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Jeffrey Silberschlag has distinguished himself in the world of music, performing as a conductor and trumpet soloist throughout Europe, the United States, Russia, China, Japan, and Israel. His performances have been described as “compelling” by Germany’s Kolnische Rundschau; “extraordinary” by Italy’s L’Arena; and “outstanding” by Fanfare Magazine.

Mr. Silberschlag is music director and conductor of the Chesapeake Orchestra and River Concert Series and co-director of the Alba Music Festival and Young Artists Program in Northern Italy. On November 15, 2011 at a performance in Prague, Mr. Silberschlag received the Prize for Artistic and Cultural Activities from the European Union of the Arts, for his lifetime achievement in classical music as a conductor and trumpeter. He serves as Artistic Director and Head of Music Performance at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and is the Steven Muller Distinguished Professor in the Arts. He has been a faculty member since 1988 and served as chair of the Music Department.

Mr. Silberschlag has appeared as guest conductor with the London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic, St. Petersburg Soloists, Orchestra Filharmonici di Torino, Symphony Orchestra of Rumania, Bulgarian Philharmonic, La Scala Virtuosi, Prague Chamber Orchestra, Salzburg Chamber Orchestra, and the Moscow Academy Chamber Orchestra. He has collaborated which such soloists as Anne Akiko Myers, Hilary Hahn, Jose Cueto, Yi Jia Hou, and Lara St. John (violinists); Maxym Anakushin, Bruno Canino, Brian Ganz, Eliza Garth, and Jeff Chappell, (pianists); Giuseppe Nova and Yoshimi Oshima, (flutists); Giampiero Sobrino and Jon Manasse, (clarinetists); Catrin Finch, (harpist); Judy Blazer, Kate Baldwin, and Melissa Errico, (Broadway vocalists); Vonda Shepard, Jane Monheit, Ethel Ennis, and Hilary Kole, (Jazz vocalists); Maria Kanyova, Tonna Miller, Susan Narucki, and Olivia Vote, (Sopranos); John Wallace, Andrew Balio, and Terence Blanchard, (trumpeters).

In addition, Mr. Silberschlag has combined musical genres by blending orchestral performances with such artists as Blues guitarist Linwood Taylor, the Paul Reed Smith Dragons, the No Class Today Bluegrass Band, and the Brazilian band, Grupo Saveiro. A recording of Boris Blacher’s chamber opera “Romeo and Juliet” with Mr. Silberschlag as conductor was released on Albany records to much acclaim. He has directed premieres of works by such composers as Morton Gould, Lorenzo Ferrero, Ludovico Einaudi, Paul Chihara, Chou Wen-Chung, David Froom, Kenji Bunch, Judith Shatin, Scott Wheeler, Perry Goldstein, Nathan Lincoln-DeCausatis, Lou Karchin, Vivian Adelburg Rudow, Judah Adashi, and William Thomas McKinley.

He has presented master classes at the Kyoto University of Performing Arts, Japan; the Prague Conservatory, Czech Republic; the Royal Academy of Music in London, UK; the Beijing Central Conservatory in China; the Aosta Institute for Music, Italy; and he has directed in performance the orchestra of the Cleveland Institute of Music.

This past December, Mr. Silberschlag was inducted into the Society Famija Albeisa. He accepted this award on behalf of the students and artist-faculty who have participated in the Alba Festival over the past 15 years and the relationship that has been created between Alba and the Southern Maryland Region.

2011 Winner of the European Union Prize for Artistic and Cultural Achievements

2009 Governor’s Citation for Providing Music to the Southern Maryland Region

2003 Governor’s Tourism Impact Award

Steven Muller Chair, Distinguished Professor of the Arts, St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

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Chesapeake Orchestra In Residence

River Concert Series’ 18th Season!The River Concert Series is designed to provide the citizens of Southern Maryland with professional performances throughout the summer, enriching the cultural offerings of our region while raising the profile of Southern Maryland throughout the state. The Chesapeake Orchestra offers programs whose musical themes are designed to reach the broadest possible audiences. Nationally prominent artists and bright new talents fill the roles of soloists and narrators. We strive to provide concerts that are family-friendly, creating an atmosphere that brings our community together. River Concert Series’ regular outdoor summer concerts have become a vital element of our community life and an important tool in the economic development of the region.

Waterside Festival at WoodlawnMusic lovers have enjoyed a tranquil and beautiful setting, while listening to the Chesapeake Orchestra perform throughout the summer. Woodlawn Farm, a late 18th Century manor, houses a Bed and Breakfast as well as the Slack Winery. This 180-acre estate offers views of the manor house and Potomac River virtually unchanged since the days of the original owners.

Maryland Youth Symphony OrchestraThe Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1964 by Angelo Gatto, is now part of Chesapeake Orchestra Inc. The Orchestra’s mission is to provide the most talented students orchestral training in an environment that promotes musical excellence. Over its five decade presence, the Youth Symphony has trained over 5000 students, many of whom have gone on to positions in professional American and international orchestras.

2016 Chesapeake Orchestra Board of Trustees

Hillary Howard President

Dr. Jane Margaret O’Brien Vice President and Treasurer

Dr. Terrence Bertele

Barbara Bershon

Peggy Binzel

Rick Dempsey

Carolyn Egeli

Mike O’Brien

Cynthia Stultz

Jim Stultz

Robin Witte

Deborah Greitzer Executive Director

Jeffrey Silberschlag Founder & Music Director

AmelexArts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of MarylandASEC, Inc.AvianBAE SystemsBoeing CompanyBooz Allen HamiltonBowhead Science and TechnologyCamber Corp.Cherry Cove Land DevelopmentChesapeake & Potomac Heart CareCole Travel/American ExpressComcast CableCompass Systems, Inc.Computer Sciences Corp.DCS CorporationEagan McAllister Corp.Eagle SystemsEngility CorporationG & H Jewelers, Inc.

GE AviationGeneral Dynamics Information TechnologyGiant FoodJayaraman Medical Assoc.L-3 Services, Inc.Lockheed Martin Corp.ManTechMaryland Public TelevisionMaryland State Arts CouncilMD Dermatology of MarylandMedStar St. Mary’s HospitalMetroCastMillison DevelopmentNASC NAVAIR Applied Science Corp.National Technologies Assoc.Nell Elder DesignNorthrop Grumman Corp.O’Brien RealtyOld Line National Bank

Past Sponsors of the Chesapeake Orchestra at River Concert Series

Phocus VideoPSI Pax, Inc.Raytheon CompanyRMC, Inc.Rollout SystemsSabre Systems, Inc.SAICSikorsky Aircraft Corp.Slack WinesSmartronix, Inc. SMECOSouthern Maryland PublishingSt. Mary’s County Arts CouncilSt. Mary’s County GovernmentTargetTaylor Gas CompanyThe Patuxent PartnershipToyota of Southern MarylandWETAWM Davis, Inc.WyleYamaha Pianos

This Summer: Sousa and a Traditional Old Fashioned 4th of July

WyleIt is very gratifying to know that we are involved in an effort that so richly benefits Southern Maryland and that our contribution helps provide this wonderful event free to the public.

Taylor GasThe members of the Taylor family are regular attendees at the River Concert Series and are not surprised at the growing crowds. The in-credible success is due to careful planning and lots of hard work by Jeff Silberschlag and all those involved at the College. We are happy to have been a concert sponsor since its first year, and definitely give the series two thumbs up!

Cherry Cove Land DevelopmentThe quality of programming and the tremendous success of the series are only two of the many reasons we are honored to have been a concert sponsor of the River Concert Series since 2000.

Booz | Allen | HamiltonThese festivities are unsurpassed in providing opportunities for us all to expand our horizons and reacquaint ourselves with neighbors. Booz Allen Hamilton is pleased to support this acclaimed series and the reward it gives to the entire community.

TESTIMONIALS

SmartronixSmartronix, founded and headquartered in St. Mary’s County, is proud to be a full-series sponsor of the River Concert Series. This wonderful, free event which combines world-class musicians and a family-oriented picnic environment in a picturesque river setting is just another reason why Southern Maryland is called “the land of pleasant living.”

BAE SystemsThe Chesapeake Orchestra and our River Concert Series have taken us all back to a simpler time and place, in which we gathered with friends in the small town center square, and caught up on the happy events of the day. On Friday evenings in the St. Mary’s summer we get to go back to that old close-knit community, to stroll the quad among friends and neighbors, to feel the wonderful music, and for a moment to remember how glad we are... to be “home”.

Thanks for the concert memories we all share. - Tom Garrison

“The River Concert Series is like a mini-Tanglewood - it’s a real treasure; a Renaissance for this part of Maryland.”~Andrew Balio, principal trumpet, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

“...the musicianship is impeccable, and Silberschlag’s quick wit makes for a bubbly, lighthearted evening. He reminds everyone that we’re here for a good time, and with little preamble, the music takes over.”~ Christine Aasham, Maryland Life

“Since 1999, under the guidance of music director Jeffrey Silberschlag, the marriage of exceptional music and stellar water view has become a seasonal treat in Southern Maryland.”~Southern Maryland - This is Living

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Chesapeake Orchestra Underwriter - $25,000 and up

• All Series Sponsor Benefits• Hotel Calissano Accommodations for Three Nights during the Alba Music Festival

• Tickets to all concerts and events at the Alba Music Festival

• A Weekend at Woodlawn Estate and Winery, Ridge, MD

Soloist Benefactor - $15,000

• All Series Sponsor Benefits, plus the opportunity to become an underwriter of a guest soloist at the River Concert Series. Past guest soloists that have been underwritten are Suzy Bogguss, Hilary Kole, Susan Narucki, Vonda Shepard, Catrin Finch, and the Ahn Trio.

• Soloist Benefactor’s name is listed in the program and on the website next to the soloist.

• Soloist Benefactor has an opportunity to meet the soloist for photos.

Series Sponsor - $12,000

• Recognition in all concert advertising for the week prior to your sponsored concert(s), including cable television and print media coverage in publications such as the Southern Maryland Weekend Extra, the County Times and the Washington Post Local Living, Southern Maryland Edition.

• Your logo and link to your company’s home page are on the Chesapeake Orchestra website, throughout the year.

• Your organization’s name on the cover and back of the program, and logo and description of your organization in the printed program distributed each week.

• On-site banner, with your logo, prominently displayed at all concerts.

• 12 parking passes.

Concert Sponsor - $3,500

• Recognition in all concert advertising for the week prior to your sponsored concert(s), including cable television and print media coverage in publications such as the Southern Maryland Weekend Extra, the County Times and the Washington Post Local Living, Southern Maryland Edition.

• Your logo and link to your company’s home page are on the Chesapeake Orchestra website throughout the year.

• Your logo and a description of your organization in the printed program distributed each week.

• On-site banner, with your logo, displayed at the concert you sponsor.

• 5 parking passes.

Sponsor Levels

Please e-mail your logo to:chesapeakeorchestra@gmail.com

Return form to:Chesapeake Orchestra, Inc. PO Box 1227Leonardtown, MD 20650

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Level of Sponsorship

o Chesapeake Orchestra Underwriter - $25,000 and up • Underwriting of all concerts

o Soloist Benefactor - $15,000 • Underwriting of a soloist (such as past soloists Hilary Kole, Suzy Bogguss, The Ahn Trio, Catrin Finch, Lara St. John, and Vonda Shepard) to be selected when the program is announced. • Sponsorship of guest artist

o Series Sponsor - $12,000 • Sponsorship of all concerts

o Concert Sponsor - $3,500 • Concert of your choice

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SPONSOR PLEDGES• Please send Sponsor Contract by December 1, 2015 • Please make payments prior to December 31, 2015. For questions regarding Sponsorship, please call Deborah Greitzer, Executive Director, at 301-848-5309

Your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent permissible by law

The Chesapeake Orchestra, in its 18th season at the River Concert Series, will present a wide variety of Classical, Romantic, Broadway, and Jazz programs with its acclaimed professional musicians and internationally renowned guest artists.

The 2016 programming takes its inspiration from the genius of Ludwig Van Beethoven and Miles Davis.

The Series will present music of Beethoven and Davis, and also music by other composers who were influenced by their groundbreaking and innovative creativity. These giants have driven music for generations and continue to be the light that leads the way.

Their vision will provide a creative thread throughout the programs.

Jeffrey Silberschlag,music directorMiles Davis

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Brian Ganz Jennifer Rende

Anne Akiko Meyers

Julian Schwarz Terrance Blanchard

Waterside at Woodlawn - Chesapeake Orchestra Fellows Hilary Kole

Jennifer Page

Marine Band

Alba Music Festival, Italy

Jose Cueto