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This season will be bittersweet for our symphony. As we say goodbye to our Maestro Brian Groner, we begin the search for our new Music Director. Brian left behind an amazing legacy, and now we face the challenge of finding someone to bring us forward.

It was a long process, but we finally have our candidates narrowed down to four finalists. We can’t wait for you to meet them! They are all skilled conductors, dedicated educators, and passionate community advocates. Each will share both new music and classics at their concert. Each will work with a soloist and get to know our orchestra both on and off stage. As we make our decision in hiring a new Music Director, we ask for input from everyone associated with our organization. Our musicians will have meetings, rehearsals, and concerts as they get to know the candidates while continuing to exhibit the amazing music you’ve come to expect. Our board and staff will discuss future seasons with the candidates as we share our vision and plan future collaborations. Our audience will join us in the hall, but also out in the community, as we offer performance and education events which will give all of us a chance to interact with each candidate. Each concert will be followed up by collecting your thoughts and comments. Let us hear from you! We will have surveys in the concert hall and online, and we greatly value your input. We’re grateful for the 23 years of artistry and dedication Maestro Groner contributed to this community, and we look forward to our next chapter under the baton of our new Music Director.

WELCOME TO OUR2018/19 SEASON!

Jamie LaFreniere— Executive Director

The conductor of an orchestra doesn’t make a sound.

He depends, for his power, on his ability to make other people powerful. - Benjamin Zander

OPENING NIGHTOCTOBER 6, 2018 • 7:30 PM

GUEST CONDUCTOR HOWARD HSUGuest ArtistKelly Hall-Tompkins, Violin

JONATHAN BAILEYHOLLAND - Motor City ReMix

SAMUEL BARBER - Violin Concerto, Op.14

JOHANNES BRAHMS - Symphony No. 2, Op. 73 in D major

HOWARD HSU is Music Director of the award-winning Valdosta Symphony Orchestra in Georgia and serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Orchestra Studies at Valdosta State University. He conducted the world premiere of James Oliverio’s Trumpet Concerto No. 1: World House, the U.S. premiere of Ned McGowan’s Concerto for iPad and Orchestra (Rotterdam Concerto 2), and has given the Georgia premieres of Fernande Decruck’s Sonata for Saxophone and Orchestra. Hsu has appeared as a guest conductor with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Macon Symphony, New Britain Symphony, and Bronx Arts Ensemble. Hsu received his D.M.A. from the University of Connecticut, his M.M. from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and his B.S. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2018 • 7:30 PM

DISNEY’S PIXAR IN CONCERT

Guest conductor Thiago Tiberio leads the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra in the score from some of your favorite Disney Pixar films! This visually stunning, high-definition, multi-media family show features montages of memorable clips from every one of Pixar’s 14 films—including the Toy Story trilogy, Cars, WALL•E, Ratatouille, A Bug’s Life, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., Brave and more.

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WINTER JANUARY 26, 2019 • 7:30 PM

GUEST CONDUCTORWESLEY SCHULZ

Guest ArtistJorge Montilla Moreno, Clarinet

CHRIS ROGERSON - Luminosity

JENNIFER HIGDON - blue cathedral

AARON COPLAND - Clarinet Concerto

SERGEI RACHMANINOFF - Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

WESLEY SCHULZ is Associate Conductor of the North Carolina Symphony. He previously served as Music Director and Conductor of the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Festival Orchestra and Director of Orchestras at University ofPuget Sound. In 2014-2015 Schulz was a Conducting Fellow at the Seattle Symphony Orchestra where he led performances, assisted with recording projects and prepared the orchestra in a special concert for the Oscar winning composer/conductor, John Williams. Schulz is a regular guest conductor of the Austin Symphony Orchestra where he develops and conducts educational performances that reach more than 10,000 students annually. Schulz graduated magna cum laude with Bachelor degrees in Percussion Performance and Music Education fromBall State University and Doctorate and Master’s degrees in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Texas at Austin.

Grammy-nominated conductor ALASTAIR WILLIS is currently Music Director of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. Willis has guest conducted orchestras around the world, including the Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Mexico City Philharmonic, Orquestra Sinfonica de Rio de Janeiro,Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonic, Hong Kong Sinfonietta,China National Orchestra, and Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble. His recording of Ravel’s “L’Enfant et les Sortileges” with Nashville Symphony and Opera was Grammy nominated for Best Classical Album in 2009. This season he guest conducted the Seattle Symphony, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Boca Raton Symphonia, Gyor Philharmonic and Philharmonie Südwestfalen. He received his bachelor’s degree from England’s Bristol University, an Education degree from Kingston University, and a Masters of Music degree from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music.

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WinterSPRING MARCH 9, 2019 • 7:30 PM

GUEST CONDUCTORALASTAIR WILLISGuest ArtistAlexander Hersh, Cello

MASON BATES - Mothership

DMITRY SHOSTAKOVICH - Cello Concerto No.1, Op. 107 in E flat Major

SERGEI PROKOFIEV - Romeo & Juliet, Selections from Suites 1 and 2

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A dedicated 21st century musician, KEVIN SÜTTERLIN is passionate about exploring nontraditional forms of musical experience as the current Conductor of The Concordia Orchestra and Sinfonietta Memphis. He is Assistant Professor of Instrumental Conducting and Director of Orchestral Activities and Opera at Concordia College, Minnesota, where he received an EMMY award in 2016/17. The German conductor has been building musical bridges across three different continents and leading his ensembles on numerous tours. He has performed and taught across the globe including Austria, China, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, and Switzerland. Sütterlin completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in orchestral conducting from the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music in 2016.

ALSO NEXT SEASON!

Grand Finale

GRAND FINALE MAY 11, 2019 • 7:30 PM

GUEST CONDUCTORKEVIN SÜTTERLIN

Guest ArtistThomas Stark, Trombone

ADAM HOCHSTATTER -My Name is Aiden

JIM PUGH - Trombone Concerto

CÉSAR FRANCK - Symphony in D minor

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Concertmaster Series-

Join us at Riverview Gardens for our Concertmaster Series, showcasing our musicians performing music they love including complex chamber pieces. You will enjoy the warm, relaxed setting where we can all get closer to the music.

Our 2018-19 Concertmasterseries schedule will bereleased this summer. Look fordetails on our website atfoxvalleysymphony.com.

Featuring a collaboration between Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra and newVoices

CONCERT INFORMATION TO BE ANNOUNCEDFor more information visit newvoiceschoir.org

Sponsored by the U.S. Venture/SchmidtFamily Foundation

IN HARMONY brings music to youth and adults with special needs

BIG ARTS IN THE LITTLE APPLE creates empowering experiences by encouraging students to explore the intersection of music and the visual arts

SENIOR SERIESbreaks down barriers by bringing small groups of musicians to senior living communities for free public concerts EDUCATION CONCERT introduces symphonic music and the instruments of the orchestra to elementary students

FVSO ON THE TOWN brings the power of symphonic music to public events throughout the Fox Valley

FVSO IN THE SCHOOLS enhances school music education programs with visits from small groups of FVSO musicians

Everyone should feel the joy that comes from listening to symphonic music.

Music for Everyone reaches deep into the community to make music accessible.

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SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2018 • 7:30 PM Doors open at 6:30 p.m. • Tailgating encouraged!

Brats, Beer & Beethoven is a FREE, family-friendly, community event featuring a concert by the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra and a huge fireworks celebration at Fox Cities Stadium. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 14, 2018.

The popular music, fireworks, and free admission give this event mass appeal. Bring your friends and family to enjoy this spectacular event!

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OPENING NIGHT October 6, 2018 7:30 p.m.GUEST CONDUCTORHOWARD HSU

WINTER January 26, 2019 7:30 p.m.GUEST CONDUCTORWESLEY SCHULZ

DISNEY’SPIXAR IN CONCERT November 17, 2018 7:30 p.m.General publictickets on saleApril 16, 2018.

SPRING March 9, 2019 7:30 p.m.GUEST CONDUCTORALASTAIR WILLIS

GRAND FINALE May 11, 2019 7:30 p.m.GUEST CONDUCTORKEVIN SÜTTERLIN

BRATS, BEER & BEETHOVENJuly 14, 2018 7:30 p.m.

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