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TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM YOUR SYMPHONY & CHORALE 8 From the Board President 9 From the Executive Director 10 From the Music Director 11 Music Director Biography 13 2015-2016 Board of Directors & Staff 14 Midland Symphony Guild 16 Odessa Symphony Guild 23 Ticket Pricing OUR SEASON 18 2015-2016 Season Series 28 Latent Emotions 40 Mozartâ€™s Magnificent Voyage 50 Mozart Requiem 63 Bravo Broadway 68 Feel The Force OUR ENSEMBLES 20 2015-2016 Chamber and Choir Events 21 Our Orchestra 22 Our Chamber Ensembles SPECIAL EVENTS 24 Symphony SoundBites 6 Vintage Harmony OUR CONTRIBUTORS / DONORS 72 2015-2016 Sponsors 73 2015-2016 Fund Contributors 76 Endowment Fund Contributors 4

FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT I would like to personally thank you for your support of the Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale’s concert this evening with your attendance! To put on a performance such as the one you are part of tonight, we have been relying on supporters like you for the past fifty-two years. Now in our 53rd season, we would like to extend our gratitude to our supporters both new and old that have helped us in our mission to enhance the quality of life in the Permian Basin by providing outstanding musical performances and music education programs. Thank you also to our donors, sponsors, and advertisers that are listed throughout the program. If you see someone listed you know or frequent, please pass along my gratitude! As a self-confessed choral music nerd and even bigger Star Wars nerd and Trekkie, I could not be more excited for this season’s offerings. From the opening concert with renowned Asleep at the Wheel to a U.S. premiere to a 150 plus voice choir and on and on, the season is full of highlights in the making. And to finish the season off with “Feel the Force!” in which you will not only experience the familiar strains of music from your favorite Sci-Fi pics but also be among the characters of Star Wars, it’s like a little piece of heaven has come to the Wagner Noel just for me. Like most of you, the distractions of the internet, YouTube and Netflix sometimes help me soothe the stresses of the daily hustle and bustle in our communities. But that escapism pales in comparison to a live concert which allows us all a brief moment to unplug together and communally participate in the experience. If you have friends and family who have not attended one of MOSC’s concerts before, I encourage you to invite them to our next performance. I am proud and humbled to lead the Board during our 53rd Season. If you see me about, do not hesitate to give me the Vulcan salute, “Live long and prosper”. Thank you once again for your attendance and support! May the Force be with you,

Brad Bullock

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Friends, As I enter my third season with MOSC I am so excited about all we have accomplished in improving our artistry, growing our audience and expanding our music educational programming in such a short period of time. This has been accomplished with the diligent work by our Board of Directors and outstanding Staff, continued and growing Sponsorship support and the loyal support from you, our patrons. Our 53rd Season builds on this momentum and will allow our Symphony to grow and flourish by providing quality symphonic experiences for the Greater Permian Basin. For the past two years MOSC has provided an important music education program for public, private and homeschooled elementary students in the Basin. Students have the opportunity to experience a live concert at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, in which great composers and their music come to life through a professional theatrical performance interspersed with symphonic music. This season’s “Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage" complete with period costumes, props, set pieces and lighting includes nearly two dozen of the composer’s best known excerpts. In addition to our school programs, MOSC is proud to offer this mesmerizing Family Concert as a Saturday matinee with “special family pricing.” Visit mosc.org for more information. Due to its popularity, our holiday concert Sounds of the Season will include an added matinee performance. This concert will provide a special opportunity for you to join MOSC in our partnership with Toys for Cops, as our “Music for a Cause” program this season. Bring a new toy to either concert, so that Toys for Cops may provide new toys for children in crisis throughout the year. We hope you will join us in this worthy program. To further support our mission I am pleased to introduce our Marketing Director, Crystal Calcote who comes with a breadth of talent and skills as both a graphic artist and seasoned marketing director. During her short time here Crystal is creating new and exciting community connections. She designed our new website that I encourage you to visit. You can now easily access any of our website information on your phone or tablet, allowing you to conveniently donate to MOSC and link to the WNPAC to order concert tickets, in addition to loads of information at your fingertips. All of this could not be possible without your generous support for all we do. I hope our 53rd Season of music brings you as much joy as we have bringing it to you.

Sincerely, Jeannette Kolokoff 9

FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR Dear Patrons, Greetings! It is an honor to welcome you to the 2015-2016 season of the Midland-Odessa Symphony Orchestra. We have prepared for you an amazing lineup of great music and wonderful artists. From Opening Night featuring the principal violinist of the Takács Quartet, Edward Dusinberre, playing the iconic Beethoven Violin Concerto, to The Romantics including Brahms Symphony No. 4 and our own co-principal horn Scott Millichamp playing Strauss, to Latent Emotions, the title of the Oscar Navarro’s new work of which we will perform the US premiere featuring our own concertmaster John Madura, to the grand Mozart Requiem including the MOSC Chorale, area university choirs and a fabulous quartet of guest soloists, this is going to be a season of great music you won’t want to miss! Another fabulous and varied slate of artists and programs awaits you in our Pops and Family Series, including Asleep at the Wheel, Rose Sawvel and the Sounds of the Season, Bravo Broadway! and Feel the Force! With music from “Star Wars” and other great movies about space. Thank you for joining us for this season of great music! Your support is greatly appreciated. Please be sure to also check out the many wonderful performances by the outstanding ensembles of the MOSC, the Chorale, our youth choir The Voices of the Permian Basin, along with the West Texas Winds, Lone Star Brass, and Permian Basin String Quartet. These programs are always inspiring and engaging and you don’t want to miss them! I hope you will subscribe and bring a friend to join us for this very special season as we continue our mission to enrich lives in the Permian Basin through great music. I look forward to meeting you at the concert! Sincerely,

Gary Lewis Music Director and Conductor

GARY LEWIS MUSIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR Gary Lewis is the Music Director and Conductor of the Midland-Odessa (TX) Symphony Orchestra. He is also the Director of Orchestras and Professor of Music in the College of Music at the University of Colorado at Boulder. At Colorado Mr. Lewis conducts the University Symphony Orchestra and oversees the entire orchestra program. He also leads the graduate program in orchestral conducting, including both the masters and doctoral level. Lewis has served on the faculties of Texas Tech University, The Ohio State University, The University of Michigan, and Abilene Christian University. He received the Master of Music degree in conducting from Texas Tech University and the Bachelor of Music Education degree from The University of Oklahoma. His post-graduate work includes participation in the Pierre Monteux School for Orchestral Conductors and the Tanglewood Conducting Seminar. Mr. Lewis is equally at home with professional, university, and youth ensembles. In addition to his regular posts with the Midland-Odessa Symphony Orchestra, the University of Colorado, and the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras, he regularly conducts productions for Ballet Lubbock and has also appeared with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, the Colorado Music Festival, the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, the Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra, the New Symphony Orchestra (Sofia, Bulgaria), and the Western Plains Opera Theater. Lewis served as the Resident Conductor of the Pine Mountain Music Festival (opera and symphonic) for seven years and was the founding conductor of the Caprock Pro Musica. As a strong advocate of music education, Mr. Lewis has presented many in-service workshops for public school educators, as well as numerous presentations at state and regional music education association conferences. In addition, he has conducted All-State Orchestras in Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, New Jersey, Michigan, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Nevada, Wyoming, Rhode Island, Delaware, the Honor Orchestra of America and, during the next two years, the Minnesota All-State and the American String Teachers Association National High School Honor Orchestra. In 2010 Mr. Lewis played an important role in the creation of the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras and continues to serve as the founding Artistic Director of the organization and conductor of the Symphony Orchestra.

2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF OFFICERS Brad Bullock, President Jay Reynolds, Executive Vice President LaDoyce Lambert, Immediate Past President Patrick Canty, Vice President, Fundraising Rebecca Young, Vice President, Finance Carol Chandler, Secretary Edward McPherson, Vice President Sponsorships

DIRECTORS Penny Angelo Dana Ashton John Barkley Sheilagh Bassett Rebecca Bell Karmen Bryant Dee Carter Barbara Davis Nash Dowdle Barbara Faubion Dr. Paul Feit

Bert Ferrara Maridell Fryar Linda George Mark Germer Heather Hutson Dr. Thomas A. Hyde David Lauritzen Mark Lyon Scott Millichamp Ann Parish

Janet Pollard Suzanne Rathbun Kathleen Rector Leslie Rhodes Floyd Rountree Melissa Rowland Deb Shaw Dave Sutter Ludie Warner Mike Willson

HONORARY MEMBERS Mrs. Leland Croft (dec’d) Mrs. James A. Fowler (dec’d) Mr. Don Williams (dec’d) Mr. Josh H. Parr (dec’d) Mrs. Ellen Noël (dec’d)

Mrs. Lois Rochester (dec’d) Ms. Mary Harrington (dec’d) Mr. Don Williams (dec’d) Mr. Fred Trout Jr. (dec’d)

M O S C S TA F F Gary Lewis, Music Director & Conductor Jeannette Kolokoff, Executive Director Violet Singh, Development Director Rino Irving, Operations Manager/Librarian Crystal Calcote, Marketing Director

Melissa Graham, Personnel Manager Deanna Russell, Office Administrator Gregory Pysh, Chorale Conductor Emily Baker, Voices of the Permian Basin Director

F R A N K A . B E L L AWA R D S For contributions and/or services that have significantly advanced the mission of the Midland Odessa Symphony & Chorale, Inc. Frank A. Bell - May 21, 1997 The Beal Family - May 19, 1999 Robert E. Hunt - August 31, 2000 Mary Harrington - May 16, 2001

Ted Hale - April 14, 2007 Grace Osadchuk - October 13, 2007 Scott W. Long - May 18, 2013

2015 - 2016 MIDLAND SYMPHONY GUILD BELLES

SENIORS FRONT 1st ROW: Mackenzie Anne Kidwell, Holly Regan Holderness, Lindsey Nicole Greenlee, Megan Renee Flowers, Madison Brittnea Roberson, Tally Marie Howard, Rachel Paige Pitchford, Hanna Irene Pierce MIDDLE 2nd ROW: Katie Lynne Jones, Katherine Wynell Robinson, Claire Ann Crawford, Claire Elizabeth Lancaster, Kelsie Ellise Kennedy, Lauren Renee Rogers, Emily Claire Key, Elizabeth Rose Low, Kristian Marie Padilla TOP 3rd ROW: Ana Juleisa Carnero-Hinojoso, Jaycie Nicole Brooks, Madison Ann Ford, Katy Aileen Sanders, Darby Cecelia O’Grady, Jacee Laine Holcomb, Kenzie Leigh Moore, Alissa Julianne Erdwurm NOT PICTURED: Brittany Nicole Bridges, Sarah Dell Porter, Nancy Elizabeth Rhone, Amy Elizabeth Wilson

FRESHMAN FIRST ROW (L-R): Faith Daniels, Lauren Boyt, Carley Ramharter, Camille Courtney, Laura Kate Sparks, Jordan Williams, Awbrey Ochoa, Savannah Cain SECOND ROW (L-R): Claire Keck, Lindsey Carnett, Maggie Gramentine, Sara Wheeless, Anna Boring, Macy Murphy, Emily Ports, Saloni Cholia, Isabella Garriga THIRD ROW (L-R): Sydney Wilson, Stockton Ashley, Allison Gamertsfelder, Brooke King, Kensley Vanderburg, Kate Fisher, Ashley Lawrence, Hallee Hightower FOURTH ROW (L-R): Sydney Crawford, Macy Kidwell, Gina Campagna, Maggie Morton, Rachel Lyon, Kathleen O’Grady, Avrie Ryan, Ellie Sidebottom, Attison Hall FIFTH ROW (L-R): Allison Robinson, Kaitlyn Kennedy, Taylor Wilbanks, Kelly Anne Hernandez, Lauren Danley, Jessica Hooper, Landry Louder, Hayley Branco NOT PICTURED: Madison Elrod, Kelsey Harrington, Rachel Hulder, Rebecca Reed, Madeline Sanchez, Reagan St. Peters

2015-2016 MIDLAND SYMPHONY GUILD BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS President Belle Vice President Community Vice President Financial Vice President Membership Vice President Project Vice President Corresponding Secretary Recording Secretary Parliamentarian Immediate Past President

Leslie Rhodes Christine Foreman Kim Lancaster Laura Roman Theresa Carter Cindee Dietrich Raquel Padilla Pam Walls Jill Pennington Angie Bramley ELECT OFFICERS

Belle VP Elect Community VP Elect Financial VP Elect Membership VP Elect Project VP Elect

Debbie Hightower Leslie Wilson Amanda Bledsoe Cheryl Spotts Tom Elrod

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Advisory Planning/Bylaws Jill Pennington Community Liaison Kim Lancaster Concert Hospitality Dana Howard Finance Laura Roman Gala Cindee Dietrich Guild Arrangements Pam Walls Long Range Planning Leslie Rhodes Mailing Renee Rogers Membership Theresa Carter Membership in Training Dâ€™Yon Butler Nominating Lisa Kidwell Patron Liaison Melanie Jones Publicity Robin Hall Symphony Belle Christine Foreman Symphony Office Katherine Jones Tabletops Angela Babcock/Michele Shelton TX Assn of Symphony Orchestra (TASO) Lee Scott Yearbook Karen Parnell

2015 - 2016 PRESIDENT, ODESSA SYMPHONY GUILD The Odessa Symphony Guild is excited about the 2015-2016 Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale season! For over 52 years the MOSC has continued to Enrich Lives Through Music in West Texas by providing quality concerts and music education for our communities. The MOSC musicians are vital to the Arts programs in our schools and West Texas is fortunate to be a home for these talented musicians. The Odessa Symphony Guild began in 1958 and is comprised of Active members, Patrons, & Belle/Beaux volunteers. Odessa Symphony Guild provides opportunities for members to support the MOSC through fundraising, monetary contributions, ushering, working and attending concerts and hosting receptions. Our Belle/Beaux volunteers consist of 9th-12th grade students who have a parent or sponsor that is a member of the Odessa Symphony Guild. Look for our Belles and Beaux at various concerts. They do a great job and are learning how to Share The Music in the process. The main fundraiser for the Odessa Symphony Guild is the Symphony Ball. The Symphony Ball will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016, A Symphony in the Garden, will introduce and honor our young ladies and gentlemen who serve in the Belle/Beaux program. The Odessa Symphony Guild would like to extend an invitation to all to come and Share the Music as we travel into the beauty of a mystical garden and raise money to support the Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale. I am privileged to serve as the president this year of the Odessa Symphony Guild and to work with such an enthusiastic group of volunteers. Enjoy this evening's concert and please visit us at www.odessasg.org to learn more about Odessa Symphony Guild and help us Enrich Lives Through Music.

Heather Hutson 2015 - 2016 President Odessa Symphony Guild

2015 - 2016 ODESSA SYMPHONY GUILD JUNIOR BELLES/BEAUX

Bottom (l to r) Kinzie Johnson, Kendall Gray, Bailey Becker, Bria Winfrey, Heather Hood Top (l to r) Will Sellers, Trace Notley, Kyle Kennedy, CourtneyTaliaferro, Natalie Steen, Amanda Adkins, Avery Steen, Dalton Anderson, Preston Earls, Charles Roberts, Andrew Blackstone ODESSA SYMPHONY GUILD 2015-2016 SLATE OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS President Heather Hutson President Elect Lura Humble VP Membership Sherry Adams VP Projects Kelly Sims VP Tickets Cindy Winfrey Recording Secretary Jacqui Gore Treasurer Darla Becker Asst. Treasurer DeeAnna Arellano Parliamentarian Ann Kennedy Corresponding Secretary Heather Butler STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS Arrangements Belles/Beaux By-Laws Historian/Public Relations Membership Nominating Projects Tickets Yearbook Patron Liaison Communications

Ashli Tate Kathy Roberts/Kelly Jones Ann Kennedy Candy Thompson Sherry Adams Gina Hood Kelly Sims Cindy Winfrey Sharman Adkins Carol Evans Donna Kelm 17

MOSC 2015-2016 ORCHESTRA GARY LEWIS, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR VIOLIN John Madura, Concertmaster Dorothy Croft Chair Endowed by the Midland Symphony Guild Yalira Machado, Associate Concertmaster Alex Norris, Principal Second Violin Paula Beard Kevin Crutchfield Xavier DeGrate Trisha Faubion Nikesha Hailey Amanda Hernandez Lowell Hohstadt Laurel Lawshae Yi-Hsuan Lin Karen McAfee Robert Meinecke Lucy Proctor Abi Rhoades Jason Snider Molly Turner Greg Zychowski

Miriam Oddie Shabria Ray

VIOLA Melissa Madura, Principal Laura Pe単a, Associate Principal Beau Garza Kathy Hohstadt

FLUTE Melissa Graham, Principal Kate Martin, Associate Principal Julia Barnett

CELLO Amy Huzjak, Principal Endowed in memory of Walter Osadchuk by Dr. and Mrs. Michael Miller Danny Mar, Associate Principal Ilia De la Rosa Elizabeth Purvis Aurelia Rocha David Thomas BASS Bill DeLavan, Principal Christine Craddock, Associate Principal Robert Pierot Endowed in memory of Mary June Rasmussen by Mr. Kenneth Anderson and Dr. Anne Acreman, MD Christopher Arcy

OBOE Caryn Crutchfield, Principal Robert Krause, Associate Principal Ann Hankins

TROMBONE Darin Cash

CLARINET Chris Chance, Principal Sarah Demy, Associate Principal Mande Gragg

TUBA Kevin Young, Principal

BASSOON Julie Ann Link, Principal Bill Harden, Associate Principal HORN Sonja Kassal, Co-Principal Scott Millichamp, Co-Principal Norma Binam Susan Kelley TRUMPET Eric Baker, Co-Principal Michael Santorelli, Co-Principal John Irish

BASS TROMBONE Jon James, Principal

TIMPANI Tim Mabrey, Principal PERCUSSION Erin Martysz, Principal Nathaniel Collins Ryder Shelley HARP Vincent Pierce, Principal PIANO Shari Santorelli, Principal

Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale Gary Lewis, Music Director & Conductor

Presents

O PENING N IGHT AT THE S YMPHONY

JOHN MADURA, VIOLIN

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2016 7:30 P.M. WAGNER NOﾃ記 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THIS CONCERT PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

DR. JAMES & SHARON HUMPHREYS FRIENDS OF JOHN MADURA 28

PROGRAM

LATENT EMOTIONS 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2016 WAGNER NOËL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Gary Lewis, conductor John Madura, violin Overture to Dichter und Bauer (Poet and Peasant), op. 92 Franz von Suppé (1819 – 1895) Latent Emotions, Suite for Violin and Symphony Orchestra

Óscar Navarro (b. 1981) John Madura, violin

• Seduction / Desire / Lust / Passion • Tranquility / Calm / Peace / Wellness • Joy / Euforia (Euphoria) / Excitation / Ecstasy • Anxiety / Stress / Distress / Rage

~INTERMISSION~ Symphony No. 5, op. 64

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 – 1893) • Andante – Allegro con anima • Andante cantabile con alcuna licenza • Valse. Allegro moderato • Finale. Andante maestoso – Allegro vivace

Portions of tonights concert will be re-broadcast on Sunday, Feb. 7th at 3:00 pm on West Texas Public Radio - 91.3 FM 29

A B O U T T H E A R T I S T John Madura, violin John Madura, a native of Arden Hills, Minnesota, began studying the violin at the age of three and has been playing professionally since he was six years old. Mr. Madura grew up in a musical family; his father is a cellist and conductor, his mother is an oboist, and his sister is a cellist. The Madura family quartet experience offered Mr. Madura an early and somewhat hilarious perspective on chamber music. (The Maduras love to laugh!) From age seven to seventeen, he switched gears and became a springboard diver. Music and violin were constant, but overshadowed by diving during those years. As a diver, he won numerous state, regional, and national titles. (Mr. Madura no longer dives unless his children need a dose of cool at the local pool.) He is currently serving in his eighth season as Concertmaster of the Midland Odessa Symphony orchestra and First Violin in the Permian Basin String Quartet. Mr. Madura is Concertmaster of the Big Spring Symphony in Big Spring, Texas and the Southwest Symphony in Hobbs, New Mexico. He is also associate Concertmaster of the Abilene Philharmonic. He is on faculty at the University of Texas Permian Basin where he teaches, coaches, and performs. Mr. Madura’s career as a violinist has been a joyous journey because of the rich diversity it has offered him. From playing concerti in front of an orchestra, in a smoky jazz club, the most sublime hymn, or Late Beethoven quartets, Mr. Madura feels truly blessed. Some highlights of Mr. Madura’s career include performances and tour of “Short Stories”, by David Puckett with the Abilene Christian University wind ensemble, the Permian Basin String Quartet in January 2015, and performing the violin part in the Broadway production of ”Chicago” in April 2015. He has been enjoying sharing master classes with the students of Milam elementary in Odessa, Texas since 2011. In 2010, Mr. Madura performed the Brahms concerto to high praise with the MOSC. In 2004, he was the winner of the Texas Tech University Concerto Competition and performed the Brahms Violin Concerto with the TTU Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Gary Lewis. A year later, he and his then fiancé, Melissa were invited to perform Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante with the Caprock Pro Musica Chamber Ensemble in a concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth. The following summer, Mr. Madura was selected as a finalist in the Schlern International Music Competition taking place in Schlern, Italy. Mr. Madura has a long history of orchestral performance. He has been in the Baton Rouge, Acadiana, and Lubbock symphonies. He was Concertmaster of the Natchez Opera Orchestra and was Assistant Concertmaster for the Abilene Opera Orchestra. Mr. Madura has performed with Chamber Music Amarillo and was invited to participate in the Quartz Mountain Music Festival Orchestra and String Quartet. He has performed with major artists such as Itzhak Perlman, Mark O’Connor, Brad Leali, The Smothers Brothers, Mercedes Ellington, Sarah Brightman, Sandi Patty and Smokey Robinson. Mr. Madura is highly sought after as a chamber player, pedagogue, and clinician and believes strongly in sharing his gifts with the younger generation. Key instructors for Mr. Madura include Dr. John Gilbert at TTU, James Alexander and Kevork Mardirossian at Louisiana State University and Elizabeth Ericksen of St. Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Madura loves to cook, travel, paint, jump off of cliffs and disc golf. He is blessed to be married to his beautiful wife/co-worker, Melissa. They have two incredible children together.

ABO UT T H E C O M POS E R Oscar Navarro, composer Oscar Navarro was born in the village of Novelda (Alicante, Spain), where he began studying music at an early age. He received the “Outstanding Award” after completing his preliminary music studies, and was awarded both an honorary mention and a distinction at the end of his bachelor degree in the “Conservatorio Superior de Música Óscar Esplá de Alicante” (Spain). Oscar continued his studies of composition and conducting at the “Allegro International Music Academy” of Valencia, with his mentor and friend Ferrer Ferrán. Shortly after, he was selected by the prestigious University of Southern California Thornton School of Music (Los Angeles, USA) to study Scoring for Motion Picture and TV. In Los Angeles he studied under the tutelage of renowned composers such as Joel McNeely (Peter Pan 2, The Guardian), Pete Anthony (orchestrator for King Kong, Batman and Terminator amongst others), Michael Giacchino (The Incredibles, Star Trek) and Christopher Young (Spiderman 3, Nightmare in Elm Street, etc.). Navarro had the pleasure of collaborating with Christopher Young through working as an orchestrator, creating concert suites to his film music. Navarro has recorded in some of the most notable studios of Los Angeles, including Capitol Records, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. After finishing his studies, he was awarded with the “Harry Warren Endowed Scholarship for Scoring for Motion Pictures and TV” prize, as the most advanced graduating student on his course. Today Oscar Navarro holds many national and international composition awards and his music is performed in major performance venues across the world by some of the leading orchestral and wind ensembles. Some of them include The Cleveland Orchestra (Ohio, USA), Louisville Symphony (Kentucky, USA), Princeton Symphony (New Jersey, USA), The Hollywood Studio Orchestra, Caldas Symphony Orchestra (Colombia), Royal College of Music Film Orchestra (London, UK), Symphonic Orchestra of Paraguay, Orchestra Radio Kiev (Ukraine), Downey Symphony Orchestra (Los Angeles, USA), Symphony Orchestra of Principado of Asturias (Spain), Symphony Orchestra of Medellin (Colombia), Symphony Orchestra of Region of Murcia (Spain), Spanish Youth Symphony (JONDE), Youth Orchestra of the Generalitat Valenciana (JOGV), Royal Band of the Belgian Guides (Belgium), University of Minnesota Duluth Concert Band, North Texas Wind Ensemble, University of Boston Concert Band, Madrid Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Wind Ensemble of Madrid, Symphonic Wind Ensemble of Valencia, Alicante, Bilbao and A , to name a few. His pieces have been

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AB OUT T H E C O M PO S E R (continued) performed in venues such as the Blossom Music Festival (Cleveland, USA), Tanglewood Music Festival (Massachusetts, USA), Lincoln Center of New York and Spanish National Auditorium. During his professional career, Navarro has been commissioned by the Army and Navy Wind Band, International Music Festival of Altea (Alicante, Spain), Valencian Institute of Music (Valencia, Spain), Valencia Youth Orchestra, City of Downey (Los Angeles, USA) and “José-Franch Ballester & Friends” (New York) amongst others, and has conducted many orchestras and wind ensembles, including Alicante Wind Band, Band and Chorus of the “Medellín Unified School District” of Colombia (conducting his masterpiece The Seven Trumpets of Apocalypse with over 350 musicians on stage), Requena Philharmonic Orchestra (Valencia), Orchestra Radio Kiev, Macedonia Philharmonic Orchestra, Santa Cecilia Classical Orchestra (Excelentia Foundation), the University of Minnesota Duluth Concert Band, European Royal Ensemble and Spanish Symphony Orchestra. Within his busy schedule, Oscar Navarro is often asked to give master classes for both film and classical music, in European and North America Universities among others, including the 25th festival of Cinema “Jove” (Valencia, Spain), CIFICOM (Sci-Fi Film Festival of Madrid)), Chapman University (Orange County, California), II International Wind Ensembles Symposium (Medellin, Colombia), Symphony Orchestra of Manizales (Colombia), University of Southern California and University of Minnesota Duluth. Oscar was recently awarded the “HOLLYWOOD MUSIC IN MEDIA AWARD” (Los Angeles), in the classical music section. His film music has received many award nominations, including the “10th Cinematography Music Critics Awards”, “Mundo BSO Awards”, “XIII Goldspirit Awards” and “Hollywood Music in Media Awards”. In February 2014 he received a GOYA nomination from the Spanish Film Academy for his soundtrack for the film “The Mule”.

L AT E N T E M O T I ON S Tonight’s program features three composers whose music could be described as dripping with emotion – both latently and overtly. The tactic of evoking emotion is particularly relevant to the ideology of the Romantic period (the bulk of the 19th century). Romanticism in music is often linked to an obsession with the world of endless possibilities through dreams, fantasies, and “the beyond,” always with originality in mind. The allure of the unknown is often exploited in order to evoke strong emotions, whether they come from darkness or light. The music of our bookend composers on tonight’s program exemplifies this ideology in various ways – a fact that may come as no surprise given their lifelines. Von Suppé’s Overture will drip with deep, regal passion before eventually racing to the end in a flurry of excitement. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony spins from all corners of the heart and mind, body and soul – a truly emotional journey. The second work, written by contemporary composer Óscar Navarro (b. 1981) is also linked to this ideology. One may label this work as Neo-Romantic in this way; it elicits and evokes strong emotion from start to finish. Beyond their overt brilliance and relevance in their own time, all three of the composers on the program tonight are prevalent in popular culture. Von Suppé may spark memories of cartoons such as Popeye’s The Spinach Overture (1935) and Tots of Fun (1952). This particular overture can also be heard in several pop culture advertisements (particularly the faster theme), and has even extended to the world of jazz

through artists such as Sidney Bechet and his New Orleans colleagues. Tchaikovsky is in the ears of essentially every Western world human; one would be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t recognize at least some of his music. Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture may bring canons, fireworks, and the Fourth of July to mind, and his Nutcracker ballet is a holiday standard. Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is utilized in several movies – notably featuring Natalie Portman in the 2010 film Black Swan. Tchaikovsky’s symphonic themes have also been quoted and utilized both in films and other pop culture avenues (e.g., Glenn Miller (1942), The Aviator (2004), and even the cartoon The Ren & Stimpy Show). Navarro’s influence on popular culture is particularly evident in one of his fields; he is highly trained in the film music industry. In many ways, Navarro’s orchestral music serves as a very meaningful bridge between the accessibility of popular culture and the brilliance of an educated classical mind. However, for various reasons, film music tends to be viewed as somehow “less than” or more “lowbrow” than absolute music (music written for its own sake rather than for entertainment purposes), and particularly in this country. Rather than digressing into a lengthy speech about such topics, consider: is music somehow less meaningful if written in a manner not in line with the avant-garde of the esoteric classical music world, regardless of the impact it may have on its listeners? More to the point with film music in mind, would movies be as powerful without classical music soundtracks?

L AT E N T E M O T I O N S (continued) As a whole, classical music is very much alive in popular culture. In much the same way idealized by the Romantic composers, it invokes latent emotions for us all in one way or another. Music can take us on emotional journeys unique to each individual. This is the very pointed wish of Navarro in his Latent Emotions, as noted in his words below. Tonight’s performance of Latent Emotions will be the US premiere; enjoy the journey! Overture to Dichter und Bauer (Poet and Peasant), op. 92 Franz von Suppé b. April 18, 1819 in Spalato, Dalmatia (now Split, Croatia) d. May 21, 1895 in Vienna Premiered: August 24, 1846 in Vienna at the Theater an der Wien Like so many musicians in his day, Franz von Suppé developed his talents through multifaceted outlets. His humble beginnings were with voice and flute studies; a distant connection (though some claim through blood relation) to Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) led to a few roles on the operatic stage. The famous Donizetti was an extremely prolific composer, but his claim to fame is predominately through his operas, written in the bel canto style. Alongside Rossini and Bellini,

Donizetti’s Italian bel canto operas embodied a sense of refined lyricism, prizing the consistency of timbre through the vocal range and long, smooth melodic lines that seem to effortlessly spin on and on. Franz von Suppé studied the work of these great masters – so much so that many claim to hear echoes of the famous Italians in von Suppé’s work. For instance, von Suppé’s lyricism is relentlessly compared to that of Donizetti, while his balanced phrasing with a rhythmic drive and perpetual growth of volume (particularly in faster sections) are likened to Rossini. Despite the parallels to the Italian masters, von Suppé was a brilliant musician in his own right. The overture at hand was premiered in 1845, during his post at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna (1845-1862). It served as the musical appetizer to one of von Suppé’s tuneful operettas, Dichter und Bauer (Poet and Peasant). Von Suppé himself called this work a “comedy with songs,” featuring the text of a preexisting play by Carl Elmar (1815-1888). It was this genre that led to von Suppé’s own claim to fame; his catchy operettas were quite popular in their day. However, beyond a modicum of revivals, they have mostly fallen out of favor today. His legacy rests on a few gemlike overtures, such as tonight’s selection as well as that of the Light Cavalry. Written in a quintessentially early Romantic manner, the Overture to Dichter und Bauer begins with a regal brass chorale before giving way to a passionate cello solo. The subsequent faster sections feature a waltz and a speedy syncopated

L AT E N T E M O T I O N S (continued) theme. These two styles seem to endlessly vie for attention, battling back and forth, spinning with excitement until ultimately naming the faster material the winner at the end of the race. Latent Emotions, Suite for Violin and Symphony Orchestra Óscar Navarro b. 1981 in Novelda, Spain Premiered: April 25, 2014 in Valencia, Spain, featuring the works’ dedicatee, violinist Ara Malikian US Premiere: tonight’s MOSC performance, featuring our own Concertmaster, John Madura. Spanish composer Óscar Navarro is internationally recognized for his orchestral, chamber ensemble, and concert band music, though he also has achieved notable accomplishments in the vast industry of film music. Amongst the achievements in the latter category, Navarro completed a degree at the prestigious University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music (in Los Angeles) under the tutelage of major film composers such as Joel McNeely (The Guardian, Peter Pan 2, etc.), Pete Anthony (King Kong, Batman, Terminator, etc.), Michael Giacchino (Star Trek, The Incredibles, etc.), and Christopher Young (Spiderman 3, Nightmare on Elm Street, etc.). Navarro also had the opportunity to work with Young as an orchestrator, with the main pursuit of creating concert suites from Young’s film music (onavarro.com). Navarro’s own words on this piece embody an ideology that could be described as Neo-Romantic; the main goal of the work is to evoke emotion through the power of music: “LATENT EMOTIONS is a suite with which I intend to show the audience the power of

music and its capacity to spark several different moods, to awaken our emotions and to make us feel. It also aims to make the listener an active participant of the piece. Composed in four movements, each one will attempt to provoke a unique experience, very personal but shared by every single one of the constituents of a musical performance (soloist, players, conductor, listener and composer) in that very precise moment of musical inception. The piece begins in a subtle and captivating fashion, with a soft and enchanting air of a tango in which the soloist aims to seduce the listener and to create a feeling of permanent attraction. Progressively the orchestra gains more presence, with a much more energetic and passionate ending that contrasts its peaceful beginning. In the second movement we are submerged in a state of ease and relaxation, where the simple melodic lines played by the soloist are combined with an exquisite harmonic treatment of the strings. By using percussion effects and the beautiful sonority of the Tibetan bowls, I attempt to transport the listener to a new environment, to induce on them a profound feeling of inner peace. In this movement breathing is also treated musically as a primary element of interpretation. The third movement erupts very abruptly, and eradicates that previous state of ease, thus provoking a new feeling of anger and frustration, stress, which is nonetheless normal on our daily lives. An endless ostinato will increase our anxiety and our heartbeat rate, and this will cause an inconsistent breathing, which again will form an active part of the score. The fourth and final movement will inflict a final twist onto our emotional state, giving us two of the most sought after feelings: happiness and joy. Music, in its purest

L AT E N T E M O T I O N S (continued) essence, will bring up the levels of serotonin in our bodies, helping us to achieve a state of fury and ecstasy. In this last movement, which will lift up the mood of the audience, the solo violin will be able to explore its technical abilities and to interact with the different sections of the orchestra. It is a movement that injects happiness into the audience, with a rhythmic character and changes in tempo meters; with nothing stable everything becomes pure rhythmic movement. I hope for this piece, "LATENT EMOTIONS", to accomplish its true objective: to cause an emotional reaction in the listener through one of the widest channels of communication, music. ENJOY!” Symphony No. 5, op. 64 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky b. May 7, 1840 in Votkinsk, Russia d. November 6, 1893 in Saint Petersburg, Russia Premiered: November 17, 1888 in St. Petersburg As noted earlier, one would be hard-pressed to find a modern person who did not recognize at least a few bits of Tchaikovsky’s work. His ballets in particular permeate popular culture

and classical ballet stages alike. His path to his Fifth was not without strife, however, and there is a fair amount of folklore surrounding his milieu at the time of its inception. Ten years had passed since his Fourth (which is often claimed to have served as a reaction to Beethoven’s Fifth in terms of thematic content: a triumphant battle against fate). Tchaikovsky’s Fifth proved elusive even when the writing began to flow. Of the early process, he once exclaimed, “I have to squeeze it from my dulled brain;” but eventually admitted: “it seems to me that I have not blundered, that it has turned out well.” The impetus of this music is similarly interesting for a musician so accomplished; many cite a particular journal entry, written just before beginning this composition, in which Tchaikovsky discusses a theme as a “complete resignation before fate.” However, it is not known with certainty if he meant to correlate this with his Fifth in any way. If it were indeed true, it would be an interesting postlude to his earlier work: the Fourth triumphs over fate while the Fifth lets fate take control. A music critic of the time once wrote of a more pointed reactionary compositional lineage between Beethoven’s Fifth (1808) and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth (1888), claiming that “if Beethoven’s Fifth is fate knocking at the door, Tchaikovsky’s Fifth is fate trying to get out.” It is entirely possible that Tchaikovsky did not intend for this programmatic content to be linked, however;

L AT E N T E M O T I O N S (continued) other musicologists cite additional aspects that are just as supported. Whatever the impetus, it cannot be denied that Tchaikovsky’s Fifth is severely emotional, even painfully tormented at times while overtly heroic at others, evoking visceral responses ranging from all corners of both light and darkness. Parallel Events • 1846: Franz von Suppé premiered his Dichter und Bauer • 1846–1848: Mexican-American War • 1848: Revolutions in many European countries

• 1876: Wagner premiered the entirety of his Der Ring des Nibelungen • 1884: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Mark Twain) • 1888: Tchaikovsky premiered his Symphony No. 5

• 1851: Moby-Dick (Herman Melville)

• 1889: Starry Night (Vincent van Gogh)

• 1861–1865: American Civil War

• 1935: The Spinach Overture

• 1865: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll) • 1872: Yellowstone signed into existence as world’s first national park • 1875: Bizet premiered his famous opera Carmen

(Popeye cartoon) – von Suppé • 1952: Tots of Fun (Popeye cartoon) – von Suppé • 1981: Óscar Navarro born • 2010: Black Swan (featuring Natalie Portman) – Tchaikovsky

Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale Gary Lewis Music, Director & Conductor Presents

FAMILY C ONCERT M OZART ’ S M AGNIFICENT V OYAGE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2016 4:00 P.M. WAGNER NOËL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 40

MOZART’S MAGNIFICENT VOYAGE

Featuring ELIC BRAMLETT as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart & NATALIE BERG as Karl Thomas Mozart Playwright & Music Editor DOUGLAS COWLING

Light Design by PAUL PEMENT

Dramaturge & Music Timing by PAUL PEMENT

Prop/Wig Design by KEVIN BARTHEL

Production Stage Management & Technical Coordination by PAUL PEMENT

Costume Design by BILL DUNKEL Classical Kids

Classical Kids CDs/Merchandise Available at www.ClassicalKidsLive.com The theatrical concert version of Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage is an adaptation of the best-selling and award-winning Classical Kids recordings, Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage and Mozart’s Magic Fantasy, produced by Susan Hammond. Classical Kids® is a trademark of Classical Productions for Children Ltd., used under exclusive license by Pement Enterprises, Inc., and produced by Classical Kids Music Education, NFP. Classical Kids recordings are marketed by The Children's Group. Actors and Production Stage Manager are members of Actors' Equity Association. Follow us! Facebook @ ClassicalKidsLive / Twitter @ Classical_Kids

MOZART’S MAGNIFICENT VOYAGE (continued) MUSICAL EXCERPTS M agic Flute, Overture Clarinet Quintet, Mvt 2 Sonata in C Major, Mvt 1 Magic Flute, Drei Knäbchen Symphony No. 1, Mvt 1 Allegro in B flat Marriage of Figaro, Overture Flute Quartet in D, Mvt 2 Magic Flute, “Der Vogelfänger ” Magic Flute, “O ew’ge Nacht” Magic Flute, “Wie stark” Magic Flute, Allegro Magic Flute, “Was klinget” Minuet in G for Piano, K1 Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Mvt 1 Ave Verum Corpus Don Giovanni, Act 1 Finale Minuet Variations on “Ah, Vous Dirai-je” Magic Flute, “March of Priests” Magic Flute, “Der Hölle Rache” Magic Flute, March Sonata in A major, Mvt 1 Magic Flute, Finale

MOZART’S MAGNIFICENT VOYAGE (continued) PLOT SYNOPSIS Mozart’s young son, Karl, longs to be taken from his boarding school to spend more time with his famous father. His wish is fulfilled when Wolfgang Amadeus takes him to a performance of the Magic Flute. This true father-son event gives Karl a chance to understand Mozart’s extraordinary life as a travelling prodigy, his pressures from family and fame, his passion for composing and the common bonds they both share. In the end, the son realizes that he is well loved and that, although his father will die an early death just two months later, he will always have him by his side through his timeless music. Watch this story come to life as Karl and his father relive young Wolfgang’s meeting of the Queen of England and the Pope in Rome. From the Sistine Chapel to Carnivale there is much to learn about the young prodigy’s extraordinary life. But that’s not all! Discover the great master’s passion for composing as they embark on a magic journey into the world of The Magic Flute. Follow the Prince and Papageno as they try to rescue Princess Pamina from the Queen of the Night in Sarastro's enchanted castle.

PRODUCTION NOTES Based on the highly acclaimed and award-winning Classical Kids recordings of Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage and Mozart’s Magic Fantasy, this theatrical symphony concert is an imaginative way to introduce young audiences and their families to the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a live performance venue. Audiences will enjoy recognizable themes from Mozart’s operas The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni, popular excerpts from The Magic Flute, and some of his most important and engaging works such as Ave Verum, Symphony No. 1, Clarinet Quintet and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Classical Kids LIVE! is produced by Classical Kids Music Education, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to furthering classical music education. In combination with the Classical Kids Teaching Edition, Classical Kids LIVE! serves as one of the world’s best educational outreach and community engagement programs contributing to the long-term health of classical music. Having received more awards and honors than any other entity of its kind, Classical Kids is proud to say, “We’re making a difference!” (www.ckme.org) “Far And Away the Best for Introducing Children to Classical Music!” – Boston Herald "One of the Most Completely Wondrous Examples of Children's Entertainment Ever!" - Billboard "Art Made Accessible: Nobody Does it Better than Classical Kids!" - Entertainment Weekly "The Best Way to Unlock the Mind and Heart of a Child to the Wonders of Musical Masterpieces!"

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Paul Pement – Director & Producer Paul serves as Executive and Artistic Director of Classical Kids Music Education, a non-profit arts organization focused on introducing children to the lives and musical masterpieces of the great classical composers. A BFA in theatre from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and professional experience as an actor, singer, dancer, director, choreographer and stage manager have enabled Paul to achieve success with Classical Kids LIVE! programming - a leader in the field of family concert programming presented by orchestras throughout North America and abroad. Over the past decade Mr. Pement has led the organization in processes that include strategic planning, board and committee development, financial accounting, funding development, community engagement, and marketing and communications. Together with the help of a talented creative team, dedicated staff and consultants and passionate board and committee members, Paul is proud to have created the organization's newest project, Gershwin’s Magic Key - the first-ever symphony concert production that introduces future generations to the legacy of the great American composer, George Gershwin.

Susan Hammond – Series Creator Susan has created a whole new generation of classical music fans through her innovative and award-winning Classical Kids recordings. She is the executive producer of a 16 title series of children’s classical music recordings known collectively as Classical Kids, selling to date nearly 5 million CDs, DVDs and books worldwide, and earning over 100 prestigious awards and honors. Each story entails its own adventure featuring a unique combination of music, history, and theatricality to engage the imaginations of children. Susan holds the philosophy that, “Where the heart goes, the mind will follow.” An accomplished concert pianist and music teacher, Hammond searched for recordings about classical music to share with her young daughters. One day, she sat reading to her girls with a classical music radio station on in the background and noticed how they responded to the literature in a different way when enhanced by music. The rest, as they say, is history. Susan is the recipient of Billboard Magazine’s International Achievement Award and resides with her husband in Toronto where she is a member of the Order of Canada for her contribution to the arts.

Douglas Cowling - Playwright / Music Editor Douglas is a writer, musician and educator with a lifelong interest in bringing classical music to wider audiences. He is the writer of five Classical Kids audio productions: Mozart's Magic Fantasy, Tchaikovsky Discovers America, Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery, Hallelujah Handel! and the new Mozart's Magnificent Voyage. He was also associate producer on Daydreams and Lullabies and serves as the principle writer /music editor for the Classical Kids Live! theatrical symphony concert series.

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Elic Bramlett – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Elic joined Classical Kids during the 2005-06 season and has toured the US, Canada and Malaysia playing Mozart. A native of Phoenix, AZ, he now makes his home in the suburbs of Chicago. Stage credits include: The Music Man at Marriott Lincolnshire, Stage Kiss and The Boys are Coming Home at The Goodman; Western Civilization at Noble Fool; Teapot Scandals, Elegies, Sweeney Todd, Macabaret, Hereafter, and Three Sisters at Porchlight; The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Charlotte's Web, and Cinderella at Drury Lane; The Bomb-itty of Errors at The Royal George; and Saturday Night with Pegasus Players. In Forever Plaid, Elic has played the roles of Jinx, Frankie, and Sparky at several theatres including Chicago's original Royal George production. Elic also makes his living as a TV/Film actor, voice over talent, and as a director, producer, and teacher in the Chicagoland area. He would like to dedicate this performance to his loving and supportive wife Carrie Beth, and their beautiful children, Pearle and Theodore.

Natalie Berg – Karl Thomas Mozart Natalie has been seen in all four productions of the Classical Kids’ Symphony Concert Series throughout the United States and Canada as well as in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Australia. Most recent credits include The Hundred Dresses at the Royal George Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Welcome Yule with the Chicago Symphony, and the hit comedy Ruthless. Ms. Berg made her professional debut in the Broadway National Tour of Les Miserables as Young Cosette. Other credits include: High School Musical, Bingo the Musical, Little Women, Meet Me in St. Louis, A Christmas Carol, Charlotte's Web, Pinocchio, Annie Get Your Gun, Little Shop of Horrors, Hair, The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Sound of Music and Annie Warbucks world premiere. You may have seen her on TV as a cheerleader in a recent Sears commercial and her latest audio recordings include Kraft Mac 'n' Cheese, The Children's Bible and the Twilight Zone. She earned her Music Degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and is a proud member of Actors' Equity, SAG and AFTRA.

Classical Kids Music Education, NFP Classical Kids Music Education, NFP was formed for charitable and educational purposes to build pathways for progression in music so that all young people, whatever their background or abilities, have access to the rich and diverse range of influence classical music offers. Reduced funding to the arts has diminished the ability of many symphony orchestras to provide high-quality educational and family programs like the one you are seeing today. It is imperative that more organizations are able to reach students and families through excellent music education programs in a time when affordable and worthy programming is lacking. Classical Kids Music Education, NFP was created to “bridge the gap” by securing funding for high-caliber projects and, together with individual donor support, help to bring music education into the 21st century by creating more opportunities for young people to be exposed to their interest and develop their talents to the fullest. Please visit www.ckme.org to learn more about how you can help. Actors’ Equity Association Actors and Stage Managers are members of Actors’ Equity Association. Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 45,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans, for its members. Actors' Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions.

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2016 M ARCIA M C E NTYRE Z OFFUTO H ERO AWARD W INNER Lucy Ferguson, Presidio ISD Band Director, is the 2016 Marcia McEntyre Zoffuto Hero Award Winner. The award’s namesake, Marcia McEntyre Zoffuto, grew up in Odessa, graduated from Permian High School and was the daughter of legendary Permian High School Band director, J.R. McEntyre and his wife Evelyn. Marcia, who passed away in August of 2008, was an outstanding music educator at Coyle Middle School in Rowlett, Texas, who inspired many students and colleagues to achieve greatness. Lucy Ferguson has many of these same qualities. Lucy Ferguson was born on June 16, 1967 in Cresco, Iowa to Anthony and Virginia McBride. She is the youngest of 12 children. Music was always part of her life. Her father—in addition to being a farmer and school bus driver—was a steel guitarist in “Cousin Merle & the Maple Leaf Cowboys”, dating back to the late 1940’s. At age 5 Lucy joined her elder sisters in a vocal ensemble known as “The McBride Sisters”. Ferguson joined beginning band learning the trombone in 5th grade, and immediately knew that she wanted to be a band director. Her love of music and the trombone was fueled by great teachers, specifically her junior high director, Mr. Larry Joiner and her high school director, Mr. James Gosnell. Lucy took full advantage of musical opportunities, performing in band, choir, jazz ensemble, and school musicals. She became a three-year Iowa All State trombonist and decided upon graduation to attend the University of Northern Iowa to study music education and trombone with Mr. Jon Hansen. During her four years at Northern Iowa, Lucy again was immersed in several activities on campus, including marching and concert band, jazz ensemble, and several community ensembles. Lucy performed in university musicals, and also got some communication experience working with the campus radio station. In 1989, Lucy finished her degree, married, then moved from the fields of Iowa to the desert of Presidio. She began her teaching career in a portable classroom with a headful of ideas. As the years would pass, she would systematically begin to build her small school program, both in equipment—and most importantly—with the students she would work with each day. Her typical teaching day includes beginning band, middle and high school band. Her students compete at All-Region and at Solo and Ensemble contest. She has always enjoyed programming a special “pops” concert in the spring. Because she enjoyed performing in school musicals as a student, she began the tradition in Presidio several years ago coordinating and directing musicals, now a much-anticipated event each year. Lucy and her husband, John, have also assisted in various ensembles, including the Sul Ross State University Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble, and the Alpine Community Band. Since 2004, they have performed in “The Resonators”, as well as “Mariachi Santa Cruz”. On Sundays, Lucy can be found leading the choir at her church in Presidio, Santa Teresa de Jesus Catholic Church. Lucy and John have two children, Molly and Maxwell. Molly is currently a music education major at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, and Maxwell is an 11th grade tuba player at Presidio High School. John is the counselor at Presidio High School, and he served as mayor of the City of Presidio from 1991-1994, and was elected again in 2013 where he continues to serve. Ferguson team teaches with Karla Villaseñor, who also directs the school mariachi. Lucy counts Presidio High School Principal Mr. Santos Lujan as one of her strongest supporters. Lujan enjoyed a lengthy career as a very successful band director in Big Lake, Raymondville, and Kermit. Lucy’s philosophy of teaching focuses on exposing her students to a wide variety of musical experiences, developing a passion for music, creating an outlet for positive self-esteem, and having a family to belong to.

Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale Gary Lewis Music, Director & Conductor Presents

M OZART R EQUIEM

Jennifer Bird-Arvidsson, soprano / Abigail Mims, mezzo soprano / Karl Dent, tenor / Curtis Streetman, bass MOSC Chorale, Odessa College Choir & UPTB University Singers

MARCH 5, 2016 7:30 P.M. WAGNER NOﾃ記 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THIS CONCERT PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

GUEST SOLOISTS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

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M OZ ART RE QU I EM MARCH, 5, 2016 7:30 P.M. WAGNER NOËL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Gary Lewis, Conductor Jennifer Bird-Arvidsson, soprano /Bjorn Arvidsson, tenor/ Gerald Dolter, baritone MOSC Symphony Chorale, Gregory M. Pysh, conductor Odessa College Choir, David Cormen, director UTPB University Choir, Cory Alexander, director

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791) Symphony No. 29 in A Major, K. 201 • Allegro moderato • Andante • Menuetto • Allegro con spirito

~INTERMISSION~ Requiem in D Minor, K. 626 Composition completion by Franz Xaver Süssmayr (1766–1803) • Introitus Requiem (chorus, soprano) • Kyrie (chorus) • Sequence Dies irae (chorus) Tuba mirum (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) Rex tremendae (chorus) Recordare (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) Confutatis maledictis (chorus) Lacrimosa (chorus) • Offertorium Domine Jesu (chorus, soprano, alto, tenor, bass) Hostias (chorus) • Sanctus (chorus) • Benedictus (chorus, soprano, alto, tenor, bass) • Agnus Dei (chorus) • Communio (chorus, soprano) Lux aeterna Portions of tonights concert will be re-broadcast on Sunday, March 20th at 3:00 pm on West Texas Public Radio - 91.3 FM 51

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Jennifer Bird-Arvidsson, soprano American soprano Jennifer Bird-Arvidsson enjoys a busy and varied singing career in the US and Europe, having built a reputation as a charismatic, intelligent and versatile performer of more than 50 roles in opera, operetta and musical theater, as well as much of the standard oratorio and concert literature. As the recipient of a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship, Jennifer studied in Germany in the Opernklasse of the Hamburg Musikhochschule, where she joined the vocal studio of renowned soprano Judith Beckmann. Soon thereafter she began singing at the Landestheater Coburg and then at the Bremer Theater where she became a pillar of the soloist ensemble, singing major roles in the lyric and lyric coloratura soprano repertory and, in Coburg, twice earning the Audience Favorite Prize. Engagements followed at the Vienna Volksoper, Nationaltheater Mannheim, Theater Bonn, Theater Chemnitz, Theater Lübeck, Theater Würzburg and Theater Hagen, among others. Highlights have included the title roles in Lulu and Lucia di Lammermoor, Ann Trulove in The Rake’s Progress, Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, Sophie in Der Rosenkavalier, Marguerite in Faust, Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire, Nedda in I Pagliacci, Gilda in Rigoletto, Violetta in La traviata, Euridice in Orphée aux Enfers andKonstanze in Die Entführung aus dem Serail among many others. Much in demand as a recitalist and concert singer, Jennifer has been the soprano soloist in The Messiah with the Berlin Symphony Orchestra, in Dvořák’s Stabat Mater with the Bremer Philharmonic and in a Veteran’s Day concert with the US Army Band at Carnegie Hall. In 2008 Jennifer was invited to Brussels to perform with members of the Ictus Ensemble in honor of the 200th anniversary of Ricordi Publishing. She has been the featured soloist in gala concerts with the Stuttgart Philharmonic at the Stuttgart Konzerthalle and in Luxembourg with the Orchestra of the Warsaw Teatr Wielki. In 2010 she made her Alice Tully Hall debut in Orff ’s Carmina Burana with the Riverside Choral Society. In 2012 Jennifer was the soprano soloist in the world premiere performances of Frank Ticheli’s Songs of Love and Life with conductor Allan McMurray. These songs have now been recorded and released on the Klavier label. Other recent concert seasons have included the soprano solos in Carmina Burana and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with the Midland-Odessa Symphony, Mahler’s 2nd and 4th Symphonies with the Boulder MahlerFest, Mozart arias with the Colorado Symphony, and Beethoven’s Elegischer Gesang with the Takacs Quartet. The 2015-2016 season will include Messiah with the Boulder Philharmonic, Mozart’s Requiem with the Midland Odessa Symphony & Chorale, a new recording of David Kirtley’s Haiku Songs of Karigane with pianist Mutsumi Moteki, and a return to Lincoln Center for Poulenc’s Gloria with the Riverside Choral Society. Jennifer has been a prizewinner in several international competitions, including First Prizes in the Sylvia Geszty Competition, Elisa Meyer Competition, and the Robert Stolz Competition. She is a member of the voice faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder.

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Abigail Nims, mezzo-soprano Mezzo-soprano Abigail Nims has established herself as a musician of integrity and versatility through performances in repertoire spanning from early Baroque to contemporary premieres. She has appeared as soloist with renowned orchestras and opera companies including the San Francisco Symphony, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony, Wexford Festival Opera, New York City Opera, the São Paulo Symphony, Atlanta Opera, Boston Baroque, and Palm Beach Opera. Ms. Nims is particularly praised for her expressive interpretations and tonal beauty in the concert repertoire. Recent performances include alto soloist in Beethoven’s Mass in C Major under Michael Tilson Thomas; Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Indianapolis Symphony; Bach’s St. John Passion with Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Mexico; Falla’s Three Cornered Hat with the Colorado Music Festival; Messiah with the Baltimore Symphony, Portland Baroque Orchestra, the Masterwork Chorus at Carnegie Hall, the Virginia Symphony, and the Colorado Bach Ensemble; second soprano soloist in Bach’s Mass in B Minor with the San Francisco Symphony; alto soloist in Bach’s Magnificat with the São Paulo Symphony; Stravinsky’s Pulcinella, Haydn’s Harmoniemesse, and Crumb’s Night of the Four Moons with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra; Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 with Teatro Municipal (Chile); Les Nuits d’été with the Adrian Symphony Orchestra; Mahler’s Rückert Lieder at the Colorado MahlerFest; Mozart’s Requiem, also Octavian in selections from Der Rosenkavalier with the Quad City Symphony; Liebeslieder Walzer at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival; and George Benjamin’s Upon Silence and Vivaldi’s Stabat Mater with the New England String Ensemble. Highlights from opera include Veruca Salt in Peter Ash’s The Golden Ticket at Wexford Festival Opera, also with Atlanta Opera; Lazuli in L’Étoile with New York City Opera; Despina in Così fan tutte with Palm Beach Opera, also with Opera Grand Rapids; Nancy in Albert Herring with Florentine Opera; Melanto in Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria with Boston Baroque; Second Niece in Peter Grimes with the San Francisco Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas; Prince Orlovsky in Die Fledermaus with Virginia Opera; Zerlina in Don Giovanni with Opera New Jersey and Opera Grand Rapids; Dinah in Trouble in Tahiti with Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi; Zefka in Scenes of Gypsy Life (Janácek/Dvorák) with Gotham Chamber Opera; Milena in the world premiere of Martin Bresnick’s My Friend’s Story at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas; Hermia in Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the Princeton Festival; Meg in Little Women and Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro with Opera Delaware; and Tessa in The Gondoliers with Opera North. Ms. Nims’ recordings include the role of Melanto in Monteverdi’s Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria with Boston Baroque (Linn Records), Veruca Salt in Peter Ash’s The Golden Ticket with Atlanta Opera (Albany Records), and Martin Bresnick’s song cycle “Falling,” featured on the compilation album Every Thing Must Go (Albany Records). Her awards from distinguished organizations and institutions include second prize in the 2007 Fritz and Lavinia Jensen Foundation Competition, the Anna Case MacKay Memorial Award from Santa Fe Opera, an honorable mention in the 2006 American Bach Society Competition, recipient of the 2007 Dean’s Prize from Yale School of Music, and finalist in the Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation. Ms. Nims holds degrees from Yale School of Music, Westminster Choir College, and Ohio Wesleyan University. She was a Virginia Adams Fellow at the Carmel Bach Festival in 2009, an Apprentice Artist at Santa Fe Opera in 2007 and 2008, and a Young Artist with Opera North in 2005. Additionally, she has participated in the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria; the Austrian-American Mozart Academy; and the Austria-Illinois Exchange Program in Vienna. Ms. Nims is a member of the voice faculty at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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Karl Dent, tenor Performing extensively in oratorio, concert and recital, tenor Karl Dent has sustained a successful career of engagements, singing a broad span of vocal repertoire. He has often received generous acclaim for his interpretations of the Evangelist role in the J. S. Bach St. John Passion and St. Matthew Passion. For a ten-year period, Mr. Dent performed with famed choral conductor, the late Robert Shaw. Under Mr. Shaw’s direction, he made his 1991 New York Philharmonic debut in Mozart’s Grand Mass in C minor, and his Carnegie Hall debut in 1993 as soloist in the Berlioz Requiem. In addition, his collaboration with Mr. Shaw has enabled appearances with the symphony orchestras of Atlanta, St. Louis, San Francisco, Dallas, San Diego, Baltimore, Houston, Cleveland, Honolulu, and the National Symphony of Washington, D.C. Dent has made return engagements with numerous symphony organizations. Recent engagements include performances with the Dallas Symphony, Seattle Symphony, New Mexico Symphony, Handel & Haydn Society, Flagstaff Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, Austin Symphony, Missoula Symphony, and the Rundfunks Sinfonie Orchester of Berlin, Germany. Mr. Dent has performed in recent seasons with such eminent conductors as Andrew Litton, Gerard Schwarz, Hans Graf, and Claus Peter Flor. Mr. Dent was the tenor soloist in the world premiere of Menotti’s For the Death of Orpheus for tenor, chorus, and orchestra, commissioned and performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Mr. Dent has appeared as soloist at major music festivals, including the Tanglewood Music Festival, Cincinnati May Festival, The Vail Valley Festival, the Stoney Brook Bach Aria Festival, the Round Top Early Music Festival, the New Texas Festival, and the Victoria Bach Festival. Karl Dent has numerous recording credits on the TELARC label. In addition, he received the Grammy® Award as principal soloist on the Best Choral Recording for 1997 for Rachmaninoff’s The Bells, and is also tenor soloist on the Rachmaninoff Vespers with the Robert Shaw Festival Singers which was awarded Best Technical Recording for 1990. In addition, Mr. Dent can be heard on the NAXOS and CLARION recording labels. A resident of Lubbock, Mr. Dent is in his 22nd year on the music faculty at Texas Tech University, as Professor of Voice and Co-chair of the Voice Area. He maintains a full voice studio, and many of his former students are singing all over the world in venues such as Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Vienna State Oper, Stuttgart Oper, Santa Fe Opera, on Broadway, and with numerous symphony and choral organizations.

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Curtis Streetman, bass Curtis Streetman, bass, is part of a new generation of versatile artists that strives to perform a rich and excitingly varied repertoire. Streetman’s interpretive gifts have been presented in some of the world’s major concert halls and opera houses. Streetman has sung the major bass roles in Le Nozze di Figaro (Figaro), Die Zauberflötte(Sarastro), La Boheme (Colline), Don Giovanni (Leporello), Rigoletto (Sparafucile) as well as leads in Verdi, Handel and Rossini operas. Operatic performances include appearances at The Salzburg Festival, as well as opera houses in Vienna, Bilbau, Dortmund, Halle, Naples, and Victoria. Recent operatic debuts include performances in Geneva, Basel, and at The Theatre Champs-Elyseée in Paris. Festival appearances include Tanglewood, Ravinia, The Hong Kong Arts Festival,The Boston Early Music Festival, The Halle Handel Festival, and The San Juan Arts Festival. Mr. Streetman was featured in a Canadian tour of Bach’s St. John Passion., with Les Violons du Roi, and was featured in a tour of the United States with the Rebel ensemble, in a program featuring German baroque music. Other performances include appearances at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, and at Vienna’s Musikverein in performances of Handel’s Radamisto. He made his Kennedy Center debut with The National Symphony in performances of Handel’s Messiah, and performed Schumann’s Szenen aus Goethe’s Faust , with The Cleveland Orchestra. Streetman has also appeared with The San Diego Symphony, in performances of Mozart’s Requiem. Recording credits include Monteverdi’s Vespers for Musical Heritage Society, Castelnuovo-Tedesko’s Romanciero Gitano for New World Classics, CharpentierChristmas Cantatas for Naxos, and Handel’s Riccardo Primo on Deutsche Harmonia Mundi. Mr. Streetman performed the role of Christus in Sir Jonathan Miller’s acclaimed fully staged production of The Saint Matthew Passion, produced by The Brooklyn Academy of Music, and performed the title role of Lalo’s Le Roi d’Ys, at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, with The American Symphony Orchestra. curtisstreetman.com

MOZART REQUIEM PROGRAM NOTES Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart this particular work. There is even surviving b. January 27, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria d. December 5, 1791 in Vienna, Austria

Out of the entirety of Western music history, Mozart may be the most recognized name. His prolific oeuvre and early musical start may be examples of impetuses for his long-standing fame; both serve as particularly fascinating facets. Indeed, for one who lived such a short time, the sheer amount of music in Mozart’s hand is nothing short of astounding. This is in part due to his equally shocking early start with music. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was performing publically by age six; it is believed he could learn pieces of music extraordinarily fast even at this age. He began composing at the same time, writing full symphonies within a few years. His father, Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) began booking full-scale tours for the young Mozart by age seven; for the next decade, Mozart spent roughly half of his time touring, giving concerts (often of his own music), and soaking up every bit of the various musical scenes along the way. In this way, his “mature” style emerged by age 18. Symphony No. 29 in A Major, K. 201 Written in 1774 at the “ripe” age of 18, Mozart’s Symphony No. 29 is an example of particularly refined grace. His polished compositional technique is no less impressive at this age when considering when he began writing symphonies; again, his first symphony was composed a full decade earlier. This symphony, however, represents a clear maturity in Mozart’s writing. It is thought that his trip to Vienna just before composing this work may have sparked this particular burst of creativity; although it is the epitome of refinement in his early years, it also bubbles with youthful excitement and hints at the unique magnificence yet to come. Years later, after Mozart’s permanent move to Vienna, he was still recognized as the composer of

documentation proving Mozart’s request to have the score sent from Salzburg. Requiem, K. 626 From one end of Mozart’s mature years to the other, his Requiem is nothing short of breathtaking in its emotional depth. As is eluded to in even his earliest works, Mozart writes with an extraordinary amount of lyricism and emotional content more akin to the ideology of the early Romantic period than his own time. However, piles upon piles of folklore surround this work, notably because of Mozart’s concurrent demise. His passing came while writing this work; after an ensuing battle of wills led by his widow Constanze, the final completions were written by Mozart’s friend and pupil Franz Xaver Süssmayr (1766–1803), based mostly (but not exclusively) on various degrees of Mozart’s own sketches. Despite numerous variations in the tall tales surrounding this time of Mozart’s life, a few aspects are certain. Mozart had reached a point in his career where he was virtually exclusively working as a freelance composer (a highly unusual choice for one so skilled; most would seek a permanent post with a court or church). The flexibility of freelancing afforded him the time to write what and when he wanted to, though he often worked within some expected boundaries of the commission at hand. The Requiem came as a mysteriously anonymous commission, and none too late; Mozart was in serious financial trouble. Mozart was greatly disturbed by the entire situation, however, and some claim this worry drove him to his sick bed. Furthermore, it is documented that Mozart believed he was writing this piece for his own death – little would anyone have guessed that he could be correct. Many accusations were made concerning the impetus of Mozart’s illness. It was even claimed he was maliciously poisoned. Whatever the truth may be, his requiem was thankfully finished. Süssmayer fielded numerous affronts questioning the authenticity of his contributions, but all accounts show that he was a loyal and humble man with great respect for Mozart. While modern musicologists cannot exclude more options, it could be said that Süssmayer deserves the utmost respect for even attempting to fill Mozart’s shoes.

MOZART REQUIEM PROGRAM NOTES Parallel Events • 1732: Birth year of Joseph Haydn • 1754–1763: The French and Indian War • 1756: Birth year of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • 1764: Mozart composes his first symphony

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1770: Birth year of Ludwig van Beethoven 1776: United States Declaration of Independence 1781: Serfdom abolished in the Austrian Empire 1786: Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro 1789–1799: The French Revolution

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REQUIEM TRANSLATION I. Introit: Requiem Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Te decet hymnus, Deus, in Sion, et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem. Exaudi orationem meam, ad te omnis care veniet. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis.

Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on them. Hymns are sung to You, O God, in Zion, and homage will be paid You in Jerusalem. Hear the voice of my prayer, to You all souls will come. Grant them eternal rest, Lord, and let perpetual light shine on them.

II. Kyrie Kyrie, eleison. Christe, eleison. Kyrie, eleison.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

III. Sequence 1. Dies irae Dies irae, dies illa Solvet saeclum in favilla, teste David cum Sibylla. Quantus tremor est futurus, quando judex est venturus, cuncta stricte discussurus!

Day of wrath, day of anger That will burn the world to ashes, as foretold by David and the Sibyl. Great trembling there will be when the Judge descends from heaven to scrutinize all things. 57

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2. Tuba mirum Tuba mirum spargens sonum per sepulcra regionum, coget omnes ante thronum. Mors stupebit et natura, cum resurget creatura, judicanti responsura. Liber scriptus proferetur, in quo totum continetur, unde mundus judicetur. Judex ergo cum sedebit, quidquid latet, apparebit, nil inultum remanebit. Quid sum miser tunc dicturus? quem patronum rogaturus, cum vix justus sit securus?

The trumpet will sound throughout all the earth, and gather all before the throne. Death and nature will be astounded, when all creation rises, to answer to the judgment. A book will be brought forth, in which all will be written, by which all the world will be judged. When the judge takes His place, that which is hidden, will be revealed, nothing will remain unpunished. What shall a wretch like me say? Who shall intercede for me, when the just ones need mercy?

3. Rex tremendae Rex tremendae majestatis, qui salvandos savas gratis, salve me, fons pietatis.

King of tremendous majesty, who saves the worthy ones, s ave me, o source of mercy.

4. Recordare Recordare, Jesu pie, quod sum causa tuae viae; ne me perdas illa die.

Remember, kind Jesus, my salvation caused Your suffering; do not forsake me on the day of judgment.

Quaerens me, sedisti lassus, redemisti crucem passus; tantus labor non sit cassus.

Faint and weary You have sought me, redeemed me by suffering on the cross; may such great labor not be in vain.

Juste judex ultionis, donum fac remissionis ante diem rationis.

Righteous judge of vengeance, grant me the gift of absolution before the day of judgment.

Ingemisco, tamquam reus: culpa rubet vultus meus; supplicanti parce, Deus.

I moan as one who is guilty: owning my shame with a blushing face; supplicant before You, O Lord.

Qui Mariam absolvisti, et latronem exaudisti, mihi quoque spem dedisti.

You, who absolved Mary, and listened to the thief, please give me hope.

Preces meae non sunt dignae, sed tu, bonus, fac benigne, ne perenni cremer igne.

My prayers are unworthy, but, good Lord, have mercy on me, and spare me from eternal fire.

Inter oves locum praesta, Et ab haedis me sequestra, Statuens in parte dextra.

Provide me a place among the sheep, and separate me from the goats, guide me to Your right hand.

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5. Confutatis Confutatis maledictis, flammis acribus addictis, voca me cum benedictus.

When the accused are doomed, and sent to the eternal flames, call me among the blessed.

Oro supplex et acclinis, cor contritum quasi cinis, gere curam mei finis.

I kneel with supplicant heart, my contrition is like ashes, spare me at my lifeâ€™s end.

6. Lacrimosa Lacrimosa dies illa, qua resurget ex favilla judicandus homo reus. Huic ergo parce, Deus, pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem. Amen.

Day of tears and mourning, when from the ashes all humanity will be judged. Spare us by Your mercy, O Lord, gentle Lord Jesus, grant them eternal rest. Amen.

IV. Offertory I. Domine Jesu Domine Jesu Christe, Rex gloriae, libera animas omnium fidelium defunctorum de poenis inferni et de profundo lacu. Libera eas de ore leonis, ne absorbeat eas tartarus, ne cadant in obscurum.

Lord Jesus Christ, King of glory, free the souls of the faithful from the pains of hell and from the bottomless pit. Deliver them from the mouth of the lion, So hell will not swallow them up, and they fall into darkness.

Sed signifer sanctus Michael repraesentet eas in lucem sanctam.

Let the Archangel, holy Michael, bring them into holy light.

Quam olim Abrahae promisisti et semini ejus.

As it was promised to Abraham and his descendents forever.

2. Hostias Hostias et preces tibi, Domine, laudis offerimus. Tu sucipe pro animabus illis, quaram hodie memoriam facimus. Fac eas, Domine, de morte transire ad vitam, Quam olim Abrahae promisisti et semini ejus.

Sacrifices and prayers of praise, O Lord, are offered to You. Receive them in behalf of those souls we remember today. And let them, Lord, pass from death to life, As it was promised to Abraham and his descendants forever.

Sanctus Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth! Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis!

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Saboth! Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest!

Benedictus Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domine. Hosanna in excelsis!

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest!

MOZART REQUIEM PROGRAM NOTES V. Agnus Dei Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem sempiternam.

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Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them eternal rest. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them eternal rest. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them everlasting rest.

VI. Communion: Lux aeterna Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine, cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es. Requiem aeternum dona eis, Domine, et Lux perpetua luceat eis, cum Sanctus tuis in aeternum, quia pius es.

Eternal light shine on them, Lord, with Your saints in eternity, for You are merciful. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine on them. With Your saints in eternity, for You are merciful. Translation by Gregory M. Pysh

THE CHOIRS MOSC SYMPHONY CHORALE Gregory M. Pysh, Conductor • Shari Santorelli, Accompanist Soprano Carmina Aguilar Alice Beckstrom Cathy Bonifay Hilary Breedlove Roxana Bush Kaitlyn Flud Victoria Gonzales April Graham Lisa Graham Linda Hagler Kim Hirth Lauryl Hoose Sharon Humphreys Sandra Huston Christine Lopez Marcia Mayfield Tricia Moffa Susan Perez Kathy Pysh Pamela Radabaugh Sarah Ross

Missy Snow Audrey Steakley Carol Symonette Carrol Unger Karen Weidmann Alto Doris Anderson Jannee Banner Cindy Barkley Debbie Butler Lynne Chandler Beth Cain Kayla Close Leslie Cyphers Virginia DeBerry Heidi Dorey Melody Drinkard Tammy Duke Clarissa Funk Maddie Galvez Mary Gunter

Alex Hademenos Mary Alice Hubbart Berniece Johnson Bonita Laws Kati Lewis Connie May Dawn Miller Lorena O’Neal Cathy O’Reilly Marissa Patton Hannah Payken Sandy Patrick Nicole Prather Dana Roepke Trinia Rowland Kathryn Sabrsula Elizabeth Syed Kay Szencsi Jessica Waller Tenor Kent Alexander

Dee Carter Nash Dowdle Aaron Frodsham Scott Long Elisha Odum Scooter Tilley Bass Clyde Aly Brad Bullock Gene Collins Brad Cockrell Brian Grzelewski Alan Koziol Don Miller Garth Powell Adrian Revilla Lyle Roberts Ron Whitaker Bryan Wilson Mark Wohlekin

THE CHOIRS THE ODESSA COLLEGE CHOIR David Corman, Director • Gayle Bizzell, Accompanist Soprano Hannah Armstrong Madison Brown Kalee Cochran Aaleliah Dixon Rachel Holder Christie Kidd Karen Lope Sandra Marquez Anyssa Mata Tara Mikell Azalea Rivas Nikki Rodriguez Blake Rogers Dakota Velasquez Emily West

Alto Destinee Altier Jackie Bracamontes Breanna Carrasco Andi Cherry Kensie Dickerson Katy Gonzales Morgan Gregory Micaela Grenier Jaclyn Martinez Savannah Poor Carla Richards Audra Rodriguez

Tenor Josh Baird Billy Baker Alex Castillo Austin Foster Jacob Garcia Jeb Harris Art King Jose Loera Jarael Loud Bobby Nunez Daniel Ramirez Caleb Williams

Bass Matt Braithwaite Chris Brokaw Fernando Carreon Jacob Corman Gilbert Espinoza Chris Glenn Kristian Juarez Kyle Kalanek Colton Hellums Abraham Loera Christian Love Eddie Martinez Skylar Menuey Jhorwin Salazar Anthony Vickery

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF PERMIAN BASIN UNIVERSITY CHOIR Dr. Frank E. Eychaner, Director • Debbie Butler, Accompanist Soprano Allison Bryant Patricia Clay Kaitlyn Flud Joanna Herrera Autumn Lavender Sandra Segura Katia Soria

Alto Adelaida Bernard Cayli Burnett Priscila Colchado Ashleigh Hartwell Sarah Jackson Jan Rani Ongsico Bria Young

Tenor Zach Franco Tristan Garcia Jeb Harris Benjamin Herndon Texas King Abel Marquez Montes Daniel Ramirez Beau Roland Collie Roland

Bass Chris Brokaw Troy Beck David Etier David Eychaner Gavin Inskeep Jamison Joiner Gabriel Sanchez

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Debbie Gravitte One of Broadway's biggest personalities, Debbie Gravitte has found herself in demand from the Broadway Stage to the concert stage and beyond. She won the prestigious Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, along with a Drama Desk Award Nomination and New York Showstopper Award. After making her Broadway debut in the original cast of They’re Playing Our Song, she went on to appear in: Perfectly Frank (Drama Desk Nomination), Blues In The Night, Ain’t Broadway Grand, Zorba, Chicago, and Les Miserables. Debbie has appeared in the Encore’s series productions of The Boys From Syracuse, Tenderloin, and Carnival at New York’s City Center. Debbie has performed her nightclub act worldwide, from New York’s Rainbow and Stars, 54 Below, to London’s Pizza on the Park, and back home again to Atlantic City, where she’s had the honor of performing with Jay Leno, Harry Anderson, and the legendary George Burns. A favorite with Symphony audiences, she has sung with over 100 Orchestras around the world. She has toured with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops, appeared with Lang Lang and the Chinese Philharmonic in Beijing, along with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, National Symphony (with Marvin Hamlisch), The New York Pops with the legendary Skitch Henderson, Atlanta Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Utah Symphony and Opera, St. Louis Symphony, Houston Symphony, Dallas Symphony, and San Diego Symphony. Overseas, Debbie has sung with the London, Aalborg, and Birmingham Symphony Orchestras, Stockholm Philharmonic, the Gotesborg and Jerusalem Symphonies, Munich Philharmonic, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Orchestra Massimo del Palermo, and Symphonica of Brazil. On television, Debbie co-starred on the CBS series Trial and Error, was seen on NBC’S Pursuit of Happiness, and has starred in several specials for PBS, including Live from the Kennedy Center, The Boston Pops Celebrate Bernstein, Podgers and Hart for Great Performnaces, and Ira Gershwin’s 100th Birthday Celebration. Debbie has 3 solo CD’s to her credit: Defying Gravity, The MGM Album, and Part of Your World: The Music of Alan Menken. Her other recordings include: Calamity Jane, Unsung Sondheim, Lucky Stiff, Miss Spectacular, Louisiana Purchase, A Broadway Christmas as well as Mack and Mabel in Concert: live from the Drury Lane Theatre, among others. She is currently working on her latest project: Big Band Broadway. Debbie has sung with the New York City Ballet in Peter Martin’s Thou Swell at Lincoln Center, appeared with Bette Midler in the Universal Feature, Isn’t She Great?, and can be heard as one of the voices in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Debbie is the proud mother of three beautiful children. For more info, please visit www.debbiegravitte.com or www.debbietunes.com.

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Morgan James Epic recording artist, or even a great jazz artist Morgan James is not just a great soul singer..or great R&B artist, or even a great artist. The classically trained vocalist is malleable enough to encompass several genres, while displaying vocals reminiscent of Motown-era greats, all while making her mark on Broadway. At home on the classical, concert and rock stages Morgan James is one of the country’s most sought-after singers. She is a versatile vocalist, easily maneuvering between genres. As a solo artist, she has played to sold-out crowds at popular NY nightspots such as Birdland, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Lincoln Center, Dominion, Joe’s Pub, Le Poisson Rouge, and Rockwood Music Hall. Her debut solo album "Morgan James Live" is available on iTunes and Amazon, featuring the music of Nina Simone, and her full-length studio album will be available summer 2014 (both on Epic Records). Morgan's Broadway credits include four original casts: Motown: the musical, the Broadway revival of Godspell, Frank Wildhorn's Wonderland and The Addams Family, starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth. Regional theatre credits include leading roles at Barrington Stage Company, Paper Mill Playhouse, The O’Neill Theatre Center, and Arizona Theatre Company. Morgan was a featured soloist in Bernstein’s Mass with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Marin Alsop) at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, as well as appearances with the Detroit, San Diego, National, Utah, Youngstown and Modesto Symphony orchestras. A veteran of commercials and voice-overs, in addition to her extensive theatre and concert career, she has participated in numerous workshops and readings of new theatre works. Her discography includes the Broadway cast recordings of Motown, Godspell, Wonderland, The Addams Family, the concept albums of The Little Princess and Tears from Heaven, and is featured on several composer and artist albums. Morgan is a graduate of The Juilliard School in New York City where she received her BM in Voice, and is a proud member of AEA, AFTRA, and SAG.

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Doug LaBrecque Doug LaBrecque thrilled theatre audiences as The Phantom and Raoul in the Harold Prince production of The Phantom of the Opera. In addition, Mr. LaBrecque has starred on Broadway as Ravenal in the Hal Prince revival of Showboat, a role he also performed in Canada and Chicago. He was featured in Oscar Hammerstein’s 100th Birthday Celebration on Broadway at The Gershwin Theatre, and toured nationally with Les Miserables. Regionally, Mr. LaBrecque has performed leading roles in Candide, A Chorus Line, Man of LaMancha among many others. A graduate of University of Michigan he was also featured in the world premiere of A Wonderful Life, written by Sheldon Harnick and Joe Raposo, and starred in the premiere revival of Kurt Weill and Alan Jay Lerner’s Love Life. One of the most prolific concert performers of his generation Mr. LaBrecque has been a soloist with some of the world’s finest symphony orchestras including The National Symphony, The Israel Philharmonic (Tel Aviv), The Chicago Symphony, The Cleveland Orchestra, The Atlanta Symphony, The San Francisco Symphony, among many others. In the last few years, Mr. LaBrecque’s U.S. appearances have included Minnesota Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Houston Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, Dallas Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, The Utah Symphony and with Marvin Hamlisch both at the Ravinia Festival with The Chicago Symphony, and with The Pittsburgh Symphony. In a tribute to Richard Rodgers, Mr. LaBrecque recently made his Carnegie Hall debut as a soloist with the New York Pops, the same season he debuted with The Boston Pops. Alongside Jeff Tyzik, he appeared with both the St. Louis and Seattle Symphony’s for their Holiday Celebrations as well as numerous performances with The Naples Philharmonic. With Peter Nero he was featured in “Broadway Showstoppers” a live recording with Mr. Nero’s Philly Pops. Other special engagements have included singing with Carole Bayer-Sager at Feinsteins’s in Manhattan and the Cinegrill in Los Angeles, performing alongside Broadway legend Jerry Herman with the Naples Philharmonic, and appearing onstage with Senators Ted Kennedy and Orrin Hatch (singing together!) at Hickory Hill, the legendary home of Ethel Kennedy. International engagements have included The Korean National Symphony in Seoul, Korea, The Shanghai Radio Orchestra in China, The Hong Kong Philharmonic, The Vancouver and Calgary Symphonies in Canada, The Brazilian Symphony Orchestra in Rio De Janeiro, The Jerusalem Symphony, and numerous return engagements with the Israel Philharmonic. Mr. LaBrecque recently appeared in Alba Italy as the guest soloist in an all Bernstein concert and returned to the International Music Festival in The Czech Republic.

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Carl Beery Moore Carl Beery Moore is a frequently seen theatre face in the Permian Basin. He was the theatre teacher at West Orange High School in Orange and then took the same position at Colorado High School in Colorado City. He came to the Midland/Odessa area in 1993 as the theatre teacher at Greenwood High School and then took the theatre helm at Lee High School in Midland. Odessa High School was his final teaching venue before his retirement in 2006 after 27 years as a theatre arts teacher. He has acted and directed in our local theatres since 1993. Recently he has been seen on stage as Thenardier in LES MISERABLES, Pontius Pilate in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Jean Sheppard in A CHRISTMAS STORY and Morrie Schwartz in TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE. His recent directing efforts are THE WHOâ€™S TOMMY, FOREVER PLAID, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, PERFECT WEDDING and INTO THE WOODS, URINETOWN and GREATER TUNA. Carl is a past-president of the Board of Governors at Midland Community Theatre. He is the benevolence counselor with the First Presbyterian Church of Midland. His wife, Jane, and he make their home in Midland.

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POPS & FAMILY SERIES SPONSOR LISSA NOËL WAGNER WITH FRANCES & JACK BROWN PLATINUM ($10,000) Cimarex Energy Company First Capital Bank of Texas GOLD ($5,000) Aghorn Energy Community National Bank Concho Resources Tim and Terri Dunn Midland Symphony Guild Shamrock Steel Sales Claire & Jim Woodcock SILVER ($3,500) Carol and Tom Chandler Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson P.C. Permian Abstract BRONZE ($2,500) Martha & Paul Crump Friends of John Madura Friends of Scott Millichamp Frost Bank Ann & Ken Hankins, Jr. Dr. James & Sharon Humphreys Odessa Symphony Guild PhyTEx Rehabilitation, LLC West Texas Insurance Exchange Odessa Symphony Guild West Texas Insurance Exchange

CHAMBER & CHORAL CONCERTS ($500) Penny & Ernie Angelo Basic Energy Services Kay Bivens – Legacy Real Estate Dee and Susan Carter Cathy M. Figert Maridell Fryar Dr. Thomas A. Hyde and Anne B. Hyde Chris & Fred Newman Debbie and Steve Pruett Kathleen & Jim Rector Reliance Energy, Inc. Shamrock Steel Sales Sue and Karl Wikelski Mike Willson GUEST ARTIST SPONSORS Jeannette & Mark Kolokoff Permian Basin Opera MEDIA, LODGING & TRANSPORTATION SPONSORS Doubletree by Hilton Midland Reporter-Telegram Odessa American Premier Parking Rogers Ford

THANK YOU to all sponsors of this remarkable 53rd season. The critical role played by our sponsors year after year allows the Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale to stay true to its mission of Enriching Lives Through Music. For sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming 54th season please contact Development Director Violet Singh at development@mosc.org or (432) 563-0921.

2015 - 2016 FUND DRIVE CONTRIBUTORS The Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale is very pleased to acknowledge the generosity of those who value the presence of live symphonic, chamber and choral music in the Permian Basin. Through their monetary commitment or through other unique forms of support they enable the MOSC to fulfill its mission of Enriching Lives Through Music for a 53rd season. Listed below are gifts and pledges received for the 2015/2105 season as of December 1, 2015.

DIAMOND BATON SOCIETY ($10,000+) Abell-Hanger Foundation Arts Council of Midland Beal Foundation Chevron Peggy and Bob Cowan Henry Foundation J.C. Ferguson Foundation Midland Symphony Guild Odessa Council for the Arts & Humanities Odessa Symphony Guild Permian Basin Area Foundation Rea Charitable Trust Wayne and JoAnn Moore Charitable Trust GOLDEN BATON SOCIETY ($5,000+) Maridell Fryar Karen & Spencer Beal George & Kay Smith Claire & Jim Woodcock Scott W. Long SILVER BATON SOCIETY ($2,500+) Anonymous Benita Bermingham Drs. Richard & Roberta Case Ann & Ken Hankins, Jr. Max and Rosemary Wright FORTISSIMO ($1,000+) Betenbough Homes Brazos Door & Hardware/Diann McKee Exploration Geophysics, Inc. / Lee Miller Marshall & Winston, Inc. Sewell Ford Lincoln Standard Sales Company Anonymous (2) Ken Anderson and Anne Acreman, MD James & Cynthia Bobo Karmen & Billy Bryant Brad and Crista Bullock Margaret & J. Dan Carpenter Mary de Compiegne Roger Corzine

Martha & Paul Crump Betty Rae & Paul Davis Decker L. Dawson Robert and Marion Frazier Donald Godlevski Betty P. Gulledge Red and Juandelle Lacy Roberts Doris and John Mason Craig & Mary Payken Beverly Pevehouse Janet Williams Pollard Randee and Jack Rathbone Mr. & Mrs. C. Richard Sivalls Carole Warren

FORTE ($500+) Anonymous Abell Hanger Foundation Chaparral Bolt & Supply / Keith Binam Ernie & Penny Angelo Barry and Cliffy Beal Kirk & Suzie Boyd Julie Z. Edwards Elaine Eiland Lou Nelle & Jeff George Reed and LuAnn Gilmore Patty & Tevis Herd Dr. Thomas A. & Anne B. Hyde Dianne and William Jones Virginia & Bob Jones

2015 - 2016 FUND DRIVE CONTRIBUTORS Stephanie & John Latimer David and Sarah Lauritzen Edwin Magruder, Jr. Chris & Fred Newman Jay Reynolds Joyce & Cliff Sherrod Brenda & Don Smith Dave & Becky Sutter Ann & Jimmie Todd Jont and Anne Tyson Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Waddell Denise and David Watts Karen & Roy Williamson FORTE ($250+) Russell L. Freeman, Inc. Gladden State Farm/Judy Gladden Nicholas Consulting Group, Inc. Pioneer Natural Resources Anonymous (2) Rebecca C. Bell Richard and Sherry Buck David L. & Jennifer Cole Betty Dale Nash Dowdle Paul Feit Linda K. Fox Linda George Ralph & Sally Green Kim & Richard Hatchett Mr. & Mrs. Ron Holcomb Caroline Ater Howard Valerie Kennedy Steve & Hilde Kroger Gloria & LaDoyce Lambert Caroline Lewis Edward McPherson Wes and Jean Pittman Betty Ann Prentice Bob and Ruth Price Jim and Kathleen Rector Judy Reigle Kathy & Floyd Rountree Neva Rousselot Violet & Mark Singh Sue Solari Brenda and Don Smith Nick & Liz Taylor Charles & Schatzie Tighe Ludie and Eben Warner

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Werner Michael J. Willson Daniel and Rebecca Young CRESCENDO ($125) Tierra Company, L.P. / Bill Musar Michael & Gayle Banschbach Harold and Leann Brenner Paula Cahoon Thomas and Carol Chandler Barbara Davis Keith and Jane Dial Monsignor Larry Droll Barbara Faubion Mark and Jacqui Gore Elizabeth Greaves Sarah & David Grimes Judy Haynes Holly Herd Mack and Edna Hibbits Joanie Holt Mr. & Mrs. Ted Kerr Jack and Carolyn Laschkewitsch Jack and Karen Louder Rod and Patti MacDonald Joan McCown Lynn S. Mashburn Melissa and Mark Rae Victoria Salcedo Carroll & Georgia Thomas Sandy and George Thomas Mary E. Waddell Paul & La Donna Weaver Michael J. Willson Jane Meredith Wolf PIANO ($75+) Anonymous (2) Beverly Alstrin Tahnee Baiano Linda Barker Gina Beckham Dedee Boring Jennifer Bowman Valerie Boyt James and Stacy Bridges John and Traci Brenner Stacy Brooks William and Allison Brown Ellen Bryant Pat & Julie Canty

Darrell and Jennifer Carriger Teresa Carter Lisa Cisneros Susan Clark Wendy Clodfelter Anita Elms Dustin and Lisa Fellows Christine Foreman Mark Germer Steve and Christine Gesell Sam and Rhonda Gray Eric and Kim Griffin Mrs. Phyllis Grimland Robert Grubbs James and Jami Haest Shelley Harper Caren Harris Debbie Hightower Ana Hinojos Dick and Jody Holland Dan and Jenni Hord Lynn and Dee Ann Key Scott and Lisa Kidwell Scott and Kimberly Lancaster Shannon Lawrence Joye Lewis JoAnna Low Elaine Moore-Bagwell Raquel Padilla Ann Parish Scott and Monica Parkison Jill Pennington Dean and Amy Ports Jill Rivera Leslie Rhodes Allyson Rhone Renee Rogers Brent and Kandis Sanders Michael and Lee Scott Liz Sevcik James and Michelle Shelton Tamara Spires Roger and Cheryl Spotts Bonnie Squire Pam Steward Carmen Stewart Sam and April Strahan Ronald and Lavonn Thomas Jason and JaLaun Wacker Brad and Krista Watson Betty Whitmire Laura Wilson Edwin and Jill Wright

For over 52 years, the music of the Midland-Odessa

Symphony & Chorale has been presented as planned; despite the economic conditions in the Permian Basin, the music continued and no season (or part of a season) has ever been cancelled. What a testament to residents of the Permian Basin and their determination to include live symphonic and choral music as an integral part of the cultural landscape of West Texas. Your gift to the MOSC Endowment Fund allows you to join generous contributors whose gifts go immediately to work and provide critical funding for the quality programming the MOSC offers season after season for residents of all ages. The MOSC invites you to consider a more impactful and meaningful gift. As you consult with your tax advisor, financial planner or attorney please let the MOSC be that entity as a beneficiary of your planned giving or of your estate as your legacy continues to Enrich Lives Through Music for generations to come. For further details on how you can play your part in assuring that the MOSC continues to Enrich Lives Through Music well into the future, please contact Violet Singh, Development Director at development@mosc.org (432) 563-0921.

ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTORS THE FOUNDERS

Mrs. Keleen Beal

Millennium Club ($25,000+) Memorials: Walter Osadchuk Dr. & Mrs. Michael S. Miller Mary June Rasmussen Mr. Kenneth Anderson & Anne Acreman, MD Anonymous Davidson Family Charities Estate of Dollie Neal Ballenger Estate of Mary Louise Gilmour William Randolph Hearst Endowment for Music Education Midland Symphony Guild MOSC Board of Directors Harvey & Harriet Herd John & Doris Mason Estate of Alice B. Moxey David Austin Stephens Beethoven Society ($10,000-$24,999) In Memory of Charles Tracy Sivalls Mrs. C.T. Sivalls In Honor of Ruth McFarland Midland Symphony Guild Estate of Mary Harrington Anonymous (2) Nancy & Buddy Anguish Drs. Terry & Elvira Burns Dr. & Mrs. J. Terry Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. Nance G. Creager Marion E. Luper, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. William L. McGavran III Beverly Pevehouse Mr. & Mrs. T.G. Roden Mr. & Mrs. Earl Rodman Mozart Society ($5,000-$9,999) In Honor of Ted Hale Anonymous Memorials: Nelson Allison Marion E. Luper, Jr. Jared A. Barlage Marion E. Luper, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Rochester

Roy E. Campbell Mrs. Wanda Campbell J.C. Ferguson Foundation The Midland Musicians Club Drs. Richard & Roberta Case Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Cole Roger B. Corzine Dr. & Mrs. Bart Mayron Phil & Susan Parker Mr. & Mrs. C. Richard Sivalls Mr. & Mrs. George S. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Mark D. Wilson Bach Society ($1,000-$4,999) Memorials Anne K. Anson Robert D. Anson Robert D. Anson Drs. Richard & Roberta Case Tyler T. Burns Bobby & Denise Burns Marguerite W. Davis Ludie & Eben Warner John M. Grimland, Jr. Mrs. John M. Grimland, Jr Neal H. Johnson Berniece Johnson Vera Osadchuk Bea & Bob Angevine Walter Osadchuk Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Covington Josh H. Parr Anne & Jim McLaughlin Victoria Parr Ehrlich Mary June Rasmussen Dr. & Mrs. Terry Unruh Fred A. Stout, Jr. Kathlene N. Stout Martha Tompkins Dianne & Mark Tompkins Bob Winkler & Clayton Taylor Winkler Carolyn Winkler ExxonMobil Foundation Marshall & Winston. Inc. Mobil Foundation, Inc. Shinn Industrial Sales/Barbara & Don Shinn

TXU Electric The Midland Musicians Club Anonymous (3) Nelson Allison Dollie Neal Ballenger Dr. & Mrs. John E. Bauman Karen & Spencer Beal Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Boothe Mrs. M.O. Boring, Jr. David and Vicki Brown Bob & Julia Chandler Mr. & Mrs. K. Michael Conaway Paul & Martha Crump Betty & Albert Dale Mr. & Mrs. Roy H. Davidson Mary & Henri de Compiegne Kimberly B. Dollens Betty & Don Ewan Celeste Fasken Frances Gilliland Elizabeth A. Greaves Karl & Cathy Herzog Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Innerarity Mrs. Stan Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Bob L. Jones Marian & Charles E. Jones V. Wayne & Joann Jones Mr. & Mrs. James W. Lacy Dr. Ron Larson & Pat Paxton Larson Stephanie Latimer Jane C. Lea Robert M. & Prudie Leibrock Scott W. Long LaNelle McBee Mr. & Mrs. Stephen McHaney Rusty & Alyson McInturff Mr. & Mrs. James D. McLaughlin Walter & E. Grace Osadchuk Dr. E. Grace Osadchuk Mr. & Mrs. Josh H. Parr Dr. & Mrs. Jess Parrish Margaret L. Peer Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Perry Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pollard Mike and Sue Potter Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Rice Mr. & Mrs. A.W. Rutter, Jr. Rick & Debbie Schneider

ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTORS (continued) Violet & Mark Singh Dr. Roger M. Traxel Harold & Jacquelyn Williams Jane Wolf & Pool Webb Mr. & Mrs. Max Wright Contributors (Up to $999) Honorariums: Bea Angevine Jane & Don Samples Katherine Bash & Duncan Kennedy Harriet A. & Gene Motter Jack “Dug” Belcher Dortha & Ronald Bennett Dortha & Ronald Bennett & Barbara Shinn Ms. Judy DeWees Marin & Ashlin Bullock Brad & Crista Bullock Chris Chance Pamela Howell Jo Ann Collett The Midland Musicians Club Kimberly Corman Janet Williams Pollard Ann Countryman Larry & Gwen Roberts Mrs. D. Pat Darden Betty M. Scott Gary Edmiston Employees of Security State Bank Karen Elliott Jane Wolf Maridell Fryar Bea Angevine Jane & Don Samples Sue Solari Louise M. Garay Bill & Mary Garay Luis de la Garza, III Pamela Howell Richelle Gengler The Midland Musicians Club Dr. Ted Hale Anonymous Carol, John & Caroline Deats Edith C. Hardy The Midland Musicians Club

Lee Harley Flo White Sharon Hickox Mark & Janet Krause Peggy C. Jones The Midland Musicians Club Abigail Kauffman Mary Macferran LaDoyce Lambert MOSC Board of Directors Martha Lewis The Midland Musicians Club Reba McHaney Mr. & Mrs. Stephen H. Parker Tim Young & Sharon Hickox Edward McPherson Jeannette & Mark Kolokoff Vera Osadchuk The Midland Musicians Club Dr. Henry Page The Midland Musicians Club Mr. & Mrs. Walter Pope Midland Symphony Guild Richy Puga Jennifer & John C. Harper Gregory Pysh Chapter Gd P.E.O. Russell J. Ramsland Midland Symphony Guild Elizabeth Roweck The Midland Musicians Club Jane Samples Bea Angevine Shari Santorelli The MOSC Chorale Violet Singh Alynda Best Sue Smith & Jim Huddleston Alathea & Jim Blischke Sue Solari Jane & Don Samples Mark & Jeannette Kolokoff Bill & Mary Garay Cindy Walton Amy A. Walton Jane Wolf Memorial Christian Church Billy T. Schulze Beverly Wise The Midland Musicians Club

Gene & JoAnn Wyatt Risa Brown Memorials: Nelson Allison Michael & Dana Ashton Bob & Kay Bivens Karl & Cathy Herzog Joan McCown Sue & Buddy McDonald Violet & Mark Singh Dr. & Mrs. Steve Wiehle Anne Anson Mr. & Mrs. Kevin D. Durham Arlen Edgar Betty & Clem George Robert D. Anson Thomas K. Anson Ms. Francene Breckenridge Edith Libson Andrew W. Austin & Cynthia K. Stewart Eldon Basney Midland Symphony Guild Ms. Beverly K. Cunningham Dr. E. Grace Osadchuk Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tandy Jack E. Brown Jeannette and Mark Kolokoff Warren Burnett Paula & Ruff Ahders Ms. Judy DeWees Mr. & Mrs. Jim Leeton Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tandy Jane Wolf & Pool Webb Anne Caldwell Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Jones Clarence E. Cardwell, Jr. Eric Leibrock Mrs. Ethel Chapman Truman & Doreen McCreless Wanda Campbell The Midland Musicians Club Dorothy Croft Caroline Ater Howard Chancy & Toni Croft Barbara Davis Alan & Susan Leshnower Perry Davis Melissa Burnett & Wayne Warren

ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTORS (continued) Opal Dobbs Ludie & Eben Warner Gretchen Estes The Midland Musicians Club Marie Finical Chris Newman John Foster Kay & Robert Bivens Fay Griffin Betty & Stuart Awbrey Marshall C. Gulledge Marilyn J. Craig Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Neill Frankie Simmons Mary Harrington Odessa Council for the Arts & Humanities Odessa Symphony Guild Nancy Anguish Karen & Spencer Beal Bobby & Denise Burns Emma H. Burnett Melissa Burnett & Wayne Warren Karl & Cathy Herzog Tim Young & Sharon Hickox Melissa Hirsch Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Jones Charles Milby Hartwell Barbara Hartwell Mayor Dan Hemphill Melissa Burnett & Wayne Warren Harriet Herd Midland Symphony Guild Alathea & Jim Blische Jeannine Donnelly Kenneth Herrick Elizabeth & Preston Black Myrna Herrick The Preston Black Family Mayor Bill Hext Bobby & Denise Burns Robert Hudson Jane Wolf Billie Hunt Pam & Bob Leibrock Pat Innerarity Jim & Barbara Clack Mary B. Kennedy Rebecca Sawyer Janet & Paul St.Hilaire

Neal Johnson Ms. Judy DeWees Marian Jones Bob & Nancy Dott Betty & Harvey Dunn Alan & Susan Leshnower Sally McGuffey Esther D. Bird Dick Lambert LaDoyce and Gloria Lambert Merceda Layton Audrey Chartier Katherine Leeton Fowler Melissa Burnett & Wayne Warren Katherine Linehan Mr. & Mrs. W.R. Berger Mr. & Mrs. Jack E. Blake Alva D. Butler Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cahoon Elinore Chase Harvey & Harriet Herd Patty & Tevis Herd Sue Houghton Dan M.Leonard Jan & Bill Setzler Mrs. E.M. Seydell Barnie Snure Mrs. George Lovett Audrey Chartier Geraldine MacCabe Chastain Jheri Fleet Marjorie Sue McLelland Emma H. Burnett Maurice “Mo” Martel W.M. Champion Sammie K. Rogers Grace Osadchuk Jan Artley, Jane Samples, Patty Smith, Lucinda Windsor, Maridell Fryar Melissa Burnett & Wayne Warren Mr. & Mrs. D. N. Ewan Chris & Fred Newman Rebecca Sawyer Schatzie & Charlie Tighe Vera Osadchuk Rino Irving Pam & Bob Leibrock Lynch Chappel Alsup Ed Magruder

Suzanne Martin Bill & Sheila Morrow Violet & Mark Singh Sue Solari Bill Stella Jan & Paul St.Hilaire The Midland Musicians Club Jane Wolf & Pool Webb Walter Osadchuk Vera Osadchuk Barbara Parr Anonymous Rebecca Atwood Victoria Ehrlich Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Jones Josh H. Parr Anonymous Rebecca Atwood Mrs. Coy Best Victoria Ehrlich Delia Griffin V. Wayne & Joann Jones Mr. & Mrs. James D. McLaughlin John O’Hern Dr. Jess Parrish Kay and Bob Bivens Harold Rasco Audrey Chartier Victor Rede Melissa Burnett & Wayne Warren Charles Roberts Mr. & Mrs. George F. Harley Betty Lloyd Ross Frank & Getchen Bell Rebecca Bell Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cahoon Ms. Sarah C. Hardwick Dr. & Mrs. Charles Simmons Russell F. Sanders Emma H. Burnett Junia Stoddard Helen Parsons Adhers Sally Stella Chris Newman David Austin Stephens Davis, Gerald & Cremer Stubbeman, McRae, Sealy, Laughlin & Browder Mary Lou Cassidy

ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTORS (continued) Permian Basin Landmenâ€™s Association Violet & Mark Singh Nan & Alan Zeman Deane Stoltz & Susan Stoltz Tirey Kay & Robert Bivens Emma H. Burnett Wanda Campbell Kathleen Stout Midland Symphony Guild Twentieth Century Study Club Capt. & Mrs. William E. Clark Berniece Johnson Charlene Shults Kay & Robert Bivens Naomi Tillett Mary & Barry Beck Alva D. Butler Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cahoon Elinore Chase Capt. & Mrs. William E. Clark David & Sarah Lew Grimes Sue & Ted Kerr LaDoyce & Gloria Lambert Mary Ann McRae Mr. Mrs. Charles L.Tighe Earl Van Stavern Midland Symphony Guild Thomas Welch Schatzie & Charles Tighe Bill J. Whitfield Dee Griffin Rita Williams Ronald & Dortha J. Bennett Berniece Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Paul H. Johnson AT&T Foundation The Bosworth Company Chapter Gd P.E.O. Tierra Company / Bill Musar Stanton Music Club Twentieth Century Study Club Anonymous (4) Dr. & Mrs. Clayton Alred Jim & Sandra Alsup Mr. & Mrs. George Alther Mr. & Mrs. John F. Armstrong Joyce R. Barthelemy Cliffy & Barry Beal Helen B. Beal

Chrys & Kelly Beal Cheryl Becker Frank & Gretchen Bell Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Bellows Virginia Berry Elizabeth & Herb Blankinship Berry & Jane Breining Ken & Cathy Burgess Mr. & Mrs. William C. Bynum Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cahoon Mr. & Mrs. Jack C. Cartwright Edward & Cassandra Cheek Mr. & Mrs. Bill Clifton Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Cooke Margaret Cowden Enid W. Davis Tom & Dorothy Davis Bill & Mary Anne Dingus Mary Margaret Donelson Mr. & Mrs. Lynn D. Durham, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Erwin, Jr. Paul Feit Iris & John Foster Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Frazer Jeff & Lou Nelle George Richard D. & Iola Gillham Dan Green Sarah & David Grimes Mr. & Mrs. M.C. Gulledge, Jr. Barbara Hales Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Halpert Billie C. Halstead Mrs. Thornton Hardie Phil & Judy Hayes Patty & Tevis Herd Dr. & Mrs. William M. Hibbitts Melissa Hirsch Brittie N. Holster Dr. Jim Huddleston & Sue Smith Dr. & Mrs. James Humphreys Patricia & Leon Jeffcoat Barbara J.H. Johnson Maureen Johnson & Todd Torczon Jo Ann Jonsson Al & Elayne Karickhoff Sherry Keisling Niran E. Kellogg Lee & Bob Kennedy Mary B. Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. William D. Kleine

Jane Knox Pam & Bob Leibrock Edith H. Libson Buddy & Anita Lintzen Mr. & Mrs. J.K. Lytle Beverly Martin James H. Miller, D.D.S. Darla V. Mueller Kelvie Williams Muhlbauer Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Nail Mr. & Mrs. Jim Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Fred Newman James & Jerri Nickel Steve & Diane Parker Bill Peyton Rod & Jane Phares Margaret & James H. Purvis Jane B. Ramsland Lynn Renaud Jane & Ray Riddle Mary G. Ritchie Mr. & Mrs. Larry J. Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Hal Roegner Mrs. Donald A. Ross Rita Rusnak Dee Ann & Jeff Salehi Rebecca Sawyer Lisa and Geoffrey Schaffer-Harris Mrs. Suzanne Seright James & Alison Small Sally & Bill Stella Harley R. Stimmel John & Barbara Swart Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Szenasi Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tandy John J. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. L.B. Terrell Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Tighe William A. Townsend Julia E. Vaughan Mary Edith Waddell Orin Wade Mr. & Mrs. Edward Wallace Rev. & Mrs. Robert Walter Jenna H. Welch Mr. & Mrs. Richard Werner Jann & Dr. Stephen Wiesenfeld Mike Willson

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ADVERTISER INDEX Aghorn Energy, Inc. 94 All About Hearing, Inc. 70 Alldredge 92 Barn Door Steakhouse 99 Basin PBS 89 Bobby Cox Companies 84 Carter Financial 107 CBS7 85 Chandler, Carol & Tom 37 Cimarex 48 Community National Bank 26 Complex Community Federal Credit Union 82 Concho 86 Consierge MD Midland 105 Corey Sly Electrical Service 82 Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson, PC 107 Crenshaw Flooring 15 Crump, Martha & Paul 98 Diamonds 80 Diamonds 85 Doubletree by Hilton 7 Dunn, Terri & Tim 96 First Capital Bank of Texas 62 First Methodist Midland 83 Fox 24 27 Frost Bank 32 Hankins, Ann & Ken 104 Humphreys, Dr. James & Sharon 98 Ideal Flower Arrangements 99 Janee's Bridal & Formal 3 Jim's Tall & Big Men's Store 102 Joe Allbright - Retire West Texas 46 Jonnie's Design & Home Décor 27 Legacy Real Estate 103 Legacy Real Estate - Kay Bivens 99 Lissa Noël Wagner - Frances & Jack Brown 25 Liz's Interiors 67 Lubbock Piano Gallery 95 Mark Knox Flowers 103 MCH Laser & Wellness Center 91 MCH Mission Fitness 101 Medical Center Health System 88 Medical Spa of Midland 31 MHBT Consultants 93 Midland College 112 Midland Community Theatre 81 110

Midland Festival Ballet Midland Reporter-Telegram Midland Symphony Guild Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale Name Droppers N-Tune Music & Sound Odessa American Odessa College Odessa Symphony Guild Odessan Magazine Orchard Park Odessa Patches & Scraps Pate & Associates Permian Abstract Permian Basin Area Foundation Permian Basin Opera Permian Eye Associates Permian Pediatrics PhyTEx Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Associates Premier Parking Rogers Ford Lincoln Mercury Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery Sewell Lincoln SGO Designer Glass Shamrock Steel Sales, Inc. Sherrod’s Piano Service Sims & Guess, Realtors St. John's Episcopal School St. Nicholas’ Episcopal Church Susie's South 40 The Bosworth Company The Canopy The George W. Bush Childhood Home The Hemingway The Studio Fine Furnishings & Interiors The Village at Manor Park The Wishing Well Trinity School University of Texas of the Permian Basin Vintage Harmony Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Wells Fargo West Texas Insurance Exchange, Inc. West Texas Public Radio West Texas Radio Group Woodcock, Claire & Jim

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