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Video Games Live

March 22, 2026 at 5pm

Rudder Auditorium

Symphony Experience

CONCERT COURTESY

We strive to provide the best possible listening experience. Please silence all phones and electronic devices before the performance begins. Cough drops, candy wrappers, or other noises can be distracting to musicians and fellow patrons. Out of tradition, applause is usually reserved for the end of a work rather than between movements — but if you are truly moved by the performance, don’t be afraid to show it!

FOOD & DRINK POLICY

Food and drinks are not permitted inside the auditorium or theatre. Water is allowed, but please avoid plastic bottles that may cause noise during the performance.

LOST & FOUND

Lost items may be claimed through the Rudder Theatre Complex office.

ACCESSIBILITY

Wheelchair seating and accessibility accommodations are available. Please speak with an usher or contact us prior to the performance if assistance is needed.

SEATING

Concerts in the Rudder Theatre Complex are general admission by section. Season subscribers receive priority seating placement in the center front sections. Ushers will assist in guiding patrons to appropriate seating areas.

TICKETS

Tickets are non-refundable and nonexchangeable. If you are unable to attend, extra tickets may be left with the MSC Box Office to be given to Texas A&M students.

PARKING

Patrons may park in the University Center Garage (UCG), located directly across from the Rudder Theatre Complex, free of charge. Take a ticket from the machine upon entry; after the concert, the garage gates will be open for exit. If the gates are closed, press the help button at the exit kiosk, let them know you attended the Symphony, and the gates will be opened for you.

PRE-CONCERT RECEPTIONS

Join us an hour before each Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra performance at the Rudder Theatre Complex for a complimentary pre-concert reception. Enjoy light refreshments, a cash bar, and the chance to mingle with fellow patrons before the music begins.

CONTACT US

For questions or assistance, please contact the Symphony Office at 979-696-6100 or services@bvso.org

Thank You to Our Title Sponsors

Mike Connor

BVSS Board President

Howdy and welcome to Season 44 of the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra!

Maestro Marcelo Bussiki has put together a wide variety of concerts this season, sure to please all musical tastes. From spooky Halloween numbers, to video game music, to the best of Broadway, this season has it all. Of course, there are also the traditional classical concerts with amazing guest artists, including our own Javier Chaparro and Elizabeth Lee, Bethany Clearfield, and the 2025 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist, Aristo Sham. In addition to the always-popular Holiday Pops Concert, this year, for the first time, the BVSO is joining forces with Ballet Brazos to present The Nutcracker.

A very special thanks to our season sponsors - College Station Hyundai, MercedesBenz of College Station, BMW of College Station, College Station Ford, Aggieland Chevrolet, and College Station Nissan. For the second year, this partnership continues to be a critical part of this season’s success. Thanks also to the Friends of the Symphony Orchestra, the Ham Family, the Rea Charitable Trust, The Plass Arts Foundation, Becky and B. Don Russell, and The Wakefield Foundation for their generous support of individual concerts. The Youth Concerto Competition continues to be endowed by Tracy and Tamara Carter. In addition, the BVSO Endowment enables us to host new and innovative programs like Video Games Live.

We are also very grateful to have our new Executive Director, Renee Knox, on board. Many of you may already know her. Renee has been in Bryan-College Station for almost 20 years and is well connected to the arts community here. I hope you will take the opportunity to meet her at an upcoming concert and welcome her to the BVSO family. Many thanks to Sandra Castañon for keeping a steady hand on the wheel as the Executive Director for the past two years. We wish her nothing but the best in the next chapter of her life.

But most of all, thanks to you, our patrons, for your support of the BVSO. Whether this is your first time to attend a BVSO concert or you are a long-time season ticket holder, we appreciate your investment in this Brazos Valley treasure.

Warmest regards,

Mike Connor

BVSS Board President

Symphony Society Board

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Mike Connor President

Benton Cocanougher President Elect

Andrew Wheeler

First Vice President

Sue Lee

Second Vice President

Martha Vilas Secretary

Don Hellriegel Treasurer

Marcelo Bussiki†

Music Director

Sue & J.C. Lee Music Director Chair

Penny Zent

Orchestra Chair

Renee Knox† Executive Director

Ryan Becker

Karen Bonarrigo

Blanche Brick

Mark Browning

Pierce Cantrell

Joe Cook† Communications Director

Letty Fuentes Orchestra Representative

Bruce Hamilton

Chuck Hermann

Cameron House

Tai Lee

Cathy Loving

Adam Mikeal

Orchestra Representative

Nicole Ozerova

Scott Shafer

Marca Ewers-Shurtleff

Rod Thornton

Gaines West

Jennifer Wood FASO President

Caitlin Zimmerman† Bush Board Fellow † Ex-Officio

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.

BRAZOS VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

2025-2026 SEASON

BACH TO TCHAIKOVSKY - SEP 21

A thrilling start to the season featuring virtuosic violin and cello performances across iconic musical eras.

DEAD SERIOUS: A HALLOWEEN CONCERT - NOV 2

A spine-tingling symphonic tale with mysterious narration and haunting orchestral works.

HOLIDAY POPS - DEC 14

A festive concert ﬁlled with brass fanfare, choral harmonies, and holiday joy.

VIDEO GAMES LIVE - JAN 25

An immersive journey through legendary video game soundtracks brought to life by a full orchestra.

FRESH VOICES AND IDEAS - FEB 22

An adventurous program spotlighting contemporary works and the premiere of a bold new BVSO commission.

VAN CLIBURN GOLD - MAR 8

A dazzling evening of classical brilliance with award-winning pianist Aristo Sham and a spirited orchestral lineup.

DEFYING GRAVITY: BLOCKBUSTER BROADWAY - APR 26

A high-energy tribute to Broadway’s greatest hits with unforge able songs and stellar Broadway vocals.

Tickets at MSC Box Oﬃce 979-845-1234

DEC 05

DEC 06

A Brazos Valley tradition since 2012

Concert made possible by Proceeds from the Brazos Valley Symphony Endowment

Video Games Live

Sunday, March 22, 2026 · 5:00pm

Rudder Auditorium

Marcelo Bussiki, conductor

Sue & J.C. Lee Music Director Chair College Station High School Chorale

Katy Zorn, Director of Choirs and guest vocalist

Tommy Tallarico, host

Tonight’s program will be announced from the stage. There will be one intermission.

Guest Bios

Tommy Tallarico, host

Tommy Tallarico is a pioneering video game composer, sound designer, producer, and creative director who helped transform video game audio from simple sound effects into fully realized music enjoyed worldwide. One of the most successful composers in gaming history, he has contributed to more than 325 game titles with over 250 million units sold, including Earthworm Jim, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Metroid Prime, Disney’s Aladdin, Spider-Man, and major franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Guitar Hero, Madden NFL, Mortal Kombat, James Bond, and Twisted Metal. His score for Advent Rising has been cited as one of the greatest video game scores of all time, and he is also the creator of the iconic Roblox “Oof” sound.

Tallarico has received more than 50 industry awards, holds seven Guinness World Records, earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Game Developers Conference, delivered a TED Talk, and is represented in the Smithsonian Institution. In 2002, he created Video Games Live, the world’s first and most successful touring video game concert, which has performed more than 550 shows in 42 countries and reached over three million people worldwide. He has released 18 video game soundtrack albums, pioneered new

audio technologies in games, performed with major orchestras around the world, and appeared on numerous national television networks.

Born February 18, 1968, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Tallarico lives in Orange County, California, with his wife Shannon and their animals.

Katy Zorn Director of Choirs, CSHS

Katy Zorn is a passionate and dedicated choir director who has made an incredible impact at College Station High School since joining the faculty in the fall of 2022. A graduate of West Texas A&M University, Katy began her teaching career with eight years of experience at the junior high level before transitioning to high school. At College Station High School, she has quickly become known for her enthusiasm and commitment to growing the choral program.

Under her leadership, the program has flourished, expanding from 61 to 125 students, with six performing ensembles. Katy is deeply invested in the growth of her students, not just musically, but also as individuals, and is passionate about bringing her choirs out into the community to share their talents and give back.

Guest Bios

Her choirs have had the honor of performing regularly with the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra, were privileged to open for the worldrenowned group, Chanticleer, and most recently performed with Deke Sharon at Lincoln Center in New York City. Katy’s dedication to excellence has earned her recognition, as she was voted a CSISD Star Educator and selected as a finalist in the high school category for the 2025 Brazos Valley Educator’s Society Awards.

Katy’s vision for the future of the program is to continue expanding its reach and impact, nurturing young talent, and inspiring a love of music in the College Station community and beyond.

Defying Gravity: Blockbuster Broadway

Apr. 26, 2026 | 5 PM

Broadway’s biggest hits light up the stage in a night of showstopping songs and symphonic flair—featuring top New York vocalists and unforgettable moments from classics to modern megahits, including soaring selections from Wicked.

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Program Notes

What is Video Games Live™?

Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Created, produced and hosted by well known game industry veteran Tommy Tallarico, top orchestras and choirs around the world perform along with exclusive synchronized video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, well known internet solo performers, electronic percussion, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.

The best way to describe Video Games Live™? Picture the energy and excitement of a rock concert mixed with the power and emotion of a symphony orchestra combined together by the technology, interactivity, stunning visuals and fun that only video games can provide. Completely synchronized cutting-edge video screen visuals, state-ofthe-art lighting and special fx, stage show production and special on-stage interactive segments with the audience dazzle crowds of all ages – gamers and non-gamers alike. This is a concert event put on by the video game industry to help encourage and support the culture and art that video games have become. Video Games Live™ bridges a gap for entertainment by exposing new generations of music lovers and fans to the symphonic orchestral experience while also providing a completely new and unique experience for families and/or non-gamers. The show is heralded and enjoyed by the entire family. Video Games Live™ is not just a concert, but a celebration of the entire video game industry that people of all ages will adore.

Whether it’s the power and passion of the more recent blockbusters or the excitement of remembering the sentimental classics you played growing up, Video Games Live™ will truly be a special night to remember. Meet and bond with new friends as you help to celebrate a pastime which has truly evolved into our culture. Even if you have never played a video game you’ve never heard or seen an orchestral performance quite like this.

Achievements & Accomplishments

Incorporated in 2002, Video Games Live is the first and most successful video game touring concert in the world having performed over 550 shows in 43 countries on 5 continents. Over 11,000 people were present for the debut performance at the Hollywood Bowl with the L.A. Philharmonic and since then over 2 million people have experienced the show live. Video Games Live has released 10 albums worldwide (all of which debuted in the Billboard Top 10) as well as an award winning full length feature DVD/Blu-Ray. In 2010 the show aired nationally on PBS and quickly became one of the top rated PBS Specials of all time. With over 100’s of ticket buyer reviews on Ticketmaster. com, Video Games Live boasts a 4.6 (out of 5) rating. Inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records for the biggest and longest running video game symphonic concert in the world, Video Games Live continues to break new ground and thrill audiences worldwide with brand new content each year.

For more information please visit www.VideoGamesLive.com

Concert Roster

Marcelo Bussiki

Music Director

Sue & J.C. Lee Music Director Chair

FIRST VIOLIN

Javier Chaparro, Concertmaster

Creighton Miller Concertmaster Chair

Letty Fuentes

Edward Ji

Grace Liu-Anderson

Eddy Marcano

Yuan Wu

SECOND VIOLIN

Adam Mikeal, Principal

Penelope Kosztolnyik and Joe Ham

Violin II Chair

Laura Callon

Bonnie Diggs

Claudia Font

Lucina Reyes

Alejandro San Miguel

VIOLA

Luis Perez, Principal

Tam Duong

Paul Duston

Sam Lee

CELLO

Jane McCormick, Principal

Ward and Diane Wells Cello Chair

Brady Meyer

Andrew Nguyen

Adrián Tellez

BASS

Gaven Krase, Principal

The Jacob and Cooper Appelt Bass Chair

Alex Collins

Andy Moritz

FLUTE

Penny Zent, Principal

The Hermann Family Flute Chair

Nami Kimura

OBOE

Rebecca Fairweather Haskins, Principal

Amy Burgus

CLARINET

Jill Stewart, Principal

Wendy and Grant Wolfe Clarinet Chair

In honor of Dr. Arthur Wolfe

Carmen Borregales

BASSOON

Eric Miller, Principal

Adam Drake

HORN

Mary McNeel, Principal

Sarah Au

John Craig Hubbard

Michael Woodard

TRUMPET

Phil Scoles, Principal

Kristofer Hammond

Edgar Jaime

Colin Sieg

TROMBONE

Brian Logan, Principal

Lance Laster

BASS TROMBONE

Michael Johnson

TUBA

Ethyn Evans, Principal

TIMPANI

Todd Quinlan, Principal

PERCUSSION

Sarah Burke, Principal

Gary Martin Percussion Chair

Patrick Slevin

Briana Wadenpfuhl

HARP

Ayren Huslig

PIANO/KEYBOARD

David Berrocal

Ralph H. Baer Biography: A Lifetime of Electronic Engineering

Ralph H. Baer was an electronic engineer and engineering consultant with more than 75 years of hands-on experience in electronics, including invention, engineering management, product development, and licensing. Largely self-taught, he expanded his technical skills through correspondence courses while living in New York City and later through service in U.S. Army Military Intelligence during World War II as one of the elite “Ritchie Boys.” After the war, he earned a B.S. in Television Engineering from ATIT in Chicago in 1949. Over the next two decades, Baer held engineering and management positions at several electronics companies before becoming Chief Engineer for equipment design at Sanders Associates in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he worked for more than twenty years and later consulted, eventually earning the distinction of Sanders/Lockheed First Engineering Fellow.

While at Sanders, Baer revived an idea he first conceived in the 1950s: using television sets interactively. This led to his groundbreaking development of TV games—later known as video games—earning him recognition as “The Father of Videogames.” His prototype, the Brown Box, became the commercial Magnavox Odyssey, launching the global video game industry. Baer held foundational patents covering both the methods and apparatus of video games.

Beginning in the 1980s, Baer worked as an independent consultant, primarily in electronic toys and consumer electronics. He guided many inventions from concept through production and licensing, including the handheld game Simon, which remains in production decades later. His work resulted in more than 150 U.S. and international patents.

Baer’s early video game hardware and documentation are preserved in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, with additional exhibits worldwide. He received numerous honors, including Inventor of the Year, induction into the USPTO Hall of Fame, IEEE Fellowship, the National Medal of Technology, and recognition by the U.S. Mint. He also authored Videogames: In the Beginning, and his life has been chronicled in multiple biographies. Ralph Baer was a prolific inventor whose work fundamentally shaped modern entertainment and technology.

The Brown Box (1967–1968) — Prototype developed by Ralph H. Baer and colleagues at Sanders Associates for the first multiplayer, programmable video game system; it later became the Magnavox Odyssey, launching the commercial video game industry.

Courtesy of the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution; Ralph H. Baer, 1967–1968.

Brazos Valley Symphony Annual Fund

The Brazos Valley Symphony Society gratefully acknowledges the individuals whose generous financial commitments and unique forms of support make possible the continued growth of the Symphony’s artists, programs, and services.

Gifts to the BVSO Annual Fund provide the vital operating support that sustains our concerts, guest artists, and community outreach each season. These contributions bridge the gap between ticket sales and the true cost of presenting live symphonic music, ensuring that world-class performances, innovative education programs, and meaningful cultural experiences remain available to our community.

The following list recognizes those who have contributed to the Annual Fund as of January 16, 2026, in support of the Orchestra’s 44th season.

MAESTRO

($10,000+)

William & Nancy Benfer Charitable Trust

The Clearfield Family

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

Extraco Banks

Cindy & Bruce Hamilton

Friends Association of the Symphony Orchestra

The Ham Family Trust

Don Hellriegel

Becky & B. Don Russell

Sue Lee

CONCERTMASTER ($2,000 - $4,999)

Kenneth and Kathi Appelt

Amarillo National Bank

PRINCIPAL ($1,000 - $1,999)

Dorothy Anderson

Sarah Ashburn

Fuller & Gloria Bazer

Ryan & Kari Becker

Paul & Karen Bonarrigo

Pierce Cantrell in Memory of Carol Cantrell

Benton Cocanougher

David & Joanne Claridge

Jan & Bill Johnson

Mike & Sheila Connor

Jane Flaherty

Charles & Lorraine Hermann

Jerry & Cathy Loving

Jo Monroe

John & Carol Nichols

Michael & Karen Pilant

Shirley Smith in Memory of Robert E. Smith

Robert & Katherine Thomas

Ellen & Penrod Thornton

Harvey Tucker in Memory of Sandra Tucker

Dean & Dorothy Wichern

Grant & Wendy Wolfe

David Woodcock in Memory of Valerie Woodcock

Rod and Penny Zent

PATRON ($500 - $999)

Robert & Blanche Brick

Marcelo Bussiki

Claude & Joanna Gibson

Janet Higgins

Dr. Michael J. King & Ms. Robin Altholz

Billy & Mary Jo Lay

Joyce Perkins

Susan Perri

Dave & Lou Ellen Ruesink

Mark & Carol Sadoski

Scott & Debe Shafer in Honor of Peggy Shafer

Carl Shafer

Bobby & Nita Smith

ANNUAL FUND CIRCLE ($50 - $499)

Carolyn Adair

Steve & Dorinda Arden

Rhonda Bauer

Mary Blackburn

Mark & Nancy Browning

Sandra da Conturbia

Brett & Olga Cooke

Donna Cote

Kim Feldman

Dr. Stephen Fulling

Anat & Nehemia Geva

Howard & Margaret Glueck

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Phil & Zo Granberry

Tom & Linda Henry

Clifford & Alice Hoelscher

Cameron House

William Kennamore

Rodger Koppa

Dr. Roger & Mari Kuhnle

Drs. Laurine & William Marlow

The Ozerova Family

Sheran Riley

Wener Rose

Nancy Small

Martha Vilas

Rand & Doris Watson

Eric & Julie Wilke

Ann Wiatt

Mary Williams

Dick & Linda Witherite

The Estate of Arthur Wolfe

Ann & Byron Stebbins

Connie Surrency

Dean Thompson

Harvey Tucker in Memory of Valerie Woodcock

Tom Vogel & Barbara Gastel

Mary J. Volz

Terry & Marilyn Wade

Shirley Watts

Thomas & Anne Wehrly

Roland Schweitzer & Susan Woodard

Brazos Valley Symphony Endowment

A strong endowment provides lasting support for the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra, ensuring world-class performances, music education, and cultural enrichment for generations to come. Endowments grow over time, creating a legacy of artistic excellence while extending the impact of generosity beyond a lifetime.

Contributions to the BVSO Permanent Endowment provide stability for the Orchestra. Chair Endowments help the Symphony engage and support exceptional musicians, sustaining the artistry that defines every performance. A chair may be endowed for a five-year term (starting at $25,000) or in perpetuity (starting at $50,000), and can be named in honor of a family member, friend, or admired individual or organization—making this a meaningful way to invest in the Symphony’s future.

For more information about supporting the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra Endowment, whether through a planned or lifetime gift, please contact Renee Knox, Executive Director, at renee@bvso.org or 979-696-6100.

Pledged or received as of January 16, 2026

FOUNDERS ($100,000+)

Ruth Clearfield Memorial Fund

Larry and Mary Koeninger

Bert and Mary Loudon

Sue and J.C. Lee Music Director Chair

DIAMOND

Gary and Lynn Martin

Creighton Miller Concertmaster Chair

Creighton and Jeannie Miller

Bookman and Florence Peters

($50,000 - $99,999)

The Jacob and Cooper Appelt

Bass Chair

Tracy and Tamara Carter

Taylor and Cindy Craigen

The Hermann Family Flute Chair

PLATINUM

Penelope Kosztolnyik and Joe Ham Violin II Chair

Gary Martin Percussion Chair

Carolyn McDaniel

Ward and Diane Wells Cello Chair

($25,000 - $49,999)

In Memory of Evelyn and Fred Anderholm

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

Maestro Marcelo Bussiki

Carol and Pierce Cantrell

Chrissie and Jay Granberry

Lorraine and Chuck Hermann

The Coulter and Lily Rush Hoppess Foundation, Inc.

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

Don and Pat Allen Rice

David and Joanne Claridge

Bonnie and Otway Denny

Cindy and Bruce Hamilton

Penelope Kosztolnyik and Joe Ham

Stephanie Sale and Jim Singleton

Charles and Cindy Still

Rose P. VanArsdel

Ward and Diane Wells

Wendy and Grant Wolfe

Clarinet Chair in honor of Dr. Arthur Wolfe Anonymous

Susan and Gaines West

Linda and Dick Witherite

Jan and Bill Johnson

Cathy and Jerry Loving

Joann Monroe

John and Carol Nichols

Joyce Nies and Peter Witt

Valerie and David Woodcock

Rodney and Penny Zent

Anonymous (2)

Gary and Judy Hart

Carolyn McDaniel

Linda and Paul Parrish

Karen and Michael Pilant

Ellen and Penrod Thornton

Elizabeth and Bill Ward

Dorothy and Dean Wichern

Bronze

($1,000 - $4,999)

Steve and Lisa Aldrich

Bob and Dorothy Anderson

Jennifer and Chandler Arden in Memory of Valerie Woodcock

Alethea Bair-Sutherland

Briaud Financial Advisors

Jo Berg

Robert and Blanche Brick

Taylor and Cindy Craigen

Terrance and Stacy Dill and Family

Cydney Collier Donnell

John and Naomi Fackler

Warren and Mary Finch

Rainer and Tami Fink

Jan Folse

FRIEND (UP TO $999)

Sara Alpern

Kenneth and Kathi Appelt

Pat and Sarah Ashburn

Karen Bachman

Leonard and Nancy Berry

Carol and Doug Biggs

Brett and Alisa Boatner

Robert C. Borden

Leonard L. Bowden

Scott Ball and Janice Bradshaw

Lorence and Zora Bravenec

Karen Buck and Porscha Buck

Jack and Mary Campbell

Irwin and Claudia Carroll

Dara and Judith Childs

Charlotte Christman

Robert H. Clearfield

Franco and Sandra da Conturbia

Olga and Brett Cooke

Marian and Gus Cothran

The Dangott Family Trust

Mr. David Dellwo and Mrs. Nancy Inglis

Ronald and Barbara Douglas

Norma Dunn in Memory of Cindy Still

Billie Elmendorf

John Fackler in Memory of Jeannie and Creighton Miller

Ann Fancher

Chris and Sandra Farris

Jack and Anita Friedman

Gracie P. Graves

Ivy V. Geiger

Jennifer Fredericks

Stephen A. Fulling

Phil and Zo Granberry

Gary and Judy Hart in Memory of Jeannie Miller

Edward E. and Ruth Anne Hazen

Alice and Clifford Hoelscher

Michael J. King and Robin L. Altholz

Randi and Averyt Knapp

Celebrating Virginia and Russell Mays

Karen Kubena

Sue Lee

Claire and John Lillie

Marti Marberry and Thomas Roraff

John and Leslie Miller

Andrew and Elizabeth Natsios

Carol Parzen

Joyce Perkins in Memory of Richard Perkins

Rhonda Raphael

Sheran Riley

Jami and John Rudinger, Jr.

Dave and Lou Ellen Ruesink

Becky and B. Don Russell

Carol and Mark Sadoski

Thomas Sadoski and Amanda Seyfried in Honor of Carol and Mark Sadoski

Jack Skinner

Don and Rosemary Green

Lisa Halperin and Jonathan Coopersmith

General Joe G. Hanover

W.T. (Bill) Harper

Tom and Linda Henry

Susan and Rodney Hill

Susan Irza

Myong and Pedro Ledesma

Robert and Candace Leslie

Karon and Glenn Mathews

David and Jeanette McMahon in Memory of Tom Roraff

Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Miller

Jane Miller

Jeannie Miller in Memory of Tom Roraff

Leon and Junett Noack in Memory of Tom Roraff

Dr. Ozden Ochoa

Mohsen and Terri Pourahmadi

Matthew and Merrilee Prochaska

The Quackenbush Kids

Thomas and Liana Rike in Memory of Tom Roraff

Larry and Jean Ringer

The Family of Arthur and Rosalie Roraff in Memory of Tom Roraff

Mary Frances Ross

Schade Family

Jay and Barbara Schleppenbach in Memory of Tom Roraff

Timothy Seubert

Mary Sherwood in Memory of Tom Roraff

Matt and Toni Straley in Memory of Tom Roraff

Barbara and Emil Straube

Connie Swing Surrency

Mrs. Dwayne (Carol) Suter

Mrs. Ann W. Thompson

Milton Thompson

Margaret E. Touchstone

Victor and Jo Ann Treat

Harvey and Sandy Tucker

Randy and Mary Ulery

Brad and Pat Vinson

Tom Vogel and Barbara Gastel

Barbara Buffington Walker

Bob Warden and Eva Read-Warden

Doris and Rand Watson

Anne and Thomas Wehrly

Gaines and Susan West in Memory of Lelia Bankston

Gaines and Susan West in Memory of Bonnie Denny

Gaines and Susan West in Memory of Jeannie Miller

Ann Wiatt

Mary Jane Wiggins

Lima and Joe Williams

Dr. Arthur V. Wolfe

Dr. and Mrs. Grant Wolfe

William and Mary Young

Anonymous (4)

Friends Association of the Symphony Orchestra

For the past 40+ 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

2025-2026 FASO OFFICERS

Jennifer Wood

President

Anne Prescott President Elect

Becky Hall Past President

Rebecca Ireland

1st Vice President

Julie Beazer

2nd Vice President – Ambassadors

Meghan Cain

3rd Vice President –Projects

Colleen Holmes Treasurer

Beth Pennebaker Secretary

Alice Hoelscher TASO Representative

Mary Blackburn†

Sandy Farris†

Karen Melvin† † Member at Large

Corporate, Foundation & Community Support

The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our corporate sponsors, foundations, community partners, and in-kind contributors. Their commitment helps sustain our artistic excellence, enrich music education, and ensure that live symphonic music continues to thrive in the Brazos Valley.