OKCPHIL program Holiday Edition for the 23-24 season by OKC Phil Program Magazine

POPS

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert NOV 25, 2023

A Very Merry Pops With Take 6 and Sandi Patty DEC 1-2, 2023

Jayce Ogren, guest conductor PG. 27

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JERROD SHOUSE, President Oklahoma Philharmonic Society, Inc. Welcome to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic! We are honored to welcome our faithful season subscribers, our dedicated community philanthropic partners, and our first-time attendees. This season marks 35 years of the OKCPHIL providing inspiration and joy for the community through orchestral music. We are proud of our legacy and so excited about our future. Part of our vision is to enhance the cultural life of the community and to educate future generations about the value of music. Given that charge, the OKCPHIL is focused more than ever on programs and concert experiences bringing the entire community together. This season has something for everyone to enjoy through our Classics, Pops, and Discovery concerts, thanks to our Music Director, Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate and our dynamic and dedicated staff led by our new Executive Director Brent Hart. This season is the perfect opportunity to invite someone to a future Philharmonic concert who has not attended before. On behalf of the entire Oklahoma City Philharmonic family, thank you for being here! Say “hello” to someone you have not met before, and come back soon!

DEBRA KOS, President Oklahoma City Orchestra League The Oklahoma City Orchestra League welcomes you to the 35th season of the OKC Philharmonic. We are excited about the lineup presented by our wonderful Maestro, Alexander Mickelthwate, and our talented OKCPhil musicians! I am honored to serve as President of the Orchestra League, and we will continue with our mission to educate, enrich, and inspire our community by supporting orchestral music and promoting volunteerism. Our social activities and fundraising efforts provide support to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and our educational programs and instrumental competitions promote inspiration and inclusion to our community at large. This year, the Orchestra League celebrates 75 years since our inception, and I am grateful to those who continue to contribute to our rich legacy. To learn more about the Orchestra League or to become a member, please kindly visit www.orchestraleague.org or email league@okcphil.org.

DESIREE SINGER, President Associate Board On behalf of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Associate Board, I am privileged and honored to welcome you to the 2023-2024 season! This season’s lineup beautifully returns to the traditional while highlighting diversity in musical expression, and even throws in some heart-pounding, gravity-defying action toward the end. Our hope is that you will leave each performance hearts full and feeling inspired. The mission of the Associate Board is to build a space for young professionals to cultivate a love for the orchestral arts and connections with others who value what the arts add to our beautiful city. To do this, we have created the Overture Society, a three-concert package combined with opportunities to socialize, network and serve the community. Consider joining the Overture Society today and show your support for the arts in OKC. We are excited to have you!

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On behalf of the entire OKCPHIL family, welcome to our 2023-24 Season! We are thrilled to present another year of phenomenal performances and programs, as we continue to serve our mission of providing joy and inspiration through orchestral music to our community This season’s Inasmuch Foundation Classics Series features beautiful stories reflecting on the highs and lows of the human experience. The lineup features meditative and inspirational works by Tchaikovsky, Berlioz, Brahms, Strauss and Respighi. We close the Classics Series with a powerful opera performed by our full orchestra on stage with internationally recognized singers from The Metropolitan Opera in New York City. The Chickasaw Nation Pops Series offers something for everyone, from famous music from the movies, to Broadway, and Heroes and Villains. Our Christmas spectacular, A Very Merry Pops, features Sandi Patty and Take 6. We are excited to bring back the very popular Mariachi Los Camperos who wowed us in 2020. You won’t want to miss our final performance of the Pops season featuring Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters! Here in the Civic Center Music Hall and across our region, the OKCPHIL continues its commitment to offering accessible music through a variety of Education and Community Engagement programs. From our free outdoor orchestral concerts at Scissortail Park, music education programs and Youth Concerts for elementary school students, Society of Strings program for adult amateur string players and Young Musician Competition for talented players, these initiatives continue to enhance the lives of thousands of Oklahomans of all ages. We are deeply grateful for your ongoing loyalty, support and generosity which makes all of this possible. Your ticket purchases, season subscriptions and donations of all sizes allow us to deepen our impact in the community in numerous ways. Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you at our concerts throughout the season!

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ALE XANDER MICKELTHWATE As he prepares for his sixth season leading the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate has become part of the community. “It’s amazing, and also quite humbling,” Mickelthwate said. “My morning routine usually consists of studying at Harvey Bakery in Midtown. Quite often customers will approach me and say they saw me on television or on the side of a bus. To me, that signifies what we are doing at the OKCPHIL is resonating with the community, and making everyone feel welcome.” The OKCPHIL has been a source of joy and inspiration for 35 years, enriching Oklahoma and its communities through orchestral music. When Mickelthwate came on board, he brought with him an eagerness to build on the successes of the past and pave the way for the future. “Oklahoma City should be known as a breeding ground for fun and creativity,” he said. “That’s my thing. In our first season, we were always surprised how the audiences were really open to the contemporary. It’s crazy how embracing the audience is for adventurous, fun new things. This season, we are tempering the contemporary with traditional. I think audiences will be pleased with what they hear.” Born and raised in Frankfurt, Germany, Mickelthwate grew up in a home filled with classical music. He received his degree from the Peabody Institute of Music, and has worked with orchestras in Atlanta, Winnipeg and Los Angeles. He is Music Director Emeritus of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in Canada, and in 2022, accepted the position of Music Director for the prestigious Bear Valley Music Festival in Bear Valley, California. In early 2023, Mickelthwate traveled to Hanoi where he was Guest Conductor at the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra. Since he’s been in Oklahoma, Mickelthwate has received numerous awards and honors, including being twice-named “The Face of Music” by 405 Magazine. The OKC Friday newspaper named him one of the “Top 50 Most Powerful,” and the Ladies Music Club of Oklahoma City lauded him “Musician of the Year.” Accolades aside, one of Mickelthwate’s goals is to tell Oklahoma stories through music. “When I first came to Oklahoma City, I read Sam Anderson’s book, ‘Boom Town,’ and from there I began studying Oklahoma’s colorful history,” he said. “We have so many great stories, and seeing them come to life through music is aweinspiring. Two seasons ago, I programmed a Native American work by Jerod Tate. We commissioned a piece by Jonathan Leshnoff commemorating the Oklahoma City Bombing. And last year we told the story of local civil rights icon Clara Luper through music composed by Hannibal Lokumbe. I want to continue bringing more of these stories to our audiences.” Mickelthwate lives in Oklahoma City with his wife of 25 years, Abigail, and sons Jack and Jacob. He is active in the community, and in high demand for speaking engagements from Rotary to the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. When he’s not studying at Harvey Bakery, Mickelthwate is Artist in Residence at the University of Central Oklahoma where he enjoys working with the next generation of musicians, and conducting UCO’s symphony orchestra. “My personal philosophy is that music has a way of reaching us in a way nothing else does,” Mickelthwate said. “It goes deep inside, creating and facilitating beauty in a harsh world. We want the Oklahoma City Philharmonic to be meaningful, to be fun and a place where we are all one. I have often said we feel the love, Oklahoma City. And we are giving it right back. 11

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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

LIFETIME DIRECTORS

Jerrod Shouse President

Jane B. Harlow Patrick Alexander

Jim Roth President Elect

DIRECTORS

Craig Perry Sam Rainbolt Kelly Sachs Amalia Miranda Silverstein Desiree Singer Doug Stussi Geetika Verma Evan Walter Renate Wiggin Wendi Wilson

Louise Cleary Cannon Robert Clements Joy Hammons Kirk Hammons Mautra Staley Jones Debra Kos Kristian Kos Tom Lerum Matt Paque

Debbie McKinney Vice President Kevin Dunnington Treasurer Jennifer Schultz Secretary Jane Jayroe Gamble Immediate Past President

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF John Allen General Manager

Jeana Gering Education Manager

Joel Levine Archivist/Historian

Jose Batty Music Librarian

Daniel Hardt Finance Director

Ashley Spears Development Associate

Mark Beutler Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Brent Hart Executive Director

Robin Sweeden Institutional Giving Coordinator

Judy Hill Administrative Assistant

Corbin Taggart Marketing Coordinator

Jared Davis Customer Service Representative

Daryl Jones Senior Manager of Ticketing & Patron Data

Valorie Tatge Orchestra Personnel Manager

Allison Demand Concert Operations Assistant & Guest Artist Liaison

Stephen Kelleher Box Office & Marketing Assistant

Blossom Crews Director of Development

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Classical KUCO 90.1 Morningstar Properties

Oklahoma City Police Association George Ryan

Stubble Creative, Inc. The Skirvin Hotel

Titan AVL

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Michael Anderson, Jesse Edgar Photography, Simon Hurst, and Shevaun Williams and Associates

THE OKLAHOMA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, INC. 424 Colcord Drive, Ste. B • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 Tickets: (405) 842-5387 • Administration: (405) 232-7575 • Fax: (405) 232-4353 • www.okcphil.org

A F F I L I AT E D PA R T N E R S

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Foundation was established to provide leadership and endowment expertise to help ensure a stable financial base for orchestral music and musical excellence in Oklahoma City for generations to come. Distributions from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Foundation provide a meaningful and secure source of annual income for the Philharmonic’s operations, continually confirming the importance of endowment in an organization’s long-range planning and overall success. Current officers and directors of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Foundation are: OFFICERS

DIRECTORS

Douglas J. Stussi, President Charles E. Wiggin, First Vice President Jeff Starling, Second Vice President Louise Cleary Cannon, Treasurer Alice Pippin, Secretary

Steven C. Agee Patrick B. Alexander J. Edward Barth L. Joe Bradley Andre’ B. Caldwell Teresa L. Cooper Paul Dudman Jane Jayroe Gamble Mischa Gorkuscha Jane B. Harlow

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

OFFICERS

Debra Kos President

Desiree Singer President

Geetika Verma President-Elect

James Hulsey President-Elect

Orchestra League Office 424 Colcord Dr., Ste. B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 Phone: (405) 232-7575 Fax: (405) 232-4353 e-mail: league@okcphil.org

Jean Hartsuck Michael E. Joseph Harrison Levy, Jr. Duke R. Ligon Jessica Martinez-Brooks Penny McCaleb Michael J. Milligan Erik Salazar Patrick E. Randall, II Richard Tanenbaum

Mady Hendryx Secretary Kelsey Karper Marketing Chair Kelley Bennett Maya Johnson

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ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE, Music Director and Conductor JOEL LEVINE, Founder and Music Director Emeritus BRENT HART, Executive Director FIRST VIOLIN Gregory Lee, Concertmaster, Gertrude Kennedy Chair Marat Gabdullin, Associate Concertmaster Densi Rushing, Assistant Concertmaster Hong Zhu Beth Sievers Chandler Fadero Min Jung Kim Deborah McDonald Ashley Cooper Lu Deng Lok-Hin Cheng

Jean Statham Samantha Kerns

SECOND VIOLIN Katrin Stamatis*, Principal, McCasland Foundation Chair Catherine Reaves, Assistant Principal Sophia Ro Sarah Sanford Brown Corbin Mace Angélica Pereira Audrey Lee Yajing (Cindy) Zhang Paulo Eskitch

PICCOLO Nancy Stizza-Ortega

VIOLA Royce McLarry, Principal Mark Neumann, Assistant Principal Joseph Guevara Kelli Ingels Steve Waddell Donna Cain Brian Frew CELLO Jonathan Ruck, Principal, Orchestra League Chair Meredith Blecha-Wells, Assistant Principal Valorie Tatge Emily Stoops Jim Shelley Angelika Machnik-Jones

BASS Anthony Stoops, Principal Larry Moore, Assistant Principal Christine Craddock Mark Osborn Taylor Dawkins DoYoun Kim Parvin Smith FLUTE Valerie Watts, Principal Parthena Owens Nancy Stizza-Ortega

OBOE Lisa Harvey-Reed, Principal Rachel Maczko Katherine McLemore ENGLISH HORN Rachel Maczko CLARINET Bradford Behn, Principal Tara Heitz Jim Meiller BASS/E-FLAT CLARINET Jim Meiller BASSOON Rod Ackmann, Principal James Brewer Barre Griffith

TRUMPET Karl Sievers, Principal Jay Wilkinson Michael Anderson TROMBONE Philip Martinson, Principal John Allen, Bass Trombone TUBA Ted Cox, Principal TIMPANI Jamie Whitmarsh, Principal PERCUSSION Patrick Womack, Principal Stephanie Krichena Roger Owens HARP Gaye LeBlanc, Principal PIANO Peggy Payne, Principal *on leave for the 2023-24 season

PRODUCTION STAFF John Allen, General Manager Valorie Tatge, Personnel Manager Jose Batty, Librarian Allison Demand, Guest Artist Liaison/ Concert Operations Assistant

CONTRABASSOON Barre Griffith HORN Kate Pritchett, Principal, G. Rainey Williams Chair James Rester Mirella Gable Matt Reynolds 17

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The Oklahoma Philharmonic Society, Inc. is honored to recognize its Encore Society members — visionary thinkers who have provided for the future of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic through their estate plans. Anonymous (3)

Joel Levine and Don Clothier

Steven C. Agee, Ph.D.

John and Caroline Linehan

Linda and Patrick Alexander

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin C. Lunde, Jr.

Gary and Jan Allison

Mrs. Jackie Marron

Louise Cleary Cannon

Mr. and Mrs. John McCaleb

Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Clements

Jean and David McLaughlin

Thomas and Rita Dearmon

W. Cheryl Moore

Dr. and Mrs. James D. Dixson

Carl Andrew Rath

Dr. Ralph and Lois Ganick

Mrs. Cathy Reaves

Hugh Gibson

Mrs. Lil Ross

Pam and Gary Glyckherr

Dr. Lois Salmeron

Carey and Gayle Goad

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Shdeed

Ms. Olivia Hanson

Susie and Doug Stussi

Jane B. Harlow

Larry and Leah Westmoreland

Dr. and Mrs. James Hartsuck

Mr. John S. Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Joseph

Mr. and Mrs. Don T. Zachritz

THANK YOU The Oklahoma Philharmonic Society, Inc. is grateful for the support of caring patrons who want to pass on a legacy of extraordinary music to future generations. You can join this special group of music enthusiasts by including a gift for the OKC Philharmonic’s future in your own will or estate plan. For more information on how to become an Encore Society member, contact the Philharmonic’s Development Office at (405) 232-7575.

M E E T O U R FA M I LY THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC

CHUCK AND RENATE WIGGIN For many years, Chuck and Renate Wiggin have been incredibly supportive of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic—not just as longstanding patrons, but as advocates and donors of their time, talents and resources. Renate has volunteered for the Symphony Show House, planning the OKCPHIL’s 25th Anniversary celebration in 2013, serving on the Maestro’s Ball Committee, volunteering as a Board member for multiple terms and serving as Board President for the 2015-2016 Season. Renate also played an important role in the Music Director and Executive Director searches, helping identify the organization’s future leaders. She was the fifth member to be inducted into the Maestro’s Circle in December 2022. Her generosity and countless volunteer hours will continue to make a difference for the OKCPHIL and our community for many years to come. Chuck has been a longtime patron and supporter of the OKCPHIL, serving on the Board of Directors from 1996 until 2002. He has also served for numerous years overseeing the endowment as an Oklahoma Philharmonic Foundation member, Foundation Vice President since 2020, and as President of the Affiliated Fund at the Community Foundation. Through a leadership gift, the Wiggins established the Wiggin Family Concert Fund to support audience development activities and experimental concert-based endeavors. Because of the Wiggins’ generous support, the OKCPHIL continues to thrive and elevate the arts community here in Oklahoma City.

G I F T S TO T H E P H I L The Oklahoma City Philharmonic gratefully acknowledges the commitment and generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies that support our mission. To help us provide inspiration and joy to the community through live orchestral performances and a variety of Education and Community Engagement programs, please contact the Philharmonic’s Development Office at (405) 232-7575. This Annual Fund recognition reflects contributions made for the 2023-24 Season made through October 15, 2023. If your name has been misspelled or omitted, please accept our apologies and inform us of the error by calling the phone number listed above. Thank you for your generous support!

CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS & GOVERNMENT Express their generous commitment to the community.

UNDERWRITER $25,000 & Above Allied Arts of Oklahoma, LLC Ad Astra Foundation E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Express Employment International Scissortail Park Foundation The Oklahoman The Skirvin Hilton Hotel

GUARANTORS $10,000 - $24,999 405 Magazine American Fidelity Foundation Devon Energy Corporation HSPG and Associates, PC I Heart Media Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores MidFirst Bank

NvYA Technologies OGE Energy Corp. Tyler Media Co./Magic 104.1FM and KOMA W&W Steel, LLC

BENEFACTORS $5,000 -$9,999 BancFirst Bank of Oklahoma Bryan Garrett Injury Law Firm Mekusukey Oil Company, LLC

SUSTAINERS $2,500 - $4,999 Morningstar Properties, LLC OKC Friday Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic The Black Chronicle

ASSOCIATES $1,500 - $2,499 The Fred Jones Family Foundation

FRIENDS $1,000 - $1,499 PARTNERS $500 - $999 Benevity Community Impact Giving

MEMBERS $250-$499 Harrison-Orr Air Conditioning The Kerr Foundation Tom Johnson Investment Management

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Providing leadership support.

UNDERWRITER $25,000 and above Margaret Freede and Daniel Owens Amalia Miranda-Silverstein, MD The Ann Lacy Foundation GUARANTOR $10,000 - $24,999 Linda and Patrick Alexander Mo Anderson Lawrence H. and Ronna C. Davis

Gerald and Jane Jayroe Gamble Mrs. Jane B. Harlow Ed and Barbara Krei Larry and Polly Nichols Dr. Lois Salmeron Susie and Doug Stussi BENEFACTOR $5,000 - $9,999

Joe and Nancy Bradley Martha and Ronnie Bradshaw Louise Cleary Cannon and Gerry Cannon Mrs. Teresa Cooper Darleene A. Harris Ruth Mershon Fund Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum

Steven C. Agee, Ph.D. John and Margaret Biggs

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Providing essential support for the Annual Fund. SUSTAINER $2,500-$4,999 Anonymous (2) Dr. and Mrs. Dewayne Andrews Dr. and Mrs. John C. Andrus Mrs. Betty D. Bellis-Mankin Dr. Charles and Marilyn Bethea Bart Binning Dr. and Mrs. Philip C. Bird Mrs. Phyllis Brawley Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Browne Phil G. and Cathy Busey Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Clements Mari Cook Medley Barbara Cooper Mr. and Mrs. David C. DeLana Mr. Sidney G. Dunagan Kevin and Alisha Dunnington David and Druanne Durrett Joseph and Yvette Fleckinger Frank Goforth and Nancy Halliday

Dr. and Mrs. James M. Hartsuck David and Vicki Hunt Colonel (ret.) Dean and Mrs. Jeanne Jackson Tom and Cindy Janssen Kim and Michael Joseph Kathy and Terry Kerr Thomas and Jane Lerum Charles L. Oppenheim Jerry and Jan Plant Mr. H.E. Rainbolt Larry Reed Ernesto and Lin Sanchez Dr. and Mrs. Hal Scofield Jeff and Kim Short John and Katherine Spaid Mr. and Mrs. John E. Stonecipher John Stuemky and James Brand Billie Thrash Dr. James and Elizabeth Wise Jeanise Wynn

ASSOCIATE $1,500 - $2,499 Virginia and Albert Aguilar Mr. and Mrs. Louis Almaraz Beth M. Alonso Ms. Zonia Armstrong Mr. J. Edward Barth Dr. and Mrs. William L. Beasley William Beck Dr. Jack and Ruth Beller Nels and Donna Bentson Nick and Betsy Berry Robert Blackburn Mike and Dawn Borelli Mr. and Mrs. Del Boyles Mr. and Mrs. William M. Cameron Drs. Fong Chen and Helen Chiou J. Christopher and Ruth Carey Ms. Janice B. Carmack Jeff Caughron Nancy Coleman Ms. Betty Crow CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

The OKCPHIL would like to thank the following people who believe in our mission by providing support through the 2023-24 Maestro’s Ball as we honor our beloved Maestro’s Circle inductees Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum. This recognition reflects contributions received through October 20, 2023. HONORARY CO-CHAIRS Yvette & Joseph Fleckinger

EVENT CHAIRS Debra & Kristian Kos

EVENT COMMITTEE Rachel Gieger, Shaye Matthews, Lisa Reed, Desiree Singer, Mark Taylor, Geetika Verma, Wendi Wilson

DONORS PRESENTING SPONSORS Glenna & Dick Tanenbaum PLATINUM SPONSORS Dr. Margaret Freede BancFirst GOLDEN SPONSORS American Fidelity Foundation Bank of Oklahoma Mark & Julie Beffort Joel Levine & Don Clothier Lawrence H. & Ronna C. Davis Jane B. Harlow Paycom Susie & Doug Stussi Drs. Geetika & Bobby Verma SILVER SPONSORS 405 Magazine Pascal & Dolores Aughtry Barbara Cooper Yvette & Joseph Fleckinger Jim Roth & Phillip Koszarek OKC Friday Presbyterian Health Foundation Amalia Miranda Silverstein BRONZE SPONSORS Mark & Beverly Funke Gerald & Jane Jayroe Gamble 22

Debbie & Jay Harper Christopher Lloyd, Erik Salazar, Jennifer Schultz & Mike Kouandjio Larry & Polly Nichols Dr. Lois Salmeron Jamie & Jerrod Shouse BENEFACTOR SPONSORS Linda & Patrick Alexander J. Edward Barth Sody & Robert Clements Rita & Al Dearmon Nicole and Nick Dell’Osso Sue & John Francis Kirk Hammons Col. (Ret) Dean & Mrs. Jeanne Jackson Margaret Keith Penny & John McCaleb Anna & John McMillin Dr. Dinesh Dalbir & Mrs. Sumita Pokharel Sarah Sagran Lee Allan Smith D. Wayne & Emy Trousdale Marcia Crook & Terry West Wendi & Curtis Wilson FRIEND SPONSORS Anonymous Judy Austin Ms. Janice Carmack Carole Doerner Jeannie Drake

OTHER MAESTRO’S BALL SUPPORTERS Ad Astra Foundation Rick & Tracey Brown Laura & James Blakewell Sunny Cearley & Adam Brooks Wendy & Shawn Calvin Swapna Deshpande & Ameya Pitale Kim Fletcher James Hulsey Julia & Dick Hunt Bruce Jackson Margaret Keith Daniel Kim Jane Krizer Shay & Travis Matthews Carol McCoy Courtney Briggs Melton & Timothy Melton William & Mary North Charitable Fund Lisa Reed Kirstin Reynolds Diane Riggert & Wayne Buchman John Roberts & Kenneth Long Meg Salyer Ernesto & Lin Sanchez Maggie Sermersheim Pam & Bill Shdeed Jacqueline Short & Byron Foley Michele Simon June Tucker Ivan Wayne & Robynn Poortvliet

WE’VE GOT RHY THM SPONSORS SPONSORING 10 SCHOOLS Debra & Kristian Kos Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum SPONSORING 5 SCHOOLS Linda & Patrick Alexander Anonymous Brent Hart & Matt Thomas Dr. Margaret Freede Justin & Amanda Loven Leighann & Brett Price SPONSORING 2 SCHOOLS Skip & Joan Cunningham Dr. Kenneth Evans Yvette & Joe Fleckinger Blair & Maggie Humphreys Joel Levine & Don Clothier Annie & Jonathan Middlebrooks Susie & Doug Stussi Drs. Geetika & Bobby Verma

SPONSORING 1 SCHOOL Christine Alsobrooks & Mike Fina Julia & David Assef Pascal & Dolores Aughtry Richard Brown Louise Cleary Cannon & Gerry Cannon Sody & Robert Clements Eric & Sandy Eissenstat Mitch & Allison Enright David & Aimee Harlow Debbie & Jay Harper Matt & Melody Hughes Col (Ret) Dean & Mrs. Jeanne Jackson David & Diana Le Tom & Jane Lerum Becky & Jeff Mallace Valerie Naifeh & George Catechis Matt & Brittanie Paque Richard and Gayle Parry Kathy Pendarvis Red Carpet Car Wash Jamie & Jerrod Shouse Amalia Miranda Silverstein D. Wayne & Emy Trousdale Jim & Jill Williams Wendi & Curtis Wilson

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT Patra Brown Wayne Buchman Rachel Cannon Jed & Sharon Castles Brooke Coe Sid & Tom Ellington Dee Hodapp Rachel & David Holt Farooq Karim & Blossom Crews Barrett Knudsen Christopher Lloyd & Erik Salazar Irina Miskovsky Kindt Myers & Malei Yangilmau Diana Osman Martha Pendleton Sam & Kylee Rainbolt Robert & Olga Reed Brooke & Danny Rivera Heather & Evan Walter

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RESTROOMS are conveniently located on all levels of the theater. Please ask your usher for guidance. LATECOMERS and those who exit the theater during the performance may be seated during the first convenient pause, as determined by the management. ELECTRONIC DEVICES must be turned off and put away during the performance (no calling, texting, photo or video use please). BEVERAGES: Bottled water is permitted in the theater at the Classics Series concerts. Beverages are permitted in the theater at the Pops Series concerts; however, bringing coffee into the theater is discouraged due to the aroma. SMOKING in the Civic Center Music Hall is prohibited. The Oklahoma City Philharmonic promotes a fragrance-free environment for the convenience of our patrons. FIRE EXITS are located on all levels and marked accordingly. Please note the nearest exit for use in case of an emergency. ELEVATORS are located at the south end of the atrium lobby of the Civic Center Music Hall. CHILDREN of all ages are welcome at the Philharmonic Discovery Family Series and Holiday Pops performances; however, in consideration of the patrons, musicians and artists, those under five years of age will not be admitted to evening Classics and Pops concerts unless otherwise noted. BOOSTER SEATS for children are available in the Civic Center lobby. Please inquire at the Box Office. STUDENT RUSH are $11 each and available with a high school or university I.D. and email address at the Box Office, 1 hour prior to the start of each Philharmonic performance. Tickets are offered based on availability only and seats may be located throughout the theater. VIDEO MONITORS are located in the lobby for your convenience. WHEELCHAIR AVAILABLE SEATING – Persons using wheelchairs or with walking and climbing difficulties will be accommodated when possible. Those wishing to use the designated wheelchair sections may purchase the wheelchair space and a companion seat. Please inform the Philharmonic or Civic Center Box Office staff of your need when ordering tickets so that you may be served promptly and appropriately. Please request the assistance of hall ushers to access wheelchair seating. HEARING LOOPS have been installed. Ask your audiologist to activate the telecoil in your hearing aid or cochlear implant. Due to the mechanics of the stage, the hearing loops do not reach the pit section but are available at the Box Office and the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre. The copper wire in the floor and telecoil work together to connect the hearing device to the theater’s sound system using a magnetic field which dramatically improves sound clarity for patrons using hearing devices. LOST & FOUND is located in the Civic Center office (405-594-8300) weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PHILHARMONIC TICKET OFFICE may be contacted by calling 405-TIC-KETS (405-842-5387) or you can visit the Philharmonic Ticket Office located on the first floor of the Arts District Garage at 424 Colcord Drive in Suite B. The Philharmonic Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and by phone on concert Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CIVIC CENTER BOX OFFICE hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and two hours prior to each performance. (405-594-8300) ARTISTS, PROGRAMMING, AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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DAVID PROWSE AS DARTH VADER

Executive Producer George Lucas

KENNY BAKER AS R2-D2 PETER MAYHEW AS CHEWBACCA

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Music Preparation Mark Graham Matthew Voogt JoAnn Kane Music Service Disney Music Library Operations, Disney Concerts Brannon Fells Royd Haston Marketing & Publicity Lisa Linares Rebecca Armour Lillian Matulic

VP, Disney Concerts Gina Lorscheider Business Affairs, Disney Concerts Darryl Franklin Leigh Zeichick Phil Woods Narine Minasian Elena Contreras Addison Granillo Christy Swintek Svetlana Tzaneva Business Affairs, Warner-Chappell Scott McDowell

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JAYCE OGREN Jayce Ogren has established himself as one of the most innovative and versatile conductors of his generation. From symphonic concerts to revolutionary community service programs to operatic world premieres, he is a leader in breaking down barriers between audiences and great music. Mr. Ogren is Music Director of the Monterey Symphony in Carmel-by-theSea, California, and was recently appointed Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Michigan, where he conducts the Philharmonia Orchestra, Contemporary Directions Ensemble and the Michigan Youth Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, he serves as Principal Guest Conductor of Philadelphia’s new music ensemble Orchestra 2001. In the 2022-2023 season, Mr. Ogren led the Dallas, Detroit and Oregon symphonies, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Symphony San Jose and Westchester Philharmonic, among others. In January 2023 he will conduct a two-concert tribute to the life, work and influence of George Crumb, to be presented by the University of Michigan Contemporary Directions Ensemble and Philharmonia Orchestra. Mr. Ogren began his career as Assistant Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, an appointment he held from 2006-2009. In the years since, he has conducted many of the world’s most prominent orchestras, including the BBC Symphony, Boston Symphony, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, the Dallas and San Francisco Symphonies, and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Among the numerous progressive projects Mr. Ogren has conducted are Basil Twist’s The Rite of Spring with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Lincoln Center; the world premiere of David Lang’s symphony for a broken orchestra, bringing together 400 amateur and professional musicians in Philadelphia; 30th anniversary performances of Frank Zappa’s The Yellow Shark with Orchestra 2001; and the world premiere of Jack Perla’s Shalimar the Clown at Opera Theatre of St. Louis. For over a decade, Mr. Ogren has been closely associated with the Leonard Bernstein Office, conducting the New York premiere of Bernstein’s only opera, A Quiet Place, at Lincoln Center; the European premiere of the film with live orchestra version of West Side Story at London’s Royal Albert Hall; and the world premieres of new orchestrations of Fancy Free and Dybbuk with Lost Dog New Music Ensemble. A longtime collaborator of singer/songwriter/composer Rufus Wainwright, Mr. Ogren conducted the U.S. premiere of his opera Prima Donna at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Scandinavian premiere at the Royal Swedish Opera, and led its recording with the BBC Symphony on Deutsche Grammaphon. Mr. Ogren and Mr. Wainwright have since appeared together throughout the world, with ensembles such as the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, the Orchestre national d’Île-de-France in Paris and the Toronto Symphony. A devoted educator, he was invited by renowned poet Paul Muldoon to create an interdisciplinary studio class at Princeton University for the 2017-2018 academic year. He has worked with students at the Bowdoin International Music Festival, Brevard Music Center, Cleveland Institute of Music, the Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Music Academy of the West and Verbier Festival. In 2016, he presented a unique workshop in orchestral rehearsal techniques for music teachers at Carnegie Hall in collaboration with the Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute and the Juilliard School Pre-College. As a composer, Mr. Ogren has received commissions from ensembles throughout the United States. His Symphonies of Gaia for symphonic wind ensemble has been performed extensively throughout the world, and is published by C. Alan Publications. Jayce Ogren holds degrees from St. Olaf College, New England Conservatory and the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, where he studied as a Fulbright Scholar with Alan Gilbert and Jorma Panula. His wife, Carly Berger Ogren, is an architect, and together they have an adventurous 4-year-old son, Alistair. An avid athlete, he has competed in the Big Sur, Boston and New York City marathons, the JFK 50 Miler trail run, and the Ironman Lake Placid triathlon. As an individual member of 1% for the Planet, Mr. Ogren is proud to connect his artistic work with his deep love of nature and concern for the environment.

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ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE, CONDUCTOR

Featuring Take 6 and Special Guest Sandi Patty

THIS CONCERT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:

IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM J. ROSS

PROGRAM

A VERY MERRY POPS With Take 6 and Sandi Patty

John Wasson............................................................................................Festival Fanfare for Christmas Arthur Warrell.........................................................................................We Wish You a Merry Christmas arr. Jeremy Lubbock Take 6 Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne..............................................................Let it Snow! arr. Mark Kibble & Andrew Kesler Take 6 Robert MacGimsey..............................................................................Sweet Little Jesus Boy arr. Jeremy Lubbock Take 6 Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne..............................................................The Most Wonderful Christmas Waltz Edward Pola & George Wyle Sandi Patty Carole Bayer Sager & David Foster...........................................The Prayer Sandi Patty & Don Peslis Kim Gannon & Walter Kent.............................................................I’ll Be Home for Christmas Take 6 George Frideric Handel ...................................................................O Come, All Ye Faithful Take 6 INTERMISSION arr. David Pierce.....................................................................................Kris Kringle’s Okie Jingles RACE Dance Collective

Sheri Hayden, Choreographer

Jester Hairston........................................................................................Amen Take 6 Albert Hague............................................................................................The Grinch Take 6 Robert Wells & Mel Tormé...............................................................The Christmas Song Sandi Patty Franz Gruber............................................................................................Silent Night Sandi Patty Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky.....................................................................The Sugarplum Dance Take 6 Felix Mendelssohn...............................................................................Hark! The Herald Angels Sing arr. Jeremy Lubbock Take 6 Nöel Regney & Gloria Shayne.......................................................Do You Hear What I Hear arr. Gordon Goodwin Take 6 Richard Smith & Felix Bernard.....................................................Winter Wonderland Sandi Patty & Take 6 Adolphe Adam........................................................................................O Holy Night Sandi Patty & Take 6 Program is Subject to Change

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TAKE 6 Take 6 (Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley), heralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet!,” is the quintessential a cappella group and the model for vocal genius. They are the preeminent and best a cappella group in the world. With their outstanding appearance on CBS’s Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon (set for release soon), Take 6 thrilled the TV audience with their stunning rendition of Homeless! A few months later, the phenomenal group did it again – this time with friend Michael McDonald and Don’t Worry Baby on A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys! 2024 will bring another recording and brand-new show by this legendary group where the art of the song will meet the art of harmony as the group takes on songs first associated with jazz that transcended the genre – Rhapsody in Blue, Come Sunday, and more! With 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award, and they as Members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, this musical phenomenon has six virtuosic voices united in crystal clear harmony, against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements, and funky grooves that bubble into an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop. With praise from such luminaries as Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Brian Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald and Whitney Houston, the multi-platinum selling sextet has toured across the globe, collaborated across genres, and is recognized as the preeminent a cappella group in the world. With their most recent recording ICONIC, TAKE 6 emerged on seven (7) Billboard Charts simultaneously and have seen their music played all over the country in various formats! This April 2022, the legendary group took to Capitol Hill for Grammys on The Hill to advocate for musicians’ rights and work. From televised vocal to the mania over singing driven comedy-dramas like Glee and Smash, Take 6 is the original torchbearer. Major public and corporate events remind everyone of this as Take 6 has triumphed among a gathering of stars including Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Nicks, and Ne-Yo at Walmart’s 50th Anniversary celebration; a SOLD-OUT audience and Standing Ovation at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards where Take 6 captivated the audience with their rendition, performing with and honoring legendary singer-songwriter Ben E. King, on his classic “Stand by Me.” As a group that knows no musical bounds, they then brought the house down with their tribute to folk icon Woody Guthrie with “This Land Is Your Land.” Take 6 has come a long way from their days at Huntsville, Alabama’s Oakwood College where McKnight formed the group as The Gentleman’s Estate Quartet in 1980. The group eventually became known as Alliance but when they signed to Reprise Records in 1987, they found that there was another group with the same name, so they became Take 6. Their selftitled debut CD won over jazz and pop critics and they’ve never slowed down. What makes the music and the group last this long? The answers are direct and simple: faith, friendship, respect, and love of music. From their exceptional Christmas Show, to their innovative Symphony show, these qualities are at the heart of the Take 6 phenomenon.

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S ANDI PAT T Y As one of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time with five Grammy® awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records, five gold records, and eleven million units sold, Sandi Patty is simply known as The Voice. Sandi is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history, with 40 Dove Awards. She was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and as an Indiana Living Legend in 2007. She has released over 30 albums, including her latest album Everlasting exclusively at Target Stores, through Somerset, Ltd. Everlasting features notable hymns and songs of worship in an intimate and acoustic setting. Her debut full length symphonic pops album Broadway Stories, conducted by Maestro Jack Everly, was released on October 18, 2011 to rave reviews. Sandi was introduced to the world with her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the rededication of the Statue of Liberty in 1986. Virtually overnight she became one of the country’s best-loved performers. Her version of the national anthem has become synonymous with patriotic celebration, including performances at A Capitol Fourth with the National Symphony, the Indianapolis 500, the Dedication of Camp David Chapel, and ABC’s Fourth of July Special. While her thirty-year career is heavily rooted in the gospel music industry, Sandi has had the opportunity in more recent years to extend her career outside the genre. Sandi has performed with symphonies across the country, including the New York Pops, Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops, Dallas Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Houston Symphony, and Oklahoma City Philharmonic. She also headlined the title role in sold out performances of the musical Hello, Dolly! with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, co-starring Tony Award winner Gary Beach in January 2012. In addition to her prolific musical career, Sandi is also an accomplished author. For the bestseller Broken on the Back Row, Sandi received the 2006 Silver Angel Award. As an author of seven books, her other titles include Life in the Blender, Falling Forward, Layers, and her forthcoming book, The Edge of the Divine. Her down-to-earth style and sturdy common sense have endeared her to Women of Faith® audiences, with whom she has traveled with since 2005. She’s an example to all of us of the freedom that comes from learning how to move on, learning from her mistakes and letting God use her in any circumstance. “I am grateful for the many opportunities for God has given in my life and for how He has allowed me to spread my wings,” says Sandi. “Singing is my way to tell my story of hope, life, and love.” Sandi and her husband, Don, have eight children. They currently reside in Oklahoma City, OK.

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JAY ROUSE

Sandi Patty’s Music Director and Accompanist Watch Jay Rouse sit at a piano and play and a few things are immediately evident... First there’s the thoughtful way he engages his listeners. There’s the deep personal artistry, the talent and the gifting. But if you stop there, if you think only, this is a great piano player, you will have missed it. Because there’s another desire that drives his passion to play and to create, another desire that drives him to understand, not just notes, but the spaces between the notes. That desire is worship. Put simply, Jay Rouse is a worshiper. The piano is the vehicle that takes him there. If you happen to be in the room then there will be an open door for you. Choose to walk through it and you will worship too. Ask him about what he is most passionate about and he will say, “having the opportunity to lead people in worship—to help them better understand who they are in Christ.” So, when Jay and his wife Amy go out on worship weekends, which they frequently do, they are clearly operating within their gifting. Working directly with choirs, helping them to understand worship as a way of life and not merely something we “do” is at the heart of his ministry. This way of ministering has served to take Jay into countless venues, working with a wide range of artists. He has toured extensively in the US and abroad with Sandi Patty as her Music Director and accompanist. He recorded her American Songbook project in London, traveled to Japan and Korea, and Carnegie Hall. Additionally, Jay has worked with many artists, including Bill and Gloria Gaither, the Gaither Vocal Band and VERITAS. For many years, Jay served as vice-president of Publishing at PraiseGathering Music Group composing and arranging some of Christian music’s top-selling choral anthems. In addition, he is the Editor of the Medallion Music catalog for the Lorenz Corporation. Jay is one of the leading arrangers, orchestrators and producers in the choral print industry. All of this has created a body of work that comprises more than 600 hundred octavos and over one hundred best-selling choral musicals. He has also published works with the Shawnee Press School Market, PRISM Music, Gaither Music Company, Word Music, Brentwood Music, Lillenas, Lifeway Worship and Integrity Worship. As a keyboard artist and arranger, Jay has many books & CDs in print. Most recently Jay has taken the position of Artist in Residence at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City. You’ll find him at the piano most Sunday’s and he loves the opportunity to be a part of such a vibrant music department in such a thriving church. Born and raised in Florida, the Gulf coast with its ocean waves and salt breezes is the place he likes best to recharge, the place that feels most like home. When he’s not working, you might find him there with his family, reading a good book, drinking sweet tea with a twist of lime. Throw in some good barbeque, a slice of key lime pie or carrot cake and that’s pretty much all he needs. And that too is worship. Jay and Amy live in Edmond, Oklahoma. They are the parents of two children, Thatcher, who lives with his wife Ingrid and works in the Orlando, FL area, and Londyn who recently finished her Masters in Social Work from Oklahoma State and works as a school counselor at Spring Creek Elementary School.

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RACE DANCE COLLECTIVE RACE Dance Collective, which stands for Radical Application of Creative Energy, is a 501c3 nonprofit dance company located in Oklahoma City whose mission is to ignite social awareness and change through dance. Now in its 15th season, RACE has produced over 38 full-length shows, reaching over 10,000 audience members and hiring over 500 local artists. Through its efforts to grow and retain the arts sector in OKC, RACE’s community dance studio offers over 500 drop-in professional adult dance classes each year. RACE also partners with dozens of organizations to create accessible arts programming for the OKC community. RACE is excited to debut its newest program, Red Dirt Tap Company, under the direction of Sheri Hayden and Megan Murray. Tonight’s performance choreographed by Sheri Hayden

G I F T S TO T H E P H I L INDIVIDUALS

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Patricia Czerwinski Mr. Charles B. Darr, III Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Dearmon Tony and Pam De La Vega Vickie Dennis Gary and Fran Derrick Nancy Payne Ellis Dr. and Mrs. Royice B. Everett Ann Felton Gilliland Dr. Thurma J. Fiegel Paul and Debbie Fleming Natalie Kurkjian and Christopher Geyer Mr. Kent Graham Drs. Stephen and Pamela Hamilton Kirk Hammons Brent Hart and Matt Thomas Lawrence and Gay Hellman Walt and Jean Hendrickson Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Homsey, Jr. Thomas and Elizabeth Hrubik Zach Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Johnson Mike and Kay Kellogg Aaron and Jennifer Ketter Ms. Claren Kidd Debra and Kristian Kos Barbara Masters, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. John A. McCaleb Dr. Scott McCalla and Leslie McCalla Mr. and Mrs. Tom J. McDaniel Debbie McKinney John and Anna McMillin Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Meade, Jr. Robert and Kathy Mendez Deann Merritt Parham Sandra Meyers Tom and Katherine Milam Tom and Peggy Miller Betsy Mitschke and Steven Helt Dr. Gene L. Muse Mrs. Jeaneen Naifeh Steven Newell and Deborah Naylor Edward Oliver and Harriet Lord Kathleen Oliver Tiffany and Corey Phelps Mary and Bill Price Sam and Kylee Rainbolt 40

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Rees Tracy Romberger Mrs. Lil Ross Donald Rowlett Mr. Larry Sanford Mr. and Mrs. John M. Seward Pam and Bill Shdeed Emma and John Shelton Robert and Susan Shoemaker Jamie and Jerrod Shouse Donald J. Smock, M.A. Reta and Richard Strubhar Susan Sutter Jane Tubb Robert Varnum and Sharon Varnum, LCSW Janet Viseur Robert and Tammy Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Wert Larry L. and Leah A. Westmoreland Rainey Williams Jeanise Wynn M. Blake and Nancy Yaffe

FRIEND $1,000 - $1,499 Rev. Dr. Carl Bosteels, D.Min. Dr. Thomas Coniglione Mr. Joel Dixon Dr. Ralph and Lois Ganick David and Sandra Haskett JoAnn H Holden Lois and Roger Hornbrook Mary Lu Jarvis Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson Kent and Brenda Johnson Mrs. Lou Kerr Dr. and Mrs. Brad A. Marion Cindy and Johnny McCharen Jason Milner Jim Roth Elizabeth Ryan Mary Sherman Dr. and Mrs. James B. Stewart, Jr. Mr. Phillip S. Tomlinson Mrs. June Tucker Carol Wright

PARTNER $500 - $999 Dr. Gillian Air Dr. Mary Zoe Baker Mrs. Carole S. Broughton Louise Cheek Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Couch Bruce W. and Joanne Ewing Mr. and Mrs. Keith G. Golden Dr. Nancy and Capt. George Hector Mr. and Mrs. David C. Henderson David and Virginia Marshall Jim Murtaugh Michael and Ginger Penn John and Hattie Santore Jeff Scott Ms. Judie Webb Dick Wegener Curtis and Wendi Wilson

MEMBER $250 - $499 John and Nancy Alsup Judy Barnett Brent D. Bell, D.O. Ryan Bunyan Arnold and Mari Fagin George R. Francis, Jr. Steven Graham and Vicky Leloie Kelly James Hulsey Lauren and Rich Johnson Allison Matoi Ms. Rebecca L. McNeese Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Rus Jody and Pat Smith Rick Spence Greg Taber

G I F T S TO T H E P H I L SPECIAL GIF TS Honor loved ones, celebrate occasions, recognize achievements and support the Philharmonic’s mission. In Honor of June H. Parry Richard Parry In Memory of David McLaughlin Susie and Doug Stussi Jane B. Harlow

In Memory of Irvin Wagner Colonel (ret.) Dean and Mrs. Jeanne Jackson Mrs. Margaret Keith

In Memory of William J. Ross Ross Family Foundation Lil Ross, Becky Roten, Molly Fuhrman, and Bob Ross

In Memory of Billy Maddox Mr. Jerry Thompson

THANK YOU! The OKCPHIL gratefully acknowledges the generosity of individuals who have chosen to return concert tickets as a donation. This recognition reflects contributions made for the 23-24 season and are listed through October 15, 2023. Tom and Fran Ayres Jeff Caughron Dr. and Mrs. Royice B. Everett Mr. and Mrs. John Francis Gerald and Jane Jayroe Gamble Lawrence and Gay Hellman Karen Hennes

Drs. G. Conrad and Mary Hornbuckle Ms. Pauline Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. LaFollette Diane Lewis Mr. and Mrs. John A. McCaleb John and Anna McMillin Mr. and Mrs. Phil Pippin

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Fred Robinson Dr. and Mrs. James B. Stewart, Jr. Jonathan and Andrea Stone Mrs. June Tucker Christopher Weimer Robert and Tammy Weiss Phillip and Ashton Whaley Carolyn T. and Don T. Zachritz