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WELCOME page 2

MASTERWORKS page 5

POPS page 10

FRIDAY FUSION page 13

PREMIERE EVENTS page 14

COFFEE page 16

PLUGGED IN page 18

PASSPORT page 16

HOLIDAYS/SPECIALS page 20

ARTS ACCESS page 22

FAMILY page 23

YOUTH ORCHESTRA page 24

SUPPORT page 25

VOLUNTEERS page 26

DONORS page 27

BENEFITS page 28

Branding design and strategy is provided by

Burdette Ketchum.

PURE.

It’s what live, symphonic music is. The talent. The sound. The works. The hall. There may be other ways to listen to music and there are other live performances, but there is no entertainment and enrichmentexperience more pure than the symphony. Just the music and you.Think of the way each performance –from Pops, to Friday Fusion, toMasterworks – moves you:

PURE GENIUS

PURE BEAUTY

PURE FUN

PURE JOY

PURE SOUL

PURE SKILL

PURE MAGIC

PURE INSPIRATION

The list is endless, and everyonedefines the pureness of their symphony experience differently.So in this era of iPods, ear phones and CDs, one form of music is available to all of Jacksonville in its purest form.

Enjoy this, our 60th season, and mayyou feel the power of pure.

MASTERWORKSAnne Aikiko plays Barber page 5

WELCOMEFrom Fabio Mechetti page 2

60TH ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATIONpage 15

DONOR SUPPORTpage 27

P U R E A R T I S T R YJacksonville Symphony Orchestra

60 YEARS

P U R E P A S S I O N Music Director Fabio Mechetti

10 YEARS

P U R E C O M M I T M E N T Jacksonville Symphony Chorus

25 YEARS

P U R E P O W E RThe Bryan Concert Organ

10 YEARS

If there was ever a year for the people of Jacksonville to celebrate alegacy of great music, this is it – from awe-inspiring classics, to fabulousguest artists and entertainers to a landmark 60th Anniversary Concertwith Itzhak Perlman.

Reserve your seats now and join the celebration as we present Mozart’s Cosí fan tutte and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!Highlights also include Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique,” Beethoven’s “Eroica,”the Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Debut, Pictures at an Exhibition, a new“Friday Fusion” series, and a Fresh Ink World Premiere. Entertainingevenings with Sandi Patty, Pink Martini, and tributes to Charlie Chaplin,Ray Charles, John Williams and modern Broadway headline our Pops series.

This season we also celebrate the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus’ 25 years of great music with Orff’s monumental Carmina Burana and we honor the 10th season of the majestic Bryan Concert Organ in Jacoby Symphony Hall with Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony.”

Since its first performance 60 years ago, the Jacksonville SymphonyOrchestra has elevated our community with the highest quality of artistry.And during these past 10 years, it has been my sincere honor tocollaborate with this great orchestra to continually reach new heights.

Our tradition is a testament to what the Jacksonville SymphonyOrchestra has always shared with music lovers – variety, excitement and something to inspire your life – every time we perform.

Enjoy!

Fabio MechettiMusic Director and Principal ConductorHaskell Endowed Chair

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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”

Copland Lincoln Portrait

Orff Carmina Burana

Chee-Yun Plays Mozart

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September 25, 26, 2009Lincoln Portrait

Fabio Mechetti, conductorAnne Akiko Meyers, violin*

Concert sponsored by Haskell

October 16, 17, 2009Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique

Fabio Mechetti, conductorAntti Siirala, piano*

November 6, 7, 2009Carmina Burana

Fabio Mechetti, conductorStacey Tappan, soprano*Christopher Pfund, tenor*Leon Williams, baritone*

Jacksonville Symphony Chorus+Jacksonville Children’s Chorus *

Concert sponsored byMain Charitable Trust

November 20, 21, 2009Beethoven’s Eroica

Michael Butterman, conductorKirill Gerstein, piano*

January 15, 16, 2010Organ Symphony

CelebrationFabio Mechetti, conductor

Felix Hell, organ*

Anne Akiko Myers’ talent, stunning beauty and stage presence are perfect counterparts to Barber’ssweet-sounding orchestral favorite.We also honorLincoln’s bicentennial with Copland’s famous tribute,Lincoln Portrait.

Copland Lincoln Portrait

Barber Violin Concerto*

Dvor̀́ák Symphony No. 8

Tchaikovsky’s immortal “Pathétique” is a reflection of the composer’s deeply discordant life, a complextexturing of emotion – sorrow leavened with hope,and happiness tinged with a foreboding of despair.

Rachmaninoff The Rock: fantasy

Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 2*

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”

If triumph over adversity ever needed a soundtrackthis is it.The powerful and seductive emotions ofCarmina Burana and Brahms’ visions of destiny will set the stage for an incredible night of music,featuring the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus –celebrating 25 years of great music with the JSO.

Brahms Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny)+

Orff Carmina Burana*+

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 was dedicated toNapoleon, until his beloved hero crowned himselfEmperor. He carved the title out with a knife andrenamed it “Heroic Symphony” to champion therights of all mankind. “Eroica” became the turningpoint for musical Romanticism and forced the world to rethink who was the true conqueror –Bonaparte or Beethoven?

Hailstork An American Port of Call

Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2*

Beethoven Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

We’re pulling out all the stops to celebrate the tenth year of the Bryan Concert Organ.This historicCasavant belts out a massive kaleidoscope of soundwith 6,215 pipes in all.

Bach/Stokowski Toccata and Fugue (orchestral transcription)

Jongen Sinfonia Concertante*

Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3, “Organ Symphony”*

February 5, 6, 2010Van Cliburn Gold

Fabio Mechetti, conductorVan Cliburn Gold Medalist (TBA),

piano*

February 26, 27, 2010

Chee-Yun Plays MozartJoAnn Falletta, conductor

Chee-Yun, violin*

March 19, 20, 2010Alisa Plays Shostakovich

Fabio Mechetti, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello*

April 16, 17, 2010Rachmaninoff’sThird Concerto

Fabio Mechetti, conductorArnaldo Cohen, piano*

Jacksonville Symphony Chorus+

May 14, 15, 2010Pictures at an Exhibition

Fabio Mechetti, conductorKayo Ishimaru, harp*

Who came first – Van Cliburn or “The Van Cliburn”?The Cliburn Competition is as famous as thelegendary pianist himself.And its distinguishedwinners continue to bring the highest qualityperformances to audiences everywhere. Be among the select few to witness the debut tour of the 2009Van Cliburn winner, performing one of Beethoven’smonumental concertos.

Barber Essay No. 1

Beethoven Piano Concerto (TBA)*

Stravinsky Petrushka (1947)

An artist with masterful disposition, Chee-Yun isperfectly matched for this work of Mozart, his finalconcerto for violin, brilliant in theme and rich in color.At the podium will be Grammy-winner JoAnnFalletta, “one of the finest conductors of hergeneration.” (New York Times).

Debussy Petite Suite

Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5*

Brahms Symphony No. 2

Alisa Weilerstein is sure to capture the sardonic toneof Shostakovich, all the while impressing upon theaudience her distinctive musical personality.Theworld-renowned Weilerstein will delight audienceswith a piece steeped in folk lullaby and Soviet satire.

Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1*

Bruckner Symphony No. 4, “Romantic”

Audience favorite Arnaldo Cohen returns for a wildand exciting rendition of the ultimate piano challenge– Rachmaninoff’s Third Concerto. Composer and JSOviolinist (!) Piotr Szewczyk, winner of Fresh Ink 2008,premieres a fanfare for the First Coast and the JSOChorus sings the sweet melodies of Mendelssohn.

Szewczyk First Coast Fanfare (Fresh Ink Commission –

World Premiere)

Mendelssohn Psalm 98, “Sing to the Lord”+

Mendelssohn Psalm 114, “The Journey from Israel

to Egypt”+

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3*

Take a stroll through one of the most triumphantmusical art tours of all, Pictures at an Exhibition.Art inspires music by composer Michael Colina in a modern rendition of Goya’s famous images.

Colina Los Caprichos

Ginastera Harp Concerto*

Mussorgsky/Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition

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Masterworks Guest Artists sponsored by Ruth Conley.

Words on Music at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.Conductor’s Club Members are invited to an Intermission Reception.

Post-concert Talkback after Saturday performances.

M A S T E R W O R K S

JoAnn Falletta Conducts Mozart & Brahms

Alisa Weilerstein Plays ShostakovichOrgan Symphony Celebration

Arnaldo Cohen plays Rachmaninoff

Jacksonville Symphony Chorus25th Anniversary

Beethoven’s EroicaMozart Violin Concerto No. 5 with Chee-Yun

Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2 with Kirill Gerstein

M A S T E R W O R K S

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October 15, 16, 17, 2009Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

Fabio Mechetti, conductorAntti Siirala, piano*

November 5, 6, 7, 2009Carmina Burana

Fabio Mechetti, conductorStacey Tappan, soprano*Christopher Pfund, tenor*Leon Williams, baritone*

Jacksonville Symphony Chorus+Jacksonville Children’s Chorus *

Concert sponsored byMain Charitable Trust

November 19, 20, 21, 2009Beethoven’s Eroica

Michael Butterman, conductorKirill Gerstein, piano*

February 25, 26, 27, 2010Chee-Yun Plays Mozart

JoAnn Falletta, conductorChee-Yun, violin*

March 18, 19, 20, 2010Alisa Plays Shostakovich

Fabio Mechetti, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello*

April 15, 16, 17, 2010Rachmaninoff’s Third

ConcertoFabio Mechetti, conductor

Arnaldo Cohen, piano*Jacksonville Symphony Chorus+

May 13, 14, 15, 2010Pictures at an Exhibition

Fabio Mechetti, conductor

Kayo Ishimaru, harp*

Tchaikovsky’s immortal “Pathétique” is a reflection of the composer’sdeeply discordant life, a complex texturing of emotion – sorrowleavened with hope, and happiness tinged with a foreboding of despair.

Rachmaninoff The Rock: fantasy

Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 2*

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”

If triumph over adversity ever needed a soundtrack this is it.Thepowerful and seductive emotions of Carmina Burana and Brahms’visions of destiny will set the stage for an incredible night of music,featuring the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus – celebrating 25 years of great music with the JSO.

Brahms Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny)+

Orff Carmina Burana*+

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 was dedicated to Napoleon,until his beloved hero crowned himself Emperor. He carved the title out with a knife and renamed it “Heroic Symphony”to champion the rights of all mankind.“Eroica” became the turning pointfor musical Romanticism and forced the world to rethink who was thetrue conqueror – Bonaparte or Beethoven?

Hailstork An American Port of Call

Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2*

Beethoven Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

An artist with masterful disposition, Chee-Yun is perfectly matched forthis work of Mozart, his final concerto for violin, brilliant in theme andrich in color.At the podium will be Grammy-winner JoAnn Falletta,“one of the finest conductors of her generation.” (New York Times).

Debussy Petite Suite

Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5*

Brahms Symphony No. 2

Alisa Weilerstein is sure to capture the sardonic tone of Shostakovich,all the while impressing upon the audience her distinctive musicalpersonality.The world-renowned Weilerstein will delight audienceswith a piece steeped infolk lullaby and Soviet satire.

Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1*

Bruckner Symphony No. 4, “Romantic”

Audience favorite Arnaldo Cohen returns for a wild and excitingrendition of the ultimate piano challenge – Rachmaninoff’s ThirdConcerto. Composer and JSO violinist (!) Piotr Szewczyk, winner ofFresh Ink 2008, premieres a fanfare for the First Coast and the JSOChorus sings the sweet melodies of Mendelssohn.

Szewczyk First Coast Fanfare (Fresh Ink Commission – World Premiere)

Mendelssohn Psalm 98, “Sing to the Lord”+

Mendelssohn Psalm 114, “The Journey from Israel to Egypt”+

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3*

Take a stroll through one of the most triumphant musical art tours of all, Pictures at an Exhibition.Art inspires music by composerMichael Colina in a modern rendition of Goya’s famous images.

Colina Los Caprichos

Ginastera Harp Concerto*

Mussorgsky/Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition

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B L U E C R O S S A N D B L U E S H I E L D O F F L O R I D A

P O P SMichael Krajewski, Principal Pops Conductor

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October 2, 3, 2009Fly Me to the Moon

Michael Krajewski, conductorMichael Andrew, guest artist

Concert sponsored byRegency Centers Together with

Joannie & Russell Newtonand Brooke and Hap Stein

October 23, 24, 2009Chaplin at the Symphony

with Dan KaminGrant Cooper, conductorDan Kamin, guest artist

In the style of famous crooners Frank Sinatra, Dean Martinand Nat King Cole, Michael Andrew is sure to delight with his performances of celestial songs like “Fly Me To the Moon,”“Moon River,” “Unforgettable” and many more.

It’s an uproarious evening of comedy and music! Experiencethe genius of Charlie Chaplin the way his original audiencesdid – on the big screen, with live musical accompaniment.Enjoy two timeless comedies, Easy Street and The Immigrant,accompanied by Grant Cooper’s whimsical score, full of jazz,wit and delight at every comic turn of events.

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November 13, 14, 2009American Salute with

Sandi PattyMichael Krajewski, conductor

Sandi Patty, guest artistDouglas Anderson School

of the Arts Concert Chorale

December 11, 12, 2009Holiday Pops

Scott Terrell, conductorLynn Roberts, guest artist

Jacksonville Symphony ChorusJacksonville Children’s Chorus

January 22, 23, 2010A Tribute to Ray Charles

Steven Reineke, conductorEllis Hall, guest artist

February 19, 20, 2010John Williams Spectacular

Michael Krajewski, conductorJacksonville Symphony Chorus

March 5, 6, 2010Broadway Rocks!

Steven Reineke, conductorChristina Norrup, Mark Willett,

Kirsten Bracken and Zachary Prince, guest artists

Concert sponsored byDuBow Family Foundation

March 26, 27, 2010Pink Martini

Fabio Mechetti, conductorPink Martini, special guests

One of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time,Sandi Patty is simply known as “The Voice.” The five-timeGrammy winner and Gospel Music Hall of Fame inducteespeaks to the heart of Americana and her signature renditionsof “God Bless America,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner”have become synonymous with patriotic celebration.

Celebrate the season as the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestrabrings you wonderful melodies with symphonic yuletidefavorites. Lynn Roberts, songbird extraordinaire, joins thefestivities while the Symphony Chorus and Children’s Choruswill warm your hearts.

From country to blues, jazz, R&B and funk, Ray Charles setthe standard for greatness. Join the electrifying Ellis Hall forsongs of the pioneering singer-pianist who gave us years ofsoulful joy with hits such as “Georgia on My Mind,” “Hit theRoad Jack” and “Unchain My Heart.”

From the cinema to the symphony, John Williams is anAmerican icon.With a list of movie score credits of more than100 and counting, John Williams owns the record for the mostOscar nominations for a living person. Re-live the excitementand enjoy favorite melodies from films such as E.T., Star Wars,Jaws, Harry Potter and Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Broadway never had a beat like this! The hits of modernBroadway come alive with a dazzling lineup of star-powersingers and our own college choruses from University of NorthFlorida, Jacksonville University and FSCJ bursting with energy.With songs from blockbuster musicals like West Side Story,Grease, Wicked and Fame, this concert is filled with one greatmoment to the next.

Fresh off the heels of a new album release, the group performsan eclectic variety of original tunes and forgotten classics,bringing a distinctively modern touch to songs from bygoneeras and exotic lands.

Conductor’s Club Members are invited to an Intermission Reception.

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F R I D AY F U S I O N

French FusionMichael Butterman Returnsto the JSO Stage

Stephanie Jeong Plays PaganiniLatin Fusion

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October 9, 2009German Fusion

Michael Butterman, conductorKevin Reid, horn

Christopher Dwyer, hornAlexei Romanenko, cello

January 29, 2010French Fusion

Fabio Mechetti, conductorPeter Wright, clarinet

March 12, 2010Italian Fusion

Fabio Mechetti, conductorStephanie Jeong, violin

2009-10 Yvonne Charvot BarnettYoung Artist

April 9, 2010Latin Fusion

Fabio Mechetti, conductorPeter Soave, bandoneon

Conductor Michael Butterman returns to the JSO stage for a celebration of music from Berlin to Vienna. Our ownKevin Reid and Christopher Dwyer collaborate onBeethoven’s Duo for Two Horns and Alexei Romanenkodazzles in a performance of Schumann’s Cello Concerto.Works from Mozart, Schubert and “The Waltz King”Johann Strauss, Jr. will also add to the musical festivities.

Join the JSO and clarinetist Peter Wright for a nightshowcasing the crème de la crème of French music,highlighting romantic and mystical works from composersMilhaud, Ravel, and Gounod, along with Wright’sperformance of Bozza’s Clarinet Concerto.And because no French musical showcase would be complete without it,you’ll hear a suite from Bizet’s Carmen.

Enjoy a night of Old World Italy with Paganini’s ViolinConcerto No. 1 featuring Stephanie Jeong, who capturedthe highest award at the 2008 Paganini Competition.Fabio Mechetti and the JSO highlight the Italianinspirations of Rossini and Puccini, as well as Respighi’sAncient Airs and Dances.

Sounds from Argentina to Andalusia set the stage withworks such as Falla’s Three Cornered Hat, Copland’s Latin-American Sketches and Piazzolla’s Concerto forBandoneon, the accordion-like instrument that createsthe essential tango sound.

We invite you to fuse your evening’s entertainment together for a complete experience at the Times-Union Center. Enjoy a tastefully arranged variety of symphonic gems

introduced from the stage by our artists, pre-concert food based on the concert theme,and time to stay and mingle afterwards with audiences and musicians. Plans are in the

works for visual art, jazz and acoustic music and more entertaining elements,all at this great location on the St. Johns River.

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Log on to jaxsymphony.org for a complete program list.

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Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 8 p.m.J I M A N D J A N M O R A N T H E AT E R

Sponsored by the Julius N. Frankel Foundation

Fabio Mechetti, conductorJacksonville Symphony Chorus and guest soloists

Mozart’s comic wit strikes again in perfect style for Valentine’s Day weekend.Two guys boast that their fiancées would never stray, so their buddy challenges them to a wager.

“All women are fickle,” he claims.They then try to seduce each other’s betrothed in disguise as a test of their beloved’s faithfulness. How far will this gamble go? When love is true, it passes all tests.

Opera in Two Acts. Sung in Italian With English Supertitles.

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Itzhak Perlman

Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 8 p.m.

Fabio Mechetti, conductorItzhak Perlman, violin

Celebrate the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s 60-year legacy with special guest Itzhak Perlman. Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin,Perlman is synonymous with landmark events, including one from our history –

the grand opening of the JSO’s new home in the Times-Union Center.

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See page 10 for more about our Pops concerts.See page 13 for more about our Fusion concerts.

German FusionOctober 9, 2009 (CC)

Fabio Mechetti, conductorAlexei Romanenko, cello*

Schumann Cello Concerto*

Mozart Symphony No.34

Strauss Pizzicato Polka

Strauss Thunder and Lightning Polka

Chaplin at the Symphonywith Dan Kamin

October 23, 2009 (CP)Grant Cooper, conductorDan Kamin, guest artist

Beethoven’s EroicaNovember 20, 2009 (CC)

Michael Butterman, conductor

Hailstork An American Port of Call

Beethoven Symphony No. 3

Holiday PopsDecember 11, 2009 (CP)Scott Terrell, conductor

Lynn Roberts, guest artist

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French FusionJanuary 29, 2010 (CC)

Fabio Mechetti, conductorPeter Wright, clarinet*

Milhaud The Creation of the World

Bozza Clarinet Concerto*

Ravel Pavane for a Dead Princess

Bizet Carmen: Suite No. 2

John Williams Spectacular

February 19, 2010 (CP)Michael Krajewski, conductor

Sponsored by Raymond James & Associates

Broadway Rocks!March 5, 2010 (CP)

Steven Reineke, conductorChristina Norrup, Mark Willett,

Kirsten Bracken and Zachary Prince, guest artists

Italian FusionMarch 12, 2010 (CC)

Fabio Mechetti, conductorStephanie Jeong, violin*

Rossini La scala di seta (The Silken Staircase): Overture

Paganini Violin Concerto No. 1*

Puccini Capriccio sinfonico

Rachmaninoff’s Third Concerto

April 16, 2010 (CC)Fabio Mechetti, conductor

Arnaldo Cohen, piano*

Szewczyk First Coast Fanfare (World Premiere)

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3*

Cirque de la Symphonie May 21, 2010 (CP)

Michael Krajewski, conductorCirque de la Symphonie, guest artists

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The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s popular Plugged In Series spotlights the defining moments by the artists who created the era we call Classic Rock. Each concert is a sonic journey, with rock bands

and captivating lead vocalists, backed by the power of a live symphony orchestra.

October 10, 2009The Music of Eric Clapton

Jeff Christmas, conductor • Rik Emmett, guitar and lead vocalist with band

January 30, 2010Woodstock’s Greatest Hits

Jeff Christmas, conductor • Neil Donell, Karen LeBlanc, and Aaron Macdonald, vocalists with band

March 13, 2010The Music of James Taylor

Jeff Christmas, conductor • Neil Donell, lead vocalist with band

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Is your schedule too busy?

Then PASSPORT is for you!

Purchasing a subscription saves you money over single tickets.And with excellent benefits, subscriptions are a better value than ever.

Another way to subscribe is with PASSPORT.For $500, PASSPORT can save you up to 20% per concert ticket

and gives you the flexibility to choose ten admissions to series concerts.

Two people can attend five concerts, five people can attend two concerts,or you can attend all ten, whichever you prefer.

Call our box office when you’re ready to redeem your passport tickets and we’ll provide you with the best available seats.

Areas A and F are based on availability.(Passport is not redeemable for Oklahoma!, Cosi fan tutte,

Itzhak Perlman or any other special concerts.)

P A S S P O R T

10 C O N C E R T S – YO U R C H O I C E

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C O F F E E P A S S P O R T

8 C O N C E R T S

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The Coffee Passport gives you eight Coffee Series admissions,

and the flexibility to choose any combination of tickets.

One person can attend eight concerts;

two can attend four concerts; and so on.

(Coffee Passport is only valid for Coffee Series concerts.)

H O L I D A Y S

First Coast NutcrackerFri., Dec. 4, 2009 at 8 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 5, 2009 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.Sun., Dec. 6, 2009 at 2 p.m.

Jim and Jan Moran TheatreMichael Butterman, conductor

Holiday Pops EncoreSat., Dec. 12, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.Sun., Dec. 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

Scott Terrell, conductorLynn Roberts, guest artist

Jacksonville Symphony ChorusJacksonville Children’s Chorus

Handel’s MessiahSat., Dec. 19 2009 at 8:00 p.m.

Michael Butterman, conductorJacksonville Symphony Chorus

and guest soloists

Enter the world of childlike imagination as the enchantingFirst Coast Nutcracker showcases internationally acclaimeddancers, our area’s finest dance corps and Tchaikovsky’sbeloved melodies performed live by your JSO.

Share the spirit of the season with family and friends and be a part of Jacksonville’s great holiday celebration.

Amidst the frenzied hustle and bustle, it’s difficult to find an oasis of sanity where the meaning of Christmas isn’t trampled upon.We have your oasis –Handel’s Messiah. Hallelujah!

Oklahoma!Fri., Sept. 18, 2009, at 8:00 p.m.Sat., Sept. 19, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.Sun., Sept. 20, 2009, at 2 p.m.

Michael Butterman, conductor

Tod Booth, director

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical tale of love,

community and patriotic passion in the heart of

rural America was modern Broadway’s first real

phenomenon. Its colorful costumes, brilliant

choreography and beloved songs like “Oh What

a Beautiful Mornin’,” “Surrey With The Fringe

On Top” and “People Will Say We’re In Love”

have made it a timeless classic.The cast of

the Alhambra Theatre joins the Jacksonville

Symphony Orchestra for a semi-staged concert

production of the complete musical in the

Times-Union Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall.

S P E C I A L S

The Music of Pink FloydSat., May 8, 2010 at 8 p.m.

Christopher Confessore, conductorThe Machine, guest artists

Jim and Jan Moran Theater

Musicians’ Pension Benefit Concert

Tue., May 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.Fabio Mechetti, conductorRachel Barton Pine, violin

Cirque de la SymphonieFri. & Sat., May 21, 22, 2010 at 8 p.m.

Michael Krajewski, conductor

Fresh Ink – FloridaComposer’s Competition

Sponsored by Yvonne and Cecil West

Welcome to “The Machine” – a band whose sole focus is to make every show an authentic Floydian experience,with dramatic lighting, video and theatrics, enhancing andexpanding the sonic depths of Pink Floyd.

Support your JSO musicians, whose commitment to the community elevates our civic pride for all.

Cirque nouveau-style acrobats and artists return to theJSO stage to meet the full power of symphonic sound.

Listen with composers from across Florida to the live sounds of their newest creations.

Wed., May 26, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. (Final Concert)Reading Sessions: May 25 and 26 (Times TBA)

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A R T S A C C E S S

Music Educational for All

The Jacksonville Symphony’s Arts Access initiative is designed to present music to the widest audience possible. By increasing cooperation among our many constituencies,

Arts Access encompasses a broad spectrum of musical activities which engage,educate and enrich our community.

Each year, close to 100,000 children participate in the Jacksonville Symphony’s extensive array of educational concerts, designed to grow along with students. For information on these and many

other programs, call (904) 354-5657 or email education@jaxsymphony.org.

A popular new feature is the Sound Check Card, the student pass to the Jacksonville Symphony.The Sound Check Card gives students access to every JSO Masterworks, Friday Fusion and

Coffee Series concert for an entire season.

S o u n d C h e c kOne card. One price. $25.

Call (904) 354-5547 or log on to jaxsymphony.org.

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October 25, 2009Symphonic Spooktacular -

The Classical ClownGrant Cooper, conductorDan Kamin, guest artist

December 13, 2009JSYO Sounds of the Season

Scott Gregg, conductor

January 24, 2010Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs & Ham

Christopher Confessore, conductorMaria Jette, guest artist

February 21, 2010The True Story

of the Three Little PigsChristopher Confessore, conductor

Tim Marrone, guest artist

The Classical Clown battles the maestro for control of the orchestra.You’ll be laughing out of your seatand your kids will discover classics by Beethoven,Stravinsky, Strauss and more.Wear your costume!

Young listeners will enjoy watching the “big kids”in the Jacksonville Symphony Youth OrchestraPhilharmonic play yuletide favorites.

Go GREEN! Join us for a musical romp through this Dr. Seuss classic and go green with more music and activities celebrating the earth, nature and the environment.

Here’s Mr.Wolf’s story. He huffs, and he puffs,and he has a very bad sneezing cold. He also needs a cup of sugar for his granny’s birthday cake.Watch author Jon Scieszka’s story come to life,then you decide – Big Bad Wolf… or frame-up?

TM&© Dr. Seuss Enterprises.All rights reserved.

The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra assembles the most talented young musicians from all over the First Coast into one of the finest youth orchestra programs in the region.The JSYO offers comprehensive orchestral training to more

than 200 students ranging from first grade through early college, comprising six ensembles, and led by a team of professional conductors and coaches.

Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 5 pm

Fall Concert

Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 5 pmSpring Concert

Friday, May 7, 2010, at 8 pm

Major/Minor ConcertWith the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra

P U B L I X S U P E R M A R K E T S C H A R I T I E S

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S U P P O R TOne Of The First Coast’s Greatest Assets

60 YEARS OF GREAT MUSIC! YOUR SUPPORT IS THE KEY.The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra serves as a cultural beacon for Northeast Florida

and is critical to the First Coast’s identity, quality of life and economic viability. Since ticket purchases alone cover less than half the cost associated with presenting an orchestral performance, friends like you play a crucial role in making up the difference. By becoming a member of the Jacksonville Symphony through donating to the annual fund, you help preserve the exceptional quality of symphonic music in our community.Your donations to the Jacksonville Symphony Association are tax deductible and

may also qualify for a matching grant from your employer.

Please consider making a gift to the Jacksonville Symphony Association in your estate plan.For information and a complete list of donor benefits, call Lynn Evans at (904) 354-1473.

HARMONY CLUBEmissary $1 - $99Associate $100 - $299

Contributors $300 - $549 Supporter $550 - $1,249

CONDUCTOR’S CLUBPrelude $1,250 - $2,249Bronze $2,250 - $3,499

Silver $3,500 - $4,999 Gold $5,000 - $9,999

Platinum $10,000 - $24,999 Fabio Mechetti Society $25,000 - $49,999

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V O L U N T E E R O R G A N I Z A T I O N S

Get Involved and Play Your PartJSO volunteer organizations offer a variety of rewarding opportunities

to share camaraderie and play a part in the Jacksonville Symphony’s success.Online: www.jaxsymphony.org/volunteer

ARIAS (Amelia Residents In Action for the Symphony) ARIAS’ primary goals are to bring the JSO to Amelia Island, to encourage Nassau residents to attend Symphony concerts, and to provide music education to children in Nassau CountySchools through JSO performances and an Instrument Zoo.ARIAS also sponsors a scholarshipprogram, a fund-raising dinner/concert and more.Information: (904) 261-0105

BRASS (Beaches Residents Actively Supporting the Symphony)The members of BRASS support the JSO by encouraging and facilitating concert attendance,contributing to special events and programs, and raising funds for new instruments.BRASS provides music education to Beaches-area students through JSO performancesand an Instrument Zoo and holds the “BRASS Ring” scholarship competition.Information: (904) 285-1139 · BRASSmembership@jaxsymphony.org

JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY CHORUSThe Jacksonville Symphony Chorus has been making great music with the JSO for 25 years.Led by Jon O. Carlson, the all-volunteer Chorus includes some of our area’s finest voices whoshare the spirit of singing great choral music.Information and audition dates: (904) 354-5479, ext. 221 · www.jaxsymphonychorus.org

THE GUILD OF THE JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONYThe Guild strives to create strong community support for the JSO. Fundraising activities includethe Symphony Showhouse, Holiday Boutique and the “Music for Your Eyes” painted violins.Outreach and special events include the Instrument Zoo, Harmony Grants, Opening Night Pops Party, Coffee Concerts, RAKEs (random acts of kindness for musicians) and more.Information: (904) 358-1479

OPUS (The Jacksonville Symphony’s Young Professionals Group)OPUS hosts pre-concert parties and special events at local hot spots.Young professionals are a driving force and their cultural participation leads to a thriving city. OPUS membership includes a voucher for two JSO tickets.Information: opusjacksonville@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER USHERSAt each JSO concert, our Volunteer Ushers make you feel welcome, help you find your seat,and contribute toward making every event run smoothly.To find out how to join this great team,contact JSO House Manager Kimberly Gustafson at (904) 807-1003 or emailkgustafson@jaxsymphony.org.

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AT&T Real Yellow Pages • Yvonne Charvot Barnett • Endowment Fund • Clear Channel Outdoor

Cummer Family Foundation • Dana’s Limousine & Transportation • Duval County School Board

FOLIO Weekly • Steinway & Sons

The Julius N. Frankel Foundation

The Woodcock Foundation for the

Appreciation of the Arts

Ruth Conley

• Jacksonville Kennel Club• Orange Park Kennel Club• The “Best Bet” at St. Johns

Greyhound Park

AAA Travel • BB&T • Brooks • Buffet Crampon • Burdette Ketchum • CIT Group

Special Gift in Honor of the City Rescue Mission • Coggin Automotive group • CSX Corporation

Cypress Village Brookdale Senior Living • The DuBow Family Foundation • Fazzini’s Coffee & Tea

The Florida Times-Union • The Guild Friends of the Jacksonville Symphony • Haskell Company

Ice House America • JM Family Enterprises • Michael and Pepi Kahn Family Foundation

The Roger L. and Rochelle S. Main Charitable Trust • MPS Group • Omni Jacksonville Hotel

The PGA Tour • Publix Super Markets Charities • Raymond James & Associates, Inc.Regency Centers Corporation Together with Joannie & Russell Newton and Brooke & Hap Stein

Regions • St. Vincent’s HealthCare • Shacter Family Foundation • David A. Stein

Weaver Family Foundation • Yvonne and Cecil West • Westminster Woods • Winn Dixie

Thank you to our 2008-2009 sponsors!

The Jacksonville Symphony is proud to introducesome of our most important music makers.

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S U B S C R I B E R B E N E F I T S

Season subscribers enjoy the opportunity to purchase the best available seats at all Jacksonville Symphony specialevents before tickets go on sale to the general public.

Save close to $10 per concert! For just $20, subscribersenjoy pre-paid parking for the entire season in the Garageadjacent to the Omni Hotel after 5 p.m.Valid forMasterworks, Friday Fusion, Family, PASSPORT,Plugged In and Pops subscribers only. (Not valid forCoffee Series) Voucher Required. Parking is non-assignedand non-transferable.

As a subscriber, you have the privilege of exchanging your tickets for regular series concerts, free of charge.Charges may result from exchanging to a higher priceticket (seat locations are offered based on availability).Exchanges are not permitted for Special Concerts,such as Messiah, Nutcracker, Cosi fan tutti, Perlman,or the Pipe Organ Concert Series

Season subscribers save up to $5 per ticket on additionalsingle-concert ticket purchases for regular series concerts.(Excluding Special Concerts, such as Messiah, Nutcrackerand Cosi fan tutti or Perlman).

The Jacksonville Symphony is partnering with the area’sfinest restaurants to make the Symphony experienceeven more enjoyable for our subscribers! Call Bill Cosnotti at (904) 356-0426 for details.

We will replace your lost tickets FREE. Call PatronServices or come to the “Will-Call” window the day of the performance and we will accommodate you

If your ticket will go unused, return it to our box office48 hours before the event (or fax a copy of torn tickets)and receive a tax credit for the amount of the ticket.

Priority Seating

Discount Pre-paid Parking

Free TicketExchanges

Discounts on Single Tickets

Restaurant Discounts

Ticket ReprintService

Tax Credit

How to Order

By Phone:904-354-5547877-662-6731Speak with a customer servicerepresentative. Box office hours are Monday through Friday,from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 90minutes before the start of the concert (no phone service).

Online:Log on to www.jaxsymphony.org.

Mail:Fill out the attached form and mail to:Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra300 W.Water St. Suite 200Jacksonville, FL 32202

Groups: Groups of 10 or more receive a 15% discount. Call (904) 356-0426for info.

Fax: 904-354-9238

Come See Us:Receive personal service at theSymphony Box Office.Address and hours are listed at left.

Concert Updates:Log on to jaxsymphony.org and sign up for SoundBytes,our email newsletter.You’ll receiveinsider information on concerts,guest artists, educational programs and community activities.

DirectionsJacoby Symphony Hall is

located in the Times-UnionCenter at 300 West Water

Street, next to theJacksonville Landing on the

St Johns River. Parking,map and directions are on

our website atwww.jaxsymphony.org.

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere should I park at the Times-Union Center?Subscribers to Masterworks, Friday Fusion, Passport, Plugged In, Family or Pops Series can purchase series parking vouchers for the garage adjacent to the Omni Jacksonville Hotel for only $20 for the entire season. The Times-Union Center is a multi-use facility and two or more events often occur simultaneously. We strongly advise that you allow ample time for parking. For more information on parking, and to see a parking map, log on to www.jaxsymphony.org.

Is there handicapped seating available?Handicapped and wheelchair-accessible seating are only available through the JSO Box Office, by phone at (904) 354-5547 or in person, and cannot be purchased online. Our Box Office is happy to assist with special seating arrangements for persons with disabilities.

What if I arrive late?Latecomers are seated after the conclusion of the first work on the program. Patrons who leave the hall during theperformance will not be reseated until after the completion of the piece, and there will be no seating break during any work. At the end of intermission, bell tones will signal you to return to your seats. Please show courtesy to the performers by remaining at your seat (applauding, of course) through the final ovation.

May we bring children?Children ages five years and over are welcome at all symphony concerts. Children of all ages are welcome at Family Series concerts, First Coast Nutcracker, Youth Orchestra and Young People’s concerts. Every child over the age of one requires a ticket and supervision at concerts in Jacoby Symphony Hall.

What was I thinking?Cameras and recording devices may not be brought into the concert hall. We appreciate your cooperation in avoiding conversations/talking during concerts.

AREA AREA AREA AREAMORAN THEATER 1 2 3 4FIRST COAST NUTCRACKER $43 $33 $23 $18OPERA: COSI FAN TUTTE $95 $65 $45 $35MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD PIT–$75 $57 $47 $37 $27

COFFEE TEN – $195 COFFEE PASSPORT – $185

COFFEE CLASSICS (5) – $120 COFFEE POPS (5) – $120FRIDAY FUSION – $132 FRIDAY FUSION WITH FOOD – $167FAMILY – $15 JSYO ADULT – $20 • JSYO CHILD – $13 PASSPORT – $500

GENERAL ADMISSION SEASON TICKET PRICING

RESERVED SEASON TICKET PRICINGSECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION

A,F B,G C,H,M D J,L

MASTERWORKS TEN CONCERTS $600 $520 $380 $270 $200MASTERWORKS SEVEN CONCERTS $420 $364 $266 $189 $140POPS $480 $416 $304 $216 $160PLUGGED IN $180 $156 $114 $81 $60FAMILY (ADULT) A,F $50 B,G,J $38 (CHILD) A,F $38 B,G,J $22

SINGLE TICKET PRICINGSECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION

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**SINGLE TICKETS $66 $56 $41 $31 $26** MASTERWORKS, POPS, PLUGGED IN, MESSIAH, CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE, MUSICIAN PENSION BENEFIT, OKLAHOMA, ITZHAK PERLMAN

FRIDAY FUSION: GENERAL ADMISSION – $38 GENERAL ADMISSION WITH FOOD – $48

COFFEE CLASSICS: GENERAL ADMISSION – $27 COFFEE POPS: GENERAL ADMISSION – $35

All ticket prices subject to premium pricing.

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Masterworks Thursdays – 7:30 p.m. • Masterworks Fridays/Saturdays - 8:00 p.m.

Pops Fridays and Saturdays – 8:00 p.m. • Fusion Fridays – 8:00 p.m.

Coffee Fridays – 11:00 a.m. • Family Sundays – 3:00 p.m. • Plugged In – 8:00 p.m

All concerts are in Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times-Union Center unless otherwise noted.All programs, dates and artists are subject to change.

Photography by Laird, Barry Rabinowitz and Bradley Stookey.

Tickets : (904) 354-5547 / (877) 662-6731

jaxsymphony.org

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Oklahoma!

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P L U G G E D I N

F A M I L Y

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Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

Carmina Burana

Fly Me to the Moon

Chaplin at the Symphony

Sandi Patty – American Salute Holiday PopsHoliday Pops

Handel’sMessiah

German Fusion

Coffee 11 a.m.

Coffee 11 a.m.

Beethoven’s Eroica

Coffee 11 a.m.

Coffee 11 a.m.

Music ofEric Clapton

Encore 2 p.m.

SymphonicSpooktacular

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JSYO Holiday

Y O U T H O R C H E S T R A

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First Coast Nutcracker

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Organ Symphony Celebration

Van Cliburn Gold

Chee-Yun, Mozart & Brahms Rachmaninoff ’s Third Concerto

Pictures at an Exhibition

Itzhak Perlman

A Tribute to Ray Charles

John Williams Spectacular

Brodway Rocks!

Pink Martini

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Music ofPink Floyd

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Green Eggsand Ham

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3 Little Pigs

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