Christmas In Tulsa 2022

GREETINGS FROM THE PODIUM

This season we embark on many New Beginnings as we not only have a new artistic director and are coming back from a global pandemic, but we are also working to redefine what it means to be an orchestra of the 21st century.

I am ecstatic to be here in Tulsa sharing the wondrous world of live music and helping to shape the musical and cultural landscape with the incredible Signature Symphony! Not only should the Signature Symphony be a musical conduit for the community we live in, but reflect the changing world around us, including helping shape the future of live orchestral music.

We are proud to bring you fun and impactful musical experiences this season, from Christmas in Tulsa to our annual Tulsa Sings! Competition with Broadway star, Scott Coulter. I also want to help draw even deeper connections to the vast symphonic world by bringing you programs like Rachmaninoff and the Dance Floor or our Legends and Swans concert to show the incredible interconnectivity of it all. We will feature world-class guest artists this season, including pianist Charlie Albright and violinist Andrew Sords, as well as local collaborations within Tulsa.

I cannot wait to meet you all and talk about what you would like to see and hear at the Signature Symphony in future seasons. In a time where everyone has been through so much, we rely on music and the power of human connection more than ever as we heal, inspire, and continue to build our community.

We will see you at the symphony!

Scott Seaton, Artistic Director

MISSION

Create meaningful shared experiences between professional musicians and our community.

VISION

Make professional orchestral music accessible to all.

SCOTT SEATON

American conductor Scott Seaton has been praised for possessing “finesse, clarity, and precision” by the Luxembourg Times and has left audiences “breathless” according to Entertainment News Northwest. He was a finalist in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Solti Competition as well as the 2012 Sir Georg Solti International Conducting Competition, placing in the top ten conductors from a pool of over 400 conductors from 73 countries that were initially considered. He is in his eighth season as Music Director of the North State Symphony in Northern California where he has garnered acclaim for his dynamic performances, innovative programming, and community and youth outreach. He was also recently named the Artistic Director of the Signature Symphony in Tulsa and will lead them beginning in the 2022–2023 season.

Since his international debut in 2007 with the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg, Seaton has conducted orchestras spanning North America, South America, and Europe. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Seaton has earned degrees from the Université de Montréal, the New England Conservatory, and Vanderbilt University. He has also studied at Tanglewood and the National Conducting Institute sponsored by the National Symphony Orchestra.

An avid cyclist and runner, Seaton recently did a solo coast-to-coast cycling expedition from Oregon to Massachusetts. As a marathoner, he has run races across the USA and Canada, and qualified for and ran in the 2018 Boston Marathon. He and his wife Julia enjoy feeding neighborhood cats and traveling the world in search of the perfect cappuccino.

VALUE STATEMENTS

Inspire a passion for music. Enrich lives through education.

Create a sense of belonging. Nurture creativity. Empower innovation.

Pursue continued excellence. Demonstrate responsible stewardship and accountability.

Promote a fun environment.

Seaton, ArtisticDirector

VIOLIN 1

Maureen O’Boyle, Concertmaster

Rachel Hay

Alicia Ranne Elena Gavrilov Esther Fellows Dina Litvinova James Ruggles Val Hinkle Kiersten Moser Brian Dunagan

VIOLIN 2

Corbin Bodley1,2 Amanda Hamm Nancy Rath Sarah Richardson Melody Garrett Carol Lehman Elizabeth Obal Laura Duncan Sarah Bryant3

VIOLA

Jeff Smith1,2 Christy Roberts Missy Townsend Paul Roberts Mimi Dye Sarah Bailey2

CELLO

Monty Lawson1 Erica Parker2,3 Gordon Robson Ashley Allison Amelia Ivory BASS Robin Smith1 Greg Spears Colin Healey Jeff Erb

FLUTE Cherie Thomas1 Knowlan Randza Valerie Goforth

OBOE Lisa Wagner1 Sarah Evans Ingrid Lobaugh

CLARINET Christy Foster1 Anne Watson Ed Morse BASSOON Jim Fellows1 Andrew Davis

HORN

Joseph Falvey1,3 Marsha Wilson Marci Falvey Ben Korzelius TRUMPET Ben Hay1 Kade Goforth3 Kayla Adams

TROMBONE Rich Fisher1 Brian Haapanen

BASS TROMBONE L. Dale Barnett TUBA Brett Nichols1 TIMPANI Jim Clanton1

PERCUSSION

Russell Grant1 Tim Brandt Becky Tupper HARP Lorelei Barton1 PIANO Rob Muraoka 1,3

1Principal 2Member of the SignatureStringQuartet 3TCC Adjunct Music Instructor

TULSA OPERA SIGNATURE CHORALE

Aaron Beck, MusicDirector

SOPRANO

Rachel Bloomer

Brenda Bussman

Charlotte Curry Roberta Eberhard

Laura Fletcher

Ginelle Gordon Jaime May Elle Nichols Cathy Renken Blanca Trujillo

ALTO

Leah Armstrong Cathy Barney Candice Cook Gwen Fleske Liz Grace Jisuk Kim Aerielle Mitchell

TENOR

Tavia Armstrong Kyle Bloomer Tim Davis David Fleske John Ford Celyn Grigson Debby LeMaster

BASS Paul Cox David Curry Jim Gordon Rob Lane James Williams

ACCOMPANIST Whitney Hollis

SIGNATURE SYMPHONY STAFF

Orchestra Manager Joseph Falvey

Event Coordinator Susan Martin Librarian Ed Morse Personnel Ashley Allison

VANTREASE PACE STAFF

Dean of Visual & Performing Arts Kelly Clark

Administrative Assistant Michelle Dixon Sound Designer Jon Kreilaus

Lighting Designer Stephanie Stone Operations Manager Ginelle Gordon

Assistant House Manager Marie Smith House Assistants Ivanna Charpentier Zander Majors Chase Posey Brooklynn Swift Hallie Willard

Aaron Beck joined the team at Tulsa Opera in 2010, and was appointed Artistic Director in 2022. He has served as Music Director for the Tulsa Opera Signature Chorale since 2015. Beck received his Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from the Manhattan School of Music and a Master of Music in Opera Coaching from Florida State University. As a pianist and music director, he has performed across the country, and is in demand as a vocal coach to opera and musical theatre singers.

Scott

FIRST CHAIR SOCIETY

The First Chair Society is a premier package for Signature Symphony at TCC patrons who support the outstanding musical performances and education engagement programs provided by Signature Symphony. Members enjoy special events with visiting guest artists and members of the orchestra throughout the season. We greatly appreciate the members of this special donor group who help make our work possible.

For information aboutjoining the First ChairSociety, call 918-595-7977 or emailtccfoundation@tccfoundation.org

MAESTRO

Ron and Susie Looney Marcia and Dan Brueggenjohann David Morse

Shelby Beil Philip and Leslie Maltby John and Mary Ann Bumgarner Tom and Jennifer Palmer Dean and Vesta VanTrease Helen Monahan Scott and Kim Burnett Larry and Eleanor Payne

Jane and Henry Primeaux Jim Cameron Millard and Susanne Pickering

CONCERTMASTER Andrew and Hannah Ralston Steve and Ruthie Duenner Michael Pierce

Kelly and Phil Fonkalsrud Richard and Alicia Ranne Leigh and Mark Goodson Delia Pierson Terence Golla Hannah and Joe Robson Jim and Ginelle Gordon Bill and Donna Ramsey Jim and Julie Higgins David and Rachel Wagner Janet and Norman Hyne Kari and Matt Shults Geordie and Kristine Robinson Katie and David Johnson Jeffrey and Robin Smith Dawne and Robert Stafford

FIRST CHAIR Tim and Carol Lyons Greg Stone Loren Arnoff Carol Messer Lee and Carol Swarthout

Terry Bevins Joel- lyn and Joseph McCormick Mustafa and Jaime Tareq Tim Caldwell Eric and Jan Bohne Joe and Carol McGraw Steve and Nancy Wells Kevin and Susan Gross Montie and Betty Box Kay Miller Jacqueline Wilson Susan and Jim Harris Jim and Marilyn Brill Anna Milligan Roy and Rebekah Wood

FIRST CHAIR PLUS

SignatureSymphonytrulyappreciates thegenerous plannedgiving donation from the estate ofCarolyn Grove, a long-timepatron of the orchestra. Hergift willhelpSignatureSymphony continue to provide rich musical experiences in Tulsathrough liveperformances and music education andcommunityengagement programs.

SIGNATURE SYMPHONY ADVISORY BOARD

The Signature Symphony Advisory Board supports the mission of the Signature Symphony at TCC and promotes the growth of the orchestra through fundraising, advocacy, and education. The commitment and dedication of these community leaders to the Signature Symphony through membership on our board are greatly appreciated.

Corbin Bodley

Marcia Brueggenjohann

Cathy Campbell

Dr. Kim Falcon

Colin Healey

Katie Johnson Dr. Eleanor Payne

Ron Looney Alicia Ranne

Julie Higgins Joel-lyn McCormick

Dean VanTrease

Laura Cowan Dr. John Jenkins Erica Parker David Wagner Dr. Noam Faingold Sydney Wilson

TCC Staff Representatives

Dr. Leigh Goodson Megan Korn Kari Shults Dr. Joseph Falvey Ginelle Gordon Susan Martin Dr. Greg Stone

Kelly Clark

Shelby Beil Chair Geordie Robinson Vice Chair

Leslie Brier Maltby Secretary

Jaime Smith Tareq Treasurer Dawne Stafford Past Chair

Join us for one of the most entertaining fundraising events of the year!

Funds raised help Signature Symphony provide music education engagement, community enrichment opportunities, and premier concerts to the greater Tulsa area.

Become a sponsor or purchase tickets

Holiday Singalong

Jingle, bells! Jingle, bells! Jingle all the way!

Oh! What fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh! Jingle, bells! Jingle, bells! Jingle all the way! Oh! What fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh!

Dashing thro’ the snow, In a one-horse open sleigh; O’er the fields we go, Laughing all the way; Bells on bobtail ring, Making spirits bright; What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight! (Oh!)

Jingle, bells! Jingle, bells! Jingle all the way! Oh! What fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh! Jingle, bells! Jingle, bells! Jingle all the way! Oh! What fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh

Joy to the World! The Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room, And heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His Love.

Deck the hall with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la la. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la la. Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la la la la.

Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la la la la la.

O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels;

O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Sing choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above; Glory to God, glory in the highest; O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.