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 Tim Semanik, conductor Elgin Master Chorale Andrew Lewis, conductor Integrity School of Dance This program is presented in fond memory of Jeanne Hebeisen

ANDREW WAINWRIGHT

A Joyful Noel

arr. WACHNER

Angels We Have Heard on High

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV

Polonaise from Christmas Eve Elgin Master Chorale

TCHAIKOVSKY

Selections from The Nutcracker Integrity School of Dance

arr. J. RUTTER

Cantique de Noël Elgin Master Chorale ~ Intermission ~

arr. ARTHUR HARRIS

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

arr. GARY FRY

Still Still Still Elgin Master Chorale

arr. SÁNCHEZ

Seleccion de Navidad Campaña sobre campaña Vamos pastores vamos Elgin Master Chorale

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 Thayer Chief Executive Officer Rebecca DeWane Director of Finance & Administration ARTISTIC Eric Gaston Vice President of Artistic Planning & Operations John Floeter Personnel Manager Macauley Manzano Orchestra Librarian & Patron Services Manager

DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING Matthew Way Director of Development Rylan Virnig Community Partnerships & Marketing Coordinator Chuck Kocal Director of Marketing Donna Lake Public Relations Manager Erica Warszewik Box Office Manager

OPERATIONS David Goldman Stage Manager Eric Block Stage Manager Ana Molina Translator LaTrisha Williams In Harmony Program Coordinator

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 BuscanicsJones 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 previously 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 8classes 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 2nd 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 PaganoArndt* 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

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

Andrew Lewis, Conductor & Music Director Jon Warfel, Associate Conductor & Pianist 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

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

ANNUAL GIVING SUPPORTERS 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 MyersBauer 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

DONOR HONOR ROLL 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 GastonFalk 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

Karen & Dan Maki Romanucci & Blandon Jodie & Robert Stackowiak

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

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