ORCHESTRAL WORLD MUSIC Spice up your musical offerings by incorporating world music into your program!

Presented by Elmhurst College Philharmonic Orchestra and members of the Elmhurst College Music Faculty

In 2011, the Elmhurst Philharmonic had its first annual World Music Festival at the encouragement of guest lecturer Srini Krishnan. Srini is Headmaster of the School of Music in Chennai, India founded by Slum Dog Millionaire composer, A.R. Rahman. After visiting Elmhurst College in 2010 to discuss the music of India in music history classes, a collaboration was begun between Mark Harbold (music history professor), Srini Krishnan, and Joanne May to design the first annual program. The World Music Festival was a great success, and has subsequently become a regular event on campus, transforming into at World Music Series in 2013-2014.

PROGRAM

La Cuerde Caliente ............................................................................................................................. E. Gabriel

Edgar Gabriel, violin; Ryan Smith, trombone Inchon (excerpt) .................................................................................................................................... R. Smith Concerto No. 1 in D Major for Guitar and Orch, Op. 99, III ...................................... M.Castelnuovo-Tedesco

Steve Suvada, guitar Huapango Del Oso (excerpt) .............................................................................................................. G. Musella Bachianas Brazileiras No. 5, Aria (excerpt) ................................................................................... H. Villa-Lobos

Susan Dennis, soprano; Jean Hatmaker, cello choir instructor The Lord of the Dance (excerpt, with singalong) ...................................................... R. Hardiman/arr. L. Moore

Tim Kirby & Susan Dennis, vocals; Edgar Gabriel, violin; Steve Suvada, guitar

Dance, dance, wherever you may be, I am the Lord of the Dance, said he,

And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be, And I'll lead you all in the Dance, said he

Instrumental Interlude

I danced in the morning

When the world was begun, And I danced in the moon And the stars and the sun,

And I came down from heaven And I danced on the earth,

At Bethlehem I had my birth. …etc. (5 verses

Eight Russian Folk Songs, Op. 58 ........................................................................................................ A. Liadov III. Plaintive Song - Jean Hatmaker, cello VIII. Village Dance (excerpt) Tico-Tico no Fuba .................................................................................................... Z. Abreu/arr. J. Whitmarsh

Bob Rummage, marimba La Muerte del Angel .................................................................................................... A. Piazzolla/arr. G. Webb

Lothlorien ................................................................................................................. A.R. Rahman/arr. B. Diller Susan Dennis & Tim Kirby, vocals

SOLOISTS

Susan Dennis is a member of the Elmhurst College faculty, and past music/artistic director of Elgin Opera, having performed in Love and Fairy Tales, A Taste of Italy, and L’Elisir d’Amore. She has been a soprano soloist with New Millennium Orchestra, Symphonic Pops Orchestra of Chicago, Navy Pier Pops Orchestra, among others. Lawrence Johnson wrote in

the Chicago Tribune, “Dennis was delightful from the get go, her high-soprano singing and charming stage presence is hard to resist.”

Edgar Gabriel is adjunct professor at Elmhurst College, where he teaches violin and string improvisation. He has performed with Cirque du Soleil, Mannheim Steamroller, Chicago Opera Theater and The Big Apple Circus, among others. Gabriel performs with the Rachel Barton string trio, and is a founding member of the 3rd Coast String Quartet. He arranges and composes original works, most recently publishing a series of materials on

string improvisation, called “String Groove.”

Jean Hatmaker joined the faculty of Elmhurst College in the fall of 2013 as professor of cello. She is the cellist and founding member of the Kontras Quartet, with whom she has performed in chamber series all across the east and midwest, as well as live performances on Charlotte’s NBC affiliate and public radio WDAV. Kontras has a long-standing collaborative relationship with nationally-acclaimed bluegrass trio the Kruger Brothers, performing with them on PBS and on the Doc Watson stage of MerleFest 2013, and with Steve Martin on the

David Letterman Show in 2014.

Bob Rummage is director of percussion at Elmhurst and one of the busiest musicians in Chicago. He maintains a versatile schedule of performances with a variety of Chicago ensembles ranging from Rob Parton’s Jazz Tech Big Band to the Mark Colby Quartet to the eclectic styles of Howard Levy. He has performed with many internationally known musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Nat Adderly, Benny Golson, Buddy DeFranco and Bela Fleck. A highly sought-after clinician, Rummage has made appearances at high schools and colleges

including the University of Illinois, University of Kentucky, Emporia State, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the Music for All camp at Illinois State.

Steve Suvada teaches guitar, electronic music, world music and music business at Elmhurst College. He recently performed the world premiere of Michael Abels’ composition, Aquadia, with the Chicago Sinfonietta. Suvada has also appeared with the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, Miami Beach Symphony, DePaul University Symphony, and Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and has appeared with such artists as Vic Damone, Rosemary

Clooney, Bo Didley, Lou Rawls, Donna Summer, and Oprah Winfrey.

OUTLINE

I. Why World Music?

A. Illinois Fine Arts Standard 27 – “Understand the role of arts in civilizations…” B. We do it anyway, but maybe not in this format (eg: Beethoven, Sibelius, Stravinsky, Elgar,

Copland) C. Brings in audience members who might not normally attend concerts D. Offers us an opportunity to tell the stories of the music and the culture

E. Offers the opportunity to include dancers, costuming, lighting effects F. Danielson #1 – demonstrating knowledge of students

II. Choosing Cultures A. Start with the students B. Choose a concentration C. Artist availability D. Take suggestions from stakeholders III. World Music Literature A. Music available for purchase B. Music composed or arranged by guest artists C. How to adapt music to fit the world music needs of your program IV. Technology

A. Tix.com B. Microphones, audio recordings, videos, still photography, etc. C. Using videos/audios to enhance concert

V. Guest Artists A. Consider travel, housing, meals, other expenses B. Provide instruments (piano, percussion) C. Choosing artists

D. Coordinating the orchestra artists with other groups (jazz band, percussion ensembles, vocal ensembles)

VI. Budget A. If no budget is available

1. Bring in students’ family members 2. Highlight talents of the school community (music directors, friends, administrators,

etc.) 3. Bring in talented high school students 4. Get financial support from local ethnic groups 5. Ask for donations at the concert 6. Sell ethnic foods after concert 7. Offer to provide a merchandise table for guest artists to sell CD’s 8. Sell tickets

B. If budget is available 1. Plan well in advance to determine costs 2. Create contracts and collect W-9 forms from artists 3. Collect receipts for expenses 4. Cap variable expenses (ie: “food allowance not to exceed…”) 5. Sell tickets

VI. The Program – Do a dedicated World Music Concert A. Alternate full orchestra with small ensembles and soloists B. Use of emcees C. Printed program or not? D. Logistics of moving – stage crew E. Use of dancers – safety, space needs F. Audience participation G. Can be listed on Daniel Pearl World Music Days if in October

VII. The Program – Other A. Do a World Music Series B. Do a World Music Festival – 2-3 days C. Coordinate with other events in the school and community

VIII. Additional ideas A. Combine musicians/dancers of all ages

1. Include children’s dance groups 2. Combine elementary/junior high/high school ensembles

3. Bring in local community theater artists 4. Bring in local ethnic ensembles (Gamelan players, Klezmer bands, etc.)

B. Commission a work IX. Marketing A. Media – all the usuals (newsletters, radio, tv, newpapers, flyers, posters) B. Area ethnic and religious groups C. Online resources – can be posted later than other media posts D. Social Media

E. Emphasize “FREE!” or “LOW COST!” and the special nature of your programming F. Include photos – a picture is worth 1,000 words!

G. You do SO much to create these wonderful musical events – TELL EVERYONE!

ELMHURST WORLD MUSIC SERIES EVENTS, 2011-2014 2011 – GLOBAL RHYTHMS WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT Anandan – nagaswaram – India Anjna Swaminathan – violin (lives in Washington, DC) – India classical Arjun Chandy – Carnatic singer, vocal jazz (lives in Texas) – India Divya Pariti – veena (lives in Naperville) – India Edgar Gabriel – violin/composer (Elmhurst College) – India Eguie Castrillo – congas (teaches at Berklee College, Boston) – Latin America Garin Webb – alto saxophone (lives in Cincinnati) – American jazz Jeff Queen – snare drum (lives in Indiana) – America Marion Peraza de Webb – violin (lives in Cincinnati) – Venezuela – Elegy, Castillo-Olivari; La Muerte del Angel, Piazzolla Nagaraja Rao Havaldar – voice/veena – Hindustani (lives in India) – India Nitya Pariti – veena (lives in Naperville) – India Rajna Swaminathan – mrudangam (lives in Washington, DC) – India classical Siddharth Nivas – Carnatic saxophone (lives in Texas) – India Srinivas Krishnan – voice (teaches at Miami of Ohio) – India – Lothlorien, AR Rahman; Vellai Pookal, AR Rahman; Clasiqueando con Ruben, Gonzalez/Diller Victor Mendoza – vibes (teaches at Berklee College, Boston) – Latin America – Entrega, Mendoza (Additional groups on this concert: Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz Ensemble) 2012 – CELTIC AND CARRIBBEAN WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL Friday Evening: Glen Ayre Trio – fiddle, guitar, pipe, vocals (live in Chicago) – Celtic folk Saturday Evening: Kathy Bremer – flute (lives in Chicago) – Ireland – Lord of the Dance, Hardiman/Moore Kathy Cowan – voice (lives in Chicago) – Ireland – Lord of the Dance, Hardiman/Moore Liam Teague – steel pan (lives in DeKalb) – Trinidad and Tobago – Winter, Vivaldi; Tico Tico, Abreu; Moto Perpetuo, Paganini Liz Carroll – fiddle (lives in Chicago) – Celtic folk – Lord of the Dance, Hardiman/Moore; Leroy Anderson Irish Suite, Anderson/Wagner Louise Brodie – fiddle (lives in Chicago) – Celtic folk Mullane Healey Godley Irish Dancers (Elmhurst) – Lord of the Dance, Hardiman/Moore (Additional groups on this concert: Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble) Sunday Afternoon: Fiddle Workshop Edgar Gabriel – violin (Elmhurst College) – American folk Liz Carroll – fiddle (lives in Chicago) – Celtic folk Louise Brodie – fiddle (lives in Chicago) – Celtic folk Zach May – fiddle (lives in New York) – Swedish folk

2013 – KONTRAS! MUSIC OF CONTRASTS WORLD MUSIC SERIES Main Concert Elmhurst College Dancers – tango – Argentina – Blue Tango, Anderson Ian Maksin – cello (lives in Chicago) – Russia – Eight Russian Folk Songs, Liadov Jennie Oh Brown – flute (Elmhurst College) – Japan – Inchon, Smith Mariachi Real de Jalisco (live in Chicago) – Mexico – Huapango del Oso, Musella Guitar Concert Duo Tandem – Guitar Duo – Spain/Latin America Percussion Ensemble Concert Elmhurst College Percussion Ensemble – Brazil Geraldo de Oliveira – percussion (lives in Chicago) – Brazil Guitar Ensemble Concert Elmhurst College Guitar Ensemble – Spain/Latin America Susan Dennis – voice (Elmhurst College) – Brazil Str ing Quartet Concert Kontras String Quartet (Elmhurst College) – Ai Ishida-Japan, Dmitri Pogorelov-Russia, Francois Henkins-South Africa, Jean Hatmaker-United States 2014 – WORLD MUSIC SERIES Main Concert – COME ON OUR MUSICAL JOURNEY TO BRAZIL, FRANCE, AND ITALY! Edgar Gabriel – fiddler & composer (world première) – Cuba – La Cuerde Caliente, Gabriel Elmhurst Cello Choir – Brazil – Bachianas Brazilieras, Aria 5, Villa-Lobos Orchestral works – France – Pavane, Fauré; Symphony No. 3 (Organ), Saint-Saens Steve Suvada – guitar – Italy – Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (Additional group on this concert: Jazz Band) Guitar Ensemble Concert – Canciones de España Steve Suvada, director Kontras Quartet Series Kontras String Quartet (Elmhurst College) – Ai Ishida-Japan, Dmitri Pogorelov-Russia, Francois Henkins-South Africa, Jean Hatmaker-United States • Geselligheid: Music of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky • Intimate Letters: Webern, Janacek, and Beethoven • “Origins” CD Release: Stravinsky, Volans, Koumats, and Visconti

ADDITIONAL WORLD-MUSIC-INSPIRED LITERATURE SELECTIONS A Canadian Brass Christmas ......................................................................................... arr. Luther Henderson/Calvin Custer Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34 ............................................................................................................ Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov Danzas Cubanas ............................................................................................................................................. Robert Sheldon Danzón No. 2 for Orchestra ......................................................................................................................... Arturo Márquez March of the Mogul Emperors, from “The Crown of India Suite” .................................................................... Edward Elgar Marche Militaire Francaise, from “Suite Algerienne,” Op. 60 .................................................................. Camille Saint-Saëns Norwegian Dances, Op. 35 ................................................................................................................................ Edvard Grieg Rhosymedre ..................................................................................................................................... Ralph Vaughan-Wiliams Sadko: A Song of India ................................................................................................................... Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Seguedilla, from “Carmen” ................................................................................................................................ Georges Bizet ‘Si, mi chiamano Mimi,’ from “La Boheme” ................................................................................................ Giacomo Puccini Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Finale .................................................................................................................. Jean Sibelius Tableaux de Provence, for alto saxophone & orchestra ..................................................................................... Paule Maurice

ELMHURST PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL Violin I Cameron Box, Downers Grove Isabel Chaidez, South Elgin Madelyn Fiene**, Elmhurst Kevin Graff, Northlake Trevor Kelley, Elmhurst Luiza Prodan, Des Plaines Sarah Sabet~, Arlington Heights Megan Urbonas, Lombard Violin II Elvis Andruszkiewicz, Villa Park Marlyn Barrera~, Northlake Maureen Barry*~, Villa Park Elizabeth Johnson, Lombard Brandon Kabat, Des Plaines Samantha May, Vernon Hills Christina Wisniewski, Orland Park Viola Andrew Brhel, Bartlett Gabriela Garcia, West Chicago David Jackson*~, Glen Ellyn Kirstin Rohrbach, St. Charles Angil Tate, Atlanta, GA Cello Robert Brestle, Algonquin Trevor Hollowed, Lombard Taylor Ingro~, Naperville Austin Smith, Clarkston, GA Alex Stombres*, St. Charles Lex Wojciechowski, Elmhurst Mary Yelovich, Lombard

Double Bass Rachel Bomba, Palatine Anthony DeMichael~, Arlington Heights Katie Glaudell*, Glen Ellyn Jake Swider, Lombard Flute Marcia Hustad*, Oak Park Anne Klancnik, Elk Grove Catherine Kukec, Darien Piccolo Catherine Kukec, Darien Oboe Samantha Didier*, Plainfield Kevin Rahtjen, Glen Ellyn Clarinet Amy Belluomini*, River Grove Melissa Lehmann, Woodale Bassoon Marissa Rentner*, Elk Grove Village Ben Tanen, Cincinnati, OH Trumpet John Robert Matz*, Hanover Park Joseph Meade, Lombard William Thoms*, Westchester

French Horn Eric Linke*, Geneva Joan Moore, Chicago Liz Sack, Elmhurst Celine Taylor, Elmhurst Trombone Hayden Beck, Poplar Grove Nathan Lane, Niles Ryan Smith*, Minooka Tuba Grant Tabor, Chicago Percussion Justin Clarke, Hoffman Estates Tim Janiszewski*, Park Ridge Andrew Kolb, Gurnee Megan LeResche, Batavia Cody Maynor, Elmhurst Keyboard Alex Stombres, St. Charles Set Up Crew & Librarians Neil Hansen, Berwyn Taylor Ingro, Naperville Tim Janiszewski, Park Ridge Kirstin Rohrbach, St. Charles Ryan Smith, Minooka

**Concertmistress *Section Leader

~Leadership Team

FULL-TIME MUSIC FACULTY

Peter J. Griffin, Music Department Chair Doug Beach, Director of Jazz Studies, Jazz Band, Arranging Gayle Bisesi, Director of Music Admission, Vocal Jazz Ensemble David DeVasto, Piano, Composition, Music Theory Judith E. Grimes, Director of Concert Bands, Music Education, Wind Ensemble Gerhard Guter, Jazz Studies, Music Business Mark A. Harbold, Composition, History, Theory Timothy Hays, Director of Music Business Ross Kellan, Director of Music Education, Symphonic Band Joanne May, Director of Orchestras, Music Education, String Chair Susan Moninger, Director of Choral Ensembles, Vocal Jazz Ensemble Mark Streder, Sound Recording, Director of Music Operations Scott Uddenberg, Director of Music Performance, Musical Theatre Performance, Vocal Music

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THE ELMHURST COLLEGE ORCHESTRA PROGRAM

Elmhurst College's internationally renowned music department offers exceptional opportunities for students interested in the serious study of music. Just 16 miles from downtown Chicago, Elmhurst has access to some of the world's greatest venues, teachers and performers. Opportunities to perform and secure internships plus wonderful facilities make Elmhurst a great choice. Our faculty includes members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Lyric Opera of Chicago, national recording artists and award winners. These musicians teach in a comfortable environment where they can work closely with their students as individuals. The String Faculty:

Remus Badea, violin Sue Blaese, chamber ensembles, Varsity Strings conductor Virginia Dixon, double bass Edgar Gabriel, violin Ken Haebich, double bass, electric bass Jean Hatmaker, cello Ai Ishida, viola Joanne May, string department chair, Philharmonic Orchestra conductor

Elmhurst College provides the opportunity for students to participate in a wide variety of performing ensembles. We have four choral ensembles, three concert bands, two orchestras, two jazz bands, two vocal jazz ensembles, three guitar groups and numerous chamber ensembles. Several of our ensembles take regular tours and have gained national and international recognition for excellence. The Philharmonic will be traveling to New York City in March, 2015 to work with a staff conductor of the New York Philharmonic and tour to area high schools.

Recent highlights of the string/orchestra program include:

2015 – Philharmonic tour to New York 2014 – Began requirement of course String Improvisation for Educators for music education string students (dual level – undergraduate and graduate) 2014 – Added Jean Hatmaker (cello) and Ai Ishida (viola) to string faculty 2014 – String students participated in Edgar Gabriel ’s clinic session at ASTA National Conference on technology for string players 2014 – Hosted orchestral clinic by Sandra Dackow 2013 – Began requirement of Varsity Strings for music education students to learn junior high level literature on secondary instruments 2013 – Added Sue Blaese to string faculty 2013 – Added three new string ensembles (quartets, trios, etc.) 2013 – Hosted improvisation clinics by Christ ian Howes 2012 – Added Conducting III requirement for music education students 2012 – Philharmonic began Concerto Competition open to all music students 2011 – Small string ensemble performed at two Midwest Clinic sessions 2010 – Added offering of Electric String Ensemble 2010 – Purchased a set of Yamaha Silent Electric instruments 2010-2014 – Purchased several new string tech instruments

2010 – Began Orchestra-Aide for IMEA help day for IMEA auditioners 2009 – Began new Elmhurst College ASTA Student Chapter

About the conductor… Joanne May is in her sixth year as Assistant Professor of Music Education at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois where she is chair of the string department, supervises student teachers, and is conductor of the Elmhurst Philharmonic Orchestra. She taught 33 years in the public schools in Illinois, teaching all levels of orchestra, general music, and band, and serving as Music Department Chair and Orchestra Director at Glenbard East High School in suburban Lombard. She is an active guest conductor and clinician for workshops and festivals throughout the country.

May is recipient of the “Those Who Excel Award” for excellence in teaching, Outstanding School Orchestra Director of the Year by Illinois ASTA, and Chicagoland Outstanding Music Educator by Quinlan and Fabish Music Co. She has been honored for distinguished service and for teaching excellence by the Glenbard High Schools, IMEA, and the US Department of Education. She is compiling editor of The String Teacher’s Cookbook: Creative Recipes for a Successful Program, and author of Music for Homeschoolers: A Guide to Music Instruction for Homeschool Families. She is a National Board Certified Teacher, Past-President of the Illinois American String Teachers Association, and has recently completed two years as national chair of the ASTA Student Chapter Committee.