IN DIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR
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SEASON SPONSOR
THE 75 TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON The 2011-2012 season of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir was a special time in the life of this cherished musical institution. Founded in 1937, the Choir celebrated its 75th anniversary season with the finest of choral music - including engaging and timely educational initiatives - while building on its legacy for an even more promising future. Reaching over 25,000 persons through more than 30 concerts and educational offerings during our 75th anniversary season, the Symphonic Choir plays an invaluable role in the fabric of the Indianapolis community. From the performance of Berlioz’s epic Requiem, which was last presented in Indianapolis more than 30 years ago, to world premiere performances of works by Stephen Hough and “Do You Hear the People Sing,” a salute to music from Les Misérables and Miss Saigon with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, this season combined classics from the choral repertoire with new, emerging compositions. Beyond the concert hall, the Symphonic Choir is dedicated to the future of Indianapolis’s residents. Now in its third year as the official choral partner of the Indianapolis Public Schools, school children, their teachers, and their families received priceless opportunities, expanding their education and helping to build tomorrow’s leaders. The Choir also launched a new program increasing access to high-quality classical music for the underserved elderly populations in the city’s urban core, in addition to initiatives like the Spotlight Choirs, Conducting Workshops, and Choral Roundtables. It is through the unwavering generosity of individual donors, corporate partners and foundation support that the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s future is exceedingly promising as it marks three-quarters of a century. With diverse and growing revenue streams and world-class choral music, watch (and hear) what the next 75 years have in store for the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir.
MICHAEL PETTRY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ERIC STARK ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPH ONIC CH O IR
ON STAGE
Eric Stark toasts new ISO Music Director Krzysztof Urbański after a performance of Carmina Burana.
CONSISTENCY. PASSION. BOLDNESS. Perhaps at no other point in the Choir’s 75-year history has the artistry of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir been at such a high level. Every time patrons attend a Symphonic Choir performance, they are ensured a world-class experience. Our mission reflects this promise to existing and new choral works alike. The Symphonic Choir’s financial success is driven by its world-class artistic product.
C ARMI NA BURANA
With Maestro Krzysztof Urbański taking the stage as the new Music Director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, critics and audiences alike shared glowing praises for a fresh interpretation of Orff’s crowd-pleaser. “WITH THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR AND THE INDIANAPOLIS CHILDREN’S CHOIR ARRAYED ON THREE SIDES OF THE STAGE ABOVE THE ORCHESTRA, URBANSKI LED A VIVID INTERPRETATION OF THE CANTATA.” - THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR
DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?
Musical magic is sure to ensue whenever the Symphonic Choir joins Maestro Jack Everly for an ISO Pops performance. An all-star cast of Broadway’s leading names, including Lea Salonga and Terrence Mann, joined for four performances of “Do You Hear the People Sing?” - a salute to the music of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, the creative team behind Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, and other musical theater standouts. The Symphonic Choir rehearsing with composers Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg.
“THE EXPRESSION COMING FROM THE SYMPHONIC CHOIR WAS THE SAME EMANATING FROM ALAIN AND CLAUDE-MICHEL: THE JOY OF MUTUAL MUSICAL DISCOVERY. WHAT A DELIGHT TO WITNESS IT!” - MAESTRO JACK EVERLY
FESTIVAL OF C AROLS
Visions of sugarplums danced in audience members’ heads as this annual holiday tradition expanded to include full orchestral accompaniment for the first time in many years. These performances included the world premiere of “A Child of the Snows”, the winning piece in the Choir’s 2011 Christmas Carol Commission Competition.
A packed house at the beautiful St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in downtown Indianapolis.
“MY CHRISTMAS SEASON BEGAN WITH FESTIVAL OF CAROLS. SITTING WITH MY WIFE AND CHILDREN IN THE CANDLE-LIT VENUE, I WAS COMPLETELY ENVELOPED BY GORGEOUS SINGING.” - JOE HUDSON | PATRON TITLE SPONSOR:
THE BERLIOZ REQUIEM
The season concluded with a performance of epic proportions. The Choir’s performance of the Berlioz Requiem brought together over 350 performers, including 250 singers, 80 on-stage orchestra members, four off-stage brass bands, and one fantastic tenor soloist. Together with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Butler University Chorale and Choir, and soloist Joe Shadday, Artistic Director Eric Stark brought to life a work the Indianapolis community had not experienced in over 30 years. Tenor soloist Joe Shadday, one of over 350 performers on stage for the Berlioz Requiem.
“THE BERLIOZ REQUEIM IS ONE OF THOSE ‘ONCE IN A LIFETIME’ EXPERIENCES: FOR THE AUDIENCE, FOR THE PERFORMERS, AND CERTAINLY A DREAM COME TRUE FOR THIS CONDUCTOR.” - ERIC STARK | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR “THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST THRILLING EPISODES IN THE CHORAL-ORCHESTRA LITERATURE, AND STARK MANAGED IT WITH APLOMB, CREDIBLY UNIFYING THE DISPARATE CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL STRANDS, ALL OF THEM UNDERGIRDED BY SEVERAL SETS OF THUNDERING TIMPANI.” - THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR TITLE SPONSOR:
CELEBRATION GOSPEL FESTIVAL | IPS PARTNERSHIP Broad Ripple High School Varsity And Golden Singers Denise Johnson, Director
FESTIVAL OF CAROLS | SPOTLIGHT CHOIR Emmerich Manual High School ManualAires Spencer Lloyd, Director
THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPH ONIC CH O IR
IN THE CL ASSROOM
Beyond creating world-class art in the concert hall, the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir is invested in the future of tomorrow’s leaders through its educational initiatives. The arts play a vital role in educating our youth, in preventing crime, and as a key to building stronger communities. “MY STUDENTS LEARNED SO MUCH MORE THAN THE MUSIC. WE LEARNED ABOUT WORK ETHIC, COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE, AND ESPECIALLY WE SEE YOUNG TEENAGERS GROW INTO RESPONSIBLE ADULTS.” - SPENCER LLOYD, DIRECTOR MANUAL HIGH SCHOOL Manual High School was the featured Spotlight Choir for the Festival of Carols and Gala Bel Canto performances this season. Aside from a side-by-side concert experience with the Symphonic Choir, this partnership includes in-class workshops, teacher training, and classroom materials.
Members of the Manual High School ManualAires performing at Festival of Carols.
Beyond these educational initiatives, the Symphonic Choir’s weekly rehearsals also affect the city’s larger music education community. Many members of the Choir lead their own music programs in schools, colleges and universities, houses of worship, and community ensembles. We are pleased to serve as a catalyst for encouraging and guiding the future of choral music in Central Indiana. Other educational initiatives include: • Masterclasses with guest soloists for area 9th - 12th grade students • Official Choral Partner of the Indianapolis Public Schools • Pre-concert Maestro Conversations • School supply drive providing materials for area music classrooms • Collaboration with Indianapolis Children’s Choir’s “Creating Artistry” for K-12 music teachers • Harmony of Voices, providing access to arts education for underserved youth • Creation of Conducting Fellowship with Butler University (first of its kind nationally) • Student Conducting Workshop for tomorrow’s K-12 music educators • Annual Scholar in Residence for college students and lifelong learners • Choral Roundtables tackling challenges facing area choir directors
IN-CHOIR-ING MINDS | THE BERLIOZ REQUIEM
SUMMER SING | MENDELSSOHN’S ELIJAH
April 25, 2012 | Hilbert Circle Theatre
June 12, 2012 | Butler University
THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPH ONIC CH O IR
IN THE COMMUNI T Y
“IN MY HEART OF HEARTS, I FULLY BELIEVE WE MUST REINVEST IN THE COMMUNITY THAT HAS GIVEN SO GENEROUSLY TO US. GIVING BACK ISN’T JUST AN IDEA WITH THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR, IT IS AT THE CORE OF WHAT WE DO THROUGH A BEVY OF OPPORTUNITIES.” - ERIC STARK | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
COMMISSION COMPETITION
The third annual international Christmas Carol Commission Competition encourages emerging composers under the age of 35 to write high quality yet accessible choral music to further enhance the choral repertory. Christina Whitten Thomas’s “A Child of the Snows” was the 2011 winner and premiered at the December 2011 Festival of Carols performances.
Eric Stark with 2011 Christmas Carol Commission Competition winner Christina Whitten Thomas.
IN- CHOIR-ING MINDS
The Symphonic Choir opened its doors for a special peek into the Berlioz Requiem via the April 2012 In-Choir-ing Minds event. Members of the community gained understanding about how the epic composition uniquely relates to the venue in which it was performed: Hilbert Circle Theatre.
TIMELESS IN SONG
Additionally, the Symphonic Choir launched a pilot program, Timeless in Song, that provides free tickets, transportation, and educational resources to residents of underserved retirement facilities in Indianapolis. This program was met with resounding success and is expected to grow in future seasons.
ELIJAH SUMMER SING
Keeping Indy singing! Singers of all ages and experience levels joined in the June 2012 “Elijah Summer Sing” featuring Mendelssohn’s evergreen oratorio. This community sing-along builds on the success of similar events, and is offered free of charge to keep high-quality choral music alive right here at home.
SUPER BOWL XLVI
February 5, 2012 | Lucas Oil Stadium
THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPH ONIC CH O IR
CREATES NE W MEMORIES
In addition to the performances, educational offerings and outreach initiatives of the 2011/2012 season, this 75th anniversary season was full of special opportunities to celebrate. From a national CD release and an awe-inspiring flash mob to enhanced messaging and financial stability for the years to come, the 75th anniversary milestone enabled the Symphonic Choir to further enhance its bright future.
ELIJAH CD RELEASE
The October 2011 release of a 2-CD, complete recording featuring Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah was made possible by the Choir’s “Recording Fund.” Initially created in 2005, this fund provides for periodic recording and release of high quality recordings by the Choir, with proceeds from CD sales returning to the Recording Fund. The recording is also available through iTunes.
FL ASH MOB
Travelers arriving at the Indianapolis International Airport were surprised by a choral flash mob featuring “O Fortuna” featuring 100 incognito members of the Choir, accompanied by crashing percussion and dramatic, dueling pianos. The viral video attracted more than 30,000 hits in less than one month.
SUPER BOWL XLVI
While the Symphonic Choir has shared many impressive stages (such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and even the Oriental Arts Center in Shanghai) with leading soloists over three-quarters of a century, a performance at the Super Bowl alongside superstar Madonna was a first! Eric Stark served as chorusmaster for the Super Bowl XLVI halftime performance, and members of the Symphonic Choir were joined by singers from throughout the community on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium. ALSO THIS SEASON: • A local radio broadcast of Festival of Carols added to the city’s holiday cheer on Christmas Eve 2011. • Video is becoming an increasingly effective tool in telling the Choir’s story, as illustrated by the May 2012 Anniversary Video now archived at www.indychoir.org. • The Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation awarded a special $75,000 capacity building grant to be used throughout the 75th and 76th seasons. • The Lilly Endowment has awarded a $256,000 grant in support of the Choir’s programming for seasons 76 through 78.
GALA BEL CANTO | DECO AND DIAMONDS An Evening in the 1930s March 3, 2012
THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPH ONIC CH O IR
BUILDS ITS BASE
Three facts about the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s financial position: Strong. Stable. Growing. In fact, in spite of the economic turmoil of recent years, this institution enjoys notable growth in terms of revenue and the diversity of its individual donors, corporate partners and grant-making foundations. Key to such notable financial success is a high-quality artistic product, and second only to that is relationship management. Through a dedicated corps of staff, Board of Directors, singer members, and tireless volunteers, the Symphonic Choir’s advocate base consistently trumpets the institution’s mission and needs.
7 YEAR RE VENUE GROW TH $160,000 Individual Donors $140,000 Corporate Partners $120,000 Gala Bel Canto
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THE BERLIOZ REQUIEM
May 5, 2012 | Hilbert Circle Theatre
THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPH ONIC CH O IR
FAITHFULLY STE WARDS
The 75th Anniversary Season (2011-2012) was built upon increasingly diverse revenue streams. Income from Individual, Corporate and Foundation partners increased significantly year over year, and net revenue from special event fundraisers (e.g. Gala Bel Canto) continues a strong positive trend. Funding from city and state grants remains stable, and revenue from ticket sales – while increasing modestly – holds great potential for growth.
2011-2012 INCOME 44% 24% 9% 8% 7% 6% 1%
TOTAL INCOME $548,672 INCLUDES A 2-YEAR GRANT FOR USE IN 2011-2012 AND 2012-2013 SEASONS.
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2011-2012 EXPENSES 63% 16% 11% 10%
TOTAL EXPENSES $471,159
THE IN D IA N A POL IS SYMPH ONIC CH OIR
GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES SEASON SPONSOR
FESTIVAL OF CAROLS TITLE SPONSOR
BERLIOZ REQUIEM TITLE SPONSOR
THE ALLEN WHITEHILL CLOWES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The generous support of Individual donors, Corporate partners and Foundation supporters makes possible the tremendous accomplishments of the 75th anniversary season. The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s Board of Directors acknowledges the following donors who contributed between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012. CORPORATE SPONSORS ArCapa, LLC Auto Driveaway Company Cinutechs Citizens Bank Crowe Horwath LLP Fortune Industries Gradex, Inc Kent J. Shipley, CPA, Esq Morris Machine Company Timber Design Co. FOUNDATIONS Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Inc. Arts Council of Indianapolis & the City of Indianapolis Central Indiana Community Foundation Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Crowe Foundation Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, Inc. Eugene and Marilyn Glick Foundation Indiana Arts Commission Lilly Endowment, Inc. National Endowment for the Arts Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation The Penrod Foundation VISIONARY CIRCLE ($5,000+) Anonymous (2) Michael and Cynthia McConnell Mrs. Lucina B. Moxley Dr. Paul E. and Martha Schmidt LEADERSHIP CIRCLE ($2,500-$4,999) R.P. Hogan III, M.D. Judy Roudebush CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE ($1,000-$2,499) Brad and Carole Arthur Joshua Ashbaugh Timothy and Ann Carlson Bari K. and Rachel N. Faudree Ann Gerritsen and Josip Beleta Dr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Hudson Philip and Margaret Johnston William and Katherine Landschulz Michael Pettry and John Mainella Rodney and Lynn Martin Thomas and Christina Merriott Blake and Carolyn Neubauer Michael O’Brien and Jacqueline Nytes Andrew and Julie Price
Kathryn E. Rice Roland Schaffer Kent and Bonnie Shipley Eric Stark Dennis and Kathy Tackitt Richard C. and Carol A. Thorne Sherry Stark & David Tiede Dr. Charles Webb David and Eleanor Wilcox SYMPHONIC CIRCLE ($500-$999) Anonymous (2) Norris and Carole Allen Ali Curtis Stephanie Derybowski Peter and MaryEllen Fellegy John Fischer Howard and Phyllis Fulford Christian and June Gries Dennis and Tamara Hardin Dr. Shana and Mr. Kyle Henne Brian and Ellen Hostetler Camilla Hull John and Margo Jaqua Peter and Meg Johnstone Marilyn Keiser James and Carol Lankton Andrew Lannerd Jon E. Lewis Patrick and Laura Lockwood David and Susan May Matthew B. McGreal Don and Kimberly Meyer Girish and Jennifer Nair Shirley Norris Daniel and Susan Rains Clay and Amy Robbins Michael and Sherrie Sells Donald and Denise Smith CHOIR CIRCLE ($250-$499) Jeff and Jennie Bick William and Vicki Browne Jason Fishburn and Todd Grooten Karen L. Fuller Kenneth and Krisztina Inskeep Michael and Joan Kenniff Deb Lawrence Heather M. Marin Steve and Lynne McMahan Wayne and Mary Jo Moss Mr. & Mrs. David A. Mumper Deborah B. Pettry Andrew Potts
Carol and Richard Selby Jim and Michele Stark Jim and Paula Sullivan Gregg A. Sweeney, DDS Faedra L. Weiss Meredith and Judith Wilson DONORS ($100-$249) Robert and Jennie Beth Baker Daniel Barrow Mark and Deana Beecher John and Lyn Beltz Dr. Frank Burch Brown Gay Burkhart Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Carson Bruce Carver Carolyn S. Cook Stephen and Andrea Cranfill Carolyn A. Cunningham Leonard and Caroline Davis Jessica DiSanto Jalana Eash Holly Erickson Francis and Nancy Gootee Lynn and Sue Gordon Mary P. Gosling Arthur Allan and Susan Hanna Mr. Philip Heyde Patricia and William Hirsch Tim Hoover and Rusty Moe Debbie Jones Joseph and Dorothy Jones Gary and Patricia Kaiser Marjie Kimes Bud and Jan Kohr Jack and Lorissa Kreman Bob and Marilyn Kuhn Marja Landschulz Henry and Meredith Leck Suzanne Lodato Scott and Emily Lytle-Painter Robert and Dianna Massie George Elliott and Georgiena Edna McCord Milo and Phyllis McCormack Robert and Elly McNamara Heather McPherson & Malcolm W. Smith Raymond Meldahl and Maggie Meldahl-Morrison Steve and Shari Norris Bill and Penny Paraskevas Rick and Deb Pettry Kent and Joanne Pierce Duane Henry and Micci Richardson Michael and Kaaren Rodman
Charles and Sydney Schafer James P. and Mary Beth Schafer Michael P. Scott Mr. John A. Seest Wayne and Lois Shipe Robert F. and Holly S. Sieck Deborah Smith Karl E. Snider C. Richard and Gretchen Spaulding Larry and Stephanie Stout Frank and Mary Timmers Stanley M. and Mary Jane Walter Sister Renee Wargel Larry and Cate Waynick Donna White FRIENDS (UP TO $99) Anonymous Deborah Anderson Bill and Sheila Barton Marilyn Baumgardt Steve and Carol Becker Robert and Victoria Bedwell Jim Bennett Amy Bixler Steve Brockmann Melissa Brown Chris Brush Jim and Peggy Buchanan Robert C. Campbell Wes and Cindy Colter Susan Cowen Catherine Davies Bob and Kathy Dean Fred and Kim DiCamilla Alice Dodd Greg and Michele Durthaler Mishel Dyas Robert Foote Rich and Patricia Franck Les and Margery Galbraith Kent and Doris Galyon Cora Gibson Dorothy Giovannini Karen Glickert Sandy Gosling Janet Guthridge Timothy and Diane Hall Tammany Harding Tabitha Hardy Douglas and Kathleen Hart Ramon Hass Scott and Mary Lou Hayden Mark Herman
David Hochoy Lois & Doug Horth Karen L. Jacobs Kathy Jensen Shawn Jones Jack and Jacqueline Kesler Mark and Debbra Lund Lisa Marchal Mary Marchal Dr. and Mrs. Glenn and Alice Marin Stacy Maurer Greg McGowan Ryan McIlrath Victoria McKinney Melissa McMahan Irit Mendelsohn Clayton Miller Michael and Jewell Morow Yvonne Nichols Ralph Oberlander Dan and Anne O’Brien Stephen and Kathy O’Neil Mary and Robert Orben Andy M. Palm John and Anne Pearson Mr. Anthony A. Perona Richard and Lindsay Perry Keith and Karen Phelps Kelly Prince Ms. Myrtle Raber Lucy E. Rockstrom Henry C. Ryder Tonya M. Samuels Marie Schaekel Jerry and Sue Schultz Pauline Shaver Craig Slaughter Ben Solomon Todd Sparks In Memory of E. Andrew Steffen Earl and Gwen Swart Linda Sykes J. Patrick Tatum Freida Thompson, M.D. James Waldmann Sue Weiland Mr. and Mrs. Don and Anna Weiser John and Elaine Weiss Karen Wightman
THE IN D IA N A POL IS SYMPH ONIC CH OIR
75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON PROFESSIONAL STAFF
VOLUNTEER STAFF
Dr. Eric Stark | Artistic Director Michael Pettry | Executive Director Dr. Michael Davis | Assistant Artistic Director Kristofer Sanchack | Keyboard Artist Andrew Lannerd | General Manager Stephanie Derybowski | Operations Manager Tamara Kaufman | Financial Administrator Nicole Vasconi | Administrative Intern
Faedra Weiss | Associate for Grants and Publications Ann Gerritsen | Membership Coordinator Jim Bennett | Librarian Christina Merriott | Concert Attire Donna White | Mentor Coordinator Kathy Jensen | Soprano Section Leader Anita Willis | Alto Section Leader Ralph Rodkey | Tenor Section Leader Bill Paraskevas | Bass Section Leader
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Peter Fellegy | Fortune Wireless | President Frank Whelan | BMO Harris Bank | Vice President Kent Shipley | Attorney | Treasurer Kathryn Rice | Deloitte Tax LLP | Secretary Brad Arthur | Retired, Eli Lilly & Company Ali Curtis | Ivy Tech Community College John Fischer | Barnes & Thornburg Kyle Henne | Community Volunteer Brian Hostetler | Piano Solutions Katherine Landschulz | Covance Laura Lockwood | Community Volunteer Mathew McGreal | Fusion Aliance Don Meyer | Bose McKinney & Evans LLP Mary Jo Moss | Retired Educator Andrew Price | Midwest ISO Dr. Michael Sells | Butler University Donald Smith | Frost Brown Todd LLC