Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra
Season Opening Concert
Saturday, November 4, 2023, 7:30 pm
Gallo Center for the Arts
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
Program
Concert Orchestra
Donald C. Grishaw, conductor
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
La Rejouissance from "Royal Fireworks Music" arr. Meyer
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Selections from "Midsummer Night's Dream" arr. Meyer
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)
Symphony No. 1, 3rd Movement arr. Meyer
Gioachino Rossini (1889-1960)
Finale from "William Tell Overture" arr. Meyer
Percussion Ensemble
We Wish You a Merry Christmas arr. Corckarell
Intermission
Symphony Orchestra
Elisha Wells, conductor
Soon Hee Newbold (b. 1975)
Egyptian Legacy arr. Rydlund
Jean Sibelius (1862-1936)
Spring Song, Symphonic Poem, Op. 16
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
Berceuse and Finale from "The Firebird Suite" arr. Isaac
Please, no flash photography. As a courtesy to the performers and other audience members, please turn off watch alarms and cell phones during the performance.
The Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the following season partners for their support of this weekend's performance!
Our Youth Symphony Season Partners
E. & J. Gallo Winery & Family
Antone E. & Marie F. Raymus Foundation
Beard Land and Investment Co.
Dot Foods
Mocse Credit Union
Modesto Rotary Club Foundation
Omega Nu
Pacific Southwest Container
U.S. Bank Foundation
The MSO acknowledges with gratitude the following donors and sponsors whose generosity allows the orchestra to reach new heights in music and education. With your continued support, we are making a difference together and enriching the lives of our community, one note at a time.
For our full listing and more information about how you can give the gift of music to our community visit www.modestosymphony.org/support.