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A CELEBRATION OF THE HOLIDAYSA CELEBRATION OF THE HOLIDAYSA CELEBRATION OF THE HOLIDAYS GUEST CONDUCTOR PABLO ZAMORALatin Americansounds of theseasonSarah Smith Intermediate 4141 Wieuca Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra PresentsDECEMBER 10, 2023 2:30PMIn Your Neighborhood - Engagement Series14th December - 7:00pm- Free Admission -Guest Conductor Pablo Zamorawww.acsorch.orgAtlanta Community Symphony Orchestra Presents
The Atlanta Community Symphony OrchestraHistory of the OrchestraThe Atlanta Community SymphonyOrchestra (ACSO) was conceived inthe summer of 1957 under theauspices of the Atlanta Music Club(AMC). At that time, there were verylimited orchestral opportunities forserious instrumentalists in Atlanta.Mrs. Charles Chalmers, AMCPresident (1956-1960), worked withAMC members Mrs. Ruth DabneyAllen and Ms. Ruth Kern, a localmusic educator and violist, toestablish a community orchestra tofurther he progress of talented amateur musicians in the Atlanta area. Ms. Kern emphasized that itwas the responsibility of the teachers of the city to see that seriousmusic students and adult musicians had an opportunity to rehearseand perform symphonic music.In the fall of 1957, at theinvitation of the AMC, anensemble of seventeen playersconvened at the home of Mrs.Andrew Fairlie to explore thepossibilities for a newcommunity-based orchestra toperform symphonic literature.The Atlanta CommunityOrchestra (now the ACSO) wasofficially founded in 1958. TheACSO’s first free public concertwas performed on May 12, 1958,under the baton of Maestro HarryKruger. More than half a century later, the ACSO continues toprovide symphonic orchestral training and performanceopportunities for serious Atlanta-area musicians and quality, freesymphonic performances for audiences around metro-Atlanta andthe State of Georgia. For more than forty years, the ACSO has heldan annual Young Artists’ Concerto Competition (YACC), givingdedicated music students the opportunity to perform solo workswith the orchestra. The Ruth Kern YACC is named in honor of Ms.Kern, founding ACSO member, for her dedication to both musiceducation and the orchestra.Today, the ACSO provides the citizens of metro Atlanta and otherGeorgia cities with multiple concerts each year at no admissioncharge.
Orchestra of Argentina, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,the University of Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra, and the AtlantaCommunity Symphony Orchestra. As an educator he has worked withthe Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, the Atlanta Music Project,the National Honor Orchestras of the National System of MusicEducation of Costa Rica, and Orquesta Humanidades of theUniversity of Costa Rica.He has worked in the teams of Carnegie Hall's National YouthOrchestra 2, the Encuentros Festival of the Dudamel Foundation, theYOLA National Festival of the LA Philharmonic, and the Carlos MiguelPrieto Fellowship of the O Academy. He has studied under MariannePloger, Sarah Ioannides, Molly Turner, Catherine Larsen-Maguire, andMarin Alsop.Pablo Zamora,Guest ConductorPablo Zamora is an orchestraconductor and musiceducator. Originally fromCosta Rica, Zamora now callsAtlanta his home. He currentlyworks as a teaching artist forthe Atlanta SymphonyOrchestra. His conducting engagementsinclude the NationalSymphony Orchestra of CostaRica, the National Symphony
University, studying violin under Dr. Christos Galileas, chambermusic under Dr. Brandt Fredricksen and Martha Gerschefski, andconducting under Maestro Michael Palmer. From 2014-2019, Leah lived in Los Angeles, CA, where she taughtviolin and freelanced. She also recorded for over 30 commercialsand trailers, and coached Elliot Page on violin for his role in “TheUmbrella Academy”! In Atlanta, she maintains an active private violin studio for children.Her teaching focuses on the Suzuki method, in which she hastrained in all 10 books. She was the founder and conductor ofSODA, a string orchestra for young players. In addition to teaching,Leah has freelanced in and around Atlanta for many years, with triossuch as Luna Strings, regional orchestras such as Macon Pops,Atlanta Pops, and the Macon, Columbus, and Valdosta Symphonies,and musicians such as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, SarahMcLachlan, Josh Groban, and Earth, Wind & Fire. She lives inDecatur with her husband and 2 kids.Leah JacobmannInterim ConcertmasterLeah began her musical studies at theage of three with her mother Dr.Gloria Jacobson, and subsequentlywith David Dillard of the AtlantaSymphony Orchestra. At 6, Leahbegan studying piano with LyndaKenny and subsequently with KeikoRansom.At the University of Georgia, shereceived a Bachelor of Music in MusicPerformance for violin, under theinstruction of Levon Ambartsumianand Shakhida Azimkhodjaeva, and aBachelor of Arts in piano under Dr.Martha Thomas. She went on to earna Master of Music at Georgia State What Is the cucumber’sfavorite Instrument?- A pickle-O!
Marvin R. Winter, DDSinfo@marvinwinterdds.com(404)373-2667160 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 140Decatur, GA 30030Proud sponsor of the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra
Support the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra by selecting us as yourcharitable organization when you shop with your Kroger Community RewardsProgram or by sponsoring your favorite musician!We would like to offer you a warm welcome andhope that you enjoy an enchanting evening of musiccelebrating the essence of the holiday season ascherished by people around the world. Tonight'sperformance is a vibrant tapestry woven with Latin-American rhythms, invoking the spirit of festivityand joy. Within this melodic journey, you'llexperience introspective tunes that invitecontemplation and reflection, while also embracingthe rich diversity of cultures through their uniquemusical expressions. This repertoire blendstraditional holiday merriment with spirited beatsand vibrant melodies from Latin America, invitingyou to immerse yourself in the joyous rhythms thattranscend borders and languages. Get ready to becaptivated by this musical celebration, where thefusion of Latin-American influences, culturaldiversity, and traditional holiday cheer creates aharmonious experience emblematic of the holidayseason's global significance. Thank you for your patronage! The ACSOSPONSOR A MUSICIAN PROGRAM NOTES=
The Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra proudly presentwith Pablo Zamora, Guest Conductor“A Celebration of the Holidays”Sunday, December 10 at 2:30pmSt. Bartholomew’s Episcopal ChurchStephen Frketic, Director of Music and OrganistChristmas Festival - Leroy Anderson (1908 - 1975) Imágenes - Vinicio Meza (b. 1968)Escenas Tica – Vinicio Meza (b. 1968) Featuring ACSO brassHavah Nagila - Traditional Hebraic Folk Tune Arr. by Barry Hilbert Aires Navideños - Vinicio Meza (b. 1968) Featuring ACSO stringsInfantilismos - Vinicio Meza (b. 1968) Featuring ACSO windsSleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson (1908 - 1975) Mother and Child - William Grant Still (1895 - 1978) Featuring ACSO stringsSinfonietta Decembrina - Sergio Delgado (b. 1993)Gran Fantasia Sinfonica - Julio Fonseca Arr. by Sergio DelgadoAires Navideños - Vinicio Meza (b. 1968) Featuring ACSO strings Christmas Carol Festival – Arr. by Paul Nagle (b. 1968) Featuring ACSO brassEscenas Tica – Vinicio Meza (b. 1968) Featuring ACSO brassMother and Child - William Grant Still (1895 - 1978) Featuring ACSO stringsInfantilismos - Vinicio Meza (b. 1968) Featuring ACSO winds“Latin-American Rhythms in Music”Sunday, December 14 at 7:00pmSarah Smith Elementary School - Intermediate Campus
Church At Wieuca Upcoming EventsSunday, November 26th @ 7pm Georgia Festival Chorus ChristmasConcert: Goodness and LightSunday, December 17th @ 11 am Wieuca Choir & OrchestraConcert: Let the Stable Still AstonishSunday, December 17th @ 6pm Trey Clegg Singers: Festival Sounds ofthe Season
Violin 1Leah Jacobmann, ConcertmasterCraig Frankel, Associate Concertmaster*David Andersen*Gloria JacobsonMorgan Jones*Philip Reesman*Peter StraussViolin 2Ellen Krall, principal*Dara Jonkoski, Sponsored by MauriceTabickman, associate principal*Ernest Turner Deborah CookMargo KinseyAntoine Milton*Jennifer Nickell, Sponsored by AnnBallard*ViolaCaitlin Kelly, principal*Donna Clegg, Sponsored by NautiGirlfriends*Bruce GuteliusSarah ShapleyNorman Zoller, Sponsored by Bill & RheaBerger*CelloAbby Jones, principal*Courtney Emerson*Margaret LeithBassCameron LeopoldCurtis Murdock*Flute/PiccoloHeidi Hooper, principal*Gabe JordanJoel Emerson, principal piccoloOboeAmy Ross, principal, Sponsored byMarian & James Patterson*Elizabeth PinderClarinetStacy Quiros, principal*Raymond CaputoBass ClarinetZachary Herde*Bethany PetriBassoonBrad Nelson, principal*Declan JohnstonFrench HornChristopher Nichols, principal*Vicky Avanzato*Gibson Garner*Michael McFarlin*TrumpetHerb Kraft, principal*Craig Sprinkle*Trombone/Bass TromboneRichard Schulman, principal*Paul Bonapfel*John McKevitt, principal bass trombone*HarpTy ShawTimpani/Percussion Harrison Cho*Performing on December 14th
CORPORATE PARTNERS$1,000 - $2,499Gaslowitz Frankel LLC$500 - $749Alliance Française d’Atlanta$249 - $499Voss ViolinsFOUNDATION SUPPORT$500 - $749Vladimir Sovsnosky - Schwab Charitable/Diego Family Charitable Gift FundPRIVATE SUPPORTBenefactor $2500 - $5000Ralph Hough*Contributor $1,000 - $2,499Joel EmersonRichard SchulmanSponsor $750 - $999Ron BradleyPatron $500 - $749Gloria and Ed JacobsonMerchLogix, LLCSupporter $249 - $499Janet Hasty*Marian and James Patterson**Amy and Jason RossJean Russ*Marvin Winter, DDSNorman and Harriet ZollerDonor $100 - $249Ann Ballard**Bill and Rhea BergerIrene Constantinides**Joseph Evans**Craig FrankelNauti Girlfriends**Jacquelyn GoodmanBeth Green-CharlesLiesl HaganAnn HenningCaitlin KellyJennifer NickellShana RobinsonMaurice TabickmanFriends $25 - $99David AndersonNicole BonillaAtlanta Community Symphony OrchestraPablo Zamora, Guest Conductor2023-2024 List of DonorsJean and Raymond CaputoAngelique CarneyIvy FrancisArlynn HarrisMoshe JacobsonCharles Jaret*Abby JonesDavid JonesAndrea JonssonEllen KrallPhillip ReesmanStacy QuirosSarah ShapleyONGOING SUPPORTPhillip E. AllenChristChurch PresbyterianRick CobbMrs. Deborah CookTemple Emanu-ElStephen FrketicJonathan Green-CharlesHeidi HooperGabe JordanMarcia MurdockAbe OkieKroger Community RewardsTisa SchuurmanSt. Bartholomew’s Episcopal ChurchChurch at WieucaACSO ‘IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD’SUPPORTSarah Smith Intermediate School*Donation made in memory of Don Hough**Donation made sponsoring a musicianchair***The ACSO Honors in name pastindividuals who have made a significantimpact through their ongoing funds:Judy Latz Memorial FundPlaton P. Constantinides MemorialChair Abe Gerson Memorial FundDon Hough Music Library Fund