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Welcome from the Museum Director Welcome, Friends! The Military Aviation Museum has been a growing part of the Virginia Beach scene for a decade now, so I know that many of you with us today for our Flying Proms are indeed “friends of the family”, and we’re delighte d that you are here. For those of you discovering us for the first time, I sincerely hope this will be just the start of a great friendship. Our museum is a very unique venue, and nothing we do all year long is quite as special as these “Proms”. I believe I’m safe in saying that there is nowhere else that you can visit with dinosaurs, watch wonderful airplanes arc graceful ly in the sky, listen to world-class musicians playing your favorite music, indulge in a great picnic, sip your favorite adult beverage, and watch a stellar firework s display…all while enjoying serene and lovely southern Virginia Beach! After our planes have landed at the end of the first half of the concert, please visit the aircraft after they park by the orchestra shell. Take along your glass of wine and camera, and chat with the pilots to learn the special stories that each of these planes have to tell. It is because of events like this and because of our immensely talented and devoted volunteers, staff, pilots and mechanics that TripAdvisor.co m now rates the Military Aviation Museum as the #1 attraction out of the 122 places that they measure in all of Virginia Beach. Our visitors immed iately understand that this place is special. Not just because we’re the largest collection of WWI and WWII planes that still fly, but because the passion behind this museum and its mission is so clear to our visitors. If you enjoy your evening with us, please come back often. Become a museum member so you don’t have to pay admission for each visit! Sign up for our newsletter and for our e-blasts so you’re always “in the know” about what’s going on here at your newest favorite place! The Military Aviation Museum is still growing, and if you’d like to know how you can help with that, please give me a call at the museum or stop in and say hello. We would love to count you among our active supporters. Have a wonderful evening! Mike Potter, Director Military Aviation Museum

A note from Symphonicity

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Symphonicity and the t. entire orchestra I would like to welcome you to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concer We at Symphonicity are very proud to perform today in our home town at this unique venue for our second year! Symphonicity is an

auditioned ensemble of volunteer performers, with a professional a quality sound. The orchestra is entering its 35th season, and is resident company at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in the Town Center of Virginia Beach. During its season there

t, Symphonicity presents four Masterworks concerts, one Pops Concer a free Messiah Sing Along, and a Lollipop concert for children and

families. Over 90 players give freely of their time for these concerts. In addition Symphonicity performs every year at the Oceanfront at 20th Street for the Stars and Stripes Explosion on the Fourth of July.

Symphonicity also performs two pops concerts in August at the 31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, as part of the 3 Symphony by the Sea series. Symphonicity is a not for profit 5019(c) corporation. We hope you will attend one of our other concerts

this year, and see why we are one of the best-kept secrets in the Hampton Roads musical world. We strive to keep ticket prices low, and present unique concerts that are entertaining and inspiring! Thank you for joining us today, and for being part of the music! Wendy T. Young, Executive Director

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of Organists and on the Virginia Beach Public Schools’ Advisory Committee He has since served as Dean of thethe Tidewater Chapter of Director the American Guild for the Gifted and Talented. He held position of Music of the Officer. In 1984 Mr. Kunkel retired from the Navy withSchools’ the rankAdvisory of ChiefCommittee Warrant of Organists and on the Virginia Beach Public Virginia Musical Theater for five years, and of the Virginia Savoyards forGuild six He has served asTalented. Dean of the Tidewater Chapter of the American forInsince the Gifted andof held the position of Music Director years. November 2002, Mr.He Kunkel was awarded an ALLI awardof forthe of Organists and on Theater the Virginia Beach Public Schools’ Advisory Committee Virginiaachievement Musical forarts five years, and of theAlliance Virginia Savoyards six individual in the by the Cultural of Greater for Hampton for the Gifted and Talented. He held the position of Music Director of for the years. In November of 2002, Mr. Kunkel was awarded an ALLI award Roads. Presently he divides his time between positions as Music Director and Virginia Musical Theater for years, andCultural ofofthe Virginia Savoyards for six individual in five the arts by the Alliance of Greater Hampton Choirmaster ofachievement the First Presbyterian Church Virginia Beach and Music years. In November of 2002, Mr. Kunkel was awarded an ALLI award for Roads. Presently he divides his time between positions as Music Director and Director and Conductor of SYMPHONICITY.

individual achievement in the arts by theChurch Cultural AllianceBeach of Greater Hampton Choirmaster of the First Presbyterian of Virginia and Music S YMPHONICITY . Director and Conductor of Roads. Presently he divides his time between positions as Music Director Mr. Kunkel will retire as Music Director and Conductor of Symphonicity and Choirmaster theaFirst Presbyterian in May, 2016, of after 35-year tenure. Church of Virginia Beach and Music Director and Conductor of SYMPHONICITY .

David Kunkel, Conductor

Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach Saturday, June 13th, 7:00pm

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Flying Proms Program National Anthem Hanover Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Barry, Arranged by James Fitzpatrick North American B-25J Mitchell March from Raiders of the Lost Ark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Williams Focke-Wulf Fw 44, Messerschmitt Bf 108 Wings Suite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Zamecnik Arranged by Dr. Jeannie Gayle Pool & Dominik Hauser

Fokker D.VII, Fokker D.VIII, Nieuport 17 Battle of the Bulge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin Frankel, Arranged by E.D.Kennaway Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8, Stinson L-5 Sentinel Flyboys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trevor Rabin, Orchestrated by Booker White Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter, Fokker Dr.I 633 Squadron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Goodwin de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito

INTERMISSION A Salute to the Big Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arranged by Calvin Custer George Gershwin in Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arranged by Chuck Sayres Bring Him Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arranged by Bob Krogstad Kimberly Nickerson, soprano

Salute to Olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Blue Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arranged by John Moss South Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arranged by Robert Russell Bennett Kimberly Nickerson, soprano and Adam Piper, baritone

Stars and Stripes Forever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Philip Sousa

Historic Aircraft Fly Over Virginia Beach

Flying to Hanover Street

1944 North American B-25J “Mitchell” The North American B-25 medium bomber was one of America’s most famous airplanes of World War II, seeing duty in every combat area. In addition to the American, it was flown by the British, Dutch, Chinese, Russians and Australians. This particular B-25 was built in Kansas City, Kansas in late 1944. It was originally equipped with a dome in the nose and surveillance equipment in the fuselage. Following the war, it was stripped of its surveillance equipment and used as a trainer. Finally, in 1957, it was declared surplus and stored until removed from the USAF aircraft inventory in 1958. Its most interesting action occurred after it was sold into civilian hands. From 1958 until 1962, the B-25 passed through several owners, and in late 1962, it was purchased by Arthur Jones, the inventor and founder of the Nautilus exercise equipment company. At this time, Jones was an importer of wild animals from South America and owned a zoo in Slidell, Louisiana. He also made movies and had his own television show called “Wild Cargo” about his exploits capturing these animals. He owned three B-25s to use to transport the animals. One can say Jones had a flair for the dramatic. In February 1963, Jones was scheduled to do a live animal show at the Cincinnati Zoo. In order to gain as much free publicity for his show as possible, Jones conspired with the pilot and co-pilot to perform a fake emergency landing at Lunken Airport. Jones was waiting at the airport in Cincinnati with his camera equipment set up to film the “crash”. As the aircraft came in to land, the co-pilot performed 6

The Military Aviation Museum is home to many historic military aircraft, each beautifully restored to its original glory. At todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flying Proms performance, you will see some of these incredible planes fly.

Mark comes to us from the rural countryside of England. He has flown military jets and worked in commercial aviation, and he spent 26 years as a program editor with BBC Radio. Mark is involved in the world-famous Shuttleworth Collection of historic aircraft and cars in England, where he has been a commentator for its air shows. Since first visiting the museum in 2011, Mark has been a loyal supporter and friend helping announce air shows and Flying Proms.

a parachute jump and the pilot performed a wheels-up emergency landing. The performance went off without a hitch-almost. What no one had considered was the cloud of dust from the belly of the plane sliding down the runway. Pilot Leonard McGee Downe thought it was smoke, and he bailed out and ran down the runway in front of the plane. The co-pilot floated to the ground across the river in Kentucky. Jones succeeded in getting his publicity, but he never returned to reclaim the plane, leaving the local sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department to sell it at auction. The Military Aviation Museum acquired Wild Cargo in October 1997 and left it at Vintage Aircraft, Inc., in Georgia for restoration. The aircraft was restored to a B-25J model with the clear nose dome. It flew for the first time following the Lunken Airport crash landing on November 19, 2005. All restoration work was complete by 2008, and it finally settled into its new home at the museum on August 29, 2008.

Flying to Raiders of the Lost Ark 1937 Focke-Wulf Fw 44J Focke-Wulf was one of the most notable aircraft manufacturers during World War II. But before the war it was struggling to survive. It merged with Albatros-Flugzeugwerke in 1931, and Albatros’ chief engineer and test pilot, Kurt Tank began to work on the Fw 44. The aircraft first flew in 1932 and was used for training and as a sport plane. In 1936 at the World Aerobatic Championships, German Otto von Hagenburg won a gold medal in a Fw 44. This fame, and the plane’s popularity at air shows drew large orders. The Luftwaffe built much of its training around the Fw 44, and it was used in this manner throughout World War II. It was so popular that it was said that virtually every German pilot of the period flew this plane at some point. The museum’s Focke-Wulf Fw 44 is an example of the Fw 44J model, the final version of the aircraft which bosted improved durability and aerodynamic performance.

1945 Messerschmitt Bf 108 The Messerschmitt Bf 108 was originally designed by Bavarian Aircraft Works in 1934 as a four-seat sports aircraft for competition. In 1935, a German woman named Elly Beibhorn flew a Bf 108 from Berlin to Istanbul and back for a 2,230-mile flight—all in one day. She named her aircraft “Tiafun” (Typhoon) and the nickname stuck for all Bf 108s. The Luftwaffe used the Bf 108 as a personnel transport and liaison aircraft during World War II. Nearly 900 Bf 108s were built, with 170 being built in occupied France. In 1942, all construction was moved here and handled by Nord Aircraft. Following the war, the aircraft was called the Nord 1000 Pingouin. The Bf 108 flying today was built by Nord Aircraft in 1945 and is actually a Nord 1002. It was acquired in August 2004. 8

Flying to Wings

Fokker D.VIII BIPLANE The last German fighter plane designed and flown in the Great War was the Fokker E.V/D.VIII. In early 1918, Fokker produced several monoplane prototypes, and the Fokker E.V was placed into production. It was a high wing monoplane instead of the more common biplanes. Four hundred were ordered immediately. The first examples of the Fokker E.V were sent to the front in late July 1918; Jasta 6 of JG I received aircraft on August 5, 1918. On August 16, 1918, Ltn. Emil Rolff of Jasta 6 achieved the first (and possibly only) confirmed combat success of the Fokker E.V when he downed a Camel. Three days later, Rolff was killed when the wing of his E.V failed in flight. There were more wing failures with some of the early E.V models, killing several pilots. The type was grounded until a complete investigation could be made. The failures were traced to faulty workmanship by a subcontractor; the wing was a sound design. New wings with strengthened spars were carefully tested, and the type, now designated the Fokker D.VIII, was produced. The first D.VIII was accepted on October 8, 1918 but there is no concrete proof that the D.VIII saw combat in the last weeks of the war. The Military Aviation Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s D.VIII was built in 2008 by an enthusiast in Colorado. It was acquired in 2012 and arrived at the museum in 2013. Its markings represent the D.VIII flown by Gothard Sachsenberg. Following the war, he went on to found the company that designed and built our Cottbus hangar.

Flying to Wings Fokker D.VII Biplane The Fokker Flugzeugwerke Company began experimenting with a V-series biplane in 1916. In January 1918, it held a competition for pilots to test and evaluate its new fighters. The D.VII came out on top and after modifications to improve handling by elongating the fuselage and adding a fixed triangular vertical fin, it went into production. As it began reaching the frontlines in the autumn of 1918, this biplane quickly proved to be a formidable aircraft. After the war, Germany was required to surrender all D.VIIs to the Allies, and surviving aircraft experienced widespread use for many years by the victors. The museum has two examples of D.VII biplanes on display. It is painted with a yellow cowling and the colorful lozenge camouflage pattern commonly used by the Germans from 1917-1918. The lozenge design traditionally consists of polygons in four or five colors. The Germans felt the patterns made it more difficult to distinguish the plane’s silhouette when in flight.

Nieuport 17 The Nieuport Company introduced the Nieuport 17 model to improve upon many of the inadequacies of the Model XI. While it was very maneuverable and had an excellent rate of climb, the sesquiplane design of a narrow lower wing (literally “one-and-a-half wings”) was weak and could break apart in sustained dives. By March 1916, the Nieuport 17 was on the Front with both French and British forces and was superior to any British fighter at that time. Its superiority was short lived, and by early 1917, it was outclassed by the German fighters, and new models of the Nieuport and SPAD were equipping Allied forces. This particular Nieuport 17 joined the museum’s collection in 2012. It was built in Norfolk by US Navy Commander Robert Garcia and has a Rotec 2800 engine. 10

Flying to Battle of the Bulge

Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8 The Luftwaffe began flying the Fw 190 in August 1941 to match the RAFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spitfire, and that is exactly what it did. As more Fw 190s entered into service, the balance of power in the air began to shift. The Fw 190 could out-perform the Spitfire in all ways except turn radius and high altitude performance. Together with the Messerschmitt Bf 109, they formed the core of the Jagjwaffe. There were many variants of the Fw 190 built, and the A-8 model entered into production in February 1944. This Focke-Wulf 190 is one of three 190s at the Military Aviation Museum. At this time, this particular aircraft is the only one of the three airworthy. It was a Flugwerks kit built aircraft and was acquired from a gentleman in South Carolina in 2014. The Military Aviation Museum is also home to an original 1944 Fw 190 A-8 that is not yet airworthy. That particular aircraft was originally flown by Leutnant Rudi Linz, who was part of a battle with the RAFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beaufighters, Warwicks and Mustangs off the coast of Norway on February 9 1945 (Black Friday). Linz was shot down. The aircraft was recovered and is now on display in the Cottbus Hangar.

Flying to Battle of the Bulge

1944 Stinson l-5 sentinel By the time World War II broke out, liaison/observation aircraft had become a highly specialized group. The Stinson L-5 Sentinel is an example of these aircraft. It was derived from the pre-war Stinson Model 105 Voyager. In 1941, the Army tested Vultee Aircraft’s Voyager, called the Model 75B and ended up ordering this model in quantity. It was originally designated O-62 (“O” for Observation), and subsequently as the L-5 when the type designation was changed in 1942, to indicate “Liaison” aircraft. The L-5 could take-off and land on short fields and unimproved airstrips, and during World War II it was used for reconnaissance, transporting supplies and personnel, evacuating patients from isolated units, rescuing Allied personnel from remote areas, laying communications wire, and, on occasion, as a light bomber. Nicknamed “the Flying Jeep,” the L-5 demonstrated amazing versatility. Nearly 3,600 L-5s were produced between 1942-45. The Military Aviation Museum acquired this Sentinel in September 1997.

Flying to Flyboys Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter The Sopwith 1 ½ Strutter was the first two-seat British fighter, and the first British aircraft with a synchronized machine gun. It was originally called the Sopwith LCT (Land Clerget Tractor), but its unique strut formation led to the 1 ½ Strutter name. The upper wing was attached to the fuselage by a pair of short (half) struts and a second pair of longer struts. When seem from the front, the struts form a “W”. The aircraft was first test flown in January 1916, and a month later, it was on the front lines. The 1 ½ Strutter had a long range and was well-suited for lengthy patrolling missions. However, it was not very durable or effective in a dogfight. Despite its shortcomings, the aircraft was used as a trainer, fighter, bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. It was also one of the first aircraft used as a carrier-type plane being flown from a cross-shaped platform mounted atop a ship’s gun turrets. The Sopwith flying today joined the museum’s collection in September 2010. It was actually used in the “Flyboys” film and was repainted several times during production to portray different aircraft. In 2015, the Fighter Factory completed restoration work on the Sopwith, and it now sports the paint scheme that it used in the most pivotal scenes of the movie.

Fokker DR-1 Triplane The Fokker triplane was developed in response to the British Sopwith. The plywood and fabric wings were constructed as deep-section hollow box-spars which made them both strong and lightweight. The Fokker DR-1’s claim to fame is certainly its flights with Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary “Red Baron”. The aircraft was developed in April 1917, and in October of that year, two broke apart mid-flight killing the pilots. All DR-1’s were pulled from service until modified wings could be installed in December. In September 2009, the museum acquired this red and white Fokker, which is painted to mimic the plane flown by Lt. August Raben, the CO of Jasta 18 squad nicknamed the Raven Jasta. His Fokker was one of the few to survive the Great War and taken by the French. However, today, no original Fokker triplanes exist in any museum or private collection. The museum also owns a second DR-1 in yellow and brown markings of Lt. Rudolf Klimke of Jasta 27. You can see this on display in the World War I hangar. 13

Flying to 633 Squadron

1945 de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito The de Havilland Mosquito served many roles with the RAF during World War II: fighters, bombers, fighter-bombers and others. It was unique in that it was constructed nearly entirely of wood. Often nicknamed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wooden Wonderâ&#x20AC;? it was the fastest aircraft in the world when it entered into service in June 1941. Perhaps the pride of the Military Aviation Museum is the de Havilland Mosquito. This rare aircraft is the only flying example today, and fans of the Mosquito come from around the world to see it fly. The aircraft was built in Toronto, Canada and flew for the first time in early 1945. Too late to be placed into service, this Mosquito was flown directly into storage with Eastern Air Command of the Royal Canadian Air Force. It did fly for a short while with 7 OUT, based at Debert, Nova Scotia, but was soon returned to storage in Vulcan, Alberta. In 1948, it was purchased by a farmer and sat on his property in Milo, Alberta until 1978. During this time, the plane deteriorated a great deal. The animal-based glues did not withstand the weathering and the wood deteriorated. In 1978, it was purchased by the Canadian Museum of Flight and Transport (CMFT), and when they attempted to remove it from the farm, the fuselage broke in two behind the wing. The Military Aviation Museum acquired the aircraft from the CMFT in 2004 and shipped it to AvSpecs in New Zealand to undergo a lengthy restoration process. Over the course of eight years, all new wooden sections were built. Many of the original metal parts were salvaged and a world-wide search ensued for additional authentic Mosquito parts. Two Merlin 25 engines were found in New Zealand, restored in California, and shipped back for installation. The aircraft was finally issued a certificate of airworthiness in New Zealand in September 2012. It took its first flight in over 60 years at Ardmore Airport near Auckland on September 29, 2012. EG-Y, in honor of the Royal New Zealand 487 Squadron from WWII, arrived in Virginia Beach in March 2013. 14

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Hanover Street

John Barry, Arranged by James Fitzpatrick

During the Second World War, an American Pilot stationed in England meets a young British nurse during an air raid on London. The two instantly fall in love, despite the fact that the young nurse is already married; a secret she keeps hidden from her American lover. After being shot down behind enemy lines, while being assigned to ferry a British agent into France, the American pilot realizes that his secret agent cargo is in fact his lover’s husband, and that the two must now work together in order to survive.

March from Raiders of the Lost Ark John Williams

“The Raiders March”, Indiana Jones’ theme, was originally two songs simply played on piano by composer John Williams. He invited Steven Spielberg to his performance and Spielberg asked him to link the two songs together to create Raiders March. The song was composed around 1980 and it has been used in every movie and also appears in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles to represent Harrison Ford’s portrayal of the character. The full version of “The Raiders March” includes a section of the love theme from Raiders of the Lost Ark, otherwise known as Marion’s Theme. The shorter version excluding this section is sometimes referred to simply as Indiana Jones’ Theme. The music was first heard in its entirety during the ending credits of the first film.

Wings Suite

John Zamecnik, Arranged by Dr. Jeannie Gayle Pool and Dominik Hauser

This winner of the first Academy Award for Best Picture was also the last silent film to receive that honor. Set against the backdrop of the Army Air Corps, the WWI adventure features stunning aerial photography and combat flying sequences. 16

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Battle of the Bulge

Benjamin Frankel, Arranged by E.D.Kennaway

Fictionalized account of the battle of the Ardennes in December 1944. An intelligence officer, Lt. Col. Dan Riley, is convinced that the Germans are amassing tanks and troops for an attack but he can’t get anyone to believe him. When the attack is finally launched, he correctly deduces that a shortage of petrol will lead the tanks to a massive Allied fuel depot. Along the way, we encounter a number of characters including a green Lieutenant in his first battle, the grizzled American tank commander who is worried about his black market operation and a group of German soldiers posing as American MP’s.

Flyboys

Trevor Rabin, Orchestrated by Booker White

“Flyboys” tells the story of young Americans who, before the U.S. entered WWI, volunteered for the French military and became the country’s first fighter pilots. Fighting a war that wasn’t theirs, these young, naive adventureseekers learned the true meaning of love, brotherhood, heroism, courage and tolerance and, in return, gained a true reason to risk their lives.

633 Squadron Ron Goodwin

633 Squadron has enjoyed an unqualified string of successes. Their luck changes when they are assigned to bomb a German rocket fuel plant, in Norway which is guarded by heavy anti-aircraft defenses, and the plant is considered bomb-proof. Their nearly impossible mission is further complicated by a German air raid, the difficult approach to the target and the capture and torture of the underground leader who is assisting the squadron. 17

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INTERMISSION

A Salute to the Big Bands Arranged by Calvin Custer

This medley contains music from the hey-day of the big bands...Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and more. This swinging medley includes “April in Paris”, “Serenade in Blue”, “Sing, Sing, Sing”, “Pennsylvania 6-5000” and others.

George Gershwin in Concert Arranged by Chuck Sayre

George Gershwin was an American composer and pianist. Gershwin’s compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. This work features “I Got Rhythm”, “Someone to Watch Over Me”, “Rhapsody in Blue”, “‘S Wonderful” and more.

Bring Him Home

Arranged by Bob Krogstad, Kimberly Nickerson, soprano

“Les Misérables” is a sung-through musical based on the novel Les Misérables by French poet and novelist Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, with an Englishlanguage libretto by Herbert Kretzmer. Set in early 19th-century France, it is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his quest for redemption after serving nineteen years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his sister’s starving child. Valjean decides to break his parole and start his life anew after a kindly bishop inspires him by a tremendous act of mercy, but he is relentlessly tracked down by a police inspector named Javert. Along the way, Valjean and a slew of characters are swept into a revolutionary period in France, where a 18

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group of young idealists make their last stand at a street barricade. “Bring Him Home” is sung in the musical by Jean Valjean, who begs God to save Marius and return Marius to Cosette.

Salute to Ol’ Blue Eyes Arranged by John Moss

For over 60 years the life and music of Frank Sinatra touched millions with many of America’s most popular songs forever connected with his indelible style. Here are several of his most notable hits including: “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, “Strangers In The Night”, “That’s Life”, and “The Lady Is A Tramp”.

South Pacific

Arranged by Robert Russell Bennett Kimberly Nickerson, soprano and Adam Piper, baritone

“South Pacific” is a musical composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan. The work premiered in 1949 on Broadway and was an immediate hit, running for 1,925 performances. The story is based on James A. Michener’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1947 book Tales of the South Pacific, combining elements of several of the stories.

Stars and Stripes Forever John Philip Sousa

“The Stars and Stripes Forever” is a patriotic American march widely considered to be the magnum opus of composer John Philip Sousa. By a 1987 act of the U.S. Congress, it is the official National March of the United States of America. 19

Symphonicity Members Violins

Megan Van Gomple, Concertmaster Cindy Bryan, Assistant Concertmaster Lynette Andrews, Principal Second Violin Pamela Burke, Assistant Principal Second Violin Deborah Adams Heather Bacon-Shone Summer Cozzens Anjoli Ferrara Stephen I. Fisher Allen F. Hilliard Howard I. Horwitz Rebecca Houghton Kelvin C. James Linda Johnson Alex Mason Jane Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dea Diana A. Rothermel-Kemp Elaine Spitz

Violas

Flutes

Amber Kidd, Principal Frank Jones Lynette Smith

Oboes

Harvey Stokes, Principal Sandra Richards

Clarinets

Jo Marie Larkin, Principal Lee Cooper

Bass Clarinet Alan Brown, Principal

Bassoons

Stephanie Sanders, Principal Elizabeth Foushee

Horns

Ellen Grainger, Principal,

Rebecca Peppard, Principal Nancy Johnston Christine Foust Wade Mirasol

Margaret A. Brown Honorary Viola Chair

Linda Wilder Dyer Heather Garcia Shirley Luu Leslie Savvas Katherine Wease Dawn Wing

Trumpets

Robyn Card, Principal Denise White George Wozniak

Cellos

Trombones

Mary A. Hughes, Principal Charlotte Dettwiler Hunter Maurice Jessica Metcalf Ben Riley David Wing

Jay Larkin, Principal Paul Weathers

Bass Trombone Lee Dise

Basses

Tuba

Grace Lewis, Principal Alfredo Carino-Rosario Alex Houseworth Andrew Lutz

Phillip Sloan, Principal

Timpani

Anthony Cuci, Principal 20

Featured Soloists Percussion

Harp

Glenn Smith, Principal Pam Suino Ralph Copley Bryan Tuttle

Vince Zentner, Principal

Keyboards

Wendy Young, Principal

Members of Symphonicity string sections voluntarily rotate their seats on a regular basis.

Kimberly Nickerson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Vocal Performance from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. She has performed with Symphonicity for several seasons. She has also performs with the Virginia Opera, the Virginia Chorale and with Virginia Musical Theatre. Kimberly performed the role of Julie Jordan in R&H’s Carousel with Virginia Musical Theatre Company, as well as Laurey in Oklahoma! She also performed in VMT’s Holiday Melody for two years and performed Maria in The Sound of Music in 2010. She has appeared with the Virginia Opera in Elixir of Love, The Merry Widow, Romeo and Juliet, Pirates of Penzance, Carmen, La Traviata and more. She made her main stage debut with the Virginia Opera as Barbarina in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro in 2006. Kimberly is the Assistant Music Director and frequent soloist at First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach.

Adam Piper produces a ‘warm, mature baritone voice’ particularly suited for bel canto repertoire. He has most recently been a young artist for Indianapolis Opera where he performed as Bello in Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West, and as Filch in Weil’s The Threepenny Opera. Other notable performances include the title role in Mozart’s Don Giovanni in Salzburg, the role of Masetto with HUB Opera Ensemble, and the villains Dr. Miracle and Dapertutto in a European production of Les Contes D’Hoffmann. Adam has also been a young artist in the opera studio of the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, and with the Franco-American Vocal Academy in Perigueux, France. 21

Museum Event Calendar JUNE

JULY

SEPTEMBER

june 20 Virginia Craft Beer Festival & Food Truck Rodeo, Noon-6pm Presented by Coastal Virginia Magazine, this inaugural event features 10 Virginia craft breweries, food truck cuisine and live entertainment. Visit www.coastalvirginiamagazine.com for more details. July 13-17 Warbirds & Wings Aviation Summer Camp, 9:00am-4:00pm daily Bring your children to the museum for this unique summer camp, where they will learn the fundamentals of airplane flight and rockets and get ground crew training. Perfect for children ages 9-14. September 26 Wings & Wheels, 8:00am-3:00pm It’s time for the annual Wings & Wheels car show at the museum. Come see vintage cars alongside our military aircraft from the same era. Sep 30-OcT 4 WWI RC Planes “Mid Atlantic Dawn Patrol” Show See enthusiasts fly their Radio-Controlled- aircraft across our field performing tricks the big ones can’t! Learn how to build, maintain and operate these miniature aircraft.

October

October 3-4 Biplanes & Triplanes World War One Air Show The Biplanes and Triplanes Air Show is our way of honoring the men fighting during the earliest days of aviation. The museum’s collection of reproduction aircraft from England, France, Germany and the United States will fly and be on display along with period entertainment and re-enactors. October 17 Air & Auto Classic, 11:00am-4:00pm Have an interest in cars of a certain caliber? Then come to the Air & Auto Classic. Dozens of Porsches from throughout the years will be on display alongside our vintage aircraft.

NOvember

November 14 Runway 5K, 7:30am The Virginia Beach Runway 5K raises money for Untamed Spirit, a program designed to enhance and enrich the lives of individuals with special needs through a partnership with horses. Come join us among the historical aircraft and have a go at the 3.1 mile course (or half miler for the kids). Register at www.UntamedSpirit.org. November 14 Brute Strength Plane Pull, 11:00am Get a group together and come out to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. Groups test their strength pulling one of our aircraft across the tarmac for prizes and bragging rights. Register your group at www.BruteStrengthGym.net. November 27-29 Trains, PlanEs & Santa Claus The Military Aviation Museum, in association with The Tidewater Division of the National Model Railroad Association, hosts its annual model train show. Santa will fly in to see the little ones on Saturday and Sunday. See the museum website for more information as the date approaches.

DECEMBER

December 11-12 Home for Christmas Join us at the museum for this free holiday concert sponsored by the McWaters Family Foundation. It’s truly a musical Christmas card for the community. Tentative event.

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PLATINUM

Anonymous Volunteer Charles & Karin Fleischman Warren Hiteshew Anonymous

GOLD

Last year, the museum inaugurated The Leading Edge Circle to recognize our donors who help support the museum and its operational aircraft. The sight and sounds of these historic aircraft taking to the sky bring a crucial part of our nation’s history to life. Donations to this program help keep the great Warbirds maintained for flight and display condition and also add artifacts to our growing collection. We have future growth planned including a reconstruction of the Goxhill RAF Control Tower later this year. The donor levels are Silver ($500+), Gold ($2,000+), Platinum ($5,000+) and Corporate. All four groups are recognized on the donor board at the museum’s entrance. Silver membership includes free general museum admission for donors and members of their household, 10% discount in the museum shop, two adult one day tickets for the Warbirds Over the Beach Air Show and an invitation for two to an annual dinner with a notable aviation speaker. Gold members are offered the above and, in addition, lawn tickets to the Flying Proms, a 30-minute flight in the museum’s 1941 Boeing Stearman biplane and reserved parking for the Warbirds Over the Beach Air Show. Platinum members also receive a 10% discount on one rental of the museum facilities. Corporate members qualify for all the above, with general admission entrance tickets for eight employees and a corporate table for eight at the Valentine’s Hangar Dance or the Annual Donor Dinner. Additional benefits and sponsorship opportunities are available through Mr. Mike Potter, Museum Director.

Dr. Glenn Carwell, President, Board of Directors

Angus Hines, Jr. Dawn & Joe Nicolay Dr. Glenn Carwell Robert W. Dedman Steven & Sharon Prescott William J. Romig

SILVER

Andrew J. Warren Barry Knight Bob & Tess Bradlee C. Mac Rawls Carl L. Master, Jr. Daniel Drehoff David G. Roselius David Hunt Edward R. George Frederick Stant, III George M. Ferris, III Gregory E. Walker James & Sharon Joyner Joseph King Joyce Strelitz & Irv Hodies Kent Ewing Kevin Sinibaldi Matthew Morgan Tignor Michael & Cathy Burnette Mr. & Mrs. Alexander J. Campbell, II Nora Barnes Raymond Joseph Richard Waterval Ronald Lively Thomas & Dianne Frantz

When you arrived at the Military Aviation Museum today, you certainly could not have missed our dinosaur park at the entrance. Our prehistoric family has grown quite a bit over the past few years. You are encouraged to stroll down to the park this afternoon, or come back another time, to walk among the dinosaurs. And if you stop in the gift shop first, they will give the little ones a Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt map. See how many of the dinosaurs they can identify. Visiting the park is always free and is open from sunrise until sunset.