SVS October 6, 2024 Concert Program

51st Season Opener

and Maestro Anthony Quartuccio Jr present October 6, 2024, Concert Program American Super Pops! 3 pm Guglielmo Winery

This concert is presented in memory of our dear friend and longtime South Valley arts supporter, Marty Cheek .

Letter from the Music Director Dear members of the South Valley Symphony family, Welcome to the first concert of our 51st season! This outdoor celebration blends old and new, with some American classics from the ballet and symphonic stages, and popular music from show tunes to big band. We decided to embark on this new, and fresh generation of the South Valley Symphony with a lighter, festive beginning. We hope that the ambience of the winery and the sounds of Americana will be pleasing to you with the joy we experience in making music for you. There is some sadness for us to share. Our dear friend, former board member, and longtime patron of the South Valley symphony Marty Cheek suddenly passed away. He was instrumental in providing us with publicity and moral support for many, many years. This concert will be dedicated to his memory. As we go forward with the South Valley symphony, please keep in mind that our December, March, and May concerts will also be blockbuster events and we hope that you will attend. Thank you for being with us today! Anthony Quartuccio, Jr. Music Director and Conductor

Letter from the Board President

Dear Friends of South Valley Symphony, We are delighted to welcome you to the opening concert of our season at the beautiful Guglielmo Winery. Today, we gather to enjoy a spectacular musical program and celebrate the life and unwavering support of Marty Cheek, a cherished member of our community. Our program, "American Super Pops," promises an unforgettable night of music that spans genres and generations. We will begin with the powerful and evocative sounds of Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" and "Rodeo Dances." These pieces capture the spirit and resilience of the American people, setting the tone for an evening of celebration and reflection. In addition to these classical masterpieces, we are thrilled to present selections from beloved Broadway shows and movies, including "My Fair Lady," "The Sound of Music," and "Chicago." These timeless tunes will transport you to the golden age of musical theater and cinema. To round out our program, we will feature big band music's vibrant and energetic sounds, ensuring a night filled with joy and nostalgia. Marty Cheek's dedication to the arts and his generous support have been instrumental in the success of the South Valley Symphony. This afternoon, we honor his legacy and the countless ways he has enriched our community. We hope this concert serves as a fitting tribute to his memory and a reminder of the power of music to bring us together. Rob Howe Board President 2022-2025, South Valley Symphony; Musician

Board of Directors

Rob Howe, President & Musician Michelle Bigelow, Vice President Suzanne Mullers, Director & Treasurer Kristin Carlson, Director & Secretary Mary Anne Groen, Director & Musician

Lynn Lockhart, Director Pamela Scholz, Director & Musician Trecia Venter, Director Miguel Ledezma, Director & Assistant Conductor

Musicians

Violin 1 Beverly Olivier-Blount ** Ben Jackson Hung Lam Ellie Lyle Jennifer McNarney Ashlie Patri Barbara Rumsby Violin 2 Sue Piccardo* Sally Gerling

Flute Roy Madsen* Christina Conner Jennifer Rozario Piccolo Jennifer Rozario Clarinet Walker Blount* Nora Lemmon Bass Clarinet Mark Russo Oboe Steve Knapp* Vini Carter Jina Chon Bassoon John Weaver* Alex Pappas Trumpet Jeff Chambers* Jimmy Brozene Tom Brozene Kaylyn Nguyen Trombone Miguel Ledezma* Tommy Brozene Laura Murphy Suliman Ahmadi

Alto Sax Oliver Pham French Horn Gayle Carlile* Joe Lehnert Jenny Redfern Eric Siverson Tuba Jim O’Briant* Percussion Lilla Szini*

Mary Anne Groen Kimberly Grundy

Gail Miller Jan Ryan Viola

Kirk Berkland John Gerling Tympani Martin Groen Harp Pamela Scholz Piano Mark Gaetano Assistant Conductor Miguel Ledezma ** Concertmaster *Section Leader

Michael Reid Silvio Rocha Elizabeth Smith Peter Thompson Cello Rob Howe*

Deb Fenzel-Alexander Sean Roy MacAodha Thomas Shoebotham Bass

Joe Quintal* Marie Laskin

October 6, 2024 Guglielmo Winery Anthony Quartuccio, Jr., Conductor and Music Director Star Spangled Banner Arr. Otto-Werner Mueller (1926-2016)

Fanfare for the Common Man Aaron Copland (1900-1990) Rodeo Dances

Buckaroo Holiday • Corral Nocturne Hoe-Down • Saturday Night Waltz Aaron Copland (1900-1990) October by Eric Whitacre (1970 - ) Miguel Ledezma, conducting Chicago (Medley including: And All That Jazz * Cell Block Tango * Roxie We Both Reached For The Gun) Music by John Kander (1927 - ) Arr. By Ted Ricketts Intermission 007: Through the Years (James Bond Theme * Goldfinger * Nobody Does It Better * Skyfall * Live and Let Die) Arr. Stephan Bulla Moondust (American Sketches No. 6) (Moonlight Serenade * Blue Moon * How High the Moon) Glenn Miller, Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart, Morgan Lewis & Nancy Hamilton Arr. By Mike Lewis The Sound of Music Selections for Orchestra By Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein 2nd Arr. By Robert Russell Bennett

Program Notes

Moondust – Arranged by Mike Lewis Mike Lewis takes a variety of tunes and styles and mixes them in original and unusual ways, giving us a fresh look at some beloved American standards: Moonlight Serenade , Blue Moon , and How High the Moon . October – Eric Whitacre October is my favorite month. Something about the crisp autumn air and the subtle change in light always makes me a little sentimental, and as I started to sketch, I felt that same quiet beauty in the writing. The simple, pastoral melodies and subsequent harmonies are inspired by the great English Romantics (Vaughn Williams, Elgar). I felt that this style was also perfectly suited to capture the natural and pastoral soul of the season. This arrangement of 'October' was premiered by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the composer, at the Royal Festival Hall (London, UK) on May 15, 2019. 007: Throughout the Years – Arr. By Stephen Bulla Since its inception in 1962, the James Bond film series from Eon Productions has featured many musical compositions, many of which are now considered classic pieces of British film music. Songs performed by British or American artists include Goldfinger , Live and Let Die , Nobody Does It Better , and Skyfall (an Academy Award winner). The " James Bond Theme " is the main signature theme of the films and has been featured in every film since Dr. No , released in 1962. Chicago – by John Kander Chicago is a 1975 American musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Set in Chicago in the Jazz Age, the musical is based on a 1926 play of the same title by playwright and one-time reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins about actual criminals and crimes on which she reported. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the "celebrity criminal."

Rodeo Dances – Aaron Copland Rodeo is a ballet composed by Aaron Copland and choreographed by Agnes de Mille, which premiered in 1942. The ballet consists of five sections: "Buckaroo Holiday," "Corral Nocturne," "Ranch House Party," "Saturday Night Waltz," and "Hoe-Down." As a symphonic suite, Copland arranged the music for the orchestra titled Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo, which removed "Ranch House Party" and made minor adjustments to the final two sections. In symphonic form, the composition begins with an ambitious opening movement, slow movement, minuet, and finale. Rodeo found even greater success in In his autobiography, Copland wrote this fanfare at the request of Eugene Goossens, conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, who had written about an idea he wanted to put into action for the 1942–43 concert season. The composition was written in response to the US entry into World War II and was inspired by a famous 1942 speech by Vice President Henry A. Wallace, who proclaimed the dawning of the "Century of the Common Man." The Sound of Music – Richard Rodgers The Sound of Music is a 1965 American musical drama film set in Salzburg, Austria. It is based on Maria von Trapp's 1949 memoir The Story of the Trapp Family Singers and is a fictional retelling of her experiences as governess to seven children, her eventual marriage to their father, Captain Georg von Trapp, and their escape during the Anschluss in 1938. My Fair Lady – Frederick Loewe My Fair Lady is a 1964 American musical comedy-drama film adapted from the 1956 Lerner and Loewe stage musical based on George Bernard Shaw's 1913 stage play Pygmalion. The film depicts a poor Cockney flower-seller named Eliza Doolittle who overhears a phonetics professor, Henry Higgins, as he casually wagers that he could teach her to speak English so well she could pass for a duchess in Edwardian London or, better yet, from Eliza's viewpoint, secure employment in a flower shop. this form, premiering at the Boston Pops in 1943. Fanfare for the Common Man – Aaron Copland

About the Navaroli Young Musicians Contest The Al Navaroli Young Musicians Competition was established by the South Valley Symphony in 2008 to encourage young musicians to develop their talent and skills. The contest is open to young musicians living or training in southern Santa Clara County, San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties. It is named for Gilroy resident Al Navaroli, a passionate music lover and longtime South Valley Symphony supporter who dedicated many years of service to the symphony and died in 2008. Although he was not a musician, Navaroli was a tireless promoter of the orchestra and envisioned an orchestra of between 50 and 60 musicians, two-thirds of whom were string players. The competition, which is open to strings, winds, brass, and piano,annually gives musicians between the ages of 10 and 18 the chance to audition before trained professionals, including SVS Music Director Anthony Quartuccio. The lucky winner also earns the opportunity to perform as a featured soloist with the entire ensemble at the orchestra’s spring concert. Application and more information are available at https://southvalleysymphony.org under “Youth Competition > Competition Rules & Application form.

Save the Dates 2024-2025 Season

December 14, 2024, Gavilan College Theatre, Gilroy March 15, 2025, Gavilan College Theatre, Gilroy May 11, 2025, Guglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill

About Our Director Anthony Quartuccio Jr. has been music director and conductor of the South Valley Symphony since mid-2006. Under his direction, the orchestra is celebrating its 51st season and has evolved to perform more demanding, diverse, and exciting compositions. During his tenure, the orchestra began the Navaroli Young Musicians Competition, several in-school educational projects, "side-by-side" performances with local youth ensembles, many world premieres of works by South Valley's young composers, and top-rated concert opera, youth, and pops programs. Several concerts have featured Opera San Jose singers and local high school choirs. Maestro Quartuccio is music director and conductor for Nova Vista Symphony, associate director of the San Jose Chamber Orchestra, and former conductor at Opera San Jose. He teaches music theory, composition, chorale, and instrumental groups at Kehillah Jewish High School in Palo Alto. In 2006, Quartuccio received an honorary Doctorate of Arts from Santa Clara University and awards from the California State Senate, Santa Clara County, and the Italian American Heritage Foundation for his contributions to the performing arts in the Bay Area. Quartuccio is an alumnus of the Curtis Institute of Music and studied conducting with Otto Werner-Mueller, Gunther Schuller, and Gustav Meier at Tanglewood. In 2009, he conducted the San Jose Youth Chamber Orchestra in a performance for the 14th Dalai Lama during his visit to the Bay Area and has led the orchestra on several tours.

About the South Valley Symphony

History Gilroy and Morgan Hill musicians formed the South Valley Symphony in the mid-1970s. SVS continues to be the only symphony orchestra in south Santa Clara County. It draws its musicians, board members, patrons, and audience primarily from south Santa Clara, San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties. The Symphony performs four concerts annually between October and May, culminating with the popular Mother's Day concert at Guglielmo Winery in Morgan Hill. Musicians and concerts The orchestra performs a wide range of music, from classical to modern, including symphonies, film scores, choral works, jazz, and pops. Music Director and Conductor Anthony Quartuccio Jr. selects programming with assistance from orchestra members and the SVS board of directors. The 40-plus orchestra members include music educators and music enthusiasts who learned to play an instrument in school and resumed playing in later years when they had more time. Some are students or retirees, while many work full-time. Some play with other ensembles or volunteer their time to work with music teachers in local schools. Before each concert, the orchestra rehearses for six to eight weeks at South Valley Middle School in Gilroy. Musicians who wish to join the orchestra are always welcome at rehearsals. Information is available at www.southvalleysymphony.org. Funding Ticket sales, individual contributions, corporate matching grants and donations from local businesses fund South Valley Symphony concerts and operations. Additional funding comes from generous grants. The Symphony is a 501(c)(3) corporation with annual expenditures between $60,000 and $70,000. Expenses include the music director and conductor's salary; guest and solo artists' honoraria; advertising and promotion; music purchase, rental, and management; additional players; programs; and insurance and other professional expenses. Community Outreach The Symphony actively works with area schools to acquaint young people with classical and modern music and to engage them in musical performances. Musicians frequently work with classroom teachers to give master classes and other assistance in the regular curriculum. Students may receive credit for attending performances. Children and students are admitted free to all concerts. This season marks the 14th annual Al Navaroli Young Musicians Competition for young players living or training in south Santa Clara, San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties. The competition's winner performs with the Symphony in the springtime NextGen Youth Concert.

Meet Our Sponsors The Symphony Orchestra and Board would like to thank all our supporters for their continued help. We sincerely thank you for making it possible for us to perform outstanding music for our enthusiastic audience. We could not do the programming we do without your generous support.

Mezzoforte $250-$499 Walker Blount and Beverly Olivier Nora Lemon Benjamin Jackson Michael and Suzanne Muller Reverend Jose Rubio Gayle Carlile Joanne Rife Roy and Linda Madsen Mary and Thomas Conrad John Graham Kimberly Grundy Helen Lindsey Aliisia and Aleksi Rosti Pete and Elena Anderson Roger and Carol Bennett Nancy and Ken McDonald Todd Gaither In Memory of Keith Crum Carol O’Hare Sherrie Wren Mr.and Mrs.Gennaro Filice Sally and John Gerling Judy Lacy Kimberly and Bob Lyle Michelle and Michael Tacchia Jan Ryan Harry Wiggins Conrad Rentals Laura and Nicholas Tindall Charles Schwab Dolce $100-$249 Michael Brecheen

Adagio $25-$99 Pamela Scholz Joni Simonsen Clarice Wiggins Pete Schell Neil Thomas John Weaver Jeff Chambers Donald Kahrs Eileen Castro Peretz Lisa Raineri Sam and Judy Bozzo Corporate Donors Nvidia Corporation Texas Instruments Network for Good Johnson Lumber

Crescendo $2,500-5,000 Lynn Lockhart Texas Instruments Forte $1,500-$2,499 Marie and Stephen Blankley Jenny and Bob Redfern Allegro $750-$1,499 Laurence and Sarah Connell Jennifer and Martin McNarney Joe Quintal Susan Seledon Memorial Fund Etrecia Venter Gerry and Carl Reinhardt Steven Johnson and Bonnie Linnell David and Nancy Bischoff Rob Howe Andante $500-$749 Donald and Chris Bevilacqua Dr. David and Jovita Reyes

Endowment: Bill Flodberg

Barbara Bottini Kristin Carlson Susan Hines Susan Rife John Blaettler

Mrs. Marian Yoder Jeannette Dickens County of Santa Clara

Monica McClintock Mary Anne Groen

How You Can Support Your Symphony! We want to thank you for your support of South Valley Symphony. During this 51st Season, we look forward to years of live, symphonic music for our community. How can you help us achieve this goal? Thanks for asking. Here are some actions you can take to help us continue our mission: Become a season ticket holder: https://southvalleysymphony.org/purchase-tickets/ Bring friends and family to a concert and introduce them to their community symphony family. Help advertise concerts by sharing concert information on your personal social media accounts. Make a tax-deductible donation by going to our website here: https://southvalleysymphony.org/donate-2/. Explore more ways to support the symphony through in kind donations, corporate donations, corporate matching, and Legacy Giving: https://southvalleysymphony.org/support-svs/ Join our Board of Directors or help start a Friends of the Symphony organization (a group of volunteers who help the front and back of the house). These are just a few ways to help us reach our next 50+ years of making beautiful music for our community. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our South Valley Symphony Board President, Rob Howe, at rch_cello@hotmail.com. Many thanks!

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