Dennison Theatre, University of Montana Julia Tai, Music Director Dean Peterson, Chorale Director Featuring the Missoula
Chorale and Guest Artist Caitlin
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The Missoula Symphony Association Presents
JULIA TAI , Music Director DEAN PETERSON , Chorale Director CAITLIN CISLER , Soprano
Friday, December 2, 7:30 PM, Saturday, December 3, 7:30 PM & Sunday, December 4, 3:00 PM 68 th Season, 2022-23
Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op. 60 Sergei Prokofiev I. The Birth of Kijé IV. Troika (Sleigh Ride)
Exsultate Jubilate Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart I. Exsultate, Jubilate – Allegro IV. Alleluja – Molto Allegro
Caitlin Cisler, Soprano
Three Holiday Songs from Home Alone John Williams Somewhere in My Memory Star of Bethlehem Merry Christmas Christmas a la Valse
Wendel
Festive Sounds of Hanukah Bill Holcombe See Amid the Winter’s Snow Arr. Dan Forrest O Holy Night
Arr. Calvin Custer
Holiday Moods Suite 2 Arr. Jeff Tyzik Deck the Halls O Christmas Tree Here We Come A-Wassailing Carol of the Bells Jingle Bells
Holiday Moods Suite 2, Arranged by Jeff Tyzik presented under license from G. Schirmer Inc. and Associated Music Publishers, copyright owners.
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Psallite .............................................................................................................................. Michael Praetorius Dean Peterson, Chorale Director Sing We Noel Noel Geomanne A Charleston Christmas .................................................................................... James M. Stephenson Intermission
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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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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 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.
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DEAN PETERSON Chorale Director
Caitlin Cisler (soprano), from Appleton, Wisconsin, made her professional debut headlining as Cunegonde in Candide with Four Seasons Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. Praised for her “breathtaking range of voice,” Ms. Cisler has appeared as Marie in La fille du régiment, Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor, Oscar in Un ballo in maschera, Adele in Die Fledermaus, Queen of the Night, Pamina and Papagena in Die Zauberflöte, Armida in Rinaldo, Madame Herz in The Impresario, Gretel in Hansel and Gretel, Josephine in H.M.S. Pinafore, Norina in Don Pasquale, Morgana in Alcina, Susanna and Barbarina in Le nozze di Figaro, among many other roles. Ms. Cisler also debuted the role of the Queen in Jordan Jenkins’ prequel to the Magic Flute, Queen of the Night, in 2018.
A well decorated competitor, in 2015 Ms. Cisler won the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Young Artists Competition, and placed second at the National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artists Competition. Other notable awards include: Career Bridges Grant Recipient (2012); Fritz and Lavina Jensen Foundation Competition Finalist (2012); Audience Choice and Second Place Winner at the Harold Haugh Light Opera Competition (2011); Semi-finalist for the 2010 NATS Artist Awards Competition; Winner of the UW Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition (2008); Winner of the Schubert Club Competition in St. Paul (2008).
In concert, Ms. Cisler most recently performed Grant Harville’s Soprano Quintet written for her and the Cascade String Quartet. On the same concert in 2021, she performed the Montana debut of Caroline Shaw’s And So. In 2020, Ms. Cisler was the featured soloist for Mozart’s Exsultate Jubilate with the Great Falls Symphony. Ms. Cisler has appeared with Madison Opera for their annual “Opera in the Park,” as well as with the Dayton Philharmonic for their New Year’s Eve Celebration in 2012 and the Messiah in 2013. Notable concert works include: Bach’s Magnificat, Strauss: Brentano Lieder, Mozart’s Requiem and Vespers solennes de confessore, the Faure Requiem, Vivaldi’s Gloria and Magnificat, Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, and Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem and Liebeslieder op. 52.
Ms. Cisler holds a Masters in Opera Performance from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and bachelor’s degrees in vocal performance and biology from Lawrence University. She is a published researcher in vocal health and the effects of singing on the immune system. Currently, Ms. Cisler studies with Julia Faulkner. Upcoming performance information and media can be found on Ms. Cisler’s website: www.caitlincisler.com
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Deborah Stapley-Graham
Welcome to this weekend’s Holiday Pops concert, a wonderful Missoula tradition that welcomes in the Holiday Spirit. The first taste of Holiday Spirit I received this year came in October when I attended a gathering of Missoula Symphony and Chorale members and supporters at the opening of the MSO Holiday Pops exhibit at the Historical Museum of Fort Missoula. It was fun to hear stories told by some of the instigators of Holiday Pops, who were able to convince conductor Joseph Henry that a Christmas pops concert could be performed in a way that would not degrade the dignity of our Orchestra and Chorale. We are fortunate that Joseph Henry relented and made room in the program for a Holiday concert. We owe thanks to Carol Stovall, Marci and Jim Valeo, and Dean Peterson for having advocated for and establishing what has become an indispensable part of the Missoula Christmas season. I encourage you to visit the Holiday Pops exhibit at the HMFM and learn about or reminisce on the history of this annual concert.
The Missoula Symphony continues to add new traditions to our programming. Julia Tai has been successful in launching outreach programs such as our Library Concerts and collaborations with the Missoula Youth Symphony with the intent to integrate the MSO further into our community. It won’t take long for these new programs to become a cherished pieces of the fabric of Missoula, just like Holiday Pops. Thank you for your patronage, donations, and sponsorships that enable the Missoula Symphony to celebrate our tradition of bringing beautiful music to our Missoula audience.
Deborah Stapley-Graham President
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Sound Creations Stave and Hoop
The Depot
The Wild Weenie Windfall
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JULIA
FIRST VIOLIN
TAI
,
Music Director
Music Director’s Chair sponsored by Rick & Diana Nash
Margaret Nichols Baldridge, concertmaster Chair sponsored by Janet & Harry Haines
Loy Koch, associate concertmaster Chair sponsored by Sharon & Gerald Marks Kira Lee, acting assistant concertmaster Chair sponsored by Betty Thisted Janet Allison Tasha Fain
Suzanne Hartzell Gabe Kantor+ Nancy Lofgren Kohler Linda Lacey Ariah Mann Madeleine McKelvey Catherine Treis+
SECOND VIOLIN
Rachel Fellows-Schnackel, principal Chair sponsored by Laura Patterson
Pamela Hillygus, associate principal Chair sponsored by Rae Lynn & Frank D’Angelo
Natalie Anderson Ken Ballinger
Owen Cleary+ Will Hunt
Marian Kale
Julie Lacey Aidan McCormack Patrick Shannon Beatrice Shimanek
VIOLA
Kathy Mellander, acting principal Chair sponsored by Robert Moseley Bayley Ginnaty+, acting associate principal Chair sponsored by Ann Ruehr
Shelby Blum
Angie Janzen
Brett Kaplan
Edwin Mellander Bethany Rippeon Rich Wells
CELLO
Adam Collins , principal Chair sponsored by Sophie & Dan Lambros
Christine Ranf Sopko, assistant principal Chair sponsored by Louisa & Paul Axelrod
Susan Lofgren Anderson
Kylie Heit
Angelica Kalasz Joan Chesebro David Harmsworth+ Jayla Mitchell+
DOUBLE BASS
Michael Johns, acting principal Chair sponsored by Alice & Richard Dailey Fischer Friend+ Nicholas Timmerhoff
FLUTE
Tiana Grise, acting principal Chair sponsored by Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite Alli High
PICCOLO
Julie Vasquez
OBOE
Susi Stipich, principal Chair sponsored by Jennifer & Ben Yonce Olivia Adams
ENGLISH HORN
Jennifer Gookin Cavanaugh, principal Chair sponsored by Jo May & Brian Salonen
CLARINET
Christopher Kirkpatrick Chair sponsored by Charla & Don Murray Polly Huppert Kathryn Pannell
BASSOON
Alicia Brischli, principal Chair sponsored by Jean & Bill Woessner Logan Beskoon
SAXOPHONE
Jesse Dochnahl
HORN
Zachary Cooper, principal Chair sponsored by Betsy & Warren Wilcox Thomas Rice Daniel Lande Robert B. Green
TRUMPET
Brendan McGlynn, principal Chair sponsored by Ann & Tom Boone Jens Jacobsen Andrew Kagerer
TROMBONE
Sean Stineford, acting principal Chair sponsored by Maggie & Frank Allen Chase Windmueller Lexi Vine
TUBA Benedict Kirby Chair sponsored by NDG, LLC
TIMPANI
Robert LedBetter, principal Chair sponsored by Traci & Michael Punke
PERCUSSION
Samuel McKenzie, assistant principal Chair Sponsored by Sharon & Don Snavely Tyler Ulrich Willie Baltz Dylan Vandeberg
PIANO Christopher Hahn 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
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SOPRANOS
Mary Ann Albee
Erin Bray
Lisa Buseman
Toni Evans
Theresa Floyd
Jennifer Gaston Smith
Shelley Geiszler
Gina Hegg
Ursula Holloway
Julie McFarlane
Elizabeth Putnam
Janet Seidel
Ann Sharkey
Laurie Simonson
Kristie Speck
Erika Sylvester
Beth Taylor Wilson Deborah Woody Mary Louise Zapp-Knapp
ALTOS
Melissa Blunt
Creagh Bruener
Karen Callan
Rebecca Canfield
DEAN PETERSON , Chorale Director
Chorale Conductor’s Chair Sponsor – Caryl & Doug Klein
Dorothy Beck Peterson, Accompanist
Melanie Charlson
Terri Daniels
Christiane Holmquist
Susan Israel Robin Kendall
Tomi Kent
Zona Lindemann Janet Palmer
Mary Ann Lorette Rust Leslie Rieger
Gaye Rushmer
Emma Spencer Anne Stewart Carol Stovall
Anastasia Wilde
TENORS
David Barthelmess
Tom Bensen
Kyle Bocinsky
Bruce Bowler
Gary Bowman Chuck Bryson Saxon Holbrook Torey Learn Don McCammon
Philip O’Connell
Ira Robison
Phil Stauffer Kent Watson
BASSES
Bob Albee Bill Barksdale Mike Bray Lance Collister Brad Elison Jon Ellingson Donald Gisselbeck
Dustin Holmquist James Powers
Keith Rieger Mike Rosbarsky Steve Thompson Ronald Wilcott
Mark Woodward Michael Panique Aaron Budge Walt Wilde Greg Weller
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MOLLI
UMT. EDU / MOLL I
LearningfortheLoveofit
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PRESENTED BY THE MISSOULA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
For nearly 40 years, Missoula has hosted the Montana Suzuki Institute each summer. This week-long event offers students an intensive yet fun musical experience. Approved and guided by the principles of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, the Institute also trains and develops teachers in the Suzuki method. These combined activities promote musical and personal growth in young musicians, families, and communities.
To further this mission, the Missoula Symphony Association recently announced the Lamar Blum Scholarship, in honor of the director who led MSI from 2005 through 2019. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student who would benefit from financial assistance to attend the Institute.
Additionally, our local Suzuki teachers offer instruction and performance opportunities all year long, and the MSA is proud to support this MizZuki program! For more information, contact our Education Coordinator, Sylvia Allen Oman, at sylvia@missoulasymphony.org.
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The
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the following patrons
Listed below
contributions
MONTANA SUZUKI INSTITUTE SUPPORTERS SHINICHI CIRCLE – ($5,000+) SPONSOR – ($2,000 - $4,999) Peter & Maria van Loben Sels SUSTAINER – ($1,000 - $1,999) CONCERTO – ($500 - $999) BOUREE – ($300 - $499) MINUET – ($150 - $299) Melissa Hartigan GAVOTTE – ($50 - $149) Deborah & Terry Johnson Carol Hayes Douglas Lamb TWINKLE – ($25 - $49) Guest Artist bouquets provided by Bitterroot Floral.
MSA
to
for their generous gifts.
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of $25 or more within 12 months of November 1, 2022. We apologize for any omissions or errors.
PRESIDENT
Deborah Stapley-Graham
VICE PRESIDENT
Bill Johnston
TREASURER
Pri Fernando SECRETARY Mark Haythornthwaite
PAST PRESIDENT Jim Valeo
DIRECTORS
Scott Billadeau, Adam Collins, Dan Crary, Deirdre Flaherty, Andrew George, Theresa Johnson, Robin Kendall, Vinnie Pavlish
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Julia Tai
CHORALE DIRECTOR
Dean Peterson
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Peter McKenzie
PATRON SERVICES COORDINATOR
Kirsten McGlynn
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Beth Woody
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Sylvia Allen Oman
SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROJECTS
Deborah Woody
LIBRARIAN Suzanne Hartzell
CHORALE LIBARIAN Abigail Carey
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Olivia Adams
EMERITUS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tom Boone
Robert Homer Caryl Klein Sophie Lambros Mora Payne Carol Seim John Talbot Marci Valeo
The Missoula Symphony Association is a member of the Montana Association of Symphony Orchestras and the League of American Orchestras.
The MSA is grateful to the following patrons for their generous gifts. Listed below are contributions of $50 or more within 12 months of November 1st, 2022. We apologize for any omissions or errors.
SEASON SPONSOR
Good Food Store
CONCERT SPONSORS
Anonymous (2)
Anonymous Chorale Member Blackfoot Communications
Phyllis & Bill Bouchee Christian, Samson & Baskett, PLLP
D.A. Davidson & Company
DeMarois Buick-GMC-Mercedes
First Interstate Bank
First Security Bank
Flaherty Financial Services
Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP
Langel & Associates P.C.
Brian Eicholtz & Erik Johnston, Merrill Lynch
Missoula Bone & Joint Missoulian
Muralt’s Travel Plaza
NorthWestern Energy Payne West Insurance RBC Wealth Management
Anne & Bruce Robertson
S.G Long & Company
Stockman Bank
Tremper Family Washington Companies Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation
GUEST ARTIST SPONSORS
Anonymous Chorale Member
Candace Boyer – in memory of Martin & Marion Boyer
Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite Marci & Jim Valeo
MUSIC DIRECTOR’S CHAIR SPONSOR
Diana & Rick Nash
CHORALE CONDUCTOR’S CHAIR SPONSOR Caryl & Doug Klein
TICKET SPONSOR
Pangea Bar & Restaurant
LIVE STREAM SPONSOR
First Security Bank
DOWNBEAT DOWNLOW SPONSOR NorthWestern Energy
THE ED & LESLIE WETHERBEE RECEPTION SPONSOR Ed & Leslie Wetherbee
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LIBRARY CONCERT SERIES
SPONSOR
ALPS Corporation MAESTRO ($25,000+)
William A. & Kay Cook
Matthew Royter
CONDUCTOR
($5,000-$24,999)
Anonymous (1)
Anonymous Chorale Member Blackfoot Communications
Ann & Tom Boone – Principal Trumpet
First Security Bank Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation
Good Food Store
Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite – Principal Flute
Dorothea & George P. Lambros
Sophie & Dan Lambros –Principal Cello Lillian A. McCammon
Diana & Rick Nash – Music Director’s Chair Sponsor
Anne & Bruce Robertson
Ann Ruehr – Associate Principal Viola John Sargent
Patricia Forsberg & Stephen Speckart
Betty Thisted – Associate Viola
Tremper Family
Marci & Jim Valeo
Maria & Peter van Loben Sels –Principal Harp Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation
Twila Wolfe – Principal Piano
SPONSOR ($1,000-$4,999)
Anonymous (3)
ALPS Insurance
Maggie & Frank Allen –Principal Trombone
Louisa & Paul Axelrod –Assistant Principal Cello Deann Birnel
Phyllis & William Bouchee
Candice Boyer
Janet Boyer
Barbara & Craig Burns
Rebecca Canfield-Perkowski & Ronald Perkowski
Joan Chesebro
Christian, Samson & Baskett PLLC
D.A. Davidson & Company
DeMarois Buick-GMC-Mercedes Flaherty Financial Services
Victoria Fleischer
Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP
Gail & Lyle Grimes Joseph Fox Grinnell
Margie & Steve Grinnell
Janet & Harry Haines –Concertmaster Melissa Huntington Donald Johnston
Dr. Llewellyn & Sandra Jones
Jean Larson & Daniel Kemmis Christine & Paul Kilzer
Caryl & Doug Klein – Chorale Conductor’s Chair Sponsor
Wendy & Keith Kuhn
Anita Kurtz-Magee
Charla & Donald Murray –Principal Clarinet
JoAnne & Ian Lange
Langel & Associates PC Logjam Presents
Sharon & Gerald Marks –Associate Concertmaster
Betty Miller
Sandra & Jeff Miller Missoula Bone & Joint Missoulian
Montana Association of Symphony Orchestras
Robert F. Moseley – Principal Viola
Missoula Broadcasting Company
Muralt’s Travel Plaza NDG, LLC – Principal Tuba Northwestern Energy Pangea Bar & Restaurant; Stave & Hoop Speakeasy Payne West Insurance Celeste Peterson
Traci & Michael Punke –Principal Timpani
RBC Wealth Management
Amber & Lans Richardson
Jo May & Brian Salonen –Principal English Horn Carol Seim
S.G. Long Financial Stockman Bank
Sharon & Don Snavely –Assistant Principal Percussionist
Linda & Gregg Swanberg
Max and Betty Swanson Foundation
Deirdre Swanson - in honor of Jo May Salonen
Julia Tai & Matthew Wu Sue Talbot
Phyllis & Larry Topp Sarah & William Towle
Aggie & Jeff Vandergrift
Janet Whaley & Phil Hamilton
Jean & William Woessner –Principal Bassoon
Jennifer & Ben Yonce –Principal Oboe
Betsy & Warren Wilcox –Principal French Horn Washington Companies
Alice & Clem Williams
Windfall
Wipfli
Peggy Young
BENEFACTOR ($600-$999)
Kathy & Brian Derry
Janet Bean-Dochnahl
Kathrin & John Driscoll
Priyanka Fernando
Louise & Michael Flanagan
Andrew George
Dori & Bill Johnston
Robin Kendall Missoula Community Foundation
Donna & Don McCammon
Mary & Duane Moe
Robin & Nick Nichols
Dorothy & Dean Peterson
Kitte Robins - in honor of Marci & Jim Valeo
Carolyn & John Snively Herbert Swick
Kathy Turner
Phyllis & Louis Whitsell
CONTRIBUTOR ($450-$599)
Anonymous (1)
Carolyn & Robert Albers
Janet Allison
Patrick Beatty
Elsie Bull
Paulette & Andrij Holian
Catherine & Donald Jenni
Corinne & Ralph Kirscher
Donna & James Koch
Caroline Kurtz
Karen Lacey
Julie & Vinnie Pavlish
Pershing Phillips, Jr. Sharon & Terry Phillips
Sandra Roe
Deborah Stapley-Graham
Rob Sterling
Margo & Nat Sturgis
Matthew Thiel
Donna Lee Thompson
Laura Wagner
Margery & Terry Whatley
Lynne & Gary Willstein
Barbara Zellmer
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PATRON ($250-$449)
Adele & Richard Allegra
Elaine & Philip Alman
Cynthia & Raymond Aten
Barbara Bekken
Kyle Bocinsky
Molly & Bruce Bowler
Marilyn Bruya
Mary Ellen Campbell
Kaye Carlson
Clayton Christian Nancy Jean DeCou
Carolyn Dewey Kay & Jim Driscoll
Danielle & Brian Eicholtz
Mary & Royce Engstrom
Carol Garlington
Mary & Donald Gillespie
Janice Givler
Carolyn Goren
Doosy Habbe
Melissa Hartigan
Laura & John Heit
Bob Homer
William James
Kari Kale
Tomi Kent
Donna & James Koch
Ann Libecap
Virginia Markey
Sue & Dave McCormack
Patti & Scott McKenzie
Mary & Ted Morse – in honor of Coco & Will Ballew
Joan Johnston
Merrill Lynch Joyce & Michael Nave
Kent Nelson
Marge Nordin
Mary Ann Oberhaus Janet & Chris Palmer
Kathy & George Roth
Nancie Schumacher
Kristen Sohlberg
Jean & David Steele
Sara Alice Steubs
Carol Thomas
Sally Tibbs
Mary & Robert Tromly
Cristin & Richard Volinkaty
Steve Wallace
Jeanne Werner
Mary & David Wesley
Bruce Whitehead
Judith Williams
Beth Woody
Phyllis & Norman Wight
Carol Word
ASSOCIATE ($100-$249)
Karen Ruth Adams & Christopher Muste
Mary Ann & Robert Albee Nukhet & Jon Anders
David Andrews
Judith & Roger Ahrens
ALPS
Dick Auerbach
Sharee & Kenneth Ballinger
Robert Bastasz
Angela & Scott Billadeau
Barbara Blegen
Melissa Blunt
Diane Bodholt Boxcar Bistro
Louanna Butler
Mary Ellen Campbell Lorraine & Steve Carlson
Karyn & John Collins
Maggie Cook-Shimanek
Janelle & Steve Corn
Sally & Tom Daer
Debbie & Brad Dantic Kay & Jim Driscoll
Richard Earley
Suzanne & Richard Fahey
Susan Frankovich
Elaine & Dick Gagliardi
Jean & John P. ThorstensonGarrity
Carla Getz
Carol & Keith Glaes
William Haffey
Trish & Art Hightower
Sharon & Bob Hinshaw
Kate Holsapple
Shirley & Donald Hyndman
Michael Irwin
Penny Jakes
Charles Johnson III
Judith Kiolbassa
Marlene Koch
Linda Kulm
Sandra Lawler
Sherry Marsillo
Eileen McCarty
Kathy McCaughey
Nancy McCulloch
Edith McNenny
Kathryn & Ed Mellander
Barbara Nisbet
Toni & Bob Ogg
Kathleen Ort & John Duffield
Patricia Peeples
Marcia Holland & Chuck Pengelly
Judith & Joseph Perine Elizabeth Putnam
Olleke Rappe-Daniels
Elisabeth Rice
Earl Reinsel
Linda Rockwell
Gay Rushmer
Christine & Patrick Ryan
Kay & Jon Salmonson
Kennedy Salonen
Wes Salonen
Sue & Fred Samson – in honor of Patti McKenzie
Vicke Schend Dianna Schmid
Robert Schurr
Scotty’s Table Scott Seifert
Doris Sherick
Myra Shults
Nancy Singleton
Carol & Dale Stovall
Linda Stoudt
Anna Taft
The Depot Cheryl Thompson Sally Tibbs
Judy Tobol
Catherine & Claude Tonnerre
Milly & Fritz Tossberg
Phyllis Wade
Louis & Phyllis Whitsell Roxane Weikel Janet Weber Mary Welti Wes Wilson
MEMBER ($50-$99)
Carolyn Abbott
Charles Anderson
Dick Auerbach
Anonymous (3) Martina Baum-Acker & Robert Acker
Brandy Campbell
Barbara Collins
Jerry Covault
Navyline Cuenco
Jane Darnell
JoAnn G. Davison
Paulette Fisher
Frances & Michael Flaherty
Maria Francis
Patti Eldredge James Free Susan Goss
Kimberley Granath Shirley Gustafson Elizabeth Hart Carol Hayes Pam Hillygus
28 MISSOULA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
Jan Jacobson
Elizabeth Johns
Wendy Lambert
Marilyn & Everett Leitzke
Karla Long
Jennifer Mayo
Leslie McShane
Mark Milanick
John Moody Jr
Richard Odan
Jan Pavlock
Sharon & John Reiter
Sally Rosenkranz
Jennifer Santopietro
Nita Smith
Kathleen Snodgrass
Emma Spencer
Julie & Craig Stahlberg
Anne & Donald Stewart
Martha & Russell Thayer
Megan Tiffin
Annette Walker
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
The following donations have made to the MSA in memory of loved ones in the past 12 months:
Karen Adams & Christopher Muste – in memory of Pete Heyler
Rose-Marie Bowman – in memory of Tracy Jeanne Bowman
Richard Baskett – in memory of Marva Christian
Barbara Bekken – in memory of Charlotte & Arnold Bekken
Barbara Blegen – in memory of Dorothy & Hal Blegen
John A. Bonya – in memory of George Kesel
Rose-Marie Bowman – in memory of Tracy Jeanne Bowman
Candice Boyer – in memory of Laura Patterson
Ethel Byrnes – in memory of Laura Patterson
Mary Ellen Campbell – in memory of John Talbot
Richard Earley – in memory of George Kesel
Robert Eder – in memory of Tottie Parmeter
Candace Fetscher – in memory of Laura Patterson
Paulette Fisher – in memory of Don Snavely
Lynette Fritz – in memory of Thomas Fritz
Janice Givler – in memory of Robert Seim
Nancy Graves – in memory of Tom Graves
Joseph Grinnell – in memory of Margie Grinnell
Melissa Huntington – in memory of Christine Wallace
Don Johnston – in memory of Virginia Johnston
Marlene Koch – in memory of Kathe Calcagno
Jo-Ann & Ian Lange – in memory of Paol, Fred & Erik Bodholt
Marilyn & Everett Leitzke – in memory of Robert Seim
Lillian McCammon – in memory of Msgt. George & Barbara McCammon – in honor of Donald McCammon
Eileen McCarty – in memory of George Kesel
John R McGinley, Jr. – in memory of George Kesel
Kathryn & Ed Mellander – in memory of Christine Wallace Kathleen Ort & John Duffield –in memory of Kay Duffield
Eugene O’Sullivan – in memory of George Kesel
Pershing Phillips, Jr. – in memory of Colleen Phillips
Sharon & John Reiter – in memory of Robert Seim
Kitte Robins – in memory of John Talbot
Linda Rockwell – in memory of John F. Tibbs
Sally Rosenkranz – in memory of Kay Duffield
Matthew Royter – in memory of Ruth Royter
Ann & Brian Sharkey – in memory of Patricia Zapp
Jo May & Brian Salonen – in memory of Gaylene Salonen
Scott Seifert – in memory of George Kesel
Ann & Brian Sharkey – in memory of Patricia Zapp
Doris Sherick – in memory of Steve Sherick
Rob Sterling – in memory of Margaret Sterling
Carol & Dale Stovall – in memory of Caralee Mueller
Sue Talbot – in memory of Laura Patterson
Betty Thisted – in memory of Robert Seim
Carol Thomas – in memory of Virginia Vinal
Sally Tibbs – in memory of Anne Hoell
Sarah & William Towle – in memory of Robert Seim & John Talbot
The Family of John, Sally, Clare and Amy Tibbs – in memory of Anne Hoell
Steve Wallace – in memory of Christine Wallace
Betsy & Warren Wilcox – in memory of Kay Duffield, Robert Seim & Don Snavely Lynne & Gary Willstein – in memory Robert Seim & Don Holliday
Wipfli, LLP – in memory of Kay Duffield
Phyllis & Louis Whitsell – in memory of Caralee Mueller
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HOLIDAY POPS! 33 THE MOUNTAIN THAT LOVED A BIRD 2023 Family Concert A musical adaptation based on the beloved book by Eric Carle and Alice McLerran by composer and Pulitzer Prize winner, Caroline Shaw. A beautiful story of friendship and renewal. Experience an afternoon of music, education, enchantment and audience interaction. CELEBRATING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY January 28, 2023 Dennison Theatre | $8.00 person BLACKFOOT IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THIS ALL-AGES, ANNUAL FAMILY CONCERT. Blackfoot.com/community
34 MISSOULA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION GUEST ARTIST: arx duo SATURDAY • MARCH 4 • 7:30 PM SUNDAY • MARCH 5 • 3:00 PM BUY TICKETS: missoulasymphony.org or call (406) 721-3194. JULIA TAI, MUSIC DIRECTOR Dennison Theatre, University of Montana This epic concert showcases our dynamic guest artists performing the Concerto for Percussion Duo, written by our FIRST Composer-in-Residence, Jonathan Bailey Holland. DYNAMIC DUO SAVE THE DATE COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE: Jonathan Bailey Holland Quality Custom Framing Since 1968 123 South Ave. West (406) 728 - 5500 • www.artatticmt.com Follow us on Facebook & Instagram instagram.com/missoulasymphony facebook.com/MissoulaSymphony
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.
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AUGUST 14, 2022
SYMPHONY IN THE PARK
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36 MISSOULA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! SEASON SPONSOR SUPERHEROES NOVEMBER 4 & 6, 2022 BROTHERS AND SISTERS SEPTEMBER 17 & 18, 2022 HOLIDAY POPS! DECEMBER 2, 3 & 4, 2022 THE MOUNTAIN THAT LOVED A BIRD JANUARY 28, 2023
MARCH 4 & 5, 2023
DYNAMIC DUO
APRIL 15 & 16, 2023
WAR AND PEACE
Anne & Bruce Robertson | Anonymous Chorale Member
MAY 20 & 21, 2023
BROADWAY CONCERT
Sponsored by the Tremper Family in honor of their parents, Barbara and William Tremper.
CONCERTMASTER
Janet & Harry Haines ASSOCIATE CONCERTMASTER Sharon & Gerald Marks ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER
Betty Thisted SECOND VIOLIN Patterson Family ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL SECOND VIOLIN Frank & Rae Lynn D’Angelo VIOLA Robert Mosely ASSOCIATE VIOLA Ann Ruehr CELLO Dan & Sophie Lambros
STREAMING SPONSOR
CHAIR SPONSORS
ASSISTANT CELLO Louisa & Paul Axelrod DOUBLE BASS Richard & Alice Dailey FLUTE Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite OBOE Jennifer & Ben Yonce ENGLISH HORN Jo May & Brian Salonen CLARINET Charla & Don Murray BASSOON Jean & Bill Woessner HORN Betsy & Warren Wilcox TRUMPET Ann & Tom Boone
TROMBONE
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MEDIA SPONSORS ACCOMMODATIONS SPONSOR
Traci & Michael Punke ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION Sharon & Don Snavely HARP Peter & Maria van Loben Sels PIANO Twila Wolfe MUSIC DIRECTOR Rick & Diana Nash CHORALE DIRECTOR Doug & Caryl Klein
38 MISSOULA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION YACHTING IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ, MEXICO TRIPLE CREEK RANCH, MONTANA YOUR DREAM TRIP COME TRUE! The Grand Prize winner will have their choice of a trip for two to the Sea of Cortez, The Triple Creek Ranch Montana or $10,000 toward the trip of their dreams. Cash prizes awarded for 2nd ($2,500) and 3rd ($1,000) place. TICKETS GO ON SALE January 2023. $175 per ticket RAFFLE IS LIMITED TO 250 TOTAL TICKETS SOLD, WHICH MEANS GREAT ODDS! Your Chance to Win a Trip of a Lifetime! (Charitable Raffle) 2nd Annual Auction & Gala FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023 DoubleTree by Hilton Missoula – Edgewater Exclusive Auction Items from the Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale Cash Bar Delicious Dinner Live Entertainment Contact the Symphony office for more details: (406) 721-3194
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