Symphony in the Valley

Presents

Saturday, October 14th, 7:00PM

New Hope Church, New Castle

Sunday, October 15th, 4:00PM

Glenwood Springs High School

Kelly Thompson, Conductor

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Who we are.... Symphony in the Valley is a volunteer community orchestra that has been performing in the Roaring Fork Valley and Eagle County since 1993. Players include seasoned semi-professionals, talented amateurs, and young musicians just beginning to learn about the world of classical music. The orchestra presents live classical music concerts at a variety of venues that are affordable and enjoyable for listeners of all ages. Symphony in the Valley fosters a mutually satisfying relationship between musicians and audiences. Players express their musical creativity and passion for performance; audiences enjoy beautiful music while learning about the breadth and depth of classical music. Why we need your support.... Admission tickets cover a large share of the orchestra's costs, but the Symphony in the Valley also depends on the generosity of individuals, businesses, and foundations to present each year's concert season. Behind the scenes, the orchestra pays for equipment and services that make each concert special, including music purchases and specialty arrangements, lighting and sound, piano tuning, storage space, transport, insurance, archive recordings, and insurance. Our music director also earns a modest salary. We support our graduating high school senior musicians by providing them with the opportunity to apply for scholarship funds. These awards are available for the first year of college in which they will be pursuing a career or degree in music. The students receiving the scholarship must have been active in the Symphony in the Valley. Please consider purchasing a season ticket and/or contributing to Friends of the Symphony. Please make checks payable to Symphony in the Valley and give them to an Usher or mail to: PO Box 1831, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602. Payments can also be made online using PayPal on our website: www.sitv.org Symphony in the Valley is a non-profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible. Federal Tax No: 84-1265543

CONTRIBUTE TO ~ THE FRIENDS OF SYMPHONY IN THE VALLEY ~

City of Glenwood Springs New Ute Theatre SocietyGarfield County

Alpine Bank (Sponsoring the Conductor)Anonymous Greg Russi City of Rifle

Brad & Ruth Mollman Tarin Boxberger

Patron's Circle: $500 - $999SK Peightal Engineers Don Parkison

Town of New Castle

Artist's Circle: $250 - $499Town and Country Veterinary Hospital Patrick M. Fitzgerald, Realtor

Byron Annis Jean's Printing HP & Gwen Hansen

Conductor's Circle: $100 - $249Helen Nester Roaring Fork Events Karin WhiteDavid Christie Art Ackerman Durell Thompson

John Savage and Sally Brands

Concertmaster's Circle: $50 - $99Mark Rosenblum Kelly Thompson George Tempest

Bill & Marie Livingston

Friend's Circle: $25 - $49~ Always accepting Friends ~

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Chair Sponsors:Flute chair sponsored by: Shilo Bartlett and Children

The children's Nana is a flautist.Karen Hessl on Bassoon by: Adam & Megan Hessl, Ben Stutzman, and Gina Leighty

"We love Karen!"Oboe Chair sponsored by: Warren Klug and the Aspen Square Hotel

"We do this to honor Captain Hillary Klug who played Oboe with the Symphony for six yearsand is now serving in Afghanistan."

Drums sponsored by: Jonathon Bradley Mollman"I am a drummer myself."

Steve Hessl on Violin by: Terri Leighty

With Gratitude to our Generous Donors

Major Composer's Circle: $3,000+

Composer's Circle: $1,000- $2,999

Violin I Oboe French HornStephen Hessl Carbondale Deborah Barnekow * El Jebel Scott Gordon * Glenwood Spgs

- Concertmaster Allison Christie * Glenwood Spgs Jennifer Keller Glenwood Spgs

Rosemary Bilchak Aspen

Sofia Piliero Edwards English Horn TrumpetAllison Christie * Glenwood Spgs John Bokram * Aspen

Violin II Tom Allen Meeker

Stephanie Zaza * Carbondale Bassoon Jennifer Keller Glenwood Spgs

Ann Kurronen Eagle Karen Hessl * Carbondale Brad Swart Rifle

Nico Piliero Edwards

Clarinet TromboneViola Van Merritt * Parachute Greg Russi * New Castle

Peggy Sconce * New Castle Jacqueline Dreier Glenwood Spgs Christian Chen New Castle

Zachariah Milby New Castle Patrick Fitzgerald Glenwood Spgs

Mateo Piliero Edwards Warren Lucio New Castle EuphoniumVictoria Madden Glenwood Spgs Jay Duclo New Castle

Cello Dennis Reuss Grand Junction

Lorraine Curry * Glenwood Spgs Sofia Schwager Parachute TubaJulia Berry Grand Junction Kim Whelen Parachute Jason Gross * Glenwood Spgs

Justin Kattnig New Castle

Rick Oakes Glenwood Spgs Bass Clarinet Piano/KeyboardPatrick Fitzgerald Glenwood Spgs Karen M. Tafejian Carbondale

Bass Victoria Madden Glenwood Spgs

Ashton Taufer * Glenwood Spgs PercussionRay Barr Parachute Alto Saxophone Don Parkison * Glenwood Spgs

Van Merritt * Parachute Cindy Hester Glenwood Spgs

Flute Warren Lucio New Castle Jessica Junker New Castle

Ruth Mollman * New Castle Dennis Reuss Grand Junction Karen M. Tafejian Carbondale

Susan Sanchez Basalt Sharon Young Glenwood Spgs

Nancy Wright Avon Tenor SaxophonePatrick Fitzgerald Glenwood Spgs

Dennis Reuss Grand Junction ConductorKelly Thompson Rifle

Baritone SaxophoneKim Whelen Parachute

* Indicates Section Principal

The Symphony is currently seekinginterested musicians to join the Orchestra.

Please Contact us at:www.sitv.org

~ Symphony in the Valley Members ~

~ Concert Program ~

Themes from “Scheherazade”........Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Arr, by Richard Meyer (ASCAP) How Sweet the Sound……………………………………………...Traditional, Arr. by Jack Bullock Romeo and Juliet Overture……….....Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Arr. by Richard Meyer (ASCAP) Cumberland Cross………………......…….............................................Carl Strommen (ASCAP) España Cañi - A Spanish Gypsy Dance….........Pascual Marquina Narro, Arr. by Albert Wang

Intermission Feeling Good..................................Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, Arr. by Roger Holmes

Symphony in the Valley Big Band Hope Starr - Vocals

Someone to Watch Over Me..................George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin, Arr. by Dave Wolpe

Symphony in the Valley Big Band Hope Starr - Vocals

Soul Bossa Nova.....................................................................Quincy Jones, Arr. by Rick Stitzel

Symphony in the Valley Big Band Duke Ellington.............................................................................................Arr. by Calvin Custer Gershwin in Concert…………………....George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin, Arr. by Chuck Sayre Harry Potter Symphonic Suite……………………………..John Williams, Arr. by Jerry Brubaker

~ Program Notes ~

Themes from “Scheherazade” Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Rimsky-Korsakov’s famous symphonic suite, “Scheherazade,” has been a staple of symphonic literature since it was first written in 1888. Included are the Sultan’s theme, Scheherazade’s theme (for solo violin), “The Story of the Kalendar Prince” theme, and “The Young Prince and the Young Princess” themes.

How Sweet the Sound

Traditional A glorious, reverential arrangement of Amazing Grace that will have special meaning for every listener. This arrangement allows the simple, elegant beauty of the time-honored hymn to shine through.

Romeo and Juliet Overture Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

When he completed the score to his Romeo and Juliet Overture in 1869, Tchaikovsky was only 29, almost the same age Shakespeare was when he finished writing the play. It was the young composer’s fourth published orchestral piece and stands out among his works as a sudden blaze of inspiration, revealing for the first time the unique genius that the young composer would become. The overture begins with a peaceful hymn-like introduction, representing the kindly Friar Lawrence, friend and advisor to Romeo and Juliet. The peace is soon broken, however, by a fiery “Allegro” depicting the ancient feud between the Montagues and the Capulets. This leads into the famous love music of Romeo and Juliet. After a return to previous themes, a final coda is heard in which the love music is transformed into a tragic lament.

Cumberland Cross

Carl Strommen (ASCAP) Sure to delight, the central portion of this original piece brings the unrestrained exuberance of bluegrass fiddling to the orchestra. In a lovely contrast, the piece opens and closes with a slow chorale, bringing to mind sunset and sunrise over the mountains.

España Cañi - A Spanish Gypsy Dance Pascual Marquina Narro

The paso doble (or paso dobles) is a Spanish couples dance. It is highly stylized and modeled after the entrance of the matador at a bullfight or his passes right before the bull is killed. España Cañi is one of the most famous tunes used for the dance. Written around 1925, it means “Gypsy Spain.”

Feeling Good Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse

Written for the musical The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd." It was first performed on stage in 1964 by Cy Grant and by Gilbert Price in 1965 with the original Broadway cast. Nina Simone recorded Feeling Good for her 1965 Album I Put a Spell on You. The song has also been covered by Michael Bublé, John Coltrane, George Michael, and the rock band Muse.

Someone to Watch Over Me George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin

This song was composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin for the musical Oh, Kay! George originally approached the song as an up-tempo jazz tune, but his brother suggested that it might work much better as a ballad, and George ultimately agreed. It has been performed by many great artists since its debut and is a jazz standard.

Soul Bossa Nova Quincy Jones

This popular instrumental piece was composed and first performed by American impresario, jazz composer, arranger, and record producer Quincy Jones. According to Jones, it only took twenty minutes to compose the piece. It has since been featured in many different Media. Where do you recognize it from?

Duke Ellington! (A Medley for Orchestra)

Sit back and enjoy this Duke Ellington Orchestral Medley. Edward Kennedy Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and bandleader in a career spanning over fifty years. Often collaborating with others, Ellington wrote more than one thousand compositions; his extensive body of work is the largest recorded personal jazz legacy, with many of his works having become standards.

Gershwin in Concert George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin

George and Ira Gershwin will always be remembered as the songwriting team whose voice was synonymous with the sounds and style of the Jazz Age. From 1924 until George's death in 1937, the brothers wrote almost exclusively with each other, composing over two dozen scores for Broadway and Hollywood. Though they had many individual song hits, their greatest achievement may have been the elevation of musical comedy to an American art form. Includes: “I Got Rhythm,” “Someone To Watch Over Me,” “‘S Wonderful,” and “Rhapsody in Blue”

Harry Potter Symphonic Suite John Williams

This medley, based on the endearing themes from the box office smash hit Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, weaves the vivid imagery of the film with varied textures to produce a work that will be loved by all.

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2017 Season Calendar 2018 Christmas Concerts: Winterlude December 2, 2017 - Ute Theater, Rifle December 3, 2017 - Glenwood Springs High School St. Patrick's Symphony Swing: March 16, 2018 - Ute Theater, Rifle March 17, 2018 - Glenwood Springs Community Center Mother's Day Concerts: The Symphony's Got Talent May 12, 2018 - Ute Theater, Rifle May 13, 2018 - Glenwood Springs High School

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