SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026, at 7 P.M.
VICTORY THEATRE
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MUSIC SPONSOR
Seth & Scarlett Zirkle
EPYO II
Adam Clark, Conductor
PYTOR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY | Romeo and Juliet Overture | |
GUSTAV MAHLER | Symphony No. 3 - Finale | |
REINHOLD GLIÈRE | Russian Sailor’s Dance | |
SOON HEE NEWBOLD | Warrior Legacy | |
INTERMISSION EPYO I | ||
DMITRI KABALEVSKY | Overture to Colas Breugnon, Op. 24 | |
FREDERICK DELIUS | Intermezzo from Fennimore and Gerda | |
PAUL CRESTON | Concertino for Marimba and Orchestra, Op. 21 I. Vigorous Ross Erickson, marimba | |
CHRIS PILSNER | A Light in the Ocean | |
CÉSAR FRANCK | Symphony in D minor III. Finale: Allegro non troppo | |
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We acknowledge the following private teachers who inspire and mentor our EPYO musicians.
Arthur Adye
Izak Atherton
Cara Arnold
Rachel Arrington
Faril Bunner
Adam Clark
Michael Chu
Graham Cullen
Carol Dallinger
Rosemaria DeVenuto
Kevin Dong
Jennifer Farny
Helen Shively Ford
James Goodhue
Leanne Hampton
Mark Hatlestad
Venita Hooper
Yunjung Lee
Mallory Linehan
Maria Mastropaolo
Tilen Mejia
Benjamin Oakes
Amy Patterson
Sarah Pearce
Karen Renner
Caroline Roberts
Elizabeth Robertson
Christine Roemke
Rebecca Salo
Rafaela Copetti-Schaick
Sheryl Schuster
Monte Skelton
Kenneth Steinsultz
Eva Tao
Erin Helgeson Torres
Greg Tuley
Gregory Wing
Rebecca Cichy Wolf
Timothy Zifer
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Our musicians come from a wide range of schools across the region. We celebrate the rich diversity of experiences they bring to the stage.
Boonville Middle School
Boonville High School
Bosse High School
Castle High School
Castle North Middle School
Castle South Middle School
Central High School
Evansville Christian Homeschool Fellowship
Evansville Christian High School
Evansville Day School
Evansville Lutheran School
EVSC Virtual Academy
F.J. Reitz High School
Forest Park Middle School
Gibson Southern High School
Harrison High School
Helfrich Park Stem Academy
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Perry Heights Middle School
Plaza Park International Prep Academy
New Tech Institute
North High School
North Junior High School
Oak Hill Elementary School
Reitz Memorial High School
Signature High School
St. James Catholic School
St. John the Baptist Catholic School
Tecumseh High School
Thompkins Middle School
Yankeetown Elementary School
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We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who contribute their time, talent, and support to make this program possible.
Special Assistance
Jonathan Davis – EPYO Work Study
UE Staff
Dr. Alanna Keenan, Music Department Chair & Facilities Coordinator
Mary Beth Deig, Music Department Administrative Assistant
Arika Brown, UE Special Events Coordinator
Ali Braikat - UE Work Study
Miyah Brown - UE Work Study
Coaching Staff
Arthur Adye
Jack Bogard
Faril Bunner
Michael Chu
Graham Cullen
Carol Dallinger
Charles du Preez
Ross Erickson
Jean Gomez
Misaki Hall
Leanne Hampton
Mark Hatlestad
Benjamin Oakes
Elizabeth Robertson
Patrick Strasik
Community Assistance
University of Evansville Music Conservatory
H&H Music
Victory Theatre Staff
Brown Bus Company
Special Thanks
Roger Kalia, Music Director Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra
Kimberly Bredemeier, Executive Director Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra
Gretchen Muchnick, EPYO Parent Board Representative
EPYO Parent Advisory Committee
Carol Dallinger
Maria Mastropaolo
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