Exposition

is the official magazine of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

PUBLISHER Jim Langdon EDITOR Amanda Nichols COVER DESIGN Andrea Maduro CREATIVE DIRECTOR Madeline Crawford ADVERTISING SALES Rita Kirk

110 E. Second St., Tulsa, OK 74103 918-596-7122 • TulsaPAC.com

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mark Frie CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Jen Alden VP OF OPERATIONS Bryan Clemons VP OF DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT Sara Phoenix DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING Terri McGilbra DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Amanda Nichols TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Scott McLarty DIRECTOR OF TICKETING SERVICES Jeff Newsome DIRECTOR OF PATRON SERVICES Tosha Hollis DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Jeremy Stevens

TULSA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TRUST CEO Mark Frie CHAIR Billie Barnett CHAIR Julie Smith VICE-CHAIR Ken Busby TREASURER Jen Alden SECRETARY Wendy Garrett

TRUSTEES Billie Barnett, Ken Busby, Mayor G.T. Bynum, Laura Creekmur, Linda Frazier, Wendy Garrett, Taylor Hanson, Carlye Jimerson, Felix Jones III, Jay Krottinger, Tina Peña, Glenda Silvey, Peggy Simmons, Julie Smith, Lori Decter Wright EMERITUS TRUSTEE Robert J. LaFortune

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No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center: 918-596-2366, anichols@tulsapac.com. exposition DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We all have that one song — or numerous songs — that communicates exactly what we feel, our personality, or our childhood. Some we would recognize just from the humming of its melody. Some we would never be able to guess because they are specific to you, your family, your location. One thing is for certain though: “Music is the universal language of mankind.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

How can arts organizations use music to break down barriers and build up communities? There are many ways an arts organization can use its power and privilege to create programming that is for all people; to create programs that are initiated for, by, and of the people of the communities that surround it. While we continue to look for ways to innovate in this arena, we have found a way that is sure to be successful: The TPAC Youth Choir!

The TPAC Youth Choir is a major initiative of The Tulsa Performing Arts Center that seeks to find, train, and celebrate the talents of our local youth, ages 11 through 18, through choral music, group rehearsal, and group performance. Our vision is a world where children take the lead in creating a kind, generous, and brave community for all through genuine, intentional, and heart-felt communication. The youth around us are the leaders of tomorrow and the TPAC Youth Choir invites the world to start listening to their voices today.

We express our vision of a unified city by being our best selves when we are together and embodying the TPAC Youth Choir core values:

Unity through Joy Deep Listening Personal Responsibility and Bravery Generosity and Support Respect for Others and Self Kindness

Rehearsals start in September and many event dates will follow!

Let’s #singtogether!

Sincerely,

Jeremy Stevens

Director of Community Engagement, TPAC

CONGRATULATIONS

Ike Walker on being named a 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar

Ike — one of a very few honored — is an outstanding Holland Hall senior, excelling in academics, as well as in the arts and athletics.