Capen Auditorium Wednesday, May 15, 1968 8:15p.m

Holdridge, Gail, Piano

Kinney, Lawrence, Conductor

Schneider, Judith, Soprano

Thompson, Gregory, Violin

English

Capen AuditoriumWednesdayMay 15, 19688:15 p.m

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Illinois State University ISU ReD: Research and eData School of Music Programs Music 5-15-1968 The University Symphony Orchestra Lawrence Kinney Conductor Illinois State University Gail Holdridge Piano Judith Schneider Soprano Gregory Thompson Violin Follow this and additional works at: https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/somp  Part of the Music Performance Commons Recommended Citation Kinney, Lawrence Conductor; Holdridge, Gail Piano; Schneider, Judith Soprano; and Thompson, Gregory Violin, "The University Symphony Orchestra" (1968). School of Music Programs. 3467. https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/somp/3467 This Concert Program is brought to you for free and open access by the Music at ISU ReD: Research and eData. It has been accepted for inclusion in School of Music Programs by an authorized administrator of ISU ReD: Research and eData. For more information, please contact ISUReD@ilstu.edu. ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSIC DEPARTMENT presents THE UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LAWRENCE KINNEY, Conductor and GAIL HOLDRIDGE, Pianist JUDITH SCHNEIDER, Soprano GREGORY THOMPSON, Violinist 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 1968 Capen Auditorium PROGRAM oldau, from the Symphonic Poem, "My Fatherland" Friedrich Smetana 'The Moldau" (Vlatava) i.s the second of six sections of the tone poem ·atherland" written as a frank description of Smetana's beloved native ii.a. This movement describes a journey onthe river which runs north-through what i.s now Czecho-Slovaki.a to the Elbe River. One can ii.ze the smooth flowing waters at the beginning of the journey, a village ,l i.n one of the towns on the way, passage through the rapids and a re-> calm water at the end of the journey, 3metana (1824-84) was the first Bohemian composer to deliberately stand as an exponent of the music of his native Bohemia. While serv-conductor of the National Theatre of Prague, he exerted great influence oni.n Dvorak, a member of the orchestra who was later to carry on the )egun by Smetana, Although Smetana wrote a number of symphonic , chamber music and operas, he i.s probably best known for the comic "The Bartered Bride," and "The Moldau," :tic Etude, " Opus 1 O Roar Schaad Nri.tten i.n the Dori.an mode, the "Eclectic Etude (or stuJy)" i.s built on note theme - C BA A D. The four sections of the composition are i.n reflecting four different periods i.n music. The opening section i.s .scent of the Baroque period, Woodwinds dominate the "Classical" sec-.th the strings i.n accompaniment. Romanticism i.s depicted by the solo ater joined by the oboe and eventually by the English Horn and Alto ,one. The "modern" portion begins with a cymbal "swish" and glis-' i.n the tympani. and ends with "Free ti.me" of five measures. The ," ends with a restatement of the five note theme on which the composi.-built. e for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 19 Gabri.el Faur~ Gail Holdridge, Pianist v\i.ss Gail Holdridge, who has l i.ved i.n Normal since 1965, began her )f piano with Mrs. Adele Sudlow i.n Brookings, South Dakota. During chool there, she was a flutist i.n the band and was accompanist for the chool chorus. While a student at University High School i.n Normal, .rti.cipated i.n band, orchestra, and chorus. Miss Holdridge studied md gave her first public recital i.n February, 1967, under the direction late Mrs, Lucille Ferguson of Bloomington. v\i.ss Holdridge, a freshman i.n Elementary Education at Illinois State si.ty, i.s currently studying with Mr. Perry Hackett, Assistant Profes-Musi.c. In the summer of 1967, she gave a piano recital and recently companied soloists i.n recitals, Oratorio Choir, Men's Glee Club, and era Production class. She i.s also a member of the Concert Band and ncert Choir. "Dove sono" from The Marriage of Figaro W. A. Mozart This aria i.s sung by the Countess i.n the third act prior to the scene i.n which she and Susanna trade clothes i.n order to deceive their men. In the first part of the aria, she pines for the days when she was happy with the Count's love. In the second part , the mood changes as she sings of the hope that his love might return, "Batti., batti. o bel Masetto" from Don Giovanni. W. A. Mozart Zerlina sings this aria late i.n the first act. She begs Masetto, her betrothed, for forgiveness because of her attention to Don Giovanni. The aria begins i.n a serious mood as Zerl i.na describes her sorrow and pleads for forgiveness. The second part i.s characterized by a lighter mood i.n which Zerlina expresses relief that peace and joy will. ultimately bless them. Judi.th Schneider, Soprano Miss Judi.th Schneider, a Junior majoring i.n Mu.sic, is from Edwards-ville, Il linoi.s, where she began her study of voice as a freshman i.n high school. Her musical activities in high school included Choir, Band, Madri-gals and the leads in two musicals. She also found ti.me for many non-musical acti.vi.ti.es. At Illinois State University she has been a member of the University Choir, Madrigals, Marching Band, Varsity Band, and had the lead in the 1967 Lowell Mason MENG Club Production of "Carnival. " She is also a member of Delta Omicron, women's honorary music fraternity. Symphony Espagnol for Viol in and Orchestra, Opus 21 · First Movement, Allegro non troppo Gregory Thompson, Viol i.ni.st Edouard Lalo Mr. Gregory Thompson, a Sophomore Music major from Dolton, Illinois, studied violin with Mr. Americo Meneghini. of Chicago for four years. Si.nee coming to Illinois State University, he has studied with Mr. David Moskovitz and is currently studying with Mr. Donald Hatch, Instructor of Violin. Mr. Thompson has appeared as guest soloist with the Di.strict 205 Orchestra, has participated in numerous festival orchestras, and was a member of the IMEA 1965-66 All-State Orchestra. He was soloist with the University Orchestra on its recent tour of schools i.n Illinois and has been concertmaster of the University Orchestra for two years. UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL First Vi.oli.n Greg Thompson Susan Barford Eve Stolt El i.zabeth Losch Pat Ferguson Annette Newquist Second Vi.ol i.n Vi.ola Cello Steve Hawkins Debra McMasters Leslie Bertagnolli. Sari.lee Shesol Jenni.fer Bledsoe Davi.d Hawkins Juli.a Anderson Margaret Thei.s Tracy Smi.th Vi.anne Carey Mary Johnson Susan Shapiro Catherine Vegh Betty Allard String Bass Flute Oboe James Hamil ton Michael Cappetto Sandie Bai.le Ki.m Upton Catherine Cornman Mary McDaniel Carolyn Hanson Engl i.sh Horn Carolyn Hanson Clari.net Cathy Llewellyn Craig Peschman Bassoon Greg Brozenec Susan Otto (Contra) Judy Pellegrino French Horn George York Davi.d Barford Carol O'Hare Kurt Schutt Trumpet Roar Schaad John Lyon Randy Deckwerth Trombone Tuba Don Jeanes Sam Herring George Fischer Michael Rutherford Percussion Gordon Warren Robert Gi.ll 

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