2017 HOLIDAY PROGRAM by The Center for the Performing Arts

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CONTENTS WELCOME...........................................................................................................5 PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS

U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND..................................................................................8 GREGORY PORTER.........................................................................................14 JIM BRICKMAN..............................................................................................16

DAMIEN ESCOBAR........................................................................................18

EVANESCENCE..............................................................................................21

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS..................................................................................22

FEATURE: CANADIAN BRASS.......................................................................24

NAT 'KING' COLE TRIBUTE: RAMSEY LEWIS & JOHN PIZZARELLI...............29

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS...................................................................................30

CELTIC THUNDER SYMPHONY.....................................................................32

CANADIAN BRASS.......................................................................................34

MICHAEL BOLTON........................................................................................37

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DEAR FRIENDS, Are you ready for the holidays? As usual, the Center is presenting a wide array of events in November and December, including several concerts in our popular St. Vincent Holiday Series. Just days after the local Veteran’s Day observance at the Tarkington, the U.S. Army Field Band will perform a free concert Nov. 15 at the Palladium. We are very proud to be able to present this inspirational, one-of-a-kind event to the public, in tribute to our nation’s men and women in uniform. Moving on, the calendar includes return appearances by popular acts like Jim Brickman, The Oak Ridge Boys, Ramsey Lewis and Celtic Thunder; artists such as Dave Koz, whose annual visits have become a holiday tradition for our patrons; and performers who are visiting our world-class facilities for the first time: the acclaimed contemporary jazz vocalist Gregory Porter, R&B-influenced “violin crooner” Damien Escobar, the pioneering chamber quintet Canadian Brass and a sold-out show by the rock band Evanescence. Also new this year will be some exciting seasonal activity on campus, courtesy of the City of Carmel. The inaugural Christkindlmarkt on Center Green, inspired by centuries-old German tradition, will give our patrons and other visitors a fun way to catch up on holiday shopping while enjoying refreshments and live entertainment. An adjacent skating rink, The Ice on Center Green, will provide hours of outdoor fun for local families. We look forward to seeing these attractions become new traditions for the community. We also hope you can join us December 31 for our third annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza presented by Taft, with food, drink and live entertainment throughout the Palladium. Last year’s event sold out, so don’t wait too long to get your tickets. No matter how you decide to observe, celebrate and enjoy this special time of year, thank you for making the Center for the Performing Arts a part of your holiday season.

Eric S. Payne CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jeffrey C. McDermott PRESIDENT/CEO

Michael Feinstein ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Beyond the Stage Education opportunities for all ages! In addition to the world-class arts and entertainment events presented by the Center for the Performing Arts, educational initiatives and community outreach are vital parts of the organization’s mission. During the 2016-17 Season, the Center presented over 200 education and outreach activities for more than 6,000 youth and 2,500 adults from throughout Indiana. Upcoming opportunities include: Peanut Butter & Jam These monthly Saturday morning programs sponsored by Keller Macaluso offer family fun while introducing preschoolers to the performing arts. Every child’s ticket purchased comes with two free adult admissions. Dec. 2 – Holiday Cabaret on Strings with Melchior Marionettes Jan. 6 – Global Rhythms with Kwesi Brown Dance Discovery These fun and informal evening classes offer introductions to various genres of dance for ages 12 and up, in conjunction with select events on the Center’s performance schedule. Jan. 8 – Traditional Irish Dance with instructor Liz Donahue Feb. 7 – Swing Dance with instructor Carol Worcel Intro to Stand-Up Comedy Back by popular demand, this adult evening class led by professional comedian Mat Alano-Martin explores the history and mechanics of humor writing and performance. After four weekly sessions beginning Jan. 29, the participants present a public performance on Feb. 23. For tickets and more information, call the Box Office at 317.843.3800 or visit TheCenterPresents.org. 6

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THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND & SOLDIERS' CHORUS Musical Ambassadors Of The Army Washington, DC

Wednesday, November 15

7:30pm | The Palladium

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The mission of the U.S. Army Field Band is to serve and inspire the American people by telling the Army story and honoring our soldiers and veterans at home and abroad as “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army.” This wide-ranging program will include marches, overtures, popular music, patriotic selections and instrumental and vocal solos, including Alan Menken’s music for Beauty and the Beast and a special rendition of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” based on the original 1924 orchestration performed by the Paul Whiteman jazz band with Gershwin himself on piano. The performance will feature the 65-member Concert Band, the oldest of the Field Band’s four performing components, as well as the 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus, a mixed choral ensemble. Joining them for one selection will be a group of student musicians and vocalists from Noblesville High School.

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Program America the Beautiful.........................................................................Samuel A. Ward arr. Carmen Dragon The Star-Spangled Banner..............................................................John Stafford Smith Mother Earth Fanfare..........................................................................David Maslanka La Forza Del Destino.............................................................................Guiseppe Verdi trans. Don Patterson Circus Days...................................................................................................Karl L. King arr. Loras Schissel Selections by Rodgers and Hammerstein.................................Rodgers/Hammerstein arr. SSG Daniel Jamieson* Staff Sergeant Michaela Shelton, vocalist Country Band March..................................................................................Charles Ives arr. James B. Sinclair Overture to Candide.........................................................................Leonard Bernstein arr. Clare Grundman Rhapsody in Blue...............................................................................George Gershwin arr. Vince Norman† Staff Sergeant Darren Lael, piano Intermission

Beauty and the Beast...........................Alan Menkin, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice arr. MSG Adrian Hernandez* featuring the Soldiers’ Chorus Scherzo for X-Wings................................................................................John Williams arr. Paul Lavender Beer Barrel Polka..................................................................................Jaromír Vejvoda arr. Steve Zegree Dogface Soldier......................................................................Bert Gold and Ken Hart arr. Charles Maxwell Armed Forces Salute........................................................................various composers arr. Ken Whitcomb†, Robert Lichtenberger†, and MAJ Scott McKenzie The Stars and Stripes Forever.............................................................John Philip Sousa * Staff Arranger, The U.S. Army Field Band † Former Staff Arranger, The U.S. Army Field Band program subject to change

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Colonel Jim Keene, Commander ............................................................................................................... Albuquerque, NM Command Sergeant Major Leslie Nock, Command Sergeant Major ................................................................... Syracuse, NY Lieutenant Colonel Domingos Robinson, Deputy Commander.........................................................................Rockland, MA First Lieutenant Alexandra Borza, Associate Bandmaster ......................................................................... Virginia Beach, VA Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Pick, Director of the Jazz Ambassadors .............................................................New Windsor, NY Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Wood, Officer-in-Charge, Six-String Soldiers .......................................................Las Cruces, NM

CONCERT BAND

SSG Tiffany Hoffer ...........................Fairfax, VA SSG Kevin Paul ........................ Los Angeles, CA

Piccolo SSG Sean Owen ......................... Columbus, OH Flute SFC Katayoon Hodjati* .........Silver Spring, MD SSG Pamela Daniels ......................... Reston, VA SSG Jennifer Zhou..................... Columbus, OH Oboe/English Horn SFC Erika Grimm* .................... Centreville, VA SSG Sarah Schram-Borg ................ Milton, MA E-flat Clarinet SFC Brian Eldridge ....................... Mt. Airy, MD B-flat Clarinet MSG Reis McCullough† ..................Seattle, WA MSG Michael Sears* ............Lithia Springs, GA MSG Shari Smith ........................... Hulbert, OK SFC Lauren Angert ..................... Lynchburg, VA SFC John Blair......................Virginia Beach, VA SFC Marlena Dillenbeck .........Coopersville, MI SFC Jennifer Everhart ................Lexington, NC SFC Joel Klenke .................................Aurora, IL SSG Erik Franklin .............................. Elgin, SC Alto/Bass Clarinet SFC Chad Martin*.........................Madison, SD SFC Kevin Walko ...................... Bethel Park, PA

French Horn MSG Robert Cherry* .................. Bridgman, MI SSG Selena Maytum .................. Nicholson, GA SSG J. Greg Miller ........................... Denver, CO SSG Lori Roy .............................. Schoharie, NY SGT Brad Dallman .................... Green Bay, WI Trombone SGM Mark Bowling** .................Camp Hill, PA MSG Aaron Kadrmas* ......................Fargo, ND SFC Carmen Russo .................... Bradenton, FL SFC Todd Sturniolo .................Hagerstown, MD Bass Trombone SFC Wesley Ballenger III ..............Torrance, CA Euphonium MSG Chris Sarangoulis* ....... Westminster, MD SFC Lauren Curran ............................Willis, TX Tuba MSG Matthew Nelson*..........Oconomowoc, WI SSG Scott Devereaux ............... Washington, MI SSG Chase Garner ..................Birmingham, AL Harp SSG Grace Bauson .........................Kokomo, IN

Bassoon SFC Thaddeus Crutcher .............. Memphis, TN SSG Sergio Acosta ..................... Milwaukee, WI

String Bass/Electric Bass SSG Joel Ciaccio .............................. Canton, PA

Trumpet MSG Michael Klima*...................... Sartell, MN SFC Nicholas Althouse .....................Salem, OH SFC Phillip Johnson.............................Pella, IA SFC Ward Yager ........................... Memphis, TN SSG Ryan Brewer ......North Richland Hills, TX

Percussion SGM William Elliott† ............... Shelbyville, KY SGM Thomas Enokian† ..................Albany, NY MSG Brian Spurgeon* ...............River Falls, WI SSG Andrew Emerich .................. Magnolia, TX SSG Derek Stults ...........Princeton Junction, NJ

SOLDIERS’ CHORUS Soprano MSG Rose Ryon† .......................... Delmont, NJ SFC Meghan P. Habibzai............... Herndon, VA SFC Charis Strange* ...........Campbellsville, KY SSG Teresa Alzadon........................ Auburn, WA SSG Rachel Rose Farber ......Egg Harbor Twp., NJ SSG Michaela Shelton .............Moorestown, NJ Alto MSG Erica Russo† .................... Columbus, OH SFC Elizabeth Garcia ...................Portland, ME SFC Teresa Harris* ................Salt Lake City, UT SSG Heidi Ackerman ......................Phoenix, AZ SSG Megan Pomales ...................Oak Ridge, NJ SSG Veronica Tschirhart ..............Portland, OR SSG Kyra White ........................... Las Vegas, NV Tenor MSG Mario A. Garcia, Jr.* ...............Del Rio, TX MSG Robert McIver, Jr.** ..........Owensboro, KY SSG Jeremy Cady ................. North Branch, MN SSG Timothy Coombs ......South Brunswick, NJ SSG Daniel Erbe..........................Lexington, KY SSG Benjamin Hilgert................... Fairland, IN Bass SFC Samuel Chung.......................Seoul, Korea SFC Mark Huseth* .......................... Topeka, KS SSG Ian Bowling ........................Harrisburg, PA SSG Keenan McCarter ............Birmingham, AL SSG Heath Sorensen .............Salt Lake City, UT

STAGE AND SOUND Stage Manager SFC David Parks............................Rimrock, AZ

Audio Technician Piano SFC Donald Dillenbeck* ........ Johnson City, NY Saxophone SSG Darren Lael............................. Hickory, NC SSG Jonathan Pusztai ............... Baltimore, MD MSG Brian Sacawa* ...............Schenectady, NY SFC Christopher Blossom ...............Canton, MI Media Producer SFC David Parks............................Rimrock, AZ Timpani SFC Jared Morgan ............................ Vernon, NJ SSG Daniel Goff .................... Morgantown, WV SFC Robert Marino ..................Stony Point, NY

PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS

Road Manager MSG Rose Ryon............................. Delmont, NJ Tour Coordinators MSG Adam Getz ......................York Springs, PA SFC Todd Stubbs .......................... Norwood, NY

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GREGORY PORTER

Saturday, November 18 at 8PM | The Palladium Declared “America’s Next Great Jazz Singer” by Esquire and NPR Music, Gregory Porter claimed the Grammy® Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album with his 2013 Blue Note debut Liquid Spirit and again for his 2016 release, Take Me to the Alley. His brand-new album, Nat King Cole & Me, is a heartfelt tribute to the legendary singer and pianist Porter has viewed as both a musical inspiration and a father figure in the absence of his own father. Adapted from Porter’s original stage musical of the same title, the album features standards associated with Cole (“Mona Lisa,” “Nature Boy”) as well as a new rendition of Porter’s song “When Love Was King.” “It’s only natural that I go to the root of my inspiration and where I come from, and that root would be my mother and gospel music and Nat King Cole,” Porter says. “He left such great music – such beautiful things to listen to that you can’t help but be influenced by that extraordinary timbre, style and ultimate cool.” The Great American Songbook Exhibit Gallery will be open at 7pm the evening of this performance.

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JIM BRICKMAN: A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS Saturday, November 25 at 8PM | The Palladium

America’s best-selling solo pianist marks his 21st year of heartwarming holiday performances with a new program, A Joyful Christmas, featuring carols, classics and original songs that offer an escape from the hustle and bustle. Jim Brickman’s signature style has taken him from Carnegie Hall to the White House and earned him two Grammy® nods, four Gold albums and 30 charted Adult Contemporary radio hits, including the solo tunes “Angel Eyes” and “Rocket to the Moon” and such collaborations as “Sending You a Little Christmas” with Johnny Mathis, “Valentine” with Martina McBride and “Love of My Life” with Michael W. Smith. The Ohio native started playing music at age 5 and began his professional career as an advertising jingle writer. He has written three best-selling books, starred in four TV concert specials, and for two decades has hosted the syndicated radio program The Jim Brickman Show.

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DAMIEN ESCOBAR Friday, December 1 at 8PM | The Palladium A native of Queens, N.Y., rising-star violinist Damien Escobar was only 10 years old when he became the youngest musician ever admitted to The Juilliard School. He and his brother began performing in the New York subways, mixing classical and contemporary influences as a duo called Nuttin’ But Stringz. They soon gained fame, winning a talent contest at the Apollo Theater, making the finals on America’s Got Talent and performing at the White House and the 2012 Presidential Inauguration. After the pair split in 2012, Escobar struggled personally and professionally and even abandoned music for a time. Since bouncing back as a solo artist and bandleader, the self-described “violin crooner” has found new success with his crossover blend of classical, jazz, pop, R&B and hip hop, landing numerous appearances on TV and at national events.

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Saturday, December 2 at 8PM | The Palladium Evanescence made its breakthrough in 2003 with the album Fallen, which sold more than 17 million copies worldwide and spawned the hit singles “Bring Me to Life” and “My Immortal” as well as Grammy® Awards for Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance. After two more top-selling studio albums, 2006’s The Open Door and 2011’s Evanescence, the band took a hiatus before returning to touring in 2015. The year 2017 promises to be the biggest yet for Evanescence with the release of the new album, Synthesis, which recasts some of the band’s core material with lush string arrangements and electronic elements framing bandleader Amy Lee’s piano and vocals. The Synthesis Live tour, with a 28-piece orchestra joining the band onstage, promises a transcendent experience. “This is a total passion project for me,” Lee says. “There are so many layers in our music, underneath the huge drums and guitars. ... This will be our first time touring with orchestra, and I’m so excited to perform this way – really focus on the vocals and the emotion and the story we’ve built over the years.”

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THE OAK RIDGE BOYS: CHRISTMAS SHOW

Thursday, December 7 at 7:30PM | The Palladium Known for their mega-selling crossover hit “Elvira,” and more than 30 other Top 10 singles, The Oak Ridge Boys are back on the road with the classic lineup that dates to 1973: Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban. Members of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, the country and gospel vocal quartet boasts five Grammy® Awards, nine Dove Awards and many other honors to their credit. For nearly three decades, The Oak Ridge Boys have mounted an annual Christmas tour featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary seasonal songs, including tunes from their seven bestselling Christmas CDs. “Every year I look forward to taking our Christmas tour all over the USA,” lead singer Allen says. “I hope everyone will come out this year and celebrate Christmas with The Oak Ridge Boys.”

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A TOUCH OF BRASS Canadian Brass blazes its own trail through the world of music By: Scott Hall Brass instruments are found in all kinds of music – classical, jazz, pop, soul and the list goes on. But a chamber ensemble comprising only tuba, trombone, French horn and a couple trumpets? That was a weird idea back in 1970, when a quintet called the Canadian Brass was formed. “I love to hear stories about the early days,” says trumpeter 24

Caleb Hudson, who joined the group not quite five years ago. “It’s a unique story, because at the time, there was really no path for a professional brass chamber ensemble. That had never really been done before.” Now, after nearly five decades, countless tours and 100 albums, the group is still going strong. It was the first such ensemble to play the main stage at Carnegie Hall and the first to tour China. Considered a national treasure in its homeland, Canadian Brass is a go-to choice to perform at official state events. Its honors have included a Grammy Award, three Grammy nominations and 15 nominations for Canada’s equivalent, the Juno Award.

Playing in the group has been a thrill for the 29-year-old Hudson, a native of Lexington, Ky. “I grew up listening to Canadian Brass,” he says. “I remember being 10 years old and listening to their albums. And basically every young brass player who is serious about their instrument grows up listening to Canadian Brass. So to actually be in the group – I’m the youngest member but it’s been four and a half years for me now – it’s really been an honor to be a part of that legacy.” Perhaps most interestingly, the group has essentially constructed an entire genre around itself, with a repertoire of more than 600 works in a

range of musical styles that were commissioned, arranged or transcribed specifically for the Canadian Brass. Some pieces are better than others, admits Hudson, a graduate of Michigan’s Interlochen Arts Academy and NYC’s revered Juilliard School. “Originally the group took a masterpiece approach, because brass quintet has the same musical heritage in terms of chamber music that string quartet or piano trio has,” he says. “So we had to borrow masterpieces and arrange them for our group. But in addition to that, we’ve commissioned over 100 works, and some (Continued...) 25

of them have proved to be really great, but the reality is that when you commission that many works, you never know what you’re going to get.” Audiences at the Palladium, however, will get the best. The ensemble’s Dec. 23 performance in Carmel will be the final stop on a 15-date year-end tour of the United States and Canada, including two nights in Toronto with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Hudson says. “It’s one of our favorites.” Rounding out the lineup are Christopher Coletti on trumpet, Bernhard Scully on horn and Achilles Liarmakopoulos on trombone. Working with youth is a priority for the Canadian Brass, who offer frequent performances, masterclasses, discussions and other educational opportunities for student groups.

The program will include a wide range of music and a fair amount of humor as the members introduce and perform the selections, Hudson says. The group’s visual signature includes gold-plated instruments and dark suits worn with white sneakers.

“What comes up a lot is how to really have a career in music that is something other than just trying to win an audition for a major orchestra,” says Hudson, who serves on the music faculty of Colorado State University when he is not on the road.

“Anything that we do that’s humorous, it’s an effort to try to illuminate something about the music,” he says, “what to look for, what to pay attention to.”

“When I was in college, I didn’t really know anything else except just practicing my instrument and playing with others,” he says. “I didn’t know about the marketing. I didn’t know what it takes to actually present an artist – the advertising, the relationships to maintain, the social media presence. There’s so much that goes into this.”

One highlight for the musicians is a suite of Christmas-related tunes associated with legendary swing bandleader Glenn Miller. Another will be a rendition of the timeless holiday classic “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch,” with the title role represented by founding member Chuck Daellenbach. “Our tuba player drew the short straw, so Chuck will be Mr. Grinch,”

Hudson advises young musicians to make their own connections and create their own opportunities to perform, even while they are still in school. “Whatever school or institution you’re a part of, there are never

going to be enough performance opportunities through that institution,” he says. “When I was in school, I would play at nursing homes and in hospitals. I played at a bunch of public schools. … And the performance experience and getting to know what the audience responds to, and changing your program and changing your approach based on that, was very valuable.”

be a good colleague, how to communicate in a respectful way, how to live with other people when you’re on the road for three weeks at a time, and how to make sure that you’re someone that other people can actually stand being around. And that applies to any career path.”

Another bit of advice, for musicians and everyone else:

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THE NAT 'KING' COLE TRIBUTE WITH RAMSEY LEWIS & JOHN PIZZARELLI Friday, December 8 at 8PM | The Palladium Performance Sponsored by Old National Bank

Two jazz veterans team up to honor a legendary pop artist with Straighten Up & Fly Right for the Holidays: The Nat King Cole Tribute with Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli. Pianist Lewis and his trio are joined by Pizzarelli on guitar and vocals for an evening that includes interpretations of traditional songs from Cole’s Christmas recordings as well as many of the pop standards he made his own, such as “Sweet Lorraine,” “Body and Soul” and “Route 66.” Lewis began his professional career in the 1950s and crossed over to pop fame with his 1965 single “The ‘In’ Crowd.” He has become one of jazz’s most respected elder statesmen, recording over 80 albums and receiving three Grammy® Awards. Pizzarelli has recorded more than 20 albums as a leader and has appeared on recordings by such artists as Paul McCartney, Rosemary Clooney and his father, jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli. He was praised by The Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” series sponsor

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DAVE KOZ: 20TH ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS TOUR

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A popular holiday tradition returns as Dave Koz brings his 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour to the Palladium. The original lineup from Koz’s very first holiday package tour – special guests David Benoit on piano, Rick Braun on trumpet and Peter White on guitar –– will join the smooth jazz saxophonist to perform their own hits and jam on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites in a high-energy show for the entire family. The tour also features singer-songwriter Selina Albright, daughter of celebrated jazz and R&B saxophonist Gerald Albright. The same lineup appears on the new album Dave Koz & Friends 20th Anniversary Christmas, which puts a groovy spin on such holiday classics as “O Tannenbaum,” “Silent Night” and “Winter Wonderland.” Over the course of his stellar career, Koz has earned nine Grammy® Award nominations and sent nine albums to the top of Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. He also has hosted the syndicated Dave Koz Radio Show for over 20 years. series sponsor

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CELTIC THUNDER: HOLIDAY SYMPHONY TOUR

Thursday, December 14 at 7:30PM | The Palladium On its second tour with a full symphony, Celtic Thunder will perform highlights from its most popular productions as well as songs from the chart-topping albums Celtic Thunder Christmas and The Classic Christmas Album, with solo and ensemble numbers featuring the five male vocalists – Damian McGinty, Ryan Kelly, Emmet Cahill, Neil Byrne and Michael O’Dwyer. Named Billboard’s Top World Music Album Artist three times, Celtic Thunder has performed at the White House, on the Today show and for multiple PBS specials. This tour is the group’s 10th trip across the United States since its formation in 2008. Celtic Thunder’s new album, Inspirational, is a collection of inspiring songs from the worlds of traditional, gospel and pop music.

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Saturday, December 23 at 8PM | The Palladium Since forming in the 1970s, this distinctive chamber quintet has toured the world and released over 100 albums as the leading standard-bearer for the role of brass in classical music. Canadian Brass was the first Western brass ensemble to perform in the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Republic of China and the first to take the main stage at Carnegie Hall. Over the years, the groundbreaking group has essentially built a musical genre around itself, with more than 600 works commissioned, arranged or transcribed specifically to suit its particular instrumentation. Led by tuba player and cofounder Chuck Daellenbach, the current lineup features Caleb Hudson and Christopher Coletti on trumpets, Achilles Liarmakopoulos on trombone and Bernhard Scully on horn. The varied Canadian Brass repertoire features brass standards as well as the works of Renaissance and Baroque masters, classical and contemporary compositions, marches, holiday favorites, ragtime, Dixieland, Latin, jazz, big band, Broadway tunes and Christian music as well as popular songs and standards. In this special holiday performance, the ensemble will perform a broad range of classical, traditional and pop tunes reflecting the spirit of the season. See related story, Page 24 series sponsor

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This midnight will be a delight! The festivities start at 9 p.m. and continue until 1 a.m., with live entertainment throughout the Palladium: • Dance party with the Bishops on the Palladium stage • Scott Routenberg Jazz Trio in the Founders Room • DJ Futon John in the Shiel Sexton Songbook Lounge • Stacie Sandoval and her Orquesta Salsa in the Robert Adam Room Enjoy fireworks at midnight, courtesy of the City of Carmel. The evening includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres, desserts and coffee, with a cash bar in each room. Designated drivers receive free soft drinks.

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PATRON SERVICES & AMENITIES ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible Parking: Accessible parking is available in the small surface lot on the west side of 3rd Avenue, directly across the street from the West Lobby entrance of the Palladium. Accessible valet parking is available at the west entrance. Arrival: Street level and elevator access is available in the Palladiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West Lobby located at the 3rd Avenue entrance and is also available in the East Lobby located near the Monon Greenway. Seating: Wheelchair accessible seating is located in various sections of the venues. Special seating arrangements may be made in advance by calling the box office at 317.843.3800. PARKING

Valet: Beginning one hour prior to each performance, valet parking is available at the West Lobby entrance. The valet service is sponsored by Land Rover Indianapolis & Jaguar Indianapolis. The valet service is $15 or is complimentary for Jaguars and Land Rovers. Free Self-Park: Secure, on-site garage parking is located south of the Palladium. Enter the Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking garage off 3rd Avenue. RESTROOMS

Restrooms are located in the lower Salon level, Payne & Mencias Box Tier and Gallery level of the Palladium, and on the first floor in the lobby of the Studio Theater and the Tarkington (all restrooms are handicap accessible.) COAT CHECK

Coat check services are available on a seasonal basis at the west side of the lower Salon level near the restrooms at the Palladium. Coat room facilities are also available at the Tarkington and the Studio Theater. FOOD & BEVERAGE

Concessions are available before the performance through intermission. Food is not permitted in the theaters. Beverages purchased at the Center are allowed in the theaters. ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES

Assisted listening devices are available free of charge. Please see an usher to request one. ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Use of cellular phones, pagers, cameras and recording devices are strictly prohibited in the theater. Please deactivate sounds on any electronic device so it will not disrupt the performance.

BASILE GIFT SHOP & BASILE CAFÉ

The Basile Gift Shop, now located in West lobby across from the Box Office, boasts a wide selection of jewelry, art, books, cards, and many boutique items. Every purchase helps support the Center for the Performing Arts. The Basile Café is located in the East lobby. SONGBOOK EXHIBIT GALLERY

Take elevators to Gallery level of the Palladium. Exhibit Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm Performance Hours: One hour prior to Songbook Series and Jazz Series performances and select additional events. LATE ARRIVAL POLICY

Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of house management. Video and audio simulcast of the performance is available in the lobbies for your convenience. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

In the event of an emergency, you will be instructed by an announcement indicating the best method of exit. Please notice the multiple red exit signs. For your safety, please exit in a calm and orderly manner. POLICY ON CHILDREN

Children 4 and older are welcome to attend performances. All patrons must have a ticket and be able to sit quietly throughout the performance. Children of all ages are welcome at Family Shows with paid admission. NO SMOKING

The Center for the Performing Arts campus is smoke-free. WEATHER POLICY

The Center does not cancel performances due to inclement weather. TOURS

Group tours of the Palladium are offered twice a month. For more information, visit the Center’s website and click on The Center Tour to sign up. Or you may stop by the Box Office during normal business hours for a brief look, pending availability. FACILITY RENTAL

Individuals, businesses and performing groups may rent seven distinct spaces suitable for your special event as well as the Palladium (1,600 seats), the Tarkington (500 seats) or the Studio Theater (200 seats). Let our experts help you determine which space best suits your important event. Call 317.819.3521 for pricing and availability or e-mail: SpecialEvents@TheCenterPresents.org. 43

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Buy online at any time of the day at TheCenterPresents.org. For the best available seats, purchase a series package and enjoy great savings on single ticket prices. BOX OFFICE AT THE PALLADIUM

Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday: 10am-6pm or until curtain Saturday: 12pm-4pm & 2 hours prior to performance Sunday: 2 hours prior to performance The Studio Theater and Tarkington box office is open 60 minutes prior to performance. PHONE

Order tickets by phone at 317.843.3800 or toll-free 877.909.2787. STUDENT DISCOUNTS

Student tickets are available to select performances. Contact the Box Office or visit TheCenterPresents.org for more discount information. GROUP SALES

Book your next outing of 12 people or more and you may save up to 20% on tickets. Contact Group Sales at 317.819.3503 or e-mail Group@TheCenterPresents.org. THE CENTER GIFT CERTIFICATES

Gift certificates for Center Presents events are available in any denomination and may be purchased online, by phone or at the Box Office. They are redeemable over the phone or in person. Certificates are not valid for events presented by our Resident Companies or external organizations. RESIDENT COMPANIES

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ABOUT THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION The mission of the Great American Songbook Foundation is to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook. The beautiful melodies and thoughtful lyrics created by the musical masterminds of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Hollywood during the first half of the 20th century represent the golden age of American popular music. Based at the Palladium, the Great American Songbook Foundation is permanently affiliated with the Center for the Performing Arts and is one of only five worldwide Cultural Affiliates of the Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Museum®. The Foundation carries out its unique mission to preserve America’s rich musical legacy in numerous ways: The Songbook Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Great American Songbook, with a new class inducted each year. A permanent exhibit honoring the people who created and popularized this extraordinary music is located in the Shiel Sexton Songbook Lounge on the Palladium’s Gallery level. The Songbook Archives houses sheet music, recordings, and other artifacts from the careers of artists such as songwriters Meredith Willson (The Music Man), Johnny Burke (“Swinging on a Star”), Gus Kahn (“It Had to Be You”), and Hy Zaret (“Unchained Melody”). The Songbook Exhibit Gallery presents rotating interactive exhibits that share the music, history, and culture of the Songbook. The Songbook Academy® Summer Intensive is a national performing arts program for high school vocalists and the only one of its kind dedicated to the music of the Songbook. PERFECT Harmony provides therapeutic music programming for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other neurodegenerative conditions. Visit the Songbook Exhibit Gallery! Located on the Gallery level of the Palladium Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Gallery is also open prior to performances in the Songbook and Jazz Series and select additional performances at the Palladium.

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Board of Directors Eric S. Payne Chairperson

Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO Michael Feinstein Artistic Director ADMINISTRATIVE

Melissa Stapleton Barnes Vice Chairperson

Grace Crowell Assistant to the President/CEO

Rollin M. Dick Treasurer

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Anne Hensley Poindexter Secretary James (Andy) Anderson, Jr., MD, FFPM, FACE Henry Camferdam Bruce Cordingley Traci L. Dossett Michael Drewry Melissa L. Eldredge Stephanie C. Fuhrmann Donald S. Gottwald William Hammer Douglas C. Haney, Esq. Cheryl A. Harmon John C. Hart, Jr. Nancy S. Heck Zak Khan Kathleen Krusie Lawrence (Larry) E. Lawhead Justin Moffett Jane Niederberger Michael C. Rechin Tony Robertson Quinn Shepherd David Stirsman Ashley M. Ulbricht, Esq. Pamela Campbell Williams, Esq. Deborah Wood Lebbeus Woods, CFP

Douglas Tatum Vice President of Programming Julia Shildmyer-Heighway Community Engagement Manager DEVELOPMENT Leslie M. Hoggatt, CFRE Director of Development – Individual Emily M. Lovison, MPA Director of Development – Corporate & Institutional Sheila Morone Development Strategy and Research Manager Stephanie Vowels Annual Fund and Donor Relations Manager FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Susan Springirth Vice President of Finance & Administration Cynthia Ille Controller Nancy Hamilton Payroll & Payables Manager Kim Linton Accounting Support Associate MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Mark Truett Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Becky Lee Meacham Marketing Manager

Joe Wisner Technical Director Studio Theater

Scott Hall Communications & Media Manager

Joshua Hasty Technical Director Tarkington Theater

Robyn Baker Graphic Design Coordinator

Ben Dobler AVL Technician

John Kroetz Audience Development Coordinator

Ellen Kingston Artist Concierge

PATRON SERVICES

VENUE MANAGEMENT

Brian Seitz Patron Services Manager

Laura Varnau Events Manager

John A. Moskal II Patron Services & Database Coordinator

Jim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Events Coordinator

Robin Briskey Patron Services Supervisor

Sharon Holyoak Gift Shop Manager; Volunteer Coordinator

Patron Services Representatives Chandler Appleby Bill Eckert Larry Goens Lindy Siefker

Lisa Hillard Beverage & Concessions Manager

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Cathy Burton Director of Programs

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Lisa Lobdell Archivist

Tim Todd Director of Production Lisa Posson Production Manager

Christopher Brush Program Coordinator

Jared McGowan Lighting Director Devin Schonsheck Lead Audio Engineer

Annual Partners Thank you to the following individuals and organizations that have contributed to the Center for the Performing Arts during the past year. This list reflects gifts received through October 20, 2017. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520. ANNUAL FUND

Diamond Palladium Society ($100,000+) Allied Solutions, LLC City of Carmel Jean Yorke Memorial Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation Zak Khan Krieg DeVault LLP

Gold Palladium Society ($25,000-$49,999) Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund Current in Carmel Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP First Merchants Bank Katz, Sapper & Miller, LLP Leah & Eric Payne Pedcor Companies Printing Partners Shepherd Insurance St. Vincent Anonymous (1)

Silver Palladium Society ($15,000-$24,999) Engledow Group Indiana Arts Commission Land Rover Indianapolis and Jaguar Indianapolis KAR Auction Services Jim & Ginny Purvis

Bronze Palladium Society ($10,000-$14,999) Rollie & Cheri Dick Melissa Eldredge Don & Pam Gottwald John C. & Marianne S. Hart Suzanne & Ron Mencias Dr. Stephen J. Shideler James B. & Joyce Winner

Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. Keller Macaluso LLC Old Town Design Group Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel Taft Law The Voice Clinic of Indiana

President's Circle ($5,000-$9,999)

The Ackerman Foundation Susan & James Anderson Melissa & Bradon Barnes Frank & Katrina Basile Eloise L. Bowers Jason & Traci Dossett Lisa & Michael Drewry Stephanie C. Fuhrmann Sandra & Steve Hageman Cheryl A. Harmon Stan & Sandy Hurt Vivian & Lawrence Lawhead Rod & Jayme McComas Britt McDermott Jeffrey C. McDermott Karen & Donald Perez Brian G. & Anne Hensley Poindexter Michael & Debra Rechin Jan & Bruce Reynolds Judy Roudebush Lei Shen & Soomin Park Micki & David Stirsman Susan Tobin Deborah & Willie Wood Jennifer & Lebbeus Woods Shari & Jeff Worrell Carte Blanche Limousine DCG: Digital Color Graphics, LLC Huntington Bank

Indiana Vein Specialists Marquis Commercial Solutions Old National Bank Proscenium/Denizen Management Salon 01 & Aquage Sharp Business Systems Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Sun King Brewing Co. Telamon Foundation Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak

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Patricia & Rafik Bishara Michael & Debora Bennett Bush Elizabeth Chamberlin Charles & Debbie Finkbiner Philip & Patricia Gibson William M. Goodwin Judy Gripp Mr. & Mrs. William Hammer Douglas and Tammy Haney Diane & Bruce Houtman

Sally & James Hubbard James G. Jenkins Jim Leslie Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis Millie & Greg Mitchell Sally & Russell Mobley Thomas & Karen Poyser Pat Scahill & Gary Larreategui Scott S. Semester Armen & Marie-Claude Shanafelt Cheryl & Kiros Sistevaris Larry & Sandra Speer Dr. Pamela A. Steed Thorne Family Trust W. Michael & Sue Wells Jayne Ann & Doug Wilson Anonymous (2) A Cut Above Catering Arsenal Insurance Corporation Arts Midwest Touring Fund List continued on next page.

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Doug & Marty Kaderabek Rahul & Alka Kapur Kevin Keating Sherrie & Tom Kegley Cecile Kinney Kraabel Charitable Foundation, Inc. Paula & Michael Lazaroff Drs. Robin & Thomas Ledyard Claire Magna Andrea Moore John Nichols & Janet Roe Ted & Cathy Osborn Kenneth & Karen Pennington James & Carol Phillips Scott & Kristin Pike Patrick Poyser Jeff & Clare Quinn Capi Scheidler Dave & Judy Sholly Jon Simala Kathy Summers Jim & Vickie Theis Tip & Margaret Tollison Cindy Whitaker Ellen & Bob Whitt Carolyn & Doug Willard Lisa & Lew Willis Bob & Barb Wolf Laurent-Perrier courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company Office Installation Services Inc. Ritz Charles

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Janet & Mervyn Cohen Jan & Matt Cohoat Ron & Dorothy Conley Barbara Coppinger Matthew & Courtney Corley Mr. & Mrs. William E. Corley Jack & Karen Crane Kelley & Thomas Creveling Steve & Grace Crowell Rebecca Dora Culbertson Lynn & Milton Cuppy James & Sarah Dicks Diana & Cam Edwards D. L. Falcone George Faulstich Bronwen & Marvin Ferguson Peggy Ford Frank & Nancy Fults Genee & Norm Godden John & Margaret Graham Gordon Graham & Sue Greenlee Annette & David Greene Barbara & Robert Gregory Pat & Steve Gross Renny & Stephanie Harrison Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hartigan Dennis & Amy Haworth Ken Hoffman Leslie M. Hoggatt Janet & Richard Howse David & Leanne Jackson Dr. Kevin Jarrell Nick & Katy Kestner Family Fund Marjorie Kimes Bob & Sandee Kleymeyer Cham & Jami Kong John & Mary Dawn Krege Nancy & Otto Krohn Kathy & Steve Krusie Lowell Gene LaBaw Jan & Jeff Lefton Dr. & Mrs. R. Stephen Lehman Emily Meaux Lovison, MPA Ms. Mariol Luddy DUG & Libby Macomber Dale & Sharon Mansberger Kelly & Stephan Masoncup Susan Massela Joe McCann Dr. William K. McGarvey Terry & Joyce Metzger List continued on next page.

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MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS In memory of Thomas W. Bowers Eloise Bowers In honor of Cathy Bergstrom The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation In honor of Karen Kelsey The Volunteers of the Great American Songbook Foundation In celebration of Jan & Bruce Reynoldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birthdays Greg B. Reynolds In honor of Jan & Bruce Reynolds' Wedding Anniversary Greg B. Reynolds In honor of Greg Reynolds Jan & Bruce Reynolds In memory of Hugo & Ann Strubel and James Wall Anonymous MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Bank of America Charitable Foundation Duke Realty Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Gartner, Inc. GE Foundation John Wiley & Sons, Inc ENDOWMENT DIRECTED GIFTS Indianapolis Colts PALLADIO SOCIETY Jim Ackerman Family Katrina & Frank Basile Beck's Hybrids The Carruthers Family Rollie & Cheri Dick Pedcor Companies Shiel Sexton Co. Inc. St. Vincent *Deceased

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Silver Songbook Legacy ($15,000 - $24,999) The Music Man Foundation The Ted Snowdon Foundation

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Lisa & Paul Andre Carolyn & Terry Anker Marc Cherry Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Luke S. Frazier

Doug & Karen Kelsey Sue & Paul Lowden Britt McDermott Jeffrey C. McDermott Maria Ferrer Murdock Troy Payner & Cara Peggs Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips Van Heusen Music Corp.

Hollywood Musical ($5,000 - $9,999) Applegate Elder Law Melissa & Bradon Barnes Hal Brody & Don Smith Rollie & Cheri Dick Michael & Margie Draper The Don and Abby Funk Charitable Trust William M. Goodwin William & Barb Hammer Mary Lane Haskell Sam & Mary Haskell Leah & Eric Payne Ray and Bernice Charles Trust Salon 01 & Aquage

Broadway Show ($2,500 - $4,999) Randy & Libby Brown Ray & Jim Luther-Pfeil Jim & Ginny Purvis The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer Foundation Guardian Relocation, Indy Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. The Tony & Renee Marlon Charitable Fdn The Voice Clinic of Indiana

Cabaret ($1,000 - $2,499) Diane & John Abrams Jack Bethards Jill & Mark Bonnett

Ms. Sydney Jeanne Book Kimber Cross Don & Pam Gottwald Rick & Cindy Leffler Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Maus Bruce & Jan Reynolds Dr. & Mrs. Steven & Candice Rosen David & McNally Sagal John & Pat Schuler Drs. Pamela Steed & Peter Furno Sheila M. Stone United Healthcare Jim & Joyce Winner Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman

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