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First Presbyterian Bryan 5pm Dec 9

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7pm Feb 24

First Presbyterian Bryan 5pm Apr 28

Holy Cross Lutheran College Station

The Chorale’s 55th Season follows the progression of the folksong from the homeland to the new land while also encapsulating the human experience and journey through song.

Songs from the Homeland highlights a variety of folk songs familiar to people of all ages. It begins with Joseph Martin’s, The Awakening, and its powerful text, I dreamed a dream, a silent dream of a land not far away. This sets the stage for a musical review of familiar folk songs from the homeland that, musically, bring us to our new home, setting the stage for our March concert, Songs of the Traveler.

What Sweeter Music Can We Bring is designed to get you and your family in the Christmas spirit! The first half brings some of your favorite traditional and non-traditional Christmas pieces. The second half will feature a guest narrator reading one of your favorite Christmas stories, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, with traditional sing-along Christmas carols sprinkled throughout. Be sure to stick around for the end of the concert with your young ones because we may have a guest visitor all the way from the North Pole!

Songs of the Traveler is a continuation of our first concert and focuses more on the folk songs of America through the lens of Randall Thompson and Aaron Copland. The theme of journey and travel is continued but now through the vantage point of one who has arrived in America. A guest artist will perform the Ralph Vaughan Williams setting of Songs of the Traveler.

The Road Home focuses on the conclusion of one’s journey from the viewpoint of arriving at their new-found home all the way from the homeland, but also the end of one’s journey here on earth. This concept is epitomized through Schubert’s Mass in G and Faure’s Requiem. And we end the season with the beautiful setting of Stephen Paulus’s, The Road Home, the perfect piece to highlight the duality of two different journeys coming to a close.

bvchorale.org/concerts

This program made possible in part through Hotel Tax Revenue funded from the City of College Station through the Arts Council of Brazos Valley. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Texas Commission for the Arts, the Eugene Edge Charitable Trust, and the Plass Arts Foundation. To  nd out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.

MUSIC Director 27 YEARS

Marcelo Bussiki, Music Director

Sue & J.C. Lee Music Director Chair

Marcelo Bussiki is the music director/conductor of the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra. He is also the Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs at Blinn College. He has had a passion for music since his early years. Born in Cuiaba, capital of Mato Grosso State in Brazil, Bussiki left home at age 14 to study at the Brazilian Conservatory of Music in Rio de Janeiro. He continued his conducting studies under Maestro Roberto Duarte at Rio de Janeiro Federal University. Upon graduation, he was named music director of the orchestra of the Federal University of Mato Grosso, a position he held for six years. Bussiki was awarded knighthood in the Ordem de Merito de Mato Grosso in recognition of his pioneering work in cultural expansion and musical education. He received the title of Oficial, the highest honor that the executive power can confer upon an artist in Brazil.

Bussiki came to the United States in 1992 under a scholarship from the Brazilian government and studied at the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston. From 1994-1996, he directed that university’s New Music Ensemble, developing an extensive repertoire of modern and contemporary music. He received a doctorate of musical arts in conducting from the University of Houston in 1998.

During his tenure with the Brazos Valley Symphony, Bussiki has been in demand as a guest conductor in Texas and out of state. In September, 2002, he returned to his native Brazil under sponsorship from the Brazilian National Bank in Rio de Janeiro to conduct 15 performances of Gaetano Donizetti’s opera Viva la Mama, as well as other symphony concerts in Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. In October 2001, he conducted a premiere performance of the Organ Concerto by vanguard U. S. composer Lou Harrison, featuring organist John Walker and the Carnegie-Mellon Percussion Ensemble, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bussiki conducts several concerts a year at the International Festival Institute at Round Top, Texas. He was conductor for the International Guitar Festival in 2005, 2006, and again in 2016. In 2014, Bussiki was awarded the “Artist of the Year” honor by The Arts Council.

PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE

BRAZOS VALLEY

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Community

Concert

October 8, 2023

The BVSO was proud to present a prelude to our 42nd Concert Season by presenting a community concert at Century Square. The event featured a number of BVSO musicians performing in a percussion ensemble as well as showcasing our winds and brass sections.

Photo Credit: Daniela Weaver Photography

Martín García Plays Emperor

October

15, 2023

Renowned Spanish Pianist Martín García García gave a jaw dropping performance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” in our opening concert of the season.

Photo Credit: Daniela Weaver Photography

Illuminations and Glory!

November 5, 2023

The BVSO welcomed back sopranos Bethany Clearfield, Bronwen Forbay, and mezzo-soprano Galina Ivannikova, along with Texas A&M Century Singers, and the Brazos Valley Chorale with a wonderful performance of “Gloria” and so much more!

Photo Credit: Daniela Weaver Photography

Holiday Pops!

December 10, 2023

This festive concert featured holiday favorites performed by the BVSO Brass and Percussion, Christ Church Sanctuary Choir and Canticle Bell Ringers, College Station High School Chorale and a cappella group Purple Reign, accompanied by James Faith on Organ.

Photo Credit: Daniela Weaver Photography

Carmen

January 21, 2024

Grammy-nominated guitarists Isaac Bustos and Alejandro Montiel stole the spotlight with their captivating performance of Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto Madrigal for Two Guitars. The evening reached its crescendo with an electrifying rendition of Bizet’s “Carmen.”

Photo Credit: Daniela Weaver Photography

Children’s Concerts

February 5, 2024

Over 2,200 fourth and fifth graders from throughout the Brazos Valley attended this private concert. This outreach event, sponsored by FASO, aims to instill a love of symphonic music in young people. One lucky student from each concert had the opportunity to “guest conduct” the orchestra.

Photo Credit: Daniela Weaver Photography

Pictures at an Exhibition

February 18, 2024

Debussy’s “Clair de lune” set the stage for unique works by French composer Maurice Ravel and Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos. The concert ended with a bang, featuring the BVSO’s thrilling rendition of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” followed by an extremely rare encore that left the audience in awe.

Photo Credit: Daniela Weaver Photography

Hungarian Dances

March 24, 2024

The BVSO’s very own principal trombone, Brian Logan, commanded the stage during his performance of Nino Rota’s Trombone Concerto. The program also featured remarkable works by Johannes Brahms, including selections from ‘Hungarian Dances’ and his Symphony No. 4.

Photo Credit: Joe Cook

The Brazos Valley symphony socieTy graTefully acknowledges granT, TrusT, and communiTy supporT from:

The Clearfield Family

Eugene Edge, III Charitable Trust

The Ham Family Trust

Gilbert & Thyra Plass Charitable Trust

Plass Arts Foundation

Union Pacific

Rea Charitable Trust

Nina Astin Winkler Charitable Trust

This program made possible in part through Hotel Tax Revenue funded from the City of College Station through The Arts Council. This project is also supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Scott Coulter

Scott Coulter, a highly acclaimed vocalist in New York, boasts an impressive array of awards including five MAC Awards, five Bistro Awards, and two Nightlife Awards for Outstanding Vocalist. He’s graced renowned venues like Birdland, 54 Below, The Oak Room at the Algonquin, and Feinstein’s at The Regency. Coulter’s achievements include a record-breaking eight-month run at Feinstein’s with the revue “11 O’Clock Numbers at 11 O’Clock,” which he co-created, directed, and arranged. His debut CD earned him a MAC Award and critical acclaim from TheatreMania and Cabaret Scenes magazines. Coulter has starred in productions like “A Christmas Carol: The Symphonic Concert” with the Baltimore Symphony, earning an Emmy nomination for his role in the PBS adaptation. He frequently collaborates with esteemed artists such as Stephen Schwartz, Ben Vereen, and Sheena Easton, earning praise for his interpretations of their music.

Coulter is the creative force behind several touring shows, including “Music of the Knights” and “The Wonderful Music of Oz.” He’s also a prolific director, with credits at The Town Hall in NYC and the Berkshire Theatre Festival. As a producer/director, he’s a regular contributor to Michael Feinstein’s “Standard Time” at Carnegie Hall. Coulter’s latest ventures include writing the book for the musical “Got to Be There” and co-producing the acclaimed musical “Walking with Bubbles.” He’s the founder of Spot-On Entertainment and Spot-On Arts Academy and serves as a resident programming director at 54 Below. Additionally, he holds positions as artistic director of the Pocono Mountains Music Festival and founder of the Pocono Pops! Coulter is a distinguished alumnus of the Cincinnati CollegeConservatory of Music, recognized for his contributions to the arts.

Jessica Hendy

Jessica Hendy is widely recognized as one of Broadway’s best belters. She played the role of Grizabella in CATS in both the original Broadway run and the 2016 revival cast, becoming the only person in history to have appeared in both Broadway incarnations of that smash hit musical. Other Broadway credits include AIDA (Amneris), and AMOUR. She has toured Nationally and in Canada in CATS (Grizabella) and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator). She is a Drama Desk Award nominee and winner of the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for her one-woman musical “Walking With Bubbles” which had its world premiere in New York City earlier this year. She received rave reviews for her one woman cabaret, “A Life To Call Your Own,” and a Bistro Award for the revue “Get Your Tickets Now.” NYC PreBroadway workshops include DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES, AIDA, and THE MOLLY MAGUIRES. She played Diana Goodman in the regional premier of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL, at The Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati. She has had the pleasure to work at many theatres around the country including Pittsburgh CLO and North Shore Music Theatre in MISS SAIGON (Ellen), and Helen Hayes Perf Arts Center in SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD with Jason Robert Brown. Ms. Hendy’s performance as ‘Jeanne’ in THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL at The Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati earned her an ACCLAIM Award for Best Actress. She regularly appears with symphonic orchestras around the world in a variety of concerts including “Music of the Knights,” ”Rock ‘N Radio,” and “Blockbuster Broadway!” Ms. Hendy is a proud graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

Tony Guerrero

Tony Guerrero’s musical journey is a tapestry of achievements, spanning multiple genres and platforms. With 17 solo and group albums under his belt, Tony has not only graced the airwaves but has also climbed the charts with Top 10 and Top 20 successes. His melodies have traversed the globe, resonating with audiences internationally and garnering him accolades as an award-winning musician, composer, and Grammy-nominated producer.

Beyond his own discography, Tony’s imprint can be found on over 300 albums by fellow artists, showcasing his versatility and collaborative spirit. From radio hits to television soundtracks, his compositions and productions have left an indelible mark across the music industry landscape.

Recently, Tony has taken on the role of Music Director for Jane Lynch’s acclaimed cabaret show, “See Jane Sing,” embarking on a nationwide tour that underscores his prowess as a live performer and orchestrator. Moreover, he’s lent his creative genius to Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke, crafting a new Christmas single that promises to captivate audiences with its timeless charm.

Tony’s collaborations read like a who’s who of music royalty, having worked alongside legends such as Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, and Freddie Hubbard, as well as contemporary icons like Chance the Rapper and Sheila E. His production prowess shines through in Arturo Sandoval’s Grammy-nominated release, “Rhythm & Soul,” a testament to his ability to push boundaries and elevate the artistry of his peers.

In addition to his Grammy recognition, Tony continues to make waves on the Billboard charts, with recent singles making waves in both the Adult Contemporary and Jazz markets. His enduring impact on the music scene serves as a testament to his unwavering passion and dedication to the craft.

Lorinda Lisitza

Lorinda Lisitza’s journey from the prairies of Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan, to the stages of New York City is a testament to her indomitable spirit and extraordinary talent. Her illustrious career as a singer/actress has been marked by numerous accolades and unforgettable performances.

Since its inception with the Calgary Philharmonic, Lorinda has been an integral part of the acclaimed production “Music of the Knights.” In the heart of New York’s vibrant theater scene, she has graced the Off-Broadway stage with the Jean Cocteau Repertory Theatre, earning accolades for her riveting portrayal of “Mother Courage” that left audiences and critics alike enthralled. Her contributions to The York Theatre’s “Musicals in Mufti” series further solidify her reputation as a versatile and dynamic performer.

As a vocalist, Lorinda’s voice has echoed through the hallowed halls of The Town Hall’s historic “Broadway by the Year” series, captivating audiences with her unparalleled talent and magnetic stage presence. A founding member of the Joe Iconis Family, she shares her musical gifts with a dedicated fan base, gracing cabarets and nightclubs across the city with electrifying performances.

Lorinda’s prowess as a cabaret artist has garnered her three MAC Awards, a Bistro Award, and a Nightlife Award, recognizing her contributions to the vibrant cabaret scene of NYC. Her one-woman show, “Triumphant Baby!,” written by Joe Iconis and Robert Maddock, earned her the prestigious Patrick Lee Independent Theater Blogger Award, further solidifying her status as a luminary of the stage.

Beyond her theatrical endeavors, Lorinda is also a talented singer-songwriter, forming half of the award-winning duo, The Ted and Lo Show, alongside Ted Stafford. Her multifaceted talents extend beyond the stage; she has showcased her skills on television, appearing on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,” and is known for her prowess at Texas Hold’em and her soulful harmonica playing.

Violin I

Marcelo Bussiki, Music Director

Sue & J.C. Lee Music Director Chair

Javier Chaparro, Concertmaster

Creighton Miller Concertmaster Chair

Alex Caplis Tuttle

Letty Fuentes

Edward Ji

Eddy Marcano

Amanda Schubert

Oscar Vera

Yuan Wu

Violin II

Adam Mikeal, Principal

Jonathan Griffin

Sarah Mukadassi

Lucina Reyes

James Robertson

Chris Tran

Viola

Omeed Manshouri, Principal

Kevin Behlman

Sam Lee

Gregory Mata

Cello

Jane McCormick, Principal

Brady Meyer

Andrew Nguyen

Jaqui Wogick

Electric Bass

Gaven Krase, Principal

Bass

Christian Harvey, Principal

Andy Moritz

Flute

Penny Zent, Principal

The Hermann Family Flute Chair

Nami Kimura

Piccolo

Nami Kimura

Oboe

Rebecca Fairweather-Haskins, Principal

Amy Burgus

Clarinet

Jill Stewart, Principal

Mark Arritola

Bassoon

Eric Miller, Principal

Joe Daigle

Horn

Mary McNeel, Principal

Mark Holtzapple

Craig Hubbard

Chris Shelburne

Trumpet

Phil Scoles, Principal

Jason Adams

Phil Holland

Trombone

Ramiro Cortez, Principal

Steven Vogel

Bass Trombone

Zachary Thornton, Principal

Tuba

Victor Gomez, Principal

Timpani

Todd Quinlan, Principal

Percussion

Chris Goodwin, Principal

Gary Martin Percussion Chair

Drums

Sarah Burke, Principal

Thank you to our

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2023-2024 BVSS Board of Directors

Ryan Becker, Secretary

John Bohnsack, Past President

Karen Bonarrigo

Blanche Brick

Marcelo Bussiki, Music Director

Sue & J.C. Lee Music Director Chair

Pierce Cantrell

Sandra Castanon, Executive Director

Benton Cocanougher, 1st Vice President

Mike Connor

Joe Cook, Communications Director

Blaine Decker, President Elect

Sandy Farris, FASO President

Jonathan Griffin, Orchestra Representative

Don Hellriegel, Treasurer

Chuck Herman

Sue Lee, 2nd Vice President

Cathy Loving, President

Adam Mikeal, Orchestra Representative

Elizabeth Natsios

Kathy Payne

Matt Prochaska

Scott Shafer

Gaines West

Penny Zent, Orchestra Chair

For the past 39 years, an auxiliary organization called FASO (Friends Association of the Symphony Orchestra) has provided the volunteer hours required to promote and stage the exciting Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra concerts you enjoy each season.

We invite you to become a member of FASO this year to help increase educational opportunities and appreciation for classical music in the Brazos Valley. Membership applications may be found on the symphony website: bvso.org/faso/

Follow us on Facebook at @faso2021

2023-2024 FASO Officers

Sandy Farris - President

Becky Hall - President-Elect

Sue Lee - Past President

Sinead Dunne - 1st Vice President

Jennifer Wood - 2nd Vice President

Julie Flores - 3rd Vice President

Beth Pennebaker - Secretary

Anne Prescott - Treasurer

Karen Melvin, Julia Beazer, Kathy Brewer - Members-at-Large

Alice Hoelscher - TASO Representative

In late 2015, the Brazos Valley Symphony Society’s Board of Directors created an Endowment Committee and tasked them with the {seemingly} outrageous goal of raising one million dollars! Once that goal was met in an astonishingly short period of time the Board charged our Endowment Committee to take our permanent endowment funding level to THREE million dollars! Well guess what? We are closing in on that goal too! Our Endowment Committee has announced we have just cleared the two-million-dollar mark and the end is in sight!

These last eight years, since our 2015 Board caught the vision for a permanent endowment fund, have seen unexpected changes we could have never imagined, but the music played on, and we never stopped believing in the treasure that is the BVSO! Preserving that treasure is OUR gift to future generations – and today we are literally on the precipice of reaching that goal.

Join us in our FINAL push forward to the finish line! There are many ways that you can support BVSO’s Endowment campaign. Please contact the BVSO office today to find out which one works best for you!

Gaines West Co-Chair BVSO Endowment Committee

Cindy Craigen Co-Chair BVSO Endowment Committee

For more information on how you can play a crucial role in the future of the BVSO please contact the BVSO Office at: 979-696-6100 or office@bvso.org

Brazos Valley

Symphony Society

Permanent Endowment

A strong endowment ensures that there is an enduring source of funding for immediate and future needs of this Brazos Valley treasure—the BVSO. Endowments grow over time to create a legacy of education, culture, and artistic development as they extend the impact of the donor’s generosity beyond a lifetime. The investment income from the BVSO Permanent Endowment will provide a foundation for great symphonic music to continue in the Brazos Valley for the next generation and beyond.

Endowment Fund Contributors

pledged or received as of February 1, 2024

Founders ($100,000+)

Ruth Clearfield Memorial Fund

Larry & Mary Koeninger

Sue & J.C. Lee Music Director Chair

Bert & Mary Loudon

Gary & Lynn Martin

Creighton Miller Concertmaster Chair

Creighton & Jeannie Miller

Bookman & Florence Peters

Rose P. VanArsdel

Diamond ($50,000 - $99,999)

Anonymous

Gary Martin Percussion Chair

Carolyn McDaniel

Ward & Diane Wells

Platinum ($25,000 - $49,999)

In Memory of Evelyn & Fred Anderholm

Tracy & Tamara Carter

Penelope Kosztolnyik & Joe Ham

The Hermann Family Flute Chair

Stephanie Sale & Jim Singleton

Susan & Gaines West

Linda & Dick Witherite

Gold ($10,000 - $24,999)

Anonymous

Nancy E. & Mark Browning

Maestro Marcelo Bussiki

Carol & Pierce Cantrell

Chrissie & Jay Granberry

Lorraine & Chuck Hermann

The Coulter & Lily Rush Hoppess Foundation, Inc.

Jan & Bill Johnson

Anonymous

Cathy & Jerry Loving

Joann Monroe

John & Carol Nichols

Joyce Nies & Peter Witt

Valerie & David Woodcock

Rodney & Penny Zent

Silver ($5,000 - $9,999)

Don & Pat Allen Rice

David & Joanne Claridge

Bonnie & Otway Denny

Linda & Paul Parrish

Ellen & Penrod Thornton

Elizabeth & Bill Ward

BRONZE

($1,000 - $4,999)

Steven & Lisa Aldrich

Bob & Dorothy Anderson

Althea Bair-Sutherland

Briaud Financial Advisors

Jo Berg

Robert & Blanche Brick

Taylor & Cindy Craigen

Cydney Collier Donnell

John & Naomi Fackler

Warren & Mary Finch

Jan Folse

Jennifer Fredericks

Stephen A. Fulling

Phil & Zo Granberry

Gary & Judy Hart

Gary & Judy Hart

In Memory of Jeannie Miller

Edward E. & Ruth Anne Hazen

Alice & Clifford Hoelscher

Michael J. King &

Robin L. Altholz

Randi & Averyt Knapp Celebrating Virginia & Russell Mays

Karen Kubena

Sue Lee

Claire & John Lillie

Marti Marberry & Thomas Roraff

John & Leslie Miller

Andrew & Elizabeth Natsios

Carol Parzen

Joyce Perkins in Memory of Richard C. Perkins

Rhonda Raphael

Sheran Riley

Dave & Lou Ellen Ruesink

Becky & B. Don Russell

Carol & Mark Sadoski

Thomas Sadoski & Amanda Seyfried

In Honor of Carol & Mark Sadoski

Jack Skinner

FRIEND (UP TO $999)

Sara Alpern

Anonymous

Kenneth & Kathi Appelt

Pat & Sarah Ashburn

Karen Bachman

Carol & Doug Biggs

Brett & Alisa Boatner

Robert C. Borden

Leonard L. Bowden

Scott Ball & Janice Bradshaw

Lorence & Zora Bravenec

Karen Buck & Porscha Buck

Jack & Mary Campbell

Irwin & Claudia Carroll

Dara & Judith Childs

Charlotte Christman

Robert H. Clearfield

Franco & Sandra da Conturbia

Olga & Brett Cooke

Marian & Gus Cothran

The Dangott Family Trust

Mr. David Dellwo & Mrs. Nancy Inglis

Ronald & Barbara Douglas

Norma Dunn

In Memory of Cindy Still Billie Elmendorf

John Fackler

In Memory of Jeannie & Creighton Miller

Ann Fancher

Chris & Sandra Farris

Anonymous

Rainer & Tammy Fink

Jack & Anita Friedman

Ivy V. Geiger

Don & Rosemary Green

Lisa Halperin & Jonathan Coopersmith

Anonymous

General Joe G. Hanover

W.T. (Bill) Harper

Tom & Lynda Henry

Susan & Rodney Hill

Susan Irza

Anonymous

Myong & Pedro Ledesma

Robert & Candace Leslie

Karon & Glenn Mathews

David & Jeanette McMahon

In Memory of Tom Roraff

Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Miller

Jane Miller

Jeannie Miller

In Memory of Tom Roraff

Leon & Junett Noack

In Memory of Tom Roraff

Dr. Ozden Ochoa

Mohsen & Terri Pourahmadi

Matthew & Merrilee Prochaska

The Quackenbush Kids

Thomas & Liana Rike

In Memory of Tom Roraff

Larry & Jean Ringer

The Family of Arthur & Rosalie Roraff

In Memory of Tom Roraff

Mary Frances Ross Schade Family

Jay & Barbara Schleppenbach

In Memory of Tom Roraff

Timothy Seubert

Mary Sherwood

In Memory of Tom Roraff

Matt & Toni Straley

In Memory of Tom Roraff

Barbara & Emil Straube

Connie Swing Surrency

Mrs. Dwayne (Carol) Suter

Mrs. Ann W. Thompson

Milton Thompson

Margaret E. Touchstone

Victor & Jo Ann Treat

Harvey & Sandy Tucker

Randy & Mary Ulery

Brad & Pat Vinson

Tom Vogel & Barbara Gastel

Barbara Buffington Walker

Bob Warden & Eva Read-Warden

Doris & Rand Watson

Anne & Thomas Wehrly

Ann Wiatt

Mary Jane Wiggins

Lima & Joe Williams

Dr. Arthur V. Wolfe

Dr. & Mrs. Grant Wolfe

William & Mary Young

Gaines & Susan West

In Memory of Jeannie Miller

The Brazos Valley Symphony Society is most grateful to the individuals who, by their monetary commitment or through other unique forms of support, make possible the continued growth of the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra’s many outstanding artists, programs and services. Listed below are those individuals that have made gifts or pledges to the Symphony through the ANNUAL FUND DRIVE as of February 1, 2024 for the Orchestra’s 42nd season.

Premier Circle ($10,000+)

The Clearfield Family

The Ham Family Trust

Friends Association of the Symphony Orchestra

Dreamers Land & Minerals, Inc

Don Hellriegel*

Maestro’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999)

Becky & B. Don Russell

Concertmaster’s Circle ($2,500-$4,999)

Laura de Asarta

Benton Cocanougher*

Jan & Bill Johnson

Gaines* & Susan West

Orchestra Circle ($1,000-$2,499)

Bob & Dorothy Anderson

Pat & Sarah Ashburn

Donnie & Laura Becker

Leonard & Nancy Berry

Anonymous*

Pierce Cantrell*

In Memory of Carol Cantrell

Mike* & Sheila Connor

Blaine* & Hannah Decker

Claude & Joanna Gibson

Philip & Kay Goodwin

Chuck Hermann* & Lorraine Eden

Mark & Carol Holtzapple

Randi & Averyt Knapp

In Honor of Virginia & Russell Mays

Sue Lee*

Jerry & Cathy Loving*

Janell McAnally

Jennifer & Glen Miller

Jo Monroe

Andrew & Elizabeth Natsios*

John & Carol Nichols

Karen & Michael Pilant

Joyce Perkins

Ed & Allethaire Price

Francis J. Skinner

Dean & Dorothy Wichern

Grant & Wendy Wolfe

David & Valerie Woodcock

Rod & Penny Zent*

Southwest Agribusiness

Benefactor ($500-$999)

Michael J. King & Robin L. Altholz

Paul Boatright

David & Joanne Claridge

Zou & Boyd Cherry

Tom & Lynda Henry

Jane Flaherty

Jan Folse

Albert & Mary Loudon

Sheran Riley

Dave & Lou Ellen Ruesink

Charles & Cindy Still

Rand & Doris Watson

Peter Witt & Joyce Nies

Ann Wiatt

David & Valerie Woodcock

Ward & Diane Wells

Dick & Linda Witherite

The Estate of Arthur Wolfe

Extraco Banks - Trust & Wealth Management

Patron ($250-$499)

Fred & Cheryl Anderholm

Fuller & Gloria Bazer

Ryan* & Kari Becker

Robert & Blanche Brick*

Marcelo Bussiki*

Ernest & Billie Elmendorf

David Dellwo & Nancy Inglis

Anat & Nehemia Geva

Gary & Judy Hart

Andreas Kronenberg

Rodger Koppa

Christopher J. Lang

Betty Aycock

Coleen Bradfield

Randy & Kathy Payne*

Mark & Carol Sadoski

Roland Schweitzer & Susan Woodard

Carl E. Shafer

Debe & Scott Shafer*

In Honor of Peggy Shafer

Robert & Katherine Thomas

Tom Vogel & Barbara Gastel

Ann Wiatt

Mia Zwolinski

In Memory of Marge Zwolinski

Sponsor ($100-$249)

Mark & Nancy Browning

Brett & Olga Cooke

Jared Datzman

Tedi & Chuck Ellison

Paul & Kathy de Figueiredo

Kim Feldman

Tom & Lynda Henry

Clifford & Alice Hoelscher

Kimberlin Kane

James Kracht

Billy & Mary Jo Lay

John & Claire Lillie

In Memory of Bookman Peters

William & Laurine Marlow

Larry and Joyce Piper

Joe and Lorrie Quinlan

Werner Rose

Mary Volz

Terry & Marilyn Wade

Shirley Watts

Thomas & Anne Wehrly

Karan Wester

George & Jan Woodward

In Memory of Victor Treat

Friend ($50-$99)

Robert LeJeune

Matthew* & Merrilee Prochaska

Mary Frances Ross

Timothy and Christine Seubert

* Symphony Society Board Member

presents 41st Season . . .

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SUNDAYS at 5:00pm in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church

October 8, 2023

D’ACCORD

Dominique McCormick, soprano Keith Weber, piano

March 3, 2024

Dr. Sarah Burke & Todd Quinlan, percussion

November 12, 2023

HARPBEATS

Harp Ensemble, University of North Texas

April 21, 2024

Chris Hoffman, piano FREE admission. FREE parking. Reception follows concert.

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Rudder Theatre

Oct 15, 2023 | 5pm

ILLUMINATIONS AND GLORY!

Rudder Theatre

Nov 5, 2023 | 5pm

Concert Sponsor: The Clearfield Family Bach, Britten, Vivaldi

HOLIDAY POPS!

Christ Church Dec 10, 2023 | 5pm

MARTÍN GARCÍA PLAYS EMPEROR

Concert Sponsor: Becky and B.

Don Russell

Your holiday favorites! What better way to get into the holiday spirit!

Rudder Theatre Jan 21, 2024 | 5pm

Concert Sponsor: The Rea Charitable Trust

Manuel de Falla, Joaquin Rodrigo, Georges Bizet

valley brazos symphony

Concert Sponsor: FASO, in memory of Jeannie Miller Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION

Rudder Auditorium

Feb 18, 2024 | 5pm

Debussy, Ravel, Villa Lobos, Mussorgsky

HUNGARIAN DANCES

Rudder Theatre

Mar 24, 2024 | 5pm

Concert Sponsor: The Ham Family Trust Brahms, Nino Rota

MUSIC OF THE KNIGHTS

Rudder Auditorium Apr 27, 2024 | 7pm

Concert Sponsor: Dreamers Land & Minerals, Inc.

Celebrating the music of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John, and Sir Paul McCartney