PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY
AND IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE PRESENT

Bach Meets Bluegrass: Tessa Lark and Michael Thurber

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8pm

Eclectic Orange Series sponsored by:
Jelinek Family Trust

Part of Distinctive Experiences co-presented with Philharmonic Society of Orange County

Tessa Lark: Violin
Michael Thurber: Double Bass

This performance is presented without an intermission.

This program attempts to capture all of our musical influences in one cohesive body of work.  When creating the program, our first step was to look for a solid concept that would anchor all of the musical selections.  Our minds immediately went to J.S. Bach.

Bach's music has always been our musical home base and a benchmark of musical perfection.  In particular, his Two-Part Inventions have occupied a central place in our hearts. These beautiful bite-sized works of counterpoint illuminate the full expressive possibility for two musical voices.  You can hear these melodies laugh, mourn, swoon, and argue as they meticulously intertwine.

In the spirit of these Inventions, we have "invented" our own set of duos. Just as Bach's Inventions are explorations in counterpoint, our duos explore the full range of what is possible with our specific two voices: violin and bass.  Both the violin and bass have played an integral role not only in European music but in all forms of American music, from Appalachia to New Orleans. In our compositions, we explore these different styles and dive into our own musical heritage—as Classical musicians, but also as Americans.  -Tessa Lark & Michael Thurber 

• Tessa LARK and Michael THURBER: Wooden Soldier
• BACH: Two-Part Invention No. 1 in C major, BWV 772 (arr. for violin and bass)
• Tessa LARK and Michael THURBER: Tumble Time
• BACH: Two-Part Invention No. 4 in D minor, BWV 775 (arr. for violin and bass)
• Tessa LARK and Michael THURBER: Cedar & Sage
• BACH: Two-Part Invention No. 2 in C minor, BWV 773 (arr. for violin and bass)
• BACH: Two-Part Invention No. 8 in F major, BWV 779 (arr. for violin and bass)
• Tessa LARK and Michael THURBER: Weather Vane
• BACH: Two-Part Invention No. 10 in G major, BWV 781 (arr. for violin and bass)
• BACH: Two-Part Invention No. 15 in B minor, BWV 786 (arr. for violin and bass)
• Tessa LARK and Michael THURBER: Om & Nancied
• BACH: Two-Part Invention No. 6 in E major, BWV 777 (arr. for violin and bass)
• Tessa LARK and Michael THURBER: Until We Meet Again

Violinist, composer, arranger, commissioner, Stradgrasser

Violinist Tessa Lark is one of the most captivating artistic voices of our time, consistently praised by critics and audiences for her astounding range of sounds, technical agility, and musical elegance. In 2020 she was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category, and she is also a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky.

Highlights of Lark’s 2023-24 season include the world premiere of Carlos Izcaray’s Violin Concerto–written for her–under the composer’s baton; and concerts with the Stuttgarter Philharmoniker that mark her European orchestral debut. She reprises Michael Torke’s violin concerto, Sky–also written for her, and the 2020 recording of which earned her a Grammy nomination–with Oklahoma’s Signature Symphony and the Sarasota Orchestra; returns to South Carolina’s Greenville Symphony, the Virginia Symphony, the Buffalo Philharmonic and England’s City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; and performs as a chamber musician in duos with double bassist Michael Thurber and jazz guitarist Frank Vignola.

Lark’s newest album, The Stradgrass Sessions, features a mix of original compositions by the violinist and her collaborators–double bassist Edgar Meyer, pianist Jon Batiste, mandolinist Sierra Hull and fiddler Michael Cleveland–with a sonata by Eugène Ysaÿe, Bartók violin duets arranged for violin and mandolin and the world premiere recording of John Corigliano’s STOMP. Her debut commercial recording was the Grammy-nominated SKY, and her discography also includes Fantasy on First Hand Records; Invention, marking the debut album for the violin-bass duo made up of Lark and her fiancé, Michael Thurber; and a live performance recording of Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires with the Buffalo Philharmonic.

The violinist has performed with orchestras, recital venues and festivals around the world. She is a recipient of the Hunt Family Award, one of Lincoln Center’s prestigious Emerging Artist Awards, as well as a 2018 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship and a 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant.

In addition to her performance schedule, Lark champions young aspiring artists and supports the next generation of musicians through her work as Co-host/Creative of NPR’s From the Top. She also serves as Mentor and board member of the Irving M. Klein International Strings Competition.

Lark is a graduate of New England Conservatory and completed her Artist Diploma at The Juilliard School. She plays a ca. 1600 G.P. Maggini violin on loan from an anonymous donor through the Stradivari Society of Chicago.

Michael Thurber is a Drama Desk-nominated composer of musical theater, popular song and concert music. As a theater composer & lyricist, Thurber made his international debut with his score for Antony and Cleopatra, a co-production between The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Public Theater directed by Academy Award winner Tarell McCraney. He has since composed scores for numerous Public Theater productions, including the 2021 Shakespeare In The Park adaptation of Merry Wives; and Romeo Y Julieta, a radio play starring Lupita Nyong'o. Michael wrote music and lyrics for the Broadway bound musical Goddess, co-authored with Saheem Ali and Jocelyn Bioh, which had its World Premiere in 2022 at Berkeley Repertory Theater. 

As a bassist Thurber has made a name for himself through his intrepid exploration of genre. He was the original bass player on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert under the leadership of Jon Batiste. He has performed around the world with a plethora of diverse artists including Chris Thile, Inon Barnatan, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, Mavis Staples, Alisa Weilerstein, Edward Aaron, Paul Watkins, Louis Cato, Jacob Collier, Lawrence and many more. He tours internationally with award winning violinist Tessa Lark. In 2022, he co-produced Lark's solo album Stradgrass. 

Michael teaches at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute and operates his own recording studio in Williamsburg, BK where he writes and produces songs for himself and other artists. He studied music at Juilliard and the Interlochen Arts Academy. 

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their generous support of the Fund for Music during the past twelve months. These contributions make up the difference between the income generated from ticket sales and the actual cost of bringing the world’s finest orchestras, soloists and chamber ensembles to Orange County and inspiring 160,000 K-12 students each year with quality music programs. Gifts range from $70 to more than $100,000, and each member of the Philharmonic Society plays a valuable role in furthering the mission of this organization.

YOUTH MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSORS

Bluebird Legacy Inc.

The Crean Foundation

Chapman University

The Davisson Family Fund for Youth Music Education

The William Gillespie Foundation

Hearst Foundation

Thomas J. Madracki Memorial Endowment

Orange County Community Foundation

Pacific Life Foundation

U.S. Bank

Anonymous

SERIES SPONSORS

Donna L. Kendall Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Howard Jelinek/Jelinek Family Trust, Eclectic Orange Series

Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation

PHILHARMONIC CIRCLE ($100,000+)

The Committees of the Philharmonic Society

Donna L. Kendall and the Donna L. Kendall Foundation

Dr. Howard Jelinek/Jelinek Family Trust

Philharmonic Foundation

Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation

The Segerstrom Foundation

MAESTRO CIRCLE ($50,000+)

Colburn Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kohl

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Podlich

Gail and Robert Sebring

Ms. Dea Stanuszek

CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE ($25,000+)

Bluebird Legacy, Inc.

The Crean Foundation

Valerie and Hans Imhof

The Isidore and Penny Myers Foundation

National Endowment for the Arts

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith

Al Spector and Tatjana Soli

U.S. Bank

     Mr. Stephen Amendt

PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE ($10,000+)

Sabra and Peter Bordas

Mr. James J. Brophy

City of Laguna Beach

Marjorie and Roger Davisson

The Dirk Family

Sam B. and Lyndie Ersan

Karen and Don Evarts

Hung Fan and

   Michael Feldman

Mrs. Jean Felder

Mrs. Joanne C. Fernbach

Mr. John D. Flemming

   and Mr. Mark Powell

Margaret M. Gates - in

   memory of family

Mr. Richard A. Goodman

Ms. Joan Halvajian

Maralou Harrington

Milli Hill

Carole Innes-Owens

Gary and Betsy Jenkins

Helen and Fritz Lin

Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons

Cheryl Hill Oakes

Lauren and Richard Packard

Mr. Patrick Paddon

Richard and Deborah Polonsky

Ellen and Vasily I. Semeniuta

Dr. Bob and Mao Shillman

Steven M. Sorenson MD

   and J. Eric Shay

Richard and Elizabeth Steele

   Endowment Fund

Waters Edge Winery

Gayle Widyolar

PLATINUM BATON ($6,000+)

Dr. Richard D.

   and France Campbell

Suzanne and David Chonette

Frome Family Foundation

Marcia Kay and Ron Radelet

Mr. and Mrs. James G. Reynolds

Barbara Roberts

Diane and Michael Stephens

Edward and Anna Yeung

GOLDEN BATON ($3,000+)

Mr. and Mrs. James Alexiou

Diane and John Chimo Arnold

John W. Benecke

   and Lee Marino

Mr. Gary Capata

Carl and Kathy Greenwood

Jane and Joe Hanauer

Stephanie and Don Harrell

Ellen Pickler Harris

   and Ron Harris

Elizabeth Evans Henry

Ms. Elizabeth Jones

Vicki and Richard Lee

Marshall Fund for Dramatic

   Arts and Classical Music

Marlene and Chris Nielsen

Tommy and Julie Phillips

Christopher Quilter

Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Ridout

Ms. Harriet Roop

Samueli Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. David Seigle

Dr. Emmanuel Sharef

Dr. and Mrs. Henry Sobel

Ms. Barbara Tanner

The William Gillespie Foundation

SILVER BATON ($1,200+)

Dr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Abbott

Nancy Arnold

David and Frances Nitta Barnes

Ms. Michelle Brenner

Mr. James Carter

Dr. and Mrs. David Casey

Dr. and Mrs. Shigeru Chino

Mr. and Mrs. Stewart A. Clark

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clemmer

Crevier Family Foundation

Susan and Kevin Daly

Eve and Timothy Donovan

Dr. Harvey Eisenberg

Deborah and Cody Engle

Dr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Field

Petrina Friede

David Gartley

Dr. Anna Gonosova

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Gordon

Teresa Gordon

Barbara Hamkalo

Dr. Daniel E. Haspert

   and Mr. Gerard Curtin

Barbara and Don Howland

Anne Johnson

Dr. Nancy L. Kidder

LaDonna Kienitz

Dr. and Mrs. Tae S. Kim

Cathy and David Krinsky

Hank and Bonnie Landsberg

Janet Laurin

Mrs. Barbara Macgillivray

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Malcolm

Mrs. Linda Lipman Mandelbaum

Karen McCulley

Danny and Kristy Melita

Patricia Morgan

Elizabeth Morse

Richard and Dot Nelson

Elaine and Carl Neuss

Leslie and Gus Ordonez

Michael and Meili Pinto

Susan Qaqundah

Les Redpath

Mr. and Mrs. Glen L. Reeves

Leona Aronoff-Sadacca

Deborah and Robert Schlesinger                 

Eva and Fred Schneider

Dr. Ellis Schwied

Igal and Diane Silber

Walter and Masami Stahr

Dr. Daniel and Jeule Stein

Edith Tonkon

Ms. Sally Westrom

CONCERTO ($600+)

Janet Lee Aengst

Richard Alexander

Beard Family Foundation

Lauren and Cor Claus

David and Victoria Collins

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Delman

Michael DeVries

Walter C. Fidler

Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Fowler

Mr. and Mrs. Donald French

Dr. and Mrs. Mark W. Gow

Terry Hanna

Grace Holdaway

Kevin Huoh

Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Ivey

Mr. Greg Kwan

Katsuhiko and

   Meiko Maeshige

Dr. Lani and

   Mr. David Martin

Mater Dei High School

Kelly and Susan McClellan

Mrs. Janine McMillion

Mrs. Gordon Niedringhaus

Mr. Keith Polakoff

Mr. and Mrs. John Prange

Deborah and Tom Rapport

Karyn Rashoff

Mrs. Vicki de Reynal

Suzanne Sandmeyer

   and Wes Hatfield

Carol Schwab

Ms. Barbara Sentell

Arkady and Ella Serebryannik

Mr. John Shaak

Ann D. Stephens

John and Mary Karyl Thorne

Dr. and Mrs. Harvey S. Triebwasser

Edith and Thomas Van Huss

Kathryn and David Wopschall

SONATA ($300+)

Brien Amspoker

   and Ellen Breitman

Dr. Lori Bassman and

   Mr. Harley C. Bassman

Tod and Craig Beckett-Frank

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bedi

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boice

Mr. Scott Brinkerhoff

Evelyn Brownstone

Mr. and Mrs. Tyke Camaras

Ross Conner and

   Emmett Carlson

Mr. and Mrs. Gustave S. Chabre

Mary E. Chelius

Mr. Randall K. Chun

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Compton

Peter Conlon and

   Deborah Shaw

Mr. Anthony Ede and

   Mrs. Louise Upham

Resa Evans and Dave Theil

Joan Fang

Reuben H. Fleet Foundation Fund

Cheryl Garland

Marvin Goecks, Jr.

Dr. Alan L. Goldin

Howard and Carol Hay

Marlene Hewitt

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Horgan

John and Julia Houten

Mr. Paul A. Schmidhauser and Ms. Cindy R. Hughes

Ms. Kathryn Hummel

Stanley and Mary W. Johnson Foundation

Ms. Sumie Jossi

Mr. and Mrs. Eric M. Kadison

Kari Kerr

Dr. and Mrs. William P. Klein

Elliott Kornhauser and

   Joe Baker

Kent and Ami Kreutziger

Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Kriz

Bruce Larson and

   Dinny Beringer

Dr. and Mrs. Gary C. Lawrence

Yueshii Lee

Sijie Ling

Elsie M. Little

Francis McClain and Sandra Campbell-McClain

Mr. H.W. McKee

Lisa Miller

Chris Reed and Pat O'Brien

Dr. Kevin O'Grady and

    Mrs. Nella Webster O'Grady

Mary and Lee Olsen

Mr. Richard Parslow

Sidney and Nancy Petersen

Mr. Craig Poindexter

Robbie and Steve Prepas

Lucinda Prewitt

Coralie Prince

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rose

Herbert and Joyce Rosenblum

Deborah and Frank Rugani

Mrs. Kathleen Sangster

Ms. Suzanne Schaumburg

Pamela Sefton

Dr. James Shelburne

Nick and Donna Shubin

Mrs. Karen Smith

Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens

Diane Stovall

Dr. Agnes Szekere

Mary and Peter Tennyson

Ms. Carole Uhlaner and

   Mr. D Brownstone

Annabel Wang

Mike Tompkins and

   Lynn Weiser

Dr. and Mrs. Fritz C. Westerhout

Ivy Yan

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

Frieda Belinfante, in memoriam

Jane K. Grier, in memoriam

John M. Rau

OFFICIAL WINE SPONSOR
Waters Edge Winery

Long Beach

List current as of 1/29/2024

The Philharmonic Society deeply appreciates the support of its sponsors and donors, and makes every effort to ensure accurate and appropriate recognition. Contact the Development Department at (949) 553-2422, ext. 233, to make us aware of any error or omission in the foregoing list.

ESTERHAZY PATRONS

The Philharmonic Society is proud to recognize our dedicated patrons who have made a multi-year Esterhazy Patron pledge. We are grateful for their support, which has been largely responsible for enabling us to present the world’s most acclaimed symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles and soloists.

Mr. and Mrs. James Alexiou

Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Anderson

A. Gary Anderson Family Foundation

Mr. Gary N. Babick

Ms. Tricia Babick

Mrs. Linda Beimfohr

Mr. and Mrs. John Carson

Cheng Family Foundation

Mrs. William P. Conlin

Mr. Warren G. Coy

Marjorie and Roger Davisson

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Delman

The Dirk Family

Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Duma

Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Emery

Catherine Emmi

Lyndie Ersan

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Freedland

Margaret M. Gates—In memory of family

Mr. Milton S. Grier, Jr.

Maralou Harrington

Dr. Howard J. Jelinek

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chapin  Johnson

Dr. Siret Jurison

Donna L. Kendall Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Venelin Khristov

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kirwan

Capt. Steve Lutz and

   Shala Shashani Lutz

Professor Robert and

   Dr. Adeline Yen Mah

Mrs. Sharon McNalley

Dr. Vahe Meghrouni

Mrs. Michael D. Nadler

Elaine and Carl Neuss

Mr. Thomas Nielsen

Milena and Milan Panic

Helen Reinsch

Barbara Roberts

Mrs. Michelle Rohé

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Salyer

Elizabeth Segerstrom

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith

Mrs. Elaine Weinberg

Mr. and Mrs. George Wentworth

Bobbitt and Bill Williams

Anonymous

LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBERS

Mr. and Mrs. James Alexiou

Dr. and Mrs. Julio Aljure

Diane and John Chimo Arnold

Estate of Edra E. Brophy*

Mr. James J. Brophy

Mr. Douglas T. Burch, Jr.*

Mr. William P. Conlin* and

   Mrs. Laila Conlin

Pamela Courtial*

Mr. Warren G. Coy

Richard Cullen and Robert Finnerty

Mr. Ben Dolson*

Camille and Eric Durand Trust*

Karen and Don Evarts

Erika E. Faust*

James and Judy Freimuth

Ms. Carol Frobish*

The William Gillespie Foundation*

Mr. and Mrs.* Milton S. Grier, Jr.

Mr. Edward Halvajian*

Ms. Joan Halvajian

Ms. Marie Hiebsch*

Mildred and James* Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hull*

Mr. Leonard Jaffe

Judith* and Howard Jelinek

Dr. Burton L. Karson

Donna L. Kendall

Hank and Bonnie Landsberg

Mrs. Carla Liggett

Dr. William Lycette

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Michel

Mr. and Mrs. Bart Morrow

Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Nadler*

Eva Cebulski Olivier

Mrs. Frank M. Posch*

Marcia Kay Radelet

Marjorie Rawlins*

Mrs. Ladislaw Reday*

Elaine M. Redfield*

Mr. Richard M. Reinsch*

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Salyer

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sebring

Mr. H. Russell Smith*

Al Spector and Tatjana Soli

Ms. Dea Stanuszek

Diane and Michael Stephens

Vas Nunes Family Trust*

Betty M. Williams*

Anonymous

*Deceased

Bold type indicates gifts of $50,000 or more.

Please call the Philharmonic Society Development Department if you have included either the Philharmonic Society or the separate Philharmonic Foundation in your will or trust so that we may honor you as a member of the Legacy Circle. For more information, call (949) 553-2422, ext. 202 or visit: www.PhilharmonicSociety.org/SupportUs and click on Planned Giving.

DONORS TO THE PHILHARMONIC FORWARD CAMPAIGN

The Philharmonic Society’s campaign is the first of its kind in the organization’s history. It will grow the Society’s endowment—providing greater opportunities for the presentation of the world’s leading orchestras and other musical performances while expanding our educational and community outreach—and also establish a current needs fund for organizational sustainability and flexibility. We are proud to recognize those who are helping secure the Society’s future with a gift to the Philharmonic Forward Campaign. We are grateful for their support, which will help fuel the Society’s growth and provide a legacy of incomparable music and superb music education programs in perpetuity.

CO-CHAIRS

Donna L. Kendall and Douglas H. Smith

$1,000,000+

Mr. James J. Brophy

Donna L. Kendall

   and the Donna L. Kendall Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sebring

Anonymous

$500,000+

Richard Cullen and

   Robert Finnerty

James and Judy Freimuth

$250,000+

The Davisson Family Fund

   for Youth Music Education

Margaret M. Gates—In

   memory of family

Mr. and Mrs.* Milton S. Grier, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith

$100,000+

Pete and Sabra Bordas

David and Suzanne Chonette

Karen and Don Evarts

Milli and Jim* Hill

Marlene and Chris Nielsen

Richard and Deborah Polonsky

Diane and Michael Stephens

Anonymous

$50,000+

Mr. Douglas T. Burch, Jr.*

Dr. Richard D. and

   France Campbell

Erika E. Faust*

Mrs. Joanne C. Fernbach

Joan Halvajian

Elaine and Carl Neuss

Marcia Kay Radelet

Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Ridout

Ms. Dea Stanuszek

Dr. Daniel and Jeule Stein

$25,000+

Douglas Burch Classical

   Programs Fund

Mr. William P. Conlin* and

   Mrs. Laila Conlin

Mr. and Mrs. Donald French 

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fuerbringer

Mr. and Mrs. Noel Hamilton

Dr. and Mrs. Chase* Roh

Up to $24,999

Eleanor and Jim* Anderson

John W. Benecke

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burra

Ana and Ron Dufault

Hung Fan and Michael Feldman

First American Trust

   Kimberly Dwan Bernatz

Mr. John D. Flemming and

   Mr. Mark Powell

Duke Funderburke

Carolyn and John Garrett

Karin Easter Gurwell

Maralou and Jerry M.* Harrington

Mrs. Alice E. Hood

Huntington Harbour

   Philharmonic Committee -  

   Marina Windjammer Group

Kevin and Judith Ivey

Ms. Lula Belle Jenkins

Doris and Jim Kollias

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Kramer

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Madracki

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mastrangelo

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Michel

Charles Mosmann

Carl Neisser*

Joan Rehnborg

Dr. and Mrs. Henry Sobel

Dr. and Mrs. Julio Taleisnik

Marti and Walter Unger

Gayle Widyolar, M.D.

Sandi Wright-Cordes

U.S. Bank

Anonymous

*Deceased

LEAVE A LEGACY

Estate gift s allow our long-time subscribers and donors to leave an enduring legacy that helps ensure the long-term financial strength of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County. Please consider including us in your will, as either a percentage of your

estate or a fixed amount. Doing so will support our commitment of presenting world-class programming and music education that enriches the cultural life of Orange County for generations to come.

For more information, please contact (949) 553-2422, ext. 233, or email support@philharmonicsociety.org.

PRESIDENT AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Tommy Phillips

ARTISTIC OPERATIONS

Emily Persinko, Artistic Operations Manager
Julia Tan, Production Coordinator
Kathy Smith, Piano Technician

DEVELOPMENT

Mark Saville, Vice President of Development
Halim Kim, Senior Director of Development
Nicole Gonzales, Special Events Manager
Paige Frank, Development Coordinator

EDUCATION

Katherine Yang, Vice President of Education & Community Engagement
Courtney McKinnon, Manager of Volunteer & Education Services
Jennifer Niedringhaus, Education & Engagement Operations Manager
Chloe Hopper, Education Associate & OCYS Coordinator
Penny Arroyo, Huntington Harbour Office Manager & Finance Coordinator

FINANCE

Roan Alombro, Vice President of Finance
Fay Hu, Finance & HR Associate

MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Jean Hsu, COO / Vice President of Communications
Daniel Acosta, Director of Marketing
Marie Songco-Torres, Senior Marketing & PR Manager
Adaora Onyebeke, Marketing & PR Associate

PATRON SERVICES

Jonathan Mariott, Director of Patron Services
Angelica Nicolas, Marketing & Patron Services Manager
Randy Polevoi, Musical Concierge

ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH SYMPHONY AND STRING ENSEMBLE

Johannes Müller Stosch, Music Director & OCYS Conductor
Lucy Lu, OCYSE Conductor & OCYS Strings Coach
Danielle Culhane, Operations & Personnel Manager
Hana Kurihara, Operations Assistant

OFFICERS
John Flemming, Chair/CEO *  
Donna L. Kendall, Deputy Board Chair *
Sabra Bordas, Vice Chair *  
Stephen Amendt, Secretary/Treasurer *

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John W. Benecke, Development Chair
Sabra Bordas, Nominating and Governance Chair *
Jim Brophy
Lauren Claus
Hung Fan, Laguna Beach Music Festival Chair
Jean Felder, Artistic and Marketing Chair
Margaret M. Gates
Kari Kerr, President, The Committees *
Douglas H. Smith, Member at Large *
Steven M. Sorenson, MD
Kathryn Wopschall
Sandi Wright-Cordes, Orange County Youth Symphony Chair

IN MEMORIAM
Douglas T. Burch, Jr.
Jane Grier
Wesley Kruse

* Executive Committee