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1 and Black Hills Chamber Music Society present the 2018 J. L a iten Weed HONORS ORCHESTRA Dr. Jungho Kim conducting Saturday, February 24, 2018 First Congregational Church Rapid City, SD 7:30 p.m. Underwritten by Lucy Palermo Weed String Competition

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WELCOME! Tonight marks the 31st concert by the J. Laiten Weed Honors Orchestra.

In addition to Laiten and Lucy Weed, who provided the impetus and wherewithal to start the

who have kept it going over three decades, and the commitment of the schools and businesses who

3 WELCOME! Tonight marks the 31st concert by the J. Laiten Weed Honors Orchestra. The first was held in February of In addition to Laiten and Lucy Weed, who provided the impetus and wherewithal to start the orchestra, we recognize the hard work of the members of the South Dakota String Teachers Association who have kept it going over three decades, and the commitment of the schools and businesses who provide a large portion of our funding through their ad purchases. Special thanks to Katherine Peterson for providing the excellent program notes for this year s concert. BowsConBrio@triotel.net 3

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5 About the J. Laiten Weed Honors Orchestra Twenty-two of the high-school string students who achieved the top scores in auditions for South Dakota All-State Orchestra compose each year's J. Laiten Weed Honors Orchestra. They begin preparing Honors Orchestra music individually in December and arrive on the Thursday evening before the Saturday concert to audition for solo assignments and placement within the group. An intense two days of rehearsals follow, culminating in a performance that invariably proves to be polished, refined and exhilarating. Conductors for the group have been top music educators from South Dakota and around the country, including the late Dr. Weed. J. Laiten Weed was one of the first professional string teachers in South Dakota. Director of the Yankton College Conservatory of Music, he was a charter member of the South Dakota String Teachers Association. An Honors Orchestra to showcase the state's top string students and to provide them with a unique musical learning experience was a goal that Laiten shared with other string teachers for several years. In 1986, SDSTA president Raymond Sidoti secured initial funding for a state Honors Orchestra from the American String Teachers Association and the SD Arts Council. The next February, during one of Laiten Weed's several terms as president of SDSTA, the Honors Orchestra became a reality. When his wife, Lucy, died in 1986, Laiten established a string scholarship fund in her name. The fund soon evolved into the Lucy Palermo Weed String Competition. The generous bequest received following Laiten Weed's death in 1989 enabled the competition to provide financial sponsorship of the Honors Orchestra. Hence the orchestra is dedicated to the legacy and the memory of J. Laiten Weed gentleman, consummate teacher and professional musician. Through his vision and provision for the future, SDSTA has both the Lucy Palermo Weed String Competition and the J. Laiten Weed Honors Orchestra to promote and reward excellence in string music. 5

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About the Conductor Dr. Jungho Kim Over the past fourteen years of his conducting career, Dr. Jungho Kim has established an outstanding reputation for superb musicality and leadership on the podium.

7 About the Conductor Dr. Jungho Kim Over the past fourteen years of his conducting career, Dr. Jungho Kim has established an outstanding reputation for superb musicality and leadership on the podium. He has conducted the Savaria Symphony Orchestra and Dohnanyi Orchestra Budafok in Hungary, National Arts Centre Orchestra in Canada, Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra, Omaha Symphony Orchestra, as well as Rochester Philharmonic and Buffalo Philharmonic in New York State. After successfully leading the Augustana University Orchestra to a musical high point, expanding both its size and quality for the past two years, Kim was recently named Director of Orchestra of the Glauser School of Music at Kent State University in Ohio. Music Director Xian Zhang took Kim as Associate Conductor of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, where he conducted classical, Holiday, pops, and educational concerts that reached more than 6,000 public school students in NW Iowa over three years. Collaborations with Phil Smith (former principal trumpet, New York Philharmonic) and Huang Ruo (resident composer, Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam) are highlights from this time. Kim completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the prestigious Eastman School of Music. He served as assistant conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic and was awarded the Walter Hagen Conducting Prize during his doctoral studies. He is proud of his opportunities to study with world famous artists such as Kurt Masur and Pinchas Zukerman, as well as comments received from orchestral musicians he has worked with. One evaluation sheet from a professional orchestra simply said, Hire him. His ability to bring out the best in the people he works with has led to many lasting friendships and memories that speak to his humility, character and musicality. excerpted from the Kent State website, at Dr. Kim s request 7

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9 2018 Honors Orchestra Personnel Bass Cello Viola 2nd Violin 1st Violin (Alphabetically within sections) Ingrid Anderson....Rapid City Stevens Annika Graber....Sioux Falls Lincoln Calvin Moehlman...Rapid City Central Elizabeth Nesland...Rapid City Stevens Jamie St. Clair-Linde Rapid City Central Benjamin Wentzel...Sioux Falls Lincoln Isabelle Bogue...Sioux Falls Lincoln Will Raymond...St. Thomas More Carmen Richardson....Rapid City Stevens Radiana Simeonova...Sioux Falls Lincoln Faith Stevens...Rapid City Central Youngeun Yang...Rapid City Stevens Brigit Blote....St. Thomas More Abbey Falconer...Sioux Falls Lincoln Taylor St. Clair-Linde...Rapid City Central Maycee Wieczorek...Rapid City Stevens Alec Doyle...Rapid City Central Maximus Gurath... Sioux Falls Washington Ethan Jensen... Sioux Falls Washington Reagan Larson...Rapid City Stevens Nic Benson...Rapid City Central Ellie Stone...Rapid City Stevens 2018 Honors Orchestra Teachers School Music Teachers: Karla Chiarello, Mario Chiarello, William Evans, Bruce Knowles, Curtis Peacock Private Teachers: Elizabeth Benusis, Doosook Kim, Bruce Knowles, Carol Knowles, Elizabeth Knowles, Meghan Knowles, Yi Chun Lin, Karren Melik-Stepanov, Curtis Peacock, Maria Peters, Martha Robinson, Sharon Rodgers, Anthony Ross, Charlie Savot, Ray Sidoti, Sue Sidoti, Amanda Swartz 9

Open to all interested students, majors or

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11 J. Laiten Weed Honors Orchestra 2018 Program Dr. Jungho Kim, conducting Holberg Suite...Edvard Grieg Praeludium (Allegro vivace) ( ) Sarabande (Andante) Gavotte (Allegretto) Air (Andante religioso) Rigaudon (Allegro con brio) Intermission Introduction and Allegro, Op Edward Elgar ( ) Libertango... Astor Piazzola arr. Diego Marani ( ) 11

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13 About the Music The three composers represented in this evening s concert are each considered quintessential representatives of the music of their native countries: Edvard Grieg ( ) from Norway, Edward Elgar ( ) from England, and Astor Piazzola ( ) from Argentina. Their compositions presented in this concert also share some interesting characteristics. Grieg and Elgar represent the late-romantic era of the late 19th and early 20th century. Yet in their compositions featured this evening, both composers draw upon compositional forms of the Baroque era. Likewise, Piazzola s music is inspired by a musical style from an earlier century. In another comparison, Grieg and Piazzola both model their compositions on dance forms of an earlier period. Taken together, all three composers start with a musical structure from the past and imbue it with their individual, contemporary inspiration. Holberg Suite...Edvard Grieg In the musical realm, the name Edvard Grieg is synonymous with Norway. Born in Bergen, Norway, in 1843, Grieg s involvement in music began early, with piano lessons at age six from his mother. When he was 15 he met the renowned Norwegian violinist Ole Bull, a family friend and relative-by-marriage. Bull was impressed with the young man s musical talent and encouraged Grieg s parents to send him to the Leipzig Conservatory for continued study. There, Grieg s focus was piano performance; he began his career as a concert pianist in 1861, at the age of 18. In 1884, Bergen was preparing celebrations in honor of the 200th anniversary of another native son, Ludvig Holberg, one of Scandinavia s outstanding literary figures. Grieg wrote a suite for piano as his personal tribute to Holberg; he first performed it in December, 1884 at the Bergen Holberg celebration. The piece was so well received that the next year Grieg arranged it for string orchestra, the form in which it is best known today. Though commonly referred to as the Holberg Suite, the full name of the composition is From Holberg s Time: a suite in olden style. Grieg took his inspiration from the traditional forms of the Baroque dance suite, an homage to the period of Holberg. The Suite opens with a Praeludium, that establishes an elegant, yet energetic introduction. The Sarabande which follows maintains the graceful, stately nature of Continued on p

14 July 30-August 3, 2018 The Black Hills String Retreat, since 1990, has offered string students in grades 4-12 intensive classes in orchestra, all-state,

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14 14 July 30-August 3, 2018 The Black Hills String Retreat, since 1990, has offered string students in grades 4-12 intensive classes in orchestra, all-state, chamber ensemble, and individual instruction under the direction of an outstanding guest faculty. There are lots of recreational opportunities too, including a rock-climbing wall and zip line, ice-cream making and bowling. The Back Hills String Retreat is held at Cedar Canyon Wesleyan Camp in Rapid City. Day Camp is available for Suzuki students, ages 4-9. Overnight accommodations at camp are not generally available for day camp families. There may, however, be space for tents and small RV s or campers. Direct inquiries to Cedar Canyon Wesleyan Camp. Find more information and download an application after March 1, at or contact: Deb Knowles (605) debknowles1000@gmail.com Charlie Savot (605) charlieviola@rushmore.com

15 About the Music (continued) that court dance in triple meter. The Sarabande is descended from an Arabian-influenced Spanish dance form. The Gavotte had its origins as a folk dance in southeastern France. The Gavotte became a very popular dance in the French court of Louis XIV, and was one of the most consistently used movements in Baroque dance suites. The Gavotte has a threepart (ABA) structure, with a middle, contrasting section. As was often done in the Baroque, Grieg wrote a Musette for the middle portion. The Musette, named for a small French bagpipe, is characterized by a drone in the lower instruments. While the outer Gavottes illustrate courtly dignity, the inner Musette provides a more folk-like atmosphere. Grieg designates the tempo of the next movement, Air, as Andante religioso. Here is an example of the lyricism often associated with Grieg. The Air is among his most beautiful songs. The suite closes with a vigorous Rigaudon. This is also a folk dance from the south of France. Grieg s Rigaudon introduces a Norwegian folk fiddle tune, perhaps honoring a fellow celebrated Bergen native, Ole Bull. A significant part of the charm and strength of this Suite is the juxtaposition Grieg achieves between the olden style Baroque dance forms and his own, Romantic musical palette. Introduction and Allegro, Op Edward Elgar Many first hear the name Elgar when they attend or participate in a graduation; Edward Elgar is the composer of the Pomp and Circumstance march so frequently used for those occasions. In actuality, Elgar composed five sets of marches with the title Pomp and Circumstance between 1901 and The familiar Pomp and Circumstance march captures the solemn dignity and expansive orchestral color characteristic of much of Elgar s music. In 1904, a friend suggested that Elgar provide a piece in recognition of the recent establishment of the London Symphony Orchestra. Elgar responded with Introduction and Allegro for String Quartet and String Orchestra, op. 47. The composition celebrates the creation of the new orchestra by challenging the virtuosic abilities of its string section. Elgar conducted his Introduction and Allegro on March 8, 1905, in an all- Elgar concert at Queen s Hall, London. Continued on p

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17 About the Music (continued) As a framework for his piece, Elgar selected a popular Baroque form, the concerto grosso. In the Classic and Romantic periods the concept of the concerto had narrowed to a single solo instrument with orchestral accompaniment. The Baroque concerto grosso featured a small group of soloists, the concertino, contrasting with the fuller orchestra, the ripieno. In Elgar s adaptation of the Baroque form, the concertino is a string quartet, two violins, viola, and cello, against the background of a string orchestra. One of the most delightful aspects of a concerto grosso is the opportunity to alternately feature just one of the groups, concertino or ripieno, to feature a single member of the concertino, to have the musical material exchanged between them, or have them join forces in an ensemble. Elgar explores all of these possibilities, and adds some variants of his own. On occasion, a single a section of the orchestra actually assumes the soloist role and the solo quartet appears as the accompanying partner. Elgar maintained sketchbooks in which he notated melodic themes as they came to him, themes which he would later incorporate in his compositions. The Introduction and Allegro contains such a theme that Elgar referred to as the Welsh tune. This melody came to Elgar in August 1901, while he and his wife were on holiday in Wales; it was reminiscent to him of a Welsh folk melody he had heard from a distance. The Welsh tune makes its first appearance in the solo viola of the quartet and returns several times throughout the piece, culminating in a restatement with the full forces of both quartet and orchestra near the conclusion. Another intriguing element of the Allegro is the fugue Elgar tucks into its center. As an iteration of the Welsh tune seems about to establish a calm repose, a sprightly, almost playful fugue theme is introduced in the second violins, moving to the firsts, then the celli, and finally the violas. The string orchestra seems determined to keep the intricacies of the fugue to themselves. In a letter to the same friend who suggested the project, Elgar described this section as a devil of a fugue. When the quartet joins back into the fray, the various themes of the piece reoccur in varied combinations of joint and echoed participation. As the Introduction and Allegro builds in intensity, it reaches a full-throated, satisfying penultimate chord, then an unexpected conclusion. Continued on p

18 Study with Dr. Peter J. Folliard! Director, The Augustana Orchestra We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Folliard as our new Director of Orchestras. He joins us following a year as a visiting assistant professor at the Crane School of Music at the State University of New York at Potsdam. Folliard also greatly enjoys working with aspiring conductors at Juilliard Pre-College. Born and raised in Northern New Jersey, Folliard began his studies in music at age four and aspired to be a conductor from the very beginning. With studies in the violin, piano, organ, voice, flute, trumpet, trombone and euphonium Folliard received his undergraduate degrees in music education and instrumental performance from the University of North Texas, master s degrees in instrumental performance and conducting at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, and Doctor of Musical Arts degree in orchestral conducting at the Eastman School of Music. Dr. Folliard has held professional conducting positions with both the Rochester Philharmonic and The United States Air Force Band and Symphony Orchestra in Washington DC. He is a sought after recording producer, with over twenty years of experience and fifteen commercially available albums. Most recently, Folliard was asked to produce a recording session with the international opera superstar Renée Fleming, and has been the go-to producer for the Eastman School of Music s orchestral recordings. 18

19 About the Music (continued) Libertango... Astor Piazzola The tango is an Argentinian dance born in the 1880 s, in the region of Rio de la Plata, the natural border between Argentina and Uruguay. Astor Piazzola, whose name has become synonymous with Tango, was also born in Mar del Plata, in March, When he was four, Piazzola s family moved to New York City. Often on his own while his parents worked, Piazzola spent hours listening to his father s collection of tango orchestra records, but also absorbed jazz and classical music, including Bach. When his father found a bandoneon in a pawn shop, Piazzola began to play the small accordion. Twelve-year old Piazzola soon composed his first tango, and began lessons with a classical pianist. While Piazzola became known as a bandoneon player and composer during the 1930 s and early 1940 s, he was also developing robust connections with preeminent figures of early-twentieth-century classical music. It was pianist Arthur Rubinstein who suggested that Piazzola begin working with Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera, with whom he studied composers such as Stravinsky, Bartók, and Ravel; and mastered orchestration. He won a grant to study with the legendary Nadia Boulanger at Fontainebleau, in France. Piazzola did not immediately share his tangos with Boulanger. When he finally did so, she encouraged him to pursue the dance form because that is where his unique talent would enrich the musical world. Ultimately, Piazzola moved away from classical tango to develop his own style, nuevo tango. His personal touch was to blend elements of Classical music with the traditional tango. In Milan in 1974, Piazzola recorded and published Libertango. The title is a fusion of the Spanish libertad, freedom, with tango. Since its inception, Libertango has been arranged for numerous ensembles of various sizes by Piazzola and others. In whatever configuration, Libertango maintains three identifiable elements: the driving tango rhythm; an infectious, rhythmic and melodic ostinato that persists in either foreground or background; and beautifully soaring melody. In Libertango Piazzola seems to issue a double challenge to the audience: Can you experience this music sitting passively in your seat without your body wanting to move with its rhythmic impetus? Can you leave a performance of Libertango without subconsciously humming a melody or feeling that tango rhythm? Program notes by Katherine Peterson 19

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with Black Hills Chamber Music Society presents the 2016 J. L a iten Weed HONORS ORCHESTRA Dr. Richard Rognstad conducting Saturday, February 20, 2016 First Congregational Church Rapid City, SD 7:30 p.m.