FRI. october 31, 2025
THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL
Whether you’re five or ninety-five, great discoveries await you at the Science Spectrum Museum and OMNI Theater! With well over 250 hands-on interactive science exhibits, Lubbock’s only public aquarium, the giant domed screen OMNI Theater, or the daily live science shows, it’s the perfect place for the Explorer in all of us
Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way!
Special traveling exhibit available through Jan 25, 2026.
Kidpreneur Fair
Shopping Fair for local kid-owned businesses on Nov 8 from 10:30am-2:30pm
Seasonal Holiday Break Camps
Available for ages 4-12. Visit sciencespectrum.org for availability and registration.
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
Dear Friends of the Lubbock Symphony,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, musicians, and staff of Lubbock Symphony, it is my pleasure to welcome you to The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences for tonight’s performance.
We extend our deepest gratitude to guest conductor Peter Bay, who has traveled from Austin to lead us with his remarkable artistry, and guest pianist Jon Kimura Parker, whose extraordinary virtuosity and passion will bring the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto to life. It is an honor to welcome them both to the Lubbock stage.
A special thank you to City Bank for its unwavering commitment to the arts. Its dedication to enriching our community through music is evident tonight as we showcase spectacular talent.
Additionally, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to Helen Kim-Sills and Classical 105.7 for their partnership in producing the Sizzle Reel that you will see tonight. This special video feature, showcasing Clint Barrick, Brad Green, Richard Fountain, and David Cho, offers unique insights into the brilliance of Mendelssohn, Nielsen, and Tchaikovsky.
Please enjoy Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto and we look forward to seeing you at Carmina Burana in April.
Sincerely,
Galen Wixson President & CEO Lubbock Symphony
A LETTER FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR
Hello Enthusiastic Fans of Jurassic Park!
Welcome to yet another exhilarating Film Concert with Live Orchestra featuring your Lubbock Symphony!
Steven Spielberg’s created a thrilling sci-fi and massive blockbuster Jurassic Park which garnered multiple Academy Awards; Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.
On this evening of Halloween, what better way to immerse ourselves in the world of theme park of de-extincted dinosaurs, on the tropical island of Isla Nublar, off the coast of Costa Rica!
Thank you Science Spectrum and Sandy Henry for hosting a spectacular Dinosaurs Exhibition throughout the week; providing a real life dinosaurs experience for our young audiences.
Thank you Ann McDonald and Eric McDonald for spearheading this project, securing future enthusiastic audiences in the Lubbock community.
Ecstatically,
David Cho Music Director Lubbock Symphony
Hands-Free KTTZ
You love Bach in black tie, but have you tried Sibelus in slippers? Beethoven à la bubble bath? Dvořák with your favorite doggo?
Locally-curated classical content is now available via voice command— wherever you are. Just tell your smart device to play KTTZ-HD2, and start that soaker!
IN HONOR OF WILLIAM A. HARROD
Founding Conductor of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra 1946-1987
Instructions
• 1 (16-oz) pkg Casserole Premium Quality Pinto Beans
• 1 (12-oz) pkg bacon, chopped
• 2 (32-oz) cartons chicken broth
• 2 (14.5-oz) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 (7-oz) can diced green chiles
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pepper
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (8-oz) carton sour cream (optional)
1) Soak beans overnight according to package directions. Drain.
2) Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels, and transfer to a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.
3) Stir in broth, tomatoes, green chiles, onion, garlic, beans, salt, pepper, and cumin.
4) Cover and cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours or until beans are tender. Serve with cheese and sour cream, if on hand.
M.D.,
Matthew P. Soape M.D., P.A.
Ching (Angela) Wang, M.D.
CONDUCTOR
David Cho
The CH Foundation Endowed
Conductor’s Podium
VIOLIN I
Linda Lin
Concertmaster
Jones-Saathoff Family
Endowed Chair
Abi Rhoades
Associate Concertmaster
Diekemper Family Foundation
Endowed Chair
Abreal Whitman
Assistant Concertmaster
Josenir Alves Cerqueira Junior
Lazaro Gonzalez
Adan Flores
Radman Rasti
Guillermo Uribe Laudino
Asher Rove
VIOLIN II
Evgeny Zvonnikov
Principal
Justice Phil and Carla Johnson
Endowed Chair
Saikat Karmakar
Assistant Principal
Cassidy Forehand
Kea Beasley
James Ellis
Shirley Wigley
Carroll Jane Goodyear
Christine Tao
Brennan Lowrey
Martha Perez
Darcy Radcliffe
VIOLA
Israel Mello
Principal
Mary M. Epps and Ralph E.
Wallingford Endowed Chair
Jordan Stubblefield
Sharon Mirll
Bruno Silva
Libby Herring
Vivian McDermott
Zahra Asadi
Jasmin Caldera
CELLO
Michael Newton
Principal
Mary Francis Carter Endowed Chair
Danny Mar
Alejos Anaya
Madeline Garcia
Kelly Kuhn
Anna Bartley
DOUBLE BASS
Mark Morton
Principal
Eugene and Covar Dabezies Endowed Chair
Stuart Anderson
Christopher Arcy
Gregory Faught
Lucas Rocha
Aubrey Johnson
FLUTE
Eric Leise
Principal Crew of Columbia, STS-107 Endowed Chair
Antonio Herbert
Spencer Hartman
OBOE
Kathleen Bell
Principal
Lubbock Symphony Guild Endowed Chair
Angeli Mari Nicolas
Jordan Hastings
CLARINET
David Shea
Principal
Christine Polvado and John Stockdale Endowed Chair
Trisha Burrell
Dillan Francis
BASSOON
Vince Ocampo
Principal
Nancy and Tom Neal Endowed
Chair
Sabrina Stovall
Ian Resurreccion
CONTRABASSOON
Jacob Prentice
HORN
Quentin Fisher
Principal
Anthony and Helen Brittin
Endowed Chair
Esteban Chavez
Lucian Hutchinson
Ashley Beyer
Caleb Dent
TRUMPET
Gary Hudson
Principal
Stacey and Robert Kollman
Family Endowed Chair
William Takacs
Scott Strovas
TROMBONE
James T Decker
Principal
Larry and Lucy Landusky
Endowed Chair
Bruce Keeling
BASS TROMBONE
Haotian Quan
Tim and Mary Jane Sampson Endowed Chair
Darin Cash
TUBA
Arturo Galvan
Principal
Diekemper Family Foundation
Endowed Chair
TIMPANI
Lisa Rogers
Principal
Diekemper Family Foundation Endowed Chair
PERCUSSION
Christopher Mehrafshan
Principal
Lisa Rogers/Alan Shinn Principal Percussion Endowed Chair
Erin Martysz
Benjamin Holmes
Kyle Buentello
Anthony Flores
HARP
Rachel Mazzucco
Principal
Rachel Jean Armstrong Thomas Endowed Chair
PIANO
Nataliya Sukhina
Principal
Edward R. and Jo Anne M. Smith
Principal Piano Endowed Chair
CELESTA
Richard Fountain
PERSONNEL MANAGER
Gary Hudson
LIBRARIAN
Israel Mello
The Symphony has the ability to bring us joy and comfort, to motivate us and to help us relax.
PROUD SUPPORTER OF
Lubbock Symphony Orchestra
John Williams (b. 1932 - )
ACT 1
Opening Titles
Incident at Isla Nublar
The Encased Mosquito
The Entrance of Mr. Hammond
To The Island - The Dinosaurs -
The Entrance of the Park
Cartoon Demonstration
Hatching Baby Raptor
You Bred Raptors
The History Lesson
Jurassic Park Gate
An Ailing Monster
The Coming Storm
Dennis Steals the Embryos
The Trouble with Dennis
INTERMISSION
ACT 2
Entr’acte
The Falling Car
The T-Rex Chase
A Tree for My Bed
Remembering Petticoat Lane
My Friend, The Brachiosaurus
Eggs in the Forest Quietly Tense
Preparing to Meet the Monster
High Wire Stunts - Hungry Raptor
Into the Kitchen
March Past the Kitchen Utensils / T-Rex to the Rescue End Credits (Live Version)
Helen Jones Foundation, Inc. SS Foundation
Visual Edge IT is proud to support the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, a pinnacle of culture and excellence in the community.
Enjoy the show, knowing Visual Edge IT is always fine-tuning your office equipment and IT solutions to work together in perfect harmony.
ANNUAL FUND
The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra appreciates the generosity of the following individuals who have given to the Annual Fund between October 2024 and October 2025.
MAESTRO’S LEGACY CIRCLE
($100,000+)
Ann and Craig* McDonald Family
MAESTRO’S DIAMOND CIRCLE
($50,000-$99,000)
Herb and Evan Armstrong
Sandra and Neil Kurtzman
MAESTRO’S PLATINUM
CIRCLE
($25,000-$49,999)
Dr. Doug Klepper and Terry Hawkins
Sam & Jana Scheef
Drs. Roger and Nadene Tipton
MAESTRO’S GOLD CIRCLE
($15,000-$24,999)
Deena and Harold Evensky
Patricia and Donnie Hicks
Shari and Randy Holloway
MAESTRO’S SILVER CIRCLE
($7,500 – $14,999)
The Advisors Group
Dolle Barker
Jill and Gilbert Berdine
Leen and Mounir Borno
Terri and Michael Byrne
Maureen Chadwick
Marcus Borhani and Dawn Kelley
Susan and Don Maddox
Katie and John Salter
Tricia and Dr. Peter Reed
Ralph Tamper and Don Shrum
Jo Anne M Smith
Drs. Lola and Thomas Windisch
Jenny and Edson Way
MAESTRO’S CIRCLE
($5,000 – $7,499)
Covar Dabezies
Stephen L. and Melissa A. Faulk
Maestro’s Circle, continued
Sue and Curtis Griffith
Leslie and Adrian Huckabee
Betsy and Thivakorn Kasemsri
Laura and Monte Monroe
Mary Jane and Tim Sampson
Lyn and Mark Stoll
Toni E. Wallingford
VIRTUOSO’S CIRCLE
($3,500 – $4,999)
Dolle Barker
Patricia Lynn Freier
Virginia Kellogg
Mary McCrary
CONCERTMASTER’S CIRCLE
($1,500 – $3,499)
Elizabeth and Will Ashmore
Betsy and Mark Bass
Mr. Anthony and Dr. Helen Brittin
Kasi and Chris Boutwell
Deborah Conn
Evelyn Davies
Linda and Bryan Dunn
Michael Epps
Martha Fregia
Elias Ghandour
John Hunter
The Honorable and Mrs. Phil Johnson
Stacey and Robert Kollman
Larry and Lucy Landusky
Jan Ledbetter
Nancy Neal
Janeen Patterson
Brenda and Curtis Parrish
Jill Stangl
Karol Tarbox
Cindy and Harry Zimmerman
MUSICIAN’S CIRCLE
($1,000 – $1,499)
Maria and Stephen Balch
Dustin Baucom
Barb and Nathan Baie
Amanda Bourland
Mary Ann Bridges
Kathleen and Eric Burrell
Cassie Christopher
Family Owned Since 1931
Musician’s Circle, continued
Allison Clayton
Patti and Jim Douglass
Clay Elliott
Al and Jolene Gary
Birgit and Brad Green
Amy and Jason Grisham
LaVelle and Tommy Hawkins
Bobbye Hrncirik
Grace and Robert Lin
Patti and James Lupton
Sharon and Rick Martin
Sally Murray
Nancy and Thomas Neal
Gwen and Thomas Nichols
Judith E. O’Brien
Cathy and Dr. Scott Porter
Melissa and Tim Pridmore
Stephanie Rogers
Judith Rowdon
Darya White
Joyce and Scott White
Brian A. Willcutt
Dr. Charles and Patricia Wheeler
YOUNG ARTIST’S CIRCLE
($500 - $999)
Gisele Bazan
Krista and Matthew Bumstead
Kristina Butts
Beverly and Dana Butler
The Collier Family
Reyhan and Richard Crider
Sandra and Robert Crosier
Patrick Dunne
Erin and Elgin Gregg
Ellen and Dennis Harp
Janeen Drew Holmes
Cindy and Mark McBrayer
Robert Nebb
Thomas J. Nichols
Norman and Betty Orr
Thomas and Sarah Parsons
Penelope and Gerald Pipkin
Melanie and Mike Ragain
Dr. and Mrs. Carlos A. Ricaldi
Dona Richardson
Janice and Lowry Schaub
Tracee and Dr. Scott Spore
Sally Walton
Dianne White
Wei Zhang
John Zias
PATRON’S CIRCLE
($275 - $499)
Eric and Janis Blackwell
Barry Cohen
David Cummings
James Fox
Jane Henry
David Hodges
Janice and Morris Knox
Kishor Mehta
Jill Nelson
Gerald Pipkin
Janet and Davis Price
Janice Stachowiak
Carol K Walker
Gay Word
SUSTAINER’S CIRCLE
($125 - $274)
H. Allen Anderson
Barb Baie
Jill and Randy Ball
Nancy and Alwyn Barr
Pam Blassingame
Bradley Blount
Mary Ann Bridges
Mary Cato
Manon and Neill Carter
Bobbe Crawford
Chris and Kathy Claus
Amy and Josh Corbin
Cari and Dennis Dillon
Alex Driggars
Sherri Field
Constance Goodwin
Cherrie Jose
Wendell Leatherwood
Judy and Gary Linker
Diane Lowell
Keri Lynn
Daniel McGrath
Beverly and Don McBeath
Dona Nussbaum
Denise Oviedo
Sylvia Sapsky
Sherril and Charles Skibell
Steve Synck
Jim Tapp
Susan Tarrant
Jack Thompson
Kristian Tsokanov
Jon Walter
Sustainer’s Circle, continued
Alina Warraich
Callie Watson
Alice V White
Gary Wood
LUBBOCK CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SPONSORS
Grey Hare Analytics, Inc.
SS Foundation
Patricia and Donnie Hicks
LUBBOCK YOUTH ORCHESTRAS SPONSORS
The CH Foundation
Comissioners Court / Lubbock County, Texas
Civic Lubbock
ESO Fan Wear
Helen Jones Foundation
Mighty Wash
Lubbock Live Festival for the Arts
UMC Connect
Prosperity Bank
Shari and Randy Holloway
SEASON SPONSORS
*Lubbock Youth Orchestras and Lubbock Symphony Education Sponsors
MAESTRO’S PLATINUM CIRCLE
($25,000+)
The United Family
MAESTRO’S GOLD CIRCLE
($15,000-$24,999)
City Bank
University Medical Center
Lubbock Symphony Partners in Harmony
MAESTRO’S SILVER CIRCLE
($7,500 – $14,999)
Armstrong Mechanical -
Beth and Chris Carpenter
Chappell, Lanehart & Stangl P.C.
*Double T Smiles -
Drs. Colleen and Michael Segall
Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant
Surgery of Lubbock
(The Ioppolo Family Foundation) -
Lory and Dr. Robert Ioppolo
MWM Architects
Office Wise Commercial Interiors
Overton Hotel & Conference Center
Texas Tech Office of the President / J.T. and Margaret Talkington College of Visual and Performing Arts
MAESTRO’S CIRCLE
($5,000 – $7,499)
Casserole Premium Quality Beans
Friends of Trout Fishing in America
Tiva Kasemsri
Lowry Schaub
Scott Spore
Roger Tipton
Thomas Windisch
John Zias
GRACO Real Estate Development
The Andrews Family
Birgit and Brad Green
Victory Bank
Visual Edge IT
VIRTUOSO’S CIRCLE
($3,500 – $4,999)
Grey Hare Analytics, Inc.
CONCERTMASTER’S CIRCLE
($1,500 – $3,499)
Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant
Grace and Robert Lin
Blue Layer
Evensky & Katz / Foldes
Wealth Management -
Katie and John Salter
Prosperity Bank
Science Spectrum
Tucker Floral
Thank You
To our Partners In Harmony founding members
Beth and Will Ashmore
Kasi and Chris Boutwell
Mary Ann Bridges
Maureen Chadwick
Bobbe Crawford
Deena and Harold Evensky
Patricia Freier
Terry Hawkins and Dr. Doug Klepper
Honorable Phil and Carla Johnson
Dawn Kelley and Marcus Borhani
Diane Lowell
Ann McDonald
Laura and Monte
Monroe
Nancy Neal
Melissa Pridmore
Janice Stachowiak
Toni E. Wallingford
Carol Walker
Dr. Charles and
Patricia Wheeler
Birgit Green
Dr. Lola B. Windisch
Susan Tarrant
The mission of this group is to support the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra’s education initiatives by underwriting a Masterworks concert each season that builds on the LSO’s 80-year tradition of education and outreach, providing students from education-related organizations the opportunity to experience the power of a live symphonic performance.
If you are interested in joining the LSO’s Partners in Harmony, please contact Courtney Jordan at courtney@lubbocksymphony.org or call 806-762-1688
Our Crescendo fund aims to AMPLIFY Lubbock’s performing arts culture by raising $500,000 to bring popular musical artists to perform alongside the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra.
$109,000 raised so far Help us bring the next big artist to Lubbock!
THANK YOU TO OUR CRESCENDO DONORS!
FORTISSIMO
($10,000+)
Evan and Herb Armstrong
Nancy and Thomas Neal
Ralph Tamper and Don Shrum
FORTE
($5,000 - $9,999)
Michael Epps
Don and Susan Maddox
Sharon and Rick Martin
Shanna and James St. Clair
Toni Wallingford
MEZZO FORTE
($1,000 - $4,999)
Pam and Rob Allison
Beth and Will Ashmore
Ruth Ann and Aubrey Bridges
Mezzo Forte, continued
Covar Dabezies
Stephen L. and Melissa A. Faulk
Patricia Lynn Freier
Birgit and Brad Green
Robbie Harbison
Sandy and Alan Henry
The Honorable and Mrs. Phil Johnson
Richard Jorgensen
Betsy and Thivakorn Kasemsri
Stacey and Robert Kollman
Grace and Robert Lin
Gwen and Tom Nichols
Sharmon and Keith Owens
Brenda and Curtis Parrish
Prosperity Bank
Dr. Wael and Hana Qubti
Tricia and Dr. Peter Reed
Judy and Paul Rostad
Mary and Roger Saathoff
Mary Jane and Tim Sampson $200k Help us reach our goal of $200,000! $0
Bobbe Crawford
CRESCENDO
Mezzo Forte, continued
Tina and Tommy Sansom
Debbie Sims
Jill and Fred Stangl
Pat and Charles Wheeler
Darya White
MEZZO PIANO
($20 - $999)
Trudy Gamble
Carol Giblin
Alena Ilyushyna
Amanda Kuhn
Kit and Ben Linton
James McNabb
Jill Nelson
Mary Parra
Kathrin Price
Cloyce Stetson and Janice Stachowiak
Ross Waggoner
Susan Wilson
For over 79 seasons, the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra has been a bridge between the world’s top performers and the heart of the Hub City. Whether it’s up-and-coming talent or seasoned professionals, we take pride in showcasing the rich musical culture of our region to the world. Now, it’s time to turn up the volume and make it clear that Lubbock is a destination not to be missed.
The meaning of CRESCENDO is a gradual increase. In 1963, the Lubbock Symphony introduced the legendary pianist Van Cliburn, who performed with our local orchestra. Similarly in 1993, the Lubbock Symphony garnered attention by hosting a series of concerts featuring pop singer Tony Bennett. Since then, the orchestra has had the privilege of hosting notable performers such as Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, Wynton Marsalis, Susan Graham, Renée Fleming, Boyz II Men, and Kristin Chenoweth. The Symphony has also paid tribute to renowned artists like Queen, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Wicked The Musical, and Aretha Franklin. These performances hold a special place in the hearts of many members of our community, as they are cherished memories. This is why we strive to keep creating unforgettable experiences that can be treasured by future generations.
Did you know that only one-third of our annual budget comes from ticket sales? The remaining funds mainly come from music supporters in the community, like yourself. Crescendo aims to AMPLIFY your support of our evolving mission to bring the most prominent names in music to the Hub City.
You can add your name today to the expanding list of benefactors, who are leaving their mark on the Hub City and building a legacy of performances for generations to come.
Please join us with your gift to Crescendo today!
HONORARIUMS
The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra respectfully acknowledges donations received during the 2024-2025 Season in honor of the following:
Bess Haley In Honor Of Toni Wallingford
Evelyn Davies In Honor Of Toni Wallingford
The Randy Andrews Family In Honor Of David Cho
William Choe In Honor Of David Cho
Sue Sexton In Honor Of David Cho
Virginia Kellogg In Honor Of David Cho
Dean Kilmer In Honor Of David Cho
Rock Thoms In Honor Of David Cho
David J. Tobin In Honor Of David Cho
G3 In Honor of Stephen L. and Melissa A. Faulk
Michael Epps In Honor Of Stephen L. and Melissa A. Faulk
Robin and Don Walker In Honor Of Stephen L. and Melissa A. Faulk
Toni E. Wallingford In Honor Of Stephen L. and Melissa A. Faulk
Patricia and Charles Wheeler In Honor Of Stephen L. and Melissa A. Faulk
Twentieth Century Club In Honor Of Dr. Elissa Stroman
Jim Smith In Honor Of Donna Smith
In honor of Dawn Kelley & Marcus Borhani Musicians Support Endowment
James and Luann Beardemphl
Scott and Jessica Beardemphl
Crystal Borhani
Rahim and Martha Borhani
Tutti Burkett
David Cho
Bryan and Linda Dunn
Richard and Rebecca Gale
Larry and Susan Hess
Sheryl House
George R. Keeling Insurance
Doug Klepper and Terry Hawkins
Leslie Mihal
Allan Mackenzie and Carolyn Moore
Steve and Peggy Reinhart
Susan and Chris Seiter
Tom and Judy Spoonts
Priscilla Stennis
Cloyce Stetson and Janice Stachowiak
Lloyd and Betti Whetzel
Patricia and Charles Wheeler
MEMORIALS
Jo Anne M. Smith In Memory Of Norton Baker
Michael Epps In Memory Of Eva and Walter Beets
Thivakorn Kasemsri In Memory Of RADM Stephen K. Chadwick
Toni E. Wallingford In Memory Of Dickie and Fritz Epps
Martha Fregia In Memory Of Justin Fregia
Connie Goodwin In Memory Of Grace and Frank Goodwin
Allan MacKenzie In Memory Of Ruth Lauer
Peggy Dyess In Memory Of Audrey McCool
Carolyn Wooten In Memory Of Ricky Rasco
Suzanne Rasco In Memory Of Ricky Rasco
Jim Smith In Memory Of Donna Smith
Eric and Janis Blackwell In Memory of Dr. Roy Wilson
If you would like to honor an individual or organization important to you, please send your tax-deductible donation to the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, 601 Avenue K; Lubbock, TX 79401.
LSO ENDOWMENTS
The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra Endowment Trust
The CH Foundation Conductor’s Podium Endowment
Helen DeVitt Jones Endowment for Education
LSO Endowment for Musician Fees and Education
Shelley Hall Nelson Endowment for Musicians’ Salaries
Lubbock Symphony Opera Fund
Texas Tech University J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Music Performer Endowment
Jones-Saathoff Family Concertmaster Endowment
Diekemper Family Foundation Associate Concertmaster Endowment
Justice Phil and Carla Johnson Principal Second Violin Endowment
Mary M. Epps and Ralph E. Wallingford Principal Viola Endowment
Mary Francis Carter Principal Cello Endowment
Eugene and Covar Dabezies Principal Bass Endowment
Drs. Audrey and Barry McCool Principal Flute Endowment, in memory of the Crew of Columbia, STS-107
Lubbock Symphony Guild Principal Oboe Endowment
Janeen Drew Holmes English Horn Endowment
Christine Polvado and John Stockdale Principal Clarinet Endowment
Nancy and Tom Neal Principal Bassoon Endowment
Anthony and Helen Brittin Principal Horn Endowment
Stacey and Robert Kollman Family Principal Trumpet Endowment
Larry and Lucy Landusky Principal Trombone Endowment
Tim and Mary Jane Sampson Bass Trombone Endowment
Diekemper Family Foundation Principal Tuba Endowment
Lubbock Symphony Guild Timpani Endowment
Lisa Rogers/Alan Shinn Principal Percussion Endowment
Rachel Jean Armstrong Thomas Principal Harp Endowment
Edward R. and Jo Anne M. Smith Principal Piano Endowment
Dawn Kelley and Marcus Borhani Musicians Support Endowment
“Love is the soul's music; all its songs are symphonies.”
— Matshona Dhliwayo
806.783.8837 | 4211 85th St, Lubbock, TX 79423 lubbockoralfacialsurgery.com
Your support enables the LSO to offer grand musical experiences, whether in concert with world-renowned guest artists or in classrooms sharing the wonder of music with students.
Below is a list of ways you can support your LSO:
Traditional Donation
Mail a check, payable to the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, or make an online gift. See the QR Code below to make a gift.
Matching Gifts
Many businesses will match employees’ charitable gifts. A donation may be matched dollar-for-dollar or at a percentage. Check with your company to see if they participate in a matching program.
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)*
Beginning at age 70½, you may contribute up to $100,000 annually directly from your IRA to the LSO through a QCD and avoid the distribution as income.
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)*
You may contribute to the LSO through a donor-advised fund. The LSO can also be the beneficiary or successor advisor to your DAF.
Stock and Securities*
You can donate appreciated stocks and securities to the LSO, saving capital gains taxes while providing a deduction of the entire donation.
Bequests/Legacy Gifts*
Remembering the LSO in wills and trusts helps ensure we continue creating quality symphonic performances and educational experiences.
*To ensure your gift meets proper tax requirements and to determine the best method of gifting for your unique situation, we recommend reviewing guidelines and discussing with your tax and/or financial advisor and legal professional for bequests and legacy gifts.
For additional information or questions, contact Courtney Jordan, Director of Development, at 806.642.5228 or courtney@lubbocksymphony.org
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The LSO is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. SCAN QR CODE FOR MORE INFORMATION
MICHAEL POSTAR’S
ADVISORY COUNCIL, PAST CHAIRS
Jack M. Lewis
W.P. Clement
Charles E. Maedgen, Jr.
Roy Bass
Rex Webster
Marion Key
W.R. Sewell
J.C. Reynold
James L. Quicksall, Jr.
Asher Thompson
Richard G. Richards
Jack Kastman
Joe J. Moise
J. Harmon Jenkins
George C. Miller
Lonnie Langston
John Witcomb
O.W. English
Asher Thompson
Troy Myers
Arthur E. Gamble
Charley Pope
C.B. Carter
Robert E. Norris
Dean James Allen
Robert L. Stripling
Charley Pope
John R. Kreiger
Merriman
McWhorter, Jr. Frank Newton
Frank Anderson
Kay Sanford
Paul Meyer
Robert L. Stripling
Jim Ratliff
Coffee Conner
Alan Henry
William D. Armstrong
Susan Boling
Curtis Griffith
DeWayne Pierce
Mike Cunningham
Margaret Lutherer
Chris Barnette
Catherine S. Porter
Ray Fargason
Emily Ratcliff
Brad Green
Peter G. Daia
Kirk McLaughlin
Harry Zimmerman
Shannon Taliaferro
Heather Hocker
Brian Willcutt
The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra would like to express gratitude to and
BEHIND THE MUSIC
OFFICERS
Toni Wallingford
Chair
Jill Stangl
Chair Elect
Melissa A. Faulk
Treasurer
Terri Byrne
Secretary
Brian Willcutt
Immediate Past Chair
BOARD
OF
DIRECTORS
Beth Ashmore
Steve Balch
Dustin Baucom
Gilbert Berdine
Leen Borno
Kasi Boutwell
Maureen Chadwick
David Cho
Covar Dabezies
Michael Epps
Stephen L. Faulk
Patricia Lynn Freier
Brad Green
Amy Grisham
Spencer Hartman
Sandy Henry
Bobbye Hrncirik
Leslie Huckabee
Carla Johnson
Tiva Kasemsri
Amanda Kuhn
Neil Kurtzman
Grace Lin
Paula Loveless
Brenda Parrish
Melissa Pridmore
Peter Reed
Carol Robertson
Stephanie Rogers
Katie Salter
Tim Sampson
Andrew Stetson
Nadene Tipton
Edson Way
Board of Directors, cont.
Darya White
Joyce White
Lola Windisch
Galen Wixson
ADMINISTRATION
Galen Wixson
President & CEO
David Cho
Music Director
Eric Allen
Lubbock Chamber Orchestra
Artistic Director
Suzanne Rasco
Director of Accounting
Courtney Jordan
Director of Development
Kea Beasley
Director of Education
Molly Ramirez
Director of Marketing and Communications
Amelia Jamieson
Graphic Designer
Nia’ Threatt
Patron Services Coordinator
Gary Hudson
Personnel Manager
Corey Dolter
Operations Manager
Israel Mello
Librarian
Callie Watson
Marketing and Communications Assistant
A LETTER FROM THE LUBBOCK SYMPHONY GUILD PRESIDENT
Welcome Patrons,
Thank you for attending tonight’s performance! We appreciate your support of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. The 2025-2026 season promises to be an outstanding year of symphonic performances. We are excited to experience the joy of music with you.
Tonight’s performance, and every performance since 1952, has been made possible in part by the Lubbock Symphony Guild. For 73 years, the Guild members have donated their time, talent and resources to keep symphonic music thriving in West Texas.
I hope that you enjoy the incredible talent of our remarkable Orchestra and value the educational and cultural contributions they provide to our community. I invite you to consider becoming a member of the Lubbock Symphony Guild, to join us in further supporting the efforts of the LSO. For more information, please visit our website at www.lubbocksymphonyguild.com.
Lubbock Symphony Guild Senior Debutantes
Front Row Left to Right - Anastyn Greaser, Mia Chacon, Bryleigh Norman, Hannah Pharies, Ella Mendez, Emily Roark, Rylan Bryant, London Carlisle, lndie Williams, Ella Bennett, Viviana Ziegner, Olivia Mudd
2nd Row Left to Right - Lauren Casey, Anne Edwards, Susannah Smith, Ella Murphree, Sadie Callison, Camden McDougal, Maya AI-Hmoud, Lydia Pesterfield, Reece Watson, Raegan Reed, Jayci Lentz, Olivia Elliott, Tierni Green ,Aubrey White, Teema Sharif
3rd Row Left to Right - Riley Newberry, Zimri Buckley, Kamryn Chandler, Jencee Thompson, Elizabeth Johnson, Blair Belew, Emory McCain, Gabrielle Scherpereel, Morgan Parker, Sydney Smothers, Remington King, Rylee Bea Rose, Cora Clifford
Back Row Left to Right - Reece Riddle, Addison Kitten, Maya Malouf Vermillion, Raegan Lee, Bella Lampe, Hannah Harvey, Emily White, Madelyn Caswell, Ashlee Jones, Brentley Preston, Camryn Howe, Kristen Mitchell
Not Pictured - Catherine Ancell, Grace Gerwig, Taylor Harrison, Ashlyn Simek
Lubbock Symphony Guild Junior Debutantes
Front Row Left to Right - Halley Reynolds, Elizabeth Nicholson, Ava Smith, Finnley Forero, Landry Allen, Joy Wischmeyer, Ellie Underwood, Katelyn Bollens, Madison Heider, Elly Norris, Campbell Beeler
2nd Row Left to Right - Chayce Johnson, EllaMaria Webb, Ashlyn Edwards, Kennedy Cowan, Emyrson Parrott, Blakeley Martin, Chayce Welborn, Payton Reed, Alice Everett, McKanna Garcia, Lauren King, Sadie Gillespie, Addison Neufeld
3rd Row Left to Right - Katelyn Glenn, London Bird, Meridith Bradley, Cassidy McKinnon, Natalie Sweat, Emery Fox, Campbell Franklin, Baylee Fillingim, Joleigh Reno, Danelle Mccourt
Back Row Left to Right - Emma Lane, Erin Brodbeck, Kathleen St. Clair, Harper Burrell, Georgia Kitten, Talitha Dalton, Addison Stewart, Adelaide Underwood, Angelia Liu
Not Pictured - Reya Felton, Heidi Helderlein, Sofia Martinez, Sarah Simpson, Brynlee Smith
Lubbock Symphony Guild Dates
LSG Board Meeting, Lubbock Women’s Club
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Senior Deb Meeting, Lubbock Women’s Club
Sunday, September 29, 2024
LSG Board Meeting, Lubbock Women’s Club
Thursday, October 3, 2024
LSG Board Meeting, Lubbock Women’s Club
Thursday, November 7, 2024
LSG Membership Meeting and Holiday Social Thursday, December 5, 2024
LSG Board Meeting, Lubbock Women’s Club
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Debutante Presentation Tea, Lubbock Country Club
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Lubbock Symphony Guild Senior Debutantes
Lubbock Symphony Guild Sophomore Debutantes
Front Row Left to Right - Elizabeth Williams, Sage Boyle, Marlee Thompson, Kate Harlien, Abbott Spitzer, Lula Biondi, Ellison Roberts, Campbell Wilson, Elizabeth Thane, Hannah Owen, Sophie Scolaro
2nd Row Left to Right - Presley Taylor, Kaylee Jordan, Riverson Sawyer, Kristine Wischmeyer, Carter Piland, Emersyn Cross, Kayci Cave, Kayleigh Lewis, Shelby Rivas
3rd Row Left to Right - Finley Cross, Sophie Carter, Rynn Riddle, Sarah Poe, Aubry Elrod, Alexis Gregory, Kaylee McKee, Lauren Brashear, Isabella Hernandez
Back Row Left to Right - Lola Latham, Hadley Payne, Ashlyn Neufeld, Addison Evans, Pamela Buckley, Hope Stonestreet, Kaelie Fincher
Not Pictured - Emily Aldinger, Elle Condra, Anzley Proffitt
Debutante Presentation and Winter Ball, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
Saturday, February 1, 2025
LSG Board Meeting, Lubbock Women’s Club
Thursday, March 6, 2025
LSG Board Meeting, Lubbock Women’s Club Thursday, April 3, 2025
LSG Membership Meeting and Annual Brunch
Thursday, May 1, 2025
