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For the first time anywhere, never before assembled in one place, see over 100 examples of women shattering expectations, barriers, and conventions to make a lasting impact on the art world.
For the first time anywhere, never before assembled in one place, see over 100 examples of women shattering expectations, barriers, and conventions to make a lasting impact on the art world.
November 25, 2025 - March 1, 2026
November 25, 2025 – March 1, 2026 CantonArt.org/shattered-glass
For the first time anywhere, never before assembled in one place, see over 100 examples of women shattering expectations, barriers, and conventions to make a lasting impact on the art world.
These artists fought for their right to create art alongside male contemporaries, and Shattered Glass shines a light on the inspiring stories, achievements, and obstacles overcome by these amazing women across centuries.
Don’t miss this special exhibition experience, curated by the Canton Museum of Art with impressive loans from museums across the U.S. and CMA’s own collection!
Artful, entertaining, engaging
At Tuesday Musical, we treat you to the thrill of discovery with carefully curated musical experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Superstars and hidden gems. The classics and redefined genres. Special programs that connect you with the musicians and their inspirations.
Tuesday Musical’s Akron Concert Series promises artful, entertaining and engaging opportunities with every concert. We are thrilled that you are here to enjoy them with us!
Cynthia Snider Executive Director
CHRISTMAS WITH CANTUS
NOVEMBER 30, 2025, 3 p.m.
Beloved stories & songs
Blending narration and song, acclaimed vocal ensemble Cantus presents The Velveteen Rabbit and The Polar Express alongside an abridged romp through The Nutcracker and other time-honored carols and new classics. Happening the Sunday afternoon after Thanksgiving, this is your family’s perfect start to the holiday season.
MARSALIS-McALLISTER-
AMES TRIO
MARCH 3, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Classical meets jazz
Hailed early on as a young jazz lion, saxophonist Bransford Marsalis has won three Grammys, a Tony nomination, and an NEA Jazz Master citation. For us, he’ll join fellow saxophonist Timothy McAllister — part of the Grammy-winning PRISM Quartet — and pianist Liz Ames to blend the spontaneity of jazz with the structured elegance of classical music.
IMANI WINDS & BOSTON BRASS
FEBRUARY 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Bach, Piazzolla, Sandoval!
Boston Brass and 2024 Grammy-winner Imani Winds join forces to showcase their jointly commissioned music of Cuban-American trumpet legend Arturo Sandoval. Add in works by J.S. Bach, tango master Astor Piazzolla, modern masters Paquito D’Rivera and Lalo Schifrin, and more for this rollicking “super band” collaboration.
RENÉE FLEMING
Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene
APRIL 21, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
The world’s most famous soprano
Superstar Renée Fleming brings her legendary voice to Akron for a program of Romantic and contemporary songs — plus an exploration of our evolving connection to nature, accompanied by the backdrop of a beautiful film from National Geographic. The most sought-after ticket of the season!
EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall—The University of Akron Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS WITH CANTUS: THREE TALES OF CHRISTMAS
TALE 1: The Velveteen Rabbit — Margery Williams
Christmas Time is Here Vince Guaraldi; arr. Adam Bock O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) Traditional German Carol; arr. Alice Parker, Robert Shaw Nature Boy eden ahbez How You Are Made Paul John Rudoi Still, Still, Still Traditional Austrian Carol; arr. Yumiko Matsuoka Perennial Eternally Chris Foss Light in the Hallway Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Audra Mae Where is Love Now? Sam Phillips The Glory of Love Billy Hill
Intermission
TALE 2: The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a — Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
I. Miniature Overture
arr. Jacob Christopher II. Danses caractéristiques
A. March arr. Jacob Christopher
B. Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy arr. Chris Foss
C. Russian Dance arr. Chris Foss
D. Arabian Dance arr. Alberto de la Paz
E. Chinese Dance arr. Alberto de la Paz
F. Dance of the Reed Flutes arr. Samuel Bohlander-Green III. Waltz of the Flowers arr. Chris Foss
TALE 3: The Polar Express — Chris Van Allsburg
Silver Bells Jay Livingston, Ray Evans; arr. Blake Morgan diu diu dang a Taiwanese Folk Song; arr. Chien Shan-Hua Spirit of the Season Alan Silvestri; arr. Jamey Ray The Bells of Christmas Loreena McKennitt Believe Alan Silvestri; arr. Rod Kelly Hines
Be kind to the patrons around you — and to this evening’s musicians. Please silence your cell phones and limit the taking of photos and videos.
Among Tuesday Musical’s generous season supporters: Akron Community Foundation, Lisle M. Buckingham Endowment Fund, Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust, KeyBank Trustee, Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust, Charles E. and Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial Foundation, Helen S. Robertson Fund, Sisler McFawn Foundation, Lloyd L. and Louise K. Smith Foundation, Welty Family Foundation
Now entering its 31st season, the “engaging” (New Yorker) low-voice ensemble Cantus is widely known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming and riveting performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The Washington Post has hailed the Cantus sound as having both “exalting finesse” and “expressive power” and refers to the “spontaneous grace” of its music making. The Philadelphia Inquirer called the group nothing short of “exquisite.”
As one of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles, Cantus has come to prominence with its distinctive approach to creating music. Working without
a conductor, the members of Cantus rehearse and perform as chamber musicians, each contributing to the entirety of the artistic process, creating programs that give voice to shared human experiences.
As the Minnesota Star Tribune has written, “The main hallmark of the Cantus sound has always been sheer quality and an unbroken belief in the special way that vocal music has of warming and invigorating the human spirit.”
Cantus enjoys a vigorous schedule of national and international touring, in addition to home concerts in MinneapolisSt. Paul, Minnesota. Cantus has performed
Cantus records for the UK-based Signum Classics label which has released the popular COVID-19 Sessions, Manifesto, holiday album Into the Light, Alone Together and Fields of Wonder. Cantus also has a deep catalog of recordings released on the group’s eponymous label.
Committed to the expansion of the vocal music repertoire, Cantus actively commissions new music and seeks to unearth rarely performed repertoire for low voices. Cantus has received commissioning grants from New Music USA, the National Endowment for the Arts, Chorus America, American Composers Forum and Chamber Music America. In 2023, Cantus was honored with the Alice Parker Fund Award from Chorus America that recognizes the exemplary work of an ensemble that respectfully and authentically presents works incorporating Black and Latinx traditions and experiences. In line with Cantus’ ongoing commitment to fostering new works for tenors, baritones, and basses, the ensemble has partnered with composer and former Cantus bass Timothy C. Takach and Graphite Publishing on the Cantus Choral Series, distributing Cantus’ signature arrangements and compositions for ensembles everywhere to perform and enjoy.
Integral to the Cantus mission is its commitment to preserve and strengthen music education in schools. Cantus works with more than 5,000 students each year in masterclass and workshop settings across the country and has been in-residence in 31 Minnesota high at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, UCLA, San Francisco Performances, Tanglewood, and Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival. Cantus also makes its home concerts available online. This pandemicprompted innovation has brought the ensemble’s programs to audiences spanning 50 states and 16 countries.
Cantus has a rich history of collaborations with other performing arts organizations, including the Minnesota Orchestra, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Boston Pops, Chanticleer, The Swingles, Canadian Brass, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Lorelei Ensemble, Theater Latté Da, and the James Sewell Ballet. The ensemble is heard frequently on both classical public radio stations nationwide and on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
The Artists
schools throughout their award-winning program’s 15-year history. The Cantus High School Mentorship program offers Cantus as artists-in-residence at one Twin Cities-based high school for the entirety of the school year. Cantus has also broadened its work by launching a yearly, statewide festival in partnership with American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota catered to high school tenor and bass singers.
Additionally, the ensemble hosts a biennial Cantus Commission Competition to encourage the creation of new repertoire through cash prizes, along with performance, recording, and potential publication opportunities for winning composers.
TENORS
Jacob Christopher
Member: 2016-present
Hometown: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Education: B.A. Vocal Performance, Luther College
Alexander Nishibun
Member: 2019-present Hometown: Flaherty, Kentucky.
Education: M.M. Vocal Performance, New England Conservatory of Music; B.A. Music, Huntingdon College
Paul John Rudoi
Member: 2008-2016, present
Hometown: Keystone Heights, Florida
Education: B.M. Vocal Performance, Hartt School at University of Hartford, M.M. Choral Conducting, University of Oregon
Paul Scholtz
Member: 2015-present Hometown: Waverly, Iowa
Education: B.A. English, Luther College
BARITONES
Rod Kelly Hines
Member: 2021-present
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Education: M.M. Vocal Performance, Georgia State University; B.A. Vocal Performance, Claflin University
Jeremy Wong
Member: 2020-present
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawai’i
Education: M.M., Vocal Performance, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa; B.M.A., Music, DePauw University
BASSES
Samuel Bohlander-Green
Member: 2013-present
Hometown: Webb City, Missouri
Education: B.M. Music Education, University of Missouri–Kansas City
Chris Foss
Member: 2008-present
Hometown: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Education: M.M. Choral Conducting, University of Nebraska; B.M Commercial Music, Millikin University
ARTISTIC COUNCIL
Rod Kelly Hines—Tour Manager
Paul John Rudoi—Programming
Paul Scholtz—Communications
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Shelley Quialla—Executive Director
Zachary Colby—Director of Development
Anne Todey—Finance and Administration Manager
Rob Riordan-Fulcher—Events and Office Coordinator
For more information: Cantus | (612) 435-0046 | info@cantussings.org | cantussings.org
Cantus is managed by: MKI Artists | (802) 658-2592 | MKIArtists.com
Text and Translations
Christmas Time is Here
Music by Vince Guaraldi (1928-1976); arr. Adam Bock
Text by Lee Mendelson (1933-2019)
Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer Fun for all that children call Their favorite time of year.
Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes Of love and dreams to share.
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside And joyful memories there.
Christmas time is here
We’ll be drawing near Oh, that we could always see Such magic through the year.
Come see the snowflakes in the air
The quiet beauty everywhere
We’ll spend the Yuletide by the fireside Making joyful memories there.
Christmas time is here
We’ll be drawing near Oh, that we could always see Such magic through the year.
O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree)
Traditional German Carol; arr. Alice Parker (1925-2023), Robert Shaw (1916-1999)
German text by Ernst Anschutz (17801861), English translation by Alice Parker
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum!
Wie treu sind deine Blätter.
Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit, Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum!
Wie treu sind deine Blätter.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree!
How lovely are thy branches. Not only green when summer’s here, But in the coldest time of year.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree! How lovely are thy branches.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree! We learn from all your beauty.
Your bright green leaves with festive cheer Give hope and strength throughout the year.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree! We learn from all your beauty.
Nature Boy
eden ahbez (1908-1995)
There was a boy
A very strange enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far, very far
Over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he.
And then one day
A magic day he passed my way
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me
“The greatest joy you’ll ever learn Is just to love and be loved in return”.
How You Are Made
Music by Paul John Rudoi (b. 1985)
Text adapted from The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams (1881-1944)
What is Real?
Does it hurt?
Does it happen all at once or bit by bit?
Slowly…
Carefully…
What will happen to me?
You become. It takes a long time. It lasts for always.
What is love?
Will I know?
Does it happen all at once or bit by bit?
Slowly…
Carefully…
Will it happen to me?
You become. It takes a long time. It lasts for always.
Still, Still, Still
Traditional Austrian Carol; arr. Yumiko Matsuoka
Still, still, still
One can hear the falling snow
For all is hushed, the world is sleeping
Holy star its vigil keeping
Still, still, still
One can hear the falling snow.
Sleep, sleep, sleep
‘Tis the eve of our savior’s birth
The night is peaceful all around you
Close your eyes, let sleep surround you
Sleep, sleep, sleep
‘Tis the eve of our savior’s birth.
Dream, dream, dream
Of the joyous day to come
While guardian angels without number
Watch you as you sweetly slumber
Dream, dream, dream
Of the joyous day to come
Dream, dream, dream
Of the joyous day to come.
Perennial Eternally
Music and text by Chris Foss (b. 1983)
Do you remember how it felt when we lost her?
She floated down, swirling like a helicopter maple seed
Our love’s double helix unwinding into air.
How did we get past the wall?
Did we climb, dig under,
Or just sit and let it fall
Crumbling everything we were into the ground?
Imagine an oak growing next to a post driven into the ground
There is no getting over, instead growing towards and around
The things that shape our growth reveal The tales of how we become real.
Everything we will become we already are
A vivid collection of starlight and flourishing scars
Getting lost in the lilting of blooming and wilting
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Text and Translations
Is quilting together the near and the far
We always were and ever shall be Perennial eternally.
I’ve forgotten what it’s like to let go, What it feels like to believe
Losing my grip on the concept of “yet” so Much that I can’t see the forest for the trees
I’ve been collecting impossibilities
Each a leaf I once held so dearly
Now gathered around my feet
I’m surrounded by what will never be.
Remember the leaves will break down and blend into earth
Strengthening roots that then bleed into dreams of rebirth
The seed that saw the world brand new is ever still inside of you.
Everything we will become we already are
A vivid collection of starlight and flourishing scars
Getting lost in the lilting of blooming and wilting
We always were and ever shall be Perennial eternally.
Light in the Hallway
Mitch Grassi (b. 1992), Scott Hoying (b. 1991), Audra Mae (b. 1984)
Close your eyes, lay your head down
Now it’s time to sleep
May you find great adventure
As you lie and dream.
If you’re scared of the darkness I will calm your fear
There’s a light in the hallway
So you know I’m here.
So count your blessings every day
It makes the monsters go away
And everything will be okay
You are not alone
You are right at home.
Goodnight.
You won’t need me forever
But I’ll still be here
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Even me, my dear.
From now on, if you need me
You can sing this song
There’s a light in the hallway
Burning all night long.
So count your blessings every day It makes the monsters go away
And everything will be okay
You are not alone
You are right at home.
Goodnight.
Where is Love Now?
Sam Phillips (b. 1962)
If I could wait here for you, Without hope or knowing what to do...
Watch the light fade away, Without fear or knowing what to say...
Cry the tears from my eyes.
Leave me here long enough to realize Where is love now?
Where is love now, Out here in the dark?
If I should hold all my dreams, Through the night of the way life sometimes seems...
And if I can’t see which way to go, I’ll stay lost in silence ‘til I know. Cry the tears from my eyes.
Leave me here long enough to realize Where is love now?
Where is love now, Out here in the dark?
The Glory of Love
Billy Hill (1899-1940)
You’ve got to give a little, take a little, And let your poor heart break a little. That’s the story of, that’s the glory of love.
You’ve got to laugh a little, cry a little, Until the clouds roll by a little.
That’s the story of, that’s the glory of love.
As long as there’s the two of us, We’ve got the world and all its charms. And when the world is through with us, We’ve got each other’s arms.
Text and Translations
You’ve got to win a little, lose a little, Yes, and always have the blues a little. That’s the story of, that’s the glory of love.
Silver Bells
Jay Livingston (1915-2001), Ray Evans (1915-2007); arr. Blake Morgan (b. 1991)
Strings of street lights, even stop lights
Blink a bright red and green And above all this bustle you’ll hear.
Silver bells, hear them ring.
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks. Dressed in holiday style
In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas.
Children laughing, people passing Sharing smile after smile And on every street corner you’ll hear.
Silver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them ring Soon it will be Christmas day.
diu diu dang a Taiwanese Folk Song; arr. Chien ShanHua (b. 1954)
u
chi ho hei ya
hue chia
gin gia’ng
hue chia
gin gia’ng
i do a mo i do diu ai yo
bon kang
lai
bon kang
e dsui
do diu diu dang a… di lo lai la la la la hei
Train whistle sound
Onomatopoetic sounds
The train goes The train goes to
Text and Translations
The Bells of Christmas
Loreena McKennitt (b. 1957)
In the silence of the night
When the snow lies soft and still
You can see the magic light
And hear the ring of Christmas bells.
Though the night seems long and dark
It is the Earth has gone to sleep
The stars that dot the sky above
Hold you in their precious keep
So close your eyes and come with me
Christmas bells will bring you home.
Now with song we fill the night
While magic dances in the light
To wish you now and all the year
The joy that comes with Christmas cheer.
Hear our voices fill the air
To drive the winter’s cold away
And so our hearts with all will share
The love that comes with Christmas Day
The love that comes with Christmas Day
The Christmas bells will bring you home.
Believe
Alan Silvestri; arr. Rod Kelly Hines
Children sleeping
Snow is softly falling
Dreams are calling
Likes bells in the distance
We were dreamers
Not so long ago
But one by one, we
All had to grow up
When it seems the magic slipped away
We find it all again on Christmas Day.
Believe in what your heart is saying
Hear the melody that’s playing
There’s no time to waste
There’s so much to celebrate
Believe in what you feel inside
And give your dreams the wings to fly
You have everything you need
If you just believe.
Trains move quickly
To their journey’s end
Destinations
Are where we begin again
Ships go sailing
Far across the sea
Trusting starlight
To get where they need to be
When it seems that we have lost our way
We find ourselves again on Christmas Day.
Believe in what your heart is saying
Hear the melody that’s playing
There’s no time to waste
There’s so much to celebrate
Believe in what you feel inside
And give your dreams the wings to fly
You have everything you need
If you just believe.
Tuesday Musical’s
Donations enable Tuesday Musical to share the world’s best music and musicians throughout our community.
Are you—and perhaps a few of your friends— interested in funding a specific budget item? Perhaps in honor of a friend or family member? (Unrestricted gifts for our general operating fund are always welcome, too!)
Wish List:
● Fuel for performers (concert meals and snacks): starting at $55 per concert, depending on numbers and needs of musicians.
● Street banners in downtown Akron: $125 each.
● Paper stock for concert tickets: $225 for a case.
● Facebook advertising: $350 per concert.
● Underwrite the cost of one bus for a school group to attend a concert: $300.
● Concert promo postcard, printing and mailing: $500 per concert.
● Concert Conversation in EJ’s Flying Balcony: $400 per concert.
● Sponsor a post-concert reception with the guest artist(s): $1,500.
● Sponsor a concert: starting at $10,000.
● Endow and name a scholarship: starting at $20,000.
Generous Wish Granters (thank you!):
● Linda Bunyan: Fuel for performers (concert meals and snacks).
● Judith Dimengo: Underwriting the cost of buses for school groups to attend concerts.
● Barbara and Mark MacGregor: Sponsorship of piano concert at EJ Thomas Hall.
● Cecilia and Nathan Speelman: Fuel for performers (concert meals and snacks).
● Fred and Elizabeth Specht: Underwriting performance fees and supporting scholarships for young musicians.
● Bob and Beverley Fischer: Funds to purchase a letter-folding machine, given in honor of Karla Jenkins’ service to Tuesday Musical.
● Michael and Barbara Kaplan: Underwriting the cost of buses for school groups to attend concerts.
For more information, please contact Cynthia Snider at 330-761-3460 or csnider@tuesdaymusical.org or write to Tuesday Musical at 1041 W. Market St., Ste. 200, Akron, OH 44313
Tuesday Musical is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are fully deductible as provided by law.
Support Individuals
We gratefully acknowledge all donors this season. Thank you for helping Tuesday Musical continue to inspire current and future generations of music lovers. This list includes this season’s donors who have given at least $200 as of September 15, 2025.
Director $5,000+
Louis Elsaesser
Michael Frank
Linda and Paul Liesem
Cynthia Knight
Michael and Lori Mucha
George Pope
Kenneth Shafer
Tim and Jenny Smucker
Fred and Elizabeth Specht
Darwin Steele
James and Linda Venner
Benefactor $1,500 to $4,999
John and Kathleen Arther
Lee and Floy Barthel
Earl and Judy Baxtresser
Robert Carlyon
Sally Childs
Judith Dimengo
Barbara Eaton
Bob and Beverley Fischer
Sharon and Robert Gandee
Elaine Guregian
Bruce Hagelin
DuWayne and Dorothy Hansen
Margaret and David Hunter
Marianne Miller
Arlene Nettling
Claire and Mark Purdy
Roger F. Ream, DDS
Richard and Alita Rogers
Patricia Sargent
Cynthia and Larry Snider
Nathan and Cecilia
Speelman
Michael and Elizabeth
Taipale
Kenneth and Martha Taylor
Sustainer $700 to $1,499
Anonymous
Richard and Eleanor Aron
James Bates
Ellen Botnick
Linda Bunyan
Thomas and Mary Lynn Crowley
Karen Dorn
Paul and Jennifer Filon
Terry and Mary Kay Finn
Sue Gillman
Lloyd and Grace Goettler
Louise Harvey
Barbara and Michael J. Kaplan
Jim and Maureen Kovach
Dorothy Lepp
Stephen Myers
Dianne and Herb Newman
Roger and Sally Read
Peter and Nanette Ryerson
Jean Schooley
Richard Shirey and Jim Helmuth
Sandra Smith
Jennifer and Jeffrey Stenroos
Carol Vandenberg
John Vander Kooi
Gail Wild
Patron $400 to $699
Sophie and Steve Albrecht
Anonymous
Mark and Sandy Auburn
David and Carmen Beasley
Frank Comunale
Barbara and Denis Feld
Teresa and Ted Good
Ian Haberman
Diane Klein and Tom Robinson
Barbara and Mark
MacGregor
Anita Meeker
Charles and Elizabeth Nelson
Paula Rabinowitz
John Schambach
Hedy Simmons
Mickey Stefanik
Bruce Wilson
Shirley Workman
Donor $200 to $399
Beth and Ham Amer
Anonymous
Guy and Debra Bordo
Judi and Jerry Brenner
Amie and Phil Cajka
Susan and Robert Conrad
Laurie Coyle
Roberta DePompei
Michael Dunn
Rick Elliott
Benjamin and Linda Flaker
Alan and Nicole Gaffney
Sue and Terry Greenhalgh
Mark Greer
Michael T. Hayes
John & Suzanne Hetrick
David Hunt
Mary Ann Jackson
Karla and Mark Jenkins
William Jordan and Laurel Winters
Greer Kabb-Langkamp
Cheryl and Tom Lyon
William and Sally Manby
JoAnn Marcinkoski
Jim and Mary Messerly
Alan Mirkin
Paul and Alicia Mucha
Judy Nicely
Jamie Wilding and Caroline Oltmanns
Pauline Persons
Anne Marie Schellin
Richard and Susan Schrop
Phil Schuchter
Betty and Joel Siegfried
James Simon
Joe Skubiak
Margo Snider
Robert and Meg Stanton
Elinore Stormer
Marc and Julie Weagraff
Jorene Whitney
Susan and Terry Yingling
Carol and Bob Zollars
Memorials & Tributes
These generous donors have chosen to honor special people in meaningful ways. List as of September 15, 2025.
In Memory of Jesse Anderson Albrecht
Pittman Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and Barbara Pittman
In Memory of Margaret Baxtresser
Floy and Lee Barthel
Earl and Judy Baxtresser
In Memory of Rita Czarnecki
Barbara and Denis Feld
In Honor of Bobbie Eaton
Judi and Jerry Brenner
Fred and Elizabeth Specht
In Memory of William Eaton
Doris St. Clair
In Memory of Jaymi Blossom Feeney
Robin Dunn Blossom
In Honor of Barbara Feld
Rees Roberts
In Honor of Austin and Richard Ferguson
David Hunt
In Honor of Bob and Beverley Fischer
Frank Comunale
In Memory of Casey Genemans
Bobbie Eaton
In Memory of Mary Ann Griebling
Dorothy Lepp
In Memory of Joy Hagelin
The Hagelin and Wolf families
In Memory of Hal Horton
Mark and Barbara MacGregor
In Memory of Betty Howell
Nancy Bagwell
Bill Cervenik
Thomas and Barbara Cook
Sylvia and Howard Johnson
Sue and Ken Keller
Point Comfort Association
Tuesday Musical Staff
In Memory of Ruth Hunt
Dorothy Lepp
In Honor of Karla Jenkins and Cynthia Snider
Frank Comunale
In Memory of Martha Kelly
Frank Comunale
In Memory of JoAnn Marcinkoski
Jennifer Altieri
Sally Ann Anderson
Bobbie Eaton
Terry M. Harsney
DuWayne and Dorothy
Hansen
Sylvia and Howard Johnson
Cynthia Knight
Dorothy Lepp
Bruce and Linda Meyer
Claudia, Brian, and Barbara Simon
Jena and Kyle Wright
In Honor of Anita Meeker
Frank Comunale
In Memory of Martha Meloni
Marcia, Tony and Allison (Perry) Holcomb
In Memory of Lori Mirkin
Alan Mirkin
In Honor of Charles and Elizabeth Nelson
Frank Comunale
In Honor of George Pope
Fred and Elizabeth Specht
In Memory of Rosemary Reymann
Cynthia Knight
In Memory of Robert Roach
Majorie Donahue
In Memory of Dr. Bruce and Lola Rothmann
Elizabeth Rusnak
Mickey Stefanik
In Honor of Dr. Larry Snider
Drs. Mark and Sandy Auburn
In Memory of their parents
Nathan and Cecilia
Speelman
In Memory of Cindy Stefanik
Mickey Stefanik
In Memory of Dr. Kenneth Swanson
Mickey Stefanik
In Honor of Tuesday Musical’s staff
Barbara Eaton
Anita Meeker
In Memory of Virginia Wojno
Bob and Beverley Fischer
Shirley Workman
Foundations, Businesses, Government
Through their vital support, these organizations help to sustain Tuesday Musical and the arts throughout our region. List as of September 15, 2025.
$25,000+ ArtsForward/ArtsNow
William Bingham Foundation
GAR Foundation
Hillier Family Foundation
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Ohio Arts Council
$10,000 to $24,999
Akron Community Foundation
Howard Atwood Family Fund of Akron Community Foundation
Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation
Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust
Kulas Foundation
Gertrude F. Orr Trust Advised Fund of Akron Community Foundation
Peg’s Foundation
Charles E. and Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial Foundation
Lloyd L. and Louise K. Smith Foundation
$5,000 to $9,999
The Lisle M. Buckingham Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation
John A. McAlonan Fund of Akron Community Foundation
Polsky Fund of Akron Community Foundation
Helen S. Robertson Fund of Akron Community Foundation
Bunnie & Jerome Sachs Family Foundation
Sisler McFawn Foundation
Welty Family Foundation
$1,000 to $4,999
Bath Community Fund
Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust, KeyBank, Trustee
C. Colmery Gibson Fund of Akron Community Foundation
Lehner Family Foundation
Beatrice K. McDowell Family Fund
W. Paul Mills and Thora J. Mills Memorial Foundation
Laura R. and Lucian Q. Moffitt Foundation
R. C. Musson and Katharine M. Musson Charitable Foundation
Ohio Federation of Music Clubs
Synthomer Foundation
Business Partners
Tuesday Musical thanks these businesses for their financial support. As our partners, they are investing in the community where their customers, employees, and families live, learn and work.
Is your business interested in connecting with well-educated and sophisticated arts supporters and community leaders throughout Greater Akron and Northeast Ohio? To discuss options and opportunities, please contact Cynthia Snider, executive director of Tuesday Musical, at 330-7613460 or csnider@tuesdaymusical.org.
2025-2026 Board of Directors
Executive Committee
President Claire Purdy
Vice President/President Elect James Wilding
Treasurer Paul Mucha
Secretary Sally Childs
Governance Committee Chair Bryan Meek
Committee Chairs
Artistic Planning Cynthia Snider
Brahms Allegro Jennifer and Jeffrey Stenroos
Development Louise Harvey
Finance Paul Mucha
Hospitality Bobbie Eaton and Marianne Miller
Membership Teresa Good
Member Programs Stanislav Golovin
Scholarship Mark Greer and George Pope
Education Michele Monigold
At-Large Members
Theron Brown, Justin Chenault, Diane Klein, Landon Nyako, Fred Specht, and Marc Weagraff
Staff
Executive Director Cynthia Snider
Director of Finance and Audience Services Karla Jenkins
Director of Artistic Operations and Educational Engagement Austin Ferguson
Marketing Consultant Jim Sector
Social Media Assistant Amie Cajka
Marketing, Program design and production by Live Publishing Co.
Holiday Concerts
DEC 13–21
Sarah Hicks, conductor
The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus Blossom Festival Chorus
With the participation of The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus
The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus Chamber Ensemble
Wooster Chorus of The College of Wooster
Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2025! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holiday season.
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