Flint Symphony Orchestra
Enrique Diemecke music director and conductor
George Goad trumpet
Program
Samuel Barber Overture from The School for Scandal, Op. 5
Eric Ewazen Concerto for Trumpet and String Orchestra
John Williams “With Malice Towards None” from Lincoln
Aaron Copland Billy the Kid (Suite)
William Grant Still Afro-American Symphony
In celebration of the American Semiquincentennial, experience the music of the American spirit and the persistence of its people from the Old West to the Harlem Renaissance. Among them, William Grant Still, the first African American to have a symphonic work performed by a major orchestra, and Aaron Copland, a defining voice of 20th-century music.
Other composers on the program forged new and enduring frontiers of their own: Barber’s School for Scandal overture was his first of many pieces for full orchestra, and Ewazen’s concerto has paved a path for the contemporary trumpeter, as a beloved piece in the repertoire.
With obvious reverence for the American story, John Williams’s “With Malice Toward None,” explores the moral frontier of post-Civil War America, as George Goad’s solemn trumpet solo sings Lincoln’s hopeful vision of a unified country.
What You’ll Hear:
Inside the Music • 6:30pm
Title: Trumpet Unleashed: Secrets of the Soloist
Guest Speaker: Carly Uhrig, FIM Marketing Director, interviews George Goad, trumpet soloist.
About the guest artist:
Trumpeter George Goad is thrilled to make his Flint Symphony Orchestra debut. A passionate soloist, he recently performed the Hummel and Haydn concertos with the Midland and Saginaw Bay Symphonies. George recently joined the St. Louis Symphony after holding positions with the Kansas City, Grand Rapids, Montreal and Columbus symphonies. He has also performed with the Detroit Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Chautauqua Symphony. A Rockford, Michigan native, he studied with Aaron Good and Greg Good before earning degrees from The Curtis Institute and Rice University. A former New World Symphony fellow, he enjoys endurance sports and outdoor adventures with his wife.
This concert is available for digital viewing, streaming live at concert time. Available on demand for 30 days following the concert.
What you need to know:
No one under 5 admitted (including babies in arms)
Runtime: approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes
(including intermission)
Sensory warning: Live, full orchestra with percussion and loud volume
Tickets starting at $24.90 / $18.60 for Genesee County residents (total price includes fees)
Ticket packages on sale May 20. This performance is eligible for a special limited-time 20% package discount. Click to learn more and purchase a package.
Single tickets go on sale May 23 (Capitol Theatre) and July 1 (Whiting Auditorium, Flint Symphony Orchestra, and Flint Repertory Theatre).
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Age Recommendations
No one under 5 admitted (including babes in arms).
All patrons regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the venue.
Regardless of age, disruptive patrons will be asked to leave.
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Photography
No photography or videography is allowed during this performance.
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Walkers & Wheelchairs
Due to (firecode), wheelchairs and walkers are only allowed in the accessible seating area and cannot be parked in the aisles.
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Accessible seating
Accessible seating is available and tickets must be purchased by phone or in person at FIM Ticket Center. Please inform the Patron Services Representative of any special needs you or your guests may have while purchasing tickets. Accessible seating is available for the patron and one companion.
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All Policies
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Security
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No re-entry
No Re-entry. Once your ticket has been scanned, please plan to stay and enjoy the entire performance. Patrons will not be allowed to re-enter.
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Smoke/vape free zone
Smoke-Free Zones. All FIM venues are smoke-free. Per Michigan Law, Public Act 188, smoking is not allowed inside a venue or within 20 feet from the entrance to the building. Violators will be asked to leave. Vape-Free Zones. Vaping is not allowed anywhere within the venue. Violators will be asked to leave.
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Weapon free zone
Weapon-Free Zones. Firearms and weapons of any kind, including concealed weapons and pocket knives are prohibited.
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Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive listening devices are available at no charge. These devices are available from the FIM Whiting Auditorium lobby desk. A driver’s license, state-issued ID card or another form of security deposit is required.
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Familiarization Tours
Familiarization tours are offered to all patrons. Take a tour of the seating area and facilities before purchasing tickets. Guided tours for the visually impaired are available by appointment. Contact FIM Ticket Center to schedule your tour.
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Disruptive Patrons
Disruptive patrons, regardless of age, will be asked to leave. No refunds will be given.
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Program Content
Program Content Please note some performances may contain adult themes. Please check the event listing age recommendations prior to purchase or call FIM Ticket Center.
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Children & Families
All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the venue. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For safety reasons, strollers and car seats are not allowed in the theatre. Regardless of age, disruptive patrons will be asked to leave. No refunds will be given.