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2005-2006 Season Galleries

Chautauquan Daily • Credit: Roger J. Coda : The following photos were taken by Roger J. Coda for The Chautauquan Daily. Photos may not be purchased without the permission of The Chautauquan Daily and Mr. Coda.

Chautauquan Daily • Credit: Roger J. Coda

The following photos were taken by Roger J. Coda for The Chautauquan D ...

Updated: Aug 25, 2006 1:05pm PST

Tom Pinney Photos : A special thank you to Tom Pinney (Phil Henrickson's father-in-law) for taking the wonderful images of "Stay Tuned" while Five By Design was on the road.

Tom Pinney Photos

A special thank you to Tom Pinney (Phil Henrickson's father-in-law) fo ...

Updated: Aug 25, 2006 12:59pm PST

Chautauqua Institution : Monday, August 21, 2006
Five By Design was invited to perform at the Chautauqua Institution summer entertainment series in the township of Chautauqua NY. It was the vocal fivesome's second visit to the wonderful summer retreat. Five By Design's "Club Swing" was the production backed by a jazz quartet including: Willis Delony (piano), Dave Mancinii (drums), Jeff Campbell (bass), and Ray Ricker (winds). Thanks to Marty Merkley for bringing in Five By Design. Everyone certainly enjoyed the experience and thanks to our good friends of the Toronto All-Star Big Band for making the excursion to see us! We hope to see you all again!

Chautauqua Institution

Monday, August 21, 2006 Five By Design was invited to perform at the ...

Updated: Aug 22, 2006 8:33pm PST

Springfield OH : Friday, July 14, 2006
After a one day drive from Ocean City, Five By Design arrived in Springfield, Ohio for the area Art Council's summer concert series at Veterans Park Amphitheatre. The venue was tucked away in a park setting and all the performances were free to the public. The night prior to our performance the Little River Band ("Reminiscing") performed and the evening following our show Joni Collins will take the stage. The weather the day we loaded in was "hot & humid". The afternoon was interrupted by a strong down pour, but cleared off quickly for the evening performance. Tim Powell's band conducted by Willis Delony provided the fine back-up for "Club Swing". At intermission, we received word that a storm was on its way so we did some quick editing of the second half and cut several songs from the show. That ten-minute cut was just enough time to roll the clothes into the dressing area before another downpour hit. Thanks to J. Chris Moore and his wonderful staff for making the performance go smoothly!!

Friday, July 14, 2006 After a one day drive from Ocean City, Five By ...

Updated: Jul 14, 2006 10:12pm PST

Ocean City Pops Orchestra : July 11-12, 2006
Five By Design travelled to Ocean City NJ for their third appearance on the Music Pier for the Ocean City Pops summer series. The orchestra, conducted, by Bill Scheible has been a tradition since 1929 when the pier was built. Ocean City is a wonderful beachfront community and is a great vacation for the entire family. Walking the boardwalk, taking in the salt water air, and stopping for ice water, taffy, or pizza is a delightful way to spend your vacation. A special thank you to Nona and Ed Dolceamore for being our gracious hosts at the Trade Winds Motel. And of course a big thank you to Willis Delony and Matt Edlund for providing the solid foundation of the rhythm section.

Ocean City Pops Orchestra

July 11-12, 2006 Five By Design travelled to Ocean City NJ for their ...

Updated: Jul 14, 2006 6:02am PST

Missouri Symphony : Friday, ,June 16 Columbia MO.
An appearance with the Missouri Symphony kicked off Five By Design's summer tour. Under the baton of Maestro Kirk Trevor, 5XD presented its newest production, "Stay Tuned". Columbia is the home to the University of Missouri, Columbia College, and Stephens College.

Missouri Symphony

Friday, ,June 16 Columbia MO. An appearance with the Missouri Symph ...

Updated: Jun 18, 2006 1:56pm PST

Edmonton Symphony : May 26-27, 2007Five By Design complete its o5-o6 season with its only trip to Canada and a performance with the Edmonton Symphony. Backing up Five By Design's production of "Stay Tuned" were Dave Mancini and Willis Delony. Bob Bernhardt of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, conducted the Edmonton Symphony. A big thank you to Rob McAlear and the musicians and staff for all their hospitality.

Following the last performance, we all celebrated the end of the 2005-2006 season, with a special "Stay Tuned" cake and beverages. Thank you to Michele and Jeff for their hospitality. Hope you come to see us at the Winspear when we return to Edmonton!!

Edmonton Symphony

May 26-27, 2007Five By Design complete its o5-o6 season with its onl ...

Updated: May 28, 2006 1:19am PST

Long Beach CA : Sunday, May 21, 2006Following the engagement at Citrus Community College everyone packed up and headed to Long Beach at 12 midnight. It was a short night because we had a 7 am load-in for a 2 pm matinee at the Karen and Richard Carpenter Performing Art Center. The lobby was filled with Carpenter memorabilia including a display of their gold records. A big thank you to the Community Concert Series, the Ovation Horns, and Willis Delony for adding their support.

Sunday, May 21, 2006Following the engagement at Citrus Community Col ...

Updated: May 21, 2006 9:06pm PST

Glendora CA : Saturday, May 20, 2006Following performances in Washington state, the members of Five By Design headed to California for a return visit to the Haugh PAC on the campus of Citrus Community College. Backing Five By Design were the wonderful musicians of the Ovation Big Band conducted by Willis Delony. Our thanks to Greg Hinrichsen for bringing the fivesome back and special thanks to the staff and crew of the performing art center. It was a special treat to see Michi Weir, vocal jazz clinican and arranger extraordinaire, along with the members of Beachfront Property (Tom & Jennifer Dustman and Bill & Jill Mumaw). It was a lot of fun sharing the experience and renewing friendships.

Saturday, May 20, 2006Following performances in Washington state, th ...

Updated: May 21, 2006 1:35am PST

Whatcom Symphony :

Whatcom Symphony

Updated: May 13, 2006 5:40pm PST

Spokane Symphony : Saturday, May 6, 2006Five By Design premiered its newest musical retrospective, "Stay Tuned" with the Spokane Symphony. The production was a collaboration of a year's work. The creative team of Lorie Carpenter-Niska, Sheridan Zuther, Kurt Niska, Michael Swedberg, Terry Niska, and 5XD's director Daniel Ellis produced a show that revolved around the television variety show of the fifties and early sixties. "Stay Tuned" combined commercials with a travel segment, appearances by the Pompadours and Taffeta Sisters (Polly & Esther), special guest appearances, and two game shows, "All About You" and "What's that Song"? To give our friends and fans a flavor of the show, I took some pictures of the various costumes during the dress rehearsal. Kurt Cowling and Dave Bayless anchored the rhythm section while Morihiko Nakahara conducted the Spokane Symphony. Congrats to all who contributed to the new show's smashing success!

Spokane Symphony

Saturday, May 6, 2006Five By Design premiered its newest musical ret ...

Updated: May 07, 2006 10:58am PST

Great Falls MT :

Updated: Apr 30, 2006 1:18am PST

Canton Symphony : Sat., April 1, 2006Five By Design made its first trip to Canton, Ohio for a performance with the Canton Symphony conducted by Kelly Corcoran at the Umstattd Performing Arts Hall. Thank you to the staff and musicians of the CSO for the wonderful experience. A big thank you to John Hasselbeck for playing piano on this engagement. We appreciate your talents and friendship.

Canton Symphony

Sat., April 1, 2006Five By Design made its first trip to Canton, Ohi ...

Updated: Apr 01, 2006 10:15pm PST

Wheeling Symphony : Thursday, April 20--Wheeling WV
Five By Design had a unique engagement when it flew to the Capitol Music Hall in Wheeling, West Virginia. The Wheeling Symphony recreated "It's Wheeling Steel", a forties radio show featuring the Musical Steelmakers family. Our thanks to Susan Hogan and Maestro André Raphel Smith for inviting us to be a part of this historic production. The show concluded with many of the "original" Musical SteelMakers taking the stage. Many thanks to all who took part in this marvelous piece of Wheeling history. We salute you all!!!

Wheeling Symphony

Thursday, April 20--Wheeling WV Five By Design had a unique engagemen ...

Updated: Apr 20, 2006 11:32pm PST

Erie Philharmonic : March 18, 2006--Five By Design loaded in on the heels of Jerry Seinfeld at the Warner. We wish to thank Eric Borenstein and conductor Hugh Keelan and members of the Erie Philharmonic for presenting "Club Swing" this past weekend. Dave Mancini and Willis Delony were on board in the rhythm section while we were introduced to sax player extraordinaire Bruce Johnstone. Erie's Warner Brothers Theatre is a maginificent movie palace that is a rich part of America's cinematic past. It's a venue not to be missed. And yes we were there over St. Patrick's day where the street was thick with revelers.

A special thanks to Gloria and Wally for opening the Boothby Inn Bed and Breakfast to us. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality.

Erie Philharmonic

March 18, 2006--Five By Design loaded in on the heels of Jerry Seinfel ...

Updated: Mar 19, 2006 9:01pm PST

Colorado Springs Philharmonic : March 4, 2006-- This marks Five By Design's fourth return to Colorado Springs and appearance with the Philharmonic at the beautiful Pikes Peak Center. A big thank you to conductor, Tom Wilson along with Susan Green, David Gafner, Roslyn Block, Joe Head, and of course all the musicians of the CSP. Lorie Carpenter-Niska's relatives the Smith family were on hand to see the performance. Thanks to all for the wonderful hospitality!! Enjoy the photos.

Colorado Springs Philharmonic

March 4, 2006-- This marks Five By Design's fourth return to Colorado ...

Updated: Mar 05, 2006 12:08am PST

Anderson Symphony :

Anderson Symphony

Updated: Feb 22, 2006 10:35am PST

Cambridge OH : February 14, 2006--Valentine's Day found the members of Five By Design in Cambridge OH at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center. The show was in part sponsored by AVC, a media communications company that owned WILE radio, a local adult standards station. I should note that Cambridge was the birthplace and home of William Boyd who later became known as "Hopalong Cassidy". We appreciate the assistance of Marshall Perry and the rest of the staff at the PLCC for bringing us in.

February 14, 2006--Valentine's Day found the members of Five By Design ...

Updated: Feb 15, 2006 6:02am PST

Terre Haute Symphony : February 10, 2007After only several hours of sleep, the members of Five By Design headed to Terre Haute at 6 am in the morning. Most of us slept except for Terry and Kurt who drove. Al completed the daily USA crossword puzzle in the journey. We arrived on the campus of Indiana State University and Tilson Auditorium at 10 am for a 7-hour load-in. That evening we had a rehearsal with the Terre Haute Symphony conducted by our dear friend David Bowden. A big thank you to First Bank for sponsoring the performance.

Terre Haute Symphony

February 10, 2007After only several hours of sleep, the members of F ...

Updated: Feb 11, 2006 10:18pm PST

Northwest Indiana Symphony : February 9, 2006
The Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana was Five By Design's second venue of its statewide tour of four Indiana orchestras. The Northwest Indiana Symphony is conducted by our good friend and associate, Kirk Muspratt. This marks Five By Design's third appearance with the orchestra and we wish to express our appreciation to Judith Walker for bringing us in. We also got a few pictures of the LaPorte High School Show Choir that performed in the lobby prior to the concert. We spent several days prior to the performance rehearsing "Stay Tuned" which will be premiered later this spring.

Northwest Indiana Symphony

February 9, 2006 The Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana was Five By ...

Updated: Feb 09, 2006 9:32pm PST

Columbus Indiana Philharmonic : February 4, 2006 Five By Design made its third return trip to Columbus, Indiana. Special thanks to Alice Curry and conductor David Bowden for bringing us back. Kurt Cowling (piano) and Matt Edlund (drums) were on board to provide anchor the rhythm section. A special thank you to the members of the CIP... many of whom are music students at Indiana University in Bloomington.

Columbus Indiana Philharmonic

February 4, 2006 Five By Design made its third return trip to Columb ...

Updated: Feb 05, 2006 7:54pm PST

Augusta GA :

Updated: Jan 21, 2006 5:06pm PST

Newberry SC :

Updated: Jan 20, 2006 8:12am PST

Macon GA : Januaray 17, 2006
Five By Design's After Hours... It was unfortunate that we didn't get any shots from Five By Design's appearance at the Idle Hour Country Club. But we did get shots of Five By Design at the Waffle House. These shots are in honor of friend and lighting designer, Dean Kolze (and Stacey) from his tours with 5XD. It was great guys. And now we head to Newberry SC.

Januaray 17, 2006 Five By Design's After Hours... It was unfortunate ...

Updated: Jan 17, 2006 10:41pm PST

Florida Orchestra : January 13-15 Florida Orchestra
Escaping the cold of Minneapolis, Five By Design headed to the Sunshine State for an engagement with the Florida Orchestra in Tampa. St. Petersberg, and Clearwater. From the musicians through the administration, we just simply enjoy our stay with these folks. Joining the orchestra in the rhythm section was our conductor-pianist, Willis Delony and Matt Edlund (drummer).

A big thank you goes to Dave Rogers, Artie, Kelvin Hill, Ella Fredrickson, Sandy, and all the staff, crew, and musicians who made performing such a pleasure. Thanks to Tom and Helene Geraghty whom I met on my flight to Jersey for coming to the final performance. It just makes the night that much more special! Much success to all!

Florida Orchestra

January 13-15 Florida Orchestra Escaping the cold of Minneapolis, ...

Updated: Jan 15, 2006 7:52pm PST

Austin Symphony : December 30-31, 2005
It always seems when Five By Design books their tours somehow they manage to head south for the winter. New Year's Eve was no exception when the group performed with the Austin Symphony two shows at the Palmer Event Center. Eric Anders and Dave Mancini were on board in the rhythm section while we welcomed Dan Ellis' parents and a friend of Sheridan's to the show. A special thank you to the members of the Austin Symphony and our good friends, Conductor Peter Bay, Anthony Corroa, and Jim Reagan for inviting Five By Design for its third return to Austin.

Austin Symphony

December 30-31, 2005 It always seems when Five By Design books their ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2006 12:33am PST

Topeka Symphony : December 7-8, 2005--
Following their engagement in Jackson TN, Five By Design headed to the Midwestern plains of Kansas for two performances with the Topeka Symphony conducted by Dr. John Wesley Strickler. Dr. Strickler is originally from our home state of Wisconsin and has roots in the New Glarus and Madison area. The first performance was on Pearl Harbor day, December 7th at the Topeka Performing Art Center. We travelled sixty miles the following day for a performance in Junction City in an engagement sponsored by the area arts council. Our pianist Kurt Cowling was on board for the engagement along with David Bayles as our drummer. On Friday morning, Five By Design headed for Junction City High School and a lecture demonstration for choral students.

Topeka Symphony

December 7-8, 2005-- Following their engagement in Jackson TN, Five B ...

Updated: Dec 10, 2005 12:38pm PST

Niagara Falls NY : November 11-12, 2005
"Slowly we turned step by step... inch by inch" and we made it to Niagara Falls. If you don't know the bit, it was an old burlesque gag later resurrected by the Three Stooges.

Five By Design made it to the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls and had a great time in the intimacy of the Bear Den... a Greek style 400 seat theatre within the casino. The group performed 4-75 minute shows with the Tim Powell Big Band conducted by Willis Delony. The crowds were great

Niagara Falls NY

November 11-12, 2005 "Slowly we turned step by step... inch by inch ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2005 8:18pm PST

Uniontown PA : November 5-6, 2005
Uniontown PA was the destination for Five By Design's "Radio Days" at the State Theatre. Our hosts, Erica Miller and Marthy Schiff were on hand to provide their support for making our tour go smoothly. We had a great time and look forward to someday returning!

November 5-6, 2005 Uniontown PA was the destination for Five By Des ...

Updated: Nov 20, 2006 6:57pm PST

Marion OH : November 2, 2005
The Palace Theatre in Marion OH was the venue for Five By Design's Radio Days. Motor coaches carrying enthusiastic fans were on hand to catch the afternoon matinee. The Palace is a beautiful venue with clouds and sparkling stars on the ceiling. Thanks to all for making it a wonderful experience.

November 2, 2005 The Palace Theatre in Marion OH was the venue for Fi ...

Updated: Nov 03, 2005 9:41am PST

East Lansing MI : October 30, 2005 Five By Design arrived on the Big Ten campus of Michigan State... home of the Spartans for an evening engagement at the Wharton Center.

East Lansing MI

October 30, 2005 Five By Design arrived on the Big Ten campus of Mic ...

Updated: Nov 02, 2005 6:21pm PST

Byron Center MI : October 27-28, 2005
Five By Design headed to Byron Center MI and the Van Singel Center, a beautiful fine arts center attached to the high school. We were welcomed by Kathy Richards, Joyce Bower, and Doug Merriman. We had the opportunity to meet the Van Singels for whom the fine arts center is named. Thank you for everyone's assistance in making Five By Design's appearance such a successful one!

Byron Center MI

October 27-28, 2005 Five By Design headed to Byron Center MI and th ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2005 9:13pm PST

Prairie du Sac WI : Sunday and Monday, October 16-17, 2005
Five By Design's "Club Swing" at the River Arts Center in Prairie du Sac WI.

Prairie du Sac WI

Sunday and Monday, October 16-17, 2005 Five By Design's "Club Swing ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2005 1:20am PST

Beloit Janesville Symphony : Saturday, October 15, 2005
Five By Design's Radio Days with the Beloit-Janesville Symphony conducted by Robert Tomaro.

Beloit Janesville Symphony

Saturday, October 15, 2005 Five By Design's Radio Days with the Bel ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2005 12:16am PST

Milwaukee WI : Saturday, October 8th

Saturday, October 8th

Updated: Oct 22, 2005 3:03pm PST

Alto NM : Saturday, September 24, 2005

Saturday, September 24, 2005

Updated: Sep 25, 2005 3:04am PST

Sorocco NM : Friday, September 23, 2005--
Five By Design's "Club Swing" arrived at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology on its third leg of a Western tour.
One of the big surprises was the number of swing dancers who enjoyed dancing during the swingin' segments of the show.
The show featured the debut of pianist Eric Andries from Baton Rouge. Andries is a protege of our good friend Willis Delony.
Other members of the big band included our good friends from Minnesota and Wisconsin, including Tom Brown, Rodney Hudson,
Bill Olson. and Matt Edlund.

Friday, September 23, 2005-- Five By Design's "Club Swing" arrived at ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2005 11:49pm PST

Cerritos CA : September 18, 2005

September 18, 2005

Updated: Sep 19, 2005 9:52pm PST

Lancaster CA : September 17, 2005

September 17, 2005

Updated: Sep 19, 2005 10:43pm PST