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Sept 10: From the New World
feat. works by: Richter, Haydn, Dvorak
The Fort Smith Symphony
Directed by John Jeter

At the ArcBest Performing Arts Center

Season: ACHE
Season: Arcb
Season: Mercy
Program
On the Nature of Daylight
Max Richter (b. 1966)
 
 
Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809)
  1. Moderato
  2. Adagio
  3. Allegro Molto

Tess Kent, cello

Intermission

Symphony No. 9, "From the New World"
Antonín Dvořák (1841 - 1904)

  1. Adagio; Allegro molto
  2. Largo
  3. Scherzo: Molto vivace
  4. Allegro con fuoco
1: Glatfelter
Musician Roster
MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR

Marilyn Patterson Chair

FIRST VIOLIN

• Er-Gene Kahng, Concertmaster
Mrs. Phoebe Mueller Chair

• Lori Fay, Associate Concertmaster
John & Jayne Alford Chair

• Karen Jeter, Associate Concertmaster
Burva Ann & Edward B. Nugent Chair

• Carol Harrison, Assistant Concertmaster
Doug & Kathy Babb Chair

Arthur Busby, Assistant Concertmaster

• Raul Munguia
Mary & Mark Moll Chair

• Mia Catania
Dr. Craig & Stacy Stites Chair

• Hallie Michael
Marie's Lock and Safe Chair

• Mike Burkepile

• Klaudia Cop
Drs. Peter & Rebecca Fleck Chair

• Anne Bonnett
Gloria & John Jones Memorial Chair

SECOND VIOLIN

• Patrick Conlon, Principal
Regions Bank Chair

• Diane Halliburton, Assistant Principal

• Michelle Fraser
Tim & Connie Bailey Chair

• Saralyn Workman
Jim & Sue Rose Chair

• Juan Carlos Flores
Jim & Ann Bruning Chair

• Greta Lane
Beth Watson Chair

• Elizabeth Venegas
Center for Hearing – In Memory of Kelly Spradlin-Johnston Chair

• Nicole Melki
Sue & Jim Rose Chair

• Anne Pequeno
Dr. Amita & Jay Heaser

• Heather Wickersham

• Gus Weaver

VIOLA

• Jesse Collett, Principal
BancorpSouth Chair

• Kathy Murray, Assistant Principal
Dr. Steve & Linda Nelson Chair

• Curtis Hansen
Jacquelyn & Kenneth Wallace Chair

• Jennifer Scott
Patricia N. Werner Memorial Chair

• Anthony Verge
In Memory of Rachel C. Smith Chair

• Charlotte Scott

• Lacie Bowlware

CELLO

• James Robert Bradshaw, Principal
Bill & Lori Hines Chair

• Tess Crowther, Assistant Principal
Lavon Morton Chair

• Nathaniel Cook
Buddy & Linda Spradlin Chair

• Steve Fraser
Debbie Vicharelli for the Boreham Family Chair

• William Elliott
Kathleen Fay & Dorothy Ryan Fay Chair

• Jose Palacios
John & Cindy Swicegood Chair

• Jayne Jostad
The Stec Family Chair

• Martyna Sandoval

BASS

• Jerry Lane, Principal
Jennifer & Don McDonald Chair

• John Schimek, Assistant Principal
HSA Engineering Chair

• Brandon Patterson
Ryan & Kristen Gehrig Chair

• Benji Wilson
Michael, Heather, Cate, & Jackson Newcity Chair

FLUTE

In Honor of Dr. Sandi Sanders Flute Section

• Elizabeth Shuhan, Principal
Dr. Donald & Letricia Shows Chair

• Jennifer Slater
Judy R. & Lance McReynolds Chair

• Emmaline Smyth
Patricia Hawkins Chair

PICCOLO

• Jennifer Slater, Principal
Judy R. & Lance McReynolds Chair

OBOE

B-Savvy Magazine Oboe Section

• Theresa Delaplain, Principal
Dr. & Mrs. James E. Kelly, III Chair

• Suzanne McGowen
Opie Cates Memorial Chair

ENGLISH HORN

• Suzanne McGowen, Principal
Staci & Dr. Cole Goodman Chair

CLARINET

Carter Hunt Memorial Clarinet Section

• Andrew DeBoer, Principal
Nancy & Mitch Llewellyn Chair

• Christina Giacona
Janice & Allyn Donaubauer Chair

BASSOON

Miriam Ann Pates Memorial Bassoon Section

• Brent Fillmer, Principal
Brian Kim Family Chair

• Charles Hall

HORN

Joseph F. Rumsey, III Memorial Horn Section

• Alexander Shuhan, Principal
Dr. Brenda Yelvington Chair

• David Slutsky, Assistant Principal
Robert Morgan Chair

• Richard Ruhe
David & Barbara Saxon Chair

• Katy Luker
Kimberly & Philip White Chair

• Jane Waters-Showalter
Kameron Morton Chair

TRUMPET

Samuel M. Sicard Memorial Trumpet Section

• Angela Richards, Principal
Judy R. & Lance McReynolds Chair

• Paul Hankins, Assistant Principal
Dr. Benny & Martha Gooden Chair

• Randy Graham
Michael & Michelle Hadley Chair

TROMBONE

• Brian Haapanen, Principal
Mark & Vicki Rumsey Chair

• Sean Reed
Marian & Jim Gerlach Chair

• Cory Mixdorf

BASS TROMBONE

• Paul Johnston, Principal
Leo & Barbara Anhalt Chair

TUBA

• Tommy Hough, Principal
Kimberly & Rodney Miller Family Chair

TIMPANI

• Kae Reed, Principal
Storm Nolan & Brandon Weeks Chair

PIANO/KEYBOARD

• Robert Mueller, Principal
Dr. Ray & Jan Gattis Burd Chair

HARP

• Faith O’Neal, Principal

PERCUSSION

• Tommy Dobbs, Co-Principal
Jane & Mike Rappeport Chair

• David Ewing, Co-Principal

• Christine Souza
Jim & Peggy Hadley – Mallet Percussion Chair

LIBRARIAN

• David Ewing
Lawson & Debbie Hembree Chair

STAGE MANAGER

• David Ewing

SOUND ENGINEER

• Tom Ware

All: Propak
All: Rheem
1. Baptist
After Party 1
Conductor's Circle
Conductor's Circle Sponsors pledge $1,000 in support of the Symphony's ongoing artistic excellence and operation. This gift is exclusive of other contributions to the Symphony. To learn more about joining this distinguished group in the upcoming season, contact Laken Emerson.

 

Laken Emerson
Director of Development, Education, & Community Engagement
479-452-7575
laken.emerson@fortsmithsymphony.org
 
Conductor's Circle Sponsors:

Tim & Debbie Allen - Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce
Leo & Barbara Anhalt
Dr. Varant & Aimee Arzoumanian
I. Jean Beck
Dr. & Mrs. Steve-Felix Belinga
Carol Bellew
Laura Bogner
Gary & JoAnn Campbell
OneDigital Health & Benefits
I. Jean Chastain
Christopher Cherry & Lori Fay
David & Lori Cravens
Alesia & Greg Davis
Bob & Judy Dawson
Dr. Calline Ellis
Kathleen Fay & Dorothy Ryan Fay
Clay & Lynn Gilliland Family Fund
Jaunice & Richard Griffin
Bill & Lori Hines
Dr. W.C. Holmes, Jr.
Drs. David & Teresa Hunton
Boyd Metals
Anonymous
Drew & Paula Linder
Kate & Hugh Maurras
The Honorable George McGill
Joan McCoy
Donnie Pendergraft
Mary & Taylor Prewitt
Dr. Larry Price
Jim & Sue Rose
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Rumsey
Sandy & Sandi Sanders
Bonnie Johnson & Mike Smets
In Memory of Rachel Cameron Smith
John & Jan Taylor
Mrs. Richard Udouj

 

1. Nelsons
All: Merrill
Upcoming: EARQUAKE!

When: October 17, 2022

Where: ArcBest PAC

Contact Laken Emerson for more information laken.emerson@fortsmithsymphony.org

Thank you to our Education Sponsors:

Major Sponsors:

Windgate Foundation

Walter O. Caldwell Foundation

Baptist Health

Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Rheem

Sponsors:

Gerdau

Umarex, USA

Stephens Production

Beshears Construction

Nestle-Gerber

McDonald's

Carco

First Security Bank

Robert & Mary Young

Candy Craze

1. Davis
1. Dobson
The Fort Smith Symphony

is a tax exempt 501(c)3 organization. All donations qualify as charitable contributions under the Internal Revenue Code. Donors should consult with their tax advisor regarding their own personal situations. For more information or request for donation receipt, contact Laken Emerson. 

All: Wyndham
All: TBD
All: Kirkham