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When we look back on the year 2020 and remember where we were when our lives were so abruptly impacted by a global pandemic, the MSO will recall that we had just completed the first rehearsal of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony. The reading that evening was already very compelling and full of potential for a fabulous pair of performances three days later. Much to our disappointment and that of our patrons, those performances and the remainder of our 38th season could not be presented. It was a loss that was felt emotionally and financially by our patrons, musicians, and the MSO itself. Words cannot express how much we missed performing for you and how disappointed we were to not be able to have our annual Salute to Independence celebration at Antietam Battlefield. Artists are by nature creative and innovative, so over the past four months we have seen musicians lead the way in creating virtual concert and educational experiences. At the MSO our musicians enthusiastically became videographers, audio engineers, video editors, and spokespeople, in addition to their usual roles as performers and educators. With the support of our sponsors and grant funders, they were able to produce nearly one hundred distance learning experiences for students and patrons, continuing to honor our mission to provide musical performances and programs that educate and entertain while enhancing the cultural environment of Western Maryland and the surrounding region. As we plan our 2020-2021 season, we are working to make it as safe, flexible, and accessible as possible. The MSO board has endorsed a plan to delay the start of the season until January 30. We’ll present a full five-concert Classics series and one Pops. If necessary, we will limit seating and offer a video stream option for those who don’t feel safe attending in person. More information will be shared with patrons through email and social media. Our plans for the future would not be possible without the leadership of our board of directors and the tremendous support and generosity of so many of you. We are especially grateful to the many patrons who donated their tickets for cancelled concerts, and to donors and sponsors who have maintained their support through this crisis. Their names are included in this publication made possible by our partners at the Herald Mail. Thank you for nurturing the MSO for 38 years and for helping us adapt to entirely new and unexpected challenges. As a relative newcomer to Western Maryland, I have been very impressed with the level of commitment to preserving the MSO and its mission. I look forward to the exciting work ahead and, together, we will keep the music playing this year and for many more to come. With constant gratitude,
Jonathan Parrish Executive Director
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Thank you for the continuing support during this intermission. Rest assured, the curtain will rise again and we are busily preparing behind-the-scenes to welcome you back into the historic Maryland Theatre.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our 39th concert season will include ďŹ ve Classical Masterworks concerts and one MSO Pops! performance. Here is our preliminary season schedule:
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The Maryland Symphony Orchestra’s annual patriotic concert at Antietam National Battlefield has been a local tradition for 34 years. This year, the 35th Salute to Independence was planned for Saturday, July 4, but was canceled, due to its size and the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though there wasn’t a Salute to Independence this year, Herald-Mail Media wants to recognize the role the Maryland Symphony Orchestra and other local organizations have played in our community. We salute you and appreciate all you do to make our community home.
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Thanks to our Supporters We recognize and thank those whose partnership and support of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra’s programs reflect an investment in the orchestra and in the well-being of our community. The following businesses, organizations, foundations, and individuals have generously supported the Maryland Symphony Orchestra during the past year through grants, sponsorships, and donations. BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND CORPORATE PARTNERS AmazonSmile Antietam Broadband Mary K. Bowman Foundation Citibank of Hagerstown City of Hagerstown Community Foundation of Washington County Conrath Family Charitable Fund Electromet Corporation Firespring Foundation The Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Foundation, Inc. The Hamilton Family Foundation Herald-Mail Media
Innovative, Inc. J. Chris & Patricia Ramsey Fund John & Lois Unger Family Fund Maryland State Arts Council Medical Professionals of Washington County Mercedes of Hagerstown Meritus Health, Inc. Network for Good Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Patriot Federal Credit Union PNC Foundation RBC Wealth Management
Robert Abdinoor Sr. Dr. & Mrs. A.F. Abdullah William & Patricia Abeles Margaret Abercrombie Dr. Neyda Abreu Karen Adams Mr. Patrick & Mrs. Carrie Adams Michael Ahern Daris Albright Ann Aldrich Capt. & Mrs. William. T. Alexander, Ret. Patton Allen Michael & Jane Anderson Tina Angle Donald & Julie Anliker Anonymous (7) Kelley Anthony Thomas J. Arenobine Michael & Elizabeth Arnel Lisa Asmussen Dr. & Mrs. Michael V. Attardi Marian G. Auer Steven & Rebecca Ayraud Marian Bachtell James E. Balow Thomas Bank Allan Bare Teresa & John Barr Ms. Melissa Bartles Marcele Bartlett Craig Basarich
Loretta M. Bassler Darrell & Laurel Batson David & Elizabeth Beachley William K. Beard Suzanne Beckwith Robert Bell Mary Bellamy Jack & Mary Berg Edwina Bernat Frances Bernstein David Besecker Todd Betler Rich Beverungen Pieter & Stephanie Bickford Barbara & David Biser Mr. Gerard Blake Lorraine & Robert Blaydes Adeline Bloomfield Carrie Blough Deborah & Gary Bockrath Julie Boehler Todd Bolton & Judy Hoffman Bolton Mr. John Bonbright The Honorable & Mrs. W. Kennedy Boone, III Jo Ann Bousum Andrew Bowen Scott & Kim Bowen Ronald Bowers Aileen Boyd Gloria Boyer
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INDIVIDUALS Karen Boyer Mr. Mark Boyer Clara Bradley Stephen Bradley Wayne Braunstein William Breichner Zachary Bridges Byron Brill Elizabeth Brill Anthony Britti Bruce Brong Allen & Elizabeth Brown Susan & Wally Brubaker Matt Bruette Jody Brumage Jody Brummage Jeff Bryant Louise Bucco Hugh Buchanan Shawn Buck Tony Buechner Mr. & Mrs. Allen Burch Dr. J. Emmet & Mrs. Mary Anne Burke Barbara H. Burkhardt Rhoda Bush Keith & Catherine Byers Patricia Byers Erin Caldwell Jake & Diana Caldwell Jason & Dadra Call Mr. James Campbell
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Thanks to our Supporters Joan Canfield & William Kramer Francis Deleveaux Carden, Jr. Dr. Katie Carr Mr. Ned Taylor Scott & Megan Cassada Judith & Scott Chambers Carla Charles Twila Cheung Chris Chlumsky Mr. Chris Christensen Dr. & Mrs. Robert Cirincione Charles Clark Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Cline Daniel Close Jason Cobb Mr. & Mrs. David M. Coe Patricia J Connell Ralph Conrad Virginia Cook Debbie & Todd Cornell Mauricio Couto Mr. & Mrs. Philip P. Cox Paul Cox Sherry Cramer Thomas & Carrie Crawford Kathy A. Crouse Arthur & Sondra Crumbacker Ms. Barbara Curtis Keith Dagliano Frederick D’Alauro & Anne D’Alauro Peter & Karen Daly Roxana Damian Beverly David Keith Davis Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Davis Elizabeth Day Craig Deane Robert & Deborah DeGraw Larry & Cathi DeHaan Thomas Demarchi Harry Demoll Bemjamin Dengler Paula & Wayne Dennis James Detrich Steven Diehl Dr. & Mrs. Allen Ditto Lynn Diviak April L. Dowler & John W. League Thomas Druzgal Ms. Lisa Duckworth Kenneth & Pamela Duncan Jerine Dunham Ms. Nancy Dunn D. Stuart Dunnan Andrew & Maria Durelli Andrew C. Durham
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Robert Earp Darce E. Easton Beverley D. Eddy Anne Effland Thomas & Judith Eifert Janice Elder Mr. & Mrs. John F. Erath David Erenrich Andrea Ernest Melissa Evans James C. Failor Eric Fairbanks Robert Fennel Mrs. Susan Fiedler Robert & Louise Finch Brendan Finucane Moira Fischer Brendan & Katie Fitzsimmons Bartholomew Flannery Mary Flessner Ryan M. Flurie Richard & Susan Foot Patricia Ford Kathleen Forney Sherry Forsythe James Franckiewicz John & Lorena Frantz Barry Fry Mr. Larry Fry Rebecca Full Katherine Gabler Rich & Sandi Gagliardi Cynthia Garland Mr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Garlitz Thomas Gast Kathryn Gauthier Barbara Gaydick Carl & Rose Marie Gearhart Bruce Gephart Joseph & Wanda Gerstner Steven & Cecily Giardina Barbara Gift Francis Gift Cynthia Glass Carlene Gong Marianne D. Gooding Maryann Grandinett Jessica Green Harriet Griffith Danielle Grooms Chad & Kristy Gross John Guy & Alexis Webb P. Halmos Amanda Halstead Barbara Hamilton Richard Hamilton Sheila Hampton
Corey Hamrick Louise Hanson Thomas Hard Therese Harlow Martha Harness Mr. Michael & Miss Rowan Harp Dr. & Mrs. Eldon L. Hawbaker Edwin & Lucinda Hawbaker Gary & Iris Heichel Klaus & Becky Hein Eunice & James Heistand Barbara & Thomas Henderson Marilyn A. Henderson Dona Hobart Dr. Robert K. & Mrs. Marjorie Hobbs Roland & Leslie Hobbs Mr. Lawrence Hoeck Dawn Hoffmann Ski & Sheila Holm Dr. & Mrs. Richard G. Holz Mr. & Mrs. James N. Holzapfel Steve & Linda Hood Henry Hoppler Dr. & Mrs. John H. Hornbaker Danielle Horochowski Elton Horst Ed & Kathy Hose Sara J. Hoyle Janice Hughes Sylvia A. Hunsberger & William B. Hunsberger Melissa Hutton Jean Y. Inaba Susan Anne Ingerman & Arlene Siegelman Mr. Arthur Isaacs Barry Jackson Karen Jenkins Lisa Jenkins Elizabeth Johns & Don Evason Kenneth Johnson Sidney Johnson Sonya Johnson Elizabeth T. Jones Stanley B. Jones Willa Weller Kaal Samantha Kadrmas Mr. & Mrs. George Kalin Rebecca Karras Susanne & Rick Kass Howard & Anne Kaylor Karin Kelleher Karol Kennedy Michael Keppel Clyde & Judy Kernek Robert Kersanty
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Thanks to our Supporters Ronald Kershner Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Kerstein Hyun Kiel James King Laurence King Terry King Richard & Donna Kipe Mr. Barry Kissin Jack & Betsy Klein Ms Judy Kline Larry Klotz Sarah Knox Jan Kochansky Robert & Barbara Kott Cynthia Kroszner Lois E. Kuhn Tena Lane Steven Lapsley Robert & Susan Larivee Cassandra Latimer Kenneth Lawrence William Lawrenson Barbara K. Lawver Bradley Lee Ms. Doris E. Lehman Theodore & Pamela Lehr Michelle Leveque & Patrick McFadden Judith & John Lilga Connie Lilley Virginia Lindsay Ronald Little Dr. & Mrs. Ira S. Lourie Sylvia Lowe Gail C. Lowery Emma Lyles Gretchen Mackey Corrine Mackley Mr. & Mrs. Frank Malejko Dr. George & Mrs. Connie Manger Lynne Marquess Jim & Mindy Marsden Mike & Sandy Martin Tom & Carol Maschal Mr. & Mrs. C. Michael Mason Mr. Ronald Mason Jerry & Dawn Massey Robert & Joice Maurer John & Julie Mayer Anne Maysak Madolyn McAbee David McCain Bruce McCarthy Robert McKenzie Kathy McKinley David & Karen McKinney
Henry & Mary McKinney John McKune John Menke Mrs. Richard E. Messersmith Sarah Metz Susan Michael Vivian Michael Tee Michel C. David & Barbara L. Miller Paul Miller Thomas W. Miller Doug & Beth Mills Leslie Mills Ann Misener Annellen Moore Doug Moore Joyce Moore Tereance Moore Vonn Moore Rev. Dr. Raymond T. Moreland Jr. Aaron Morphew Ella C. Mose Greg Moseley Charles Mosher Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Muldowney George & Nancy Mulholland Gary Mullenax Florence M. Murdock Mr. Peter Murdock William & Cynthia Myers Judith Nelson Karen Nelson John G. Newby, M.D., P.C. James & Dori Nipps Mr. & Mrs. Frank Novinger Larry & Helen Nowack Marie Nowakowski Lee Ann O’Brien Kathleen O’Connell Kent & Melane Oestreich Thomas O’Farrell Matthew Olson Ebrima Onifade Nicholas Orfan William O’Toole Gerald Overdorff James Pahl Deborah Parr Jonathan Parrish Jack & Cheryl Parrott-Anderson Cherie Pedersen Dr. Theresa Peet Mr. Felix Perez Gerry & Dale Philp James & Georgia Pierné Drs. Jon Pike & Diana Gaviria Beverly Pittman
William G. Pitzer Ed Poling Mr. Philip Post Judith Powers Gary & Cheryl Pryor Mr. Paul Quigley David Quin Timothy Rahn Glenn Rea Mrs. Cindy Reeder Sam Reel Jr. Harry & Patricia Reynolds Barbara Rice Sharon Ridenour Mrs. Theron K. Rinehart Susan J. Rocco Kim Roddis James Rodgers Rick Rogers & Susan Warrenfeltz Daniela Rojas Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Rollins, III Mary L. Rosborough Neil & Dolores Rosenshein Marilyn Ross Shirley L. Rotz Trevor Rowland David Rucker Christian Rueckerl Dolyn Ruffner William & Kathleen Ruland Drs. Tara A. Rumbarger & James A. Schiro Donald & Belinda Rupp Mrs. Dolores Ruskie Pauline & Charlie Ruthrauff Vivien Rutz Mary Sadue John Salvatore BJ Schaff Van Schenkof Mr. Terry Schildt John Schuch Aileen Schulze Elizabeth Schulze Charles Schwab Bill Seabrook & Gay Ludington David & Cande Seay Magaly Seay Jon Shade Dennis G. Shaw Stanley Shaw David Shifler Mr. & Mrs. Allan Shockey William Shope Kathryn M. Shrader Mary Shultz Gary & Helen Shumaker
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Thanks to our Supporters William Shutt Thomas Silverwood Paul Skidmore Wayne Skinner Frederick Slick Thomas Sloan Bob Smith Christina Smith Dr. Alfred & Mrs. Vivienne Smith Dr. & Mrs. Gary W. Smith Ida Smith Penelope & George Smith Emily Socks David & Suzanne Solberg Bruce & Carol Sorensen Steve Specht Nicholas Spencer Dr. Douglas Spotts Jessica Spring John Springer Irvin Stapf Elisabeth Staro Frank & Cheryl Stearn Dale Stein Bob & Millie Steinke Jim Stemmle Angela Stine James & Darlene Stojak James & Colleen Stone Jeanne Stoner Mrs. Deborah Stotelmyer Richie Stout Dr. & Mrs. Robert Strauch Ellen Strock Sally Strong Shelly Strong David Styer
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ATLANTIC CITY SUMMER SPECIAL MARGARITAVILLE AT RESORTS CASINO Wednesday-Friday, August 19-21 - 3 days/2 nights, $289 per person (double occupancy), includes 2 nights lodging at Margaretville at Resorts Hotel Casino on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, Per Person Bonus: $25 Slot Play, 2-$25 Meal Credits. SMOKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg, Sunday-Thursday, Sept. 13-17, $919 per person (double occupancy). Includes: 8 Meals, 5 Shows: Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, Comedy Barn, Country Tonight, Smoky Mountain Opry, and Dolly Parton’s Pirates Voyage dinner show. Tour of Smoky Mountains, Titanic, Dollywood Admission. CAPE COD Tuesday-Friday, Sept. 15-19, $799 per person (double occupancy), includes 4 nights lodging, 4 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners including a Lobsterbake and Thanksgiving Dinner in Plymouth, celebrating the 400th Anniversary of the pilgrims landing in Plymouth, Plimouth Plantation, Guided tour of the Cape to Provincetown with afternoon Whale Cruise. Guided tour of Hyannis with admission included to Kennedy Museum, tour of Sandwich and Plymouth, round trip ferry to Martha’s Vineyard with tour. NIAGARA FALLS Monday-Wednesday, Sept. 27-29, 3 days/2 nights, $549 per person (double occupancy), 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, Hornblower Cruise Voyage to the Falls (formerly Maid of Mist), guided tour of Niagara Falls, Skylon Tower, Dinner at Queen Victoria Place Restaurant. Visit to the Illumination Tower. Each tour member will have the opportunity to change the color of the falls., White Water Boardwalk OR Spanish Aero Cars.
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written by LINDA HARKCOM Editor’s note: This story originally was published in the summer 2020 edition of At Home Places magazine. the highly contagious coronavirus W hile brought all public gatherings, including
live concerts, to a halt across most of the United States and the world, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra and its musicians have been doing their best to keep the music playing. “Music has stood the test of time, survived pandemics, wars and enormous technological advances. If there is anything certain, it is that music will continue to be a necessary part of the human experience and will help us recover from this trauma,” said MSO Executive Director Jonathan Parrish. “The Maryland Symphony Orchestra has become a cherished asset in the community for nearly 40 years, and with the continued support of our donors, sponsors, elected representatives and audience, we will extend that legacy for many years to come.” Many businesses and organizations were hit hard when Maryland, along with several other states, ordered all nonessential business-
es to close and issued statewide stay-at-home mandates in March, due to the coronavirus. The arts and entertainment industries were possibly some of the hardest hit. While many establishments were able to reopen their doors again to customers in May, large gatherings and live theatrical and musical performances might be the last allowed to resume. “This virus has caused a lot of uncertainty, fear and concern, not just for our community, but for the entire world,” said Director of Education and Production Katherine Woolsey. “Even now, a lot of what we do for next season is up in the air because of the constantly changing nature of this pandemic. One thing the MSO is 100% sure of, however, is that we will return to the stage and present music to our community again in the future. The longevity of our artform has always stood the test of time and continues to do so, and no virus can challenge that. People will continue to enjoy and need to hear music. And when the time comes that it is safe to do so again, the MSO will be there for you.” Parrish said the impact on the symphony’s patrons, students and musicians has been the most significant.
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“We have done our best to minimize the loss of income for the musicians, but the canceled concerts are the most disappointing for us and our audience, including thousands of area elementary school students who were planning to attend youth concerts in early May,” Parrish said. The biggest challenge from an operations standpoint has been scheduling and what Woolsey described as playing the waiting game. “Not knowing if or when performances were going to happen during the initial stages of this pandemic, as well as seeing how it would affect the rest of our season and even into next season” was challenging, Woolsey said. Parrish said orchestra staff members work many months, or even years, in advance to book guest artists, plan concerts, reserve their venue and contract musicians. “In this situation, flexibility is needed, so that is a major change of approach,” Parrish said. “Fortunately, our venue, musicians and guest artists have all been very understanding and flexible. This is when having a history of good relationships really pays off. With everyone doing their part to help, I’m confident we will be able to adapt quickly.”
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Woolsey was two months into the pandemic at the time of the interview. “We are, like other organizations, producing large gatherings, at the mercy of the trends of this virus,” she said. “Our performances are considered ‘high-risk’ because of the sheer number of patrons who attend, and their safety and the safety of our players are always at the forefront of our minds.” In March, the MSO was forced to cancel all concerts for the rest of the season, including two classical series concerts and the final special event with “American Idol” alum LaKisha Jones. “Although we are extremely disappointed that we were not able to hold these events because of the current circumstances, we are hopeful that we will be able to have these wonderful guest artists back sometime in the future to present these wonderful and inspiring programs,” Woolsey said. Salute to Independence One of the hardest cancellations was the orchestra’s annual Salute to Independence concert. It would have been the MSO’s 35th year of hosting the outdoor celebration.
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“Being able to hold that event on the Fourth of July itself was going to make it that much more special for us, especially since it is always one of the largest events in the region,” Woolsey said. “Unfortunately, with Maryland’s Roadmap to Recovery being released, our event falls into the ‘high-risk’ category. In consultation with the parks service staff at Antietam National Battlefield, and in speaking with local health professionals, we made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event.” As production director, she said the Salute to Independence is her favorite event of the season. “We are extremely saddened to not share this wonderful day with our patrons, but the safety of the community is our No. 1 priority,” she said. “As much as we love sharing music, fireworks and patriotism with 30,000 of our friends and neighbors, we also know that the reality of this pandemic will not make it possible this year.” Generous support, despite cancellations Parrish and others at the MSO were pleasantly surprised that the vast majority of their ticket buyers chose to convert their ticket purchases into donations. “This greatly reduced the financial and logistical burden on us, since we are unable to work out of our offices now,” he said. “Of course, we are honoring refund requests and feel that it’s an important investment in goodwill with our audience, but it’s been great to see how many are willing to support us so generously despite the cancellations.” In addition to its live performances, the organization’s education program has been impacted by the shutdown. “Our musicians are, of course, disappointed, as they love the educational outreach part of their role with the orchestra, and were looking forward to interacting with the children as they do every year,” Woolsey said. Starting in March, all of the MSO’s in-person education programs were canceled, which affected their Kinder Konzert programs, Ensembles in the Schools and youth concerts. “From an educational standpoint, the challenge has been figuring out how to present this content to them in a way that is effective and engaging,” Woolsey said. “Of course, doing these things in person would be preferable, as
technology can always present a challenge in presentation, and there is not the same personal connection as there would be if you were there in person.” Online options for sharing music In the short term, the symphony and some of its musicians turned to online options to help get their music to the public. “What we have been able to do is look for new and exciting ways to reach the Washington County students in their new virtual classrooms with online content, and we received an amazing response from our players,” Woolsey said. The MSO has two online projects in the works: Short instructional videos that students have access to at all times, and live Zoom master classes and clinics for middle and high school band and orchestra students. “Our musicians have really stepped up to the plate and come up with some wonderful educational content for our students,” Woolsey said. “Our orchestra has always had such a wonderful sense of camaraderie, teamwork and enthusiasm, and the obstacles and challenges presented by this pandemic have really highlighted that. So many of our players have come up with exciting, creative ways to engage with students and patrons, even through the challenges of social distancing.” Bev Butts of Hershey, Pa., is principal clarinet for the MSO. She said learning to teach online has been challenging to her and the students, many of whom are frightened and look to their lessons as a “life preserver.” “All this has made me think about the importance of music in my life and of others,” Butts said. “Music is not just for fun. It is food for our souls. I taught a student today (who was) very stressed about her exams, life in general, and the virus. She said, ‘Thank God for the clarinet. It is the only thing that keeps me sane and makes me feel good.’ What a powerful commentary.” She said the MSO is offering the online videos and master classes to Washington County Public Schools students, thanks to the school system’s generous funding. Depending on the reception and how long students will not be able to physically attend school, she said there might be an opportunity to expand that program in the future.
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MSO Principal Clarinet Beverly Butts of Hershey, Pa., has been teaching her students virtually during the quarantine. Photo submitted.
MSO Encore! Another program that has been born out of the challenges faced by the pandemic is “MSO Encore!”, which, for the first time, releases the symphony’s recording archive to patrons. Performances from the archive are shared via Facebook every Thursday. “We’ve received an overwhelmingly positive response for this program and are excited to present it throughout this pandemic so that our patrons can continue hearing the MSO in all its glory,” Woolsey said. “We would especially like to thank Antietam Broadband and Citigroup for generously supporting this new initiative and helping us bring previous performances back to our audience.” She said the organization is mulling other ideas and is always looking for new ways to engage with community members of all ages. Planning for the future While dealing with the current situation, the MSO team is also looking ahead and planning for the future. “With the support of the community, we expect to continue to offer as much engagement as we can online,” Parrish said. “In the fall, we’ll likely start with smaller-format events
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until it’s safe for our audience to attend full orchestra programs again.” He said the strategy being followed is one of modifying and delaying the season to provide the safest concert experience possible. “We are working on moving some of our fall events into the early part of 2021, when we expect conditions to be much better,” Parrish said. ”At the same time, we’re looking at alternative ways to deliver our live performances so that patrons have more options for how they want to participate.” Woolsey said that while things are still being discussed with regard to the schedule and how performances might be adjusted, the goal will always be to remain communicative and transparent with patrons. She said the MSO’s highest priority and preference would be to hold concerts under normal performance circumstances, which would likely lead to a delay of the season. But other options might need to be implemented if that proves to be unlikely, even with a delay, including separating patrons by multiple seats to distance them from each other and/or have smaller ensembles perform on The Maryland Theatre stage to separate the musicians. Live streaming the concerts is another possibility. “Patrons could subscribe as they normally do, but if they do not feel comfortable attending in person, they can stay home and tune in until they feel safe to be at large gatherings again. It will offer our audience the flexibility to make the decision based on their comfort level,” Woolsey said. She said nothing has been officially decided or approved, however, and as Maryland’s Roadmap to Recovery unfolds, decisions will be made to ensure quality programming for MSO patrons without compromising their safety. “We will look at all options to continue to fulfill our mission, and we’re all fortunate that technology is providing many new solutions for so many businesses,” Parrish said. “The orchestra industry is already hard at work learning how to innovate and diversify offerings. In many cases, the musicians are already leading the way.”
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my old CDs and ‘chop out’ while riding on my stationary bike. The term ‘chop out’ is used by drummers to mean ‘exercise the basics, keep the limbs moving.’ I’ve used everything from Chuck Mangione’s ‘Children of Sanchez Overture,’ portions of Paul Winter’s ‘Earth Mass,’ ‘Birdland’ from the jazz-rock fusion band Weather Report, as well as classic tunes from Fleetwood Mac and The Beatles.” The unique situation caused Angelis Boehler to inadvertently create two short, somewhat educational videos. The first was of her playing pots and pans in her kitchen to show viewers that if they can’t cook, they can make music, even if they don’t have instruments at home. The second was a lighthearted “La Cucina Covina” or “Covid Kitchen episode #2” that she shared for Cinco de Mayo, which also occurred on Taco Tuesday this year. “If the inspiration strikes, there will be more to come,” she said. Julie Angelis Boehler, a member of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra's percussion section, has been practicing on a drum pad while using her exercise bike in her Arlington, Va., home. Photo submitted.
Playing on pots and pans One of the musicians leading the way is Julie Angelis Boehler, who has been a member of the MSO percussion section since winning her position in 1999. She is also principal timpanist for the U.S. Army Band, from which she plans to retire from this fall after 23 years of service. Angelis Boehler sheltered in place in her Arlington, Va., home with her husband and 9-year-old daughter. She said trying to practice and record from home has been challenging. Recording from home takes extra physical coordination. She must listen to a track on one device without getting tangled in the earphone cord as she simultaneously records on another device while dealing with background noise, such as lawn mowers, which she wouldn’t encounter in a professional setting. Finding time and a place to practice with all of the extra duties she faces as the mother of a child learning from home has caused her to think outside of the box. “I set up a drum pad on my sunporch, not in my studio,” Angelis Boehler said. “I dusted off
Missing the emotional connection Wayne Wells, the MSO’s principal trombone, has spent quarantine at his home in Etlan, Va., with his wife and dogs. He said social distancing has made him appreciate the social aspects of performing more than ever. “Not being able to perform with the Maryland Symphony or with other ensembles drives home the distinction between the MSO’s ‘product’ and that of other businesses, which is the immediate, time-limited, emotional connection between performers and the audience. I really miss that most of all,” Wells said. During the quarantine, he has been experimenting with different techniques of practicing and working on playing issues that might have taken a back seat during a busier time. He has also taken the time to curate recordings of the Annapolis Brass Quintet, a chamber group he played with earlier in his career, to include on its new website, brassquintetforum.com. Staying motivated to practice Kimberly Valerio of Arnold, Md., is the MSO’s principal flutist. She said not making music with her colleagues and not being able to perform for people, especially at a time like this, has been extremely disheartening, a sentiment also echoed by Angelis Boehler, Butts and Wells.
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“As musicians, one of the things we enjoy doing the most is playing together and playing for others,” she said. “Playing in rehearsals and performances together is the reward for putting in many hours of individual practice time to perfect our art. That incentive is lacking for me personally, because there is no opportunity to play with one another or for others now.” She has used the time in quarantine to revisit pieces of music she hasn’t practiced in many years, such as etudes and solos, and has focused more on relaxation techniques while playing. “Although I prefer to have a stack of music to practice for a deadline, it can sometimes be stressful, due to the amount of music we have to learn and perfect,” Valerio said. “Being able to practice at my own pace has allowed me to focus more on things such as breathing, posture and general easing of the muscles in my upper back/neck that are usually very tight.”
Kimberly Valerio, Principal Flute for the MSO, has used the time quarantined at |home to improve her skills as a musician. Photo submitted.
Valerio said her biggest challenge has been staying motivated to practice regularly.
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“With innovative ideas, such as placing only strings on stage, percussion, harp and timpani in the ‘wings,’ where the lower boxed seats are, and antiphonal brass and woodwinds from above the audience, we could create a surround-sound experience to surpass future audiences’ wildest expectations. Just as the 1989 movie ‘Field of Dreams’ taught us, ‘If you believe the impossible, the incredible can come true,’” Angelis Boehler said. Wells said people need the arts more than ever now, and maybe this period of artistic and economic isolation will spur more innovation in terms of online performance. “I also hope that we learn how to adjust to the ‘new normal’ in terms of more chamber music performances, which might be more tion with the newly remodeled Maryland economically viable, in terms of smaller Theatre and dedicated arts communities in audiences that are spaced out for health reaHagerstown and surrounding areas - will fight sons,” Wells said. “I also have some hope for to keep the hometown musical ensemble alive. innovations in outdoor performances, involving creative solutions for spacing of audience members and performers. What shape that will take is anybody’s guess, but audiences are our lifeblood, so some enterprising people will figure it out.” Woolsey said the best way to stay up-todate on information • Lawn & Garden Supplies • Crop Protection about the MSO is to • Hardwood Fuel Pellets • Animal Feed & Supplies like the orchestra’s • Warm DRYSHOD Boots • Pet & Wild Bird Feed Facebook page or go to marylandsymphony.org. • Gloves & Rubber Boots • Water Softener Salt “We post often to • Farm & Grass Seeds • Animal Health Supplies keep our patrons up-todate, so we encourage everyone to check in with us online frequently for new information,” she said. Those wishing 12177 Hollowell Church Rd. to help support Greencastle, PA 17225 the MSO through this (Only 10 Minutes From Hagerstown) challenging time can go Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm | Sat 7:30am–12pm to the website and click on the “donate” link at the top of the page.
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