ESO Holiday Spectacular Program

Holiday Spectacular

Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 7:30 PM

Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 2:30 PM

The Hemmens Cultural Center

Semanik

arr. RANDOL BASS The Night Before Christmas

LaTrisha Williams, narrator

HANDEL Selections from Messiah

For unto us a child is born Hallelujah Elgin Master Chorale

arr. RICHARD HAYMAN Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

L. ANDERSON Sleigh Ride

arr. J. RUTTER O Come All Ye Faithful Elgin Master Chorale

arr. GARY FRY We Wish You a Merry Christmas Elgin Master Chorale

This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency

ESO LEADERSHIP

EXECUTIVE

Marc

Rebecca

ARTISTIC

ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL

Violin I

Isabella Lippi Concertmaster

Eric Pidlluski Assoc. Concertmaster Joseph Malmquist Carol Dylan Caroline Slack Erik Liljenberg Karl Davies

Laura Burns Hannah Bingham Sally Stephenson

Violin II

Daniela Folker Principal Susan Thorne Asst. Principal Steve Winkler Elizabeth Huffman Kelvin Lu Kathryn Siegel Marty Hackl Christine Chon

Viola Rebecca Swan Principal Susan Posner Asst. Principal Nicholas Munagian Claudia Lasareff Mironoff Oana Tatu Monica Reilly

Cello

Matthew Agnew Principal

Nazar Dzhuryn Asst. Principal Kerena Fox Mark Kuntz

Robert Weber Double Bass

Timothy Shaffer Principal Jason Niehoff Asst. Principal John Floeter Ben Foerster Flute Jean Bishop Principal Jennifer Bartel Scott Metlicka Oboe Adèle Marie Buis Principal Joseph Claude Clarinet Gene Collerd Principal

Barbara Drapcho Bassoon

Vincent Disantis Principal Collin Anderson

French Horn Greg Flint Principal Steven Replogle Karen Suarez Flint Mary Buscanics Jones

Trumpet Ross Beacraft Principal Michael Brozick David Gauger Asst. Principal Trombone Reed Capshaw Principal Adam Moen Bass Trombone Mark Fry

Tuba Charles Schuchat Principal

Timpani Brian Oriente Principal

Percussion Michael Folker Principal

Tina Laughlin Jon Johnson Harp Lillian Lau Piano/Celeste Joel Ross

GUEST ARTISTS

Timothy Semanik currently serves as music director for the Bradley Symphony Orchestra, the Northwest Symphony Orchestra, and the Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra. He was previous ly music director for the Carleton College Orchestra, the University of Chicago Chamber Orchestra, the Northern Illinois University Philharmonic, and the Central Illinois Youth Symphony. Mr. Semanik has appeared as guest conductor with the Colorado Symphony and Chorus, the San Diego Symphony, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the Chicago Youth Symphony, the Pacific Symphony Institute and Youth Orchestra, and the orchestras at Northwestern University and the University of Michigan.

Mr. Semanik is resident conductor for MIOpera and recently completed his thirteenth season as music director of the Savoyaires. Additional operatic credits include productions with Winter Opera St. Louis, Festival Opera, Light Opera Works, Great Lakes Lyric Opera, Ann Arbor Opera, Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company, Comic Opera Guild, Ann Arbor Civic Theater, Opera in the Ozarks, Bradley University, Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, and California State University, Fullerton. He has conducted numerous choral ensembles including the Pacific Chorale, the Bradley Community Chorus, the California State University Singers and Men’s Chorus and has held music director positions for numerous church music programs, including his current position at the First United Methodist Church of La Grange.

Mr. Semanik holds a doctoral degree in orchestral conducting from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in orchestral conducting from the University of Michigan. He was a member of the conducting class at the Tanglewood Music Center and a recipient of the Bruno Walter Scholarship at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music.

Integrity School of Dance was founded by Elisabeth S. Mccoy and Kelly Hill in May of 2013, and will be presenting their 10th recital, CELEBRATE, in June of 2023!

Our mission is to encourage the development of the whole student from proper dance technique to personal confidence. Our goal is to inspire our students to excel as individuals through the grace of dance. All of our classes are taught by over 15 professional artists who provide individual encouragement and attention to each student. Integrity’s studios are conveniently located in Elgin and teach over 8 classes for recreational dancers (ages 1 18 yrs) as well as competitive dancers. All dancers participate in the annual recital and Youth, Teen, Junior and Senior Company dancers also attend 3 annual competitions. Integrity offers a wide variety of genres, as well as tap and BeMoved for adults, beginner dance for tweens, dance team technique, musical theatre, specialized birthday parties, parent night out, and various themed camps. Integrity is a great place to dance for fun or focus on a dedicated path!

Integrity also believes that a strong foundation in ballet is necessary to excel in many genres. In an effort to celebrate this passion, we are proud to present our 2 nd annual excerpts from The Nutcracker. It is with gratitude and honor to present this year’s performance alongside the artistic excellence of The Elgin Symphony Orchestra!

The Elgin Master Chorale is a cultural cornerstone of Elgin and the Fox Valley. Under the direction of Maestro Andrew Lewis, EMC is comprised of volunteer singers from across the Fox Valley, who share a passion for choral masterworks and other fine choral repertoire. EMC was formed in 1947, under the name Elgin Choral Union, when local musician Dean Chipman had a vision of a large vocal ensemble to perform Brahms’ famed German Requiem. His dream became reality when 192 singers from over 15 local choirs joined together to give voice to this grand work.

The organization changed its name to Elgin Master Chorale in 2014 to better reflect our mission emphasis on musical excellence. Now celebrating our seventy sixth season, EMC continues to bring beautiful and innovative choral music to Elgin and the Fox Valley.

Excerpts from the Nutcracker, 2022

Featured by: Integrity School of Dance

Party Scene

Clara Gwen Rodems Drosselmeyer Emme Garcia

Party Ladies Choreographer: Kelly Hill Meghan Bellock, Lucia Lopez Magallanes, Merissa Tosello, Kaylee Pupillo, Mia Wise

Party Kids Choreographer: Kelly Hill Jayce Becker, Cecelia Bauer, Daniella Di Vietro, Regan Hopkins, Briley Lane, Lia Martino

Dolls – Choreographer: Kaleigh Tyton Gianna Daddono, Marlo Neilson ~~~~~~~~

Christmas Tree Angels – Choreographer: Kelly Hill Sofia Abrahamson, Elsa Alvarado, Evelyn Corn, Aryana Garcia, Juliette Garcia, Charlotte Godish, Melody Patel, June Rodems

Snow Queen Choreographer: Kaleigh Tyton Abbey Price

Snow Maidens – Choreographer: Kaleigh Tyton Olivia Conter, Ava Paretti

Land of the Suites

Polichinelle Choreographer: Kelly Hill Kaleigh Tyton Addison Bayer, Jayce Becker, Auria Grayson, Elise Paretti, Angelina Rodriguez

Tea: Chinese Dance – Choreographer: Kelly Hill Elizabeth Bellock, Taylor Flores, Leyla Garcia, Madeline Harris

Coffee: Arabian Dance – Choreographer: Kaleigh Tyton Soloist Elizabeth Deaton Emma Buckardt, Megan Glazik

Trepak: Russian Dance – Choreographer: Kelly Hill & Elisabeth McCoy AnnaLizette Gallegos, Gracyn Rodriquez, Angelina Rodriguez, Mikaela Montero

Chocolate: Spanish Dance – Choreographer: Kaleigh Tyton Soloist Allie Bardouniotis Addison Bayer, Gwen Korakis

Waltz of the Flowers – Choreographer: Kaleigh Tyton Olivia Conter, Gianna Daddono, Taylor Flores, Leyla Garcia, Marlo Neilson, Ava Paretti, Abbey Price, Gracyn Rodriguez

Because of you, we have Momentum firmly on our side!

We are poised to make the most of meaningful partnerships that celebrate our multi-cultural community.

Our new Adopt-A-School program has ushered in partnerships with six schools in the Fox River Valley.

The Musicians Care program continues to share the healing power of music throughout the region.

Our investment in equitable community programs have attracted new and increased commitments from funders.

We invite you our friends and supporters to deepen the impact of your musical journey with a ‘sound investment’ this holiday season. With your generosity, we can sustain our Momentum into 2023 and beyond!

ELGIN MASTER CHORALE SINGERS

Sopranos

Jan Andresen

Kristen Balisi

Terry Bauer

Pam Cabeen

Sophie Danner

Marilyn DeStefano

Cathy Ernzen

Lauren Holmer

Fay Horn

Makayla Lloyd

Leslie Marcordes

Diane McDonald Susan Miller

Michele Neidlinger

Laurie Osberg

Melissa Pagano Arndt*

Jennifer Paolello

Kathryn Petricca Colleen Price

Elizabeth Roberts Gail Rossow Kelsey Rubin

Louise Tiemann

Patricia Van Dusen Rosalyn Wesley

Altos

Dina Ackermann

Patricia Aurand Samantha Beckmann

Kimberly Bianchi

Alison Bleick

Karen Brhel

Margaret Cannizzaro Christine Dalphy Elizabeth Dooley

Marcia Haran Sarah Henry Gwen Holst

Jennifer Kaap Caryn Kingseed Linda Mueller Kaitlyn Pacchini

Carolyn Raber

Carol Rechtoris

Christine Ross Kathy Rubino Carole Ruby

Diane Schael Laurie Stivers Kori Stoll Irene Strejc

Lisa Styles

Dorothy Voigt Luann Zanzola

Andrew Lewis, Conductor & Music Director

Jon Warfel, Associate Conductor & Pianist

Tenors

Ted Adams+ Deb Anderson Scott Gates* Robert Lake Lisa Michnick

Eric Skalinder+ Matthew Stone

Kermit Swanson

Basses

Bob Acker

Herb Anderson

Larry Cabeen Mark Clemens Richard Grieger Chris Johnson

Alberto Mantovano* Robert Martin Dennis Rossow John Ruby Daniel Spike Franz Stockmann Robert Van Dusen

* denotes section leader + denotes guest artists # denotes honorary members

Alberto Mantovano, Assistant Conductor & Bass Section Leader

Steven Martin, Executive Director

DONOR HONOR ROLL

CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SPONSORS

Foundations and Corporations make it possible for the Elgin Symphony to offer access and equitable programming throughout the Fox River Valley. We value these strategic partners and celebrate their collaboration and generosity with the following honor roll.

Lead Season Sponsors +100,000

Evelyn W. Hunt Trust Willow Springs Charitable Fund

Season Sponsors +50,000

S.E. (Stu) Ainsworth Family The Pepper Family Foundation

OTTO Engineering, Inc

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Seigle Foundation

Concert Sponsors +25,000 Illinois Arts Council Agency

Snodgrass Family Fund of DuPage Foundation

Community Partnership Sponsors +10,000

Comed, an Exelon Company Elgin Symphony League

Florence B. Palmer & Cornelia A. Palmer Foundation

Francis J. & Patricia A. Houlihan Foundation National Endowment for the Arts

Wells Fargo Advisors

ANNUAL GIVING SUPPORTERS

Guest Artist Sponsors +5,000

Barrington Area Community Foundation

Judson University, World Leader’s Forum Northern Trust Fall 2022 Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grant

Partners +2,500

Elgin Cultural Arts Commission Quarles & Brady Wickstrom Auto Group

The following honor roll celebrates the generosity of those who have supported this musical community since July 1, 2021, with a gift of $250 or more. If you have any questions about this roster or wish to make a gift, please contact Director of Development Matthew Way at 847.888.4028 or visit elginsymphony.org/donate

Season Sponsors $25,000+

Anonymous (2) R. Bert Crossland

Evelyn W. Hunt Trust Nancy V. Rascher

Concert Sponsors $10,000+ Anonymous (2)

Patricia Harkin & Jim Sosnoski Mrs. James L. Ziegler

Guest Artist Sponsors $5,000+

Anonymous

Mrs. Phyllis Blizzard

Harry Eng & Frances Zollers

Andre Fiebig & Tricia Van Eck Dr. Gwendolyn Rowe Gage

Sandra Horvath Hagan

Thomas & Linda Long Monica & Sanford

Morganstein

Martin & Brigitte Nobs

Ron & Kris Rogers

Karen & Ed Schock

Dr. Emanuel & Mrs. Janice Semerad

Jeanne C. Sigman

John & Maribeth Totten Herman & Mary Zwirn

Musician Sponsors $2,500+

Anonymous

Diane Campbell

Ray & Julie Daly

John & Sharyon DaSilva

Jeffrey & Jayne Griese

Charitable Fund

Walter & Andrea Gumm

Elizabeth Hoeft David & Suzanne Johnson Loretta Kandl Frank & Patricia Maxson

Mike & Marilyn McCarthy Mrs. Ruth Ann McKellin

Ralph V. Miner Dolores D. Nelson Rob & Jodie Stackowiak James & Judith Tammi Rev. Arlyn & Jeanne Tolzmann

Musical Score Sponsors

$1,000+

Anonymous

Herb & Marge Anderson

James Bauer & Lois Myers

Bauer

Mr. David Bosely

David L. Brown

Walter & Nancy Carlson Robert & Francine

Chiappetta

Andrew & Britta Cuming

Jerry & Judy Drommerhausen

Deanna K. Engelke

Jaime & Donna Garcia

David Gerber

Mr. Andrew Grams

Judy Hanlon Bonnie Henn Pritchard

Ron & Pat Henning

David & Suzanne Johnson

Donald & Mary Koss

Charitable Fund

Mr. Richard Kuranda

Peter C. & Constance L. Landwehr Charitable Fund K. Eric Larson & Margaret

Williams

Carolyn & Robert Malm

Barbara G. Maring

Russ & Diane Maxwell

Joan Moen

Michael J. Moyer

A. John Mullins

Marsha Newcomer

Orv & Joan Pelletier

Mrs. Roxelyn Pepper

Brian Pritchard

Richard W. Renner

Lois Robinson

Erik & Nelleke Roffelsen

Suzanne & Henry Rozycki

John & Carole Ruby

Rachel Shannon

Drs. April & Frank Smith

Glenn & Susan Spachman

Cherry Stoddard

Sunburst Corvette Club

Carol & Mark Taylor

Donna F. Templeton Celine Voris

Mr. David Waring

Philip Zack Charles & Nancy Zimmerman

Friends of the ESO $250+

Robert Acker & Alison Bleick

Mark S. Albert

Ms. Sharon Aleckson

Dr. Walter & Alexis Alm

Douglas Anderson

Helen Anderson

Ms. Sara Ellen Anderson

Judith & Norm Andrews

Bob & Jan Andry

Anonymous

Donna Bach

Soren & Marilyn Backe

Ross ¶ & Diane Beacraft

Paul Bednar, Real People

Realty

Connie Bischof

Carol Blohm

Marlene R. Boncosky

Melinda Borum

Terry Gabel & Sue Brigham

Tatiana Calhamer

Colin C. & Glorianne

Campbell Cash Cash

Cecily Y. Christian

William Collins

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Conway

Warren Dahn

Kelly Day

Mark & Patti Dewane

Theresa & Patrick Donoghue

Matt & Cherie Dorfman

Jon & Joy Duerr

Pat & Terry Dunning

Rita A. Ehrenberg

The Fabish Family

John & Muriel Fenzel

Carl & Mary Ellen Flaks

Jennifer Fukala & Michael Kies

Forrelyn Gamer

Eric ¶ & Jonathan Gaston

Falk

John & Joanne Gerlach

James & Barbara Gibbs

Robert & Lynn Gilly

Jordan & Sheila Glazov

Lorraine R. Gornick

Katherine J. Graffagna

Revs. Carl & Donna Gray

Robert & Kathleen Hahn

Sharon Hahn

David & Elizabeth Hardy

Dave & Mary Alice Helms

Vivian J. Hileman

Jeanne Hintz

Margaret Mechtenberg & Roger Hotham

Dr. Judith Hopkins

Kathryn Huffman

The Family of Wayne & Pamela Jensen

Jim & Pat Jocius

Craig & Karen Johnson Phil & Pat Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kahoun

Bonnie Kalaway

Nancy Kawasaki

David & Carlene

Kellenberger

Rev. Janet & Allen Kennedy Ann Chipman & Greg Keupfer

Stephen & Linda Knight Douglas C. Kramp

Donna Lake

Thomas & Terri Lamberti

Nancy Lamia

Joseph Lampinen

Kenneth & Kathleen Lanfear

Sharon LeCount

Barbara R. Long Arline K. Lovett

Grant & Patricia MacDonald

Ms. Sandra Magana

Michael Czerwionka & Charyl Maihack

Lynn Mall

Joseph ¶ & Marge Malmquist

Judith McDonald

Elizabeth McKay James McNamee

Loni Mecum

Shirley & Charles Milett

Miller Charitable Fund

Helen G. Moore

Barbara M. Mueller Ms. Henrietta Neeley David & Lynne Nellemann Rick & Nancy Nelson Jan Newingham

James Ceithaml & Marty

Owens

Patrick & Diane Parks

Ms. Jean Pechtel

Ernie & Joanne Perone

John Pilsits

Glen & Beth Prezembel

Julia Pronitcheva

Paul H. Reed

Maureen A. Resheske

Gail Rhodes

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Robertson

Dennis Rossow

Mel & Arline Roth

Michael & Robin Rothamer

Barbara J. Rowan

Howard & Gene Royer

Paul Schaefer

Robert & Mary Jean Schless William E. Schnell

David A. Schroeder

Jay & Debbie Schroeder David G. Schultz

James & Kathy Secora

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Sersen

Brue & Kathleen Sicklesteel

Drs. April & Frank Smith Jane Sorensen

Anna M. Speicher

Family of Frederick J. Steffen, Sr.

William & Roseann Stenzel Laura M. Sterba

Linda Stolt

John Hauser & Jean Stone Dr. Savitha Susarla Mr. Michael Tellin

Michael & Kathleen Tennis Marc Thayer ¶ Amy K. Tull

Ms. Joyce Wagner Matthew Way ¶ & Ana Molina ¶ George & Anita Werderich Hon. Bonnie M. Wheaton Larry & Debbie Wild Leslie Wolko

¶ Denotes ESO Musician and Staff

DONOR HONOR ROLL

TRIBUTE GIFTS

Tribute Gifts honor accomplishments, celebrate occasions, and pay respect in memory of reflection. If you have any questions about the following or would like to initiate a tribute gift, please contact Director of Development Matthew Way at 847 888 4028 or m.way@elginsymphony.org.

In honor of Carole A. Medal

Miriam Lytle

In memory of Anne H. Barnett Christine Grace Herbert

In memory of JoAnn Bowlsbey

Mary Lou Albanese

In memory of H. Lamar

Gibble

Howard & Gene Royer

In memory of Jeanne Hebeisen

Betty Brown Productions, Inc. Patricia Harkin & Jim Sosnoski Rick & Nancy Hiton Adrienne & Ira Holtzman Jerry Latherow K. Eric Larson & Margaret Williams

Karen & Dan Maki Romanucci & Blandon Jodie & Robert Stackowiak

In memory of Constance Hughes Sivu Suppiah

In memory of Cheri Lee Lewis Betty Brown Productions, Inc.

ENCORE SOCIETY

The Encore Society is a meaningful and generous way to ensure the longevity of your Elgin Symphony. It is more than a donation it is a statement of devotion and trust in our community impact for generations to come. It is with great admiration that we thank the following individuals for their selfless commitments.

Anonymous

S.E. “Stu” Ainsworth ◊ Harry ◊ & Phyllis Blizzard R. Bert Crossland David & Arlene Donovan Cyril Friend ◊ Dr. Gwendolyn Rowe Gage Wally & Andrea Gumm Jeanne Hebeisen ◊ Evelyn W. Hunt ◊ Sally Lee ◊ Marcene Lindstrom ◊ Thomas & Linda Long

Michael & Kelly McKay

Betty Moorehead Leo & Marilyn Nelson Dr. Eleanor Pick ◊ Tom & Sue Rakow Ed & Karen Schock

Jeanne Sigman David Waring Herman & Mary Zwirn

◊ denotes deceased members