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| The Program | |
The program will feature the Paducah Symphony Orchestra performing music reminiscent of fairy tales and romance including Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus Overture, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, A Symphonic Scenario, Louis Adrian’s “I’m Flying” from Peter Pan, Arlen & Harburg’s Over the Rainbow, Stephen Schwarz’s “Defying Gravity” from Wicked, Johann Strauss, Jr. On the Beautiful Blue Danube, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera Selections, Glenn Miller’s Moonlight Serenade, Glenn Miller’s In the Mood, James Horner’s Selections from Titanic (Including My Heart Will Go On with Audra Hall), and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Highlights from The Sound of Music. |
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| Featured Artists | |
Thomas G. Wilson, Guest Conductor |
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Thomas Wilson is currently Music Director of the Chamber Orchestra of Colorado Springs, Associate Conductor of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Cover Conductor for the pops show Symphonic Night at the Oscars, serves on the music faculties at Colorado College and the Colorado Springs Conservatory, and maintains an active guest conducting schedule in the United States and Europe. Thomas began studying piano at the age of four. Later studies included trumpet, percussion, string bass and voice, before concentrating his efforts on trumpet, conducting and composition. Thomas graduated summa cum laude from the University of Northern Colorado, receiving the School of Music’s highest honor—the Departmental Scholar Award. |
A primary focus of Mr. Wilson’s conducting career has been collaboration between performing arts organizations, which he sees as essential to artistic growth and unified arts communities. For Thomas, this focus has meant conducting ballet, opera, a myriad of musical ensembles, and original programs blending diverse art forms. Thomas frequently conducts new music, with recent premiers of Mark Arnest’s Pike’s Dream, Tom Taylor’s Ishi Sings and Istvan Hornyak’s London Fog. His recent recording projects include the world premier recording of Kevin McChesney’s Ring of Fire and a live, 2-CD release of the Flying W Wranglers with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Winner of international recognition as a trumpeter, Mr. Wilson has extensive experience performing and recording with orchestras, ensembles, and artists. He is one of only three trumpeters ever selected as a finalist for both the International Trumpet Guild Orchestral and Solo Performance Competitions in the same year. As a composer and arranger, Thomas has dozens of published titles and innovative new concepts in pops programming. Mr. Wilson has been called “someone to watch” and “a very exciting conductor” by Michael Tilson Thomas, one of the foremost conductors of our time. |
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| The Paducah Symphony Orchestra | |
The mission of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra (PSO), which celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year, is to bring the enjoyment and rewards of great music to increasing and diverse numbers of citizens of the region. To this end, the organization shall administer and sponsor a symphony orchestra and chorus of the highest quality. Its objectives shall be to offer a full range of concerts and performances of music of quality always with full cognizance of fiscal responsibility. It shall cooperate with other organizations connected with the arts and shall do those things which, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, will enrich its service and enhance the cultural reputation of the region. This regional professional symphony orchestra, currently under the direction of Maestro Jordan Tang, is a cultural resource for the entire West Kentucky region. The PSO, presently the Orchestra-in-Residence at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center for the Performing Arts, encompasses a wide range of ensembles, including the PSO Professional Orchestra, the Paducah POPS Orchestra, an auditioned adult Symphony Chorus, a multi-county Children’s Chorus, and a Music Education Program. For 30 years, the PSO has served as the premier musical organization serving Western Kentucky and the surrounding region, expanding its appearances through collaborations with community partners and enhancing the area’s cultural reputation. Subscriptions for the 30th Anniversary go on sale to the public June 1, 2008. |
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| Audria Hall, Soloist | |
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Although this is Ms. Hall's debut performance with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, she has been performing in many ways since she was a little girl. From the hearth of her grandparent's fireplace, with just an empty paper towel roll and a red foam ball for a microphone, to the lead in the last two Market House Theater musicals ("Annie Get Your Gun" and "Beauty and The Beast"), it is apparent that music - and performing - have long been in her blood. Not only has Ms. Hall performed at the Market House for the last 11 years, but she has represented McCracken County at the Louisville State Fair (singing for an audience of over 2,000 - including the VP of Pepsi). She also sang on the stage of the original Grand Ole Opry at the age of 13 in one of her first competitions - placing 8th out of 175 contestants. |
Ms. Hall also won Star Search when it came to Paducah as well as singing in the local Telethon of Stars. She also just recently performed in the Charity League Follies, helping to raise over $45,000 for the Easter Seals of West Kentucky. |
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Ms. Hall has been the Accounts Receivable Manager for Commercial Door & Hardware, Inc. for the past nine years. In August of 2007, she became an Advisor with lia sophia jewelry and has enjoyed much success with them. This is Ms. Hall’s first performance with the Paducah Symphony. |
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