Reflecting the Glory: The Gilded Encaustic Art of Sandra Bowden Presented by Sandra Bowden Saturday, August 16, 2025, 7:30 PM About the Lecture: Acclaimed visual artist Sandra Bowden will take us behind the scenes to the biblical roots of her signature gilded encaustic art, particularly the understanding of Glory and how that pertains to her work as an artist. She will take us on a journey of the art’s development, showing how the stunning crosses that hung above the altars of medieval churches launched her quest and how the glorious altarpieces from these churches prompted many of the pieces in her collection. She will also share some of the physical development of these works. Bowden says, “I believe that art is a means to illuminate both the interior life and the exterior world, both seen and unseen. I hope Reflecting the Glory will lead those who see the exhibition beyond the edge of their consciousness into a place of splendor, wonder and transcendence.” About Sandra Bowden Sandra Bowden is a painter and printmaker living in Chatham, MA. Sandra’s art is a conversation across time, incorporating biblical archaeological references, ancient text and historical musical facsimiles and most recently historical altarpieces and crosses. She has been interpreting Scripture and her own spiritual walk through mixed media for more nearly sixty years. She has been acclaimed as one of the most unique, impressive and inspiring Christian artists in America. Bowden’s work has been featured in books, magazines and gallery shows across the United States, Canada, Italy and Jerusalem. Her work is shown extensively across the country and is included in many collections, including the Vatican Museum of Contemporary Religious Art, the Museum of Biblical Art, and the Haifa Museum. She has had over 100 one person shows in the US and internationally. Sandra was president of Christians in the Visual Arts from 1993-2007, was on the board of MOBIA, and is currently on the Advisory Committee for the Duke Initiative for Theology and the Arts. In 2005 Bowden was one of the editors of Faith & Art: Twenty-Five Years of Christians in Visual Arts. She studied at Massachusetts College of Art and received her BA from the State University of New York. For more information on Sandra go to www.sandrabowden.com or www.bowdencollections.com About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2025 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

Music, Memory, and Meaning: How Creativity Helps Us Belong Presented by Merideth Hite Estevez Saturday, July 26, 2025, 7:30 PM Join oboist and author Merideth Hite Estevez for a performance and talk exploring the profound ways art connects us. Featuring works of Barber, Debussy, Clara Schumann, and more, this unique concert and discussion invites you to find resonance in the power of music to spark joy and deepen our understanding of the human experience. About Merideth Hite Estevez An active freelancer and sought-after recitalist, oboist Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez has performed and taught throughout North and South America, Asia, and Europe. She has performed with top orchestras in the US and abroad, including the Met Opera Orchestra and PhillyPops, and is currently the English hornist/Second Oboe of the Chamber Orchestra of NY. She has served on faculties of numerous universities and schools of music, most recently as Associate Professor of Oboe at University of Delaware. As the founder and director of “Artists for Joy,” she invites artists into community to unleash joy in the creation of art and to consider creativity as a spiritual practice. Her podcast of the same name was a 2022 winner of the Award of Excellence in 2022 Communicator Awards. She has degrees from The Juilliard School, Yale School of Music, and Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Her first book, The Artist’s Joy: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Embracing Imperfection, and Loving Your Creative Life, debuted at No. 1 in the Creativity category on Audible and held as the No. 2 New Release in Creativity on Amazon for multiple days during launch week. When she’s not playing oboe or writing, Merideth enjoys drinking matcha lattes and running (not at the same time.) She hails from Abbeville, SC, but now lives in Bloomfield Hills with her husband, Rev. Edwin Estevez, daughter Eva, and son Eli. About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2025 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Art of Groove Presented by Ted Sullivan Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:30 PM About the Lecture: What makes music irresistibly compelling? In this engaging talk, The Art of Groove, we’ll explore how rhythm and feel come together to create the magic of groove. From the subtle swing of jazz to the driving pulse of rock, the infectious energy of funk, and the syncopated rhythms of samba, we’ll dive into iconic grooves that have shaped music across genres. Through demonstrations and insights, this session will illuminate the power of groove to connect, inspire, and move us. Perfect for musicians, music lovers, and anyone curious about the heartbeat of great music! About Ted Sullivan Ted Sullivan is a drummer that has been playing and teaching professionally in the northeast for the past 17 years. He has received a bachelors degree in jazz at Umass Amherst where he studied under Bob Gullotti. Ted is fluent in many forms of r&b, funk and hip hop music. Groove based music is the majority of what he plays and specializes in. Today, while still gigging professionally, Ted works at Wood and Weather Drum shop in South Hadley, MA where he repairs and refurbishes drums and gives drum lessons daily. About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2025 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

Echoes Reimagined: The Evolving Voice of the Flute Presented by Allison Parramore Saturday, May 10, 2025, 3:30 PM Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA About the Lecture: Flutist Allison Parramore explores how composers have expanded the expressive and technical possibilities of the flute while remaining connected to its rich heritage. Each piece reflects a moment of transformation, whether through form, harmony, or personal narrative showcasing how the flute has adapted across different musical eras. Program: Allison Parramore, flute David Gilliland, piano Barcarola and Scherzo, Alfredo Casella 1883 – 1947 Density 21.5, Edgard Varèse 1883 – 1965 Nocturne, Salomon Jadassohn 1831 – 1902 Homeland, Allison Loggins-Hull b. 1982 Sonata for Flute and Piano, Francis Poulenc 1899 – 1963 About Allison Parramore Flutist Allison Parramore is a versatile performer and educator with a multifaceted career as an orchestral, chamber, and solo musician, freelance artist, and Artist-Teacher. As an orchestral musician, she is the Principal Flutist of the Boston Festival Orchestra, Second Flutist & Piccolo player of the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, and is the former Second Flute & Piccolo player of the Missouri Symphony Orchestra. She has performed with the Boston Symphony, Pops, and Esplanade Orchestras, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, Boston Ballet, Boston Lyric Opera, Rhode Island Philharmonic, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Boston Philharmonic, Odyssey Opera, Portland Symphony, Albany Symphony, New Haven Symphony, New Bedford Symphony, Cape Symphony, and the Midland-Odessa Symphony, among others. Parramore has appeared as soloist with the Boston Festival Orchestra, Boston’s Phoenix Orchestra, and the University of Rhode Island Symphony Orchestra. About David Gilliland David Gilliland is a versatile pianist, comfortable performing in mediums ranging from classical to jazz, and from opera to musical theater. He frequently performs with a diverse array of vocalists, instrumentalists, and choral ensembles across the United States. About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2025 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

A Musical Journey Through Tradition and Memory Presented by Violinist Yevgeny Kutik Saturday, March 1, 2025, 3:30 PM Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA Join acclaimed violinist Yevgeny Kutik with pianist Renana Gutman for an evocative program that weaves together tradition and innovation. Featuring works from his celebrated Suitcase album alongside masterpieces by Mendelssohn, Bloch, and Milhaud, this recital explores the rich tapestry of music by Jewish composers, both traditional and contemporary. Through these selections, Kutik invites audiences into a dialogue about heritage, artistry, and the stories that shape us. About Yevgeny Kutik With a “dark-hued tone and razor-sharp technique” (The New York Times), violinist Yevgeny Kutik has captivated audiences worldwide with an old-world sound that communicates a modern intellect. Praised for his technical precision and virtuosity, he is lauded for his poetic and imaginative interpretations of standard works as well as rarely heard and newly composed repertoire. A native of Minsk, Belarus, Yevgeny Kutik immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of five. His 2014 album, Music from the Suitcase: A Collection of Russian Miniatures (Marquis Classics), features music he found in his family’s suitcase after immigrating to the United States from the Soviet Union in 1990, and debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Classical chart. Committed to the music of our time, Kutik regularly gives premiere and repeat performances of major works by today’s most celebrated composers. In January 2025, he makes his debut with the Las Vegas Philharmonic, led by Michelle Merrill, in a performance of Philip Glass’s Violin Concerto No. 2, The American Four Seasons. Performance highlights include his debuts at the Kennedy Center presented by Washington Performing Arts, and at the Ravinia Festival. Festival performances have included the Tanglewood Music Festival, Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival, Ravinia, the Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele in Germany, and the Verbier Festival in Switzerland. Passionate about his heritage and its influence on his artistry, Kutik is an advocate for the Jewish Federations of North America, the organization that assisted his family in coming to the United States, and regularly speaks and performs across the United States to both raise awareness and promote the assistance of refugees from around the world. He was a featured performer for the 2012 March of the Living observances, where he played for audiences at the Krakow Opera House and for over 10,000 people at Auschwitz-Birkenau.  For more information, visit yevgenykutik.com. About Renana Gutman Praised by the New York Times for her “passionate and insightful” playing, Renana Gutman has performed across four continents as an orchestral soloist, recitalist and collaborative artist. She played at venues like The Louvre Museum, Grenoble Museum (France), Carnegie Recital Hall, People’s Symphony Concerts, Merkin Hall (New York), St. Petersburg’s Philharmonia (Russia), Stresa Music Festival (Italy), Ravinia Rising Stars (Chicago), Jordan Hall, Gardner Museum (Boston), Herbst Theatre (St. Francisco), Menuhin Hall (UK), UNISA (South Africa), Marlboro (VT), and National Gallery, Phillips Collection, and Freer Gallery (Washington DC). A top prize winner at Los Angeles Liszt competition, International Keyboard Festival in New York, and Tel-Hai International Master Classes, she performed concerti such as Brahms 2nd, Rachmaninoff-Paganini Variations, and Beethoven’s “Emperor” with the Jerusalem Symphony, Haifa Symphony, Belgian “I Fiamminghi”, and Mannes College Orchestra. Renana joined the piano faculty of Boston’s Longy School of Music of Bard College in the fall of 2019. A native of Israel, Renana started playing at the age of six, and soon after, garnered multiple awards and honors. She received scholarships from the America Israel Cultural Foundation, and the Jewish Foundation for the Education of Women. She completed her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees at Mannes College of Music, NY, where she studied with Richard Goode. In Israel, her teachers were pianists Natasha Tadson, Viktor Derevianko, and the Israeli composer Arie Shapira. Renana became an American citizen in 2015 and makes her home in Boston, MA. She also pursues her passion for Argentinian Tango, languages, and poetry. For more information, visit renanagutman.com About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2025 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

Inside the Composing Process with Ēriks Ešenvalds Saturday, February 15, 2025 Join renowned Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds for an intimate exploration of his creative journey. Known for his evocative choral works and lush harmonies, Ešenvalds will reveal the inspirations, techniques, and stories behind his music. From sketching initial ideas to weaving poetic texts into transformative compositions, this talk offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a modern musical innovator. Ēriks Ešenvalds is one of the most sought-after composers working today with a busy commission schedule. Performances of his music are heard on every continent and his works are widely recorded. Ēriks is a popular public speaker, which he often combines with leading masterclasses and conducting. Born in Priekule, Latvia in 1977, Ēriks Ešenvalds studied at the Latvian Baptist Theological Seminary from 1995–97 before obtaining his master’s degree in composition in 2004 from the Latvian Academy of Music under the tutelage of Selga Mence. He took masterclasses with Michael Finnissy, Klaus Huber, Philippe Manoury, and Jonathan Harvey, amongst others. From 2002–11 he was a member of the acclaimed State Choir Latvija, the largest professional choir in the Baltics. From 2011–13 he was Fellow Commoner in Creative Arts at Trinity College, University of Cambridge. At present, Ēriks heads the Department of Composition at the Latvian Academy of Music, where he has been teaching since 2004. He is a doctoral candidate in the arts. Ēriks lives near Riga and is married with four children. Ēriks Ešenvalds has won multiple awards for his work, including the Latvian Grand Music Award three times (2005, 2007, 2015). The International Rostrum of Composers awarded him first prize in 2006 for his work The Legend of the Walled-in Woman. He was The Year’s New-Composer Discovery of the Philadelphia Inquirer in 2010. In 2018 he was bestowed Officer in the Order of the Three Stars, the highest state decoration of his home country Latvia, for merits in the field of culture. Ešenvalds’ compositions have been premiered by ensembles including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony, Britten Sinfonia, Gewandhaus Leipzig, The King’s Singers, Latvian Voices, Choir of Trinity College Cambridge, Holst Singers, Imogen Heap, Polyphony, Choir of Merton College Oxford, Latvian Radio Choir, State Choir Latvija, and many others. He composed the scores for the feature films Dawn of War (2020) and Mellow Mud (2016). Ēriks Ešenvalds’ music has been performed in major venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, Symphony Hall in Boston, Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the Royal Albert Hall and Wigmore Hall in London, Symphony Hall in Birmingham, Sydney Opera Hall, Philharmonie Berlin, the Gewandhaus in Leipzig, Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, and Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. His works have been performed at and commissioned for numerous international festivals, including the BBC Proms, Cheltenham Music Festival, Voices Now, and LIVE from London in the UK, the Grant Park Music Festival, ACDA National and Regional Conferences, and Spoleto Festival in the US, and many others. Ēriks Ešenvalds’ music is widely recorded and released by labels such as Decca Classics, Delphian, Deutsche Grammophon, Hyperion, Naxos, Ondine, Pentatone, Signum, Odradek, and Berlin Classics. To date, ten recordings are devoted exclusively to his work. Ešenvalds’ recent large-scale premieres include Lakes Awake at Dawn for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, The Pleiades for the Grant Park Music Festival Chicago, A Shadow for the BBC Proms, Dreams Under Your Feet for the Gewandhaus Leipzig, Whispers on the Prairie Wind for the Utah Symphony and Utah Chamber Artists, St Luke Passion for the Latvian Radio Choir and Sinfonietta Riga, and Visions of Arctic: Sea for the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra. Read his full bio at: https://performingartscentercapecod.org/inside-the-composing-process-with-eriks-esenvalds/ About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2025 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

Visual Storytelling: A Universal Language Sunday, January 12, 2025 3:30PM Presented by Vita Tzykun In our increasingly interconnected world, visual storytelling emerges as a powerful tool that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, weaving narratives that resonate across diverse audiences. This talk delves into the art of visual communication, exploring how core elements such as color, composition, shape, pattern, and texture work in harmony to convey complex messages and evoke profound emotions. We’ll examine how these visual building blocks can be skillfully crafted to guide the viewer’s eye, set the mood, and impart meaning. From the bold, primary colors of a graphic novel that instantly convey energy and action, to the subtle interplay of light and shadow in a photograph that speaks volumes about human vulnerability, we’ll uncover the techniques that master visual storytellers use to ignite imagination and forge deep connections with their audience. By understanding these fundamental principles, creators can craft visual narratives that not only tell a story but also shape beliefs, influence decisions, and inspire action. Often a double-edged sword, capable of being used for both benevolent and malevolent purposes, it has the potential to unite or divide, to enlighten or mislead, and to motivate individuals and societies to undertake monumental endeavors that can alter the course of history. About Vita Tzykun Creative director, designer, and visual artist, Vita Tzykun, has designed and directed productions for companies worldwide, including Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Bolshoi Theatre, Norwegian Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Seattle Opera, Atlanta Opera, and Tel Aviv Museum of Art. A proponent of new works, she has designed over a dozen world premieres to date. Film and tv credits include art direction for Lady Gaga, and production design for several award-winning films, music videos, and nationally-aired tv ads. Vita and performer/media artist David Adam Moore are co-founders of the interdisciplinary art collective, GLMMR, that presents stage and multimedia works throughout the world. GLMMR was recently awarded a dual Granada Artist Residency and Visiting Professorship at University of California, Davis, where they created a new large-scale immersive theater installation, REFUGE, in response to Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine. Due to the impact of REFUGE, Tzykun and Moore have been awarded a second dual Granada Artist Residency for 2025, for which they will create an immersive, mixed reality theatrical experience called “Taming The Lightning,” which will focus on climate resilience. Known widely for her work in education and leadership, Tzykun serves on the faculty of the National Theater Institute and has lectured at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Mannes School of Music, and Carnegie Hall’s Weil Institute. Advisory roles include the National Endowment for the Arts, and tech-focused panels for San Diego Opera and Austin Opera. Tzykun has been featured in Lighting and Sound America magazine, given a solo exhibition at the national Opera America center in NYC, and nominated for Designer of the Year by the International Opera Awards. Her paintings have been exhibited at the Ceres Gallery in NYC and are held in private collections worldwide. About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2025 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Invisible Instrument: Preserving Our Voice in a Digital Age January 11, 2025 3:30 PM Presented by David Adam Moore About the Lecture This Arts Talk explores the prehistory, evolution, and future of the singing voice. Drawing from his experience as a classical singer, voice researcher, and digital media artist, Moore makes a case for unamplified singing as one of the human body’s most exquisite capabilities—transcending mere music-making to serve as a vital connection to our humanity in an age increasingly defined by accelerating technology. The talk examines the biological and cultural evolution of the voice, the role it has played in the development of music and language, and the way in which vocal self-amplification techniques have been passed down through generations to form a living chain of knowledge that connects today’s Metropolitan Opera stars to our earliest ancestors calling across the savannah. These techniques have been vital for survival, fostering social bonds and transmitting emotional experiences across time and space. In the modern era, electronic amplification has given the voice unprecedented reach and creative potential, but it has also disconnected us from the unseen bond that is created between performer and listener as sound waves are physically transmitted from one body to another. About David Adam Moore Internationally recognized for his work as an operatic performer, director, digital media artist, and educator, David Adam Moore performs leading baritone roles for institutions including the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Carnegie Hall, the Salzburg Festival, PBS, BBC, Arte TV, and Erato Records. Recent performances include a return to the Metropolitan Opera as Horatio in Brett Dean’s Hamlet, his Royal Opera Covent Garden debut as Col. Gomez in Thomas Adès’ The Exterminating Angel, the international debut of his multimedia presentation of Schubert’s Winterreise at the Tel-Aviv Museum of Art, and the title role in a new production of Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking for Hungarian State Opera, with scenic design taken from Moore’s documentary photographs of Angola prison. Alongside his artistic partner, director/designer Vita Tzykun, Moore is the artistic director of the NYC-based transmedia collective GLMMR, whose projects encompass a broad array of platforms including VR, immersive theater, large scale art installation, dance, and theatrical design. His work in stage direction, stage design, and installation/performance art has been presented by the Guggenheim Museum, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Diego Opera, Atlanta Opera, New Amsterdam Records, and National Sawdust. His projection design work has been featured in Lighting and Sound America Magazine, and his award-winning photography has been published by the Frankfurter Allgemeine and Boosey & Hawkes Music. A protégé of the influential voice pedagogue and author, Richard Miller (Structure of Singing, Training Tenor Voices), Moore served as Miller’s Principal Research Assistant at the Otto B. Schoepfle Vocal Arts Center at Oberlin Conservatory, where was honored as a McNair Scholar and National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences grant recipient. Moore currently serves on the faculty of the National Theater Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, where he teaches Transmedia Storytelling and Voice, in addition to serving as Granada Artist-in-Residence and Visiting Professor at University of California – Davis. He has given lectures and masterclasses at Oberlin Conservatory, Mannes School of Music, University of Tel Aviv, Rice University Shepherd School of Music, San Diego State University, University of Texas, and Carnegie Hall’s Weill School of Music. He has served on the advisory boards of San Diego Opera’s Opera Hack and Austin Opera’s Innovation Council in collaboration with other thought leaders and technologists from major corporations and cultural institutions to find new paths forward from the intersection of historical arts and technology. About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2025 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

Kalliope Reed Quintet Lecture Recital Saturday, November 2, 3:30 PM Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA About the Lecture Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey with the Kalliope Reed Quintet! Join us for a dynamic lecture recital by New England’s premiere reed quintet—an uncommon ensemble with an incredibly diverse and joy filled sound! Kalliope will dive into the history and evolution of Reed instruments in chamber music, how it led to the rise of the Reed Quintet, and how their ensemble contributes to Reed Quintet history with many new commissions and arrangements. Program Selections from Suite La Triomphante Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764)                                     arr. for reed quintet by Raaf Hekkema Astro Errante Abraham Gómez (b. 1988) Amaru Daniel Cueto (b. 1986) Rhapsody in Blue George Gershwin (1898-1937)                   arr. for reed quintet by Raaf Hekkema Anna Bradford, Oboe Celine Ferro, Clarinet Amy Advocat, Bass Clarinet Bennett Parsons, Saxophone Natalie Zemba, Bassoon About Kalliope Reed Quintet The Kalliope Reed Quintet, founded in 2019, is the first professional reed quintet in New England. Hailed by the Boston Woodwind Society as “a fantastic musical group full of personality and musical abilities, adding up to a sum much greater than the parts”, Kalliope has led the evolution of this ensemble through their many commissions and unabashedly ambitious programming. As a contemporary chamber ensemble and one of the first 50 reed quintets worldwide, their mission is to expand and diversify the reed quintet repertoire and to further strengthen the role of contemporary chamber music in the 21st century by presenting unique, engaging and educational programs to communities locally and worldwide. They remain steadfast in their goal to expand and diversify the repertoire of the reed quintet, and have commissioned works by Eliane Aberdam, Miguel del Aguila, Daniel Baldwin, Jenni Brandon, Daniel Burwasser, Oliver Caplan, Daniel Cueto, Charles Daniels Torres, Zach Gulaboff Davis, Nubia Jaime Donjuan, Don Krishnaswami, Panagiotis Liaropoulos, Mathieu Lussier, Margaret McAllister, Charles Murrell III, Francine Trester, and Ian Wiese. Kalliope has conducted masterclasses and performances at Berklee College of Music, Dartmouth College, University of Rhode Island, and UMass Dartmouth. Equally engaged in their community, they frequently give concerts throughout the year at local museums, churches, and community venues, as well as youth concerts at Boston Community Music Center. Kalliope has just released their first album Amaru, now streaming on all platforms. After touring a program of music from across the Americas at music festivals in Mexico, they have also recorded their second album Cañas sin Fronteras (releasing soon!). They are grateful for support received over the years from the City of Boston, USArtists International, Boston Woodwind Society, Regent Theatre in Arlington, Sparkplug Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Yarmouth Tourism Grant Fund, Alice M. Ditson Fund Recording Grant, City of Boston Opportunity Fund, Puffin Foundation, and the New England Conservatory Entrepreneurial Musicianship award. https://kalliopereedquintet.com// About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2024 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

A Journey of Hope Through Faith and Art Presented By Delro Rosco Saturday, October 19, 3:30 PM Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA

Encore, Encore: Giving Voice to People Living with Dementia Saturday, September 21, 3:30 PM Presented by Michael Alan Anderson PhD Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA About the Lecture Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia. About one in nine people age 65 and older currently live with the disease; after age 85, one in three will have Alzheimer’s. And there are no FDA- approved treatments to prevent or cure it. Numerous studies have shown that interventions through music are effective as a potential non-pharmacological therapy for people with dementia. Choral singing is the most popular artistic activity among Americans, with one in six adults singing in one or more choruses. Michael Alan Anderson is the founder and program director of the ENCORE Chorus, an intergenerational chorus from Rochester, New York serving people living with early- to middle-stage Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners. The chorus is modeled on the Giving Voice Initiative, which fosters the creation and operation of independent choruses that bring joy, well-being, purpose, and community understanding to people with Alzheimer’s Disease and their care partners. This talk reviews the power of the musical arts for this vulnerable population, unveils the Giving Voice template for organizing choruses of this type, and describes enhancements to the choral experience taken in ENCORE. About Michael Alan Anderson Michael Alan Anderson, Professor of Musicology at Eastman School of Music, specializes in a wide range of issues related to sacred music from the fourteenth through the sixteenth century, with emphasis on lay devotion and saints. He is the author of Music and Performance in the Book of Hours (Routledge Press, 2022) and St. Anne in Renaissance Music: Devotion and Politics (Cambridge University Press, 2014). Anderson’s articles have appeared in various peer-reviewed journals, and he is a two-time winner of ASCAP’s Deems Taylor Award for outstanding writing about music, for articles published in Early Music History (2011) and in the Journal of the American Musicological Society (2013). Since 2008, Anderson has served as artistic director of Schola Antiqua, a Chicago-based professional early music ensemble. Specializing in the performance of medieval plainchant and Renaissance polyphony, the group currently serves as artists in residence at the Lumen Christi Institute in Chicago. Anderson’s work with Schola Antiqua has been defined by invitations to collaborate with art exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and other museums including the Morgan Library & Museum, The Newberry Library, the Art Institute of Chicago, and locally in Rochester at the Memorial Art Gallery. As managing editor of the Eastman Case Studies series, Anderson wrote more than 20 case studies and supervised the publication of 10 volumes of essays examining contemporary issues in the musical arts landscape around the world. The University of Rochester awarded him a Bridging Fellowship in 2019 for study in the Simon School of Business to enhance his work with the case studies series. A case study Anderson published involving The Phoenix Symphony’s participation in clinical research with Alzheimer’s patients has led to his involvement with Eastman Performing Arts Medicine and the Sound Health Working Group at the University of Rochester, two efforts exploring the collaborative potential of music within and outside health care environments. Through the Eastman Community Music School, Anderson helped to establish the ENCORE Chorus for persons living with dementia, their care partners, and an intergenerational team of volunteers. He now serves on the National Advisory Council of the Giving Voice Initiative and has become a member of the University of Rochester Aging Institute. About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2024 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Music of Armenia with the Boston NOR Trio Saturday, June 15, 2024, 7:30 PM Sargis Karapetyan, Violin; Nune Hakobyan, Piano; Andrei Sobchenko, Saxophone Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA Program Trio Pathétique in D minor, Mikhail Glinka Preghiera (Prayer) from Piano Concerto No.2, Sergei Rachmaninov / arr. bay Fritz Kreisler Passacaglia, George Frideric Handel / arr. by Sarkis Aslamazian Gavotte from Symphony No.1 (Classical), Sergei Prokofiev / arr. by Sarkis Aslamazian Suite for Trio, Alexander Arutunian Adagio from Spartacus Ballet, Aram Khachaturian The Red Shawl, Komitas Vartabed / arr. by Sarkis Aslamazian Festive Song Nocturne, Arno Babajanian / arr. by Nunè Hakobyan About the NOR Trio NOR Trio was formed by a fortuitous coming together of three instrumentalists. Nor Trio, which is New Trio in Armenian, is based on a traditional piano trio with a violin, a cello and a piano. In this unique trio, the cello is replaced by a saxophone. After originally playing a French composition written for violin, piano, and saxophone, the three musicians noticed that the tone quality of an alto saxophone brought a new perspective to the traditional ensemble. From then on, Nor Trio continued to adapt compositions written for traditional piano trios. An alto saxophone’s range is far shorter than a cello’s, therefore some string techniques cannot be transposed to a wind instrument. NOR Trio produces music that is distinctive, while still retaining the traditional aspects of a piano trio. The Trio is composed of Andrei Sobchenko, alto saxophone, Sargis Karapetyan, violin and Nunè Hakobyan, piano. Their particular focus is on Armenian and Russian music. About the Foundation: artsempoweringlife.org About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2024 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

Architecture Moriendi: Designs for the Art of Dying Well Presented by Christy Haig, B. Arch., M. Arch. June 1, 2024 Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA About the Lecture Recent graduate Christy Haig, (Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2023, magna cum laude, Master’s in Architecture 2024, with distinction) will share her research and project showing that architecture holds the power to transform the end-of-life journey. Hospital care often translates to a solitary and sterile experience, both for the terminally ill and for their loved ones, while domestic environments can fall short of the increasing and intricate needs of palliative care. Drawing inspiration for design from phenomenology, spirituality, and nature, this lecture proposes a small-scale hospice in Cape Cod as a “third place” to die; an intimate residential facility that allows a person to prepare for death within a supportive community presence. The design departs from the perspective of the terminally ill, to consider ways in which architecture can address the gradual diminishing of the dying person’s world, prioritizing their emotional, spiritual, and social welfare through sensorial and community- conscious gestures. A method of iterative physical models and photography of miniatures produces a sequence of cinematic moments. These images tell a story from the experience of a dying person, with particular attention to sensory perception and human scale. Design ideas focused on light, shadow, movement, and perspective can be tested in real space, time, and material. Part of Christy’s research was a study of dying in the Western world which included the medieval text Ars Moriendi, written by a Dominican friar in the 14th century. About Christy Haig Christy Haig, B.Arch, M.Arch, is a recent graduate from Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, who has been a part of Arts Empowering Life since it began in 1988, singing with the choir Gloriæ Dei Cantores for over 25 years. She also has experience in the healthcare industry, caring for seniors as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Returning to the academic world in her sixties, Christy pursued a new interest in architecture, specifically in the area of phenomenology and sensory experiences. Graduating this spring with a Master’s degree (with distinction) she was given the Design Excellence award for her studio.

95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time: Building Bridges through Music A Four-Part Lecture presented by Dr. Samuel Adler September 28—Part 4 (Music Concepts & Philosophy…For Future Musicians) About the Lecture Dr. Samuel Adler is one of the greatest living composers and conductors of our time. A legendary risk-taker with over 400 published works – he taught for sixty-three years at Juilliard, and Eastman, and has given masterclasses and workshops at over 300 universities world-wide. His recent album, sung by world-renowned Gloriae Dei Cantores won The American Prize, and he has received numerous awards including ASCAP’s “Aaron Copland Lifetime Achievement Award.” He presents “95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time” and shares his amazing life experiences and brilliant musicianship at the Premiere Season of the NEW Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series. At age ten Samuel Adler narrowly escaped Nazi Germany during Kristallnacht, the “night of broken glass.” At age ninety-five, he continues to compose and speak, sharing his prolific musical gifts. About Dr. Samuel Adler The risk-taking composer of 400 published works taught for sixty-three years at Juilliard, and Eastman, and has given masterclasses and workshops at over 300 universities world-wide. Having studied with Aaron Copland, Paul Hindemith, Randall Thompson, and more, he knows just about everyone on the twentieth-century American music scene and has received numerous awards including ASCAP’s “Aaron Copland Lifetime Achievement Award.” He believes that one should compose in the “energy of his time” and he is without doubt one of the greatest living composers and conductors. About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2024 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Composers Puzzle – How It Fits Together Saturday, October 12, 3:30 PM Presented by Michael Burritt Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA Program of Works by Michael Burritt The Islands Sweet Dreams and Time Machines White Pines

The Seventh Symphony of Dmitri Shostakovich: A Powerful Story of Hope In Tempestuous Times Presented by M.T. Anderson Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series Saturday, May 18, 3:30 PM About the Lecture National Book Award-winning author M. T. Anderson will tell the story of how Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich, trapped inside the city of Leningrad during the brutal siege by the Germans in World War II, wrote his Seventh Symphony (“Leningrad”) as an act of defiance while he was serving as a roof-top fireman watching for incendiary bombs. Incredibly, it was performed by a starving orchestra within the city — and then was smuggled out via the Middle East to be performed in the United States to promote the war effort. Shostakovich’s story is not only an inspiring tale of the power of music — it’s also an important example of how hope can transform spirits and almost miraculously save lives in tempestuous times. About M. T. Anderson M. T. Anderson writes books for young people and adults. His Gothic novel of the American Revolution, The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, won the National Book Award in 2006. He has been a Finalist for the same award for The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge (written with artist Eugene Yelchin) and for the satirical science-fiction novel Feed. His nonfiction book Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad, revealed new facts about the fate of Shostakovich’s 7th Symphony (“Leningrad”) in the USA. He has published short nonfiction pieces in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Slate, and Salon. He lives in Vermont. About the Foundation: artsempoweringlife.org About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2024 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time, Part III Building Bridges through Music: The Eastman and Juilliard Years Presented by Dr. Samuel Adler Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series Saturday, April 27, 2024 Part III of a 4 Part Lecture At age ten Samuel Adler narrowly escaped Nazi Germany during Kristallnacht, the “night of broken glass.” As he and his father collected sheet music in the loft of the synagogue, saving all that they could on that terrifying night, soldiers heard them from down below. It was the sudden collapse of the pipe organ that allowed Adler and his father to run and escape through an underground tunnel. His family took the last train out of Germany with their bags full of sheet music, paving the way for Adler to study and nurture his musical gifts in America. At age ninety-five, he continues to compose, sharing his prolific musical gifts. Known for building bridges through the international language of music, as well as his optimism and “life-affirming spirit,” he is uniquely positioned TO SPEAK TO OUR TIME. The risk-taking composer of 400 published works taught for sixty-three years at Juilliard, and Eastman, and has given masterclasses and workshops at over 300 universities world-wide. Having studied with Aaron Copland, Paul Hindemith, Randall Thompson, and more, he knows just about everyone on the twentieth-century American music scene and has received numerous awards including ASCAP’s “Aaron Copland Lifetime Achievement Award.” He believes that one should compose in the “energy of his time” and he is without doubt one of the greatest living composers and conductors. Gloriae Dei Cantores, the world-renowned choir from Orleans, MA and foundational group of Arts Empowering Life, are the winners of THE AMERICAN PRIZE for their recent recorded album of Dr. Samuel Adler’s music entitled, To Speak to Our Time, conducted by Richard K. Pugsley. The album won extensive critical acclaim for its bold programming, the championing of Dr. Adler’s music, and the stunning and brilliant musicianship and nuanced singing. “Music of mesmerizing beauty…powerful.” —Apple Music “The singing is powerful, passionately sculpted…beautiful.” —Gramophone About the Foundation: artsempoweringlife.org About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2024 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

Improvisation for Young and Old Presented by Christopher Azzara, PhD Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series Saturday, April 13, 3:30 PM About the Lecture This interactive session will explore the fundamental nature of music in our lives, and include the relationships among music listening, improvising, music reading, and composing. With an understanding of how these skills are related, participants gain a deeper understanding of music and have inspiration for creative music making. About Christopher Azzara Pianist, arranger, author, and educator, Christopher Azzara has made important contributions to advancing the understanding of creativity and improvisation in the music learning process. An innovator in music teaching and learning, Dr. Azzara is Eisenhart Professor of Music Teaching & Learning and Affiliate Faculty, Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media, and Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussion at the Eastman School of Music. Teaching and performing internationally, he is the author of numerous articles, arrangements, and books, including Developing Musicianship Through Improvisation and Jump Right In: The Instrumental Series (GIA). His arrangements for instrumental and vocal ensembles include A la nanita nana for choir and chamber orchestra or piano (Oxford), and Concert Selections for Winds and Percussion (GIA). His research and publications are concerned with meaningful relationships among listening, creating, improvising, reading, composing, and analyzing music in vocal and instrumental settings. Dr. Azzara’s work appears in journals such as the Journal of Research in Music Education, the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, the Music Educators Journal, Early Childhood Connections, and in The New Handbook of Research on Music Teaching and Learning (MENC/Oxford), and Oxford Handbooks Online. Azzara performs as a soloist and in various ensembles, including the Chris Azzara Trio, and has played on and produced many studio and educational recordings. In Rochester, he performs with freelance musicians, members of the Eastman School of Music Faculty, and members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. An active teacher and clinician, he has presented and performed extensively throughout the United States, and in Canada, the Caribbean, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, China, Japan, and Australia. He has presented clinics and workshops in a variety of settings, including TEDxRochester, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, and leading music schools in this country and abroad. Christopher Azzara is a native of Virginia and attended public schools in Fairfax County. After receiving the Bachelor of Music degree from George Mason University (1981), he taught instrumental music in the Fairfax County Public Schools and performed as a pianist in the Washington D.C. area. He later received a Master of Music (1988) and a Ph.D. in Music Education (1992) from the Eastman School of Music. Prior to joining the Eastman faculty, Azzara was a professor at The Hartt School of Music, Dance, and Theatre of the University of Hartford, CT (1991-2002). Dr. Azzara joined the Eastman faculty in 2002 and was chair of the Music Teaching & Learning Department (then called the Music Education Department) from 2010-2018. In 2022, as an Eastman professor, Azzara received the University of Rochester’s Edward Peck Curtis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, which recognizes a record of distinguished undergraduate teaching and a commitment to helping less experienced faculty colleagues and teaching assistants master their craft. In 2023 Christopher Azzara was named Eisenhart Professor of Music Teaching & Learning, the oldest endowed professorship at The Eastman School of Music. About the Foundation: artsempoweringlife.org About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2024 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

Trombone Lecture/Recital: Where Words Leave Off, Music Begins Presented by Mark Kellogg Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series Saturday, March 16, 3:30 PM About the Lecture/Recital This session will begin with a performance by Mark Kellogg of a six-movement piece he composed for unaccompanied trombone entitled Where Words Leave Off, Music Begins. In this work, the music will be supported by poetry by Robert Frost, Mary Oliver, Maya Angelou, Walt Whitman, and the composer. Following the performance, Mark will lead a discussion on ways for musicians to develop deeper listening skills. Marks diverse performance background informs his role as an educator, offering a unique perspective that combines professional expertise with a passion for nurturing musicians’ growth through his insightful teaching methods. About Mark Kellogg Mark Kellogg has embraced a wide range of musical roles throughout his career as a performer, teacher, conductor and administrator. Whether it’s taken the form of appearing as a concerto soloist, playing in a wide variety of chamber ensembles, performing as an orchestral musician or as a jazz player, teaching students of all ages or overseeing artistic programs or festivals, he has been most fortunate to explore a rich array of musical opportunities. In addition to holding the position of Professor of Trombone at the Eastman School of Music, Mr. Kellogg is chair of the Winds, Brass and Percussion Department and an affiliate faculty member in the school’s departments of Jazz and Contemporary Media and Music Teaching and Learning. Co-Director of the Eastman Trombone Choir and Director of the Eastman Brass Guild, he also leads the school’s faculty mentoring program in his position as Director of Faculty Development. About the Foundation: artsempoweringlife.org About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2024 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time, Part II Building Bridges through Music: The Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra to the Texas Years Presented by Dr. Samuel Adler Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series Saturday, March 2, 2024 Part II of a 4 Part Lecture At age ten Samuel Adler narrowly escaped Nazi Germany during Kristallnacht, the “night of broken glass.” As he and his father collected sheet music in the loft of the synagogue, saving all that they could on that terrifying night, soldiers heard them from down below. It was the sudden collapse of the pipe organ that allowed Adler and his father to run and escape through an underground tunnel. His family took the last train out of Germany with their bags full of sheet music, paving the way for Adler to study and nurture his musical gifts in America. At age ninety-five, he continues to compose, sharing his prolific musical gifts. Known for building bridges through the international language of music, as well as his optimism and “life-affirming spirit,” he is uniquely positioned TO SPEAK TO OUR TIME. The risk-taking composer of 400 published works taught for sixty-three years at Juilliard, and Eastman, and has given masterclasses and workshops at over 300 universities world-wide. Having studied with Aaron Copland, Paul Hindemith, Randall Thompson, and more, he knows just about everyone on the twentieth-century American music scene and has received numerous awards including ASCAP’s “Aaron Copland Lifetime Achievement Award.” He believes that one should compose in the “energy of his time” and he is without doubt one of the greatest living composers and conductors. Gloriae Dei Cantores, the world-renowned choir from Orleans, MA and foundational group of Arts Empowering Life, are the winners of THE AMERICAN PRIZE for their recent recorded album of Dr. Samuel Adler’s music entitled, To Speak to Our Time, conducted by Richard K. Pugsley. The album won extensive critical acclaim for its bold programming, the championing of Dr. Adler’s music, and the stunning and brilliant musicianship and nuanced singing. “Music of mesmerizing beauty…powerful.” —Apple Music “The singing is powerful, passionately sculpted…beautiful.” —Gramophone About the Foundation: artsempoweringlife.org About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2024 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

Paul Tingley on Beauty, Truth and Faith in the Arts and a long running program in Cape Cod.

Listening to Music: What the Music You LOVE Says about YOU Presented by Susan Rogers, Multi-platinum earning Sound Engineer for Prince and the hit album: Purple Rain, author, doctor in experimental psychology from McGill University, and recent professor of psychoacoustics and record production at Berkelee College of Music Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series Saturday, February 10, 2024, 3:30 PM About the Lecture Professor of cognitive neuroscience and former record producer (Prince, David Byrne, Barenaked Ladies) Susan Rogers presents a new model of music cognition describing the listener profile—a set of mental “sweet spots” where music’s features lead to the individual’s strongest response. Just as we do with food and clothing, our musical taste forms over a lifetime of positive and negative experiences to create a unique profile for each music lover. New research into spontaneous thought processes such as daydreaming reveals that the neural network forming our self-image increases its activity when our minds wander. This same network is also activated when we enjoy our favorite music. Thus, the music we love the most reveals our sense of self and provides a way for us to share ourselves with others. How music preferences form and how they differ will be discussed. About Susan Rogers Susan Rogers holds a doctoral degree in experimental psychology from McGill University (2010). Prior to her science career, Susan was a multiplatinum-earning record producer, engineer, mixer and audio technician. She is best known for her work with Prince (1983-1987) but production/engineering credits also include David Byrne, Barenaked Ladies, Geggy Tah, Nil Lara, Robben Ford, Tricky, Michael Penn, and Jeff Black. In 2021 she became the first female recipient of the Music Producer’s Guild Award for Outstanding Contributions to U.K. Music. She recently retired from Berklee College of Music, Boston, where she taught psychoacoustics and record production in the department of Music Production & Engineering. Her book on music listening for W. W. Norton is titled This Is What It Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You. About the Foundation: artsempoweringlife.org About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2024 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time Building Bridges through Music Presented by Dr. Samuel Adler Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series Saturday, January 13, 2024, 3:30 PM At age ten Samuel Adler narrowly escaped Nazi Germany during Kristallnacht, the “night of broken glass.” As he and his father collected sheet music in the loft of the synagogue, saving all that they could on that terrifying night, soldiers heard them from down below. It was the sudden collapse of the pipe organ that allowed Adler and his father to run and escape through an underground tunnel. His family took the last train out of Germany with their bags full of sheet music, paving the way for Adler to study and nurture his musical gifts in America. At age ninety-five, he continues to compose, sharing his prolific musical gifts. Known for building bridges through the international language of music, as well as his optimism and “life-affirming spirit,” he is uniquely positioned TO SPEAK TO OUR TIME. The risk-taking composer of 400 published works taught for sixty-three years at Juilliard, and Eastman, and has given masterclasses and workshops at over 300 universities world-wide. Having studied with Aaron Copland, Paul Hindemith, Randall Thompson, and more, he knows just about everyone on the twentieth-century American music scene and has received numerous awards including ASCAP’s “Aaron Copland Lifetime Achievement Award.” He believes that one should compose in the “energy of his time” and he is without doubt one of the greatest living composers and conductors. Gloriae Dei Cantores, the world-renowned choir from Orleans, MA and foundational group of Arts Empowering Life, are the winners of THE AMERICAN PRIZE for their recent recorded album of Dr. Samuel Adler’s music entitled, To Speak to Our Time, conducted by Richard K. Pugsley. The album won extensive critical acclaim for its bold programming, the championing of Dr. Adler’s music, and the stunning and brilliant musicianship and nuanced singing. “Music of mesmerizing beauty…powerful.” —Apple Music “The singing is powerful, passionately sculpted…beautiful.” —Gramophone About the Foundation: artsempoweringlife.org About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2024 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

Decoding the Ancestor of the Modern-Day Trombone Presented by Ben David Aronson, DMA Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series Saturday, December 9, 1:00 PM Learn about the rich, resonant sounds of the Sackbut, an historical instrument that dates back to the seventeenth century. Trombonist Ben David Aronson will present a selection of the earliest solo and chamber ensemble repertoire, giving a nuanced appreciation of the instruments’ unique characteristics, capabilities, and historical context. Ben David will be joined by trumpeter, Paul Tingley, and keyboardist, James Jordan, on behalf of Arts Empowering Life. This lecture is part of the premiere season of the Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series. Program: Susanne un jour Orlando di Lasso (c. 1532–1594) Paul Tingley – Trumpet Bailey Paugh – Trumpet Jim Pfeiffer – Trombone Chase Gasko – Trombone Divisions on Susanne un jour Giovanni Bassano (c. 1571–1617) La Hieronyma Giovanni Martino Cesare (c. 1590–1667) Divisions on Susanne un jour Francesco Rognoni Taeggio (c. 1560s–after 1626) Based in Rochester, NY, Ben David Aronson has performed with a wide range of ensembles including Symphoria, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic and Erie Philharmonic orchestras, and as a founding member of the Hohenfels Trombone Quartet. His engagements as a historical trombonist include collaborations with the Dark Horse Consort, Piffaro, Pegasus Early Music, Publick Musick, Trinity Wall Street, Opera Lafayette, Apollo’s Fire, Mercury Chamber Orchestra, and the Washington National Cathedral Baroque Orchestra. He holds a DMA from the Eastman School of Music and serves on the faculties of the Eastman Community Music School, Hochstein School of Music and Dance, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, and SUNY Geneseo.This season, Ben David is very much looking forward to performing with the Newberry Consort, Haymarket Opera, Opera Atelier, Boston Baroque, Pegasus, Choral Arts Philadelphia, Phiharmonie Austin, the Madison Bach Musicians, and in various exciting projects as a founding member and co-Artistic Director of Incantare. About the Foundation: artsempoweringlife.org About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2023 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

Medical Musician: A Storyteller in Sound Presented by Andrew Schulman Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series Saturday, Oct. 21 3:30 PM This session led by accomplished professional guitar player and medical musician Andrew Schulman explores the healing power of music in critical care units. He will share his inspiring personal story, including how music saved his life while in a medically induced coma, critically ill and given very little chance of surviving. This experience inspired him to give back to the medical staff who cared for him by returning to the ICU as a musician and using music to help heal patients. About Andrew Schulman: Andrew Schulman has been a professional guitarist based in New York City since 1975, with multiple appearances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and other concert halls. He has appeared in European concert halls including the Royal Festival Hall in London. He is the founder of the Abaca String Band, a string quintet that has concertized throughout the United States. Mr. Schulman was the medical musician in the Surgical ICU at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York from 2010-16, then played in the Surgical, Medical, and Neurosurgical ICUs at NYU Langone Medical Center in 2017. He had a monthly residency at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts from 2016 to 2020. In May 2019 Andrew Schulman began serving as a consultant to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center-Therapeutic Music in the ICU project for hospitalized patients. In September 2017 he became a professional member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the first musician to do so, and has spoken and performed at several national and international SCCM conferences. In 2020 he was appointed to a three-year term on the SCCM ICU Liberation Committee. In February 2020 he was appointed as Visiting Artist/Medical Musician with the Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program of Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Andrew and his wife Wendy Sayvetz are the subjects of the documentary film Andrew & Wendy, about his journey as a medical musician, which has been presented at international film festivals and aired multiple times on PBS-TV. He is the author of Waking The Spirit: A Musician’s Journey Healing Body, Mind, and Soul (Macmillan:Picador, 2016), a world-wide release. He and Wendy live in New York City with Phoebe, their Yellow Labrador Retriever. About the Foundation: artsempoweringlife.org About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2023 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

Trumpet Function & Fashion: From the Earliest Sounds to the High Baroque Era Presented by Jared Wallis, DMA Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series Saturday, November 18 3:30 PM This lecture includes works by Purcell and Handel performed brilliantly on period instruments. Learn how the trumpet evolved from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century and get a glimpse into the life and times of trumpeters in ages past. This lecture is part of the premiere season of the Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series at the new Performing Arts Center in Brewster. Dr. Jared Wallis is a trumpeter, scholar, and teaching artist based in Rochester, NY. Jared is a regular member of the Ithaca Brass and Sonitus Clarissima and has performed with numerous groups including the Mantzaros Philharmonic Society and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. He was awarded 1st prize in the 2022 North American Baroque Trumpet Competition, and he recently gave the world premiere of his first composition, We Are Still Here, at the 2023 International Trumpet Guild Conference. A passionate mentor, Jared currently serves as assistant professor of trumpet at Ithaca College and assistant professor of baroque trumpet at the Eastman School of Music. Jared earned his MM, DMA, and Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music, where he studied with James Thompson and Boyde Hood. He is also a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he studied with Jason Dovel and graduated summa cum laude. Jared is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Jared Wallis, Trumpet James Jordan, Piano Abblasen Gottfried Reiche Concerto for Trumpet Leopold Mozart seguita il Butta sella Cesare Bendinelli Suite of Dances G. F. Handel Sonata for Trumpet Henry Purcell Sonata No. 1 Giovanni Buonaventura Viviani Sonata for 2 Trumpets Petronio Franceschini with Paul Tingley About the Foundation: artsempoweringlife.org About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2023 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.

Sound the Trumpet: Tracing the Use of the Trumpet through the Bible Presented by Paul Tingley, DMA Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series September 15, 2023 This lecture explores the biblical significance of the trumpet as a symbol and instrument, drawing from the scripture “The trumpet shall sound.” It traces the rich history of the trumpet in the Bible, examining its role in conveying divine messages and heralding significant events. The lecture incorporates musical excerpts from Handel’s “Messiah” and works by Samuel Adler, to illuminate the trumpet’s spiritual and cultural importance throughout history. Baritone, Alex Pugsley Piano, James Jordan, DMA About the Foundation: artsempoweringlife.org About the Performing Arts Center: performingartscentercapecod.org Facebook: facebook.com/artsempoweringlife © 2023 Arts Empowering Life, Inc. All rights reserved.