FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY OPERA PRESENTS

October 28-30, 2021 at 7:30pmOctober 31, 2021 at 3:00pm

Ruby Diamond Concert Hall

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY OPERA PRESENTS

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Dean’s Message

Dear Friends,

We are so pleased that you are joining us as Florida State Opera returns to the stage with our 2021-22 season. We hope you will enjoy this magical and somewhat sci-fi version of Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, conjured up by director Matthew Lata and the production team. Teddy Moore (scenic), Barry Steele (lighting & projections) and Christina Marullo (costumes) have brought their design talents to life and we are thrilled to have a visually stunning production for the final performance

for our dear colleague, Douglas Fisher.

Professor Fisher will be retiring this academic year and we are celebrating his career with an illustrious bang of sights and sounds in this audience favorite. His tenure at FSU has been filled with years of mentorship for voice, directing, and orchestral students - from exploring the vast world of opera, to musical preparation for each role that has appeared onstage, to conducting these masterful works. His expertise and generous nature will be missed in the coming years.

Opera has long held a special place of prominence at the College of Music and it serves as an ideal vehicle to showcase the talents of our musicians and the professional quality of our productions. If you are one of many in our community who has been a regular patron of opera at Florida State University, we welcome you back for this wonderful production in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. If you are new, we hope you enjoy your experience here with us tonight. We look forward to seeing you for the spring production of Conrad Susa’s Transformations. Thank you for your continued support of our programs and students.

Sincerely,

M. Todd QueenDean

Florida State Opera Florida State Opera presentspresents

Di e Zaub erflöteDi e Zaub erflöte

Music by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartMusic by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartLibretto by Emanuel SchikanederLibretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Music Director Douglas FisherMusic Director Douglas FisherStage Director Matthew LataStage Director Matthew LataScenic Designer Teddy MooreScenic Designer Teddy MooreLighting & Projection Designer Barry SteeleLighting & Projection Designer Barry SteeleCostume Designer Christina MarulloCostume Designer Christina MarulloWig and Make-up Designer Joel SchaefferWig and Make-up Designer Joel SchaefferProduction Stage Manager Abril ValbuenaProduction Stage Manager Abril ValbuenaAssistant Director Emmerson HavenAssistant Director Emmerson HavenAssistant Stage Managers José Israel GarcíaAssistant Stage Managers José Israel García Yooyeon Kim Yooyeon KimChorus Master Brett EppersonChorus Master Brett Epperson

TaminoTaminoGarrett J. Evers *Garrett J. Evers *Charles SciasciaCharles Sciascia

First LadyFirst LadyJulie Knight *Julie Knight *Brooke RountreeBrooke Rountree

Second LadySecond LadyJennifer LamontJennifer LamontScarlett Reece *Scarlett Reece *

Third LadyThird LadyKatherine AlexanderKatherine AlexanderStephanie Shelden *Stephanie Shelden *

PapagenoPapagenoJack Chandler *Jack Chandler *Dylan GlennDylan Glenn

Queen of the NightQueen of the NightAva AndersonAva Anderson

3 Spirits3 SpiritsEmmanuelle AnidjarEmmanuelle AnidjarKiára KingKiára KingAnielya Wells-MillerAnielya Wells-Miller

PaminaPaminaSerenna H. JonesSerenna H. JonesYe Ji Lee *Ye Ji Lee *

MonostatosMonostatosGraham BrooksGraham Brooks

SarastroSarastroColeridge NashColeridge NashAlireza Tousi *Alireza Tousi *

SprecherSprecherRobert BukovicRobert Bukovic

Second PriestSecond PriestMatthew YoungbloodMatthew Youngblood

PapagenaPapagenaYuliia BillaYuliia BillaGrace Lengacher *Grace Lengacher *

2 Armored Men2 Armored MenEric BoylanEric BoylanAndrew BusenlenerAndrew Busenlener

* Will be performing on * Will be performing on October 28th & 30thOctober 28th & 30th

The CastThe Cast(In order of appearance)(In order of appearance)

Sofia BlancoSofia BlancoMary BotterMary BotterEric BoylanEric BoylanRobert BukovicRobert BukovicAndrew BusenlenerAndrew BusenlenerAlissa D’AltonAlissa D’AltonTara DavyTara Davy

Maria FazioMaria FazioDawson FranzinoDawson FranzinoBecca GardnerBecca GardnerNoah GunnNoah GunnIsabelle HauserIsabelle HauserRiley HiraiRiley HiraiAndrew KapsarAndrew Kapsar

Ashley LewisAshley LewisJabari LewisJabari LewisSebastian QuinteroSebastian QuinteroShayna SingerShayna SingerOmar UrbinaOmar UrbinaMatthew YoungbloodMatthew Youngblood

Ensembl eEnsembl e

SynopsisSynopsis ACT I:

Tamino, a young man full of dreams, is looking at the night sky when the constellations come to life. Draco, the dragon, materializes and chases him. He faints while three servants of the Queen of the Night appear and destroy it. The ladies are attracted to him but leave to alert the Queen. Papageno, a bird catcher, enters and introduces himself as another servant of the Queen. Tamino takes on the role of a prince, which has been one of his dreams. The ladies return to give Tamino a picture of Pamina, the Queen’s daughter. Tamino falls in love. The Queen appears and tasks Tamino with rescuing Pamina from the “evil” Sarastro. Tamino agrees. The ladies give Tamino a magic flute and Papageno a set of magic bells, instructing him to join Tamino. The three ladies introduce three spirits who will guide the travelers.

Meanwhile, Pamina, trying to escape from Sarastro’s palace, is caught by Monostatos, one of Sarastro’s followers who has left the path of righteousness. Papageno finds Pamina. They trick Monostatos, who runs off. Papageno tells Pamina that her mother sent a prince to rescue her and that the prince loves her. Papageno laments that he cannot find love. Tamino arrives at Sarastro’s temple. There, he meets the Speaker, a high priest. The Speaker tells Tamino that he must learn patience. Tamino, confused, begins to realize that the Queen has lied about Sarastro, who in reality is an aging, benevolent ruler. When voices confirm that Pamina lives, he uses the flute to express his joy, charming a group of monsters in the process.

Papageno and Pamina arrive at Sarastro’s temple where Monostatos and his band of greasers try to recapture Pamina. Papageno uses his magic bells to defeat the kidnappers. Hearing of Sarastro’s arrival, Pamina realizes that she must simply tell the truth. Townsfolk arrive with Sarastro. He tells Pamina that her mother is deceiving her, and that she will meet a man who will be her ally. In the meantime, Monostatos has captured Tamino and brings him to Sarastro. Recognizing that Monostatos has gone too far, Sarastro has him punished. He then welcomes Tamino and declares that in order for him and Papageno to know enlightenment, they must endure a set of trials.

ACT II:

Tamino and Papageno are prepared to face initiation. Pamina bids farewell to Tamino as Sarastro prays for divine help. Tamino and Papageno are led to their first trial, which is to keep silent. They are tested immediately when the three ladies confront them. Papageno fails but Tamino remains steadfast.

Pamina is searching for Tamino when Monostatos finds her. His advances are thwarted by the entrance of the Queen. Pamina tells her mother that Tamino has joined Sarastro’s temple. The Queen is enraged and gives Pamina a dagger, telling her to kill Sarastro. Monostatos attempts to blackmail Pamina into accepting his advances. Sarastro appears, and he runs away. Pamina begs Sarastro to forgive her mother and he assures her that it is unnecessary, as the temple is a place of peace. Sarastro, weakened from his long struggle with the forces of evil, passes away.

Tamino and Papageno are led to the next trial. Again, breaking his vow of silence, Papageno complains of thirst. An elderly woman gives him a drink and introduces herself as his lover before vanishing. Pamina rushes in, having heard Tamino’s flute. Tamino obeys his vow of silence and does not respond, causing Pamina to believe that he is indifferent. The priests lead Tamino to the next trial. Papageno prefers wine. The old woman returns and offers him water. After Papageno promises to marry her, the old woman transforms into a young Papagena, but the priests separate them declaring Papageno unworthy.

Pamina contemplates ending her life over Tamino and her mother’s command to murder. The three spirits stop her. They bring her to Tamino as he is being led to the final set of trials by two armored men. Tamino is released from his vow of silence and with the protection of the magic flute, the two pass through the final trials of fire and water.

Papageno, believing that he failed his trials and failed at love, contemplates suicide. The three spirits stop him and reveal that there is a reason to live and her name is Papagena! Papageno and Papagena contemplate their future family.

Monostatos leads the Queen and her ladies into the temple with plans to destroy it. Before they can take action, they are cast into eternal night. With this final battle complete, the temple celebrates the induction of Tamino and Pamina as their future leaders.

Director’s NoteDirector’s Note How could an opera whose story includes an unhealthy dose of 18th-century misogyny and racism, turns suicide into a game and is cluttered with obscure Masonic symbolism still have relevance in the modern world? The music? The characters? The story line? The Magic Flute challenges its producers and singer/actors not only to answer that question but to present the piece in a way that while honest about its flaws, can find common ground with an audience. In recent years, we are in the process of examining our repertoire and trying to meld historical attitudes with our own. How do we approach this piece?

Under it all, FLUTE is a coming-of-age story full of optimism. At its heart are two young people, Tamino and Pamina, who are as yet untainted with despair, anger, or cynicism. They are put through a series of trials that allow them to gain an awareness not only of who they can become but that learning to love and trust are essential parts of the process of growing up. Their sometimes cerebral path is contrasted with Papageno’s journey – an Everyman who chooses his own, simpler road to happiness.

Our production emphasizes imagination and dreams. Tamino, a teenager, who joins the forefathers of discovery and science by seeking answers in the stars. His imagination becomes reality, not only by transforming Draco the Dragon into a real dragon, but by allowing him to become the “Prince” he has always dreamed of being. He meets his heart’s desire, who has her own dreams about love. It’s not easy at times, but it works. There’s nothing wrong with having a happy ending. We’ve chosen to set it roughly in the 1950s – a more naïve period than our own, where some of the issues in the libretto are more easily approached. Our set is abstract, and projections will define what the characters are imagining will happen. To be honest, we have changed some words in the libretto to blunt its issues. There’s nothing wrong with that. The music deserves to be heard.

In the Act I Finale, Tamino holds his magic flute to his heart and says – “mit jeden Tone meinem Dank zu schildern wie er hier entsprang.” A rough translation –“I can express what I feel in my heart through music.” So that’s what we’re doing. Please, enjoy the show.

University Symphony OrchestraUniv ersity Symphony OrchestraViolin IMegumi Terry‡

Tommaso BrunoMadeline MillerBryce MartinSamantha Satizabal-PrietoDarrian Lee

Violin IIClaudia Holm*Angel AndresAbbie RingdahlAlexa LangStacey SharpeDeborah Olivier

ViolaHunter Sanchez*Amelia LohmanJustin CastroAnna Laldin

CelloAmber Den Exter*Erica KremerCarly FulcherJenna Bachmann

BassNicholas Smentkowski*Allen Cadet-Civil

FluteSamantha Donnell*Chloe Tordi

OboeNoel Prokop-Seaton*Luis Gallo Quintero

ClarinetHunter Robertson*Renzo DeCarlo

BassoonRobert Root*Alexandra Johnson

HornBrianna Nay*Leslie Bell

TrumpetAnthony Salabarria*Julia Gill

TromboneHunter McGuaryPeter KardaChase West

TimpaniRyan Boehme

CelesteShem Loh

Equipment ManagerAllen Cadet-Civil

Personnel ManagerAmanda Frampton

‡ Concertmaster* Principal

Katherine Alexander (Third Lady)Hometown: Miami, FLDegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 2nd yearOther performances: Fidalma (Il matrimonio segreto) Gusman Theatre. Tisbe (La cenerentola) Lehman Theatre, Arsace (Partenope), Zia Principessa (Suor Angelica) with Teatro VerdiAwards: Two Time Winner of NWSA Concerto Competition, Winner of NWSA/MDC Honors Day Music Award

Ava Anderson (Queen of the Night)Hometown: Virginia Beach, VADegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 1st yearOther Performances: The Fire/The Nightingale (L’enfant et les Sortileges), Maria Bertram (Mansfield Park), Ensemble/ Cunegonde cover (Candide) with Blair School of MusicAwards: Hannah J. Beaulieu competition winner 2021, First Place in category Tennessee NATS 2020 & 2018

Emmanuelle Anidjar (First Spirit)Hometown: Hollywood, FLDegree program: Bachelor’s in Music Voice Performance, SeniorRoles with FSU: Women’s Glee “Suffrage Cantata” Other Performances: Woman in Furs (Marisol) Broward College Awards: Hannah J. Beaulieu competition winner 2021, Special Mention Award at Winter Symposium at Florida Southern College

Yuliia Billa (Papagena)Hometown: Chernihiv, UkraineDegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 2nd yearOther performances: Nerone (L’incoronazione di Poppea) Miami Music FestivalAwards: Hannah J. Beaulieu Competition Winner 2021

Eric Boylan (1st Armored Man)Hometown: Traverse City, MIDegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 1st yearOther performances: Samuel (Three Sisters who are not Sisters), Il Buffone (La belle dormente nel bosco), Le Doyen de la Faculté (Cendrillon), Daniel Buchanan (Street Scene) with DePauw UniversityAwards: Jean Cavanaugh Parker Memorial Opera Scholarship, Fred & Sally Kreimer Scholarship

Graham Brooks (Monostatos)Hometown: Bellevue, NEDegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 2nd yearRoles with FSU: Tenor in Trio (The Filthy Habit)Other performances: Pluto (Orpheus in the Underworld) Utah Vocal Arts Academy, Tamino (Die Zauberflöte), Laurie (Little Women) with Simpson ProductionsAwards: Hannah J. Beaulieu Competition Winner 2021, 2nd Place NATS Central Region 2019

Robert Bukovic (Speaker)Hometown: Orlando, FLDegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 2nd yearRoles with FSU: Baritone in Trio (The Filthy Habit), Guglielmo (Così fan tutte finale FSU Opera Concert, Bunthorne (Patience) FSU Opera Outreach, Ensemble (Der Vampyr), Mozart’s Requiem Mass with FSU ChoirsOther performances: Soloist (Opera at the Dalí) Salvador Dalí Museum, Officer and Chorus (La bohème) UF Opera, Antonio (Le nozze di Figaro) Operafestival di Roma

Andrew Busenlener (2nd Armored Man)Hometown: New Orleans, LADegree program: Bachelor’s of Music in Voice Performance, seniorRoles with FSU: Ensemble (Der Vampyr)Other performances: Lieutenant Cable (South Pacific), Sir Galahad/Prince Herbert (Spamalot) w/ Quincy Music Theater Awards: Third Place NATS 2021, Finalist CS Music Vocal Competition 2019, Finalist for New Orleans Opera Donald W. Wood Sr. Vocal Competition 2017

Jack Chandler (Papageno)Hometown: Arlington, VADegree program: Doctoral Music in Voice Performance, 2nd yearRoles with FSU: Claudio (Béatrice et Bénédict), Sir Berkley (Der Vampyr), Slim (Of Mice and Men), Schaunard (La bohème)Other performances: Belcore (L’elisir d’amore), Bill Bobstay (H.M.S. Pinafore), Morales/Le Dancaïre (Carmen) with Pensacola Opera

Garrett Evers (Tamino)Hometown: Orlando, FLDegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 1st yearRoles with FSU: Bénédict (Béatrice et Bénédict), Richard Scrop (Der Vampyr), Ferrando (Così fan tutte) FSU Opera Outreach, Parpignol (La bohéme)Awards: Encouragement Award Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, North Carolina District 2020, First Place in category with NATS South Eastern Region

Serenna H. Jones (Pamina)Hometown: Sarasota, FLDegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 2nd yearRoles with FSU: Beatrice Mitchell (Three Decembers)Other performances: Pheobe D’ysquith (A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder), Sleeping Beauty (La belle dormente nel bosco) Depauw UniversityAwards: Hannah J. Beaulieu Competition Winner 2021

Kiára King (Second Spirit)Hometown: Austell, GADegree program: Bachelor’s of Music Vocal Performance, juniorRoles with FSU: Soloist with Women’s Glee “Suffrage Cantata”, Member of AcabellesAwards: Vocal Finalist for Governor’s Honors Program Attendee of Georgia 2018

Julie Knight (First Lady)Hometown: Catawissa, MODegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 3rd yearRoles with FSU: Ensemble (Bèatrice et Bènèdict), Ensemble (Der Vampyr)Other performances: Sandman (Hänsel und Gretel), Lucy (The Telephone) at Murray State UniversityAwards: Actor/Combatant status with The Society of American Fight Directors, Lower Advanced College Classical Trebel Voice winner for NATS Southeastern Region 2021

Jennifer Lamont (Second Lady)Hometown: St. Petersburg, FLDegree program: Bachelor’s in Music Voice Performance, JuniorRoles with FSU: Soprano in Trio (The Filthy Habit)Other Performances: Mabel (The Pirates of Penzance) St. Pete City Theater, Miss Evangeline Barley/Ensemble (A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder) Pinellas County Center for the ArtsAwards: Hanna J. Beaulieu Competition Winner 2021

Dylan Glenn (Papageno)Hometown: Pleasant Grove, UTDegree program: Doctoral Music in Voice Performance, 2nd yearRoles with FSU: Charlie Mitchell (Three Decembers), Gil (The Filthy Habit)Awards: Hannah J. Beaulieu competition winner 2021, Lotte Lenya Competition 2020, Boris Goldovsky Prize in Opera 2020, Irving Bushman Prize in Singing 2019, Male Singer of the Year at BYU Young Artist Competition 2017, Baritone Fellow at Atlanta Music Festival 2017

Ye Ji Lee (Pamina)Hometown: Seoul, South KoreaDegree program: Doctoral Music in Voice Performance, 1st yearOther performances: Gretel (Hänsel und Gretel) Sungnam Cultural Foundation, Giannetta (L’elisir d’amore) Korea National Opera, Mademoiselle Silberklang (Die Schauspieldirektor) Eastman Opera TheaterAwards: First Prize Charleston International Contemporary Music Competition 2021, First Prize Friends of Eastman Opera Competition 2020, First Prize in NATS Eastern Region Competition 2019

Grace Lengacher (Papagena)Hometown: Tallahassee, FLDegree program: Bachelor’s of Music in Voice Performance, seniorRoles with FSU: Patience (Patience) FSU Opera Outreach, Ensemble (Acis and Galatea) Other performances: Fantine (Les Misérables), Esmerelda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) Leon Choral Summer MusicalsAwards: Winner of Stephen Foster /Jeanie Voice Competition 2019, First Place in category SERNATS 2019 & 2021

Cole Nash (Sarastro)Hometown: Pfafftown, NCDegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 2nd yearRoles with FSU: Postman (The Scarf)Other performances: Colas (Bastien und Bastienne) with Camerata South, Morales (Carmen) with Janiec Opera CompanyAwards: Edith S. Joel Scholarship, Performing Artist Award 2019 NC State

Scarlett Reece (Second Lady)Hometown: Stockbridge, GADegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 2nd yearOther performances: Countess Almaviva (Le nozze di Figaro) Harrower Summer Opera, Nella (Gianni Schicchi), Ms. Anderson (A Little Night Music) Lady Billows cover (Albert Herring) Georgia State Opera Theater, Belinda (Dido and Aeneas) Greek Anatolia College Summer Music ProgramAwards: First Prize NATS Georgia 2016, Brumby Concerto Competition 2019

Brooke Rountree (First Lady)Hometown: Lady Lake, FLDegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 2nd yearRoles with FSU: Blonde (Die Entführung aus dem Serail excerpt) FSU Opera Concert 2021Awards: Edith S. Joel Fellowship in Opera Scholarship 2020, Lucilla Gumm & Wiley Housewright Memorial Fund Scholarship 2021

Stephanie Shelden (Third Lady)Hometown: Wichita, KSDegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 2nd yearOther performances: Cherubino (Le nozze di Figaro), Annio (La clemenza di Tito) with Wichita State University Opera TheaterAwards: Hannah J. Beaulieu Competition Winner 2021, Howard and Helen Latzer Fund for Excellence in Music Scholarship 2020-22, First Place in Division Barbara Rondelli Competition 2018

Alireza Tousi (Sarastro)Hometown: Tehran, IranDegree program: Doctoral Music in Voice Performance, 1st yearOther performances: Don Basilio (Il barbiere di Siviglia) with University of Redlands, Capitan (Florencia en al Amazonas), Simone (Gianni Schicchi) with Yale UniversityAwards: Hannah J. Beaulieu competition winner 2021, First Place for Viola & Piano in Iran’s Nationwide Music Competition 2008

Anielya Wells-Miller (Third Spirit)Hometown: Miramar, FLDegree program: Bachelor’s of Music in Voice Performance, juniorOther performances: Missy (The Marvelous Wonderettes) with Dillard Center for the Arts, Ensemble (Porgy & Bess) with the South Florida Symphony

Matthew Youngblood (Second Priest)Hometown: Benton, KYDegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 1st yearOther performances: Pluto (Orpheus in the Underworld) Utah Vocal Arts Academy, Mr. Rushworth (Mansfield Park) Vanderbilt Opera Theatre, Don Basilio (Le nozze di Figaro) Prague Summer Nights.Awards: Hannah J. Beaulieu Competition Winner 2021

Charles Sciascia (Tamino)Hometown: Riverview, FLDegree program: Master of Music in Voice Performance, 2nd yearRoles with FSU: Reuel (The Scarf), Ferrando (Così fan tutte) FSU Opera Outreach, Beppe (Rita), Oronte (Alcina)Other performances: Ramiro (A Royal Feast), Vain man/Snake (The Little Prince) with Savannah Voice FestivalAwards: Hannah J. Beaulieu Competition Winner 2021, Semi-Finalist with Orpheus Vocal Competition 2020

Mimi’s Op era Fund Mimi’s Op era Fund 2021 – 20222021 – 2022

Malcolm CraigMyron and Judy Hayden

Marc J. and Kathryn S. HebdaJerry and Bobbi Hill

Kirby W. and Margaret-Ray KemperHoward Kessler and Anne Van Meter

Joan MacmillanBob Parker

Gloria PriestDr. Ralph V. TurnerSylvia B. Walford

Teresa Beazley Widmer

Thankyou!

Sp ecial Thanks to:Sp ecial Thanks to:Dane Smith and the FSU Athletics Program

Op era StaffOp era StaffDean, Executive ProducerTodd Queen

Director of Opera Activities Douglas Fisher

Stage Director/Director of Opera WorkshopMatthew Lata

Director of Orchestral Activities Alexander Jiménez

Assistant Conductor of USO Nathan Haines

Technical DirectorCliff “CJ” Glowacki

Rehearsal Accompanists Rachel BennettSihui LiuShem Loh

Scenic ArtistsTeddy R. Moore III

Props MasterReona Woods

Master CarpenterCameron Hanmer

CarpentersScott FreeseRay Hattaway

Costume Shop ManagerJulia Matteson-Bradley

Assistant Shop Manager Christina Marullo

Wardrobe CrewEmma BrysonColleen ToweyMadeline Zucker

House ManagerMichelle McDaniel

Ruby Diamond StaffKatie ReddRuss MarshEugene McGinnis

Michael ShapiroEvan Wood

Ruby Diamond CrewWajira AmarakoonDavid BernsteinEthan BigelowAmelia CooperCameron DownsKaelin FabianGabriela FogoScott FreeseClaire GoodsonRay HattawayMegan HorowitzKathryn Ingram

Riley MurrayJeremy PerkinsIan PlouffeEvan PriceLindsey ReanierSantiago RodriguezKeeley SawyerMakayla SawyerJeong Yun YangMaggie ZhengAnna Laldin

Wig & Make-up AssistantFreddie Schraeder

Supertitle OperatorRachel Bennett

Production ManagerCaroline W. Bankey

Graphic DesignerMegan MoweryWendy Smith

Director of Special ProductionsKim Shively

UNIVERSITY MUSICAL ASSOCIATES2021-2022

*University Musical Associates Executive Committee

Dean’s Circle

* Charles Rockwood

Gold Circle

Drs. Charles and Sharon Aronovitch* Karen N. Bradley* Donna Callaway* J. W. Richard DavisLouie and Avon DollPatrick and Kathy DunniganRichard Dusenbury and Kathy JaschkeKevin and Suzanne FentonMr. Tim HendrixKathleen Orescan and Jan Kibler* Bob ParkerFrancis C. Skilling, Jr.* Paula and Bill SmithJayne StandleyBret Whissel* Teresa Beazley Widmer

The University Musical Associates is the community support organization for the FSU College of Music. The primary purposes of the group are to develop audiences for College of Music performances, to assist outstanding students in enriching their musical education and careers, and to support quality education and cultural activities for the Tallahassee community. If you would like information about joining the University Musical Associates, please contact Kim Shively, Director of Special Programs, at [email protected].

Sustainer

Marty BeechKathryn M. BeggsBrian Casseaux and David YoungPete and Bonnie ChamlisRobert and Linda ClicknerJim and Sandy DafoeMargaret and Russ DancyF. Marshall Deterding and Dr. Kelley LangJack and Diane DowlingSusan and Jack FioritoJoy and James FrankWilliam Fredrickson and Suzanne Rita ByrnesJohn and Mary Geringer Marylee and Tina HaddonMyron and Judy Hayden* Marc J. and Kathryn S. HebdaDottie and Jon HinkleTodd S. HinkleEd and Karolyn HolmesJonathan Jackson and Gregory Springer* Emory and Dorothy JohnsonDr. Gregory and Dr. Margo JonesClaire B. KellyHoward Kessler and Anne Van MeterDennis G. King, Esq.Dr. Annelise LeysiefferLinda and Bob LovinsRobert and Patty McDonaldWalter and Marian MooreAnn W. ParramoreDavid and Joanne RasmussenDottie Roberts and Doug Bruce* Lisa and John RutledgeKen and J.R. SaginarioDavid and Jane WatsonBill and Sally WendtKathy D. Wright

Patron

Jayme AgeeMary S. BertMarcia and Carl BjerregaardWilliam BucknerKasia Bugaj and Jose PintoDr. Kathryn Karrh CashinMalcolm CraigRochelle DavisGeoffrey and Aleksandra DeibelPamala J. DoffekDiana DumlavwallaDouglas FisherJohn S. and Linda H. FlemingNicole Folkert* Bonnie Fowler, Armor RealtyL. Kathryn FunchessBruce and Luisa GillanderRuth Godfrey-SiglerLaura Gayle GreenJerry and Bobbi HillMadeleine Hirsiger-CarrRick and Linda HysonAlexander and Dawn JiménezJudith JollyEvan and Marnie JonesAlan Kagan, MDDean KindleyJoseph KrausJohn and Silky LabieDonna LegareJoan MacMillanHelen and Tom MartineauAnn and Don MorrowDr. William C. MurrayAlbert and Darlene OosterhofMr. and Mrs. Clyde PalmerKaralee Poschman and Jana SterlingGloria PriestEdward Reid

John and Carol RyorJeanette SickelRick StewartGeorge S. SweatShannon Thomas Trem and Frank TremMichael and Jennifer ThrasherMarjorie TurnbullDr. Ralph V. TurnerSylvia B. WalfordGeoffrey and Simone WattsMr. and Mrs. Charles WernerHeidi Louise and Christopher WilliamsMarilynn WillsJeff Wright

Lifetime Members

Les and Ruth Ruggles AkersJohn and Willa AlmlofFlorence Helen AshbyMrs. Reubin Askew* Tom and Cathy BishopNancy BivinsRamona D. BowmanAndré and Eleanor ConnanRussell and Janis Courson* Ginny DensmoreNancy Smith Fichter and Robert W. FichterCarole D. FiorePatricia J. FlowersJane E. Hughes

Hilda HunterJulio JiménezKirby W. and Margaret-Ray KemperPatsy KickliterAnthony M. and Mallen E. KomlynSally and Fred KreimerBeverly Locke-EwaldRalph and Sue MancusoMeredith and Elsa L. McKinneyErmine M. OwenbyMike and Judy PateJane QuintonDavid D. RedfieldLaura and Sam Rogers, Jr.Connie Sauer-Adams and Len AdamsJean T. SouterDrs. Louis and Julia St. PeterySharon StoneElaine SwainDonna Cay TharpeBrig. Gen. and Mrs. William B. WebbRick and Joan WestJohn L. and Linda M. Williams

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FSU OPERA 2021-2022

Conrad Sousa’s TransformationsMarch 31 – April 3, 2022 | Opperman Music Hall

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