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HOLIDAY POPS! Friday, December 1, 7:30 PM, Saturday, December 2, 7:30 PM & Sunday, December 3, 3:00 PM 69th Season, 2023-2024 Holiday Fanfare Medley ................................................................................................Jim Stephenson For Unto Us A Child Is Born from Messiah......................................... George Frederic Handel O Holy Night .............................................................................................................arr. by Donald Fraser Arielle Nachtigal, soprano A La Nanita Nana ...............................................................................................arr. by Patty Gartshore Riu Riu Chiu ........................................................................................................Mateo Flecha, the Elder Dean Peterson, Chorale Director Jupiter from The Planets.....................................................................................................Gustav Holst Do You Hear What I Hear ........................................................................................ arr. Emily Crocker

Intermission Hanukkah! ............................................................................................................................... Nico Gutierrez Featuring CS Porter Middle School Choir Amy Smart, Director Christmas Time is Here .......................................................................................arr. by Horace Young The Christmas Song..............................................................................................arr. by Horace Young A Place Called Home from A Christmas Carol .........................................................Alan Menken Arielle Nachtigal, soprano Christmas Flourish........................................................................................................Randol Alan Bass Methinks I see an heavenly host Joy To The World Silent Night Angels We Have Heard On High HOLIDAY POPS!

CONTENTS Guest Artist ��9 Music Director �� 10 Chorale Director �� 11 President’s Message �� 12 Executive Director’s Message �� 13 Missoula Symphony Orchestra �� 14 Missoula Symphony Chorale �� 15 Scholarship Fund ��22 Community Engagement & Education ��25 Missoula Symphony Association �� 26 Concert Sponsors �� 36

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

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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 cocommissioned 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 Mathew have a daughter Natalie who also plays the piano.

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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 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�

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Deborah Stapley-Graham Welcome to the Missoula Symphony’s Holiday Pops Concert at this most wonderful time of the year! The Holiday Pops concert ushers in the magic of the season and speaks to our most cherished traditions� We have many Holiday Pops traditions in place here at the Dennison theatre this weekend with our young string players starting the evening off and Santa and Mrs� Claus joining us in the house� Of course, we won’t forget the annual Encore Auction, where YOU will decide the music that will close out the concert� Will the orchestra and chorale perform Handel’s Hallelujah chorus or Irving Berlin’s White Christmas – with special guest, soloist Arielle Nachtigal? You will have the opportunity to cast a vote during intermission� Look for an Encore Auction Elf and put some money in the hat that corresponds to your favorite song� The song that raises the most donations will be our encore piece of the night� Our orchestra and chorale have an extraordinary program for you full of holiday classics as well as a few surprises that we can’t wait to share� We are thrilled that you are joining us for a spectacular concert� Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday season filled with warmth, joy and beautiful music

Deborah Stapley-Graham MSA Board President

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE David O’Dell What a pleasure it is to welcome you to our annual Holiday Pops Concert! It’s hard to believe that only a year ago I introduced my wife Amelia to this remarkable community at last season’s holiday concert in this very theater� That brief trip to Missoula was meant to be the beginning of a short western tour to determine where we would begin the next chapter in our musical journey� By the time we left Montana, we had already determined that chapter would be here with the Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale� We’re proud to be a part of the rich cultural and musical heritage in this exceptional community� Once again, as in seasons past, our talented instrumentalists and chorale members have poured their hearts and souls into preparing a program that will transport you to a world of holiday magic� From timeless classics to contemporary favorites, every note will resonate with the warmth and spirit of the season� We’re especially pleased to welcome our immensely gifted soprano Arielle Nachtigal to this weekend of pure musical delight! Of course, none of this would happen without your participation� Your generosity allows us to continue bringing exceptional music to our community, fostering a love for the arts that continues to be passed down through generations of Montanans� Thank you for that important community investment� I’m so glad you joined us for this incredible performance – and grateful to celebrate the holiday season in the company of friends, family and the amazing talents of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale, and our exquisite soprano, Arielle Nachtigal� Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with joy, peace, and harmony� Warmest regards,

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JULIA TAI, Music Director Music Director’s Chair sponsored by Rick & Diana Nash FIRST VIOLIN Loy Koch, acting concertmaster Chair sponsored by Janet & Harry Haines Kira Lee, acting associate concertmaster Chair sponsored by Sharon & Gerald Marks Catherine Treis, acting assistant concertmaster Chair sponsored by Betty Thisted Owen Cleary+ Maren Elliot+ Suzanne Hartzell Marian Kale Linda Lacey Ariah Mann Edwin Mellander

Susan Lofgren-Anderson Jayla Mitchell+

SECOND VIOLIN Rachel Schnackel, principal Chair sponsored by Laura Patterson Pam Hillygus, associate principal Chair sponsored by Rae Lynn & Frank D’Angelo Gabe Kantor+, assistant principal Ken Ballinger Larysa Blavatsky Patricia Forsberg Will Hunt Amy Ratzlaf Beatrice Shimanek

PICCOLO Julie Vasquez Chair sponsored by Mary Ann Oberhaus

VIOLA Kathryn Mellander, acting principal Chair sponsored by Robert Moseley Leslie Collins-Rose, acting associate principal Chair sponsored by Dorothea & George P Lambros Brett Kaplan Neveah Killsnight+ Rich Wells CELLO Adam Collins, principal Chair sponsored by Sophie & Dan Lambros Christine Ranf Sopko, assistant principal Chair sponsored by Louisa & Paul Axelrod Joan Chesebro David Harmsworth Bethany Joyce Angelica Kalasz-Chandler

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 FLUTE Joanna Berg, principal Chair sponsored by Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite Julie Vasquez Alli High

OBOE Susi Stipich, principal Chair sponsored by Jennifer & Ben Yonce Olivia Adams ENGLISH HORN Calby VanHollebeke CLARINET Jill Brischli, acting principal Chair sponsored by Charla & Don Murray Shandra Helman BASSOON Alicia Brischli, 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 Jens Jacobsen Nick Barr

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TROMBONE Sean Stineford, acting principal Chair sponsored by Maggie & Frank Allen Josh Hungate Lexi Vine EUPHONIUM Jethro Thorne TUBA Benedict Kirby Chair sponsored by NDG, LLC TIMPANI Hannah Ransom, acting principal Chair sponsored by Robin Kendall & Amelia Tallman PERCUSSION Jake Ransom, assistant principal Chair sponsored by Sharon Snavely Jeffrey Taylor Danger Gersh+ Autumn Schenck HARP Peggy Young, principal Chair sponsored by Maria & Peter van Loben Sels PIANO Barbara Blegen, acting principal Chair sponsored by Twila Wolfe 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

DEAN PETERSON, Chorale Director Chorale Conductor’s Chair Sponsor – Maria & Peter van Loben Sels Dorothy Beck Peterson, Accompanist SOPRANOS Mary Ann Albee Erin Bray Lisa Buseman Toni Evans Theresa Floyd Jennifer Gaston Smith Gina Hegg Ursula Holloway Vicky Larson Julie McFarlane Morgan McKay Elizabeth Putnam Janet Seidel Ann Sharkey Laurie Simonson Kristie Speck Erika Sylvester Beth Taylor Wilson Deborah Woody

TENORS David Barthelmess Tom Bensen Kyle Bocinsky Bruce Bowler Gary Bowman Chuck Bryson Charlie Byrne Brad Herron Scott Mathson Don McCammon Ira Robison David Smith Phil Stauffer Kent Watson

BASSES Mike Bray Lance Collister Brad Elison Jon Ellingson Jerry Fletcher Donald Gisselbeck Dustin Holmquist Austin Hughes Paul Hutchison Chris Muste Michael Panique James Powers Keith Rieger Steve Thompson Greg Weller Walter Wilde Mark Woodward

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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 November 1, 2023. We apologize for any omissions or errors. PRESTISSIMO ($500+) 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 Jean & William Woessner

VIVACE ($100-$249) Nancy Jean DeCou Deborah & Terry Johnson Lynn Metcalf Charla & Donald Murray Sarah & William Towle Carol Word ALLEGRO ($50-$99) Brenda Bolton ALLEGRETTO ($25-$49) Barbara Collins

PRESTO ($250-$499) Anonymous Kay Driscoll Sharon Snavely Sara Alice Steubs Kathy Turner

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.

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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.

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Missoula Symphony Showcase at Missoula on Main Join Music Director Julia Tai and members of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra for a New Year’s Eve afternoon performance celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, Gustav Holst, Gabriel Fauré, Astor Piazzolla and Johann Strauss II. Sunday, December 31, 3:30 p.m. United Methodist Church (300 E Main Street, Missoula)

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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:

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

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PRESIDENT Deborah Stapley-Graham

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Peter McKenzie

VICE PRESIDENT Bill Johnston

PATRON SERVICES COORDINATOR Kirsten McGlynn

TREASURER Pri Fernando

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Beth Woody

SECRETARY Mark Haythornthwaite

EDUCATION COORDINATOR Sylvia Allen Oman

PAST PRESIDENT Jim Valeo

SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROJECTS Deborah Woody

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

LIBRARIAN Suzanne Hartzell

MUSIC DIRECTOR Julia Tai CHORALE DIRECTOR Dean Peterson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR David O’Dell

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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

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

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Louisa & Paul Axelrod – in honor of Suzanne Hartzell Barbara Bekken Deann Birnel Phyllis & William Bouchee Janet Boyer Barbara & Craig Burns Joan Chesebro Christian, Samson & Baskett PLLC Rae Lynn & Frank D’Angelo D.A. Davidson & Company Jill & Jerry Duke Linda & Pri Fernando DeMarois Buick-GMC-Mercedes First Interstate Bank Flaherty Financial Services Garden City Funeral Home 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 & 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 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 HOLIDAY POPS!

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Dave & Paulette Fisher Carolyn Goren Joseph Fox Grinnell Millicent & Robert Hawkins Laura & John Heit Deborah & Terry Johnson Kari Kale Karen Lacey Mary & Duane Moe Karel Morales Julie & Vinnie Pavlish Jonathan Qualben Sandra Roe Deborah Stapley-Graham Rob Sterling Mary & David Wesley Wesley Wilson Margery & Terry Whatley PATRON ($250-$449) Janet Allison Carolyn and Robert Albers Adele & Richard Allegra Elaine & Philip Alman Cynthia & Raymond Aten Laurie & Joel Baefsky Anthony Beltramo Anne & Jon Bertsche Rose-Marie Bowman Marilyn Bruya Sally & Tom Daer Nancy Jean DeCou Kathy & Brian Derry Kay Driscoll Carol Garlington Mary & Donald Gillespie Tiana & Monte Grise Linda & Scott Hale Laura & John Heit Andrea Henley Heyn – in honor of Julia Tai Nancy & Doug Heyler Jenna & Wade Humphries 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

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Sally Tibbs Kathy Turner Agnes & Jeff Vandergrift Cristin & Richard Volinkaty Gayle Walton Bruce Whitehead Phyllis & Louis Whitsell Phyllis & Norman Wight Judith Williams Luella & Wes Wilson Beth Woody Carol Word ASSOCIATE ($100-$249) Martina Baum-Acker & Robert Acker Karen Ruth Adams & Christopher Muste Judith & Roger Ahrens Sharee & Kenneth Ballinger Richard Baskett Boxcar Bistro Barbara Blegen Brenda Bolton Gary Bowman Louanna Butler Gerard Burns Mary Ellen Campbell Lorraine & Steve Carlson Kaye Carlson Susan & James Chandler Karyn & John Collins Janelle & Steve Corn Juliena Darling Joan Delasaux Cay & John Drew Susan Fortner Susan Frankovich Kim Friend-Evans Lynette Fritz Jean & John P. Thorstenson-Garrity Maureen Gary Carla Getz Carol & Keith Glaes William Haffey Tyler Harrison Nancy & Doug Heyer 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 Virginia Markey 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 Mary & Ted Morse – in honor of Coco & Will Ballew Gerald Mueller Toni & Bob Ogg Kathleen Ort & John Duffield Susan Paceley 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 Kitte Robins 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 Phyllis Wade Jacque Walawander Brenna Wilkerson Sarah Will Louis & Phyllis Whitsell Sharon Yould MEMBER ($50-$99) Nukhet & John Anders

Mary Archibald Anonymous (3) Rachel Ballard Patrick Beatty Peter Bensen Natalie Benson Christy Bocinsky Marilyn Bruya Barbara Collins Navyline Cuenco JoAnn G. Davison Tim Edwards Patti Eldredge 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 Wendy Lambert Donald Nevin Richard Odan Laurie & Anthony Rollin Sue Samson Laela & Dick Shimer Kathleen Snodgrass Kristen Sohlberg Shannon Tanaka Martha & Russell Thayer Jason Triche Annette Walker MEMORIAL DONATIONS The following donations have made to the MSA in memory of loved ones in the past 12 months: Carolyn Alberts – in memory of Peter Dayton Richard Baskett – in memory of Don Snavely Rose-Marie Bowman – in memory of Lannie Franzen & Tracy Jeanne Bowman Barbara Blegen – in memory of Dorothy & Hal Blegen 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 Laura & Mark Haythornthwaite – in memory of Peter Dayton 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 Lillian McCammon – in memory of George McCammon & Master Sergeant Barbara McCammon Mark Mniszewski – in memory of Jane Dennison Susan Paceley – in memory of Jane Dennison Liz Putnam & Mark Pershouse – in memory of Anne Putnam Priscilla & Robert Phillips –in memory of Don Snavely Sally Porter – in memory of Nick Porter Amber & Lans Richardson – in memory of Virginia Vinal Jo May & Brian Salonen – in memory of Jean Campbell 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, Chuck Turner and Frankie Flaherty 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

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MASTERWORKS 3

In Nature’s Realm Kristin Lee, violin

Saturday, March 2, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 3:00 p.m.

JULIA TAI, MUSIC DIRECTOR Dennison Theatre, University of Montana

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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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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

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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.

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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.

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