C E L E B R A T I N G TWENTY FOUR YEARS

R . J O S E P H S C O T T - M U S I C D I R E C T O R

A D A M S T E R N - I N T E R I M C O N D U C T O R

Natural Rhythms

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ADAM STERN, Interim Conductor of the Sammamish Symphony, is one of the region’s busiest musicians. Since arriving in Seattle in 1992, he has been active as a conductor, composer, pianist, educator and lecturer. He has been leading the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra since 2003, during which tenure he has brought numerous world, U.S., West Coast and Northwest premieres to the Puget Sound community. Stern’s unique programming combines beloved masterworks with must-hear rarities; his programs are not merely concerts, but true musical events.

Stern was born in Hollywood in 1955. He began his musical studies at age five as a piano student, and began flute lessons two years later. At 15, Stern was accepted at California Institute of the Arts, where he initially majored in flute performance, but changed his major to conducting in his second year at the urging of the late Gerhard Samuel, a noted conductor and educator. Stern was graduated in 1977 with an MFA in conducting at 21, the youngest Masters degree recipient in CalArts’ history.

From 1996 until 2001, Stern was the Associate Conductor of the Seattle Symphony (after having served as Assistant Conductor from 1992-96). He led numerous concerts in all of the orchestra’s series, including the orchestra’s first performances of Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 3 and Elgar’s Symphony No. 2. In addition, he led many “pops” concerts and was the happy collaborator of such artists as James Taylor, Art Garfunkel, Judy Collins and Frank Sinatra, Jr.

Stern resides in Seattle with his wife, soprano Kamila Stern, and his children Ella and Oscar.

is the premiere symphonic ensemble on the Eastside serving Sammamish, Issaquah, Bellevue

and their surrounding communities. Our mission is to

bring great works of music to the public through performances and educational programs.

Performing Again This Year at Meydenbauer Theatre &

Eastlake High School.

ExpandedHorizons

Friday, October 23rd - 7:30 PMMeydenbauer Theatre

Sunday, October 25th - 2:00 PMEastlake Performing Arts Center

Christmas inSammamish

Saturday, December 5 - 2:00 PMEastlake Performing Arts Center

Sunday, December 6 - 2:00 PMEastlake Performing Arts Center

Energy, Life,Affirmation

Sunday, February 21 - 2:00 PMEastlake Performing Arts Center

Saturday, February 27 - 2:00 PMMeydenbauer Theatre

The Driving Forceof All Nature

Friday, April 29 - 7:30 PMMeydenbauer Theatre

Sunday, May 1 - 2:00 PMEastlake Performing Arts Center

The Spring Blossoms

of the EarthSunday, June 12 - 2:00 PM

Eastlake Performing Arts Center

Sammamish SymphonyO R C H E S T R A

Season Concert Branding & Brochure Design by

Amanda Predmore of Emaugo CreativeOnline Portfolio: www.emaugo.com

Ensemble Photography by Brent Ethington

R. JOSEPH SCOTT Mus i c D i r e c t o r

I N T E R I M C O N D U C T O R

I am thrilled and honored to make music with the Sammamish Symphony Orchestra, an ensemble whose distinction is as much a testament to its individual members as it is the care and guidance of its Music Director, R. Joseph Scott. I will do my utmost to uphold Maestro Scott’s standards of excellence, and to connect with the orchestra’s devoted audience by presenting the very best music in loving and insightful performances.

- Adam Stern

After 16 years with the Sammamish Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Scott is on a medical leave for this season. His dedication, talent, and passion for excellence has grown the Sammamish Symphony to an organization revered in the community as one of the finest orchestral ensembles in the region. We are grateful for his years of service to the members of the orchestra, the residents of Sammamish and the community at large.

AdamStern

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Violinist Jae-In Shin has distinguished herself as one of the most promising artists, performing extensively throughout Europe, North America, and Asia since her concerto debut at the age of 10. Her numerous solo engagements include those with the Seoul Symphony, Port Angeles Symphony, UW Symphony, Daejeon Philharmonic, Gloria Chamber Ensemble, Seattle Philharmonic, and Washington Idaho Symphony. Jae-In has also performed live on national television and radio, including appearances on KBS World Radio and KING-FM.

Jae-In is the concertmaster of the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra and has lived in Seattle since 2010.

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TicketsAdult - $20

Senior/Student - $15

Children 10 or under - $10

Available at the door or

online at Ticketweb.com

(206) 517-7777 www.SammamishSymphony.org

FeaturingThe Liberty Singers

Liberty High School,

Issaquah School District

Robin Wood, Conductor

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SundayDecember 6, 2015Eastlake Performing Arts Center2:00 p.m.

SaturdayDecember 5, 2015

Eastlake Performing Arts Center2:00 p.m.

Washington State native Brent Hages received his formal training at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and Temple University, studying with James B. Caldwell, Alfred Genovese, and Louis Rosenblatt. Freelancing and private teaching have taken him to Cleveland, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Tennessee, New York, New Jersey, and, currently, Seattle.

Mr. Hages performs with Seattle Symphony, Pacific Northwest Ballet, the former Bellevue Philharmonic and Bellevue Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet, Yakima Symphony, Wenatchee Symphony, Bellevue Chamber Chorus, and Shoreline Community College theatre productions. Other highlights in recent years include performing with legendary singer Mimi Hines, Idina Menzel, Il Divo, Mannheim Steamroller, and Three Irish Tenors. Mr. Hages has recorded extensively for movie soundtracks.

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(206) 517-7777 www.SammamishSymphony.org

TicketsAdult - $20

Senior/Student - $15Children 10 or under - $10

Available at the door oronline at Ticketweb.com

SundayFebruary 21, 2016Eastlake Performing Arts Center2:00 p.m.

SaturdayFebruary 27, 2016Meydenbauer Theatre2:00 p.m.

energy, l i fe , a�rmation

NIELSEN’S THIRDS Y M P H O N Y

"Music is l i fe , and l ike i t , is inext inguishable ."

-Carl Nielsen

Brent Hages, oboefor full biography please see page 6

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B R A H M S ' S E C O N D S Y M P H O N Y

The Spring Blossoms

of the Earth

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SundayJune 12, 2016Eastlake Performing Arts Center2:00 p.m.

TicketsAdult - $20Senior/Student - $15Children 10 or under - $10Available at the door oronline at Ticketweb.com

FeaturingCoplandThe Tender Land (suite from the opera)

Brahms Symphony No. 2, Op. 73

AND...a work for soloist and orchestra featuring the 2016 Youth Concerto Competition winner!

Youth ConcertoCompetition The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra is proud to support young musicians in our community through our annual Youth Concerto Competition. This event provides area high school students the opportunity to compete individually before a panel of professional judges. The winner performs a solo work with the symphony in June. The symphony also encourages music student participation throughout our concert season and is dedicated to providing educational outreach that promotes a lifelong passion for musicianship and instrumental performance.

“Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 extends its warm sunshine

to connoisseurs and laymen alike. It is radiant with

healthy freshness and clarity. Having given such forceful

expression to the emotion of a Faustian struggle in his First Symphony, Brahms has turned again to the spring blossoms of earth

in his Second.”- Eduard Hanslick

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FeaturingCoplandThe Tender Land (suite from the opera)

Brahms Symphony No. 2, Op. 73

AND...a work for soloist and orchestra featuring the 2016 Youth Concerto Competition winner!

Youth ConcertoCompetition The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra is proud to support young musicians in our community through our annual Youth Concerto Competition. This event provides area high school students the opportunity to compete individually before a panel of professional judges. The winner performs a solo work with the symphony in June. The symphony also encourages music student participation throughout our concert season and is dedicated to providing educational outreach that promotes a lifelong passion for musicianship and instrumental performance.

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Meydenbauer Theatre11100 NE 6th StreetBellevue , 98004

Eastlake High School400 228th Ave NESammamish , 98074

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is grateful for the many generous

donors who help to keep the music

alive for our Eastside community.

Donations may be made by mail, at

our concerts, or online on our website.

Single TicketPlease indicate your choice of either our Sammamish venue or Bellevue venue.

Adult $20

Senior $15 (Age 62 and over)

Student $15 (Ages 11 to 18)

Child $10 (Ages 10 and under, must be accompanied by an adult)

How To Buy Your Tickets

At The Door

OnlineTicketweb.comSammamishSymphony.com

(206) 517-7777

By MailSammamish Symphony Orchestra AssociationP.O. Box 1173Issaquah, WA 98027

The Spring Blossomsof the EarthSunday, June 12 - 2:00 PMEastlake Performing Arts Center

The Driving Forceof All NatureFriday, April 29 - 7:30 PMMeydenbauer Theatre

Sunday, May 1 - 2:00 PMEastlake Performing Arts Center

Energy, Life,AffirmationSunday, February 21 - 2:00 PMEastlake Performing Arts Center

Saturday, February 27 - 2:00 PMMeydenbauer Theatre

Christmas inSammamishSaturday, December 5 - 2:00 PMEastlake Performing Arts Center

Sunday, December 6 - 2:00 PMEastlake Performing Arts Center

Expanded HorizonsFriday, October 23 - 7:30 PMMeydenbauer Theatre

Sunday, October 25 - 2:00 PMEastlake Performing Arts Center

T H E S A M M A M I S H S Y M P H O N Y

AT A GLANCE

When buying your season tickets, please indicate your choice of either our Sammamish series or Bellevue series.(December and June concerts are at Eastlake High School only)

Adult - $80Senior/Student - $60 Child - $40

Season Tickets

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