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Notes January/March 2006 By Any Measure, Exceptional In this Issue: Campaign Update.... page 3 In Tribute to New Orleans... page 6 MTV at CIM.... page 10 Offbeat Second Season.... page 15 From the President.... page 2 Around the State... page 2 Faculty..... page 7 Students..... page 9 Preparatory.... page 11 Alumni.... page 12 Concert Listings.... page 17 Experience the Energy of Classical Music 2 Thoughts from the President • Around the State • The Power of Music Thoughts from the President “We need to be concerned about our plumbers as well as our philosophers, otherwise neither our pipes nor our theories will hold water.” – John W. Gardner Learn more about CIM by viewing our video, There is an abundance of information available to each of us and many ways to obtain that information. I believe that a critical source of valuable information is to heed the words of others who have taken the time and made the effort to articulate some rather pragmatic thoughts in a concise fashion. “The Power of Music” online at cim.edu. I discussed the importance of careful listening in a previous column. So it is that certain kinds of reading must be considered an important form of listening and therefore should be done with care. From my reading, I have extracted a good many “Quotable” quotes from some great minds (and from some less great minds!) which I have found useful as guideposts over the years. I would like to share a few of them with you. “Common sense is not so common.” “The enemy of best is good. If we erase our dreams, we disappear.” Did you read each of the above statements carefully? They’re powerful, wouldn’t you say? We have all heard that it is important to hear both sides of an argument, but when it is articulated in a pithy statement such as the following, it can take on new importance – “Ain’t no pancake so thin that it don’t have two sides.” – David Cerone Around the State Jin Schulze The ENCORE School for Strings, founded by David and Linda Cerone in 1985, received Honorable Mention in the Classical Music category of Northern Ohio Live’s 2005 Awards of Achievement. Sean Schulze, chair of the Preparatory piano department, performed a solo recital of works by Beethoven, Chopin and Rachmaninoff at the Music by the Falls Series in Chagrin Falls in October. Yu Jin, viola student of Jeffrey Irvine, has been appointed principal violist of CityMusic Cleveland. Kia-Hui Tan (M.M., 1998, D.M.A., 2001, violin), student of David Updegraff, was recently appointed assistant professor of violin at The Ohio State University School of Music. Shari (Clapper) Pachinger (M.M., 1993, voice), student of Beverley Rinaldi, joined the faculty at Hiram College in August 2005. She is also teaching for Lakeland Community and Lake Erie Colleges, as well as for the Fine Arts & Community Enrichment School (FACES) in Louisville, Ohio, and singing for Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland and the Temple-Tifereth Israel, Beachwood. Her Web site is www.geocities.com/ shariclapperpachinger/Teach (case sensitive). Alexander Wasserman (M.M., 2005, piano), student of Daniel Shapiro, performed Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Suburban Symphony Orchestra and conductor Martin Kessler in October. 3 Charity Navigator • The Cleveland Foundation Charity Navigator Gives CIM Highest Rating CIM has received the highest rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier evaluator of charities, for sound fiscal management. Two factors are considered during the rating process: industry standards and actual performance. According to Charity Navigator Executive Director Trent Stamp, “Less than a quarter of the charities we’ve rated have received our highest rating, indicating that the Cleveland Institute of Music outperforms most charities in America in its efforts to operate in the most fiscally responsible way possible. This ‘exceptional’ rating from Charity Navigator differentiates the Cleveland Institute of Music from its peers and proves that it’s worthy of the public’s trust.” Susan M. Schwartz Campaign Attainment Nears 90 Percent! A new and different song is heard in the air now around the Cleveland Institute of Music – the sound of construction! As students, faculty and concertgoers maneuver around the construction site each day, progress continues on the expansion and the $40 million Campaign. Trustees are working hard to meet the September 1, 2006 deadline for our $1.25 million Kresge Challenge Grant. We are pleased to announce The Campaign for CIM has reached nearly 90 percent of its goal, with $35.9 million in gifts and pledges, representing an increase of $5.7 million since December 2004. $4.1 million remains to be raised over the next nine months in order to meet the Kresge Challenge. Members of the community are encouraged to pledge their support now, so that CIM can continue enriching the quality of life in our community and throughout northeast Ohio for generations to come. The Cleveland Foundation to Name North Entry Plaza CIM is pleased to recognize The Cleveland Foundation’s generous participation in The Campaign for CIM by naming the North Entry Plaza in honor of the Foundation. As the entrance to the Fred A. Lennon Education Building, the North Entry Plaza will be one of the most popular and heavily visited areas in the new facility. A recent $50,000 grant to The Campaign for CIM from The Cleveland Foundation brings the Foundation’s total Campaign commitment to $350,000. A $300,000 grant in April 2002 was designated to the design phase of the Campaign, helping to support the work of architects, engineers and acousticians during the early stages of the expansion project. This award represents the largest single commitment CIM has ever received from The Cleveland Foundation. CIM Alumna Honors Parents Susan Bunsey Allen (B.M., 1980, horn), student of Albert Schmitter, in her 20th year as principal horn of the Suburban Symphony Orchestra, credits her parents for her successful musical career, saying “They put me through school and they still attend every concert. They’re my biggest fans!” That is why Susan and her husband Tom have chosen to make a gift to The Campaign for CIM in honor of Robert and Agnes Bunsey. Susan has given back to her alma mater in numerous ways in addition to her support of CIM’s expansion project, including contributions to the Institute’s Annual Fund beginning the year after she graduated and a term on the Alumni Association Board. Since 1988, The Cleveland Foundation has granted nearly $1,000,000 to CIM for various programs including master classes, the Distance Learning Program, faculty support and The Campaign for CIM. Thomas S. Allen and Susan Bunsey Allen 4 Donor Wall • Patrick Audio Recording Center • Adelsteins CIM Welcomes New Supporters to the Donor Wall (9/1/05-11/18/05) The Cleveland Institute of Music would like to give a special thanks to the following supporters (gifts or pledges of $10,000 or more given September 1, 2005 – November 18, 2005) who have joined the Donor Wall of the new Grand Lobby. Patron Nancy Patrick Ward Benefactor The Mandel Foundation Supporter Lois S.+ and Stanley M. Proctor Donor Susan Bunsey Allen and Thomas S. Allen Marilyn and Harry Cagin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Demitrack Mr. and Mrs. David Deioma Gladys E. and David J.+ Cavell Lansing C. Hoskins Jeffrey Irvine and Lynne Ramsey Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Rankin, Jr. Joseph F. and Lin Marie Satava III The Sherwin-Williams Company +deceased The Annual CIM Golf Invitational is held in the early fall. The event raises funds for the CIM Annual Fund as well as providing a lovely day of golf and camaraderie. Faculty, students, alumni, board members and donors participate and compete for prizes and the coveted Champions trophy (pictured with 2005 winner Marshall Griffith and golf course owner Ernie Mizda). Nancy Patrick Ward to Name the New Audio Recording Center In honor of her late husband, Cecil K. “Pat” Patrick, co-founder of WCLV, Nancy Patrick Ward has made a significant gift to The Campaign for CIM. Nancy joined WCLV in the early 1960s, shortly after “Pat” Patrick and Robert Conrad created WCLV as a fledgling FM radio station with a classical music format. This was in the days when FM was considered, by many, a novelty, and when few owned FM radios. Nancy served as WCLV’s business manager for the next 27 years, marrying “Pat” Patrick in 1978, and Nancy Patrick Ward helped to nurture WCLV through many years of exciting growth. Nancy fondly recalls the day in 1986 when Pat received his honorary doctorate from CIM in recognition of his many years of advocacy for CIM and classical music. Now, in recognition of her support, CIM is pleased to name the C.K. “Pat” and Nancy Patrick Audio Recording Center in the new Fred A. Lennon Robert Conrad and C.K. “Pat” Patrick in the early days of WCLV Education Building. Hope and Stanley Adelstein Take to the Airwaves for CIM! Longtime Legacy Society members Hope and Stanley Adelstein have become CIM’s latest radio personalities. They recently spent a fall afternoon at the WCLV studios recording a radio ad to promote the CIM Legacy Society. We are most grateful for Hope and Stanley’s efforts to invite WCLV listeners to join the Legacy Society with the simple message that, “We all know that where the heart leads, giving is sure to follow. That’s why becoming a member of the CIM Legacy Society is so special; it’s an expression of your own love of music and your investment in its future!” For more information about how you can become a member of the CIM Legacy Society, call Jim Kozel, Development Officer, at 216-795-3168. Hope and Stanley Adelstein with Jim Kozel at WCLV 5 In Perfect Harmony • Women’s Committee Drawing for Hand-Quilted Masterpiece by Helen Beer Is Drawing Near! Jim Kozel New CIM security guard Jane Macarthy was among the very first to make her pledge to the “In Perfect Harmony” appeal. CIM Faculty, Staff and Alumni are “In Perfect Harmony” It is especially important that CIM maintain its programs and scholarships through the Annual Fund while addressing campus improvements through The Campaign for CIM. “In Perfect Harmony” was developed as a special appeal to CIM alumni, faculty and staff to show their support for both the Annual Fund and The Campaign for CIM during the next two years, and the response has been gratifying. Alumni, faculty and staff enjoy exclusive benefits as donors to the “In Perfect Harmony” appeal. Those pledging a gift of $480 or more to this appeal will receive a piece of history — a unique and elegant Lucite paperweight that contains an actual piece of Le Pavillon’s stage. Those who participate at a level of $120 or more will receive a beautiful commemorative photo featuring a picture of Le Pavillon at the height of its glory and an elegant rendering of Mixon Recital Hall, currently under construction. Additional benefits are available at other contribution levels. Some participants have chosen to have their gifts commemorated on quarter, half or full pavers in the new North Court Entry (gifts of $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000 respectively), on a seat in the new Mixon Recital Hall (gifts of $5,000), or on the elegant Donor Wall that will be the focus of the new lobby (gifts of $10,000 or more). Does this resonate with you? If so, call Cindy Einhouse, Development Director, at (216) 795-3196 or email [email protected] for more information. Join the CIM Women’s Committee The CIM Women’s Committee is one of the most active volunteer organizations in Cleveland and one of the largest donors to CIM’s Annual Fund. The Women’s Committee is always looking for new members. No musical or volunteer experience is necessary, just a desire to help CIM and the talented students who make our school so special. The Women’s Committee: • Presents luncheon programs throughout the year for members featuring our world-class CIM students. Daniel Milner Be sure to purchase your raffle tickets before it’s too late! The drawing for Helen Beer’s quilt, hand-crafted for The Campaign for CIM, will be April 26, 2006 at the Severance Hall concert performed by the CIM Orchestra. Tickets prices: $1 each or 6 for $5 To purchase tickets, or for more information about the raffle, contact Gene Beer at 440-248-6592 or Jennie Miller at 216791-5000, ext. 360. No experience necessary! • Provides financial support to students traveling to domestic and international workshops and competitions. • Serves complimentary lunches to faculty, auditioning students and their families on audition days each winter. • Organizes and hosts both major and “mini” benefits showcasing CIM’s multitalented students and faculty at area country clubs and, biannually, at Severance Hall. Your $40 membership fee will help support these activities and more. It’s a great way to meet people and make great friendships. If you would like to be part of this dynamic group, please contact Membership Chair Anne Griffith at 216-397-7807. SAVE THE DATE CIM Uncorked! Join CIM, the Sonoma County Wineries Association and Cleveland Originals restaurants for a spectacular evening of fine wines, good food and great music. On Tuesday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m., be sure to attend CIM Uncorked! at Windows on the River. For just $75 per person ($125 for patrons), you can visit wine tasting stations, sample food from many of the area’s best restaurants, take part in a silent auction, and enjoy great music presented by CIM students and faculty. Call (216) 791-5000, ext. 411, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or visit cim.edu to purchase your tickets. 6 In Tribute to New Orleans • Library Sale New Orleans Style (Below) FCIM members Dewey Forward and Diane Armstrong caught the spirit of the night. Susan M. Schwartz (Above left to right) In Tribute to New Orleans co-chairs Debi Thomas and Sue Knirsch and FCIM president Jean Koznarek (Photo courtesy of Currents/ Kathryn Riddle) On September 24 the Friends of CIM presented In Tribute to New Orleans, an outstanding benefit at the Hermit Club. Planned long before the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina devastated the area, the party turned into a tribute to the culture of the Delta South and the fortitude of the people of that region. Chaired by Debi Thomas and Sue Knirsch, the event offered a great opportunity for guests to see a glimpse at not only the classical training CIM students receive, but also put a spotlight on their alter egos and hidden talents. Coordinated by Marshall Griffith, the students stole the show as they danced, fiddled, sang and generally entertained the 75 partygoers. Cocktails, a silent auction and dancing to the local Zydeco band Cats on Holiday made for a wonderful evening. Jean Koznarek, president of the Friends, was happy to report that more than $7,000 was raised for CIM’s Young Artist Program, and that a percentage of the income from the silent auction was sent to the Gulf Coast Orchestra Relief Fund set up to aid musicians affected by the storm. Susan M. Schwartz Special thanks to Louisiana Purchase donors, and those who could not attend that night: Ted and Edith Miller David and Linda Cerone Bill Boyer Peter Young and Margie Roznovak Arlene Bailey-Enflo Barbara Robinson Roger and Janice Robinson Wayne Bergman Neil and Nancy Davis Douglas and Mary Powell Cynthia Scott Paul Sykes Heide Kirkbane FCIM members Jean Hood, Mary Ann Quinn and John Hellman join Cats on Holiday for some Louisiana Swamp Pop CIM Responds to Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort Practically everyone in the country knows someone who was affected by Hurricane Katrina – either directly or through family and friends. This disaster reminds us how lucky we are and how important it is to reach out to others in need. CIM has current students, faculty, staff and alumni who have been directly impacted by this catastrophe. Not only did the Friends of CIM direct a portion of the their silent auction proceeds to support hurricane relief, but the CIM Library decided to send all of the funds raised from its annual sale to help with the effort. Typically this sale generates funds for the purchase of CDs and other materials for the CIM Library. This year’s sale raised $2,375. The library funds and the contribution from the Friends of CIM were sent to the Gulf Coast Orchestra Relief Fund set up by the American Symphony Orchestra League specifically to support musicians in orchestras such as the Louisiana Philharmonic, the Gulf Coast Symphony in Biloxi, the Meridian Symphony and the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras. Librarian Jean Toombs summed up the generosity of those at the sale by recounting a story of one young shopper. Toward the end of the sale a teenager came to the checkout table with a few minor, inexpensive purchases. When told that change from her $20 bill was coming, she said, “Oh no, keep the change. This is a very worthy cause!” Thanks to all who supported CIM’s response to the storm and its aftermath. 7 Faculty Carl Topilow, director of the orchestral program, appeared as guest conductor/clarinetist with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in September. He had the opportunity to work with CIM graduates (below left to right) Craig Hutchenreuther (B.M., 1977, violin), Rachel (Coltvet) Kristenson (B.M., 2001, violin, M.M., 2003, violin and Suzuki pedagogy), Lauren Eselson (B.M., 1979, flute) and Jean Landa (M.M., 1977, oboe). Faculty Ronald Bishop, head of CIM’s tuba department and recently retired principal tuba of The Cleveland Orchestra, gave a master class in September at the 2005 Bowling Green Tuba & Euphonium Festival. Margaret Brouwer, head of the composition department, will see the premiere of her Trio, commissioned for The Verdehr Trio, on January 22 at Michigan State University. Also in January, Naxos will release a CD of Ms. Brouwer’s orchestral music under the title Aurolucent Circles. The American String Teachers Association (ASTA) has published “Playing and Teaching the Viola: A Comprehensive Guide to the Central Clef Instrument and Its Music.” Jeffrey Irvine, Fynette H. Hulas Professor of Viola, wrote the chapter on “The Advanced Violist.” The book is available through ASTA at www.astaweb.com. Mr. Irvine presented master classes at Florida State University and Lynn Univer- sity (Boca Raton) in November. He will give master classes at UCLA on January 10; UC Santa Barbara on January 12; USC on January 13; and The Colburn School on January 14. Electronic sound production faculty member Steven Mark Kohn (M.M., 1984, composition), student of Donald Erb and Eugene J. O’Brien, will see baritone Andrew Garland and pianist Donna Loewy perform songs from his “American Folk Set” Book Two on their upcoming recital tour. Concert dates include Southeastern Louisiana University (Marilyn Horne Foundation Residency), Art Song of Williamsburg and the University of California at Fullerton. Songs from “American Folk Set” Book One were performed earlier this year in Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Boston, Munich, Germany and London, England by countertenor David Daniels and pianist Martin Katz. Piano faculty member Antonio PompaBaldi’s performances have been receiving rave reviews. In September alone, Mr. Pompa-Baldi received the following words of praise: “The pianist maintained a singing line, whatever the expressive mood, and tonal clarity.” (The Plain Dealer); “PompaBaldi’s phrasing, with its accents and tempo, reminded me of nothing so much as speech, of a human voice with all its vulnerabilities – sometimes halting, sometimes eloquent.” (Peoria Journal Star); “The 30-year-old pianist has energy flowing from his entire body, particularly his hands and arms. In the first and third movements he chose tempos that propelled the evening back into Superman’s world.” (Duluth News Tribune) Piano faculty member Daniel Shapiro’s new CD of the Beethoven “Diabelli” Variations has been released by Azica Records. Piano faculty member Margarita Shevchenko (A.D., 1996, piano), student of Sergei Babayan, performed the Grieg Piano Concerto in June at the Weilburg Summer Festival (Germany) with the renowned Württemberg Chamber Orchestra. The newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reviewed her performance as “sensational,” and “as if the piece was heard for the first time.” In September, Ms. Shevchenko appeared at the Southampton Cultural Center Concert Series in Southampton, Long Island. The Southampton Press wrote that, “her performance had freshness, vitality, and temperament to spare.” Updegraff David Updegraff, head of the violin department, gave master classes at Ottawa University in Kansas at “Sound Encounters” in June. In October, he gave two days of master classes at Western Washington State University. Shevchenko Voice faculty member George Vassos judged the annual Concerto Competition at the BaldwinWallace Conservatory of Music in October. In November he returned to serve as judge for the Mel Hakola Prize for Academic and Vocal Excellence. Todd Wilson, head of the organ department, gave master classes at Yale University and at The Curtis Institute of Music in October. He also played dedication recitals for new organs at Christ Church (New Haven, Connecticut) and Capital University (Columbus, Ohio) in October and November. Wilson 8 Cello Again • Music Theory Cello Again When you’re studying cello at CIM, having a cello is, well, instrumental to your studies. So when Josue Gonzalez, freshman student of Richard Aaron, arrived at CIM without his cello, he was at a bit of a disadvantage. His instrument had been stolen shortly before his arrival, when he left it overnight in the dorm lobby at Interlochen Arts Academy. Though he posted signs and contacted police, his cello was not located. Rachel Kaplan was a camp counselor at Interlochen. Her mother, Linda Kaplan, M.D., was visiting from Hallandale Beach, Florida when they spotted Josue’s sign. When Dr. Kaplan returned home, she contacted a friend, Michael Bassichis, chair of the Broward County, Florida Arts Advocacy Committee. Mr. Bassichis, a musician who formerly lived in Cleveland, imports musical instruments through his company, M&M Instruments (www.tubamm.com). Mr. Bassichis’ associate Joe Reichgott is a professor of music at Miami Dade College, North Campus, as well as a former bassist with the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also a well-known string repairman in South Florida. Dr. Kaplan called Interlochen and was told that Josue had left for CIM. She was delighted to hear that news, as she is a Case alumnus (departments of surgery and ophthalmology). Dr. Kaplan contacted Josue to let him know that M&M Instruments had graciously offered to provide three cellos for him to audition, and to give him his selection. Catherine Clyatt, student of Alison Wells, experienced cello charity in a slightly different way. In a German class at Case in 2004, the topic of things you cannot afford was raised. Catherine mentioned a cello. The next day another student told her that she and her husband wanted to sponsor Catherine’s cello purchase. They had decided that they wanted to help a young, aspiring artist and wanted their gift to go directly to Clyatt her. In the end, Catherine’s sponsor paid for more than half of her instrument. Due to a very busy schedule, Catherine’s sponsor has yet to see the instrument or come to hear her play. Talk about a gift with no strings attached! (left to right) Michael Bassichis, Linda Kaplan, M.D., Josue Gonzalez with the cello he selected, and Joe Reichgott at Dr. Kaplan’s office in Hallandale Beach, Florida Music Theory Nelson CIM believes that intensive instruction in music theory helps to create more complete performers. By receiving meticulous training in musicianship and in the analytical study of music, students will have a thorough understanding of the music they will be performing. CIM’s music theory department involves almost all CIM students in its course offerings. In Volume 42 (2002) of College Music Symposium, the journal of the College Music Society, theory faculty member Richard Nelson’s article “The College Music Society Music Theory Undergraduate Core Curriculum Survey – 2000” was published. Below is an excerpt (visit cim.edu to read the full article, or call 216-791-5000, ext. 225 for a hard copy): “As we all know, one person’s element of concern might be another’s point of security. Realizing therefore that many persons could disagree with some or all of the dilemmas listed below, a few aspects of the Survey will be mentioned which may seem troubling with regard to music theory instruction. At the very least, these issues might serve as topics for continued conversation among theorists, administrators, and other faculty ... [One] area of concern is the declining amount of instruction in counterpoint. Long considered to be one of the fundamental aspects of tutelage for musicians, this realm now seems to receive less emphasis than such topics as form and analysis and twentieth-century music. This trend has been borne out in the Survey and also anecdotally in two ways to me recently. First, as part of our entrance examinations for prospective graduate students, an increasing number each year state that they have not had a course in tonal (eighteenth-century) counterpoint on the undergraduate level. Secondly, the eighteenthcentury counterpoint textbook which we have used for years is now out of print. The publisher’s representative (Schirmer Books) has stated that there simply was no longer enough of a demand for this text to remain viable. As frightening as this decline of tonal counterpoint might be, it is even more so for modal, or sixteenth-century counterpoint. Aside from being required for theory and/or composition majors, this field is now almost unknown to today’s young musician. This concern with the shrinking number of counterpoint courses leads to another worry, namely, the predilection for the two-year basic theory sequence to cover all aspects of theoretical discourse. It is not unusual, as the Survey suggests, for the two years to include not only fundamentals, harmony, sight singing, aural training, and keyboard harmony, but also whatever instruction a department or school might provide in terms of form and analysis, counterpoint, and twentieth-century music. Clearly, this trend, as justifiable as it may seem to some, does not provide the student with the best environment to learn all of these complex and timedependent realms.” 9 Students Students Artina Hunter, piano student of Kathryn Brown, was the top prize-winner at the National Association of Negro Musicians (NANM) National Scholarship piano competition, held in St. Louis this summer. An Clara (Ka Young) An, piano student of Kathryn Brown, performed Mozart’s Concerto K. 488 with the Seoul Symphony Orchestra at the “Young Virtuosi Concert” in June. Evan Fein, composition student of Margaret Brouwer, was selected to participate in the California Summer Music Festival in July, where he worked with David Tcimpidis and Chen Yi. His piano trio Oaken Fields had its premiere in Pebble Beach, California. Evan also performed his Six Preludes for solo piano on WCLV 104.9, which featured his music, performed by CIM students, on the “Not the Dead White Male Composer’s Hour.” Fein Hunter In November, Jun Iwasaki, Concertmaster Academy student of William Preucil, won the Japanese American Association Music Competition in New York. This summer, the Kashii String Quartet served as ensemble-inresidence at the Innsbrook Institute Summer Music Academy and Festival held outside St. Louis, Missouri. Violinists Nathan Olson (student of William Preucil) and Aaron Requiro (M.M., violin, 2005, student of David Updegraff), violist Jessica Oudin (student of Jeffrey Irvine) and cellist David Requiro (student of Richard Aaron) coached student ensembles and performed in the festival’s concert series. Jessica collaborated with Saint Louis Symphony concertmaster David Halen and other principal players in performances of Schubert’s Trout Quintet and Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence. The Quartet also performed at the Guitar Foundation of America’s annual conference at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. They performed 100 Greatest Dance Hits by Aaron Jay Kernis with international guitar soloist David Tanenbaum. Dmitri Levkovich, piano student of Sergei Babayan, was a semifinalist in the 15th International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. The preliminaries featured 320 pianists. Dmitri was also awarded 5th place in the 2005 World International Piano Competition of the American Music Scholarship Association Inc. Smith Adam J. Smith, voice student of Mary Schiller, performed the role of King Kaspar in Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors with Red {an orchestra} in December. Adam took first place in the 2005 S. Livingston Mather Scholarship Competition, and will be the Singers’ Club of Cleveland’s scholar for 2005-2006. The Hackett Scholarship was won by Tifton Graves, voice student of George Vassos. Jermaine Jackson, voice student of Mary Schiller, was awarded an Albert Rees Davis scholarship. Brandon Vance, violin student of Paul Kantor, released a CD of traditional Scottish fiddle music, Beyond the Borders, with pianist and guitarist Mark Minkler. Brandon is a two-time Open - U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion. Vance Mu Phi Epsilon is a professional international music fraternity dedicated to community service through music. CIM’s chapter sponsored Team CIM for the 2005 Dr. John Carey Memorial AIDS Walk. The 14 participating students raised $1,052.12, making them the number one college/university to participate. For that, the group received a special certificate of recognition. Team members (pictured above) were Brigette Bencoe, Michelle Cann, Helen Carlson, Catherine Clyatt, Evan Fein, Samantha Geraci-Yee, Emily Grossruck, Elizabeth Keller, Lillia Keyes, Jordan Kile, Tracy Labrecque, Rachel Loseke and Christina Wilke. 10 MTV • Practice-a-thon • Suzuki Rinaldi Tribute • Alumni MTV Gets Into the Game at CIM Have you heard of the Video Game Pianist? Well, in case you’re not among the 40 million who have downloaded his video, you should know that he is a piano phenom who posted a wildly popular video of himself playing Nintendo’s Super Mario tunes online (www.videogamepianist.com). Have you heard of Martin Leung? He’s a piano student of Paul Schenly whose alter ego’s video caught the attention of Tommy Tallarico, one of the world’s most successful video game composers. Tallarico invited Martin to the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco to perform at the Walk of GAME and Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) awards ceremonies. In July he performed at “Video Games Live” at the Hollywood Bowl, in front of 11,000 people. Herter and Leung Martin went on to perform at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), where MTV got into the game by profiling him in the “Obsessed” video games area of MTV.com. This past October, MTV producer Ilse Fernandez and host Blair Herter traveled to Cleveland to interview Martin for MTV Overdrive (the network’s online broadband video channel). See photos from the shoot here. Check out Martin’s interview at the “games” area of MTV Overdrive. Practice Makes More Than Perfect In October CIM initiated a special Practice-a-thon for all the students in the Preparatory and Continuing Education Division. The goal was to strengthen practice habits and to raise funds for CIM’s expansion project. Students collected pledges for the number of minutes they would practice in the month. The results are a wonderful statement about the dedication of CIM’s students and teachers. More than 150 students participated from 32 teaching studios, practicing at total of 126,479 minutes! Collectively, they raised $8,014.44. In honor of this outstanding contribution, a full-sized Paver on the walkway to the Lennon Education Building will be inscribed “Students and Families of the CIM Preparatory and Continuing Education Division.” The remainder of the funds will be designated for landscaping in our new Gilliam Family Music Garden that will be seen from inside the new Mixon Hall. Several teachers and participants commented on the positive benefits of a project like this, including this exchange between two students and their dad: “The Practice-a-thon encouraged me to practice more minutes than I normally would practice.” - Sarah and Rebecca Friedberg, violin students in the Sato Center for Suzuki Studies; “My daughters made faster improvements being involved in the Practice-a-thon. They were practicing more and had incentive to keep going.” - Howard Friedberg, father of Sarah & Rebecca Some studios had exceptional results that deserve a special mention. Judson Billings’ piano studio raised more than $1,400 and Joseph Juhos’ flute studio raised more than $1,200. Together, their students practiced 44,605 minutes. The program was divided into three divisions based on age. While everyone who participated is a winner in our eyes, prize recipients by division were: Ages 3-6 • JaiJai Shen, Grace Lu, Claire Deng and Erika Lee, all piano students of Judson Billings Age 7-12 • Arianna Korting and Tammy Gu, piano students of Gerardo Teissonnière; Matthew Vaughn, violin student of David Russell; Abigail Johnson, Suzuki violin student of Kimberly Meier-Sims and Roger Zou, piano student of Sean Schulze Age 13-adult • Megan Beus, piano student of Gerardo Teissonnière; Alex Henning, horn student of Robert Rearden and Caitlin Phillips, piano student of Sean Schulze Many thanks to prize donors who included: The Plain Dealer, Kalahari Water Park, Great Lakes Science Center Omnimax Theater, The Cleveland Orchestra and Hybrid Marketing. Now, everyone – keep up the good work! Every Child Can!© Suzuki teacher training will be offered at CIM this spring. An Introduction to Suzuki Education (led by Kimberly Meier-Sims, director of the Sato Center for Suzuki Studies) will take place Sunday, April 9, from 1:00-7:30 p.m. On February 10, 11, 12, 18 and 19, Tanya Carey will present a workshop for Suzuki cello teachers interested in learning how to teach Suzuki Cello Book 3. Dr. Carey was at CIM this fall to teach a Suzuki Teacher Training Unit 2 Cello Pedagogy course with conservatory students. In conjunction with her visit, she conducted master classes for Richard Aaron’s cello studio and Sato Center master classes for Natasha Zielazinski and Pamela Kelly’s cello studios. Doris Preucil, founder and Director Emeritus of the Preucil School of Music, will present a Violin Enrichment Course March 24-26. William Preucil, vice president of both the American Viola Society and the International Suzuki Association, will present a Viola Enrichment Course March 24-26. Mr. and Mrs. Preucil are the parents of CIM’s distinguished professor of violin and concertmaster of The Cleveland Orchestra, William Preucil. Doris Preucil For more information on these programs, visit www.suzukiassociation.org or call Kimberly MeierSims at 216-791-5000. William Preucil, Sr. Preparatory Alumni 11 Preparatory Kelly Mautner-Rodgers Sims Katrina Bobbs, student of Paul Kantor in the Young Artist Program, played the Ravel Piano Concerto in G, third movement, in The Cleveland Orchestra’s Education Series in November. Katrina took second place at the Lakeland Civic Orchestra Concerto Competition with the Ravel Piano Concerto and third for Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso by SaintSaëns (violin). She will perform with the Lakeland Civic Orchestra on March 19. Betty Anne Gottlieb, conductor of the Preparatory and Beginning Orchestras, was named by Dr. Marvin Rabin as the outstanding conductor out of his summer sessions of both 2004 and 2005 in Graz, Austria and at the University of Iowa. Daniel Haldar, composition student of Monica Houghton, won this year’s Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Composition Competition for the State of Ohio (Junior Category) with Nocturne in Eb, a work for solo piano. Binqing Hu, Kyo-Jin Lee, Haley and Olivia Rayburn, and Lin Teng, preparatory students of Ruth Marie Bridge, along with private student Mason Spencer, provided special ensemble music for services at First Seventh-Day Adventist Community Church in Chesterland and Bethel Church of Cleveland Heights in October. The Ohio Orchestra & String Teachers Association (OOSTA) honored Preparatory cello instructor Pamela Kelly (B.M., 1992, M.M., 1995, cello) as the private/ studio Teacher of the Year for 2004. The award was presented to Ms. Kelly at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Conference in Cincinnati. Stephen Sims (M.M., 1988, violin), student of Linda Cerone and David Russell, is a member of the Preparatory and Suzuki violin faculties at CIM. Dr. Sims performed with Sharon MautnerRodgers (B.M., 1989, cello), student of Stephen Geber, and the Emporia State University Orchestra in Kansas in November. Dr. Sims performed the violin solo of Beethoven’s “Triple” Concerto, Op. 56 in C Major, while Ms. Mautner-Rodgers performed the cello solo. Martin Cuéllar gave the piano solo, and Ms. Mautner-Rodgers’ husband Joseph served as conductor. Diane Slone, Preparatory violin and Suzuki violin faculty member, received the Byron Hester Outstanding Teacher Award at the 2005 Colorado Suzuki Institute. This award includes a student scholarship for the 2006 institute, as well as use of a Joseph Nagyvary violin for one of her students. Gerardo Teissonnière began playing the piano at the age of 6 in his native Ponce, Puerto Rico. When he came to study in the U.S. during college, he chose CIM so he could study with “one of the Steinway immortals,” Vitya Vronsky Babin. Mrs. Babin was a great and nurturing teacher, and Teissonnière was also pleasantly surprised to learn of CIM’s close association with The Cleveland Orchestra, one of the greatest orchestras in the world. Now a member of the CIM faculty, Teissonnière sees his teaching as a great way to pass on Mrs. Babin’s legacy. Since his students are younger, his approach is slightly different, but the standards remain the same. As long as his students possess a great love of music, he knows that they will find the determination and persistence to succeed. Each time he sees one of his students playing with an orchestra, it brings him to tears of happiness. Every performance is the culmination of a lot of hard work and a continuation of the legacy of his great teacher. Some of the recent accomplishments of Teissonnière’s students bear witness to this: Jianni Wu was one of the four winners in the most recent Lakeland Civic Orchestra Concerto Competition and will perform the first movement of Beethoven’s third concerto in March. Former students Katrina Bobbs and Joyce Oh earned engagements with The Cleveland Orchestra. Former student Joseph Petros, now a sophomore at Notre Dame University, was one of three students selected to perform in a master class for Leon Fleisher in September. In October, at the invitation of the Paderewski School of Music in Tarnów, Poland, Teissonnière and his student Konrad Binienda (who is Polish) performed a joint recital on the 156th anniversary of composer Frederick Chopin’s death. In this program, Teissonnière included one of the Mozart sonatas he will play January 15 at CIM (see concert listings for more information about this all-Mozart program, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth). (Top) Fleisher and Petros (Bottom) Teissonnière and Binienda in front of the Chopin – monument in Lazienki Park 12 Appointments • Alumni Appointments ■ Maria Evola (B.M., 2002, violin), student of Linda Cerone, was appointed to the violin section of the North Carolina Symphony. ■ Trevor Fitzpatrick, who studied cello with Stephen Geber, has been appointed to the cello section of the Oregon Symphony. Alumni ■ Aubrey Foard (B.M., 2004, tuba), student of Ronald Bishop, was appointed principal tuba with the Albany Symphony Orchestra. ■ Monica Fosnaugh (B.M., 1998, oboe), student of John Mack, was appointed second oboe and English horn of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. ■ Caroline Kinsey (Engleman) (P.S., 1993, horn), student of Eli Epstein, has moved to Memphis and is currently third horn with the Memphis Symphony (after 11 years as principal horn with the Arkansas Symphony). ■ Johnny Lee (M.M., 2003, violin), student of William Preucil, was appointed to the violin section of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. ■ Richard Niezen (M.M., 2000, orchestral conducting), student of Carl Topilow, has been appointed conductor of the intermediate-level Philharmonia by Orchestra Denver’s Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestras. He continues to serve as music director of the Aurora (Colorado) Symphony. ■ Charles Messersmith (B.M., 1991, clarinet), student of Franklin Cohen, won the second clarinet position with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. ■ Sebastian Mickelthwate (P.S., 2003, viola), student of Stanley Konopka, has successfully completed his first season with the viola section of Robert Schumann Philharmonie in Chemnitz, Germany. He now has tenure with the 100+ member full-time orchestra playing opera, philharmonic concerts and ballets. Sebastian says, “For me, CIM was the bridge between being a student and being professional. Without my CIM experience I would not be where I am now!” Julie Albers (YAP, 1996, B.M., 2001, cello), student of Richard Aaron, played Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra with the San Diego Symphony Summer Pops over Labor Day weekend. Brad Blackham (M.M., 1997, accompanying), student of Joela Jones and Anne Epperson, was hired as artist/teacher of piano at Hillsdale College in Michigan. Andrea Chenoweth (M.M., 2004, voice), student of George Vassos, won the Cleveland District Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in October. She will compete on the regional level in Pittsburgh in January. ■ Yuko Uchiyama (M.M., 2002, violin), student of Donald Weilerstein, was appointed to the second violin of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. ■ Jeffrey Zehngut (B.M., 2003, M.M., 2005, violin), student of William Preucil and Paul Kantor, is now associate principal second violin of the San Diego Symphony. Chenoweth Leodigario del Rosario (A.C., 2001, voice), student of George Vassos, performed the role of Don Jose in the Lyric Opera Northwest Production of Bizet’s Carmen in October. He also made his debut with Seattle Opera as Nathanael in their production of Les Contes d’Hoffmann in May. Leodigario will return next season as Malcolm in the Seattle Opera production of Verdi’s Macbeth in spring 2006. He won the Sun Valley Opera (Idaho) Voice Competition and will perform with them on January 21 in “From the Met to Broadway.” He was also invited to sing for the Metropolitan Opera Council Concert in the Pacific Northwest with Gordon Hawkins in May 2006. Daniel Flanagan (B.M., 2001, violin), student of Linda Cerone, is beginning his second season as assistant concertmaster of the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra. Through the Philharmonic Education program, Dan has been teaching and performing at UC Davis, CSU Sacramento, American River College and Sierra College. This past summer, he was assistant concertmaster at the Bear Valley Music Festival, where he performed the Bach Concerto for Two Violins with Larry Shapiro, concertmaster of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. Aubrey Foard (B.M., 2004, tuba), student of Ronald Bishop, and Benjamin Lulich (B.M., 2005, clarinet), student of Franklin Cohen, were winners in Music Academy of the West’s concerto competition this past summer. As a result, both performed with the orchestra in July. Among the musicians performing the world premiere of DJ Radar and Raul Yáñez’s Concerto for Turntable at Carnegie Hall in October were Jennifer Han (M.M., 2005, viola), student 13 Alumni of Mark Jackobs, playing violin; and Ryan Murphy (B.M., 2004, cello), student of Stephen Geber. The two were members of the Red Bull Artsehcro, a nonconformist orchestra of 65 collegiate classical musicians from around the world. Artsehcro is “orchestra” backwards! Han Murphy Jaeyoon Kim (A.D., 2003, voice), student of George Vassos, was appointed a fulltime voice faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He will also perform as tenor soloist for Mozart’s Requiem with the Augusta Symphony in January. in a master class given by mezzo-soprano Jennifer Larmore in September. From October through November, he performed in the Cleveland Opera on Tour production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and he will be working for Chicago Opera Theater’s Young Artist Program again in their 2006 season. Redline Tango, written by John Mackey (B.M., 1995, composition), student of Donald Erb, was performed in July by Andrew Litton and the Minnesota Orchestra. The Star Tribune said of the work, “the music is pleasantly in-your-face. Mackey’s handling of large forces is assured, his timing unerring ...” Marin Alsop also performed the work at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music in Santa Cruz, California. Of that performance, the San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “John Mackey’s zippy, amusing ‘Redline Tango’ made a nice curtain-raiser, with edgy, caffeinated rhythmic sections framing a deliciously languorous central tango.” Mackey was a resident composer at the festival. Matthew Means (M.M., 1999, P.S., 2002, violin), student of Linda Cerone, Stephen Majeske and William Preucil, has been appointed interim chairman of the Department of Music at Fort Hays State University. Teppei Kono (B.M., 2001, P.S., 2003, voice), student of Beverley Rinaldi and George Vassos, performed in the production of Mozart’s Così fan tutte as Don Alfonso with Music by the Lake in Williams Bay, Wisconsin – Daniel Beckwith at the podium. Teppei participated Joyce Oh is a former CIM Young Artist student of Paul Schenly who now studies with Kathryn Brown. She will perform Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with The Cleveland Orchestra under James Gaffigan on February 28, 2006. Sean Newhouse (M.M., 2005, orchestral conducting), student of Carl Topilow, has been selected winner of the Aspen Conducting Prize and named assistant conductor to the Aspen Music Festival & School and music director David Zinman for the 2006 culture, was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington, DC in honor of the 1996 American Residency Program in Wyoming. The date of the premiere was selected in honor of the oneyear anniversary of the National Museum of the American Indian. Ryan Scott (M.M., 2003, tuba), student of Ronald Bishop, is playing with the U.S. Continental Army Band at Fort Monroe and is the official tubist with the brass quintet, tuba quartet, and Dixieland band. Visconti Seber Jason Seber (M.M., 2005, orchestral conducting) student of Carl Topilow, served as guest conductor of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra for three concerts in October. He will also be serving as the assistant conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra this season. Caroline Stinson (B.M., 1997, cello), student of Alan Harris, has a new Web site, www.carolinestinson.com, with information on all her current and upcoming activities. Newhouse Kono summer season. Also for summer 2006, Sean has been invited to make his debut with The Cleveland Orchestra, sharing a concert with David Zinman at the Blossom Music Festival. _ Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate (M.M., 2000, composition and piano), student of Donald Erb and Elizabeth Pastor, saw the world premiere of his Iholba (The Vision) by the National Symphony Orchestra and The Master Chorale of Washington on September 21. The work, inspired by Jerod’s native Chickasaw Daniel Visconti (B.M., 2004, M.M., 2005, composition), student of Margaret Brouwer, received an endowment from the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at Brigham Young University to write a work for the Moore/Better Duo. He was one of 15 composers chosen in the general and LDS commissioning programs. Dr. Andrew R. White (B.M., 1986, A.D., M.M., 1989, D.M.A., 2003, voice), student of George Vassos, has been awarded the full-time tenure track position of assistant professor of voice at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He has moved with his wife Cheryl and two daughters Grace (6) and Hannah (19 mos.) to Shelton, Nebraska, just 20 miles east of Kearney. 14 In Memoriam • Alumni Events Upcoming Alumni Events Please take note of special performances and alumni receptions that are planned for this spring. These are great opportunities to meet friends, enjoy wonderful music and celebrate the accomplishments of CIM students and alumni. We hope to see you there! In Memoriam Tim Safranek Maurice Hollander (B.M., 1949, piano), student of Arthur Loesser, passed away in September at the age of 83. A longtime teacher in the Beachwood schools, Mr. Hollander received a Master of Music Education degree from what is now known as Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Frederick Koch (B.M., 1949, piano), student of Beryl Rubinstein, passed away in September. Dr. Koch received a Bachelor of Music degree in piano from CIM, a Master of Arts Koch degree in music from Case Western Reserve University and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Eastman School of Music. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award from CIM in 2004. Dr. Koch was the founder of West Shore Concerts, a venue for Cleveland artists to perform. He also founded the Koch School of Music, which is now known as the Beck Center for the Arts, and was the cofounder of the Rocky River Chamber Music Society. The Conservatory Project Kennedy Center, Washington, DC Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Chamber music performance by CIM students followed by a reception for CIM alumni and government officials. The Conservatory Project introduces Washington audiences to young performers from schools throughout the country who show extraordinary talent in classical music, jazz and opera. CIM is pleased to return for a second year as part of this program. The Canton Symphony with Juliana Athayde, violin Umstattd Performing Arts Hall, Canton, Ohio Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. An all-Mozart program with Juliana Athayde, violinist, and the Canton Symphony Chorus. A reception for CIM alumni and Canton Symphony members will follow. Ms. Athayde was the first student to receive a certificate from the prestigious Concertmaster Academy, established at CIM in 2004. She was recently appointed the concertmaster of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Members of the Canton Symphony include 25 current CIM students and 19 CIM alumni (current Concertmaster Academy candidate Jun Iwasaki is concertmaster). Call Liz Huff in CIM’s Alumni Relations Office at 216-795-3169 for more information about these two events. Cleveland Alumni Gatherings & Performances Stay tuned for more information about Cleveland-area alumni musicales being planned for spring 2006. This is a great way for alumni to get together in a fun, casual atmosphere. If you would like to host or be a performer at one of these gatherings, please send an email to [email protected], or call 216-795-3118. Halloween Play-In Dr. Lyndon M. Woodside (B.M., 1957, H.DMA, 1991, piano and organ), student of Arthur Loesser and Marie Kraft, was music director for 32 years of the 200singer Oratorio Society of New York. Dr. Woodside passed away in August at the age of 70. After receiving a Bachelor of Music degree from CIM, he received a Master of Music degree in piano from Juilliard in 1957, and was honored by CIM in 1991 as Distinguished Alumnus, receiving an Honorary Doctor of Music degree. Dr. Woodside is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jane (B.M., 1955, A.D., 1957, voice); son Curtis, a cellist who also attended CIM; daughter and son-in-law Kimberly and Thomas Bogar; grandchildren Remi, Spencer, Averi, and Hunter Bogar; and brothers Hubert F., Robert L. and Francis Woodside. The morning of Saturday, October 29, CIM was filled with children from the Sato Center for Suzuki Studies, dressed in full Halloween attire. The cellists were led by a Cat Princess; the violists performed Phantom of the Opera; the bassists brought Shortnin’ Bread; the violinists performed a Hobgoblin Dance; the pianists brought Halloween treats for the piano (which was dressed in cobwebs); and everyone danced the “Witches’ Dance.” It was a ghoulish morning! 15 Christian Steiner Offbeat Are You Listening to Offbeat? In January, the second season of CIM’s radio show will begin. Go behind the scenes of classical music with insightful commentary, cool guests and great music on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on WCLV 104.9 FM. Here’s the lineup for the season: Host Merry Peckham January 7 February 25 Merrily We Roll Along: The Life and Times of Merry Peckham (So Far) Get to know our host and learn what makes her tick. She’s passionate about all music and eager to share her knowledge and inspirations. Be Patient, Listen and Heal Listen to two movements and call me in the morning! Dr. Deforia Lane, an expert in the healing powers of music through music therapy, brings her considerable experience from the Ireland Cancer Center at Cleveland’s University Hospitals. January 14 The Doc is In! An interview with Doc Severinsen, violinist. Well, almost … find out why he became a trumpet player and how classical music influenced his career. January 21 Musical Olympics A close look inside the world of music competitions – from planning, to performing, to judging, we will look at all aspects of the competition. We’ll chat with Karen Knowlton, executive director of the Cleveland International Piano Competition (CIPC); Chu-Fang Huang, winner of the 2005 CIPC; and CIM president David Cerone, who has served on the juries of competitions from Italy to China. January 28 The Brief History of G Minor The history of music can be so complicated, but this unique show tracing the history of Western music will help. Dr. Richard Rodda, noted music historian and program annotator, takes us on a whirlwind tour covering 400 years of music in one hour! March 4 A Capricious Mission Paganini Competition winner Soovin Kim joins us as we explore the myths and legends of the “devil,” violinist Nicolo Paganini. Soovin’s new recording of Paganini’s 24 Caprices captures the spirit of this eccentric and flamboyant virtuoso. Hear about the joys and challenges of recording such a difficult work. March 11 Perlmans of Wisdom Itzhak Perlman is one of the most revered artists of this century. He and his wife Toby have a passion for music and for young artists. As great advocates for both, they offer an intimate introspective on what drives their intense dedication to the future of music. March 18 So You Want to Lead an Orchestra ... Besides tuning the orchestra, a concertmaster has many responsibilities. We’ll learn about them when we visit with William Preucil, concertmaster of The Cleveland Orchestra and creator of the Concertmaster Academy at CIM. February 4 March 25 Unlimited Partnership: In Tune with Martin and Janet Bookspan You’ve heard him Live from Lincoln Center and as the Voice of the New York Philharmonic. She has been at the center of operatic productions for decades. Enjoy a conversation with two stellar advocates for the arts. Code of Conduct(ors) Every concertgoer knows what a conductor does while on the podium, but how do they prepare for the concert? Meet Michael-Tilson Thomas and Carl Topilow to learn what happens before they take the baton on stage. February 11 April 1 The Art of the Groove Classical or Jazz? We don’t care, as long as the music is great. Join us for a conversation with the Turtle Island String Quartet, who bridge the gap between two styles of music. Robert Conrad, on the Other Side of the Microphone Robert Conrad gets a taste of his own medicine when Merry Peckham interviews the classical radio legend. This pillar of the community has created a legacy for classical music fans around the world, and we will reveal the behind-the-scenes story. February 18 Listen, Learn, Repeat: The Suzuki Method Dr. Schinichi Suzuki believed that every child has the capacity to learn and that music has the potential to make a difference in people’s lives. Kimberly Meier-Sims, director of CIM’s Sato Center for Suzuki Studies, and CIM President David Cerone, an avid supporter of the Suzuki method, share their insights into this phenomenal way to learn music beginning at a young age. 16 Sonata What You Expect • Military Videoconference Photos: Susan M. Schwartz It Was Not What Anyone Expected! On October 30, something completely different graced the CIM stage. Billed as an opportunity for trustees, faculty, staff and students to strut their stuff and show off hidden talents, Sonata What You Expect was a tremendous hit! A variety revue spearheaded by Charley Marston, CIM trustee and chairman of the Development Committee, this very special fundraiser for the Annual Fund involved more than 90 performers. Opening with Chairman Mal Mixon’s impersonation of Bruce Springsteen, the show • Put receptionist Brenda Watson front and center as she crooned Fever • Featured a chorus from Oklahoma with the trained excellence of CIM opera department voices • Presented David and Linda Cerone in an indescribable adaptation of Fritz Kreisler’s Praeludium in the style of Liberace. Who knew David was a stand-up comedian?! • Displayed students and staff dancing in Michael Jackson’s Thriller – complete with strobe lights and fog • Showcased the finale of the William Tell Overture performed by a violist turned virtuoso grass bladist that had to be seen to be believed You get the picture, but you HAD to be there! It was as astounding afternoon of good-oldfashioned fun that raised more than $5,000 for scholarships. Bravo to all who participated! (Top to bottom) President David Cerone’s performance with Linda Cerone and Anita Pontremoli says it all... Masters of Ceremony: Trustees Peter Rubin and Charley Marston flank cellist Catherine Clyatt Associate Dean of Students David Gilson, Director of Concerts and Events Lori Wright, Development Research Associate Elizabeth Huff and Comptroller Eric Bower Makin’ Whoopee Red hot Brenda Watson with Development Officer and bluesman Jim Kozel Celtic fiddlers Rebekah Newman, Jesse Lewis and Brandon Vance CIM Hosts Videoconference Connections for Ohio Military Families Captain Marc Arnold communicates with his family The Cleveland Institute of Music has partnered with the Freedom Calls Foundation to support Ohio families and their loved ones in Iraq with private videoconference connections. CIM’s Distance Learning department hosted two sessions during the fall semester, the first time a music conservatory has worked with Freedom Calls to connect families and deployed loved ones. CIM expects to continue the activity throughout the 2006 spring semester. The sessions took place on November 12 (Veterans Day weekend) and on December 17 (holiday session). Each time, CIM provided special musical performances, followed by individual sessions for families to visit with their military loved ones. Distance Learning Director Mark George says that CIM is proud to make its videoconferencing facilities available for military families and their loved ones abroad. “At its best, the musical art can inspire, stimulate and comfort humanity. Performing for those serving in the military and their families is indeed a great honor.” For information on future sessions, call Dr. George at 216-795-3177, email [email protected] or visit cim.edu to access an online sign-up form. 17 Concerts Concerts CIM is under construction, but we’re still conducting great music as usual! For up-to-date information on concerts and the expansion project, please visit cim.edu or call (216) 791-5000. Experience the Energy! CIM is the place to experience the energy of classical music. Each year, CIM’s students, acclaimed guest artists and unsurpassed faculty bring music to life with hundreds of concerts – most free of charge. *Seating passes will be distributed in the lobby 30 minutes before selected concerts. ci m Online Ticketing Now Available CIM event tickets are now available online! Though most of our concerts are presented free of charge, several activities each season are designated as ticketed events and presented at a nominal cost. For your convenience, you may now reserve tickets online with VISA, MasterCard or American Express! Visit cim.edu and see for yourself. Sunday, January 15 at 4:00 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL ALL-MOZART PROGRAM CELEBRATING THE 250th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMPOSER’S BIRTH GERARDO TEISSONNIÈRE, piano Sonata in B-flat Major, K. 570 Sonata in C Major, K. 330(300b) Sonata in F Major, K. 332(300k) Sonata in C Minor, K. 457 Christian Steiner Teissonnière The Cleveland Duo (chamber music faculty member Carolyn Gadiel Warner and CIM alumnus Stephen Warner, both members of The Cleveland Orchestra, and partner James Umble, classical saxophonist) performed two recitals at the Chamber Music Festival of Saugatuck (Michigan) in August that were taped for later broadcast by WKMU radio. The trio then traveled to Nebraska and South Dakota, where they performed at the University of South Dakota, the National Music Museum in Vermillion, and at the Black Hills Chamber Music Society in Rapid City. They will be featured in concerts in Montreal (taped by the CBC), SUNY Potsdam and other points east in spring 2006. The Cleveland Duo will perform the Chausson Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet with the Kashii Quartet on January 18. On March 5, the duo will be premiere a work by Baldwin-Wallace composer James Hirt, commissioned for them by Case with Gary Ciepluch (Case Music Department/CIM Preparatory Department) and the CWRU Wind Ensemble. The work will be performed again on April 28 at the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music with Dwight Oltman conducting. Wednesday, January 18 at 8:00 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL CAROLYN WARNER AND FRIENDS III CAROLYN GADIEL WARNER, violin and piano SCOTT HAIGH, double bass PETER SALAFF, violin ROBERT SULLIVAN, trumpet STEPHEN WARNER, violin, guest artist DROR BIRAN, piano, guest artist ZSOLT BOGNÀR, piano, guest artist LIANA GOURDJIA, violin, guest artist SUSAN YUN, cello, guest artist JOANNA PATTERSON, viola, guest artist KASHII QUARTET, guest artists NATHAN OLSON, violin AARON REQUIRO, violin JESSICA OUDIN, viola DAVID REQUIRO, cello DEBUSSY Petite Suite for Piano, Four Hands SCHUMANN Quartet in E-flat Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 47 SAINT-SAËNS Septet in E-flat Major for Trumpet, Piano and Strings, Op.65 CHAUSSON Concerto, Op. 21 for Violin, Piano and String Quartet Presented in honor of MBNA Marketing Services, Inc. Special live broadcast on WCLV 104.9 FM Friday, January 20 at 8:00 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL RICHARD STOUT, trombone CHRISTINA DAHL, piano, guest artist PERRIN Introduction et Allegro (1973) CASPAR DIETHELM Sonata for Solo Trombone (1979) STEKKE Variations, Op. 24 (1942) HENRI DUTILLEUX Choral, Cadence et Fugato (1950) CRESTON Fantasy, Op. 42 (1951) Sunday, January 22 at 8:00 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL JOHN MACK, oboe JOHN CLOUSER, bassoon ELIZABETH DeMIO, piano Wednesday, January 25 at 8:00 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL PAUL KANTOR, violin ALISON WELLS, cello VIRGINIA WECKSTROM, piano KUUSISTO Sonaatti Viululle ja Pianolle, Op. 36 MARTINUº Duo for Violin and Cello SCHUBERT Trio in B-flat Major for Violin, Cello and Piano, D. 898 Friday, January 27 at 8:00 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL KARL Lo, piano RACHMANINOV Ten Preludes, Op. 23 MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition Lo 18 Concerts Sunday, January 29 at 2:00 p.m. Severance Hall THIRD-ANNUAL NORTHEAST OHIO BAND INVITATIONAL UNIVERSITY CIRCLE WIND ENSEMBLE CASE SYMPHONIC WINDS GARY M. CIEPLUCH, music director MARSHALL GRIFFITH, piano Guest high school bands from Cloverleaf, Solon, Strongsville and Wadsworth TIMOTHY MAHR Fantasia in G MARGARET BROUWER Sizzle ERIC WHITACRE October BRUBECK, arr. MARSHALL GRIFFITH Blue Rondo a la Turk and Jazz Impressions of New York A day of symphonic band music featuring marches, fanfares, overtures and suites. Tickets: $10 general admission; $15 box seats; $5 CIM/Case students with ID Call the Severance Hall Box Office at (216) 231-1111. Wednesdays, February 1, 8 and 15; March 8, 22 and 29 at 12:30 p.m. MIDDAY MUSIC Student recital series – performances by CIM conservatory students in a 45-minute format Wednesday, February 1 at 8:00 p.m. THE CIM ORCHESTRA DAVID LOEBEL, guest conductor ZSOLT BOGNÁR, piano BEETHOVEN Overture to the Ballet The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43 TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44 MUSORGSKY/RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition Presented in honor of Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. Audio-Technica live broadcast on WCLV 104.9 FM *Seating Passes Friday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL THE MUSICAL SPIRIT OF HUNGARY MARLA BERG, soprano JEFFREY IRVINE, viola LINDA JONES, piano PAUL KANTOR, violin PETER SALAFF, violin VIRGINIA WECKSTROM, piano ALISON WELLS, cello BARTÓK Duos for Two Violins JOHANN STRAUSS Czárdás from Die Fledermaus LEHÁR Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiss from Giuditta KÁLMÁN Eintrittslied von Mariza from Countess Maritza BRAHMS Hungarian Dances for Piano, Four Hands (1869) DOHNÁNYI Quintet for Piano and Strings No. 2 in E-flat Minor, Op. 26 BRAHMS Quartet for Piano and Strings No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 (Rondo alla zingarese) Presented in honor of RPM Inc. Sunday, February 12 at 4:00 p.m. 15th-ANNUAL BLACK HERITAGE CONCERT ENSEMBLES FROM THE CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS R. NATHANIEL DETT CONCERT CHOIR WILLIAM B. WOODS, director CHAMBER ORCHESTRA DIANNA RICHARDSON, director URBAN DANCE COLLECTIVE TERRENCE GREEN, director *Seating Passes Roger Mastroianni Wednesday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL DANIEL SHAPIRO, piano FRANKLIN COHEN, clarinet DESMOND HOEBIG, cello ISABEL TRAUTWEIN, violin, guest artist BRAHMS Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano in A Minor, Op. 114 BARTÓK Contrasts SCHUMANN Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6 Presented in honor of NACCO Industries, Inc. Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. PIANOFEST Directed by Paul Schenly, PIANOFEST combines performances by CIM students and faculty with lively commentary, bringing the great piano literature to life. Reception following. General admission $5 at the door; students free. Wednesday, February 8 at 8:00 p.m. THE CIM ORCHESTRA CARL TOPILOW, conductor CELESTE GOLDEN, violin ROSSINI Overture to William Tell ˇ DVORÁK Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53 IBERT Escales (Ports of Call) GERSHWIN An American in Paris Presented in honor of Medical Mutual of Ohio *Seating Passes Schenly AMADEUS REVISITED! Have we got a treat for you! CIM Opera Theater’s spring production will be a double bill: “The Impresario” will be presented in celebration of Mozart’s 250th birthday. Paired with this one-act comedy will be a lesser-known work by Mozart’s Amadeus nemesis Salieri, “First the Music, Then the Words.” These dueling composers were asked to create works for the same occasion on the same subject – the challenge of mounting an opera with competing divas! On Thursday morning, the opera will be presented to middleschool and high-school students. Wednesday, March 1 at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m. (School Show) Friday, March 3 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at 8:00 p.m. CIM OPERA THEATER AMADEUS REVISITED! DAVID BAMBERGER, director THE CIM ORCHESTRA HARRY DAVIDSON, guest conductor TERRY MARTIN, set designer Tickets: $15 adults; $10 students and seniors For tickets, call (216) Tickets 791-5000, ext. 411, Mon. - Fri., cim available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m online Sunday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m. CASE SYMPHONIC WINDS UNIVERSITY CIRCLE WIND ENSEMBLE CLEVELAND YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY II GARY M. CIEPLUCH, music director THE CLEVELAND DUO - CAROLYN and STEPHEN WARNER, piano and violin JAMES HIRT Fire in the Heaven (premiere) HUNTER EWAN Music for Winds (premiere) PHILIP SPARKE The Year of the Dragon KABALEVSKY Overture to ‘’Colas Breugnon’’ JACK STAMP Antithigram DANIEL BUKVICH Symphony No. 1 CLIFTON WILLIAMS Dramatic Essay Tickets at the door: general admission $6 Ciepluch 19 Concerts Thursday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. CHAMBER MUSIC MASTER CLASS CAVANI STRING QUARTET CIM’s Quartet-in-Residence coaches student ensembles in a session open to the public. Christian Steiner Cavani String Quartet GUITAR WEEKEND 2006 GUITARS INTERNATIONAL DISTINGUISHED ARTIST SERIES Guitars International, in cooperation with CIM, presents a concentrated series of outstanding artists in performances and master classes. For tickets and information, call Guitars International at (216) 7527502 or visit www.guitarsint.com. Friday, March 10 at 8:00 p.m. Forest Hill Church, Presbyterian 3031 Monticello Blvd. at Lee Road, Cleveland Heights MUSIC FROM ARGENTINA AND BRAZIL FOR GUITAR DUO AND SOPRANO RAPHAELLA SMITS, guitar JORGE CARDOSO, guitar LILIANA RODRIGUEZ, soprano Tickets: $20; $15 students with ID (no credit cards) Saturday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m. Western Reserve Historical Society SYMPOSIUM: EARLY INSTRUMENTS AND NOTATION Presented by ERIK MANN, with guest artists This Symposium will introduce the performer and the listener to some of the tens of thousands of beautiful Renaissance and Baroque works for solo guitar, lute and vihuela that are not available in modern notation. Coffee and pastries will be available for purchase. Saturday, March 11 at 1:00 p.m. MASTER CLASS RAPHAELLA SMITS, guitar CIM guitar students will perform and be coached by Ms. Smits. Open to observers. Saturday, March 11 at 4:00 p.m. MASTER CLASS JASON VIEAUX, guitar Non-CIM guitar students will perform and be coached by Mr. Vieaux. Performance applicants can contact Erik Mann at (216) 289-1534 or [email protected]. Open to observers. Tuesday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m. FORTNIGHTLY MUSICAL CLUB OF CLEVELAND Cleveland Composers Guild COMMUNITY CONCERT EVENT For information call (216) 268-2824. Wednesday, March 22 at 8:00 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL BACH BIRTHDAY BASH DAVID CERONE, violin LINDA CERONE, violin SERGEI BABAYAN, piano CAVANI STRING QUARTET ANNIE FULLARD, violin MARI SATO, violin KIRSTEN DOCTER, viola MERRY PECKHAM, cello CIM CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048 Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043 Concerto for Keyboard in D Major, BWV 1054 Concerto for Keyboard in E Major, BWV 1055 Broadcast on WCLV 104.9 FM Wednesday, March 29, sponsored by Audio-Technica *Seating Passes Saturday, March 11 at 8:00 p.m. GUEST ARTIST RECITAL MANUEL BARRUECO, guitar Works may be drawn from the following composers: Bach, Beaser, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Granados, Handel, Piazzolla, Scarlatti and Sierra. Tickets: $25; $20 students with ID (no credit cards) Sunday, March 12 at 12:00 p.m. MASTER CLASS MANUEL BARRUECO, guitar CIM guitar students will perform and be coached by Mr. Barrueco. Open to observers. Sunday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL JASON VIEAUX, guitar ALONSO MUDARRA Fantasia #10 (Imitation de la Harpe a la Maniere de Ludovico) FERNANDO SOR Introduction and Variations on a Theme of Mozart, Op. 9 JULIAN ARCAS “Il Bacio,” Waltz of Arditi JULIAN ARCAS Solea FRANCISCO TÁRREGA Capricho Arabe ISAAC ALBÉNIZ (arr. VIEAUX) Rumores de la Caleta: Malaguena (Recuerdos de Viaje, Op. 71, No.6) ISAAC ALBÉNIZ (arr. VIEAUX) Asturias (from “Suite Espanola,” Op. 47) PAT METHENY (arr. VIEAUX) Five Songs in Baroque Style JOSÉ LUIS MERLIN Suite del Recuerdo Salaff Thursday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. CHAMBER MUSIC MASTER CLASS PETER SALAFF, Director, Chamber Music Program Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. 13th-ANNUAL DARIUS MILHAUD PERFORMANCE PRIZE COMPETITION CIM students compete for cash prizes awarded for the best performance of a work by Darius Milhaud. The winner is announced immediately after the competition. Wednesday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. THE CIM ORCHESTRA CARL TOPILOW, conductor DAVID REQUIRO, cello RAVEL Alborada del Gracioso ELGAR Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 STRAVINSKY Petrouchka Presented in honor of Westlake Reed Leskosky *Seating Passes Thursday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. CHAMBER MUSIC MASTER CLASS CAVANI STRING QUARTET CIM’s Quartet-in-Residence coaches student ensembles in a session open to the public. 20 Opera Amadeus Revisited When Elvis Presley died at age 42, a cynic commented: “Good career move.” The same might be said of Mozart’s passing at age 35. The touching tale of his life kept the world aware of him until his music became fully appreciated. For composer Antonio Salieri, living to almost 75 was a monumentally “bad career move.” His style had been superseded by the Romantics, including his students Beethoven, Liszt, and Schubert. German nationalists insisted that this “Italian import” was a mediocrity, in contrast with the German Mozart. Rumors that Salieri had poisoned Mozart would be immortalized by Pushkin. Mozart Today, Salieri’s work is being heard with fresh ears. Several of his more than 40 operas have been recorded. Cecilia Bartoli’s “The Salieri Album” is a best-seller. You can even take an online music quiz to see if you can distinguish between Salieri and Mozart (http://reverent.org/mozart_or_salieri.html). CIM audiences will have live performances to compare when we present a one-act comedy by each composer on Wednesday, March 1 at 8:00 p.m.; Thursday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m. (school show); Friday, March 3 at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 4 at 8:00 p.m. The operas were commissioned by Emperor Joseph II for a unique dinner party, presumably to demonstrate with ci m Mozart’s The Impresario that German music was superior to Italian Tickets available opera. Sorry! 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