to see the full publication.

MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH
featuring the
Minnesota Orchestra
Hilde Performance Center
Tuesday, July 3
5:00 pm
Presented by the
Plymouth Civic League and
the City of Plymouth
musicinplymouth.org
Premiere Sponsor
™
Inaugural Music in Plymouth Award
PRESENTED BY
The Plymouth Civic League
The Plymouth Civic League is pleased to announce the creation of the Music in Plymouth
Award to be presented for the first time tonight. The award honors an individual, group
or company that has made significant contributions to the ongoing success of Music in
Plymouth, within one or more of the following areas of excellence: vision and leadership,
service and volunteerism, financial support. The 2012 honorees are Jayne and Al
Hilde, Jr., and Carlson & The Carlson Family Foundation. The Plymouth Civic League
is deeply grateful for their vision in creating Music in Plymouth and for their remarkable
support of the event for 40 years. A donation will be made to the Music in Plymouth
Endowment Fund in each recipient’s honor and their names placed on the MIPEF
monument in the Hilde Performance Center amphitheater.
Al & Jayne Hilde, Jr.
Curt Carlson
In 1972 as former mayor of Plymouth and local businessman, Al Hilde, Jr. had the foresight
to see the City of Plymouth was lacking in identity. He approached Curtis A. Carlson,
businessman and developer of the Minneapolis Industrial Park in Plymouth, to help him
plan a free community event of high quality musical entertainment for the citizens of
Plymouth. The intent was to build community pride and spirit for the sleepy suburb.
Hilde formed a volunteer committee to bring the Minnesota Orchestra to Plymouth. In three years that committee organized officially into a non-profit, the Plymouth
Civic League, which 40 years later is still bringing Music in Plymouth to the community. More recently, Hilde gifted the PCL one million dollars to build a state of the
art band shell for Music in Plymouth and other community events. The Hilde Performance Center was dedicated and given to the City on the 30th anniversary of MIP
in 2002. On the 35th anniversary the Hildes seeded the establishment of the Music in Plymouth Endowment Fund with a gift of $180,000. Curt Carlson passed the
torch of community service to his company, Carlson Companies, to continue to serve Plymouth by providing leadership as directors on the Plymouth Civic League
Board of Directors continuously for 40 years; some of these individuals have served as officers or chairs of the MIP event. In addition Carlson has supported the PCL
with financial contributions continuously since 1972 and in 2002 Carlson was the Premier Sponsor of Music in Plymouth with a donation of $30,000.
Hilde Performance Center
Ten years ago, on the 30th anniversary of Music in Plymouth, the Plymouth Civic League was proud
to partner with the City of Plymouth in the dedication of the Hilde Performance Center. The Hilde
Center has become the “summer home” for all Plymouth community groups as well as the premiere
suburban venue for the greater Twin Cities area professional and amateur presentations. It is the
permanent home for Music in Plymouth, featuring the Minnesota Orchestra. It is the focal place for
the families of the Plymouth community to gather for sharing cultural events in a dedicated place in
the central Plymouth civic area.
From the plaque installed at the Center:
“The Hilde Performance Center” commemorates many individuals who
performed outstanding service to the citizens of Plymouth during my tenyear mayoralty. These were the formative years for Plymouth when the
transition was made from a rural area to a vibrant suburb. Their vision,
dedication and hard work made Plymouth into a livable, well planned, and
economically strong city.
This “performance center” has a double meaning. It honors those who
performed high public service for Plymouth in the past, and it is a place
where many performances will take place in the future. In this beautiful
setting, our citizens will experience Music in Plymouth and other activities
produced by our citizens and for our citizens.
The names on this plaque are just a few of the exemplary citizens who
performed outstanding service to Plymouth. May we also pay tribute to the
numerous other citizens who have selflessly given a portion of their lives to
make Plymouth such a special community.”
Al Hilde, Jr.
Francis Bauer
Otto Bonestroo
Curtis L. Carlson
Howard Dahlgren
David Davenport
Ed Eagan
Bert Ehrman
Jim Goetz
Hans T Hagen, Jr.
Calvin Hawkinson
Tom Humphrey
Howard Hunt
T. Terry Johnson
Harold Kinseth
Herbert P. Lefler
Gerry Neils
Dick O’Fallon
Don Omodt
Lloyd Ricker
Marvin Seibold
Melvin Solberg
John Spaeth
Jim Wahl
Dick Williams
James G. Willis
2
The Hilde Performance Center, 2002
Governor Tim Pawlenty
congratulates Plymouth
Civic League on its
34 year history of
collaboration with
the City of Plymouth
and the Minnesota
Orchestra by declaring
July 6, 2006, “Music in
Plymouth Day”
Hilde Honorees, 2002
Ampitheater Upgrade, 2011
Music in Plymouth Poster,
2007
www.musicinplymouth.org
Music in Plymouth Endowment Fund
The Music in Plymouth Endowment Fund (MIPEF) was established in 2007
with the goal of helping secure the financial future of Music in Plymouth. The
fund was seeded with a generous gift from former Plymouth Mayor Al Hilde,
Jr. and his wife, Jayne, along with a number of Founding Contributors from the
community. A recognition monument honoring these Founding Contributors
was unveiled on the Hilde Performance Center grounds in 2011. Ongoing
recognition will be added to the monument going forward for contributors at
various defined levels. In honor of MIP’s 40th anniversary a matching grant
was offered by Satellite Industries, Inc. A number of donors responded to
the challenge increasing the endowment by more than $20,000. The MIPEF
board wishes to thank those donors for their generous gifts.
Matching Donors, 2012
2012 Music in Plymouth MIPEF Donation
Acknowledgements – Over $500, 2008-2011
Nancy & Richard Shaeffer
South Lake Pediatrics
Paul Meyer Architects
Doug & Geralyn McDonald
Jens & Laurie Ahrens
Anchor Bank
Ultimate Events, Inc
David & Norma Porter
Jessy Gomez
In honor of Naia, Kainalu & Milo
Glen & Marilyn Nelson
In Memory of Lawraine Beery
Karen Baker
In Memory of Suzanne Johnson
Plymouth Community Foundation
In Memory of Doris Hansson
In Honor of Eric Blank
Fred Lips
Randy & Leslie Geerdes
Founding Contributors, 2007
MIPEF Board of Trustees
Jayne and Al Hilde, Jr….Benefactors
Satellite Shelters, Inc.
Satellite Industries, Inc.
Ed and Judy Canon
Otto Bonestroo
Barbara and James Willis
Jim Ramstad
John Babcock
Mele Willis and Charles Lazarus
Lani Willis and Joel Spoonheim
John Babcock, Chair
Roger Janikowski, Treasurer
David Berg
Eric Blank
Marilynn Paulson
James G. Willis
Mele Willis
Music in Plymouth has been, and will remain, a true team effort. You are invited to become a member of this team, and contribute
to the legacy of this event by making a gift to: Music in Plymouth Endowment Fund, c/o Anchor Bank, attn: Roger
Janikowski, 3950 Vinewood Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55447.
Mu
sic
m
in ply
outh endo
wm
en
tf
u
Wine Tasting
d
n
M US IC, FI N E WI N E A N D H O R S D ’ O E U VR ES
You’re invited to a wine tasting
sponsored by the Music in
Plymouth Endowment Fund!
wine tasting
Date: Thursday, October 4, 2012 Time: 6-8 pm
Place: Plymouth Creek Center, 114800 34th Ave. N.,
Plymouth 55447
Don’t miss this opportunity to taste a variety of fine wines,
provided by Haskell’s, and enjoy live music at the third
annual MIPEF wine tasting. A portion of the proceeds will
benefit the Music in Plymouth Endowment Fund.
More information at www.musicinplymouth.org
Music in Plymouth “40th Anniversary” 2012
3
Plymouth Yesterday
In 1858 the County Board gave
the name “Plymouth” to the
territory in the wilderness region
near Medicine Lake. Most of
the settlers were farmers who
produced hay needed to feed the
vast horse and cow population of
Minneapolis.
Old Town Hall
Plymouth Today
Plymouth is nationally recognized for its quality of life. Located just 12 miles northwest of
Minneapolis, Plymouth offers extensive trails and parks, picturesque open spaces, strong
neighborhoods, diverse recreation programs, highly regarded school districts, a variety of
local businesses and easy access to downtown Minneapolis and its wide array of cultural
and sports venues.
Plymouth was named Money Magazine’s number one Best Place to Live in 2008 for
cities with populations of 50,000 to 300,000. The city, which is home to 70,576 people,
stayed in the top dozen when the magazine repeated the rankings in 2010.
In addition to being a popular place to live, Plymouth
is also the choice for many businesses. The city is
home to a thriving commercial-industrial base that
provides nearly 50,000 jobs.
City Hall 2006
“Music in Plymouth is our signature event. For 40
years, it has been showcasing our community spirit,
volunteerism and all that is best about Plymouth. It’s
a cherished tradition that gets better and better.”
- Diane Evans, Director of Parks & Recreation
Plymouth City Council
Welcome to the Hilde Performance Center!
(from left to right) Tim Bildsoe,
At Large; Ginny Black, Ward 4;
Judy Johnson, Ward 1;
Bob Stein, Ward 3; Jim Willis,
At Large; Jeffry Wosje, Ward 2
In order to efficiently prepare the Hilde site and to
prevent damage to the grounds, the following policies
have been established.
• Due to underground wiring and irrigation systems, staking
and/or roping off areas is prohibited.
“The City of Plymouth has been
collaborating with the Plymouth
Civic League and the Minnesota
Orchestra for four decades on
Music in Plymouth. By working
together, we have created an
event that builds community, makes
memories and celebrates life in
Plymouth.”
- Plymouth Mayor Kelli Slavik
• The site is closed to the public for maintenance and event
preparation until 7 am the day of the event. Placement of
blankets, chairs, tarps and/or other items on the grounds
is not allowed before that time. If items are found on the
grounds before 7 am, they will be removed.
4
www.musicinplymouth.org
“Plymouth’s “Open Air Concert” this past week
was an outstanding pleasure. The Minnesota
Orchestra, Mayor Hilde, the Concert Committee,
and the businesses of the MIP [Minneapolis
Industrial Park] all deserve a vote of thanks for
conceiving and presenting this event.”
-James W. Edwards, Plymouth
From the Brooklyn Park Post, July 5, 1973
Dense Crowd, MIP First Ampitheater
Music in Plymouth, 1973
(Courtesy of the Minnesota Orchestra Archives at the University of Minnesota libraries)
“I’m really proud to live in a community that has the values and
vision to create an endowment fund to preserve our Music in
Plymouth tradition into the future. These types of events make
a community feel like home.”
-Roger Frisch, Minnesota Orchestra Associate Concertmaster
and Plymouth resident
“In terms of outdoor concerts, Music in Plymouth is in a class of
its own. Performing in the Hilde Center before an enthusiastic
audience of 15,000 people on a pretty summer night is a great
experience. A lot of people in Plymouth work very hard to make
this annual concert a reality and, as both a musician and Plymouth
resident, I’m appreciative of their efforts.”
-Manny Laureano, Principal Trumpet and Plymouth Resident
Music in Plymouth Poster,
1973
Youth Conductors with conductor Courtney Lewis
Music in Plymouth “40th Anniversary” 2012
Minnesota Orchestra, 2010
5
Music in Plymouth Poster,
2007
40th Anniversary
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2012, 5:00 P.M.
Brian Newhouse, Minnesota Public Radio Broadcast Host of the Minnesota Orchestra, Master of Ceremonies
451st Army Band (5:10) | Heart of the Beast Puppet Show (6:00) | Scottie Miller (6:15)
T-6 Thunder North American Flight Team Flyover (7:00) | R-Factor (7:15)
ROVING CROWD ENTERTAINERS • ACTIVITY BOOTHS • CONCESSIONS
FRIENDS OF THE LEAGUE DRAWINGS • YOUTH CONDUCTING CONTEST
Message from our Premiere Sponsor, MOSAIC
Chris Lambe, Mosaic’s Director Of Social Responsibility
Announcement of the Music in Plymouth Award
2012 Recipients:
Jayne and Al Hilde, Jr.
Carlson and the Carlson Family Foundation
Recognition of Donors to MIPEF Matching Campaign
Barbara Willis, PCL president, and Board of Directors
John Babcock, MIPEF Chair and Board of Trustees
Introduction of Plymouth City Council
Kelli Slavik, Mayor, City of Plymouth
Minnesota Orchestra
SYMPHONY FOR THE CITIES
Fortieth Anniversary Concert, 8:45 p.m.
Courtney Lewis, Associate Conductor
THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER
Robert Robinson, Vocalist
OVERTURE TO THE BARTERED BRIDE
Bedrich Smetana
BLUE LIBERTY
Steve Heitzeg
OVERTURE TO DIE FLEDERMAUS
Johann Strauss, Jr.
SELECTIONS FROM THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Richard Rogers
ARMED FORCES SALUTE
Patriotic Traditional | Audience sing-along (lyrics on screens)
Henry Charles Smith, conductor of the 1st Music in Plymouth, 1973.
FOSHAY TOWER WASHINGTON MEMORIAL MARCH
John Philip Sousa | Youth Conducting Contest Winners
MAIN TITLE FROM STAR WARS
.John Williams
1812 OVERTURE
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Funtime Funktions Fire Dancers (9:50 on the jumbo screens)
Civil War Cannon and Fireworks (10:00)
This evening’s Minnesota Orchestra program is being taped for delayed broadcast on
July 4 at 8:00 pm on Minnesota Public Radio…Classical 99.5 FM. Our sincere thank
you to MPR for this presentation.
At The Mosaic Company, our mission is to help the world grow the food it needs. As one
of the world’s largest producers of concentrated phospate and potash crop nutrients,
headquartered right here in Plymouth, we consider this mission to be a compelling one
that carries vast opportunity and responsibility. Mosaic and our employees celebrate
giving back to the communities where we work and live in many ways and we are
proud to partner with the Plymouth Civic League to be the Premiere Sponsor of Music
in Plymouth. Enjoy the show!
6
www.musicinplymouth.org
Music In Plymouth
Organized by the Plymouth Civic League (PCL)
Co-Presented by the PCL and City of Plymouth
Tonight’s entertainment line-up includes a diverse mix of notable, locallybased ensembles. The 451st Army Band, based at Fort Snelling, will
kick off today’s event with a polished, patriotic program. Heart of the
Beast Puppet & Mask Theater will thrill all ages with their largerthan-life puppets which “draw inspiration from the world’s traditions of
puppet and mask theatre and its lively roots in transformative ritual and
street theatre.” Singer-songwriter Scottie Miller, a graduate of Wayzata
High School, follows with his “gumbo of piano driven blues-soul.” T-6
will provide aerial entertainment with their WWII aircraft flyover. The
high-energy vocals and instrumentalists of local favorite The R-Factor
(formerly Rupert’s Orchestra) will close out the pre-Minnesota Orchestra
entertainment. Following the incomparable Minnesota Orchestra, in its
40th consecutive performance at Music in Plymouth, fire-dancers from
Funtime Funktions will combine flames, illuminated body movement
and intricate partner choreography in a fire show just prior to the
fireworks display.
The Plymouth Civic League was formed in 1973 by the Plymouth City
Council to promote the identity of Plymouth, Minnesota. The League
was formed to sponsor an event that would enable the residents of
Plymouth to get together for an evening of free musical entertainment.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to Music in Plymouth. We
are glad that you can join us for this wonderful night of entertainment
and the grand finale fireworks display. This is the 40th Anniversary
year that the Minnesota Orchestra has performed for our musical
enjoyment. To enhance the visual experience, the PCL has mounted
two jumbo screens for a live feed of this evening’s festivities. We are
also pleased to announce that MPR is taping the orchestra’s performance
for delayed broadcast on July 4 on MPR radio…Classical 99.5 FM. In
recognition of the MIP 40th anniversary and 15 years of providing
the fireworks entertainment for MIP, Pyrotechnic Display is donating a
special ‘red, white and blue’ segment for this evening’s show. The
PCL would like to thank MOSAIC, the premiere sponsor
for Music in Plymouth 2012, for making this 40th
anniversary celebration a memorable one.
Look for the roving crowd entertainers; check out
the community and corporate sponsored activity
booths at the rear of the site presented by
Citizen’s Independent Bank, Health Source of
Plymouth Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab,
Prudential Financial, US Bank, The Foursome
Fine Apparel and Shoes, WestHealth, and
Fourth Baptist Church. Visit Battery
1, 1st US Artillery, the living history
presentation of the American Civil War
Soldier from 1861-1865. Youth may also try
musical instruments at the Sound Factory
brought to us by WAMSO – the Volunteer
Organization of the Minnesota Orchestra;
youth, ages 6-12, are also invited to put their
names in a drawing at the PCL tent for a chance
to conduct the Minnesota Orchestra tonight.
Conducting the Minnesota Orchestra this
evening is Associate Conductor, Courtney
Lewis. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland,
Mr. Lewis has worked with orchestras
and chamber ensembles from London to
Venezuela, earning recognition as one of
today’s emerging conductors. In July 2011
Lewis was one of only four conductors
from around the world selected by the
Los Angeles Philharmonic for its 2011-12
Dudamel Fellowship Program. For ten weeks
this year, he has worked alongside Music
Director Gustavo Dudamel and musicians of
the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and conducted the
ensemble in multiple performances in March 2012.
Lewis is also the founder and music director of Boston’s
acclaimed Discovery Ensemble, a chamber orchestra that introduces
inner-city school children to classical music while bringing new and
unusual repertoire to established concert audiences. Mr. Lewis attended
the University of Cambridge, originally studying composition and clarinet.
After completing a master’s degree, he attended the Royal Northern
College of Music. We are also honored to have Henry Charles Smith,
who conducted the first Music In Plymouth, 1973, guest conduct the
Armed Forces Salute this evening.
The 16th Music in Plymouth 5K was held on Saturday,
June 30th. This annual event draws hundred of runners and
walkers – individuals, families and groups from all over the region, with
all proceeds going directly to support Music in Plymouth. The first-place
finishers in all age categories will be recognized here tonight. KleinBank
is the proud sponsor for the 5K.
Concession sales help support this event. You may purchase
sandwiches, pizza, hot dogs, burgers, BBQ, Greek, corn on the cob, frozen
custard, ice cream creations, cookies, smoothies, kettle corn, fudge, hot
and cold coffee drinks, mini-donuts, nachos, cheese curds, shaved ice,
lemonade, coolers, cotton candy and sno cones. A limited number of
2012 souvenir tee shirts are available at the PCL tent for $10.00.
The PCL warmly welcomes back MPR’s Brian Newhouse in his 11th
year as our emcee. He serves as host not only of the event, but of the
Minnesota Orchestra’s performance which will be taped this evening
and broadcast tomorrow at 8pm on Classical MPR 99.5 FM as part of
their Fourth of July programming. Twin Cities favorite, tenor Robert
Robinson, will join the Minnesota Orchestra for the Star-Spangled
Banner. Robinson, the son of a pastor and a church soloist, began singing
with his family at the age of 6 and hasn’t stopped since. He has forged
his own creative path merging his experience in gospel and soul creating
and producing his own touring show. Robinson is a noted clinician and
has even found time to become a two-time national karaoke champion.
His most recent CD, “Signature”, was released in January 2010. Blue
Liberty, composed by Steve Heitzeg of St. Paul, is the fanfare that was
commissioned by the PCL and premiered at the dedication of the Hilde
Performance Center in 2002. The PCL and Minnesota Orchestra rededicated this piece to the City of Plymouth on the occasion of the 50th
Anniversary of the City in 2005.
Music in Plymouth “40th Anniversary” 2012
Music in Plymouth could not happen without the cooperation of the
City of Plymouth. Besides giving a generous financial donation, the
City Council and Staff have provided numerous contributions. The PCL’s
Board of Directors thanks all of the businesses and individuals for their
contributions to this event; we are proud of the broad base of community
support for this event. If you are interested in making a Friends of the
League donation to the PCL, you may make a donation at the PCL tent.
In addition, free-will donations may be dropped in one of the cash boxes
on the amphitheater site. 100% of all donations support the event.
Rain date: We have set a rain date in case rain cancels this event. A limited concert will
be held on Tuesday, July 10th at 6:00 p.m. with fireworks at dusk. Limited concessions
will be available also. Because of conflicts in scheduling, the Minnesota Orchestra will not
appear; other musical groups will perform.
7
F
Blue Liberty
Composed By: Steve Heitzeg
With Blue Liberty, I aspired
to compose a lyrical piece
that would address the true
multidimensional spirit of liberty.
It’s a work that is patriotic
(expressing love of country) as
well as matriotic (expressing
love of the earth). Why “blue”?
The work was premiered in the
open air; it offers a reflection on
the sad events of 9/11; blue is the
universal color for world peace;
for the lakes of Plymouth and Minnesota as well as the
blue planet; an ode to Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Blue
Liberty evokes, for me, images of humanity—whether
immigrants before the Statue of Liberty or all people
across the earth—living peaceably together.
– Steve Heitzeg, composer
To celebrate this 40th anniversary of Music in Plymouth, the Plymouth
Civic League (PCL) has chosen to expand the entertainment portion of
35 years
MusicWe
in Plymouth
been a unifying
this For
evening’s
event.
have alsohas
mounted
a secondthread
jumbotoscreen
for aour
livegrowing
feed of community.
the entertainment,
enhancing
accessibility
For each
of thosethe
35 visual
years the
PCL to
stage
forbrought
the expanded
site. In addition,
Minnesota
Public
Radio isoftaping
has
the Minnesota
Orchestra,
along with
a variety
the other
Minnesota
Orchestra
program
for delayed to
broadcast
on concert
July 4 at 8
high caliber
musical
entertainment,
play a free
pm on Classical 99.5 FM.
culminating the evening in an award-winning fireworks display.
The Indeed,
City of Plymouth
celebrated
40 years
MIP
with in
free
activities for
entire families
have grown
up of
with
Music
Plymouth.
its citizens prior to the evening entertainment. The PCL was pleased to
participate
by sponsoring
historicalthe
trolley
Plymouth.
To celebrate
this 35thfree,
anniversary
PCLtours
has of
chosen
to use a
to atojumbo
screen to
the visualof
accessibility
of
The live
PCLfeed
wishes
acknowledge
theenhance
10th anniversary
the composition
BluetheLiberty,
composed
in 2002
for also
the notice
dedication
the Hilde
stage for
our audience.
You will
rovingofvideograPerformance
This composition
hasinclusion
appeared
every
concert
phers thatCenter.
are capturing
this event for
in in
a 30
minute
since,
becoming
Plymouth’s
unofficial
fanfare.
The
Minnesota
Orchestra
documentary that will chronicle the history of this event; the
and PCL rededicated the piece to the City of Plymouth on the 50th
documentary,
in Plymouth…Celebrating
35
anniversary
of the entitled
city, and “??Music
again in 2011
to Park and Recreation director
firstoccasion
air on Twin
Public Television – Minnesota
Eric years“,
Blank , will
on the
of hisCities
retirement.
“Blue
Liberty”
was
commissioned for the
Minnesota
Orchestra
and the City of Plymouth
by the Plymouth Civic
League with funding
from
the
Builder’s
Consortium in honor
of the dedication of
the Hilde Performance
Center at the 30th
anniversary of Music in
Plymouth, 2002.
Channel 17- in September (check local listings for broadcast
In 2007,
former The
Mayor
Al wishes
Hilde, Jr.
the PCL to establish
date/time).
PCL
to challenged
thank our co-presenter,
the Cityan
endowment fund to secure the financial future of Music in Plymouth
of Plymouth,
ourThis
premier
andthe
allcommunity
the businesswith
for our
community.
year sponsor,
the PCL Carlson,
challenged
and
individual
contributions
that
have
made
this
project
possible.
a matching fund program to grow the Music in Plymouth Endowment
special thank
youofalso
Diane Steinbach
of TPT
17who
andmade
FundA(MIPEF).
A listing
the to
corporate
and individual
donors
contributions
this year
on for
page
3. MIPEF
thanks
them
for their
Tacy Mangan
and appears
their crews
making
these
special
projects
a
support.
reality.
Finally, in celebration of its 40 year history, the PCL has established the
Toinsecure
the future
has met
the corporation
challenge ofwho
Music
Plymouth
AwardoftoMIP,
honorthe
an PCL
individual
and/or
has former
given exceptional
supportJr.toand
thistonight
event. Tonight
we honor
Jayne and
mayor Al Hilde,
announces
the establishAL Hilde,
Carlsoninand
the Carlson
Family Foundation
forthe
not only
ment Jr.
of and
the Music
Plymouth
Endowment
Fund. As
creating
event
in 1972,
supporting
it financially
and personally
PCLthis
works
to grow
this but
fund,
we will call
upon the community
for the past 40 years. The PCL will make a contribution to MIPEF in their
at large to partner with us to ensure that Music in Plymouth will
honor.
be the premier event in the city of Plymouth for years to come.
Sincere thanks goes to all our generous donors, corporate and individual,
but As
tonight
we established
acknowledge
specialinappreciation
City of
Al Hilde
thewith
first Music
Plymouth andthe
returned
Plymouth and our premiere sponsor, MOSAIC. Our sponsors underwrite
30 years later to gift this community with the Performance
this event financially so it remains a free evening of entertainment for all.
Music in Plymouth Poster 2002
Center that bears his name, we say thank you again, Al, for
your generous
to the Music in Plymouth
HAPPY
40th financial
MUSICcontribution
IN PLYMOUTH!
Endowment Fund as a founding contributor…the benefactor of
Barbara J Willis
Music in Plymouth.
President
uBarbara
Plymouth Civic
League J. Willis, President, Plymouth Civic League
8
www.musicinplymouth.org
“B
ou
O
ho
m
an
ne
th
m
al
W
P
fo
“W
he
B
of
ea
to
co
th
th
al
an
of
th
of
th
liv
Plymouth Civic League
1972 Symphony Organizing Committee:
2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Al Hilde, Jr. (Chair), Jeanne Anderson, Richard Barr, Curt
Carlson, Roger Fazendin, James Fish, Gary Freund, Kay Fruth,
Tom Jardine, Dorothy Liljegrin, Al Noble, John Noggle, Krystyna
Skrowaczewki, Carl Steinnagel, Barbara Willis, Deb Yngve
Barbara Willis...........................................................President, Chair Music in Plymouth
Tom Barron................................................................................Vice President; MFRA, Inc.
Marilynn Paulson.....................................................................Secretary; Mosaic (retired)
Ted Kopacek............................................................................................................... Treasurer
Peter Albrecht............................................................................................... Citizen Member
Debra Altschuler.................................................................................... Carlson Real Estate
John Babcock.................................................................................. Satellite Industries, Inc.
Becky Boe...................................................................................................... Citizen Member
Greg Eklund...................................................................................Urban Communications
Michael Engel.................................................................................................. The Foursome
Bob Erickson................................................................................................. Citizen Member
Tari Erickson................................................................................................ Wells Fargo Bank
Diane Evans......................................................................City of Plymouth Park and Rec
Luke Fellows...............................................................Benson-Orth General Contractors
Randy Geerdes....................................................................... SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
Kevin Hanson.......................................................................................... Omega Lithograph
Roger Janikowski................................................................................................Anchor Bank
Tom Johnson.....................................................................................McQuay/International
Jill Kohler..................................... Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP)
Matt Marek...................................... Glove University/Minnesota School of Business
Kari Marshall................................................................................................. Citizen Member
Paul Meyer................................................................................ Paul Meyer Architects, Inc.
Sandra Monticelli...................................................................Citizens Independent Bank
Barbara Patrin............................................................................................... Citizen Member
Colleen Peters.............................................................................................. Citizen Member
Mark Pieper...........................Moquist Thorvilson Kaufman Kennedy & Pieper, LLC.
Sherry Renne.....................................................................Kennedy Vision Health Center
Nancy Shaeffer............................................................................................ Citizen Member
Lavonne Sjoberg..................................................Citizen Member, Asst. Sec/Treasurer
Kelli Slavik....................................................................................City of Plymouth (Mayor)
Donna Snyder......................................................................................................... EMERITUS
Kris St. Martin............................................................. Associated Insurance Agents, Inc.
Phillip Trier......................................................................................................................USBank
Tracey Vint..................................................................................................... Citizen Member
Chip Williams................................................................................................ Citizen Member
Mele Willis............................................................................................Minnesota Orchestra
“I want to congratulate the Plymouth Symphony Committee
for providing us with such an entertaining, cultural evening
on June 27th. ‘Music in Plymouth’ was exciting, lovely, and fun
for all ages. I want to thank, also, the Minnesota Orchestra
for providing us with such outstanding talent. The Orchestra
deserves great credit and support for endeavors such as this.
I hope that those of us who attended the performance will
support the Orchestra in all ways so that this can be an annual
event.”
- Mrs. Thomas Crosby, Jr.,
Long Lake, Minneapolis Tribune, July 5, 1973
2012 Music in Plymouth Committees
Chair:
Barbara Willis
Finance:
Kris St. Martin (Director of Development); Tom Barron (Corporate Chair), Sherry Renne (Friends of the League),
Mele Willis (5K Run),
John Babcock (Endowment Chair),
Peter Albrecht (Database),
Nancy Schaeffer (Marketing),
Becky Boe, Roger Janikowski,
Sandra Monticelli, Marilynn Paulson,
Barbara Patrin, Phillip Trier
Entertainment: Colleen Peters (Chair)
Greg Eklund, Tari Erickson, Diane Evans, Roger Janikowski, Ted Kopacek,
Kari Marshall, Paul Meyer,
Joni Sutton (ex officio), Nancy Shaeffer, Chip Williams, Barbara Willis, Mele Willis
Publicity: Mele Willis (Chair)
Kevin Hanson, Lavonne Sjoberg, Tracey Vint,
John Babcock, Bob Erickson,
Chip Williams, Lani Willis (ex officio)
Concessions:
Debra Altschuler (Chair)
Luke Fellows, Jill Kohler, Matt Marek
Site:
Tom Johnson, Diane Evans (CoChair)
Peter Albrecht, Bob Erickson, Michael Engel,
Randy Geerdes, Jill Kohler, Regina Michaud,
Sandra Monticelli
5K Run/Walk: Becky Boe, Ted Kopacek,
Kari Marshall, Mele Willis (Coordinators)
Tom Barron, Paul Meyer, Tracey Vint
PCL Board, MIP 2012
40th Anniversary: Barbara Willis (Chair)
Tom Barron, Greg Eklund, Ted Kopacek, Marilynn Paulson, Kelli Slavik, Mele Willis
First PCL Board of Directors:
Music In Plymouth Award:
Becky Boe (Chair)
Greg Eklund, Paul Meyer, Marilynn Paulson,
Barbara Willis
Ruth L. Ault, Andrew E. (Gene) Carr, Joseph Clemons, David J.
Davenport, Bert L. Ehrmann, Thomas L. Erwin, Daniel C. Fazendin,
James Fish, K. James Guddal, Al Hilde, Jr., Howard L. Hunt, Barbara
J. Hutson, Rick Kumerfield, Ronald S. Raschke, Dale F. Sheets,
Evelyn W. Sladkey, Emily A. Staples, Charles J. Wagner
Music in Plymouth “40th Anniversary” 2012
MIPEF Board of Trustees:
John Babcock (Chair)
Roger Janikowski (Treasurer)
David Berg, Eric Blank, Marilynn Paulson,
Jim Willis, Mele Willis
9
Music In Plymouth-2012-Historical Facts
Minnesota Orchestra
Conductors:
Henry Charles Smith
Mitch Miller
Stanislaw Skrowaczewski
Newton Wayland
Joseph Giunta
Kenneth Jean
Bruce Haugen
William Eddins
David Wiley
Mark Russell Smith
Robert Moody
Scott Terrell
Giancarlo Guerrero
Eiji Oue
Mischa Santora
Sarah Hicks
Courtney Lewis
Masters of Ceremony:
Jim Fish 1973-4
Charlie Boone 1975-76
Paul Stagg 1977-88
Mike Fairbourne 1989-1993, 19972001
Allen Constantine 1994
Diana Pierce 1995
Rebecca Kolls 1996
Brian Newhouse 2002-present
Hayor Bibimma
Entertainment Groups:
Minneapolis Commodores
Renaissance Festival Players
Barbary Coast Banjo Band
Sabathai Baptist Church Choir
Aqua Jesters
Zuhrah Temple Shrine Chanters
Sky Divers
Wayzata Trojets
Minnetonka Clippers
Armstrong Astronets
Apollo Club
Minnesota Boys Choir
Higher Ground
Sweet Adelines
Teddy Bear Band
Wayzata Children’s Choir
Tropics Carribean Band
Bel Canto Voices
Minnetonka Children’s Choir
Sons of the Beach
Uncle Sam
Symphoknolls
Minneapolis Police Band
Rockin’ Hollywoods
Minnesota Pipes and Drums
Plymouth Rockers
Robin Blair
Wayzata Jazz Band
Pair-a-Dice Cruisers
Up With People
Trashmen
Track/One
Killer Hayseeds
J.D. Steele and Friends
Kids Song
Plymouth Concert Band
Ten Foot Five
White Sidewalls
Kinder Konzert
Fr. Snelling Cannon Firing Group
Sensation Latina Salsa Band
Raptor Center
Laser Show
Tricia and the Toonies
The Castaways
South Side Aces
Kogen Taiko
Mandragora Tango
The Dweebs
Mama Digdown’s Brass Band
Charanga Tropical
Timothy Berry and Soul Drums
Memphis and the Meantimes
Wayzata Central Middle School
Steel Drum Band
Davina and the Vagabonds
Charles Lazarus Group
High and Mighty
Hayor Bibimma
Salsa Del Soul
Kurt Jorgensen Band
Ignite! Fire Dancing Troupe
Keri Noble
Jack Brass Band
Lamont Cranston Band
Three rainouts: 1983, 1990,
1992
First fireworks: 1982–Tenth
Anniversary
First MIP 5K Fun Run/Walk:
1997
Dedication of Hilde
Performance
Center: 2002
Creation of Music In Plymouth
Endowment Fund: 2007
Tpt Documentary, “Music in
Plymouth…Celebrating 35 Years”: 2007
First use of Jumbotron screen:
2007
Sites:
McQuay Intl. parking lot,
Mpls. Industrial Park 1973-78
Carlson Companies 1979
Site of Plymouth Public
Safety Building 1980-91
Site of current Plymouth Ice Center
1992-93
Plymouth Amphitheatre permanent
site 1994
Hilde Performance Center 2002
Site improvements to Amphitheatre
2011
Marionette Crowd Entertainers
Crowd Dancing
Concessions
“It’s impossible to believe that a decade of hosting these
wonderful evenings has come and gone so quickly. And
never a rainout! There’s something truly blessed about
Music In Plymouth, so the weather-meisters understand
never to mess with it. I love looking out over the hillside
each year and seeing so many people come and enjoy the
music and food and fun. It’s a privilege for me to be a small
part of it.”
- Brian Newhouse, Master of Ceremonies, 2002 - present
Ignite! Fire Dancer
10
www.musicinplymouth.org
5K Fun Run/Walk
The Music in Plymouth 5K began in 1997 with the dual purpose of providing another funding stream to support Music in Plymouth
and creating a fun, family-friendly outdoor event in the heart of Plymouth. Growing from just under 100 racers the first year to nearly
four times that number today, the 5K is fulfilling its purpose. The race is equally respected and enjoyed by serious runners, walkers
and families, all of whom gather at the finish line for an awards ceremony, prize drawings, refreshments and massages! The certified
course begins and ends at the Hilde Performance Center and winds through Plymouth Creek Park on beautifully maintained trails.
The 2012 MIP 5K was proudly sponsored by KleinBank, and took place on June 30th.
APPLAUSE FOR OUR
GENEROUS PARTNERS!
KleinBank
Plymouth Civic League Board
Plymouth Park & Recreation
Brian Newhouse, MPR
Active.com
Brueggers Bagels
Chipotle
Christopher J Salon
Cub Foods Plymouth
Erberts & Gerberts
Fast Signs
Gear West
Lucy
Lunds Plymouth
Minnesota Orchestra
New Reflections Spa & Salon
Noodles & Company
Omega Lithograph
Plymouth Police Reserves
Precision Chiropractic
Raceberryjam.com
Rick Recker
Solos Pizza
Sports Hut
Starbucks
The Foursome
Yoga Studio
KleinBank & Volunteers
2011 Winners
Organizing Committee: (left to right) Kari Marshall,
Ted Kopacek, Becky Boe, Mele Willis
Volunteers: John Babcock, Tom Barron, Cub Foods staff, Jaimie Dow, Lori Ebert, Diane Evans, Michelle Gallagher, Janine Gordon,
Roger & Patty Janikowski, KleinBank staff, Jill Kohler, Chuck Lazarus, Catherine McLaughlin, Christina Mason, Paul Meyer, Katie
Pickett, Joel Spoonheim, Starbucks staff, Jay Stevens, Brad Veltkamp, Tracey Vint, Barbara & Jim Willis, Lani Willis
Music in Plymouth “40th Anniversary” 2012
11
Music in Plymouth is presented by the Plymouth Civic League and the
City of Plymouth, who wish to thank the following for their generous contributions:
Co-Presenter
City of Plymouth
PremierE Sponsor
The Mosaic Company
Diamond Guarantor
Turck Inc.
Platinum Guarantor
Prudential Financial
Golden Guarantors
Allina Health
Citizens Independent Bank
Health Source of Plymouth Chiropractic &
Progressive Rehab
JLW Frame Design
Omega Lithograph, Inc.
Satellite Industries, Inc.
SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
The Foursome Fine Apparel and Shoes
Tiger Oak Publishing
Urban Communications
U.S. Bank, N.A.
Silver Guarantors
Anchor Bank, N.A.
Bremer Bank
Carlson and The Carlson Family Foundation
Center National Bank
Holiday Companies
Lions Club of Wayzata Inc.
MFRA, Inc.
Paul Meyer Architects, Inc.
Moquist, Thorvilson, Kaufmann, Kennedy & Pieper, LLC.
Precision Graphics
St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church
TCF National Bank
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Xcel Energy
Youngstedt’s Of Maple Grove & Wayzata, LLC
Bronze Guarantors
Associated Bank, N.A.
Fourth Baptist Church
Carlson Real Estate Company
Culver’s Plymouth on 55, Dave & Sally
Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel, Inc.
McQuay International
Plymouth Lions Gaming
Precision Chiropractic & Wellness
RJM Construction, LLC
Sen. Terri Bonoff
Solos Pizza Café, Inc.
South Lake Pediatrics
Guarantors
Benson-Orth Associates Incorporated
Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West
Erberts & Gerberts
Franklin Press Inc.
Grand Casino Hinckley / Mille Lacs
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Herb’s Servicenter, Inc.
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners
Judie Anderson’s Secretarial Service, Inc.
Kennedy Vision Center
Mark J. Beltrand, CPA
Jeff Maas/Associated Insurance Agents, Inc.
Messerli & Kramer P.A.
Messiah United Methodist Church
Minnesota Orchestra
Minnesota School of Business at Plymouth
Mondale Dental
Noodles & Company
Oakwood Square, L.L.C.
Precision Tune Auto Care
Providence Academy
Sports Hut
Starbucks Coffee
Tri-State Drilling, Inc.
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.
Yogastudio in Plymouth
Contributors
Adept, Inc.
Brueggers Bagels
Chipotle
Christopher J Salon
Construction Results Corporation
Cub Foods
Fastsigns of Minnetonka
Funfar Landscaping, LLC
Gear West
Home Mortgage Consultants, Inc.
Instrument Control Systems, Inc.
LeiningerCPA, Ltd.
Lucy
Lunds
New Reflections Spa & Salon
Plymouth Gun Club
Signature Electric
Smile Design Dentistry
St. Barnabas Lutheran Church
St. Mary of the Lake Church
Zero-Max Motion Control Products
“Friends of the League” Donors
Bronze Guarantor
Lani Willis and Joel Spoonheim
Guarantors
David and Norma Porter
The Thode Family
Barbara and Jim Willis
Contributors
Jens and Laurie Ahrens
Peter J. Albrecht Family
Debra Altschuler and Eric Hausman
Dennis and Mar-Ellen Bobel
Robert and Sandra Erickson
In Memory of Herbert and Jean Gumz
Jill Kohler
Ted and Cindy Kopacek
John and Mary Lilly
Music in Plymouth “40th Anniversary” 2012
12
Contributors (continued)
Christopher and Kari Marshall
Lisa McClelland
David and Kelli Slavik
Jacqueline Smith
Bob and Sharon Stein
Jim and Sally Strand
The Vint Family
Mele Willis and Charles Lazarus
Special Acknowledgments:
Brian Newhouse, MPR emcee
Robert Robinson, soloist
Nathanial Damron, Damron Production Services
Greg Eklund, Urban Communications
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department
Color Guard
Garin Ipsen, poster design
Ben Miller & Joni Sutton, program layout
Pete Lentine, director
Minnesota Public Radio
Mosquito Control District
North Memorial Ambulance
Omega Lithograph, Inc.
Plymouth Fire Department
Plymouth Park and Recreation Department
Plymouth Police Department
Plymouth Police Explorers & Reserves
Pyrotechnic Display Inc.
Countless Volunteers
Chris Tahti, Freestyle Productions
WAMSO Sound Factory
451st Army Band
Donors as of Friday, June 8, 2012
www.musicinplymouth.org