Missoula Symphony September 2023 Concert Program: Struggle & Triumph

2023 – 2024 SEASON

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Julia Tai, Music Director

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Presents J ULIA TAI , Music Director

CHARLIE ALBRIGHT , piano

MASTERWORK I - STRUGGLE AND TRIUMPH

September 23rd, 7:30 PM & September 24th, 3:00 PM

69 th Season, 2023-24

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Overture to the Song of Hiawatha, Op. 30, No. 3 (1899)

Sergei Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, op. 18, C minor (1901)

I. Moderato

II. Adagio sostenuto – Più animato

III. Allegro scherzando

Charlie Albright, piano Intermission

Florence Price Symphony No. 3 in C minor (1940)

I. Andante

II. Andante ma non troppo

III. Juba: Allegro

IV. Scherzo: Finale

Symphony No. 3 in C minor by Florence Price presented under license from G. Schirmer Inc. and Associated Music Publishers, copyright owners

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WELCOME to Missoula, Charlie!

Our guest artist is sponsored by Marci & Jim Valeo

Charlie Albright, piano

JULIA TAI

Music Director

Praised by the Seattle Times as “poised yet passionate,” Julia Tai is one of today’s most dynamic young conductors on the international stage Currently, she is the Music Director of Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, Philharmonia Northwest, and the Co-Artistic Director of the Seattle Modern Orchestra� Her career has led to acclaimed performances and rehearsals with the American Youth Symphony, Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic (Czech Republic), Brandenburger Symphoniker (Germany), Estonian National Youth Symphony (Estonia), New Symphony Orchestra (Bulgaria), Orquesta Filarmónica de la UNAM (Mexico), Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil Charlos Chávez (Mexico), and the Seattle Symphony

Ms Tai has established a reputation for her creative programming and community partnerships She has increased the esteem of her orchestras by elevating their artistic output, commissioning new works by renowned composers, and serving diverse communities In 2017, in collaboration with Finlandia Foundation, Philharmonia Northwest celebrated Finland’s centennial by presenting Finland 100 at Benaroya Hall, featuring three generations of Finnish composers� The concert was attended by Finland’s ambassador to the U S from Washington D C The orchestra has cocommissioned new works by PDQ Bach (Concerto for Simply Grand Piano and Orchestra), Mexican composer Osvaldo Mendoza (Three Mexican Portraits), ChineseAmerican composer Dorothy Chang (Gateways – Concerto for Erhu and Piano), and Sheila Silver (Being in Life – Concerto for French horn and Alpenhorn, 5 Tibetan singing bowls, and string orchestra)�

Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Ms� Tai began her violin studies at age four and piano at eight She received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, where she was awarded “Outstanding Graduate” in 2004� She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in orchestral conducting from the University of Washington

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CHARLIE ALBRIGHT

Hailed as “among the most gifted musicians of his generation” with a “dazzling natural keyboard affinity” who “made quite an impression” by the Washington Post , American pianist/ composer/improviser Charlie Albright has been praised for his “jaw-dropping technique and virtuosity meshed with a distinctive musicality” by The New York Times , and his “extravagance that had showmanship but never felt cheap” with his “ease and smoothness that refuses to airbrush the music, but animates it from within” by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher

Career Grant and Gilmore Young Artist Award, Albright won the Ruhr Klavier Festival Young Artist Award presented by Marc-André Hamelin (Germany) and the Young Concert Artists International Auditions� In addition to performing, Albright is sought after as a speaker, masterclass instructor, teacher, and competition judge His debut commercial recording, Vivace, has sold thousands of copies worldwide and the first two parts of a 3-part Schubert Series of live, all-Schubert recordings was released in 2017 and 2020 Charlie Albright breaks the “classical” rules of music by connecting with audiences like no other� Through his music, speaking, and unique improvisations that bring music to life, he crosses all genres and makes it fun

Albright shares the stage regularly with notable artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, Emanuel Ax, and Bobby McFerrin; orchestras worldwide including the San Francisco, Seattle, Boston Pops, Philly Pops, BBC Concert Orchestra, Bergen (Norway), and NCPA (China) Symphonies; and at venues from Grieg Hall (Norway) to the mainstage of Carnegie Hall In June 2023, Albright performed a Peace Concert with conductor Gum Nanse and the Korean Seongnam Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Korean War’s Armistice Agreement

Albright’s compositions and improvisations have been likened to “the great Romantic-era composer-pianists” by Classical Source and have been praised as “thrilling” by the DC Metro Theatre Arts The Philadelphia Inquire r raved that he “brought the art of classical-music improvisation to a new level ” The Boston Musical Intelligencer wrote simply that “Albright is a master of improvisation�”

A firm believer in education, Albright founded the Charlie Albright Scholarship and Charlie Albright Piano in collaboration with the Centralia College Foundation in his hometown The Scholarship provides financial aid to music students, and money was raised to purchase and maintain a new 9-foot Steinway Piano for the college’s Corbet Hall

Albright graduated as the first classical pianist in the Harvard/NEC Joint Program and receiving his Artist Diploma from the Juilliard School, having studied with Nancy Adsit, Wha-Kyung Byun, and Yoheved Kaplinsky� Albright is an official Steinway Artist For the latest information, please visit CharlieAlbright com, Youtube�com/CharlieAlbrightPianist, Facebook�com/CharlieAlbrightPianist, and Instagram (@CharlieAlbrightPianist)�

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Deborah

Stapley-Graham

Welcome to the Missoula Symphony’s 2023-2024 Season!

The first concert of the season seems to carry those fun First-Day-of-School vibes � The anticipation of the upcoming Masterworks, Holiday Pops, and Broadway Concerts brings a frisson of excitement for the year ahead If you haven’t already, please look through our season brochure to see what is in store and plan for your season’s concert experience The season’s programs have been intentionally constructed to bring selections that represent a balance of both traditional and new music to our audiences We can look forward to hearing and seeing exceptional guest artists- some of whom are Missoula treasures - who are impacting audiences worldwide� This year’s guests have accepted invitations to perform for us from Music Director Julia Tai, Executive Director David O’Dell, and Chorale Director Dean Peterson It is a testament to the MSA’s Directors and to the talents of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale that such accomplished and sought-after musicians are eager to perform with our musicians on the stage of the Dennison Theater Many thanks to our Directors and musicians for creating an artistic environment that attracts these incredible talents �

On behalf of the Missoula Symphony Association board, I thank you for coming to this weekend’s concert and look forward to seeing you throughout the season � We are grateful that you are joining us for the transformative experience that live orchestral music provides If you’ve not ordered your season tickets, you still have time to do so! You will not want to miss a single performance in this year’s repertoire

Enjoy your evening,

Deborah Stapley-Graham MSA Board President

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE David O’Dell

Welcome to our 2023-2024 concert season! Our season ahead is brimming with exciting music and gifted guest artists sure to create lasting memories for years to come –all crafted by acclaimed Music Director Julia Tai and the talented musicians of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra who will be joined by Chorale Director Dean Peterson and the Missoula Symphony Chorale for our Holiday Pops! and April Masterworks concerts

This weekend’s season opening Masterworks Concert welcomes celebrated pianist Charlie Albright performing Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No� 2 – one the most famous and beloved concertos of all time Also on our program is Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Hiawatha Overture and Florence Price’s Symphony No 3 in C minor composed at the height of the Great Depression �

While two of the pieces on the program may be new to you, both are composed using a musical vocabulary that I know you will find comfortable, compelling, and familiar We’re excited to bring these unjustly neglected works to you in these season opening concerts

We’re equally excited about the season ahead and hope you’ll join us for the debuts of our other exciting guest artists, award-winning violinist Kristin Lee, Icelandic cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir, and Rabihah Davis Dunn for a season full of musical memories We’ll close the season in May with a celebration of the life and legacy of famed Broadway composer Jerry Herman featuring an all-star cast of New York’s foremost Broadway and concert stars selected by Mr� Herman himself It’s a season I’m sure you won’t want to miss!

Finally, on behalf of our board, staff, and musicians, thank you for your continued support of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale We’re grateful for your attendance, your gifts, and all you do to make our organization such a vibrant part of the cultural fabric of western Montana �

Enjoy the concert, and we’ll look forward to seeing you again in early November and throughout the year ahead!

With sincere appreciation,

David O’Dell Executive Director

Guest Artist bouquets provided by Bitterroot Floral.

FIRST VIOLIN

Loy Koch, acting concertmaster

Chair sponsored by Janet & Harry Haines

Kira Lee, acting associate concertmaster

Chair sponsored by Sharon & Gerald Marks

Sarah Harmsworth, acting assistant concertmaster

Chair sponsored by Betty Thisted

Janet Allison

Larysa Blavatsky

Suzanne Hartzell

Gabe Kantor+

Susan Lofgren Kohler

Linda Lacey

Madeleine McKelvey

Edwin Mellander

Catherine Treis+

SECOND VIOLIN

Rachel Schnackel, principal Chair sponsored by Laura Patterson

Pam Hillygus, associate principal

Chair sponsored by Rae

Lynn & Frank D’Angelo

Ken Ballinger

Owen Cleary+

Maren Elliot+

Patricia Forsberg

Will Hunt

Marian Kale

Ariah Mann

Amy Ratzlaf

Patrick Shannon

VIOLA

Kathryn Mellander, acting principal Chair sponsored by Robert Moseley

Leslie Collins-Rose, acting associate principal Chair sponsored by Ann Ruehr

Shelby Blum

Brett Kaplan

Neveah Killsnight+

Angie Janzen

Bethany Rippeon

Lea Tonnerre

Rich Wells

CELLO

Adam Collins, principal Chair sponsored by Sophie & Dan Lambros

David Harmsworth, acting assistant principal

Chair sponsored by Louisa & Paul Axelrod

Josiah Anderson

Susan Lofgren Anderson

Dawn Douglass

David Harmsworth

Kylie Heit+

Jatayo Jones+

Jayla Mitchell+

Veronica Murtagh

Martha Pressler

DOUBLE BASS

Joel Schnackel, principal Chair sponsored by Alice & Richard Dailey

Ryan Davis, associate principal

Fischer Friend+

Michael Johns

Nicholas Timmerhoff

FLUTE

Joanna Berg, principal Chair sponsored by Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite

Julie Vasquez

Alli High

Isabelle Pearson

PICCOLO

Julie Vasquez, principal Chair sponsored by Mary Ann Oberhaus

OBOE

Susi Stipich, principal Chair sponsored by Jennifer & Ben Yonce

Olivia Adams

ENGLISH HORN

Beth Antonopulos, acting principal

CLARINET

Christopher Kirkpatrick, principal Chair sponsored by Charla & Don Murray

Julia Klein

Savanah Holgate

BASSOON

Alicia Brischli, principal Chair sponsored by Jean & Bill Woessner

Jacob Logan

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

Jens Jacobsen

Nick Barr

TROMBONE

Rob Tapper, principal Chair sponsored by Maggie & Frank Allen

Sean Stineford

Lexi Vine

TUBA

Benedict Kirby, principal Chair sponsored by NDG, LLC

TIMPANI

Hannah Ransom, acting principal Chair sponsored by Robin Kendal

PERCUSSION

Jake Ransom, assistant principal Chair sponsored by Sharon Snavely

Jeffrey Taylor

Danger Gersh+

Autumn Schenck

Tyler Ulrich

HARP

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

CELESTE

Landon Kleeman

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

JULIA TAI , Music Director

Music Director’s Chair sponsored by Rick & Diana Nash

PROGRAM NOTES

James Randall

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912): Hiawatha Overture (1899)

While his compositions are less well known today, during his short lifetime ColeridgeTaylor was recognized as one of Great Britain’s foremost composers He wrote over 100 compositions, including symphonic, choral, vocal, and chamber works, many of which were performed internationally to great acclaim� These accomplishments are all the more extraordinary given his biography The remarkable events begin with his improbable birth, which resulted from an interracial affair in Victorian England His father, a doctor from Sierra Leone, had attempted to establish a medical practice in London, but found the racism he experienced in the profession too much to bear He returned to Sierra Leone not knowing that Coleridge-Taylor’s mother, Alice, a white Englishwoman, was pregnant with his child Alice, a lover of literature, named her son after the famous British poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, one of the founding figures of Romanticism Within his family were number of musicians, and, recognizing the young boy’s musical aptitude, encouraged his education At age 17, he was advanced enough that he was accepted with sponsorship to the Royal College of Music studying violin and composition Among his schoolmates was the young British composer Edgar Elgar, who served as an important professional connection later in his career

At age 23, Coleridge-Taylor composed his most famous work, Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast , a cantata based upon American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, The Song of Hiawatha � The cantata premiered at the Royal Conservatory of Music� After hearing the work, Sir Arthur Sullivan—of Gilbert and Sullivan fame—wrote in his diary: “Much impressed by the lad’s genius The music is fresh and original—he has melody and harmony in abundance, and his scoring is brilliant and full of colour—at time luscious, rich and sensual�” The spectacular success of the cantata became a global phenomenon, with performances throughout Europe, in New Zealand, and even China In Britain, it was performed annually for decades in Royal Albert Hall, with costumes and fully staged� In the US, the work inspired a group of Black Americans to form the Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society in Washington, D C The group invited Coleridge-Taylor to travel to the US to conduct the choir accompanied by the United States Marine Band� He also accepted an invitation to meet President Theodore Roosevelt� Through this visit and subsequent trips to America, Coleridge-Taylor met prominent Black thinkers, artists, writers, and politicians, including W E B Du Bois, Booker T Washington, Fredrick Douglass, and Paul Lawrence Dunbar� After hearing performances of Black spirituals, he was inspired to compose a collection entitled “25 Negro Melodies ” With a preface by Booker T Washington, Coleridge-Taylor wrote in the introduction that “What Brahms has done for the Hungarian folk-music, Dvořák for the Bohemian, and Grieg for the Norwegian, I have tried to do for Negro melodies ”

Hiawatha Overture was, of course, also inspired by Longfellow’s epic poem� The subject of the work is a fictional Ojibwe leader, Hiawatha, who falls tragically in love with a Dakota woman, Minnehaha� While Longfellow took inspiration from published collections of Indian stories, the poem isn’t the least bit authentic to Indian traditions or related to the historical Hiawatha, a leader of the Iroquois Confederacy It is also infused with the “noble savage” stereotypes that permeate most Romantic literature featuring Native American subjects� Interestingly, however, the poem resonated with some African-American Christians, for whom Longfellow’s narrative, centered upon a soon-to-be-displaced people proselytized by their oppressors, held particular meaning� In the poem, Hiawatha speaks to his people about the White missionaries, saying “Listen to the truth they tell you/For the Master of Life has sent them/From the land of light and morning!” Coleridge-Taylor chose to make the perceived connection between African Americans and Native Americans explicit in his music� One of its themes is based on the Black spiritual, “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve seen ” It also seems clear that Coleridge-Taylor felt a personal connection with the character of Hiawatha In the

beginning of the poem, Hiawatha searches for his father, who has left his mother to care for him alone, mirroring Coleridge-Taylor’s own biography The love story, too, reverberated The day he was married, Coleridge-Taylor sent a telegram to his bride with a quote from the poem: “You shall enter in my wigwam for the heart’s right hand I gave you�” He signed it “Hiawatha,” the name the couple later gave their first son

As an Englishman, Coleridge-Taylor had little frame of reference for African-American music beyond a few published songs and even less familiarity with Native American music He hadn’t yet visited the United States The music we hear, consequently, with harps and sparkling orchestration, doesn’t convey the sound of American-ness that much later works by William Grant Still or Copland might convey It’s more Dvořák than Gershwin, but an exciting tone portrait nonetheless

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943): Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 (1901)

It’s a truism that the path to success is often paved in failures, but Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No� 2 offers an especially dramatic example� The concerto was his first major work following a period of depression and anxiety that was triggered by the failure of his First Symphony About all that could go wrong did go wrong at the symphony’s premiere One of Rachmaninoff’s musical idols, the Russian composer Alexander Glazunov, conducted the work; however, what might have been a proud moment quickly became a liability Glazunov was drunk on the podium, and he took liberties in editing and reorchestrating swaths of Rachmaninoff’s score� Rachmaninoff was further humiliated when another great Russian composer, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, heard the symphony in rehearsal and snarked, “Forgive me, but I do not find this music at all agreeable ” Critics were not any kinder One wrote, “If there were a conservatory in Hell, and if one of its talented students were to compose a symphony based on the story of the ten plagues of Egypt, and if he were to compose a symphony like Mr Rachmaninoff’s, then he would have fulfilled his task brilliantly and would delight the inhabitants of Hell�” The artistic disaster of it all sent Rachmaninoff into a deep depression He lost all confidence in his skills as a composer, and this kept him from writing anything at all for three years� Somehow he was able to continue touring as a pianist, usually in performance of his own works� Dazzled by his continued virtuosity, friends and fans begged him to write another piano concerto To overcome his writer’s block, Rachmaninoff sought the help of a neurologist, Nikolai Dahl, who practiced hypnotism� Under hypnosis, Dahl had the composer recite the following mantra: “You will begin to write your concerto… You will work with great facility…The concerto will be of an excellent quality ” Eventually the mantra paid off—spectacularly so—with the result being the Piano Concerto No� 2 in C Minor� Critics weren’t crazy about it, but audiences and pianists have loved it since its premiere As testimony to its enduring popularity, the concerto’s themes have been repurposed for film scores, for Olympic figure skaters, and even found their way into a couple of pop tunes: the Sinatra standard, “I Think of You,” and an epic 1970s pop ballad, “All by Myself,” sung by Eric Carmen and later covered by Celine Dion

I. Moderato

The dramatic beginning evokes the low tolling of church bells, an important cultural marker of the Russian Orthodox Church Following the introduction we hear a low chant-like melody alongside the continued tolling of the bells The second theme, romantic and lyrical, is the kind of melody for which Rachmaninoff is particularly famous, full of longing without ever quite resolving

II. Adagio sostenuto – Più animato

The second movement is exceedingly beautiful Beginning with soft muted strings, Rachmaninoff creates the most sublime and ethereal introduction� He also creates a subtle rhythmic tension between the orchestra and soloist The orchestra begins in a slow pattern of four pulses per measure, but when the piano enters it ignores this pattern to pursue its own pulse of three� The ambiguity of these parts floating alongside one another—connected but disconnected—is magic

III. Allegro scherzando

It’s a lot of emotional fireworks for the finale� Off with a gallop at the beginning, the piano seems to race past itself with the orchestra struggling to keep up But it’s not long before this race is halted by another luxurious melody, this one especially Russian in sound

Florence Price (1887-1953): Symphony No. 3 in C Minor (1940)

Florence Price was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1887 At the time, her father was one of the few Black dentists in the nation, and her mother, of mixed-race, was also a professional, having worked as a school teacher, real estate agent, and restaurant owner� Unusual for the time, Price grew up in a racially integrated middle-class neighborhood Her musical talent was obvious early on Her mother, a gifted pianist, was her first piano teacher, and Price gave her first recital at age 4, and wrote her first musical compositions by age 11� She also excelled in school, graduating as valedictorian of her class at age 14 Her parents were determined that Price further her education at the best university possible, but feared that racism would present an obstacle for admission� Light in complexion, her mother insisted that she present herself as Mexican, and she applied to the New England Conservatory of Music, one of the premiere music schools, listing her hometown as Pueblo, Mexico She was accepted on scholarship and excelled, pursuing a double major in piano pedagogy and organ performance She also lucky to found an encouraging mentor in the American composer George Whitefield Chadwick, who nurtured the talents of other young black composers, including William Grant Still, and encouraged Price in incorporating black spirituals into her compositions Following graduation, Price returned to the South, teaching music at Clark Atlanta University, where she became chair of the department She left that position to raise a family with her husband in Little Rock, Arkansas, but she found the town very different from the place she experienced as a child Increasing acts of violence and enforced segregation led the family to move to Chicago There they became part of the thriving arts and cultural community known as the Chicago Black Renaissance� Price was exhilarated and returned again to composition, continuing her studies at the Chicago Music College and the American Conservatory of Music She also found a particularly lasting friend and advocate in the composer and pianist Margaret Bonds, who had studied with Price� Price’s marriage dissolved after her husband became abusive, and she lived with Bonds for a time after leaving him As a single mother now, she pieced together work playing organ for silent films and writing musical advertisements for radio� Despite these obstacles, Price and Bonds continued to encourage one another in composition In 1932 they submitted entries for a competition sponsored by Rodman Wannamaker, and Price’s Symphony No 1 in E Minor won the top prize (Bonds won too, in a category for best song)� This honor led to the work’s performance by the Chicago Symphony in 1933, the first time a symphony by a black woman had been performed by a major American orchestra

As the result of the success her first symphony and other works, Price won a commission from the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Music Project to compose the Symphony No 3 in C Minor The support afforded her the extra time to complete the work, which was written in 1938-1939 in the midst of the Great Depression She made additional revisions in 1940, just before the premiere of the work by the Detroit Civic Orchestra� A letter she wrote one year later to the conductor Serge Koussevitsky in hopes that he would program the symphony provides insight into her vision for the piece:

I have a symphony in which I tried to portray a cross section of Negro life and psychology as it is today, influenced by urban life north of the Mason and Dixon line It is not ‘program’ music I merely had in mind the life and music of the Negro of today and for that reason treated my themes in a manner difference from what I would have done if I had centered my attention upon the religious themes of antebellum days, or yet the ragtime and jazz that followed; rather a fusion of these, colored by present cultural influences

In other words, Price wanted to write a symphony for the present rather than an homage to the past As we hear the work today, it’s clear that she achieved a fusion of styles past and present, both vernacular and classical in its approach

I. Andante-Allegro

The first movement opens with a gorgeous low chorale reminiscent of Bruckner or Wagner� In sonata form, one of themes plays a bit with a melody reminiscent of the black spiritual “Motherless Child ”

II. Andante ma non troppo

Exquisitely orchestrated, Price’s gifts for contrasting and layering textures in the orchestra really shine in this hymn-like movement

III. Juba: Allegro

The third movement in a symphony is typically the orchestra’s chance to dance� Traditionally this would be a courtly minuet or a faster scherzo, but in all four of her symphonies Price substitutes a “Juba,” a dance with African origins As practiced by enslaved blacks in the American South, it featured syncopated rhythms performed by slapping and clapping of the hands, along with rhythms kept in the feet This use of body percussion developed because drumming was prohibited by plantation owners, who feared its use as a covert means of communication� It also features what Jelly Roll Morton referred to as the “Spanish Tinge” in early New Orleans jazz—the influence of habanera and tango rhythms via Afro-Latin culture in the Caribbean and deep South

IV. Scherzo-Finale: Allegro

A rollicking frolic in 6/8 time, Price closes the symphony with a musical exuberance and optimism far removed from its somber beginning

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:

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, September 20 • Wednesday, November 1

Wednesday, February 28 • Wednesday, April 17

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, September 22 • Thursday, November 2

Friday, March 1 • Friday, April 19 • Friday, May 17

SYMPHONY IN THE SCHOOLS

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

MISSOULA YOUTH SYMPHONY SIDE-BY-SIDE

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�

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 Stay tuned for 2024 dates

For more information, visit missoulasymphony.org/education

Proud to support the community

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 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 September 1, 2023. We apologize for any omissions or errors.

PRESTISSIMO ($500+)

Janet Boyer

William A. & Kay Cook

Alice & Dick Dailey

Anita Kurtz-Magee

Sophie & Dan Lambros

Robin & Nick Nichols

John Sargent

Betty Thisted

Marci & Jim Valeo

Maria & Peter van Loben Sels

Jean & William Woessner

PRESTO ($250-$499)

Anonymous

Kay & Jim Driscoll

Sharon Snavely

Kathy Turner

VIVACE ($100-$249)

Nancy Jean DeCou

Deborah & Terry Johnson

Lynn Metcalf

Charla & Donald Murray

Sara Alice Steubs

Sarah & William Towle

Carol Word

ALLEGRO ($50-$99)

Brenda Bolton

ALLEGRETTO ($25-$49)

Barbara Collins

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; Jatayo Jones, Cello.

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.

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, Teresa Drew, Sue Williams, Robert Ball, Dave Wall

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 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 September 1, 2023. 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

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

Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite

Marci & Jim Valeo

MUSIC DIRECTOR’S CHAIR

SPONSOR

Diana & Rick Nash|

CHORALE CONDUCTOR’S CHAIR SPONSOR

TICKET SPONSOR

Pangea Bar & Restaurant

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

John & Susan Talbot

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

Anonymous (1)

Blackfoot Communications

First Security Bank

Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation

Good Food Store

Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite

– Principal Flute

Sophie Lambros – Principal cello

Lillian A McCammon

Betty Miller

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

Park Side Credit Union

Anne & Bruce Robertson

John Sargent

Patricia Forsberg & Stephen Speckart

Betty Thisted – Assistant Concertmaster

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

Arts Missoula

Louisa & Paul Axelrod –Assistant Principal Cello

Jane & Steven Bahls

Deann Birnel

Phyllis & William Bouchee

Janet Boyer

Joan Chesebro

Christian, Samson & Baskett PLLC

D A Davidson & Company

Jill & Jerry Duke

Linda & Pri Fernando

DeMarois Buick-GMC-Mercedes

First Interstate Bank

Flaherty Financial Services

Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP

Andrew George

Ann & Tom Boone – Principal Trumpet

Margie & Steve Grinnell

Janet & Harry Haines –Concertmaster

Joel Jacobson

Donald Johnston

Dori & Bill Johnston

Jean Larson & Daniel Kemmis

Robin Kendall – Timpani/ Percussion

Christine & Paul Kilzer

Wendy & Keith Kuhn

Anita Kurtz-Magee

Dorothea & George P Lambros

Jo-Ann & Ian Lange

Langel & Associates PC

Logjam Presents

Paddy MacDonald

Sharon & Gerald Marks –Associate Concertmaster

MDU Resources

Sandra & Jeff Miller

Missoula Bone & Joint

Missoulian

Montana Association of Symphony Orchestras

Robert F Moseley – Principal Viola

Missoula Broadcasting Company

Muralt’s Travel Plaza

Charla & Donald Murray –Principal Clarinet

NDG, LLC – Principal Tuba

Robin & Nick Nichols

Northwestern Energy

Marsh McLennan Agency

Mary Ann Oberhaus - Piccolo

Missoula Public Library

Pangea Bar & Restaurant; Stave & Hoop Speakeasy

Parsons Behle & Latimer

Pershing Phillips, Jr

RBC Wealth Management

Amber & Lans Richardson

Jo May & Brian Salonen – in honor of Julia Tai

S G Long Financial

Sharon Snavely – in memory of 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 Woessner –Principal Bassoon

Jennifer & Ben Yonce –Principal Oboe

Betsy & Warren Wilcox –Principal French Horn Washington Companies

Leslie & Edward Wetherbee

Windfall Wipfli

Peggy Young

Laura Wagner

Alice & Clem Williams

BENEFACTOR ($600-$999)

Louise & Michael Flanagan

Michael Irwin

Ann & Gary Libecap

Susan Lockner

Herbert Swick

Thomas Meagher Bar

Steve Wallace

CONTRIBUTOR ($450-$599)

Anonymous (1)

David Andrews

Angela & Scott Billadeau

Elsie Bull

Barbara & Craig Burns

Patrick Beatty

Adam Collins

Raelynn & Frank D’Angelo

Danielle & Brian Eicholtz

Monica & Michael Epstein

Dave & Paulette Fisher

Carolyn Goren

Joseph Fox Grinnell

Millicent & Robert Hawkins

Deborah & Terry Johnson

Kari Kale

Karen Lacey

Mary & Duane Moe

Julie & Vinnie Pavlish

Jonathan Qualben

Sandra Roe

Deborah Stapley-Graham

Rob Sterling

Wesley Wilson

Margery & Terry Whatley

Barbara Zellmer

PATRON ($250-$449)

Janet Allison

Carolyn and Robert Albers

Adele & Richard Allegra

Elaine & Philip Alman

Cynthia & Raymond Aten

Laurie & Joel Baefsky

Barbara Bekken

Anthony Beltramo

Anne & Jon Bertsche

Marilyn Bruya

Sally & Tom Daer

Nancy Jean DeCou

Kathy & Brian Derry

Kay & Jim Driscoll

Carol Garlington

Mary & Donald Gillespie

Tiana & Monte Grise

Laura & John Heit

Andrea Henley Heyn – in honor of Julia Tai

Nancy & Doug Heyler

William James

Joan Johnston

Tomi Kent

Russ Keogh

Donna & James Koch

Marilyn & Everett Leitzke

Virginia Markey

Sue & Dave McCormack

Patti & Scott McKenzie

Beth & Paul Loehnen

Merrill Lynch

Kent Nelson

Marge Nordin

Janet & Chris Palmer

Nicole & Drew Rieker

Rotary Club of Missoula

Kathy & George Roth

Carolyn & John Snively

Sara Alice Steubs

Nat & Margo Sturgis

Sally Tibbs

Kathy Turner

Agnes & Jeff Vandergrift

Cristin & Richard Volinkaty

Mary & David Wesley

Bruce Whitehead

Phyllis & Louis Whitsell

Judith Williams

Luella & Wes Wilson

Beth Woody

Carol Word

ASSOCIATE ($100-$249)

Karen Ruth Adams & Christopher Muste

Judith & Roger Ahrens

Sharee & Kenneth Ballinger

Richard Baskett

Boxcar Bistro

Christy Bocinski

Louanna Butler

Gerard Burns

Lorraine & Steve Carlson

Kaye Carlson

Susan & James Chandler

Karyn & John Collins

Janelle & Steve Corn

Juliena Darling

Joan Delasaux

John Drew

Susan Fortner

Susan Frankovich

Kim Friend-Evans

Lynette Fritz

Jean & John P ThorstensonGarrity

Carla Getz

Carol & Keith Glaes

William Haffey

Tyler Harrison

Sharon & Bob Hinshaw

Kate Holsapple

Leslie & Mike Halligan

Marcia Holland & Chuck

Pengelly

Penny Jakes

Kathleen & John Jenks

Susan & Charles Johnson

Paulette Jones

Sandra Lawler

Jacqueline Leung

Donna & Don McCammon

Corinne & Ralph Kirscher

Helena Maclay

Andrew Massie

Kathy McCaughey

Donna & Don McCammon

Edith McNenny

Leslie & James McShane

Lynn Metcalf

Missoula Community Foundation

Montana Rarities

Mike Morelli

Mark Mniszewski

Mary & Duane Moe

Karel Morales

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

Gerald Mueller

Toni & Bob Ogg

Kathleen Ort & John Duffield

Diana & Kevin Pacini

Ed Parlier

Patricia Peeples

Priscilla & Robert Phillips

Plum Property Management

Lisa Plunkett

Celeste Pogachar

Addie & Chris Porter

Sally Porter

Lisa Pyron

Olleke Rappe-Daniels

Caren & Chuck Reaves

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

Patti Rosa

Sally Rosenkranz

Gay Rushmer

Kay & Jon Salmonson

Sue & Fred Samson – in honor of Patti McKenzie

Robert Schurr

Scotty’s Table

Jeanne & Dennis Simmerman

Kristen Sohlberg

Deborah Stapley-Graham

Carol & Dale Stovall

The Depot

Nancy Thompson & Dale Woolhiser

John P� & Jean ThorstensonGarrity

Judy Tobol

Catherine & Claude Tonnerre

Kathy Tonnessen

Fran Tucker

Jacque Walawander

Brenna Wilkerson

Sarah Will

Louis & Phyllis Whitsell

Sharon Yould

MEMBER ($50-$99)

Nukhet & John Anders

Mary Archibald

Anonymous (3)

Martina Baum-Acker & Robert Acker

Patrick Beatty

Peter Bensen

Brenda Bolton

Rose-Marie Bowman

Barbara Collins

Navyline Cuenco

JoAnn G Davison

Tim Edwards

Julia Ellison

Suzanne & Richard Fahey

Frances & Michael Flaherty

Maria Francis

Anne Frugoli

Paulette Fischer

Michael Flaherty

Susan Goss

Kimberley Granath

Elizabeth Hart

Patti Holkup

Bob Homer

Gayle Hudgins

Christine Jackson

Jeffrey Aaron Jacobs

Jane Kisselbach

Richard Odan

Laurie & Anthony Rollin

Sue Samson

Laela & Dick Shimer

Kathleen Snodgrass

Kristen Sohlberg

Martha & Russell Thayer

Shannon Tanaka

Annette Walker

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 Don Snavely

Juliena Darling – in memory of Don Snavely

Paulette & Dave Fisher – in memory of Don Snavely

Michael Flaherty – in memory of Caralee Mueller

Lynette Fritz – in memory of Thomas E. Fritz

Kimberley Granath – in memory of Jane Dennison

Leslie & Mike Halligan – in memory of Don Snavely

Colleen Hunter – in memory of Peter Dayton

Kathleen & John Jenks – in memory of Don Snavely

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

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

Mark Mniszewski – in memory of Jane Dennison

Priscilla & Robert Phillips – in memory of Don Snavely

Sally Porter – in memory of Nick Porter

Amber & Lans Richardson – in memory of Virginia Vinal

Sharon Snavely – in memory of Don Snavely

Rob Sterling – in memory of Margaret Sterling

Jennifer Trujillo - in memory of Fran & Tony Kushlan

Kathy Turner - in memory of Don Snavely & Dick Deden

Steve Wallace – in memory of Christine Wallace

Betsy & Warren Wilcox – in memory of Don Snavely

Brenna Wilkerson – in memory of Peter Dayton

Wesley Wilson – in memory of Peter Dayton

Twila Wolfe – in memory of Don Snavely

Student Night at Dress Rehearsal

Sponsored by Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation

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

WINE, WHISKEY AND WISDOM

Friday, November 3, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 5, 3:00 p.m.

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

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 | PayneWest Insurance

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

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

ACCOMMODATIONS SPONSOR

COMMUNITY PARTNER

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.

CONCERTMASTER

Janet & Harry Haines

ASSOCIATE CONCERTMASTER

Sharon & Gerald Marks

ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER

Betty Thisted

2ND VIOLIN

Laura Patterson

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

2ND VIOLIN

Brad Peterson

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

2ND VIOLIN

Frank & Rae Lynn D’Angelo

VIOLA PRINCIPAL

Robert Moseley

CHAIR SPONSORS

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

PERCUSSION

Sharon Snavely

HARP

Peter & Maria

van Loben Sels

PIANO

Twila Wolfe

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Rick & Diana Nash

Chair sponsorships available this season: Associate Principal Viola, Assistant Principal Viola, English Horn and Trombone.

Keep the music alive

ONLY FOUR 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:

 Trombone

 English Horn

 Associate Viola

 Assistant Viola

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 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