INTERLUDESV I R T U A L C O N C E R T S E R I E S

Symphony Tacoma presents

To the Max!Saturday, March 27 | 7:30 pm

Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Orchestra Excerpt Brahms

Hungarian Dance No.5 - Marimba Quartet Brahms

Symphonic Dances from West Side Story -Orchestra Excerpt Bernstein

To the Max!, Mvts. 2 & 3 Matthew Drumm

Symphonie Fantastique – Orchestra excerpt Berlioz

Trio Per Uno, Mvt. 1 Zivkovic

Hungarian Dance No. 6 - Marimba Quartet Brahms

Videography: Seago MediaVideo Editing: Seago MediaSound Mixing: Bill LeveyRecording Location: Pantages Theater, Studio 2

Amy Putnam, principal percussionFrank Ronneburg, second percussion

Denali Williams, third percussionMatt Drumm, principal timpani

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Amy Putnam,principal percussionMs. Putnam is principal percussion with Symphony Tacoma and founder of A. Putnam Mallets. She holds a Master of Music degree from Julliard. From 1998 to 2010, Ms. Putnam served as affiliate

artist faculty in percussion at the University of Puget Sound and is the founder of the UPS Percussion Ensemble. She has been visiting faculty at her alma mater, Miami University of Ohio and now teaches percussion and piano at her private studio in Renton. She resides in Issaquah with her husband Bryce, daughter Alexandra, and son Charles.

Frank Ronneburg, second percussionMr. Ronneburg has been full time with Symphony Tacoma since 2012 and served as a regular extra/substitute before that. He studied percussion performance with Richard Brown at Rice University and

also with Mike Crusoe and Michael Werner at the Seattle Symphony. In his spare time away from the orchestra, Mr. Ronneburg has a full-time position as a software developer.

Denali Williams, third percussionMr. Williams joined Symphony Tacoma in 2000 after receiving a Bachelor of Music degree in percussion performance from Eastern Washington University. His work involves both live and

studio settings with orchestras, chamber groups, jazz and rock rhythm sections, and various world music ensembles. In addition to his performing and recording schedule he maintains active teaching studios in both Tacoma and Seattle while working as a percussion coach with youth symphonies and schools in the region.

Matt Drumm, principal timpaniMr. Drumm has been the principal timpanist of Symphony Tacoma since 1999 and is also principal timpanist of Northwest Sinfonietta. He is one of the top freelance percussionists in the Seattle

area, playing regularly with Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, Pacific NW Ballet, movie and video game recordings, and more. He is also an active private teacher and percussion coach at various schools and youth symphonies. He lives in Lynnwood with his wife and three daughters.

THE MUSICIANS

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ABOUT THE MUSIC

Johannes BrahmsHungarian Dances No. 5 and 6Hungarian Dances, a set of 21 dances published in two sets in 1869 and 1880, capitalized on two musical trends of the 19th century: dance-style pieces written for piano four-hands (a single piano played by two pianists) and compositions inspired by Central European folk music. One important influence was the Hungarian violinist Eduard Reményi who taught Brahms about Gypsy music

and Hungarian dances called csárdás. Brahms was enthralled and used the rhythms and melodies of this music as his inspiration for his Dances.

Most of the dances are rapid, energetic pieces. Imitating the mercurial spirit of Hungarian folk music, some of the dances change tempo midway. Dance No.5 transforms the intimate drama of the Gypsy band into a big orchestral party – with wild string melodies and brassy foot-stomping rhythms. The

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ABOUT SYMPHONY TACOMABuilding community through music. Inspiring audiences with live musical experiences

that transcend tradition, Symphony Tacoma has been a vital part of Tacoma’s cultural landscape for more than 70 years. We are committed to the belief that the community is made stronger and more vibrant by experiencing great music together. symphonytacoma.org

sixth Hungarian Dance starts with a slow teaser before the marked Vivace tempo takes hold.

Matthew DrummTo the Max! Composed by Symphony Tacoma’s own Matt Drumm, To The Max! is a tribute to jazz drummer Max Roach (1944-2002). A pioneer of the bebop era, Roach demonstrated extensively that drums are a solo instrument able to play themes, variations and cohesive lyrical phrases. “What I like most about Roach’s drumming is his soloing is very melodic—not the typical pyrotechnics you see in many drum solos,” said Drumm.

Drumm followed Roach’s style of a theme interspered with improvisation in To The Max! Comprising three movements for percussion quartet, each movement can be played alone or combined with the others for a complete concert program.

Nebojsa Jovan ZivkovicTrio Per Uno Serbian native Nebojsa Zivkovic is one of the world’s most performed composers for percussion music. He is recognized as one of the top marimba and percussion soloists and as one of the most unique and expressive artists in the field today.

Trio Per Uno is an exhilarating trio for multi-percussion. This piece has three distinct movements, each with its own tone and instrumentation that make them truly unique from one another. It features quick tempos, abrupt surface changes and complex rhythms all of which require three competent and experienced percussionists to perform well.

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