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75thAnniversary

75thANNIVERSARYSEASON2012-2013 Moving Music Forward

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NVCC Fine Arts Center Seating Chart:

Seating charts are available on our website.

No refunds. All sales final.All artists and programs are subject to change.

Seating for Litchfield and Washington:PREMIUM or CHOICE only.(General Admission within each ticket level.)

PremiumChoiceValue

Package / Seating # Subscriptions “Messiah” Venue Selection “POPS” Venue Selection Subtotal

12/07/12 Washington

Cong. Church

12/08/12St. Michael’s

Litchfield

12/09/12NVCC

3/08/13 Litchfield Int.

School

3/09/13NVCC

PACKAGE A (All 5 Concerts) ü Check your venue choice: ü Check your venue choice:

Premium $ 235

Choice $ 147

Value $ 94 N/A N/A N/A

PACKAGE B (4 Classical) ü Check your venue choice:

Premium $ 188 N/A N/A

Choice $ 118 N/A N/A

Value $ 75 N/A N/A N/A N/A

PACKAGE C - Mark an “X” next to your 3 concert selections:

Premium $ 141 9/29 ¨ 11/4 ¨ 12/7 ¨ 12/8 ¨ 12/9 ¨ 3/8 ¨ 3/9 ¨ 5/11¨

Choice $ 88 9/29 ¨ 11/4 ¨ 12/7 ¨ 12/8 ¨ 12/9 ¨ 3/8 ¨ 3/9 ¨ 5/11¨

Value $ 56 9/29 ¨ 11/4 ¨ 12/9 ¨ 3/9 ¨ 5/11¨

**VALUE SEATING IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR 12/7, 12/8, or 3/8

_____ Renewal (same seats as previous season)_____ Upgrade Request. Desired Seating _________________________ NEW SUBSCRIBER. Desired Seating ________________

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Senior Discount ($5 per subscription) -

Tax-Deductible Contribution -

GRAND TOTAL ENCLOSED

Please mail completed form to:WSO, P.O. Box 1762, Waterbury, CT 06721

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Waterbury Civic Orchestra, under the direction of founding maestro, Mario di Cecco, gives its first concert. 16-year-old trombonist Dante Galuppo joins the orchestra for second concert.

May

5, 1

938

James Wright, in an attempt to create a synthetic rubber, creates Silly Putty. Season tickets to the WSO cost $2.75.

1943

Composer Leroy Andersonput the finishing touches on“Sleigh Ride”.

February 17, 1948

Diners’ Club issued the first credit card, gas cost .20 gallon, average home cost $14,500, and a postage stamp was .03.

1950’s

Civic Orchestra embraces a new name: Waterbury Symphony Orchestra.

November 25, 1956

Mattel introduces Barbie dolls, and since she needed protection, Hasbro introduces G. I. Joe. Average U.S. salary is $4,743, minimum wage is $1.00

1960’sMicrosoft is founded by Paul Allen and Bill Gates.

April 4, 1975

Apple is founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne.

April 1, 1976

27 year-old Naugatuck native, Elmar Oliveira, performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with the WSO. Three months later he wins the Gold Medal at Moscow’s Tchaikovsky International Competition.

March 11, 1978

Lawn darts were deemed unsafe and banned from sale in the U.S... large shoulder pads in women’s clothing probably should have been included in the ban.

1980’s

Following a sold-out performance by Tony Bennett, the Waterbury Palace closes its doors.

July 13, 1987

Leif Bjaland conducts his first concert as Music Director of the WSO.

September 24, 1994

The WSO performs its first Mahler

Symphony, the “Titan.”

May 9, 1998

iPhone! need we say more?Okay, then: Facebook, GPS, iPad, Youtube, DVR, Blue ray, Blue tooth, and of course, who could forget…“The Segway”

2000’s

The Waterbury Palace reopens with a sold-out performance by Tony Bennett.

November 12, 2004The WSO premieres Fortune’s Bones: The Manumission Requiem, with Text by Dr. Marilyn Nelson and music by Dr. Ysaye Barnwell.

May 16, 2009

The WSO launches “Bravo Waterbury,” a music education initiative based on Venezuela’s el sistema movement. Dante Galuppo continues his 75-year tenure with WSO in current role as Librarian.

September 1, 2012

75thAnniversary

Waterbury is graced with 2 orchestras:Waterbury Philharmonic Society, led by Mario di Cecco and Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, led by Sayard Stone.

1962

Frank Brieff conducts his first concert as Music Director of the WSO.

October 27, 1973

WSO Arthur Fielder Memorial Pops concert at Kennedy H.S. is a sellout!

March 8, 1980

Photo by: Rod Jovanelly, Atouchofcolor.com

75Sponsors

Flying Music from E.T.Raiders of the Lost Ark MarchMusic From Schindler’s ListStar Warsand more!

March 8, 2013 at 8 pmLitchfield Intermediate School, Litchfield

March 9, 2013 at 8 pmNVCC Fine Arts Center, Waterbury

yearsCT Office of the ArtsCT Community FoundationRuth Ann Leever Designated Fund at The Leever FoundationWebster Bank

American Savings FoundationBank of America FoundationCarmody & Torrance, LLPCornucopia at Oldfield Bed & BreakfastHampton InnHeitkamp, Inc.

Jewish Federation of Western CTNaugatuck Savings Bank FoundationNaugatuck Valley Community CollegeNOSSO&G Industries, Inc.O’Rourke & Birch FloristsRepublican AmericanSandler TrainingSecor, Cassidy & McPartland, P.C.TargetTD Bank

Temenos Advisory Thermo Conductor Services, Inc.Timex Group T. Sendzimir, Inc.Union Savings BankWaterbury Commission on Arts & TourismWaterbury HospitalWatertown FoundationWoodward Foundation

Debussy Syrinx

del Aguila Conga

Castelnuovo-Tedesco Andantino, Alla Romanza from Guitar Concerto #1, D major, op. 99

Britten Playful Pizzicato from Simple Symphony

Chabrier España

Saint Saëns Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso, op. 28

Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras no. 5, Aria

Rouse Ku-Ka-IlimokuRavel Bolero

Guest Artists Kim Collins, flute Itamar Zorman, violin Jennifer Aylmer, soprano WSO Percussion Quartet

November 4, 2012 at 3 pmNVCC Fine Arts Center, Waterbury

Bolero

May 11, 2013 at 8 pmNVCC Fine Arts Center, Waterbury

Mahler “The World According to Gustav” A multi-media experience featuring excerpts from: Das Klagende Lied and Songs of a Wayfarer

Symphony no. 1 “Titan”Titan

Messiah

The WSO maintains a firm belief that the study of musical expression and participation in muscial performance is an essential part of every child’s education, every citizen’s contribution to society, and every person’s spiritual totality. Some WSO education programs include:

� School Instructional Residencies � Young People’s Concerts � Meet a Musician/Meet the Maestro � Adult Education Programs � Bravo Waterbury! An innovative program inspired by Venezuela’s “el Sistema”

To learn more please contact WSO Executive Director, Steve Collins: scollins@waterburysymphony.org or call WSO: 203-574-4283

EducationSaturday, July 7, 2012 at 6 pm

(raindate: July 8 at 6 pm)Hollow Park, Woodbury, CT

Tickets: Adults $10 in advance, $15 at gate Children FREE

VIP Preferred Seating $50

Purchase tickets online at: waterburysymphony.org or call WSO: 203.574.4283

Picnic and Pops Summer 2012

Handel

Guest Artists: Soloists from Yale Opera

December 7, 2012 at 8 pm The First Congregational Church, Washington

December 8, 2012 at 8 pmSt. Michael’s Church, Litchfield

December 9, 2012 at 3 pmNVCC Fine Arts Center, Waterbury

Celebrazione!September 29, 2012 at 8 pmNVCC Fine Arts Center, Waterbury

Tchaikovsky Capriccio Italian, op. 45Mozart Piano Concerto no. 20, D minor, K. 466Verdi Overture to “The Sicilian Vespers”Respighi Roman Festivals

Guest Artist Alexander Beyer, piano

75th Anniversary

Birthday Party!

SUBSCRIBER BENEFITSBest Seats Subscribers get their choice of seating by reserving early. Many concerts sell out!Tax Deduction If unable to use your ticket, you may return it to the WSO for a tax deductible contribution.Ticket Exchange Privileges If unable to attend, you may exchange your tickets to any other WSO concert.

SINGLE TICKETSSingle tickets will go on sale August 1.Ticket Pricing - Premium: $50, Choice: $30, Value: $20Student rush tickets are available for only $5 one hour prior to each concert, subject to availability. A student ID is required.A $3.00 per ticket service charge will be added to all single ticket purchases unless payment is made by cash or check in the WSO box office or at the venue box office.

REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONSThere are no refunds. All sales are final. All artists and programs are subject to change.

VOLUNTEER & CONTRIBUTEWhen you make a tax-deductible donation, you help keep the WSO a vibrant and affordable resource for the entire community.

Your time is a valuable resource. Please consider joining the WSO League, our volunteer organization.

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