MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU -
THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS
Saturday, May 4, 2024 · 2:30pm and 7:30pm ·
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
WILLIAMS
from Episode I. The Phantom Menace
“Duel of the Fates”
WILLIAMS
from Episode II. Attack of the Clones
“Across the Stars”
WILLIAMS
from Episode III. Revenge of the Sith
“Battle of the Heroes”
WILLIAMS
from Solo: A Star Wars Story
“The Adventures of Han”
GIACCHINO
from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
“Guardians of the Whills Suite”
“The Jedi Fleet”
WILLIAMS
from Episode IV. A New Hope
“Princess Leia’s Theme”
WILLIAMS
from Episode V. The Empire Strikes Back
“The Imperial March”
INTERMISSION
WILLIAMS
from Episode VI. Return of the Jedi
“Parade of The Ewoks”
GORANSSON
(arr. Sheehan)
from Star Wars: The Mandalorian
“Main Title”
WILLIAMS
from Episode VII. The Force Awakens
“Scherzo for X-Wings”
WILLIAMS
from Episode VIII. The Last Jedi
“The Rebellion is Reborn”
WILLIAMS
from Episode IX. The Rise of Skywalker
“Rey and Ben”
WILLIAMS
Star Wars: Main Title
On Stage
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Internationally acclaimed conductor Robert Moody is well known as guest conductor to many of the world’s greatest orchestras, including Chicago Symphony and L.A. Philharmonic, Vienna Chamber Orchestra (Austria), and the major orchestras of Canada, Colombia, Germany, and South Africa.
Moody is currently music director for both Memphis Symphony Orchestra (TN) and Arizona Musicfest, as well as Principal Conductor for Lakeland Opera (FL). Prior to Memphis he was music director for both the Portland Symphony Orchestra (Maine) and Winston-Salem Symphony (NC), and on conducting staffs for Phoenix Symphony, Santa Fe Opera, Brevard Music Center, and the Interschool Orchestras of New York City.
Conducting highlights for this season include return engagements with the three top orchestras in South Africa, Shenzhen Symphony (China) as well as Buffalo Philharmonic, Chattanooga Symphony/Opera, Billings Symphony, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and Greensboro Symphony Orchestra. He also leads a gala concert with Arizona Musicfest Festival Orchestra and superstar Renée Fleming in March 2024.
Moody’s work can be heard on multiple commercial recordings, including Stephenson’s “Concerto for Hope” with legendary trumpet player Ryan Anthony and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.
Maestro Moody holds degrees from Furman University (SC) and the Eastman School of Music (NY). He is a runner, swimmer, history buff, “Jeopardy!” addict, and snow-skier.
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Jeremy Orosz is an Associate Professor of Music Theory at the University of Memphis. He earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in Music at the University of Minnesota, where he also pursued a master's degree in linguistics. His research interests include the study of musical borrowing, form in popular music, music for film and television. He has published in a wide range of venues ranging from academic journals and volumes to podcasts, music blogs, and Slate magazine. Professor Orosz also regularly speaks throughout the Memphis area both on the University of Memphis campus (typically in the form of pre-concert lectures) and for organizations like the Dixon Gallery and Gardens and Nerd Nite Memphis. This is his second time serving as narrator of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra's "May the Fourth Be With You" concert.
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Dr. Lawrence Edwards has been the Artistic Director of the Memphis Symphony Chorus since 1988 and he often conducts both the orchestra and the chorus. Dr. Edwards served as Coordinator of Choirs for the University of Memphis School of Music from 1987 to 2021.
During that time, he directed the University Singers and the group Sound Fuzion, and taught undergraduate choral conducting. He also served as advisor/teacher for graduate choral conducting students. During the summers he taught graduate conducting at Villanova University in Philadelphia, and is active as a choral clinician throughout the country, working with junior and senior high honor choirs.
Dr. Edwards received his undergraduate degree in music from Seattle Pacific University where he directed the Seattle Pacific Singers. He holds both Masters and Doctoral degrees in Music from the University of Illinois at Champaign where he studied orchestral conducting with the Romanian conductor, Mircia Cristescu. Prior to assuming his position at the University of Memphis, Dr. Edwards was Director of Choral Activities at West Virginia University in Morgantown.
Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Violin I
Barrie Cooper, Concertmaster
The Joy Brown Wiener Chair
Marisa Polesky, Assistant Concertmaster
Diane Zelickman Cohen, Assistant Principal
Wen-Yih Yu, Assistant Principal
Jessica Munson
Janaina Fernandes*
The Rebecca Webb Wilson Fellow
Daniel Gilbert
Pedro Maia
Ann Pretzer
Miguel Lesmes
Violin II
Gaylon McKay Patterson, Principal
The Dunbar and Constance Abston Chair
Erin Kaste, Assistant Principal
Lenore McIntyre, Assistant Principal
Yennifer Correia
Rebeca Rathlef*
The Judith and Sheldon Korones Memorial Fellow
Julia Mendez Farhi Johnson
Esther Humphries
Sam Spurbeck
Michael Brennan
Janet Cooper
Viola
Jennifer Puckett, Principal
The Corinne Falls Murrah Chair
Michelle Pellay-Walker, Assistant Principal
Aaron Tubergen, Assistant Principal
Beth Luscombe
Matthew Finley*
The Joyce McAnulty Blackmon Memorial Fellowship
Josh Muzzi
Hannah Whitehouse Muzzi
Cello
Ruth Valente Burgess, Principal
The Vincent de Frank Chair
Iren Zombor, Assistant Principal
Jonathan Kirkscey, Assistant Principal
Jeffrey Jurciukonis
Hannah Schmidt
Mark Wallace
Bass
Chris Butler, Principal
Sean O’Hara, Assistant Principal
Andrew Palmer
Garrett Kirk
Tony Smith
Flute
Shantanique Moore, Principal
The Marion Dugdale McClure Chair
Delara Hashemi
Mari Kamikura
Piccolo
Mari Kamikura
Oboe
Saundra D’Amato, Principal
The Paul and Linnea Bert Chair
Shelly Sublett, Assistant Principal
Lani Kelly, Visiting Oboe
English Horn
Shelly Sublett, Principal
Clarinet
Andre Dyachenko, Principal
The Gayle S. Rose Chair
Rena Feller
Nobuko Igarashi
Bass Clarinet
Nobuko Igarashi
Bassoon
Susanna Whitney, Principal
The Carolyn Horrell Heppel Chair
Michael Scott
Christopher Piecuch
Contrabassoon
Christopher Piecuch
Horn
Caroline Kinsey, Principal
The Morrie A. Moss Chair
Robert Patterson, Assistant Principal
Jeremiah Frederick
Daniel Vidican
Jerrick Cendejas
Vincent Morreale
Trumpet
Scott Moore, Principal
The Smith & Nephew Chair
Susan Enger
J. Michael McKenzie
Elizabeth Carter
Trombone
Greg Luscombe, Principal
Wes Lebo
Micah Everett
Mark Vail
Bass Trombone
Mark Vail
Tuba
Charles Schulz, Principal
The Charles and Sharen Schulz Chair
Timpani
Frank Shaffer, Principal
Percussion
David Carlisle, Principal
Ed Murray, Assistant Principal
Bill Shaltis
Stewart Plumlee
Michael Karcz
Keyboard
Adrienne Park, Principal
The Buzzy Hussey and Hal Brunt Chair
Harp
Frances Cobb Kenney, Principal
The Ruth Marie Moore Cobb Chair
*Circle of Friends Fellow
Memphis Symphony Chorus
Dr. Lawrence Edwards, Artistic Director
Liz Parsons, Accompanist
Soprano 1
Emma Boehme
Alicia Butler
Edith Christmas
Catherine Phelps
Andrea Sanchez
Olivia Ball
Tamara Clark
Aurora Russell
Roberta Hoppe
Soprano 2
Janice Cate
Jessica Collins
Vonda Collins
Mary Gaudet
Mary Jackson
Reagan Ramsey
Aimee Randolph
Emma Weaver
Cathy Wilhelm
Juyoun Chung
Emily Wyonzek
Alto 1
Katie Brown
Donny Darienzo
Pam Gold
Teresa Griffith
Christine Hughes
Rosalyn Hurt
Anita Lotz
Lisa Mendel
Kelley Muller-Smith
Sila Ozkara
Fedoria Rugless
Anna Shelton
Alison Wetherald
Alto 2
Cynthia Burnette
Gretchen Carstens
Andrea Goughnour
Gerre Harrell
Ann Indingaro
Cora Jones
Mary Seratt
Caroline Clements
Jill Margolin
Rita West
Tenor 1
Julius Dabbs
Clint Early, Jr
George Martin
Joseph Powell
Elijah Bell-Clarke
Tenor 2
Art Cancienne
Craig Gough
David McNair
David Spear
Baritone
Bill Gaudet
Scott Hall
Samuel Hughes
Jim Jaggers
James McClanahan
Bass
Matt Babb
Charles Dove
Jacob Kerbaugh
David Patterson
Eugene Reyneke
Alvin Whitney
Lewis Wright
DONORS
THANK YOU! Individuals, corporations, foundations, ArtsMemphis, the Tennessee Arts Commission, and others make annual contributions to support the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. The following community members have expressed their support for the Memphis Symphony for the 2023 - 2024 Season.
$25,000+
ArtsMemphis
Paul and Linnea Bert
Estate of J. Richard and Carole M. Briscoe
Kathryn Cannon and Jim Waller
City of Memphis
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
The Estate of Donna Fisher
Dr. Suzanne Gronemeyer
Carolyn and Scott Heppel
Tennessee Arts Commission
Joy Brown Wiener
$10,000+
Jack Belz
Ron and Ainse Belz
Masanori and Seiko Igarashi
Nathaniel Landau
Orion Federal Credit Union
Ann L. Powell
John and Ashley Remmers
Roadshow BMW, Inc.
Shelby County Government
Linda and Ron Sklar
Candace Steele Flippin
Jack Ward
Rebecca and Spence Wilson
$5,000+
Peter & Jessica Abell
Bert and Carol Barnett
Jack and Kathleen Blair
Alice Rawlins and Phil Burnett
Maria and Michael Douglass
David and Susan Ellison
Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation
Marsha Evans
Jere Gerard
Pam and Steve Guinn
Henry Turley Company
Edwin Koshland
Robert and Mary Nell Kuhlo
Eva Lang and Scott LeMay
Dinah and Gary Makowsky
Elisa and Ramon Marus
Henry and Snowden Morgan
Thomas and Sue Nesvick
Nike, Inc.
Kevin Roper
Trezevant Manor
Trustmark Bank
Lura and Steve Turner
Nancy Walker
2,500+
Stephen Agar
BANK3
Louise and Will Barden
Stanley and Dot Bilsky
Karen Bowyer
Arthur and Michelle Buring
Elizabeth and Charles Carter, Jr.
Copland Foundation
Juan Fuentes
Katherine Buckman-Gibson and J.W. Gibson
Sara Holmes
Donna Jefcoat
Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean
Ellen Klyce
Bruce and Susanne Landau
Ann and Dudley Langston
Al and Janet Lyons
Elizabeth and Jerry Marshall
Alan and Zoe Nadel
Tim Nicholson
Robert Patterson and Patricia Gray
Samuel & Anna Robbins
Laretha R. Sargent
Stephen and Deborah Schadt
Patricia Seubert
Jane and Bruce Smedley
Deborah Dunklin Tipton Charitable Fund
Barry and Cynthia A. White
1,000+
Belinda and Calvin Anderson
Rodney Baber
Cecilia Barnes
Henry and Janet Bartosch
Reed Baskin and Alice Nishiwaki
Joey and Neal Beckford
Christopher and Helen Bird
Betty Blaylock
Paul Brezina
Rose Merry Brown
Tom and Mary Beth Bryce
Paul and Suzanne Burgar
The Canale Foundation
Carol Lee and Joe Royer
Anne Carriere
Daniel Case
Shelly Cheng
Gloria Cherry
Karen Clawson
Elaine Crown
Carol Cummings
Cynthia Ham
Kevin Danish
Blanche Deaderick
Leila Dodge
Jim Dorman
JT Elliott
William Etnyre
Eyleen Farmer
Farrell Calhoun, Inc.
Jim and Susan Fletcher
Fred and Mary Lawrence Flinn
David and Luann Forell
Susan Frazee
Pamela Gold
Devon Gosnell
Jerrold and Martha Graber
Carolyn Chism Hardy
Galen and Debi Havner
Page Henrion
The Honeybird Foundation
Nancy Howell
Frank and Jeanne Jemison
David and Lisa Jennings
Edith Kelly-Green
Sandra Kincaid
Yoriko Kitai
Barbara Lapides
Lucy and Tom Lee
Barbara McConville
Alexander and Margaret McLean
Douglas McNamara
Lisa & Maurice Mendel
Rodgers Menzies
Jeanie Mercer
Irma W. Merrill
Rosalyn Nichols
Marianne Parrs
John Pickens
Kenneth Prince
Judy Ringel
Gayle Rose
Diane Rudner
Nick Sarraf
Dale Schaefer
Mary Scheuner
Samuel and Leanne Scull
Eddie & Mary Seratt
Cynthia Spangler and Charles Askew
John and Cristina Speer
Richard and Trish Spore
Mary Stagg
Dr. D. Parker Suttle
Joan Terry
Paul Thomas
William and Diane Thornton
Catherine Todd
Melissa Todd
Michael and Andie Uiberall
Graham and Megan Warr
Betty and Jules Weiss
Benton Wheeler and Aimee M. Christian
Alvin and Myra Whitney
Linda Wible
Camilla Wilson
David and Dorothy Work
Jocelyn Wurzburg
Susan Yount
Dennis Zolper
This list recognizes philanthropic contributors to the MSO made between July 1, 2023 - April 10, 2024 . While compiling this list every effort has been made to reflect the accuracy of our donors. If your name has been misspelled, omitted, or misrepresented please contact us at 901-537-2500 and will correct our records. We appreciate your generosity and understanding.
