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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S LETTER
Welcome to Season 31 at GPAC!
As the newly appointed Executive Director of GPAC, I am honored and humbled to serve this outstanding organization and to lead its remarkable team. With deep respect for Paul Chandler, who led GPAC for the past 13 years and left an indelible mark, I aim to build on his legacy so that GPAC thrives well into its next decades.
What’s the plan? With an unshakeable belief in the power of the arts to inspire, connect, educate, and even heal, we will create spaces where people can either dip their toes or immerse themselves completely in a wide variety of artistic genres—from bluegrass to jazz, from dance to classical music, from concerts to art classes. We will have something for everyone, and we will continue to proudly welcome folks from all walks of life and the entire Mid-South region to our world-class performance hall right here in the heart of Germantown.
We will shout from the rooftops our commitment to excellence, and we will continue to deliver the absolute best customer service—values in complete alignment with our most important partner, the City of Germantown. We will loudly celebrate the City’s strong commitment to the arts, and we will amplify its support to enhance the quality
of life of its families for generations to come by diversifying programming, creating more local arts partnerships, and nurturing greater community support.
GPAC’s 31st season brings international superstars to the main stage in the Highland Capital Performance Hall and amazing local talent through the Concerts in The Grove Series presented by SouthWorth Capital Management. We are also introducing a visionary new chamber music series called On Stage with Iris Collective and a new tap dance class for adults. During this extraordinary season, I invite you to come experience the magic that happens when a community gathers around music. Engage your senses, try something new and unexpected, and collectively create lifelong memories with us.
Finally, I thank you for your dedication and your financial support. We cannot succeed in any of this without YOU.
With excitement for the future, Parke Kennedy
Executive Director
Dear Friends of GPAC,
I often say that the spirit of collaboration, combined with the pursuit of excellence, is one of the City of Germantown’s greatest strengths. The very special public and private partnership that created GPAC thirty-one years ago is a great example of what we can do together to create and sustain the kind of community where families want to live, learn, stay, and prosper.
Our shared commitment to the arts is one of the many reasons Germantown continues to stand out as a community of choice. City leadership over thirty years ago and city leadership today share an unshakeable belief in the high return on its investment in GPAC and the value public funding for the arts brings to our culture, economy, and quality of life. Since its inception in 1994 when Ray Charles took the stage and set the highest standards for excellence, GPAC has made us proud. With its magnificent array of talented artists, wide range of performances and art forms, creative arts education programming, and unwavering e orts to serve local nonprofits, the schools, and the city, GPAC not only serves as the artistic center of this premier community but is also widely recognized as a premier performing arts center.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Parke Kennedy
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Carlton Anderson PRESIDENT
Ann Parker VICE PRESIDENT
Trey Watkins TREASURER
Claire Revels Shapiro SECRETARY
Carol Ross-Spang ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Patrick O'Connor
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
MAYOR’S LETTER
With Parke Kennedy at the helm, my belief in GPAC’s continued success is unhesitating. She has eight years of experience at GPAC as Director of Development and a diverse network of philanthropic connections, and she has earned the friendship and support of scores of GPAC patrons and supporters. Parke’s passion for the arts is widely known, and she will fiercely protect GPAC’s mission as a nonprofit. In addition, she possesses a keen mind for business and has earned the enthusiastic support of her team and the GPAC Board of Directors. I am confident that Parke Kennedy will take GPAC, and its ability to enhance all of our lives, to a whole new level. Please give her your support!
Thank you and, as always, it’s an honor to serve you as your Mayor.
Mike Palazzolo
Mayor of Germantown
BOARD MEMBERS
Susan Arney
Pam Arrindell
Josh Baker
Joey Beckford
Rebecca Cullison
Dr. Brooke Dishmon
September Gingras
Lee Grinspan
Jennifer Hughes
Mark Jenkins
Patrick Lawton
Dr. Frank Ognibene
Kathy Simonetti
Bill Watkins
Steve Wishnia
Roberta Hefley
GUILD PRESIDENT
Jason Huisman
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The Honorable
Mike Palazzolo
GERMANTOWN MAYOR
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WITHERS TO WONDER:
CELEBRATING THE SONGS OF BILL WITHERS & STEVIE WONDER
SATURDAY JAN 31 8PM
Coming together once again as they did in Georgia on My Mind, a celebration of the genius Ray Charles and his incomparable catalog, all-star performers Take 6, Clint Holmes, and Nnenna Freelon collaborate to laud two of their favorite singer-songwriters with Withers to Wonder: Celebrating the Songs of Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder
When Stevie Wonder inducted Bill Withers into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, they discussed collaborating on a show. With Bill Withers' passing, that dream never materialized—yet the inspiration behind it drove these singers to take on these songs! Take 6, Clint, and Nnenna wondered, "What if…?," and a show was born.
The songs of these legendary artists reflect life's experiences—the tapestry of our lives. For Take 6, Holmes, and Freelon, Withers' and Wonder's music holds a place of reverence and deep love, a passion they couldn’t contain until they created this special collaboration. Each contributing musician has had a unique relationship to the songs of these great artists, and the storytelling elements of each come through as they bring all your favorite hits by Withers and Wonder to life!
Stevie Wonder, a dear friend and mentor, has often appeared with Take 6, and Freelon herself felt his admiration when he reached out with support as she recorded his songs for her Tales of Wonder album.
With ten Grammy awards, ten Dove Awards, and a Soul Train Award and as members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the musical phenomenon Take 6 has six virtuosic voices united in crystal-clear harmony against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements, and funky grooves that bubble into an intoxicating blend of genres.
Captivating and versatile, Clint Holmes is a musical chameleon, a jazz singer who can do, and has done, just about everything. With an electrifying stage presence and a voice that envelops any space, Holmes has been mesmerizing audiences on some of the most prestigious stages in the world for years.
A woman of countless talents, six-time Grammy Award nominee Nnenna Freelon is a compelling artist, writer, composer, and producer who captivates audiences in any setting and in any genre. No stranger to the music of master singers, Freelon toured with jazz legends Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, George Benson, Ellis Marsalis, and many more.
SHAKESPEARE ONCE SAID
“All the world’s a stage”
You can have the best seat in the house Encore performances, anytime, anywhere
Proud supporter of GPAC & the performing arts.
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YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND
FRIDAY FEB 13 8PM
“There has been a jam band-sized hole in bluegrass over the past few years, and Yonder Mountain String Band returns just in time to lift the genre up once again.”
– Glide Magazine
Yonder Mountain String Band, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades and a key player in the progressive jamgrass movement, is kicking o a new chapter with their latest project, Nowhere Next. This new venture follows their 2022 album Get Yourself Outside, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album, adding depth and momentum to Yonder’s rich musical legacy.
Deemed “one of the leading practitioners of modern bluegrass” by Bluegrass Today, Yonder is credited for their “astute combination of melody and musicality” which allows the group to emulate “the way today’s musical tastes inform bluegrass music’s contemporary impact.”
Nowhere Next showcases the musical talents and collaborative writing e orts of founding members Adam Aijala (guitar, vocals), Dave Johnston (banjo, vocals), and Ben Kaufmann (bass, vocals) alongside multiinstrumentalist Nick Piccininni (mandolin, banjo, fiddle, vocals), a five-year veteran whose contributions as a singer and instrumentalist
shine throughout the record. Coleman Smith (fiddle) makes his studio debut, adding a vibrant layer that complements the band’s overall dynamic, and Grammy-winning Dobro legend Jerry Douglas brings his signature style to three standout tracks: “Here I Go,” “Wasting Time,” and “Didn’t Go Wrong.”
Featuring original songs inspired by the lived experiences, people, and places that have shaped them, Nowhere Next is a mix of bluegrass, indie rock, and country with soulful, funky grooves that call for a good time. This most recent release balances nostalgia and innovation as it transitions from reflective storytelling to adventurous, genre-defying excursion, paying homage to Yonder’s storied past and breathing new life into two classics from their catalog—“River” and “Didn’t Go Wrong”—reaching back over two decades.
Nowhere Next brings together the unique voices and visions of each member, allowing their individual contributions to resonate with a shared openness. This collective synergy forges a powerful bond within the band, making each track feel both grounded and alive with their connection. Edgy, heartfelt, and full of surprises, Nowhere Next stands out as one of Yonder’s most compelling albums yet, inviting listeners to experience the band at their most vibrant and unrestrained.
JAZZ SERIES
KANDACE SPRINGS
SATURDAY FEB 21 8PM
“Kandace Springs’s voice is undeniable. It’s one of those generational voices; from the first note, you know it’s special.”
– The Washington Post
Since the release of her debut album Soul Eyes in 2016, Kandace Springs has solidified her position as one of the premiere jazz/soul singers of our time. Her musical journey began when her father brought home an old upright piano that a family friend was throwing out; within weeks Springs had taught herself to play the theme from Soul Train. Suitably impressed, her father arranged for lessons from friend and neighbor Reggie Wooten, of the renowned Wooten Brothers.
Springs spent her early years absorbing both jazz and classical standards by ear and intuition before cutting her teeth as a musician. Fresh out of high school, Springs parked cars for a hotel in downtown Nashville, where she had the opportunity to sing and play piano in the lounge in the evenings. It was during this time that she developed her mastery of the jazz ballad, as shown on her 2024 album Run Your Race.
Described as having “a voice that could melt snow” by her late mentor and collaborator
Prince—who personally invited Springs to perform with him at Paisley Park for the 30th anniversary of the seminal album Purple Rain—the Nashville native has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. As her live performing career has grown, Springs has found herself in front of audiences around the world, in storied venues such as London’s Royal Albert Hall and at legendary jazz festivals including Newport and Monterey.
Springs has also collaborated with greats like Norah Jones, the Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah, drummer/producer Karriem Riggins, Roy Hargrove, Christian McBride, and David Sanborn. A special talent, she embodies the same spirit and soul of the great vocalists of the past on whose shoulders she stands, from legendary vocalists Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen McRae to Nina Simone and Roberta Flack.
Springs now embarks on her most ambitious tribute yet, with the 2025 album release and accompanying tour of Lady in Satin, her recreation of Billie Holiday’s iconic album. Together with the world-renowned 60-piece Orquestra Classica de Espinho, Springs has lovingly reinvented and reimagined the album in its entirety.
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DRUM TAO
SUNDAY MARCH 1 3PM
“Extraordinarily talented percussion artists, and seductive, alluring performers.”
– Chicago Tribune
Drum Tao was established in 1993 with the dream of creating the best show in the world utilizing Wadaiko, Japanese drums that express a very rare and unique variety of sounds. Now, over 30 years later, more than nine million spectators in over 26 countries across the globe have been touched by their spectacular performances. In just one year, Drum Tao will perform 700 shows among their three teams of performers.
Many talented artists and sta members have gathered from all over the world to join this innovative group and contribute to their creative process, making this groundbreaking form of Japanese entertainment all the more peerless and modern.
Drum Tao’s stage is created through phenomenal performances and expressions which pair their incomparable Wadaiko drums with the beautiful melody of Japanese flutes and harps. Considered Japanese entertainment for a new generation that completely surpasses expectations, Drum Tao creates their own music, stage setups, and costumes to produce their one-of-a-kind world of entertainment.
Based in Oita, Japan, Drum Tao’s performance
space is located in the middle of Aso National Park and is surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Drum Tao’s music and harmonies continue to be created at their home base for the world entertainment field to enjoy. Their annual summer festival is held there every year, attracting fans and artists from all over the world.
Their new long-run production “MANGEKYO” began in Tokyo in 2017 as evening entertainment aimed at international tourists, but it eventually became so popular that Drum Tao performed the show in an exclusive theater over the course of a year in anticipation of the Tokyo Olympics.
Highly sought after on the international stage, Drum Tao also performed in the opening ceremony of Japonismes 2018 in Paris, France, leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games and costarred with the Bolshoi Ballet as the opening act of the “Japan Year in Russia” in front of several heads of state.
This highly acclaimed troop was awarded the Outstanding Cultural Contribution Award from Japan’s Oita prefecture, the Culture Creators Award from Taketa city, and both the Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner Award and the Minister of International A airs and Communications Award from the Japanese government.
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THE HOT SARDINES
SATURDAY MAR 14 8PM
“One of the best jazz bands in NY today.” – Forbes
Fueled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, the Hot Sardines are on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world.
In the talented hands of this New Yorkbased ensemble, music first made famous decades ago comes alive through brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies, and vocals from a chanteuse who transports listeners to a di erent era with the mere lilt of her voice. On French Fries & Champagne, the Hot Sardines’ recent album for Universal Music Classics, the jazz collective broadens its already impressive palette, combining covers and originals as they e ortlessly channel New York speakeasies, Parisian cabarets, and New Orleans jazz halls.
Bandleader Evan Palazzo and lead singer Elizabeth Bougerol met in 2007 after they both answered a Craigslist ad about a jazz jam session above a Manhattan noodle shop. The unlikely pair bonded over their shared love for
pianist and organist Fats Waller. Influenced by such greats as Dinah Washington, Louis Armstrong, and Billie Holiday, they began playing open mic nights and small gigs. By 2011, they were headlining Midsummer Night Swing at New York’s Lincoln Center.
The Hot Sardines have been featured at the Newport Jazz Festival and the Montreal Jazz Festival, and they have sold out NYC venues from Joe’s Pub to the Bowery Ballroom and countless tour dates from Chicago to London. The Hot Sardines’ self-titled debut album, named by iTunes as one of the best jazz albums of 2014, spent more than a year on the Billboard Jazz Chart, debuting in the top 10 alongside Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s album Love for Sale.
Their most recent project, Banned Jazz, which debuted as part of Carnegie Hall’s Fall of the Weimar Republic Festival in spring 2024, celebrates the unifying power of music and joy as an act of resistance and weaves it into an electrifying live-music experience.
In the hot jazz movement, the Hot Sardines stand apart for the innovation, verve, and sheer joy they bring to music, both new and old.
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LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
FRIDAY
MAR 20 8PM
“With Ladysmith Black Mambazo, reverence never means sadness or melancholy. Theirs is among the most distinctive and uplifting choral sounds around.”
– NPR
As a boy growing up on a farm during the Apartheid, Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala dreamed of creating the best group of traditional South African singers his country had ever known. Now, 65 years since the group’s origination, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has not only won over all of South Africa but has also become a worldwide phenomenon, receiving more Grammy wins (five) and nominations (19) than any other World Music group in history.
During the dark years of the South African Apartheid, Ladysmith Black Mambazo followed a path of peaceful protest through songs of hope and love. Nelson Mandela said that the group’s music was a powerful message of peace that he listened to while in jail, and, when awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, Mandela asked the group to join him at the ceremony, calling them “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the World.”
The group sings a traditional music style called isicathamiya (Is-Cot-A-Mee-Ya), which
was developed by Black workers taken from their homes and families to work in the mines of South Africa. Poorly housed and paid, the mine workers would entertain themselves after a sixday work week by singing songs into the wee hours on Saturday night and Sunday morning. When the miners returned to their homes, this musical tradition returned with them.
In the mid-1980s, American singer-songwriter Paul Simon famously visited South Africa and incorporated the group’s rich harmonies into his renowned Graceland album, a landmark recording considered titular in introducing world music to mainstream audiences. This brought the group to the attention of music lovers all over the world and began a global musical career that shows no sign of ending.
After leading his group for over fifty years, Joseph Shabalala retired in 2014, passing the leadership on to his three sons, Thulani, Sibongiseni, and Thamsanqa Shabalala, who joined their father’s group in 1993. Now, carrying their father’s dream into the future, Shabalala’s sons—along with Msizi Shabalala, Albert Mazibuko, Abednego Mazibuko, Mfanafuthi Dlamini, Pius Shezi, and Sabelo Mthembu—continue the group’s success for all the world to hear.
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JAZZ SERIES
WYCLIFFE GORDON
SATURDAY APR 25 8PM
“If Wycli e and his ultra-fine band roll into your town, drop everything and drive down to see them.”
– JazzTimes
Musical ambassador and interpreter of America’s music, Wycli e Gordon tours the world performing hard-swinging, straightahead jazz, receiving great acclaim from audiences and critics alike. His unmatched modern mastery of the plunger mute, his exceptional technique, and his signature sound have solidified for Gordon a place in musical history as one of the top trombonists of his generation.
Gordon is a prolific recording artist and is extremely popular for his singular sound, technique, and vocals, which can be heard on hundreds of recordings. Regularly touring as a soloist in addition to leading his own band, Gordon headlines legendary jazz venues, festivals, and performing arts centers throughout the world. Gordon is a former veteran member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and he has been a featured guest artist on Billy Taylor’s Jazz at the Kennedy Center series.
Gordon’s musical expertise is sought out by artists across the globe and has been captured
on numerous projects and performances with other artists including Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, Paul Simon, Natalie Merchant, Rene Marie, Dianne Reeves, Anat Cohen, Ricky Skaggs, Arturo Sandoval, and Doc Severinsen, to name a few.
In 2022, the Jazz Journalists Association named him “Trombonist of the Year” for a record-breaking 15th time, and he’s topped the Downbeat Critics Poll for “Best Trombone” an unprecedented six times. Recent awards include the coveted Louie Award presented by the Louis Armstrong Museum for his dedication and commitment to the music of Louis Armstrong, the International Trombone Association Award to recognize high levels of creative and artistic achievement, and the Satchmo Award from the Sarasota Jazz Club.
One of America’s most persuasive and committed music educators, Gordon is highly sought after as a clinician and guest speaker when he is not performing, composing, and recording. He currently serves as Director of Jazz Studies at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia, is a continuing Visiting Artist in Jazz Studies at Arizona State University in Phoenix, and is a repeat ambassador for NYO Jazz at Carnegie Hall.
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GPAC'S PATRON OF THE ARTS AWARD
The Patron of the Arts Award was created by the GPAC Board of Directors in 2010 to honor an individual or couple who have demonstrated exemplary support for the performing and visual arts. Given annually at the GPAC gala, the Patron of the Arts Award was designed by James Vanderpool, Foundry Operations Manager in the Metal Working Facilities at the National Ornamental Metal Museum. Made of cast bronze, the piece was inspired by the GPAC theater and all the artistry it presents. It includes a piece of the original pine stage, installed 30 years ago.
PAST AWARD WINNERS:
Marcia & Jerre Kronenberg
Joey & Neal Beckford
Sandy Goldstein
Honey & Rudi Scheidt
Susan & Bob Baker
Mayor Mike Palazollo
Gary Lendermon
Sharon & Lee Grinspan
Shiela Vinczeller & Ferenc Paller
Kathy Simonetti
Carol & Mike Ross-Spang
Abbie & Duncan Williams
Sarah and Dr. Frank Ognibene
The Honorable George Brown
Ann Parker
GPAC is deeply grateful for all of our past Patron of the Arts Award winners!
SPONSORED BY
The Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation
Now in its 30th season, this program introduces children ages 8 and under to a variety of genres including music, dance, and multicultural arts in an informal concert setting. Parents and children are invited to move and groove in these highly interactive performances held on scheduled Saturdays at 10:30 AM in the Watkins Studio Theater or Highland Capital Performance Hall. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can.
MUSIC FOR AARDVARKS PARTY
SATURDAY JAN 17 10:30AM
WATKINS STUDIO THEATER
Get ready to groove!
We’re hosting a funfilled Music for Aardvarks Party to help everyone shake o those winter blues. Miss Michelle will be leading this engaging music program designed for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Expect lots of sing-alongs, rhythm-making, opportunities for free-form dance, and exciting instrumental jams with shakers, drums, sticks, and tambourines. It’s going to be a super-fun music session and a perfect chance for the whole family to move, groove, boogie, and bounce!
RACHEL RODRIGUEZ
SATURDAY FEB 21 10:30AM
WATKINS STUDIO THEATER
Rachel Rodriguez is returning to GPAC with her engaging bilingual show “My Voice Is My Instrument/Mi voz es mi instrumento.” This program o ers children a wonderful opportunity to explore the richness of Mexican culture through captivating stories, music, and movement. During the show, Rachel will share traditional Mexican folk songs alongside her original tunes, all created to help young learners discover the potential of their own voices. This interactive, bilingual experience will encourage children to actively listen, sing, dance, and even learn some Spanish!
IRIS COLLECTIVE’S ANIMAL JAM
SATURDAY MAR 7 10:30AM
WATKINS STUDIO THEATER
Join us for Animal Jam, a fun-filled children’s concert where music meets the animal kingdom! Iris Collective’s string trio will perform playful, animal-inspired music that will have your little ones roaring, hopping, and fluttering along. From the buzzing of bees to the stomping of elephants, each piece brings the animal world to life through the magic of classical string instruments. After the performance, children can explore the Instrument Petting Zoo—a hands-on experience in which they can touch and play on violins, violas, and cellos that are just their size. Kids are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite animal or bring along their favorite stu ed animal friend for this musical safari. It's the perfect event for young nature and music lovers alike!
PEANUT BUTTER & JAM ON TOUR
This outreach program takes our top-rated Peanut Butter & Jam series to area schools twice yearly. It is designed to supplement learning in arts, culture, and music for grades K-3. PB&J on Tour is free to participating schools and is funded by the GPAC Arts Education Fund.
RACHEL RODRIQUEZ 2/19/26 & 2/20/26
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
SCHOOL MATINÉES
GPAC connects children, teachers, and schools across the Mid-South with the performing arts during exciting weekday performances of music, dance, and theater. GPAC student matinées are specifically designed to engage students on a deeper level by exposing them to high-quality performing arts, complementing school curricula, and expanding cultural awareness.
• Memphis Jazz Workshop presents “Zip Zap, Boom Bop”
WEDNESDAY FEB 11, 2026
• Uncle Jumbo
THURSDAY MAR 12, 2026
CLASSES & CAMPS
Dance Classes
GPAC dance classes are designed to o er highquality dance instruction in a non-competitive and nurturing environment for students ages 3-10. Students develop rhythm, coordination, flexibility, creative expression, and self-esteem while learning dance techniques appropriate for their age. Our approach provides a joyful and engaging experience that boosts students’ confidence and nurtures the individual artistic personality of each child.
Guitar Lessons
GPAC o ers private guitar lessons to students of all ages with singer-songwriter Josh Thelkeld. Through one-on-one sessions, students will sharpen techniques, learn compositions, and understand di erent musical genres.
Summer Arts Camp
GPAC o ers opportunities for creative selfdiscovery through summer arts camps like Fairytale Ballet, Create and Animate, and Play That Guitar. The camps are designed to stimulate artistic talents while providing enjoyable and enriching experiences.
Master Classes & Workshops
GPAC connects the community to nationally renowned artists through master classes, Q&A’s, workshops, and open sound checks. The following artists will participate in outreach this season:
• Japanese Cultural Demonstration before Drum Tao in the Patrick Lawton Lobby
SUNDAY MAR 1, 2026
• Master Jazz Guitar with Randy Napoleon FRIDAY MAR 27, 2026
• Wycliffe Gordon FRIDAY APR 24, 2026
ENSEMBLE PROGRAMS
Creative Arts Ensemble
Creative Arts Ensemble is a multidisciplinary experience that provides adults with special needs the opportunity to be understood and heard, to execute self-expression, to build confidence, and to promote self-advocacy through a variety of performing and visual arts. Workshops are held on a quarterly basis along with a week-long summer conservatory program.
GPAC Youth Symphony Program
SUNDAY NOV 23, 2025 4PM
& SUNDAY APR 26, 2026 4PM
Now in its 15th season, the GPAC Youth Symphony Program (GYSP) provides opportunities for young musicians across the Mid-South area to perform musical masterworks under the direction of experienced conductors and teachers, improve upon their technique, learn basic music theory, work with an ensemble, and interact with professional guest artists performing at GPAC. With four distinct ensembles, GYSP’s excellent music education fosters musical growth with an emphasis on the interconnectedness of art, music, culture, history, and society. Through this program, our students are equipped with the tools to become the next generation of music advocates, educators, performers, and patrons.
The program consists of four groups: Mozart String Ensemble for ages 9-12, Mendelssohn String Orchestra for ages 12-16, Wind Ensemble for ages 12-18, and the GPAC Youth Symphony Orchestra for ages 14-19. Students are admitted by audition only in May and August. GPAC believes that finances should not prevent a motivated and talented student from participating in our youth symphony program. GPAC provides financial aid and scholarships through the GPAC Arts Education Fund.
For more information contact Emily Hefley at 901-751-7665 or emily@gpacweb.com
JOIN OUR LEGACY CIRCLE
At GPAC, we are deeply grateful for the generosity and foresight of individuals who have chosen to leave a lasting impact on our mission: to serve the community by presenting the highest-quality artistic endeavors to educate, engage, enrich, and transform. These forwardthinking individuals are part of our Legacy Circle, and they have made a commitment to support our organization well into the future.
LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
• Recognition in our program and pre-show slide presentation.
• Invitations to special events.
• The pleasure of knowing that your commitment contributes to GPAC’s long-term success
WHY LEGACY GIVING MATTERS:
When you choose to include GPAC in your will or estate plan, you are supporting GPAC’s ability to provide exceptional arts and arts education programming to people of all ages, making a lasting impact on their quality of life.
HOW TO JOIN THE LEGACY CIRCLE:
It’s simple! Just let us know that you have included GPAC in your will or estate plan. Your commitment will help inspire others to consider making plans that support something they have long been passionate about—the power of the arts.
For more information on legacy giving or to inform us of your intention to include GPAC in your estate plans, please contact Parke Kennedy, Executive Director, at 901-751-7505 or parke@gpacweb.com.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSORSHIP
JAZZ SOCIETY
YOUR gift makes a difference! To get involved, contact Parke Kennedy, Executive Director, at 901-751-7505 or parke@gpacweb.com
Make YOUR business synonymous with arts support! With a GPAC sponsorship, you can promote your business and become recognized in the community as an important supporter of the arts. Season and Series Show Sponsorships are available at several levels as well as Special Event Sponsorships. Benefits are customized but typically include significant recognition indoors and outside in The Grove, complimentary tickets, and invitations to special receptions and events.
Dr. Esmond & Pamela Arrindell
Dr. Neal & Joey Beckford
The Honorable
George H. Brown, Jr.
Thomas Chu, M.D.
Dr. John & Casey Gleysteen
Dr. Axel Grothey
Chuck Irwin & Saundra Messinger
Fred & Dorothy Johnson
Steve & Pam Johnson
Jolana & Hubert Jordan
Linda Milbradt
Dr. Frank & Sarah Ognibene
Dr. Autry & Denise Parker
Linda Pelts
Alyce & Tom Price
THE JAZZ SET
Are YOU a Jazz Lover? Combine your passion for jazz and GPAC by becoming a member of the GPAC Jazz Society. Founded by GPAC’s 2012 Patrons of the Arts, Neal and Joey Beckford, membership consists of an annual gift of $1,300 and guarantees exceptional GPAC jazz performances in the future. Benefits include two tickets to all main stage jazz performances and private receptions.
Jack & Gloria Scha er
Dr. Judith Soberman
& Dr. Leonard Lothstein
Camilla Wilson
Susan & Bob Baker
Dr. Neal & Joey Beckford
Dr. Cortez & Leathia Ward
Jocelyn Dan Wurzburg
Dr. Lisa & Kevin Young
Have YOU heard? Jazz in the Box at GPAC has become the best secret jazz club in the region! Join the Jazz Set founders Jack and Gloria Scha er in a membership society that reinforces GPAC’s Jazz in the Box program AND our ability to continue presenting unparalleled experiences in the most exciting jazz venue in the Mid-South. For a $600 contribution, you will receive two tickets to all six Jazz in the Box shows scheduled this season AND you will be recognized throughout the season as a passionate jazz, arts, and GPAC supporter.
Sheila & Carlton Anderson
Dr. Esmond & Pamela Arrindell
Sheila Betts
David & Patti Bradford
The Honorable
George H. Brown, Jr.
Mike & Dotty Carter
Thomas Chu, M.D.
Preston H. Dorsett
Patti & Lew Ellis
Cindy Ettingo
Brian & Sherri Flax
Sondra & Bill Fondren
Diane Foner Coons & John Coons
Mary & Ricky Fortin
Dr. John & Casey Gleysteen
Phil & Lori Goetz
Sharon & Lee Grinspan
Je rey F. & Emily McEvoy
Debbie & Robert Meyers
Linda Milbradt
David & Margo Holt
Elaine & Paul Hoover
Julia Howell
Chuck Irwin & Saundra Messinger
Mary & Mark Jenkins
Fred & Dorothy Johnson
Steve & Pam Johnson
Jolana & Hubert Jordan
Bruce & Susanne Landau
Syd & Lauren Lerner
Allan & Connie Long
Annette & Bill Mariencheck
Phyliss Massey
Joyce & Bill Miles
Dr. Frank & Sarah Ognibene
Frances & Gary Paulson
Alyce & Tom Price
Meryl Shahun Rosen
Kenneth & Beverly Sakauye
Jack & Gloria Scha er
Joel Scha er & Dr. Kristin Hall
Connie Sherman
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Warren
Camilla Wilson
Jocelyn Dan Wurzburg
Dr. Lisa & Kevin Young
GPAC is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that relies on donations to o set the costs of presenting world-class performances, year after year. Your gifts are 100% tax-deductible.
Bo & Petra Adams
PRESENTERS CIRCLE
We need YOU to help ensure the future of the arts at GPAC! Join the GPAC Presenters Circle to support this important local and regional asset and become a part of its story. With an annual gift of at least $1,000 and a three-year commitment, YOU can become a part of this very special circle of supporters who share our passion for the arts and recognize the critical value GPAC brings to our community. Members are prominently recognized throughout the season and at exclusive private events.
Sharon & Lee Grinspan
Sheila & Carlton Anderson
Cathy Anderson - Crye-Leike
Commercial
Susan & Damon Arney
Dr. Esmond & Pamela Arrindell
Susan & Bob Baker
Samuel L. Beach
Pam Blatch
Charles & Diana Britton
Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC
Lisa & Je Call
Ron & Susan Carlsson
Mike & Dotty Carter
Thomas Chu, M.D.
Dr. Chad & Rebecca Cullison
Dr. Brooke Dishmon
Jan & Ted Donaldson
Preston H. Dorsett
Jonathan & Jana Finder
Sondra & Bill Fondren
Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce
Kathy & J.W. Gibson
September Gingras
Barbara Boone Hanemann
Mike Harless & Margaret Clippard
Scotty & Cicely Hendricks
Rich & Jennifer Hughes
Pamela E. Ireland
Chuck Irwin & Saundra Messinger
Mary & Mark Jenkins
Steve & Pam Johnson
Jay & Kristen Keegan
Dr. Robert & Andrea Kerlan
Patricia & Gary Koester
Peggy C. Larkin
The Honorable
Mike Palazzolo
Joel & Ann Parker
Carole & Robert Pinstein
The Proctor Family
Marty Regan
Susan & Joseph Robinson, III
Carol & Mike Ross-Spang
Je & Lauren Rower
Sam & Leanne Scull
Claire Revels Shapiro
Dr. & Mrs. Marvin Shapiro
Mr. & Mrs. John C. She eld, III
Cathy & Patrick Lawton
Dick & Jo Anne Leike
THE SUITE SET
Jim & Linda Lloyd
Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C.
Je rey F. & Emily McEvoy
Dr. Norris & Lauren McGehee
Judy & Mickey McLellan
Robert & Debbie Meyers
Linda Milbradt
Joyce & Bill Miles
Katy & Patrick O’Connor
Dr. Frank & Sarah Ognibene
James & Linda Shoemaker
Kathy Simonetti
Rouben & Elize Simonian
Ann Schaefer Smith
Allyson Smothers
Soneks Day Spa
Grace & Frank Uhlhorn
Jo Vail
Jeanette & William H. Watkins, Jr.
Sarah & William H. Watkins, III
Mary E. Welsh
Bo & Petra Adams
Susan & Bob Baker
Dr. Neal & Joey Beckford
Preston H. Dorsett
Gregory Fletcher
David & Margo Holt
Mary & Mark Jenkins
Yoriko Kitai
Dr. Frank & Sarah Ognibene
Eileen & Steven Wishnia
Did YOU know? GPAC has a new membership society! Join the Suite Set to help bring internationally renowned classical music soloists and Iris Collective musicians to the stage at GPAC. This year's Suite Set members were instrumental in helping GPAC facilitate this season's three-show series, On Stage with Iris Collective. Member benefits for your $1,000 contribution include complimentary tickets, priority seat selection, invitation to donor appreciation events, and recognition in program materials.
Carol & Mike Ross-Spang
Julie & Keith Schap
Marianne Sedlock
Rouben & Elize Simonian
DONORS JULY
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
$1,000,000+
The City of Germantown
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$100,000+
Highland Capital Management
DIRECTOR
$25,000+
ARTSmemphis
AutoZone
Mempho Presents
Dr. Frank & Sarah Ognibene
Mary P. Dolciani
Halloran Foundation
Mid-America Apartment Communities
ProShow Systems, LLC
Scheidt Family Foundation
SouthWorth Capital Management, LLC
Tennessee Arts Commission
PHILANTHROPIST
$15,000+
AB Jets
At Home Memphis & Mid South Magazine
First Horizon Foundation
Hampton Inn & Suites
Germantown
Mary & Mark Jenkins
Orion Federal Credit Union
BENEFACTOR
$10,000+
Bob Richards Jewelers
Gill Family Law, PLLC
Steve & Pam Johnson
The JudyMac Team
KEDTech
Lane Music
Laurie Major
Memphis Grizzlies
UNDERWRITER
$5,000+
Dr. & Mrs. John Adams, Jr.
Adams Keegan, Inc.
Sheila & Carlton Anderson
Susan & Damon Arney
Dr. Esmond & Pam Arrindell
Trevor & Carrie Benitone
David & Patti Bradford
Jill & Rick Broer
The Honorable
George H. Brown, Jr.
Sharon & Lee Grinspan
JoAnna & Armie Haines
Roberta Hefley
Christina & Len Hester
HHM Wealth Advisors
Rich & Jennifer Hughes
Shelby Lane
PATRON
$2,500+
Dr. Neal & Joey Beckford
The Belz Foundation
Ron & Susan Carlsson
Clarice W. Cox
Rebecca & Chad Cullison
Preston H. Dorsett
The GPAC Guild
Amanda & Josh Littlejohn
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Germantown
TruGreen
The Village at Germantown
Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association (MOGA)
Linda Milbradt
TownPlace Suites by Marriott
Robert & Debbie Meyers
Meryl Shahun Rosen
Rosenblum & Reisman, P.C.
Je & Lauren Rower
Lindsey Sater
Tower Ventures Management, LLC
Jo Vail
Villa Castrioti
The Hauber Foundation
International Paper
Chuck Irwin & Saundra Messinger
Fred & Dorothy Johnson
Patricia & Gary Koester
Jim & Linda Lloyd
Je rey F. & Emily McEvoy
Justin & Stephanie Monroe
Moondance Grill
Joel & Ann Parker
The Proctor Family
Marty Regan - Lewis Thomason, P.C.
Carol & Mike Ross-Spang
Sam & Leanne Scull
Deborah Dunklin Tipton
Robert E Tipton Jr.
Charitable Foundation
Sarah & William H. Watkins, III
Dr. Lisa & Kevin Young
FRIEND
$1,000+
Bo & Petra Adams
Cathy Anderson - Crye-Leike Commercial
Janet Averwater
Bob & Susan Baker
Samuel L. Beach
Pam Blatch
Watkins Uiberall, PLLC
Eileen & Steven Wishnia
WKNO
Worlds Apart
WYXR
Charles & Diana Britton
Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC
Mike & Dotty Carter
Thomas Chu, M.D.
John & Karen Cicala
Jan & Ted Donaldson
Jonathan & Jana Finder
Gregory Fletcher
Sondra & Bill Fondren
Sarah Gallagher
All gifts, of any size, make a di erence! Special thanks to everyone who made a commitment to support GPAC last year - by contributing to the annual fund, joining one of our membership societies, sponsoring a table at the gala or making a gift specifically intended to support our arts education programming. YOUR support matters!
Germantown Area
Chamber of Commerce
Kathy & J.W. Gibson
Dr. John & Casey Gleysteen
Go Grisanti
Dr. Axel Grothey
J.D. & Cindy Hancock
Barbara Boone Hanemann
Scotty & Cicely Hendricks
David & Margo Holt
Frank Inman
Pamela E. Ireland
Jolana & Hubert Jordan
Dr. Robert & Andrea Kerlan
Cathy & Richard Kessler
Yoriko Kitai
Edwin Koshland, III
Peggy C. Larkin
Cathy & Patrick Lawton
Dick & Jo Anne Leike
Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C.
Barbara & George Mayo
Dr. Norris & Lauren McGehee
Judy & Mickey McLellan
Mid-South Genesis, CDC
Joyce & Bill Miles
Katy & Patrick O’Connor
Dr. Autry & Denise Parker
Linda Pelts
Glenn & Cathryn Perdue
Carole & Robert Pinstein
Alyce & Tom Price
Susan & Joseph Robinson, III
Jack & Gloria Scha er
Julie & Keith Schap
Marianne Sedlock
Claire Revels Shapiro
Dr. Marvin & Martha Shapiro
Mr. & Mrs. John C. She eld, III
Mike Harless & Margaret Clippard
James & Linda Shoemaker
Kathy Simonetti
Rouben & Elize Simonian
Ann Schaefer Smith
Allyson Smothers
Dr. Judith Soberman
& Dr. Len Lothstein
Soneks Day Spa
Dr. Cortez & Leathia Ward
Michael Warr
Jeannette & William H. Watkins, Jr.
Mary E. Welsh
Deborah Whitt
Camilla Wilson
Wurtzburger Endowment Fund
Jocelyn Dan Wurzburg
Jerry & Susan Yount
BRAVURA
$500+
Sheila Betts
Paul & Jennifer Chandler
Douglas Cook
Diane Foner Coons & John Coons
Harold & Dianne Cox
Sam J. Cox
Mrs. Colleen DePete
Kent & Birte Mathis
Patti & Lew Ellis
Cindy Ettingo
Roderick & Gizelle Motley
New York Life Foundation
Frances & Gary Paulson
Ashlee & Bart Reid
Phil Rogers
Kenneth & Beverly Sakauye
Joel Scha er & Dr. Kristin Hall
Connie Sherman
Anil Jai Singh
South Arts
Ajay & Gargi Talati
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Warren
William & Melinda Watt
OVATION
$250+
Christopher & Amy Brown
Lisa & Richard Cole
Holly Collins
Mark & Sarah Cronin
Travis & Katherine Flee
Kathleen Gardner
Jean-Paul Gentleman
Mark & Lori Guyton
Stacy High
Brian & Sherri Flax
Mary & Ricky Fortin
Courtney Fussell
GPAC STAFF
ADMINISTRATION
Doug & Keri Gage
Germantown Women's Club
Phil & Lori Goetz
Michael Goldstein
Angela Gri th
Donald Hayes
Trey Heath
Elaine & Paul Hoover
Julia Howell
Parke & Joe Kennedy
Susanne & Bruce Landau
Syd & Lauren Lerner
Allan & Connie Long
Annette & Bill Mariencheck
James Martin
Angie Brannon BUSINESS MANAGER
Patricia Cooper VISUAL ARTS COORDINATOR
Elizabeth Danilson DONOR RELATIONS & DATABASE MANAGER
Emily Hefley PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR
Parke Kennedy EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jenn King EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Ellen Lemm MARKETING COORDINATOR
Nevada Presley MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
Tom & Gayle Higley
Maggie & Milton Lovell
Phyliss Massey
Matthew May
Boo Mitchell
Kelcie & John Nollner
Patrick O'Neil
Steve & Jennifer Proctor
Roxana Rafsandjani
Amy Smith
David Thompson
Ti any Werne
BOX OFFICE
Suzette Simmonds BOX OFFICE MANAGER
Jared Smith ASSISTANT BOX OFFICE MANAGER
OPERATIONS
Peggy Davis PRODUCTION MANAGER
Mac Gittinger FACILITY MANAGER
Jasmine Hirt VENUE DIRECTOR
Michael Lee TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Blaine McGee FACILITIES SERVICES COORDINATOR
Mandy McKay FACILITIES SERVICES COORDINATOR
Brad Pitts FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
GET INVOLVED AT GPAC
GET INVOLVED AT GPAC
Generous community support, individual donors, and volunteers make it possible for GPAC’s musical and educational programs to grow and flourish. There are many ways to take part in the life of GPAC. Explore the following opportunities and get involved.
GPAC ARTS EDUCATION FUND
Since 2006, GPAC has reached over 40,000 children through a variety of arts education programs both at GPAC and in the surrounding community. In order to sustain current arts education programs and support new initiatives, the GPAC Arts Education Fund was launched in the spring of 2016. The fund supports GPAC’s education and outreach programs, scholarships for the GPAC Youth Symphony Program, and art grants for Germantown nonprofits.
Please contact Parke Kennedy, Executive Director, at 901-751-7505 or parke@gpacweb.com for information or to make a donation.
THE GUILD
The Germantown Performing Arts Guild is an organization of women who share the common interest of promoting the arts in our community. Guild members o er their time, talents, and consistent support for the many varied activities at GPAC. In addition to supporting the arts, the Guild members also support the community; a favorite activity is an annual dinner, prepared by members, to recognize and honor our First Responders. The Guild meets at GPAC the third Monday of each month.
For information about joining this innovative group, contact Roberta Hefley, Guild President, at 404-441-4861
MEMBERS
Leigh Alvarez
Brenda Antwine
Gina Bartz
Barbara Beem
Margaret Briscoe
Anne Britton
Judy Brown
Sonja Butler
Susan Carlsson
Lita Carpenter
Sharon Dertien
Marilyn Dinardo
Barbara Dodge
Mikki Duffey
Lissa Duston
Pamela Gossett
Malinda Grisanti
Joanna Haines
Michele Haines
Cindy Tinker Hancock
Paddy Harris
Roberta Hefley
Michelle Higdon
Elizabeth Hobson
Jane Jones
Peggy Larkin
Amy Linthicum
Pat McCaleb
Nancy McComas
Joyce Miles
Janet Osborne
Diane Peterson
Tish Pierce
Kate Pouncey
Marissa Rogers
Kathy Russo
Pat Scroggs
Rieta Selberg
Courtney Sexton
Ann Smith
Jane Speed
Dorothy Steen
Nicky Tarchala
Ethel Thompson
Jo Vail
Evelyn Ward
Kim Weaver
Mary Welsh
Gena Wolbrecht
Angie Wynn
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Karen Broadway
Nancy Dick
Bonnie Everson
Margaret Garland
Louise Jacobson
Mary Miesse
Kathy Pascover
Dot Wieters
Linda Wood
VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Becoming a volunteer is a great way to be a part of world-class concerts, make new friends, introduce The Grove to the community, and contribute to the continued success of GPAC.
For more info, contact:
Mandy McKay, Facility Services Coordinator, at 901-751-7502 or mandy@gpacweb.com
2025-2026 VOLUNTEERS
Renee Abel
Zach Alexander
Kyla Anderson
Mia Anderson
Courtney Archer
Daphne Arendt
Deirdre Baker
Olivia Bang
Matthew Bersoza
Shirley Boyd
Patty Brasfield
Arabella Bruce
Sam Bryant
Sophie Bryant
Tom Bryant
Michael Burnett
Brenda Burnside
Linda Busby
Cindy Carter
Kayla Cash
Annie Chen
Kennedy Chism
John Chulos
Frances Coard
Kim Constantinides
Annabelle Crihfield
Bess Currie
Ella Dacus
Richard Daugherty
Janet Dellinger
DeAngella Dennis
Lance Denton
Traci Denton
Therese Despeaux
Janis Donaville
Esther Donnenwerth
Susan Dreyfus
Isabelle Durkin
Matthew Durkin
Nikki Dyer
Judy Echols
Hala El Aina
Jeanne Ellett
Gloria Enchill
Jeff Fenton
Rochelle Fenton
Kate Ferryman
Andrew Flowers
Don Forsee
Michelle Forsythe
Eileen Foster
Wilanda Francisco
Lisa Friedrichs
Ann Geissler
Ashlyn Gonzalez
Mark Green
Shawn Hamm
Betty Harris
Chip Harris
Lukas Harrison
Nyla Henderson
Robert Henegar
Vikendy Hernandez
Lisa Hill
Dawnell Hindelang
Kezira Horton
Yvonne Housley
Veda Howse
Stephen Johnson
Henrietta Jones
Kai Jones
Alisa Karney
Michael Kelly
Val Kelly
Kathy J Lewis
Kay Lindamood
Joseph Madison
Niall Manganar
Debi Martin
Gabrielle Maxey
Teresa McCall
Noelle Middleton
Lynette Miller
Jonathan Montague
Donna Moore
Sue Oehmen
Alisa Oriaku
Jasmine Paige
Bucky Parker
Debbie Parker
Joan Patterson
Abby Paz
Vassy Pepper
Isabela Perez
Barbara Posner
Vanessa Pratts
Rahul Purathanamannil
Roz Rixter
Yasmine Robinson
Elena Ross
Bill Schamroth
Marilyn SchrubbWhite
Carole Anne Scione
Mark Sharp
Susan Sharp
Carolyn Shepard
Hiram Shepard
Marc Sherman
Logan Shimko
Marlena Shorter
Sam Shuster
Carol Sims
David Sosa
Michael Stoll
Nancy Stoll
Audrey Thames
Amil Trixstyné
Hallie Truong
Tanya Ware
Keith Wiley
Nancy Wiley
Belinda Williams
Beulah Williams
Trena Wiseman
Amanda Xiao
Anson Yan
Caren Yarmuth
Alice Zalon
Aida Zare
Jadirah Zatar
ART EXHIBITIONS
GPAC celebrates the visual arts by exhibiting a diverse collection of artwork by emerging and professional artists from around the region. For more information, please contact Patty Cooper, Visual Arts Coordinator, at 901-751-7500.
Carol Roark
Strength and Serenity
JAN 26 - MAR 16
RECEPTION: FEB 6 5:30-7:30PM
Amy Hutcheson, Phyllis Boger & Alisa Free Drawn Together
MAR 16 - MAY 4
RECEPTION: APR 25 5:30-7:30PM
Artists' Link: ARTitudes
MAY 4 - JUN 15
RECEPTION: MAY 31 1:30-3:30 PM
Claudia Tullos-Leonard
Amy Hutcheson
Carol Roark
Alisa Free
Phyliss Boger
in celebrating the arts in our communities
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Intimate passion and sweeping social forces infuse every breathtaking moment of Artistic Director Steven McMahon’s version of Shakespeare’s tragic love story. Set to the sublime score by Prokofiev, the exploration of external pressures influencing who we can love and the price we pay for following our hearts shows perfectly how the story of the star-crossed lovers endures still today. This audience favorite, which debuted in 2012 and was last performed in 2019, returns for the very first time to the GPAC stage.
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50th Anniversary Season
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS as your community orchestra AND 25 YEARS of our maestro, Dr. Ronald Vernon
Join us at GPAC for our spring 2026 concerts!
AMERICAN MOSAIC
Celebrating America’s 250 Years with Symphonic Masterworks March 8 | 2:00 p.m. A GOLDEN CELEBRATION!
50 years of the Germantown Symphony Orchestra May 16 | 7:00 p.m.
Learn more about our season at GERMANTOWNSYMPHONY.ORG
This year, we invested $3.4 million in the arts community, including grants to 90 organizations and artists. Since our inception, we have distributed over $100 million to support the operations, programs, and people that make art in and around Memphis.
Learn more about our grantees, programs, and opportunities to contribute to ARTSmemphis.
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Professional, classical theatre and education in Germantown’s backyard!
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
January 30 – February 15
Set in the 1940s with music! directed by Dan McCleary
ST. PATRICK’S DAY LITERARY SALON:
March 15 and 17 curated by Stephanie Shine
FREE SHOUT-OUT SHAKESPEARE SERIES:
ROMEO AND JULIET
February 28 - March 29
CHILDREN’S LITERACY GALA
April 11 at 6:00 pm featuring a musical Broadway headliner
STUDENT MATINEE SERIES
ROMEO AND JULIET • THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAM
Shakespeare in Memphis Youth Detention facilities
FEAST OF CRISPIAN-SOUTH
Shakespeare healing with Veterans at the Memphis VA
ROMEO AND JULIET PROJECT
Anti-violence Shakespeare for high school freshmen
UNDER AN IRISH MOON – TALES AND TUNES FROM LADY GREGORY’S HEARTH
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