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THE LUBBOCK SYMPHONY AND LUBBOCK YOUTH ORCHESTRAS SIDE-BY-SIDE DAVID CHO, CONDUCTOR

SAT. MARCH 28, 2026 7:30 PM THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL

Price - Symphony No. 1 Bach arr. Stokowski - Toccata and Fugue Dvořák - Symphony No. 9

Tyler -Theme from Yellowstone Badelt - Pirates of the Caribbean

This performance is also made possible in part through The CH Foundation; Helen Jones Foundation, Inc.; The Lubbock Symphony Guild; the Texas Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts; and a grant from the City of Lubbock, as recommended by Civic Lubbock, Inc.

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Susetta Dunn Rockett is an accomplished oboist and English horn specialist who currently serves as the Associate Principal Oboe since 2025 and Janeen Drew Holmes Endowed English Horn Chair with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra since 2016. An active performer and educator, she freelances across Texas, the United States, and internationally. In 2024, she performed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the Texas Chamber Winds at the Música no Museu – Rio Winds Festival. She has also served as Acting Principal Oboe with the Abilene Philharmonic and appeared as a featured performer in the Leland Musical Arts Celebration Concert Series in Michigan.

Previously based in Boston, Rockett performed with the New England Philharmonic and the Gardner Chamber Orchestra and was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in a concert of works by composer Lewis Nielsen. A founding member of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra in Dallas, she is featured on two Naxos recordings and has presented masterclasses and guest performances at numerous universities across the country.

Rockett earned degrees in Music Education and Performance from Texas Tech University and a Master’s in Oboe Performance with distinction from the Longy School of Music. She is currently Instructor of Oboe at Texas Tech University and also serves on the faculties of Abilene Christian University and McMurry University, while maintaining a private studio and continuing her work as a highly sought-after reed maker.

A Note from Janeen Drew Holmes Music has been a guiding force in my life since I attended my first Lubbock Symphony Orchestra concert as a sixth-grade student. That experience sparked a deep love for orchestral music and ultimately shaped the path of my career. When I later studied at Texas Tech University, I knew that I wanted to dedicate my life to music education and sharing that same passion with others.

That desire led to the founding of the Lubbock Youth Orchestras. I wanted young musicians to experience the thrill and inspiration that comes from performing in an orchestral setting.

Over the years, it has been incredibly meaningful to witness how performing alongside the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra has transformed the lives of so many young musicians. I am especially grateful to Maestro David Cho for continuing this tradition and ensuring that future generations have the same opportunities.

To have the English horn chair dedicated in my name means more than I could ever fully express. It is one of the greatest honors of my life, and I am deeply grateful to the anonymous donor whose generosity made this possible.

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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO Dear Friends of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Welcome to our fourth Masterworks concert of the season. It is always a joy to gather with our community in The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences to experience a night of music and we are grateful you are here with us tonight.

This evening’s special performance featuring our Lubbock Youth Orchestras is made possible through a meaningful partnership with Texas Tech University’s Office of the President, the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts, and the School of Music. We are deeply thankful for their collaboration and shared commitment to cultivating music education in our region.

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A LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR Dear Lubbock Symphony Family, On behalf of the Board of Directors, welcome to Echos of the New World. This evening’s performance features our phenomenal Lubbock Youth Orchestras. We are thrilled to have many of their families joining us tonight in the audience.

We give our sincere appreciation to Texas Tech University’s Office of the President, the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts, and the School of Music for their generous partnership in tonight’s concert.

I celebrated 25 years at Texas Tech University this fall. Throughout my time here, I have witnessed firsthand the enduring relationship between the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and Texas Tech. This partnership grows and strengthens Lubbock and surrounding communities through opportunities for professional musicians.

A special thanks goes out to those who continually invest in the Symphony: The CH Foundation, Helen Jones Foundation, Texas Commission on the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, Civic Lubbock, Inc., and the Lubbock Symphony Guild.

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A LETTER FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR Dear Friends of the Lubbock Symphony, We welcome you to celebrate a truly special partnership with Texas Tech University’s Office of the President, the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts, and the School of Music. We thank President Lawrence Schovanec for recognizing the important role the University’s School of Music plays in nurturing the musicians who enrich the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, its Youth Orchestras, and the Lubbock community we proudly serve.

Tonight’s program will begin with the Symphony’s investment to the recently discovered symphony by an African American composer Florence Price. Our Concertmaster Annie Chalex Boyle’s research at University of Arkansas’ Florence Price Archives will result in the striking similarities of Price to Lubbock’s most beloved composer Antonín Dvořák.

After Lubbock premiere performance of Florence Price Symphony No. 1, our Youth Orchestra members will join alongside our Lubbock Symphony musicians in the works by Bach, Stokowski, Dvořák and film scores by Tyler and Badelt. This joint venture will commence a long overdue tradition where our Lubbock Youth Orchestras will be mentored alongside our pros.

The side-by-side experience is a two-way street where the pros offer their expertise while the young musicians exude the rigor and youthful energy.

This will be a partnership that will remind us the importance of our education programs.

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LUBBOCK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LUBBOCK YOUTH ORCHESTRAS Names in red denote musicians in the Lubbock Youth Orchestras.

CONDUCTOR

VIOLIN II

The CH Foundation Endowed Conductor’s Podium

Justice Phil and Carla Johnson Endowed Chair

David Cho Conductor

Natalie Gschwend Prelude String Orchestra Conductor Andrea Martinez Winds Ensemble Conductor Dr. Joshua Allen Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Alejos Anaya Symphony Orchestra Conductor

VIOLIN I

Annie Chalex Boyle Concertmaster

Jones-Saathoff Family Endowed Chair

Isaac Martens LYO Concertmaster Abreal Whitman Associate Concertmaster

Diekemper Family Foundation Endowed Chair

Esther Spiegel LYO Associate Concertmaster Josenir Alves Cerqueira Junior Assistant Concertmaster Ellie Bak Grace Marín Leo Kim Adan Flores Levi Rogers Shawn Earthman Natalie Gschwend Guillermo Uribe Laudino Radman Rasti TTU School of Music Endowed Performer

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Evgeny Zvonnikov Principal Joy Anderson LYO Principal Saikat Karmakar Assistant Principal Travis Rogers Cassidy Forehand Brendan Lewis Kea Beasley Makayla Cassity Shirley Wigley Mia Pamperin CJ Goodyear Katie Bubany Christine Tao Davis Burrows Brennan Lowery Martha Perez Savannah Sharp

VIOLA

Israel Mello Principal

Mary M. Epps and Ralph E. Wallingford Endowed Chair

Ollie Billings LYO Principal Jordan Stubblefield Brandon Briones Libby Herring Robin Satterwhite Camellia Asadi Hadassah Garcia Vivian McDermott Jasmin Caldera

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Mary Francis Carter Endowed Chair

Lubbock Symphony Guild Endowed Chair

Michael Newton Principal

Thomas Bruning LYO Principal Alejos Anaya Nathan Herrera Madeline Garcia Evyn Lewis Justin Barnwell Luke Roden Kelly Kuhn Izeyah Galvan Carson Williams

Susetta Rockett Principal

Mikayla Roberts LYO Principal Angeli Mari Nicolas

ENGLISH HORN Angeli Mari Nicolas

CLARINET David Shea Principal

DOUBLE BASS Mark Morton Principal

Eugene and Covar Dabezies Endowed Chair

Christopher Hammons LYO Principal Lucas Rocha Vera Rose Giemza Stuart Anderson Christopher Arcy Fernando Almeida

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Kim Hudson Principal

Crew of Columbia, STS-107 Endowed Chair

Karson Eleuterius LYO Principal Eric Leise Associate Principal Keian Bautista LYO Associate Principal Spencer Hartman Antonio Herbert

Christine Polvado and John Stockdale Endowed Chair

Carson Hickman LYO Principal Trisha Burrell Alyssa Thompson

BASS CLARINET Tristan Duran

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Vince Ocampo Principal

Nancy and Tom Neal Endowed Chair

Ritodoy Bhattacharya LYO Principal Jacob Prentice

CONTRABASSOON Ian Resurreccion

HORN

Esteban Chavez Principal

Anthony and Helen Brittin Endowed Chair

Joshua Graves Gracie Salazar Clark Hutchinson Ashley Beyer Caleb Dent

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TIMPANI

Stacey and Robert Kollman Family Endowed Chair

Lubbock Symphony Guild Endowed Chair

Gary Hudson Principal

Joe Vandiver Scott Strovas

Lisa Rogers Principal

Geoffrey Wallace LYO Principal

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Larry and Lucy Landusky Endowed Chair

Lisa Rogers/Alan Shinn Percussion Endowed Chair

Bruce Keeling Principal

Abbi Clevenger LYO Principal Haotian Quan

BASS TROMBONE Darin Cash

Tim and Mary Jane Sampson Endowed Chair

Reagan Horst

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Caden Flowers LYO Principal

Benjamin Holmes Principal

Greta Guilliams LYO Principal Kyle Buentello William Guess Anthony Flores Samuel Ioppolo Martha Reyes Carrasco

PERSONNEL MANAGER Gary Hudson

LYO MANAGER Lee Schrader

LIBRARIAN Israel Mello

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Rachel Mazzucco Principal

Rachel Jean Armstrong Thomas Harp Endowed Chair

Marianne Fisher LYO Principal

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Edward R. and Jo Anne M. Smith Endowed Chair

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THE LUBBOCK SYMPHONY AND LUBBOCK YOUTH ORCHESTRAS SIDE-BY-SIDE DAVID CHO, CONDUCTOR

Price, Florence (1887-1953) Symphony No.1 in E minor I. Allegro [ma] non troppo II. Largo, maestoso III. Juba Dance: Allegro IV. Finale: Presto The Lubbock Symphony

INTERMISSION Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750) arr. Stokowski, Leopold (1882-1977) Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 Dvořák, Antonín (1841-1904) Symphony No.9 in E minor, op. 95, “From the New World” III. Molto vivace IV. Allegro con fuoco Tyler, Brian (b. 1972) Theme from Yellowstone Badelt, Klaus (b. 1967) Pirates of the Caribbean The Lubbock Symphony and Lubbock Youth Orchestras Side-by-side This program is approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes Helen Jones Foundation, Inc. SS Foundation THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, AS RECOMMENDED BY CIVIC LUBBOCK, INC.

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PROGRAM NOTES

By Dr. Neil Kurtzman Price Symphony No. 1 Florence Price (1887–1953) was an important American composer and pianist. She was born Florence Beatrice Smith to Florence (Gulliver) and James H. Smith on April 9, 1887, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her father was the only African-American dentist in the city, and her mother was a music teacher who guided Florence’s early musical training. Despite the racial issues of the era, her family was well respected and prospered within their community. She gave her first piano performance at the age of 4 and had her first composition published at the age of 11.

She attended school at a Catholic convent and, in 1901, at age 14, graduated valedictorian of her class. The following year, Price entered the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where she studied piano and organ as well as composition with George Whitefield Chadwick and Frederick Converse. Because of the racial climate of the time, she initially presented herself as being of Mexican heritage to avoid discrimination.

After returning to Arkansas to teach, increasing racial violence in the South led Price and her family to relocate to Chicago during the Great Migration. There she became active in the city’s vibrant Black musical community and began composing prolifically.

In 1933, she entered a competition sponsored by the Wanamaker Foundation as part of the musical programming associated with the Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago. Price submitted both her Symphony No. 1 in E minor and her Piano Sonata in E minor to the contest. She won first prize in the orchestral category for the symphony and first prize in the piano category for the sonata.

Because of these victories, the symphony received a performance by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Frederick Stock, on June 15, 1933. She thus became the first African-American woman to have her music performed by a major symphony orchestra.

In 2009, a remarkable discovery transformed the understanding of Price’s output.

Hundreds of pages of her previously unknown manuscripts were found in a longabandoned summer house she had owned in St Anne, Illinois, about sixty miles south of Chicago. The house, a modest vacation property that Price purchased in the 1940s, had stood empty for decades after her death in 1953. In 2009, the building was being renovated by its new owners, who began clearing out piles of papers left behind in the attic and closets. Among the materials they discovered were boxes of musical manuscripts, sketches, and parts in Price’s handwriting.

Recognizing that the documents might be historically important, the finders contacted music scholars. What emerged from the house turned out to be one of the most significant archival discoveries in American music in recent decades.

The cache contained hundreds of pages of previously unknown or incomplete works, including two violin concertos (one was essentially complete), a fourth symphony in manuscript form, additional orchestral works and suites, piano pieces, chamber music, art songs, and sketches and drafts revealing her compositional process. Many of these works had been completely unknown to scholars. Before the discovery, Price’s 28

reputation rested mainly on a small number of published works and the famous Symphony No. 1 in E minor. The manuscripts dramatically changed the picture of Price’s career. They showed that she had written far more orchestral music than previously believed, including large-scale works comparable in ambition to those of her contemporaries.

Musicologists quickly began editing and preparing these works for performance. Since then, several orchestras have revived or premiered newly recovered works. The violin concertos and additional symphonies have been recorded. The St Anne discovery revealed that Price was not merely a composer remembered for a single breakthrough symphony, but a prolific and ambitious symphonist whose output had simply been neglected and scattered after her death. Her music has entered the repertory of major ensembles in the United States and Europe.

Price’s musical style is defined by a synthesis of European classical traditions and African American cultural idioms. While she was formally trained in the Western canon, she used her musical imagination to integrate her Southern roots into these structures. She wove together late Romantic techniques reminiscent of composers like Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and Dvořák (especially Dvořák) with the melodic and rhythmic language of Black American music.

Her Symphony No.1 in E minor follows the general structure of the European symphonic tradition, but its thematic material and dance rhythms give it a distinctive American character. It is totally untouched by the musical developments that dominated the first third of the 20th century.

The first movement is written in sonata form. It opens with a dramatic introduction leading to a broad principal theme in E minor. The orchestration and harmonic language are those of the late 19th century, with sweeping melodies and rich Romantic harmonies. A contrasting second theme has a more lyrical character, often suggestive of spiritual-like melodies. The development section integrates these ideas leading to a full orchestral recapitulation and a powerful ending.

The second movement is a largo. It begins with a brass chorale whose solemn, hymnlike character recalls the sound of a church service. Over this foundation, a broad melody unfolds in the strings and winds, resembling the style and expression of African American spirituals.

The third movement is the most original in the piece. It’s a Juba Dance, a traditional percussive dance involving stomping and clapping. She often substituted this rhythmic African-inspired form for the traditional symphonic scherzo.

The last movement returns to a more traditional symphonic style. It develops motifs from earlier in the work while building toward a vigorous conclusion. The last two movements combined are shorter than either of the first two.

In summary, this symphony is a lush, well-crafted work rooted in the 19th century romantic tradition, seamlessly mixed with the music of the composer’s AfricanAmerican heritage.

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Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor is the most famous work that Bach likely never wrote. The piece became popular in the 19th century during the Bach revival.

Organists loved it because it sounded grand, dark, and monumental, fitting Romantic tastes perfectly. It became a showpiece for virtuoso organists. The biggest boost came from Fantasia, where the piece opens the movie in an orchestral arrangement conducted by Leopold Stokowski.

Scholars doubt the attribution to Bach for several reasons. There is no surviving manuscript in Bach’s handwriting. The earliest known copy was made by Johannes Ringk, a student of Bach, but copied from an unknown source. Musicologists have pointed out features that are unusual for Bach. The harmonic writing doesn’t match Bach’s normal voice-leading habits. There are parallel octaves and other progressions Bach typically avoided. The fugue subject and treatment feel simpler and less developed than his confirmed fugues. Some passages feel more violinistic than organlike, and some of them lie awkwardly on an organ, but make sense if played on a string instrument.

Most modern Bach scholars place BWV 565 in one of three categories. Possibly by Bach (early work, experimental style), by someone in Bach’s circle, or misattributed altogether. There is no consensus, but confidence in Bach’s authorship is much lower today than it was 50 years ago.

Nevertheless, it’s a spectacular piece, a staple of the organ (and orchestral) repertoire, and a cultural icon. But its authorship is uncertain.

The piece begins with one of the most recognizable passages in all of classical music – a huge flourish followed by a plunging run. Massive D-minor chords follow. It has a sense of improvisation and theatricality. It immediately grabs attention.

Stokowski’s orchestration (which is what we’ll hear today) was not a literal transcription of the organ piece attributed to Bach, but a Romantic symphonic reimagining that would reproduce the organ’s power through orchestral color. The organ can produce huge sonorities and sustained tones that an orchestra normally cannot replicate directly. Stokowski solves this by layering instrumental choirs (strings, brass, winds), using extreme dynamic ranges, creating long and sustained textures with strings, and assigning dramatic gestures to solo instruments. The result is less Baroque and more late-Romantic, closer in spirit to Wagner or Strauss than to Bach.

Dvořák Symphony No.9 (Movements 3 and 4) Dvořák’s final symphony, dubbed From the New World, was composed in 1893 during the composer’s stay in the United States. In 1892, Dvořák accepted the position of director of the National Conservatory of Music of America in New York City. He was known for building his own compositions on Czech and Slavic folk music. During his interviews and lectures, he argued that American music should draw on African American spirituals. One of his students, the Black baritone and composer Harry T. Burleigh, sang spirituals for him and helped acquaint him with that repertoire.

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Dvořák wrote the symphony between January and May 1893 in New York. He composed much of it at the conservatory and later refined the score during a summer stay in the Czech immigrant community of Spillville, Iowa, where he found an environment reminiscent of home.

Although the work is often associated with American melodies, Dvořák did not quote existing tunes. Instead, he wrote original themes shaped in the style of spirituals, combining them with the form of the Austro-German symphonic tradition he had inherited from composers such as Johannes Brahms.

The symphony was premiered on December 16, 1893, by the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall, conducted by Anton Seidl. The premiere was an enormous success.

Critics immediately recognized the work as one of the greatest symphonies of the late Romantic era. It quickly entered the international repertoire and remains one of the most frequently performed symphonies ever written.

The third movement is lively and rhythmically energetic. It follows the traditional scherzo and trio form familiar from Beethoven. The scherzo theme is vigorous and dance-like, with strong rhythmic accents. The trio sections introduce lighter, pastoral melodies.

The final movement (in E minor) begins with a commanding theme in the brass. This theme drives the movement forward with intense energy. Dvořák recalls themes from earlier movements. Fragments of the Largo (second movement) and the first movement appear during the development, unifying the entire symphony. The symphony closes triumphantly in E major, transforming the dark opening key into a brilliant ending.

Dvořák’s Ninth combines European symphonic structure with melodies and rhythms inspired by America, while the recurring themes across movements give the work a strong sense of unity. The famous Largo and the sweeping finale are key reasons the symphony quickly became one of the most popular and most often performed orchestral works in the repertoire.

Theme from Yellowstone The Theme from Yellowstone refers to the main title theme of the television series Yellowstone, composed by Brian Tyler. It first appeared when the show premiered in 2018 and serves as the music heard over the opening credits.

Brian Tyler (b 1972) is a prolific, multi-platinum American composer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist. He is one of the highest-grossing film composers of all time. He is most famous for his scores for film franchises like The Fast and the Furious, Iron Man 3, and Avengers: Age of Ultron, as well as his themes for Formula 1 and the NFL on ESPN. He frequently conducts orchestras such as the London Philharmonic, the Philharmonia Orchestra, and the Hollywood Studio Symphony.

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Pirates of the Caribbean Klaus Badelt (b 1967) is a German composer, producer, and arranger primarily known for his work in Hollywood film scores. He is best recognized for composing the score for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, a project he led after being recommended by his mentor, Hans Zimmer, one of the world’s leading composer of film scores.

The orchestral suite drawn from the film score combines several short cues into a continuous symphonic medley. The overall structure of the music is as follows: Mystery – “Fog Bound” Heroic theme introduced – “The Medallion Calls” Adventure and movement – “To the Pirates’ Cave” Menace and battle – “The Black Pearl” Tension before the climax – “One Last Shot” Triumphant conclusion – “He’s a Pirate” The medley is a compact orchestral narrative that recreates the film’s dramatic progression while showcasing its memorable pirate themes. Ted Ricketts’ arrangement of Badelt’s music is a rousing short piece for a large symphony orchestra that captures the excitement of both the film and Badelt’s full score. It also suggests the direction symphonic music may be heading as movies, in all their various formats, conquer the cultural world.

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ANNUAL FUND The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra appreciates the generosity of the following individuals who have given to the Annual Fund between March 2025 and March 2026.

MAESTRO’S LEGACY CIRCLE ($100,000+) Herb and Evan Armstrong Ann and Craig* McDonald Family

MAESTRO’S PLATINUM CIRCLE ($25,000-$49,999) Dr. Neil A. and Sandra Kurtzman Dr. Doug Klepper and Terry Hawkins

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Birgit and Brad Green Sue and Curtis Griffith Sandy and Alan Henry Leslie and Adrian Huckabee The Honorable and Mrs. Phil Johnson Susan and Don Maddox Laura and Monte Monroe Dr. and Mrs. Peter Reed Mary Jane and Tim Sampson Jo Anne M. Smith Toni E. Wallingford Dr. Charles and Patricia Wheeler

VIRTUOSO’S CIRCLE

($15,000-$24,999) Deena and Harold Evensky Patricia and Donnie Hicks Shari and Randy Holloway Drs. Nadene and Roger Tipton

($3,500 – $4,999) Patricia Lynn Freier Lucy and Larry Landusky Jan Ledbetter Mary McCrary

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CONCERTMASTER’S CIRCLE

($7,500 – $14,999) The Advisors Group Sherryle Cantu Shelby Russel Dr. Rebeccah & Mr. Dustin Baucom Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Berdine Dr. and Mrs. Mounir Borno Maureen Chadwick Dr. and Mrs. Thivakorn Kasemsri Kathryn and John Salter Dr. and Mrs. James St. Clair Jill and Fred Stangl Mark and Lyn Stoll Ralph Tamper and Don Shrum Jenny and Edson Way Drs. Lola and Thomas Windisch

($1,500 – $3,499) Elizabeth and Will Ashmore Betsy and Mark Bass Kasi and Chris Boutwell Deborah Conn Dr. and Mrs. Elias Ghandour Reed Hooks John Hunter Virginia Kellogg Nancy and Tom Neal Brenda and Curtis Parrish Janeen Patterson Kuykendall Foundation Cindy and Harry Zimmerman

MAESTRO’S CIRCLE ($5,000 – $7,499) Randy Andrews Family Dolle Barker Marcus Borhani and Dawn Kelley Covar Dabezies Linda and Bryan Dunn Stephen L. and Melissa A. Faulk

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MUSICIAN’S CIRCLE ($1,000 – $1,499) Barb and Nathan Baie Stephen and Maria Balch Nancy and Alwyn Barr Mr. Anthony and Dr. Helen Brittin Kathleen and Eric Burrell Terri and Mike Byrne Cassie Christopher Allison Clayton Dr. and Mrs. Joehassin Cordero Jim and Patti Douglass Clay Elliott Michael Epps Martha Fregia Alvin Gary Amy and Jason Grisham LaVelle and Tommy Hawkins Rhea Hill Bobbye Hrncirik Stacey and Robert Kollman Grace Lin Patti and Jim Lupton Sharon and Rick Martin Sally Murray Dr. Tam Nguyen Gwen and Tom Nichols John Perini Melissa and Tim Pridmore Dr. and Mrs. Mike Ragain Stephanie Rogers Dr. Lowry and Janice Schaub Janice Stachowiak Susan Tarrant Tracy Tobin Darya White Joyce and Scott White Brian Willcutt Michael Zimmerman

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Carolyn Moore and Allan MacKenzie Cindy and Mark McBrayer Rebecca Moffett Robert Nebb Norman Orr Sharmon and Keith Owens Thomas and Sarah Parsons Dr. and Mrs. Carlos A. Ricaldi Dona Richardson Dr. and Mrs. Scott Spore Chris St. Clair Sally Walton Wei Zhang

PATRON’S CIRCLE ($275 - $499) Chee-Yun Barry Cohen Reyhan Crider David Cummings James Fox Constance Goodwin David Hodges Alycyn Keeling Morris and Janice Knox Kishor Mehta Michael Mitchell Jill Nelson Mary Ellen Perez Vanessa Pope Patrick Poradek Davis Price Charles Skibell Carol Walker Ben Williams Gay Word

SUSTAINER’S CIRCLE ($125 - $274) Lynn Akin H. Allen Anderson Xochitl Anderton Pam Blassingame Bradley Blount Jessica Brashear Kathy Britton Joana Brown Carla Burrus Manon and Neill Carter Mary Cato Amy and Josh Corbin Bobbe Crawford Cari and Dennis Dillon Sherri Field Gregory Fields

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Sustainer’s Circle, cont.

Mark and Kim Flenniken Mark Funderburk David Gibson Lisa Gilliland Tyler Graham Callum Hetherington Aveline Hewetson Aaron Huff Margaret Kemp Wendell Leatherwood Judy and Gary Linker Diane Lowell Debbie Lyford Keri Lynn Penelope and Gerald Pipkin George Porter Christy Reeves Darin Richards Joel Robinett Carmen Stein Steve Synck Jim Tapp Dave Treat Callie Watson Wayne Weslander Dianne White Rodney White Gary Wood

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LUBBOCK SYMPHONY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SPONSORS Grey Hare Analytics, Inc. SS Foundation Patricia and Donnie Hicks

Prosperity Bank Shari and Randy Holloway

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

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SEASON SPONSORS *Lubbock Youth Orchestras and Lubbock Symphony Education Sponsors

MAESTRO’S PLATINUM MAESTRO’S CIRCLE ($5,000 – $7,499) CIRCLE ($25,000+) The United Family

MAESTRO’S GOLD CIRCLE ($15,000-$24,999) City Bank University Medical Center UMB Bank LSO 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. Rob Ioppolo Merrill Lynch MWM Architects Officewise Commercial Interiors Overton Hotel & Conference Center Texas Tech Office of the President / J.T. and Margaret Talkington College of Visual and Performing Arts

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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 Happy State Bank Julian Gold HG Thrash Texas Tech University School of Music Victory Bank Visual Edge IT

VIRTUOSO’S CIRCLE ($3,500 – $4,999) Grey Hare Analytics, Inc.

CONCERTMASTER’S CIRCLE ($1,000 – $3,499) Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant Grace and Robert Lin Blue Layer Community National Bank Evensky & Katz / Foldes Wealth Management Katie and John Salter Prosperity Bank Science Spectrum Tucker Floral

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Our Crescendo fund aims to AMPLIFY Lubbock’s performing arts culture by raising $200,000 to bring popular musical artists to perform alongside the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra.

Help us bring the next big artist to Lubbock!

THANK YOU TO OUR CRESCENDO DONORS! FORTISSIMO

($10,000+) Herb and Evan Armstrong Lubbock Symphony Guild 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

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Mezzo Forte, continued Bobbe Crawford 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 Peter Reed Judy and Paul Rostad Mary and Roger Saathoff

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CRESCENDO Mezzo Forte, continued Mary Jane and Tim Sampson 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!

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HONORARIUMS The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra respectfully acknowledges donations received during the 2025-2026 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

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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

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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 Stephen L. and Melissa A. Faulk 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 Jill Stangl Toni E. Wallingford Carol Walker Dr. Charles and Patricia Wheeler Birgit Green Dr. Lola B. Windisch Susan Tarrant

Our mission 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,

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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

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FINANCIALLY SAVVY WAYS TO GIVE TO THE LUBBOCK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 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 Lubbock Symphony Orchestra 601 Avenue K | Lubbock, TX 79401 EIN #75-6001993 The LSO is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization.

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ADVISORY COUNCIL, PAST CHAIRS Jack M. Lewis

1946

W.P. Clement

1947

Charles E. Maedgen, Jr.

1948

Roy Bass

1949

Rex Webster

1950

Marion Key

1951

W.R. Sewell

1952

J.C. Reynold

1953

James L. Quicksall, Jr.

1954

Asher Thompson

1955-56

Richard G. Richards

1957

Jack Kastman

1958

Joe J. Moise

1959

J. Harmon Jenkins

1960

George C. Miller

1961

Lonnie Langston

1962

John Witcomb

1963

O.W. English

1964

Asher Thompson

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Troy Myers

1969

Arthur E. Gamble

1970

Charley Pope

1975-77

C.B. Carter

1978

Robert E. Norris

1979

Dean James Allen

1980-81

Robert L. Stripling

1982

Charley Pope

1983-84

John R. Kreiger

1985

Roger Key

1986

Edwin E. Merriman

1987

Owen McWhorter, Jr.

1988

Frank Newton

1989

Frank Anderson

1990-91

Kay Sanford

1991

Paul Meyer

1991-92

Robert L. Stripling

1992-93

Jim Ratliff

1993-94

Coffee Conner

1995-96

Alan Henry

1996-97

William D. Armstrong

1997-98

Susan Boling

1998-99

Curtis Griffith

1999-00

DeWayne Pierce

2000-01

Mike Cunningham

2001-02

Margaret Lutherer

2002-03

Chris Barnette

2003-05

Catherine S. Porter

2005-06

Ray Fargason

2006-08

Emily Ratcliff

2008-09

Brad Green

2009-11

Peter G. Daia

2011-13

Kirk McLaughlin

2013-15

Harry Zimmerman

2015-17

Shannon Taliaferro

2017-19

Heather Hocker

2019-21

Brian Willcutt

2021-23

Toni Wallingford

2023-25

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The Lubbock Symphony Guild has contributed more than $500,000+

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BEHIND THE MUSIC OFFICERS

Jill Stangl Chair Dustin Baucom Chair Elect Brad Green Treasurer Stephanie Rogers Secretary Toni Wallingford Immediate Past Chair

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Beth Ashmore Steve Balch Dustin Baucom Gilbert Berdine Leen Borno Kasi Boutwell Terri Byrne Maureen Chadwick David Cho Cassie Christopher Allison Clayton Covar Dabezies Clay Elliott Deena Evensky Stephen L. Faulk Melissa A. Faulk Cassidy Forehand Patricia Lynn Freier Elias Ghandour Brad Green Amy Grisham Spencer Hartman Sandy Henry Rhea Hill Bobbye Hrncirik Rob Ioppolo Carla Johnson Tiva Kasemsri Amanda Kuhn Neil Kurtzman Larry Landusky Grace Lin Laura Monroe Brenda Parrish 2025-2026 SEASON

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Melissa Pridmore Peter Reed Carol Robertson Stephanie Rogers Tim Sampson Jill Stangl Andrew Stetson Nadene Tipton Alejandro Verdugo Toni Wallingford Edson Way Darya White Joyce White Lola Windisch

ADMINISTRATION

Heather Hocker President & CEO David Cho Music Director Eric Allen Lubbock Symphony Chamber Orchestra Artistic Director Courtney Jordan Director of Development Molly Ramirez Director of Marketing and Communications Katy Christy Director of Accounting Callie Watson Box Office Coordinator Amelia Jamieson Graphic Designer Julia Griffith Education Outreach Manager Lee Schrader LYO Manager Gary Hudson Personnel Manager Corey Dolter Operations Manager Israel Mello Librarian Karyn Roy Development Intern Aaron Lederer Development Intern 63

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 20252026 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.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Burrell, President Lubbock Symphony Guild

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Lubbock Symphony Guild Senior Debutantes

Front Row Left to Right - Kathleen Jane St. Clair, Angelia Liu, Sarah Simpson, Sadie Gillespie, Meridith Bradley, Lauren King, Payton Reed, Emyrson Parrott, Blakely Martin, Katelyn Bollens, Chayce Johnson 2nd Row Left to Right - Georgia Kitten, Alice Everett, Ellie Underwood Reya Felton, Mckanna Garcia, Kennedy Cowan, Joleigh Reno, Ashlyn Edwards, Brynlee Smith, Emma Lane, Erin Brodbeck 3rd Row Left to Right - Elizabeth Nicholson, Cassidy McKinnon, Campbell Beeler, Katelyn Glenn, London Bird, Baylee Fillingim, Addison Stewart, Natalie Sweat, EllaMaria Webb, Chayce Welborn, Campbell Franklin, Harper Burrell 4th Row Left to Right - Halley Reynolds, Addison Neufeld, Landry Allen, Joy Wischmeyer Adelaide Underwood, Madison Heider, Ava Smith, Finnley Forero, Dannelle McCourt Not Pictured - Talitha Dalton

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Lubbock Symphony Guild Junior Debutantes

Front Row Left to Right - Lola Latham, Kayci Cave, Shelby Rivas, Ella Condra, Carter Piland Sophie Scolaro, Sarah Poe, Rynn Riddle 2nd Row Left to Right - Alexis Gregory, Aubry Elrod, Sophie Carter, Emily Aldinger, Sage Boyle, Kristine Wischmeyer, Riverson Sawyer, Kayleigh Lewis, Hope Stonestreet 3rd Row Left to Right - Alyssa Joiner, Ashtyn Neufeld, Isabella Hernandez, Kaylee Jordan Emersyn Cross, Marlee Thompson, Presley Taylor, Pamela Buckley, Addison Evans, Kaylee McKee, Kaelie Fincher Back Row Left to Right - Finley Cross, Ellison Roberts, Elizabeth Thane, Campbell Wilson Abbott Spitzer, Hadley Payne, Lula Biondi, Elizabeth Williams, Kate Harlien Not Pictured - Lauren Brashear, Hannah Owen

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Lubbock Symphony Guild Senior Debutantes Lubbock Symphony Guild Sophomore Debutantes

Front Row Left to Right - Cannon Miller, Tatum Maines, Kaylee Cottrell, Audrey Oaks Hope Acrey, Elizabeth Cruce-Roberst, Jack Callahan, Frederick Strangl, Emerson Mooty Ella Hurst, Tess Stockdale, Avery Garza, Grace Cone 2nd Row Left to Right - Alexis Edwards, Halle McPherson, Caroline Cathey, Wade Massengale, Beau Bennett, William Marcinkowski, McKenna Tidwell, Clara Pesterfield, Channing Boyd 3rd Row Left to Right - Avery Smith, Avery Underwood, Ella Polk, Ainsley Wisniewski Grace Tippy, Elly Craft, Saylor Sexton Back Row Left to Right - Channing King, Hurley Neufeld, Taylor Haymes.

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