May
May
Orchestra
FIRST VIOLINS
Rolf Haas
Concertmaster, Herberger
Foundation Chair
Magdalena Martinic-Jercic
Associate Concertmaster, John and Ellen Ford Chair
Dian D’Avanzo
Assistant Concertmaster, Mary K. Yearly Chair by Douglas C. Yearly
Leslie Frey Anderegg
Nancy Livingston
Chun-Yi Lu•
Matthew Oshida*
Dana Pasley
Lan Qiu•
Karen Sinclair
Levon Zarasian
Jing Zeng
SECOND VIOLINS
Anna Kim Kazepides
Principal
Elise Haukenes
Associate Principal, Freda Levine Chair
Dumitru Lazarescu
Assistant Principal
Cheryl Bintz
Adrienne Finet
Tessa Gotman Bock
Fédor Malykhin*
Aaron Requiro
Trista (Yat-Sze) Wong
VIOLAS
Mark Deatherage
Acting Principal
Mathieu Page Bouchard
Acting Associate Principal
Christopher McKay
Acting Assistant Principal
Karen Bea
Mark Dix
Yang Yu
VIOLONCELLOS
Melita Hunsinger
Principal, Elizabeth Shaw
Chair
Bridget Pasker
Associate Principal
Jan Simiz
Assistant Principal
Frederick Chao
Michael D’Avanzo
Morgen Johnson*
Laurie Stearns Selby
DOUBLE BASSES
Michael Kazepides
Acting Principal
Stephen Koscica
Acting Associate Principal
John Ebinger
Acting Assistant Principal, Evelyn D. Barnard Chair
Jonathan Imsande
Sarah Wager*
FLUTES
Viviana Cumplido Wilson Principal
Jenna Daum*
Brian Gordon
Associate Principal & Piccolo
PICCOLO
Brian Gordon
OBOES
Christopher Gaudi*
Acting Principal
Damien Shindelman
Paula Engerer
Associate Principal Oboe & English Horn, Mr. & Mrs.
Richard Snell Chair
ENGLISH HORN
Paula Engerer
CLARINETS
Alexander Laing • Principal
Steve Hanusofski
Acting Principal, Sol & Esther Drescher Chair, by Susan and Mark Mulzet
Michael Robinson*
Acting Associate Principal
César Palacio*
BASS CLARINET
César Palacio*
BASSOONS
Douglas Brown Principal
Christopher Witt
Associate Principal Bassoon
Erik Ludwig Bassoon and Contrabassoon, John Jay and Sandra Day O’Connor Chair
CONTRABASSOON
Erik Ludwig
HORNS
Gabriel Kovach
Principal, H. Barry and Lucy
V. Holt Arts and Education
Fund Chair
Cassie Walck
Associate Principal
Nancy Dimond
Assistant Principal
Ryan Williamson*
Dawson Hartman
TRUMPETS
Brian Strawley
Principal
Ben Nguyen
Associate Principal
JoAnn Lamolino
Assistant Principal
TROMBONES
Christopher Wolf • Principal
Jason Crimi*
Acting Principal
Harry Gonzalez
Associate Principal
Derek Mitchell
Bass Trombone, Mr. & Mrs.
E. Louis Werner Jr. Chair
TUBA
Cristina Cutts Dougherty
Principal
TIMPANI
Bruce Pulk
Principal
Steve Fitch
Associate Principal
PERCUSSION
Shaun Tilburg
Principal
Matt Prendergast*
Acting Assistant Principal
Steve Fitch
*One-Year Appointment • Leave of Absence
SYMPHONY FOR ALL
Your Phoenix Symphony is a SYMPHONY FOR ALL. Our mission is to provide extraordinary musical experiences that inspire and advance our community, enriching the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds. Our goal is to create an accessible and welcoming environment for ALL to come and experience the power of live, local music together – creating, building and uniting our community.
Symphony Hall Accessibility Features
Symphony Hall offers a variety of accessibility options.
• Accessible family restrooms available in the lobby, outside the entrances to Loge 1 and Loge 2, and Portals 9 and 10.
• Power assisted doors are available off 2nd St. and 3rd St.
• Wheelchair accessible and assisted seating is available. Contact our Box Office by calling 602.495.1999.
• Assistive listening devices are available at every performance. Please ask ushers for assistance.
• Passenger elevators are located throughout the venue.
• Service dogs are welcome.
The Phoenix Symphony Rest Zone
The Symphony’s ‘Rest Zone’ is located in Portal 9 of Symphony Hall which is on the second level, west side of the lobby. The rest zone is there if you need a break from the intensity of the music or a place to move and dance around a bit. It is close to accessible bathrooms, has comfortable couches, open space to move and a monitor of the stage so you won’t miss the amazing live music performed by the musicians of the Phoenix Symphony.
Sensory Bags
Phoenix Symphony Sensory bags contain noise-canceling headphones, weighted lap blanket and a selection of fidget tools. The bags are available to borrow at the coat check desk located at the north west area of the lobby. Bags are returned at the end of each visit and are sanitized before the next use.
Please contact our Box Office at 602.495.1999 for neuro-inclusive and accessibility options for performances that take place in venues outside of Symphony Hall.
The Phoenix Symphony Presents
Beethoven x Beyoncé
Friday, May 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM Symphony Hall
Steve Hackman, Conductor & Creator
The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps Drumline
Brayla Cook, Vocalist
Kaylah Sharve’, Vocalist
Malia Civetz, Vocalist
TaRon Lockett, Drums
Nicholas Clark, Bass
Max Townsley, Keyboard & Guitar
Steve Hackman, Conductor & Creator
A multihyphenate musician and creative visionary, Steve Hackman is a daring voice intent on redefining art music in the 21st century. At once a composer, conductor, producer, DJ, arranger, songwriter, singer, and pianist, Steve combines his polymathic abilities to create original, modern music rooted in elevated classicism.
Heralded by Seen and Heard International as “among the most daring and innovative modern experiments in avantclassical” music, Hackman’s catalog of groundbreaking orchestral fusions include works like Brahms X Radiohead, The Resurrection Mixtape (Mahler X Notorious BIG X Tupac Shakur), and Beethoven X Coldplay. Written to introduce the symphony orchestra to its future audience, he has conducted his symphonic fusions to sellout houses at nearly every major orchestra in America, including Philadelphia, San Francisco, Dallas, Seattle, Detroit, Saint Louis, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Oregon and the Boston Pops. Hackman serves as the conductor and curator of the BSO Fusion with the Baltimore Symphony, and, since 2010, Creative Director/Conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony’s Uncharted Series, one of the most successful Gen-Z and Millennial-focused concert experiences in the country.
In 2024 he joined the writing team for the 2024 Academy Awards, the Democratic National Convention, and for Jimmy
Carter’s 100th Birthday Celebration, and collaborated with Charlie Puth, The War and Treaty, and Rickey Minor to arrange the In Memoriam segment during the 2024 Emmy’s. 2024 also saw the American premiere of two of Hackman’s newest orchestral fusions: Beethoven X Beyoncé and Bohemian Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin X Queen). Hackman is currently collaborating with Moses Sumney on both an album and film project, while also scoring two feature films and developing several Broadway titles.
Hackman collaborates often with pop superstars like Steve Lacy, most recently reimagining and conducting Lacy’s repertoire for full orchestra at his tourculminating show at Los Angeles’s Greek Theatre, streamed live on Amazon. In 2021, he joined Doja Cat’s performance at the VMA’s, Billboard Music Awards, and iHeart Radio Music Awards. In December 2019, Hackman was composer, conductor, and orchestrator with Kanye West and the Sunday Service Choir in the opera production, Mary
Hackman joined Andrew Bird live on the PBS show Articulate, and is a frequent collaborator with violinist Joshua Bell. Other collaborations include Hilary Hahn, Dave Koz, The Beach Boys, Michael Bolton, Aoife O’Donovan, Storm Large, Carly Rae Jepsen, and the choral ensembles Voces 8, Chanticleer, The Tallis Scholars and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. In addition, he has partnered with the group Time for Three for nearly a decade, first as music director, producing two of their albums, and penning over fifty arrangements and compositions. Hackman is a frequent contributor to From the Top, and in 2023 taught his first course on reimagining classical music at the Juilliard School.
The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps
In 2001, The Academy Brass & Percussion Ensemble was formed to give some of Arizona’s finest young musicians an introduction to the incredibly unique activity of drum and bugle corps. Over the course of three summers, the young group of 52-60 performed for several local events and had taken the opportunity to perform in exhibition at its home show, the Southwest Corps Connection. In 2004, the group added the final element of the color guard, was accepted as a DCI sanctioned unit, made the name change to The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps and began competing for the first time. In 2006, the corps had grown to 128 members and competed for the first time in Drum Corps International World
Brayla Cook, Vocalist
A native of Dallas,Texas, Brayla Cook is fast making her place in the industry with her rhythmic harmonies, infusing the genres of R&B, Gospel and HipHop to create a unique sound. Brayla is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where she received her BA in Songwriting in 2021. She was a member of Berklee’s renowned acapella group Pitch Slapped where she led their viral performance of Beyoncé’s Deja Vu in 2018.
Brayla continues making her mark in the industry, opening for artists like
Championships in Madison, Wisconsin where they earned the title of Division II World Champion. 2007 marked their first year competing in Division I, now called World Class, where they continue to compete today. In 2009, The Academy was named the official drum and bugle corps of the City of Tempe. 2016 marked an historic season for the corps with its first appearance in World Class Finals competition, placing 11th overall. The Academy postponed operations in 2020 for Covid-19 related reasons, and made its successful return to the big stage in August of 2021. We look forward to 2025, our 19th year as a World Class corps.
Kenyon Dixon and Avery Wilson, and as a vocalist in the artist collective Treway & the Now Generation. She’s been featured on Donald Lawerence’s latest project Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark in 2023, and performed live with Jon Batiste on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as well as adding vocals on Worship from Batiste’s grammynominated album, World Music Radio
She has now dropped two EPs, booked a slew of live shows and continues to build her online presence through her socials. As she pushes forward in her pursuits, she aspires to continue to be a student of music throughout her career. Her hope is to inspire many more like her to always enjoy the freedom of self expression through music.
Kaylah Sharve’, Vocalist
Kaylah Sharve’, a multifaceted vocalist, actress, and model based in Los Angeles, California, hails from Louisiana and was raised in Houston, Texas. Her affinity for the stage emerged early, beginning with performances at her hometown Baptist church and progressing through musical theatre and various industry talent showcases. At 14, Kaylah launched her professional recording career, marked by the release of her debut EP, “1999” which she co-wrote, with several tracks produced by Grammy-nominated professionals. Influenced by icons such as Brandy Norwood, Toni Braxton, Aretha Franklin, Summer Walker, and Kierra Sheard, Kaylah
Malia Civetz, Vocalist
Malia Civetz has performed as a vocal soloist on countless occasions across the United States and around Europe in Steve Hackman’s symphonic fusions. She began working with Steve in January 2015, performing in Beethoven X Coldplay, and continues to lend her voice to that work and a growing list of symphonic fusions, including Stravinsky’s Firebird RemixResponse, Tchaikovsky X Drake, Skull and Bones, The Times They Are-A-Changin’, Bartók X Björk, and Beethoven X Beyoncé.
Malia signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music after graduating
has cultivated a distinctive artistic voice throughout her adolescence and career.
Kaylah studied Popular Music Performance at the University of Southern California. Initially focused on R&B, she transitioned to the pop genre in 2018 after joining the American girl group Citizen Queen and signing with RCA Records.
Kaylah has collaborated with Grammywinning superstars such as Scott Hoying, Bryson Tiller, Meghan Trainor, Tayla Parx, Nova Wav, and Justin Tranter. Her other passions for modeling and acting have led to professional engagements with Disney, Warner Bros, Universal Records, Sony, Apple TV, Peacock, NBC, TME Modeling, Louis Vuitton, MAC, Dark & Lovely, among others. As a multi-talented artist, Kaylah Sharve’ continues to inspire and aims to leave a lasting impact on her audience.
from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music’s Popular Music Program. Post-college, she linked up with powerhouse songwriters, Ross Golan and JKash, signing to their newly created joint label. She initially made waves with her independent single ‘Champagne Clouds’ debuted by Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM morning show ‘On Air With Ryan Seacrest’. The song quickly earned 20 million-plus streams and made Taylor Swift’s ‘Favorite Songs’ playlist.
Her musical accomplishments span well over a decade with early highlights that include performing as a ‘Star of Tomorrow’ at New York’s Apollo Theater at age 13, having the privilege to sing for President Obama at age 16, and performing in Barry Manilow’s show at the Paris Las Vegas at age 17.
Nicholas Clark, Bass
Nicholas Clark is a producer, musical director, and bassist from Fort Worth, Texas. Prior to his music career, he was a studentathlete who excelled in college football at Texas State University, where he also achieved a Masters in Physics. After graduate school, he worked as a Semiconductor Engineer at Samsung Austin Semiconductor while integrating himself into the Austin, Texas music scene. After five years as a professional engineer,
he decided to pursue music full-time and has since worked alongside monumental artists across multiple genres of music. His credits include Jon Batiste, Kanye West, Usher, Steve Hackman productions, HER, Demi Lovato, JoJo, Janelle Monae, Amine and many others. Nick has played integral roles in producing and programming shows for Coachella, YEEZY SZN 8 Paris Release, SXSW, ACL, nationally-broadcast award ceremonies, late-night television, and continues to collaborate with top artists in the industry. Now based in Los Angeles, Nick’s versatility and joy he brings to music propel him to many stages and musical endeavors across the world.
Max Townsley, Keyboard & Guitar
Max Townsley is a multiinstrumentalist, composer, songwriter and singer based in Dallas, Texas. He has toured the globe extensively as a guitarist and keyboardist with Jon Batiste, Midlake and Neon Indian/Alan Palomo. He composed
TaRon Lockett, Drums
Dallas native TaRon Lockett is a 2x Grammy Nominated drummer/ producer has worked with Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Ceelo Green,
and performed the music for the film Song Of The Cicada. As a songwriter he has penned songs for Keith Urban and Sabrina Claudio. His vocals were featured in the first episode of the HBO series Generation. Max also works as a session musician, playing guitar and keyboards on many musical projects for artists such as Lauren Daigle, Alessia Cara, and Brittany Howard. Most recently Max has appeared in the feature film Saturday Night and contributed to the soundtrack.
Prince, Liv Warfield, Willie Nelson, Sheila E, and DJ DNice and currently tours with Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles.
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Corporate and Foundation Support
The Phoenix Symphony appreciates the following corporations, foundations, and government agencies who invest in the Symphony’s annual performances and innovative community programs.
For more information on supporting the live music you love, please contact (602) 452-0421 or visit phoenixsymphony.org.
We are profoundly grateful for the support of these corporations and foundations.
Virginia M. Ullman Foundation
Claire & John Radway Foundation
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Norton Foundation
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Margaret T. Morris Foundation
Butler Family Foundation
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Encore Society
The Phoenix Symphony is humbled by the supporters who have chosen to ensure a vibrant future for our orchestra through a planned gift. All individuals who graciously remember the Phoenix Symphony in their estate are welcomed into the Encore Society.
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For more information and to become a Phoenix Symphony Encore Society member, contact Tammy Rocker at 602-452-0446 or trocker@phoenixsymphony.org. Placing the Symphony in your plans is an enormous investment in the future of this institution and we thank you.
Annual Giving
The Phoenix Symphony gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the donors listed on the following pages, who are current members of our Giving Circles.
CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE
$100,000 & above
David & Vita Bornemann
Daryl and Christy Burton
Carstens Family Foundation
Dr. Oliver J. & Mrs. Sharon Harper
Jeanne L. Herberger, Ph.D. in loving memory of Gary K. Herberger
Ellen & Charles Keller Foundation
Peter Kjome
SYMPHONY CIRCLE
$99,999 - $50,000
Leslie Dashew & Jack Salisbury
Nancy L. Durham Trust *
Eliot and Doris Minsker • Frazier Smith *
CONCERTO CIRCLE
$49,999 - $25,000
Bruce Covill & Lucia Renshaw
Mr. John A. Dever *
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Adam & Stephanie Goodman
Hon. H. Barry & Lucy V. Holt
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew P. Feeney
Ken Kasses
Catherine & Morris Stein
Kallie Rose & Rohit Tripathi
Ms. Cynthia Shevlin
Mel Sorensen
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$24,999-$10,000
Anonymous
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Desert Ron
In memory of David Dodge
Gayla Donnelly
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$9,999 -$5,000
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In loving memory of Lois and Allan Mayer *
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Karl K. Pingle
Ida Rhea •
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Drs. Debra & K. S. Venkatesh
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David Carroll
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$4,999 - $2,500
Anonymous
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Arlin D. & Janet E. Snesrud
Vineyard Family Foundation
Mr. Joel Wudel
BRAVO CIRCLE
$2,499 - $1,000
Anonymous (3)
Adams Foundation, INC
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Mike & Makenna Albrecht •
Vince Anderson
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Jesse Cohen
Linda Cohen •
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Wonder Wendy Farrell
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Elton Gilbert •
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Lance Goldberg
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Linda Herold
Lori Hirsch •
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Janet & John Melamed •
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David & Mary Patino •
Greg and Valerie Patten
Nicole & Daniel Pena
Mr. Cecil Penn & Mrs. Mary
Beth Herbert
Dr. Eric Pittman •
Nancy Polleys
Dr. & Mrs. Donald E. Pont
Christopher Powell, in Memory of Karin R. Powell
David Rachofsky
Dr. Mohan Ramalingam
Lillian & Jim Reed
Ida Rhea •
Marilyn & Donald Robbins
Krysta Robinson
Jim & Tammy Rocker
Missy Romanoff •
Rosenbluth Family Charitable
Foundation
Alan & Lindy Rosenson
Merle & Steve Rosskam •
Van & Sue Salmans
Stella & Mark Saperstein •
James & Linda Saunders •
Barbara & Robert Schmid
Patricia Ann Schmidt •
The Schurz Family
Larry Seay & Barbara Walchli
Dave A. Selden & Julie A. Pace
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Martin Shultz
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Rosamond Stern
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Joy Su
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Nancy & Tom Thomson •
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Mary & William Way
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Ms. Tina Whittle
Gretchen & Dick Wilson •
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Roma Wittcoff
Shelby & Sybil Yastrow
Steve Zabilski
* In Memoriam • Arizona 5 Arts Circle
The list includes donations made from July 1, 2023 to February 10, 2025. We apologize in advance for any omissions or errors and welcome you to contact development@phoenixsymphony.org with any concerns or edits.
Arizona 5 Arts Circle
Founded in 1999, 5 Arts Circle is a 501(c)(3) social group that supports five premier visual and performing arts organizations vital to the cultural and economic life of our community. The membership organization is an advocate for the arts in metroPhoenix and has raised nearly $6.5 million to date for the Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona, Phoenix Art Museum, Scottsdale Arts and the Phoenix Symphony.
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Development
Tammy Rocker, Senior Vice President & Chief Advancement Officer
Elizabeth Walton, Associate Vice President of Development, Special Events & Annual Fund
Robert Bondlow, Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
Allison Bailey-Nouri, Major Gifts Officer
Julie Immerman, Director of Corporate Development
Roberta “Bobby” Jiminez, Database Administration Manager
Julie Snider, Development Coordinator, Special Events
Serena Fornay, Development Coordinator, Individual Giving
Education and Community Engagement
Valerie Bontrager, Senior Director of Education & Community Engagement
Jordanna Matlock, Community Engagement Manager
Finance and Administration
Rita Luongo, Vice President of Finance & Administration
Jennifer Wagoner, Finance & Administration Manager
Linda Kelley, HR & Payroll Manager
Marketing and Patron Services
Rachel Dahl, Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Ignacia Conchas, Assistant Director of Patron Services
Kayleigh Gallagher, Marketing & Communications Manager
Naomi Martinez-Goldstick, Group Sales & Patron Experience Manager
Eliana Khotim, Patron Services Supervisor
Jacob Ackley, Patron Services Representative
Bryleigh Adams, Patron Services Representative
Bria Gaucin, Patron Services Representative
Alexandra Mesquita, Patron Services Representative
Operations and Artistic Planning
Christopher M. Powell, Vice President of Operations & Artistic Planning
Shawn King, Director of Production
Michaela Wooldridge, Stage & Production Manager
Tanner Gurule, Production Coordinator
Karen Bea, Interim Orchestra Personnel Manager
Derek Mitchell, Orchestra Personnel Assistant
Heather Jackson, Head Librarian
Adrienne Finet, Assistant Librarian
Morgen Johnson, Assistant Librarian
Adam Norton, Artistic Operations Manager
Benjamin Block, Assistant Stage Manager
Cisco Escobedo, Assistant Stage Manager
Kody Hernandez, Assistant Stage Manager
Callista Payne, Assistant Stage Manager
Yian Shen, Assistant Stage Manager
Aurora Winger, Assistant Stage Manager