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Symphony NH

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Office Location: 6 Church St. Nashua, NH 03060 Mail to: PO Box 1350 Nashua, NH 03061 Contact Us: E-mail: snh@symphonynh.org General Office: 603-595-9156 Website: symphonynh.org

Table of Contents: Welcome from the Executive Director & our Board President

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Our Program

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Our Musicians for Today

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Biography of David Upham, Guest Conductor

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Annual Fund Contributors

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Corporate and Foundation Support

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Symphony NH Board of Trustees and Staff

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2024/25 Season Symphony NH Musicians

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2024 Fanfare Sponsors Thank you

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A LETTER FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD CHAIR

As we embark on another exciting season of music, we are filled with gratitude and anticipation for the journey ahead. Whether you are a long-time supporter or new to our community, we extend our warmest welcome to you.

This season promises to be a remarkable one, with a lineup of performances that will showcase both timeless masterpieces and innovative new works. Our talented musicians, under the inspiring leadership of Roger Kalia, have been working tirelessly to bring you an unforgettable experience. Each concert will be a celebration of the artistry, passion, and dedication that define our orchestra.

We also want to share that this season will be particularly special as it marks Maestro Kalia’s final year with us as Music Director. Over the years, Roger has brought extraordinary vision, energy, and artistry to our orchestra, elevating our performances and leaving an indelible mark on our community. We invite you to join us in celebrating his remarkable tenure and to experience the musical journey we have planned for this farewell season.

At Symphony NH, we believe that music has the power to unite, heal, and inspire.

In a world that can sometimes feel divided, our mission is to create moments of connection through the universal language of music. We are committed to making our performances accessible to all, and we are proud of the diverse and inclusive community that we continue to build together.

We are continuing our educational programs, deepening our engagement with young audiences, and enhancing our relationships with other nonprofits and partner venues around the state. This allows us to reach more people than ever before. These efforts would not be possible without the generous support of our patrons, sponsors, and volunteers. Your contributions are the lifeblood of our organization, and we are profoundly thankful for your unwavering commitment.

As we look forward to the months ahead, we are reminded of the extraordinary privilege it is to be a part of this vibrant musical community. We are excited to share this journey with you and to create lasting memories together.

Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to see you at the symphony!

With warm regards, Deanna R. Hoying Executive Director

Don McDonah, M.D. Board President

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David Upham, Guest Conductor

Holiday Fanfare O Magnum Mysterium Arr. Andrew Bishop

O Come, O Come Emmanuel David Marlatt

Ding Dong Merrily on High

Riu, Riu, Chiu

Arr. Todd Marchand

Huron Carol

Chris Morrison

Il est né

Arr. Phil Snedecor

David Marlatt

A Catalonian Christmas Carol David Marlatt

-- Intermission -Ye Merry Gents

Jingle Bell Rock

David Marlatt

Arr. Kenneth Abeling

In Stillness from Transcendent Light

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

“March of the Toys” from Babes in Toyland

The Christmas Song

David Marlatt

Arr. Michael Allen

I’ll Be Home for Christmas Arr. Kenneth Abeling

Arr. Luther Henderson Arr. David Hanson

O Come All Ye Faithful Jim Parcel

Our musicians for Tonight HORNS Ho-yin Li Guest Principal Kristin Olsen Mattias Bengtsson Orlando Pandolfi

TRUMPETS Matt Naeger Guest Principal Cheryl Przytula CJ Waldrop Chloe Francis

TROMBONES Jude Morris Principal Mike Epstein

BASS TROMBONE Sean McCarty

EUPHONIUM Devin Drinan

TUBA Benjamin Romanow Guest Principal

TIMPANI & PERCUSSION Jeffrey Bluhm Principal Halle Song Timur Rubenstyn Jeff Sagurton

David Upham Guest Conductor

David Upham is recognized as an outstanding conductor of a wide variety of ensembles, leading performances of diverse and varied repertoire hailed for their brilliance, warmth, and expression. He currently serves as the Music Director of the Great Bay Philharmonic Orchestra and the Director of Orchestral Activities at the University of New Hampshire, where he is also the founding Music Director of the UNH Youth Symphony Orchestra program.

Since his appointment as Music Director of the Great Bay Philharmonic Orchestra, the ensemble has grown in strength and quality, becoming a favorite of both audiences and orchestra musicians. David has worked with soloists such as pianist Mathilde Handelsman, violinist Simone Porter, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma in a sold-out performance of the Elgar Cello Concerto.

Prior to his current appointments, David led a multi-faceted career as a conductor in the Seattle region. In his tenure as the Music Director of the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra, he invigorated the orchestra and audience members alike with his creative programming and accessible community outreach activities. He served as the Music Director of the Young Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra at the Seattle Conservatory of Music, and the Associate Conductor of the Rainier Symphony Orchestra. David has also led the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra (NH), the Northwest Mahler Festival Orchestra, and ballet performances with Ballet Bellevue and the International Ballet Theater companies in Seattle. He made his international debut in at the French contemporary music festival, Aujourd’hui musiques, leading works by György Ligeti, Christian Dachez, and Paul Evernden.

During his time at UNH, the orchestral program has grown through his efforts and from collaborations with the UNH choral, opera, and dance departments. Based on his personal research, the UNH Orchestra produced an album focused on the lesserknown orchestral works of Vaclav Nelhybel,

available on many popular streaming platforms. This recording was accepted by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and deemed Grammy TM -eligible in 2023. David is the creator of performing editions for several of Nelhybel’s orchestral works, including the deeply moving Concerto for Clarinet.

David’s principal teachers have included Peter Erös, Dr. David MacKenzie, and Germán Gutiérrez. He has pursued additional conducting studies with great conducting pedagogues such as Marin Alsop, Jorma Panula, Giancarlo Andretta, Alexander Polishchuck, Gunther Schuller, Larry Rachleff, Don Thulean, John Farrer, and others. David’s education and career has led him to conduct orchestras across in the United States, Canada, and Europe. He holds degrees from Luther College (IA), the University of Northern Colorado, and the University of Washington.

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Illuminated Ensembles Heartstrings Friday, February 14 7:30pm Bank of NH Stage, Concord

Serenade of the Winds Saturday, March 8 7:30pm Nashua Community College

Hollywood Hits

Saturday, March 29 7:30pm Stockbridge Theatre, Derry Sunday, March 30 3pm Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord

It’s All Overtures

Saturday, April 19 7:30pm Nashua Center for the Arts, Nashua

For tickets, call: Nashua Center for the Arts (800) 657-8774 Capitol Center for the Arts (603) 225-1111 Rex Theatre (603) 668-5588 Stockbridge Theatre (603) 437-5210

Rhapsody in Blue

Saturday, May 10 7:30pm Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord

Illuminated Ensembles Chamber Favorites Sunday, May 18 4pm Bank of NH Stage, Concord

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PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE ARTS

Annual Fund Contributors Conductor’s Circle Maestro $10,000+ Blaisdell Family Trust Bob Oot and Carol Robey Marshall and Elena Jespersen Patricia Thurber Prashanth and Anuradha Palakurthi

Benefactor $5,000 - 9,999 Calann and Robin Hertel Hal Clark and Karen Hays James and Ann Conway

Virtuoso $3,000 - 4,999 Donald and Catherine McDonah Francoise and John Rein Pat Clancey and Dick Iannacone Peter and Barbara Letvinchuk Terry and Linda Robinson

Patron $1.000 - 2,999 Ashwini Saxena Bettejean and Edward Neveux Carol Kreick Gabor and Galina Szakacs Jane Harrington Jean and Frank Holt Jeff and Kathy Gendron John Daniels Jolie Blauvelt In memory of Nancy P N Wilbur Karen and Joseph Kenny Marcia Donaldson Mark Tremallo and Wellner Poppe-Tremallo Mary Jordan and Henry Quinlan Robert and Judy Carlsoni

Sustainer $500 - 999 Barry and Nancy Palmer Cecile Juneau Diane Wanger Don Sommese Olga Usyk Peter and Susanna Toumanoff Rebecca Kadish and Robert Levine

Associate $250 - 499 David Heath Deborah Stone Diane Keyes Dr. Roger C. and Carol D. Brooks Emile Tetu James and Barbara Battis Jim and Lynda Petropulos John Schulte Larry and Cheryl Morgan Lindsey Humes Nancy M Linsley Pat Turcotte Paul Farrell Rachel Paquette Shahriar and Mona Movafaghi Sylvia Lundberg

Friend $100 - 249 Alexandra Shaplyko Allan and Ruth Kabel Anne Wilbur Arthea Bellavance August and Joyce Westner Bette and Elliot Lasky Bobbye Bartels Bruce Wilburn Candace Dochstader Carl and Tina Andrade Carol Ace Chris Nevins Cynthia Ross Daniel Blazej Dee Pringle Don and Mary Hayes Donna Kraus Edward and Monique Fisichelli Elizabeth Sheehan Household Jane and David Sodders Jean and Benjamin Horne Jeanne Bausha Jeffrey Hsu Jill Hardin Joe and Elaine Marshall In memory of Pete Temporino Judith Murray

Kathy Theophilos Keith Wilk Leo and Eileen Brunk Leonora LaDue and Mark Goldstein In memory of Marilyn LaDue Linda Morabito Lois Grant Marion Renk Marisol McKee Mark and Cynthia Rouvalis Mary and David Murphy Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja and Bogdan Golja Mary Licking Mary McLaughlin Mary Mechling Mary Winiecki Michael and Betty Lenehan Mr. and Mrs. St. Lawrence Pamela Baker Pamela Mattaliano Patricia McLaughlin Paul Rivenburgh Rita Kirk Rita M. Ralston Roberta Cherkaski Sharon Osborne Sia Juris Jack and Sherry Dutzy Susan Siberine Walter Schier

Up to $99 Aileen Castillo Alethea Kehas Ali Flewelling-Kumar Alice Ann Robertson Alistair Macdonald Allen Dunn Amy Leone Ana Vega Andrew Bray Andrew Stylianos Angie Lane Anna Mayor Anne Carr Annette Phillips Art Ruszenas Belinda Houle Bernie Shapiro Bobbi Sinyard Brian George Brian Pierce Candi King Carol Fountain Catherine Gast

Catherine O’Brian Cherri Brewer Cheryl Quaine Cherylle Cano Christine Burke Christine Flot Claire Pagnotta Craig and Debra Putnam Cynthia Tavilla Daffodil Mumuli Daniel and Debra Rodd Daniel Viens Danielle St Hilaire David Gamache Diane Lynch Donald Ouellette Donna Cave Dvorit Cohen Edith Shimel Elizabeth Falcone Ellen Fisher Eric and Cynthia Ryherd Erin Osinski Frances Ferrari Francine Davis-Campano and Tony Campano Gabriele and Eitan Zeira Gail Battaglia George Devito George Perry Glynis Gordon In memory of Cornelia R. Gordon Gregory McMann Hilary Armstrong Jamie Springett Janice and James Harrison Janice Martin Jared Belinsky Jean M Davis Jennifer and William Farquhar Jennifer Bono Joe Fowler John and Allison Sjolund John and Barbara Furlong John and Elizabeth Cepaitis John Silbernagel Joy Su Judy Yovicich Julia Kaschak Karen Ellis Karen Grable Karin Berkeley Katherine White Kathleen Thurston Kathy Slosek Kelley Christie Ken and Sharon Wall Kerry King Kevin and Susan Hansen Kris Bjornbak Kris Jeffers Laurel Horne Leah Rothenberg Lilit Matnishyan Lillian and Charles Michaud Lily Keasler

Lisa Plotnik Lois Dixon Lynne Ford Maggie Powers Maria Burns Matthew Boulton Matthew Locker and Catherine Schneider Meghan Brady and Paul Bergeron Melissa DeLieto Michael Garneau Michelle Cloutier Monroe Kahn Myla Padden Nancy Bax Nancy Wood Neolani Conroy Nyssa Ackerley Pablo Casaverde Pamela Michael Patricia Brennan Patricia Mansfield Patricia Srite Pauline Vezina Philip Mason Rachel Backlund Richard Conti Richard Raymond Rob Zimmerman Robert LaMotte Robert O’Connell Robert Saltzberg Roger Williams Roland Guilbault Ronald Nadeau Rosemary T Clough Roy and Patricia Hugenberger Ruth Chevion Sarah Rocha Scott Apgar Shoshanna and David Kelly Sidney Tally Spencer Frasher SueEllen Sanborn Terry Gilmore Thomas and Irene McManus Thomas Roy Tim Calnan Timothy Cronin Todd Frampton Tom and Tanya Bollenbach Tracy Crews Victor Sabalauskas In memory of Gloria Sabalauskas Whitney Hall William and Frances Upham William Dean William Keating William McKinney William Politt Yoko Sekita Yuka Lugo Yuko Morizono Zivile Vail

Symphony NH gratefully acknowledges these donors who have contributed to our mission of making great music accessible and providing learning opportunities to enrich diverse audiences.

Gifts listed were made between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.

Corporate and Foundation Support Season Sponsor

Presenting Sponsors

Maestro Sponsors

Community Partners Media Partners

Foundation Support

With Additional Support From: Ella F Anderson Trust The Demoulas Foundation Samuel P. Hunt Foundation The McIninch Foundation Frederick Smyth Institute of Music RBC Foundation Conway Arena Ice Commission

2024-25 Board of Trustees Officers Dr. Donald McDonah, President Open, Vice President Bob Blaisdell, Treasurer Dr. Robert Oot, Secretary

Trustees Harold Clarck Ryan Correia Joe Kenny, Esq.

Jasmine Pandit Dr. Ashwini Saxena Alka Sen Olga Usyk

Ex-Officio Members Deanna Hoying, Executive Director Roger Kalia, Music Director Rosemary Johnson, Co-President, Friends of Symphony NH Kathleen Kalogeras, Committee Representative Symphony NH Players Sally Merriman, Committee Representative Symphony NH Players

Staff Deanna Hoying

Executive Director

Joseph DuBose

Orchestra Librarian Personnel Manager

Paul LaFlamme

Production Manager

Timothy Pace

Senior Marketing Manager

Sophie Nahrmann

Assistant Personnel Manager

Kip Sheedy

Usher Coordinator

Meghan Brady

Grant Writer

Symphony NH Musicians 2024-25 VIOLIN

CELLO

HORNS

Jiuri Yu Associate Concertmaster Emma Powell Assistant Concertmaster Kun Shao Principal Second Amy Ripka Assistant Principal Second Lynn Basila Jane Dimitry Nancy Goodwin Sargis Karapetyan Aleksandra Labinska Leonora LaDue Ana-Maria LaPointe Elliott Markow Katharina Radlberger

Harel Gietheim Principal Nathaniel Lathrop Assistant Principal Alexander Badalov Young Sook Lee Priscilla Taylor

Steven Harmon Principal Kristin Olsen Michael H. Weinstein Ellen Martins

BASS

Richard Watson Principal

Volker Nahrmann Principal Robert F. Hoffman

TROMBONES

VIOLA Dani Rimoni Principal Elaine Leisinger Assistant Principal Seeun Oh Elisabeth Westner Kathleen Kalogeras

FLUTE Kathleen Boyd Principal Nina Barwell

TRUMPETS

Jude Morris Principal Wes Hopper Sean McCarty

TUBA

OBOE

Takatsugu Hagiwara Principal

Cheryl Bishkoff Principal Ronald Kaye

TIMPANI & PERCUSSION

CLARINET Mackenzie Austin Principal Hyunwoo Chun

BASSOON Michael Mechanic Principal Sally Merriman

Jeffrey Bluhm Principal

Thank you to our Fanfare Sponsors We’d like to take a moment to thank our sponsors for our 2024 Fanfare Celebration Audi/Porsche of Stratham RBC Wealth Management Carol Kreick Splash! by Masi Tulley Auto Group Allen Mello Dodge Morneau Law Granite Bay Wealth Management Michael Timothy’s Dining Group

Thank you so much for your support!

Look out for our upcoming performance with the New London Barn Playhouse!

Office Location: 6 Church St. Nashua, NH 03060 Mail to: PO Box 1350 Nashua, NH 03061 Contact Us: E-mail: snh@symphonynh.org General Office: 603-595-9156 Website: symphonynh.org