Community Open House Digital Program
St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra open rehearsal
Samuel Hollister, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor and the Fred M. Saigh Youth Orchestra Music Director
Entries into the auditorium at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am
Drop in on this working rehearsal and experience why Powell Hall has earned its reputation for being among the best orchestral concert halls in the country. Repertoire that the Youth Orchestra is preparing for their upcoming November 23, 3pm Season Opener performance includes:
Johannes Brahms Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80
Jennifer Higdon blue cathedral
Edward Elgar Enigma Variations
Please limit noise as much as possible during this working rehearsal. If you need to leave before the next entry time, please exit through a side door on your right. Thank you.
Learn about the Youth Orchestra, read about YO musicians, and purchase tickets for upcoming concerts
Music Quest
You are the hero on a mission to bring music back to the world! Along the way, you’ll explore sounds, solve fun challenges, and unlock the magic of music.
Featured SLSO Musicians
Nicolae Bica, violin
Jennifer Humphreys, cello
Ann Choomack, flute
Andrew Cuneo, bassoon
Blaine Dodson, horn
Alan Stewart, percussion
Harmonia played by Rae Davis
Dischordy played by Jessica Ingraham
There’s something for families of every age and stage at the SLSO. Learn more at slso.org/families.
Grand Center Arts Academy Jazz Band
Stephenie Grasso, Director
Tamekio Ross, Alto Saxophone
Bailey Adams, Tenor Saxophone
Kyson Willingham, Baritone Saxophone
Adam Darek, Trumpet
London Morrow, Trombone
Mic’Kenzly Ward, Trombone
Anthony Shaw, Trombone
Sigrid Price, Piano
Clyde Johnston, Guitar
Bruce Aubuchon, Bass
Skye Watson, Drumset
Cyrus Reed, Drumset
Founded in 2010, Grand Center Arts Academy is a St. Louis public charter middle and high school located in the heart of St. Louis’ vibrant cultural arts district serving students grades 6-12. GCAA’s mission is to serve students with a meaningful, well-rounded education that includes a strong emphasis in visual and performing arts and a deep commitment to academic excellence.
To learn more, visit GrandCenterArtsAcademy.org
Chamber Music Society of St. Louis Chamber Academy
Mozart Four Duos for Violin and Viola, K 487
Estelle Zhang, violin
Xinyi Dora Yu, viola
Beethoven Variations on “La Cie Darem La Mano” from Don Giovanni (arr. B. Dejardin)
Samuel Noh, cello
Asher Chung, cello
Max Jöstlein, cello
Mendelssohn Quartet in D major for Strings, Op. 44, No. 1
1. Molto allegro vivace
Elsa Heaton, violin
Molly Wang, violin
Isabel Lau, viola
Yuze Zhang, cello
To learn more about Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, visit chambermusicstl.org
The Black Rep
Excerpts from Takunda
Andrea Mouton, Takunda
Ras-Kaji Turner, Man One
Damari Padilla, Man Two
Tia Williams, Woman One
Stanley Powell, stage manager
To learn more about The Black Rep, visit TheBlackRep.org.
Cortango
Cally Banham, English horn, oboe, bombo
with Jessica Hellwege, violin
To learn more about Cortango, visit cortango.com.
Saint Louis Story Stitchers
Peace in the Prairie, Peace of Mind
Jamia Jones
Aaron Leonard
Traydon Rodgers
Charlie Quigless
Andrew Roberson
Houston Himes
Branden Lewis
Domoe Smith
Keith Brown
Chris Pendleton, technical director
SLSO Musicians
Ann Fink, violin
Lisa Chong, violin
Andrew François, viola
Elizabeth Chung, cello
Saint Louis Story Stitchers is a nationally recognized Artists Collective known for high quality art and innovative youth violence prevention programs.
To learn more, visit StoryStitchers.org.
Community Music School of Webster University
Suzuki Strings Program
Susan McDonald, Lead Suzuki Coordinator
Graham Woodland, Ensemble Director
Gina Christopher, Piano
Chloe Anello
To learn more about the CMS, visit webster.edu/community-music-school
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Pirates and Patter Song: An Interactive Workshop
Robert Mellon, baritone
Kevin Nicoletti, teaching artist
Gail Hintz, piano
To learn more about Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, visit opera-stl.org
St. Louis Classical Guitar
Gateway Guitar Quartet
To learn more about St. Louis Classical Guitar, visit stlclassicalguitar.org
Vocal Point
Dr. James Henry, Conductor
Shane Wolz
To learn more about Vocal Point and Music at UMSL, visit umsl.edu/music
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
The Music of June Carter Cash
Kim Blanck, vocalist
Jermaine Manor, piano
Travis Mattison, guitar
Jonathan M. Taylor, drums
To learn more about The Rep, visit repstl.org
Jazz St. Louis
Tonnie Kamkwalala, drums
To learn more about Jazz St. Louis and Jazz U, visit jazzstl.org
The St. Louis Children’s Choirs
Dr. Alyson Moore, Artistic Director
The St. Louis Children’s Choirs have been transforming young lives through musical excellence for almost 50 years. The SLSO is proud to collaborate often with the Choirs, including in this weekend’s War Requiem performances.
To learn more about The St. Louis Children’s Choirs, visit slccsing.org
The 442s
Shawn Weil, violin
Williams, viola
Bjorn Ranheim, cello
Bob DeBoo, bass
Kaleb Kirby, drums
Adam Maness, piano, guitar, vocals
To learn more about The 442s, visit the442s.com
The St. Louis Recorder Society
Stanhope Recorder Consort
Bill Fischer, soprano recorder
Karen Nichols, alto recorder
Elaine Pontious, tenor recorder
Charlie Schultz, bass recorder
To learn more about The St. Louis Recorder Society, visit stlouisrecordersociety.weebly.com
Saint Louis Dance Theatre
Artistic Director Kirven Douthit-Boyd
The Calling
Jessica Lang, choreographer
Keenan Fletcher, dancer
Trio Mediaeval, composer
Performances at 5:04pm, 5:15pm, and 5:25pm. Each performance is 3:30 minutes.
To learn more about Saint Louis Dance Theatre, visit stldancetheatre.org
Multi-Chorus Sing-In
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra IN UNISON Chorus and members of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus
How Can I Keep from Singing arranged by Gwyneth Walker
Erin Freeman, Director of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, conductor
Fierce Love by Brandon Williams
Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, conductor
The Legend Singers
Basin Street Blues arranged by Moses Hogan
Dwayne Buggs, conductor
Donald Hutcherson, soloist
No-Name Chorale
Precious Lord arranged by Arnold Servier
Andy Jensen, conductor
Dello Thedford and the Gospel Symphonic Choir
How Great Thou Art arranged by Dan Forrest
Anita Watkins-Stevens, conductor
Combined Choruses
He Never Failed Me Yet by Robert Ray
Kevin McBeth, Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra IN UNISON Chorus, conductor
Sylvia Ray, soloist
Please join us in singing Dr. Ray’s He Never Failed Me Yet.
Lyrics
Learn more about these ensembles and about auditions by visiting:
SLSO IN UNISON Chorus
St. Louis Symphony Chorus
The Legend Singers
No-Name Chorale
Dello Thedford and the Gospel Symphonic Choir