November 2021 NVYO Program

November 14th 3:30 pm

Chester Fritz Auditorium nvyo.org

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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Neel Family Fund through the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region.

Program Notes JUPITER, FROM THE PLANETS GUSTAV HOLST (1874-1934) was an English musician, composer, and orchestra teacher . His "The Planets" is an orchestral suite -what Holst called “a series of mood pictures” -- where each movement depicts one planet. The suite contains seven movements: Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Jupiter is introduced by a happy syncopated dance, appropriate since a jolly and festive mood is maintained throughout this movement. Holst's love of English folk song and dance is demonstrated here. The middle section presents a surprising contrast -- a majestic flowing melody in 3/4 meter which Holst later used for a patriotic song, and has also been used as a hymn tune.

Bal Masqué continued: American Women Composers. Bal Masqué, originally written for piano, was later orchestrated by the composer and has since been engraved and edited as a project of the Women's Philharmonic Advocacy. Bal Masqué is a delightful waltz meant to depict the magic, mystery and fun of a masked (masquerade) ball, and is one of Beach's few standalone orchestral works.

VARIATIONS ON THE MINSTREL BOY DANIEL BREEDON (b. 1945) “The Minstrel Boy” is an Irish tune of great beauty and historical significance. The lyrics, written by Thomas Moore to an old Irish melody, are assumed to refer to, and be a remembrance of, friends that Moore lost in the Irish Rebellion of 1798, which was a failed attempt to rid Ireland SORCEROR'S APPRENTICE French composer PAUL DUKAS(1865-1935) wrote this of English rule. In the song the minstrel boy, before he dies in battle, tears programmatic symphonic piece based on a poem by Goethe, about the strings (“chords”) of his harp, saying that “they shall never sound in a magician's apprentice who has observed his master’s ability to slavery.” It is not surprising that this song has become an anthem for all bring a broomstick to life in order to do the sorcerer’s bidding. brave souls who have died fighting for freedom.

When the sorcerer leaves, the apprentice animates the broomstick and orders it to fetch water. The broomstick complies, but much too After a relatively simple presentation of the theme it is followed by five enthusiastically—soon, the magician’s house is overflowing with variations: the first uses the strings to bring out its lyric quality, the second water, made worse by the apprentice's attempts to stop it. The its playful potential, the third (featuring the trumpets) the courage of the sorcerer returns, and with a wave of his hand, restores calm. It was minstrel boy, the fourth ( in the style of a funeral march) its somber widely popularized by its use in 1940 Disney film Fantasia, then nobility, and the fifth (in the style of an Irish jig) the undefeated spirit of all sixty years later in Fantasia 2000. This arrangement begins with who have died fighting for justice and peace. The fifth variation is meant depiction of a mysterious atmosphere, then the familiar tune. to reflect the words of a third verse written by an unknown Irish author during the American Civil War: OVERTURE IN G GEORG PHILIP TELEMANN (1681-1767) was a leading German The Minstrel Boy will return we pray Baroque composer, credited with popularizing the French overture When we hear the news we all will cheer it, style in Germany. He wrote thousands of works in his long career, The minstrel boy will return one day, including 1,000 church cantatas and an endless stream of Torn perhaps in body, not in spirit. orchestral suites, masses, operas and chamber music.This French- Then may he lay on his harp in peace, style overture opens with stately introduction and segues into a In a world such as heaven intended, lively allegro dance.

For all the bitterness of man must cease, And ev’ry battle must be ended.

AMPARITO ROCA This Spanish paso doble march was written by JAIME TEXIDOR I hope that you not only enjoy this music, but that it gives you pause to DALMAU (1884-1957), a Spanish musician, composer, and think upon its meaning in the context of our own troubled times. conductor. Following a career playing saxophone in the army, - Dan Breedon Texidor won a competition to direct the municipal band of Daniel Breedon is a professor of music at Concordia College in Barakaldo, and did so until his death. The introduction and first Moorhead, Minnesota. section of are reminiscent of a bullfighter’s music, and the gentle, lighthearted trio section takes on the character of a couples dance, THE BAMBOULA evoking the other essential element of the paso doble. The SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR (1875-1912) was born in London ; his powerful dogfight (bullfight), and the concluding maestoso section father was from Sierra Leone and his mother from England. Coleridgebring this piece to a grand conclusion. It is Texidor's most famous Taylor entered the Royal College of Music as a violinist in 1890 and work. began composing soon after. As a teenager he became enamored of the music of Dvořák, who was immensely popular among British BAL MASQUÉ AMY BEACH (1867-1944) was the first woman to have a symphony audiences. This motivated Coleridge-Taylor to explore American and African-American music, which Dvořák had modeled. Coleridge-Taylor performed by a major US orchestra. Her successful early piano was also an admired conductor and he taught composition. During a visit performance career was ended when she married at 18 to a to the United States, in 1910, Coleridge-Taylor worked with the New York prominent surgeon who expected her to stay at home, and did not allow her to perform or teach. He encouraged her to compose, but Philharmonic Orchestra. “The Bamboula” Rhapsodic Dance, op. 75. was expected that she do so without seeking any further formal training. a commissioned work. He completed some of the writing and all of the orchestration on board the ship as he sailed to the United States. This Restrictions like these were unfortunately very typical for middleorchestral piece is a rhapsody based on a West Indian dance, and falls and upper-class women of the time. Despite the restrictions, Amy into three sections--fast, slow, fast--that make up a three-part (ABA) form.

Beach had remarkable success as a composer.

After her husband's death, she resumed several decades of Coleridge-Taylor died of pneumonia just two years after writing this piece, performing, composing, and teaching, and founded the Society of at the young age of 37.

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Philharmonic

KARA HARTTEN, CONDUCTOR

Jupiter, from "The Planets" Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Overture in G Amparito Roca

Symphony

Gustav Holst (1874-1934) arr. Vernon Leidig Paul Dukas (1865-1935) arr. Andrew Balent Georg Telemann (1681-1787) arr. R. L. Bauernschmidt Jaime Texidor (1884 -1957) arr. James Curnow

DR. KEVIN SÜTTERLIN, CONDUCTOR

DR. CODY HUNTER, ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR

Variations on The Minstrel Boy Daniel Breedon (b. 1945) theme - poco piu mosso - piu presto - piu allegro - alla marcia funebre - alla gigue

Bal Masqué Amy Beach (1867 –1944) The Bamboula "Rhapsodic Dance" Samuel Coleridge-Taylor(1875 –1912) THIS CONCERT IS BEING RECORDED BY HB SOUND & LIGHT

Following the performance, NVYO voting members - present season staff, participants 18 or over, and guardians of minor participants' guardians - are invited to stay in the auditorium for a short annual meeting. One person per household.

coaches, video & ZOOM coaches, & mentors this season Dr. Simona Barbu, Andrew Barhite*, Claire Barhite*, Shari Boschee, Dr. Lisa Bost-Sandberg, Erin Cummings*, Sarah Curtiss, Ligia Feo, Gabrielle Halliday, Dr. Cody Hunter*, Sarah Harlow, Claire Mellema*, Katie Svendson*, Tyler York* *denotes performing today THANKS TO: Chester Fritz Auditorium, Empire Arts Center & staff and: Behls Photography • HB Sound & Light • UND Department of Music, Dr. Scott Sandberg Dr. Brian Pfeifer, Dr. List Bost-Sandberg, Dr. Simona Barbu • the school & private instructors of these wonderful young people • and the many other supporters, donors, and grantors listed in this program.

Philharmonic

Violin Arienne Caoili, GF - EGF Sacred Heart Eva Danielson, Thompson - homeschool Austin Hardersen, GF - South Jasmine Hardersen, GF - South Katelyn Hur, GF - South Charlotte Kapinos, GF - South Dimitri Kolodka, GF - Red River CJ Leroux Peters, GF - EGF Sacred Heart Kinley Maszk, GF - Schroeder Annika Opsahl, GF - South Lilliana Paintner, EGF - homeschool Ella Pratt, Cummings - homeschool Gretta Pratt, Cummings - homeschool Clarissa Sturlaugson, GF - South Traysen VanCamp, EGF - Central Middle School Briley Zhang, GF - Red River Corey Zhang, GF - Century Viola Eliot Miller, GF - Schroeder James Smith, GF - Schroeder Surya Srivastava, GF- Lake Agassiz Cello Emerson Eastman, GF - South Isaac Hong, GF- South Elianna Moen, GF - Schroeder Vedant Srivastava. GF - Schroeder Angela Zaruba, Northwood - Northwood HS Eli Zerr, GF - South Casey Zhang, GF - Century Bass Julia Biby - GF Valley Flute Leigh Cable, GF - South Anna Riske, Forest River- Minto HS Trumpet Jocelyn Berg, GF- South Sam Goldberg, Lake Bronson, MN - Heritage Christian

Trombone Elias David-Schill, volunteer assistant* Percussion Jet Simek, GF - Schroeder Dani Ganyo, GF - Valley * NVYO Symphony member

Symphony

Violin Seoyeon Ahn, GF- Red River Cami Antonenko, GF - Red River Ainsley Boucher, Crookston - Crookston HS Sarah Hong, GF - Red River Abby Quick, Plummer, MN - Lincoln HS Synje Peterson, GF - South Gabe Sagini, GF - Red River Megan Schill, GF - Central Carter Schmisek, GF - Central Isabelle Straus, Fertile - Fertile-Beltrami HS Viola Calista Eliazer, GF - Red River Cassie Fincher, GF - UND /NVYO intern/CMP Gillian Hoffman, GF- Central Matthew Moe, GF - Red River Cello Emerson Byron, GF - Red River Daniel Musser, GFAFB - homeschool Garett Peterson, GF - Central Sarah Sayles, GF - Red River Bass Gryffin Powell, GF - Central Grace Klee, Bismarck, ND - UND/ CMP Harp Aspen Mendez, Crookston - homeschool Flute Madeline Fortman, GF - Central Nivanthi Wijetunga, GF - Red River Oboe Elise Falla, GF - Central Claire Mellema, guest Clarinet Alexia Threatt, Crookston - Crookston HS Bassoon Dr. Cody Hunter, guest/assistant conductor Horn David Threatt, Crookston - Crookston HS Tyler York, guest Trumpet Liz Lucas, Arlington, VA - UND/ CMP Liam Medbery, Minto - Minto HS Trombone Elias David-Schill, GF- Central Tuba

Spearit Washington, Warren - Warren-Alvarado-Oslo

Percussion Madeline Stangl, GF - Central Andrew Barhite, guest CMP: College Mentor-Performer

2021 DAL SEGNO CAMP AUGUST 10-15 Grand Forks County Historical Society - Myra Museum

Dozens of wonderful musicians, coaches, volunteers and community connections at the Myra Museum and Town Square Farmer's Market: Dal Segno is serious fun!

Endowment Fund

A gift to the Northern Valley Youth Orchestras Endowment Fund makes a lasting difference by providing sustainable, ongoing funding each year. Northern Valley Youth Orchestras' Endowment Fund is housed at the Community Foundation; the Foundation manages the fund and its investments, and NVYO receives a 5% payout from the principal each year, providing vital operating funds.

Because NVYO is a qualified 501 c3 nonprofit, with an endowment gift of $5000 or more you can significantly lower the net cost of your contribution and triple its impact. Actual numbers will depend on your tax bracket and other factors; the Community Foundation can help you with details. Gifts of any amount are welcome and appreciated.

Make a donation at the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region; 620 Demers Ave. Grand Forks, ND 58201; or call 701.746.0668 .

Choose Northern Valley Youth Orchestras for the donation designation. OR donate online to the fund: https://www.gofoundation.org/give-fund.html Scroll down to “Northern Valley Youth Orchestras Endowment Fund” and complete your donation. All information about taxes and benefits and your IRS tax deduction statement will channel through the Community Foundation. Thank you!

Artistic Staff

Dr. Kevin F. E. Sütterlin, Artistic Director & Symphony conductor is an internationally sought-after conductor and pedagogue. He belongs to Beyond Artists, a coalition of artists that donates a percentage of their concert fees to organizations they care about. He supports “WIRES” (Australian Wildlife Rescue) and the “Memphis Music Initiative” through his performances. In addition to his position as Artistic Director of the Northern Valley Youth Orchestras, he is Director of Orchestral Activities and Opera at Concordia College, where he and his colleagues received two EMMY awards for 2016’s nationally broadcast Concordia Christmas Concert productions. Furthermore, The Concordia Orchestra won the prestigious American Prize competition in 2018-19 under his leadership. Sütterlin is Music Director of the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra and Sinfonietta Memphis, and is Artistic Director of the Sinfonietta Academy for Historically Informed Performance Practice. He holds The Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Endowed Orchestra Chair as Director of Orchestral Activities and Conducting Studies of the Lutheran Summer Music Festival and Academy.

Considering himself a "citizen of the world," Sütterlin has been building musical bridges across four different continents, and has led his ensembles on many successful national and international tours. He has performed and taught across the globe including Austria, China, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Switzerland and the United States. Institutions he has taught at include the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Sichuan Conservatory, The University of Hawaii, Lucerne Conservatory Switzerland, and The University of Memphis. This upcoming season Sütterlin will guest conduct in China, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Texas, Alabama, Connecticut, Virginia, Indiana, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota.

Ms. Kara Hartten, Philharmonic conductor Kara Hartten began her musical studies at the age of five in her hometown of Redding, Connecticut. She earned both a Bachelor of Music Performance and a Bachelor of Arts in French from DePauw University, followed by a Master of Music in cello performance and instrumental conducting from the University of North Dakota. Ms. Hartten is presently an orchestra teacher in the Grand Forks Public Schools and performs with the Fargo Moorhead Symphony Orchestra as well as the Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra. She founded a string ensemble she currently directs, the UND Community Orchestra, and is a past conductor for NVYO’s Allegro Orchestra; she has additionally coached NVYO Crescendo chamber music and cello sectionals.

As a cellist, Kara has performed with the UND Student String Quartet and UND’s Red River Trio, a student ensemble that toured in May of 2014 in Tokyo, Japan and Shanghai, China. Kara has studied with Drs. Simona Barbu, Darilyn Manring, YeonJi Yun, and Eric Edberg, as well as performed in master classes with renowned cellists such as Amit Peled, Matt Haimovitz, Nicholas Photinos, Emilio Colon and Laszlo Varga. In 2009, she performed with the DePauw Chamber Orchestra during a tour of Austria and Germany. She also performed the Lalo cello concerto with the Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestra in 2007 as the winner of its concerto competition. In 2011, she played Mendelssohn’s Octet in E-flat major with internationally known cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Dr. Cody Hunter, Symphony assistant conductor Dr. Cody Hunter is Assistant Professor of Music and Head of Fine Arts at Mayville State University, where he directs the performance ensembles. Prior to his appointment at MSU, Dr. Hunter was the band program director for East Hardy Schools in Baker, WV. As a bassoonist, Dr. Hunter has performed with notable ensembles such as the Eroica Ensemble of Memphis, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra Augusta, and the Arkansas Symphony. Most recently, Dr. Hunter has performed with the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, Fargo-Moorhead Opera, and Bemidji Symphony. Dr. Hunter received his D.M.A. from the University of Memphis, his M.M. from the University of MN-Twin Cities, and his B. Mus. Ed. from the University of WI-Stevens Point.

From Executive Director Naomi Welsh 2020-21's theme was "Innovate"- and for good reason! It was a year that truly demonstrated how important community connections and flexibility are, and how valuable music is to us as human beings. Thank you to each and every person who made last year happen. We are thrilled to return to live concerts this season and thank you for your support!

April 10 1-4 pm

MYRA FOUNDATION

Board of Directors 2021-22

NEEL FAMILY FOUNDATION

Present NVYO Board 2021-22 (at left).

President: David Krogh Vice President: Angela Harrison-Urlacher Treasurer: Gloria Rodriguez Secretary: Madhavi Marasinghe Directors: Yong Hou, Tyler Manske, Kelly Pratt, Jennifer Tarlin, Corey Thompson Board elections take place in Feb/March. Would you make a great NVYO board member? Read about it @ nvyo.org/staff

Donors & Supporters GRANTS: • Arts Midwest Resilience Grant • CARES act funds, via ND Council on Arts • City of Grand Forks Arts Regrant via Community Foundation of GF • Hal & Kathy Gershman Family Foundation • Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau • Grand Forks Park District • Myra Foundation • Neel Family Foundation via Community Foundation of GF • ND Council on the Arts • ND Department of Commerce Advertising Sponsorships (Concert program and/or 2020 Dal Segno tshirt ad) Amundson Funeral Home Arioso Music Academy* Concordia College Music Dept.

Empire Arts Center Givens Violins* Inprints International Music Camp Minot State University Popplers Music* Rehab Authority Remer Accounting Upper Midwest Chamber Music Wakefield Hearing *both sponsorships Business/community supporters: Ground Round Bar & Grill Pampered Chef Wonderful Giving Thrivent Financial Thursday Music Club INDIVIDUAL DONORS: Facebook Fundraisers Active.com donations Lorraine Amundson Phil & Shelly Amundson Elaine Anderson Kristine Anderson nvyo.org/donate Anonymous thank you to all!

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JULY 1 2020 to JUNE 30, 2021 Donors, continued: Simona Barbu Sarah Barron & John Madden Luise Beringer Jennifer Bethea Sonja Bosca-Harasim Al & Donna Bott Stefanie Boucher Michael Bukowski Wendy Bulman Rock Bundlie Kellie Burgess Andrew & Gwennie Byron Leah Byzewski Elisa Carrasco Arlene David Robin David Guodong Du Marilyn Duppenthaler Mandy Eastman Liz Eggers Virginia Elliott Talisyn Flagg Barry & Ann Folson Kassi Fortman Nancy & Richard Foss Niels Frank Shelley Frederickson Jennifer Goeke Gina Greicar Pete Haga Jon Halverson Georg Hanov Collin Hanson Sarah Harlow Angela Harrison-Urlacher Mare Hepper Connie & Steve Hulst Tarra Ihry Brianna Jagim Brenna Jane Peter Johnson Avery & Vicki Jones Dave Jorgenson Julie Kapinos Paul Kim Kathleen King Jennifer Kolodka Hamzat Koriko David Krogh & Larissa Hood Jan Kurtyka Yvonne & Greg Lapp Suzanne Larson Amanda Leroux Peters Karna Loyland Hannah Maier Ursula Maier Tyler Manske

Donors, continued: Madhavi & Kanishka Marasinghe John & Cathy Martsolf Rebecca & Jeremy Mazsk Leighann McKenzie James & Jennifer Moe Meegan Murphy Tonya Murphy Marjorie Murray Network for Good Kari & Bill Noyes Doug & Patty Olsen Radha Panini Mira Park Kristi Pasek Daphne Pedersen Michele Peterson Debra Pflughoeft-Hassett James & Melanie Popejoy Gloria Rodriguez Mark Romanick family Jerry Ryan Dana Sande Mark & Gloria Sanford Amy Sanner Judy Schill Gail Schmisek Steven & Joan Schultz Nikki & Robert Seabloom Paul Severud John & Cynthia Shabb Kenneth Sherwood Deb Shue Kari Stadem Darren & Jodi Straus Kevin Sütterlin Sabine Sütterlin Jennifer Tarlin Corey & Missy Thompson Kyle Thorson Athena Threatt Mike VanCamp Brooke & Jeff VanLooy Barbara Walter Jeff Welsh Naomi Welsh Alyson & Ted White Bob Winter Tanja Wollin Tove Wollin Molly Yeh & Nick Hagen EunJung Youn Ryan & Jessica Zerr Xeufei Zhang & Yun Ji

NVYO'S WELCOME PROJECT

Welcome!

At Northern Valley Youth Orchestras, we focus on inspiring musicians and engaging communities through high-quality, challenging music education programs for young people.

NVYO is about making music, making friends, and making a difference in the world. At NVYO we also take seriously our responsibility to be a welcoming presence, and to ensure that our community has opportunities to connect across race, ethnicity, country of origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

Music, including classical music, is for everyone.

UPCOMING NVYO EVENTS

March 6 : NVYO concert April 10: Music in Bloom fundraiser at All Seasons

The NVYO staff and board are also committed to the continued active pursuit of diversity and inclusion in our music programming, activities, leadership, and scholarship programs.We will continue to learn about, teach about, and do our part to dismantle the exclusionary practices in the classical music world, including the racism and inequity that impacts the experiences and musical opportunities of musicians who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.

We will keep working to close the gap between our stated goals and our actions, and to be truly representative of and inclusive of our community and country.

We believe that we can do this together.

About NVYO...

Northern Valley Youth Orchestras is in its 11th year of inspiring musicians and engaging communities.

NVYO ordinarily offers two orchestras, a chamber music program (Crescendo), and a summer day camp (Dal Segno). NVYO provides young musicians aged 12 to 21 with symphonic and chamber music experience, community connections, and opportunities to stretch and challenge themselves in a supportive setting.

Participants throughout the year number over 120 and come from cities and towns within a 75-mile range of Grand Forks. NVYO Alumni pursue degrees in a variety of professional fields including music and the sciences, and consistently earn places at excellent colleges and universities both locally and around the country.

NVYO's two orchestras, Philharmonic and Symphony, rehearse weekly from September to March - this year at the Empire Arts Center,and occasionally at UND - and typically perform two to three formal concerts per season. Guest clinicians and professional instrumentalists provide additional mentoring and orchestral training, and a variety of community performances are offered to students as well. Past NVYO collaborations have included events with Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome, the Fargo-Moorhead Area Youth Symphony, Concordia Orchestra, and the Grand Cities Children’s Choir. NVYO has an office located in the Empire Arts Center.

offering free or reduced rate rehearsal/performance spaces

More information about NVYO is available at www.nvyo.org, and on our social media platforms.

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