presented by the Flint Institute of Music

2008- 2009 Classical Concert Season

2008 - 2009 FSO Season

P A S S P O R T

We’ve included som

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Concert dates and tim

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your date book. We’ll see you at the sym

phony!

Flint Symphony OrchestraEnrique Diemecke, Music Director and Conductor

AUGUST 2008 25 Fore the Arts Golf Outing, 1 PM, Flint Golf Club

SEPTEMBER 200820 Gospel Music Conference, 10 AM, FIM

OCTOBER 20083 Lunch and book signing, 12 PM WITH MAESTRO DIEMECKE, FIM Anderson Room4 FSO Classical Concert, 6 PM, The Whiting4 MAESTRO DIEMECKE’S 20th Anniversary Gala, 8 PM, FIM18 Nosforatu Silent Movie with Theatre Organ, 7 PM, FIM MacArthur Recital Hall24-26 Tapology Tap Dance Conference, FIM26 Tapology Concert, 6 PM, THE WHITING

NOVEMBER 2008 8 FSO Pre-concert dinner, 5:30 PM, Flint Golf Club8 FSO Classical Concert, 8 PM, The Whiting8 FSO Concert Afterglow, 10 PM, The Whiting14 FIM Wine Dinner, 6 PM, FIM Anderson Room 15 Nutcracker/Holiday Pops Sneak Peek, 1 PM, FIM

DECEMBER 2008 2 Holiday Walk, 5 PM, Cultural Center Campus6 Nutcracker, 3 PM & 8 PM, The Whiting7 Nutcracker, 3 PM, The Whiting12 Flint Jubilee Chorale and Gospel Chorus Concert, 7 PM, FIM MacArthur Recital Hall20 Holiday Pops, 7 PM, The Whiting21 Holiday Pops, 3 PM, The Whiting

JANUARY 2009 15 Diemecke & Mahler Night, 7 PM, Fandangles’17 FSO Classical Concert, 8 PM, The WhitingPrograms and dates subject to change.

FIM Season l 2008-2009 Program Notes

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FEBRUARY 2009 6 FSPA Seeing Stars! Benefi t, 6 PM, FIM12-14 African American Heritage Performance, 7:30 PM, FIM MacArthur Recital Hall13 Black Classical Music Family Festival Open House, 4 PM, FIM13 Black Classical Music Family Festival Dinner, 6 PM, FIM13 African American Heritage Performance, 7:30 PM, location TBA

21 Black Classical Music Family Festival Champagne Reception 6 PM, FIM21 FSO Classical Concert, 8 PM, The Whiting

MARCH 2009 6 Flint Festival Chorus, 7:30 PM, First Presbyterian Church7 Byrd Competition, 7:30 PM, MacArthur Recital Hall21 FSO PreConcert Dinner, 5:30 PM, Warwick Hills21 FSO Classical Concert, 8 PM, The Whiting21 FSO 09-10 Season Preview, 10:30 PM, FIM Atrium

APRIL 2009 3 Peter & the Wolf with Flint Youth Ballet and Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra, 7 PM, The Whiting19 Flint Youth Symphony Concert, 3:00 PM, The Whiting23 Evening with Enrique, 7 PM, FIM25 FSO PreConcert Dinner, 5:30 PM, Warwick Hills25 FSO Classical Concert, 8 PM, The Whiting26 FSPA Showcase Concert, 3 PM, The Whiting

MAY 2009 8 US/French Chamber Orchestra Concert, 7 PM, The Whiting9 Festival of Dance, 7 PM, U of M-Flint Theatre10 Festival of Dance, 3 PM, U of M-Flint Theatre15 FIM Auction, 5:30 PM, Genesys Conference & Banquet Center

Programs and dates subject to change.

FIM Season l 2008-2009

Written by Helen S. Bas, Bas Publications LLC

Enjoy a piece of orchestra history with

FSO: 90 Years of MusicThis beautifully written and produced book explores the

orchestra’s rich 90-plus year history.Hardcover - $39

Special edition - $150

Contact us at 810.237.3122 or cprevett@thefi m.org to purchase your copy.

Have your book signed by FSO Conductor Enrique Diemecke and the author

at a special Brown Bag Lunch and Book Signing

Friday, October 3, 2008 at noon in the Anderson Room at the FIM

No reservations required

Student ActivitiesFor more information about club FSO, The Pit and Student Swap, contact Cathy Prevett at 810.237.3122 or cprevett@thefi m.org

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October 4, 2008 • (5:00-5:30 PM)BRAD T. FOLGLEMANChair Flint Institute of Music Board of Trustees; Senior Vice President- Private Banking - Citizens Bank

November 8, 2008PETER SOAVEBandoneón soloist

January 17, 2009DR. MARY WAGNERAssistant Professor of Music, UM-Flint School of Music

February 21, 2009ALEXIS TURKALOFlint Symphony Orchestra Assistant Principal Cello and Librarian

March 21, 2009KEITH DWYERFlint Symphony Orchestra Principal Clarinet

April 25, 2009GREGG POWELLFlint Symphony Orchestra Principal Bass and Personnel Manager

PreConcert Talks Flint Festival Chorus Concert

Fri. March 6, 2009, 7:30 pmFirst Presbyterian Church

J.S. Bach, St. John PassionWith this powerful work depicting Christ’s

arrest, sentencing and death, Bach brought new levels of humanity and feeling to the church

music he had been hired to compose. Experience the explosive force and human depth of this dramatic choral work that continues to move

listeners after more than 250 years.

Tickets $15

Tickets available at the door or in advance at810.237.3122 or cprevett@thefi m.org

Start your evening with our free PreConcert Talk held in The Whiting one hour before every FSO Classical Concert. Learn more about the music and gain fascinating insights about the composers from our

engaging and knowledgeable speakers.(7:00-7:30 PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

with members of the Flint Symphony Orchestra

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Add sparkle and magic to the season with these two FIM holiday favorites. Contact us today to get the

best seats in the house!

Sat. December 6, 2008 at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pmSun. December 7, 2008 at 3:00 pm

Sponsored by the Stella and Frederick S. Loeb Charitable Trust

Karen Mills Jennings, artistic directorwith the Flint Symphony Orchestra

David Mairs, guest conductor

Tickets $7 - $29

Nutcracker

Flint Symphony Orchestra

Holiday Pops

Enrique Diemecke, conductor Hosted by ABC12’s Bill Harris and Angie Hendershot

Tickets $5 - $29

Presented by ABC12 and The Flint Journal

Sat. December 20, 2008 at 7:00 pm (fi rst hour broadcast live by ABC12)

Sun. December 21, 2008 at 3:00 pm

Pre-Concert DinnersJoin us for these special dinners and a message from Maestro Diemecke prior to the following FSO classical concerts. It’s an

evening you won’t want to miss!

Flint Golf ClubSat. November 8, 2008, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club Sat. March 21, 2009

and Sat. April 25, 2009 both 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Make your great evening with the FSO last a little longer at a special gathering for season ticket holders and friends. Enjoy a

special appearance by Maestro Diemecke, celebrating 20 years with the FSO.

At The Whitingfollowing the concert Sat. November 8th

$15 per person

Limited to the fi rst 100 to respond

Afterglow

For reservations to any of these events contact Cathy Prevett at 810.237.3122 or cprevett@thefim.org810.237.7333 or FlintInstituteofMusic.org

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This annual visit with Maestro Diemecke takes a special stroll down memory lane

with special host ABC12’s Bill Harris

Thursday, April 23, 2009, 7:00 pmMacArthur Recital Hall at the FIM

Reception to follow in the Anderson Room

$15 for FSO season ticket holders or FIM members$20 for non-season ticket holders

RSVP by April 17, 2009to Cathy Prevett at

810.237.3122 or cprevett@thefi m.org

Evening with Enrique

An Evening Sponsored by

Diemecke and Mahler NightJoin us for an intimate evening as Maestro Diemecke reminisces on his 20 years performing Mahler with the FSO. You’ll be moved by his passion and

in-depth knowledge about the music and life of Gustav Mahler. This very special evening includes a sumptuous wine dinner.

Thursday, January 15, 2009, 7:00 pmFandangles’, G-6429 W. Pierson Rd. in Flushing

$110 per person (limited seating)

RSVP by January 9, 2009 to Tina North at

810.238.2030 or tnorth@thefi m.org

5 6Celebrating 20 Years with Maestro Diemecke

The Flint Institute of Music cordially invites you to

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Open the FSO season and celebrate Maestro Diemecke’s 20 fabulous years at the podium of the FSO in grand style.

6:00 pm – FSO Concert at The Whiting (tickets not included with Gala)

8:30 – 9:30 pm – Heavy hors d’oeuvres with champagne and cash bar in the FIM Anderson Room and Courtyard

9:00 pm – Enrique makes his red-carpet arrival at FIM

9:30 pm – Light dinner and cash bar

$150 per person

Sponsorships and corporate tables available

RSVP to Tina North at 810.238.2030 or tnorth@thefi m.org

Maestro Diemeck ’s 20th Anniversary Gala

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