Experience the Excitement! APRIL 2017

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1 COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 1 FEBRUARY 2017 Experience the Excitement! APRIL 2017 The President s Corner As Spring arrives in the Golden Isles and the beauty of the Terry Readdick Piano Recital still resonates in our ears, we patrons of the Coastal Symphony of Georgia look forward to the season finale on April 10 th featuring the strong, emotional works of Verdi, Wagner, and Mahler. The building crescendo of our journey through the Romantic period will reach its climax with Mahler s Symphony No. 1, Titan, a composition of the late 19 th century that foreshadowed the dawn of Modernism in the 20 th. We applaud Maestro Luis Haza, Music Director and Conductor, and offer kudos to the fine musicians under his direction for this wonderful season and the most splendid performances yet! The rave reviews for New Frontiers, our third concert featuring Dvorak s Symphony No. 9 From the New World, are still pouring in. With the finale close at hand, the excitement for the Season is already beginning to build. Once again this year, we were fully subscribed, so we encourage everyone to purchase your season tickets now to ensure that you will continue to enjoy the Symphony s outstanding performances when we return in the fall. The new Season Brochure will be in your mailbox soon. You may also use the order form that appears on page 7. As you know, it is rare for a symphony of the quality and professionalism of the Coastal Symphony of Georgia to exist within a community the size of ours. Without you -- our patrons, corporate and individual sponsors, advertisers, donors and supporters -- the Symphony could not exist here, either. The generosity of this community makes the Symphony possible. We thank you and ask for your continued support and generosity at the highest level possible to boost the Symphony along its trajectory of excellence from Great to Greater! In addition to season subscriptions, we welcome all additional contributions, large or small, that you might wish to make as you renew your subscriptions. Inside this Issue Concert Notes 2 Meet Our Musicians 3 February Concert Photos 3 Gold Sponsor Spotlight 4 Readdick Recital Photos 4 Symphony Society 5 Season Sponsors 6 Ticket Order Form 7 Upcoming Events April 10 Coastal Symphony Concert Brunswick High School 8:00 p.m. April 15 Season Tickets on Sale April 26 Society Spring Meeting The Cloister, Sea Island 4:00 p.m.

2 COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 2 APRIL 2017 Following intermission, Gustav Mahler s Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Titan, incorporates music from previous works that went through several iterations before its final form was published in Initially, the piece was a poorly received symphonic poem, influenced by German writer Jean Paul s novel, Titan. The symphony moves from youthful dreams, ambition, and success to the burial of illusions in much the same way the story line of the novel progresses. It is scored for a large orchestra, with several instruments used only in the expansive, stormy final movement. Experience Powerful Emotions as the orchestra closes the season with stirring music displaying feelings of fate, destiny, sadness, love, and triumph. Translated as The Power of Fate or The Force of Destiny, Verdi s overture opens with a musical theme of fate introduced in a short motif or musical idea in the brass which then is repeated throughout the piece. Grandeur and humanity are reflected in Siegfried s Funeral March taken from Richard Wagner s musical drama Gotterdammerung or Twilight of the Gods. A rich, haunting, dark feeling pervades the opening, but later the music becomes a hopeful, triumphant march. Grand brass and percussion return us to a more somber feeling and close of the march which represents the heart of the Ring Cycle of four operas written by Wagner. Mahler would become known as a late Romantic composer who acted as a bridge between the 19 th Century Austro-German tradition and the modernism of the early 20 th Century. His symphony provides a fitting finale to our season, which began with Beethoven s music that moved Classical music into the robust Romantic period, a season representing virtually a century of change in the musical repertoire. The Coastal Symphony of Georgia Board of Directors President Vice President Immediate Past Pres. Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Millard Allen Cindy Atwood Alice Barlow Artie Ford Marjorie Gruber Saundra Hathaway Marjorie Mathieu Directors Linda Muir MJ Choate Sharon Flores Janice Lamattina Ben Lee Kay Harrell Karin Mills Tom Milburn Creta Nichols Tom Parker Dave Snyder Beverly Trainor Linda Wright Concert Production Administration Maestro Luis Haza, Music Director/Conductor Jorge Peña, General Manager Jin Kim, Librarian

3 COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 3 APRIL 2017 Meet Our Musicians Kenneth Every Kenneth Every is the Principal Timpanist of the Jacksonville Symphony, where he has played for the past 24 seasons. More recently, Kenneth joined the Coastal Symphony of Georgia, where he performs with many of his friends and colleagues from Jacksonville. He is proud to be a part of the recent artistic growth of the orchestra. Kenneth is also a member of the Iris Chamber Orchestra, which is in residence in Germantown, Tennessee, and is comprised of musicians from throughout the country. During the summer, Kenneth is a Principal Timpanist of the Grand Teton Music Festival, a post that he has held for 26 years. Upon graduation from the Curtis Institute of Music, Kenneth joined the RAI Symphony of Turin, Italy, and later returned to the U.S. to pursue his Master s degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Kenneth was also a member of the New World Symphony, under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas, in Miami Beach, Florida. The New World Symphony is a post graduate program that trains and prepares musicians for orchestral careers. Kenneth was fortunate to participate in several overseas tours and recordings with the New World Symphony and to work with world class soloists and conductors. Kenneth is married to a percussionist from Cape Town, South Africa, who hasn t missed a single concert of the Coastal Symphony. They are kept busy by their two teens and Australian Shepherd mix. Kenneth is looking forward to performing Mahler s First Symphony, which is written for two timpanists. The second timpani part will be played by his friend and colleague, Joel Panian. February Concert

4 COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 4 APRIL 2017 GOLD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT The Dixon Management Group, Inc. represents both the Fairfield Inn & Suites and the Holiday Inn in Brunswick. Both hotels are located at Exit 38 / I-95, midway between Savannah and Jacksonville alongside the award winning Millhouse Steakhouse. Our friends at Dixon Management Group are excited to announce that they will soon have a brand new Holiday Inn Express opening in Rated in the area's top hotels, Dixon Management Group provides both great lodging, and true southern hospitality. Whether in the Golden Isles for business or pleasure, Dixon Management Group can offer the perfect hotel for your stay. Edward on Saint Simons Edward on Saint Simons Flowers and Gifts proudly supports the Coastal Symphony of Georgia. The Symphony is a luxury for the Golden Isles and deserves to be properly finished with bountiful stage flowers for each performance. Owned since 2012 by David Lowe and Chris Triplett, Edward on Saint Simons is an upscale florist voted "best florist" by readers of a local lifestyle magazine for five consecutive years. The shop strives to always have a large selection of premium cut flowers as well as a varied selection of long lasting blooming orchids and plants. Special occasions are their specialty whether a wedding, birthday, anniversary or new baby, every special family memory deserves beautiful flowers from Edward on Saint Simons. The recently expanded showroom located at 224 Redfern Village includes displays of high quality permanent (faux) botanicals that change seasonally, luxury hostess gifts, and a wide array of select home accents and décor items. Open Monday Saturday from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Edward on Saint Simons remains the only florist available for delivery on Saturday afternoons. Terry Readdick Recital March 12, 2017, Wesley United Methodist Church at Frederica Patron Reception at home of Joe and Jane Prendergast Event Chairs MJ Choate and Janice Lamattina with Terry Readdick at reception following recital Susan Myers with Symphony Board Members Alice Barlow and Pamela Hamilton

5 COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 5 APRIL 2017 CABARET 2017 ~ A Great Success! Cabaret 2017 Let Freedom Ring A Star Spangled Spectacular held February 4 th at The Cloister, Sea Island, truly was spectacular from start to finish! The event celebrated the Red, White, and Blue in all her glory as attendees enjoyed the pomp and circumstance of a Military Ball and relived the days of the USO, Bob Hope and The Andrews Sisters. The ever-popular Cocktail Party and Silent Auction, held in the spacious Mizner Ballroom, allowed the two hundred plus attendees room to meet and greet and peruse auction items. Trips and experiences highlighted the Live Auction and kept bidders busy throughout the evening. An award winning five-course menu of American cuisine celebrated the best local dishes from North, South, East, and West. Mason Waters and his Founding Fathers Band featured local musical favorites throughout dinner and had people on the dance floor all night long dancing to favorites from the 40 s and 50 s to Rock and Roll. Congratulations to Co-Chairs, Susan Imhoff, Dana Haza, and John Killgallon, and Auction Co-Chairs, Leslie Mattingly and Sara Brown and the countless volunteers who helped make Cabaret 2017 A Star Spangled Spectacular!

6 COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 6 APRIL Season Sponsors The Southeast Georgia Health System Concertmaster s Chair Martha and Jim Dixon Platinum Plus Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Friends Al Brown Company Bank of the Ozarks Coastal Georgia Vein Center, Dr. Gregory Martin Coastal Greenery, Inc., Jeffrey & Misty Johns Island Cleaners International Auto Processing Liberty Roll-Offs & Recycling, John & Linda Jones Paisley Magazine The Saylor Law Firm, LLP, Linda T. Muir, Partner Storage by the Sea, Tony Thaw Torras Properties, Inc., Bob & Sue Torras The Bishop Law Firm, Jim & Mary Bishop The Coastal Bank of Georgia Dee Wright, DeLoach Sotheby s International Realty Dentistry in Redfern, Zachary J. Powell, DMD Epworth by the Sea Eugenia Price/Joyce Blackburn Charitable Foundation, Inc. Georgia Power Company Golden Isles Realty Gruber Aviation Inc., Renn & Sibby Gruber Jekyll Island Club Hotel Lucas Properties Rich Products Corporation, Consumer Brands Division John A. Tuten & Associates, Architect Advanced Hearing & Balance Center, Dr. Eric Linert Atlantic National Bank Buchan Heating & Air Gene's Greens, Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, Gene and Alicia Haney Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Sterling Treating & Core Plant Herndon Landscape Group, Inc. Maggie s Boutique The Parker Companies, Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Parker Premier Printing, Inc. Redfern Pest Solutions Seaside Pharmaceutical, Inc. Whelchel & McQuigg, LLC Supporting Coastal Eye Care The Frederica House Peachtree Pest Control Planters Exchange

7 COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 7 APRIL Concert Season Tickets ~ On Sale April 15, 2017 Conductor s Circle Exclusive benefits include PERSONAL SELECTION OF RESERVED SEATS (if available) and received by May 15, 2017, Program Recognition, Invitations to Special Events, plus all Subscriber Benefits below. Maestro $1,000 (4 reserved season tickets) $ Concertmaster $ 600 (2 reserved season tickets) $ Soloist $ 300 (1 reserved season ticket) $ Season Subscriber Includes Season Tickets with Assigned Seating, Program Recognition at Principal Level, Newsletter Subscription, Lost Ticket Insurance.. Principal $290 (2 season tickets) $ Adult $120 (1 season ticket) $ Student/Child $ 32 (1 season ticket) $ Purchase Extra or Individual Tickets for a Specific Concert October 2 $40 $10 $ $ November 20 $40 $10 $ $ February 19 $40 $10 $ $ April 9 $40 $10 $ $ Select Your Payment Method Enclosed is my check, payable to the Coastal Symphony of Georgia in the amount of: $ Please charge $ to my: American Express Discover MasterCard Visa Name on Card Card #. Exp. Date Security Code # Cardholder Signature Personal Information (Please Print) Name Local Address City State Zip Home Phone Business Phone Address Note: Tickets will be mailed in August Please supply summer mailing address if different from above. Address for Ticket Mailing City State Zip Please complete this order form and return with payment to: Coastal Symphony of Georgia P.O. Box 21733, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

8 COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 8 APRIL 2017 Can t Attend a Concert? Share your ticket If you cannot use your ticket(s), please contact the Symphony office at to allow us to offer your ticket(s) to others. Remember, we have a waiting list for concert tickets. coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org