Missoula Symphony Presents "Moving Toward the Light"

MASTERWORKS 4

MOVING TOWARD THE LIGHT

Julia Tai, Music Director

Dean Peterson, Chorale Director

Sponsored by ANNE & BRUCE ROBERTSON & AN ANONYMOUS CHORALE MEMBER

The Missoula Symphony Association Presents

The Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale

JULIA TAI , Music Director

DEAN PETERSON , Chorale Director

RABIHAH DAVIS DUNN , soprano

MOVING TOWARD THE LIGHT

April 20, 7:30 PM & April 21, 3:00 PM

69th Season, 2023-2024

Igor Stravinsky .......................................................................................................... Funeral Song, Op. 5

Francis Poulenc Gloria

I. Gloria in excelsis Deo

II. Laudamus te

III. Domine Deus, Rex caelestis

IV. Domine Fili unigenite

V. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei

VI. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris

Rabihah Davis Dunn, soprano

Intermission

John Rutter Requiem

I. Requiem aeternam

II. Out of the Deep

III. Pie Jesu

IV. Sanctus

V. Agnus Dei

VI. The Lord is My Shepherd

VII. Lux Aeterna

Rabihah Davis Dunn, soprano

This program is dedicated to the memory of Ann Boone

Susan Lockner

Marci Valeo

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WELCOME Rabihah!

Our guest artist is sponsored by an anonymous chorale member.

Rabihah Davis Dunn, soprano

RABIHAH DAVIS DUNN, soprano

San Francisco Classical Voice described her voice as “a glowing instrument” after soprano Rabihah Davis Dunn’s performance of Leïla in Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers with Pocket Opera Past opera roles include Donna Anna, and the title role in Lucrezia Borgia Lucia di Lammermoor with Pocket Opera Rabihah is excited to be featured as the soprano soloist for the Poulenc Gloria and Rutter Requiem , with the Missoula Symphony in the 2023/24 season� Past oratorio appearances include Beethoven’s Mass in C Major with Masterworks Chorale and Ein Deutsches Requiem in Los Angeles to name a couple Rabihah’s international oratorio engagements include Haydn’s Nelson Mass and Stabat Mater with the London Pro Arte Orchestra, as well as Mozart’s Requiem and Credo Mass She has received numerous awards and honors including: Grand Prize for The Bel Canto Foundation, Regional Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Second Place in the National Association of Negro Musicians Vocal Competition, and a finalist for the London Handel Singing Competition Rabihah has worked with many conductors across the world, including Jane Glover, Sir Colin Davis, Steuart Bedford and John DeMain� She holds degrees from the University of Southern California, University of Michigan and the Royal Academy of Music in London� She is also an alum of both Chicago Opera Theater and Chautauqua Opera Young Artists Programs Currently, Rabihah sings with the EXIGENCE Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Dr� Eugene Rogers, an ensemble for Black and Latinx singers within the Sphinx Organization in Michigan, she serves on the Board with Pocket Opera, is the Administrative Manager for the San Francisco Girls Chorus, and is a participant of the inaugural cohort of Chorus America’s Executive Leadership Academy

JULIA TAI

Music Director

Praised by the Seattle Times as “poised yet passionate,” Julia Tai is one of today’s most dynamic and engaging conductors on the international stage In November 2020, she became the first female music director in the Missoula Symphony Orchestra’s history Her career has led to acclaimed performances and rehearsals with the American Youth Symphony, Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic (Czech Republic), Boise Philharmonic, Brandenburger Symphoniker (Germany), Estonian National Youth Symphony (Estonia), Lexington Philharmonic, New Symphony Orchestra (Bulgaria), Orquesta Filarmónica de la UNAM (Mexico), Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil Charlos Chávez (Mexico), Philharmonia Northwest, 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 its artistic output, commissioning new works by renowned composers, and serving diverse communities In 2017, in collaboration with Finlandia Foundation, she 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 In 2018, she presented an all-Taiwanese composers’ concert again at Benaroya Hall, featuring musicians from all over the U�S�, Canada, and Taiwan� Her orchestras have co-commissioned new works by PDQ Bach (Concerto for Simply Grand Piano and Orchestra), Mexican composer Osvaldo Mendoza (Three Mexican Portraits), Chinese-American composer Dorothy Chang (Gateways – Concerto for Erhu and Piano), Vivian Fung (Trumpet Concerto), Sheila Silver (Being in Life – Concerto for French horn and Alpenhorn, 5 Tibetan singing bowls, and string orchestra), and have premiered new works by Orlando Jacinto Garcia, Donald O� Johnston, Pascal Le Boeuf, Kate Soper, Andrew Waggoner, and Wang Lu

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� She and her husband Matthew have a daughter Natalie who also plays the piano

DEAN PETERSON

Chorale Director

Dean Peterson has been actively involved in the Montana music scene for many years� He has conducted the Missoula Symphony Chorale since 2006 and also serves as Musical Director and is the former conductor of the Missoula Mendelssohn Club� In 2011 he retired from his position as Director of Choirs at Hellgate High School and went on to serve as the interim Director of Choirs at the University of Montana� Prior to his years at Hellgate High School, he worked as an elementary general music teacher in the Missoula Public Schools� In addition to his conducting duties, he is an active choral clinician, adjudicator and instructor for the University of Montana’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (MOLLI)�

He received his Bachelor of Music degrees with high honors from the University of Montana in Music Education and Piano Performance� Later he completed his Master of Music Education degree with Kodaly emphasis from Holy Names College, Oakland, CA�

During his teaching career, Dean received the prestigious National Milken Educator award� Later, he was honored to be recognized by the National Federation of High Schools as the 2010-2011 Outstanding Music Educator for Montana and the Northwest region� In that same year, he was named Missoula Arts Educator of the Year by the Missoula Cultural Council and was also honored to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the Montana Music Educators Association� In the Fall of 2013 Dean was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Montana Choral Directors Association� In March of 2014, he was inducted into the University of Montana Fine Arts Hall of Fame at the annual Odyssey of the Stars�

When not engaged in music making you might find Dean on a hiking or ski trail, in his garden or out and about searching for a rare art piece or antique

FIRST VIOLIN

Rachel Schnackel, acting concertmaster Chair sponsored by Janet & Harry Haines

Kira Lee, acting associate concertmaster Chair sponsored by Sharon & Gerald Marks

Edwin Mellander, acting assistant concertmaster Chair sponsored by Betty Thisted

Janet Allison

Owen Cleary+

Maren Elliott+

Marian Kale

Gabe Kantor+

SECOND VIOLIN

Pam Hillygus, acting principal Chair sponsored by Laura Patterson

Larysa Balvatsky, acting associate principal Chair sponsored by Rae

Lynn & Frank D’Angelo

Catherine Treis+, acting assistant principal Chair sponsored by Brad Peterson

Natalie Anderson

Claudia Christian

Will Hunt

Amy Ratzlaf

VIOLA

Kathy Mellander, acting principal Chair sponsored by Robert Moseley

Leslie Collins-Rose, acting associate principal Chair sponsored by Dorothea & George P Lambros

Colleen Hunter, acting assistant principal

Shelby Blum

Brett Kaplan

Lea Tonnerre

Rich Wells

CELLO

Adam Collins, principal Chair sponsored by Sophie & Dan Lambros

Christine Ranf Sopko, associate principal Chair sponsored by Louisa & Paul Axelrod

Susan Anderson

Joan Chesebro

Dawn Douglass

JULIA

Kylie Heit+

Bethany Joyce

Martha Pressler

DOUBLE BASS

Joel Schnackel, principal Chair sponsored by Alice & Richard Dailey

Ryan Davis, associate principal Chair sponsored by Amber & Lans Richardson

Fischer Friend+

Michael Johns

Nicholas Timmerhoff

FLUTE

Joanna Berg, principal Chair sponsored by Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite

Julie Vasquez

Alli High

PICCOLO

Julie Vasquez Chair sponsored by Mary Ann Oberhaus

OBOE

Susi Stipich, principal Chair sponsored by Jennifer & Ben Yonce

Olivia Adams

ENGLISH HORN

Noah Durnell, acting principal

CLARINET

Christopher Kirkpatrick, principal Chair sponsored by Charla & Don Murray

Elora Dawson

BASS CLARINET

Savy Holgate

BASSOON

Jacob Logan, acting principal Chair sponsored by Jean & Bill Woessner

Logan Beskoon

Logan O’Connell-Baker

HORN

Shannon M� Kerrigan, principal Chair sponsored by Betsy & Warren Wilcox

Andrew Morris

Daniel Lande

Rory Genazzi

TRUMPET

Brendan McGlynn, principal Chair sponsored by Ann & Tom Boone

Katie Thompson

Gabe Gray

TROMBONE

Sean Stineford, acting principal

Josh Hungate

Lexi Vine

TUBA

Benedict Kirby, principal Chair sponsored by NDG, LLC

TIMPANI

Robert Ledbetter, principal Chair sponsored by Robin Kendall & Amelia Tallman

PERCUSSION

Jeffrey Taylor, acting assistant principal Chair sponsored by Sharon Snavely

Danger Gersh+

PIANO

Chris Hahn, principal Chair sponsored by Twila Wolfe

HARP

Peggy Young, principal Chair sponsored by Maria & Peter van Loben Sels

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

TAI , Music Director Music Director’s Chair sponsored by Rick & Diana Nash

SOPRANOS

Mary Ann Albee

Erin Bray

Lisa Buseman

Toni Evans

Gillian Fetz Edgell

Theresa Floyd

Gina Hegg

Ursula Holloway

Vicky Larson

Julie McFarlane

Morgan McKay

Elin Peterson

Elizabeth Putnam

Janet Seidel

Ann Sharkey

Laurie Simonson

Kristie Speck-Kesel

Beth Taylor Wilson

Deborah Woody

Mary Louise Zapp-Knapp

ALTOS

Melissa Blunt

Creagh Breuner

Karen Callan

Rebecca Canfield

DEAN PETERSON , Chorale Director

Chorale Conductor’s Chair Sponsor –

Maria & Peter van Loben Sels

Dorothy Beck Peterson, Accompanist

Abigail Carey

Melanie Charlson

Terri Daniels

Leonie Gooday

Christiane Holmquist

Susan Israel

Robin Kendall

Tomi Kent

Mary Ann Lorette Rust

Maria Mangold

Leslie Rieger

Gay Rushmer

Paige Sears

Emma Spencer

Anne Stewart

Carol Stovall

Anastasia Wilde

TENORS

David Barthelmess

Tom Bensen

Kyle Bocinsky

Bruce Bowler

Gary Bowman

Chuck Bryson

Charlie Byrne

Brad Herron

Greg Lovell

Scott Mathson

Don McCammon

Ira Robison

Phil Stauffer

Kent Watson

BASSES

Jamie Armstrong

Mike Bray

Lance Collister

Brad Elison

Jon Ellingson

Jerry Fletcher

Donald Gisselbeck

Dustin Holmquist

Austin Hughes

Paul Hutchison

Chris Muste

Michael Panique

Carson Panion

James Powers

Keith Rieger

Mike Rosbarsky

Steve Thompson

Greg Weller

Mark Woodward

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Deborah Stapley-Graham

Welcome to the Missoula Symphony and Chorale� It is wonderful to have you join us on this weekend’s concert journey, Moving Toward the Light , as we experience Stravinsky’s somber tribute to Rimsky-Korsakov followed by Poulenc’s meditative Gloria � Our program concludes with Rutter’s breathtaking Requiem, leaving us with the sense that while grief and darkness are part of the human condition, so are hope and light�

We are honored to have guest artist and soloist Rabihah Davis Dunn lend her incredible voice to the performance It is wonderful to have our chorale featured so prominently in the weekend’s concert� I’d like to recognize our chorale members’ commitment to months of rehearsing and perfecting the pieces for this concert� Many of our chorale members have dedicated years and even decades to the chorale, most notably, Dean Peterson who spent years in the tenor section before being chosen as Chorale Director nearly nineteen years ago� Thank you, Dean, for leading our chorale and for your leadership in the MSA�

I recently found an interview with composer John Rutter, who was speaking of the importance of choral music� He said, “(Choral music is) something that goes to the very heart of our humanity, our sense of community, and our souls� You express, when you sing, your soul in song� And when you get together with a group of other singers, it becomes more than the sum of its parts� All of those people are pouring out their hearts and souls in perfect harmony, which is kind of an emblem for what we need in this world, when so much of the world is at odds with itself…that just to express in symbolic terms, what it’s like when human beings are in harmony� That’s a lesson for our times and for all time�”

I’d like to extend thanks to all our vocalists for sharing your voices with us this weekend�

Enjoy the concert!

Deborah Stapley-Graham Board President, Missoula Symphony Association

Stage decorations provided by:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

David O’Dell

Welcome to our fourth and final Masterworks Concert of the 2023-2024 season� It’s wonderful to have you with us as we embrace the spirit of spring—a season heralding new beginnings and promising futures� This weekend, the Missoula Symphony invites you on a journey from darkness to light, featuring the poignant strains of Igor Stravinsky’s Funeral March , the radiant joy of Francis Poulenc’s Gloria , and the comforting serenity of John Rutter’s Requiem

As the world around us awakens, with flowers blooming and days lengthening, we experience renewal and fresh starts� This atmosphere of rejuvenation is what we aim to capture in our concerts� We start with Stravinsky’s Funeral March , a piece that, despite its solemn name, encourages us to ponder the cyclical nature of life and the hidden beauty in each ending that heralds a new beginning�

Following this reflective opening, we brighten the mood with Poulenc’s Gloria This piece is a luminous celebration of life, bursting with energy and vibrancy� It challenges us to embrace joy, resilience, and a zest for living, perfectly encapsulating the boundless enthusiasm and renewal that comes with spring�

We conclude with the tranquil beauty of Rutter’s Requiem� Offering a peaceful space for reflection and solace, it reminds us of the light and hope that persist through times of loss� Rutter’s music reaches deep into our souls, serving as a beacon of hope and comfort�

This weekend is about more than music; it’s about the journey we all share, moving from the darker days into the brightness of new beginnings� It reflects the challenges we face, the losses we endure, and the joys that uplift us—much like the transition from winter to spring�

Lastly, we dedicate these performances to the cherished memories of longtime Missoula Symphony supporters Marci Valeo, Ann Boone, and Susan Lockner� Their passion and support have been foundational to our symphony, enriching our community and hearts with the joy of music� While we deeply feel their absence, their spirits continue to inspire every note we play and every work we present� Tonight, we celebrate not only the renewal of spring but also the enduring legacy and impact Marci, Ann, and Susan have left on our symphony family�

Thank you for joining us on this musical adventure� Your support is invaluable, and we’re thrilled to share this weekend of reflection, comfort, and celebration with you� Without you, it simply wouldn’t be the same

Most sincerely,

David O’Dell Executive Director

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.

Chair sponsor benefits include:

Recognition in each concert program book

Invitation to Backstage Pass luncheons and other special events

Opportunity to meet and visit with your sponsored musician at concerts

THE FOLLOWING CHAIR SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE:

(406) 721-3194

missoulasymphony.org

CHAIR SPONSORS

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Rick & Diana Nash

CHORALE

DIRECTOR

Peter & Maria van Loben Sels

CONCERTMASTER

Janet & Harry Haines

ASSOCIATE

CONCERTMASTER

Sharon & Gerald Marks

ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER

Betty Thisted 2ND VIOLIN

Laura Patterson

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL 2ND VIOLIN

Frank & Rae Lynn D’Angelo

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 2ND VIOLIN

Brad Peterson

PRINCIPAL VIOLA

Robert Moseley

ASSOCIATE

PRINCIPAL VIOLA

Dorothea & George P Lambros

CELLO

Sophie Lambros

ASSISTANT CELLO

Louisa & Paul Axelrod

DOUBLE BASS

Richard & Alice Dailey

ASSOCIATE BASS

Amber & Lans Richardson

FLUTE

Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite

OBOE

Jennifer & Ben Yonce

PICCOLO

Mary Ann Oberhaus

PRINCIPAL CLARINET

Charla & Don Murray

BASSOON

Jean & Bill Woessner

HORN

Betsy & Warren Wilcox

TRUMPET

Ann & Tom Boone

TUBA

NGD, LLC

TIMPANI

Robin Kendall & Amelia Tallman

PERCUSSION

Sharon Snavely

HARP

Peter & Maria

van Loben Sels

PIANO

Twila Wolfe

UM/MSA String Camp

Presented by the UM School of Music and the Missoula Symphony Association

Music camp for students entering 1st grade through recent high school graduates

June 23-28

Beginning to advanced instruction on bass, cello, viola & violin

SAVE THE DATE

BROADWAY Concert

May 18, 7:30 p.m. • May 19, 3:00 p.m.

JULIA TAI, MUSIC DIRECTOR Dennison Theatre, University of Montana

BUY TICKETS: missoulasymphony.org or call (406) 721-3194.

Guest Artist bouquets provided by Bitterroot Floral.

Jason Graae Debbie Gravitte Kelli Rabke Ron Raines

This concert is sponsored by an anonymous chorale member and Anne & Bruce Robertson. Thank you!

Missoula Gives MAY 2-4, 2024

When Missoula Gives, Music Plays.

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 $30,000 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 2023-2024 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 March 1, 2024. We apologize for any omissions or errors.

PRESTISSIMO ($500+)

Candice & Janet Boyer

William A. & Kay Cook

Alice & Dick Dailey

Anita Kurtz-Magee

Sophie Lambros

Robin & Nick Nichols

John Sargent

Betty Thisted

Marci & Jim Valeo

Maria & Peter van Loben Sels

PRESTO ($250-$499)

Anonymous

Kay Driscoll

Mary Ann Oberhaus

Sharon Snavely

Kathy Turner

VIVACE ($100-$249)

Debbie & Brad Dantic

Deborah & Terry Johnson

Marlene Koch

Lynn Metcalf

Charla & Donald Murray

Sarah & William Towle

Sara Alice Steubs

Jean & William Woessner

ALLEGRO ($50-$99)

Brenda Bolton

Sharon & Terry Phillips

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

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

SCHOLARSHIP FUND SUPPORTERS

Cook Family Scholarship

New in 2020-2021, this scholarship is named for Will and Kay Cook. “We are happy to partner with the University of Montana and The Missoula Symphony Association to support the growth of music education in Montana and the cultural enrichment of our city.” 2023-2024 Recipients: Jayla Mitchell, Cello; Catherine Treis, Violin; Fischer Friend, Double Bass.

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.

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: Neveah Killsnight, Viola.

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.

The Donald Carey Scholarship

Named in honor of our former Chorale Director who retired in 2006, after 18 years at his post. Recipient: Maren Elliott, Violin.

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.

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: Bayley Ginnaty, Viola.

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.

PROGRAM NOTES

James Randall

Igor Stravinsky (1872-1971) Funeral Song , Op 5. (1908)

It’s a treat that we get to hear this work at all, as it was long thought lost Funeral Song received only one performance during Stravinsky’s lifetime� The work premiered in 1909, in St Petersburg, as a memorial to Stravinsky’s composition teacher, the Russian nationalist composer, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov� Stravinsky believed that the work had been destroyed in the Russian Revolution, but a librarian for the St Petersburg Conservatory found the orchestral parts in a pile of old musical scores that had never been catalogued� To great excitement, the work was “re-premiered” for modern audiences in 2016 by the Marinsky Theatre Orchestra under the direction of the Russian conductor Valery Gergiev� Rimsky-Korsakov influenced Stravinsky profoundly, not only as Stravinsky’s primary composition teacher, but also as a close personal mentor, particularly after the death of Stravinsky’s father in 1902 Several of Stravinsky’s early works, particularly The Firebird , as well as the work we hear today, show his musical indebtedness to his mentor, particularly in their inventive and vivid orchestration, and Late-Romantic musical language Stravinsky even adopted some of Rimsky-Korsakov’s personal eccentricities, including the habit of wearing two pairs of prescription glasses at once—one on his forehead, the other on his nose—switching between the two to make annotations to his musical scores and rehearse an ensemble Although Stravinsky once famously remarked that “Music is incapable of expressing anything but it itself,” he nonetheless left an evocative recollection of Funeral Song : “It’s a piece in which all the solo instruments of the orchestra file past the master’s tomb in succession, each laying down its own melody as a wreath against a deep background of tremolo murmurings simulating the vibrations of bass voices singing in chorus ” This sort of “singing” in the lowest register has a special resonance in Russian tradition� The Orthodox Church often features low men’s voices in its liturgical music, a contrast to the Roman Catholic preference for higher sonorities� When Stravinsky first introduces the haunting main theme, it is played by a solo, muted horn Listen for its solemn procession from instrument to instrument as the piece progresses�

Francis Poulenc

(1899-1963) Gloria (1959)

Much has been made about the French composer Francis Poulenc’s perceived contradictions: personal, musical, and spiritual� As a composer, he wrote works of great solemnity, as well as works with the sole purpose seemed to be to delight and amuse Sometimes his compositions embrace both these elements at once, as does the Gloria � The work juxtaposes musical influences from both high and low sources, from both the sacred and the profane A close friend, the singer Pierre Bernac, described Poulenc’s personality as “half monk and half rascal,” and the composer Ned Rorem remarked that “He was deeply devout and uncontrollably sensual�” In some ways, his music mirrored his personal life: he was a devout Catholic, but he also lived openly as a gay man After he finished his composition Les Ténèbres for Holy Week, he wrote to Bernac: “I think it is beautiful� With the Gloria and Stabat Mater, I think I have three good religious works May they spare me a few days in Purgatory, if I narrowly avoid going to hell�” This wry sense of humor and a general sense of joie de vivre permeate the Gloria � As inspiration for the piece, Poulenc said: “I had in mind those frescoes by Gozzoli where the angels stick out their tongues; and also some serious Benedictine monks I had once seen reveling in a game of football ”

Musically, Poulenc followed the formal plan of Antonio Vivaldi’s famous baroque work, Gloria in D Major, and, from the start, it feels quite neo-baroque in its fanfare-like opening� Nonetheless, it is also very modern in its treatment of harmony and rhythm One hears the influence of Stravinsky in particular; and, in fact, there’s a lot of thematic similarity between the opening of Poulenc’s Gloria and Stravinsky’s Serenade in A One wonders if this itself was a sly reference to Vivaldi’s compositional technique, as Vivaldi’s Gloria also borrowed extensively from the music of one of his contemporaries, Giovanni Maria Ruggeri The playful rhythms that pervade Poulenc’s Gloria are often the result of his eccentric approach to text setting Listen particularly for accents placed on the wrong syllable accompanied by unusual melodic inflections These result in surprisingly fun phrases—”lau-da-mus TE ” (“we praise YOU ”) and “Gloria in excelsis De- O ”—which punctuate the joyful mood of the work

John Rutter (b. 1945) Requiem (1985)

Written in memory of his father, who died the year prior, Rutter described the work as “intimate rather than grand, contemplative and lyric rather than dramatic, consolatory rather than grim, approachable rather than exclusive ” Taking the liturgical plan of a traditional Catholic Requiem as a point of departure, Rutter chose to also include musical setting of texts that had personal meaning to him and ones associated with funeral rites of the Anglican church As for the style of the work, he wanted it to be music “[his] father might have enjoyed listening to�” While not a trained musician, his father, a scientist, played piano by ear, and encouraged Rutter’s first efforts in composition Rutter’s passion for choral music emerged when his parents sent him to Highgate School in North London, where the chapel choir sang each morning There he wrote his first compositions and befriended John Tavener, a fellow classmate, who would also become a well-known British composer� Rutter continued his musical studies at Clare College, Cambridge, where he developed his distinct musical style which fuses elements of contemporary and classical traditions in a manner that has made him immensely popular with audiences worldwide Many of his choral works have accompanied royal occasions� His music was featured in ceremonies for Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden, Diamond, and Platinum Jubilees, and, more recently, six his compositions were performed at the Coronation of King Charles III�

Describing his own influences and compositional style, Rutter has said:

I’m a bit of a musical magpie. I enjoy all kinds of music, from Gregorian chant right up to the present. I enjoy the traditions of popular music: jazz, blues, and in particular, the great Broadway songwriters of the mid-20th century. They have influenced me hugely because of the way they managed to make the music carry the sense of the words into the hearts of the listeners, which is a great gift.

While one typically associates a Requiem with sadness and grief, Rutter’s musical treatment communicates as well a profound sense of transition and peace As he articulated his purpose as a composer, “I think what I’ve probably been brought into the world to do is to cheer people up And maybe to bring consolation And healing People have said that my Requiem does bring them consolation and so forth, and that’s wonderful, but there’s also a need for joy—which is always there, always waiting to be released into our midst ”

PRESIDENT

Deborah Stapley-Graham

VICE PRESIDENT

Bill Johnston

TREASURER

Pri Fernando

SECRETARY

Mark Haythornthwaite

PAST PRESIDENT

Jim Valeo DIRECTORS

Robert Ball

Scott Billadeau

Alicia Brischli

Dan Crary

Teresa Drew

Deirdre Flaherty

Andrew George

Theresa Johnson

Robin Kendall

Vinnie Pavlish

Dave Wall

Sue Williams

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

Carol Seim

Marci Valeo

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

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 March 1, 2024. We apologize for any omissions or errors.

SEASON SPONSOR

Good Food Store

CONCERT SPONSORS

Allied Waste Services of Missoula

Anonymous (2)

Anonymous Chorale Member

Blackfoot Communications

Phyllis & Bill Bouchee

Christian, Samson & Baskett, PLLP

DA Davidson

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

Marsh McLennan Agency

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 (3)

Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite

Marci & Jim Valeo

MUSIC DIRECTOR’S CHAIR SPONSOR

Diana & Rick Nash

CHORALE CONDUCTOR’S CHAIR SPONSOR

Maria & Peter van Loben Sels

TICKET SPONSOR

Pangea Bar & Restaurant

DOWNBEAT LOWDOWN SPONSOR

NorthWestern Energy

GUEST ARTIST MASTERCLASS SPONSOR

Willams Law Firm, P C

THE ED & LESLIE WETHERBEE RECEPTION SPONSOR

Leslie & Ed Wetherbee

YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSOR

Maria & Peter van Loben Sels

WINE WHISKEY AND WISDOM SPONSOR

Grizzy Liquor

SPEAKEASY SYMPHONY: NEW ORLEANS SPONSOR

Anonymous

MAESTRO ($25,000+)

William A & Kay Cook

Checota Foundation

Victoria Fleischer

John & Susan Talbot

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

Anonymous (2)

Jane & Steven Bahls

George Bandow

Blackfoot Communications

First Security Bank

Patricia Forsberg & Stephen Speckart

Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation

Good Food Store

Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite – Principal Flute

Sophie & Dan Lambros – Principal Cello

Lillian A� McCammon

Betty Miller

Missoula Community Foundation – anonymous donor

Diana & Rick Nash – Music Director’s Chair Sponso r

Anne & Bruce Robertson

John Sargent

Betty Thisted – Assistant Concertmaster

Marci & Jim Valeo

Maria & Peter van Loben Sels –Principal Harp & Chorale Conductor

Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation

Twila Wolfe – Principal Piano

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

Allied Waste Services Missoula

ALPS Corporation

Anonymous (3)

Arts Missoula

Louisa & Paul Axelrod – Assistant Principal Cello

Louisa & Paul Axelrod – in honor of Suzanne Hartzell

Deann Birnel

Tom and Ann Boone – Principal Trumpet

Phyllis & William Bouchee

Janet Boyer

Barbara & Craig Burns

Joan Chesebro

Christian, Samson & Baskett PLLC

Rae Lynn & Frank D’Angelo

D A Davidson & Company

DeMarois Buick-GMC-Mercedes

Michael Duffield

Jill & Jerry Duke

First Interstate Bank

Michael Irwin

Flaherty Financial Services

Garden City Funeral Home

Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP

Andrew George

Joseph Fox Grinnell

Grizzly Liquor

Janet & Harry Haines –Concertmaster

Colleen Hunter

Joel Jacobson

Dori & Bill Johnston

Jean Larson & Daniel Kemmis

Robin Kendall & Amelia Tallman –Timpani/Percussion

Christine & Paul Kilzer

Wendy & Keith Kuhn

Anita Kurtz-Magee

Dorothea & George P� Lambros –Associate Principal Viola

Jo-Ann & Ian Lange

Langel & Associates PC

Logjam Presents

Paddy MacDonald

Sharon & Gerald Marks –Associate Concertmaster

Marsh McLennan Agency

MDU Resources

Sandra & Jeff Miller

Missoula Bone & Joint

Missoula Broadcasting Company

Missoula Public Library

Missoulian

Montana Association of Symphony Orchestras

Robert F Moseley – Principal Viola

Muralt’s Travel Plaza

Charla & Donald Murray –Principal Clarinet

NDG, LLC – Principal Tuba

Northwestern Energy

Mary Ann Oberhaus - Piccolo

Pangea Bar & Restaurant; Stave & Hoop Speakeasy

Parsons Behle & Latimer

Payne West Insurance

Pershing Phillips, Jr�

Brad Peterson – Assistant Principal 2nd Violin, in honor of Madeline McKelvey

Liz Putnam & Mark Pershouse

RBC Wealth Management

Amber & Lans Richardson

Jo May & Brian Salonen – in honor of Julia Tai

S�G� Long Financial

Sharon Snavely – Percussion, in memory of Don Snavely

Stockman Bank

Linda & Gregg Swanberg

Max and Betty Swanson Foundation

Deirdre Swanson

Sue Talbot

Sarah & William Towle

Peggy & Glenn Tremper

Laura Wagner

Susie & David Wall

Washington Companies

Leslie & Edward Wetherbee

Janet Whaley & Phil Hamilton

Betsy & Warren Wilcox –Principal French Horn

Williams Law Firm, P� C�

Alice & Clem Williams

Jeanne Wilson

Windfall

Wipfli

Jean & William WoessnerPrincipal Bassoon

Jennifer & Ben Yonce –Principal Oboe

Peggy Young

BENEFACTOR ($600-$999)

Janet Bean-Dochnahl

Linda & Pri Fernando

Louise & Michael Flanagan

Donna & Don McCammon

Summit Beverage

Herbert Swick

Thomas Meagher Bar

Barbara Zellmer

CONTRIBUTOR ($450-$599)

David Andrews

Anonymous (1)

Robert Ball

Patrick Beatty

Angela & Scott Billadeau

Adam Collins

Rae Lynn & Frank D’Angelo

Danielle & Brian Eicholtz

Monica & Michael Epstein

Carolyn Goren

Laura & John Heit

Paulette & Andrij Holian

Michael Irwin

Deborah & Terry Johnson

Tomi Kent

Karen Lacey

Demetra Lambros & Michaell Duffy

Richard Legon

Susan Lockner

Mary & Duane Moe

Robin & Nick Nichols

Julie & Vinnie Pavlish

Lindsey Peterson

Jonathan Qualben

Sandra Roe

Rotary Club of Missoula

Donna Thompson

Kathy Turner

Margery & Terry Whatley

Wesley Wilson

Julia Tai & Matthew Wu

PATRON ($250-$449)

Carolyn and Robert Albers

Janet Allison

Elaine & Philip Alman

Cynthia & Raymond Aten

Laurie & Joel Baefsky

Anthony Beltramo

Anne & Jon Bertsche

Sally & Tom Daer

Kathy & Brian Derry

Kay Driscoll

Suzanne & Richard Fahey

Carol Garlington

Tiana & Monte Grise

Linda & Scott Hale

Andrea Henley Heyn – in honor of Julia Tai

Nancy & Doug Heyer

Jenna & Wade Humphries

William James

Joan Johnston

Donna & James Koch

John Koenig

Marilyn & Everett Leitzke

Ann & Gary Libecap

Beth & Paul Loehnen

Sue & Dave McCormack

Patti & Scott McKenzie

Karel Morales

Joyce & Michael Nave

Kent Nelson

Marge Nordin

Janet & Chris Palmer

Nicole & Drew Rieker

Kitte Robins

Kathy & George Roth

Carolyn & John Snively

Rob Sterling

William C Sterling

Sara Alice Steubs

Nat & Margo Sturgis

Pam & Sandy Volkman

Steve Wallace

Gayle Walton

Roxane Weikel

Bruce Whitehead

Phyllis & Norman Wight

Carol Word

ASSOCIATE ($100-$249)

Judith & Roger Ahrens

Adele Allegra

Audrey Allen & Keith Hardin

Anonymous - in honor of Sharon & Gerald Marks

Coco & Will Ballew

Sharee & Kenneth Ballinger

Barbara Bekken

Gerald Berens

Barbara Blegen

Melissa Blunt & Chuck Leonard

Brenda Bolton

Rose-Marie Bowman

Gary Bowman

Keolani & Robert Brewer

Barbara & Joe Brinig

Louanna Butler

Mary Ellen Campbell

Lorraine & Steve Carlson

Ralph Chandler

Susan & James Chandler

Karyn & John Collins

Janelle & Steve Corn

Debbie & Brad Dantic

Joan Delasaux

Jan & Brian Dougherty

Cay & John Drew

Donna Erickson & John Koenig

Susan Fortner

Susan Frankovich

Kim Friend-Evans

Lynette Fritz

Maureen Gary

Carla Getz

Carol & Keith Glaes

Kimberley Granath

Great Divide Physical Therapy

Anne Guest

William Haffey

Tyler Harrison

Carol Hayes

Sharon & Bob Hinshaw

Patti Holkup

Joan Hood

Elizabeth & Skip Horner

Nathan Hulling

Christine Jackson

Penny Jakes

Tara Jensen

Susan & Charles Johnson

Christine Jorgensen

Marlene Koch

Helena Maclay

Virginia Markey

Andrew Massie

Donna & Don McCammon

Eileen McCarty

Kathy McCaughey

Edith McNenny

Leslie & James McShane

Lynn Metcalf

Missoula Community Foundation

Montana Rarities

Mike Morelli

Mark Mniszewski

Arlene & Roy Nicolet

Toni & Bob Ogg

Kathleen Ort & John Duffield

Susan Paceley

Diana Pacini & Kevin Nally

Ed Parlier

Celeste Pogachar

Lisa Plunkett

Lisa Pyron

Olleke Rappe-Daniels

Linda Rockwell

Patti Rosa

Sally Rosenkranz

Gay Rushmer

Christine & Patrick Ryan

Kay & Jon Salmonson

Sue & Fred Samson – in honor of Patti McKenzie

Robert Schurr

Jeanne & Dennis Simmerman

Kristen Sohlberg

Carol & Dale Stovall

Nancy Stoverud

Nancy Thompson & Dale

Woolhiser

John Philip Garrity & Jean Marie Thorstenson

Sally Tibbs

Judy Tobol

Catherine & Claude Tonnerre

Kathy Tonnessen

Fran Tucker

Phyllis Wade

Mary & David Wesley

Louis & Phyllis Whitsell

Brenna Wilkerson

Sarah Will

Sharon Yould

MEMBER ($50-$99)

Martina Baum-Acker & Robert Acker

Anonymous (3)

Mary Archibald

Rachel Ballard

Natalie Benson

Marilyn Bruya

Nancy & Bruce Bugbee

Jane Kapler-Smith

Ann Marie Carbin

Kaye Carlson

Susan Hay Cramer

Navyline Cuenco

JoAnn G Davison

Patti Eldredge

Julia Ellison

Maria Francis

Kelsey Fry

Kimberley Granath

Elizabeth Hart

Bob Homer

Gayle Hudgins & Tim Edwards

Jane Kapler Smith

Corinne & Ralph Kirscher

Jane Kisselbach

Wendy Lambert

Donald Nevin

Diana Pacini & Kevin Nally

Janice Pavlock

Patricia Peeples

Sharon & Terry Phillips

Caren & Chuck Reaves

Laurie & Anthony Rollin

Sue Samson

Nita Smith

Kathleen Snodgrass

Phil Stauffer – in honor of Julia Tai & Dean Peterson

Vaun Stevens

Shannon Tanaka

Jason Triche

Annette Walker

Kathleen Whetzel

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

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

Carolyn Albers – in memory of Peter Dayton

Coco & Will Ballew – in memory of Marci Valeo

Barbara Blegen – in memory of Dorothy & Hal Blegen

Tom Boone – in memory of Marci Valeo

Rose-Marie Bowman – in memory of Tracy Jeanne Bowman & Lanny Franzen

Nancy & Bruce Bugbee – in memory of Marci Valeo

Rae Lynn & Frank D’Angelo – in memory of Marci Valeo

Alice & Dick Dailey – in memory of Marci Valeo

R Whitney Dean – in memory of Marci Valeo

Victoria Fleischer – in memory of Victoria Fleischer

Lynette Fritz – in memory of Thomas E. Fritz

Molly Galusha – in memory of Marci Valeo

Anne Guest – in memory of Marci Valeo

Lynn Metcalf – in memory of Marci Valeo

Carol & Gary Gullard – in memory of Marci Valeo

Kimberley Granath – in memory of Jane Denniso n

Patricia & Art Hightower – in memory of Marci Valeo

Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite – in memory of Peter Dayton

Colleen Hunter – in memory of Peter Dayton

Corinne & Ralph Kirscher – in memory of Don Snavely & Peter Dayton

Marlene Koch – i n memory of Marci Valeo

Sophie Lambros – i n memory of Marci Valeo

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

Lillian McCammon – in memory of George McCammon & Master Sergeant Barbara McCammon

Lynn Metcalf – i n memory of Marci Valeo

Betty Miller – in memory of Marci Valeo

Mark Mniszewski – in memory of Jane Dennison

Joyce & Michael Nave – in memory of Marci Valeo

Diana Pacini & Kevin Nally – in memory of Caralee Mueller, John Talbot & Marci Valeo

Amelia & David O’Dell – in memory of Marci Valeo

Mark Pershouse & Liz Putnman – in memory of Anne Putman

Amber & Lans Richardson – in memory of Virginia Vinal

Linda Rockwell – in memory of John F. Tibbs

Susan Paceley – i n memory of Jane Dennison

Jo May & Brian Salonen – in memory of Jean Campbell & Marci Valeo

Carol Seim – in memory of Marci Valeo

Nancy Stoverud – in memory of Marci Valeo

Carol & Dale Stovall – in memory of Marci Valeo

Sharon Snavely – in memory of Don Snavely

Betty Thisted – in memory of Marci Valeo

Sarah & William Towle – in memory of Marci Valeo

Jennifer Trujillo - in memory of Fran & Tony Kushlan

Kathy Turner - in memory of Don Snavely, Dick Deden, Chuck Turner and Helen Kolokotrones

Steve Wallace – in memory of Christine Wallace

Brenna Wilkerson – in memory of Peter Dayton

Twila Wolfe – in memory of Marci Valeo

Beth Woody – i n memory of Marci Valeo

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EDUCATION

For more than 40 years, education and community engagement have been at the heart of the Missoula Symphony Association’s mission� Over the past two years, that commitment has grown steadily under the stewardship of Musical Director Julia Tai� This season the Missoula Symphony Association is proud to present the following educational outreach programs throughout the region:

UM/MSA STRING CAMP

Building on the success of the former Montana Suzuki Institute, the MSA collaborated with the UM School of Music to launch the UM/MSA String Camp in June 2023� Welcoming students entering 1st grade through recent high school graduates, the camp offers beginning through advanced instruction on bass, cello, viola and violin� All this takes place in a safe, fun musical environment that encourages all campers to achieve their very best� Mark your calendars for this summer’s camp, June 23 - 28 2024�

SYMPHONY KIDS @ MISSOULA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Julia Tai presents a series of four mini concerts in the Library’s Imaginarium focusing on the instruments of the orchestra and guest artists from our 2023-2024 season�

4:30-5:30 PM AT THE MISSOULA PUBLIC LIBRARY IMAGINARIUM

Wednesday, April 17, 2024: Brass

BRANCH LIBRARY CONCERTS

Small ensembles of Symphony members perform mini-concerts in Missoula County’s rural communities during the summer months�

STUDENT NIGHT @DRESS REHEARSAL

Students and families are invited to join the Symphony for the dress rehearsal preceding each Masterworks Concert, enhanced by educational materials and a short talk by Music Director Julia Tai�

7:00 PM AT THE DENNISON THEATRE

Friday, April 19, 2024

SYMPHONY IN THE SCHOOLS

Missoula Symphony musicians visit local high schools to perform and coach music students�

MISSOULA YOUTH SYMPHONY SIDE-BYSIDE

Music Director Julia Tai works with the Missoula Youth Symphony during their rehearsals, and members of MYS perform alongside the Missoula Symphony in a Masterworks concert�

For more information, visit missoulasymphony.org/education

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.

2023-2024 SEASON

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

SYMPHONY IN THE PARK

First Security Bank | Muralt’s Travel Plaza | Marsh McLennan Agency

Bill and Phyllis Bouchee | Anonymous | S.G. Long & Company

Langel Yonce and Associates PC | Flaherty Financial Services

Garlington Lohn & Robinson, PLLP | Brian Eicholtz, Merrill Lynch

NorthWestern Energy | Missoula Downtown Partnership

Allied Waste Services of Missoula

STRUGGLE & TRIUMPH

SYMPHONIC VARIATIONS

HOLIDAY POPS!

HARRY POTTER AND HIS MAGICAL ORCHESTRA JOURNEY

IN NATURE’S REALM

MOVING TOWARD THE LIGHT

Anne & Bruce Robertson | Anonymous Chorale Member

BROADWAY CONCERT

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

SEASON SPONSOR

MEDIA SPONSORS

DOWNBEAT LOWDOWN SPONSOR

ACCOMMODATIONS SPONSOR

SEASON SUPPORT OF THE MISSOULA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHORALE IS PROVIDED, IN PART, BY THE MONTANA ARTS COUNCIL AND THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Pre s entation begins one hou r befo r e each co n cer t Saturdays – 6:30 p . m. S u nda y s – 2 : 0 0 p . m .

Student Night at Dress Rehearsal

Sponsored by Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation

Your support of young people in Missoula means so much. Thank you!