for special same concert day announcements for $10 Same-Day Rush Tickets. Student I.D. is required and a small handling fee will apply.

Tickets must be purchased at the box office window of the King Center. Seating will be best available. Limit two (2) per person with valid I.D. Concert Club: Students in grades 4 through 12 are eligible to join for FREE. Benefits include: Email Newsletters; Invitation to attend a BSO Open Rehearsals and option to buy subscription concert tickets for member and a guest for $6.00 each in area three or can purchase two season tickets in areas two or three for only $5 per concert per person.

Excludes April 30, 2016 performance. Call the BSO office for details.

Group Sales: Groups of 20 or more members are invited to attend single series concerts at a special rate. Call the BSO Business Office for further details.

Ticket Refunds and Exchanges: Sorry, no cash refunds or exchanges on single tickets.

Exchanges only available to current BSO subscribers.

Unused Tickets: Last minute conflicts sometimes occur, but your tickets should not go to waste. They make a perfect gift to a fellow music-lover. Another alternative is to return your tickets, seven (7) business days prior, to the BSO. If resold, your purchase price will be considered a tax-deductible contribution for which you will receive a receipt following the performance. Resale of tickets will be more likely the further in advance they are returned.

Lost Tickets: If you misplace your tickets, call the BSO Office and a location pass for your seat will be issued and can be picked up at the King Center Box Office the night of the performance.

Special Seating: The Brevard Symphony Orchestra encourages attendance by physically disabled patrons. For special seating information, please call the BSO Business Office.

This program is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts and the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners through the Brevard Cultural Alliance, Inc. The Brevard Symphony Orchestra is a member of the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce, Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce and Titusville Chamber of Commerce.

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Share Your Experience with Us! Your opinion is important to us so please take a few moments to fill out the following survey. Your comments help us enhance and improve our programming and is critical information that assists with our grant process. You can give this to the ushers as you leave or mail it to: Brevard Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 361965, Melbourne, FL 32936-1965.

What type of ticket did you use to attend todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brevard Symphony Orchestra concert?

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