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SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC

Peter Shannon, Artistic Director & Conductor

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Welcome to our 2017/2018 Season Dear Philharmonic audience:

As we go into our ninth season, I am so proud of what the Savannah Philharmonic has become. Every aspect of this organization motivates me – the staff, board, chorus and orchestra – but it is you, our faithful audience, who motivate all of us. You continue to sell out our concerts, and this year you even sold out the Johnny Mercer Theater to hear us. Thank you!

As I mentioned, this is our ninth season, and the Ninth Symphony is a landmark for many composers, including Bruckner, Schubert and Mahler. So it’s no coincidence that we have chosen Beethoven’s epic Ninth Symphony with its Ode to Joy, and Dvořák’s Ninth, “From the New World,” as centerpieces of our program.

I’m also particularly looking forward to the Philharmonic playing Brahms’s Fourth Symphony, and hearing the Chorus in “Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast,” a piece that has always been one of my favorites. Playing a concert of Billy Joel and Elton

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John hits one month after performing a Baroque repertoire evening just shows how versatile this orchestra is! Our Holiday concert continues to be a favorite of Savannah, and Picnic in the Park draws huge crowds to hear an evening of great music. A personal highlight for me will be to work with my dear friend, pianist Margaret Singer, who will perform Mozart’s Concerto No. 21 in our opening concert, paired with Rimsky-Korsakov’s orchestral showpiece Scheherazade. This will see the orchestra in flying form yet again. And, as you will see in the following pages, there is much more.

We are deeply grateful to all of you, audience members, donors and supporters; you give us the opportunity to make extraordinary music for Savannah. I’m looking forward to seeing you all again throughout the wonderful 2017/2018 season. A million thanks to you all!

Peter Shannon Artistic Director and Conductor

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017Opening Night: The Thousand and One NightsLucas Theatre for the Arts 7:30pm

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017Picnic in the ParkForsyth Park Afternoon: Community Performances The Philharmonic performs at 7:00pm

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017Chamber Concert No. 1The Trumpet and Organ Shall SoundWesley Monumental United Methodist Church 5:00pm

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017Chamber Concert No. 2The Principal Winds in ParisEsther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts 5:00pm

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2017From the New WorldLucas Theatre for the Arts 7:30pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017Chamber Concert No. 3Beautiful BrahmsEsther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts 5:00pm

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2017 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017Holiday PopsJohnny Mercer Theater 7:30pm

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017Holiday Pops Family MatineeJohnny Mercer Theater 3:00pm

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018Chamber Concert No. 4The Balkan QuartetEsther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts 5:00pm

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018Royal BaroqueLucas Theatre for the Arts 7:30pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2018Chamber Concert No. 5Chinese New Year TreasuresEsther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts 6:00pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018Music of Billy Joel and Elton JohnJohnny Mercer Theater 7:30pm

SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018Chamber Concert No. 6Captivating CelloEsther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts 5:00pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018Tchaikovsky and BrahmsLucas Theatre for the Arts 7:30pm

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018All You Need is Love Chorus OnlyArmstrong State University Auditorium 7:30pm

SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018Beethoven’s Immortal NinthJohnny Mercer Theater 7:30pm

Season at a Glance


OPENING NIGHT: The Thousand and One Nights*SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 – 7:30PM LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS $80-$15

Overture to The Bartered Bride SmetanaPiano Concerto No. 21 Mozart Margaret Singer, pianoScheherazade Rimsky-Korsakov

Peter Shannon and the Savannah Philharmonic take audiences on a thrilling and colorful ride through the legendary “Thousand and One Nights” in Rimsky- Korsakov’s evocative Scheherazade. We also welcome internationally renowned pianist Margaret Singer in a performance of Mozart’s exquisite Piano Concerto No. 21, sometimes known from its use in the film as the “Elvira Madigan” concerto.

Soloist Sponsor: Bill and Maria Dascombe

2017/2018 Season


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From the New World*SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2017 – 7:30PM LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS $80-$15

Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast Coleridge-Taylor Savannah Philharmonic Chorus Stephen Dobson, tenorSymphony No. 9 “From the New World” Dvořák

Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9, with its well-known melodies inspired by Longfellow’s Hiawatha, is the centerpiece of this powerful concert. The Savannah Philharmonic Chorus joins the orchestra in another work based on the same source by African-British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. These masterpieces use traditional American melodies to paint scenes of miracle and marvel; it all adds up to a memorable evening.

Holiday PopsFRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2017 – 7:30PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017 – 7:30PM JOHNNY MERCER THEATER $80-$15It’s that special time of year, and the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will joyously perform classical gems and holiday favorites sure to get you in the spirit of the season. ATC Gold Medalist Julie Benko, the featured soloist, will wow you with her vocal virtuosity. It’s a performance not to be missed!

Holiday Pops – Family MatineeSATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017 – 3:00PM JOHNNY MERCER THEATER $15; 4 TICKETS FOR $50For families, especially with younger children, our one-hour Holiday Pops Family Matinee is a must! The kids will hear the Savannah Children’s Choir along with the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra, and there will be opportunities to sing along, clap along, and be a part of all the fun. Keep your eyes out for Santa…

Holiday Pops Family Matinee not included with Philharmonic Experience or Series 8 subscriptions

Picnic in the ParkSUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017

Afternoon: Community Performances The Philharmonic performs at 7:00pm

Forsyth Park FREEJoin the Savannah Philharmonic for the annual Picnic in the Park,

a fun-filled day of musical excitement. With performances by local musicians, student groups, and your own Savannah Philharmonic,

the largest outdoor music event in Savannah brings the community and visitors together – nearly 20,000 people –

to celebrate music and the beauty of our city.Presented by the Savannah Philharmonic and the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs


Sirena Huang

Royal Baroque*SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018 – 7:30PM LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS $80-$15

Canon PachelbelPiccolo Concerto in A minor Vivaldi Jeana Melilli, piccoloWater Music HandelSuite No. 3 in D major BachRoyal Fireworks Music Handel

Grand masters Bach and Handel take center stage in this evening of beloved Baroque-era masterworks. From Pachelbel’s hauntingly beautiful Canon in D to Handel’s exhilarating Royal Fireworks Music, this is an evening of music sure to leave you wanting more.

Music of Billy Joel and Elton JohnFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 – 7:30PM JOHNNY MERCER THEATER $80-$15The Savannah Philharmonic is joined by the rousing quartet Piano Men, performing the hip-swinging, toe-tapping favorites of Billy Joel and Elton John. Move Out and Rock your Crocodile in this show of non-stop action from a golden age of music!

With The Piano Men - Music of Billy and Elton Presenting Sponsor: Bob Faircloth

Tchaikovsky and Brahms*SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 – 7:30PM LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS $80-$15

Overture to The Marriage of Figaro MozartViolin Concerto Tchaikovsky Sirena Huang, violinSymphony No. 4 Brahms

Violinist Sirena Huang, winner of the 2017 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, joins the Savannah Philharmonic for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s fiery and passionate Violin Concerto in D major. The evening concludes with the lush and vibrant Fourth Symphony of Johannes Brahms, one of music’s great, inspiring masterpieces.


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All You Need Is LoveSATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018 – 7:30PM ARMSTRONG STATE UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM $35-$25Savannah Philharmonic Chorus Dr. Monica Dekle, Chorusmaster

Join the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus for an evening of love songs to stir the soul and fill the heart with joy, including Danny Boy, All You Need Is Love, If Music Be the Food of Love, The King of Love My Shepherd Is, What the World Needs Now, and other love songs from the classical, pop, and sacred genres. Make sure you come with someone you love!

Beethoven’s Immortal Ninth*

SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018 – 7:30PM JOHNNY MERCER THEATER $80-$15

Konzertstück for Four Horns and Orchestra Schumann Mike Daly, David Bradley, Joey Demko, and Jonathan Croy, hornsSymphony No. 9 “Choral” Beethoven Savannah Philharmonic Chorus Mary Wilson, soprano; Martha Anderson, mezzo-soprano; Robert Chafin, tenor; Roberto Mancusi, bassThe evening begins with the vivacious Konzertstück by Robert Schumann, featuring a quartet of French horn virtuosos from the Savannah Philharmonic and the Jackson Symphony. Then the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus concludes our ninth season with another Ninth – Beethoven’s epic Symphony No. 9 in D minor, featuring one of the most beloved melodies of all time, the “Ode to Joy.” Experiencing the Ninth live is a memory to treasure – be sure and be there!

Dr. Monica Dekle

* Pre-concert talk series presented by John Canarina and Savannah Friends of Music, 6:30pm at these concerts

Our pre-concert talks are designed to enhance your concert experience and better acquaint you with the music. We are delighted to partner with Savannah Friends of Music in offering these presentations, and we are particularly grateful to our speaker John Canarina, musical scholar and one-time assistant conductor to Leonard Bernstein at the New York Philharmonic. Savannah Friends of Music provides music education opportunities and promotes quality music events in the Savannah area.

Roberto Mancusi

Mary Wilson Martha Anderson

Robert Chafin


Chamber Concert SeriesTICKETS $25

The Trumpet and Organ Shall SoundSUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 – 5:00PM WESLEY MONUMENTAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCHClayton Chastain, trumpet; Monica Dekle, organ

The Trumpet Shall Sound HandelConcerto in D TartiniEvocation Dupré Prayer of St. Gregory HovhanessPictures at an Exhibition (excerpts) Mussorgsky

In our 2017/2018 Chamber Series opener, Chorusmaster and lauded organist Monica Dekle and Principal Trumpet Clayton Chastain present a collection of music on high. Let their brilliance thrill you in resounding fashion as delightful melodies fill the hall with joy!

The Principal Winds in ParisSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 – 5:00PM ESTHER F. GARRISON SCHOOL OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS AUDITORIUM Jeana Melilli, flute; Andrew Ripley, oboe; Kristen Spiridon, clarinet; Sandra Nikolajevs, bassoon; Michael Daly, horn; Mary Watanabe McKee, piano

Sextet FarrencSextet Poulenc

We welcome back the Savannah Philharmonic’s principal wind players for a delightful trip through the rich tradition of French chamber music by Louise Farrenc, a celebrated nineteenth-century composer and performer, and the witty twentieth-century master Francis Poulenc.

Beautiful BrahmsSUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017 – 5:00PM ESTHER F. GARRISON SCHOOL OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS AUDITORIUM Adrienne Caravan, violin; Tania Maxwell Clements, viola; Lisa Caravan, cello; Linda Boianova, piano

Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor Brahms

Savannah Philharmonic violinist Adrienne Caravan brings her dynamic and dazzling quartet back for a performance of Brahms’s Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, a work full of the brooding and moving passion that is the hallmark of Brahms.

The Savannah Philharmonic is thrilled to be performing most of our 2017/2018 Chamber

Concerts in the beautiful brand-new auditorium at the Esther F. Garrison School of Visual and

Performing Arts. You’ll love this wonderful new venue’s acoustics, sightlines and accommodations. We look forward

to seeing you there!

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The Balkan QuartetSUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018 – 5:00PM ESTHER F. GARRISON SCHOOL OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS AUDITORIUM Sinisa Ciric and Mirna Dinovic, violins; Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi, viola; Martin Gueorguiev, cello

The Balkan Quartet is a dynamic and inspiring string group with Serbian violinists Sinisa Ciric and Mirna Dinovic, violist Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi and Bulgarian cellist Martin Gueorguiev. Their mission is to revive the powerful and the unique Balkan sound, and inspire composers to create new music that uses an indigenous Balkan language and its rich ethno/folk heritage.

Chinese New Year TreasuresFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2018 – 6:00PM ESTHER F. GARRISON SCHOOL OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS AUDITORIUM NOTE SPECIAL DAY AND TIME!

LiZhou Liu and Erica Monkman, violins; Yvonne Johnson, viola; Mary Beth Bryant, cello; Qiwei Sun, narrator

Scent of Night 夜来香

Deep Friendship 情深意长

Spring Festival Overture 春节序曲

Moonlight Shines upon the Two Wells 二泉映月

Spring Blossom 山丹丹开花红艳艳

Liang and Zhu 梁山伯与祝英台

Joy of New Year 新春乐

In another exploration of international cultures, Savannah Philharmonic principal violist LiZhou Liu – for this concert performing on the violin! – leads friends in a performance celebrating the Chinese New Year and Chinese culture.

Captivating CelloSUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018 – 5:00PM ESTHER F. GARRISON SCHOOL OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS AUDITORIUM Steven Thomas, cello; Quynh Shannon, piano

Adagio and Allegro SchumannCello Sonata No. 5 Beethoven

In our final chamber concert, enjoy the rich and vibrant tone of Savannah Philharmonic Principal Cellist Steven Thomas as he and our own Quynh Shannon perform Schumann’s warmly romantic Adagio and Allegro, and Beethoven’s final Sonata for cello and piano, one of his fascinating and adventurous late works.

Ways to Use your Flex TicketsI love big symphonies! I’ll buy a Flex 10, and use two tickets each for

Opening Night, From the New World, and Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto (with Brahms’ Fourth Symphony), and I’ll bring friends to Beethoven’s Immortal Ninth,

using my remaining four tickets.

I don’t want to miss anything with the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus. I’ll buy a Flex 10, and my friend and I will attend From the New World, Holiday Pops,

All You Need Is Love, and Beethoven’s Immortal Ninth – and with my last pair of tickets, we’ll enjoy the Music of Billy Joel and Elton John.

My girlfriend and I love concertos! We’ll buy a Flex 6 and attend Opening Night, Baroque Spectacular, and the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto.

We’ll also add three Chamber Concerts to our deal, saving even more.

My husband and I want my two teenagers to appreciate great music. We’ll buy a Flex 10, bring them to two concerts, and with the last two, my husband and I will

have a date night at the Philharmonic.


Subscriptions are the best way to enjoy the Savannah Philharmonic! Subscribers receive discounts up to $180 per subscription and guaranteed seats for The Philharmonic Experience and Series 8 – it’s a bargain and a pleasure.

Subscription PackagesTHE PHILHARMONIC EXPERIENCEAll eight orchestral/choral concerts and all six Chamber concerts. Save as much as $180 per subscription versus the cost of single tickets… That’s $360 saved on a pair of tickets!

SERIES 8All eight orchestral/choral concerts. Save as much as $82 per subscription versus the cost of single tickets. Add a ticket to any Chamber concert at $5 off the regular price.

FLEX 10 AND 6Use your 10 or 6 individual tickets any way you like – for example, use a Flex 10 for a couple to attend five different concerts, for five people to attend two different concerts, or any combination you like. Choose your concerts when you purchase, or decide later, subject to availability.

FLEX 10 10 tickets to be used as you like; save as much as $80 per subscription. Add a ticket to the Chorus concert or any Chamber concert at $5 off the

regular price.

FLEX 66 tickets to be used as you like; save as much as $20 per subscription Add a ticket to the Chorus concert or any Chamber concert at $5 off

the regular price.

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES $125 (six concerts for the price of five)

Subscription Information 2017/2018

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Purchase your subscriptions early for the best seating!

SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE APRIL 28, 2017.

Call 912-525-5050, Option 1 or visit the Savannah Box Office,

216 East Broughton Street.

Renewing subscribers: to guarantee your seats,

please renew by May 31, 2017.

SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE JULY 5, 2017.

Call 912-525-5050, Option 1, or visit the Savannah Box Office,

216 East Broughton Street.

Single tickets may also be purchased online at savannahphilharmonic.org.

Special offer to new Philharmonic Experience subscribers only, available through June 30, 2017: $100 Off the already discounted subscription price (VIP, Tiers 1, 2, 3) $50 Off the already discounted subscription price (Tiers 4, 5, 6)

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Choral Concert April 21: Orchestra section $35 Balcony section $25

Chamber Concerts: All seats $25

Student Discount: With a valid student ID card, 50% off any Tier 4, 5 or 6 ticket, subject to availability.

SINGLE TICKET PRICING

SUBSCRIPTION PRICES

Tier Philharmonic Experience Series 8 Flex 10 Flex 6

VIP $565 $515 $720 $456

Tier 1 $525 $470 $655 $414

Tier 2 $500 $440 $610 $384

Tier 3 $425 $345 $475 $300

Tier 4 $320 $230 $315 $195

Tier 5 $265 $170 $225 $138

Tier 6 $210 $110 $135 $84

Tier Orchestral Concert

VIP $80

Tier 1 $73

Tier 2 $68

Tier 3 $53

Tier 4 $35

Tier 5 $25

Tier 6 $15


ALLEGRO CIRCLE $2,500 – $3,499 n Recognition in all season programs n A supporter’s shopping card for 10% discounts or special offers from

participating local businesses n Invitation to the season preview event and donor appreciation receptionn Invitation to a selected working rehearsaln Invitation to Crescendo Society events, including Season Finale Celebration

MUSICIAN’S CIRCLE $3,500 – $7,499All of the above, plus:n Recognition as the underwriter of a Savannah Philharmonic musician’s chair

for the full season, including opportunities to meet your musician at events, and acknowledgement in the program

n VIP assistance with ticketing

Annual Fund: Support Savannah’s Philharmonic

The generous and committed individuals, businesses, foundations and government agencies who support the Savannah Philharmonic are vital to our ability to perform extraordinary music and present acclaimed educational and integrative medicine programs for the Savannah community and beyond. Ticket purchases account for less than one-third of the full cost of doing what we do. If you are a Philharmonic supporter, thank you; if not, we hope you will consider contributing to the Savannah Philharmonic Annual Fund. The benefits listed here are our way of expressing our gratitude for your gifts, and helping you enjoy the music. Thank you!

CRESCENDO SOCIETYWe invite you to join the Crescendo Society! Supporters of the Savannah Philharmonic Annual Fund at the $2,500 level or greater are members of the Crescendo Society—our inner circle of supporters who share our pride and passion for our orchestra and chorus. Members of the Crescendo Society enjoy exclusive benefits designed to enhance your musical experience, including the opportunity to engage with the conductor and musicians in private settings.

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Donor Levels & Benefits We welcome donations at all levels. For donations of $100 - $2,499 to the Savannah Philharmonic Annual Fund, we provide the following benefits:

SUSTAINER $100 – $249n Recognition in concert programs n A supporter’s shopping card for 10% discounts or special offers

from participating local businesses

SUPPORTER $250 – $499 All of the above, plus:n Invitation to season preview event

PATRON $500 – $999 All of the above, plus:n Invitation to a selected working rehearsal

COMPOSER’S CIRCLE $1,000 – $2,499 All of the above, plus:n Invitation to Season Finale Celebration

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SAVANNAH PHILHARMONICAnnual Fund Gifts Deferred and Planned Giving ContributionsIRA Charitable Rollover GiftsMatching and Workplace GiftsMemorial/Honoraria GiftsStocks and Securities GiftsCorporate Sponsorship of Concerts and Special EventsCommunity Partnerships

PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE $7,500 – $14,999All of the above, plus:n Recognition as the underwriter of a Savannah Philharmonic Principal Musician

for the full season, including opportunities to meet your musician at events, and acknowledgement in the program

n Invitation to an exclusive event with the Artistic Directorn Two complimentary tickets to the season’s Chamber Series performances

In recognition of extraordinary generosity and commitment, donors at the Soloists’ Circle level and above receive customized attention and benefits designed to show our appreciation and grow their connection to the Savannah Philharmonic. Please contact Terri O’Neil, Director of Development, at 912-232-6002 for more information.

SOLOIST’S CIRCLE $15,000+CHAMBER MUSIC CIRCLE $30,000+CONCERTMASTER’S CIRCLE $50,000+CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE $100,000+

The Savannah Philharmonic team can assist you in creating a customized

giving program or sponsorship opportunity that best fits

your objectives. For information, please contact

Director of Development Terri O’Neil at 912-232-6002, or [email protected]

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EDUCATION PROGRAMSOrchestra Lab Rehearsal Experience. The Savannah Philharmonic is excited to launch its new Orchestra Lab program for the 2017/2018 season, in which students from the Savannah area attend working Philharmonic rehearsals. Curriculum materials are sent to schools ahead of time. Before the rehearsal, students are treated to a forty-minute presentation given by members of the Philharmonic. The students then have the unique opportunity to watch and listen to Artistic Director Peter Shannon rehearse a now familiar piece and see professional musicians hard at work in preparation for the upcoming concert.

Orchestra Lab Sectionals. Many of these students also work with musicians from the Philharmonic in our Orchestra Lab Sectionals program. Musicians go to area schools where students might not have access to private lessons. Working closely with teachers, our musicians visit throughout the year to work on repertoire, set goals, and give tips for good practice habits.

Masterclasses. We present featured soloists and members of the orchestra in masterclasses at area schools and universities, helping deepen students’ understanding of their instruments and repertoire.

In-School Performances. Groups of our musicians appear at schools throughout Savannah to excite young minds about classical music.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PROGRAMSIntegrative Medicine looks beyond the patient as a physical body. It is the practice of treating the person holistically: body, mind and spirit. It separates or distinguishes between pain and suffering, curing and healing. A passionate believer in the healing power of music, Peter Shannon has developed this program – empirically proven to be a support to traditional medicine – here and elsewhere over the last decade. Hundreds of patients have benefitted from the power of live music played by Savannah Philharmonic musicians.

Dr. Guy Petruzzelli, Physician in Chief at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute, has been a huge support to Shannon in this work. Petruzzelli says of the program:

“We know very clearly that traditional cancer therapy such as surgery, radiation, chemotherapy – even these sophisticated chemotherapy drugs that we have now – really only take the patient so far in their treatment process. These Integrative Medicine programs, particularly music, go a long way to help the patients tolerate and accept their therapy, enhancing their recovery. It’s a very important part of our program at the A.C.I.”

The Magic Flute. Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Shannon developed a version of Mozart’s Magic Flute for children receiving care in the Willet Children’s Hospital at Memorial Health. The twenty-minute comedic performance brings smiles and laughter to the young patients, their families and caregivers. Members of the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus perform, sing, dance, and frolic in professionally designed costumes to create a truly authentic production. Following the show, each child receives a souvenir tiara and/or kazoo (flute), coloring book, and crayons. This imaginative presentation brings the power of joy to the healing process.

Major funding for the Savannah Philharmonic is provided by the City of

Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs.

The Savannah Orchestral Music Advised Fund

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ABOUT THE SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AND CHORUSThe Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional orchestra presenting a full range of concerts each season from classics to pops. The Savannah Philharmonic Chorus is a community-based auditioned ensemble that performs regularly with the orchestra and in chorus-only concerts. Both are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.

Our mission is to inform, instruct and enrich the community through orchestral and choral performances, and to promote and increase community knowledge and appreciation of the arts.

GET MORE INVOLVED WITH THE PHILHARMONICJoin the Philharmonic Ambassadors! The Philharmonic Ambassadors is an organization of community leaders and volunteers dedicated to supporting the Savannah Philharmonic at concerts, special events, education and integrative medicine programs.

For more information about how to join the Philharmonic Ambassadors please visit

savannahphilharmonic.org/support-your-phil/volunteer, or call our office at 912-232-6002.

Thank You to Our Corporate and Community Partners for Their Generous Support

Bill and Maria Dascombe

The Savannah Orchestral Music Advised Fund

Johanna Anderson Trueblood Foundation

Charles C. Taylor & Samir Nikocevic

Foundation

HunterMacleanA T T O R N E Y S Piano Gallery Charleston

Savannah Philharmonic Corporation PO BOX 11323 Savannah, Georgia 31412

Non-ProfitU.S. Postage

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