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F E AT U R E SSYMPHONY SING-OFFPlans for the fourth annual event are taking shape with several new and exciting changes.

MUSICAL MENAGERIEThird grade in the Paducah area has become a zoo—a musical zoo.

MADE IN AMERICAAt Lone Oak First Baptist Church, the choruses present the 5th Annual Made in America Concert.

PADUCAH COUNTSNovember 1, 2014, the Paducah Symphony Orchestra debuted Paducah COUNTS!

BEN CARSONBaptist Health Paducah and Lourdes are presenting Dr. Ben Carson at The Carson Center.

JERRY WATSONA tribute to the Paducah artist whose memory helped inspire the “ART+MUSIC” project.

BEAT BEETHOVENThe PSO revamps its popular fundraiser featuring a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile youth run.

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s you will see from reading through this issue of Score, February and March are two of the busiest months for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. With two subscription series concerts, two ENCORE SERIES

PERFORMANCES, and three fundraising events, it is indeed a very exciting time! I am extremely pleased to welcome Ralph C. Lincoln, a relative of President Abraham Lincoln, who will be reading the narration during the PSO’s performance of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait on February 14 at the Carson Center. As you will see on page 10 Mr. Lincoln not only resembles President Lincoln, but also has an impressive history performing programs as the late President. Our feature story covers an exciting collaboration with the Yeiser Art Center, where we asked local artists to produce a piece of art based on Carl Nielsen’s 4th Symphony, which the PSO will perform on March 14 at the Carson Center. This is an exciting piece of music, and I can hardly wait to see the array of artwork created, which will be displayed at the concert and at the Yeiser starting on March 10. On February 15, eight finalists will perform in the 2015 Young Artist Competition at Murray State University. We revamped the competition this year to include a collegiate division, in addition to the secondary school division. February 22 will mark the 5th annual “Made in America” concert, which was started by Director of Choruses Dr. Bradley Almquist. You can read more about the genesis of this series on page 26. If you are looking for a unique and fun way to support the PSO, I encourage you to participate in one or all of our fundraising events during these months, which include the 20th annual Father-Daughter Dance, the Dr. Ben Carson speaking event (in partnership with Kosair Charities and the Carson Center), and our Beat Beethoven 5K run/walk. This is also the time of year when Maestro Ponti and I put the finishing touches on the 2015/16 season in preparation for our preview event on March 12. Stay tuned for some very exciting announcements regarding next season. I sincerely hope you enjoy reading through this issue of Score. I am proud to be a part of this fantastic organization dedicated to producing and bringing music to this region, and I am truly thankful for your support as well as the support of our board, volunteers, musicians, and staff – you are all the best!

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A LINCOLN PORTRAITRaffaele Ponti, conductor

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AARON COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man 3’

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RALPH C. LINCOLNGuest Narrator for Lincoln Portrait

Ralph C. Lincoln is an 11th generation Lincoln and a third cousin of President Abraham Lincoln. He traces their shared ancestry to Abraham Lincoln’s great uncle Mordecai, who served in the revolutionary war, and is the 5th generation Great Grandfather of Ralph. Mr. Lincoln continues to live and work in the ancestral home of Southwestern Pennsylvania where, as a Lincoln Presenter, he pays tribute to the great men in his family who have shaped U.S. history. He is a proud member of several organizations dedicated to bringing Abraham Lincoln to life, and to educate, entertain, inspire, and honor the words and works of President Lincoln. Some of these organizations include the Association of Lincoln Presenters (lifetime member), the Sons of the American Revolution, the Somerset County Historical Society, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Somerset, Pennsylvania. Mr. Lincoln has presented at various events and venues throughout the country including Fords Theater in Washington, D.C., the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio, the Whiskey Rebellion Parade in Berlin, Pennsylvania, the National Day of Prayer in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, as well as several schools, camps, churches, and parks. Information about Mr. Lincoln can be found at www.alincolncousin.com. n

It’s no coincidence that the faces of Ralph and Abraham Lincoln bear some resemblance to each other — the men are 11th generation cousins. “Abe was like, 6-3 ... 6-4?. I don’t meet his height but I meet his good looks.”


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AARON COPLAND (1900-1990)Fanfare for the Common ManLincoln Portrait On November 14, 1900, Aaron Copland was born in Brooklyn, New York to a conservative Jewish family. Growing up, Aaron was the youngest of five children. He and his older siblings worked in their parent’s store called H.M. Copland. The store, which was located below the families

living quarters, was similar to the Macy’s of today. As a child, Aaron was uninterested in music. His mother, however, sang and played the piano and arranged for all of her children to take music lessons. His sister, Laurine, to whom he was very close, taught Aaron’s first piano lessons to him. Laurine also attended the Metropolitan Opera School. She would often bring home libretti for Aaron to study and promote his musical education. At the age of twenty, Aaron left New York and moved to France to be a part of the Summer School of Music for

American students at Fontainbleau, France. After moving to France, he sold his first composition to Durand and Sons, the most respectable music publisher there. Throughout his career, Copland was a composition teacher, writer, and later in his career, a conductor of his own and other American music. “Fanfare for the Common Man” was one brief work of ten fanfares commissioned by conductor Eugene Goossens, for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 1942. Goossens’ goal for the ten pieces was to generate patriotism during World War II. Though the nine other fanfares have disappeared throughout time, Copland’s has remained an active piece of repertoire for orchestras. This is probably because of its title gearing towards everyone, but also because of its theme of nobility. Approximately three years later, Copland incorporated this fanfare into the finale of his “Symphony No. 3”. “A Lincoln Portrait” was a commissioned piece for Copland in 1942. Conductor Andre Kostelanetz wanted Copland to compose a musical portrait of an eminent American, as part of a World War II patriotic effort. Although the choice of Abraham Lincoln may seem inevitable, Copland’s first choice was Walt Whitman. Kostelanetz did not think that this choice was the best for the composition and suggested that a political figure with a world stature would better suit the patriotic impulse of which was desired. By April, Aaron had completed “A Lincoln Portrait,” which includes an orchestra and a speaking part that is a compilation of quotes by Lincoln, as well as parts of popular folk songs, such as “Camptown Races” and “Springfield Mountain”. The piece premiered at the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, under the conduction of Kostelanetz, on May 14, 1942. n

PROGRAM NOTESFebruary 14 Concert


GIUSEPPE MARTUCCI (1856-1909)Nocturne Op. 70, No. 1 Giuseppe Martucci was born on January 6, 1856 in Capua, Italy. At the mere age of six, he was considered a child prodigy, because of his abilities to perform on the piano. His father must be credited for this, because he gave him his first lessons at a very young age. Before the age of nine, Giuseppe was giving recitals with his sister and was a full time student at the Reale Collegio in Naples in 1869. While in school in Naples, Giuseppe studied piano and composition. By 1880, he held a professorship at the Reale Collegio and became a director in 1902. Throughout his career, Martucci was a composer, conductor, pianist and teacher. At the age of sixteen, Giuseppe began composing short piano works. He did

not, however, write any operas, which was unusual among Italian composers of his generation. Instead, he focused on instrumental music and songs. Giuseppe composed “Nocturne No. 1” in G flat major for piano, in 1891, and later orchestrated it. n

WILLIAM WALTON (1902-1983)Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor William Walton is an English composer from Oldham, United Kingdom. He was born on March 29, 1902, to two musically inclined parents. His father was a choirmaster and his mother was a vocalist. As a young boy, Walton’s parents had him study violin and piano and he also sang. Subsequently, he learned enough about music to teach himself the rules

of composition. In 1912, he entered the University of Oxford for his undergraduate degree, where he studied and sang in the Christ Church choir. In 1920, at the age of sixteen, Walton left the university without a degree having failed an examination he needed in order to receive his Bachelor of Music. Though he did not achieve a degree, he still had a career in music that lasted nearly sixty years. “Walton’s Symphony No. 1” was a piece that was commissioned by Sir Hamilton Harty. The first complete performance of all four movements was given under the baton of Harty and the BBC Symphony Orchestra on November 6, 1935. However, the first three movements premiered with the London Symphony Orchestra, with Harty conducting, while Walton struggled with composing the finale. Hamilton Harty, with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, also conducted the US premier of the work on January 23, 1936. n


he Symphony Sing-Off is the PSO’s signature fundraising event and features regional a cappella groups competing for

monetary votes. The Symphony Sing Off, now in its fourth year, was previously held at Harrah’s Event Center in

Metropolis. Organizers for The Symphony Sing-Off say the move to the Carson Center paves the way for several exciting new changes. “The venue change allows us to put a bigger emphasis on the performances of the competing a cappella groups and provides us with greater fundraising

Symphony Sing-OffThe Paducah Symphony Orchestra’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce

The Symphony Sing-Off will be “brought home” to the Carson Center on Thursday, May 14, 2015.

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potential,” says Executive Director Daniel Sene. The competition this year has changed to include three separate divisions in order to increase peer group participation. “We wanted high school or university or non-school groups to compete against their own peers, rather than against all of the groups in the competition,” says Sene, who has already had early commitments from Paducah and McCracken County High Schools, as well as strong interest from Murray State and Southern Illinois Universities. Groups are currently being sought for the “Open”

division of the competition. In addition to the venue and competition changes, several new attractions will enhance the event. “The Sing-Off committee is working hard to explore several new ways to make the event even better than before,” says PSO Board Member and Committee Chair Mickey Brown. Since a sit-down dinner during the show is not possible at the Carson Center, a special pre-show dinner on stage has been added for attendees wanting to make an entire evening out of the experience. Tickets for the dinner and show are $100. Show only tickets are $35.

Other plans currently under way include the addition of cabaret-style seating by the stage, a special wine raffle, delicious tastings at various food stations in the lobby, as well as a limited number of exclusive silent auction items. Stay tuned for more performing groups to be announced. Sene promises “Attendees will be thrilled with the new makeover.” Plan to get your tickets early for this great evening of vocal music! Tickets can be purchased at PaducahSymphony.org or by calling 270-444-0065. n


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Sunday, 15 February 2015, 3:00 PMMurray State University College of Humanities and Fine Arts Department of Music and Paducah Symphony Orchestra present

2015 YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION FINALSPerforming Arts Hall, Murray State University

SECONDARY SCHOOL DIVISION FINALISTS Jenna Mangum, violin........................................ARAM KHACHATURIAN ........................................... Violin Concerto in D Minor Columbia, TN (1903-1978) I. Allegro confermezza Edward Shou, piano ............................................. SERGEI PROKOFIEV .............................Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op.26 Carmel, IN (1891-1953) I. Andante – Allegro Kaili Wang, violin .............................................CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS .........................Violin Concerto No. 3 in B Minor, Op.61 Brentwood, TN (1835-1921) I. Allegro non troppo Clara Warford, harp ............................................. MARCEL TOURNIER .........................................................Féerie: Prélude et danse Nashville, TN (1879-1951)

COLLEGIATE DIVISION FINALISTS Jesse Kasinger, violin .............................................SERGEI PROKOFIEV ........................... Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op.63 University of Memphis (1891-1953) I. Allegro moderato Jieun Lee, piano ....................................................SERGEI PROKOFIEV ............................ Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26 Missouri State University (1891-1953) I. Andante – Allegro Wesley Skinner, cello ....................................... CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS ................ Violoncello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op.33 Cleveland Institute of Music (1835-1921) Curtis Vanzandt, alto saxophone ...............................HENRI TOMASI ...............................Ballade for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra Tennessee Tech University (1901-1971)

FINAL ROUND ADJUDICATION Dr. Gerald Lee..................................................................Professor of Music .....................................................West Liberty University Dr. Sue-Jean Park .....................................................Associate Professor of Music .............................................Murray State University Mr. Raffaele Ponti ................................................... Artistic Director & Conductor ..................................Paducah Symphony Orchestra

SPECIAL THANKS Dr. Matthew Gianforte ............................................. Assistant Professor of Music .............................................Murray State University Prof. Jinhee Han .........................................................Adjunct Professor of Music ..............................................Murray State University Dr. Meeyoun Park ..................................................... Assistant Professor of Music .............................................Murray State University Mr. Scott Thile ....................................................................Piano Technician ......................................................Murray State University Ms. Pat Bray & Mrs. Mary Turmond .......................... Administrative Assistants ...............................................Murray State University Dr. Pam Wurgler ....................................................... Chair, Department of Music .............................................Murray State University

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his year, third graders from 11 McCracken

and Lyon county schools are listening to the rousing, dynamic notes of Camille Saint-Saens’ “The Carnival of the Animals” through a Paducah Symphony Orchestra (PSO) educational program. They are making connections between the sounds of the orchestra and the animals each instrument might represent. They are creating imaginative drawings of these creatures. They are learning about the wonder and magic inherent in classical music. “My hope is the boys and girls will go home at night … and I hope they say, ‘The maestro came to my school today, and we listened to music and we learned about the xylophone, we learned about the bassoon, we learned about the trumpet and we drew animals,’” PSO Artistic Director and Conductor Raffaele Ponti says. Since August, Ponti has visited schools in

the area, talking primarily to third graders about “The Carnival of the Animals” and how the piece highlights various instru-ments in the orchestra. Saint-Saens’ musical suite uses various instruments to represent

a menagerie of beasts and birds, transforming a contrabass into an elephant or a piano into a kangaroo. Ponti believes this is an excellent piece to use as an introduction to the orchestra. “This gives me the oppor-tunity to go in with the entire third grade as one group—al-together,” says Ponti. “And we have these beautiful displays of all the animals that are described, and of all the instruments that are represented in the orchestra. And, I don’t give them any of the answers.” Instead, Ponti asks the children to listen to the music and to engage their imaginations. “What could a flute represent?” he might ask. After they discover that it represents a bird, students pick up their crayons and markers and scratch out drawings of birds and flutes. “The program really shows how music and art go

hand-in-hand with each other,” he says. So far, Ponti says, the students have responded enthusiastically to his lessons. As he shows pictures of kangaroos, birds and

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more, they eagerly raise their hands to guess the matching instrument. Or they simply blurt out “piano” or “flute.” Ponti says the students are at the perfect age for developing musical interest, when their minds are open to new experiences. And if they do become interested in music, Ponti says they will have a jump start on educational development. “Music education is really more important than we think,” he says. “It’s brain development. It’s socialization. It’s motor skills and problem solving. It’s so wonderful for these kids.” Ed and Diane Bach have watched the program encourage and challenge children. A PSO board member and a symphony education committee member respectively, Ed and Diane arrange the school visits and often join Ponti during his lessons as symphony representatives. They say the maestro has a gift with children. “He’s very dynamic,” says Diane about Ponti. “He can draw the children in very quickly, and from the beginning to the very end of each visit, you can see a lot of growth and enthusiasm.”

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The educational program, however, isn’t limited to Ponti’s visits. PSO Development and Education Coordinator Teale Fackler says each school has chosen an animal from “The Carnival of the Animals” to study further during classes such as science and art. The lessons also are building to a concert on April 20 at the Four Rivers Carson Center, in which the symphony orchestra will perform “The Carnival of the Animals” for children. “As the orchestra conjures images of birds and lions, a slide show will play above the stage, flashing photos and videos of the artwork and activities in which the students participated while studying their school’s adopted animal.” In addition to the concert, Fackler says several students will also experience a unique event called an “instrument petting zoo.” As suggested by the name, the “zoo” includes instruments instead of animals, and as students walk through a series of displays, university music students will teach them about each instrument and even let the children try a few. Fackler credits education committee member Amy Allen—also the owner of Harmony Road Music School—for organizing the concert, arranging the petting zoo and deciding which schools would study which animals. The PSO staff wants to give students as much exposure to classical music as possible. “We want the kids to feel up-close and personal with the music,” Fackler said. “Classical music seems so different than what they hear on the radio and from what their moms and dads play at home, so it may be their only exposure to classical music. What we want to accomplish is that they begin to love classical music as a genre.” She hopes this might lead to greater partici-pation in school music programs or in the PSO’s youth sinfonia and youth chorus. Perhaps in the future, a group of adults will trace their musical passions back to the third grade, when they sat in their school auditoriums and listened to the unfamiliar sounds of an orchestra give life to a carnival of animals. And they will be grateful for that. n

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PADUCAH SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S CHORUS WILLIAM BILLINGS When Jesus Wept AARON COPLAND Simple Gifts SUSAN LABARR Love Is Little Arr. ROBERT HUGH How Can I Keep From Singing

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AARON COPLAND At the River GILBERT MARTIN When I Survey the Wondrous Cross RICHARD DELONG Just As I Am WILLIAM BILLINGS David’s Lament MOSES HOGAN Abide With Me

ALL CHOIRS Arr. MACK WILBERG Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

PADUCAH SYMPHONY YOUTH CHORUS FRED SQUATRITO Bright Morning Star THOMAS WILLIAMS O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus JOHN HENRY NEWTON, Arr. LITTLETON Amazing Grace Arr. SHELDON CURRY Down to the River to Pray JOSEPH HART, Arr. TIM SHARP Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy

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ALL CHOIRS & AUDIENCE Arr. HARRIET ZIEGENHALS When in Our Music God is Glorified

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n February 22nd at 3:00 PM at Lone Oak First Baptist Church, the choruses will present the 5th Annual Made

in America Concert titled “Tune My Heart to Sing” as part of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra’s Encore Series Performances. The music will feature hymns composed or arranged by American composers including William Billings, Aaron Copland, Richard DeLong, Moses Hogan, Dan Forrest, Gilbert Martin and Mack Wilberg. Several new settings of hymn texts will also be performed, including Love is Little by Susan LaBarr, Just as I by Richard DeLong and No Time, arranged by Susan Brumfield.

The audience will be invited to join in singing several hymns as a massed choir. The choirs will be singing a cappella, with collaborative piano and with brass choir. It promises to be an event that will inspire heart, mind, and ear. The choirs will be conducted by Dr. Bradley Almquist, Paducah Symphony Choirmaster and Natalie Krupansky, newly appointed Paducah Symphony Youth Chorus conductor. The Paducah Symphony Made in America Concert Series focuses a spotlight on choral music by American composers and arrangers. The inaugural concert in 2011 featured the Paducah Symphony Chorus, Children’s Chorus, Youth Chorus, and the Murray State University Concert

Choir at Broadway United Methodist Church. A wide variety of music was performed including American folksongs, early American hymnody and spirituals. The concert concluded with Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen featuring guest artist Jason Farris at the organ. Other concerts have featured African American spirituals, American folk music, and music from the American stage, opera and music theater. The performances have been held in several local churches including Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church, Immanuel Baptist Church, and Heartland Worship Center. n

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Marilyn AlbertsJessica AlexanderChristine AlthoffSondra AsaBarbie BastidaGene BiggsTomi BlomMolly Lightfoot BlomHaydon “Corky” BloodworthNancy BloodworthAnn BossSusan CarrRobert CarterWilliam ChittendenDonna ChuPam CollinsGinny ColtharpRick ColtharpNancy Anne CreekmurMary Fran DavisVicki DowdyNancy Duke

Cecilia DunnChad EdwardsRuth ElliottKatherine EnglishDarrin EnglishJack FeilerJulie FordMichelle FordKatia GodzickiDarby GriffinJohn GrubbsElizabeth GuinnAnne GwinnAlice HallMadeline HartJoseph HartChristopher HaydenJudy HayesJared HeldenbrandKaren HowardAnthony HunterJosh JohnsonChris Karmosky

Dani KernNatalie KrupanskyTracy LeslieParker LindseyPhyllis LykinsPatt LynchJean MathenyPat McCradyCharles McGinnessRaeanne McKendreeBarbetha MillerJane MonroeCletus MurphyMelissa NewcombMarsha OrrRichard PaxtonCheri PaxtonTommy PersallSusan PiperCletus PoatConnie PoatSusan QuattlebaumVicki Quertermous

Vicki RossSusan RothwellJulia SampsonBetty SandersBetty SchuppertDaniel SeneJerry SevernsSherry ShadleAmy SmithNancy SparksJennifer SullivanTommy ThompsonCadelia TurpinMichele VenableBryan WarnerShelby WeaverKelly WeaverMarcia WesselHayly WigginsKristin WilliamsJohn Williams, Jr.Bobby Wyatt

PADUCAH SYMPHONY CHORUSDr. Bradley Almquist, Director

YOUTH CHORUS

Andrew DurhamJessie ElliotKatherine EnglishEmily GreenBrynn JonesDorian RecordJasmine RobinsonCharlotte SederstrandLily SilversteinMary Katherine StrachanAlec WadleyEmery WainscottElizabeth WigginsZoe WilsonMichaela NuttMatthew Youngblood

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Isaac AbellKaitlyn AckleySavannah BarkleyMarissa BrockAllison ByerleyGabrielle CopelandClaire ColburnCate ColburnJameson EversZachary FarmerMaddison FitzgeraldOlivia GammelAzlyn GoodykeAbigail Hall

Allyson HinesRobert HoltAddalyn HulenEthan HydeChaney JohnsonKathryn JohnstonPatrick JonesAlyssa KennedyAudrey KinslowMeg KitchenIsaac LairdKendall LovellSamantha LukerEllie MCknightNaavah Morrow

Kristin OsborneLauren OwenLeah PoatMaya RomanakJosephine SedrestrandOwen SedrestrandAnthony SedrestrandNatalie SimsSydney SmileyJonathan StrachanLaurel SwanzAbbigail WallaceAlayna Grace WatkinsShannon Wilkins

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Nathan ArnoldClay BarnardMorgan BassAndrea BenderMiranda BraunNathan BrownEsther ChanBrett ChittendenMelanie DavisLeia DeShonJoel FergusonMichael Gold

Livi GregorowiczAndrew HigginsRicky HortonGerogann IngramMalcolm JonesMakenzie KaufmanKatie KennedyAimee KimKayla MartinCollin MayesStephan McIntirePaige Middleton

Oliver MontgomeryKara NewsomePeter NeyLane NorthcuttJessica OwensKenneth PercellErnest PittmanShelbie PittmanAnne PritchettAnissa QuillingMaurice RedmondJarmon RobinsonZach Samuelson

Matt SettleWilliam SimmonsAbby SmithStephanie SmithLydia SparlingTheo TriplettAlex UtleyElizabeth VoegelConor WhalenGabrielle WibbenmeyerAdam WilkeySara Wynn

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n addition to presenting a fantastic concert on November 1, 2014, the Paducah Symphony Orchestra debuted a new numbers and art

book titled “Paducah COUNTS!”, which is a companion book to the alphabet and art book “P is for Paducah” published in 2012. The book features a person, item, or event connected with the city of Paducah for numbers 1 – 25. Each number and

explanatory text is accompanied by an original illustration. The debut took place in the lobby of the Carson Center with a pre-concert preview for artists, page sponsors and participating merchants. The original art was displayed and offered in a silent auction that evening. The remaining pieces have been hung in the Symphony office for sale and were featured in a one-night show on November 15 at The

Paducah COUNTS!PSO’s new art and numbers book unveiled at November concert

BiLan Liao Gallery in Lower Town. The PSO and artist will share the final sale amount of each piece. Proceeds from “Paducah COUNTS!” and the sale of its art will be added to the PSO Endowment to help provide future funding of PSO operations. Page sponsorships were sold to both businesses and individuals in order to underwrite part of the publishing costs. Mazzone Communications donated the

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talents of Paducah Life Magazine graphic designer Amanda Hall Powell for the book’s layout. The hardcover book sells for $20, plus tax. It may be purchased at PaducahSymphony.org or at the PSO office, located at 760 Broadway, and these participating merchants: Hank Brothers Hardware, Learning Railroad, Market House Museum, Midtown Market, Roof Brothers Wine and Spirits, Simply B, Wagner Wine and Spirits, and Yeiser Art Center. n

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n March 6, Paducah will host a physician and author whose

inspirational message to an audience of adults and all ages will focus on the importance of providing help and hope for children – who are the undeniable future of our country. Baptist Health Paducah and Lourdes are presenting Dr. Ben Carson at The Carson Center, March 6 at 7:15 PM. The evening’s events will benefit children’s developmental programs through the Carson Center’s Class Acts Series, Paducah Symphony Orchestra Youth and Education Programs, and Kosair Charities. Tickets are available through the Carson Center Box Office (10:00 to 5:00 PM weekdays), 270-450-4444 or online at http://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/dr-ben-carson. This is the first joint fundraising event for the Carson Center, Paducah Symphony Orchestra and Kosair Charities. These nonprofit organizations enrich the well-being and development of children and youth. The occasion is all the more memorable because the featured speaker has devoted his career to helping children. In addition to tickets for Dr. Carson’s speech, a limited number of tickets may be purchased for a meet and greet reception with Dr. Carson after his speech. Attendees at this special reception receive a copy of Dr. Carson’s book “One Nation: What we can

all do to save America’s future,” and a photo with Dr. Carson. When Clay Howerton, who serves on both the Carson Center and Paducah Symphony Orchestra boards, was asked how this opportunity came about, he said, “Board members of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra and the Carson Center have long discussed the possibility of a combined

fundraiser for their Youth and Education programs, so when Becky Edmondson of Kosair Charities contacted me about a fundraiser involving all three organizations, I was thrilled. When I learned Dr. Carson was willing to participate in this activity to help us raise funds to benefit local youth and families throughout the state, I became convinced we would have a truly special event. Dedicated members of all three of these non-profit organizations are working to ensure this unique opportunity is a memorable one for all who attend.” Dr. Carson is a world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, inspiring storyteller, author, and syndicated columnist. He is an emeritus professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he directed pediatric neurosurgery. His honors include the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. His first books provide inspiration and insight for leading a successful life: Gifted Hands; THINK BIG; The Big Picture; and Take the Risk: Learning to Identify, Choose and

Live with Acceptable Risk. The award-winning movie Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, starring Cuba Gooding Jr., is based on Dr. Carson’s memoir. His recent books, America The Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great and One Nation: What We Can All Do To Save America’s Future made the New York Times best seller list. n

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Local Artists Inject New Life in 100 Year Old Masterpiece

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usic is coming to life as the sights and sounds of art will unite at the Paducah Symphony Orchestra’s (PSO) March

14 performance of Danish composer, Carl Nielson’s 4th Symphony. Seeking new and enchanting ways to ignite passion in their audience, PSO Executive Director Daniel Sene and Maestro Raffaele Ponti partnered

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with the Yeiser Art Center and invited local artists to create a piece of work that conveys the feelings, the sounds and the visions that Nielson’s 4th Symphony evokes in them. “It’s one thing to perform a set of concerts,” Sene says. “But we believe strongly that everything we do in this community, as a symphony, is meant to bring relevance to our listeners. These artists are breathing new

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life into an old piece in a subtle, yet vibrant way. Our community identifies strongly with art and they have a high understanding of different modes of art. So tying visual art into this performance helps to make the music relevant.” One of Denmark’s most notable composers, Nielson composed his 4th Symphony against the backdrop of World War I. He tells a story in four intensely changing movements. Battling sets of timpanis roar at one another across the stage, as the sound of the brass instruments creates a frightening, warlike scene in the first movement. As the movements progress, the mood and tone of the music shifts back and forth from these harsh tones to more idyllic sounds. These softer notes remind the listener of a more peaceful time,

perhaps an idealized memory of days gone by. There is also a sense of triumph in the music, communicating an unquenchable desire to live. The piece is played attacca, with no breaks, which only serves to further intensify the emotions showcased in the symphony. “Nielson’s work is a colorful, dynamic work that displays this amazing intensity through color and rhythms,” Ponti said. “The artists were bombarded by the music and their images capture the intensity that Nielson’s story tells in his music.” Nearly twenty artists submitted work for this performance, each one translating his interpretation of the music through the images. PSO will perform each of the four movements against the setting of these large, visual images, inspired by the music. The evening will

also feature the Paducah Symphony Youth Orchestra’s side-by-side performance. “This is such a natural project for Paducah because there are so many great artists who live here,” Ponti says. “Viewing artwork as it unfolds before your eyes - art that has been inspired by notes placed on a page 100 years ago - is amazing to me.” The stage is set to come to life as the arts converge in this spring fusion of art and music and everyone is thrilled to be a part of it. “I’m very excited about this performance,” Sene says. “Paducah has such a rich arts community. Those who live here sometimes lose sight of how rare and special that is, so we love that we are able to tie the visual arts into Nielson’s piece.” What makes this performance so special

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to the artists who have contributed work is that it is dedicated to the memory of a dear and talented friend, Jerry Watson. Watson’s artistic legacy lives on in his drawings, paintings and watercolors, many of which have been exhibited at the Yeiser Art Center and other art centers in Western Kentucky. His fingerprints are visible in so many aspects of the Paducah arts community and this show is meant to honor his life, his contributions and his love of beauty. “Jerry was an influential person in the Paducah arts community,” Sene said. “We were thrilled to have the opportunity to dedicate something so special to his memory.” Nearly 20 pieces of art from this performance will be exhibited at The Yeiser Art Center for one week leading up to the March 14 performance. An opening reception with Maestro Raffaele Ponti will be held at The Yeiser on the evening of March 10. A silent auction of the artwork will begin at the reception, with bidding ending at the end of intermission on the night of the March 14 performance. Participating artists have graciously donated their artwork to be sold to benefit The Yeiser and the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. PSO will perform Nielson’s 4th Symphony on Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 PM at The Carson Center. Tickets are available at www.paducahsymphony.org. n

Artwork inspired by Carl Nielson’s 4th Symphony will be displayed at The PSO concert on March 14.


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ctions speak louder than words: Jerry shared his gift with the community and also encouraged

others in the community to identify, hone, refine, enhance, foster, and nurture their own gifts as he taught art classes for the continuing education program at Paducah Community College from 1975 to 1987. Through his workshops and presentations, he encouraged people of all ages and backgrounds to not only produce art, but also to display and share it. He gave people tips on the pros and cons of selling their art or entering juried shows or whatever avenue the person preferred when exhibiting or dispensing with their works. Jerry also encouraged buying local before the term was ‘trendy.’ As often as possible, he bought his art supplies locally, and he encouraged those interested in buying art for their homes and offices to buy their art from local artists. Jerry very much wanted his community to have the best possible art guild and art museum. He worked hard to accomplish this, even though he also had a day job and a family. Jerry was a person with humility in that he did not perceive himself to be too good or too unworthy to interact with

anyone regardless of their station in life. Jerry wanted to see the arts flourish in all corners of the community. Jerry was pleased to see the formation of the PAPA (Paducah

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JERRY D. WATSON (1937-2014)With his avocation as an artist, Jerry had paintings, watercolors, and drawings exhibited extensively in the U.S. and abroad. For 12 years, he taught painting and drawing classes in the Continuing Education program at Paducah Community College. He was a member of the Paducah Arts Guild, now known as The Yeiser Art Center, since 1964 and held various positions on the board in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, and was a Yeiser donor and friend. He was also a member of the Paducah Area Painters Alliance and the Paducah Wastelanders artist group.

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Area Painters Alliance) group in the early 1990s where anyone that created artwork could exhibit and sell their work. He also had high hopes for the Artist Relocation Program in Paducah when it began in the early 2000s and he visited many of the studios and galleries. This activity was curtailed when he went through cancer treatment in 2006, and some with whom he developed an acquaintance have come and gone since then. He was also invited to be a member of the Wastelanders group in 2007, and he enjoyed the camaraderie with the members and exhibiting with them until the fatigue of cancer and treatment overcame him. In recent years, he was pleased to hear that the Art Guild of Paducah was gaining momentum and that the Paducah School of Art and Design was evolving as a part of the West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Jerry appreciated being awarded for excellence in his execution of an artwork but he did not expect accolades for his community efforts. It is wonderful that Jerry is being honored for his efforts – he did not do it for the honor, he did it for the love of art in his community. It would be his wish for the arts to continue to thrive in Paducah. n


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PADUCAH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRARaffaele Ponti, Artistic Director & ConductorSteve Schaffner, Youth Orchestra Conductor

NIELSEN’S 4th SYMPHONYRaffaele Ponti, conductor

SERGEI RACHMANINOFF Symphony in D minor “Youth” 13’

OTTORINO RESPIGHI Fontane di Roma (Fountains of Rome) di Valle Giulia all’alba 4’ del Tritone al mattion 3’ di Trevi al meriggio 3’ di Villa Medici al tramonto 5’

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INTERMISSION CARL NIELSEN Symphony No. 4 “Inextinguishable” Allegro 12’ Poco allegretto 5’ Poco adagio 10’ Allegro 9’ The Paducah Symphony Orchestra dedicates the performance of this piece in memory of Jerry Watson.

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SERGEI RACHMANINOFF (1873-1943)Symphony in D minor On April 1, 1873, Sergei Rachmaninoff was born to aristocratic parents in Semyonov,

Russia. His mother gave him his first piano lesson and realized, at that point, that her son had extraordinary music talent. So, Sergei’s parents hired a St. Petersburg musician, Anna Ornatskaya, to be his personal instructor. When the Rachmaninoff ’s lost their money, they moved near the St. Petersburg

conservatory, where Rachmaninoff received a scholarship. However, he failed all of his exams and was moved to the Moscow conservatory, where Nikolai Zverev’s strict work ethic helped Rachmaninoff stabilize his career. Rachmaninoff began composing actively, until

March 1897, when his “Symphony No. 1” received horrible reviews. This caused him to sink into a depression and left him unable to compose for three years. After hypnotic treatments, he recovered and composed actively again for ten years. In 1917, he was exiled from his own country after the Communist Revolution. He moved his wife and two children to New York. There, he openly criticized the Soviet government to the New York Times and was banned from all concert halls and conservatories throughout the USSR. When Rachmaninoff was seventeen, the symphony titled “Youth” was composed in the key of D minor on September 28, 1891. The piece premiered in St. Petersburg on March 28, 1897, under the baton of Alexander Glazunov. It was unpublished until Muzgiz published the piece in 1947, four years after Rachmaninoff ’s death. “Youth” is the only movement of the work to survive and is incomplete sounding itself. The piece ends abruptly. It’s believed to have been either set aside, or suppressed, by Rachmaninoff during its composition. n

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OTTORINO RESPIGHI (1879-1936)Fontane di Roma (Fountains of Rome) Ottorino Respighi is known for his vivid symphonic poems “The Pines of Rome” and “Roman Festivals.” Respighi’s works bring potent visual experiences and places to life with superb orchestration and charisma. Respighi was born in 1879, in Bologna, Italy and studied there from 1891 to 1900 at the Liceo Musicale. In 1900, at the age of 27, he

headed north to Russia, where he played viola in the Imperial Orchestra in St. Petersburg. Respighi began composing toward the beginning of the twentieth century, but his work was not very popular. In 1913, Respighi finally settled in Rome and his subsequent compositions depict his fascination with the city. Throughout

the 1920’s, as he developed as a composer, his compositions began to show curiosity with early music and a need to transform visual perceptions into music. Respighi composed “The Fountains of Rome,” a work for large symphonic orchestras, during the years 1915 and 1916. It is the first work in his Roman Trilogy of symphonic poems with “The Pines of Rome” and “Roman Festivals” succeeding. “Fountains” is split into four movements, with each representing one of Rome’s fountains, at a different time of day.

The first movement is a representation of the Valle Giulia fountain at dawn. Continuing through the day, the second movement represents the Triton Fountain on the Piazza Barberini. Following this movement is a representation of one of Rome’s grandest fountains, the Trevi Fountain at midday. Finally, the fourth movement is of the Modest fountain in front of the Villa Medici, which sits atop a hill overlooking St. Peter’s at dusk. The piece premiered in Rome on February 8, 1918, with Arturo Toscanini, conductor. n

GIUSEPPE VERDI (1813-1901)Overture to NabuccoGiuseppe Verdi’s first major operatic success appeared in the wake of the most difficult time in the composer’s life. In 1838 and


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1839, Verdi and his young wife Margherita lost both of their infant children in quick succession (a sadly common circumstance at the time). Tragically, Margherita fell ill and died in the summer of 1840. Then, in September 1840, Verdi’s second opera, “Un giorno di regno,” was a complete disaster, closing after only one performance. Deeply depressed, the composer was understandably ready to give up on music altogether. But Bartolomeo Merelli, who ran the famed Milan opera house, La Scala, prevailed upon Verdi to write one more opera. The result was Nabucco, an instant commercial and critical triumph upon its premiere in 1842. Nabucco retells the biblical story of the slavery and eventual exile of the Jews under the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar. In spite of the dark story, the score is full of memorable melodies. In fact, one of Verdi’s biggest hits is the Act III chorus, “Va pensiero,” in which the Hebrew slaves sing wistfully of their lost homeland. Over the course of the 19th century, the tune came to be a popular anthem of the Italian Risorgimento, the political movement that pushed out foreign powers and unified the Italian peninsula as a single kingdom. Like most of Verdi’s opera overtures, Nabucco is a potpourri of themes, most of which reappear in the opera. After a stately introduction in the brass and a more sinister transition, Verdi spins a gentle variation on “Va pensiero,” heard first in the oboe and clarinet playing in octaves. In the faster music that follows, the overture juxtaposes different themes associated with the Hebrew slaves and with their Babylonian captors, neatly foreshadowing the opera’s central conflict. n

CARL NIELSEN (1865-1931)Symphony No. 4 Carl Nielsen was born the seventh of twelve children, to a poor peasant family, on the Danish island of Funen. His father was a house painter, an amateur fiddler, and a cornet player. As a child, he learned the piano and violin. Around the age of


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before Beethoven will receive a free ticket to the Paducah Symphony’s season-ending performance of Carmina Burana on April 18. In addition to running the 5K, Beethoven will be on hand to sign autographs, take pictures and run alongside and encourage the youth during their 1 mile run. “We really want this to be a fun event the entire family can enjoy,” says PSO Marketing Manager Craig Felker. “As an avid runner myself, we want this to be a signature race for the community for many years to come.” Beat Beethoven will feature age group prizes and every youth will receive an award just for participating. Whether you run, walk or simply want to support the PSO we hope you will participate in this fundraiser. For event details or to register or donate, go to PaducahSymphony.org. n


How did you first get interested in performing music? When I was young, my father used to go to business trips to Japan and he would always bring gifts from his trip. When I was 6 years old, he brought a 1/4 violin. My mother who was a violinist taught me how to play violin. Although my father was a businessman he always wanted to be a musician. He is now very happy that I became a musician. What is your favorite piece of music to play? Edward Elgar’s violin concerto. I studied this piece with Mr. Erick Friedman at Yale University while I was a graduate student. I had the great pleasure to perform it with Germantown Symphony in 2013. What advice would you give to aspiring musicians? Practice, practice...and practice. With passion! You need to be passionate about finding the right sound. Who is your favorite composer? Why? I really cannot choose just one. Every time I practice my piece, I fall in love with the composer. If not, you cannot find his intension and inspiration. Musician’s job is

giving “life” to music notes. What is your proudest musical moment? When I played violin concerto with Paducah Symphony Orchestra in September 2009. Three things you would want with you on a deserted island? My husband, my baby and my violin. The one word your best friend would say to describe you? Passionate. What was the last music you listened to in your car? At Last (Dr. Todd Hill’s CD.

He is Jazz professor at Murray State University, who sang this song in my wedding in 2013). Favorite indulgences? Going out on a date with my husband! What do you do when you’re not playing with the PSO? I am a violin and viola professor at Murray State University. I take care of the string unit at MSU, and host annual Quad State String Festival, which almost 400 K-12 string students participate. The other addition to my recent life is my daughter who keeps me plenty busy. Anything else you would like us to know about you? People asked me how I came to Kentucky. I came to U.S. as graduate student to pursue Masters degree at Yale University in 2000. Upon

completion, I started doctoral program at University of Texas at Austin on 2002 and graduated in 2006. I came to Kentucky as an assistant professor at Murray State University and at the same time took a position as the concertmaster at The Jackson Symphony in 2006. I was fortunate to be part of Paducah Symphony since 2011. My daughter was born in Kentucky and I am a happy Kentuckian. n

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How did you first get interested in per-forming music? Upon joining the school band in 6th grade, I quickly fell in love with playing music. What is your favorite piece of music to play? There are too many to name and I have been fortunate enough to play all of them with the PSO over the past 25 seasons. What advice would you give to aspiring musicians? Practice is very important so you need to love playing your instrument in order to be successful. Who is your favorite composer? Why? Dvorak. His use of folk melodies in his symphonic music is fantastic. What is your proudest musical moment?

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Everytime I help a beginning student start in the school band or orchestra. Three things you would want with you on a deserted island? A knife, a hatchet and matches. The one word your best friend would say to describe you? Loyal What was the last music you listened to in your car? I typically don’t listen to music in the car as I’m hooked on talk radio of just about any genre.

Favorite indulgence? A good meal and a movie. What do you do when you’re not playing with the PSO? I’m a representative for Amro Music serving the school band and orchestra programs in our area. Anything else you would like us to know about you? Rhonda and I make Paducah our home and have two children who are now in college and of whom we are extremely proud. n


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How did you first get interested in per-forming music? Since my mother was a fine piano teacher, I just remember having music in my life for as long as I can remember. I started actually performing in fourth grade. What is your favorite piece of music to play? I’m sure that everyone in the PSO and all performing organizations cannot narrow down their musical preferences to a single composition. In a more general statement, my favorite types of music are classical and jazz.

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What advice would you give to aspiring musicians? Practice, practice, practice! It’s the only way that you will ever be able to perform at a competent level. Who is your favorite composer? Why? If pressed, I would have to say Rachmaninoff. His ability to create spectacular melodies with outstanding harmonies and orches-trations totally captivates me. Yes, I am a Romantic! What is your proudest musical moment? I take great pride in being labeled as a musi-cian and as a music teacher. I also take great pride in identifying myself as a member of the PSO. Three things you would want with you on a deserted island? My wife, food, and an orchestra like the PSO with which to pass the time. The one word your best friend would say to describe you? Loyal What was the last music you listened to in your car? I believe it was Beethoven’s 8th Symphony, on NPR. Favorite indulgence? A good meal and an evening of great music. What do you do when you’re not playing with the PSO? Although I’m technically retired, I still teach music theory part-time and conduct the orchestra at Rend Lake College. I also spend some of my time working on educational technology. Anything else you would like us to know about you? I feel I am a totally blessed indi-vidual because I have been able so spend my life teaching and performing music. It’s been a great trip with a great bunch of people… musicians! n


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How did you first get interested in performing music? I got interested when I was a tiny little kid...about 4 or 5 years old. My sister was in the high school marching band, and I went to all the competitions and parades. I was chomping at the bit to get out there and do it too. What is your favorite piece of music to play? With the orchestra, my favorite piece to play has been Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor by Bach (orchestrated by Respighi). That’s a huge piece of music in so many aspects, and one of the first times I can recall leaving the stage in tears. What advice would you give to aspiring musicians? Never forget how fun it was when you started. Always have fun with it. ALWAYS. When you’re having fun, the difficult things cease to be an annoyance. Who is your favorite composer? Why?

Either Wagner or Mahler. Both were VERY generous to the tuba players. What is your proudest musical moment? My proudest musical moments are when my daughter lets me work with her on her singing. She has a beautiful voice, takes direction very well, works hard, and these are some of the few times she actually trusts my judgment. Three things you would want with you on a deserted island? I’d want a boat, a map, and enough fuel to get to an island that is

not deserted. The one word your best friend would say to describe you? Dorky. What was the last music you listened to in your car? “50,000 Unstoppable Watts” by Clutch. Favorite indulgence? Joe’s Crab Shack. Anything from there is my favorite thing. What do you do when you’re not playing with the PSO? I’m a Child Protective Ser-vices investigator in Trigg County, KY. n


lyrical horn parts! What advice would you give to aspiring musicians? Work hard, play hard – it’s the best when those are the same. Who is your favorite composer? Why? I really don’t have a favorite. I just like to play and listen to such a variety; I can’t just pick one. What is your proudest musical moment? Playing my first graduate recital with my parents, birth mother, and many family members in attendance. Three things you would want with you on a deserted island? My friends, a supply of frozen drinks, and golf clubs. The one word your best friend would say to describe you? Fun. What was the last music you listened to your car? Pergolesi – Stabat Mater Favorite indulgence? My DVR. What do you do when you’re not playing with the PSO? I teach horn and music the-ory at Southern Illinois University. During the summers, I love to travel and hit the golf course whenever I can! n

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EDUCATION PROJECTSMr. & Mrs. Stan AllenMr. & Mrs. Ed BachMr. & Mrs. Lars BlytheDr. & Mrs. Ted BorodofskyMr. & Mrs. Joe BurkheadRev. & Mrs. Paul DonnerMr. Chris EverittMr. & Mrs. Charles FolsomMr. & Mrs. Steve GrinnellDr. & Mrs. Paul GrumleyHonorable Order of KY ColonelsDr. & Mrs. Carl JohnsonDr. & Mrs. Jeff JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Brian KatzDr. & Mrs. Keith KellyDr. & Mrs. James LongMr. & Mrs. James MorreauDr. & Mrs. James O’RourkeMr. & Mrs. Richard RoofMr. & Mrs. Jeff SteinerThe Ronald McDonald FoundationMr. & Mrs. Richard TrampeJean L. Truitt & Family Arts in Education InitiativeMr. & Mrs. John Williams, Sr. n

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