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Spring 2016 www.wacosymphonycouncil.com ================================================================================================================= From the President As I look forward to warmer weather and the fresh renewal that spring brings, I must also reflect on the many accomplishments of the Waco Symphony Council (WSC) members and volunteers as we commenced 2015. When we last met (via newsletter), we were looking forward to the annual Children’s Concert in November and the Celebrity Conductor Contest fundraiser and its reveal at the December Waco Symphony Orchestra (WSO) Holiday Magic Concert. Once again, the Children’s Concert was a great success with approximately 5,700 students attending. It delights me that the WSC is focused on the importance of Youth Education and we continue to offer this worthwhile program to the children of Central Texas. Thank you to Jane Allen and Norma Tandy, Chairmen, and the many volunteers that lent a hand. The Celebrity Conductor Contest was a fabulous fundraiser that brought the community together in support of the Council and the WSO. Melissa Boss, VP of Fundraising, and Tanya Clark, Chairman, did a tremendous job. As you know by now, the contest winner was Dr. Johnette McKown, President of MCC. Thank you to Dr. McKown and the other contestants, Kim Mulkey and Ed Sorensen, for their great campaigns and dedicated time. Thanks to you, the council members, for your enthusiasm and financial support. The new year began on a social high note. Special thanks to the VP of Socials, Sara Moore and the Patron Dinner Chairman, Gretchen McCormack, for coordinating and hosting a wonderful appreciation dinner at the Baylor Club in January. It was an evening of fine food and fellowship. We depend on and are grateful for our Patron Level sponsors! Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Previews/General Meetings that will be held March 17th and April 12th. May 5th will be the Officer Installation Lunch and General Meeting. We hope you will attend. www.wacosymphony.com 2015-2016 Subscription Series Fiona Shea, violin A 16-year old prodigy. She was the Grand Prize winner of the Juanita Miller Concerto Competition, First Prize winner of the Schmidbauer Concerto Competition and selected as Concertmaster of the 2015 TMEA All-State Orchestra. Mendelssohn – Concerto for Violin & Orchestra, op. 64, E minor With the Presentation of the Symphony Belles & Brass Saturday, March 19, 2016 Franklin Cohen, clarinet Principal clarinet for the Cleveland Orchestra for 40 years. First clarinetist to win the Grand Prize at the International Munich Competition. Mozart – Concerto for Clarinet & Orchestra, K. 622, A minor Thursday, April 14, 2016 All concerts begin at 7:30 pm at Waco Hall - Baylor University The annual Belle & Brass Presentation will be held at the March 19th WSO Concert featuring Fiona Shea. Our Belle & Brass VPs, Loryn Hairston and Mosie Holley, along with their chairmen and Waco’s finest junior girls and junior boys have been working hard in preparation for this event. Following the Concert, the festivities will continue as we honor the Belles & Brass with a reception and dance at the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum. Take a look at and enjoy the photos of this year’s Belles and Brass contained in this newsletter. Thank you for your continued support of the WSC as members, volunteers, and financial contributors. It has been a pleasure to serve on the Council as your president this year. I look forward to working beside you in the future as we continue to support the wonderful WSC and the WSO. Lisa Alcorn Waco Symphony Council President, 2015-2016 Texas Association for Symphony Orchestras (TASO) 2016 Amarillo, Texas, April 22-23 For more information or to register to attend visit www.tasovolunteers.com November Preview Party and General Meeting We wish to thank Mrs. Carol Treese for hosting the November Preview Party and General meeting at her beautiful home in Woodway on November 9 th. The late afternoon party was well-attended, and guests were welcomed to an ample buffet of hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The preview of the November symphony concert was presented by Maestro Stephen Heyde. The guest performer for November 19th was Alessio Bax, pianist. We are grateful for the wonderful group of council members who served as volunteer hosts for the evening. They kept the tables filled with the delicious food, most of which was prepared by the volunteers themselves. Those who assisted Carol Treese in the kitchen were: Becky Aydelotte, Julie Battles, Lisa Smyers, Amber Sheehan, Rita Hull, Lynn Allen, Glenda Bain, Janyce Haskett, Kelly Karnei, Christi Young, Kay Metz and Debbie Thornton. These wonderful parties would not be possible without our helpful volunteers! Sara Moore 3rd Vice President, Socials Upcoming Preview Luncheon and General Meeting Celebrity Conductor Contest and Other Fundraising News The Celebrity Conductor Contest was a huge success! Our contestants used their talents and time to gather support from the Waco community on behalf of the Waco Symphony Council and the Waco Symphony Orchestra. They were extremely generous and we cannot thank them enough. After expenses, we raised over $17,000 through the contest. As you will recall, the contestants were Dr. Johnette McKown, President of McLennan Community College, Kim Mulkey, Lady Bears Head Basketball Coach, and Ed Sorensen, former news anchor for KWTX television. Dr. McKown was the winner and she did a wonderful job conducting Sleigh Ride at the holiday concert “Holiday Magic”. Also, as you were hopefully made aware, February 15 and 16 were the dates of the Worth Trunk Show at the home of Valerie and David Fallas. Worth is donating 10 % of all sales to the WSC. We are pleased to announce that we made approximately $800 for the WSC during the event. Belle and Brass News The Waco Symphony Belles and Brass have had a busy year. They have had the opportunity to serve as ushers at symphony concerts, gain musical knowledge through an appreciation class, work together while making new friends at a ropes challenge course, and enjoyed a formal dining experience at an etiquette luncheon held at Ridgewood Country Club. A big thanks to Alfredo Colman, Eastland Lakes and the Baylor University Outdoor Adventure staff, and Sarah Aynesworth for leading these events. The Belle and Brass year will culminate with the formal presentation at the March 19th concert. We are excited to present this group of outstanding young people and hope you will join us for this exciting evening. The reception will be held at the Lee Lockwood Library on Waco Drive immediately following the concert. A special congratulations to Curtis Cook, 2016 Brass for winning a Visa gift card for selling the most Celebrity Conductor Contest Votes! Loryn Hairston and Mosie Holley 4th Vice Presidents/Belles & Brass Co-Chairs ********************************************* Meet Our 2015-16 Junior Belles and Brass Fallon Louise Bain is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. Virgil E. Bain. She attends Waco High School where she is involved in National Honor Society, the German exchange program, UIL Academics, and theatre. Outside of school, she participates in dance and plays violin. Meagan Elizabeth Bashara is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Bashara and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Bashara. She attends Midway High School where she is involved in Chamber Singers, Meistersingers, and is a Spirit of Midway Award winner. She is also an acolyte at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and is a member of National Charity League. Brittany Caroline Brewer is the daughter of Drs. Amy & Brian Brewer. She attends Midway High School and is involved in Camerata Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Meistersingers, German Club, French Club, Central Texas String Academy, and Waco Youth Symphony Orchestra, and she is a recipient of the Spirit of Midway Award. Charlotte Michelle Bullock is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley H. Bullock. She attends Midway High School and participates in German Club, French Club, Yearbook, Soccer Sidekicks, and is a Spirit of Midway Award recipient. She is also a member of National Charity League, German National Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars. Monica Theresa Bumpass is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Bumpass. She attends Midway High School and serves as Junior Class Student Council Secretary and French Club Treasurer. She is on the Varsity Tennis team, a Spirit of Midway Award winner, and is an active member of St. Jerome's Catholic Church. McKenzie Kaye Cole is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lee Humphreys IV. She attends Reicher Catholic High School where she is the Public Relations Manager of the Student Admissions Team. McKenzie is involved in choir, Varsity Soccer, and is a Varsity cheerleader. She was awarded "All State First Team" in TAPPS Cheerleading. She also spends her time volunteering as a member of the National Charity League. Rachel Elise Cotner is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cotner. She attends Midway High School and is involved in Varsity Orchestra, Central Texas String Academy, Waco Symphony Youth Orchestra, All-Region Orchestra, Cross Country, National Charity League, and is a Spirit of Midway Award winner. Allye Beth Deaton is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Deaton. She attends Midway High School and is involved in Midway Varsity Volleyball (team captain), Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leader, Spirit of Midway Award winner, National Honor Society, Midway Student Council, Midway MPACT, Columbus Avenue Baptist Church Youth, Upward Sports, and Waco K-Life. Aubrie Michaela Dickson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Douglass Dickson. She attends Midway High School and is involved in golf, UIL, and theater. Emma Mae Erickson is the daughter of Brenda Binnion and Kenneth Erickson. She attends Reicher Catholic High School and is involved in Varsity Cheer, Theater, Dance, and is a manager for Varsity Volleyball and Baseball. Georgia Grace Fair is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Edward Fair. She attends Midway High School and is involved in varsity soccer, PALs and is a 3-year Spirit of Midway Award recipient. Georgia has been an active member of National Charity League for 5 years. She is a member of First Baptist Woodway, where she dedicates much of her time on the Student Leadership Team and International Missions. Mary Margaret Gerik is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Gerik. She attends Reicher Catholic High School and is involved in National Honor Society, Campus Ministry Leader, Class Officer, and Varsity Football Trainer. Mallory Belle Glass is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Drayton Glass IV. She attends Midway High School and is involved in athletic training, orchestra, HOSA, and Soccer Sidekicks. Caroline Grace Goodnight is the daughter of Jon Marc and Nancy Goodnight. She attends Midway High School and is involved in Cross Country, Spanish Club, and Spirit of Midway. Sara Avery Hairston is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thad Hardy Hairston. She attends Reicher Catholic High School where she participates as a varsity football trainer and cross country and track manager. She is the Student Council Service Liaison, a member of National Charity League, and serves on the Waco Youth Council. She is also an acolyte at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Emma Riley Hinojosa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hinojosa. She attends Midway High School and participates in Varsity Volleyball, FCCLA, Business Professional of America, and Waco Juniors Volleyball Club. She is also a member of First Baptist Church Woodway. Catherine Claire Holley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Holley. She attends Vanguard College Preparatory School and is involved in National Honor Society, varsity volleyball, varsity softball, National Charity League, FCA, and is a co-editor on the Bifrost Yearbook staff. Claire Alexandra Jarrell is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. Timothy Jarrell. She attends Midway High School and is involved in Meistersingers, FCCLA, Ready Set Teach, and Student Council. Reilly McLeod Jones is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Brent Jones. She attends Reicher Catholic High School, where she participates in varsity cheerleading, varsity volleyball, track, student council, National Honor Society, and is a Reicher Charism Award winner. She serves on the youth group leadership team at St. Louis Catholic Church and is a Heart of Texas Fair & Rodeo Sweetheart. She also participated in Baylor Scott & White’s junior volunteer program. Meagan Elizabeth Justice is the daughter of Ms. Michelle Nash Justice and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Douglas Nash. She attends Robinson High School where she is a varsity cheerleader, golf team member and a part of the Peer Assistance & Leadership Program (PAL). Meagan volunteers with NeighborWorks Waco in their Art on Elm Ave and Pastors’ Paint Challenge events. She was recently recognized by George’s Restaurant as one of their Employees of the Year for 2015. Courtney Lauren Karger is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kris Radcliffe. She attends Midway High School and is involved in German Club, German National Honor Society, and Varsity Tennis. She is a Spirit of Midway Award winner and Midway Academic Patch Award recipient. Kaci Christine Kuykendoll is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kuykendoll. She attends Midway High School and is involved in Business Professionals of America, is a member of the Midway High School Girl’s Golf team, and is a Spirit of Midway Award recipient. Annika Yvonne Larson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Earle Larson. She attends Vanguard College Preparatory School and is involved in National Charity League, One Act Play, People to People Student Ambassadors, and Varsity Cheer (co-Captain). Meredith Marie Marcum is the daughter of Sarah Marcum and James Marcum. She attends Midway High School and she is both a Meistersinger and a Chamber Singer. She is also involved in theater, student council, German Club, and is a Congressional Spirit of Midway winner. Macy Leigh Martinez is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Anthony Martinez, Jr. She attends Reicher Catholic High School and is involved in varsity soccer, cross country, track, and is a Jazzcat. Anna Lucille McClinton is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Connie McClinton. She attends Vanguard College Preparatory School and is involved in National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta and is the editor of the Vanguard yearbook. She plays soccer and softball for Vanguard. She is also a member of the National Charity League and Waco Youth Council and has attended Camp Mystic for nine years. Miriam Estelle McCormick is the daughter of Dr. and Ms. Blaine McCormick. She attends Midway High School and is involved in varsity soccer, varsity cross country, German Club, and Business Professionals of America. Miriam is also a member of the Calvary Baptist Church youth group. Lydia Helen McMullen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Jack McMullen. She attends China Spring High School and is involved in National Honor Society, PALs, Cougars In Action, Varsity Tennis, UIL Literary Criticism, WHF Brazos Belles, Junior Forum, and First United Methodist Church Youth Group. Haley Grace Miller is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Reynolds Miller, III. She attends Waco High School and is involved in Show Choir, A Capella Choir, Theatre, and Debate. Haley is a member of the Waco Youth Council and Teen Leadership Waco. Katherine Diane Moffatt is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Todd Allen Moffatt. She attends Live Oak Classical School and is involved in Varsity Volleyball, Basketball, and Cheer. She is the Vice President of Student Government and a member of the National Honor Society. Taylor Lynn Smith is the daughter of Mr. Jerome Smith and Ms. April D. Smith. She attends Midway High School and is involved in Link Crew, Humanitarian Club, and is a Varsity Cheerleader and a Spirit of Midway Award winner. Courtney Patricia SoRelle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark SoRelle. She attends Midway High School and is involved in Varsity Cheer, PALs, National Honor Society, and Theatre. Kennedy Paige Stephenson is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. Richard Haskett, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stephenson of Hastings, Nebraska. She attends Midway High School where she is a member of the Meistersingers. She has been active in the Waco Children's Theater since age 5 and attends FUMC Waco. Madison Paige Uptmor is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Uptmor. She attends Lorena High School and is involved in Varsity Cheer, HOT Fair and Rodeo Sweetheart, and National Honor Society. Adeline Cardona Vela is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Vela. She attends Reicher Catholic High School and is involved in varsity cheer and varsity volleyball. Taylor Marie Weaver is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Trent Weaver and the granddaughter of Ms. Wyla Marie Hardin Hohn. She attends Midway High School and participates in Varsity Tennis, Blue Crew Panther Patrol, PALs, MPact, Spanish Club (Historian), Student Council, and she is a Spirit of Midway Award recipient. She is also involved in the Historic Waco Foundation as a Brazos Belle, the First United Methodist Church Youth Group (Leadership Council), and is passionate about serving as a mission worker in Peru. Chloe Mae Weems is the daughter of Ms. Kathy Crutchfield. Chloe attends Midway High School and is involved in Student Council, Athletic Training, Spirit of Midway, and she teaches 3rd grade Sunday School at First Baptist Woodway. Amanda Grace Wenzel is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wenzel. She attends Live Oak Classical School and is involved in Varsity Volleyball, National Honor Society, Varsity Cheer, Student Government, HWF Brazos Belles, and Harris Creek Baptist Church. Iris Corinne Willoughby is the daughter of Margaret Leann Willoughby and TJ Ermoian, Jr., and Dr. Darryn and Vickie Willoughby. Iris attends Midway High School and is involved in theater, yearbook, track, photography, and Meistersingers choir. Thomas Mario Alcorn is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Colfax Alcorn III. He attends Vanguard College Preparatory School and is involved in Student Council as Class Vice President, Mu Alpha Theta, Soccer, Track, Tennis, and is a Captain of the Varsity Football Team. Braden Alan Bain is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brent Alan Bain. He attends Midway High School and is involved in Varsity Swim, PALs, FBCW Youth Group, and is a Spirit of Midway Award winner. William Hazen Bennett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth William Bennett. He attends Reicher Catholic High School and is involved in Student Council, TAPPS Art Competition, Admissions Team, and 1st Honor Roll. Benjamin Davis Boehm is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Henry Julius Boehm III. Davis attends Vanguard College Preparatory School, where he is a member of the Student Council, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Latin Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and participates in both Varsity Basketball and Varsity Track and Field. Davis is also an Eagle Scout in Troop 308 and an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church youth group. Andrew Ryne Brown is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Rodney Brown. He attends Midway High School and is involved in Baseball, PALs, and Spanish Club. Fisher Scott Cannon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Scott Cannon. He attends Midway High School and is involved in Football, Baseball, Business Professionals of America, and Spirit of Midway. Christopher Raymond Coley is the son of Judge and Mrs. Gary Raymond Coley, Jr. He attends Midway High School and is involved in Meistersingers Choir, PALs, Blue Crew, One Act Play, Student Council, and is a Spirit of Midway Award winner. Curtis Jack Cook, Jr. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cook. He attends Vanguard College Preparatory School and is a Student Council representative and captain of the varsity football team. He is also on the soccer and tennis teams and a member of the Spanish Club. Christopher Scott DuPuy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Cary DuPuy. He attends Waco High School and is involved in National Honor Society, Orchestra, Debate, Mock Trial, German American Partnership Program, and Baseball. Jacob Richard Fallas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Fallas. He attends Reicher Catholic High School and is involved in Varsity Track, Varsity Cross Country, National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, and is a volunteer at Vacation Bible School at St. Louis Catholic Church. Graham Henry Gardner is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Gardner. He attends Vanguard College Preparatory School and is active in Varsity Tennis and the Latin Club. He is an acolyte at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and participates in mission trips. Amir Hamilton is the son of Dr. and Mrs. H. Bruce Hamilton. He attends Vanguard College Preparatory School and is involved in National Honor Society, Teen Leadership, Debate, Mock Trial, Theater, Soccer, and Tennis. Gordon Douglas Harriman, IV is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon D. Harriman, III. He attends Vanguard College Preparatory School and is involved in Varsity Baseball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Teen Leadership Waco. Colby Darrell Janecka is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Janecka and the grandson of Mr. Carey Hobbs. He attends Midway High School and is involved in basketball, Business Professionals of America, Academic UIL, and the FBCW youth group. Corey Lenard Karnei is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton B. Karnei. He attends Midway High School and is involved in Football, PALs, Link Crew, Spirit of Midway, and a Member of the National Society of High School Honors. Clayton Michael Keahey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Keahey. He attends Reicher Catholic High School and is involved in Football and Soccer. He is a counselor at Camp Longhorn and spends time volunteering at CPS and Friends for Life. Evan Mark Mastin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark & Regina Mastin. He attends Vanguard College Preparatory School and is involved in National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Varsity Football, Soccer, and Tennis. He was named to the TAPPS Academic All-State football team. Zachary Christofer McCue is the son of Dr. John W. & Angela McCue. He is Homeschooled and is involved in the Classical Conversations Community, Brazos Valley Co-op, club soccer, Texas Teenpact, UIL State Referee, and is a Youth Liaison Board Member. Adam Scott Poynter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Scott Poynter. He attends Midway High School and is involved in PALs, Varsity Track, and is a Spirit of Midway Award winner. Kallan Taylor Salganik is the son of Dr. & Mrs. Robert Salganik. Kallan attends Vanguard College Preparatory School and is involved in varsity football and varsity soccer. William Gregory Schroeder is the son of Mr. Gregory Schroeder and Ms. Melissa Schroeder. He attends Vanguard College Preparatory School and is involved in Varsity Football, Baseball, and Soccer. Matthew Clark Sumrall is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lee Sumrall. He attends Midway High School. He is a member of the MHS Band, Jazz Orchestra, Central Texas Youth Wind Ensemble, Waco Symphony Youth Orchestra, serves as a teaching assistant for the Heart of Texas-Chaplin Cotillion, and is a member of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. Wesley David Tandy is the son of Dr. and Mrs. James Tandy. He attends Midway High School and is involved in PALs, Varsity Football, and is a Spirit of Midway Award Winner. Blake McDannel Tyler is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Tyler. He attends Midway High School and is involved in Meistersingers, Business Professionals of America, Midway Athletics, Spirit of Midway, Boy Scouts Troop 497, and is a member of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. Gregory Douglas Welch is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Douglas Welch. He attends Midway High School where he is involved in Football, PALs, Meistersingers Choir, and Student Council, where he serves as President of the junior class. Gregory is also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Waco, where he serves on the Youth Council. Matthew Wayne Wilcox is the son of Drs. Robert and Patricia Wilcox. He attends Vanguard College Preparatory School and is involved in drum line. He is also a part of the Highland Baptist Church youth group and went on a mission trip to Canada. ********************************************* Meet Our 2015-16 Sophomore Belles Olivia Aydelotte Cameron Battles Molly Bolfing Ally Brown Celee Cannon Caroline Castle Lily Cates Ellie Chase Kennady Childers Karissa Cleaver Taylor Cofer Lydia Lea Contella Christen Coody Grace Davis Kendall Eastland Emily Elliott Lauren Evans Isabella Galvan Sophia Lynn Gardner Laura Lee Gunn Sarah Hall Madison Hamblin Sara Hamburger Shahana Hamilton Halle Harmon Abbie Harp Emily Hines Celia Holmes Caroline Howell Morgan Howell Rachel Howell Emily Jander Bethany Johnson Brianna Jones Bailey Keith Reagan Kemp Mackenzie Lemon Kendall Lerow Abby Loden Katie Marek Hannah Mason Carlyn Mattson Morgan McGregor Madeline Nichols-Russell Lauryn Nixon Hannah Peevey Josie Porter Zoe Recks Baylee Redding Alyssa Riggs Francesca Robinson Madison Rohre Mallory Ross Claire Autrey Schmeltekopf Anna Schmidt Caroline Schulman Julia Scott Ava Shelley Emily Shelton Kathryn Smith Rylie Snell Sarah Still Hannah Trippe Analisa Villarreal Morgan Warren Thank you for a wonderful 2015-16 symphony season and be looking for the 2016-17 Waco Symphony Council registration information coming to your mailbox in May. A special thanks to all the officers and chairmen that make the Waco Symphony Council run smoothly and thank you to each of you for your continued support. We are looking forward to seeing you again for another wonderful year of music!