canton symphony orchestra's 75th anniversary season

Celebrations2012-2013Anniversary season

Honor the past.

Rejoice in the present.

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Celebrations

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1937 The Canton Symphony Orchestra is founded1938 Canton Symphony Orchestra is incorporatedandgivesitsfirst performance on February 16; Richard Oppenheim is named Music Director1940 Oppenheim organizes Canton’s firstjuniororchestra1949 Louis Lane is named Music Director1961 Michael Charry is named Music Director; The Canton Youth Symphony is founded, Margery Henke is namedfirstconductor1963 The Symphony League of Canton is founded to supporteducationand outreach

1967 Young People’s Concerts begin, bringing classical music to children in grades 3-51971 “Amahl and the Night Visitors” begins its 30+ year run1972 The Cultural Center for the Arts is constructed1974 Robert Marcellus is named Music Director1976 Thomas Michalak is named Music Director; UmstattdPerformingArts Hall is constructed; Canton Symphony Orchestra volunteers raise an extra $700,000 to make it the accousticallysplendidhall that it is today; First Concert in the Park at the McKinley Monument is performed


1977 Kinder Concerts begin for early elementary audiences1980 Gerhardt Zimmermann becomes Music Director1984 Canton Symphony Chorus is formedbyJeffBrandes1993 Fulltimepositioniscreated todirectEducationprograms2003 First US Department of Educationgrantisreceived2010 SymphonyLand Series is premiered for preschool audiences; For the Kids Giving Circle is formed by the late Rose de Graaf to support the Canton Youth Symphony

2011 Cameo Concert Tour is established taking the orchestra to Louisville and Massillon; $5.5 million Capital Campaign beginsfortherenovationof UmstattdPerformingArts Hallandtheconstructionof the Zimmermann Symphony Center2012 “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is introduced - a children’s opera by local composer David Gooding; Renovationsbeginon UmstattdPerformingArts Hall


Our History

Music is timeless. During this anniversary season, we present traditional pieces, world premieres and a few things in between. Audiences of all ages are

invited to join in our celebration.


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The MASTERWORKS SERIES features the traditionalworksofgreatcomposers.Allseven concerts will be held in the newly renovatedUmstattdPerformingArtsHall.Highlights of the series this season will includeguestartistsChristine Brandes, Lucille Beer, Sara Davis Beuchner and André Watts; a world premiere work by composer Claude BakerandareplicationofthefirstCantonSymphonyOrchestraconcert on the exact 75th Anniversary date.

PERFORMANCE PRELUDESbegin one hour before each MasterWorks concert. Guest speakers provide information and insight on the music to be performed that evening. Free to all MasterWorks ticket-holders.

The CASUAL SERIES is a recital-style offeringofafternoonandearlyeveningperformances. This series showcases top musicians of the Orchestra performing in a relaxed atmosphere.

Three new POPS CONCERTS will bridge the gap for listeners between the Casual and MasterWorks formats and include specialguestartists.Kent,Ohiofolkband,The SpeedbumpsjoinstheSymphonyin the Fall on a concert featuring their original music. The Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps will appear on the Holiday Brass and the series will culminate with aremarkablemulti-mediaproductioncelebratingthemusicofGeorge and Ira Gershwin.


SymphonyLandJanuary 9 & 12, 2013, 10:00 and 11:00amFebruary 20 & 23, 2013, 10:00 and 11:00amMarch 13 & 16, 2013, 10:00 and 11:00amCable Recital Hall, Cultural Center for the Arts

TheSymphonyLandSerieshasbeendelightingyoungaudiencessince2010.Thisyear’s trio performances are sure to do the same. Children ages 3-6 will delight in learning musical concepts while listening to trios from each of the instrument families:string,brassandwoodwind.Eachperformanceistiedtoachildren’sbook to make the experience even more memorable.All Tickets $5 | $15 for all three Trios plus the Kinder Concert


Our Future April 17 & 18, 2013, 9:30 and 10:30amGreat Court, Cultural Center for the Arts

Kinder Concerts“Bear Takes a Trip”

UnitingconceptspresentedduringthethreeSymphonyLandtrios,littlelistenersdelightinafullorchestraperformancetailoredjustforthem.TakingthemonamusicaljourneywithBeararoundtheorchestra,this40minuteperformancewillenchantfromstarttofinish.TheprogramiscloselytiedtoOhioCommonCore State Standards in Math, Social Studies, Language Arts and/or Science as well as Music. A study guide for teachers is provided prior to the performance. Bear Takes a TripiswrittenbyStellaBlackstoneandpublishedbyBarefootBooks.All Tickets $5 | Student Groups $4.10

Week of October 22, 2012, times TBAUmstattd Performing Arts Hall

Young People’s Concerts

Beware!TheHeadlessHorsemanridesagain!Childreningrades4-7areinfora treat this year as we present The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This children’s opera, based on Washington Irving’s classic folk tale, features three singers fromtheClevelandInstituteofMusicandasmallorchestralensemble.ItiscloselytiedtoOhioCommonCoreStateStandardsinLanguageArtsandSocialStudies. A study guide for teachers is provided and volunteer docents are available to visit classrooms prior to the performance.All Tickets $5 | Student Groups $4.50

Auditions held in September 2012Concert dates TBA

Canton Youth Symphony

The Canton Youth Symphony gives young musicians in grades 6-12 an opportunitytoplaymusicatahighlevelinafullorchestrasetting.Chosenbyaudition,thesestudentsrehearseweeklyandperformthreeconcertsayear.Pleasevisitourwebsiteformoreinformation.Tickets: (Door Sales Only) Adults $7 | Students $3


2012-2013season

SUNDAY, OCT 7, 2012

To open the 75th Anniversary season, we present John Corigliano’s Gazebo Dances. Concertmaster Lauren Roth will be in the spotlight as she performs Gian Carlo Menotti’s challenging Violin Concerto in a minor. Finishing the program will be Jean Sibelius’ lush Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43.Tickets: $25, $35, $45 | Seniors & Students $5 off

7:30pm, Umstattd Performing Arts HallGerhardt Zimmermann, conductorLauren Roth, violin

LAUREN ROTH

Celebrations - The Beginning MASTERWORKS

FRIDAY, OCT 26, 2012

The Speedbumps at the Symphony

THESPEEDBUMPS

Kent,Ohiobasedacousticband,The Speedbumps will share the stage with the Canton SymphonyOrchestratopresentacontemporarycollaborationoftheirawardwinningsongs.Recognizedasafastrisingstaronthenationalmusicscene,TheSpeedbumpsincorporateacombinationofhollow-bodiedinstrumentslikecello,uprightbass,ukulele,andacousticguitartocreateaneclecticbutapproachablesound,perfectforblendingwith a full orchestra.Tickets: $18, $24, $28 | Seniors & Students $5 off

8:00pm, Canton Palace TheatreThe Speedbumps

POPS


OurAnniversary

SUNDAY, NOV 4, 2012

7:30pm, Umstattd Performing Arts HallGerhardt Zimmermann, conductorChristine Brandes, sopranoLucille Beer, mezzo-sopranoCanton Symphony Chorus, Malone University Chorale, University of Mount Union Concert Choir, Walsh University Chamber Choir, Wooster Chorus (The College of Wooster)

In Memory

Performing Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 in c minor (“Resurrection”), theCantonSymphonyOrchestrawillbejoinedbyCantonnativeChristine Brandes, and mezzo-soprano Lucille Beer. This stunning work will feature the Canton Symphony Chorus and over 100 local college choristers.Tickets: $25, $35, $45 | Seniors & Students $5 off

This concert is presented in memory of Rachel F. Renkert.

CHRISTINEBRANDES

LUCILLEBEER

MASTERWORKS

SUNDAY, DEC 2, 2012

7:30pm, Umstattd Performing Arts HallGerhardt Zimmermann, conductorSara Davis Beuchner, piano

Audience Choice

Thisuniqueconcertwillfeaturetheaudience’schoices!TheCantonSymphony Orchestra’s loyal subscribers have chosen their favorites fromMaestroZimmermann’sselections.VisittheOrchestra’swebsiteforthevotingresults.Tickets: $25, $35, $45 | Seniors & Students $5 off

SARADAVISBEUCHNER

MASTERWORKS


THURSDAY, JAN 10 & FRIDAY, JAN 11, 2013

Flute & Marimba1:00pm Thursday & 7:00pm Friday, Cable Recital HallKatherine DeJongh, fluteMatthew Beck, marimba

CASUAL

Casualclassicalwithatwist.Enjoyacasualhour-longperformance,thenmeetthemusiciansandenjoyareceptionafterwards.Thisconcert features CSO Principal Flute, Katherine DeJongh and Principal Percussion, Matthew Beck on a program to be announced.Tickets: General Admission $15 Adults | $10 Students & Seniors

SUNDAY, DEC 16, 2012

3:00pm, Umstattd Performing Arts Hall

Holiday Brass

Atreasuredtraditionforgenerations,theCantonSymphonyOrchestra’sannualHolidayPopsconcertgetsamakeoverthisseasonwiththeadditionoftheBluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps.AlsojoiningthecelebrationaretheCanton Symphony Chorus and two outstandinghighschoolchorusesinapresentationoftheseason’straditionalchoralpieces.Theentireconcertissuretoputyouintheholidayspirit.Tickets: $18, $24, $28 | Seniors & Students $5 off

POPS


KATHERINE DEJONGH

MATTHEWBECK

SATURDAY, JAN 26, 2013

8:00pm, Umstattd Performing Arts HallGerhardt Zimmermann, conductorAndré Watts, piano

Vive le Français

André Watts returns to Canton to begin a three-year concert residency with his close friend Gerhardt Zimmermann and the Canton Symphony Orchestra. The all-French program will open with Claude Debussy’s Printemps followed by Maurice Ravel’s Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother Goose Suite). Following the intermission,Mr.WattswillperformCésar Franck’s Symphonic Variations as well as Camille Saint-Saëns’ glorious Piano Concerto No. 2 in g minor, Op. 22. Tickets: $25, $35, $45 | Seniors & Students $5 off

MASTERWORKS

ANDRÉ WATTS

The André Watts Concert Residency is a gift to the Canton community in the memory of Rachel F. Renkert and those individuals who over a lengthy period of time have worked tirelessly to make the Canton Symphony Orchestra the gem that it is today.

THURSDAY, FEB 7 & FRIDAY, FEB 8, 2013

Brass Quintet1:00pm Thursday & 7:00pm Friday, Cable Recital HallMeghan Guegold, French horn Scott Johnston, trumpetStephen Chapdelaine, trumpetTom Pylinski, tromboneTom Lukowicz, tuba

CASUAL

A quintet of our top brass musicians will delight you with a program to be announced. Visit our website for more details.Tickets: General Admission $15 Adults | $10 Students & Seniors


SATURDAY, FEB 16, 2013

8:00pm, Umstattd Performing Arts HallGerhardt Zimmermann, conductor

A Celebration of ‘38

TheCantonSymphonyOrchestragaveitsfirstpublicperformance on February 16, 1938. On this 75th Annivesarydate,werecreatethatfirstconcert.Symphony lovers will delight in the popular Egmont Overture by Ludwig van Beethoven as well as Franz Joseph Haydn’s “infamous” Symphony No. 94 in G Major (“Surprise Symphony”). The concert will conclude with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’sScheherazade, Op. 35 - a story about one of history’s greatest storytellers and the tales she weaves.Tickets: $25, $35, $45 | Seniors & Students $5 off

MASTERWORKS


THURSDAY, MAR 14 & FRIDAY, MAR 15, 2013

Chamber Orchestra & Chorus1:00pm Thursday & 7:00pm Friday, Cable Recital Hall

CASUAL

The third concert of the Casual Series will feature a chamber ensemble side by side with the Canton Symphony Chorus. Program to be announced - visit our website for details. Tickets: General Admission $15 Adults | $10 Students & Seniors


CANTON SYMPHONY CHORUS Courtesy of Just Us Two Photography

SATURDAY, MAR 23, 2013

8:00pm, Umstattd Performing Arts HallGerhardt Zimmermann, conductor

Celebrations & Remembrances

Through a grant from the Meet the Composer Foundation, the Canton Symphony Orchestra has commissioned Claude Baker to compose acelebratoryworktitledCanti Guerrieri ed Amorosi (Songs of Love and War) to commemorate this special season. Joining the world premiere on the program will be Dmitri Shostakovich’s tribute to his war-torn country, Symphony No. 5 in d minor, Op. 47 as well as Ludwig van Beethoven’s popular Leonore Overture No. 3. Tickets: $25, $35, $45 | Seniors & Students $5 off

MASTERWORKS

CLAUDEBAKER


SATURDAY, APR 6, 2013

8:00pm, Umstattd Performing Arts HallGerhardt Zimmermann, conductorKevin Cole, pianoSylvia McNair, sopranoRyan VanDenBoom, dancer

Here to Stay - The Gershwin Experience

Suretobeasell-out! Here to StayisamultimediaconcerteventcelebratingthegreatestteamofcollaboratorsinthehistoryofAmericanmusic ... the Gershwins. Family photos, rare video clips, and elegant, state-of-the-artvisualsprovideadistinctiveanduniqueexperience.Thisspecial event features Kevin Cole, today’s leading Gershwin interpreter, Grammy award-winning soprano Sylvia McNair, and tap dancing sensationRyan VanDenBoom. The program includes Rhapsody in Blue, I Got Rhythm, Strike Up the Band, The Man I Love, ‘SWonderful andmanymore!Tickets: $25, $35, $45 | Seniors & Students $5 off

POPS

Music & Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira GershwinKEVIN COLE

SYLVIA MCNAIR

RYANVANDENBOOM

SATURDAY, APR 20, 2013

8:00pm, Umstattd Performing Arts HallGerhardt Zimmermann, conductorAmy Yekel, sopranoThomson Smillie, narrator

Celebrations & Anniversaries

The Canton Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Richard Wagner’s 200thBirthdaywiththefirsthalfoftheconcertdevotedtohisworks: the Prelude & Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde, Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walküre, and Brunnhilde’s Immolation Scene from Götterdämmerung. The second half of the concert will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Featuring local soprano Amy Yekel, and narrator Thomson Smillie, this concert will be a must-see for Wagner and opera lovers alike.Tickets: $25, $35, $45 | Seniors & Students $5 off

MASTERWORKS

AMY YEKEL

THOMSON SMILLIE


THURSDAY, MAY 2 & FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013

Mixed Quintet1:00pm Thursday & 7:00pm Friday, Cable Recital HallLauren Roth, violinZsche Chuang Rimbo Wong, violaDavid Kahn, bassTerry Orcutt, oboe Randy Klein, clarinet

CASUAL

Thefinalconcertoftheseasonfeaturesaninterestingquintet-violin,viola,bass,oboeand clarinet. Join our talented musicians for a thrilling concert. Tickets: General Admission $15 Adults | $10 Students & Seniors


SAVINGS: You save up to 45% over purchasing individualtickets.MasterWorkssubscribersreceivea20%discountoffadditionalMasterWorksconcertticketspurchased for friends and family.

PICK 4: Can’t make all seven MasterWorks concerts? Custom design your own series by choosing four of your favorites.Calltheboxofficeformoredetails.

CASUAL FLEX PASS: ACasualSeriessubscriptionnowoffersmorefreedomthanbefore!ASeriessubscriberwill receive 4 vouchers - good for any performance (Thursday or Friday) in the Casual Series.

KIDS COME FREE! Subscribers to either series can receiveonechild(ages7-17)subscriptionforfree.Limit one per household per series. Child MasterWorks subscriptionticketsmustbereservedpriortothefirstconcertandwillbeavailableforpickupatthefirstconcertonOctober7,2012.ChildCasualsubscriptionticketsmustbereservedpriortothefirstconcertandwill be available for pick up in January, 2013. Please call theboxofficetoorderyourfreesubscription.Seatingisbased on availability.

EASY EXCHANGES: Haveaconflict?Exchangeyoursubscriptionticketforanyotherconcertinthesameseries-orreturnyourticketsandenjoyataxdeduction.

LOST TICKET REPLACEMENT: We will gladly replace yourlost,missingordamagedticketatnocost.

Payment plans are available. All sales are final. Programs, artists and times are subject to change.

SubscriptionsSubscriptionticketsareavailablefortheMasterWorks and Casual Series.

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CANTON PALACE THEATRE


Parking InformationAudience members are encouraged to arrive early for Canton Symphony Orchestra events. Our venues, including McKinley Senior High School and the Cultural Center for theArts,arehosttomanyactivities.Itispossibletohavenumerouseventsforseveralorganizationsoccurringsimultaneously.Pleaseallowplentyoftimeforparking.(All Performance Partner donors $250 and above receive a pass for preferred parking at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall for the MasterWorks series).

UmstattdPerformingArtsHallon the campus of McKinley Senior High School2323 17th St. NW, Canton

Canton Palace Theatre605 Market Ave. N, Canton

Where We Perform

Cable Recital HallCultural Center for the Arts1001 Market Ave. N, Canton

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Onlinewww.cantonsymphony.orgOrder 24/7 on our secure website. Tickets are mailed or held at the door for pickup at Will Call. Chooseyourownseats!Aper-ticketfeeapplies.

At the DoorTheBoxOfficeattheconcertvenueopensone hour prior to each event.

By Phone330.452.2094:CalltheTicketOfficeMonday-Friday from 10:00am - 2:00pm. A per-order fee may apply.

In PersonTheticketkioskislocatedintheGreatCourtof the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N., Canton. Hours are Monday - Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm.

How to Order

Ticket InformationTICKET PRICES: Allsingleticketpricesarelistedwith the corresponding concert. All Casual Series andEducationconcertsareGeneralAdmission.

SINGLE TICKETS: Individualticketsforallconcerts go on sale Tuesday, September 4, 2012. SeniorsandStudentsreceive$5offtheregularadultticketprice(excludingEducationprograms).

STUDENT DISCOUNTS: Beginningonehourprior to any MasterWorks concert, students can purchaseanyavailableticketforonly$10whenthey show a valid student ID.

GROUP DISCOUNTS: Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more for any concert. Pleasecontactourboxofficeformoreinformation.

GIFT CERTIFICATES: GiftCertificatesareavailableinavarietyofdenominations.

EXCHANGES: Weregretthattherecanbenorefundsorexchangesonsingleticketpurchases.


Amidstthefanfarecelebrationofour75thAnniversary, we are reminded of all our Partners who havewalkedthejourneywithus.Eachandeverydonoralongthewayhasbeenanessentialingredientto our success.

We invite you to become a part of the music, the life and the community of the Canton Symphony Orchestra through our Annual Fund called Performance Partners.

BenefitsofPerformance Partner membership include listinginallMasterWorksSeriesprogramsandinvitationstospecialeventsandopenrehearsals.

Levels of Giving:Conductor’s Circle Maestro $10,000+Conductor’s Circle Golden Baton $7,500+Conductor’s Circle Platinum $5,000+Conductor’s Circle Gold $2,500+Conductor’s Circle Silver $1,000+President’s Circle $500+Principal Musician’s Circle $250+Musician’s Circle $100+Friend’s Circle $50+

Make your gift today.

For more information on supporting Performance Partners or other sponsorship opportunities, please contact Barbara Mucci, Director of Development at 330-452-3434 x 605.

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Capital Campaign


YouhaveanopportunitytodirectlyparticipateintheinitialphaseoftheprojectbysponsoringanewseatorperhapsanentirerowofseatsinUmstattdPerformingArtsHall!Donatetothe Take Your Seat campaign and we will place anengraveddonorrecognitionplaqueontheseat with your name or the name of a friend or loved one whom you would like to memorialize. Take Your Seat will begin in June 2012 and will continueuntilallseatshavebeensponsored.

To meet the growing needs of our orchestra and address the facility improvement needs ofourcommunity,theCantonSymphonyOrchestraAssociationhasinitiateda5.5milliondollarCapitalCampaigntosupporttherenovationofUmstattdPerformingArtsHallandtheconstructionofTheZimmermannSymphonyCenteronthecampusofMcKinleySenior High School.

Whileleadershipfundinghasbeensignificant,yoursupportisneededtoreachourentireCapital Campaign goal.

Theseareexcitingtimes!

Join us and Take a Seat!

GERHARDT ZIMMERMANN, MUSIC DIRECTOR1980-PRESENT

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Phase One: Umstattd Hall Renovation

Thisseasonyouwillenjoy:• Larger,moreergonomicseating• Newcarpetingandfreshpaint• Updatedlighting• Wheelchairaccessibleseating locatedinfourareasofthemainfloor with corresponding companion seats• Expandedandremodeledrestrooms• Lobbyupdates• AHearingLoopwhichwillassistthose with hearing loss in listening to the musicwithouttheeffectofincreased background noise.


Phase Two: The Zimmermann Symphony Center The22,000squarefootZimmermannSymphonyCenteradditiontoUmstattdPerforming Arts Hall represents the future of the Canton Symphony Orchestra. This facilitywillfinallycreateacohesivecenterforclassicalmusicinourcommunityandencouragenewandinnovativeonsiteprogramsandcollaborations.TheCenterwillincludeourrelocatedBoxOfficeandAdministrativeOffices,anewMusicLibrary,EducationCenter,ReceptionHall,CommunityResourceRoom,MusicDirector’sStudioand expanded volunteer work space. BeforetheZimmermannSymphonyCentercanbreakgroundintheSpringof2013….we need your help! Consider becoming a named sponsor for one of the individual projectpiecesaboveormakeageneralpledgeoffinancialsupporttoday.Yourgiftisaonceinalifetimeopportunitytomakealastingimpactontheculturallandscapeofourcommunity.Projectsupportisawonderfulwaytorecognizebusinesses,classyears,familymembersandfriendswhobelieveinthepowerofeducationandthearts.

For more information about supporting the Capital Campaign, please contact Barbara Mucci, Director of Development at 330-452-3434 x 605.

Working together, we can keep the music playing for generations to come!

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