A Christmas Overture Traditional / arr. Jeff Tyzik
We Wish You A Merry Christmas Traditional / arr. Arthur Harris
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Johnny Marks / arr. Richard Hayman
A Klezmer Nutcracker Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky / arr. Steve Cohen
Stille Nacht Franz Gruber / arr. Chip Davis & Calvin Custer
La valse des patineurs (The Skaters’ Waltz), Op. 138Émile Waldteufel
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Traditional / arr. Jeff Tyzik
We Three Kings Traditional / arr. Jeff Tyzik
O Come, All Ye Faithful Traditional / arr. Jeff Tyzik
O Holy Night D.S. Dwight/Adolphe Adam / arr. Gary Fry

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The Skater’s Overture Émile Waldteufel / arr. Jeff Tyzik
Mis Zeh Hidlik (Behold The Lights) Traditional / arr. Jeff Tyzik
Drey Dreydlekh Netsky/Jacobsen / Arr. Jesse Gelber
Light One Candle Peter Yarrow / arr. Josh Jacobson
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Traditional / arr. Jeff Tyzik
Oh Happy Day Traditional / arr. Jeff Tyzik
All I Want for Christmas Is You Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff / arr. Anthony Bisbano
Holiday Sing-A-Long Traditional
    I Have A Little Dreidel arr. William Waldrop
    Deck The Halls arr. Jeff Tyzik
    O Christmas Tree
Jingle Bells
We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Broadway Music Director, Conductor and Pianist, William Waldrop, most recently served as the Associate Conductor for Broadway’s longest running musical, The Phantom of the Opera. Equally comfortable on the podium with the orchestra on stage or conducting from the pit, Maestro Waldrop has been hailed for his ‘dynamic conducting’ and is a frequent guest conductor with orchestras throughout the United States. He is known for being comfortable in a huge range of musical genres and styles—from Broadway and the American Songbook, to Rock & Roll, Swing and Motown, to the unforgettable hits of the Beatles.

Waldrop’s appearances as guest conductor include performances with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, The Florida Orchestra, the North Carolina Symphony, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Portland Symphony Orchestra, the Sarasota Orchestra, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, the Long Beach Symphony, the Boise Philharmonic, the Lexington Philharmonic, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and the Wichita Symphony Orchestra.

Waldrop has been associated with The Phantom of the Opera since 2008. In addition to working with the Broadway company, he currently serves as the Associate Musical Supervisor for the new production in South Korea (2023). In 2019, he was the Associate Musical Supervisor for the International Tour, which launched in Manila, Philippines. In 2018, Waldrop was the Musical Supervisor for a new production in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has also been involved with other productions worldwide, including Oberhausen, Germany (Associate Musical Supervisor), the US National Tour – Music Box (Music Director) and Las Vegas (Assistant Conductor). 

In 2017 Waldrop finished a highly celebrated run as Music Director and Conductor of the Broadway revival of Cats at the Neil Simon Theatre. In 2014, Waldrop completed a 30-city tour as the Music Director and Conductor of the revival of Evita (Broadway National Tour) and conducted the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra in Washington, D.C. for the tour’s final performances.  Prior to leading the very successful national tour, he was the Associate Conductor for the Broadway production at the Marquis Theatre starring Ricky Martin, Elena Roger and Michael Cerveris.

In addition to working with other esteemed musical artists such as Michael Lynche and Leona Lewis, Waldrop has collaborated (as a conductor, music director or pianist) with many Broadway and cabaret stars, including Betty Buckley, Rachel York, Christiane Noll, and Klea Blackhurst. Waldrop has also played or conducted in the pits of other Broadway shows including Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, On The Town and Fiddler on The Roof.  He has led chamber ensemble productions of Grey Gardens (Bay Street Theatre), South Pacific (Asolo Repertory Theatre) and A Tree Grows In Brooklyn (Off-Broadway).

As a composer, Waldrop premiered his brand new solo concert Still, and Still Moving: The Music of William Waldrop at New York City’s famed (and former) Metropolitan Room. Waldrop’s music has also been heard in other popular NYC venues such as Birdland, The Laurie Beechman Theatre and New World Stages.

An accomplished vocal coach, Waldrop accompanies and advises many star clients who are currently performing in Broadway productions, national tours and beyond. Also an active educator, he leads regular master classes throughout New York City for such groups as The Growing Studio, Broadway Classroom, Broadway in Motion and Broadway Workshop.

Waldrop’s extensive experience on Broadway and his love for the American Songbook have made him a sought after conductor and one of the brightest new faces on the symphonic pops stage today.

Waldrop received his Master of Music degree from The Peabody Conservatory and his Bachelor of Music degree from The University of Mississippi.

Dynamic vocalist Shayna Steele puts new meaning to musical diversity and grass-roots talent. With Shayna’s effortless execution of a multitude of genres from soul to blues and jazz and rock and roll, it’s no surprise that she is one of the most in-demand singers in the industry today!

In 2023 Shayna debuted her solo symphony show, American Diva, with the prestigious Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring orchestral arrangements of her original music and favorite covers by Grammy-winning conductor and composer Jeff Tyzik. Shayna has performed as the guest soloist with over 40 North American symphony orchestras including Dallas, Nashville, Detroit, Oregon, St. Louis, Fort Worth, Utah, Omaha, Hawaii, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Pittsburgh, Reno, Buffalo, Vancouver, Florida, Tucson, Augusta, Long Beach, Louisville, Virginia, Sarasota, Santa Barbara, North Carolina and the list goes on and on.

Throughout her career, Shayna has lent her talent to leading artists such as Grammy-winning trumpeter, Chris Botti and Moby, whose tracks Raining Again, Disco Lies, and Extreme Ways, featured Shayna’s blockbuster vocals. Snarky Puppy’s Michael League handpicked Shayna’s original track, Gone Under, for inclusion in their huge hit, Family Dinner, Volume 1 album (Ropeadope Records) which has become a viral sensation with over 2 million views and countless covers from musicians globally. And no stranger to both the small and silver screens, Shayna has sung on the Hairspray, the Bourne Identity, and Sex and the City 2 soundtracks, as well as making a guest appearance on The Sopranos!

After spending her early years living mainly in Germany as the daughter of an Air Force master sergeant, Shayna spent her teen years in Biloxi, Mississippi, where she honed her musical theater and vocal talent. Her appearance on Star Search with Ed McMahon provided a bigger spotlight for her and, after leaving college, found herself in New York City appearing in the smash hit musical, RENT, as well as Jesus Christ Superstar, and then her original role in the massive Tony Awarding winning musical, Hairspray!

She then moved out on her own, providing background vocals for Bette Midler, Rihanna, and Kelly Clarkson, and appeared with countless A list stars. After going solo, writing, and putting her band together, Shayna released her album, RISE, in 2015 (Ropeadope Records), reaching #2 on the U.S. iTunes jazz charts. Shayna has done the work with her dynamic voice breathing life into what has become Gold Dust, her fourth studio album released in 2023.

“My new work reflects my connection with my daughter, social justice, coming up from the ashes (post Covid) and newfound freedom from isolation. The darkness did not swallow me whole, and I’m grateful to be back.”-

Gold Dust on Ropeadope Records was released April 2023 and is available on all streaming platforms, CD and vinyl.

First Violin
Masako Yanagita, Concertmaster (Physicians’ Fund Chair)
Marsha Harbison, Assistant Concertmaster (Raymond E. & Mildred G. Clark Chair)
Robert Lawrence
Martha McAdams
Romina Kostare (Massachusetts Fire Technologies, Inc. Chair)
Ira Morris
Kathy Andrew
Mitsuko Suzuki
Miho Matsuno
Jennifer Hillaker
Yuko Naito-Gotay

Second Violin
Beth Welty, Assistant Principal
Julie Marden
Lori Everson
Amy Sims
Joyce Ryu
Jean Gress
Anne-Marie Chubet
Krzysztof Gadawski
Ani Gregorian Resnick
Lu Sun Friedman
Viktoria Tchertchian

Viola
Ronald Gorevic, Principal
Delores Thayer, Assistant Principal
Carol Hutter
James Gustafson
Elizabeth Rose
Dani Rimoni

Cello
Emily Taubl, Principal
Aron Zelkowicz, Assistant Principal
Richard Mickey
Karen Wilson
Joel Wolfe
Boris Kogan
Yoonhee Ko

Bass
Salvatore Macchia, Principal
Alexander Svensen, Assistant Principal
Joel Meginsky
Michael Gorajec
Julianne Russell

Flute
Ann Bobo, Principal
Ellen Redman

Piccolo
Ellen Redman

Oboe
Nancy Dimock, Principal
Karen Hosmer (Grace A. Kellogg Chair)
Grace Shryock

English Horn
Grace Shryock

Clarinet
Christopher Cullen, Principal
Lynn Sussman
John Friedrichs

Bass Clarinet
John Friedrichs

Saxophone
Lynn Klock, Principal

Bassoon
Yeh-Chi Wang, Principal
Shotaro Mori
Leo Kenen

Contrabassoon
Leo Kenen

Horn
Lauren Winter, Principal
Robert Hoyle
Sarah Sutherland
Matthew Muehl-Miller

Trumpet
Thomas Bergeron, Principal
Gerald Serfass
Dana Russian

Trombone
Brian Diehl, Principal
Paul Bellino
Glenn Mayer

Timpani
Martin Kluger, Principal

Percussion
Nathan Lassell, Principal
Robert McEwan

Co-Librarian
Jean Gress
Rocío Mora

Production Manager
Gregory Jones

Personnel Manager
Renato Wendel

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra would like to thank the following supporters for their generosity. These contributions not only bring people together to enjoy the power of music but also help us share this vibrant tapestry with the community. To update your name below or to learn more about investing in the future of music by contributing, contact Kati Hensel at khensel@springfieldsymphony.org or (413) 733-0636 x1005.

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Yek Cheng
Robert Cherdack
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Doherty Deliso Family Giving Fund
The Reverend Michael F. DeVine & Mariana Bauman
Candy & Dr. Stanley Glazer
Douglas & Mary Guyett
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Mary Anne Herron
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David & Klara Moricz Fund
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The Richard J. Perry Jr. Charitable Gift Account
Linda Cardillo Platzer & Stephan Platzer
Mrs. Audrey H. Rich
Dean & Mary Rogeness
David & Elsa Rosenak
Heather Sankey
Bill Schoenborn
Russell Seelig
Peter Weston
David F. Woods
Two Donors Wish To Remain Anonymous

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Robert & Dawn Barkman
Michelle Bergeron-Palmer
James Birchall
Sheila Bolduc
Susan C. Brown
Barbara Burati
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Canavan-Gosselin Community Fund
CW Carter Fund
Mei-Ann Chen
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Stewart E. Creelman
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Mr. & Mrs. John H. Davis
John D. DeWeese
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Barbara Elkins
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Sarah Mitchell
Alan B. Munro. M.D.
Dr. Mark & Judith Pohlman
Rodolfo Parra
The Richard J. Perry Jr. Charitable Gift Account
Evan Plotkin
Judith Pohlman
Lois N. Prescott
The Luce and James Reiss Charitable Fund
Sue Riley
Erik & Joanna Rosenthal
Michael Schaefer & Heide Bruegmann
Eric & Elizabeth Stahl
Peter J. Stasz
Caroline B. Toner
One Donor Wishes To Remain Anonymous

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Arthur H. & Barbara M. Clarke Fund
Giovina D’Aprile Sessions
Sandra Doran
John & Linda Glenn
Harold Grinspoon
May Family Charitable Trust
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Dr. Michael Sorrell
John & Mary Margaret Young
One Donor Wishes To Remain Anonymous

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Gudrun Dex
Bruce E. Docherty & Karen A. Kroll Memorial Fund
David L. Gang & Roberta Hillenberg-Gang
Marcia Haas
James McEathron
Samuel Newhouse Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Pinkos
Janet & Ronald Weiss
One Donor Wishes To Remain Anonymous

MAESTRO’S CIRCLE
Bob & Roberta Bolduc & Hope for Youth & Families
Gladys W. Cole Trust
The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation
Dr. Paul Friedman
Grace C. Jordan Trust
David & Frieda Lawrence
Kathleen Lovell
Music Performance Trust Fund
Robyn Newhouse Charitable Fund
The Pappas Family Charitable Fund
Cesar Ruiz Jr. & Lillian Ruiz
Starr Fund
Lyman & Leslie Wood
One Donor Wishes To Remain Anonymous

HONORARIUM & MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Linda Ahern in memory of Harold Ahern
Mary Jane McMahon in memory of Priscilla Anthony
Peter and Kathleen Andrew in memory of Laura Broad
Margaret Dean in memory of Dorothy Dean
Hubert Place in memory of Francis J. DeToma
Carr Property Management, Inc. in memory of Francis J. DeToma
George Dickstein in memory of Jacqueline Dickstein
Christina Loy in memory of Lorraine Kotelnicki
Dr. John N. Landis in memory of Ellen K. Landis
Dr. Ronnie Leavitt in memory of David & Frieda Lawrence
Mary Jane McMahon in memory of Richard Lussier
Susan Monks in memory of Hertha Platzer
Nita Walter McAdams in memory of Hertha Schmid Platzer
Laura Broad* in memory of Mike Ritzen
Peter & Kathleen Andrew in memory of Kathy & Michael Ritzen
Jean Trader in memory of C. David Trader
David Tripp in memory of Jeanne Murdock Tripp

*Deceased

Special thanks to these businesses for their generous support. They have contributed to making the magic of music happen in a variety of ways. From being a season supporter or placing a program ad to making a Musical Petting Zoo happen, there are a variety of ways these organizations showed their love for music and their community. If your company would like more information on ways to give back, contact Ruby Maddox at rmaddox@springfieldsymphony.org or (413) 733-0636 x1013.

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Baystate Health
Beals Memorial Library
BODYTALK
Braman Termite & Pest Control
Brookline Public Library
Bulkley, Richardson & Gelinas LLP
Camp Gan Israel
Casella Waste Systems
Center for Human Development
City of Chicopee
City of Springfield
Commonwealth of MA
Country Bank
Deerfield Academy
Falcetti Pianos
Flowers, Flowers
Forastiere Family Funeral Home
Friends of Gladys E. Kelly
Friends of Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library
Friendship Circle Of Greater Hartford
Goodnow Library
Graphite Studios
The Greater Springfield Harriers
Hampden Free Public Library
Haverhill Public Library
The Loomis Communities
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy
M&T Bank
M&T Charitable Foundation
Marriott Springfield Downtown
Mass General Brigham
Massachusetts Cultural Council
MassMutual
MGM Resorts
MGM Springfield
Minuteman Press
Monson Cultural Council
NAI Plotkin
NE Dermatology & Laser Center
New Valley Bank
Noonan Energy
Paul L. Mancinone Company, PC
Paul Robbins Associates, Inc.
Peoples Bank
The Republican/MassLive
Rosewood Consulting, Inc.
Rutland Public Library
Shatz, Schwartz And Fentin, P.C.
Sheraton
Smith College Central Svcs.
Springfield Pharmacy LLC
Springfield Public Library
St. Germain Investments
St. Mary’s Academy
State of Massachusetts
Stop & Shop
Sullivan, Hayes & Quinn
Town of Adams
Town of Amherst
Town of Carlisle
Town of Norfolk
Town of Rockport
Town of Shutesbury
Town of South Hadley
Westside Bar & Grill

Paul Friedmann, MD, Chair
Margaret Mantoni, Treasurer
Attorney Ronald Weiss, Clerk
Tony Falcetti, Immediate Past Chair
Marsha Harbison, Orchestra Representative
Robert Bolduc
Andrew Cade
Graham Cahill
Sandra Doran
Eileen McCaffery
Evan Plotkin
Cesar Ruiz
Dr. Michael Sorrell
Bernard Spirito
Peter Thomsen

Paul Lambert, President & CEO
Heather Caisse-Roberts, Community Outreach Advisor
Andrea Pereira, Business Manager
Renato Wendel, Director of Operations & Orchestra Personnel Manager
Caitlin Meyer, Director of Education
Max Jordan, Education Assistant
Ruby Maddox, Development Manager
Kati Hensel, Annual Fund and Stewardship Administrator
Chiara Sinigaglia, Marketing Coordinator
Rocío Mora, Youth Orchestra Manager & Associate Librarian
Patrick McMahon, Volunteer Coordinator and MPZ Coordinator
Jonathan Lam, Conductor, Springfield Youth Orchestra
Matthew Bertuzzi, Conductor, Springfield Youth Sinfonia
Nikki Stoia, Director, Springfield Symphony Chorus
Gregory Jones, Production & Stage Manager
Jean E. Gress, Orchestra Librarian
Jennifer Higgins, Grant Writer