MSO Lullaby Project Listening Party

Lullaby Project

L I S T E N I N G PA R T Y June 13, 2021 | 6:30 pm Bradley Symphony Center

A B O U T T H E M I LW A U K E E S Y M P H O N Y O R C H E S T R A The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is among the finest orchestras in the nation. Since its inception in 1959, the MSO has found innovative ways to give music a home in the region, develop music appreciation and talent among area youth, and raise the national reputation of Milwaukee.

The MSO’s full-time professional musicians perform more than 135 classics, pops, family, education, and community concerts each season in venues throughout the state. A pioneer among American orchestras, the MSO has performed world and American premieres of works by John Adams, Roberto Sierra, Phillip Glass, Geoffrey Gordon, Marc Neikrug, and Matthias Pintscher, as well as garnered national recognition as the first American orchestra to offer live recordings on iTunes. Beginning in 1971, the orchestra’s nationally syndicated radio broadcast series, the longest consecutive-running series of any U.S. orchestra, is heard annually by more than two million listeners on 147 subscriber stations in 38 of the top 100 markets.

The MSO’s standard of excellence extends beyond the concert hall and into the community, reaching more than 30,000 children and their families through its Arts in Community Education (ACE) program, Youth and Teen concerts, Family Series, Adult Lecture Series, and Meet the Music pre-concert talks. Celebrating its 31st year, the nationally-recognized ACE program integrates arts education across all subjects and disciplines, providing opportunities for students when budget cuts may eliminate arts programming. The program provides lesson plans and supporting materials, classroom visits from MSO musician ensembles and artists from local organizations, and an MSO concert tailored to each grade level. In the 2020.21 season, more than 6,500 students and 400 teachers and faculty at 31 Southeastern Wisconsin schools participated in ACE virtually.

ABOUT THE LULL ABY PROJEC T The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is pleased to be one of over thirty organizations across the country and the world to be a Lullaby Project partner, a program of Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute. Pregnant women, parents, and grandparents work with professional teaching artists to write personal lullabies for their children, supporting parental health, aiding child development, and strengthening the bond between parent and child. The lullabies are then professionally arranged, recorded, and finally shared in a public performance featuring professional musicians and the mothers and fathers themselves. The MSO is delighted to partner with Sojourner Family Peace Center to bring this program to Milwaukee.

ABOUT SOJOURNER The mission of Sojourner is to transform lives impacted by domestic violence. Sojourner is the largest provider of domestic violence prevention and intervention services in Wisconsin, providing crisis housing, system advocacy and individual support to individuals and families who are hurting. Serving over 10,000 clients annually, Sojourner’s primary goals are to ensure the safety of survivors of family violence and to provide a pathway out of violence for survivors and offenders through opportunities to make positive and lasting changes for themselves and their children.

Sojourner and Children’s Wisconsin formed a unique partnership to create one of the first co-located child advocacy and family violence centers in the country.

Using a proven, collaborative model, the Family Peace Center accommodates a number of co-located and visiting partner organizations and service providers, including the Milwaukee Police Department Sensitive Crimes Unit, Milwaukee Public Schools, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, Aurora Healthcare Abuse Response Services, Core / El Centro, Project Ujima, Jewish Family Services, and others. Families receiving services at the Family Peace Center have access to a wide array of services to support their efforts to achieve healing, self-sufficiency, and freedom from abuse. Sojourner is committed to creating communities where people live peacefully.

For more information, visit www.familypeacecenter.org.

Sojourner 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 414-933-2722.

The Program My Foundation is in Your Name

By Rachel with Beth Giacobassi

Angel’s Lullaby

By Angel with Paul Hauer

Piece of You, Piece of Me

By Demond with Meaghan Heinrich

We Found Our Way

By Jill with John Tanner

Mama’s Here

By Aerial with Meaghan Heinrich

Love No Matter

By Christiana with Eric Segnitz

My Foundation is in Your Name

By Rachel with Beth Giacobassi During this time away There wasn’t a single day, That I haven’t thought of you.

I don’t know if you know or believe it anymore, But I always have and always will love you.

Isabel, Angel I don’t know the girl you are today, But in our souls together we will stay.

You were my angel the day you were born, You save me day after day.

During this time away There wasn’t a single day, That I haven’t thought of you.

I don’t know if you know or believe it anymore, But I always have and always will love you.

Natalia, Hope You have always had enormous dreams.

You’re so creative your family is your team.

You bring me hope, for the world knowing you are here.

During this time away There wasn’t a single day, That I haven’t thought of you.

I don’t know if you know or believe it anymore, But I always have and always will love you.

Mariella, Faith You give me faith to be who we will be.

God created exactly who we see!

You shine every day, light up the world, all around you.

During this time away There wasn’t a single day, That I haven’t thought of you.

I don’t know if you know or believe it anymore, But I always have and always will love you.

Salvatore, Grayce You are the first born son God gave to me, Known as Savior in our family.

You’re a beautiful boy, full of Grace, spelled G-R-A-Y-C-E. During this time away There wasn’t a single day, That I haven’t thought of you.

I don’t know if you know or believe it anymore, But I always have and always will love you.

Nick, Jr. By my side we go through life each day.

You give me purpose as I find my way.

You’re a miracle, good for my soul, day after day!

These things your names are not just for me.

They are the things you bring to the world, just by being you!

This is my legacy to you.

Angel’s Lullaby

By Angel with Paul Hauer A change of scenery.

A bright new chapter.

Your smile is my energy.

My playlist is your laughter.

You will blossom into beautiful, intelligent people one day.

And when you do, I’ll be there to support you in every way.

Sun on my face.

Good vibes and good times.

‘Cause everyday with you is a great day.

Love more precious than gold.

You have brought such joy to me.

And saved my weary soul.

Love me for right or wrong.

Your heartbeat is my favorite song.

Your smile is my energy.

My playlist is your laughter.

Piece of You, Piece of Me

By Demond with Meaghan Heinrich My quick-witted turkey, my cuddly teddy bear Wherever you go, my love will be there You captivate me with your big brown eyes My funny little guy, my February surprise Obasi I’m a piece of you, you’re a piece of me Without you I don’t know where I would be Obasi My little Duke, you hold us together like glue Our child of joy, we’re amazed by the things you do You always stand out with your fashion and flash You light up my life with your infectious laugh Dakarai I’m a piece of you, you’re a piece of me Without you I don’t know where I would be Dakarai Princess Kumani, you charted my destiny With a smile that inspires, it brings out the best of me Off and on the court, you’re Daddy’s shooting star There’s no end to how special you truly are Kumani I’m a piece of you, you’re a piece of me Without you I don’t know where I would be Kumani Obasi, Dakarai, Kumani I’m a piece of you, you’re a piece of me Without you I don’t know where I would be Obasi, Dakarai, Kumani Obasi, Dakarai, Kumani I’m a piece of you, you’re a piece of me Without you I don’t know where I would be Obasi, Dakarai, Kumani

We Found Our Way

By Jill with John Tanner Snow falls, day calls, Time for just we three.

Out the door, into the woods, Fits us perfectly.

Wind blows, sun goes, Storm is all around.

So lost. So afraid.

How will we be found?

We’ve got to try something new.

There’s got to be a path to see us through.

Starting here, right now, today, With God’s help, I will find a way.

Fresh start, each heart, A river to be crossed.

Soon you learn with everything, There will be a cost.

Somehow, love now, Ashes, dust, and flame.

Still I will believe, Hope will rise again.

We’re starting something new.

We found a path to see us through.

Starting here, right now, today, With God’s help, we have found our way.

Mama’s Here

By Aerial with Meaghan Heinrich No matter what you hear No matter what you feel Just know your Mama’s here No matter what you hear No matter what you feel Mama’s here MJ, you saved me, helped me find my purpose If I’m having a bad day, you always make me smile You’re goofy and outspoken, full of curiosity You’re so full of love, let’s just dance for a while No matter what you hear No matter what you feel Just know your Mama’s here No matter what you hear No matter what you feel Mama’s here Baby Kwien, you make the whole world shine Everything I’m doing, you know it’s for the best You’re off in your own world, until you see your Mama And you just want me to hold you, like a bird in my nest No matter what you hear No matter what you feel Just know your Mama’s here No matter what you hear No matter what you feel Mama’s here

Kiwi, you’re my wild child, all you know is me You’ve got the brightest personality, independent and strong Won’t you please stay a baby, don’t grow up too fast You’re so beautiful, you’re the reason for this song No matter what you hear No matter what you feel Just know your Mama’s here No matter what you hear No matter what you feel Mama’s here You’re all so different in your own way But I want all three of you to listen to this song No matter what you hear No matter what you feel Just know your Mama’s here No matter what you hear No matter what you feel Mama’s here No matter what you hear No matter what you feel Just know your Mama’s here No matter what you hear No matter what you feel Mama’s here

Love You No Matter

By Christiana with Eric Segnitz You feel alone, No place to go.

The bullies they, They can get you down.

And you might fall And scrape your knee.

But, it’s okay to cry And come running to me. ‘Cause, I’ll be there for you.

Don’t feel like giving up.

I’ll wrap my arms around you and love you no matter.

Time keeps passing by The world keeps spinning round.

And, for our time together it’s loving that matters.

Love you no matter.

Don’t lose faith.

The storms will pass.

There is joy in life So come dance in the rain.

And treat yourself With kindness too.

‘Cause I’ll always be right here.

I’ll be by your side. You know, I’ll be there for you.

Don’t feel like giving up.

I’ll wrap my arms around you and love you no matter.

Time keeps passing by The world keeps spinning round.

And, for our time together it’s loving that matters.

Love you no matter.

Amelia Amazing Most Beautiful Excellent and Loving Intelligent and Almost Perfect Natalie Nice Adorable Talented with Attitude Lively Interesting too Enduring Valerie Valiant Amiable such Leadership Energy Radiant Immeasurable Entertaining You spelled it out for me.

You woke me up with tears and laughter.

You made me see the world brand new.

It’s you, and you, and you.

I’ll be there for you.

Don’t feel like giving up.

I’ll wrap my arms around you and love you no matter.

Time keeps passing by The world keeps spinning round.

And, for our time together it’s loving that matters.

Love you no matter.

Lullaby Project Participants and Staff Songwriter Participants Aerial Angelica Christiana Demond Jill Rachel

Teaching Artists Beth Giacobassi* Paul Hauer* Meaghan Heinrich Eric Segnitz John Tanner

Arrangers Alex Ayers* Beth Giacobassi* Eric Segnitz John Tanner

Performing Artists

Project Staff

Benjamin Adler, clarinet* Susan Babini, cello* Hannah Esch, vocals Nathan Hackett, viola* Meaghan Heinrich, vocals Robert Klieger, percussion* Jon McCullough-Benner, bass* Bob Monagle, acoustic & electric guitar Ashley Patin, vocals Eric Segnitz, acoustic guitar Jennifer Startt, violin* John Tanner, beats & keyboards Heather Zinninger Yarmel, flute* Lullaby Songwriter Participants

Rebecca Whitney, Director of Education, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

*member of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Stephanie Birr Trauma Support Specialist, Sojourner Family Peace Center Marleisa Quiles Supervisor of Life Skills, Sojourner Family Peace Center Hannah Esch Concerts for Schools & Education Manager, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Michelle Pehler ACE & Education Manager, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Recording and mixing done at Tanner-Monagle Studios, Inc., Milwaukee, WI John Tanner, Recording Engineer tannermonagle.com