MEET YOUR CONDUCTOR CANDIDATES

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1 / 1 9 S E A S O N S Y M P H O N Y O R C H E S T R A F O X VA L L E Y MEET YOUR CONDUCTOR CANDIDATES

2 WELCOME TO OUR 2018/19 SEASON! Jamie LaFreniere Executive Director This season will be bittersweet for our symphony. As we say goodbye to our Maestro Brian Groner, we begin the search for our new Music Director. Brian left behind an amazing legacy, and now we face the challenge of finding someone to bring us forward. It was a long process, but we finally have our candidates narrowed down to four finalists. We can t wait for you to meet them! They are all skilled conductors, dedicated educators, and passionate community advocates. Each will share both new music and classics at their concert. Each will work with a soloist and get to know our orchestra both on and off stage. As we make our decision in hiring a new Music Director, we ask for input from everyone associated with our organization. Our musicians will have meetings, rehearsals, and concerts as they get to know the candidates while continuing to exhibit the amazing music you ve come to expect. Our board and staff will discuss future seasons with the candidates as we share our vision and plan future collaborations. The conductor of an orchestra doesn t make a sound. He depends, for his power, on his ability to make other people powerful. - Benjamin Zander Our audience will join us in the hall, but also out in the community, as we offer performance and education events which will give all of us a chance to interact with each candidate. Each concert will be followed up by collecting your thoughts and comments. Let us hear from you! We will have surveys in the concert hall and online, and we greatly value your input. We re grateful for the 23 years of artistry and dedication Maestro Groner contributed to this community, and we look forward to our next chapter under the baton of our new Music Director.

3 SEASON PACKAGE / CONCERT 1 SEASON PACKAGE / CONCERT 2 OPENING NIGHT OCTOBER 6, :30 PM HOWARD HSU Guest Artist Kelly Hall-Tompkins, Violin JONATHAN BAILEY HOLLAND - Motor City ReMix SAMUEL BARBER - Violin Concerto, Op.14 Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. All rights reserved. JOHANNES BRAHMS - Symphony No. 2, Op. 73 in D major Opening Night Disney/Pixar HOWARD HSU is Music Director of the award-winning Valdosta Symphony Orchestra in Georgia and serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Orchestra Studies at Valdosta State University. He conducted the world premiere of James Oliverio s Trumpet Concerto No. 1: World House, the U.S. premiere of Ned McGowan s Concerto for ipad and Orchestra (Rotterdam Concerto 2), and has given the Georgia premieres of Fernande Decruck s Sonata for Saxophone and Orchestra. Hsu has appeared as a guest conductor with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Macon Symphony, New Britain Symphony, and Bronx Arts Ensemble. Hsu received his D.M.A. from the University of Connecticut, his M.M. from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and his B.S. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. NOVEMBER 17, :30 PM DISNEY S PIXAR IN CONCERT Community Partner Guest conductor Thiago Tiberio leads the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra in the score from some of your favorite Disney Pixar films! This visually stunning, high-definition, multi-media family show features montages of memorable clips from every one of Pixar s 14 films including the Toy Story trilogy, Cars, WALL E, Ratatouille, A Bug s Life, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., Brave and more.

4 SEASON PACKAGE / CONCERT 3 SEASON PACKAGE / CONCERT 4 WINTER JANUARY 26, :30 PM WESLEY SCHULZ Guest Artist Jorge Montilla Moreno, Clarinet CHRIS ROGERSON - Luminosity JENNIFER HIGDON - blue cathedral AARON COPLAND - Clarinet Concerto SERGEI RACHMANINOFF - Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 Grammy-nominated conductor ALASTAIR WILLIS is currently Music Director of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. Willis has guest conducted orchestras around the world, including the Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Mexico City Philharmonic, Orquestra Sinfonica de Rio de Janeiro, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonic, Hong Kong Sinfonietta, China National Orchestra, and Yo-Yo Ma s Silk Road Ensemble. His recording of Ravel s L Enfant et les Sortileges with Nashville Symphony and Opera was Grammy nominated for Best Classical Album in This season he guest conducted the Seattle Symphony, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Boca Raton Symphonia, Gyor Philharmonic and Philharmonie Südwestfalen. He received his bachelor s degree from England s Bristol University, an Education degree from Kingston University, and a Masters of Music degree from Rice University s Shepherd School of Music. Spring Winter WESLEY SCHULZ is Associate Conductor of the North Carolina Symphony. He previously served as Music Director and Conductor of the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Festival Orchestra and Director of Orchestras at University of Puget Sound. In Schulz was a Conducting Fellow at the Seattle Symphony Orchestra where he led performances, assisted with recording projects and prepared the orchestra in a special concert for the Oscar winning composer/conductor, John Williams. Schulz is a regular guest conductor of the Austin Symphony Orchestra where he develops and conducts educational performances that reach more than 10,000 students annually. Schulz graduated magna cum laude with Bachelor degrees in Percussion Performance and Music Education from Ball State University and Doctorate and Master s degrees in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Texas at Austin. SPRING MARCH 9, :30 PM ALASTAIR WILLIS Guest Artist Alexander Hersh, Cello MASON BATES - Mothership DMITRY SHOSTAKOVICH - Cello Concerto No.1, Op. 107 in E flat Major SERGEI PROKOFIEV - Romeo & Juliet, Selections from Suites 1 and 2

5 SEASON PACKAGE / CONCERT 5 ALSO NEXT SEASON! GRAND FINALE MAY 11, :30 PM KEVIN SÜTTERLIN Guest Artist Thomas Stark, Trombone ADAM HOCHSTATTER - My Name is Aiden JIM PUGH - Trombone Concerto CÉSAR FRANCK - Symphony in D minor Concertmaster Series- Join us at Riverview Gardens for our Concertmaster Series, showcasing our musicians performing music they love including complex chamber pieces. You will enjoy the warm, relaxed setting where we can all get closer to the music. Our Concertmaster series schedule will be released this summer. Look for details on our website at foxvalleysymphony.com. Grand Finale A dedicated 21st century musician, KEVIN SÜTTERLIN is passionate about exploring nontraditional forms of musical experience as the current Conductor of The Concordia Orchestra and Sinfonietta Memphis. He is Assistant Professor of Instrumental Conducting and Director of Orchestral Activities and Opera at Concordia College, Minnesota, where he received an EMMY award in 2016/17. The German conductor has been building musical bridges across three different continents and leading his ensembles on numerous tours. He has performed and taught across the globe including Austria, China, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, and Switzerland. Sütterlin completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in orchestral conducting from the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music in Featuring a collaboration between Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra and newvoices CONCERT INFORMATION TO BE ANNOUNCED For more information visit newvoiceschoir.org Sponsored by the U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation

6 Sponsored by IN HARMONY brings music to youth and adults with special needs BIG ARTS IN THE LITTLE APPLE creates empowering experiences by encouraging students to explore the intersection of music and the visual arts Everyone should feel the joy that comes from listening to symphonic music. Music for Everyone reaches deep into the community to make music accessible. SENIOR SERIES breaks down barriers by bringing small groups of musicians to senior living communities for free public concerts EDUCATION CONCERT introduces symphonic music and the instruments of the orchestra to elementary students FVSO ON THE TOWN brings the power of symphonic music to public events throughout the Fox Valley FVSO IN THE SCHOOLS enhances school music education programs with visits from small groups of FVSO musicians

7 2018/19 5-CONCERT PACKAGE ORDER FORM Name(s) Address City State ZIP Phone Evening An address will allow us to send you advance offers on all Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra tickets and invitations to special events. PAYMENT METHOD Credit card: VISA MasterCard Discover AMEX Optional payment plan (CREDIT CARD ONLY) 50% charged now and 50% charged the week of June 11, 2018 Card # SATURDAY, JULY 14, :30 PM Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tailgating encouraged! Brats, Beer & Beethoven is a FREE, family-friendly, community event featuring a concert by the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra and a huge fireworks celebration at Fox Cities Stadium. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 14, The popular music, fireworks, and free admission give this event mass appeal. Bring your friends and family to enjoy this spectacular event! Exp. Date Security Code Name as it appears on card Signature Check enclosed (Make payable to Fox Cities Performing Arts Center) ORDER TODAY! Call or visit the P.A.C. Ticket Office W. College Ave. Appleton, WI

8 2018/19 5-CONCERT PACKAGE ORDER FORM SEASON AT A GLANCE 5 CONCERT PACKAGE SEATING AREAS (choose one) SECTION A SECTION B SECTION C Your tax deductible contribution supports the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra. Thank you! C B A ADA Grand Tier No. of SUBSCRIPTIONS $264 $218 $143 ORDER SUBTOTAL Dress Circle CONTRIBUTION Rear Orchestra GRAND TOTAL Front Orchestra TOTAL There are three pricing levels: Premium A, B and C sections, assigned to the three levels as follows. Section A: Orchestra D-U, Dress Circle A-C and Orchestra Right and Left Boxes Section B: Orchestra V-Z, Dress Circle D-F and Dress Right and Left Boxes Section C: Grand Tier A-F, Orchestra A-C and Grand Tier boxes ADA Seating: Available upon request For New Season Ticket Holders: Seating Preference: Best Available Select one: 2 Valet Vouchers 2 Drink Tickets Please mail form to: FOX VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 111 West College Avenue, Suite 550 Appleton, WI AS A SEASON TICKET HOLDER, ENJOY THESE EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS: SAVE on full season package Lock in your SEATS for the season First chance at RENEWING YOUR SEATS for the next season FREE premium parking Your choice of 2 VALET VOUCHERS or 2 DRINK TICKETS Special Pre- and Post-Concert ACTIVITIES 10% OFF additional ticket purchases Subscriber-only NEWSLETTER sent out each quarter BRATS, BEER & BEETHOVEN July 14, 2018 OPENING NIGHT October 6, 2018 HOWARD HSU DISNEY S PIXAR IN CONCERT November 17, 2018 General public tickets on sale April 16, WINTER January 26, 2019 WESLEY SCHULZ SPRING March 9, 2019 ALASTAIR WILLIS GRAND FINALE May 11, 2019 KEVIN SÜTTERLIN

9 Resident Partner of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 111 W. College Ave., Suite 550 Appleton, WI Guarantee Your Seats Receive Great Benefits Order Today! Call or visit the Fox Cities P.A.C. Ticket Office W College Ave., Appleton