Special Thanks and Acknowledgements

The YYSO Governing Committee would like to extend a special thank you to our sponsors for their continued support. Charitable contributions help us provide these musical opportunities to our community.

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Manhasset Specialty Co., Inc. Lynda Wall Martin Betsy McCann

Kaleen McWilliams Mercy Enterprises

Elizabeth and Michael Moore Ryan Mundell

Oil Can Henry’s Olive Garden Restaurant

Outback Steakhouse Beatrice & Paul Reiss

Heather Rice Mary Ellen Robinson

Rosauers Roundtable Pizza

Safeway, 5th Avenue Safeway, Summitview

Scenic Landscaping Patric and Jodi Smith

Spanky's Car Wash Sporthaus

Marvin & Pat Sundquist Taj Palace Restaurant

Taylor Music The Seasons Performance Hall

Solarity Credit Union Tara Truax

Ted Brown Music Windy Point Vineyards

Wray’s Thriftway Yakima Regional Medical Center

Yakima Symphony Orchestra

YYSO Governing Committee Betsy McCann, Chair. Linda Sellers, Vice Chair. Julie Conley, Secretary. Alex Conley, Treasurer. Members-At-Large: Ana Norgaard, Sally Rose

Bruce Walker, YYSO Conductor n Christy Baisinger, YES! Conductor

Donors & Suppor ters

Spring Concert

In concert with

Yakima Ensemble for Strings (YES!) Christy Baisinger, Conductor

Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra Bruce Walker, Conductor

“To Music With Love”

Sunday, April 27, 2014 Capitol Theatre

Yakima, Washington

Featured Soloist

Dr. Quinton Morris

Special Guests: Yakima Music en Acción

Please Welcome Our Special Guest

Yakima Music en Acción (YAMA) Program Director, Stephanie Hsu

Teaching Artists: Brooke Creswell, Joshua Gianola, Stephanie Hsu, Christine Lavik, Jennifer Moultine, Alexander Pualani

Yakima Music en Acción (YAMA) is a program of OIC of Washington, run in partnership with the Yakima Symphony Orchestra and the Yakima School District.

Yakima Music en Acción (YAMA) is a high-quality, intensive, orchestral music program that is accessible to all children, regardless of financial barriers. Its goal is to use music education to disrupt cycles of poverty for children and families in need.

YAMA is modeled after El Sistema, the internationally-acclaimed youth orchestra system from Venezuela that has produced exceptional musical and social outcomes, even in Venezuela’s highest-risk neighborhoods. YAMA is committed to bringing high-quality orchestral learning opportunities to children with greatest financial need and promoting their positive and healthy social development.

VIOLIN Maria Barraza Araceli Calvario Jennifer Campos David Contreras Josselyn Contreras Joana Garcia Sebastian Guerrero Cassandra Harrison Miguel Montes Aylin Perales Cyris Ramos Celic Reynoso Trinitee Starr Angel Vazquez

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Jasaira Villanueva, Andres Zamora VIOLA Jaiden Cano Fernando Flores Kevin Isiordia Francisco Mendoza Itzel Pérez Nayeli Pérez Moises Santos Kimberly Villa VIOLONCELLO Melissa Basurto, Alexis Dominguez

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Alexis Garcia Sherlyn Perales Harith Rosas Raul Tapia Ricardo “Junior” Tapia Daniela Vazquez Heidi Villatoro CONTRABASS Pedro Gonzalez Jason Martinez Dante Sadler Oscar Yepiz

Aire de Marcha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Juan Antonio Cuellar Directed by Joshua Gianola

The Moldau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Bedrich Smetana, arr. Brooke Creswell YAMA Chamber Orchestra, Directed by Alexander Pualani

Themes from Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D Major . . . .by Ludwig Van Beethoven Arranged and Directed by Alexander Pualani

Finale from the “New World” Symphony . . . . . . . .by Antonin Dvorak, arr. Laura Jekel Directed by Joshua Gianola

Himno de la Alegría/Ode to Joy . . . . . . .by Ludwig Van Beethoven, arr. Paul Lavender Directed by Stephanie Hsu

n Joseph Martin, Flute. Mr. Martin has participated in YYSO for one year. He also has participated in the Yakima Flute Troupe (flute, piccolo, alto flute, bass flute) and the West Valley Wind Ensemble (flute, piccolo). He participated in State Solo & Ensemble in 2011-12 and 2012-13 and received a Camerata Club scholarship. He also participated in, and received awards in, the State Knowledge Bowl for three years. He plans to study environmental science at Evergreen State College and to continue community involvement in music.” Personal statement about the study of and involvement in music and the YYSO: “It’s good to play music with other people who are playing music on other instruments.”

n Kya Raschko, Cello. Ms. Raschko has participated in YYSO and YES for five years. She also has participated in the St. Paul’s School String program. She is still in the process of determining next steps for her future and will likely attend a culinary or technical school. Personal statement about the study of and involvement in music and the YYSO: “I have enjoyed playing my cello and really had fun in YES with Mrs. Baisinger. Initially a bit apprehensive about advancing to YYSO, I have a lot of fun at every rehearsal and performance.”

n Eric Umtuch, Clarinet. Mr. Umtuch has participated in YYSO for one year. He also has participated in the White Swan High School Band and Mr. Adams Middle/High School Band. He plans to attend Central Washington University to major in music and become a music teacher to teach at White Swan High School. Personal statement about the study of and involvement in music and the YYSO: “It has meant a lot. It has helped me become a better musician.”

Al Maletta Scholarship The Al Maletta Scholarship was established in honor of Al Maletta, a very special musician and advocate of youth in our community. Mr. Maletta was born in 1914 in Taylor, Washington, and became a fan of vaudeville as a young child in Seattle. When he was 11 years old, he received an accordion as a gift, beginning a relationship that would span his lifetime. In the early 1930’s, Mr. Maletta traveled throughout the country playing vaudeville and on the radio. In 1936, he married Yolanda Ferri and moved to Yakima where he opened the successful Maletta School of Accordion. In 1956, he formed Maletta-Decio Accordion Studios, in partnership with Bob Decio, expanding to a full line music store. Mr. Maletta taught music for 69 years to hundreds of students. He died on November 9, 2009 in Yakima. At the family’s request, donations were made to the YYSO in his name. The YYSO is grateful to be a part of Mr. Maletta’s legacy of music and youth advocacy. Mr. Maletta’s grandson, Albert Anabtawi, played the string bass in the YYSO and Mr. Maletta’s daughter, Mary Kay Anabtawi, served on the YYSO Governing Committee. We have known, intimately, of the dedication and passion the family has to music in our community. Through the Al Maletta Scholarship, more musicians will feel his touch and his inspiration. We are thankful to Al Maletta’s family for making this gift to our student musicians.

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n Rosie Green, Horn. Ms. Green has participated in YYSO for four years. She also plays the trumpet, piano and guitar and is a vocalist. She has participated in school concert band, jazz band, pep band and musicals and youth group worship. Playing horn in concert band, she has attended the Western International Band Clinic, Allstate Band Clinic and Solo & Ensemble Competition. She has received Central Washington University (CWU) Music Program and Merit scholarships and a Camarata Music Scholarship, all of which will benefit her next year at CWU where she will pursue a major in Music Education. Personal statement about the study of and involvement in music and the YYSO: “YYSO has been a huge benefit to my musical experience. It has given me the opportunity to play with kids with similar musical ability and passion as me. I've made some life-long friends in this group. I have always looked forward to every rehearsal because every piece we play is fun and interesting and there have been many exiting challenges to overcome.”

n Alice Hiemstra, Oboe. Ms. Hiemstra has participated in YYSO for four years. She also has participated in Zillah High School concert band, Jazz Band and Pep Band (playing alto saxophone in the latter two) and Center Stage Theatre Company. She earned a Washington State University (WSU) music scholarship, a WSU Regent Scholarship, a WSU William Terrell Presidential Scholarship, a WSU Academic Scholarship, an Elk’s Most Valuable Student Scholarship, a Daughter’s of the American Revolution Good Citizen Essay Contest and a WSU Destination Day Scholarship, all of which she will utilize in the fall at the WSU where she will pursue a double major in psychology and oboe performance. After that, she will pursue a graduate degree in oboe performance. Personal statement about the study of and involvement in music and the YYSO: “I found my passion for symphony music here, which is my favorite setting to play my instrument. My dream is to someday play in a professional symphony orchestra, which was inspired by my time in YYSO.”

n Samuel Johnston, Clarinet. Mr. Johnston has participated in YYSO for one year. He also has participated in Warehouse Theater productions of Hello! Dolly and Bye, Bye Birdie; Eisenhower High School productions of The Boyfriend, Annie, Get Your Gun and West Side Story; jazz combos in the Yakima Valley; and worship groups. He was the Outstanding Musician in 2012 and 2013 for Eisenhower High School Band and Student of the Month – Foreign Language, Occupational. He plans to earn an Associate’s Degree at the Yakima Valley Community College and then transfer to Central Washington University to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering. Personal statement about the study of and involvement in music and the YYSO: “It is an ensemble where everyone wants to better themselves and play great music.”

n Diana Magana, Cello. Ms. Magana has participated in YYSO for one year. She also has participated in the A.C. Davis High School Chamber Orchestra. She earned a Certificate of Achievement for the WMEA All-State Convention “Civics in Orchestra.” She also has earned an Academic Excellence Award, a College-Bound Scholarship and a HAAP Scholarship. She plans to attend the University of Rochester in the fall, majoring in math and minoring in music. Personal statement about the study of and involvement in music and the YYSO: “YYSO has given me the opportunity to greatly expand and enhance my playing and also to play different genres of music from the kind played in school orchestra. IB (International Baccalaureate) Music helped me acquire background knowledge of famous composers of various eras. All this involvement in music has given me a greater appreciation and music skills for the music I play.”

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Yakima Ensemble for Strings (YES!) Christy Baisinger, Conductor

Priscilla Fassett, Assistant to YES! Conductor

William Tell Overture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rossini/Meyer Finale

Concerto alla Rustica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vivaldi Presto Adagio Allegro SOLOISTS Violin: Isabella Dagdagan, Nataly Godinez, Miranda Leavitt, Cassidy Riggle Viola: Cole Leinbach, Renee Diaz Cello: Kellie Ketchum

Early American Suite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arr. Isaac Amazing Grace, Hole in Her Stocking, Simple Gifts, Mississippi Sawyer

Disney Classics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arr. Sayre Chim Chim Cheree, A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes,

It’s a Small World, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

Allegro Gustoso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Woolstenhulme

VIOLIN I Ethan Christensen, Concertmaster Isabella Dagdagan Nataly Godinez Kayla Kwon Nikka Lanier Dain Park

VIOLIN II Fiona Dunbar Koto Durkee Rachel Elschaug Jordyn Hilton Miranda Leavitt

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Aylin Perales Ethan Perches Kassidy Riggle Kenan Rottman Maria Velasquez VIOLIN III Julia Johnson Jakilyn Schmahl Lily Stewart

VIOLA Cole Leinbach Jenelle Baumbach Renee Diaz Kailee Wayenberg

VIOLONCELLO Luke Kwon Simeon Fassett Jazmin Santos-Monroy Lillian Wixson Kellie Ketchum Gyu Shim

DOUBLEBASS Hunter Kellogg

Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra Bruce Walker, Conductor

Oboe Concerto in A minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antonio Vivaldi Senior Division Winner, 2013 YYSO Concerto Competition: Alice Hiemstra

Concertino for Flute & Orchestra, op. 197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cecile Chaminade Senior Division Winner, 2014 YYSO Concerto Competition: Joseph Martin

Romance in F major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ludvig van Beethoven With Special Guest, Dr. Quinton Morris, Violin

Mother and Child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Grant Still With Special Guest, Dr. Quinton Morris, violin

Tango . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin Schlichting World Premier

Carmen Suite #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georges Bizet

Phantom of the Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrew Lloyd Webber, arr. Custer

VIOLIN I Catherine Fassett, Concertmaster

Ava Gempler Elias Sugarman Katie Patterson Bethany Heine Dantzel Petersen Sophia Perales VIOLIN II Tori Rose, Principal Kyrsten Wolterstorff Erin Smith Isaac Leavitt Isabella Braganza Vicente Velasco Shylenn Stremler VIOLA Herman Fassett, Principal Annaliese McCambridge Michael Gallagher Hunter Kellogg VIOLONCELLO Chereé La Pierre, Principal Chloe Moore Anna Fassett Kaitlyn Wolterstorff Matthew Gallagher Kya Raschko

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Diana Magana Jonathan McCambridge DOUBLEBASS Shawn Rose, Principal Emiliano Orozco FLUTE Joseph Martin, Principal Maya Botkin Hannah Erickson Joseph Crump OBOE Alice Hiemstra, Principal Anna Conley CLARINET Aaron Kibbe, Principal Samuel Johnston Eric Umtuch BASS CLARINET Anitramarina Reyna, Principal

BASSOON Solomon Hernandez, Principal

Horn Rosie Green, Principal Ian Monahan Ian Ritchie

TRUMPET Derek Gibson, Principal Simplicio (Tre) DeLeon Cody Parke

TROMBONE Stephanie Beagle, Principal Graham Stepniewski Isaac Alexander TUBA Lucas Cook, Principal PERCUSSION David Norgaard, Principal SECTIONAL COACHES Brass: Brian Bernethy Clarinet: Emily Hurd Doublebass: Leslie Stone Flute: Linda Doria Oboe/Bassoon: Alisyn Christensen Percussion: Josh Gianola Viola: Lisa Rushton Smith (on

leave)

Kathryn Kibbe (2013-2014)

Violin: Susan Drew Coson

Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra Concer to Competition The Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition is an opportunity for our region's up and coming musicians to prepare and perform for a panel of professional adjudicators. The competition takes place at Wesley United Methodist Church in Yakima.

Guest Soloist Dr. Quinton Morris Dr. Quinton Morris enjoys a multifaceted career as concert violinist, chamber musician, educator and entrepreneur. He has performed solo recitals and concerti and chamber music around the world: the United States, the Middle East, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Career highlights include solo guest appearances with the Seattle Symphony, three consecutive years of sold out recitals at Carnegie Hall, eleven years as Artistic Director of The Young Eight String Octet, a visiting research scholar post at the University of Texas at Austin,

two recordings with the renowned Naxos International Records and a recent TEDxSeattle talk on “The Age of the Artist Entrepreneur.” Dedicated to music education, Dr. Morris has given master classes around the world to music students at some of the most respected music schools and institutions. He is currently the Director of Chamber and Instrumental Music and Associate Professor of Music – Violin and Chamber Music at Seattle University. He is also the Artistic Director for Chamber Music Madness, a local organization dedicated to exposing middle and high school students to chamber music through sight-reading.

2014 Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra Seniors With our Spring Concert, we bid farewell and best wishes to our graduating seniors.

Thank you for sharing some of the best of yourselves

in joyful and creative expression, extending the embrace of beauty that is music -

touching hearts, eliciting smiles, providing lift to the spirit.

May your musical gifts move forth with you,

as the universal language of music helps you forge connections in the world.

n Hannah Paloma Erickson, Flute. Ms. Erickson has participated in YYSO for two years. She also has participated in her church youth choir as a vocalist and an accompanist (flute). She achieved a level II for both solo and duet pieces at Solo & Ensemble. She has been awarded a Masonic Award (2013), a Personal Progress Award (2011), Academic Excellence awards in band and history and the Principal’s Honor Roll Award. Ms. Erickson plans to serve on 18-month mission for her church starting in February 2015 and then attend the University of Washington to become a pediatric oncology nurse. She would love to work at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Personal statement about the study of and involvement in music and the YYSO: “These last two years I have been unable to be in my school band due to Running Start. YYSO let me continue playing the flute with kids my age. I am so grateful that I am still able to play my flute for the community! I love music so much – YYSO let me continue that passion.”

n Catherine Fassett, Concertmaster, Violin. Ms. Fassett has participated in YYSO for three years. She also has participated in the Central Washington University Symphony Orchestra, the Kairos Lyceum Quartet, her family quartet and church choir. She won the 2012 YYSO Concerto Competition, Senior Division, and received an award in the Bel Canto Scholarship Competition. Future plans include teaching violin to others and continuing to make music herself. Personal statement about the study of and involvement in music and the YYSO: “Participating in the YYSO has been one of the best experiences of my life. Before joining, I studied violin as a solo instrument for several years and learned a great deal about patience and hard work and how they pay off. The first time I played in the symphony, it was as if I had entered a whole new musical world, where somehow even though my specific instrument wasn’t heard, how I played affected the symphony as a whole. It has been fun, challenging and richly rewarding and I will always be grateful for such an amazing experience.”

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