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Julia tai, Music Director dEan pEtERson, Chorale Director Friday, Dec. 3, 7:30 P.M., Saturday Dec. 4, 7:30 P.M. & Sunday, Dec. 7, 3:00 P.M. 67th Season, 2021-2022 Hansel and Gretel Overture .............................................................. Engelbert Humperdinck Gloria .......................................................................................................... Antonio Vivaldi Gloria Domine ﬁli unigenite Good King Wenceslas ........................................................................................... Morton Gould When We´re Together (from Olaf’s Frozen Adventure) Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson arr. by Haakon Esplo Hiney May TovI .................................................................................................................... Iris Levine Song of the Bells .....................................................................................................Leroy Anderson

Intermission Concert Suite from The Polar Express ..................................... Glen Ballard & Alan Silvestri arr. Jerry Brubaker Irving Berlin’s Christmas ...........................................................................................Irving Berlin Arr. by Mark Brymer & Michael Brown Winter Wonderland ................................................................................................ Felix Bernard Many Moods of Christmas Suite No. 4 ............... Robert Shaw & Robert Russell Bennett

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Julia Tai Music Director Praised by the Seattle Times as “poised yet passionate,” Julia Tai is one of today’s most dynamic young conductors on the international stage. Currently, she is the Music Director of Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, Philharmonia Northwest, and the Co-Artistic Director of the Seattle Modern Orchestra. Her career has led to acclaimed performances and rehearsals with the American Youth Symphony, Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic (Czech Republic), Brandenburger Symphoniker (Germany), Estonian National Youth Symphony (Estonia), New Symphony Orchestra (Bulgaria), Orquesta Filarmónica de la UNAM (Mexico), Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil Charlos Chávez (Mexico), and the Seattle Symphony. Ms Tai has established a reputation for her creative programming and community partnerships. She has increased the esteem of her orchestras by elevating their artistic output, commissioning new works by renowned composers, and serving diverse communities. In 2017, in collaboration with Finlandia Foundation, Philharmonia Northwest celebrated Finland’s centennial by presenting Finland 100 at Benaroya Hall, featuring three generations of Finnish composers. The concert was attended by Finland’s ambassador to the U.S. from Washington D.C. The orchestra has cocommissioned new works by PDQ Bach (Concerto for Simply Grand Piano and Orchestra), Mexican composer Osvaldo Mendoza (Three Mexican Portraits), ChineseAmerican composer Dorothy Chang (Gateways – Concerto for Erhu and Piano), and Sheila Silver (Being in Life – Concerto for French horn and Alpenhorn, 5 Tibetan singing bowls, and string orchestra). Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Ms Tai began her violin studies at age four and piano at eight. She received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, where she was awarded “Outstanding Graduate” in 2004. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in orchestral conducting from the University of Washington.

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dean peterson Chorale Director Dean Peterson has been actively involved in the Montana music scene for many years. He has conducted the Missoula Symphony Chorale since 2006 and also serves as Musical Director and Conductor of the Missoula Mendelssohn Club. In 2011 he retired from his position as Director of Choirs at Hellgate High School and went on to serve as the interim Director of Choirs at the University of Montana. Prior to his years at Hellgate High School, he worked as an elementary general music teacher in the Missoula Public Schools. In addition to his conducting duties, he is an active choral clinician, adjudicator and instructor for the University of Montana’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (MOLLI). He received his Bachelor of Music Degrees with high honors from the University of Montana in Music Education and Piano Performance. Later he completed his Master of Music Education degree with Kodaly emphasis from Holy Names College, Oakland, CA. During his teaching career, Dean received the prestigious National Milken Educator award. Later, he was honored to be recognized by the National Federation of High Schools as the 2010-2011 Outstanding Music Educator for Montana and the Northwest region. In that same year, he was named Missoula Arts Educator of the Year by the Missoula Cultural Council and was also honored to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the Montana Music Educators Association. In the Fall of 2013 Dean was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Montana Choral Directors Association. In March of 2014, he was inducted into the University of Montana Fine Arts Hall of Fame at the annual Odyssey of the Stars. When not engaged in music making you might find Dean on a hiking or ski trail, in his garden or out and about searching for a rare art piece or antique.

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Sharon Snavely Ed Wetherbee Jim Valeo We are grateful for your years of service and support.

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presidenT’s Message Deborah Stapley-Graham Music lovers are long familiar with music’s power to transport us through time. Listening to a selection that is associated with strong feelings can create a window into the past. Holiday music evokes memories of traditions that can provide us with a sense of security - that there exist things in the world that can be depended upon – such as, that Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Men might be an achievable objective. Those good feelings sum up what each of us finds to be important and are indications of what each of us values. I truly value the opportunity to hear symphonic music on a regular basis. Missoula is fortunate to have a symphony orchestra and chorale who provide us with marvelous performances. What an incredible experience it is to enjoy Holiday music played and sung by talented musicians and led by our dedicated music directors, Julia Tai and Dean Peterson. I value the Missoula Symphony Association staff who have a stalwart leader in Executive Director Jo May Salonen. I value being part of a committed board of directors, who care deeply for the MSA and who work to strengthen our organization so that it can continue to bring live music to Missoulians for years to come. The Missoula Symphony Association greatly values you, our patrons, donors, and sponsors. Because of each of you who support the symphony, we can continue the tradition of our Holiday Pops Concert. Thank you for contributing to the warm, wonderful feeling that Holiday music brings! Deborah Stapley-Graham President

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PRESENTED BY THE MISSOULA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION For nearly 40 years, Missoula has hosted the Montana Suzuki Institute each summer. This week-long event offers students an intensive yet fun musical experience. Approved and guided by the principles of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, the Institute also trains and develops teachers in the Suzuki method. These combined activities promote musical and personal growth in young musicians, families, and communities. To further this mission, the Missoula Symphony Association recently announced the Lamar Blum Scholarship, in honor of the director who led MSI from 2005 through 2019. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student who would benefit from financial assistance to attend the Institute. Additionally, our local Suzuki teachers offer instruction and performance opportunities all year long, and the MSA is proud to support this MizZuki program! For more information, contact our Education Coordinator, Sylvia Allen Oman, at sylvia@missoulasymphony.org.

MONTANA SUZUKI INSTITUTE SUPPORTERS The MSA is grateful to the following patrons for their generous gifts. Listed below are contributions of $25 or more within 12 months of November 1, 2021. We apologize for any omissions or errors.

SHINICHI CIRCLE – ($5,000+)

BOUREE – ($300 - $499)

SPONSOR – ($2,000 - $4,999)

MINUET – ($150 - $299)

SUSTAINER – ($1,000 - $1,999) Dolores & George Bandow Max & Betty Swanson Foundation Peter & Maria van Loben Sels Rotary Club of Missoula

GAVOTTE – ($50 - $149) Deborah & Terry Johnson Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite Jim & Kay Strauss Alden Wright

CONCERTO – ($500 - $999) Antoinette Person Laura Scott

TWINKLE – ($25 - $49)

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execuTive direcTor’s Message Jo May Salonen Are we really heading into 2022? Hard to believe, but here we are at our annual Holiday Pops! concert and that means the new year is right around the corner… Thank you for supporting our return to live music this season – our first two concerts have been absolutely delightful, and the orchestra sounds better than ever. This weekend we welcome our chorale to the stage under the direction of Chorale Director Dean Peterson and we are thrilled to have them join the orchestra and Music Director Julia Tai, once again. On behalf of all of us at the Missoula Symphony Association, THANK YOU for sticking with us through the challenges and changes the past two years have brought us. Music is the one experience we can all share together regardless of what’s going on in the world around us. Seeing our musicians on stage and all of you in the audience (or, on our You Tube live stream!) warms our hearts this holiday season. Truly, it’s great to be back. As 2021 comes to a close, we look ahead to our Family Concert in February where we collaborate with the Missoula Public Library Foundation and the concert’s composer; our inspiring masterworks concerts in March and April (again, where the chorale joins us) and our season finale, My Fair Lady in Concert in June. It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale and we remain grateful that you’re here. Season’s Greetings,

Jo May Salonen Executive Director

KUFM BROADCAST

This concert will be broadcast over Montana Public Radio on a date to be announced.

KUFM Missoula, 89.1 KUFM North Missoula, 91.5 KUFN Hamilton, 91.9 KUKL Kalispell, 90.1 KAPC Butte, 91.3

KUHM Helena 91.7, KUFL Libby, 90.5 KPJH Polson, 89.5 KGPR Great Falls, 89.9

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contents President’s Message �� 8 Executive Director’s Message �� 9 KUFM Broadcast �� 10 Missoula Symphony Orchestra �� 12 Program Notes �� 13 Concert Sponsors �� 18 Scholarship Fund �� 22 Montana Suzuki Institute �� 24 Missoula Symphony Association �� 25 Business Contributors �� 30 This program is printed on recycled paper using recyclable inks. Program produced by the Missoulian To advertise in our programs contact Jacque Walawander at: Phone: 406.523.5271 Email: jacque.walawander@lee.net

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FIRST VIOLIN Margaret Nichols Baldridge, concertmaster Chair sponsored by Janet & Harry Haines Ali Schultz Levesque, acting associate concertmaster Chair sponsored by Gerald & Sharon Marks Aria Peters Owen Cleary+ Tasha Fain Suzanne Hartzell Gabe Kantor+ Linda Lacey Kira Lee Nancy Lofgren Kohler Ariah Mann Kyle Unruh SECOND VIOLIN Rachel Fellows-Schnackel, principal Chair sponsored by Laura Patterson Pam Hillygus, associate principal Natalie Anderson Ken Ballinger Anneliese Broman Will Hunt Marian Kale Julie Lacey Aidan McCormack Emily Rogers Patrick Shannon Catherine Treis+ VIOLA Sara Schultz Levesque, principal Chair sponsored by Robert Moseley Kathryn Mellander, associate principal Martha Ballard Thayer Shelby Blum Leslie Collins-Rose Bayley Ginnaty+ Angie Janzen Edwin Mellander Lea Tonnerre Richard Wells

CELLO Adam Collins, principal Chair sponsored by Dan & Sophia Lambros Christine Ranf Sopko, assistant principal Melissa Armstrong Joan Chesebro Dawn Douglass David Harmsworth+ Saje Johns Susan Lofgren Anderson Jayla Mitchell+ DOUBLE BASS Ryan Davis, acting principal Chair sponsored by Richard & Alice Dailey Lindsay Blair Fischer Friend+ William James Michael Johns Thomas Sciple Nicholas Timmerhoff FLUTE Jennifer Cooper, principal Chair sponsored by Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite Julia Vasquez Alli High OBOE Susi Stipich, principal Chair sponsored by Jennifer & Ben Yonce Olivia Adams ENGLISH HORN Jennifer Gookin Cavanaugh, principal Chair sponsored by Jo May & Brian Salonen CLARINET Christopher Kirkpatrick, principal Kathryn Pannell Kennedy Payne BASSOON Alicia Brischli, principal Chair sponsored by Bill & Jean Woessner Logan Beskoon Jacob Logan

HORN Olivia Quintero, principal Chair sponsored by Betsy & Warren Wilcox Thomas Rice Daniel Lande Robert Green TRUMPET Brendan McGlynn, principal Chair sponsored by Ann & Tom Boone Jens Jacobsen James Smart TROMBONE Cole Lobdell, principal Chair sponsored by Frank & Maggie Allen Josh Hungate Lexi Vine TUBA Benedict Kirby, principal TIMPANI Robert LedBetter, principal Chair sponsored by Michael & Traci Punke PERCUSSION Samuel McKenzie HARP Peggy Young, principal Chair sponsored by Maria & Peter van Loben Sels

PIANO Christopher Hahn, principal Chair sponsored by Twila Wolfe Librarian Suzanne Hartzell Personnel Manager Susi Stipich Stage Manager Olivia Adams *Members of the string sections are listed alphabetically. Seating is rotated for each concert. +Missoula Symphony Scholarship Recipients

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DEAN PETERSON, Chorale Director Chorale Director’s Chair sponsored by Doug & Caryl Klein

SOPRANO Mary Ann Albee Erin Bray Kristen Cottom Ursula Ensell Toni Evans Ellen Fiscus Theresa Floyd Jennifer Gaston Smith Gina Hegg Julie McFarlane Elizabeth Putnam Janet Seidel Ann Sharkey Laurie Simonson Kristie Speck Erika Sylvester Beth Taylar Wilson Deborah Woody Mary Louise Zapp-Knapp TENOR Tom Bensen Kyle Bocinsky Bruce Bowler

Gary Bowman Chuck Bryson Don McCammon Philip O’Connell Ira Robison Phil Stauffer Kent Watson ALTO Melissa Blunt Karen Callan Rebecca CanfieldPerkowski Melanie Charlson Terri Daniels Leonie Gooday Christiane Holmquist Susan Israel Robin Kendall Zona Lindemann Mary Ann Lorette Rust Kady Nordstrom Elin Peterson Leslie Rieger

Gay Rushmer Emma Spencer Anne Stewart Carol Stovall BASS Bob Albee Bill Barksdale Robert Braun Mike Bray Dan Cahalan Tom Cook Brad Elison Jon Ellingson Donald Gisselbeck Peter Heyler Dick Hoskins Spencer Kellum James Powers Keith Rieger Mike Rosbarsky Danny Smith Steve Thompson Walter Wilde Mark Woodward

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Once Upon a Symphony Annual Family Concert

MARCH 5 & 6, 2022

Our American Voices

APRIL 9 & 10, 2022

Spirit, Song and Remembrance AN ANONYMOUS CHOR ALE MEMBER

ANNE & BRUCE ROBERTSON

JUNE 4 & 5, 2022

My Fair Lady in Concert SPONSORED IN MEMORY OF BARBARA AND WILLIA M TREMPER , BY THEIR CHILDREN

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CHAIR SPONSORS Musician Honoraria

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Diana & Rick Nash

Principal Trumpet

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Chorale Director

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Principal Trombone

Maggie & Frank Allen

Guest Artists

Marci & Jim Valeo, Candice Boyer, Anonymous

Principal Timpani/ Percussion

Traci & Michael Punke

Concertmaster

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Principal Harp

Associate Concertmaster

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Principal Piano

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Second Violin

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Principal Viola

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Principal Cello

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Principal Double Bass

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Principal Flute

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Season Opener Reception

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Principal Oboe

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Principal English Horn

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Once Upon a Symphony 2022 Family Concert

Classical music made fun for the young and young at heart. Julia Tai – Music Director

Watch for details Coming Soon! BLACKFOOT IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THIS ALL-AGES, ANNUAL FAMILY CONCERT.

CELEBRATING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY

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SAVE THE DATE

ANNUAL FAMILY CONCERT

FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 4 • 7:00 PM JULIA TAI, MUSIC DIRECTOR Dennison Theatre, University of Montana Masks are required.

TICKETS: $8 for all ages. Purchase at missoulasymphony.org or call (406) 721-3194.

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Our American Voices SATURDAY • MARCH 5 • 7:30 PM JULIA TAI, MUSIC DIRECTOR Dennison Theatre, University of Montana Masks are required. BUY TICKETS: missoulasymphony.org or call (406) 721-3194.

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SUNDAY • MARCH 6 • 3:00 PM GUEST ARTIST: Yesong Sophie Lee, violin Featuring works by Jessie Montgomery: Caught by the Wind Samuel Barber: Violin Concerto, op. 14 William Grant Still: Symphony No. 1 in A flat major, “Afro-American Symphony”

pREsidEnt Deborah Stapley-Graham VicE pREsidEnt Bill Johnston tREasuRER Pri Fernando sEcREtaRy Bill Johnston-Interim past pREsidEnt Jim Valeo diREctoRs Adam Collins, Deirdre Flaherty, Andrew George, Mark Haythornthwaite, Theresa Johnson, Robin Kendall, Vinnie Pavlish EXEcutiVE diREctoR Jo May Salonen

dEVElopMEnt cooRdinatoR Beth Woody Education cooRdinatoR Sylvia Allen Oman spEcial EVEnts and pRoJEcts Deborah Woody liBRaRian Suzanne Hartzell social MEdia cooRdinatoR Olivia Adams Msa intERn Logan O’Connell

Music diREctoR Julia Tai

EMERitus BoaRd oF diREctoRs

choRalE diREctoR Dean Peterson

Robert Homer

diREctoR oF opERations Peter McKenzie

Sophie Lambros

patRon sERVicEs cooRdinatoR Kirsten McGlynn

Tom Boone Caryl Klein Mora Payne Carol Seim John Talbot Marci Valeo

The MSA is grateful to the following patrons for their generous gifts. Listed below are contributions of $50 or more within 12 months of October 1, 2021. We apologize for any omissions or errors. SEASON SPONSOR Good Food Store CONCERT SPONSORS Anonymous (3) Anonymous Chorale Member Dolores & George Bandow Blackfoot Communications Phyllis & Bill Bouchee Christian, Samson & Baskett, PLLP D.A. Davidson & Company DeMarois Buick-GMC-Mercedes First Security Bank

Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP Langel & Associates P.C. Merrill Lynch Missoula Bone & Joint Missoulian Payne West Insurance GUEST ARTIST SPONSOR Anonymous Chorale Member Candace Boyer-in memory of Martin & Marion Boyer Marci & Jim Valeo

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MUSIC DIRECTOR’S CHAIR SPONSOR Diana & Rick Nash CHORALE CONDUCTOR’S CHAIR SPONSOR Caryl & Doug Klein LIVE STREAM SPONSOR First Security Bank DOWNBEAT DOWNLOW Northwestern Energy BACKSTAGE PASS S.G. Long & Company Streaming Sponsor First Security Bank MAESTRO ($25,000+) William A. & Kay Cook CONDUCTOR ($5,000-$24,999) Dolores & George Bandow Blackfoot Communications First Security Bank Good Food Store Gayle & Lyle Grimes Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite-Principal Flute Sophie & Dan Lambros–Principal cello Diana & Rick Nash–Music Director’s Chair Sponsor Anne & Bruce Robertson John Sargent Patricia Forsberg & Stephen Speckart Betty Thisted Tremper Family Marci & Jim Valeo Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Twila Wolfe- Principal Piano SPONSOR ($1,000-$4,999) Anonymous (3) Frank & Maggie Allen-Principal Trombone Louisa & Paul Axelrod-Assistant Principal Cello Deann Birnel Ann & Tom Boone-Principal Trumpet Phyllis & William Bouchee Candice Boyer Janet Boyer Joan Chesebro Christian, Samson & Baskett PLLC Jeanne & James Clark D.A. Davidson & Company Alice & Richard Dailey-Principal Bass DeMarois Buick-GMC-Mercedes Deirdre Flaherty Victoria Fleischer Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP Andrew George Margie & Steve Grinnell Janet & Harry Haines-Concertmaster MDU Resources Group, Inc.

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Millicent & Robert Hawkins Dick Hoskins Donald Johnston Dr. Llewellyn & Sandra Jones Daniel Kemmis & Jean Larson Paul & Christine Kilzer Doug & Caryl Klein–Chorale Conductor’s Chair Sponsor Wendy & Keith Kuhn Anita Kurtz-Magee JoAnne & Ian Lange Langel & Associates PC Lee Newspaper Endowment Fund at Montana Community Foundation Sharon & Gerald Marks–Associate Concertmaster Land Lindbergh Betty Miller Jeff & Sandra Miller Missoula Bone & Joint Missoula Downtown Association Montana Association of Symphony Orchestras Robert F. Moseley-Principal Viola Missoula Broadcasting Company Muralt’s Travel Plaza Northwestern Energy Kathy Ogren Pangea and Stave & Hoop Speakeasy Payne West Insurance Celeste & Brad Peterson Traci Punke & Michael–Principal Timpani RBC Wealth Management Amber & Lans Richardson Rotary of Missoula Jo May & Brian Salonen-Principal English Horn Carol & Robert Seim S.G. Long Financial Stockman Bank Swanson Foundation Deirdre Swanson Sue & John Talbot-Principal Clarinet Washington Corporation Sarah & William Towle Maria & Peter van Loben Sels-Principal Harp Aggie & Jeff Vandergrift Janet Whaley & Phil Hamilton Jean & William Woessner-Principal Bassoon Jennifer & Ben Yonce-Principal Oboe Betsy & Warren Wilcox–Principal French Horn Washington Companies Alice & Clem Williams Windfall Wipfli, LLP BENEFACTOR ($600-$999) Diane Bodholt Barbara & Craig Burns Sally & Tom Daer Kathrin & John Driscoll Louise & Michael Flanagan Gingy & Pete Heyler

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Kathy Senkler Jeanne & Dennis Simmerman Karen Sitte Nita Smith Kathleen Snodgrass Jane Sparks Debra Steinberg Vaun Stevens Andrea Stierle Peggy Walker Susie Wall Janet Weber Diane & Bryon Whiteaker Walter Wilde MEMORIAL DONATIONS The following individuals have made donations to the Missoula Symphony Association in memory of loved ones in the past 12 months. Rose-Marie Bowman-in memory of Tracy Jeanne Bowman Crazy 8’s-in memory of Anna & Ed Burke Sally & Tom Daer-in memory of Christine Wallace Alayne Dolson-in memory of Christine Wallace Joan & Robert Egan-in memory of Christine Wallace Tommy Evans-in memory of Christine Wallace Janice Givler-in memory of Robert Seim Nancy Graves-in memory of Tom Graves Maria Francis- in memory of Margrit Syroid Gayle & Lyle Grimes-in memory of Christine Wallace Jo Ann Hertz–in memory of Patricia Zapp Pam Hillygus-in memory of Christine Wallace Bill James-in memory of Christine Wallace Don Johnston–in memory of Virginia Johnston Jo-Ann & Ian Lange-in memory of Paol, Fred & Erik Bodholt Land Lindbergh-in memory of Christine Wallace Lenore Marcotte-in memory of Patricia Zapp

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PLANNED GIVING Please consider the Missoula Symphony Association in your Planned Giving.

BEQUESTS Please consider naming the Missoula Symphony Association (MSA) in your will and/or trust.

RETIREMENT FUND GIFT IRA contributions can be made directly to the MSA*, are not taxable to the donor and the MSA receives the full amount of your gift.

ENDOWMENT TAX CREDIT The Missoula Symphony Association has a permanent endowment to provide financial stability for decades into the future. Under Montana law, a contribution to our endowment can benefit you with a very generous tax credit.* *Subject to federal and state tax regulations

For more information on leaving a cultural legacy, contact Executive Director Jo May Salonen at (406) 721-3194 or jomay@missoulsymphony.org. (Your legal, tax and financial advisor(s) can help you accomplish your philanthropic & estate planning goals.)

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MISSOULA SYMPHONY SCHOLARSHIP FUND “I“Iused usedtotosay saymusic musicwas wasa aform formofofexpression, expression,a away wayofofconveying conveyinghuman humanfeeling feelingand andemotion. emotion. Continuing the grand tradition of the Missoula Symphony Guild, the Missoula Symphony Scholarship Fund is dedicated to providing scholarships for outstanding University of Montana music students who play in the Missoula Symphony Orchestra or sing in the Missoula Symphony Chorale. This year, the Missoula Symphony Association will award more than $20,000 in scholarships to eight talented young musicians. This commitment is possible thanks to the generosity of the individuals listed below. Every penny of their donations goes directly to scholarships. Our 2021-2022 scholarship recipients are noted on the Orchestra Roster with a “+” sign.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND SUPPORTERS The MSA is grateful to the following patrons for their generous gifts. Listed below are contributions of $25 or more within 12 months of November 1, 2021. We apologize for any omissions or errors.

Prestissimo ($500+) Will & Kay Cook Alice & Dick Dailey Betty Thisted Sophe & Dan Lambros Janet Boyer Millicent & Robert Hawkins Barbara & Jim Jourdonnais Anita Kurtz Magee Sharon & Terry Phillips John Sargent Crazy 8’s In Memory of Anna & Ed Burke Presto ($250-$499) Anonymous Deirdre Flaherty Dorothea & George Lambros Mary & David Weslely Celeste & Brad Peterson Marci & Jim Valeo Kathy Turner

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Allegro($50-$99) ($50-$99) Allegro Kay&&Jim JimDriscoll Driscoll Kay Joyce&&Michael MichaelNave Nave Joyce Sarah&&William WilliamTowle Towle Sarah Allegretto($25-$49) ($25-$49) Allegretto BarbaraCollins Collins Barbara DickAuerbach Auerbach Dick

To be a part of the Missoula Symphony Scholarship Fund, contact the Symphony Office at (406)721-3194, or mail a check payable to Missoula Symphony Scholarship Fund to PO Box 8301, Missoula 59807. Donations are 100% tax-deductible.

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SCHOLARSHIP FUND SUPPORTERS Cook Family Scholarship New in 2020-2021, this scholarship is named for Will and Kay Cook. “ We are happy to partner with the University of Montana and The Missoula Symphony Association to support the growth of music education in Montana and the cultural enrichment of our city.” 2021-2022 Recipients: Jayla Mitchell, Cello. Jayla is a sophomore who is studying cello performance and is from Great Falls, Montana. Catherine Treis, Violin. Catherine is a violin performance major from St. John, Washington. The Florence Reynolds Scholarship Named for a woman who shared her musical talent, enthusiasm and endless energy with the MSA for many years. Recipient: Fischer Friend, Double Bass. Fischer is from Helena, Montana and is majoring in double bass performance. The Symphony Guild Presidents’ Scholarship Named in honor of those women who have given their time and energy as Presidents of the Missoula Symphony Guild. Recipient: David Harmsworth, Cello. David is from Missoula, Montana and is a music major. The Joseph Henry Scholarship Named in honor of our Music Director Emeritus, who retired in 2007 after 21 years as Music Director of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra. Recipient: Owen Cleary, Violin. Owen is a freshman from Helena, Montana who is majoring in violin performance and jazz studies The Donald Carey Scholarship Named in honor of our former Chorale Director who retired in 2006, after 18 years at his post. Recipient: Bayley Ginnaty, Viola. Bayley is from Great Falls, Montana and is a viola performance major. The Virginia Vinal Scholarship Named in honor of the longest-serving member of the orchestra, and her dedication to music and community. Recipient: Gabe Kantor, Violin. Gabe is a violin performance and forestry major from Missoula. The Lorraine Andrie Prize Not a scholarship but a cash award, this prize is presented at the final concert of each season to a U.M. graduating senior who is deemed a truly outstanding and dedicated orchestra member. Named in honor of the founding leader of the Guild. Recipient: Olivia Quintero, French Horn. Olivia is a 2021 graduate of UM. The Women’s Guild Tuition Scholarship Funded by Betty Thisted and Sophie Lambros, two presidents of the former Missoula Symphony Guild, this scholarship provides full tuition, for four years, to an incoming University of Montana music major focusing on piano or percussion. To be awarded in 2022.

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