Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 PM AT the Monument fine arts theater
Sponsored by Frances & Tim Becker
The BHSO conjures an unforgettable Halloween spectacular, joined by the Black Hills Dance Theater for an evening of spine-tingling music from iconic films and haunting symphonic masterpieces including a chilling performance of THRILLER that will raise the dead—and bring the house down.
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Program
Faust Overture - Emilie Mayer
Black Hills Symphony Orchestra
Danse Macabre - Camille Saint-Saëns
Academy of Dance Arts, Choreographer
– Sara Olivier with Alina Oleinik Johnson
Suite from The Bride of Frankenstein
– Franz Waxman
Fusion Dance Studio, Choreographer
- Benae Reuppel
Transylvanian Lullaby from Young Frankenstein
– John Morris/arr. Wagner
Barefoot Dance Studios, Choreographer
– Ashley Reyelts
In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 – Edvard Grieg
Prima School of Dancing, Choreographer – Christy Remington, Rachel Harris, & Tricia Baltzer
Funeral March of a Marionette - Charles Gounod
Academy of Dance Arts, Choreographer – Sara Olivier
Der Hexenritt (Witches’ Ride) from Hansel and Gretel – Engelbert Humperdinck
Black Hills Symphony Orchestra
Waltz No. 2 from Jazz Suite for Variety Orchestra - Dmitri Shostakovich
Fusion Dance Studio, Choreographer – Moira Grant
Intermission
Siegfried’s Death and Funeral Music from Götterdämmerung - Richard Wagner
Black Hills Symphony Orchestra
Devil’s Dance from The Witches of Eastwick
- John Williams
Prima School of Dancing, Choreographer
– Tricia Baltzer
Suite from Psycho – Bernard Herrmann
Fusion Dance Studio, Choreographer – Lacee Wick
Halloween Theme: Main Title
– John Carpenter/arr. Riely
Academy of Dance Arts, Choreographer
– Alina Oleinik Johnson
Suite from The Nightmare Before Christmas
– Danny Elfman
Barefoot Dance Studios, Choreographer
– Rian Vollmer & Hannah Larson
March of the Trolls from Lyric Suite Op. 54
- Edvard Grieg
Prima School of Dancing, Choreographer
– Tricia Baltzer & Christy Remington
Thriller - Rod Temperton/arr. Holcombe
Combined Studios, Choreographer
– Kylee Allen Ohlson
Orchestra
Violins

1st Violins
Amanda Swartz,
Concertmaster
Joe Berendse
Carol Knowles
Allen Cornford
Patrick Knowles
Elizabeth Knowles
2nd Violins
Marilyn Maxvold,
Principal
Dori O’Connor
Katie Sprague
Jamie Linde
Rick Hamilton
Rachael Bunger
Violas

Cullen Knowles,
Principal
Emily Pflaum
Charlie Savot
Chris Budd
Cellos

Elizabeth Benusis,
Principal
Carlynn Savot
Marta Koscak
Caitlin Gerdes
Double Basses

Kraig Long, Principal
Kate Mathews
Flutes

Julie Anderson,
Principal
Olya Bunger
Helen Van Dam
Oboes

Nancy Olney,
Principal
Christine Mathews
English Horn

Nancy Olney
Clarinets

Deborah Knowles, Principal
Jackie Ott
Bass Clarinet
Christine Leichtnam
Bassoons

Cindy Beaver,
Principal
Mala Stagg
Horns

Skye van Duuren, Principal
Victoria Palmreuter
Jennifer Stelzig
Sarah Decker
Trumpets

Rick Hamil, Principal
Nick Ries
Haley Armstrong
Trombones

David Blauer, Principal
Bill Holst
John Mathews
Tuba

Joel Adams
Timpani

Andrew Simco
Percussion

Carol Gulbransen,
Principal
Meredith Meersman
Alan Temple
Harp

Jane A. Hamman
Keyboard

Diane Ketel
Dancers
Academy of Dance Arts
Ever Blake
Noelle Campbell
Alanna Goeringer
Emma Hill
Hazel Houghton
Camdin Jensen
Elaine Jez
Megan Jones
Amy Kruger - T
Katelynn Kruger
Thora Landsman
Audrey Odden
Leila Riker-Acevedo - T
Talia Riker-Acevedo
Makenna Rotella
Emilee Sime - T
Maci Williamson
Barefoot Dance Studios
Sofia Gerlach
Aubree Hanson
Aniyah Hendrickson
Elise Hermsen
Olivia Jehorek
Madison Johnson
Annika Knutsen Larson
Zaylee Mousel
Emelia Rapp – T
Jovi Rapp
Scout Rathbun
Lillian Reavis
Cecelia Swank
Ana Warne
Edie Whitehead
Fusion Dance Studio
Regan Abicht
Haadyn Blake
Bria Boland
Brighton Bolstad
Audrey Dunn
Brynley Graumann
Henri Graef
Ella Hatzenbuhler
Katie Hendrickson
Lucy Hornick - T
Maddie Koupal – T
Penelope Levy
Kennedy Lindberg
Ivi Meredith
Addisyn Retzlaff
Elsie Schaefer
Lily Ulmer
Eva Wick – T
Prima School of Dancing
Mykal Allbright
Lily Allen - T
Brielle Andreson - T
Elliette Ashton
London Berry
Raelyn Berry
Braylee Birkeland
Loren Burton
Tambree Byron – T
MacKenzie Campbell
Kiera Carlin
Jenny Clark
Adley Cole
Alexa Christensen
Grace Daiss - T
Ireland Diedrich
Elle Doeden
Rylee Dolney
Jocelyn Ehlers
Piper Ehlers
Elsa Freya Fromm – T
Ruby Fromm
Sophie Fromm
Annie Folsland
June Folsland
Amelia Fritch
Teagan Furphy
Brooke Gale - T
Kylie Gale
Kinley Haave
Hayden Hensley
Lydia Hinds
Claire Hock – T
Violet Howard
Delaney James
Madison James
Paisly Kading
Julianne Keller – T
Aspen Larson
Vale Larson
Clara Lien
Kylah Lisnik
Islagrace Loftus
Eva Martin
Caeli McCormick
Maia McCormick
Aria Mires
Violet Munsch – T
Scarlett Nesbit
Fiona O’Daniel
Willow Oeltjenbruns
Evie Pachl
Ainsley Raml
Jemma Remington
Jozelle Remington
Isaac Robbennolt - T
Kinsley Rohrbach
Laurel Shute
Avagail Smith
Brooklyn Sukut
Tiersyn Synhorst – T
Lucille Watson
Vivien Weaver
Olive Williams
Rosie Williams
Danielle Winger
Scotlyn Work
Skyler Zandstra
Acknowledgements
Sponsors
Frances & Tim Becker
Conductor

Bruce Knowles
Artistic Director

Heather Pickering
Heather Pickering holds an MFA in Acting/Directing from the University of Wisconsin, a BA in Theatre from Colorado State University with an emphasis in music and dance, and a BS in Secondary Education from Chadron State College. She has been a national grant recipient from both the NEA and NEH. She previously worked with The Guthrie, The Children’s Theatre of Madison, The Georgia Shakespeare Festival, The Post Playhouse, Open Stage Theatre Company, and Up With People. Locally, she serves as the Artistic Director for Flutter Productions, a member of the Black Hills Works Family. www.heatherpickering.om
Guest Choreographer

Kylee Ohlson
Kylee is a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator with 16 years of experience in the competitive dance and convention world before making the transition into the professional industry. She has traveled across the country assisting with Hollywood Vibe and Velocity Dance Conventions and has performed for Disney, Nickelodeon, and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, as well as alongside a variety of recording artists and live productions.
Kylee is passionate about creating choreography that not only challenges dancers but also inspires them to grow in confidence, artistry, and their love for performing. She believes every dancer has the potential to shine both on and off the stage. When she’s not in the studio, Kylee’s favorite role is being a mom to her three amazing boys.
Lighting Designer
Amy McClure

