CSO 2014_15 annual report

ANNUAL REPORT

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MISSION: To INSPIRE & ENGAGE our community through exceptional musical performances and education programs

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VISION: To be a WORLD-CLASS ORCHESTRA for a world-class city

CHARLE S TO N S YM PH O N Y. org

FROM THE BOARD CHAIR Dear CSO Family and Friends, This past year for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra was special indeed – marked by unprecedented artistic and financial success and plans for even greater achievements in the years to come.

This past year’s success is attributable to several factors. At the heart of what we do and produce as an organization are our musicians. These remarkable, talented individuals provided stunning performances throughout the year and brought joy to countless children through youth concerts and hands-on work in our schools. They continue to inspire and deepen our love of music each time they perform.

As far as success factors go, I would like to recognize one individual that is so important to our organization, Yuriy Bekker. Yuriy has ably provided artistic leadership and inspiration for us over the past few years. He has been our ever present, guiding star, and we all owe him special thanks for his efforts, effectively bridging the time until we were able to have our new music director, Ken Lam, with us full-time in residence here in Charleston.

We are also fortunate to have Michael Smith as our Executive Director along with his team of talented staff members. Michael has made amazing progress strengthening our organization, reaching out in the community, and ensuring that we have the foundation to take us into the future. And I also want to recognize our dedicated board of directors who care so much about what we do and devote so many of their talents and resources.

Due to extraordinary teamwork across our organization, we were able to have another financially sustainable year marked by one of the most successful seasons in our history. Subscription and ticket sales were up again, this time nearly reaching the million-dollar mark in total ticket sales. Our musicians were also able to again devote approximately a third of their time in our public schools, performing and working with children to expose them to the magic of music. Whether on the stage or in the classroom, our organization continues to make an impact on our community as a whole.

While this is a report about our last season, there are important activities that took place last year that position us for the future. Maestro Lam, working part-time in his role as music director designate, focused much of his energy this past year in planning this year’s performance season, getting to meet and know our Charleston Symphony Orchestra family and friends and sharing his ideas about new ways to take and lead the orchestra in the future. We are so fortunate to have him with us now full-time, and I know he will inspire us both on and off the podium.

We also worked closely with the Gaillard management organization as we planned for our upcoming inaugural season in the new Martha & John Rivers Performance Hall. We are so grateful for the opportunity to perform in this world-class venue and know it will bring our artistry to new heights and delight our audiences in ways as yet unimagined.

In addition to our successful season, last year’s work included creating an ambitious strategic plan for the future.

The plan was a collaborative effort between the board of directors, staff, musicians and Maestro Lam and was approved this past spring by our board. Our vision is to be a world-class orchestra for a world-class city. We have identified the bold actions and detailed steps we must take over the next five years to achieve this goal, and we also have a solid financial plan and framework in place to support our vision over the long-term. Most importantly, we are committed to the artistic and fiscal discipline such a plan requires of us as an organization.

It goes without saying, however, that our past and our future are totally dependent upon the generous support from our donors, patrons and the volunteers of our Charleston Symphony Orchestra League and our Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chorus. You lift us up by buying tickets, making contributions and giving of your time and talents. There is no truer statement than, “we would not be where we are without you.” Thank you for your caring and continued support and love of what we do. It is because of you that we can look to a bright future ahead.

With heartfelt thanks,

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Friends, The 2014-15 season was remarkable for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (“CSO”), filled with incredible music and palpable anticipation. With guest artists such as MacArthur Prize winning pianist, Jeremy Denk, internationally acclaimed guest conductor, Gerard Schwarz, and “Rising Star” Tony Desare, it was a season unlike any other. It was a season that delivered beyond expectations for a regional orchestra, delivering high quality, entertaining, and passionate performances to larger audiences than ever before.

2014-15 was a celebration of the leadership of Yuriy Bekker, who since 2011 has stepped up in the absence of a Music Director to fan the embers of artistic excellence from our orchestra. Yuriy’s leadership and talent was highlighted when he performed Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and conducted Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony during the same Masterworks program.

It was a time bubbling with excitement and anticipation. Behind the scenes, we prepared to usher in a new era and pass the baton to newly appointed Music Director, Ken Lam. Maestro Lam came to Charleston twice monthly to plan his inaugural season with the CSO, which happens to coincide with the long awaited opening of Charleston’s new and improved state-of-the-art concert facility, the Gaillard Center.

As Music Director designate, Maestro Lam appointed four new musicians to the CSO core after a highly competitive national audition process: principal trumpet – Tony Marti; principal bassoon – Joshua Baker; principal oboe – Zac Hammond; and second trumpet – Chris Larios.

The CSO Board of Directors, in collaboration with the core musicians, staff, and members of the community, adopted a five-year strategic plan with a bold vision for the future: to be a world-class orchestra for a world-class city. This bold artistic vision is firmly supported by the underpinning of a solid financial plan that, with community support, will see the CSO thriving for years to come.

I am delighted to report the CSO continues to solidify its financial future, having completed its fifth consecutive season with an operating surplus. This financial success will allow us to continue to invest in outstanding programming, while planning for a financially stable future. This is only possible because of our generous donors, volunteers, sponsors, and ticket buyers.

Dr. Janice Crews, the CSO’s first ever full-time Director of Education and Community Engagement joined the CSO last season, redoubling our efforts and commitment to meaningful and sustained educational initiatives. Musicians of the CSO spend approximately a third of their work hours devoted to educational and outreach initiatives, both in our schools and on our stage, significantly enriching the lives of not only our children, but our community as a whole.

I would be remiss if I didn’t take the time to publically thank several groups of dedicated individuals whose work allowed the CSO to continue its journey towards excellence. We have an incredible board of directors that work tirelessly to ensure that we will not only thrive today, but that we will be here to serve our community for years to come.

The amazing members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, Inc. continue to work their magic through countless hours of volunteer time, and were once again the CSO’s largest contributor. I couldn’t be more grateful for all of their inspired efforts. The CSO Chorus continued to enhance our performances with their remarkable talent and commitment. Every time they are on stage with the orchestra, they bring a special energy to our performances. I also want to thank the staff of the CSO. We have a wonderful team that works hard to support our musicians, and to achieve our mission. Lastly, and most importantly, I want to thank the musicians of the CSO, who have dedicated their lives to this amazing art form that enriches all of our lives.

The CSO exists to serve this community, and we wouldn’t be here without the generous support of so many. We have been humbled by the philanthropic support we have received from all segments of our community. With your on-going support, we will continue our relentless pursuit to be a world-class orchestra for a world class city.

With much gratitude,

CHARLE S TO N S YM PH O N Y. org

FINANCIAL RESULTS RESULTS IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS

2015 2014 Operating Revenue Concerts....................................................... $971...................... $892 Fundraising............................................... $1,974................... $1,886 Endowment.................................................... $27......................... $27 Other...............................................................$59.........................$70 Total Operating Revenue....................... $3,031...................$2,875

Operating Expenses Artistic.......................................................$2,088................... $2,012 Education.................................................... $293....................... $132 General & Administrative........................ $282...................... $375 Fundraising Costs..................................... $280...................... $287

Total Operating Expenses.................... $2,943.................. $2,806

Operating Surplus................................ $88....................... $69

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HOW WE SPENT IN FY 15 ARTISTIC 70%

FUNDRAISING 10%

EDUCATION 10%

G&A 10%

80% OF TOTAL EXPENSES WERE DEDICATED TO MISSION CHARLE S TO N S YM PH O N Y. org

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY Engagement Measuring Impact: The CSO aims to reach a large number of students each year, but, more importantly, we measure our success by how our impact is sustained over time. This season, the CSO provided education programs for 12,300 individuals with over 15,000 unique interactions. Out of 60 participating schools, 25% engaged in two or more CSO events or programs, evidence that CSO is committed to being more continually present in the lives of young people.

IMPACT OF 15,000 POSITIVE INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS AT OVER 60 SCHOOLS

75% - 1 INTERACTION

8% - 3 OR 4 INTERACTIONS

12% - 2 INTERACTIONS

5% - 5 OR MORE INTERACTIONS

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS National Young Artists Competition: This solo competition sponsored by PepsiCo challenges top-tier young musicians from across the nation to compete for cash prizes and a chance to perform with the CSO. 140 applications were received from 32 states.

13 finalists competed in April.

In-School Programs: CSO Musicians travel to public and private schools throughout the tri-county area at no cost to participating schools. These engaging programs are more than just concerts; students learn about the instruments and have time to ask questions.

Over 3,200 students were reached this season at these events.

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Special Thanks to our Corporate Supporters

The CSO plays a central role in the economic prosperity and quality of life in the Lowcountry while also providing a cultural community service for people who live and do business in the area. Partnering with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra will help to advance its mission while building exposure, prominence, and brand recognition for your company. The Charleston Symphony Orchestra offers a number of benefits for business sponsorship, including prominent exposure for your company in conjunction with a high profile event and exciting and varied entertainment opportunities for your clients and employees. In addition to concerts, sponsorships of receptions and fundraisers are also available.

For more information on Corporate Support, please contact the Development Office at 843-723-7528, ext. 115.

SUPPORT Music Director’s Circle $50,000+ Anonymous Fund of Central Carolina Community Foundation City of Charleston Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, Inc. Town of Kiawah Island Speedwell Foundation Dr. S. Dwane Thomas

Concertmaster’s Circle $ 25,000-$49,999 Claire and James Allen Family Foundation The Boeing Company Robert Bosch Corporation John T. and Elizabeth K. Cahill Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC Herzman-Fishman Foundation/Leo and Carol H Fishman Martha Rivers Ingram Advised Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Valerie and John Luther PepsiCo Mr. and Mrs. Burton R. Schools

Principal’s Circle $10,000-$24,999 Dr. Cynthia Cleland Austin Bridging Peace Fund of Tides Foundation John and Jill Chalsty Barbara Chapman John and Lucia Childs Mr. and Mrs. Stuart A. Christie Dr. and Mrs. William T. Creasman Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Mr. Ronald H. Fielding and Ms. Susan Lobell Oscar Fitzhenry Ted and Joan Halkyard Cindy and George Hartley Clyde and Jill Hiers Legasey Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC Ted and Tricia Legasey Mrs. John F. Maybank MeadWestvaco Mrs. Phyllis Miller Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Place SC Arts Commission South State Bank The Marlies G. Tindall Charitable Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC Mrs. Andrea Volpe Henry & Sylvia Yaschik Foundation, Inc.

Musician’s Circle $5000-$9999 Anonymous John and Diane Avlon Ilse Calcagno Frank and Kathy Cassidy Coastal Community Foundation Open Grants Coastal Community Foundation of SC Colbert Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC County of Charleston Cumbaa Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC Nicholas and Eileen D’Agostino, Jr. Dr. Miriam DeAntonio Jerry H. Evans and Stephen T. Bajjaly Paul and Becky Hilstad Sue and Ken Ingram Kapstone Katherine Kelsey

William and Corinne Khouri Kiawah Seabrook Exchange Club Dr. and Mrs. Mariano F. La Via Elizabeth C. Rivers Lewine Endowment of the Coastal Community Foundation of SC The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Barbara and Michael Moody Mr. David Savard SCE&G Joseph and Claire Schady Robert M. Schlau Mr. Christian Schwabe Roger and Vivian Steel Albert and Caroline Thibault

Symphony Circle $3000-$4999 Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ackerman Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Black Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Burke Jean F. Carlton Dr. James L. and Judy E. Chitwood Eliza Chrystie Judith and L. John Clark Mrs. William H. Cogswell, III John and Elizabeth Connolly Gail and David Corvette Ellen and Tommy Davis Mrs. Clementina Edwards William and Prudence Finn Charitable Trust Friedlander Family Fund Dr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Goulding Gray Charitable Trust Richard and Ann Gridley In Memory of JoAnne Hicks Virginia and Jean Hiestand Mr. and Mrs. P. Frederick Kahn Bettie and Jim Keyes The Lasca and Richard Lilly Fund of Vanguard Charitable Endowment Dr. and Mrs. Fritz Lorscheider Dr. and Mrs. Michael Maginnis Mr. and Mrs. David H. Maybank, Jr. Dr. Janette Moody Anne P. Olsen Paul and Mary Jane Roberts Charitable Gift Fund Publix Super Market Charities Elizabeth and James Ravenel Ellen and Mayo Read Dr. and Mrs. Del Schutte, Jr. Ms. Mindelle Seltzer and Dr. Robert Lovinger Ms. Ann Hurd Thomas Eugenia and Blair Torrey Ms. Patience D. Walker

Conductor’s Club $1500-$2999 Almeida Family Foundation Bartley Antine, M.D. and Sonya O’Malley Atlantic Services of Charleston Charitable Trust Ms. Susan Parsons and Dr. Angus Baker Lees and John Baldwin Ann Beauchamp Karen and Gary Beeler Mr. and Mrs. John T. Benton Philip and Anne Bergan Blackbaud Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Bland, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. G. Stephen Buck Mr. and Mrs. Fernando E. Casasco Mr. and Mrs. Wayland H. Cato, Jr. Barbara Christie City of North Charleston Dr. Malcolm C. Clark Dr. Harry and Mrs. Jennifer Clarke Anne and Will Cleveland Bill and Sherry Cook Dr. and Mrs. C. Richard Crosby

Sally and Colin Cuskley The Ceara Donnelley & Nathan Berry Fund Dr. and Mrs. Haskell S. Ellison Elston Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Eustis Hal and Jo Fallon Julie and John Fenimore The Francis Marion Hotel Richard J. Friedman, M.D. and Sandra Brett Richard and Neva Gadsden Joe and Sylvia Gamboa Dr. Robert Gant Stephen and Laura Gates Robert and Ornella Gebhardt Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Gherlein Dr. Rew A. Godow, Jr. Rajan and Suman Govindan Mrs. Judith Green Michael Griffith and Donna Reyburn Dr. William D. Gudger David and Patricia Hannemann Charles & Celia Hansult Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hare, Jr. Suzanne Harvie Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haygood Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heckelman Robert and Catherine Hill Bill and Ruth Hindman Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hood Mrs. Betty Howell Ilderton Contractors Arthur Jenkins Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Jenrette, III Ambassador and Mrs. William E. Kennard Drs. Kenneth Kwochka and Theresa Brim Mrs. Joan S. Ladd Charles and Brenda Larsen Susan and Ronald Leggett Theodore and Rose Levin Mr. and Mrs. Fulton D. Lewis Anne and Cisco Lindsey Mr. James D. Lubs Drs. H. W. and Carolyn B. Matalene Dr. David Maves Jack and Cathy McWhorter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mesel William Milligan Richard and Ellen Moryl Nucor Steel Roy Owen and Susan McClinton Bobby and Pam Pearce Drs. Lucy and Norris Preyer Bill and Sheila Prezzano Dr. and Mrs. A. Bert Pruitt Mr. and Mrs. G. Richard Query Mr. and Mrs. William J. Raver Mr. Mark Reinhardt Robert S. and Sylvia K. Reitman Family Foundation Mr. John M. Rivers, Jr. David W. & Susan G. Robinson Foundation Col. and Mrs. J.G. Richards Roddey Royall Ace Hardware, Inc. Ms. Nancy Rudy Gretchen and Fritz Saenger Sanders Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Frances Short Norman and Merinda Smith Mr. Edward H. Sparkman Byron Stahl Drs. Carl and Debbie Stanitski Kate and David Stanton Elizabeth and Charles Sullivan Susan W. and James V. Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. George Taylor Mr. and Mrs. W. Yates Trotter, Jr. Tom and Ariel Trouche Dr. and Mrs. Richard Ulmer The Reverend Al Votaw

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Warren, III Mary Ellen and Charles S. Way Terry and Joe Williams Mr. Bright Williamson Shawn Pagliarini and Russell Williamson L. Grier Williford Mr. and Mrs. Bonum S. Wilson, Jr. Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP Christine and Richard Yriart Stanley Zweck-Bronner

Partner $500-$1499 Gloria Adelson and Dr. Sly Baron Mr. Ivan V. Anderson and Dr. Renee Dobbins Anderson Renee Anderson Charles Andrus Anonymous Karen Attanasi Joan T. Avioli Charles and Sharon Barnett Charles and Bonnie Bensonhaver Henry M. Blackmer Foundation, Inc. The Boatwright Family Charitable Fund Shannon Bogan Mr. and Mrs. Gordon E. Bondurant Elizabeth Calvin Bonner Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Boswell Anna M. Boulden Boylston Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC John & Jean Breza Ms. Jessica Buchanan William Buckley Mr. and Mrs. James A. Cathcart, III Polly Cathcart Monika and William Coker Colliers International Mike and Kerri Collins Ethel A. Corcoran Angela Klehe Creed Marilyn W. Curry William H. Danforth Melissa Darby Mr. Ted Davis Dr. and Mrs. Victor E. Del Bene Phyllis and George Dickinson Oliver S. & Jennie R. Donaldson Charitable Trust Naomi Donnelley Ms. Carol Drowota Linda A. Dryden Keith and Susanne Emge Nancy Fiedler Mrs. Billie F. Floyd Dr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Franklin, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. James W. Freston Peter and Marianne Fritts Sallie and Stephen Fuerth Deborah Williamson and David Garr Pete and Kathy Gaynor Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Gillespie Dr. and Mrs. M. Boyd Gillespie Peggy Gilliam Mr. and Mrs. Ben Goldberg Dr. and Mrs. S.T. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Hagood Lynn S. Hanlin Thomas and Sabine Haythe Bob and Marcia Hider Mrs. Aileen Hock Gail and Tim Hughes Indigo Books, LLC Dr. Wendell S. Johnson Sheila and Tony Kelly Dr. and Mrs. George Khoury Mrs. Annette Kibler Sola Kim, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kirk Marty and Julie Klaper

Ms. Louis Lancaster Karyn S. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lenhardt Drs. Walter and Leonie Leventhal Mrs. Jan MacDougal Mr. and Mrs. Emory Main Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Malabre, Jr. Capt. and Mrs. Nat Malcolm Clarence and Judy Manning Mrs. Cathy Marino The Jack and Joanne Martin Charitable Foundation Mr. John Martin Dr. Joseph Marzluff Mr. David Masich Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Mastrandrea Mr. Tony Mazurkiewicz Gwen and Layton McCurdy Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McDaniel Sarah and Stuart McDaniel Ms. Lorraine McDermott Helen McLendon Mr. and Mrs. John McTavish Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Middaugh Dr. and Mrs. Terence N. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Saunders Morton Paul and Jane Ann Mougey Mr. and Mrs. Gerd D. Mueller Ms. Martina Mueller Monica Mutter Margalit and Gary Neiman Robert Nicholson Gene and Jocelyn Notz Mr. Anthony R. Oglietti Mr. and Mrs. Robert Omahne Brenda and James Orcutt Velvet Padgett Tony and Joanne Panek Patrick Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Leonard L. Peters H. Dickman Pfann Lt. Col. Wilson R. Pierpont Ms. Eloise Pingry Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Prioleau Dr. and Mrs. William H. Prioleau, Jr. Michael and Tammy Psenka Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reid Mr. and Mrs. Clark L. Remsburg Mr. and Mrs. William R. Richardson, Jr. Harriet & Linda Ripinsky Fund of The Coastal Community Fdn Bill and Gloria Seaborn Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Seeger Judy Selby and Reid Spencer Steve Simon and Downing Child Pamela Simons Elaine and Bill Simpson Ike and Betsy Smith Mr. and Mrs. George W. Smyth, Jr. South Carolina Ports Authority Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Speno William and Patricia Staempfli Mrs. Ursula Stocko Tim Strand Mr. and Mrs. Al Straub Mr. and Mrs. John L. Strauch The Sullivan Crawford Group of Morgan Stanley Barbara and Lawrence Sussberg Ms. Lavinia Thaxton Dr. Terri Thomas Ken Tidwell Frances Trapales Ann and Peter Trees Gero and Linda vonGrotthuss David Wallace Walmart Foundation John and Cecily Ward Mr. and Mrs. Leo Weber Mr. James Werth Doris Gelzer Whitaker Mr. and Mrs. D. Sykes Wilford

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Winkleman Mr. Joseph L. Wright, Jr. Shelley and Marty Yonas Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ziff Lenny and Barbara Zucker

Friend $250-$499 Herbert and Barbara Ailes Mr. and Mrs. James P. Anderson Mrs. Louis Anderson Robert and Kathleen Anderson Anonymous Marylou and Doc Ardrey Ms. Nancy Austin Elizabeth Battle The Beach Company Dr. and Mrs. Norman H. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blake William E. Blevins Martin Bowen Dr. D. Oliver Bowman and Dr. Robert Sauers Dr. and Mrs. William Y. Buchanan Wayne and Joyce Burdick Mary Elizabeth Canaday Dr. and Mrs. J. Robert Cantey Susan and Stuart Chagrin Ron and Sue Ciancio Croghan’s Jewel Box Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cronier The Decker Family Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC Alan and Rella Eysen Mr. and Mrs. Fair Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ferencz Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fishburne Mr. Jeffrey A. Foster Deena Frooman Joe Fuhrmaneck Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Fulk N. John and Susan B. Garcia James A Gergen Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers Gilliard Capt. Dean and Mary Glace Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Goodrich Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Halsey Bernadette and Bert Hefke Paul and Judy Hines Elwood and Lou Housand Peter and Judy Hubbard Dr. Murray Jaffe Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kash Mrs. Louise King Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kohlenberg Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Kronick Mr. and Mrs. John Labriola Kathleen Lally and Mark Sothmann Jonathan R. Lamb Julia Lamson-Scribner Staurt and Linda Larsen Mr. John R. Lauritsen Ms. Meggett B. Lavin and Mr. Malcolm M. Crosland, Jr. Mrs. Bess Lawton Phillip and Nancy Clayton Lefter Dr. Edmund LeRoy Limehouse Produce Co., Inc. Charles and Joan Lipuma Sally Gray Lovejoy Dr. and Mrs. John C. Maize Mr. and Mrs. Louis Matagrano Deanna & Scott McBroom Ms. Harriet P. McDougal Dr. and Mrs. Francis G. Middleton Valerie Morris and Boris Bohun-Chudyniv Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Moss Mr. Donald Muglia James and Judith Murphy Valeria S. Myers & G. Clinton Myers Mrs. Carol Mysel

Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Notari Ms. Catherine O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Dennis O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Ron Oswalt Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Pagliaro Steve Penn Dr. and Mrs. Newton G. Quantz, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Ravenel Barbara L. Reed and Robert L. Day In honor of our mother Emily Remington Pat and Tom Richards Mr. Bratton Riley Ms. Kathleen H. Rivers Drs. Chester Rogers and Elise Jorgens Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn Rougier-Chapman Henry and Lynn Russell Henry Sawyer and Gail Peeler Jan and Mark Schreiber Dr. and Mrs. Paul Schulman Sandy and Robert Schwarz Ms. Linda M. Shortridge Herk and Sherry Sims Carol Ann and Bryan Smalley Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Smith Michael Smith Dr. and Mrs. Cheves M. Smythe Speedwell Foundation Delano and Jean Spell Dr. and Mrs. Douglas B. Stalb Diane and Mark Terrero Thomas and Kristina Walle Mr. and Mrs. Warren D. Watts Al Weinrich Dr. and Mrs. James D. Wells, III Mr and Mrs. David L. Wertz Carly Westerman Elizabeth M. White Bret and Betty Williams Dr. and Mrs. William C. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Workman Dr. and Mrs. G.F. Worsham Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Zervos

Member $1-$249 JP Abbott Todd and Emily Abedon Kate Adams Deanna Adkins Dr. A. Julia Alissandratos LesLee Ames William Andrews Anonymous (7) Apothecary Products Ann Apple M. Hunter and Ruth Arnold Charitable Trust Linda Art Mr. Todd Ashworth Ms. Valerie Assey Ann Auburn Julia Augdahl Adm. and Mrs. Albert Baciocco, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Backer Andrew Baker Mr. and Mrs. R. Martin Ball, Jr. James Ballard Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Banks Dr. Lisa K. Barclay Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Barkley, Jr. Bonnie Barrow John Barry William Basco and Mildred Currie Bass/Bradford Gift Fund of Fidelity Charitable Mr. Carmine Battista Jodi Rush and Jon Baumgarten Mr. and Mrs. Yuriy Bekker Alex and Elena Bell Laura Bell Jessica Bellamy

Emily Belliveau Ann Beltz Anne and Andrew Benbow Rose Benecki Katharine Bentley Linda Bergman Laurie and Stephen Berman Ellen Berrier Mr. J M Billingsley Ms. Ann T. Birdseye The Reverend and Mrs. R. Richard Blocker Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Blum Morene Bodner Elaine Bonner David R. Boone J. Sidney Boone Joyce Braga James and Cynthia Branch Mr. and Mrs. Braunreuther Mr. and Mrs. David Breedlove Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brickman Melissa Britton Ms. Tracy Brokes Mr. Peter Brooke Daniel Brooks Matt Brown Thomas and Nancy Brown Ms. Dianne S. Burden Ms. Barbara Burgess Lawrence and Anne Burpee Mary B. Cabezas Mr. Lee Camden Mrs. Nancy Canavera Ms. Linda Cantu Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cassara Kathryn Cavanaugh Joanna S. Cawley Patrick Cawley and Pamela Charity Mrs. Carmel M. Chamier Ronald H. and Gail E. Charron Mrs. Henry Cheves Mr. & Mrs. Wiliam J. Cody Michael & Suzanne Coffman Ms. Susan Coggins Margaret Comfort Mrs. Sylvia Cone William and Ann Connellee Mr. and Mrs. John Conyers Adaline Cook Dr. H. Paul Cooler Samuel Cooper Dr. and Mrs. John Corless Margaret Cormack Mr. and Mrs. George Cornmesser Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cotsonas Mr. Greg Couch Janice Crews Mrs. Margaret Crotts William and Rosalie Crouch Sarah Crowder Joan and Robert D’Amato Ann Davis Mr. and Mrs. C. Stuart Dawson, Jr. Mrs. Gisela Dawson Susan Dawson D. Todd Deter Mrs. Shani Diggs and Mr. Max Mahaffee Al and Angela DiPaolo Directions in Research Bernard R. Ditter Mr. and Mrs. J. Gardiner Dodd Heather Dolan Ms. Kate Dolan Evelyn and Earl Dolven Denise Doyon Patricia Ann Drew Jan Dulle Carol Ann-Roberts Dumond Bob Durand Design Ms. Kay Durst

Mr. and Mrs. Eagle Morris and Deborah Ellison Dr. Lydia Engelhardt Patricia and John Ernstrom Sheryl Faintich Sherri Falin Frank Farfone Kenneth and Karla Farrar Gail and Evan Firestone Jaimie Flack Suzanne Fleming-Atwood John Fletcher Ms. Sara Jane Foltz Mr. and Mrs. Ford John Fox Mr. and Mrs. George Fraggos Ms. Ruth Freedenberg Paul and Sheila Galvani Rachel Gangwer George A. Gaspar, MD Dr. and Mrs. Armand B. Glassman Barbara Gluzberg Barbara and Stanton Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Barry Goldsmith Ms. Sandra Gordon Kitty Gordy Janet Gorski Amelia Gorsuch Mark Gould Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Gray Mrs. Cynthia Greene Mrs. Leonard Greenebaum Ms. Glenna D. Greenslit Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Michael Gregory Mr. Jeffrey Gross Mr. Michael Haga Julia Haile Ms. Marcella Hair Kristin Hamill Col. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton Lisanne Hamilton Shirley and Keitt Hane Sue Harmon Brenda W. Hart Dr. and Mrs. Edward Hart Mr. and Mrs. William Hart R. Ashley Haynes Larry and Karen Henderson Dr. L. W. Heriot, Jr. Jane Ellen Herron Marcella T. Hickey Brian and Bridget Hill Willem Hillenius Sharon and Whaley Hinnant Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hirsch Bruce and Diane Hoffman David and April Hoffman Jeff Hollaway Edward R. Holt Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoopman Jack & Beverly Hoover Knox Hopkins Sara N. Huebner Barbel Huesken Mr. and Mrs. William D. Humphrey Hans and Rosemarie Hunsch Allison Hunt Jack Hurd Dr. and Mrs. Julius R. Ivester, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Jannis Mr. George C. Jeschke Dr. and Mrs. Joseph John Mr. and Mrs. Darryl G. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Johnson Shana Johnson Chap Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Jones Mrs. Elizabeth Jones Robert Jones

Lesley Jontos Amelia Joseph Thomas Joyce Charles and Judy Kaiser Allen Kaplan Mary Kaplan Kenneth Kelly Edith Kent Anne Keogh Nancy Keyser Ms. Betty B. Kinard Carol King James M. Klein Mr. and Mrs. Orren F. Knauer Nickolai Kobylk Dr. Diane Kochamba Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Koches Sandra Korn Franklin and Peggy LaBelle Catherine Lackey Lincoln and Gloria Ladd Richard Land Kyle and Amber Lane Tori Langen Nancy Lapanne Toula Latto Ms. Kay B. Lawhon Tate Lawson Richard Lehman James S. Leib Alice Levkoff Mr. Kent Lewandowski Lawrence Libater Mr. and Mrs. Hall B. Liles, Jr. Harriet Little Ms. Marilyn Long Dorothy Lord Mrs. Richard E. Lord Ms. Teresa Luckert Mr. and Mrs. G. Lindsay Luke, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lundquist Loredana Lungana Mr. Fred MaDan Ross A. Magoulas Wilma Maiers Mr. John Mammino and Ms. Christine M. Taylor Nancy Mann Ray and Linda Manning Judy Manzi Ted Mappus Peter Marcino Linda L. Marshall Richard Marshall Donald V. Marti Mr. and Mrs. Carl N. Masonberg Mr. Morton Matuny Patrick Mauldin Dennis & Ann Maxwell Bob & Naomi McCormick Christe McCoy-Lawrence Mary McKenna Bob and Barbara McKenzie Mark & Caroline McKinney Paul & Doerte McManus Dr. Andrew McMarlin Caroline McMillan Ms. Dorothy H. Meacham John Messal Andrew Messersmith John and Joanne Milkereit Mr. and Mrs. Miller Thomas Miller W. Garrett Mitchener Cheryl Mizrachi Anna Monaghan Monique’s Alterations Anna Montgomery Jeff Monts and Maria Rountree

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Allston Moore, Jr. Mary Moore Carol P. Morris Elizabeth Morrison Ms. Claudia H. Morton John Mosier Jeff Muller Brian Neely Brad Neville John and Sally Newell Steven Nicoll Carey Nikonchuk Jackie Noble Lynda Nolta Alan and Barbara Nourie Robert Novick Mr. and Mrs. Vincent O’Brien Ms. Elizabeth Ochoa Wilson Ochoa Michelle and Brendan O’Day Marie Prange Oetting Mr. and Mrs. Oglesby Gary Ogrizek Ed and Charlotte Overton-Moran Players Association of Charleston Symphony Orchestra Dr. Traute Page Mr. and Mrs. William F. Painter Mick and Pip Palmer Margaret Passailaigue Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Patrick Mae Peterseim, M.D. Dwight and Marty Peterson Ms. Patricia Phillips Janet C. Pickens Ms. Claudia Pollack and Mr. Alan J. Martin Ms. Claudia Porter Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Porter Cathy Powell Helen Powell Dr. and Mrs. Philip Privitera Harold Quinn Robert Rainear Ms. Carol Rashbrook Mr. Arthur Ravenel, Jr. William Reehl Marti Reichman Ms. Barbara Richardson Shirley Richardson Mrs. Carroll W. Rivers Paul and Mary Jane Roberts Charitable Gift Fund Ms. Jeanne Robinson Robert and Freda Rohloff Jeffrey and Stephanie Rosen Betty Rosenberg Ms. Traylor Rucker Marne Rummler Mr. and Mrs. Henry Middleton Rutledge VI John and Aileen Sanders Charles Saylor June Scangarello Gloria Schildcrout Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schlauch Kristof Schneider Ms. Patricia Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Gordon D. Schreck Dale and Joyce Schreiber Horst W. Schroeder Janet Schutz Christopher Senesac Margaret Seres Mr. and Mrs. Charles Setterlund Anna and Willis Shanks Mrs. Judith Shary Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Shelor Kristin Sigalas John Sikora P.L. Silveston

Katherine Skow Tamar Small and Jonathan Greif Dr. and Mrs. C. D. Smith, III The Rev. Colton Smith and Mrs. Angela Smith Donald S. and Donna L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Smith Mr. Andrew Sohor Dr. and Mrs. Kerry Solomon Robin Solomon Murray Somerville Heather Spann Thomas and Dorothy Spencer Joyce B. Spiegel Carol A. Spitznas Christopher and Mary Ann Spivey Duane and Lee Spong Mrs. Cecily Stack Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Stallings Myrtle Staples Richard D. Steel Cynthia Stetzer Scott and Kristi Stokley Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Strehle Lynn Strickland Cecil and Char Stricklin Ms. Christine Strobel Mark and Marie Stuppy Ms. Barbara Sullivan Robert and Carol Sullivan Stacey Swartzwelter Christine Sydness Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Tasker Michael Tiblier Alisa Tolliver Mr. and Mrs. Clarence M. Turley, Jr. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Tyler David Ullman Ms. Normandie Updyke Martin and Joan Ustin William H. Valentine, Jr. Frances Van Dolah Mr. John Vax Mrs. Virginia Versteegen Dr. Harshad Vyas Alice Wakefield David Waldron Susan Walker Elise Wallace Joyce A. and Eugene F Wambold, Jr. Foundation of SE Michigan Keeling and Barbara Warburton Mr. and Mrs. David W. Warner Andrea Wassel Lt. Col. and Mrs. C. Wyly Watson Marti and Curt Weeden Doug Weeks and Verna Bunao-Weeks Mr. Steven Weintz Ed and Eileen Weklar Christopher Wiley Dwight and Lindsey Williams George W. Williams Kent Williams Mr. Richard Willsea Dr. Jerry Winfield Paige Wisotzki Mr. and Mrs. West Woodbridge, Jr. Ann Woodfield Capt. and Mrs. Richard T. Wright, USN Vincent Yax Michelle York Youth Orchestra of the Lowcountry John Zimmer Mr. Dave Zoellner Michael Zwerling Melinda Zwickert

board of directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE • President: Cynthia Hartley – Retired Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Sonoco • Secretary: Ellen Claussen Davis – President, E.C. Davis & Associates • VP Artistic: Edward Hart – Chair, Department of Music, College of Charleston, Composer • VP Development and Past President: Robert Schlau – Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch • VP Finance: Michael Moody – Retired CEO of Force Protection, Inc. • VP Education: James Braunreuther – Fine Arts Coordinator, Charleston County School District • VP Marketing: Charlie Cumbaa – Senior Vice President, New Business Ventures at Blackbaud • VP Governance and Nominating: Dr. James Ravenel – Physician, Roper St. Francis • President of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League: Sue Ingram DIRECTORS • Jessica Buchanan – Owner, Tease Dry Bar, LLC • Judy Chitwood – CSO Advocate • Dr. William Cook – Physician, Lowcountry Internal Medicine • Julie Fenimore – Educator, CSO Advocate • Andrea Gilliard – Physical Science Technician, United States Department of Agriculture • Clyde Hiers – Certified Public Accountant • Paul Hilstad – Retired Partner and General Counsel, Lord, Abbett & Co, LLC • Mary Agnes Burnham Hood – CSO Advocate • P. Frederick Kahn – Retired Managing Partner Heidrick & Struggles • David H. Maybank, Jr. Esq. – Attorney, Hennessy and Walker Group, P.C. • Hugh McDaniel – Project Manager, Project Services Group, Benefitfocus Inc. • Phyllis Miller – Retired Antique Dealer, Volunteer • Ellen Dressler Moryl – Retired, Director Cultural Affairs, City of Charleston • Roy Owen – Independent Consultant and Manager • Robert Pearce – Attorney, Smith Moore Leatherwood • W. Bratton Riley – Director of Program Development, Maybank Industries, LLC • Byron Stahl – Financial Advisor, Atlantic Coast Advisory Group • Roger Steel – Former CEO, SNS Properties, Inc. • Ann Hurd Thomas – Retired Fundraising Professional, Volunteer • Bright Williamson – Principal, Associated Spine Technologies

musicians Violin Yuriy Bekker Micah Gangwer Alexander Boissonnault Asako Kremer

Viola Jan-Marie Joyce Alex Agrest

Cello Norbert Lewandowski Damian Kremer

Bass Thomas Bresnick

Flute Jessica Hull-Dambaugh Regina Helcher Yost

Oboe Zachary Hammond Kari Kistler

Clarinet Charles Messersmith Gretchen Roper

administration

Bassoon

Administration

Operations

Michael Smith Executive Director

Brandon Nichols Anne Holmi

Kyle Lane Director of Artistic Operations

Trumpet

Stacey Swartzwelter Executive Administrator and Board Liaison

Thomas Joyce Personnel Manager

Antonio Marti Chris Larios

Patron Services Cynthia Branch Director of Patron Services

John Barry Production Manager and Recording Engineer

LesLee Ames Patron Services Coordinator

Rachel Gangwer Music Librarian

Development

Marketing

Kerri Collins Director of Development

Blue Ion

Melissa Britton Development Coordinator

Lou Hammond and Associates

Finance Shana Johnson Director of Finance

Public Relations Education Janice Crews Director of Education and Community Engagement

Katherine St.John

Horn

Trombone Thomas Joyce

Timpani Beth Albert

Percussion Ryan Leveille

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