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50th Season of Gratitude Abendmusik at First-Plymouth’s 50th Anniversary Season For fifty years, Abendmusik has brought inspiring, world-class musical experiences to Lincoln, and, thanks to the generosity of Abendmusik’s sponsors and donors, this season’s 50th anniversary concert series is featuring eight performances, offered free of charge, both in person at Lincoln’s historic First- Plymouth Church and online. The season launch on October 3 marked the first live Abendmusik concert since the pandemic began: a chamber choir program poignantly entitled “…and so we go on…” On November 7, Abendmusik hosted the critically-acclaimed Jason Max Ferdinand Singers, a champion of music by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) composers, in its Midwest debut. Abendmusik’s annual Messiah Community Sing (November 28), Christmas festival (December 12), and New Year’s Eve Last Blast with the Plymouth Brass will be exceptional this anniversary year, but the highlight of the season will surely be the May 29 celebration when the Abendmusik Chorus and alumni members will sing together, conducted by both founding director Jack Levick and current director Tom Trenney. Abendmusik will continue to evolve and grow to meet the changing needs of this unique and beautiful community over the next 50 years—welcoming people to experience the hope, light, and joy that inspiring music can bring. Season Sponsors The Conant Family Jon & Joan The Estate of Norma Endowment Michelsen Somerheiser 1

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50th Season of Gratitude PRESERVING THE PAST. Contents BUILDING THE FUTURE. In this Winter Program, you will architecture | engineering | interior design find details for the following Concert Order insert Donors page 6 Our Mission, Vision, Board, & Staff page 9 Non-profit Partners page 15 How to Donate page 17 making ideal happen 3

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Abendmusik at First-Plymouth Many thanks to all of our Donors Season Underwriters Benefactors Norma & Tom Miller $500 to $999 Victoria O’Neal Nebraska Arts Council Barbara & Benjamin Rader The Conant Family Endowment Joe & Jeanette Adams Sylvan Luhring & Ina Sivits Luhring First-Plymouth Church Ameritas Jeremy & Stacy Spale Jon & Joan Michelsen Jerry & Kathy Baugh Spreetail Foundation Lincoln Community Foundation Lorraine Beadell Beverly & Tom Trenney The Estate of Norma Somerheiser Scott & Sue Bulfinch Dennis & Linda Zabel Union Bank & Trust Rosalind K. Carr Mike & Diane Dinnel Members Full Concert Ron Hall & Kay Hegler $100 to $249 Sponsors $5,000+ Robert Hinrichs Michael Jensen Nancy Aden Dr. John Casey Margaret Johnson Margaret Bartle Matthew & Ann Finkner Susan Johnson Karen Becker The Estate of Laurel Ann Berg Muff Susan Klein James & Kathryn Bellman Susan Sehnert Stuart Wynn & Sheila Mehlhaff Lowell Berg Frank & Beth Thompson Frank & Lois Mills Elizabeth Bobenhouse Tom Trenney & Brent Shaw James & Gail O’Hanlon Heidi Brownson Alan & Pat Riggins Kathryn Bruggeman Partial Concert Frank & Ann Sidles Dr. Chris & Deb Caudill Sponsors $2,500+ Dr. Ray & Carolyn Zeisset Foster Collins Patricia & David Crews The Ruth Marie Amen Performing Patrons Jennifer Davidson Arts Fund $250 to $499 Carole Denton Ryan & Erin Dobesh Dr. Charles & Mary Ann Erickson Cherie Bayley Judy Dougherty The Pearle Francis Finigan Julie & Bill Brosnan Paul Dunn Sally Buchholz Robert Dunn Foundation Margaret Campbell Jessica Dussault James & Christi Keim Catherine Corbet Kent & Jan Eakins Lorraine Lau Lois & Richard Dam Victoria Ehly Robert McMaster & Maureen Ose Dolores Davis Mary Fischer Fred & Margaret Rickers IV & Adrienne Dickson Penny Greer Linda Schwartzkopf & Mike Fultz Willa Foster Jones & Rich Jones Gary & Sheryl Harrington Dr. Pamela Starr Gordon & Maril Freese DeLynn & Esther Hay Arlene Greever Susan Kjer Hild Conductor’s Circle John Heineman Ed Holbrook $1,000+ Jim Hejduk Ken Jensen Catherine Herbener Dottie Ladman Susan Clifford In memory of Dennis Hett Meg & Jim Lauerman Lincoln Youth Symphony Deanna Hutchins Lincoln Organ Showcase Jane & Lowell Nickolaus Phyllis Owen Denny & Arlene Van Horn 6

50th Season of Gratitude Members Cont. Janet Gauger Jane Wendt $100 to $249 Sarah Gauger Amy Wright Stephanie & Roger Geery Virginia Wright Jacqueline & Alan Mattingly Daniela Gonzalez John Wurm Sandra & Richard Maxwell Marynelle Greene Michelle Zinke Jack McKimmy Daphne Hall Charles McKinsey Elaine Hammer In Loving Memory of Jane & Duane Mehrens David Henske Alice Coley Ariel Merivil Jason Horner Jim & Karen Miller Nila Jacobson Donna Penn Jake & Britta Muhleisen James Johnson Monica Zinke Steve & Carolyn Nickel Kathie Johnson Julie Nordlee Josh Kahuate In Loving Memory of Rev. The Plymouth Brass James & Debra Kula Donald Steiner Russ Roberts Joann Lowry Larry Saager Mark Ludwig & Chris Triebsch John Carter & Shirley A. Cole David Schmidt Paul & Christine Madvig Robin Hadfield Carolyn Schuerman Lori McAlister Barbara Jacobson Judith R. Schulze Robert & Colleen McClelland Mary Pack Mary & Stephen Schwab Oliver McClung Keith & Mallory Peterson Linda Shriner Stephanie Meredith Delia Steiner Ralph & Joyce Sturdy Carol Meyer Dennis & Arlene Van Horn Ronald & Camilla Svoboda Barbara Michael Bruce Wendorff Judy Miller In Loving Memory of Ken Winston Holly Murdoch Carroll Reinert Dave Pantos Friends Marilyn & Jon Paolini Susan Goodrich $1 to $99 Clark & Janet Potter Linda Polnicky John Reinert Margaret Ann Reinert Debbie Aden Michael Reinmiller Lee & Kay Rockwell Karen Bacon In celebration of the marriage of Donald Witt Jeremy Bankson & Scott Clevenger Karen Witt & James Puga Nancy Becker Megan & Adam Rothenberger Lora Black Jennifer Rutt 2021-2022 Levick Legacy Eugene & Jane Boilesen June Ryan Society Contributors Karen Bowen Kim Salistean Craig & Carla Brauer Jim & Mary Lynn Schaffer Kim Hachiya Cami Burchett Peter & Viann Schroeder Jason & Loretta Hellmuth Dori Bush Nancy Shelley Rev. Roger & Carol Casteel Mary Southwick See page 17 on how to donate Chase Crispin Lera Spale or visit abendmusik.org Margaret Davis Scott Stuckey Sinda Dux Harriet Turner Kent Eskridge & Laurie Smith Laura Uridil Sandra Fabry Karin Van Deun Darrell Fluehr Kristi Wamstad John Foote Susan Weber Ben & Lydia Fry 7

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50th Season of Gratitude Our Mission Gathering to experience music that inspires Our Vision To enrich community and empower collaboration Board & Staff President - Robert McMaster Board of Directors Vice President - Ryan Dobesh Lorrie Beadell-Love Treasurer - Matthew Finkner Foster Collins Secretary - Jeremy Spale Adrienne Dickson Tracy Edgerton Artistic Director - Tom Trenney David Florell Operations Coordinator - Joan Michelsen Jackie Mattingly Fundraising & Development Jake Muhleisen Coordinator - Sally Buchholz Lance Nielsen Strategic Planning Coordinator - Phyllis Owen Ann Finkner Pamela Starr Administrative Director - Lydia Fry Ken Winston 9

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Abendmusik at First-Plymouth Music & Fine Arts at The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, has First Presbyterian Church supported this series through its matching grants 840 South 17th Street, Lincoln program funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Arts for the Soul Cultural Endowment. Visit www.nebraskaartscouncil. org for information on how the Nebraska Arts Council Music & Fine Arts Series can assist your organization, or how you can support the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. First Presbyterian Church 840 S. 17th St, Lincoln Be sure to check out our future events! fpclincoln.org Find us on Facebook 12

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50th Season of Gratitude Non-Profit Partners Since March 2020, Abendmusik has offered a series of online concert fundraisers for local non-profits, including People’s City Mission, the Malone Center, The Food Bank of Lincoln, Cedars, Mourning Hope, and Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach. Abendmusik remains committed to being an active community partner. We believe that music empowers us to love and serve one another long after the concert ends. May the Abendmusik you experience today inspire you to reach out with more compassion and empathy in the days ahead. Cedars Youth Services People’s City Mission The Malone Center cedarskids.org pcmlincoln.org malonecenter.org Multi Color Printing • Full Color Envelopes • Graphic Design • Digital Black & White Wide Format Color • Digital Color Copies • Engineering Copies – Color/B&W • Crazy Fast Service 402.483.7575 • www.pioneerprintinginc.com 15

Abendmusik at First-Plymouth Mark your calendars! My Funny 2021 - 2022 Concert Season Valentine Sunday, October 3 February 14, 2022! sounding light Chamber Choir “…and so we go on…” Details coming soon at 3:00 pm | Free Admission at abendmusik.org Sunday, November 7 See our full 2021 - 2022 concert season on our Jason Max Ferdinand Singers website: at 4:00 pm | Free admisssion www.abendmusik.org Sunday, December 12th With the Angels, Let Us Sing! - Christmas with Abendmusik at 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm | Free Admission Friday, December 31st New Year’s Eve Last Blast with the Plymouth Brass at 7:00 pm | Free Admission Friday, January 21st The Mark of Zorro at 7:00 pm | Free Admission Monday, February 14th My Funny Valentine - Online Fundraiser at 7:00 pm | Tickets Required Monday, February 28th Youth Masterworks Festival: Mozart’s Requiem at 7:30 pm | Free Admission at the Lied Friday, April 22nd Beethoven’s Ninth with Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 pm | Tickets Required at the Lied Sunday, May 29th Abendmusik’s 50th Anniversary Gala at 4:00 pm | Free Admission 16

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