OKC PHIL program for the 20-21 season, December 2020 Virtual Pops concert "A Classic Christmas"

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BRENT HART, President Oklahoma Philharmonic Society, Inc. Welcome to the (re)IMAGINE(d) 2020-21 season. It has been a long journey to get here and, on behalf of the OKC Phil family, we are so happy to have you join us. Music has the power to heal, to inspire and to unite in unmatched ways and I hope that you have enjoyed connecting with us through social media since last season. None of us could have imagined how much we would long for the opportunity to be together for this concert.

The OKC Phil plays a leading cultural role in Oklahoma City, providing Classics, Pops and Discovery concerts. Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate along with Executive Director Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev and her team have worked tirelessly to bring music to the stage, and your screens, this season. New this year, we are adding smaller ensemble performances in community settings to connect with new audiences. In addition to these performances, our community engagement and music education programs reach music lovers of all ages.

We are grateful to our patrons, donors and volunteers for your ongoing support. We also thank the Orchestra League and the Associate Board for their volunteer and fundraising efforts that make these programs possible. Now sit back, leave the world outside and enjoy the story that unfolds through each note.

KRISTEN BRANDT FERATE, President Oklahoma City Orchestra League This Season the Oklahoma City Philharmonic embarks on a (re)IMAGINE(d) adventure.

The Oklahoma City Orchestra League is honored to support this historic undertaking. The orchestral experiences offered this season will change the collective perspective.

The Orchestra League, founded in 1948, will move forward with our great and celebrated legacy. We will support music education and fundraising efforts of the Philharmonic. We will share in the knowledge gained from new forms of musical education, volunteerism and appreciation.

The Orchestra League membership offers a chance to witness history and help shape the future of symphonic music in our great city. I invite you to join us!

More information can be found at www.okcphil.org/about-us/orchestra-league

DAVID WHITE, President Associate Board On behalf of the Associate Board, welcome to the 2020-21 (re)IMAGINE(d) season. While the offerings may look a little different than in previous years you can always expect the same excellent entertainment and artistry from our Oklahoma City Philharmonic.

From Beethoven to Broadway, we have something in store for everyone.

The Associate Board brings together civic-minded young professionals to support and fulfill the mission of the PHIL. There’s more to the Philharmonic than concerts.

From classrooms to community outreach, the OKCPHIL is working to spread the joy of orchestral music across our state--and the Associate Board is proud to be a part of that work.

Thank you for supporting the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, we look forward to seeing you again soon. Enjoy the show!

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ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE Beginning his third season as Music Director of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Conductor Alexander Mickelthwate’ s exciting musical programming has created a buzz across the city, drawing people from all walks of life to the concert hall. Originally from Germany Mickelthwate is also Music Director Emeritus of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in Canada.

Since starting his Winnipeg tenure in 2006 he played a pivotal role in the rejuvenation and turnaround of the Winnipeg Symphony which culminated in a highly successful and critically acclaimed performance at Carnegie Hall in May 2014. The New York Times noted the performance was “conducted expertly,” and the New York Classical review stated “under music director Alexander Mickelthwate, they play with excellent intonation and such a fine overall blend and balance of sound that, on their own terms, they may be the best orchestra to appear in the week’s worth of concerts.”

Deeply rooted in his German heritage, Norman Lebrecht wrote about Mickelthwate’s interpretation of Mahler’s 10th Symphony with the Winnipeg Symphony: “Both Mahler 10 performances were intense and engaging. Every twist and turn in the score was fresh and surprising to my ears.”

And his interpretation of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 prompted the pianist Anton Kuerti to write a letter to the newspaper saying, “I would like to call attention to the stunning performance heard after the intermission. To play Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 with the passion, profundity, emotional intensity, subtlety and degree of perfection achieved by conductor Alexander Mickelthwate and the Winnipeg Symphony can only be called miraculous.”

In North America Alexander has guest conducted the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Houston Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Saint Luke’s, Milwaukee Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic and Toronto Symphony, among others.

His European debut was with the Hamburg Symphony. He also conducted the BBC London, Stuttgart Radio Orchestra, Royal Scottish, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen and NDR Hannover. Other notable performances include the Sao Paulo Symphony and the Simon Bolivar Orchestra in Venezuela. He made his Australia debut with the Adelaide Symphony and the Tasmania Orchestra where he recorded the Mozart piano concerti Nos. 7 and 10 with the Silber Garburg Duo. Alexander Mickelthwate has worked several times with Dame Evelyn Glennie conducting the world premiere of two new

percussion concerti by Vincent Ho. He also worked with Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, Yuja Wang, Dawn Upshaw, Plácido Domingo, Ben Heppner, Horatio Gutiérrez, Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos and Sarah Chang, among many others, and he worked very closely with a wide range of composers including Phil Glass, Steve Reich, Sofia Gubaidulina, Kaija Saariaho, John Adams, John Luther Adams and Mason Bates.

After guest conducting the Simon Bolivar Orchestra and experiencing the life-changing power of the El Sistema program in Venezuela for underprivileged children, Alexander played an instrumental part in creating Sistema Winnipeg.

For three years Alexander created a critically acclaimed Indigenous Festival in Winnipeg. Passionate to connect with all cultures, he created artistic collaborations between First Nations and western cultures that culminated in the performances of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring and Revueltas’ Les Noches de loss Mayas with new choreographies of contemporary and First Nations dance.

The Winnipeg New Music Festival is an international institution.

Alexander broadened the repertoire and created many new collaborations connecting with different audiences. Because of the programming of the festival the WSO was chosen to perform at the Spring for Music Festival at Carnegie Hall in 2014.

A few of the most creative projects of the festival for Alexander were the performance of movie director Guy Maddin’s Brand Upon a Brain with narration by actress Isabella Rossellini, the workshopping of a new opera Tesla by movie director Jim Jarmusch and composer Phil Klein, and a production of Gavin Bryar’s The Sinking of the Titanic at PanAm Pool.

Alexander has conducted for President Jimmy Carter and the Queen of England, and he received the Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Key to the City of Winnipeg.

Born and raised in Frankfurt Germany to a musical family, Alexander received his degree from the Peabody Institute of Music.

He studied conducting under Fredric Prausnitz and Gustav Meier as well as with Seiji Ozawa, Andre Previn, Daniel Barenboim and Robert Spano at Tanglewood. Following his tenure as Assistant Conductor with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, which he completed in 2004, Alexander was Associate Conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for three years, under the direction of Esa-Pekka Salonen.

He is married to fashion designer Abigail Mickelthwate and has two sons.

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AGNIESZKA RAKHMATULLAEV Welcome to the OKCPHIL’s (re)IMAGINE(d) Season.

After a long pause, we are thrilled to be back and thank you for joining us on this journey!

While the majority of concert stages across the country remain silent, we wanted to find a way to continue our mission and bring live orchestral music to you and our community. With everyone’s safety and well-being as our top priority, we had to reimagine nearly every single aspect of our operations: from programming choices for each concert, to accommodating the needs of our patrons, continuing our partnership with area schools, and many more. Orchestrating the plan for each individual area required creative thinking, out-of-the-box approaches, collaboration, and a lot of hard work. We are pleased to present to you this unique season, shaped around the challenges of the unprecedented times we live in.

While this season might look and feel different, many of its components will remain the same, perhaps with a few twists.

The OKCPHIL’s Classics and Pops series will continue to bring high-caliber performances, presented in smaller settings to create a more intimate experience. The programming will

continue to be shaped by Maestro Mickelthwate’s artistic vision and desire to combine traditional repertoire with today’s music. And, of course, you will continue to be blown away by the talented musicians of our orchestra, some of whom will be featured as guest soloists. As part of this unique season, you will also notice a few new and exciting initiatives. Our concerts will be digitally available for those patrons who are not able to join us in the hall. Additionally, our musicians will frequently be performing in smaller settings in venues across the city, as part of our expanded Education and Community Engagement programs. We are excited about these new opportunities, as we broaden our reach, serve more people, and become more accessible in a different way.

Of course, none of this would be possible without YOU, our loyal patrons! We are sincerely grateful for your ongoing support, generosity, flexibility, and understanding that allow us to keep the music playing on our main stage, on your screen, or in your neighborhood. While we continue to navigate these turbulent waters, the OKCPHIL is committed to serving our mission as we strive to bring healing, unity, and hope to our entire community.

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OKLAHOMA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, INC.

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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lifetime Directors

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Debra Kos Kristian Kos David McLaughlin Margaret Freede Owens Donald Rowlett Kelly Sachs Jennifer Schultz Michael Sweeney Glenna Tanenbaum J. Mark Taylor Tony Welch Cheryl Brashear White David White Renate Wiggin Nick Wu

Jane B. Harlow Patrick Alexander

Brent Hart President

Directors

Jane Jayroe Gamble President Elect

Steve Agee Robyn Birdwell Lori Dickinson Black Phil Busey Robert Clements Lawrence H. Davis Veronica Pastel Egelston Kristen Ferate Joy Hammons Dean Jackson Michael E. Joseph Kathy Kerr Wesley Knight

Melissa Scaramucci Vice President Kevin Dunnington Treasurer Jerrod Shouse Secretary Jeff Starling Immediate Past President

Honorary Directors Richard Sias

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Tara Burnett Associate Director of Development

Kris Markes Operations Consultant

Ulises Serrano Digital Strategies Coordinator

Daniel Hardt Finance Director

Chris Merkle General Manager

Chris Stinchcomb Concert Operations & Guest Artist Liaison

Judy Hill Administrative Assistant

Jeana Gering Education Manager

Corbin Taggart Customer Service Representative

Stephen Howard Development Operations Manager

Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev Executive Director

Susan Webb Marketing & P.R. Director

Daryl Jones Box Office Operations Manager

Whitney Redding Development and Volunteer Coordinator

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Classical KUCO 90.1 Garman Productions

Morningstar Properties Oklahoma City Police Association

George Ryan Stubble Creative, Inc.

The Skirvin Hotel Titan AVL

Photographers: Michael Anderson, David Bricquet, Rick Buchanan, Heather Hanson, Mutz Photography, Shevaun Williams and Associates, Ulises Serrano

THE OKLAHOMA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, INC. 424 Colcord Drive, Ste. B • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 Tickets: 405-842-5387 • Administration: 405-232-7575 • Fax: 405-232-4353 • www.okcphil.org

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AFFLIATED PARTNERS

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Foundation was established to provide leadership and endowment expertise to help ensure a stable financial base for orchestral music and musical excellence in Oklahoma City for generations to come. Distributions from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Foundation provide a meaningful and secure source of annual income for the Philharmonic’s operations, continually confirming the importance of endowment in an organization’s long-range planning and overall success.

Current officers and directors of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Foundation are: OFFICERS Douglas J. Stussi President Charles E. Wiggin Vice President Louise Cleary Cannon Treasurer Penny M. McCaleb Secretary DIRECTORS Steven C. Agee Patrick B. Alexander J. Edward Barth L. Joe Bradley Teresa Cooper T.A. Dearmon Paul Dudman Thomas J. Enis Mischa Gorkuscha Jane B. Harlow Brent Hart Michael E. Joseph Harrison Levy, Jr. Duke R. Ligon Jessica Martinez-Brooks Michael J. Milligan Alice Pippin Jeff Starling Richard Tanenbaum

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Kristen Ferate President Debra Kos President-Elect Julia Hunt Secretary Newt Brown Treasurer Meredith Blecha-Wells Development VP Marion Burcham Membership VP Sherry Rowan Education VP Joan Bryant Communications VP Wendi Wilson Past President, Ex-Officio Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev Executive Director Oklahoma City Philharmonic (Ex-Officio, Advisory) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Helen Chiou Jeannie Drake Yvette Fleckinger Sue Francis Jane Krizer Patsy Lucas Geetika Verma Heather Walter Dwayne Webb Orchestra League Office 424 Colcord Dr., Ste. B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 Phone: 405.232.7575 Fax: 405.232.4353 e-mail: league@okcphil.org website: www.okcorchestraleague.org

OFFICERS David White President Christa Bentley President-Elect Jay Scrambler Secretary Sam Rainbolt Membership Chair Kelsey Karper Marketing Chair Tyler Larson Events Chair DIRECTORS J. Cruise Berry John Cannon Peter Harlin Patrick E. Randall, II Kara Simpson Desiree Singer Jennifer Stadler Collin Walke Jabee Jackie Zamarippa

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ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE, Music Director and Conductor JOEL LEVINE, Founder and Music Director Emeritus AGNIESZKA RAKHMATULLAEV, Executive Director

FIRST VIOLIN

Gregory Lee, Concertmaster Gertrude Kennedy Chair Marat Gabdullin, Associate Concertmaster Densi Rushing, Assistant Concertmaster Sam Formicola Hong Zhu Beth Sievers James Thomson Benjamin Shute Deborah McDonald Janet Gorton Lu Deng Ai-Wei Chang*

SECOND VIOLIN

Katrin Stamatis, Principal McCasland Foundation Chair Catherine Reaves Sophia Ro Brenda Wagner Sarah Brown Corbin Mace Angelica Pereira Cindy Zhang Laura Young* Ashley Cooper*

VIOLA

Royce McLarry, Principal Mark Neumann Joseph Guevara Kelli Ingels Steve Waddell Donna Cain Brian Frew Shaohong Yuan* Lacie Savage* Julie Dodge*

CELLO

Jonathan Ruck, Principal Orchestra League Chair Tomasz Zieba, Associate Principal Meredith Blecha-Wells

Valorie Tatge Emily Stoops Jim Shelley Angelika Machnik-Jones Jean Statham Rob Bradshaw* Ann Wilson*

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Anthony Stoops, Principal Larry Moore Parvin Smith Mark Osborn Jesus Villarreal* Christine Craddock* Kara Koehn*

FLUTE

Valerie Watts, Principal Parthena Owens Nancy Stizza-Ortega

PICCOLO

Nancy Stizza-Ortega

OBOE

Lisa Harvey-Reed, Principal Dan Schwartz Katherine McLemore

CONTRABASSOON Barre Griffith

HORN

Kate Pritchett, Principal G. Rainey Williams Chair James Rester Mirella Gable Matthew Reynolds

TRUMPET

Karl Sievers, Principal Jay Wilkinson Michael Anderson

TROMBONE

John Allen, Acting Principal Philip Martinson

TUBA

Ted Cox, Principal

TIMPANI

Jamie Whitmarsh, Principal

PERCUSSION

Patrick Womack, Acting Principal Roger Owens

ENGLISH HORN

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Dan Schwartz

Gaye LeBlanc Germain, Principal

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Bradford Behn, Principal Tara Heitz James Meiller

BASS/E-FLAT CLARINET James Meiller

BASSOON

Rod Ackmann, Principal James Brewer Barre Griffith Larry Reed*

Peggy Payne, Principal

PERSONNEL MANAGER John P. Allen

MUSIC LIBRARIAN Jose Batty

STAGE MANAGER Leroy Newman

*Denotes Substitute and Extra Musicians Please Note: The seating positions of all string sections change on a regular basis.

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PLANNED GIVING

O F T H E O K L A H O M A P H I L H A R M O N I C S O C I E T Y, I N C .

The Oklahoma Philharmonic Society, Inc. is honored to recognize its Encore Society members — visionary thinkers who have provided for the future of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic through their estate plans.

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Joel Levine and Don Clothier

Steven C. Agee, Ph.D.

John and Caroline Linehan

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick B. Alexander

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin C. Lunde, Jr.

Gary and Jan Allison

Mrs. Jackie Marron

Dr. Jay Jacquelyn Bass

Mr. and Mrs. John McCaleb

Louise C. Churchill

Jean and David McLaughlin

Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Clements

W. Cheryl Moore

Thomas and Rita Dearmon

Carl Andrew Rath

Dr. and Mrs. James D. Dixson

Mrs. Catherine Reaves

Hugh Gibson

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Ross

Pam and Gary Glyckherr

Drs. Lois and John Salmeron

Carey and Gayle Goad

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Shdeed

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Gowman

Richard L. Sias

Carol M. Hall

Doug and Susie Stussi

Ms. Olivia Hanson

Larry and Leah Westmoreland

Jane B. Harlow

Mr. John S. Williams

Dr. and Mrs. James Hartsuck

Mr. and Mrs. Don T. Zachritz

Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Joseph

THANK YOU The Oklahoma Philharmonic Society, Inc. is grateful for the support of caring patrons who want to pass on a legacy of extraordinary music to future generations. You can join this special group of music enthusiasts by including a gift for the OKC Philharmonic’s future in your own will or estate plan. For more information on how to become an Encore Society member, contact Tara Burnett at (405) 232-7575 or tara@okcphil.org.

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MEET THE MUSICIANS

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC

MIRELLA GABLE

ROYCE MCLARRY

Mirella is the third French horn of the OKC Phil but can also be found freelancing throughout Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas. A passionate educator, Mirella teaches adjunct at UCO and is the lead brass and horn teacher at El Sistema Oklahoma, in addition to maintaining a private horn studio.

A native of NJ, Mirella earned her Bachelors from the Eastman School of Music (2010) and Masters from Wichita State University (2014).

Principal Viola Royce McLarry began studying the violin at the age of four with his father Lacy McLarry. He made his solo debut with the Oklahoma City Symphony at the age of twelve. McLarry received his Bachelor of Music Degree from Oklahoma City University and did his graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

What would you like the OKCPHIL patrons to know about you?

I LOVE hearing the audience sing along to the Star Spangled Banner. I was so moved the first time I heard it and I look forward to it every concert... so please sing out!

What is your favorite OKC restaurant?

My favorite restaurant in OKC is definitely the Mayan on 30th and Walker... right in walking distance of the Paseo.

He has served on the faculties of several universities, including the University of Oklahoma, and is currently teaching at the Oklahoma Conservatory of Music.

As a chamber musician and soloist, he has performed with the New Lyric Quartet, Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble of OKC, CRUSA String Quartet, and has been a featured soloist with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.

What would you like the Patrons to know about you?

I’d like the patrons to know how much I appreciate them and their wonderful support!

What is your favorite Restaurant?

Cattlemen’s Steakhouse. The history and of course the steaks!

Who is your favorite Composer? Mozart.

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GIFTS TO THE PHILHARMONIC The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledge the commitment and generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies that support our mission. To help us provide inspiration and joy to the community through live orchestral performances and a variety of education and community engagement programs, please contact the Philharmonic’s Development Office at (405) 232-7575.

This Annual Fund recognition reflects contributions made in the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 seasons. Contributions of $250 and above are listed through November 9, 2020.

If your name has been misspelled or omitted, please accept our apologies and inform us of the error by calling the phone number listed above. Thank you for your generous support!

CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS & GOVERNMENT Express their generous commitment to the community.

UNDERWRITER $40,000 & Above

GOLD SPONSORS $5,000 - $9,999

Allied Arts Foundation The Chickasaw Nation Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma, LLC Devon Energy Corporation E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Inasmuch Foundation Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc. Oklahoma Arts Council Oklahoma City Orchestra League, Inc. The Oklahoman The Skirvin Hilton Hotel

BancFirst Bank of Oklahoma Clements Foods Foundation Garman Productions Mekusukey Oil Company, LLC The Metro Restaurant

PLATINUM SPONSORS $10,000 - $39,999 405 Magazine Ad Astra Foundation American Fidelity Foundation Express Employment International HSPG and Associates, PC I Heart Media Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Mathis Brothers Furniture Co., Inc. MidFirst Bank OGE Energy Corp.

Tyler Media Co./Magic 104.1FM and KOMA W&W Steel, LLC

SILVER PARTNERS $1,000 - $1,499

SILVER SPONSORS $3,000 - $4,999 The Friday Intrinsic Health OK Gazette

BRONZE PARTNERS $500 - $999

BRONZE SPONSORS $2,250 - $2,999 The Black Chronicle BNSF Railway Foundation Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company The HoganTaylor Foundation Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic Testers, Inc. The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation

GOLD PARTNERS

Double the impact of an individual’s gift.

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Charlesson Foundation Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Morningstar Properties, LLC

Beneficial Capital Management Flips Restaurant, Inc. The Fred Jones Family Foundation Trade Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES AND FOUNDATIONS American Fidelity Foundation Bank of America Matching Gifts Program

$1,500 - $2,249

The Boeing Company Inasmuch Foundation

ARTSOK INC Garvin County News-Star Hatton Enterprises Parrish DeVaughn Injury Lawyers Tom Johnson Investment Management LLC

BUSINESS MEMBERS $250 - $499 Kent S. Johnson Law Firm The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Foundation

GIFTS TO THE PHILHARMONIC MAESTRO SOCIETY Providing leadership support.

Underwriter $25,000 and above Phil G. and Cathy Busey Freede Family Foundation Joel Levine and Don Clothier Jean and David McLaughlin George Records Mr. Richard L. Sias and Alice and Phil Pippin Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum

Guarantor $10,000 and above Steven C. Agee, Ph.D. Linda and Patrick Alexander Mo Anderson

Lawrence H. and Ronna C. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Evans, II Mr. and Mrs. John A. Frost Jane B. Harlow Andria and Paul Heafy Mr. Albert Lang Larry and Polly Nichols Ms. Veronica Pastel Egelston Mr. and Mrs. William J. Ross Donald Rowlett Doug and Susie Stussi Renate and Chuck Wiggin

Benefactor $5,000 - $9,999 Mark and Julie Beffort Mrs. Betty D. Bellis-Mankin

Marilyn and Bill Boettger Dr. and Mrs. L. Joe Bradley Louise Cleary Cannon and Gerry Cannon Mrs. Teresa Cooper Crawley Family Foundation Peggy Cummings Mrs. Carlene Edwards Gerald and Jane Jayroe Gamble Darleene Harris Ms. Jeanne Hoffman Smith Mary Ann Holdrege John and Claudia Holliman Mr. Christian K. Keesee Ruth Mershon Fund Mrs. Anne Workman Caroline Payne Young

INDIVIDUALS Providing essential support for the Annual Fund.

Patron ($3,500 - $4,999) Mr. and Mrs. John Biggs Mike and Dawn Borelli John Crain Mrs. Bonnie B. Hefner Kim and Michael Joseph Michael J. Sweeney, Jr.

Sustainer ($2,250 - $3,499) Gene and Cheryl Allen Dr. and Mrs. Dewayne Andrews Dr. and Mrs. John C. Andrus Dr. and Mrs. Charles F. Bethea Larry and Sarah Blackledge Mrs. Carole S. Broughton Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Browne Bruce Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Clements Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Dearmon Mr. and Mrs. David C. DeLana Mr. and Mrs. Sidney G. Dunagan David and Druanne Durrett

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Fleckinger Paul and Debbie Fleming Mr. Albert Gray Sam and Joy Hammons Brent Hart and Matt Thomas Dr. and Mrs. James Hartsuck Tom and Cindy Janssen Margaret and Drake Keith Kathy and Terry Kerr Debra and Kristian Kos Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Levy, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Patrick McKee Todd and Mary Margaret Miller Annie Moreau, MD Dr. and Mrs. William L. Parry Mr. William G. Paul Mrs. Ruby C. Petty Mr. and Mrs. Jerry W. Plant Drs. Gary and Mary Porter Mr. and Mrs. Ray H. Potts Mr. H.E. Rainbolt Lance and Cindy Ruffel Andrew and Kelly Sachs

Drs. Lois and John Salmeron Todd and Melissa Scaramucci Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmitt Dr. and Mrs. Hall Scofield Sharon and John Shelton John and Katherine Spaid Jeff and Sally Starling Jim and Debbie Stelter Mr. and Mrs. John E. Stonecipher Mr. and Mrs. J. Mark Taylor Mrs. Billie Thrash Mrs. June Tucker Donna Kennedy Vogel Mrs. Janet Walker Ron and Janie Walker John and Lou Waller Mr. Tom L. Ward Dr. James and Elizabeth Wise Jeanise Wynn

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SPECIAL EVENT GIFTS

Thank you to the following who believed in our mission by supporting the 2020 Symphony Show House!

Headlining Show House Patron

Benefactor

Mrs. Josephine Freede Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum

Mr. and Mrs. John Biggs John and Sue Francis Dick and Julia Hunt Margaret and Drake Keith John and Anna McMillin Angela Miller Drs. John and Lois Salmeron Benjamin Williams

Silver Patron Lance and Cindy Ruffel Jean and David McLaughlin

Bronze Patron Teresa Cooper Dr. and Mrs. William L. Parry Mrs. June Tucker Dr. Don and Eleanor Whitsett The Meinders Foundation

Friend Ms. Janice B. Carmack Carole Doerner Mrs. Lou Kerr/The Kerr Foundation, Inc. Cinda Lafferty

Larry and Deanna Pendleton Meg Salyer Judith Clouse Steelman

Supporter Joe and Kerry Bocock Alix Darden Karen Delaney Lu Ann Faulkner-Schneider Linda Mason Pamela Parker Kate Pritchett and Neal Kellogg Myrna Ranney Michael Winters Bev Wood

Thank you to the Talented Designers who made the 2020 Symphony Show House a Reality!

Elizabeth Richardson, Adorn Rosinna Gies, Amini’s Galleria Rachael Gruntmeir, The Black Scintilla Tuesday Fay and Halah Songer, Bob Mills Furniture Abbie Wilkerson, Aleks Payne, Victor Goetz and Doris Medrano, Calvert’s Plant Interiors Crystal Carte, Carte’s Interiors Shara Castillo, Castle Rock Granite Cindy Raby, Cindy Raby Interiors Patti Williams, The Enchanted Cottage Nora Johnson, Johnson Manor Interior Design Katelynn Henry, Steve Calonkey and Steve Simpson, Henry Home Interiors Patty Tippit, Home Dazzle Jeff Muse and Beth Ketchum, K&N Interior Fabrics Lezley Lynch, Lezley Lynch Designs Dr. Kari Lopez, Renae Brady and Tracy Knoche, LOREC Ranch Home Furnishings

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Lynda Savage, Lynda Savage Art Nathan R. Hughes and Maria Magana, Mathis Design Studio Keven Calonkey Carl, ASID, NCIDQ, Cassidy Brunsteter, Allied ASID, and Lance Whitlow, Mister Robert Fine Furniture & Design Cindy Curley and Ryan Johnson, Norwalk Design Ronette Wallace, OTW Interiors and Suburban Contemporary Furniture Deb Johnson, Paint Inspirations, Inc. Duff Jack, Suburban Furniture Julie Miller, Tin Lizzie’s J. Mark Taylor, RID, Assoc. ASID, Traditions Fine Furniture & Design Pam Smart, Vintage Gypsy Steve Winters and Lisa Smallwood, Winter House Interiors

THANK YOU

Endowment Campaign Donors In celebration and in honor of Maestro Joel Levine and the founders of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.

Louise Cleary Cannon In Memory of Bill Cleary Lawrence H. and Ronna C. Davis The Estate of Lois Marie Fees The Kirkpatrick Family Fund Joel Levine and Don Clothier Michael and Catherine Reaves Susan Robinson Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Clements Ms. Barbara Crabtree The Payne Family Mrs. Josephine Freede Pam and Gary Glyckherr In Memory of Jackson Cash Lamb Jane B. Harlow Kim and Michael Joseph Doug and Susie Stussi Dr. and Mrs. Dewayne Andrews Anonymous In Honor of June H. Parry Mr. J. Edward Barth Valerie and Joe Couch Molly and Jim Crawley David and Jan DeLana Annie Moreau, M.D. Mr. William G. Paul Presbyterian Health Foundation Leah and Larry Westmoreland Anne W. Workman Mr. and Mrs. Don T. Zachritz Karen Beckman Linda and Morris Blumenthal Jo Carol Cameron Ms. Janice B. Carmack Shirley E. Dearborn, M.D.

Gwen Decassios Charles and Dorothy Ellis John and Sue Francis Stephen P. and Nancy R. Friot Ms. Joan Gilmore Jerry H. and Judy Johnson L. M. Johnston, Ph.D. The Kerr Foundation, Inc. Gerry Mayes Ronald T. and Linda Rosser McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Perri Dr. and Mrs. Marvin D. Peyton Gary and Carol Sander John W. and Rose Steele Mrs. Dorothy J. Turk Dr. Don and Eleanor Whitsett Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. John C. Andrus Norwood Beveridge Carla Borgersen In Honor of Maestro Joel Levine Mr. and Mrs. Bob G. Bunce Dr. and Mrs. Don R. Carter Ms. Martha A. Custer Mr. and Mrs. Sam Decker Sarah Jane Gillett In Memory of Ken McKinney Julia and Dick Hunt Colonel (ret.) Dean and Mrs. Jeanne Jackson Patricia Matthews Ms. Carol McCoy Cheryl Moore Judy and Wes Morrison Michael and Ginger Penn Ms. Margaret L. Price Tommie and Gary Rankin Dean Rinehart Janice and Lee Segell Cindy Solomon Tom and Venita Springfield K. Kay Stewart Paula and Carl Stover Dorothy and Udho Thadani

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A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS VIRTUAL CONCERT STREAMING DECEMBER 6TH – 25TH, 2020

’s POPS ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR

Starring

Mandy Jiran and Vince Leseney

ARTISTIC ADVISOR: JOEL LEVINE, FOUNDER AND MUSIC DIRECTOR EMERITUS Video Producer/Director: Christopher Lloyd with Spark Creative I Videography by: Titan Audio Visual, LLC Camera Operators: David Breechen and Jimmy Cox I Jib Camera Operator: Jay Hart PTZ Camera Operator/Editor: David Almanza I Switcher/Assistant Director: Tony Channel Sound Designer/Recording Engineer: George Ryan with Ryan Audio Services Monitor Engineer: Brent Bullard I Lighting Designer/Programmer: Fabian Garcia Custom Arrangements by: Jose Batty, David Pierce, Jamie Whitmarsh, and Jay Wilkinson Narration: Santa Claus portrayed by Stephen Hilton I Letters to Santa inspired by Nate, Hallie, and Nora Cheek.

THIS CONCERT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation

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ANDERSON....................................................... A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL NAUGHTIN........................................................A VISIT FROM SAINT NICHOLAS Narrated by Santa Claus MARTIN & BLANE, arr. Gibson..........................HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS Vince Leseney BROOKS, arr. Pierce.........................................THE MAN WITH THE BAG Mandy Jiran ANDERSON.......................................................SLEIGH RIDE BERLIN, arr. Pierce..........................................I’VE GOT MY LOVE TO KEEP ME WARM Vince Leseney POOLER & CARPENTER,....................................MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING arr. Tidwell and Batty Mandy Jiran DeROSE & SIGMAN, arr. Pierce.........................A MARSHMALLOW WORLD Vince Leseney TRADITIONAL, arr. Whitmarsh..........................O TANNENBAUM STYNE & CAHN, arr. Tidwell..............................LET IT SNOW Vince Leseney PIERPONT, arr. Gray.........................................JINGLE BELLS WILLIAMS, Vaughan..........................................FANTASIA ON GREENSLEEVES TORME, arr. Tidwell and Batty..........................THE CHRISTMAS SONG Vince Leseney KENT, arr. Barton.............................................I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Mandy Jiran GRUBER, arr. Whitmarsh..................................SILENT NIGHT BERLIN, arr. Tidwell.........................................WHITE CHRISTMAS Mandy Jiran and Vince Leseney TRADITIONAL, arr. Harris.................................WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS Mandy Jiran and Vince Leseney

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MANDY JIRAN Mandy Jiran is Assistant Professor of Voice in the Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre at the University of Oklahoma.

Professional credits include REGIONAL THEATRE: Fun Home, The Drowsy Chaperone, A Little Night Music, Disney’s, ‘When you Wish’…, Mary Poppins, A Christmas Carol, Bye, Bye, Birdie, BuddyThe Buddy Holly Story and Swing! at Lyric Theatre; Grossingers at Casa Mañana; Grease at Kansas City Starlight Theatre; Swingtime Canteen at Great Plains Theatre Festival; All Night Strut! at Main St. Theatre; The Secret Garden and Hello Dolly at Sooner Theatre.

NEW WORKS: “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” written by Adam Gwon and Julia Jordan, Lyric Theatre; “Pryor Rendering” (reading) written by Frank Schiro and Shawn Churchman, University of Oklahoma; CONCERT: Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein; A Kilgen Organ Performance, The Oklahoma Historical Society, Broadway’s Best, John Williams and Friends, Red, White, and Boom!, and Phil Phone Home with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Mandy has worked as music director, accompanist, and vocal coach for Sooner Theatre and Lyric Theatre Thelma Gaylord Academy.

VINCE LESENEY Vince has been involved with the OKC Philharmonic’s Christmas productions for 22 seasons. In addition to directing the Pops Chorale, he is also professor of voice in the Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre at the University of Oklahoma. Vince has performed in over fifty productions with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma and played Franz Liebkind opposite Roger Bart and Brad Oscar in The Producers at Kansas City Starlight in 2010. In 2003 he performed at the opening of the Robert J Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas before three former Presidents and several Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. Vince has been a guest artist with the Kansas City Symphony and the American Music Festival Orchestra. He also proudly serves as Minister of Music at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Norman.

SANTA CLAUS Santa has been delivering Christmas Spirit all around the world for as long as he can remember. He is not only the world’s foremost expert on good boys and girls, but he’s begun to take a look at parents as well. His latest project, a series of workout videos for those who might overdo it with the Christmas Cookies, has been a big hit at the North Pole. Santa is thrilled to be back at the Philharmonic and wants to dedicate his appearance again this year to Mrs. Claus and all the little elves without whom Christmas would not be possible.

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THANK YOU! The OKCPHIL gratefully acknowledges the generosity of individuals who have chosen to return concert tickets as a donation. This recognition reflects contributions made in the 2020-2021 concert season and are listed through November 9, 2020.

Hugh G. and Sharon Adams Steven C. Agee, Ph.D. Linda and Patrick Alexander Ms. Beth M. Alonso Mr. J. Edward Barth Eloise Bentley James Blank Rev. Thomas Boyer Mrs. Carole S. Broughton Ryan Bunyan Margaret Clyne Ms. Julie Collins Barbara Cooper Clay Cooprider Mr. David Daugherty Dr. Nancy Dawson Linda Dines Ann Dow Doug Dowler

Dennis Echard Ron Eden Richard and Marilyn Ehlers Nancy Payne Ellis Dr. Thurma J. Fiegel Gerald and Jane Jayroe Gamble Brenda Godwin Kirk Hammons Karen Hennes Kenneth and Linda Howell Dudley and Sue Ann Hyde Doris King Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Koehn Kathy Leithner Kareen Man Alice Meek Annette Munson Ms. Veronica Pastel Egelston Mr. William G. Paul

Drs. Gary and Mary Porter Ms. Elizabeth Raymond Valerie Reimers James Schmaelzle Cecil Smith John and Katherine Spaid Jymmie Stanton Dennis and Marianne Stover John Stuemky and James Brand Michael J. Sweeney, Jr. Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum Curtis and Shellie Thornton Billie Thrash Sammy and Janet Todd Mona Mae Waymire Donna Weaver-McGinty Robert and Tammy Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Wert Mrs. Anne Workman

GIFTS TO THE PHILHARMONIC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25

INDIVIDUALS Providing essential support for the Annual Fund.

Hugh G. and Sharon Adams Mrs. Mary Louise Adams Virginia and Albert Aguilar Mr. and Mrs. Louis Almaraz Ms. Zonia Armstrong Sterling and Cheryl Baker Dr. and Mrs. William L. Beasley William and Melissa Beck J.M. Belanger Nick and Betsy Berry Dr. and Mrs. Philip C. Bird Robyn Birdwell and Mark Fixley Ms. Pamela Bloustine Mr. and Mrs. Del Boyles Mrs. Phyllis Brawley Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown Ms. Janice B. Carmack Jeff Caughron Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Chambers Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Coleman Ms. Barbara Cooper Mr. Chuck Darr Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Davis Kevin Dunnington Nancy Payne Ellis Dr. and Mrs. Royice B. Everett Bruce and Joanne Ewing Ann Felton Gilliland Kristen and Anthony Ferate John and Sue Francis Athena Friese, M.D. Mrs. Linda Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Kelly George Drs. Stephen and Pamela Hamilton Kirk Hammons Walt and Jean Hendrickson Mr. and Mrs. John D. Higginbotham Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Homsey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Clifford Hudson Colonel (ret.) Dean and Mrs. Jeanne Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Johnny H. Jones, Jr. Mrs. Lois Joseph Dan and Diana Kennedy Kerr Foundation, Inc. Ms. Claren Kidd Mike and Kay Lacey Sharon and Ken Lease Drs. Jason and Julie Lees Mr. and Mrs. Duke R. Ligon Mr. and Mrs. John A. McCaleb Cindy and Johnny McCharen John and Anna McMillin Mr. and Mrs. K.T. Meade, Jr. Sandra Meyers Tom and Peggy Miller

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Chip and Michelle Mullens Dr. Gene L. Muse Mrs. Jeaneen Naifeh Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Norick Mr. J. Edward Oliver Mr. Chip Oppenheim Dr. Joseph H. Phillips Mr. Joshua Powell Kathryn and Robert Prescott Patrick and Amy Randall Susan and Steve Raybourn Mr. Larry Reed Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Reynolds Carol Ricks Kathryn Ryan Ernesto and Lin Sanchez Robert and Susan Shoemaker Jeff and Kim Short Mr. and Mrs. Jerrod Shouse Drs. Paul and Amalia Silverstein Dr. Richard V. Smith and Jan J. Smith Donald Smock Bill and Cindy Stewart John Stuemky and James Brand William P. Tunell, M.D. Robert Varnum and Sharon Varnum, LCSW Eddie Walker and Tim Fields Robert and Tammy Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Wert Larry L. and Leah A. Westmoreland Mrs. Carol Wright

Friend ($1,000 - $1,499) Anonymous (3) Ms. Lois Albert Tom and Fran Ayres Mr. and Mrs. Van A. Barber Mr. J. Edward Barth Dr. Jack and Ruth Beller Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Benham MAJ. GEN. William P. Bowden, Rt. Carole and Deal Bowman Mr. and Mrs. William E. Browne Barbara J. Bunce Mr. and Mrs. William M. Cameron J. Christopher and Ruth Carey Dr. Kathryne Cates Terre Chaffin Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Cheek Drs. Fong Chen and Helen Chiou Anita Clark-Ashley and Charles Ashley Rodney Coate and Juan Camarena Dr. Thomas Coniglione Patricia Czerwinski Mr. and Mrs. Mike Darrah Scott Davis

Tony and Pam Dela Vega Gary and Fran Derrick Richard and Cindy Dugger J. Kenneth and Ann Early Dr. Thurma J. Fiegel Dr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Ganick Susan and Rodney Gertson Melvin and Bobbie Gragg Nick S. Gutierrez and Ana Maria B. Gutierrez Matthew D. Haire Frank and Bette Jo Hill Jim Horsburgh Thomas and Elizabeth Hrubik David and Vicki Hunt Dick and Julia Hunt Ms. Mary Lu Jarvis Kent and Brenda Johnson Scott and Carol Johnson Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Kurkjian Kevin and Jennifer Lafferty Jacquelyn LaMar and Tim Berney Ms. Mary Jane Lawson Dr. and Mrs. Jay E. Leemaster James and Jamie Matlock William and Oxana Matthey Ms. Vickie McIlvoy Ms. Debbie McKinney Mrs. Deann Merritt Parham Tom and Katherine Milam Mr. and Mrs. Mike Muncy Donita and Curtis Phillips Mrs. Barbara Pirrong Mary and Bill Price Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Pringle Agnieszka and Marat Rakhmatullaev Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Rees Susan Robinson Ms. Elizabeth Ryan Janet and Frank Seay Mr. and Mrs. John M. Seward Robert Shamblin Mr. and Mrs. William F. Shdeed Mary Sherman Amy and David Sine Erin M. Sloan, M.D. Cheng-Lun Soo, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. James B. Stewart, Jr. Johnathan and Andrea Stone Rob Teel Joseph and Theresa Thai Mr. and Mrs. Frederick K. Thompson Ms. Betsy Timken Dale Toetz and Charlotte Gibbens Mr. Phillip S. Tomlinson Millar B. White, Jr. Dr. Don and Eleanor Whitsett

Rainey and Casey Williams John and Linda Withner M. Blake and Nancy Yaffe Jim and June Young Mr. and Mrs. Ron Youtsey

Partner ($500 - $999) Dr. Gillian Air Ms. Beth M. Alonso John and Nancy Alsup Robert Anderson Koray Bakir Mrs. Arden Barrett Sherry K. Barton Jose Batty Jerry and Jackie Bendorf D. Benham and Cheryl Kirk Bart Binning Glenn and Debra Blumstein Rev. Dr. Carl Bosteels, D.Min. Dr. and Mrs. Harry Boyd Harold and Jennifer Burkhart Greg and Barbara Cable Mrs. Jo Carol Cameron Joshua Carey Nancy Coats-Ashley Ms. Julie Collins Joseph and Valerie Couch Ms. Betty Crow Mr. David Daugherty Shannon Forth Davies Dr. Shirley E. Dearborn Maria and Michael Dianda Mr. Joel Dixon Carole Doerner Daniel J. DuBray and Kayleen M. Jones Brenda Freeman Vicki Clark Gourley LTC and Mrs. Walter A. Greenwood George M. and Jo Hall Ms. Elizabeth Harris Susan and Nick Harroz III Ryan and Melanie Hayhurst Lawrence and Gay Hellman Estela Hernandez Lois and Roger Hornbrook Lauren and Rich Johnson Mr. and Mrs. David R. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Johnson Rick and Kerri Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Wes Knight Hema Bindu Krishna Susan E. Laurence Marvin and Peggy Lunde Angie and Robert Lynn

Donald and Peggy Manning Brad and Janet Marion Ms. Allison Matoi Anita R. May Mr. Joe A. McKenzie Bruce and Claire McLinn Ronald L. and D. Yvonne Mercer Angela Miller Monireh Mohamadi Michael and Lea Morgan Jim Murtaugh Gary and Deborah Myers Dr. and Mrs. Marvin D. Peyton Dr. Pal S. Randhawa Diane Riggert Ronald T. and Linda Rosser McDaniel Sherry Rowan Carl J. and Deborah Rubenstein Meg Salyer John and Hattie Santore Dr. and Mrs. Olaseinde Sawyerr James Schmaelzle Frank and Amy Sewell Kanan and Vinay Shah Lee Allan Smith Rick and Amanda Smith Debbie South Judith Clouse Steelman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Stott Ms. Susan Sutter Dr. Geetika Verma Jack and Lisa Wheeler Jesse White Benjamin Williams Curtis and Wendi Wilson Denver and Yvonne Woolsey Jim and Polly Worthington Mr. and Mrs. Don T. Zachritz Linda and Mike Zeeck

Member ($250 - $499) Mrs. Joan Allmaras Judy Austin Nina and Kash Barker Ms. MarEllen Benson Rev. Thomas Boyer John D. Bradley Mr. Ryan Bunyan Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Buxton Vikki Canfield Ms. Carol Combs Merle and Elizabeth Davis Ann Dow Brandon Downey Dr. and Mrs. John W. Drake

Richard and Marilyn Ehlers Mike and Deb Felice Ms. Melinda Finley Kimberly and Larry Fisher Mrs. Betty Foster Mr. George R. Francis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Keith G. Golden Mr. Steven Graham and Ms. Vicky Leloie Kelly Mr. Herbert M. Graves Dr. and Mrs. John E. Grunow David and Sandra Haskett David and Marilyn Henderson Karen Hennes Judy Hill Kenneth Hopkins Mrs. Lily R. Hummel Ravi Kurella Cinda Lafferty Mr. Charles Lodge Mrs. M. Geraldine Mayes Dr. Carol McCoy, Ph.D. Ann and Bill McVey Judy and Paul Moore Rudi Nollert and Mary Brodnax Larry and Deanna Pendleton Denis and Renee Penning Mike and Cathy Perri Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reaves Ms. Valerie Reimers Drs. Robert and Suzanne Reynolds Barry Roseman Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Rus Mr. and Mrs. Rick Shoffstall Paul and Carolyn Specht Rick Spence Sarah Sweet Greg Taber Donita and Larry Thomas Carrol Thomas Sammy and Janet Todd Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Towell Mr. Curtis VanWyngarden Dick Wegener Albert and Elaine Weise Phillip and Ashton Whaley John and Cheryl White Ruth and Stanley Youngheim

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SPECIAL GIFTS TO THE PHILHARMONIC Honor loved ones, celebrate occasions, recognize achievements and support the Philharmonic’s mission.

In Memory of Charles “Charlie” Ashley Nancy Coats-Ashley

Larry and Polly Nichols Mr. Richard L. Sias Dr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Skarky Lee Allan Smith Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum

In Honor of Grace and Don Boulton Gene and Cheryl Allen

In Honor of Avalon Jones Ms. Mary Ellen Anderson

In Memory of Martin and Gladys Brechbill Janice B. Carmack

In Memory of Katherine A. Kirk D. Benham and Cheryl Kirk

In Memory of Michael Reaves Tom and Dorothy Hays Peter and Kris Markes Ms. Vicki Williams

In Memory of William B. and Helen P. Cleary Steven C. Agee, Ph.D. Marilyn and Bill Boettger Louise Cleary Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Evans, II

In Memory of Glen Koons Margaret and Drake Keith

In Memory of Grace Ryan Marilyn and Bill Boettger

In Memory of Paul Lindsey Bob and Nancy Anthony George Records Sammy and Janet Todd Mrs. Anne Workman

In Honor of Lee Allen Smith ARTSOK INC In Honor and Jeff and Sally Starling Rev. Dr. Carl Bosteels, D.Min.

In Honor of Donna McCampbell Dr. and Mrs. John H. Holliman

In Memory of Ann Taylor Marvin and Peggy Lunde

In Memory of Robert B. Milsten John and Teresa Andrus J. Edward Barth Dr. and Mrs. L. Joe Bradley Marta and Mark McCubbin Linda and George Platt

In Memory of Don Wester Janie Wester

In Memory of Patricia Abney Jean Schroer

In Memory of William I. Churchill Louise Cleary Cannon In Memory of Molly Crawley Margaret and Drake Keith In Loving Memory of Jose Freede Patrick and Linda Alexander Bob and Nancy Anthony Mrs. Jane B. Harlow The Lucky Ladies Investment Club

In Honor of Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Foundation In Honor of June H. Parry Anonymous

In Memory of R. Deane Wymer Esther Wymer

SUPPORT YOUR OKCPHIL THROUGH THE GIFT OF MUSIC Did you know that the majority of OKCPHIL’s budget is covered by fundraising efforts? Each season we rely on PHILanthropic contributions to fulfill our mission, so that we can continue to provide inspiration and joy for our community through orchestral music.

EVERY SEASON:  135,000 people are touched by live music.  30,000+ people of all ages are served by 18 education and community engagement programs.  144 schools will keep music alive in their classrooms thanks to our programs.  10,000+ children will attend OKCPHIL concerts free of charge.  Free community concerts are offered to keep music accessible for ALL in our community.

YOUR GIFT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE: DONATE TODAY!

3 Easy Ways to Give Donate Online: www.okcphil.org/donate  Call the Development Team: (405) 232-7575 Mail Check (written to OPS): 424 Colcord Drive, Suite B Oklahoma City, OK 73102 

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HOUSE NOTES

CIVIC CENTER COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS INCLUDE:

• Masks will be required over nose and mouth for all patrons upon entry and throughout the performance

• 6 foot social distancing will be required

• Temperature checks will be performed upon entry

• Hand sanitizing stations will be readily available throughout the building

• As you exit the theater please allow the rows closest to the exit to rise and exit first, then the next row and the next…

think of it like a wedding.

RESTROOMS are conveniently located on all levels of the theater. Please ask your usher for guidance.

LATECOMERS and those who exit the theater during the performance may be seated during the first convenient pause, as determined by the management, and as is possible while maintaining safe social distancing.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES must be turned off and put away during the performance (no calling, texting, photo or video use please).

BEVERAGES: Bottled water is permitted in the theater at the Classics Series concerts. Beverages are permitted in the theater at the Pops Series concerts; however, bringing coffee into the theater is discouraged due to the aroma. Beverage stations will be located on floors 1-4.

SMOKING in the Civic Center Music Hall is prohibited. The Oklahoma City Philharmonic promotes a fragrance-free environment for the convenience of our patrons.

FIRE EXITS are located on all levels and marked accordingly. Please note the nearest exit for use in case of an emergency.

ELEVATORS are located at the south end of the atrium of the Civic Center Music Hall.

CHILDREN of all ages are welcome at the Philharmonic Discovery Family Series and Holiday Pops performances; however, in consideration of the patrons, musicians and artists, those under five years of age will not be admitted to evening Classics and Pops concerts unless otherwise noted.

BOOSTER SEATS for children are available in the Civic Center lobby. Please inquire at the Box Office.

VIDEO MONITORS are located in the lobby for your convenience.

WHEELCHAIR AVAILABLE SEATING – Persons using wheelchairs or with walking and climbing difficulties will be accommodated when possible. Those wishing to use the designated wheelchair sections may purchase the wheelchair space and a companion seat. Please inform the Philharmonic or Civic Center Box Office staff of your need when ordering tickets so that you may be served promptly and appropriately. Please request the assistance of hall ushers to access wheelchair seating.

HEARING LOOPS have been installed. Ask your audiologist to activate the telecoil in your hearing aid or cochlear implant.

Due to the mechanics of the stage, the hearing loops do not reach the pit section but are available at concession stands, the Box Office and the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre. The copper wire in the floor and telecoil work together to connect the hearing device to the theater’s sound system using a magnetic field which dramatically improves sound clarity for patrons using hearing devices.

LOST & FOUND is located in the Civic Center office (405-594-8300) weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PHILHARMONIC TICKET OFFICE may be contacted by calling 405-TIC-KETS (405-842-5387) or you can visit the Philharmonic Ticket Office located on the first floor of the Arts District Garage at 424 Colcord Drive in Suite B. The Philharmonic Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and by phone on concert Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

CIVIC CENTER BOX OFFICE hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and two hours prior to each performance. (405-594-8300) Programming has been kept to a one hour format with no intermission as a Covid-19 safety measure for Staff and Audience alike.

Artists and Programming Subject to Change.

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