Broadway Blockbusters :: Concert Program

SPONSORED BY THE TREMPER FAMILY IN HONOR OF THEIR PARENTS, BARBARA & WILLIAM

The Missoula Symphony Association Presents

Missoula Symphony & Chorale

JULIA TAI , Music Director

JOY HERMALYN

FRANK L. HUMPHREY III with

CAITLIN CISLER, ARIELLE NACHTIGAL, DIEGO KJELLAND & ROYCE MCINTOSH

Sa turday, May 20, 7:30 PM & Sunday, May 21, 3:00 PM 68th Season, 2022-23

Intermission

This program is a special recognition to longtime symphony violinist Sally Daer

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.

Please join us for

Speakeasy Symphony

A themed party celebrating the Missoula Symphony!

DoubleTree Missoula-Edgewater Speakeasy attire encouraged!

Tickets include dinner, dancing, a unique and limited live auction, PLUS

Chuck Florence, clarinet/sax

Jeff Stickney, trumpet

David Horgan, guitar

Pete Hand, bass

Ed Stalling, drums

Kimberly West, vocals

5:30: Cocktails & Jazz

6:30: Dinner

7:30: Limited Auction

8:00: Dancing

Purchase tickets at missoulasymphony.org or call 406.721.3194

Tickets: $85 Table Sponsor: $1,250

GUEST ARTISTS

JOY HERMALYN

Joy Hermalyn is a Broadway favorite and has most recently appeared in the 2020-2021 Broadway rivival of Caroline, or Change at Roundabout Theatre’s Studio 54. Other Broadway/Off-Broadway credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Fruma Sarah/Yente), Cyrano, The Musical (Chaperone), Candide (Old Lady u/s), Madison Square Garden Theatre’s A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Fezziwig/Mrs. Cratchit), Baz Luhrmann’s lavish production of Puccini’s La Boheme, Maury Yeston’s Death Takes a Holiday, numerous Encores! productions at City Center in New York and most recently was acclaimed for Gertrude in Hamlet – A Version, a play by Boris Akunin. Carnegie Hall performances include Sister Berthe in The Sound of Music and Kristine, by Andersson & Ulvaeus (ABBA). Ms. Hermalyn is also known to opera audiences across the U.S. Recent television and concert credits include Sweeney Todd (NY Philharmonic/PBS Live from Lincoln Center starring Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel); The Sound of Music - Live! on NBC with Carrie Underwood and Audra MacDonald; Seven Deadly Sins - New York City Ballet (standby for Patti LuPone); Sweeney Todd - Mrs. Lovett with Norm Lewis - Casa Manana; Gypsy (Rose); Into the Woods (Witch); Encompass New Opera Theatre’s Wake or a Wedding; and Goodspeed’s Fiddler on the Roof (Fruma/performed Yente). Joy teaches Voice/Song Interpretation at Yale University in the Shen Curriculum for Musical Theatre, at Kean University and privately in NYC/New Jersey. Proud mom, yogi, Francophile and member of AEA/SAG-AFTRA/AGMA.

FRANK L. HUMPHREY III

Mr. Humphrey was most recently seen performing the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show at The Warehouse Theatre in Greenville, South Carolina, where he garnered a Broadway World Award nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Musical (Professional) S.C. and Ken Davenport’s Broadway Spotted’s Next Big Star (Off-Broadway Top 10). Frank has also worked in television where he interpreted the role of Gabriel in All The Queen’s Men. Upcoming, he’ll be returning to BET+ in Zatima.

Other recent stage acting credits are Papa Ge in Once On This Island (54 Below), Peyton in A Christmas Deed (Broadway On Demand), Freedom in SnappedShot (Eden Theatre Company), Eddie in Sister Act (Iron Bridge Theatre), and Jefferson in A Lesson Before Dying (Theatre Jacksonville). As a vocalist, Mr. Humphrey co-headlined at The First Lady’s Luncheon in Washington, D.C. with Grammy-Award Winning Artist Gloria Estefan for First Lady of The United States, Michelle Obama.

GUEST ARTISTS

CAITLIN CISLER

Caitlin Cisler, from Appleton, Wisconsin, made her professional debut headlining as Cunégonde in Candide with Four Seasons Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. Praised for her “breathtaking range of voice,” Caitlin has appeared as Marie in La fille du régiment, Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor, Oscar in Un ballo in maschera, Adele in Die Fledermaus, Queen of the Night, Pamina and Papagena in Die Zauberflöte, Armida in Rinaldo, Madame Herz in The Impresario, and Josephine in H.M.S. Pinafore. Caitlin also debuted the role of the Queen in Jordan Jenkins’ prequel to the Magic Flute, Queen of the Night, in 2018.

In concert, Caitlin most recently appeared with the Missoula Symphony Orchestra for their 2022 Holiday Pops! concert. She loves the intimate setting of chamber music as well, and premiered a new commission by Grant Harville and a set of Caroline Shaw songs with the Cascade Quartet in Missoula just last week. Other notable concert works include Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s Magnificat, Strauss’ Brentano Lieder, Mozart’s Requiem, Exsultate Jubilate and Vespers solennes de confessore, the Fauré Requiem, Vivaldi’s Gloria and Magnificat, Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, and Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem and Liebeslieder Op. 52

Caitlin holds a masters in Opera Performance from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and bachelor degrees in vocal performance and biology from Lawrence University. She is a published researcher in vocal health and the effects of singing on the immune system. Currently, Caitlin happily lives in Missoula with her husband Jesse. Upcoming performance information and media can be found on Caitlin’s website: www.caitlincisler.com

DIEGO KJELLAND

Diego Kjelland grew up in Missoula, Montana, where he attended Hellgate High School. Recently, he received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, from The University of Montana College of Arts & Media. He launched his musical passions at the university, appearing as Johnny in American Idiot. For the production of American Idiot, he learned how to play the guitar. Diego was recently featured in the Missoula Children’s Theatre Benefit Evening entitled All Together Now, which was co-produced with theatres across the country. At the University of Montana, he was seen as Phil Davis in the musical version of White Christmas and at the Missoula Community Theatre (MCT) as Jack in Newsies. Diego’s ultimate interest is theatre and he is dedicated to storytelling, keeping traditions alive, and encouraging all to tell their own.

GUEST ARTISTS

ROYCE McINTOSH

Royce has a had a lifelong career in musical theater, choir, opera and other staged performances. He studied at Berklee School of Music, Plymouth State University, and completed both bachelor and master’s degrees in music from the University of Montana. Credits include three National Broadway tours (South Pacific, Elf the Musical and Mamma Mia!), N.H. Master Chorale Tour (Europe), as well as many regional productions throughout the U.S. Most recently he played Robert Kincaid in Bridges of Madison County at MCT. Besides performing, Royce enjoys teaching and collaborating with others. The gift of music is meant to be shared. Many thanks to Black Tie Broadway Concerts and Missoula Symphony Association for their collaboration in this performance. Thanks to you, the audience, for your continued support of the arts!

ARIELLE NACHTIGAL

A devoted Montana native, Soprano Arielle Nachtigal has appeared around the country in concert, opera, and musical theatre. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Montana, she received her Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music in Vocal Performance and Literature. She has performed in master classes for Renee Fleming, Nicole Cabell, Federico Sacchi, and Benton Hess. She has performed the title role in Puccini’s Suor Angelica, Carmela in Mese mariano, Emily in Ned Rorem’s Our Town, and Countess Almaviva in Le Nozze di Figaro She spent one summer in Urbania, Italy to study the Italian language and opera, then two summers championing operetta and golden age musicals with the Ohio Light Opera. In Montana, she has graced the stage as La Ciesca in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical, the Musical. Also a budding director and artistic leader, she has acted as music director for the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, produced and performed Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World, and has led private voice lessons for Missoula Children’s Theater’s Next Step Prep. Recently, she was music director for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Footloose Jr., Winnie the Pooh Jr., and was co-music director while appearing in Into the Woods at the Missoula Children’s Theatre and Missoula Community Theatre.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Deborah Stapley-Graham

Another openin’, another show – with Broadway stars and the MSO…

Welcome to the Missoula Symphony’s final performance of the season, Broadway Blockbusters!

What a delight to hear our orchestra play with amazing Broadway and local vocalists once again. We are grateful to Curt Olds and the production he and Julia Tai bring to our stage, and to the Tremper Family whose continued sponsorship of the Broadway Show has helped create a new Missoula tradition.

We have enjoyed a wonderful season with an incredible repertoire that included both traditional and new classical fare, guest artists from around the world, and a guest composer, Donald O. Johnston, who allowed the MSO to premiere his beautiful symphony honoring Lewis and Clark. Our Holiday Pops and Family concerts were huge hits as well, thanks to our directors, musicians, and chorale. Bravo, everyone!

Even though our season is coming to a close, there is so much more the MSA will bring to our community before next season starts in the Fall of 2023.

Our patrons will want to make sure to attend our very first Symphony Speakeasy on June 9th. Dress up as your favorite bootlegger or moll and enjoy food, drinks, and some swinging jazz. If dressing up is not your thing, you’re still welcome – but you’ll need the password to be let into the joint. Buy your tickets at the MSA office or online, where you’ll be given the secret word. No sharing with any stool pigeons, or it’s curtains for you.

We will also see you at the Kettlehouse Amphitheater where the MSO will accompany musician Ben Folds on August 2nd. This concert will take place less than two weeks before Symphony in the Park on August 13th. Pencil these dates into your summer calendar!

The MSA looks forward to continuing to bring beautiful music to the Missoula Community with the support of our patrons and donors. Thank you for making this possible.

Deborah Stapley-Graham President

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

David O’Dell

There’s a time, every spring, just as the earliest flowers appear and the trees bud, that I’m unashamedly drawn to the theatre, and especially to the Broadway repertoire. Growing up as a singer in St. Louis, spring represented the beginning of a season that began with the intimate and imaginative productions of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, magical riverside pops performances by the Saint Louis Symphony in their summer home at the Mississippi River Festival and culminating in lavish fully staged musicals at the MUNY Opera, the world’s largest outdoor theater nestled in Forest Park, the site of the 1903 World’s Fair.

For as long as I can remember, highlights of my summer included outstanding performances of the great American musical theater canon – almost always outdoors. Those experiences are at the heart of my musical journey and provide much of the soundtrack of my life and the lives of countless St. Louisans.

What a joy it is to welcome you to these final concerts of the Missoula Symphony’s 2022-2023 season! This is a concert that has something for everyone, and one I’m certain you will enjoy – whether you’re a fan of Rogers and Hammerstein, Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, or Sara Bareilles. Like many of you, I know many of these tunes intimately. I can literally sing them in my sleep. Yet, there’s always something new, something comforting about hearing them again – especially accompanied by an outstanding ensemble of world-class musicians.

With the advent of digital sound, the size of Broadway orchestras in New York has continued to shrink. Yes, this is a very special experience, a rare opportunity to hear these songs with their full orchestrations, just as their composers imagined them.

Thank you to the Tremper family, for making these concerts possible. Thanks too, to Montana native Curt Olds’ Black Tie Broadway and to the many fine musicians you see on stage for this special collaboration. Most of all, thank you for your continued support of the Missoula Symphony.

While our season might “officially” be coming to a close, there’s much more ahead in the coming months. To quote a famous St. Louisan that went on to great success in New York. . . “It ain’t over, ‘til it’s over!” We look forward to seeing you for more summer fun at Symphony in the Park and at Kettlehouse Amphitheater with Ben Folds.

Thanks again for coming to our show!

With sincere appreciation,

David

Executive Director

O’Dell

Guest Artist bouquets provided by Bitterroot Floral.

JULIA TAI , Music Director

Music Director’s Chair sponsored by Rick & Diana Nash

F IRST VIOLIN

Loy Koch, acting concertmaster

Chair sponsored by Janet & Harry Haines

Ali Schultz Levesque, acting associate concertmaster

Chair sponsored by Sharon & Gerald Marks

Tasha Fain – acting assistant concertmaster

Chair sponsored by Betty Thisted

Janet Allison

Suzanne Hartzell

Marian Kale

Kira Lee

Madeleine McKelvey

SECOND VIOLIN

Pam Hillygus, acting principal

Chair sponsored by Laura Patterson

Ariah Mann, acting associate principal

Chair sponsored by Rae Lynn & Frank D’Angelo

Kenneth Ballinger

Larysa Blavatsky

Alex Crisp

Patricia Forsberg

Aidan McCormack

Patrick Shannon

VIOLA

Sara Schultz Levesque, principal

Chair sponsored by Robert Moseley

Leslie Collins-Rose, acting associate principal

Chair sponsored by Ann Ruehr

Shelby Blum

Angie Janzen

Bethany Rippeon

Rich Wells

CELLO

Adam Collins , principal

Chair sponsored by Sophie & Dan Lambros

Christine Ranf Sopko, assistant principal

Chair sponsored by Louisa & Paul Axelrod

Susan Lofgren Anderson

David Harmsworth+

Joan Chesebro

Jayla Mitchell+

DOUBLE BASS

Ryan Davis, acting principal

Chair sponsored by Alice & Richard Dailey

Michael Johns, acting associate principal

Dillon Johns

Nicholas Timmerhoff

FLUTE

Julia Vasquez, acting principal

Chair sponsored by Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite

Sylvia Wood

Isabelle Pearson

PIC C OLO

Isabelle Pearson

OBOE

Susi Stipich, principal Chair sponsored by Jennifer & Ben Yonce

Olivia Adams

ENGLISH HORN

Susi Stipich, acting principal

Chair sponsored by Jo May & Brian Salonen

CLARINET

Kathryn Pannell, acting principal

Chair sponsored by Charla & Don Murray

Jill Brischli

Alex Vincent

Dinah Weimer

BASSOON

Alicia Brischli, principal Chair sponsored by Jean & Bill Woessner

Logan Beskoon

JT Vineyard

HORN

Andrew Morris, acting principal Chair sponsored by Betsy & Warren Wilcox

Amber Greymorning

Daniel Lande

Robert B. Green

TRUMPET

Brendan McGlynn, principal Chair sponsored by Ann & Tom Boone

Jens Jacobsen

Andrew Kagerer

TROMBONE

Sean Stineford, acting principal

Chair sponsored by Maggie & Frank Allen

Chase Windmueller

Kaleb Trippe

TUBA

Benedict Kirby

Chair sponsored by NDG, LLC

TIMPANI

Danger Gersh, acting principal

Chair sponsored by Traci & Michael Punke

PERCUSSION

Autumn Schenck

Dylan Vandeberg

PIANO

Christopher Hahn

Chair sponsored by Maria & Peter van Loben Sels

SYNTHESIZER

Hektor Pitstick

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

PROGRAM NOTES by

Curt Olds

Last season, Missoula Symphony’s Music Director Julia Tai called me to collaborate on a very special set of concerts in partnership with the Missoula Symphony. That phone call has forged a wonderful friendship, not only between us, but also between the Missoula Symphony and my company Black Tie Broadway, which works in collaboration with symphony orchestras across the globe. Last season we brought you “My Fair Broadway” and now, we follow that successful collaboration with “Broadway Blockbusters.” This concert features artists seen on Broadway as well as Montana-based artists who are probably quite familiar to Missoula audiences. I hope you enjoy this “musical dessert” to finish off Missoula Symphony’s 2022-2023 season which brought you Mendelssohn, Sibelius, Bach, Caroline Shaw, Mahler, Hidgon, and most recently, Prokofiev and Strauss. Why not complete the season with music by Broadway’s Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Irving Berlin, and Cole Porter? As a Montana native, nothing makes me happier than bringing Broadway back to Montana, so please, sit back and enjoy!

Curt Olds, President Black Tie Broadway

Aaron “Torg” Torgerson –Technical Director

Jane Yungmeyer

Shawn Gray

McCabe Thomas

Nathan Greeneisen

Rachel Galahan

Rachel Suter

Sarah Sizemore

Jason Barkley, French horn

Jeanne Hargett, violin

Colleen Hunter, principal viola

Martha Ilgenfritz, double bass

Maxine Ramey, clarinet

Jason Bernardi

Jazz Wiersma

Kynan Moon

Andrew Kagerer

Autumn Schenck

Chris Lubitz

Isabella Chambers

Don Fuhrmann

Loki the DT Theatre Corgi mascot

Sally Daer, violin

Tomi Kent, trombone

Zona Lindemann, alto

Bill James, double bass

THANK YOU TO OUR MSA VOLUNTEERS

Alayne Dolson

Allison Prichard

Mike Prichard

Becky Beskoon

Charney Gonnerman

Chris Vance

Christine Olson

Donald Resset

Irena Henry

Svitlana Carr

Mary Ann Albee

Bob Albee

Nola Levison

Kathleen Whitton

Kevin Whitton

Kristen Wood

Lorry McKay

Lynn Talarico

Phil Stauffer

Randy Kadish

Katheryn Kahl

Joan Hess-Homeier

Patti McKenzie

Scott McKenzie

Tom Bensen

Rebecca Berggren

Carla Abrams

Erica Allen

Sadie Arnold

Julia McMillie

Susan Fortner

Linnea Vasecka

Carol Beniger

Gannon Beniger

Laura Kronsperger

Ginger Johnson

Gay Rushmer

Saralyn Houska

Regina Thomas

Becky Beskoon

Park Side Credit Union

Mingzhu Yuan

Hellgate High School Key Club

Big Sky High School Orchestras

Jenn Porter

Mary Lou Stergios

Lynn Metcalf

WE FONDLY REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTERS AND MUSICIANS OF THE MISSOULA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORALE

George Kesel

John Engen

Anne Hoell

Lori Draper

Marva Christianson

Don Snavely

Dan Lambros

Anne Ruehr

Jim Driscoll

Donald Carey

Peter Dayton

Steve Clawson

is sponsored by the Tremper Family in honor of their parents, Barbara and William.

THANK YOU!

Keep the music alive

ONLY THREE MUSICIAN CHAIRS LEFT!

When you sponsor a chair, you honor our individual musician’s exceptional dedication and effort, while helping to sustain high standards of professional support for our named chair musicians.

THE FOLLOWING CHAIR SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE:

Assistant Principal Second Violin

Assistant Viola

Associate Double Bass

Chair sponsor benefits include:

- Recognition in each concert program book

PLEASE

DON’T LEAVE THESE TALENTED MUSICIANS WITHOUT CHAIR SPONSORS!

- Invitation to Backstage Pass luncheons, Sneak Peek party and other special events

- Opportunity to meet and visit with your sponsored musician at concerts

Please contact Beth Woody if you can help fill a chair sponsorship. beth@missoulasymphony.org

( 406) 721-3194

www.missoulasymphony.org

Please join us for an exciting new opportunity!

Music camp for students entering 1st grade through recent high school graduates. Instruction on bass, cello, viola and violin, beginning through advanced. Residential option for middle and high school students. A safe, fun, and musical environment that encourages all campers to achieve their very best. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

June 18-23, 2023

The University of Montana Music Building, Missoula, MT

Registration and info at missoulasymphony.org/education

Missoula Symphony Association’s FREE Youth Education Programs

Symphony Kids @Missoula Public Library

Sponsored by the ALPS Corporation and MDU Resources

Julia Tai presents mini-concerts in the library’s Imaginarium.

Student Night @Dress Rehearsal

Sponsored by Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation Students and families are invited to join us for the dress rehearsal preceding each Masterworks Concert.

Symphony in the Schools

Sponsored by Max and Betty Swanson Foundation Missoula Symphony musicians visit local high schools to perform and coach music students.

For dates and more information, email sylvia@missoulasymphony.org or visit missoulasymphony.org/education

To donate to our education programs, please contact the Missoula Symphony Association’s office at (406) 721–3194 or visit our website at missoulasymphony.org/donate

MISSOULA SYMPHONY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

“I used to say music was a form of expression, a way of conveying human feeling and 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 ten 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 2022-2023 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 May 1, 2023. We apologize for any omissions or errors.

Prestissimo ($500+)

Janet Boyer

William A. & Kay Cook

Alice & Dick Dailey

Sophie & Dan Lambros

Anita Kurtz-Magee

Donna & Don McCammon

Robin & Nick Nichols

Sharon & Terry Phillips

John Sargent

Vivace ($100-$249)

Nancy Jean DeCou

Shirley & Donald Hyndman

Deborah & Terry Johnson

Bill & Dori Johnston

Marlene Koch

Patti & Scott McKenzie

Charla & Donald Murray

Sara Alice Steubs

Sarah & Bill Towle

While that is still well and fully true, real music is so much more. It is soul. It is life.”

SCHOLARSHIP FUND SUPPORTERS

Cook Family Scholarship

— Jayla Mitchell

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.” 2022-2023 Recipients: Jayla Mitchell, Cello. Jayla is a junior who is studying cello performance and is from Great Falls, Montana. Catherine Treis, Violin. Catherine is a violin performance major from St. John, Washington. Fischer Friend, Double Bass. Fischer is from Helena, Montana, and is majoring in double bass performance.

The Florence Reynolds Scholarship

Named for a woman who shared her musical talent, enthusiasm and endless energy with the MSA for many years. Recipient: Kylie Heit, Cello. Kylie is an incoming freshman music education major from Helena, Montana.

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: Bayley Ginnaty, Viola. Bayley is from Great Falls, Montana, and is a viola performance 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 sophomore 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: David Harmsworth, Cello. David is from Missoula, Montana, and is a music 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: Thomas Rice, French horn.

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. Recipient: William (Danger) Gersh, Percussion.

PRESIDENT

Deborah Stapley-Graham

VICE PRESIDENT

Bill Johnston

TREASURER

Pri Fernando

SECRETARY

Mark Haythornthwaite

PAST PRESIDENT

Jim Valeo DIRECTORS

Scott Billadeau, Adam Collins, Dan Crary, Deirdre Flaherty, Andrew George, Theresa Johnson, Robin Kendall, Vinnie Pavlish

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Julia Tai

CHORALE DIRECTOR

Dean Peterson

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

David O’Dell

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Peter McKenzie

PATRON SERVICES COORDINATOR

Kirsten McGlynn

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Beth Woody

EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Sylvia Allen Oman

SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROJECTS

Deborah Woody

LIBRARIAN

Suzanne Hartzell

CHORALE LIBARIAN

Abigail Carey

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Olivia Adams

EMERITUS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Boone

Robert Homer

Caryl Klein

Sophie Lambros

Mora Payne

Carol Seim

John Talbot

Marci Valeo

The Missoula Symphony Association is a member of the Montana Association of Symphony Orchestras and the League of American Orchestras.

The MSA is grateful to the following patrons for their generous gifts. Listed below are contributions of $50 or more within 12 months of May 1, 2023. We apologize for any omissions or errors.

SEASON SPONSOR

Good Food Store

CONCERT SPONSORS

Anonymous (2)

Anonymous Chorale Member

Blackfoot Communications

Phyllis & Bill Bouchee

Christian, Samson & Baskett, PLLP

D.A. Davidson & Company

DeMarois Buick-GMC-Mercedes

First Interstate Bank

First Security Bank

Flaherty Financial Services

Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP

Langel & Associates P.C.

Brian Eicholtz & Erik Johnston, Merrill Lynch

Missoula Bone & Joint

Missoulian

Muralt’s Travel Plaza

NorthWestern Energy

Payne West Insurance

RBC Wealth Management

Anne & Bruce Robertson

S.G Long & Company

Stockman Bank

Tremper Family

Washington Companies

Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

GUEST ARTIST SPONSORS

Anonymous Chorale Member

Candace Boyer – in memory of Martin and Marion Boyer

Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite

Marci & Jim Valeo

MUSIC DIRECTOR’S CHAIR

SPONSOR

Diana & Rick Nash

CHORALE CONDUCTOR’S CHAIR SPONSOR

Caryl & Doug Klein

TICKET SPONSOR

Pangea Bar & Restaurant

LIVE STREAM SPONSOR

First Security Bank

DOWNBEAT DOWNLOW SPONSOR

NorthWestern Energy

THE ED & LESLIE WETHERBEE RECEPTION SPONSOR

Ed & Leslie Wetherbee

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Park Side Credit Union

YOUTH EDUCATION

PROGRAM SPONSOR

Maria & Peter van Loben Sels

MAESTRO ($25,000+)

William A. & Kay Cook

Matthew Royter

John & Susan Talbot

CONDUCTOR ($5,000-$24,999)

Anonymous (1) Blackfoot Communications

Ann & Tom Boone – Principal Trumpet

First Security Bank

Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation

Good Food Store

Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite – Principal Flute

Sophie & Dan Lambros –Principal Cello

Lillian A. McCammon

Betty Miller

Diana & Rick Nash – Music Director’s Chair Sponsor

Anne & Bruce Robertson

Ann Ruehr – Associate Principal Viola

John Sargent

Patricia Forsberg & Stephen Speckart

Betty Thisted – Associate Viola

Tremper Family

Marci & Jim Valeo

Maria & Peter van Loben Sels –Principal Harp

Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation

Twila Wolfe – Principal Piano

SPONSOR ($1,000-$4,999)

Allied Waste Services Missoula

ALPS Corporation

Anonymous (3)

Maggie & Frank Allen- Principal Trombone, in honor of Suzanne Hartzell

Louisa & Paul AxelrodAssistant Principal Cello

Steven Bahls

Deann Birnel

Phyllis & William Bouchee

Candice Boyer

Janet Boyer

Barbara & Craig Burns

Rebecca Canfield-Perkowski & Ronald Perkowski

Joan Chesebro

Christian, Samson & Baskett PLLC

D.A. Davidson & Company

Linda & Pri Fernando

DeMarois Buick-GMC-Mercedes

Flaherty Financial Services

Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP

Andrew George

Joseph Fox Grinnell

Margie & Steve Grinnell

Gail & Lyle Grimes

Janet & Harry Haines

– Concertmaster

Joel Jacobson

Donald Johnston

Dori & Bill Johnston

Jean Larson & Daniel Kemmis

Christine & Paul Kilzer

Caryl & Doug Klein – Chorale

Conductor’s Chair Sponsor

Wendy & Keith Kuhn

Anita Kurtz-Magee

Dorothea & George P. Lambros

Jo-Ann & Ian Lange

Langel & Associates PC

Logjam Presents

Charla & Donald Murray –Principal Clarinet

Sharon & Gerald Marks –Associate Concertmaster

Sandra & Jeff Miller

Missoula Bone & Joint

Missoulian

Montana Association of Symphony Orchestras

Robert F. Moseley - Principal Viola

Missoula Broadcasting Company

Muralt ’s Travel Plaza

NDG, LLC – Principal Tuba

Robin & Nick Nichols

Northwestern Energy

Pangea Bar & Restaurant;

Stave & Hoop Speakeasy

Payne West Insurance

RBC Wealth Management

Amber & Lans Richardson

Jo May & Brian SalonenPrincipal English Horn

Carol Seim

S.G. Long Financial

Sharon & Don Snavely

Stockman Bank

Linda & Gregg Swanberg

Max and Betty Swanson Foundation

Deirdre Swanson - in honor of Jo May Salonen

Julia Tai & Matthew Wu

Sue Talbot

Sarah & William Towle

Janet Whaley & Phil Hamilton

Jean & William WoessnerPrincipal Bassoon

Jennifer & Ben YoncePrincipal Oboe

Betsy & Warren Wilcox –Principal French Horn

Washington Companies

Leslie & Edward Wetherbee

Alice & Clem Williams

Windfall

Wipfli

Peggy Young

BENEFACTOR ($600-$999)

Janet Bean-Dochnahl

Louise & Michael Flanagan

Missoula Community Foundation

Donna & Don McCammon

Mary & Duane Moe

Robin & Nick Nichols

Herbert Swick

Kathy Turner

Phyllis & Louis Whitsell

CONTRIBUTOR ($450-$599)

Anonymous (1)

Patrick Beatty

Elsie Bull

Carolyn Goren

Joseph Fox Grinnell

Millicent & Robert Hawkins

Catherine & Donald Jenni

Deborah & Terry Johnson

Kari Kale

Corinne & Ralph Kirscher

Caroline Kurtz

Nancy McCulloch

Julie & Vinnie Pavlish

Pershing Phillips, Jr.

Sharon & Terry Phillips

Jonathan Qualben

Kitte Robins

Sandra Roe

Deborah Stapley-Graham

Rob Sterling

Matthew Thiel

Agnes & Jeff Vandergrift

Laura Wagner

Margery & Terry Whatley

Barbara Zellmer

PATRON ($250-$449)

Janet Allison

Mary Ann & Robert Albee

Carolyn and Robert Albers

Adele & Richard Allegra

Elaine & Philip Alman

Cynthia & Raymond Aten

Barbara Bekken

Kyle Bocinsky

Molly & Bruce Bowler

Marilyn Bruya

Kaye Carlson

Kathy & Brian Derry

Kay & Jim Driscoll

Danielle & Brian Eicholtz

Mary & Royce Engstrom

Carol Garlington

Mary & Donald Gillespie

Doosy Habbe

Laura & John Heit

Bob Homer

William James

KEMS

Tomi Kent

Donna & James Koch

Marilyn & Everett Leitzke

Ann Libecap

Virginia Markey

Sue & Dave McCormack

Patti & Scott McKenzie

Merrill Lynch

Joyce & Michael Nave

Kent Nelson

Marge Nordin

Mary Ann Oberhaus

Janet & Chris Palmer

Kathy & George Roth

Nancie Schumacher

Sara Alice Steubs

Nat & Margo Sturgis

Carol Thomas

Mary & Robert Tromly

Cristin & Richard Volinkaty

Steve Wallace

Mary & David Wesley

Bruce Whitehead

Judith Williams

Beth Woody

Phyllis & Norman Wight

Lynne & Gary Willstein

Luella & Wes Wilson

Carol Word

ASSOCIATE ($100-$249)

Karen Ruth Adams & Christopher Muste

Nukhet & Jon Anders

David Andrews

Judith & Roger Ahrens

Laurie Baefsky

Sharee & Kenneth Ballinger

Richard Baskett

Barbara Bekken

Barbara Blegen

Brenda Bolton

John A. Bonya

Boxcar Bistro

Louanna Butler

Mary Ellen Campbell

Lorraine & Steve Carlson

Adam Collins

Karyn & John Collins

Maggie Cook-Shimanek

Janelle & Steve Corn

Sally & Tom Daer

Debbie & Brad Dantic

Juliena Darling

Richard Earley

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Candace Fetscher

Elaine & Dick Gagliardi

Jean & John P. ThorstensonG arrity

George Law Offices, PLLC

Carla Getz

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Kimberley Granath

William Haffey

Tyler Harrison

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Trish & Art Hightower

Sharon & Bob Hinshaw

Kate Holsapple

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Linda Kulm

Sandra Lawler

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Kathy McCaughey

Paddy MacDonald

Helena Maclay

John R. McGinley Jr.

Sally & Scott McNall

Kathryn & Ed Mellander

Mark Mniszewski

Mary & Ted Morse – in honor of Coco & Will Ballew

Gerald Mueller

Toni & Bob Ogg

Kathleen Ort & John Duffield

Eugene O’Sullivan

Diana & Kevin Pacini

Patricia Peeples

Marcia Holland & Chuck Pengelly

Judith & Joseph Perine

Dorothy & Dean Peterson

Priscilla & Robert Phillips

Plum Property Management

Jennifer & Josh Plum

Lisa Plunkett

Celeste Pogachar

Addie & Chris Porter

Sally Porter

Montana Rarities

Elizabeth Putnam

Olleke Rappe-Daniels

Caren & Chuck Reaves

Elisabeth Rice

Stacy & Rich Ridenour – in tribute to Louis & Phyllis Whitsell

Patti Rosa

Gay Rushmer

Kay & Jon Salmonson

Kennedy Salonen

Wes Salonen

Sue & Fred Samson – in honor of Patti McKenzie

Robert Schurr

Scotty’s Table

Scott Seifert

Tom Severson

Myra Shults

Carol & Dale Stovall

Linda Stoudt

The Depot

Cheryl & Steve Thompson

Sally Tibbs

Judy Tobol

Catherine & Claude Tonnerre

Phyllis & Larry Topp

Milly & Fritz Tossberg

Phyllis Wade

Jacque Walawander

Janet & Warren Weber

Roxane Weikel

MEMBER ($50-$99)

Carolyn Abbott

Charles Anderson

Mary Archibald

Dick Auerbach

Anonymous (3)

Martina Baum-Acker & Robert Acker

Austin Athman

Peter Bensen

Christy Bocinsky

Kyle Bocinsky

Rose-Marie Bowman

Barbara Collins

Jerry Covault

Navyline Cuenco

JoAnn G. Davison

Virginia & Loren DeLand

Frances & Michael Flaherty

Maria Francis

Anne Frugoli

Patti Eldredge

Paulette Fischer

Michael Flaherty

Theresa & Paul Floyd

James Free

Susan Goss

Elizabeth Hart

Pam Hillygus

Christine Jackson

Jeffrey Aaron Jacobs

Christine Jorgensen

Renee Kloser

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Karla Long

Jennifer Mayo

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Mark Milanick

Richard Odan

Jan Pavlock

Barbara Quade

Laurie & Anthony Rollin

Laela & Dick Shimer

Nita Smith

Kathleen Snodgrass

Kristen Sohlberg

Emma Spencer

Anne & Donald Stewart

Martha & Russell Thayer

Shannon Tanaka

Annette Walker

Mary Younger

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

The following donations have made to the MSA in memory of loved ones in the past 12 months:

Richard Baskett – in memory of Marva Christian & Don Snavely

Barbara Blegen – in memory of Dorothy & Hal Blegen

John A. Bonya – in memory of George Kesel

Ethel Byrnes – in memory of Laura Patterson

Mary Ellen Campbell – in memory of John Talbot

Juliena Darling – in memory of Don Snavely

Richard Earley – in memory of George Kesel

Robert Eder – in memory of Tottie Parmeter

Candace Fetscher – in memory of Laura Patterson

Paulette Fischer – in memory of Don Snavely

Michael Flaherty – in memory of Caralee Mueller

Lynette Fritz – in memory of Thomas Fritz

Joseph Grinnell – in memory of Margie Grinnell

Don Johnston – in memory of Virginia Johnston

Leslie & Mike Halligan – in memory of Don Snavely

Kathleen & John Jenks – in memory of Don Snavely

Corinne & Ralph Kirscher – in memory of Don Snavely

Donna & James Koch – in memory of Doosey Habbe

Dorothea & George Lambros – in memory of Jane Dennison

Jo-Ann & Ian Lange – in memory of Fred & Paol

Susan Lockner – in memory of Don Snavely

Helena Maclay – in memory of Don Snavely

Eileen McCarty – in memory of George Kesel

John R McGinley, Jr. – in memory of George Kesel

Mark Mniszewski – in memory of Jane Dennison

Gerald Mueller – in memorial of Caralee Mueller

Carol & Wayne Noeller – in memory of Caralee Mueller

Eugene O’Sullivan – in memory of George Kesel

Pershing Phillips, Jr. – in memory of Colleen Phillips

Priscilla & Robert Phillips – in memory of Don Snavely

Sally Porter – in memory of Nick Porter

Amber & Lans Richardson – in memory of Virginia Vinal

Kitte Robins – in memory of John Talbot

Matthew Royter – in memory of Ruth Royter

Scott Seifert – in memory of George Kesel

Rob Sterling – in memory of Margaret Sterling

Carol & Dale Stovall – in memory of Caralee Mueller

Sue Talbot – in memory of Laura Patterson

Kathy Turner - in memory of Don Snavely

Steve Wallace – in memory of Christine Wallace

Betsy & Warren Wilcox – in memory of Kay Duffield & Robert Seim

Lynne & Gary Willstein – in memory of Don Holliday

Phyllis & Louis Whitsell – in memory of Caralee Mueller

Twila Wolfe – in memory of Don Snavely

2023 / 2024 Season

Subscription Renewals Available Now!

SEASON SNAPSHOT

Masterworks #1 – Sept 23 & 24, 2023

STRUGGLE & TRIUMPH

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Hiawatha Overture

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2, op. 18, C minor

Florence Price: Symphony No. 3 in C minor

Masterworks #2 – November 3 & 5, 2023

SYMPHONIC VARIATIONS

Margaret Bonds - The Montgomery Variations (1964)

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op 33

Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations, Op. 36

Holiday Pops! – Dec 1, 2 & 3, 2023

Your holiday favorites with the Missoula Symphony Chorale

Masterwork #3 – March 2 & 3, 2024 IN NATURE'S REALM

Antonín Dvořák: In Nature's Realm Overture, Op.91

Scott Billadaeu: Nothing Gold Can Stay

Vivian Fung: Violin Concerto No. 1

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 "Pastorale"

Masterwork #4 – Apr 20 & 21, 2024

MOVING TOWARDS THE LIGHT

Igor Stravinsky: Funeral Song, op. 5

Francis Poulenc: Gloria

John Rutter: Requiem

Broadway Concert – May 18 & 19, 2024

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The Missoula Symphony, in partnership with Black Tie Broadway Presentations, is proud to bring BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTERS! to Missoula audiences.

The University of Montana’s Dennison Theatre and School of Music are proud to serve as home to the Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale. This dynamic partnership between our organizations delivers professional musical opportunities to our students and provides engaging musical experiences for the Missoula community.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

SEASON SPONSOR

AUGUST 14, 2022

SYMPHONY IN THE PARK

First Security Bank | Muralts Travel Plaza | PayneWest Insurance

Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation | Bill and Phyllis Bouchee

Anonymous | S.G. Long & Company | Langel and Associates

Flaherty Financial Services | Garlington Lohn & Robinson, PLLP

Brian Eicholtz and Erik Johnston, Merrill Lynch | NorthWestern Energy

Missoula Downtown Partnership | Allied Waste Services of Missoula

SEPTEMBER 17 & 18, 2022

BROTHERS AND SISTERS

NOVEMBER 4 & 6, 2022

SUPERHEROES

DECEMBER 2, 3 & 4, 2022

HOLIDAY POPS!

JANUARY 28, 2023

THE MOUNTAIN THAT LOVED A BIRD

MARCH 4 & 5, 2023

DYNAMIC TRIO

APRIL 15 & 16, 2023

WAR AND PEACE

Anne & Bruce Robertson | Anonymous Chorale Member

MAY 20 & 21, 2023

BROADWAY CONCERT

Sponsored by the Tremper Family in honor of their parents, Barbara and William Tremper.

MEDIA SPONSORS ACCOMMODATIONS SPONSOR

STREAMING SPONSOR

CONCERTMASTER

Janet & Harry Haines

ASSOCIATE CONCERTMASTER

Sharon & Gerald Marks

ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER

Betty Thisted

SECOND VIOLIN

Patterson Family

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

SECOND VIOLIN

Frank & Rae Lynn D’Angelo

VIOLA

Robert Mosely

ASSOCIATE VIOLA

Ann Ruehr

CELLO

Dan & Sophie Lambros

CHAIR SPONSORS

ASSISTANT CELLO

Louisa & Paul Axelrod

DOUBLE BASS

Richard & Alice Dailey

FLUTE

Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite

OBOE

Jennifer & Ben Yonce

ENGLISH HORN

Jo May & Brian Salonen

CLARINET

Charla & Don Murray

BASSOON

Jean & Bill Woessner

HORN

Betsy & Warren Wilcox

TRUMPET

Ann & Tom Boone

TROMBONE

Frank & Maggie Allen

TUBA

NDG, LLC

TIMPANI/PERCUSSION

Traci & Michael Punke

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION

Sharon & Don Snavely

HARP

Peter & Maria van Loben Sels

PIANO

Twila Wolfe

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Rick & Diana Nash

CHORALE DIRECTOR

Doug & Caryl Klein