University Symphony Orchestra Symphony No. 5 Gustav Mahler Timothy Russell, conductor School of Music Herberger College of the Arts Arizona State University Wednesday, September 19, 2007 7:30 p.m. ASU Gammage MUSIC ^erb ergerCollege Arts of the ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY University Symphony Orchestra Program Timothy Russell, Director of Orchestras Symphony No. 5 Gustav Mahler (1860 – 1911) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Trauermarsch Stiirmisch bewegt, mit grOBter Vehemenz Scherzo Adagietto Rondo-Finale This performance of the Mahler Symphony No. 5 will be offered without intermission. Out of respect for the performers and those audience members around you, please turn all pagers, cell phones, and watches to silent mode. Thank you. Biography Timothy Russell is in his 15 th year as a Professor of Music and Director of Orchestras at Arizona State University. In addition, he directs the School's graduate orchestral conducting program. Dr. Russell is also the co-founder and Music Director of the award-winning ProMusica Chamber Orchestra of Columbus, Ohio. He was the recipient of the 2006 Ohioana Pegasus Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions in the arts and humanities. Russell has been a frequent guest conductor with The Phoenix Symphony, including highly acclaimed full-length productions with Ballet Arizona. The conductor/producer of twenty-seven CDs, Russell has received two Grammy nominations. All of his recordings have been enthusiastically received by listeners and critics alike, as has his vital and imaginative orchestral leadership. Russell has conducted the world premiere performances of over ninety new compositions. Cello Violin I Nelly Rocha^ Xi Wang** Hope Shepherd^ Sarah Bowlin Christian Simmelink Jennifer McConaghie Amy L. Huzjak Tamara Freida Molly Rife Angela Cassette Evan Henley Victoria Gorbich Adele E. Stein Laura Speck Vanessa Belknap Eliza Hesse Aleksandr Spiridonov Willie Braun Alisha Bean Ruth Wenger Karla Loaiza-Yee Mark Schoellhammer Kathleen Snyder Cristinel BAcanu Kelly McVey Gina Dyches Taylor Morris Sabina Ahmad-Post Ricardo Elias-Rodriguez Kate Bivona Bass Christopher Rose* Ovidiu L. Manolache Violin II Holly Roberts* Daniel Stotz Molly McCarthy T. J. Maliszewski Rossine Parucci Alyssa Saint William Brichetto Bonnie Teplik Terra Warger Juan J. Garcia John Sims Chung Gum Kang Vanessa R. Castillo Joe Tyksinski Patrick Cooper Ansel Eklund Samuel Golden Tian Long Sun Flute Loren Stallcop Jeanie Jang* Jessica Brooksby Dawnya Chavis Thalia Coombs Kathryn Schaap Nadine Luke Viola Matthew W. Gordon* Piccolo Kim Teachout Kathryn Schaap Allyson Wuenschel Nadine Luke Louis Privitera Jr. Megan Leigh Smith Oboe Padua Canty Dane Philipsen* Alexander Vittal Katie Mordarski Garrett McDaniel Carly Aylworth Whitney Smith Cicely DeSalle English Horn Lauren Mulligan Carly Aylworth Brandon S. Matthews Clarinet Mark Kleine* Matthew Miracle Jennifer Kabbas Eb Clarinet Jennifer Kabbas Bass Clarinet Jennifer Kabbas Bassoon Julie Ann Link* Hugo Doege Ashley Haney Contra Bassoon Ashley Haney Horn Rachel Seay* Felipe Vera # Derek J. Wright Nathan Stark Guan-Lin Yeh Jordan Robert Robbie Buss Trumpet Jason Johnson* Kent Foss # Brittany Hendricks Chad T. Daigle William Anonie Trombone Josh Bledsoe* Matthew Wilber # Matthew Petterson Bass Trombone Dan Barrett Tuba Kevin Bock Harp Virginia Miner Timpani Elizabeth DeLamater* Percussion Tyler Worley Tyler Steil Matt Watson Brad Steil ** Concertmaster * Principal A Co-principals # Assistant Orchestra Assistants Jacob Harrison Brandon S. Matthews Jana Minov Orchestra Librarian Jacob Harrison Orchestra Manager Rossine Parucci Orchestra Office Specialist Linda Bennett Special thanks to Katie McLin Thomas Landschoot Catalin Rotaru Sam Pilafian Upcoming Events ASU Sinfonietta and Wind Ensemble Dance Fever Thursday, October 4, 2007 7:30 p.m. Mesa Arts Center — Ikeda Theater Jacob Harrison, Jana Minov, James Smart & Steve Martin, conductors University Symphony Orchestra & ASU Choral Union Friday, October 26, 2007 7:30 p.m. ASU Gammage Thomas Landschoot, cello soloist Robert Hamilton, piano soloist Timothy Russell, conductor University Symphony Orchestra Friday, November 16, 2007 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 25150 N. Pima Rd., North Scottsdale Danwen Jiang, violin soloist Brent Hylton, organ soloist Timothy Russell, conductor Tickets: $25 Adult & $5 Student; call 480.585.9448 University Symphony Orchestra & Sinfonietta Monday, November 19, 2007 7:30 p.m. ASU Gammage Danwen Jiang, violin soloist Kimberly Marshall, organ soloist Timothy Russell, Jacob Harrison, and Jana Minov, conductors EVENTS INFORMATION 480.965.TUNE (480.965.8863) herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar 0 2007 MU Herberger College of the Arts 0607