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FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016 7:30pm in the BJ Haan Auditorium on the campus of Dordt College Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra Symphonic Journey 2015-2016

Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra Symphonic … APRIL 1, 2016 7:30pm in the BJ Haan Auditorium on the campus of Dordt College Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra Symphonic Journey 2015-2016

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FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 20167:30pm in the BJ Haan Auditorium

on the campus of Dordt College

Northwest Iowa Symphony OrchestraSymphonic Journey 2015-2016

WELCOMEWelcome Music Friends,

Tonight we are privileged to host The Rose Ensemble, a truly unique and acclaimed vocal group discovering and performing rare music from around the globe. Additionally, we will get to see and hear ancient instruments accompanying the voices. A very special event for Northwest Iowa!At our final concert of the season, April 19th, we will introduce the 2016-2017 concert programs and you’ll also hear about plans to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of NISO. Included in that concert will be one number with NISO’s youth orchestra, NISYO, joining the full orchestra. This collaboration will create a wonderful experience for performers and audience alike.Please treat yourself to truffles and coffee at intermission. The Friends of the Symphony truffles are the best! Enjoy the evening.

Musically yours,

Norma Snyder JonesNISO Board Chairperson

Jordan Sramek, Founder/Artistic Director

Amanda Jane Kelley, Elaine Lachica, Kim Sueoka (soprano) Alyssa Anderson, Fabiana González, Natalie Nowtyski (alto) Andrew Kane, Nickolas Karageorgiou, Jordan Sramek (tenor)

Mark Dietrich, Jake Endres, Peter Tuff (bass)

Slavic Wonders Feasts and Saints in Early Russia, Bohemia, Poland and Ukraine

Hospodine, Pomiluj Ny* Anon. 11th c. Czech (attr. Saint Vojte ch)

Hospodine, pomiluj ny, Jezukriste, pomiluj ny! Ty, spase všĕho mira, spasiž ny I uslyš, Hospodine, hlasy naše! Daj nám všem, Hospodine, žizn a mir v zemi! Krleš!

Lord, have mercy, Jesus Christ, have mercy! Savior of the entire world, save us and hear, Lord, our voices! Give all of us, Lord, life and peace on earth! Kyrie eleison!

Svaty Vaclave* Anon. 12th c. Czech Svatý Václave, vévodo České zemĕ, knĕže naš, proz za ny Boha, svateho Ducha, Kyrie eleyson! Nebeskeť jest dvorstvo krásné, ktož tam puojde, (v) život večný, oheň jasný, svatého Ducha, Kyrie... Maria Matko žádúcie, tys královna všemohúcie, Prošiz za ny, za křesťany, svého syna! Kyrie... Spomoci my tvej žádáme, smiluj sĕ nad námi, Utĕš smutné, otveď vše zlé, svatý Václave! Kyrie...

St. Wenceslaus, duke of the land of Czechs, our earl, pledge for us before God and the Holy Spirit. Lord have mercy. The heavenly kingdom is beautiful to all who will go there; In the eternal life, bright fire of the Holy Spirit, Lord... Mother Mary, our delight, you are the omnipotent queen, Pray for us Christians, to your Son! Lord... For your help we ask, have mercy on us, Comfort the sad, divert all evil, St. Wenceslaus! Lord...

Heruvimskaya Pesn+ Vasily Titov, ca.1650-ca.1715

Izhe heruvímï, táyno obrazúyushche, i zhïvotvoriáshchey Tróytse trisviatúyu pesñ pripeváyushche, fsiákoye nïñe zhitéyskoye otlozhïm popécheñiye; yáko da Tsariá fseh podïmem, Angelskimi ñevídimo dorinosíma chínmi. Allilúya, allilúya, allilúya.

Let us who mystically represent the Cherubim, and who sing the thrice-holy hymn to the life-creating Trinity, now lay aside all cares of this life, that we may receive the King of All, who comes invisibly upborne by the angelic host. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Dies est Laetitiae* Anon. 14th c. Czech

Dies est latitiae in ortu regali, nam processit hodie de ventre virginali. Puer admirabilis, totus delectabilis in humanitate, qui inestimabilis, est et ineffabilis in divinitate.

It is the day of joy in the royal birth, for today he comes forth from the virgin womb, the boy, to be marveled at in his humanity, who is inestimable and unspeakable in his divinity.

Jordan Sramek, Founder/Artistic Director

Amanda Jane Kelley, Elaine Lachica, Kim Sueoka (soprano) Alyssa Anderson, Fabiana González, Natalie Nowtyski (alto) Andrew Kane, Nickolas Karageorgiou, Jordan Sramek (tenor)

Mark Dietrich, Jake Endres, Peter Tuff (bass)

Slavic Wonders Feasts and Saints in Early Russia, Bohemia, Poland and Ukraine

Hospodine, Pomiluj Ny* Anon. 11th c. Czech (attr. Saint Vojte ch)

Hospodine, pomiluj ny, Jezukriste, pomiluj ny! Ty, spase všĕho mira, spasiž ny I uslyš, Hospodine, hlasy naše! Daj nám všem, Hospodine, žizn a mir v zemi! Krleš!

Lord, have mercy, Jesus Christ, have mercy! Savior of the entire world, save us and hear, Lord, our voices! Give all of us, Lord, life and peace on earth! Kyrie eleison!

Svaty Vaclave* Anon. 12th c. Czech Svatý Václave, vévodo České zemĕ, knĕže naš, proz za ny Boha, svateho Ducha, Kyrie eleyson! Nebeskeť jest dvorstvo krásné, ktož tam puojde, (v) život večný, oheň jasný, svatého Ducha, Kyrie... Maria Matko žádúcie, tys královna všemohúcie, Prošiz za ny, za křesťany, svého syna! Kyrie... Spomoci my tvej žádáme, smiluj sĕ nad námi, Utĕš smutné, otveď vše zlé, svatý Václave! Kyrie...

St. Wenceslaus, duke of the land of Czechs, our earl, pledge for us before God and the Holy Spirit. Lord have mercy. The heavenly kingdom is beautiful to all who will go there; In the eternal life, bright fire of the Holy Spirit, Lord... Mother Mary, our delight, you are the omnipotent queen, Pray for us Christians, to your Son! Lord... For your help we ask, have mercy on us, Comfort the sad, divert all evil, St. Wenceslaus! Lord...

Heruvimskaya Pesn+ Vasily Titov, ca.1650-ca.1715

Izhe heruvímï, táyno obrazúyushche, i zhïvotvoriáshchey Tróytse trisviatúyu pesñ pripeváyushche, fsiákoye nïñe zhitéyskoye otlozhïm popécheñiye; yáko da Tsariá fseh podïmem, Angelskimi ñevídimo dorinosíma chínmi. Allilúya, allilúya, allilúya.

Let us who mystically represent the Cherubim, and who sing the thrice-holy hymn to the life-creating Trinity, now lay aside all cares of this life, that we may receive the King of All, who comes invisibly upborne by the angelic host. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Dies est Laetitiae* Anon. 14th c. Czech

Dies est latitiae in ortu regali, nam processit hodie de ventre virginali. Puer admirabilis, totus delectabilis in humanitate, qui inestimabilis, est et ineffabilis in divinitate.

It is the day of joy in the royal birth, for today he comes forth from the virgin womb, the boy, to be marveled at in his humanity, who is inestimable and unspeakable in his divinity.

Tonight’s concert is sponsored in part by a generous grant from:

Stala se jest vec divna* Anon. 15th c. Czech Stala sĕ jest vĕc divná panna syna porodila beze všie strasti tělesné. Tot’ jest divné a nové. Antiphon: Radujme se, veselmese, u Bethlémě malém městě. Isaiáš prorokovala Gabriel zvěstoval, řka: “Zdrava plna milosti, porodis bez bolesti!” Ant. Kto slýchal divy také, by přijeli třie králové ot východa slunce k němu, dávajic dary jemu. Ant.

A strange thing has happened! A virgin has given birth to a son without any bodily harm. It is strange and new! Refrain: Let us rejoice and be happy, in the small town of Bethlehem. Isaiah made the prophecy and Gabriel announced, saying: “Hail, you are full of grace and will give birth without pain.” Ref. Has anyone ever heard that three kings would come from the East, where the sun rises, bringing him gifts? Ref.

Beata es Virgo* Mikołaj Zielenski (ca. 1550 - post 1615)

Beata es, Virgo Maria, quae omnium portasti Creatorem: genuisti qui te fecit, et in aeternum permanes Virgo. Alleluia.

You are blessed, O Virgin Mary, you who have carried the Creator of us all. You have borne Him who made you, and you remain a virgin forever. Alleluia.

Today the virgin traditional Ukrainian

Deva dnes presuschestvennaho razhdaet I zemlya vertep nepristupnomu prinosit Angeli s'pastirmi, angeli s'pastirmi slavoslovyat. Volsvizhe so zvezdoy puteshestvuyut. Nas boradirodisya, otrocha mlado prevechni bokh.

Today a Virgin gives birth to the creator of truth The earth offers a manger to the sacred child Angels with shepherds proclaim His glory And with the star in the heavens announce: Unto us a new joy is born! He is God eternal!

Kleszczmy rekoma Mikołaj Gomołka, b. ca. 1535

Kleszczmy rękoma wszyscy zgodliwie, Panu nad Pany, Panu groźnemu, Królowi wszego świata możnemu. Wszyscy śpiewajmy Panu chętliwie, Panu nad Pany...

O, Let us Clap our Hands together unto the Lord of Lords, unto the Lord that is to be feared, the King over all the earth. Let us sing with the voice of melody unto the Lord of Lords...

Hodie egressa est/Magnificat plainchant with fauxbourdon

Antiphon: Hodie egressa est virga de radice Jesse: Hodie sine ulla peccati labe concepta est Maria: hodie contritum est ab ea caput serpentis antiqui. Alleluia.

This day there went forth a branch from the root of Jesse: this day was Mary conceived without any stain of sin: this day was the head of the old serpent crushed by her. Alleluia.

Canticle: Magnificat anima mea dominum. Et exultavit spiritus meus, in Deo salutari meo. Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae. Ecce enim et hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius. Et misericordia euis a progenie in progenies timentibus eum. Fecit potentiam in brachio suo Dispersit superbos mente cordis sui. Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles Esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes. Suscepit Israel puerum suum, recordatus misericordiae, Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et semimi eius in saecula. Gloria Patri et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto...

My soul magnifies the Lord And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. Behold, all generations henceforth shall call me blessed. He who is mighty has done great things, and holy is His name. He is merciful to those that fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud of heart. He has taken the mighty from their seats and exalted the humble. The hungry he filled with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy. As it was spoken to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever. Glory to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit...

The New Joy traditional Ukrainian Nova radust’ nastala jaka v njebi khvala, Nad yertjepom z vjezda jasna svjeta posijala. Gdje Khristtos rodivsja vo divvy voplotivsja Ak cholovjek pelinami u Boha pokhodivsja. Angeli spivajut’ Khrista proslavjajut’ Na njebjjsi i na zjemli mira rozbachajut'. Pastyriji v Raju od Bohu blahadajut': "Slava Bohu, pryjdesh novo, Tsarju njebjesnoho!"

A new joy begins which is lauded in heaven, Above a manger a bright star shines upon the world Here Christ is born of a Virgin And though descended from God, He is wrapped, like a man, in

swaddling clothes. Angels sing to glorify the newborn Christ in heaven and on earth, proclaiming peace to all Shepherds join the heavenly host in penitent prayer saying, “Glory to God! He is born, the King of heaven!”

In Jerusalem traditional Ukrainian A v Jerusalymi rano dzvonyly, Refrain: Radujsja! Oj radujsja, zemle, rozvjesjely, bozhje sin Bozhyj narodyvsja! A pryjdut’ do tebe try praznychky v hosti, Radujsja... Aja pervyj praznyk: z Svjatoho rodyvstvo. Radujsja... Aja druhyj praznyk: Svjatoho Vasylya. Radujsja... Aja tretyj praznyk: Svjato Jodkhreshenju. Radujsja... A z v osim z oslovo, buvajtje zdorovi, Radujsja... A za njepolatky, rozuj shje polatky, Radujsja...

And in Jerusalem morning bells rang out Refrain: “Rejoice! O earth, rejoice, delight for now the Son of God is born!” Three feast days will come to you, like guests (Refrain) The first feast day is that of the birth of Christ (Refrain) The second feast day is that of Saint Basil (Refrain) The third feast day is that of the baptism of Christ (Refrain) To all who hear these words, we wish you health (Refrain) And for our faults we ask forgiveness. (Refrain)

-INTERMISSION- Decet huius cunctis horis* Jan z Jenstejna, written ca. 1350-1400

Decet huius cunctis horis festi voce dulcioris facere memoriam. Nec indignum. Sed benignum voce cordi dare signum Marie in gloriam. Innovemus mente sana, mater quod petit montana, salutare gravidam. Paranympho comitata, fuerat quo salutata, senem mulcet pavidam. Remmiratur, sed matrona, unde, inquit, tanta dona mihi dantur hodie. Ad me veniret quod illa, mater dei et ancilla, sceptrum omnis glorie? Gaudet clauses sua matre, sentit prolem sine patre, agnum dei predicat. Erit magnus infans rite, regem celi, agnum vite, clausus plausu indicat. Nequit senex immorari, rapit manus manu pari, et nimis celeriter. Exultabat modo miro, circumplexa hanc in gyro, salutando dulciter. Clamat senex voce clara, amplexata tot preclara insignia deo cara voce pendens veteri. Salve inter mulieres, te respexit celi heres, meruisti, quod videres casta fructum uteri. Illa sed repudiavit, laudem deo assignavit, quando supplex decantavit contexens: Magnificat. Clemens virgo atque pia, tu nos fove, o Maria, partus namquetis nos quia sola spes vivificat. Amen.

It is fitting to make memory of this feast at all hours with the voice. Nor is it unseemly. But it is pleasing to give a sign with voice and heart for the glory of Mary. Let us renew with clean mind, because our mother traversed mountains, seeking to hail the pregnant woman. Accompanied by the bridegroom, by whom she had been hailed, she sooths the old fearful woman. She wonders at the matter, but the matron says "Whence are given such great gifts to me today? Should it come to me, as the mother and handmaiden of God, the scepter of all glory?" She rejoices with her mother at the closed places, she senses the offspring without a father, she foretells the Lamb of God. He will be a great infant, accordingly, king of heaven, the lamb of life, let him reveal the hidden with a clap. The old woman is not able to delay, she seizes one hand with the other, and very quickly. She was exulting in a wondrous way, having embraced her in a circle, with sweet salutation. The old woman shouts with a clear voice, hanging with an old voice dear to God, holding so many clear signs. Hail, among women the Heir of heaven has esteemed you, you have merited that you, although chaste, should see fruit of your womb. But she refused it, she assigned the praise to God, when on her knees she sang, composing "He does great things.” Merciful and pious Virgin Mary, favor us, let hope alone live. Amen.

Magnificat a 12+ Mikołaj Zielenski

Text and translation previously printed

Salve pater optime* Anon. 15th c. CzechSalve pater optime Cristi martir inclite salve dux Bohemie, Wenceslae. Tu de stirpe regia nobili prosapia natus in Bohemia Wenceslae. Bohemorum speculum celi tabernaculum tu perlustras hodie Wenceslae. Plenus Dei numine meruisti scandere tua sanctitate Wenceslae. Te adorant hodie in valle miserie Wenceslae. Ad te clamant miseri de fermento veteri Wenceslae. Audi voces te precantes nos commenda Domino, O Wenceslae. Ut ingressum per secula s ua det in solia O Wenceslae

Hail, greatest father, famous martyr of Christ, Hail Duke of Bohemia, O Wenceslaus! You, born of royal stock, of noble family in Bohemia, O Wenceslaus! Today you illuminate the mirror of heaven, the tabernacle of the Bohemians, O Wenceslaus! Filled with the spirit of God you have deserved to ascend because of your holiness, O Wenceslaus! Today they adore you in the valley of misery, O Wenceslaus! The wretched cry to you out of the old anger, O Wenceslaus! Hear the voices praying to you, commend us to the Lord, O Wenceslaus! In order that He give access to his throne in perpetuity, O Wenceslaus!

Alme presul et beate* Anon. 15th c. Czech

Alme presul et beate, Dei martir Adalberte, confer opem petentibus tuis sanctis precibus, mala pelle, bona posce, presta pacis incrementum, sane vite premium. Alleluia. Ut sub tuo protecti patrocinio gloiemur in laude Dei perpetuo. Presta pacis... Gloria Patri, et filio, et spiritui sancto. Presta pacis...

Nourishing and blessed leader, martyr of God, O Adalbert, grant hope to those seeking through your holy prayers, smite the evil things, invoke the good, manifest an increase of peace, the reward of a clean life. Alleluia. So that we, protected beneath your patronage, glory in perpetual praise of God. Manifest an increase... Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Manifest...

Rozhdestvo tvoye Khriste early Church Slavonic Nativity Tropar

Rozhdestvo tvoye Khriste bozhe nash, Vozsiya mirovi svet razuma. V’nem bo zvezdam sluzhaschii, zvezdoyu uchkhusya. Tebe klanyatisya solntsu pravdi, i Tebe vedeti s’visoti vostoka. Gospodi slava Tebe.

Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, has shone upon the world with the light of knowledge: for thereby they who adored the stars through a star were taught to worship Thee, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know Thee the Dayspring from on high. O Lord, glory to Thee.

Dostoyno yest+ Vasily Titov

Dostóyno yest, yáko voístinnu, blazhïti Tia Bogoróditsu, prisnoblazhénnuyu i preñeporóchnuyu, i Máter Bóga náshego. Chestñéyshuyu Heruvimov, i slavñeyshuyu bez sravñéñiya Serafímov, bez istléñiya Bóga Slóva rózhdshuyu, súshchuyu Bogoróditsu Tia velicháyem.

It is truly fitting to bless Thee, O Theotokos, ever-blessed and most pure and the Mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim: without corruption Thou didst give birth to God the Word: true Theotokos, we magnify Thee.

PROGRAM NOTES__________________PROGRAM NOTES_________________

Among scholars and performers of early vocal music, there is, perhaps, an unreasonable lack of attention paid to music from what is contemporarily referred to as “Eastern Europe.” While some musicians spend their careers digging in the “Western” libraries of Florence and Paris, the shelves of the manuscript libraries and monasteries of Krakow, Moscow and Prague often remain dusty, either due to lack of interest or perceived inaccessibility. This concert features only a glimpse of the great wealth of early vocal repertoire from Poland, Russia, Ukraine and Bohemia, in an attempt to shine some light on some truly brilliant gems. In addition to a wide range of vernacular and Latin spiritual songs, hagiographic chants, and Christmas “carols,” we offer here motets by Mikołaj Zieleński, one of Poland's leading late Renaissance/early Baroque composers. Zieleński’s compositions reveal much about the often-forgotten relationship between Poland and Italy during the seventeenth century and the striking influence the Italianate style had on Polish composers of the time. From 1608 to 1615 Zieleński was in the service of the Archbishop of Gniezno who, at the King's instigation, sent Zieleński to study (it is said) with the famous Venetian composer Giovanni Gabrieli. Venetian influence is largely present in Zieleński’s volume of Offertory settings. All were written for two 4-part choirs, such as Beata es Virgo, except for this 12-voice setting of the Magnificat written for three choirs, so typical of the antiphonal pieces Gabrieli himself was writing for St. Mark’s in Venice. This collection, along with Zieleński’s Communion settings, contain a total of 122 works published in Venice in 1611. Our program also features two 12-part motets from Vasily Titov, one of the most prominent Baroque Muscovite composers. Titov is reputed to have composed more than 200 choral works, including some for the celebration of Peter the Great’s victory at Poltava over the Swedes in 1709. While many Russian choral music fans focus exclusively on 19th century repertoire, they need only to look back two centuries to discover Titov, a powerful compositional parent whose musical eloquence helped lay the foundation for the richly sonorous style that was to characterize Russia’s later choral tradition. We give due credit here to David Eben, director of Schola Gregoriana Pragensis, for his transcriptions of Alme presul et beate and Salve pater optime, two examples of magnificent yet widely unknown pieces from the late medieval Czech repertoire. Although original manuscript sources notate only the melody line, we have chosen to perform them in a more decorated manor, featuring solos, duets, and improvised instrumental and vocal drones.

-Jordan Sramek, Founder/Artistic Director

The Heavens and the Earth traditional Ukrainian Ñebo i zemlia, ñebo i zemlia dñes torzhezvuyut, Angelï liudi, angelï liudi, vesela prazdnuyut. Refrain: Hristos radilsia, bogh voplatilsia, Angelï spevayut, Tsariye vitayut, Poklon, Poklon otdayut, pastïri igrayut Chuda povedayut, chuda chuda povedayut. Vo vefleyeme, vo vefleyeme vesela novina, Chistaya deva, chistaya deva poradila sïna. Angelï sluzhat, angelï sluzhat rozhdennomu tsariu I vo vertepe, i vo vertepe tvoya deva poyut. Rozhdenu boghu, rozhdenu boghu yimi poklonimsia. Slava vo vïshnih, slava vo vïshnih yemu vosklasim sih.

Heaven and earth, heaven and earth Today are celebrating/are triumphant Angels and people [humans], angels and people Cheerfully celebrate a feast. Refrain: Christ was born, God became man/incarnate Angels sing, welcome the King Bow/worship ["give bows"], shepherds play, The miracle, the miracle they relate/spread. In Bethlehem, in Bethlehem happy news Most Pure Virgin, Most Pure Virgin birthed a son. Angels serve [attend to], angels serve the newborn King And in the Nativity, and in the Nativity to your virgin [they] sing. Newborn God, Newborn God to Him we will bow [we will worship Him] Glory to the highest, glory to the highest about Him we shout/sing to all.

*Featured on the Rose Ensemble’s recording, Slavic Holiday +Featured on The Rose Ensemble’s recording, Fire of the Soul  

ARTISTS__________________ARTISTS_________________________

THE ROSE ENSEMBLE - Founded in 1996 by Artistic Director Jordan Sramek and now in its 20th’ performance season, The Rose Ensemble is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota and enjoys a full schedule of performing, recording and outreach. Through virtuosic artistry and scholarly research, the group produces imaginative and inspiring musical performances and educational programs that connect each individual to compelling stories of human culture and spirituality from around the world. Each season, the group illuminates several centuries of rarely heard repertoire, bringing to modern audiences research from the world’s manuscript libraries and fresh perspectives on music, history, languages, politics, religion and more. With ten critically acclaimed recordings and a diverse selection of concert programs, The Rose Ensemble has thrilled audiences across the United States and Europe with repertoire spanning 1,000 years and over 25 languages, including recent unique programs highlighting Maltese, Hawaiian, French, Ukrainian, Middle Eastern, and Cuban repertoire. Rose Ensemble musicians have received acclaim for their ability to perform both as an ensemble and as individual soloists, while Mr. Sramek has been lauded for diverse programming and ground- breaking research. The group is the recipient of the 2005 Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence and took first place in both secular and sacred categories at the 2012 Tolosa (Spain) International Choral Competition. Mr. Sramek is the 2010 recipient of the Chorus America Louis Botto Award for Innovative Action and Entrepreneurial Zeal. Recognized as a leader and innovator in the world-wide vocal music scene, The Rose Ensemble tours regularly. Recent appearances include Trinity Wall Street Series (NYC), Early Music Now (Milwaukee), the Musical Instrument Museum (Phoenix), Cornell University, Luther College, the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. In 2012 the group served as artists in residence at the Society for Biblical Literature Conference, and in 2013 appeared at St. Quirinus Cathedral, Neuss (Germany). In 2014, The Rose Ensemble was chosen to represent the United States at the international Baroque music festival Misiones de Chiquitos in Bolivia, and later that year made its debut performance with the Minnesota Orchestra. Performance highlights this season include appearances at the National Gallery, Princeton University, Houston Early Music, Chautauqua Institute, and the Madison Early Music Festival. The group can be heard regularly on American Public Media, the European Broadcasting Union and NPR’s Performance Today.

THE NORTHWEST IOWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA comprises the finest musicians in the tri-state area. Teaching principals are of a

professional caliber and function as first chair players and teachers in sectional rehearsals. The orchestra’s 80 members include adults of all ages as well as gifted music students ranging in age from high school through college. Six of these students are recipients of scholarships from Friends of the Symphony for the purpose of continuing their private music instruction. NISO presents three concerts each season in addition to the annual Concert for Children, which is given each November for over 1,000 area 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students.

OFFICERS: Jo Faber, Katie Lynn Haan, Deb & Daryl Hibma, Joanne & Cliff Soodsma, Emily Sybesma, Beth Vanden Berg

MEMBERS: Curt & Patricia Ahrenholz Joanne Alberda Dallas & Carol Apol Art & Phyllis Attema Howard & Marge Beernink Dave Bloemendaal Gert Boer Jim & Lavonne Bolkema Jim & Glenda Bos Del & Annafeen Broek Mark & Miriam Buss

Jim & Marilyn Dean Dale & Karen Den Herder Bernie & Kathy De Wit George & Jo Faber Diana Gonzalez Katie Lynn Haan Howard & Vicki Hall Greg & Laura Haverdink Daryl & Deb Hibma Gregg & Brenda Hooyer Gerald & Shirley Isakson Rev. Carl & Ellen Klompien Arnold & Carol Koekkoek James & Sally Koldenhoven Ben & Pat Kornelis Henry & Dee Kramer Scott & April Lundquist Shirley Matheis

Rockne & Joan McCarthy Darlene Mouw Dave & Phyllis NetzDennis & Carla NibbelinkLee & Audrey Plasier Eric & Lora Rankin Dean & Darlene ReichertCornie & Dolores Rylaarsdam Ron & Karen Rynders John & Sheryl Slegers Cliff & Joanne Soodsma Mark & Emily Sybesma Shirley Sybesma Yette Te Paske Barbara Top Bert & Sandra Van Batavia Ron & LuAnn Van Den Berg Herm & Dawn Van Den Hul

Louis & Tina Van Dyke Jerry & Kim Van Es Nolan & Dorenda Van Gaalen Perry & Jo Van Gorp Lyle & Mary Van Ravenswaay Marvin & Audrey Van Vuuren Kyle & Cindy Van Wyhe Jake & Trena Van Wyk Joan Van’t Hof Stan & Beth Vanden Berg Nancy Vanden Bosch Ken & Dorothy Vanden Brink Joan Vander Hart Dennis Vander Plaats Delmar & Lois Vander Zee David & Janis Versluis Elaine Wassink Bev Zwart

FRIENDS of NISO__________________

Tonight’s Intermission Feature: Gourmet coffee and truffles. Consider joining Friends and helping with rehearsal refreshments, ushering, serving coffee/truffles, and selling tickets to benefit the orchestra.

THANK YOU TO: DORDT COLLEGE for its generous provision of rehearsal and performance space, support staff, and office accommodations.CONTRIBUTORS for their sustaining appreciation of fine music and their continuing support of the Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra.FRIENDS OF THE SYMPHONY for ushering, ticket sales, and refreshments at our rehearsals.HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, accomodations for our guest artists‘. THE STAFF: Christopher Stanichar, Conductor Bradley Miedema, Music Director Timothy McGarvey, Assistant Conductor Karen De Mol, General Manager Mary Hulstein, Administrative Assistant

CREDITS__________________

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Norma Snyder Jones, Chairperson - SheldonCarol Buteyn – SanbornMichael Groenenboom, Vice-Chairperson - Sioux CenterBonnie Meier – Orange CityRhonda Pennings, Secretary - Orange CityLee Schneider – HullT.J. Speer – Sioux CenterBeth Vanden Berg - Sioux CenterHerm Van Den Hul - Sioux CenterBrian Van Engen, Treasurer – Sioux CenterNancy Vermeer - Sioux Center

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSONS: Bernie Weidenaar Yette Te Paske

CORPORATE PARTNERS, GRANT and CONCERT SPONSORS American State Bank Premier Communications Foundation Sioux Center LeadercastSioux Center Rec & Arts

MEDIA SPONSORS Color FXKDCR FM 88.5 KWIT FM 90.3/KOJI FM 90.7Iowa Information Publications

MAESTRO ($1000+) Lloyd & Dianne BiermaCenter Fresh GroupJim & Marilyn DeanW. Dale & Karen Den HerderNorma Snyder JonesYette Te Paske

SOLOIST ($500 to $999) Citizens State Bank of Sheldon & BoydenKaren A. DeMolFormosa Food Company, Inc.

Erik & Barb HoekstraBill & Ila Jean MouwNorthwest BankLee & Audrey PlasierThomas A. SnyderDr. Christopher & Kristi StanicharMarvin & Joy VogelWalmart, Sioux Center

CONCERTMASTER ($250 to $499) Howard & Marge BeerninkJohn & Marian CaseyMartin DekkengaTim & Deena ErwinFarmers Mutual Insurance, HullEric & Kim ForsethKatie Lynn HaanHi-Way Chevrolet-Buick Inc.Carl & Ellen KlompienJohn R. & Betty KreykesAndy & Joan MiedemaMarion & Darlene MouwEric & Lora RankinJohn & Sheryl SlegersNolan & Dorenda Van GaalenMarvin & Audrey Van Vuuren Ken & Dorothy Vanden Brink

Doug & Janet Vander BergDale & Eileen Vander WiltHarold & Emily VonkDennis & Donna WalstraWalstra Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Judy Winkel

PRINCIPAL ($100 to $249) Curt & Pat AhrenholzWillis & Joanne AlberdaClarice AlonsDoug & Joan AndersonBeaver EyecareGeorge & Mary BiermaMatt & Bethany BosmaDel & Ann BroekJerry & Carol ButeynCasey’s General Store, Sioux CenterCountryside Body Shop – Arlin & Janene Van GorpGarold & Donna Den HerderBob & Rebecca De SmithBernie & Kathy De WitVerlyn & June De WitDriesen Eye CenterGeorge & Jo FaberLee & Eleanor FeenstraGretchen Gondek

Howard & Vicki HallGreg & Laura HaverdinkLois HooyerBrent & Mary HulsteinThe Interstates CompaniesIsakson Chiropractic Health CenterNanci JahnGerald JansenCalvin & Sally JongsmaArnold & Carolyn KoekkoekPaul & Fran KoetsJames & Sally KoldenhovenHenry & Dee KramerKroese & Kroese, PCRoger & Jerilyn LuedersShirley MatheisRockne & Joan McCarthyDr. Verne & Gidge MeyerBradley & Lisa MiedemaMouw Motor Company, Inc.Henrietta MuilenburgNeal Chase Lumber Co.Northwestern BankNo Streaking, Inc.Dan & Lori OlsonDon & Joyce OosteninkKenneth E. SabersSavings Bank – Primghar, Hartley, Lake Park

Kevin SchmidtCliff & Joanne SoodsmaGreg & Dawn SteggerdaJack & Alethea StubbeMark & Emily SybesmaTeam RealtyJohn & Loretta ThomasGale & Cathie TienBert & Sandray Van BataviaRon & LuAnn Van Den BergHerm & Dawn Van Den HulLou & Tina Van DykeVan Engelenhoven AgencyBrian & Stephanie Van EngenJerry & Kim Van EsPerry & Jo Van GorpMarion & Jan Van SoelenStan & Beth Vanden BergMike & Nancy Vanden BoschGary & Joan Vander HartBill & Jo Vander WerfOrville & Arlene Vant HulEvan & Nancy VermeerGlen & Betty VermeerDrew & Jean VogelPiet & Nelene Westerbeek

CONTRIBUTORS __________________

CREDITS___________________________ THANK YOU TO:

DORDT COLLEGE for its generous provision of rehearsal and performance space, support staff, and office accommodations. CONTRIBUTORS for their sustaining appreciation of fine music and their continuing support of the Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra. FRIENDS OF THE SYMPHONY for ushering, ticket sales, and refreshments at our rehearsals.

THE STAFF: Christopher Stanichar, Conductor Bradley Miedema, Music Director Timothy McGarvey, Assistant Conductor Karen De Mol, General Manager Mary Hulstein, Administrative Assistant

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Norma Snyder Jones, Chairperson - Sheldon Carol Buteyn – Sanborn Michael Groenenboom, Sioux Center James Koldenhoven – Sioux Center Rhonda Pennings, Secretary - Orange City John Slegers - Orange City Cathie Tien,Vice-Chairperson - Orange City Beth Vanden Berg - Sioux Center Brian Van Engen, Treasurer – Sioux Center Marion Van Soelen, Assistant Treasurer – Hull Nancy Vermeer, Sioux Center

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSONS:

Bernie Weidenaar Yette Te Paske

Symphonic Journey

Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra Concerts Christopher Stanichar, Conductor

WINTER POPS – Saturday, January 30, 2016 GUEST CONCERT - Friday, April 1, 2016

SPRING CONCERT – Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Northwest Iowa Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert Bradley Miedema, Conductor

Saturday December 5, 2015, 3:00 PM

Saturday, April 9, 2016, 4:30 PM    

 

Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra 498 4th Ave NE, Sioux Center, IA 51250

712.722.6230 - [email protected] - http://niso.dordt.edu

CREDITS___________________________ THANK YOU TO:

DORDT COLLEGE for its generous provision of rehearsal and performance space, support staff, and office accommodations. CONTRIBUTORS for their sustaining appreciation of fine music and their continuing support of the Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra. FRIENDS OF THE SYMPHONY for ushering, ticket sales, and refreshments at our rehearsals.

THE STAFF: Christopher Stanichar, Conductor Bradley Miedema, Music Director Timothy McGarvey, Assistant Conductor Karen De Mol, General Manager Mary Hulstein, Administrative Assistant

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Norma Snyder Jones, Chairperson - Sheldon Carol Buteyn – Sanborn Michael Groenenboom, Sioux Center James Koldenhoven – Sioux Center Rhonda Pennings, Secretary - Orange City John Slegers - Orange City Cathie Tien,Vice-Chairperson - Orange City Beth Vanden Berg - Sioux Center Brian Van Engen, Treasurer – Sioux Center Marion Van Soelen, Assistant Treasurer – Hull Nancy Vermeer, Sioux Center

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSONS:

Bernie Weidenaar Yette Te Paske

Symphonic Journey

Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra Concerts Christopher Stanichar, Conductor

WINTER POPS – Saturday, January 30, 2016 GUEST CONCERT - Friday, April 1, 2016

SPRING CONCERT – Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Northwest Iowa Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert Bradley Miedema, Conductor

Saturday December 5, 2015, 3:00 PM

Saturday, April 9, 2016, 4:30 PM    

 

Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra 498 4th Ave NE, Sioux Center, IA 51250

712.722.6230 - [email protected] - http://niso.dordt.edu

CREDITS___________________________ THANK YOU TO:

DORDT COLLEGE for its generous provision of rehearsal and performance space, support staff, and office accommodations. CONTRIBUTORS for their sustaining appreciation of fine music and their continuing support of the Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra. FRIENDS OF THE SYMPHONY for ushering, ticket sales, and refreshments at our rehearsals.

THE STAFF: Christopher Stanichar, Conductor Bradley Miedema, Music Director Timothy McGarvey, Assistant Conductor Karen De Mol, General Manager Mary Hulstein, Administrative Assistant

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Norma Snyder Jones, Chairperson - Sheldon Carol Buteyn – Sanborn Michael Groenenboom, Sioux Center James Koldenhoven – Sioux Center Rhonda Pennings, Secretary - Orange City John Slegers - Orange City Cathie Tien,Vice-Chairperson - Orange City Beth Vanden Berg - Sioux Center Brian Van Engen, Treasurer – Sioux Center Marion Van Soelen, Assistant Treasurer – Hull Nancy Vermeer, Sioux Center

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSONS:

Bernie Weidenaar Yette Te Paske

Symphonic Journey

Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra Concerts Christopher Stanichar, Conductor

WINTER POPS – Saturday, January 30, 2016 GUEST CONCERT - Friday, April 1, 2016

SPRING CONCERT – Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Northwest Iowa Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert Bradley Miedema, Conductor

Saturday December 5, 2015, 3:00 PM

Saturday, April 9, 2016, 4:30 PM    

 

Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra 498 4th Ave NE, Sioux Center, IA 51250

712.722.6230 - [email protected] - http://niso.dordt.edu

CREDITS___________________________ THANK YOU TO:

DORDT COLLEGE for its generous provision of rehearsal and performance space, support staff, and office accommodations. CONTRIBUTORS for their sustaining appreciation of fine music and their continuing support of the Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra. FRIENDS OF THE SYMPHONY for ushering, ticket sales, and refreshments at our rehearsals.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, accomodations for our guest artists‘.

THE STAFF: Christopher Stanichar, Conductor Bradley Miedema, Music Director Timothy McGarvey, Assistant Conductor Karen De Mol, General Manager Mary Hulstein, Administrative Assistant

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Norma Snyder Jones, Chairperson - Sheldon Carol Buteyn – Sanborn Michael Groenenboom, Vice-Chairperson - Sioux Center Bonnie Meijer – Orange City Rhonda Pennings, Secretary - Orange City Lee Schneider – Hull T.J. Speer – Sioux Center Beth Vanden Berg - Sioux Center Brian Van Engen, Treasurer – Sioux Center Nancy Vermeer - Sioux Center

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSONS:

Bernie Weidenaar Yette Te Paske

Symphonic Journey

Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra Concerts Christopher Stanichar, Conductor

SPRING CONCERT – “Czech-Mates” – Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Northwest Iowa Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert

Bradley Miedema, Conductor

Saturday, April 9, 2016, 4:30 PM    

 

Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra 498 4th Ave NE, Sioux Center, IA 51250

712.722.6230 - [email protected] - http://niso.dordt.edu