Video Games Live | Mar. 22, 2026

Video Games Live March 22, 2026 at 5pm Rudder Auditorium

Table of Contents Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra Symphony Experience President’s Letter Symphony Board of Directors Symphony Management & Staff Marcelo Bussiki, Music Director Concert Program Guest Artist Biographies Concert Roster Program Notes Ralph H. Baer Biography

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Support & Giving Annual Fund Permanent Endowment Friends Association of the Symphony Orchestra Corporate, Foundation & Community Support

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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

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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 2025-26 Season | 3

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Symphony Society Board EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mike Connor

Martha Vilas

Benton Cocanougher

Don Hellriegel

Andrew Wheeler

Marcelo Bussiki†

President

President Elect

First Vice President

Sue Lee

Secretary

Renee Knox†

Executive Director

Treasurer

Music Director

Sue & J.C. Lee Music Director Chair

Second Vice President

Penny Zent

Ryan Becker

Bruce Hamilton

Scott Shafer

Karen Bonarrigo

Chuck Hermann

Marca Ewers-Shurtleff

Blanche Brick

Cameron House

Rod Thornton

Mark Browning

Tai Lee

Gaines West

Pierce Cantrell

Cathy Loving

Jennifer Wood

Joe Cook†

Adam Mikeal

Letty Fuentes

Nicole Ozerova

Communications Director Orchestra Representative

Orchestra Chair

Orchestra Representative

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FASO President

Caitlin Zimmerman† Bush Board Fellow

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Symphony Management & Staff

Renee Knox, Executive Director

Joe Cook, Communications Director

Deanna Harris, Bookkeeper

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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.

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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 unforgettable songs and stellar Broadway vocals.

Tickets at MSC Box Office 979-845-1234

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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.

This program made possible through the support of the Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts Please note: audio and video recordings or flash photography are prohibited.

Thank you for your cooperation. Program subject to change.

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Guest Bios 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.

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 14 | Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra

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.

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Concert Roster Marcelo Bussiki Music Director

FLUTE Penny Zent, Principal

FIRST VIOLIN Javier Chaparro, Concertmaster

Nami Kimura

Sue & J.C. Lee Music Director Chair

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

The Hermann Family Flute Chair

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

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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.

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YOUR support is CRITICAL

Please consider a gift to the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra and make a difference by supporting artistic excellence, music education, and outreach in the community. Each year, ticket sales cover less than 25% of the Symphony’s costs. Help support your Symphony and the music you love!

$10,000+ Maestro

DONATIONS & FUNDRAISERS

Ticket Sales

20%

$5,000-$9,999 Soloist 57%

$2,000-$4,999 Concertmaster $1,000-$1,999 Principal

23% Grant Support Membership in the Brazos Valley Symphony Socierty begins at $50 per person.

To donate and become a member please call 979-696-6100, visit our website at www.bvso.org or scan the QR code to donate today!

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$500-$999 Patron

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

Friends Association of the Symphony Orchestra

The Clearfield Family

The Ham Family Trust

Don Hellriegel Becky & B. Don Russell

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

Sue Lee

Cindy & Bruce Hamilton

CONCERTMASTER ($2,000 - $4,999) Kenneth and Kathi Appelt

Jan & Bill Johnson

Amarillo National Bank

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

Mike & Sheila Connor

Robert & Katherine Thomas

Sarah Ashburn

Jane Flaherty

Ellen & Penrod Thornton

Fuller & Gloria Bazer

Charles & Lorraine Hermann

Ryan & Kari Becker

Jerry & Cathy Loving

Harvey Tucker in Memory of Sandra Tucker

Paul & Karen Bonarrigo

Jo Monroe

Pierce Cantrell in Memory of Carol Cantrell

John & Carol Nichols

Benton Cocanougher David & Joanne Claridge

Michael & Karen Pilant Shirley Smith in Memory of Robert E. Smith

Dean & Dorothy Wichern Grant & Wendy Wolfe David Woodcock in Memory of Valerie Woodcock Rod and Penny Zent

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PATRON ($500 - $999) Robert & Blanche Brick

Susan Perri

Martha Vilas

Marcelo Bussiki

Dave & Lou Ellen Ruesink

Rand & Doris Watson

Claude & Joanna Gibson

Mark & Carol Sadoski

Eric & Julie Wilke

Janet Higgins

Scott & Debe Shafer in Honor of Peggy Shafer

Ann Wiatt

Dr. Michael J. King & Ms. Robin Altholz Billy & Mary Jo Lay

Carl Shafer Bobby & Nita Smith

Joyce Perkins

Mary Williams Dick & Linda Witherite The Estate of Arthur Wolfe

ANNUAL FUND CIRCLE ($50 - $499) Carolyn Adair

Phil & Zo Granberry

Ann & Byron Stebbins

Steve & Dorinda Arden

Tom & Linda Henry

Connie Surrency

Rhonda Bauer

Clifford & Alice Hoelscher

Dean Thompson

Mary Blackburn

Cameron House

Mark & Nancy Browning

William Kennamore

Sandra da Conturbia

Rodger Koppa

Harvey Tucker in Memory of Valerie Woodcock

Brett & Olga Cooke

Dr. Roger & Mari Kuhnle

Donna Cote

Drs. Laurine & William Marlow

Kim Feldman

The Ozerova Family

Dr. Stephen Fulling

Sheran Riley

Anat & Nehemia Geva

Wener Rose

Howard & Margaret Glueck

Nancy Small

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Tom Vogel & Barbara Gastel Mary J. Volz Terry & Marilyn Wade Shirley Watts Thomas & Anne Wehrly Roland Schweitzer & Susan Woodard

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Arrive early and join us for pre-concert receptions in the Rudder Exhibit Hall. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and great company before the Symphony begins!

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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

Gary and Lynn Martin

Charles and Cindy Still

Larry and Mary Koeninger

Creighton Miller Concertmaster Chair

Rose P. VanArsdel

Bert and Mary Loudon

Creighton and Jeannie Miller

Ward and Diane Wells

Sue and J.C. Lee Music Director Chair

Bookman and Florence Peters

DIAMOND ($50,000 - $99,999) The Jacob and Cooper Appelt Bass Chair Tracy and Tamara Carter Taylor and Cindy Craigen The Hermann Family Flute Chair

Penelope Kosztolnyik and Joe Ham Violin II Chair Gary Martin Percussion Chair Carolyn McDaniel

Wendy and Grant Wolfe Clarinet Chair in honor of Dr. Arthur Wolfe Anonymous

Ward and Diane Wells Cello Chair

PLATINUM ($25,000 - $49,999) In Memory of Evelyn and Fred Anderholm

Penelope Kosztolnyik and Joe Ham

Susan and Gaines West

Stephanie Sale and Jim Singleton

Linda and Dick Witherite

Maestro Marcelo Bussiki

Jan and Bill Johnson

Valerie and David Woodcock

Carol and Pierce Cantrell

Cathy and Jerry Loving

Rodney and Penny Zent

Chrissie and Jay Granberry

Joann Monroe

Anonymous (2)

Lorraine and Chuck Hermann

John and Carol Nichols

The Coulter and Lily Rush Hoppess Foundation, Inc.

Joyce Nies and Peter Witt

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

SILVER ($5,000 - $9,999) Don and Pat Allen Rice

Gary and Judy Hart

Ellen and Penrod Thornton

David and Joanne Claridge

Carolyn McDaniel

Elizabeth and Bill Ward

Bonnie and Otway Denny

Linda and Paul Parrish

Dorothy and Dean Wichern

Cindy and Bruce Hamilton

Karen and Michael Pilant

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Bronze ($1,000 - $4,999) Steve and Lisa Aldrich

Jennifer Fredericks

John and Leslie Miller

Bob and Dorothy Anderson

Stephen A. Fulling

Andrew and Elizabeth Natsios

Jennifer and Chandler Arden in Memory of Valerie Woodcock

Phil and Zo Granberry

Carol Parzen

Alethea Bair-Sutherland

Gary and Judy Hart in Memory of Jeannie Miller

Joyce Perkins in Memory of Richard Perkins

Briaud Financial Advisors

Edward E. and Ruth Anne Hazen

Rhonda Raphael

Jo Berg

Alice and Clifford Hoelscher

Sheran Riley

Robert and Blanche Brick

Michael J. King and Robin L. Altholz

Jami and John Rudinger, Jr.

Taylor and Cindy Craigen

Randi and Averyt Knapp Celebrating Virginia and Russell Mays

Dave and Lou Ellen Ruesink

Terrance and Stacy Dill and Family Cydney Collier Donnell John and Naomi Fackler Warren and Mary Finch Rainer and Tami Fink Jan Folse

Karen Kubena Sue Lee Claire and John Lillie Marti Marberry and Thomas Roraff

Becky and B. Don Russell Carol and Mark Sadoski Thomas Sadoski and Amanda Seyfried in Honor of Carol and Mark Sadoski Jack Skinner

FRIEND (UP TO $999) Sara Alpern

Don and Rosemary Green

Kenneth and Kathi Appelt

Lisa Halperin and Jonathan Coopersmith

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

Matt and Toni Straley in Memory of Tom Roraff Barbara and Emil Straube

General Joe G. Hanover

Connie Swing Surrency

W.T. (Bill) Harper

Mrs. Dwayne (Carol) Suter

Tom and Linda Henry

Mrs. Ann W. Thompson

Susan and Rodney Hill

Milton Thompson

Susan Irza

Margaret E. Touchstone

Myong and Pedro Ledesma

Victor and Jo Ann Treat

Robert and Candace Leslie

Harvey and Sandy Tucker

Karon and Glenn Mathews

Randy and Mary Ulery

David and Jeanette McMahon in Memory of Tom Roraff

Brad and Pat Vinson

Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Miller

Barbara Buffington Walker

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

Tom Vogel and Barbara Gastel 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

Thomas and Liana Rike in Memory of Tom Roraff

Ann Wiatt

Larry and Jean Ringer

Lima and Joe Williams

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

Mary Jane Wiggins Dr. Arthur V. Wolfe Dr. and Mrs. Grant Wolfe William and Mary Young Anonymous (4)

Timothy Seubert Mary Sherwood in Memory of Tom Roraff

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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

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Beth Pennebaker Secretary

Alice Hoelscher

TASO Representative

Mary Blackburn† Sandy Farris† Karen Melvin† † Member at Large

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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.

IN-KIND SERVICES, CORPORATE, AND MEDIA PARTNERS

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Corporate, Foundation & Community Support GRANT, TRUST, AND COMMUNITY 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 Becky & B. Don Russell The Wakefield Foundation

This program made possible in part through Hotel Tax Revenue funded from the City of College Station through The Arts Center.

This project is also supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC 30th Concert Series | 2025–2026 REACHING FOR THE STARS! 30th season

ANNA LAPWOOD, organ “She had rightly become the world’s most visible organist.”

September 19, 2025 | Fri, 7pm A&M United Methodist Church In collaboration with A&M UMC

SOLD OUT

DREAMERS’ CIRCUS fiddle, accordion, piano, cittern

October 29, 2025 | Wed, 7pm Ice House on Main

Nordic folk + your favorite beverage Historic ambiance sponsored by Ice House

DANISH STRING QUARTET “There are simply two kinds of string quartets: the Danish, and the others.”

November 19, 2025 | Wed, 7 pm First Presbyterian Church

FREE

CANADIAN BRASS “The world’s most famous brass group”

February 1, 2026 | Sun, 5pm A&M United Methodist Church In collaboration with A&M UMC

CANTUS | Land That I Love Low-voice a cappella ensemble

April 17, 2026 | Fri, 7pm

George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum All concerts take place in Bryan–College Station, TX Appelt Family Foundation Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust

Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust Rea Charitable Trust

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Nina Astin Winkler Charitable Trust

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A Season of Song

Traditions Old & New

Voices in Concert: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday

featuring the Texas A&M University Singing Cadets and Brazos Breeze

5pm, October 19, 2025

First Presbyterian Church, Bryan, TX

A Season of Light

7:30pm, December 15, 2025

Visit our website for season details and to purchase tickets

First Presbyterian Church, Bryan, TX

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Stage and Screen Spectacular includes dinner

6pm, March 14, 2026

First Methodist Church, Bryan, TX

Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem with the A&M United Methodist Church Choir

5pm, May 3, 2026

Rudder Theatre, College Station, TX Our program is made possible in part through Hotel Tax Revenue from the City of College Station through the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Texas Commission for the Arts, the Eugene Edge Charitable Trust, and the Plass Arts Foundation.

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