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 “He uses music to make
connections in the soul.”
USA TODAY NEWS
MEET THE MAESTRO…
DANIEL W. BOOTHE
A native of Salisbury, Maryland, Maestro Daniel W. Boothe has over 20 years of award-
winning credits as a producer, commissioned composer, sought-after performer, and
internationally recognized conductor. Since serving as a finalist for the American Prize in
Orchestral Conducting, he has emerged as one of America’s most sensational and eclectic
music directors.

Long-time WHRO His live events span 31 states, Southwest Asia, and Russia
classical radio host, and his recorded performances for television, radio, and
Raymond Jones, writes Internet broadcasts have reached over 50 million people
that Maestro Boothe in 175 countries. He is a skilled music adjudicator having
has “the Gift – the real garnered multiple invitations to judge various national and
intuitive feel for how international music competitions. In 2016, Maestro Boothe
a piece should be was hand-picked as conductor for the National Christmas
done.” Tree Lighting broadcast on the Hallmark Channel featuring
a celebrity lineup of performing artists. His debut with
Grammy-nominated Symphonicity in 2017-18 garnered enormous praise from
composer Kenneth musicians and audience members leading to multiple sell-
Fuchs praised his out performances.
“passion for music-
making that is To read more about Daniel W. Boothe, visit
absolutely infectious Symphonicity.org/the-maestro
for musicians and
audiences alike!”
 “…dazzlingly well played.”
JOHN CAMPBELL, ARTSONG UPDATE

“...excellent...beautiful performance!”
ABOUT JOANN FALLETTA, MUSIC DIRECTOR, VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

SYMPHONICITY
We are a group of more than 200 orchestra musicians and chorus members who love
music and voluntarily come together every year to present masterworks performances, as
well as other beloved and traditional concerts. We are also a proud member of the
resident companies at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.

It all started in the summer of 1981 when a group of 35 musicians, under the baton of
David S. Kunkel, met together to provide challenging performance experiences for
musicians, and high-quality, low-cost concerts for the Virginia Beach community. Since
then, the orchestra has stayed true to its purpose, but is now known as Symphonicity
(combining “city” with “Symphony”) to reflect the growth, reach and quality of the
organization. In 2017, upon the retirement of our founding director and after an
international search, Maestro Daniel W. Boothe took the podium as our Music Director
and Conductor.

Though we have garnered local and national nominations and awards for contributions
to the arts and effective programming, we are most proud of our members who volunteer
thousands of hours annually to create enriching and memorable experiences for our
community.

Symphonicity is a success story built upon the love of music and a desire to share it.
However, none of it could be done without the generous and growing support of our
patrons, corporate sponsors, and grants from local, regional and national resources.
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OCTOBER 15, 2023 | 3PM

Daniel W. Boothe, Conductor
Thomas Pandolfi | piano
PROGRAM
PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 1 in D Major
RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor
OSTAPOVYCH: Songs of Love for String Orchestra and Piano

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A r t s p r e s e n t s SY M P H O N I C I T Y ’ S

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 | 3PM

Daniel W. Boothe, Conductor
Keara Smith: guest conductor
Zhu Wang | piano
Zhu Wang’s appearance is made possible through the Annaliese
Soros Educational Residency Fund of Young Concert Artists.

PROGRAM
HUGHES: Visions of a Renaissance
PRICE: Piano Concerto in One Movement
OKOYE: Voices Shouting Out
DVORAK: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “From the New World”

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024 | 3PM

Daniel W. Boothe, Conductor
Ray Ushikubo | piano & violin
Ray Ushikubo appears by special arrangement with Curtis on Tour, the Nina
von Maltzahn global touring initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music.

PROGRAM
BERLIOZ: Hungarian March
MENDELSSOHN: Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor
SARASATE: Zigenunerweisen (Romany Airs)
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 in C minor

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MARCH 24, 2024 | 3PM

Daniel W. Boothe, Conductor
Symphonicity & ODU Chorus
Rebecca Willett & Dr. Stephen Cox | piano
PROGRAM
DUKAS: Fanfare la Péri
RAMAEU: Zäis: Overture
SAINT-SAËNS: Le Carnaval des animaux
FAURE: Pavane
POULENC: Gloria

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Classics
from Broadway
to the
Silver Screen

APRIL 28, 2024 | 3PM

Daniel W. Boothe, Conductor
David Stuart Wiley | piano & composer
An evening of surprises as piano showman, David Stuart Wiley joins Maestro Boothe to present an
unforgettable evening of broadway and cinematic classics! From Wiley to Weber, and James Bond
to Bernstein, this is the piano show of all piano shows not-to-be-missed!

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 25th Annual
Lollipop Concert
for Children
& Families

S an d l e r C e n t e r f o r t h e P e r f o r m i n g A r t s p r e s e n t s SY M P H O N I C I T Y ’ S

THE CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2024 | 4PM
Daniel W. Boothe, Conductor
Featuring Ballet Virginia & Guest Soloists
from The Governor’s School of the Arts
Pre-Concert Lobby Activities begin at 3PM

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757.671.8611
www.symphonicity.org
SUBSCRIBE FOR SEASON TICKETS & BENEFITS ALL SEASON LONG!

Subscription tickets for the Masterworks concerts are on sale all year long. Single
tickets will be available for purchase beginning September 1.

Symphonicity offers three options for purchasing subscription tickets: the popular
Five-Concert Subscription with added benefits, the Four-Concert Subscription and
the Two-Concert Subscription. Lollipop Concert crickets are sold separately.

Five-Concert Subscribers may purchase their specific seat for the entire season,
whereas Four-Concert and Two-Concert Subscribers purchase their favorite section.

WHY SHOULD I SUBSCRIBE TO SYMPHONICITY?

The Best Prices: Save up to 40% off single ticket prices and avoid single ticket fees.
The Best Seats or Section: Subscribers are given a chance each season
to renew their seats or section before single ticket purchasers.
Complimentary Seats: Earn one complimentary ticket (for every five-concert
subscription ticket purchase). Availability is limited and seat placement is random.
Early Seating at the Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along: Five-concert subscribers
receive a special voucher for early seating for the annual sing-along.
Lollipop Concert: Subscribers have an opportunity to pick and purchase Lollipop
Concert seats before it opens to the general public.
Free Ticket Replacement: Lost or misplaced tickets are replaced for free!
The Best Support: Subscription purchases provide the best way to support
Symphonicity’s volunteer musicians who play for the love of music.
News and Invitations: Be one of the first to receive Symphonicity news
and invitations to special events.

757.671.8611 | www.symphonicity.org
 Season 23/24

The Nutcracker
Diversity in Dance
The Sandler Center for the
Zeiders American Dream
Performing Arts,
Theater, February 9th-10th
December 15th-17th

Moving Forward Cinderella

Diversity
Zeidersin DanceDream
American The Sandler Center for the
Theater,
Zeiders October
American Dream13th-14th Performing Arts, March 16th
Theater, February 9th-10th

Sponsors FOR DETAILS: balletvirginia.org OR call 757-446-1401

SYMPHONY
BY THE SEA
FREE CO N C E RTS AT NEPTUNE’S PA R K

Thursdays in August @ 7:30pm

Presented by:
THE BREEDEN COMPANY
Produced by:
VIRGINIA BEACH NEPTUNE FESTIVAL

Purchase concert series memberships online at neptunefestival.com

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NON-PROFIT SUPPORT

BECOME A SPONSOR FOR SYMPHONICITY

W E G R AT E F U L L Y A C K N O W L E D G E
O U R S U P PO RT E RS

CORPORATE SUPPORT

Visit www.symphonicity.org/Become-A-Sponsor to learn more.

 TICKET ORDER OPTIONS
Symphonicity offers three options for
purchasing subscription tickets: the popular
Five-Concert Subscription with added
benefits, the Four-Concert Subscription
and the Two-Concert Subscription. Lollipop
Concert tickets are sold separately.

Five-Concert Subscribers may purchase their

specific seat for the entire season, whereas
Four-Concert and Two-Concert Subscribers
purchase their favorite section.

Subscription tickets may only be ordered

by calling 757.671.8611 or by using the
Subscription Ticket Order Form in this
brochure or online. Subscriptions tickets will
be mailed to the address on file beginning
August 1st.

DIGITAL OVATION TICKETS: Live-Stream tickets are available for $10 per Household per
concert or $45 for the entire 6-concert series. Call the Symphonicity office at 757-671-8611
to place your order.

Single tickets may be purchased online, Symphonicity.org, by calling

757.671.8611, or by visiting the Sandler Center Box Office, beginning September 1.

Early-Bird Special: Get a FREE ticket to the 2023-2024 Lollipop Concert for every five-concert
subscription purchase made BEFORE MAY 30.

Box Seats (Subject to Availability) $50 $75 $15

Section A: Front Orchestra or Mezzanine $36 $50 $10
Section B: Rear Orchestra or Front Orchestra Sides $30 $40 $8
Section C: Balcony, Rear Orchestra Sides or First Two Rows in Front Orchestra $19 $25 $5

Military and Groups of 10 or more

receive 10% off the total purchase.
Students, with valid ID, may
Box Seats
purchase seats for as low as $10
each. Tickets are available by calling Section A
the Sandler Center Box Office or Section B
Symphonicity at 757.671.8611. Section C

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Complete Form In Brochure or Call 757.671.8611

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