Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait," Angela Brown narrating Margaret Bonds' "Montgomery Variations," a powerful tribute from a pivotal time in American history
Dvorak's Symphony No. 9, "From the New World," reflects the composer's experiences in America
Pre-concert talk and performances at 6 PM including Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos, Natyalaya School of Arts Dancers, and Chinese Mooncake Festival Performers
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Taylor Snively Makes History at IHSAA Girls Golf State Finals
This month, Zionsville Monthly proudly features Zionsville Community High School freshman Taylor Snively on the cover. Making history at the IHSAA Girls Golf State Finals is a rare achievement, but Taylor did just that—and more—securing not only an individual title but also helping her team capture the championship in one incredible day at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel last month. Snively claimed the individual title with an impressive two-round total of 144 (72-72), finishing two strokes ahead of Castle High School senior Ashley Kirkland (77-69–146). Snively’s performance makes her only the third freshman in the 52-year history of the IHSAA finals to take individual honors.
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special meaning for so many of us. The arts remind us of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of shared experiences during the holiday season. Yakovleva is thrilled to elevate this year’s production by collaborating with some esteemed artists—both local and abroad—and performers from the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and Indianapolis Children’s Choir, making this production a truly magical experience.
Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s Collaborations Will Create Holiday Magic
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Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s production of “The Nutcracker,” directed by founding Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva, is based on Vasily Vainonen’s 1934 choreography. This enchanting tale of a young girl and her beloved Nutcracker as they face off against evil and discover the strength of the human spirit is perfect for audiences of all ages. Step into the magic of “The Nutcracker” and experience the timeless holiday classic as it was first presented nearly a century ago.
THE NUTCRACKER
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ABOUT IBC’S “THE NUTCRACKER” ounded in 2010 by Alyona Yakovleva, the Indiana Ballet Conservatory (IBC) is a pre-professional ballet school dedi-
cated to providing top-tier classical ballet training. IBC students regularly excel in national and international competitions, with many going on to professional careers on prestigious stages around the world.
COLLABORATING TO ELEVATE A HOLIDAY TRADITION
Reflecting on the challenges of recent years, Yakovleva emphasized how productions like “The Nutcracker” offer a chance to pause and reconnect with the “beauty, love and traditions” that hold
“The Nutcracker” comes to life this season through the artistry of Timoor Afshar, an alum of IBC and currently a First Soloist with Vienna Opera Ballet in Europe. Afshar, born in Indianapolis and raised in Fishers, Indiana, began his ballet training at the Indiana Ballet Conservatory before attending The Harid Conservatory in 2011. He competed in the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), reaching the finals multiple times and winning the Indianapolis Regionals Youth Grand Prix Award in 2011. Afshar completed his training at the John Cranko School (2012-2016), later joining the Stuttgart Ballet, where he was promoted to demi-soloist in 2019.
He has performed in a wide range of ballets by renowned choreographers such as George Balanchine, Maurice Béjart, John Cranko and Jiří Kylián. In the 2023/24 season, Afshar joined the Vienna State Ballet as a soloist, making his debut in Heinz Spoerli’s “Goldberg Variations” and taking on notable roles in “The Sleeping Beauty,” “Lady of the Camellias” and “Les Sylphides.”
IBC’s Ashlie Rohan and Emily Geon will perform opposite Afshar as this year’s Sugar Plum Fairy.
Ashlie Rohan (17) has studied since she was five at IBC and attends Bishop Chatard High School. Ashlie has performed in “The Nutcracker” as an angel in 18 productions and is now getting her dream role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. She has thrived under the amazing faculty at IBC. Last YAGP season, Ashlie placed second classical, third contemporary and third for a duet she co-choreographed. She was invited to the world finals as a soloist from 2021 to 2023 and placed in the top 3 at the World Ballet Art Competition Grand Prix (WBAC) for three years. She received numerous scholarship offers and studied with Colorado Ballet for the last two summers.
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Nothing brings Ashlie more joy than performing on stage and moving an audience emotionally. She is thankful for this opportunity and the support of her friends and family, who have endlessly supported her, sacrificed and cheered her on and been her number-one fans.
“I want the audience to be inspired by our energy and to feel the love in our passion,” Rohan said. “It is my hope the audience leaves with their hearts full and happy, ready to share that uplifting feeling with others.”
Geon (15) is a sophomore studying online with Laurel Springs High School, allowing her to train in the pre-professional day program at Indiana Ballet Conserva tory. She has been dancing for ten years and has enjoyed further training with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and the John Cranko School of Stuttgart, Germany. Over the years, she has enjoyed perform ing in multiple ballets, including IBC’s original “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Nutcracker,” “Don Quixote,” “Coppelia” and as the lead in “Alice in Wonderland.”
It’s been six years since she last performed in “The Nutcracker” as a toy soldier. Under the talented artistic direction of Alyona Yakovleva and the wonderful training of the entire IBC faculty, she is grateful for their encouragement and support, and for being given the honor to learn and perform the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Excited to be a part of this holiday tradition once again, she is thankful for this opportunity while under the world-class training of IBC.
“I would like the audience to experience the magic and timeless joy of ‘The Nutcracker,’” Geon said. “Whether it’s their first time or an annual tradition, I
to promote social justice. His acclaimed work spans chamber, vocal, orchestral and operatic compositions, praised for their “invigoratingly fresh” sound and “skillful vocal writing.” Geter is the Composer-in-Residence at the Richmond Symphony through 2026 and serves as Interim Music Director & Artistic Advisor at Portland Opera.
This season, his opera “Loving v. Virginia” premieres at Virginia Opera, and his new work “Delta King’s Blues” will be workshopped in 2025. His song “Amanirenas” tours major venues, and his commissioned piece “Gentle lady, do not sing” features on the “Music by James Joyce” album. As a conductor, Geter will lead Portland Opera’s “The Shining” and several performances with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, including their Opening Night Gala and “The Nutcracker” with Indiana Ballet Conservatory.
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MATTEO BOCELLI: A NIGHT WITH MATTEO
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Janelle Morrison: We are elated that you are coming to Carmel, IN, to perform in our beautiful Palladium. What can your fans expect from this tour?
Matteo Bocelli: The focus will be on my music that I’ve been working on [for] the last couple of years. I released my first album, “Matteo,” which I am very proud of, and at the same time, [a focus] on music that I’ve been listening to since I was a child. I always say that you can’t regret your childhood and you can’t regret the music that made you. I was listening to [music] from Queen, Eminem, Ed Sheeran, but I was also listening to opera and all of the incredible voices in the pop world from Sinatra to Whitney Houston. So, [my concert] will be a journey that will start with my music, and we’ll be touching some of those masterpieces that everybody knows and, again, that made my childhood.
JM: What are your thoughts on the importance of preserving and performing songs from iconic artists like you just referenced?
MB: Every time I touch those pieces of music, I always focus on trying to do them in the most humble way. After having heard these amazing songs performed by Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston or Aretha Franklin—all of these incredible artists—I think, what could I give more than them? In the end, we are all human beings with
Rising classical crossover star Matteo Bocelli is blazing a trail, selling out tours in Europe, North America and Australia. From his first appearance on the single “Fall on Me” with his father, Andrea Bocelli, in 2018 to singing a reimagined version of “Time to Say Goodbye” with a new composition from Hans Zimmer at the 2024 Oscars, his career has been going from strength to strength. Bocelli’s 2023 self-titled debut album displays all the facets of his artistry—not just his strong yet vulnerable vocal style, but his songwriting as well. The record also features the singer’s hero, Ed Sheeran, who wrote “Chasing Stars” for Bocelli, a sweeping ballad that shows off Bocelli’s upper register.
our stories to tell and our feelings to express. I think in our own unique way, we can release a vibration to give to people—a good one—so for me, it is very important to keep writing because I feel the need to do it, and it’s important to keep alive those [iconic] songs that don’t need my voice but, I think, make the night even more fascinating.
JM: From your debut album, the song “Chasing Stars” was written by Ed and Matthew Sheeran. Will you share more about that collaboration and how it helped shape that song?
MB: For me, it’s been a dream collaboration because I’ve been following Ed [Sheeran] since the beginning of his career. I remember his opening for Taylor Swift, and when he was releasing “The A Team” and “Lego House.” It happened casually and randomly that I received this song [“Chasing Stars”] written by Ed and his brother Matthew, who is also an incredible musician. It’s about chasing our dreams and things that make us happy. I’ve been lucky because I’ve been able to make music, and [“Chasing Stars”] is a beautiful story to tell.
JM: What was the concept or inspiration behind your debut album?
MB: I didn’t make a concept album… that sometimes happens, but for me, it was
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more an album about Matteo and my first real introduction [artistically] to the world. I simply enjoy writing music and the songs that touched me the most, [so] I basically put them into the first record.
JM: What continues to drive and inspire you as an artist?
MB: I do love to be inspired by life, in general. We can be inspired every day, every morning, when we wake up and are surrounded by people… their lives and their stories. I try to get info and feelings from everything that’s around me, basically.
JM: How has performing with your father [Andrea Bocelli] influenced your own artistic journey?
MB: Obviously, there is a lot to learn from him. Definitely one of the things that I appreciate the most is the way he has approached his life and career. Behind his career is a lot of hard work. He became successful when people usually end their careers and [become] famous music. I definitely learn so much by traveling and performing with him, and, yes, I’m very grateful.
JM: Speaking of being grateful, one of the things that I am grateful for is the gift that you and your family gave to the world… “A Family Christmas.” That was such a cathartic and joyful album that came out at a time your fans needed it the most. The greatest gift, if you will, was making us pause and reflect on what really matters… our family and friends. What is your takeaway from creating that project?
MB: We definitely did that project in a very specific moment of everyone’s lives. It’s been challenging for everyone, no? You read in between the lines of the title of one of the songs that is “The Greatest Gift”—there’s a line that says “Gather friends and family ‘round the table”… I think everything starts from that. Family and friends are so important to every one of us because if we’re not able to create a status of peace and positive energies between our family and friends, then it is hard to be able to help others. I try to build my better world from that little [friends and family] society, to spread that idea to the world, and that was my goal with this project, basically.
JM: Aside from this tour and the joy you’re getting from doing that, what’s next for you?
MB: I think one of the most beautiful parts of my career is to be traveling the world and meeting new people. Concerts are very important for me because [they are] the way to spread your music and connect with people— going back to the topic of society. I am also looking for some time to write music and focus on a specific project. Hopefully, this is all going to happen at the beginning of 2025, and at the end of next year, I should have a second record!
JM: What would you like for people to take away from an evening with you in Carmel?
MB: Through my music, I always try to spread a message and show them the real Matteo, in person, make some music and make the discussion light and fun. Music can be healing, but it can also be a way to sometimes distract… to simply have a lovely night. My goal is to leave a beautiful memory of us.
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Ten Years of Giving
This November marks Zionsville Century Club’s tenth anniversary. Over the past decade, ZCC has donated more than $325,000 to local charities, making a real difference in the lives of many. ZCC Founder and Zionsville resident Todd Sullivan is inviting prospective members to attend the anniversary meeting on November 14 at the Zionsville American Legion, aiming to grow its membership of 85 back to 100 strong and help ZCC as it continues its journey of giving back.
“GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE”
The Zionsville Century Club (ZCC) is a group of philanthropic-minded men committed to making positive impacts on the greater Zionsville and Indianapolis area. Its members come from diverse backgrounds, and while it may be difficult for individuals to create significant change on their own, the group can make a lasting difference in the community.
The goal of ZCC’s quarterly meetings is to get 100 men to give $100 to a nonprofit that impacts the people of central Indiana. All charities and organizations up
for consideration must be in the Indianapolis area, a nonprofit 501(c)(3). ZCC has donated to 40 local area charities since its first meeting in November of 2014. Nonprofits such as the Jack Connor Foundation, ILADD, Isaiah 117 House, Special Olympics Indiana, O’Connor House, Inc. and Play On Zionsville are just a few nonprofits that have benefited from ZCC’s quarterly donations over the past decade. ZCC’s goal is to expand its impact by growing its membership.
“We started ten years of giving with a pretty small group of guys,” Sullivan said. “We each got one other person to give
$100, and it grew from there. We were consistently above $10,000 before the pandemic, which is our goal to have 100 guys giving $100 at each quarterly meeting.”
The COVID pandemic forced the Zionsville Century Club (ZCC) to temporarily shift from in-person meetings, but Sullivan explained how the club adapted to the restrictions to ensure donations continued during a critical time for local nonprofits.
“We made it through [COVID] with online donations on our giving circle platform through Grapevine.org,” Sullivan shared. “Before [COVID], we would just bring a check and write it out to the
Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Courtesy of ZCC
winning nonprofit. The concept of our giving circle is easy. There’s no board or leadership team. We get together quarterly, and there is a lot of emotion and energy in these meetings… it’s a really powerful experience. We sit and listen to the nonprofits’ presentations—we pick three [nonprofits] out of a bag, and they share with us who they are and their missions. They each get five minutes [to pitch], and we vote on a winner. At the start of our
meetings, the previous winning nonprofit speaks and shares how ZCC helped with our donation.”
Sullivan continued, “An early tagline of ours is ‘Give where you live.’ ZCC is an opportunity to [make] a donation right into the community where we live. Many of our guys have continued to donate to the charities of interest to them with additional time and money. Countless hours and donations have happened outside of
ZCC, so we continue to spread our goodwill beyond the quarterly meetings.”
HELP ZCC MEET ITS GOAL THIS NOVEMBER!
ZCC is excited to announce that an anonymous donor has pledged to contribute $5,000 at the club’s tenth anniversary dinner this November. The donation comes with one condition: ZCC must have 50 men attend the meeting in person to secure the funds.
“The message is, we need a minimum of 50 men to attend our upcoming meeting,” Sullivan stated. “This is a great opportunity to have a major impact in Boone and Hamilton Counties while celebrating ten years of giving! It’s a low-commitment, a simple format, and a fun way to do something impactful! The hour-long meeting will be held on November 14 at the Zionsville American Legion and begin at 8:00 p.m.”
For more information, follow Zionsville Century Club on Facebook and on the giving circle platform Grapevine.org—search for Zionsville Century Club.
Taylor Snively
Makes History at IHSAA Girls Golf State Finals
This month, Zionsville Monthly proudly features Zionsville Community High School freshman Taylor Snively on the cover. Making history at the IHSAA Girls Golf State Finals is a rare achievement, but Taylor did just that—and more— securing not only an individual title but also helping her team capture the championship in one incredible day at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel last month.
Snively claimed the individual title with an impressive two-round total of 144 (72-72), finishing two strokes ahead of Castle High School senior Ashley Kirkland (77-69–146). Snively’s performance makes her only the third freshman in the 52-year history of the IHSAA finals to take individual honors.
A HISTORIC AND IMPRESSIVE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN
Her dedication to both personal excellence and team success helped propel the Zionsville Eagles to a team victory, marking their first state title since 2017.
The Eagles shot a combined 627 over two rounds, finishing five strokes ahead of Noblesville. They posted a strong opening round of 215 on Friday, followed by a 212 on Saturday.
With Snively’s standout performance, Zionsville became the first team since 1999 to claim both the individual and team championships in the same season.
The team showcased impressive depth, with junior Amaya Wade tying for 20th with a 159 total. Freshman Avery Lewis (163), sophomore Paige Henney (165) and sophomore Kaitlyn Adler (167) rounded out the Eagles’ roster, with the top four scores contributing to the team’s total.
Leading the Lady Eagles is Coach Maggie Nobbe, a Zionsville alum who played on the school’s 2017 championship team.
As Snively and her teammates look forward to the seasons ahead, their historic victory will serve as a powerful reminder of what dedication and teamwork can achieve.
DEVELOPING THE PASSION FOR THE GAME
Snively and her mother Stacy joined us to provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Taylor’s journey and development as a young, talented golfer.
“I used to go to the golf course with my dad and two older brothers, who play
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basketball,” Snively said. “I wanted to beat them at something. It was always fun going with them to hit shots, and I played in my first tournament when I was seven. I was the team manager in fifth grade, and then from sixth grade on, I’ve played with a lot of good friends, including Paige [Henney], who’s been on the team with me since I started playing at Zionsville.”
Stacy shared that Snively has been instructed by three phenomenal coaches: Libby Pancake, Jon Hoover and Maggie Nobbe.
Stacy added, “All three coaches have been a great influence on Taylor. Libby has been great with a lot of Taylor’s devel-
opment on and off the course because of [Libby’s] experiences with her daughter, Annabelle. Coach Maggie has known Taylor for quite a while. Maggie used to babysit Taylor and would take her out on the golf course while watching her, so she had been waiting on Taylor to come up the ranks for a while!”
Snively explained how, leading up to her freshman year and throughout the team’s journey to the state championship, she has focused on strengthening both her mental game and the physical aspects of her play.
“Golf is definitely a mental sport,” Snively explained. “You have to be strong-minded, and I’ve been doing a lot better working shot by shot throughout the years. I feel like my putting and driving game has come a long way. My mom used to say that I liked to hit trick shots around the course because I was everywhere!”
PREPARING FOR THE BIG DANCE
Snively emphasized that her success, both as an individual and as a member of the Zionsville team, is largely thanks to the camaraderie and support shared among all team members.
“Growing up, I knew all the girls pretty well, and we’ve always been competitive,”
Snively shared. “It has been awesome to see us all bond and connect as a team this season. It’s been fun and really enjoyable.”
When asked how she mentally prepared for the state championship as a young freshman, Snively replied, “The team’s motto was, ‘No fear.’ You have to play every shot with no fear because if you play with fear, you’re never going to have the outcome you want, and you’re playing with the whole team on your back, so you can’t play with any fear in your mind. You have to play like, ‘I’ve got this!’ You have to stay in the moment and be positive.”
SUPPORT FROM FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY IS KEY
Snively expressed her appreciation for her family, friends and the community’s support throughout the season and the state championship.
“I remember getting on the bus and the sendoff [to state] right before left me speechless,” Snively stated. “There were so many people there supporting us, and it was cool to see everyone coming together like they do for any [Zionsville] sport or activity. The town is always there helping us.”
When asked what advice Snively would give to the up-and-coming student-athletes, she said, “Just remember that anything is possible. Back in March, I didn’t think I was capable of winning this tournament, but if you work hard and believe in yourself… anything can happen.”
Snively’s mom shared her thoughts from a parent’s perspective on how to support your high-level student-athlete.
“I have three kiddos who are all in high-level sports, and it can be intense,” Stacy said. “It can be a lot of pressure, but my husband Scott and I have always allowed the kids to guide us on how much they wanted to do and at what level they wanted to play. Especially with golf, because it’s such a game of time and commitment. They have to love it. It does provide great life lessons outside of playing the sport with the coaching, listening, practicing, dedication and all those things that come with the sport and activity. Additionally, they get so much more from being part of a team.”
Experience a Beloved Holiday Tradition at the
13th Annual Carol of Homes
Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // ZSI
The annual Carol of Homes Holiday Home Tour, presented by Zionsville Show Choirs (ZSI), is a cherished Zionsville tradition that ushers in the holiday spirit. This year’s tour will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For the past 13 years, the Carol of Homes Holiday Home Tour (HHT) has showcased beautifully decorated homes along with performances by the talented Zionsville Show Choirs (ZSI), led by co-directors Sam Chenoweth and Deana Broge. This beloved Zionsville tradition is also a crucial fundraiser for the organization, helping to support ZSI’s programs and ensure their continuation into 2025.
A FESTIVE FUNDRAISER
“HHT is one of our biggest fundraisers
of the year, as well as one of our biggest projects of the year,” Chenoweth shared.
“Between the work of our fundraising team, day-of volunteers, and students preparing music and helping in other roles, it’s a massive undertaking. More than 50% of the experiences and opportunities we provide our ZSI students come from the fundraising we do as an organization, so simply buying a ticket and joining us on the tour makes a big difference for our students.” Chenoweth continued, “We are traveling to Nashville, TN, this year to compete for the first time on the Grand Ole Pry
stage at one of the country’s premier contests, Show Choir Nationals. There are obviously many expenses involved in a trip like this, so financial aid is a huge source of assistance this year in particular. We are lucky to be able to bring in some of the country’s best choreographers, vocal clinicians and other experts that pour their knowledge into our students as well, but that wouldn’t be possible without community and financial support either. On a more basic level, support from HHT goes towards simpler things like custom arrangements, custom costumes, food for
the students on long rehearsal nights, etc.”
When asked how the students benefit from the community’s involvement in events like the Holiday Home Tour, both musically and personally, Chenoweth replied, “Experiences such as performing at the Grand Ole Opry stage are truly unique and amazing moments. I did [Grand Ole Opry] twice as a student myself, and I still remember the feeling of those performances being something I’d always remember. I’m very excited for our kids to get to feel that this year. Musically, HHT is a great opportunity to expand our students’ confidence. Many might not think of themselves as solo singers since most of what we do is within a group of 50-plus voices, but the positive feedback they receive from performing on HHT is a great confidence-builder for all.”
A TRADITION FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY
Chenoweth reflected on his favorite moments from Holiday Home Tours of the past and how the tradition continues to grow and evolve.
“I really enjoy walking into one of the homes and seeing/hearing the hustle and bustle of patrons looking around the house turning into silence and stillness as they hear a particularly impressive musical performance going on,” Chenoweth expressed. “It’s very affirming as a teacher to be able to watch students become more comfortable expressing themselves through music as folks watch, listen, smile and support their efforts during the holiday season.”
Chenoweth added, “We try to evolve a little bit more every year. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but we’ve got some new equipment that we will be using this year both on and off the stage, which we hope will help to bring our overall production quality to a new level. As we try to raise that bar in supporting our students, the support during HHT and across the whole year is a huge factor in making that a possibility.”
When asked what he would say to someone who hasn’t experienced or participated in the Holiday Home Tour,
Our 13th annual tour will feature 6 festively decorated homes in Zionsville. Our very own talented show choir students will be performing their favorite holiday songs.
All proceeds benefit the Zionsville Show Choirs as they prepare for competition season.
TICKETS $25
Advance tickets available at Fivethirty Home, Great Lakes Ace Hardware, Kern Bros Shoes, Village Mattress -or- from any show choir student.
he replied, “There’s truly no better way to kick off the holiday season! Even if you haven’t gotten around to decorating your own home for the holidays, walking through these homes is a fantastic introduction to December. If you’ve never been a part of HHT before, we’d truly love your support of the work our students do year round… and this event is a great way to support us!”
For more information on Zionsville Show Choirs, Inc., visit zchoirs.com. Advance tickets are available
