2023/24 CENTENNIAL REPORT
The future of live, symphonic music.
MISSION CORE VALUES ABOUT
The Colorado Symphony Association is the region’s only full-time professional orchestra committed to artistic excellence and ensuring the future of live, symphonic music. Performing over 150 concerts annually at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver and across Colorado, your Colorado Symphony is home to eighty full-time musicians, representing more than a dozen nations, and regularly welcomes the most celebrated artists from all genres of music. Recognized as an incubator of innovation, creativity, and excellence, your Colorado Symphony continually expands its impact through education, outreach, and programming. We partner with the state’s leading musical artists, cultural organizations, corporations, foundations, sports teams, and individuals to expose diverse audiences to the power of symphonic music.
EXCELLENCE
We are committed to musical and artistic excellence with a further commitment to ensuring there is a solid future for live symphonic music in Colorado.
SUSTAINABILITY
We are dedicated to maintaining an orchestra of the highest performance standards, modeling best practices and balanced fiscal stewardship.
INNOVATION
We will embrace and maintain our culture of success, calculated risk-taking, fostering imagination, and invention in the ever-changing world of the performing arts.
COMMUNITY
We are committed to growing a culture for modern, relevant, creative music to uplift, unite, and celebrate all people.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We are committed to providing symphonic and educational experiences that celebrate our humanity, reflect and value the diversity of our community, and seek out meaningful collaborations.
I am delighted to welcome you to the Colorado Symphony’s Annual Report for the 2023/24 Season. As we reflect on the accomplishments and milestones of our Centennial, I am filled with immense pride for the incredible journey we have undertaken together. We have always believed in the transformative power of music, and this year has proven the enduring strength of that belief. As President and CEO, it is my privilege to share with you the remarkable achievements of our orchestra and the collective efforts of our dedicated musicians, staff, volunteers, patrons, and donors.
In this year’s report, you will find insights into the inspiring concerts that have enraptured audiences, the educational programs that have ignited passion in the hearts of our future musicians, and the outreach initiatives that have fostered a deeper connection with our diverse and vibrant community.
The Centennial surpassed even our wildest dreams, led by our Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian whose appointment prior to the 2022/23 Season has added a dynamic presence on the podium and distinction to our core Classical performances. The season was highlighted by unforgettable performances alongside Yo-Yo Ma, Audra McDonald, and Renée Fleming, as over 170,000 patrons experienced the joy of live symphonic music at Boettcher Concert Hall. We also continued our Imagination Artist Series with Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, Broadway’s Mary-Mitchell Campbell, and Colorado’s own Nathaniel Rateliff.
But this Annual Report is not just about our achievements on the stage; it is about how we inspired,
educated, and united our community. It’s the story of countless lives touched, dreams made, and futures transformed through the power of music. It’s about the schoolchildren who were introduced to the magic of a symphony for the first time, the veterans who found solace and healing in our performances, and the families who have found joy, togetherness, and lasting memories through our music.
In each note and melody, we have found hope and inspiration. Our musicians have poured their hearts into each performance, channeling their passion into performances that resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Their commitment to artistic excellence has been the driving force behind every standing ovation and every tear shed in the audience.
None of this would have been possible without your enduring support. Whether you attended a performance, donated to our cause, volunteered your time, or simply spread the joy of music within your circle, your contributions have been invaluable. We are immensely grateful for your partnership and trust in our vision. Thank you for being an integral part of the Colorado Symphony family. I encourage you to peruse this report and celebrate the milestones we have achieved. Together, we will continue to cultivate an environment where music thrives, hearts are touched, and souls are nourished.
Mark Cantrell President & Chief Executive Officer
Mark Cantrell
THE CIVIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is established — a semi-professional precursor to the Denver Symphony Orchestra. Their first performance was Nov. 6, 1922 under the baton of Horace Tureman.
DENVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
On November 30, the Denver Symphony Orchestra (DSO) gives its first performance as a professional orchestra under the direction of Horace Tureman.
BUILDING BOETTCHER
Denver voters approved a bond issue to build a new performance space specifically for the symphony, what would eventually become Boettcher Concert Hall.
MARIN ALSOP becomes the music director, making history as the first woman to lead a major American orchestra.
Advancing the Future of Live, Symphonic Music
Serving Colorado as the preeminent presenter and curator of the classical music art form, we are committed to artistic excellence and ensuring a solid future for live, symphonic music in Colorado.
CHARLES BURRELL
Bassist Charles Burrell joins the Denver Symphony, becoming the first African-American member of a major American symphony.
COLORADO SYMPHONY
The orchestra is reorganized as the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. On October 27, the Colorado Symphony gave their inaugural performance.
THREE CENTENNIAL PILLARS
Supporting Innovative Artistic Endeavors
We are an innovative and risk-taking national leading orchestra that is reaching new and diverse audiences throughout the Centennial State through creative, contemporary programming.
PETER OUNDJIAN
On February 15, the orchestra appointed Peter Oundjian as Principal Conductor, becoming the most recent artistic leader for the organization.
Increasing Access to Arts and Music Education
As a leading arts organization that delivers accessible concert performances and music education opportunities, we reflect the diversity of the Colorado community, and help cultivate the next generation of artists and audience members.
As we reflect on 100 years of live symphonic music in the state of Colorado, it is an important moment for us to reflect on the quality of the world class ensemble we have nurtured. It is a moment for us all to be proud of our orchestra’s work to uplift our community and celebrate the eighty artists who live, work, teach and perform in our sublime part of the world. A few artistic highlights to celebrate as we reflect on the centennial season are as follows:
With Peter Oundjian at the helm, we curated electric performances of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony, one of the true highlights of the symphonic repertoire. Hélène Grimaud was our soloist on Brahms’ first piano concerto, and it was certainly a special moment to open our season with the renowned French pianist.
Throughout the season we further celebrated the 40th anniversary of our symphony chorus, a remarkable group of volunteer voices who support this institution. Duain Wolfe, our Chorus’ Director and Founder, shared the podium with Christopher Dragon in November to celebrate the chorus anniversary. They must take an additional bow for the sold-out performances of the Messiah in Boettcher during the holiday period.
Audra McDonald joined the orchestra for an unparalleled evening of songs from the American songbook in what was a moving performance by the luminous soprano we will not soon forget.
We continue to reach out to our community in creative ways, embracing calculated risks as an opportunity for growth. This clearly manifested itself in our centennial season with our ongoing collaborations with RZA
and Nathaniel Rateliff. RZA invited his fellow Wu Tang Clan member Raekwon for a presentation of the iconic hip hop album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... The Colorado Symphony reimagined this album in a sublime way, and we had thousands of members of our community celebrating the orchestra through these concerts. We further must acknowledge the deeply beautiful concert weekend with Nathaniel Rateliff and the orchestra examining the work of Leonard Cohen. These were special evenings that only occur at an orchestra willing to embrace all genres of music and truly take risks in presenting novel content for our community.
We were thrilled to further highlight the quality of our ensemble upon turning 100 by featuring a selection of members of our orchestra as soloists on our Classics Series. Jason Shafer demonstrated himself to be a true star in the presentation of John Corigliano’s Clarinet Concerto with Peter on the podium. These presentations by Jason were a true demonstration of his virtuosity, and everyone in attendance will remember the orchestra completing the concerto Saturday evening when the power was off from the performing arts complex. Once again, the Symphony was the standout ensemble as we were the only hall to continue performing.
We felt it was an important way to commemorate our beautiful state as we closed the season with a weekend of presenting Strauss’ Eine Alpensinfonie, his Alpine Symphony. This work is a virtuosic showpiece that should not be presented by just any ensemble, and this institution found it to be the perfect bookend to close 100 years of music. Under the tutelage of Peter Oundjian, our players rose to the occasion with three performances of this ambitious work in a manner that would make everyone who calls the Centennial State home proud of their ensemble. Congratulations to Colorado and the musicians of the Colorado Symphony on 100 years in service of our beautiful home.
Anthony Pierce Chief Artistic Officer
Tony Pierce
ARTISTIC HIGHLIGHTS
The Colorado Symphony has 80 full-time musicians living and working in Colorado.
MARGARET HOEPPNER’S 63RD SEASON
In our 2023/24 Season 15 concerts featured soloists from the Colorado Symphony Ensemble. 110 81 29 17
New Chairs Opened:
Musicians auditioned for 2 cello positions
Musicians auditioned for 2 double bass positions
Musicians auditioned for the Principal 2nd violin position
Musicians auditioned for the Assistant Concertmaster position
Over six decades, Margaret has lived through the transformation of the orchestra, as it evolved from the Denver Symphony to the Colorado Symphony, and adapted to become one of the leading orchestras of the 21st century by excelling in both the classical and contemporary musical realms.
“I think the fact that we do so many collaborations and perform contemporary music in general is one of our strengths. I think it speaks to our willingness and desire to be very current and meaningful in our community, making those connections between our orchestra and the larger world. The orchestra has been evolving for many years and I think right now it is the best it has ever been.”
During the 2023/24 season we had...
125 CONCERTS
Litton Conducts featuring the New York City Ballet
Ben Rector & Cody Fry
Corigliano with Jason Shafer
A magical weekend highlighted by a performance where the orchestra played on in the dark after the Arts Complex lost power.
RZA & Raekwon
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
2/23-2/25 with Marin Alsop
6654 total tickets sold, highest grossing Classic’s weekend in the organization’s history.
Yo-Yo Ma
A capacity crowd was captivated by living legend Yo-Yo Ma, performing Elgar’s Cello Concerto.
40th Anniversary Celebration of the
40th Anniversary Celebration of the Colorado Symphony Chorus
An Alpine Symphony
28,211 32 $80,000 59
Total Attendance School Districts Reached Awarded in Financial Aid
Total Programs Produced
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Education Programs
YOUTH CONCERT
This season’s theme, Untold Stories of the West, took over 20,000 students on a musical journey that celebrated the cultural diversity of one of America’s most iconic landscapes by exploring its history, setting, and music. Untold Stories of the West featured a diverse group of artistic collaborators, which included the Black American West Museum and Heritage Center, the Japanese Arts Network, and spoken word poet, José “Jozer” Guerrero.
On February 28th, we welcomed over 70 community members and supporters for our Open Doors Youth concert presentation. Attendees watched the concert alongside nearly 2,000 students and joined us for a presentation about the different community education programs of the Colorado Symphony.
“I learned that many cultures share the same love for music and that music is how some cultures communicate.”
- Program Attendee
OPEN REHEARSAL
Throughout the season, we opened up 8 of our rehearsals to schools, universities, and youth non-profits to show what a working rehearsal is like for a professional orchestra. In addition, Open Rehearsals expanded to offer unique opportunities to students such as Q&As with guest artists and conductors, backstage tours, and even a career fair! Due to these extensions, we were awarded a Gold Star Partner award by DPS College and Career services department for our partnership with them over the past season.
“I learned that some people are just different in ways that I didn’t already know. I also learned I might have the courage to go on stage some day.”
- Program Attendee
“My 5th grade group hasn’t stopped talking about the experience all day! I have been coming for many years, and I have to say this is now one of my favorite performances! ”
- Teacher Attendee
Education Programs
In the Community
MINI MÚSICA
Mini Música is a bilingual, interactive concert program that traveled to community venues across metro Denver over the course of the season. This program featured a 16-piece orchestra and narrator who incorporated dance, singing, and storytelling in both English and Spanish in a concert experience centered around a classic children’s story. This season’s theme was The Ugly Duckling and concert attendees received a complimentary bilingual storybook with original illustrations at each performance.
MUSICIAN VISITS
Every year, Colorado Symphony musicians travel to schools, libraries, and other venues across Colorado to meaningfully engage with their community. These visits can include instrument demonstrations, sectional coachings, or Q&A sessions.
Highlights from this past season include:
A semester long partnership with Aurora Central High School that included over 50 hours of coaching with Colorado Symphony musicians and culminated in a side-by-side concert.
A robust partnership with El Sistema Colorado that involved multiple sectional coachings, a lobby performance, and a side-by-side performance at the Denver Art Museum as part of the Dia Del Nino celebration.
SENSORY FRIENDLY
This past season, the Colorado Symphony was proud to present our spring Sensory Friendly concert series in partnership with Colorado Conservatory of Dance. Dancers from their top conservatory group and adaptive dance class, Dance Expressions, performed alongside a string quartet of Symphony musicians for 433 total students, with 6 special education classes. These sensory concerts are geared towards those in our community who need a more sensorially relaxed environment to enjoy a performance. Complimentary fidget tools are available for all attendees, and the shows include accommodations such as glowed houselights during the concert, reduced venue capacity, captions, an adapted program and an available quiet room.
Community Impact
LOBBY PERFORMANCES
Did you know that the Community Education Department facilitates lobby performances for local ensembles before Colorado Symphony concerts? Over the 2023/24 Season, we had 17 lobby performances with over 225 performers. Groups were comprised of all ages and instruments with participation from youth ensembles such as the Denver Young Artists Orchestra, El Sistema Colorado, and Suzuki Strings and adult ensembles such as the Ambler Clarinet Choir, Mile High Flute Benders, and the Denver Adult Strings Camp. All performers received free tickets to their corresponding concert.
INDEPENDENCE EVE
It’s an honor to join Denver in Civic Center Park each summer for Independence Eve celebrations. The spectacle of fireworks synchronized with a live orchestra is truly unforgettable.
COMMUNITY TICKETING INITIATIVE
Each year, the Colorado Symphony offers thousands of complimentary tickets to individuals, children, and families through our partnerships with local non-profit organizations. To foster community and make Boettcher more accessible, we also facilitated several pre-concert events such as a music education alumni event with Colorado State University and a volunteer appreciation party with Denver Public Library’s Read Aloud program.
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
On August 15, 2023, over 90 teachers visited Boettcher Concert Hall to participate in various district professional development sessions. The Colorado Symphony presented a special pilot PDU session for DPS instrumental teachers to rehearse and conduct alongside CSA musicians and DYAO students. Teachers received free tickets to a future CSA performance and participated in a community resource fair with 15+ local music organizations.
IN CONVERSATION
This past season, the Colorado Symphony was pleased to partner with Metropolitan State University to host our third annual In Conversation panel discussion around AAPI representation in music and the arts. This panel elevated AAPI artists who discussed their careers, perspectives, and experiences as living artists, address barriers within the arts for AAPI artists and how to take action towards change. Afterwards, there was an interactive Q&A with the audience which included MSU students and local community members.
ANYTHINK LIBRARY TOUR
In summer 2023, we were proud to partner with Anythink Library as part of their summer “Let’s Play” series. A quartet of Symphony musicians created an original program that catered to an adult audience, leaning into the idea of “play through music”. This program was showcased at all 7 Anythink Libraries across Adams county and featured an interactive performance, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
MLK TRIBUTE & HUMANITARIAN AWARDS
The Colorado Symphony continued their longstanding partnership with the MLK, Jr. Holiday Commission and Denver Arts & Venues to produce and host an evening honoring the recipients of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awards.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CHAMBER RUN OUT
As part of the Colorado Symphony’s commitment to statewide reach, 3 CSA musicians visited Steamboat Springs in October. They visited the Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat Springs, where they performed for 42 students. The visit culminated in a sold-out concert at the Steamboat Springs Art Museum.
“I have chosen to support the Colorado Symphony to enrich the minds of underserved students across the state and give them the chance to see live music.”
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Victoria Scott-Haynes, Community Leader
Community Impact
- Partnerships
LATIN BEATS: SONIDOS DE LAS AMÉRICAS
In collaboration with the Mexican Cultural Center, Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas is a unique, free concert celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Latin culture’s influence on sound in the Americas, showcasing a fusion of traditional, classical, and contemporary music augmented by the Colorado Symphony’s soaring orchestrations.
The 2023 sold-out, free performance of LatinBeats, Sonidos de las Américas marked two decades of partnership between the Mexican Cultural Center and the Colorado Symphony and the 7th annual Latin Beats concert.
CHORDS FOR CANCER
In an inaugural partnership, the Colorado Symphony performed Mendelssohn’s String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20, for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals at the CU Cancer Center.
“This is such a great outreach by the symphony to combine medical care and classical music, and to share a wealth of spectacular music.”
“There are so many studies that show that music reduces anxiety, it reduces pain and stress, and it can help our patients heal. And that’s why this event is so fitting.”
- Mike McPhee, Colorado Symphony Board of Trustee
- Richard Schulick, MD, MBA, Director of the CU Cancer Center
The concert was sponsored by the CU Cancer Center at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.
DAVITA DAY OF MUSIC
The 2023 DaVita Day of Music featured 13 pop-up concerts with 24 Colorado Symphony and DYAO musicians. Musicians brought smiles and joy to hundreds of patients and staff at dialysis centers across Denver and employees at DaVita’s World Headquarters. Dialysis patients who are treated in a center typically receive treatments three times per week and often for three to four hours at a time. Studies by UCLA have suggested music can have a positive impact on the mental health and quality of life for hemodialysis patients, and the Colorado Symphony seeks to provide opportunities for people to feel welcome and a part of a special community.
“The Colorado Symphony has a special place in the Denver community, and we are so grateful for them bringing their music to our patients in a personal way.” - DaVita Spokesperson
DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA
The mission of Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO) is to expose young musicians and audiences to the joy and beauty of symphonic music, pursuing excellence through exceptional orchestral training, unique & diverse performance opportunities, and new pathways to symphonic experiences. Ultimately, we seek to cultivate the next generation of musicians who will reimagine the future of symphonic music in our community.
Wilbur Lin joined the artistic staffs for The Colorado Symphony and DYAO in the 2023/24 season. Lin serves as Assistant Conductor for the Colorado Symphony, leading many of the orchestra’s Family-Friendly and Youth Concert programs while also serving as Music Director for DYAO. The appointment strengthens the strategic alliance between the Colorado Symphony and DYAO which began in 2018, furthering the Colorado Symphony Association’s dedication to music education in the community while providing resources and access for DYAO musicians to the professional musicians of the Colorado Symphony.
“This joint position reflects the two organizations’ shared mission to build and reimagine the future of live symphonic music and continue their commitments to music education.”
-Kelly Waltrip, Executive Director for DYAO
The connection between the two organizations has been enhanced over the years through annual side-by-side concerts. In addition, DYAO alumni can be found throughout the Colorado Symphony including current CSA musicians Larisa Fesmire, Marsha Holmes, Paul Naslund, and John Hilton.
In celebration of our Centennial, we embraced the beauty of the Centennial State with vibrant, engaging photos of our musi cians in locations around Colo rado. Creating this connection between state and symphony re sulted in our slogan for the sea son: Our State, Your Symphony. For each of our Classics concerts we designed a unique patch that incorporated elements from around Colorado, further strengthening the bond between our orchestra and the state and pioneering an innovative way to market classical music. The symphony received record engagement through social and earned media and the marketing was well received by patrons and the community at large.
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ON SOCIAL
As we reflect on the successes of fiscal year 2024, I am thrilled to share that the Colorado Symphony is in the strongest financial position it has experienced in over two decades. This achievement is a testament not only to our dedicated patrons and donors but also to the hard work of our staff, musicians, and leadership team. Together, we have navigated challenges and seized opportunities that have brought us to this moment of financial health and stability.
The FY24 season saw significant growth in several key areas. Our ticket sales exceeded expectations, buoyed by sold-out performances and an increased demand for diverse programming. We also saw a substantial rise in individual donations, sponsorships, and foundation support, highlighting the deep connection our community feels toward the symphony’s mission. These strong revenue streams, coupled with sound financial management and strategic cost controls, have allowed us to invest in the future of the organization in ways that ensure long-term sustainability.
Also, we continued to grow our working capital while making critical investments in our artistic and operational infrastructure. This includes expanding our educational outreach programs and maintaining a robust endowment to support the symphony for generations to come.
The financial health we have achieved positions us for continued success as we look toward future seasons. It provides us with the flexibility to take bold artistic risks, foster innovation, and deepen our engagement with the community—all while ensuring that we remain a vital and sustainable organization for years to come.
On behalf of the entire Colorado Symphony team, I want to express my deepest gratitude to all who have played a part in this historic season. Your support has been invaluable in helping us reach new heights, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.
Coreen Miller Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
DID YOU KNOW?
The Colorado Symphony Fund Endowment provides operating support for the Colorado Symphony each year.
Coreen Miller
HIGHLIGHTS
2023/24 Annual Fund Donor Support
During the 2023/24 Season, the Colorado Symphony was supported by over 4,000 individual donors and felt the impact of their 2,800+ gifts. The CSA gratefully thanks the individuals, corporations, granting foundations, and government agencies who contributed $6.6 million in operational support.
Centennial Gala
Thank you to all who celebrated 100 years of the Colorado Symphony at our Centennial Gala. It was a joyful celebration of the 2023/24 Season with our community and friends. The evening featured brilliant performances by your Colorado Symphony including solos by Concertmaster, Yumi Hwang-Williams, Principal Harp, Courtney Hershey Bress, and Principal Trumpet, Justin Bartels. Broadway Star Sierra Boggess and Denver Broncos DJ Squizzy Taylor made special appearances making it a memorable evening!
4,223 915 2,854 $203,626 $1,700,000
MARGARET PHIPPS AWARD
The prestigious award, established in 1993, recognizes outstanding contributions and service to the Colorado Symphony and the arts community.
The Colorado Symphony proudly presented the Margaret Phipps Award to the Butler Family. At the family’s request, the theme of this year’s award was “Establishing a Family Legacy through Service and Philanthropy.”
Principal Oboe, Peter Cooper, introduced the award by sharing a fond memory of Erna Butler commissioning David Mullikin to create an oboe concerto in honor of her late husband, Brad Butler, with Cooper performing. Erna and her daughter, Nancy Accetta, flew to London to hear Cooper record the concerto with Sir Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Years later, Cooper had the privilege of playing the slow movement of the concerto at Erna’s memorial service.
To this day, Nancy & Tony Accetta and Sharon & Jim Butler continue their parents’ and inlaws’ philanthropic legacy with the
Colorado Symphony by serving as Trustees, Committee Chairs, and devoted patrons.
“And to all of you, if you are looking for a worthwhile project and a bit of immortality, you should consider commissioning an artist to do something monumental in honor or memory of a loved one. In a divided world, you will have the joy of knowing that you contributed something of genuine beauty, which is important, uplifting, and everlasting. Thank you, Butler family.”
Thank you to the 2024 Gala Host Committee for making the evening a success!
Chair - Marta O’Grady, OD, FAAO | University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Gretchen Hollrah, Executive Director, Denver Arts & Venues
Brook Ferguson, Principal Flute, The Colorado Symphony
Alex Thomas, Associate, Sherman & Howard LLC
- Peter Cooper, Principal Oboe
Excerpt from Peter Cooper’s introduction speech
Mayor Mike Johnston addressing Gala attendees and highlighting the Colorado Symphony’s substantial achievement of celebrating 100 years.
The Butler Family
CENTENNIAL SOCIETY
This group of major donors want to build a lasting legacy of live, symphonic music in Colorado.
The Centennial Society is our newest membership and features donors who generously contribute to the sustainability and growth of the Colorado Symphony. These supporters share a passion for classical music and its transformative power. In the 2023/24 Season, they came together for seated dinners and pre-concert receptions before Audra McDonald, Renée Fleming, and Yo-Yo Ma.
LUMINARY SOCIETY
This group of donors generously funds innovative programming, experimental partnerships, and essential youth education programs.
Luminary Society members enjoyed the Symphony during open rehearsals, listened to intimate chamber musicales, and met acclaimed conductors such as Marin Alsop this season! Thank you to all our dedicated donors who help make our Luminary Society community something special to be a part of.
“Sunday afternoons at Boettcher are among my greatest joys.”
- Seth Weisberg, Development Committee Chair & Trustee
WOMEN OF NOTE
This group of invested women are goodwill ambassadors of the Colorado Symphony that collectively support and honor women in the musical arts community.
In the 2023/24 Season, the Women of Note honored Concertmaster, Yumi Hwang-Williams, and her musical accomplishments at the first luncheon of the season hosted by Elizabeth Holtze. For the second luncheon, members sat on-stage for an open rehearsal of Beethoven’s Ninth followed by lunch with founding member, Marin Alsop. To close the season, the group happily welcomed Principal Viola, Catherine Beeson at Suzanne Ryan’s home. The group expanded membership this year to its largest base yet in thanks to the monumental efforts of its beloved Chair, Nancy Accetta.
CRESCENDO SOCIETY
The Crescendo Society is a membership group of local young professionals that share an interest in supporting live, symphonic music through the Colorado Symphony. The mission is to foster a community of young professionals while creating a deeper awareness and appreciation for the Colorado Symphony among the next generation. This season the Associate Board planned trivia nights, post-concert receptions, and a special yoga flow at Meow Wolf Denver.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed all the open rehearsals and opportunities to meet some of the most talented and gifted people associated with the Symphony.”
- Bernice Hernandez, Women of Note member
Young Professionals of the Colorado Symphony
THE HORACE TUREMAN LEGACY SOCIETY.
14 gifts from estates of Colorado Symphony Community Members
The Horace Tureman Legacy Society, named for the first conductor of the Denver Symphony Orchestra, honors exceptional individuals who have pledged future support through a bequest or estate gift. During the 2023/24 Season, the Colorado Symphony received more than $1.4 million in gifts from estates of Colorado Symphony community members. Society members receive recognition in perpetuity for their immeasurable impact. Legacy gifts ensure that the Colorado Symphony is part of our community for future generations.
“Contemporary symphonic music expresses the classical music art form in our time. Its artistry surprises and inspires seasoned audiences, as it attracts and delights new audiences. The works of Adams, Corigliano, Higdon, Montgomery and Puts, among others, bring special vibrancy to the Colorado Symphony concert experience. That’s why I established the New Music, New Voices Endowment – to foster new Colorado Symphony compositions, collaborations and festivals in contemporary classical music. I’m proud this endowment celebrates our Centennial season today and ensures exciting new seasons for the Colorado Symphony Orchestra in the future.”
— Bill Schumacher, Horace Tureman Member
Is the Colorado Symphony part of your estate plan? Notify our development team so we can recognize your impactful support. To learn more about making philanthropy part of your estate planning, contact Lillie Combs at LCombs@ColoradoSymphony.org.
THE SYMPHONY GUILD
$78,900 6,877
- How much the Colorado Symphony Guild donated to the CSA at the end of the 2023/24 Season! Through volunteering, attending concerts, and running the Guild Shop, Guild membership supports the Symphony every step of the way!
- Hours volunteered by members of the Colorado Symphony Guild through service at the Guild Shop, Youth Concerts, and fundraising events. We thank you for your loyal support!
During the Colorado Symphony’s Centennial season, the Colorado Symphony Guild made an indelible impact through their dedicated efforts and generous support. Their tireless volunteering at the Guild shop totaled over 6,000 hours, ensuring smooth operations and a welcoming atmosphere for patrons. They further enriched the community by sponsoring a Mini Música concert, which not only entertained but also provided bilingual storybooks to children, promoting literacy and cultural diversity.
Additionally, their thoughtful gesture of hosting a lunch for musicians and staff between rehearsals underscored their commitment to nurturing a supportive environment. Moreover, through their Golden Legacy Fund, they bolstered the orchestra’s repertoire by supporting music rentals for iconic works by Mozart and contemporary composers, ensuring the Colorado Symphony continues to thrive and inspire for generations to come.
MUSICIANS
CONDUCTORS
Peter Oundjian
Principal Conductor
Christopher Dragon
Resident Conductor
Wilbur Lin
Associate Conductor & DYAO Music Director
Marin Alsop
Conductor Laureate
Duain Wolfe
Founding Director and Conductor, Colorado
Symphony Chorus
VIOLIN
Yumi Hwang-Williams
Concertmaster
Mary Rossick Kern & Jerome
H. Kern Concertmaster Chair
Claude Sim
Associate Concertmaster
Samuel Nebyu*
Assistant Concertmaster
Merle Chambers Chair
Dmitri Pogorelov
Fixed 4th Chair/First
Kate Arndt
Principal Second
Allegra Wermuth
Assistant Principal Second
Alessandra Jennings Flanagan
Fixed 3rd Chair/Second
Sohyun Ahn
Larisa Fesmire
Thomas Hanulik
John Hilton
Anne-Marie Hoffman
Myroslava Ivanchenko-Bartels
Dorian Kincaid
Karen Kinzie
Yu-Chen Lin
Susan Paik
Miroslaw Pastusiak
Paul Primus
Megan Prokes
Delcho Tenev
Annamaria Vasmatzidis
Bradley Watson
Tena White
Wenting Yuan
VIOLA
Basil Vendryes
Principal
Catherine Beeson
Assistant Principal
Mary Cowell
Fixed 3rd Chair
Marsha Holmes
Leah Kovach
Helen McDermott
Kelly Shanafelt
Phillip Stevens
CELLO
Seoyoen Min
Principal
Fred & Margaret Hoeppner Chair
Chloe Hong
Assistant Principal
Judith McIntyre Galecki
Fixed 3rd Chair
Dakota Cotugno
Danielle Guideri
Thomas Heinrich
Margaret Hoeppner
Eugene Kim
Matthew Switzer
BASS
Steve Metcalf
Principal
Nicholas Recuber
Assistant Principal
John Arnesen
Jeremy Kincaid
Owen Levine
August Ramos
Mary Reed
FLUTE
Brook Ferguson
Principal Flute
Catherine Peterson
2nd / Assistant Principal
Tom & Noëy Congdon Chair
Julie Duncan Thornton
PICCOLO
Julie Duncan Thornton
OBOE
Peter Cooper
Principal
Irene & David Abosch Chair
Nicholas Tisherman
2nd / Assistant Principal
Jason Lichtenwalter
ENGLISH HORN
Jason Lichtenwalter
CLARINET
Jason Shafer
Principal
Abby Raymond
2nd / Assistant Principal
Nicholas Davies
E-FLAT CLARINET
Abby Raymond
BASS CLARINET
Nicholas Davies
BASSOON
Tristan Rennie
Acting Principal
Roger Soren
CONTRABASSOON
Roger Soren
HORN
Michael Thornton
Principal
Carolyn Kunicki
Kolio Plachkov
3rd / Associate Principal
Matthew Eckenhoff
Patrick Hodge
Assistant Principal /
Utility Horn
TRUMPET
Justin Bartels
Principal
Philip Hembree
2nd / Associate
Patrick Tillery
Assistant
TROMBONE
John Sipher
Principal
Paul Naslund
2nd / Associate Principal
Gregory Harper
BASS TROMBONE
Gregory Harper
TUBA
Stephen Dombrowski
Principal
HARP
Courtney Hershey Bress
Principal
TIMPANI
William Hill+
Principal
Steve Hearn
Acting Principal
PERCUSSION
John Kinzie
Principal
Friend of the Colorado Symphony Chair
Steve Hearn
Daniel Morris*
Michael Van Wirt
ORCHESTRA
LIBRARIAN
Lyle Wong
* = One year replacement
+ = On leave
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
Richard D. Krugman, MD
Co-Chair
Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Kempe Center for the Prevention & Treatment of Child Abuse & Neglect
Julie Rubsam
Co-Chair
Community Leader
Susan Bowles
Secretary & Ex-Officio
Trustee | CSA cellist, retired | Community Leader
Kip Wallen
Treasurer & Trustee
Senior Director, SRS
Acquiom
TRUSTEES
Maggie Anderson
Managing Partner, Lifeline Vascular Care
Dr. Paula P. Bernstein
Clinical Psychologist
James D. Butler
Community Leader
Young Cho
Community Leader
Mary Cowell*
Colorado Symphony, Viola, Fixed 3rd Chair
Maria Del Rio
Chief Marketing Officer, Chromatic Technologies, Inc.
Scott Doniger
DaVita Adam Donner
Community Leader
Kayla Dreyer
Shareholder, Brownstein
Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Mike Ferrufino
President/CEO,
Colorado Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce
Chris Festog
Community Leader
Bob Friedlander
Colorado Symphony
Chorus, Bass 2
Patrick Hodge*
Colorado Symphony, Utility Horn
Margaret Hoeppner*
Colorado Symphony, Cello
Chloe Hong*
Colorado Symphony, Cello, Assistant Principal
Dr. Vesna Jevtovic-Todorovic
MD, PhD, MBA CU Medicine Endowed Professor of Anesthesiology and Pharmacology, Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Bill Johnson
President, DCP
Midstream
John Kinzie*
Colorado Symphony, Percussion, Principal
Karen Kinzie*
Colorado Symphony, Violin
Richard Kylberg
Chief Strategy Officer, VMP
Lynn McDonald
Community Leader
Mike McPhee
Author/Journalist
Steve Miller
Community Leader
Seoyoen Min*
Colorado Symphony, Cello
Bill Myers
Managing Director, Communications, Liberty Global, Inc.
Marta O’Grady, OD, FAAO University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Deana M. Perlmutter
Partner, Forbes Tate Partners
Megan Prokes*
Colorado Symphony, Violin
Mike Richardson
Esq. Partner, Milgrom & Daskam
Malik Robinson
Executive Director, Cleo
Parker Robinson
Dance L.T. Sandvik
Business Development
Manager, Academy Bank
Ben Strawn
Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
John Street CEO, Pax8
Nick Tisherman*
Colorado Symphony, Oboe 2nd/Assistant Principal
Lorenzo A. Trujillo
Attorney and Mariachi
Director/Professor, MSU
Denver
Daniel Wachter
CEO, Chromatic Technologies, Inc.
Seth Weisberg
Community Leader
Andra Zeppelin
Community Leader
Mike Zoellner
ZF Capital, Managing Partner
EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES
Dalton Beasley
Sr. Account Executive, DocuSign, Chair, Colorado Symphony Associate Board
Gretchen Hollrah
Executive Director & Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Arts & Venues City & County of Denver
Susan Oakes
Partner, Holland & Hart, and DYAO, Vice President, Board of Directors
Janet Weisheit President, Colorado Symphony Guild
EMERITUS TRUSTEES
William K. Coors**
John Low**
Will McFarlane**
Dr. Gerald Rainer**
Jerome H. Kern
Emeritus Chair of the Board Colorado Symphony Association
Mary Rossick Kern
Lee Yeingst
HONORARY TRUSTEES
Governor Jared Polis
Governor of Colorado
Mayor Michael Johnston
Mayor of Denver
ASSOCIATE BOARD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dalton Beasley Chair
Maggie St. Clair Vice Chair
Corinne Bigelow
Chris Cole
Stephanie Danner
Ashley Dodge
Liz Hartsel
Leigh Horton
Heather Johnson
Kim Marroquin
Steph Meyers
Krista Mortensen
Terrington Smith
Molly Phillips
Brittany Pyle
Alex Thomas
Nick Tisherman
*Colorado Symphony Musician Trustee
**In Memorium
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Mark Cantrell
President & CEO
Coreen Miller
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Anthony Pierce
Chief Artistic Officer
ADMINISTRATIVE
Shannon Fraser
Chief of Staff
ARTISTIC
Anthony Pierce
Chief Artistic Officer
Izabel Zambrzycki
Artistic General Manager
David Aeling Production Stage Manager
Aric Christensen
Audio Engineer
Dante Dunlap Properties Master
Jonathan Groszew
Director of Orchestral Personnel
Gabrielle Illg
Stage Manager
Sam Jaehnig
Head Carpenter
Auburn Joseph Artistic Coordinator
Dustin Knock Manager of Artistic Operations
Aspen McArthur Library Assistant
Hitomi Sipher
Assistant Librarian
Miles Stasica
Master Electrician
Julie Strom Manager of Orchestra Personnel
Lyle Wong Orchestra Librarian
CONDUCTORS & CHORUS DIRECTION
Peter Oundjian
Principal Conductor
Christopher Dragon
Resident Conductor
Wilbur Lin
Associate Conductor & DYAO Music Director
Duain Wolfe
Founding Director and Conductor, Colorado Symphony Chorus
Mary Louise Burke
Associate Director and Conductor
Taylor Martin
Assistant Conductor, Colorado Symphony Chorus
Jared Joseph Conducting Intern, Colorado Symphony Chorus
David Rosen
Colorado Symphony Chorus Manager
Barbara Porter
Assistant Chorus Manager
Eric Israelson
Chorus Manager Emeritus
DEVELOPMENT
Amanda Gomez
Director of Individual Giving
Katie Skawski
Director of Development
Lillie Combs
Associate Director of Individual Giving
David Rosen Development Operations
Senior Manager
Selin Ozcelik Development Operations Coordinator
Beth Wamsley
Development Event & Membership Manager
EDUCATION
Breanna McCaughey Director of Community Education
Davey Van Beveren Community Education Manager
Lindsay Genadek Community Education Coordinator
FINANCE
Coreen Miller
Chief Financial Officer, & Chief Operating Officer
Annette Brown Staff Accountant
David Murphy
Associate Director of Finance & Benefits
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Stephanie Derybowski Director of Web Experience
Nick Dobreff
Communications & Creative Director
Kayla Hayes Director of Digital Marketing & Promotions
Anna Ristvey
Creative Marketing Manager
Tori Seaver
Digital Marketing Manager
SALES & PATRON SERVICES
MacKenzie McGuire
Director of Sales & Patron Services
Johanna Jeter
Manager of Sales & Patron Services
Jordan Catmull
Lead Sales & Patron
Services Associate
Jenna Abbott
Lead Sales & Patron
Services Associate
Quinn Rubin
Assistant Lead Sales &
Patron Services Associate
Jeff Borrett
Patron Services Associate
Marty Burnside
Patron Services Associate
Rosa Gasdia
Patron Services Associate
Hannah Pempengco
Patron Services Associate
Megan Pryor
Patron Services Associate
Sarah Thompson
Patron Services Associate
Molly Epstein Group Sales Associate
COLORADO SYMPHONY FUND
Stephen M. Brett President
Norman L. Wilson Treasurer
James D. Butler Director
William Wallace Director
Kip Wallen Secretary
GUILD OFFICERS
Janet Weisheit
President
Cheryl Fricke
President Elect
Lucia Machado
Recording Secretary
Kathy Dolan
Treasurer
Lorenz Rychner
Assistant Treasurer
Deanna Leino
Corresponding Secretary
Nancy Crego Vice-President of Fundraising
Luann Good-deCurnou Vice-President of Membership
Terry Gallant Vice-President of Music Education
Julie Chickillo VP of Technology
Kathy Swanson Shop Manager
Monica Owen Shop Buyer
CENTENNIAL GOLD LEVEL
DONOR LIST
– INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORT
CENTENNIAL SOCIETY
CENTENNIAL DIAMOND LEVEL ($100,000+)
Anthony and Nancy Accetta
Col. and Mrs. Phil Beaver
Sharon and Jim Butler
The Chambers Initiative
The Estate of Louise A. Colvert
Genesee Mountain Foundation
The Estate of Bette S. MacDonald
Sterne-Elder Memorial Fund
CENTENNIAL PLATINUM LEVEL ($50,000+)
Anonymous
Ed and Laurie Bock
Colorado Symphony Guild
Estate of Carol L. Condit
($25,000+)
Anonymous
Dr. Helena L. Chum
Keith and Kathie Finger
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday
Dr. Richard Krugman
Dr. Harold Nelson
Mr. John Street
Seth and Rivka Weisberg
CENTENNIAL SILVER LEVEL
($10,000+)
Althoff Family Charitable Fund
Ms. Maggie Anderson
Stanley and Marion Bergman
Libby Bortz
Linda Shoemaker and Steve Brett
Ms. Anastasia D. Carter
Helen Murray Charitable Trust
The Chill Foundation
Young and Carolyn Cho
Christopher Cole and Rachel Radford
Mr. Richard Divine
Mr. Adam and Mrs. Stephanie Donner
SESC Enger Fund
Ms. Erika Enger
Mr. John F. Estes III and Mrs. Norma Horner
Mrs. and Mrs. Chris Festog
Anonymous
Bob Friedlander
Mrs. Deborah Froeb
Ms. Donna E. Hamilton
Jennifer Heglin
Vesna and Slobodan Todorovic
Donald and Margery Langmuir
Steve and Pat Larson
Marjorie MacLachlan
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McDonald
Coreen and Mike Miller
Mr. Jay Mills & Ms. Kiana Akira
Jane Costain and Gary Moore
Dr. and Mr. Marta O’Grady
Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Nadine Oundjian
Donald W. Peterson and Harriet P. Peterson
Ms. Julie B. Rubsam
Dr. Richard and Jo Sanders
Raymond and Suzanne Satter
The Shelley & Alan Stein Family Charitable Fund
Stephens Enders Fund
Anonymous
Normie and Paul Voilleque
Dr. David H. Wagner Jr
Mr. Kip Wallen
Anonymous
Michael and Nancy Zoellner
LUMINARY SOCIETY
LUMINARY GOLD LEVEL
($5,000+)
A.J. Markley Trust
Ed and Libby Hlavka
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Armstrong
Edward Ashwood and Candice
Johnson
Ken and Zoe Barley
Beebe Family Fund
Anonymous
Julie Bock
Roger and Susan Bowles
Anonymous
Mr. Randy Carter
Anonymous
Ms. Sherri Colgan
Darrell Collett
Jim and Jana Cuneo
Miss Kayla D. Dreyer
Mr. Brad Ellins
Ms. Rachel Ellins
Jan Eyer
John and Florence Fortune
Family Foundation
Crawley Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Fulton
Deborah and Theodore Gaensbauer
Marian P. Gelfand Fund
Thomas J. and Shirley C. Gibson
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Heckman
Diane S. Hill and Kevin E. Somerville
Anonymous
Olivia Kerr
Professor Edward Kinney and Dr. Charles Dinarello
Aimee Kleager
Rob and Kathy Klugman
Jane Ann and Jim Lockwood
Paul and Jackie LoNigro
Kay McKeown and Mike Frontera
Sharon L. Menard
Kenneth and Myra Monfort
Charitable Fund
Robert R. Montgomery
Gregory A. Morrison
Mr. William F. Myers
Craig Ponzio
Rebecca Pyle
Richard Replin and Elissa Stein
Dr. Susan B. Rifkin
Ms. Jorge-Ayn Riley*
Mr. and Mrs. William Runyan
Elyse Tipton and Paul Ruttum
Dave Schmitz
Jane S. Scofield
Harvey and Maureen Solomon
Mr. Yancey Spruill
Estate of Audrey Van Rensburg
Mr. Daniel Wachter
Mr. Larned Waterman
Malcolm and Donna Wheeler
Monica Yarbrough
LUMINARY SILVER LEVEL
($2,750+)
Donald Anderson and Jennifer Thompson
Robert P. Austin
Addie and Bob Barkley
Richard and Linda Bateman
Mr. Scott Brockett and Ms. Susan Kosowski
Dr. Bonnie Camp
Pat Dunahay and Beth Hairston
Drs. Ellen and Anthony Elias
Fran and Mike Fisher
Virginia E. and Robert K. Fuller
Dr. and Mrs. John H. Gale
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Gibson
Dr. Burton and Lee Golub
Sally Haas
Ann Herron
James Hilton
Henny Kaufmann
Mr. Allen Kemp
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Kish
Mr. George Kruger
Mr. John Lake and Mr. Harold
V. Winters
Mr. Bruce Lang
Philip R. Levy
Jaclyn Lim and Jamie Tsui
Jennifer Lockridge
James and Catherine Look
Family Trust
Mrs. Evelyn McLagan
Joseph R. McMonagle
Ms. Joan Virginia Messick
Mr. J Kent Miller and Dr. Leslie J. Miller
Robert and Carol Murphy
Drs. Mark and Shuyuan Myerson
Pattie and Ben Nelson
Elizabeth Neva
Kathy Newman and Rudi Hartmann
Daniel K. Paulien
Bonnie C. Perkins
Al and Ursula Powell
Myra and Robert Rich
Lynn and Roger Ritvo Charitable Fund
Mr. Bernie Rogoff and Ms. Jean Greenberg
Laura D. Rosenthal
Mrs. Cheri J. Rubin and Mr.
Alan Rubin
Mr. Charles Samson
Dick & Jeanne Saunders
The Schoewe Family Foundation
Adam Shindler
Enid Slack
William F. Smith and Shirley A. Scott
Anonymous
Gordon Stenger
Mrs. Katheryn A. Swanson
Sandra and Douglas Tashiro
Thomas and Beatrice Taplin
Mr. Murray Willis and Ms. Veronica Hoegler
SYMPHONY CIRCLE
SYMPHONY FRIEND
($2,000+)
Caryn and Mark Alpert
Ms. Dolle M. Barker
Mrs. and Mr. Naomi Batiste
Ms. Mariette Bell
Bob and Cynthia Benson
J. Fern Black
Marge Bozarth
Mr. Robert E. Chew
John L. Coil
Considine Family Foundation
Mr. Edward Cordes and Ms.
Polly Jessen
Ms. Anne M. Culver
Emma M. Curtis
Mr. and Mrs. George Curtis
Karen Curtis
Sandy Dee
The Dickson Family Gift Fund
Scott and Rachel Doniger
Mr. John A. Gallagher and Mrs. Diane Gallagher
Michael and Lori Gill
Mr. Dale Giulieri
Anonymous
The Grynberg Family
Jim Harvey
Colleen Healey Fund
Mr. Henry Mohr
Mr. Kurt Knoernschild and Mrs. Sally Nogg
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kugeler
John W. Kure and Cheryl L. Solich
Andrew Larson
Judge and Mrs. John P. Leopold
Edward Likovich
Carolyn Longmire
Naresh and Donna Mandava
Steve and Kathy McConahey
Katherine McMurray
Mr. Mike McPhee
Ms. Janet Melson
Miller-Kennedy Family
Charitable Fund
Anne B. Mills
Mrs. Cynthia F. Nagel
Judie and Ron Neel
Mr. Timothy W. Nicholas
Mrs. Kristen Nordenholz and Mr. Andrew Martin
Dr. Nathan Pearlman
Joella Rodarte and John Vasquez
Patricia Somerville
Steve and Kathy McConahey
Mrs. Marcia D. Strickland
Dr. Lorenzo A. Trujillo, Esq
Kyle and Bev Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ward
Mr. Daniel Wilkinson
Ms. Marilyn Wilmerding
Wittow Foundation
SYMPHONY PATRON
($1,000+)
Aisha Ahmad-Post
Nate Allen
Ms. Sue E. Baker
Anonymous
Nancy Ball
Mr. Dalton Beasley
Ms. Catherine E. Beeson
Mr. Scott Bemis
Anonymous
Claire Benson
Kate Bermingham
Ms. Barbara Berryman
Michael Biere and Patricia Romero
Ms. Dorrie Bitzer
Gwen Black and Jim Black
The Bliss Family Foundation
The Estate of Mary Bloomer
John and Sandy Blue
Bob Greene
Ms. Ingrid H. Boyd
Elizabeth Bradley
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Brown
Evalina Burger and Christiaan
Van Der Walt
Timothy Burke
Amy and Kevin Butler
Martha Byers
Anonymous
Ms. Jennifer M. Cassell
Mr. and Ms. John Chamberlin
Mr. Gene Child
Teresa Christopher
Henry and Janet Claman
Foundation
David and Joan Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Clark
Ms. Deborah Clendenning
Sheila M. Cleworth
Karen Connolly
Martha Cox
Thomas and Cheryl Cox
The Curtis Encouragement Fund
Hille and Jack Dais Charitable Fund
Ms. Stephanie Danner
Akane DiFiore
Robert and Julie Donaldson
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Donovan
Phil and Corry Doty
Michael P. Dowling
Diane Drewery and Don Wilks
Anonymous
Eric Sondermann and Tracy
Dunning
Roderic and Maryellen Eckenhoff
Natalie Edgar
Barbara Neal and Edward E. Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ewing
Robert Fanch
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Field
Elizabeth Fischer and Donald Elliott
David and Debra Flitter
Pawel Fludzinski
Richard W. Foster
Joan M. French
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fuller
Mrs. Eileen Gardner
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gart
Dr. Timothy Gensler
Andrew Gerber and Michael Lanciloti
Mr. Herman Goellnitz
Tamara Golden and Tim Worrall
Ms. Barbara Goodman
Barb and Ned Grauel
Dennis and Eileen Griffin
Hugh and Nancy Grove
Mr. Nathan Gulash
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart S. Gunckel
Anonymous
Charles and Linda Hamlin
Ginny Hammond
Ms. Darlene K. Harmon
Mr. Billy Harris and Ms. Linda Purcell
Mr. Nick Hazen
Mr. Brian R. Hedlund
Dr. Raymond P. Henkel
Bernice Hernandez
Anne Hewetson
HHSB Family Fund
Dr. Stephen Hindes
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hucks, Jr.
Yumi Hwang-Williams
Eleanor L. Isbill
Mr. Richard Jaeger
Stephen Jantsch and Terese
Maltzman
Joanna and Chris Johnson
Donald & Susan Kany
Mr. Stephen Kaplan
Joe and Francine Kelso
Dr. Richard and Mrs. Carla Kem
Dr. Peter Kennealey and Dr. Colleen Murphy
Don and Jody Kirkpatrick
Ms. Allyson Kissell
Oza and Milan Klanjsek
Julia L. Krohn
Mr. Richard A. Lamphere
Sandy and Evan Lasky
Elizabeth Mohan Leslie and
Mike Leslie
Wilbur and Tiffany Lin
Richard Lindvall
Patty Lorie
Naren Lulla and James and Trudi Manuel
Kathleen Markey and Dr. Kenneth Niejadlik
William J. Martinez and Judith C. Shlay
Dr. and Mrs. Margie Mauldin MD
McDermott Family Foundation
Ken and Annie McLagan
Mrs. Lydia D. Mclane Esq
Ms. Melissa Mendez
Robert and Louise Messner
Jay and Lois Miller
Mr. Douglas G. Moran
Kirsten and David Morgan
Mrs. Mary E. Moser
Col. and Mrs. Jeffrey Neely
Ms. Juliana R. Nicewarner
Mr. Stephen Norris
Karen Nouet
Dr. Richard and Mrs. Florence O’Day
Ray O’Loughlin and James Henderson
Mr. Randy Oakes and Mrs. Susan Oakes
Mr. and Ms. Brian Payer
Mr. and Mrs. Cason and Rachel Pierce
Emma Price
Nijole and Walter Rasmussen
Mr. Eli Reshotko
Mr. Alan Richards and Mrs. Terri Reaka
Ms. Helen Richards
Elizabeth and Chad Hartsel
Bonnie Kirschenbaum
Mr. Joshua R. Richards
Ms. Linda Rieger
Riley and Cooper Fund
Justin Riley
Mike Riley
Margaret Roath
Ms. Carol Robbins
Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Roland
Ms. Elfie Rosin
Dr. and Mrs. Howard Rothenberg
Stan and Betty Rudeen
Ms. Carol L. Rust
Jim and Doreen Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sandt
Dr. Nanette Santoro
Mark and Isabel Schiffer
Ruth Schoening
Mr. and Mrs. Karl O. Seller
Ms. Sarah Semple Brown and Mr. Russell Brown
Mr. Russ Skillings
Ms. Lynn M. Slouka
Marty Sloven
Dr. Robin Slover
Brooke Small
Mrs. Lizzie Smith
Karen Spence and Sally Kelly
Kathryn B. Spuhler
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Staab
Vicki Sterling
Mr. Ben Strawn and Mrs. Colleen
Morey
Ms. Jill Swank
Dr. Hannis Thompson
Tipton Family Foundation
Sheila Trader
Ms. June Travis
Van Dusen Charitable Fund
Ioannis Vasmatzidis
Mrs. and Mr. Anne and
Stephen Waite
John and Kristine Wallack
Mr. Jason and Mrs. Kelly Waltrip
Ms. Elizabeth Weitkamp
Virginia Westgaard
Brent Westrop
Jim and Janice White
James Williams and Jennifer Landrum
Ann Wise
Ms. Amy Wright
Jon and Kathy Zeschin
Ms. Andra Zeppelin and Mr. Kyle Zeppelin
Randy and Joan Zisler
SYMPHONY MUSICIAN ($500+)
Ari Abrams
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Akeroyd
Anonymous
Doug and Lindsay Andrews
Meredith Badler
Mr. Dean Beyer
Mr. Marcin Biegunajtys
Kivilcim Boztepe and Taner Ozcelik
Ms. Joan M. Bradt
Chris and Margot Brauchli
Joseph Bronesky and Jacquelin Medina
H. Gordon Brooks II
Ms. Patricia Butler
Rusty and Ellen Campos
Ms. Chelsea Carver
Dr. and Mrs. David Claassen
Anonymous
Anonymous
Ms. Karen Cook
John Cooke
Ann K. Cooper
Jim and Julie Copenhaver
Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Cravitz
Randy C. Creaser
The Estate of Marilyn H. Shaw
Mrs. Irit Waldbaum
Ms. Helen Berkman
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cromie
Anonymous
Jojo Cush
Kim Cutler
Ms. Lindsey H. Daly
Phil and Jen Dattilo
Dennis Davis
Jud and Sharon Detrick
Ms. Jamie Dillon
Ms. Vera Divenyi
Dr. Jeanette Domber
Margaret Dong
Peter and Marian Downs
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Drew
Lucy and Dan Ellerhorst
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Emmetsberger
Mr. Bayard Ewing
Marilyn Faye
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Feinstein
Mr. Joseph Fogliano
John and Lorna Fox
Joann Freedman
Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Fulford
James Gajeswski, MD, MACP, FRCP, FASTCT
Anonymous
Ms. Rachel Garcia
Lester and Joan Garrison
James Geis and Beverly Walter
The Gile Family Fund
Dr. Stanley H. Ginsburg
Mr. William H. Gleason and Mrs. Helen Gleason
Monica Glickman and Craig Carver
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Golanty
Scott and Roberta Goodall
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Grange
Ms. Andrea J. Grant
Anonymous
Mr. Matthew Gray
Mr. Felton Green and Mrs.
Nancy Green
Anonymous
Peter and Yvonne Griffiths
Ms. Sabine E. Gruensfelder
Mr. Mark Grueskin
Mr. Robert Guerra and Mrs. Mariellen Guerra
Mr. Donald Hagengruber and Ms. Antoinette Macaluso
Mrs. Louise E. Haggerty
Mrs. Kristen R. Haikal
Halvorson-Freese 21st Century Fund
Ms. Ann E. Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Harvey
Mr. Brian Hawkins
Mr. William W. Hay Jr
Ms. Lizz Helmsen
Scott and Sara Hendrickson
Owen and Deborah Herman
Melvin and Carolyn Hess
Mr. Philip Hiester and Ms. Deborah Reshotko
Hollis Family Fund
Ms. Gretchen Hollrah
Andrew Hornbrook
Ken and Sue Hovland
Dr. Lynn Huber
James Family Fund
Janezic Family Fund
Paul and Sandy Jeffery
Ms. Cari D. Jenkins
Aaron Jensen and Elissa Jensen
Janene Jensen
Marvin and Carole Johnson
Heather Johnson
Anonymous
Dr. and Dr. Doug Jones MD
Mr. Douglas C. Jones
Kaleidoscope Foundation
Mr. Jay Kanaber
Mrs. Diana Kasson
Katherine Keeley
Robert O. Keeley
Alyson Kempton
Mark Kessler
Sally A. King
John and Alicia Kinnamon
Mel and Roberta Klein
Anonymous
Mr. Andrew Kramer
Phyllis and James Kurtz-Phelan
Anonymous
Nancy and Warren Lawrence
Ms. SoYoung Lee and Mr. Jermey Smith
David C. Leger
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Leitsch
Judy and Dan Lichtin
Nathanial Lynch
Ms. Jedeane R. Macdonald
Mr. Michael W. Mallett
Mr. Mark Malyak
Ms. Jeanne Mann
Ms. Diana Mark
Ms. Lucy Marsh
Mrs. Susan Martin
Jesse Martinez
Ms. Evelyn McCurdy
Nina and Rex McGehee
The McClean Family Foundation
Amber McReynolds
Ms. Carla McWilliams
Mr. Harold ‘Bud’ Meadows and Mrs. BJ Meadows
Kathy G. Merlo
Mr. William Mohrman
Mr. Mike Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Max Mote
Anne and David Myers
Guy Nahmiach
Steven Nayowith
Miss Abigail Nelson
Newberry Family Fund
Ms. Pamela I. Newton and Mr.
James B. Hurlbut
Elaine and Travis Nolen
Mr. Victor Odelberg and Mrs.
Laura Azuma
Ed and Jean Onderko
Dr. Bonnie M. Orkow, Ph.D.
Dr. Priscilla Zynda-Otsuki and Mr. Steve Otsuki
Jeffrey Parsons
Ms. Jill Parsons
Sue Pawlik
David and Doris Pearlman
The Pennington Family Fund
Carol Petitmaire
Mr. Steven Phan
Thomas Pickett
Mr. and Mrs. Russell H. Pierson
Mrs. Tyler Pitre
Ms. Terry Platz
Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Pokrandt
Richard Polk
Kathleen Porter
Ed Post
Dr. Diana L. Powell and James E. Bittle
Elizabeth and William Reinhardt
Ms. Gina Riebe
Steven and Joan Ringel
Eleanor Roberts Anonymous
Mr. Malik Robinson and Mrs. Olga Gonzalez
Michael J. Rodel
Nancy Roeder and Jim Patsey
Dr. Fred Rossman and Dr. Leslie Abramson
Ms. Ailee C. Rowe
Suzanne Barber Ryan
Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Ryder
James and Carol Salbenblatt
LT Sandvik
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Sarver
Karen and Mark Sather
Cynthia L. and Paul D. Schauer
Mrs. Dee G. Schranz
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quillin
David and Jennifer Reinecke
Ms. Victoria Scott-Haynes
Laura Epstein Scully
Patrick Scully Esq.
Ms. Carla L. Seeliger
Jo Shannon
Barbara L. Sharp
Douglas M. Short
Dr. Arnold and Bonnie Silverman
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Smith
Ms. Margaret St Clair
Jeff St. Clair
Aaron Z. Stailey
Ms. Susan Stark
Philip Stoffel and Tricia Hughey
Mr. Steve Straub and Mrs. Phyllis
Ann Straub
Francis Sullivan
Miss Maureen Sullivan
Ms. Margaret J. Sundstrom
Luke Swanson
Mr. William E. Sweet, III
Judy and Rob Tate
Mr. Alex Thomas
Mr. Frank Thomson
Marilyn A. Tillery
David Tourtelot and Nikki Headlee
Mrs. Valerie Towery
The Guy Townsend Charitable Giving Fund
Ms. Martha Tracey
Ms. Ariadna Trillo
Wendy S. Tzou
Mr. Randy Uttley
Anonymous
Ms. Joyce Waite
Barbara A. Walton
Mr. John Ware
Ms. Hanna Warren
Mr. Kirk Weber and Ms. Robin Stewart
Mrs. Joan M. Weisberg
The Estate of Ann C Wickert
Ms. Bette J. Wilkinson
Mr. Chris Wineman and Mrs. Pam Wineman
Mr. Joel Wiser
Estate of Dieter and Marianne Wons
Matthew Wozniak
Douglas and Barbara Yost
Dr. Martin Yussman
Mrs. Charlotte Ziebarth
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zupkus
CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT
IMPRESARIO ($100,000+)
Avenir Foundation, Inc.
Chambers Initiative Denver Arts & Venues
Genesee Mountain Foundation
Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)
VIRTUOSO ($50,000+)
Bonfils Stanton Foundation
Colorado Symphony Guild
Lamar
MAESTRO ($25,000+)
AEG Presents Rocky Mountains
CBS Colorado DaVita
Jay’s Valet Parking & Luxury Transportation
Lloyd J King & Eleanor R King Foundation
Liberty Global
ENCORE ($15,000+)
ANB Bank 5280 Magazine
BAL Immigration Law
Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust
Mr. Jordan Wight
Norman Wikner and Lela Lee
Colorado Public Radio
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
Holland & Hart LLP
Mutual of America Financial
Group
Schmitt Music Company
Shapiro Family Chiropractic
Singer Family Foundation
United Healthcare of Colorado
CONCERTMASTER
($10,000+)
Florence R. and Ralph L. Burgess Trust
Fund
Colorado Creative Industries
El Pomar Foundation
FirstBank
Deborah K. Holmes Family Foundation
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Kaiser Permanente
Kenneth King Foundation
The Lang Investment Group LLC
Margulf Foundation
Mutual of American Foundation
PNC Foundation
Sherman & Howard LLC
The Virginia Hill Foundation
University of Colorado Cancer Center
PRINCIPAL($5,000+)
Academy Bank
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI)
Colorado Real Estate Journal
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club
Herbert E Parker Charitable Trust
KPMG LLP
Martin/Martin, Inc.
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Mythology Distillery
Pax8
Semple Brown Design, P.C.
SOLOIST ($500+)
Ball Corporation
Broomfield Community Foundation
Colorado Gives Foundation
Docusign
Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)
F5 Networks
Frederick G. Fish Foundation
The Humphreys Foundation
Meow Wolf
Nordstrom, Inc.
Oxy
Phillips 66
The Schramm Foundation
Visa
IN-KIND & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Breakthru Beverage Colorado
Dormie Network
Footers Catering
Hotel Teatro
Inspirato
McDeil Designer Portraits
Meow Wolf
Naked Wines
Nordstrom, Inc.
Sanctuary Golf Course
The Collaborative of the SCFD
UCHealth
Vibe Coffee and Wine
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