Mozart's Requiem
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Alyce Gardner

Message from the Board.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire symphony family, it is my pleasure to welcome you to a new season filled with the magic of live music and the joy of shared experiences. We are thrilled to present an extraordinary lineup of performances that promises to captivate your hearts and minds. Each concert offers a unique opportunity to engage with the art of symphonic music, showcasing both timeless classics and innovative compositions. We eagerly anticipate moving into our new Symphony home at the renovated Cox auditorium next summer and hope you will continue to join us as we celebrate this monumental achievement. Thank you for your unwavering support and generosity which makes the music possible. We can’t wait to make beautiful memories together this season!

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Lucas Darger

Message from the Maestro

Every time I stand before these remarkable musicians, I am overwhelmed with gratitude—not just for the opportunity to do what I love, but for the privilege of doing it alongside such a dedicated and talented group of people. Music, as many of you know, has the unique power to move us, to connect us in ways that transcend words, and it’s this connection that makes each performance special.

What makes an orchestra so powerful is that it’s never the work of one individual. It takes all of us—musicians, staff, board members, donors, and you, our patrons—coming together with a shared love of music and a belief in its transformative impact. Through this collective effort, we create something that’s much bigger than any one of us, something that resonates deeply with everyone who experiences it. I truly believe that the music we share has a profound effect on all involved, and for that, I am deeply thankful.

As we look toward to the future, there is much to be excited about. We are hopeful that the renovation of our home will move swiftly, and in the meantime, we are immensely grateful to Desert Hills for hosting us and to all of you for your continued support during this transition.

This season promises to be one of our best yet, filled with performances that will inspire and uplift. I hope tonight’s music touches you in a meaningful way, and that you’ll continue to be part of this journey with us. Together, we’re creating moments that stay with us long after the last note fades—and I can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together.

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TENNILE COELLO, soprano

Soprano, Tennile Coello, enjoys an active lifestyle with her husband and three children. You’ll find them at the lake, in the mountains, exploring the desert, or on the pickleball court. While studying Vocal Performance at Dixie State and Utah State, Tennile had the opportunity to travel to Italy, England, and across the US participating in musical events, trainings, and as a concert soloist. She completed her masters degree in vocal performance at BYU, and moved to southern Utah. Over the years, Tennile has participated as a soloist in Southwest Symphony’s Lamb of God, Messiah, Halloween Concert, and more. Most recently, you’ll catch Tennile lighting up the stage with Angels Landing Orchestra — singing everything from Puccini arias to pop bangers! She is thrilled to perform with the Southwest Symphony again tonight.

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Pre-Show Artists
Friday: Vista Chamber Choir | Lacey Williams, choral director

Saturday: Desert Hills High School Chamber Singers | Joe Woolf, choral director

Program Notes

Meet our Musicians

Violin I

Rachel France – Concertmaster
Debbie Hafen – Assistant Concertmaster
Lucinda King
Jim Laudie
Julia Monson
Amber Morris
Tonya Summers
Bryn Tafoya
Cassidee Torres
Julie Valadez

Violin II

Joie Whittaker – Principal
Lacey Young – Assistant Principal
Camille Gay
Kezia Goggia
Lauren Jess
Kristen Kjar
Andrea Luikart
Allen McCandless
Melanie Nielsen
Debbie Thornton
Tammy Tremea

Viola

Linda Ghidossi DeLuca – Principal
Shaylin Seaich – Principal
Janna Brown
Robert Fawson
Kevin Lasnier
April Olsen

Cello

Ka-Wai Yu – Principal
Peter Romney – Assistant Principal
    Gordon Larsen Chair
Ethan Allen
Longo Chu
Joe Duwel
Ann Evans
Sandy Gustaveson
Debra Vradenburg

Bass

Deni Jones – Principal
Ed Candland
Amy Gardner
Shawn Hanson
Braxton Leavitt
Joshua Monson
Will Walker

Harp

Maggie Maxfield – Principal
Savanna Krogh

Piano

Karen Kennedy

Flute

Derek Cochran - Principal
Shauna Zitting

Oboe

Rhonda Rhodes – Principal
Tami Sillitoe

Clarinet

Melissa Bennion – Principal
Greg Johnston

Bassoon

Shannon Arslanian - Principal
Carolyn Johnston

Horn

David Lintz - Principal
Randy Bassuener
David Hay
Leslie Lintz
Tabitha Nygaard

Trumpet

Jared Nicholson - Principal
Nic Johnson
Amy Paterson

Trombone

Timothy Francis – Principal
Kirk Jones
Nate McGary

Tuba

Aaron Staheli

Percussion

Tyson Jones – Principal
Monah Fisher
Sonia Roberts (timpani)

Guest Artists: St. George Chamber Singers
Paul Wiens, concert master

The St. George Chamber Singers performs exceptional choral repertoire with tonal richness, expressive intensity and compelling artistry. An ensemble of accomplished vocalists, it is raising the standard for choral singing and musicianship in the Desert Southwest.

Soprano

Rachel Cox
Ashley Fawson
Suzanne Lewis
Rachel Mohlman
Shannon Rae
Corinne Beard
Lisa Farr
Beatrice Gerfin
Madeline Holm
*Kathy Ruiz
Mary Wilde

Alto

Kari Dick
Hilary Ferguson
Ann Hatch
Linda Heikkila
Melissa Hinton
Mindi Barker
Miranda Evans
Julie Grygla
Rachel Holman
Melissa Kesterson
Kaylee Mason

Tenor

Matthew Bradbury
BJ Cox
Greg Knell
Chris Leonard
Andy Powell
Glenn Berg
Jared Davis
Charlie Gay
Roger Hale
Eric Liebhardt
Matthew Tenney

Bass

David Grygla
Bryndon Hatch
*Marshall McConkie
George Miner
Licoln Taylor
Mike Thomas
Clark Gunnerson
Jared Hanock
NAte Holman
Clint Jarvis
Andrew Mohlman
Adam Scott
Rob Simmons

Staff

Paul Wiens
Laura Leavitt
Rachel Mohlman
Glenn Berg

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Mission

We inspire and enrich audiences through the transformative power of symphonic music. As the cultural heart of the community, we share the beauty of music through educational and entertaining performances.

Vision

Our vision is to become the Southwest region's premier orchestra.

Values

•  We value our legacy and dedicate our efforts to maintaining our position as the cultural heart of our community.
• We serve our community and respect our commitment to perform quality symphonic music.
• We value transparency, honesty, integrity, and ethical stewardship.
• We are strategically minded. We are action-oriented and plan for our future sustainability.
• We value creative collaboration and cooperation with arts, education, and civic and business partners in the community.
• We value diversity and innovation as we strive for cultural inclusion and excellence.
• We are dedicated to life-long learning and impacting student-centered achievement and growth.

Concert Etiquette

No Talking

Refrain from talking or whispering

No Candy Unwrapping

Refrain from unwrapping candy during a performance

No Talking

Silence and dim cell phones and smart watches

No Talking

Flash photography is not permitted

No Talking

Do not enter or exit while the orchestra is playing

No Talking

Please be in your seat by 7:20pm

No Pets

No Pets. Service animals exempt, unless they become disruptive.