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April 8, 2008

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INTEGRA BANK REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE CONDUCTING DEBUT WITH PHILHARMONIC

Evansville, Indiana –  The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to present its first-ever Conductor's Challenge maestro--Dan J. Carwile, Executive Vice President and manager of the Wealth Management Division of Integra Bank.

The Conductor’s Challenge is a new Philharmonic fundraiser which offers a member of the community the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to conduct a live symphony orchestra. Carwile, who has no podium experience, will be conducting the “Toreadors” from Georges Bizet’s Carmen Suite at a Pops Concert, Saturday, April 12 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Victory Theatre. It will be the first piece on the program. The concert, entitled “Misbehavin’ Tonight,” features trumpeter and singer Byron Stripling in a foot-stomping, jazzy tribute to the legendary Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller and Cab Calloway. 

As the Orchestra’s first Conductor’s Challenge participant, Carwile contacted friends and colleagues asking them to help pay for his $5,000 admission onto the podium. All proceeds go to benefit the work the Philharmonic does for the Tri-State community through its many concerts and extensive educational programs.

Many orchestras across the country hold similar events. The Evansville Philharmonic hopes this will become an annual event attracting other community leaders wishing to step up to the podium.

Dan Carwile holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Manchester College, as well as an MBA and law degree from Indiana University. He is past Chairman of the Trust Committee of the Indiana Bankers Association, a member of the Evansville Estate & Financial Planning Council and a member of the American, Indiana, and Evansville Bar Associations, currently serving as President of the EBA. Mr. Carwile is also a trustee of the $3 Billion Pension Board of the United Church of Christ.  He is a frequent speaker on trust, estate planning, and investment topics before laymen and estate and financial planning professionals. Dan is Past President and has been a member of the YMCA of SW IN Board for almost 20 yrs, a board member of the Girl Scouts of Raintree Council, and a member and Past President of the Rotary Club.

Tickets for the concert start at $15.  Student price is $10 at the door one hour before each concert.  Student ID is required.  For tickets, call the Philharmonic Box Office at (812) 425 – 5050 or order online at  www.evansvillephilharmonic.org. “Misbehavin’ Tonight” is sponsored by Integra Bank and 14 WFIE.

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