2012-2013 DETROIT CHAMBER WINDS & STRINGS SEASON
ABOUT DETROIT CHAMBER WINDS & STRINGS
WELCOME Sometime in 1981, a small group of musicians approached me with the idea of presenting a few chamber music works for friends and families. From that idea, three decades of great chamber music performances have unfolded. We recently celebrated our 30th birthday, with understandable pride in our accomplishments. But the best is yet to come. I invite you to join us for our 20122013 season, perhaps our most exciting schedule to date. I look forward to many more years of sharing this extraordinary music together.
H. Robert Reynolds Artistic Director
2012-2013 ENSEMBLE MEMBERS DAVID AMMER Principal Trumpet, Michigan Opera Theatre
LAURENCE LIBERSON Clarinet, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
STEPHEN ANDERSON Trumpet, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
MAURY OKUN Principal Trombone, Michigan Opera Theatre
DONALD BAKER Principal Oboe, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
CHRISTINE PRINCE Bassoon Professor, Eastern Michigan University
DOUGLAS CORNELSEN Clarinet, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
H. ROBERT REYNOLDS Professor of Conducting, University of Southern California
DEBRA FAYROIAN Cello, Detroit Symphony Orchestra (ret.) CRAIG RIFEL Double Bass, Detroit Symphony Orchestra PENELOPE FISCHER Principal Flute, Ann Arbor Symphony MARCUS SCHOON Bassoon, Detroit Symphony Orchestra KEVIN GOOD Trumpet, Detroit Symphony Orchestra GORDON SIMMONS Trumpet, Michigan Opera Theatre DAVID JACKSON Trombone Professor, KENNETH THOMPKINS University of Michigan Principal Trombone, Detroit Symphony Orchestra MAXIM JANOWSKY Double Bass, Detroit Symphony Orchestra SAM TUNDO Percussion, Detroit Symphony Orchestra (ret.) BRYAN KENNEDY Horn, Detroit Symphony Orchestra JAMES VANVALKENBURG Assistant Principal Viola, KIMBERLY KALOYANIDES KENNEDY Detroit Symphony Orchestra Violin, Detroit Symphony Orchestra CORBIN WAGNER VICTORIA KING Horn, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Bassoon, Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Pictured on cover)
2012-2013 ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE TOM LOPEZ Young Composer-in-Residence, Faculty, Oberlin Conservatory PETER SWENDSEN Young Composer-in-Residence, Faculty, Oberlin Conservatory
AKROPOLIS REED QUINTET Young Ensemble-in-Residence, University of Michigan
2012-2013 SUBSCRIPTION SEASON
ON THE HORIZON Sunday, November 4 at 4:00 p.m. The Community House, Birmingham DCWS kicks off the 31st season with a concert that looks forward to another 30 years of great music-making! The performance will feature DCWS musicians from the string, woodwind, and brass families.
HOLIDAY BRASS Sunday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak Sunday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. Christ Church Grosse Pointe This annual celebration of the holiday season returns with yuletide favorites for brass ensemble and choir. Enjoy new works prepared especially for the 2013 performances.
BRING IT BRASS Sunday, February 17 at 3:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church of Birmingham Fight off the winter blues with this lively concert of brass favorites performed by talented DCWS brass musicians. For the first time, local amateur brass players will be invited on stage for a joint performance of a single work with DCWS musicians.
ALL STRINGS CONSIDERED Sunday, March 17 at 3:00 p.m. Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church Japanese harp virtuoso Naoko Yoshimo joins DCWS in a performance of works for harp, strings, and winds. The concert will include a performance of Maurice Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro.
MUSICAL TALES Sunday, April 14 at 3:00 p.m. Birmingham Unitarian Church A concert for both children and children-at-heart! Musical Tales will combine music with story-telling to present three children’s fables during the concert’s first half. After intermission, children will be invited to partake in music-related activities while adults enjoy the concert’s second half.
GREAT LAKES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL - RHAPSODY IN BLUE Saturday, June 22 at 8:00 p.m. Seligman Performing Arts Center
31 & COUNTING...OUR JOURNEY CONTINUES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 following the concert
THE COMMUNITY HOUSE, BIRMINGHAM Dinner, auction, dedicated giving, and guest speakers Ticket Prices: $75 Patron $125 Benefactor For more information, contact Ellen Storch at (248) 559-2095.
Phone: (248) 559-2095 Fax: (248) 559-2098 Address: 20300 Civic Center Drive Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48076 Website: www.detroitchamberwinds.org
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ANNUAL GALA
DCWS joins forces with the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival for a performance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and other masterpieces.
NIGHTNOTES CONCERTS
Friday night concerts are presented in the intimate atmosphere of Hagopian World of Rugs in Birmingham. Come as you are to enjoy great music. A reception begins at 7:30, followed by an 8:00 performance.
LOST AND FOUNDERS October 12 DCWS founders John Snow, Kevin Good, Victoria King, and Huw Lewis return for an evening that looks back at concerts from the past, as well as looks forward to the future.
SHOWTIME WITH LAUREN MOLINA November 30 Fresh from starring roles on Broadway, actress and singer Lauren Molina returns home for a concert displaying her incredible artistic versatility.
WEST COAST TRUMPETS January 4 Hear duo and solo performances by husband and wife trumpeters Thomas Hooten and Jen Marotta. Hooten was recently named principal trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
BEIJING TO BIRMINGHAM February 1 Artists Tianshi Feng and Xiao Dong Wei present a concert of music on traditional Chinese instruments including the erhu, bamboo flute, and guzheng.
ROBERT HURST ENSEMBLE April 5 Jazz bassist Robert Hurst got his start with the likes of Wynton Marsalis and as part of The Tonight Show band. Hurst leads an ensemble for a night of great jazz.
AKROPOLIS REED QUINTET May 17 Fresh from winning three prestigious international prizes, the Akropolis Reed Quintet will perform works for oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone. The quartet will serve as DCWS’ young ensemble-in-residence.
JAMES VANVALKENBURG
All artists and programs are subject to change.
BITS, BYTES AND ‘BONES Sunday, November 18 at 1:00 p.m. Chase Bank Lobby - Detroit Trombonist Ken Thompkins joins with artists from Detroit’s international techno music world in a concert that mixes acoustic and electronically created music.
TO MARKET, TO MARKET Sunday, April 28 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Market Cellist Debra Fayroian and pianist Luis Resto team up for a concert where classical and jazz converge in the rustic, historic, and uniquely Detroit setting of Eastern Market. *Structurally Sound is not part of DCWS’ subscription series and cannot be used as part of a subscription package. However, a discounted price on one ticket is available with each series subscription.
LOCATIONS
STRUCTURALLY SOUND CONCERTS
After the success of the first Structurally Sound performance in April of 2012, DCWS is thrilled to present two performances of this exciting new series during the 2012-2013 season.
Birmingham Unitarian Church 38651 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Chase Bank 5057 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 Christ Church Grosse Pointe 61 Grosse Pointe Boulevard Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 The Community House, Birmingham 380 South Bates Street Birmingham, MI 48009 Eastern Market Exact location to be announced Detroit, MI 48207 First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak 529 Hendrie Boulevard Royal Oak, MI 48067 First United Methodist Church of Birmingham 1589 West Maple Road Birmingham, MI 48009 Hagopian World of Rugs 850 S. Old Woodward Avenue Birmingham, MI 48009 Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church 1340 W. Long Lake Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
SPONSORS
Seligman Performing Arts Center Detroit Country Day School 22305 West 13 Mile Beverly Hills, MI 48025
FOUNDING EDUCATION SPONSOR Macro Connect CONCERT SPONSORS The Art & Betty Blair Fund Center for Financial Planning Charity Motors The Family of Burton D. Jones Luck’s Music Library Macro Connect Max360 Group Plunkett Cooney The Family of Carroll V. Williams ARTIST SPONSORS Cecilia Benner Betty Blair Gwen & Dick Bowlby Cindy & Bob Clement Jane & Jerry Conway Lillian & Walter Dean David Falvay Florence LoPatin Beverly & Barry Williams Sponsors committed as of June 6, 2012
JOIN THE RANKS OF DCWS SPONSORS Sponsor a Concert: Businesses or individuals who sponsor a concert on the DCWS season receive a host of benefits including tickets, concert signage, online recognition, and private receptions. Your name or logo will be linked to marketing and publicity efforts. For individuals, concert sponsorships are a terrific way to honor or remember a loved one. Sponsor a DCWS Artist: Show a DCWS musician how much you appreciate their musical talent by sponsoring them during the 2012-2013 season. You’ll receive many great benefits including 10 concert tickets, preferential seating, signage and listing in the program book, recognition from stage, and an autographed photo of you and your sponsored artist! To become a sponsor or to learn more, contact Natalie Bruno at (248) 559-2095.
SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS
$125
Enjoy the entire DCWS Subscription Season
Senior*
$115
Student*
$50
DCWS Subscription Series PLUS
DCWS Subscription Series
Regular
$165
Complete DCWS Subscription Season Plus Three Nightnotes Concerts
Senior
$155
Student
$75
Nightnotes Subscription
Regular
$100
Six Nightnotes Concerts
Student
$40
Structurally Sound Upgrade
Regular
$25
Senior
$25
Student
$10
Regular
$67
Three DCWS Subscription Concerts or Nightnotes Concerts
Senior
$60
Student
$20
Flex Pack #2: Sampler
Regular
$73
Senior
$66
Student
$27
Regular
$128
Three DCWS Subscription Concerts and Three Nightnotes Concerts
Senior
$118
Student
$54
Annual Gala:
Patron
$75
One discounted ticket per series subscription order
FLEXIBLE SUBSCRIPTIONS
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Flex Pack #1: Trio
One DCWS Subscription Concert, One Nightnotes Concert, and One Structurally Sound Concert
Flex Pack #3: Double Triple
31 & Counting...Our Journey Continues Benefactor
$125
* Senior price is for those 60+. Student price is for those under 25.
CHOOSE YOUR CONCERTS DCWS Subscription Series: Please select your Holiday Brass concert date. DCWS Subscription Series PLUS: Please choose your Nightnotes concerts and your Holiday Brass concert date. Flexible Subscriptions: Please select your concert choices as indicated per your Flex Pack. (Flexible Subscriptions exclude the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival)
Subscription Series _____ November 4 _____ December 9 _____ December 16
_____ February 17 _____ March 17 _____ April 14
Nightnotes Series _____ October 12 _____ November 30 _____ January 4
_____ February 1 _____ April 5 _____ May 17
Structurally Sound _____ November 18 _____ April 28
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GORDON SIMMONS
CHRISTINE PRINCE
MARCUS SCHOON BRYAN KENNEDY
KENNETH THOMPKINS
CRAIG RIFEL
DAVID AMMER
DEBRA FAYROIAN
DONALD BAKER
KEVIN GOOD