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Every season, The Music School of Delaware presents a “musical bounty” of public music events — one of the most extensive annual performance and event schedules in the state.

Over 100 performances, master classes and workshops are offered this year — representing a wide array of genres and cultures.

Come hear our expert faculty performers, talented students and internationally acclaimed guest artists — all of whom demonstrate through their artistry that music excellence is for everyone!

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FACULTY, ALUMNI & FRIENDSChamber music and solo performances by our faculty artists, alumni and guest musicians. Join us for an exciting season of “music excellence for everyone!”

MUSIC MASTERS: MUSICAL BOUNTY—A “THANK YOU” CONCERTWednesday, September 28, 2016 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5

GRIEG Holberg Suite, Op. 40TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48

Violins Eliezer Gutman, Jessica Hoffman, Lingchin Liao, Genia Maslov, Kate Ransom, Julianne Ruiz, Stefan Xhori; Violas Sheila Browne (guest), Kate Inie-Richards, Marka Stepper (guest); Cellos Eric Coyne, Jennifer Crowell Stomberg, Dr. Lawrence Stomberg; Bass Arthur Marks (guest), Simeone Tartaglione conductor

MUSIC MASTERS: “FREE BUT HAPPY” —INSPIRATIONAL MUSICAL FRIENDSHIPS Benefits the Anthony G. Simmons Scholarship Fund and Annual Scholarships

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5

BRAHMS String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36SCHUMANN Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47

Serafin String Quartet, Jennifer Nicole Campbell piano, Nina Cottman viola, Jennifer Crowell Stomberg cello

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MUSIC MASTERS: THE COLORS OF MUSIC Tuesday, November 15, 2016 • 7:30 p.m. • Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N Church Street, Milford • $10/5

J. S. BACH Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major: Prelude, Sarabande and Gigue, BWV 1007GAUBERT Troi Aquarelles (Three Watercolors) for flute, cello and pianoPROKOFIEV Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 94aVARIOUS Music for the Mosaic String DuoVARIOUS Music for the Pegasus Trio

Mosaic String Duo (Christopher Braddock, Doug Seth, guitar and mandolin), Pegasus Trio (Melinda Bowman flute, Jeanmarie Braddock violin, Christopher Braddock guitar), Dr. Donna Beech piano, Matthew Genders cello, Liliya Maslov piano, Kate Ransom violin

MUSIC MASTERS: BEYOND TRADITIONS—OLD & NEWWednesday, November 16, 2016 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5

J. ANDREW DICKENSON Dandelion Wine DVORÁK Four Romantic Pieces, Op. 75 DVORÁK String Quartet No. 6 in a minor, Op. 12PROKOFIEV Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 94aSTRAVINSKY Suite Italienne

Nagoya String Quartet (Jessica Hoffman violin, Julianne Ruiz violin, Kate Inie-Richards viola, Jennifer Crowell Stomberg cello), J. Andrew Dickenson guitar, Lingchin Liao violin, Yung-Chen Lin piano, Genia Maslov violin, Liliya Maslov piano, Kate Ransom violin

ALUMNI CONCERT: VIOLIN SPLENDORThursday, December 15, 2016 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5

BOROWSKI Adoration DE FALLA Suite Populaire EspañolasDVORÁK Four Romantic Pieces, Op. 75 GERSHWIN “It Ain’t Necessarily So”SCHUBERT Sonatina in D Major, D. 384VIVALDI “Winter” from The Four Seasons

The concertmaster of Symphony Silicon Valley, Music School alum Robin Mayforth returns to the Music School stage for a performance with Delaware favorite, Julie Nishimura, piano.

Robin Mayforth violin, Julie Nishimura guest piano

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FACULTY, ALUMNI & FRIENDS, cont.

MUSIC MASTERS: BAROQUE AND BEYONDWednesday, February 22, 2017 • 7 p.m. • First & Central Presbyterian Church, 1101 N Market St, Wilmington • $10/5

J. S. BACH Prelude and Fugue in b minor, BWV 544CHRISTOPHER BRADDOCK ”Pluck” for guitar and harpsichordMARK HAGERTY ”After Duchamp” for solo harpsichordCHRISTOF SCHAFFRATH Duetto in a minor for harpsichord and organ

Jordan Barrett guest baritone, Christopher Braddock guitar, Isai Jess Muñiz guest tenor, Tracy Richardson, organ and harpsichord, David Schelat organ and harpsichord, and others

MUSIC MASTERS: WINTER WINDS Wednesday, January 25, 2017 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5

JEAN-MICHEL DAMASE Sonate en Concert DOPPLER Andante and Rondo for two flutes and piano, Op. 25EWAZEN Trio for Trumpet, Violin and PianoLAUREN BERNOFSKY Trio for BrassTAFFANEL Wind Quintet in g minor

Melinda Bowman flute, Lynne Cooksey flute, Donna DeLaurentis piano, Christina von Duyke violin, Richard Gangwisch piano, Will Gregory guest trumpet, Sara Male guest cello, Nora McDonnell bassoon, Malcolm McDuffee trumpet, Dr. Paula Nelson flute, Dr. Anna Skrupky horn, Carol Stinson clarinet, Audrey Yang flute (Rising Star)

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FACULTY, ALUMNI & FRIENDS, cont.

MUSIC MASTERS: PIANOFEST! Wednesday, March 15, 2017 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5

BEETHOVEN Bagatelles, Op. 119 BRAHMS Sonata for two pianos, Op. 34a in f minorDAVID AULDON BROWN Three PreludesDEBUSSY Golliwog’s Cakewalk & L’Isle joyeuseJENNIFER NICOLE CAMPBELL Variations on Simple GiftsGERSHWIN Rhapsody in BluePOULENC MelancolieRACHMANINOFF Preludes, Op. 23, No. 5 in g minor and Op. 32, No. 12 in g-sharp minorRACHMANINOFF Corelli VariationsSCHUMANN Romanze, Op. 28, No. 2

Pianists David Brown, Jennifer Nicole Campbell, Richard Gangwisch, Dr. Oleg Maslov, Liliya Maslov, Dr. Holly Roadfeldt

YOUNG ALUMNI CONCERT: SHINING STARS RETURN TO THE MUSIC SCHOOL STAGE Saturday, April 8, 2017 • 5 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5

Composer Charles Mitchell Peck (works performed by faculty member, Dr. Holly Roadfeldt); trumpeter Evan Roberts; Genna Hahn, flute; and other alums return to the Music School as Shining Stars. Join us in welcoming back the next generation of exceptional musicians! A reception follows.

MUSIC MASTERS: MUSIC OF MANY NATIONSTuesday, May 16, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. • Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N Church Street, Milford • $10/5

ARBAN Fantasie BrillanteBOCCHERINI Quintet in D Major, G. 448MOZART Horn Quintet, K. 407SINIGAGLIA 2 Stücke, Op. 28TORELLI Trumpet Concerto in D MajorTCHAIKOVSKY-RACHMANINOFF LullabyVARIOUS Songs for Soprano and Countertenor

Nagoya String Quartet (Jessica Hoffman violin, Julianne Ruiz violin, Kate Inie-Richards viola, Jennifer Crowell Stomberg cello), Christopher Braddock guitar, Patrick Hoffman trumpet, Sara Hoffman horn, Liliya Maslov piano, Augustine Mercante countertenor, Joanne Ward soprano

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CULTURAL CROSSROADSLE CABARETSunday, October 23, 2016 • 3 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5 Sit at a candlelit table. Eat complimentary hors d’oeuvres and delight in the classic songs of Josephine Baker and Edith Piaf, the piano music of Erik Satie, and more! Along the way, learn important French phrases and draw your own cabaret poster. Prizes awarded! This program is presented in collaboration with the Alliance Française and the International Women’s Club of Wilmington.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. & BLACK HISTORY TRIBUTEBenefits the Jacqueline Beach Faulcon Scholarship FundFriday, January 13, 2017 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington • $5Enjoy a performance by the Christina Cultural Arts Center Dance Ensemble and a 100th birthday tribute to Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk by members of the Delaware Jazz Alliance. Listen to a reading from Dr. King’s famous 1967 speech, “Where We Are Going”; music of the prototypical funk band, The Meters and more! The Music School is pleased to once again present the Twin Poets, Delaware’s poets laureate, as well as the winner of this year’s Jacqueline Beach Faulcon Scholarship.

THE MUSIC AND CULTURE OF GREECESunday, April 2, 2017 • 3 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5 Join us for an interactive and festive celebration showcasing Greek dance and cuisine, folk songs performed on a variety of modern and traditional instruments, and much more! Featuring Music School faculty and student ensembles, as well as organizations from around the community.

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WILMINGTON COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAThis accomplished amateur orchestra, with noted soloists, presents music from the standard symphonic repertoire.

Tiffany Lu interim music director

COLOR AND MOVEMENT Sunday, November 13, 2016 • 3 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Capriccio EspagnolVAUGHAN WILLIAMS Five Variants of “Dives and Lazarus”PROKOFIEV Suite No. 2 from “Romeo and Juliet”

VOICES OF MASTERS Sunday, January 22, 2017 • 3 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5

GLUCK Overture to “Orfeo ed Euridice”MOZART “Ombra felice”ROSSINI “Di tanti palpiti”BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2

Augustine Mercante countertenor

TRANSCENDENCE Sunday, March 26, 2017 • 3 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5

DAVID T. LITTLE Haunted TopographyBRAHMS Variations on a Theme by HaydnMUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition, orch. Ravel

CONTEMPORARIES Friday, May 19, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5

HUMPERDINCK Overture to Hansel and Gretel DVORÁK Symphony No. 8

Performances by Winners of the Delaware Concerto Competition for Young Musicians

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THE STUDIO: ROCK, JAZZ & FOLKThe Studio: Rock, Jazz & Folk at The Music School of Delaware offers special workshops that explore contemporary genres with local luminaries.

THE STUDIO: ROCK, JAZZ & FOLK CONCERT Sunday, February 26, 2017 • 3 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5Join us for a multi-genre concert featuring faculty members from the school’s Studio department for rock, jazz and folk. This unique concert will highlight a wide variety of vocal and instrumental styles, including rock songs, original and traditional folk music, jazz standards, jazz-rock fusion, and more.

OPEN MIC NIGHTS See calendar for dates • 6:30 / 7 p.m. • Wilmington • FreeJoin us for our bi-monthly open mic night, held the second Thursday of each month in October, December, February, April, June and August. Sign ups are at 6:30 p.m., event is at 7 p.m. Pro-quality equipment provided: drum set, grand piano, electric piano/synth, guitar/bass amplification available upon request, microphones, PA system and monitors. Complimentary recording of your performance! After-party! Check the calendar on pages 20-22 for the full schedule.

JAM IT! BLUEGRASS & OLD TIME ACOUSTIC SESSIONS See calendar for dates • 2–4 p.m. • Wilmington • FreeWant to jam? Prefer to hang and listen? This monthly jam session for stringed instruments brings together bluegrass & old time enthusiasts. All ages; all levels; all welcome! Sessions occur on the third Saturday of every month from September through June except April. Check the calendar on pages 20-22 for the full schedule.

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WILMINGTON BRANCH:Mon., April 3, 2017, 5–7 p.m.

MILFORD BRANCH:Wed., April 5, 2017, 5–7 p.m.

Fun and informative events ! Includes live music, sample classes,

instrument petting zoos, refreshments and summer camp previews!

R.S.V.P.Wilmington: (302) 762-1132 x22

Milford: (302) 422-2043 or register on our website:

www.musicschoolofdelaware.org

MUSIC SCHOOLOPEN HOUSE

Everyone welcome!

FREE!

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ENSEMBLESDelaware’s premier ensembles for children, teens and adults present family-friendly programs.

ORCHESTRAL ENSEMBLES

DELAWARE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRASaturday, December 17, 2016 • 7:30 p.m. • TBA • FreeSaturday, March 11, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. • TBA • FreeSaturday, June 3, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. • TBA • FreeSunday, June 11, 2017 • 3 p.m. • St. Anthony of Padua Church, 901 N Dupont Street, Wilmington • Free

JOIN US FOR OUR ITALY TOUR SEND-OFF CONCERTS!Sunday, June 17, 2017 • 7 p.m. • St. Anthony of Padua Church, 901 N Dupont Street, Wilmington • FreeWednesday, June 28, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. • Strathmore Hall, 10701 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD • FreeWednesday, July 5, 2017 • TBA • FreeConducted by Maestro Simeone Tartaglione, the DYSO is coached by highly qualified artists from the Music School and major orchestras along the East Coast, as well as professional guest conductors from renowned institutions.

Simeone Tartaglione music director

FIRST STATE YOUTH ORCHESTRAMonday, January 23, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. • Free Monday, May 15, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. • Free Christ Episcopal Church, South State & Water Streets, DoverIntermediate to advanced string, woodwind, brass and percussion students perform age appropriate classical works and “pops” literature.

Eliezer Gutman conductor

MILFORD STRING ENSEMBLEFriday, December 2, 2016 • 5 p.m. • Holiday Stroll, MilfordSaturday, April 29, 2017 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m. • Bug & Bud Festival, MilfordThe Music School of Delaware Milford String Ensemble returns this season; come and enjoy these free events!

Michelle Peters conductor

See also: SUZUKI ACADEMY ORCHESTRAS on page 17 WILMINGTON COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA on page 9

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CHORAL ENSEMBLES

HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERTSunday, December 11, 2016 • 4 p.m. • St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1301 N Broom St, Wilmington • See belowThe Music School of Delaware Choirs are delighted to join the Choir from St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, singers from New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church and the Music School’s Performing Arts Partner, The Brandywine Brass, in our Annual Winter Concert. Music for chorus, chorus with brass quintet and brass quintet alone will round out the program. A community carol sing will follow the concert. Admission: Non-perishable food item.

Karen Jordan conductor, Martin Lassman conductor, Joanne Ward conductor

SPRING CHORAL CONCERTSunday, April 30, 2017 • 7 p.m. • TBA • FreeThe choral ensembles at The Music School of Delaware will present a concert in collaboration with the Rainbow Chorale of Delaware. A wide variety of repertoire will be featured—something to please everyone!

Karen Jordan conductor, Martin Lassman conductor Joanne Ward conductor, Arreon Harley conductor

DELAWARE WOMEN’S CHORUS

with the Newark Symphony OrchestraSunday, October 30, 2016 • 3 p.m. • The Independence School, 1300 Paper Mill Road, Newark For ticket information, please call (302) 369-3466.

Delaware American Choral Directors Association Women’s Choir FestivalWednesday, November 16, 2016 • 7 p.m. • The Geipel Center for the Performing Arts, The Sanford School, 6900 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin • Free

Holiday Carol Sing & ConcertWednesday, December 7, 2016 • 6 p.m. • Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 525 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark • Free

Salem County (NJ) Arts FestivalSunday, March 19, 2017 • 3 p.m. • First Presbyterian Church, 88 Market St, Salem, NJ • Free

CokesburyMonday, May 22, 2017 • 7 p.m. • Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Rd, Hockessin • Free

European Tour Send-Off ConcertTuesday, June 20, 2017 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington • Free This concert will highlight the full program the Delaware Women’s Chorus will take on their Austria and Czech Republic tour, with the themes of diversity, acceptance and peace.

Joanne Ward conductor

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FAMILY EVENTSAge-appropriate themed events that engage young children and their families in hands-on musical activities!

OCTOBER MUSIC FEST Sunday, October 30, 2016 • 3 p.m. • Wilmington • Free Festive fun for ages 2–8! An engaging family concert of children’s songs and activities with M&M and Friends. Wear your costume. Instrument petting zoo to follow.

HOLIDAY SING Sunday, December 4, 2016 • 3 p.m. • Wilmington • Free This sing-a-long with faculty and friends marks our 26th annual festive celebration of the season! A musical treat for the whole family! Instruments, singing, fun! Ages 1½ and up.

DRUMMING & DANCING Saturday, February 11, 2017 • 2 p.m. • Wilmington • FreeChildren love to drum and dance! Around the world, drums are beloved instruments for young and old. Through multi-cultural songs, dances, drumming and activities, we will engage children and adults in heart-pounding fun! Recommended for ages 4 & up. Must sign up in advance to participate.

MUSIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES Monday, April 3, 2017 • 5–7 p.m. • Wilmington • Free Wednesday, April 5, 2017 • 5–7 p.m. • Milford • FreeFun and informative events—everyone welcome! Includes live music, sample lessons, instrument petting zoos, refreshments and summer camp previews!

EARLY CHILDHOOD SUMMER SAMPLER Wednesday, June 14, 2017 • 10 a.m. • Wilmington • FreeFree music play dates for ages 18 mo-5 years. Come experience a wonderful variety of music, instrument play and dance as we preview our summer classes. Must register to participate.

JUNE JAM WITH M&M AND FRIENDS Saturday, June 17, 2017 • 11 a.m. • Wilmington • Free Fun in the sun with M&M and Friends. A summer themed interactive family concert geared for ages 2–8.

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MASTER CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

MUSIC THERAPY WORKSHOPSMusic Therapy as a Profession: Where do you begin?Thursday, October 6, 2016 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington • Free Are you considering a career in music therapy? If so, this session is for you. The Music School’s Meryl Lammers, MT-BC, will introduce you to music therapy, its merits and how those with disabilities can benefit from it.

For the Clinician: Will Music Therapy Help My Client?Thursday, October 20, 2016 • 12 p.m. • Wilmington • Free Join The Music School’s music therapist, Meryl Lammers, MT-BC, for a conversation about music therapy. Learn what music therapy is; discuss its clinical and evidence-based benefits, as well as various types of interventions; discover how music therapy at the Music School can complement your work with clients; and find out how music therapy can enhance the lives of those with disabilities.

MISSION: POSSIBLE—INTERACTIVE FLUTE WORKSHOP WITH PAUL EDMUND-DAVIESSaturday, November 5, 2016 • 3 p.m. • Wilmington • Free Former principal flutist with the London Symphony and world renowned educator and recording artist, Paul Edmund-Davies has performed on many major film scores, including Harry Potter, Star Wars, Titanic and Frozen. During the Mission: Possible event, Mr. Edmund-Davies will discuss concepts like breathing, tone production and articulation. The audience will participate in the event using projected music from film scores. Short performance by Mr. Edmund-Davies.

VIOLIN MASTER CLASS: JINJOO CHO Wednesday, November 16, 2016 • 4:15–5:45 p.m. • Wilmington In collaboration with the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, The Music School of Delaware hosts a free master class featuring violinist Jinjoo Cho.

PIANO MASTER CLASS: ALON GOLDSTEIN Saturday, February 25, 2017 • TBA • WilmingtonIn collaboration with the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, The Music School of Delaware hosts a master class featuring pianist Alon Goldstein.

HARP PLAY DAY! Saturday, April 1, 2017 • 1–3 p.m. • Wilmington • $15 Calling young harpists! Bring your harp and make new harp friends playing music for one another and together. Parents are encouraged to listen in. The Music School harp faculty, Janet Witman and Margaret Love, will lead the way in the fun! Recommended for ages 8–15.

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STUDENT PERFORMANCESStudent performances are an integral part of music education, featuring students of all ages and levels. All recitals will be scheduled in the afternoon or evening. Free

STUDENT RECITALS Saturday, October 15, 2016 • Wilmington Saturday, November 19, 2016 • Wilmington Saturday, December 10, 2016 • Wilmington Saturday, January 21, 2017 • Wilmington Saturday, January 21, 2017 • 12 p.m. • Avenue UMC, Milford Sunday, February 19, 2017 • Wilmington Saturday, March 18, 2017 • Wilmington Saturday, April 29, 2017 • Wilmington Sunday, May 21, 2017 • WilmingtonSaturday, June 3, 2017 • 12 p.m. • Avenue UMC, Milford Saturday, June 10, 2017 • Wilmington Recital times are announced the week prior to the recital date.

ADULT STUDENT RECITALSTuesday, January 24, 2017 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington Tuesday, June 13, 2017 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington

STUDENT CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTSFriday, December 16, 2016 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington Sunday, June 18, 2017 • 1 p.m. • Wilmington

AWARDS RECITAL & CEREMONYWednesday, May 24, 2017 • 6 p.m. • Wilmington Join us as we recognize award and certificate program recipients from this year’s merit scholarship auditions, graduating seniors and music ambassador families. The event includes a short recital featuring scholarship winners.

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SUZUKI ACADEMYOur regionally recognized Suzuki Academy showcases violin, viola & cello students in solo and group performances. (*Attendance is required for all Suzuki Academy students.)

SOLO RECITALSFriday, October 14, 2016 • 6:15/7:30 p.m. • WilmingtonFriday, November 11, 2016 • 6:15/7:30 p.m. • WilmingtonSunday, December 18, 2016 • WilmingtonSunday, January 22, 2017 • 4 p.m. • Avenue UMC, MilfordFriday, January 27, 2017 • 6:15/7:30 p.m. • WilmingtonFriday, February 24, 2017 • 6:15/7:30 p.m. • WilmingtonSunday, April 9, 2017 • WilmingtonSunday, May 14, 2017 • WilmingtonSunday, June 4, 2017 • 4 p.m. • Avenue UMC, Milford Recital times are announced the week prior to the recital date.

HARVEST CONCERT*VIOLIN: Friday, November 18, 2016 • 6:30 p.m. VIOLA/CELLO: Sunday, November 20, 2016 • 3 p.m. Both events held in Wilmington Concert Hall

ORCHESTRASSaturday, February 11, 2017 • 4 p.m. • Wilmington • Free Saturday, May 20, 2017 • 4 p.m. • Wilmington • FreeThe Music School’s Suzuki orchestras perform rounds, traditional and folk songs, as well as age-appropriate transcriptions of major orchestral pieces.

Julianne Ruiz conductor

10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONMonday, March 20, 2017 • TBA • The Grand Opera House, 818 N Market St, Wilmington • TBA

SUZUKI DAY*Saturday, March 25, 2017 • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. • Wilmington

GRADUATIONSunday, June 11, 2017 • 1 p.m. cello, 3 p.m. viola, 5 p.m. violin • Wilmington

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PERFORMING ARTS PARTNERThe Music School partners with local ensembles and organizations who share our pursuit of music for everyone.

BRANDYWINE BRASS

“A Taste of Britain” Music of British Composers for Brass QuintetThursday, October 20, 2016 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5The Brandywine Brass present a concert of contemporary and romantic British composers on their premier concert. Included will be works of Malcolm Arnold, Gustav Holst, Edward Elgar and the United States Premiere of Philip Sparkes’ Quintet for Brass, published in August 2016.

Music of the Renaissance and BaroqueThursday, February 2, 2017 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5Featuring Barbara Prugh, trumpet and a special guest artist, Brandywine Brass will perform music written in the Renaissance and Baroque with their own unique flair. Bach, Handel, Scarlatti, Byrd, Purcell and more. Come hear the brass fireworks and artistry.

“The Great American Songbook” Music of the 20s to the 40s by the greats of Tin Pan AlleyThursday, April 27, 2017 • 7 p.m. • Wilmington • $10/5Featuring the vocal stylings of special guest artist, Mary Ellen Schauber, Brandywine Brass will present an evening of music from the 20s to the 40s with special arrangements by resident composer/arranger, Robert Wallace. A sure crowd-pleaser with plenty of nostalgia; you will be sure to tap your toes and sing along.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Sponsorship of The Music School of Delaware sustains our programs

and makes the community a better place to live, work, study and play.

Call (302) 762-1132 ext 11 to start today. Thank you for your support!

Sponsor list current at time of publication.

Dr. and Mrs. Bruce I. Dittmar

Dogfish Head Brewery

Kenny Family Foundation

Tarabicos Grosso, LPP

Wegmans Food Markets

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CALENDAR 2016-17SEPTEMBER17 JAM IT! Acoustic Session, 2 p.m., WB .................................. 1028 Music Masters: Musical Bounty—A “Thank You” Concert, 7 p.m., WB ............ 4

OCTOBER6 Music Therapy Workshop, 7 p.m., WB .................................. 1513 Open Mic Night, 6:30/7 p.m., WB ...................................... 1014 Suzuki Academy: Solo Recitals, 6:15/7:30 p.m., WB ............. 1715 Student Recitals, WB ........................................................... 1615 JAM IT! Acoustic Session, 2 p.m., WB .................................. 1020 Music Therapy Workshop, 12 p.m., WB ................................ 1520 Performing Arts Partner: Brandywine Brass, 7 p.m., WB ........ 1823 Cultural Crossroads: Le Cabaret, 3 p.m., WB ......................... 826 Music Masters: “Free But Happy”— Inspirational Musical Friendships Concert, 7 p.m., WB ............ 430 Delaware Women’s Chorus, 3 p.m., The Independence School, Newark ...................................... 1330 Family Events: October Music Fest, 3 p.m., WB .................... 14

NOVEMBER5 Mission: Possible—Interactive Flute Workshop with Paul Edmund-Davies, 3 p.m., WB ................................. 1511 Suzuki Academy: Solo Recitals, 6:15/7:30 p.m., WB ............. 1713 Wilmington Community Orchestra, 3 p.m., WB ...................... 915 Music Masters: The Colors of Music, 7:30 p.m., Avenue UMC ........................ 516 Violin Master Class: Jinjoo Cho, 4:15 p.m., WB .................... 1516 Music Masters: Beyond Traditions—Old & New, 7 p.m., WB .......................... 616 Delaware Women’s Chorus, 7 p.m., The Geipel Center for the Performing Arts, The Sanford School, Hockessin ................... 1318 Suzuki Academy: Harvest Concert (violins), 6:30 p.m., WB .... 1719 Student Recitals, WB ........................................................... 1619 JAM IT! Acoustic Session, 2 p.m., WB .................................. 1020 Suzuki Academy: Harvest Concert (violas & cellos), 3 p.m., WB ....................... 17

WB = Wilmington Branch MB = Milford Branch█ Faculty, Alumni & Friends █ Cultural Crossroads █ Ensembles

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DECEMBER2 Milford String Ensemble, Holiday Stroll, 5 p.m., Milford .............................................. 124 Family Events: Holiday Sing, 3 p.m., WB .............................. 147 Delaware Women’s Chorus, 6 p.m., Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Newark ......................... 138 Open Mic Night, 6:30/7 p.m., WB ...................................... 1010 Student Recitals, WB ........................................................... 1611 Holiday Choral Concert, 4 p.m., St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Wilmington ........................... 1315 Alumni Concert: Violin Splendor Robin Mayforth and Julie Nishimura, 7 p.m., WB .................... 616 Student Chamber Music Concert, 7 p.m., WB ....................... 1617 JAM IT! Acoustic Session, 2 p.m., WB .................................. 1017 Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., TBA .......... 1218 Suzuki Academy: Solo Recitals, WB ...................................... 17

JANUARY13 Cultural Crossroads: Martin Luther King, Jr. & Black History Tribute, 7 p.m., WB ....................................... 821 Student Recitals, WB ........................................................... 1621 JAM IT! Acoustic Session, 2 p.m., WB .................................. 1021 Student Recitals, 12 p.m., Avenue UMC ............................... 1622 Wilmington Community Orchestra, 3 p.m., WB ...................... 922 Suzuki Academy: Solo Recitals, 4 p.m., Avenue UMC ............ 1723 First State Youth Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Dover ....................... 1224 Adult Student Recital, 7 p.m., WB ......................................... 1625 Music Masters: Winter Winds, 7 p.m., WB .............................. 627 Suzuki Academy: Solo Recitals, 6:15/7:30 p.m., WB ............. 17

FEBRUARY2 Performing Arts Partner: Brandywine Brass, 7 p.m., WB ........ 189 Open Mic Night, 6:30/7 p.m., WB ...................................... 1011 Family Events: Drumming & Dancing, 2 p.m., WB ................. 1411 Suzuki Academy: Orchestras, 4 p.m., WB ............................. 1718 JAM IT! Acoustic Session, 2 p.m., WB .................................. 1019 Student Recitals, WB ........................................................... 1622 Music Masters: Baroque & Beyond, 7 p.m., First & Central Presbyterian Church, Wilmington ..................... 624 Suzuki Academy: Solo Recitals, 6:15/7:30 p.m., WB ............. 1725 Piano Master Class: Alon Goldstein, TBA, WB ...................... 1526 The Studio: Rock, Jazz & Folk Concert, 3 p.m., WB ............... 10

MARCH11 Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., TBA .......... 1215 Music Masters: Pianofest!, 7 p.m., WB ................................... 718 Student Recitals, WB ........................................................... 1618 JAM IT! Acoustic Session, 2 p.m., WB .................................. 10 19 Delaware Women’s Chorus, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Salem, NJ .................................... 1320 Suzuki Academy: 10th Anniversary Celebration, The Grand Opera House, Wilmington ................................. 1725 Suzuki Academy: Suzuki Day, 9 a.m–5 p.m., WB .................. 1726 Wilmington Community Orchestra, 3 p.m., WB ...................... 9

█ Faculty, Alumni & Friends █ Cultural Crossroads █ EnsemblesWB = Wilmington Branch MB = Milford Branch

█ Family Events █ The Studio █ Suzuki Academy █ Student Recitals

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APRIL1 Harp Play Day!, 1–3 p.m., WB ............................................. 152 Cultural Crossroads: The Music & Culture of Greece, 3 p.m., WB ........................... 83 Music School Open House, 5–7 p.m., WB ........................... 145 Music School Open House, 5–7 p.m., MB ........................... 148 Young Alumni Concert, 5 p.m., WB........................................ 7 9 Suzuki Academy: Solo Recitals, WB ...................................... 1713 Open Mic Night, 6:30/7 p.m., WB ...................................... 1027 Performing Arts Partner: Brandywine Brass, 7 p.m., WB ........ 1829 Student Recitals, WB ........................................................... 1629 Milford String Ensemble, Bug & Bud Festival, 9 a.m.–4p.m., Milford ........................... 1230 Spring Choral Concert, 7 p.m., TBA ..................................... 13

MAY14 Suzuki Academy: Solo Recitals, WB ...................................... 1715 First State Youth Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Dover ....................... 1216 Music Masters: Music of Many Nations, 7:30 p.m., Avenue UMC ................... 719 Wilmington Community Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., WB ................. 920 JAM IT! Acoustic Session, 2 p.m., WB .................................. 1020 Suzuki Academy: Orchestras, 4 p.m., WB ............................. 1721 Student Recitals, WB ........................................................... 1622 Delaware Women’s Chorus, 7 p.m., Cokesbury Village, Hockessin .............................................. 1324 Awards Recital & Ceremony, 6 p.m., WB .............................. 16

JUNE3 Student Recitals, 12 p.m., Avenue UMC ............................... 163 Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., TBA .......... 124 Suzuki Academy: Solo Recitals, 4 p.m., Avenue UMC ............ 178 Open Mic Night, 6:30/7 p.m., WB ...................................... 1010 Student Recitals, WB ........................................................... 1611 Suzuki Academy: Graduation, 1, 3 & 5 p.m., WB .................. 1711 Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Church, Wilmington ............................ 1213 Adult Student Recital, 7 p.m., WB ......................................... 1614 Family Events: EC Summer Sampler, 10 a.m., WB ................. 1417 Family Events: June Jam, 11 a.m., WB .................................. 1417 JAM IT! Acoustic Session, 2 p.m., WB .................................. 1017 Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Church, Wilmington ............................ 1218 Student Chamber Music Concert, 1 p.m., WB ....................... 1620 Delaware Women’s Chorus, 7 p.m., WB ............................... 1328 Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Strathmore Hall, Rockville, MD ............................................ 12

JULY5 Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra, TBA .......................... 12

Please visit our website for up-to-date event information.

WB = Wilmington Branch MB = Milford Branch

█ Faculty, Alumni & Friends █ Cultural Crossroads █ Ensembles█ Family Events █ The Studio █ Suzuki Academy █ Student Recitals

4101 Washington Street Wilmington, DE 19802

10 S. Walnut Street Milford, DE 19963

Christ Episcopal Church South State & Water Streets 501 South State Street Dover, DE 19901

First Alliance Church 2145 Graves Road, Hockessin, DE 19707

TICKET INFORMATIONMost Music School events are held in the Wilmington Branch Concert Hall. Be sure to double check the location before you buy your tickets.

There are three ways to purchase tickets for Music School performances: online through brownpapertickets.com, at the Box Office (front desk) or by phone. The Music School accepts cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover.

Please Note: All sales are final. All persons regardless of age must have a ticket for ticketed events. Children are encouraged to attend, however, please carefully consider whether a performance is appropriate before planning to attend with a young child. Music School students may claim two complimentary tickets to every Faculty, Alumni & Friends or Wilmington Community Orchestra concert.

1. Tickets for most concerts can be purchased online at brownpapertickets.com. Please remember to print and bring your receipt to the concert you are attending.

2. Tickets may also be charged by phone at (302) 762-1132 (Wilmington) or (302) 422-2043 (Milford) during regular school hours. Tickets may be picked up at the Box Office. You must show your credit card when picking up your tickets.

3. You may buy your tickets in person at the Box Office on the day of the event (open until intermission).

For more information about ticket sales call (302) 762-1132 or (302) 422-2043 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wilmington Branch on Saturday.

PARKINGAmple free parking is available at the Milford and Wilmington locations and at 501 State Street in Dover.

MUSIC SCHOOL LOCATIONS

www.musicschoolofdelaware.org

@musicschoolofde

Online tickets available for most events through:

Programs are made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

█ Faculty, Alumni & Friends █ Cultural Crossroads █ Ensembles

Artspace Lansdowne 25 South Lansdowne Avenue Lansdowne, PA 19050

Groome United Methodist Church Dewey Avenue & Savannah Road Lewes, DE 19958

Avenue United Methodist Church 20 N Church Street, Milford, DE 19963

Unitarian Universalist Society 579 Polly Drummond Hill Road Newark, DE 19711

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