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GUEST ARTIST
Over the past 25 years, Texas music legend Dave Alexander has established himself as one of today’s most sought-after Country and Western Swing performers.
The multi-instrumentalist and four-time Grammy nominee has gained national notoriety as a musician, writer, arranger, composer, performer, and conductor while mesmerizing his audiences with each performance as a World Class Entertainer.
When Dave is not performing with his own award-winning Big Texas Swing Band, you’ll find him touring and recording with such artists as George Strait, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Sheryl Crow, Asleep At The Wheel, Tracy Byrd, Randy Travis, Dwight Yoakam, and LeAnn Rimes.
As an established conductor and music director, Dave continues in his 12th season at the podium with The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League, helping to raise over 22 million dollars for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Other musical directorships include 22 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, La Fiesta de las sies Banderas (Highland Park Debutante Ball), Southern Methodist University, The Houston Rodeo, The National Finals Rodeo, and The Tyler Rose Festival.
Dave has been inducted into numerous Halls of Fame, including the Texas Western Swing Hall. He currently holds the honor of having received the most Will Rogers Awards (6) by a single artist from the Academy Of Western Artists, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Two–Time Group of the Year, Song of the Year and Entertainer Of The Year. He recently received a Wrangler Award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for his album “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall” for the 2023 Outstanding Traditional Music Album of The Year.
In 2017, Alexander premiered his Western Symphonic Works with the Big Spring Symphony in Big Spring, Texas, featuring his own compositions along with Texas Music and Western Swing favorites.
The family motto was
“Every player should teach, and every teacher should play. ” says Alexander. In keeping with the family tradition, Dave’s teaching credits include The University of North Texas, North Central Texas College, Arts Magnet High School at Booker T. Washington in Dallas, Texas, and The Bob Wills Western Swing School of Music, established by Dave in 2012.
Now residing on his ranch in North Texas with his wife Sherri, Alexander began his life in music at age 4 when his father Ashley enrolled him in his 5th-grade band class in Pernell, Oklahoma, primarily because there was no kindergarten at the school. He studied both classical and jazz throughout high school and went on to complete his studies at the University of North Texas in Denton.
Special Thanks to:
David and Karen Sampson Fenoglio Boots
Juan Antonio
HÉCTOR GUZMÁN
Music Director and Conductor
Maestro Héctor Guzmán is regarded as one of the most respected and admired conductors in this country and abroad. He is Music Director of the Irving, Plano, San Angelo, and Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestras in the United States and Conductor Emeritus of the Jalisco Philharmonic in Mexico.
In addition, he has been guest conductor of an array of prestigious ensembles: Mexico: National Symphony, Mexico City Philharmonic, UNAM Philharmonic, Xalapa Symphony, Bellas Artes Chamber Orchestra, Vivaldi Orchestra of Mexico City, and State of Mexico Symphony. United States: Dallas Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, Wheeling Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Tulsa Philharmonic, the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, and the Chicago Sinfonietta. Dominican Republic: National Symphony. Czech Republic: Collegium Orchestra of Prague. Poland: Rszezow Philharmonic. Japan: Japan Philharmonic. South Korea: Masan Philharmonic and Gangsam Symphony. Italy: Amadeus Orchestra, Sinfonia Venetto, Milano Classica Orchestra, Bari Symphony, San Remo Symphony, and Pomeriggi Musicale Orchestra of Milan.
Spain: Sinfónica de Murcia, Joven Orquesta de la Comunidad de Madrid, and Excelentia Orchestra. Germany: Herzer Orchester, Panamá: National Symphony, Guatemala, Festival Orchestra, among many others. In Sept. 2022, Maestro Guzmán was named “Artist in residence” of the prestigious “Madrid Soloists Orchestra” in Spain.
In addition to a spectacular career as a conductor, he enjoys international success as a concert organist, performing in venues such as the Meyerson Symphony Hall in Dallas, the Spivey Hall Distinguished Artist Series in Atlanta, the Olivet Nazarene recital series in Illinois, the cathedrals of Morelia, Guadalajara (Mexico) and Chartres (France), and the International Music Festivals in Toledo, Spain, and Zamora, Mexico. Maestro Guzmán holds degrees from the Conservatory of Music in Mexico City, the University of North Texas (BM), and Southern Methodist University (MM). His teachers include his mentor Anshel Brusilow, former concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra and former music director of the Dallas Symphony, and internationally renowned conductors Helmuth Rilling (University of Oregon) and Carlo Maria Giulini (Accademia Chigiana in Siena, Italy). He was also a protégé of the late Maestro Eduardo Mata, music director of the Dallas Symphony. In his native Mexico, Héctor Guzmán achieved an impressive reputation as an organist, under Prof. Victor Urban, by taking first prize in the “Chamber Soloists” and the “Manuel M. Ponce” national organ competitions. In the U.S, while a student of world-famous master teachers Dr. Robert Anderson and Alfred Mouledous, he earned further distinction by winning solo competitions at SMU and the University of North Texas. In addition, Maestro was the first Latin American ever chosen as a finalist in the “Grand Prix de Chartres,” the world’s most prestigious international organ competition celebrated in France. In addition, he received the “Mozart Medal,” Mexico’s highest musical honor, presented by the Embassy of Austria, the “Distinguished Mexican Award” from the government of Mexico, and is recognized as the 2022 North Texas Performing Arts “Distinguished Performing Artist Award” for his contributions to music worldwide.
Experience
IRVING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Maestro Héctor Guzmán, Music Director November 9, 2024 • 7:30 pm
Irving Arts Center - Carpenter Performance Hall
GUEST ARTIST SPONSORS
CHRISTUS Health
Fidelity Investments
A WESTERN SWING CELEBRATION
Star Spangled Banner
GUEST ARTIST - Dave Alexander Four-Time Grammy Award Nominee
Salute to the Armed Forces
Overture to "The Cowboys"
Lincoln Portrait
Ms. Cathy Whiteman, Narrator
INTERMISSION
FROM THE SADDLE TO SYMPHONY HALL
When The Bloom Is On The Sage
Don’t Fence Me In
Oklahoma Waltz
Fort Worth Texas
You Don’t Know Me
Deep In The Heart Of Texas
Every Setting Sun
Big Tulsa Medley
Hold You In My Heart
Western Boogie
Randy Elmore - fiddle | Drew Phelps - bass | Brian Piper - piano
Andrew Popham - drum set | David Wright - steel guitar
Patrons will not be admitted into the hall while the concert is in progress. Please silence cell phones. We ask that no flash photography be used, but taking pictures is permitted. Thank you for your cooperation.
THANKS TO OUR 2024-2025 MAJOR CONCERT PARTNERS:
ROSTER
November 9, 2024
A WESTERN SWING CELEBRATION
VIOLIN I
Mevlan Mecid, Concertmaster
Saejin Seo
Julia Brandenburg
Claudia Holm
Christine Binzel
Andres Bravo
Leihlani Garcia Tamez
VIOLIN II
Yida Hu *
Klaudia Cop
Jessica Jo-Tzu Yang
Crissanti Garcia Tamez
Violeta Fane
Irina Salazar
Diego Campos
Xiachu Song
VIOLA
Bo Landefeld *
Iris Messinger
Monika Idasiak
Steven Juarez
Phoebe Haun
Lyndsey Walker
Cornelia Harris
Oscar Rendon
CELLO
Dan Totan *
Shengni “Nini” Rubiano
Noemie Golubovic
Alex Paradis
Alexander Djinov
Ben Katzen
Ya-Chen Lee
Kyungjin Yoo
BASS
Dimitrius Samudio *
Randy Inman
Scott Sheffler
John Hunter
FLUTE
Mark Trimble *
Janelle Olson
Jennifer Wheeler (Piccolo)
OBOE
Susanna Hilliard *
Natasha Merchant
Annie Henneke (English Horn)
CLARINET
Gilbert Young *
Evan Wennerberg
Chastine Hofmeister (Bass Clarinet)
BASSOON
John Searcy *
Colin Hilliard
Kyle Larson (Contra-Bassoon)
HORNS
Susan Frazier *
Janet Nye
Justin Beyer
Stephanie Baron
TRUMPET
Glen Hummel *
Adam Miller
Steve Schiemann
TROMBONE
Jonathan Hinton *
Jacob Muzquiz
Charles Cudney (Bass Trombone)
TUBA
Nathan Frazier
TIMPANI
Jeffrey Keene
PERCUSSION
Derrick Logozzo *
William Klymus
Steve Kimple
PIANO
Chloe Grein
HARP
Mary Angela Ayala
LIBRARIAN
Luis Rodriguez
PERSONNEL MANAGER
Jim Gasewicz
* = Principal Musician
M ARGUERITE KORKMAS
Over 55 years of service to the Irving Symphony Orchestra
We are grateful for the incredible support provided by this Irving icon.
MUSIC DIRECTOR Héctor Guzmán
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024 | 2025 & PAST PRESIDENTS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kathrine Pennington
BOARD CHAIR Lisa Hultz
PRESIDENT Janet Boyce
SECRETARY Sunny Bettis
TREASURER Thom Davis
PARLIAMENTARIAN Dr. Robert Bettis
PRESIDENT EMERITUS Marguerite Korkmas
VICE PRESIDENTS
George P. Cole II
Grace Davis
Connie Dunn
Robert Reichelt
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Stacey Blackmon
John Bleecker
Dr. Jerry Dunn
Janie Perelman
Bob Shema
Catherine Whitman
Marilyn Willems
Al Zapanta (Ex Officio)
Rochelle Zapanta
SYMPHONY LEAGUE PRESIDENT
Connie Dunn
OFFICE/GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR
Judyann Robinson
SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER
Kristin Anderson
OVATION PROGRAM
Judyann Robinson
CONCESSIONS CO-MANAGERS
Jill Stephens
Lois Bair
PAST PRESIDENTS | CHAIRMEN
1962 N.E. (Mike) Grisham † 1963
1964-65
1965-66
James Gregory
Joe Rich
Pierce Shannon †
1966-68 Joe Vardeman † **
1968-69 Lynn Brown † 1969-71 Neill English † ** 1971-72
Oscar Hazelbaker † 1972-73 Wre Sutherland † 1973-74 Jim Ratteree † 1974-75 Mark Gordon 1975-76 Larry Bellah 1976-78 Arnold Martin † ** 1978-79 George Edwin † 1979-80
George Pepper 1980-81 Phil Silvernail
1981-82
1982-83
Edward Holmes
Curtis Headrick 1983-84 Jim Mcdougal † 1984-85 Ron Capps
1985-86
Gene Sparks † 1986-87
Norman McMurry † 1987-88
Robert Doan
1988-89 Earlene Matkin
1989-90
James Spriggs † 1990-91 Wanda Daugherty 1991-92 Harm Schreur † 1992-93 Don Schiller 1993-94 Ron Drew 1994-96
Jennings Smith † ** 1996-97 Frank Cannon 1997-98
Milton Cardwell, MD 1998-99 Don Oberlin, MD † 1999-00 Frank Flatley † 2000-01 Thomas Prague † 2001-02 Robert M. Curtis 2002-03
René Castilla 2003-04 Beverly Adams 2004-06 Chris Wallace ** 2006-08 Robert Martinez ** 2008-09 Rick Kroner 2009-10 Dale Walsh 2010-12 Lisa Hultz ** 2012-15 Charles Hosler** 2015-17 Connie Dunn** 2017-18 Victor Arias, Jr. Bob Shema
2018-21 Connie Dunn** 2021-23 Chris Wallace** 2021-25 Lisa Hultz**
† Deceased
** Served two or more consecutive terms as president/chairman
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MEMORIALS
Victor Arias, Sr.
By: Ms. Kathrine Pennington
Mr. Chris Wallace
Patricia & Robert Buzard
By: Ms. Kathrine Pennington
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HONORARIUMS
Marguerite Korkmas
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Ms. Judyann Robinson
Joyce Flemming
By: Dr. & Mrs. Robert Bettis
Mr. George Cole
Ms. Kathrine Pennington
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Serenity Meets Upscale Dining
LRH Restaurant & Bar is the epitomal dining experience in prestigious Las Colinas Conveniently located in the heart of “El Ranchito de Las Colinas” or “Little Ranch of the Hills”, LRH pays homage to the local community through its name and Texas-inspired cuisine Please scan the second QR code to view our menu
staurant & Bar is the epitomal dining experience in prestigious Las Colinas. Conveniently located in the of “El Ranchito de Las Colinas” or “Little Ranch of the Hills”, LRH pays homage to the local community through its name and Texas-inspired cuisine. Please scan the second QR code to view our menu.
LRH Restaurant & Bar is the epitomal dining experience in prestigious Las Colinas. Conveniently loc heart of “El Ranchito de Las Colinas” or “Little Ranch of the Hills”, LRH pays homage to the local c through its name and Texas-inspired cuisine. Please scan the second QR code to view our m
LRH Restaurant & Bar is the epitomal dining experience in prestigious Las Colinas Conveniently located in the heart of “El Ranchito de Las Colinas” or “Little Ranch of the Hills”, LRH pays homage to the local community through its name and Texas-inspired cuisine Please scan the second QR code to view our menu
Located on the Mandalay Canal at Lake Carolyn adjacent to Omni Las Colinas Hotel, Mokara Spa provides a luxurious spa experience from head to toe Escape from your daily routine and make time for a relaxing massage, rejuvenating facial, or pampering nail service Please scan the first QR code to view all services
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Reservations can be made by calling (972) 556-0800 or via OpenTable
LRH is open Sunday - Thursday from 11 AM - 11 PM and Friday & Saturday from 11 AM - midnight
•Please call (972) 402-8883 to make an appointment.
• • •Mokara Spa is open Wednesday - Sunday from 10 AM6 PM.
•Please call (972) 402-8883 to make an appointment
LRH is open Sunday - Thursday from 11 AM - 11 PM and Friday & Saturday from 11 AM - midnight
Reservations can be made by calling (972) 556-0800 or via OpenTable
LRH is open Sunday - Thursday from 11 AM - 11 PM and Friday & Saturday from 11 AM - midnight
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LRH is open Sunday - Thursday from 11 AMand Friday & Saturday from 11 AM - midnight
Reservations can be made by calling (972) 556-0800 or via OpenTable
Reservations can be made by calling (972) 556-0800 or via OpenTable
Reservations can be made by calling (972) 556 via OpenTable
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