Mesa Symphony About Us

51st Season 2007-2008

Symphony of the Southwest Photo by B. D. Farrar Maestro Cal Stewart Kellogg, Music Director (Learn More) Cal Stewart Kellogg, Music Director	About the Symphony of the Southwest The Symphony of the Southwest has been a part of Valley cultural life for over 50 years. It was a community orchestra founded as the Sun Valley Orchestra in 1956 by music educators in the Mesa Public Schools. From the nucleus the Sun Valley Orchestra and its sponsoring group, the Mesa Fine Arts Association, were formed. Albert Shepard, of the Boston String Quartet, conducted the opening concert in 1958. The orchestra became the Mesa Symphony Orchestra Association in 1974. In 1981, the orchestra's first full-time conductor, Maurice Debonnet, was appointed, and in 1997 Gordon J. Johnson assumed the post of Music Director until 2005, followed by our current Music Director, Cal Stewart Kellogg. As it's name changes in 2007, the new Symphony of the Southwest has become one of the premier symphonic music providers in the Valley. The Symphony of the Southwest's history has been one rich in cultural growth as well as community support and educational outreach. Its main residence hall is the Mesa Arts Center Ikeda Theater; but, it also performs at various locations like the Higley Arts Center in Gilbert, the Chandler Center for the Arts, the Mesa Historical Museum and the West Valley Arts Museum. Under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Cal Stewart Kellogg, the orchestra is able to maintain and develop its commitment of artistic growth and the continuance of a tradition of community engagement. We wish to become an integral part of your life through quality music at the Mesa Arts Center and other at other locations. Quality music is an entertaining and exhilarating experience that we want to share with you and your family! Concerts at the Mesa Arts Center, Chamber Concerts, Healing Power of Music events, and performances at a variety of locations will give citizens more opportunities to connect with great music. The Youth Symphony of the Southwest and the Symphony of the South west Academy of Music will also continue to establish long term mentoring relationships with young musicians. Please join us as the Symphony of the Southwest begins the new season at the outstanding Mesa Arts Center! The 51st Concert Season will focus on energizing concert programs that offers a safe retreat from the hectic pace of daily life in the belief that you deserve. *Great Music for our Community!* The Symphony of the Southwest is supported by the Arizona Commission for the Arts with funding from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment of the Arts, together with a variety of other individuals and businesses. We look forward to seeing you at the Mesa Arts Center and other venues during the 2007-2008 Season! We wholeheartedly believe that Music has the enriching power to transform lives and build strong, vibrant communities. This is why we are devoted to presenting you, our sponsors, our communities and our musicians, the gift of music and the best quality entertainment. As a part of the commitment to music education, the Youth Symphony of the Southwest for young people age 15 to 20 will begin its second season this fall. The Symphony of the Southwest performs "Peter and the Wolf" for approximately 10,000 third and fourth graders each year, free of charge. Another component of the education program is music lessons, music theory, music history, ear training and music appreciation classes for people of all ages. Scholarships are offered to economically disadvantaged students who demonstrate interest and talent in music. In association with the Mesa Public Schools, the orchestra is establishing a referral process that will be utilized to identify potential scholarship recipients. The Youth Subscription Initiative (YSI) is an important part of the Symphony of the Southwest's educational and community engagement program. This was developed for young people to discover classical music, to create opportunities for family members to spend more time together, and create new symphony audiences. The Symphony of the Southwest strives to be a vital part of the community on all levels and collaborates with a number of other organizations across the Valley including the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, Mesa Community College choruses, the Mesa Public Schools, East Valley Children's Theater, various Boys & Girls Clubs and Southwest Shakespeare Company. Through our Community Tickets Partnership program, we are offering 1,000 free single tickets to our Concerts to school aged children and their companion, to financially challenged populations and to senior groups. We offer you our deepest gratitude for all you have done to keep the Music alive and this fine ensemble performing for you and others. We could have never done it without you, and we hope for your continued support and enthusiasm. In return, we'll give you a rich season of diverse sounds and musical flavors. Come share with us a year of music celebration that will launch our new name "Symphony of the Southwest". Thank you. Cal Stewart Kellogg, Maestro & Music Director
	Mesa Arts Center Ikeda Theater "Our Home" Ikeda Theater Interior Ikeda Theater Exterior
	Symphony of the Southwest Vision: To be part of people's life through Great Music! Mission: The mission of the Symphony of the Southwest is to enrich the community through quality musical performances and educational programs for people of all ages, backgrounds and economic levels. Values: The Symphony of the Southwest believes that: Our musicians, sponsors, audience and community deserve the best quality entertainment. Music has the power to transform lives and build a stronger community. Music should be available to everyone to enjoy. The pursuit of excellence pushes us beyond our expectations.

	Symphony of the Southwest 2007-2008 Roster
	Violin 1 Cathy Worcester, CM Tamara Frieda, ACM Ricardo Elias-Rodriquez Sarah Miller Jesse Gross Amanda Ferguson Rebecca Lyman Amy Greer Violin 2 Richard Chelpka Paulyna Nutaitis Lali Breen Scott Tran Amber Allen Caryn Rogers Sandra Wallace Heidi Wright Roberta Curry Viola VerRona Grandil Patricia Cosand Charletta Taylor Monica Oechsner Vanessa Bisaha Katie Auernheimer Danelle Kennedy John Venables Cello Mark Engelsman Sponsored by Peggy & Skip Carney** Eric Palmer Sonya Missal-Brittin Melanie Yarger Penny Cluff	Bass Daniel Swaim Denise Oftedahl Shirley Swaim Erin Lewis Steve Anderson Flute Katrina King Sponsored by Janet Ikeda Gabriel Vega Sponsored by Janet Ikeda Oboe Linda Elsasser Sponsored In Memory of Robert Martell Nikolaus Flickinger Ashley Reid Williams English Horn Ashley Reid Williams Clarinet Guillaume Grenier-Marmet Sponsored by Tracy & Sean Sullivan Jeff Quamo Sponsored by Janet Ikeda Bassoon Joseph Kluesener Sponsored by Terry Bush** Andrew Bunch	French Horn Martha Sharpe** Kevin Kramer * Adam Nelson Peter Erb Dan Huffman Trumpet John Kingsley Bruce Legge Derek Reaban Trombone Joshue Bledsoe Kim Maenle Russ Jervis Tuba Randy Wright Timpani Kathy Jones Percussion Josh Gottry Sponsored by Deborah & Michael Elliott Kevin Durfee Sponsored by Deborah & Michael Elliott Marty Haub Sponsored by Elizabeth Elliott Thomas Murphy Harp Pam Hahn Sponsored by The Hassel Family Piano Shinyoung Drake-Perry**
	CM: Concertmaster AMC: Associate Concertmaster Principal Assistant Principal*

	Symphony of the Southwest Board Members Virginia Ikeda, President Patricia Cosand, Vice President Dawn Cain, Treasurer Cathy Worcester, Orchestra Representative Kevin Lee, Member Arthur Lieberman, Member Caroline Ruiz, Member Rosemary Whightsil , Member

	Symphony of the Southwest Staff
	Virginia Ikeda SSW Board President e-mail: vir2ginia@gmail.com Cal Stewart Kellogg Music Director and Conductor e-mail: calkellogg@aol.com Jeff Quamo Personnel Manager e-mail: jeffquamo@msn.com Symphony of the Southwest 56 South Center Street Mesa, Arizona 85210 Telephone: (480) 827-2143 Fax: (480) 827-2070 Site Sponsored by Alfred J. Nebel Created & Managed by Judy Nebel Website related comments: e-mail: jlnebel@aol.com BACK TO HOME BACK TO TOP