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Welcome Our State, Your Symphony Colorado Symphony Musicians Colorado Symphony Board of Trustees Colorado Symphony Staff Celebrating 40 Years of the Colorado Symphony Chorus Frequently Asked Questions Community Support Boettcher Concert Hall Information
COMING SOON
40th Anniversary Celebration of the Colorado Symphony Chorus featuring ‘A Sea Symphony’ MAY 18-19 SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
An Alpine Symphony with Peter Oundjian MAY 24-26 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00 4
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WELCOME
Warm greetings from the Butler family - and welcome to Boettcher Concert Hall for another extraordinary concert with your Colorado Symphony. The depth, breadth, and innovation of our orchestra’s programming has been noted nationally, including on the Today Show and the Tonight Show. Your patronage plays a critical role in sustaining this invaluable cultural asset, which provides not only the classics we all love but also a variety of programming that beckons all members of our community to hear live, symphonic performances. Our family is deeply honored to be receiving the Margaret Phipps award at the symphony’s Gala on May 4th, 2024. The theme of this year’s award is “Establishing a Family Legacy through Service & Philanthropy.” In our family’s case, the legacy was begun by our parents/parents in law Erna and Brad Butler. As members of the “greatest generation,” Erna and Brad set an example of sustaining their community through contributions of time, expertise, and financial resources. The four of us have done our best to build on that legacy through support of our symphony and other cultural and human service organizations. Collectively, we are just one example of the many families in Colorado that share their personal success to create the greatest possible legacy - a thriving community. Speaking of thriving, the Colorado Symphony (like all U.S. orchestras) relies heavily on community financial support to pursue its mission. We encourage you to continue your commitment to the music: • Join us for this year’s gala on Saturday, May 4 (the best party in town!). Buy a ticket, or a table, or get your business or employer to consider a sponsor-level participation. • Contribute to the symphony’s annual fund. The Butler Family Fund of The Denver Foundation has given the symphony a $50,000 challenge grant to encourage new or increasing donors between April 1 and June 30 this year. • Contribute to the symphony’s endowment to help preserve this community asset long into the future. • Consider including the symphony in your estate plan. For more information, contact Lillie Combs at lcombs@coloradosymphony.org. Enjoy the concert and thank you again for being part of our Colorado Symphony community and supporting our extraordinary orchestra. Jim & Sharon Butler, Nancy & Tony Accetta (and their children and grandchildren).
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OUR STATE YOUR SYMPHONY
Our Centennial season, marking 100 years of symphonic music in Colorado, is coming to a close. We invite you to celebrate this amazing milestone with a gift of support to the Colorado Symphony. There are so many ways to contribute to our mission and we are grateful for the support of our community. • JOIN US: Join the Colorado Symphony for an evening of star-studded talent at the Centennial Gala on May 4, 2024. Make a difference during the paddle raise, find unique experiences in our silent and live auctions, and dance the night away with surprise guest artists! • GIVE NOW: With the generosity of the Butler Family Legacy, all new and increased gifts to the Colorado Symphony’s annual fund through June 30th, 2024, will be matched up to $50,000. There’s no better time to give, and your support will have an even greater impact. • GIVE MONTHLY: Become an Instrumentalist with a monthly gift of any size to the Symphony. Our Instrumentalists provide essential support and receive special benefits throughout the year. • GIVE LATER: Consider a future contribution by including the symphony in your estate plan. With your support, we will ensure the future of live, symphonic music together. Through our programs, the Colorado Symphony annually reaches over a quarter-million Coloradans with our innovative artistic collaborations, world-class classical programs, and investments in our community through award-winning educational initiatives and community partnerships.
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COLORADO SYMPHONY
PETER OUNDJIAN
CHRISTOPHER DRAGON
WILBUR LIN
MARIN ALSOP
DUAIN WOLFE
PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR
RESIDENT CONDUCTOR
ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR LAUREATE
CHORUS DIRECTOR
VIOLIN Yumi Hwang-Williams Concertmaster Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern Concertmaster Chair
Claude Sim Associate Concertmaster Yi Zhao+ Assistant Concertmaster Merle Chambers Chair
Kate Arndt* Assistant Concertmaster Dmitri Pogorelov Fixed 4th Chair/First Paul Primus 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 IvanchenkoBartels Ryan Jacobsen* Dorian Kincaid Karen Kinzie Yu-Chen Lin Susan Paik+ Miroslaw Pastusiak Megan Prokes Zachary Ragent* Delcho Tenev Annamaria Vasmatzidis Bradley Watson Tena White Wenting Yuan
VIOLA Basil Vendryes Principal Catherine Beeson Assistant Principal Mary Cowell Fixed 3rd Chair Kunjing Dai* Kostadin Dyulgerski* 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 Amanda Laborete* Matthew Switzer
BASS Steve Metcalf Principal Nicholas Recuber Assistant Principal John Arnesen Susan Cahill+ 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
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PICCOLO Julie Duncan Thornton OBOE Peter Cooper Principal Irene & David Abosch Chair
TRUMPET Justin Bartels Principal Philip Hembree 2nd / Associate Patrick Tillery Assistant
Nicholas Tisherman 2nd / Assistant Principal TROMBONE John Sipher Jason Lichtenwalter Principal ENGLISH HORN Paul Naslund Jason Lichtenwalter 2nd / Associate Principal CLARINET Gregory Harper Jason Shafer Principal BASS TROMBONE Abby Raymond Gregory Harper 2nd / Assistant Principal TUBA Nicholas Davies Stephen Dombrowski E-FLAT CLARINET Principal Abby Raymond HARP BASS CLARINET Courtney Hershey Bress Nicholas Davies Principal
BASSOON TIMPANI Chad Cognata William Hill Principal Principal Tristan Rennie Steve Hearn 2nd / Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Roger Soren PERCUSSION CONTRABASSOON John Kinzie Roger Soren Principal Friend of the Colorado HORN Symphony Chair Michael Thornton Steve Hearn Principal Michael Van Wirt Carolyn Kunicki Kolio Plachkov ORCHESTRA 3rd / Associate Principal LIBRARIAN Matthew Eckenhoff Lyle Wong Patrick Hodge Assistant
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS
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Co-Chair | Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect Co-Chair | Community Leader Treasurer & Trustee | Community Leader Secretary & Ex-Officio Trustee | CSA cellist, retired | Community Leader
TRUSTEES
Anthony T. Accetta Maggie Anderson
Community Leader Managing Partner, Lifeline Vascular Care Dr. Paula P. Bernstein Clinical Psychologist Young Cho Community Leader Mary Cowell* Colorado Symphony, Viola, Fixed 3rd Chair Maria del Rio Community Leader Scott Doniger DaVita Adam Donner Community Leader Kayla Dreyer Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Mike Ferrufino President/CEO, Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Bob Friedlander Colorado Symphony Chorus, Bass 2 Diane S. Hill, Ph.D. Consulting Psychologist, Somerville Partners 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 Partner, Forbes Tate Partners Megan Prokes* Colorado Symphony, Violin Mike Richardson, Esq. Partner, Milgrom & Daskam Jorge-Ayn Riley Community Leader 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 Chief Commerical Officer, Chromatic Technologies, Inc. Seth Weisberg Community Leader Andra Zeppelin Community Leader Mike Zoellner ZF Capital, Managing Partner
EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES Liz Hartsel
Partner, Fortis Law Partners LLC, Chair Colorado Symphony Associate Board Partner, Holland & Hart, and DYAO, Vice President, Board of Directors Sue Pawlik President, Colorado Symphony Guild Gretchen Hollrah Executive Director & Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Arts & Venues City & County of Denver Susan Oakes
EMERITUS TRUSTEES William K. Coors** John Low** Will McFarlane** Dr. Gerald Rainer** Jerome H. Kern Mary Rossick Kern Lee Yeingst
Emeritus Chair of the Board Colorado Symphony Association
HONORARY TRUSTEES Governor Jared Polis Mayor Michael Johnston
Governor of Colorado Mayor of Denver
*Colorado Symphony Musician Trustee **In Memorium
ASSOCIATE BOARD Corinne Abele Dalton Beasley Chris Cole Stephanie Danner Ashley Dodge Alan George Elizabeth Hartsel Leigh Horton Heather Johnson Kim Marroquin
Steph Meyers Krista Mortensen Terrington Smith Maggie St. Clair Molly Phillips Brittany Pyle Alex Thomas Nick Tisherman
Deana M. Perlmutter
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Mahler Symphony No. 3 with Peter Oundjian
The Wizard of Oz in Concert
APR 12-14
MAR 2-3
Pink Martini with your Colorado Symphony
SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 2:30
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Stravinsky’s The Firebird with Christopher Dragon
APR 19
MAR 8-10
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
APR 26-28
DYAO Side by Side MAR 13
WED 7:00
California Dreamin’: The Music of Laurel Canyon with Mary-Mitchell Campbell and the Colorado Symphony MAR 15-16
FRI-SAT 7:30
Peter and the Wolf & The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra MAR 17
SUN 2:30
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
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Colorado Symphony Gala MAY 4
SAT 6:00
Yo-Yo Ma with the Colorado Symphony MAY 5
SUN 7:00
Brahms Symphony No. 3
Mozart’s Requiem with Peter Oundjian MAR 22-24
FRI 7:30
MAY 10-12
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
40th Anniversary Celebration of the Colorado Symphony Chorus
APRIL
MAY 18-19
Nathaniel Rateliff Presents A Night of Leonard Cohen with the Colorado Symphony
SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
An Alpine Symphony with Peter Oundjian MAY 24-26
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
APR 5-6 FRI-SAT 7:30
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Most musicians begin at a young age, some move on when other interests take over. Others keep with the musical journey throughout their lives. The Denver Concert Band invites you to share the magic at our upcoming concerts. Apr 28, 2024 - American Landscapes featuring the winner of this year’s Young Artist Competition - an annual tradition to award a High School Senior a scholarship to further their education. Stayed tuned for information about our Summer Pops Series -- denverconcertband.org Click the QR code for information on our current concert season or visit denverconcertband.org. Discount code: DCBSND2024 for $2 off the purchase of a ticket (not valid under age 5).
Don’t Miss Your Cue! Children in 1st-4th grades, who love to sing and perform, should sign up for an audition this spring or summer! Tuition assistance is available and no prior experience is needed. Scan the QR code for details.
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Celebrating 40 Years of the Colorado Symphony Chorus By Nick Dobreff Throughout history, many of the greatest symphonic compositions — from Mozart’s Requiem to Handel’s Messiah and the Verdi Requiem — have reached transcendent levels of beauty through the marriage and interplay between instrument and voice. For nearly 40 years, audiences in Colorado have had the unique pleasure to witness many of these masterworks and more, thanks in large part to the Colorado Symphony Chorus. The 2023/24 Colorado Symphony season marks the 40th year of the Colorado Symphony Chorus (CSC). Founded in 1984 by Chorus Director Duain Wolfe, the CSC has earned a reputation as one of the finest symphonic choruses in the United States, performing in Boettcher Concert Hall and across Colorado. In a situation unique and exceedingly rare to many United States orchestras, the Colorado Symphony supports their own chorus as an integral element of the organization, giving it the ability to perform all the orchestral-choral masterworks. “As Colorado Symphony audience members and music-lovers all over the state know, we are so fortunate to have a world-class symphony chorus right here in our own backyard,” said Peter Oundjian, Principal Conductor. “Duain Wolfe, Mary Louise Burke, Taylor Martin, the singers of the Colorado Symphony Chorus, and their entire team put incredible time and dedication into every performance, which is why it’s always a thrill and an honor to share the stage with them.” The storied history of the Colorado Symphony Chorus begins with Wolfe, who was charged with forming the ensemble in 1984. Known then as the Denver Symphony Chorus, the 140-voice ensemble made its debut October 25, 1984 in a performance of Verdi’s Requiem. “The Music Director of the Denver Symphony Orchestra at the time, Gaetano Delogu, wanted a chorus whose primary purpose would be to collaborate with the orchestra on the great masterworks,” said Wolfe. “I was asked to form this chorus, so we held auditions, set a rehearsal schedule for the debut piece, Verdi’s great Requiem, and the rest is history.” 14
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Duain Wolfe
Mary Louise Burke
Taylor Martin
Founding Director and Conductor
Principal Associate Director and Conductor
Associate Director and Conductor
For 40 years, Wolfe has provided consummate leadership and an unparalleled artistic vision for the ensemble, helping it to achieve a distinguished reputation throughout the world. Wolfe recently retired as Director of the Chicago Symphony Chorus after 28 years. During his tenure, he was the recipient of three GRAMMY® Awards for Best Choral Performance, Best Classical Recording (Verdi Requiem), and Best Opera Performance. In addition, he founded and conducted the Colorado Children’s Chorale in 1974, prior to retiring from that position in 1999. “We have, in chorus director Duain Wolfe, a musician with remarkable training and talent,” said Eric Israelson, longtime Chorus Manager. “He sets the bar exceptionally high for excellence in choral singing. His sense of correct style, impeccable rhythm, and uncompromising attention to detail has brought widespread acclaim to this chorus.” Today, the Colorado Symphony Chorus is made up of over 175 auditioned musicians. “Through careful recruiting, auditioning, orientation, and training, we have assembled an ensemble of singers who exhibit a sense of collaboration and fellowship unique in volunteer ensembles,” added Israelson. “To meet the performing needs of the Colorado Symphony concert season, the members of this chorus dedicate an enormous number of volunteer hours,” added Wolfe. “Not only do they commit to their weekly rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, they also contribute five more evenings during each concert week. This is a commitment that touches not only the singers themselves, but also their families. The essence of their dedication becomes a family investment, an extended investment in the arts that reflects the dedication of many more people than we see on stage.”
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In an average season, the Colorado Symphony Chorus participates in 60 rehearsals and 30 performances. For each chorus member, that can mean as many as 240 hours per year. Most chorus members live in the Denver metro area but several members travel greater distances coming from Erie, Brighton, Fraser, Castle Rock, Evergreen, Fort Morgan, Longmont, Fort Collins, Boulder, Parker, and Greeley. The Colorado Symphony Chorus has an excellent conducting and music staff: Duain Wolfe, Founder and Director; Mary Louise Burke, Principal Associate Director and Conductor; Taylor Martin, Associate Director and Conductor; Jared Joseph, Conducting Intern; pianists Hsiao-Ling Lin and ShaoChun Tsai. In addition, there are two managers, Eric Israelson and Barbara Porter who, through attention to a myriad of administrative details, enable the chorus to fulfill its musical mission throughout the performing season. Starting with Gaetano Delogu in 1984, the Colorado Symphony Chorus has performed with seven Colorado Symphony artistic leaders, including Philippe Entremont, Marin Alsop, Jeffrey Kahane, Andrew Litton, Brett Mitchell, and currently Peter Oundjian. While most Colorado Symphony Chorus performances take place at Boettcher Concert Hall, the chorus has performed at numerous venues throughout the metro area, including Ball Arena, Buell Theater, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Red Rocks Amphitheare, Newman Center, Arvada Center, and Fiddlers Green Amphitheater. The Chorus has performed at noted music festivals throughout the region, including Aspen Music Festival (over 25 appearances), Grand Teton Music Festival, Colorado Music Festival, and currently continues a longstanding collaboration with annual appearances at Bravo! Vail Music Festival. Through the association with these festivals, the CSC has shared the stage with many renowned orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Aspen Festival Orchestra, performing masterworks under the baton of such notable conductors as Zubin Mehta, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Alan Gilbert, David Zinman, Robert Spano, James Levine, Jaap Van Zweden, Bramwell Tovey, Hans Graf, and Fabio Luisi. The impact of the Colorado Symphony Chorus has also been felt outside the state during three European tours. In 2009, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the chorus, Duain Wolfe conducted the ensemble on a three-country, two-week concert tour of Europe, presenting the Verdi Requiem in Budapest, Vienna, Litomysl, and Prague. In 2016, the chorus returned to Europe for concerts in Paris, Strasbourg, and Munich featuring the Fauré Requiem. In the summer of 2022, the chorus toured Austria, performing to great acclaim in Vienna, Graz, and Salzburg.
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“I have always been impressed by our singers’ level of excellence, and also by the tremendous commitment involved,” said Mary Louise Burke, Principal Associate Director. “Our members come from all walks of life and bring to our chorus a great variety of past musical experience. Both individually and as a group, they make an ongoing commitment to excellence in many areas: vocal, musical, and dramatic. Furthermore, off the stage, our singers are powerful ambassadors in the communities of Denver, Colorado, and Europe.” The Chorus has been featured in seven Colorado Symphony recordings, including the Berlioz setting of Hymne des Marseillaise (1988); Too Hot to Handel (2004); Harris: Symphony #4, “Folk Song Symphony”, Denler: Portraits of Colorado – American Symphony No. 1 (2013); Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem | Stephen Hough Missa Mirabilis (2015); Beethoven Symphony No. 9 (2017); and the world premiere of William Hill’s The Raven (2018). None of this would be possible without the time and efforts of a dedicated management staff that oversees all 180 musicians as well as the scheduling of rehearsals, distribution of music, travel planning, and more.
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“Our management team is able to foresee and accommodate the needs of the directors and the singers, providing a conducive environment with the necessary space, materials, and organizational detail,” added Israelson. “The result is a chorus of singers, which, with the orchestra, provides the audiences of Colorado and beyond, a resource equal to any, and better than most, in the country. Adept at presenting the music of film scores, the best of Broadway and Hollywood, as well as the enduring classics of the choral literature, it serves to enrich the lives of all who have occasion to experience it.” “Over the course of the 40-year history of the chorus, many singers have made this commitment to excellence,” added Taylor Martin, Associate Director. “In the next 40 years, we look forward to including many new singers in our Colorado Symphony family of wonderful musicians, celebrating many more decades of memorable performances.” “I am extraordinarily proud of this chorus and what it has become over four decades – a first class ensemble that performs at very high standards, complementing the standards of this remarkable orchestra,” said Wolfe. “It has continued to mold and maintain its classical sound while also meeting the diverse challenges of other repertoire – films, Broadway musicals, and Pops. This is not an easy feat, but it is a significant hallmark of this chorus.” For the last 40 years, the Colorado Symphony Chorus has shared the great musical masterworks of the world with thousands of arts patrons from Colorado to Europe. In performances with the Colorado Symphony and other renowned orchestras, they have spread an appreciation for symphonic music across the Centennial State and beyond. As the ensemble looks towards the future, they will continue to bring the best in symphonic choral music to audiences at Boettcher Concert Hall while upholding an artistic standard that is second to none.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IF I AM LATE? For the comfort and enjoyment of our musicians and patrons, late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and takes place during pauses in the program. Ushers will let you know when you may enter the hall. They may seat you in an area other than your ticketed seat so as to not disturb other patrons, and you may take your ticketed seat during intermission. WHEN SHOULD I CLAP? During most Classics performances, there is a short, silent pause between each movement of a piece. You can determine how many movements there are in a piece, and how many silent pauses there will be, by looking at your program — the movements in each piece will be listed there. The applause is usually reserved for the end of the final movement of the piece, after the conductor has signaled the end of the final note with his or her baton or hand. Holding applause between movements is considered respectful of the performers' concentration and mindful of musical continuity. WHAT IS YOUR CELL PHONE/PHOTO/ VIDEO POLICY? We ask that you please silence your cell phones and refrain from talking or texting on them during performances. Flash photography is prohibited at all times. We ask that you please refrain from taking any photos or video during Classics or Movie at the Symphony concerts unless the conductor is off the podium. During Symphony Pops concerts you may take pictures without a flash and may record short cell phone videos. Please be courteous to your fellow concertgoers and be aware that if at any time your cell phone/camera use becomes a distraction to others, an usher may ask you to stop. CAN I BRING FOOD OR DRINKS INTO THE CONCERT? You are welcome to bring drinks purchased at one of the bars into all concerts. Food is not allowed in the Hall, including food purchased in the Lobby.
CAN I BRING THE KIDS? Kids of all ages will enjoy our Family, education concerts, and many of our Symphony Pops, Holiday, and Summer concerts. All children require a ticket regardless of age, and child tickets are $10. Classics concerts tend to be between 2 and 21/2 hours long. Please consider this when deciding whether or not to bring your child. If your child is disturbing other patrons, an usher may ask you to take your child into the lobby for the remainder of the performance, without refund. HOW LONG IS A TYPICAL CONCERT? Program length varies, but a typical performance lasts about two hours, including one 20 minute intermission. Visit the event page on our website, or flip to the performance details in this Soundings Magazine. WHAT IF I’M UNABLE TO ATTEND MY PERFORMANCE? Subscribers may exchange tickets free of charge — one of many subscriber benefits! Non-subscribers may exchange for an additional fee. You may exchange tickets in person, by phone, or online for another performance within the same season. There is an additional cost if seating upgrades apply, and all exchange requests are subject to availability. You may also donate your tickets back to the Colorado Symphony and receive a donation receipt. HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF A CONCERT IS CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER? We rarely cancel a concert due to inclement weather, but when this occurs we will send a direct email notification to all ticket holders. Updates, cancelations, or changes will be posted on coloradosymphony.org and on the event page for the concert. For more FAQ’s see the Plan Your Visit section of coloradosymphony.org
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LUMINARY SOCIETY Luminary Society members provide essential support for the Symphony by helping to foster a thriving artistic community, investing in education programs, innovative programming, and envisioning the future of live symphonic music. WOMEN OF NOTE Members of Women of Note honor women of the CSA through donations and celebrations of the players’ talents and contributions to the excellence of the orchestra.
Visit coloradosymphony.org/ support/ways-to-give to explore all the ways you can give. MAKE IT MONTHLY Our instrumentalists, who give monthly, receive additional benefits, such as donor lounge access and exclusive event invitations throughout the season. DONOR BENEFITS Want to deepen your relationship with the Colorado Symphony? Symphony supporters receive invitations to open rehearsals and exclusive events throughout the season. Donor benefits include concierge ticketing, donor lounge access, artist meet & greets, the opportunity to sit on stage during rehearsal, and more! To learn more visit coloradosymphony.org/ support/donor-benefits. SYMPHONY MEMBERSHIPS Consider joining a Colorado Symphony Society where you can meet community members interested in making an impact on arts and culture in Colorado. Learn more by visiting coloradosymphony.org/support/memberships. CENTENNIAL SOCIETY In celebration of 100 years of live music in Colorado, Centennial Society members provide instrumental support to the symphony. Their investment advances the future of live symphonic music, supports innovative artistic endeavors, and increases access to arts and music education.
CRESCENDO SOCIETY The Crescendo Society is an enthusiastic group of young professionals that foster a community of music lovers working to create a deeper awareness and appreciation for live symphonic music. COLORADO SYMPHONY GUILD This group of dedicated Symphony lovers, the Colorado Symphony Guild volunteers and manages the guild shop, hosts fundraisers, and supports Colorado Symphony initiatives. MUSICIAN SPONSORSHIPS A Musician Sponsorship is a direct way for you to connect your passion and your donation to a member of your Colorado Symphony. You may decide to support an instrument you love, a player you know, or a musician you’d like to know more closely. Sponsorships begin at $10,000 and can be made by individuals, businesses, and organizations. QUESTIONS ABOUT BECOMING A DONOR, RECEIVING BENEFITS, OR JOINING A SOCIETY? Contact one of our Development Department Team members: Amanda Gomez, Director of Individual Giving, agomez@coloradosymphony.org Katie Skawski, Director of Institutional Relations & Stewardship kskawski@coloradosymphony.org Lillie Combs, Associate Director of Individual Giving lcombs@coloradosymphony.org
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WE PERFORM FOR YOU, BECAUSE OF YOU. The extraordinary musical experience you are about to enjoy is possible because of the generous support of our donors. Contributors to the Colorado Symphony are integral to building a future where live symphonic music is for everyone. We are committed to providing inspiring, accessible, and visionary live symphonic musical experiences for future generations. Thank you for your investment in arts and culture in your community.
ANNUAL FUND DONOR LIST – INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORT This list includes gifts made to the Colorado Symphony from July 1, 2022 through January 31, 2024. If you have any questions or concerns regarding a donor listing, please contact the Development Department at 303.308.2469. Thank you for your support! Legend: We know there are many ways to support the Colorado Symphony. Use this legend to see how donors like you support and delve into our music and offerings. ∑ - Women of Note Member
CENTENNIAL SOCIETY
Throughout the 2023/24 Season, the Colorado Symphony celebrates 100 years of live, symphonic music in Colorado. The Centennial Society is comprised of loyal supporters who contribute at the $10,000 level or higher and we want to take this opportunity to thank our most loyal donors who have joined the Centennial Society. We thank you and are honored by your most generous support!
CENTENNIAL DIAMOND LEVEL ($100,000+) Nancy and Anthony Accetta ∑ Sharon and Jim Butler Chambers Initiative The Estate of Louise A. Colvert Genesee Mountain Foundation The Estate of Minnie B. Lindsey Sterne-Elder Memorial Fund The Estate of Dieter and Marianne Wons
CENTENNIAL PLATINUM LEVEL ($50,000+) Anonymous Colorado Symphony Guild, Inc. Frances S. Corsello The Estate of Wilma E. Godfrey
CENTENNIAL GOLD LEVEL ($25,000+) Ed and Laurie Bock Anonymous The Estate of Carol Lee Condit Deane Family Fund Keith and Kathie Finger ∑
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($10,000+) Ken and Zoe Barley Ms. Maggie Anderson Anonymous Col. Philip Beaver and Mrs. Kim Beaver Stanley and Marion Bergman Brett Family Foundation Heide Burose Ms. Anastasia D. Carter Helen Murray Charitable Trust Young and Carolyn Cho Dr. Helena L. Chum Congdon Family Fund Mr. Greg Diamond Mr. Richard Divine Adam and Stephanie Donner SESC Enger Fund Mr. John F. Estes III and Mrs. Norma Horner Mr. and Mrs. Chris and Karen Festog Timothy N Gardner Irrevocable Trust Ms. Donna E. Hamilton Scott and Denise Hasday Anonymous Donald and Margery Langmuir Steve and Pat Larson Mrs. Bette MacDonald The Estate of Marjorie MacLachlan Holly McDonald
Coreen and Mike Miller Mr. Jay Mills Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Fund Robert R. Montgomery Ms. Carolyn Moore Jane Costain and Gary Moore Dr. and Mr. Marta O’Grady Peter and Nadine Oundjian Anonymous Dr. Richard and Jo Sanders Raymond and Suzanne Satter ∑ Dave Schmitz Anonymous Stephens Enders Fund Vesna and Slobodan Todorovic Normie and Paul Voillequé Michael and Nancy Zoellner
LUMINARY SOCIETY
The Luminary Society is comprised of dedicated donors who contribute at the $2,750 level or higher. These supporters receive invitations to exclusive events such as receptions, open rehearsals, pre-sale opportunities, and more! We thank all our dedicated supporters who have joined our Luminary Society community.
LUMINARY GOLD LEVEL
($5,000+) A.J. Markley Trust Althoff Family Charitable Fund Libby Anschutz Foundation Eugene C. & Florence Armstrong Family Foundation Edward Ashwood and Candice Johnson Anonymous Beebe Family Fund Libby Bortz ∑ Anonymous Anonymous Christopher Cole and Rachel Radford Ms. Sherri Colgan Considine Family Foundation Crawley Family Foundation Brad Ellins Mark and Carla Ewing Jan Eyer Mr. and Mrs. Greg Fulton Deborah and Theodore Gaensbauer ∑ Marian and Lou Gelfand Thomas J. and Shirley C. Gibson Deborah Hayes and James L. Martin Jennifer Heglin ∑ Diane S. Hill and Kevin E. Somerville ∑ Ed and Libby Hlavka Deborah K. Holmes Family Foundation Anonymous Edward Kinney and Charles Dinarello Rob and Kathy Klugman Lockwood Family Foundation Paul & Jackie LoNigro Kay McKeown and Mike Frontera Sharon L. Menard Mr. William F. Myers Elizabeth Neva ∑ Lisa M. Nichols Dr. Christopher Ott Jennifer and Marc Painter Mr. Rick Palacio Dr. Nathan Pearlman Craig Ponzio Rebecca Pyle
Dr. Susan B. Rifkin ∑ Ms. Jorge-Ayn Riley Mark and Marianne Rinehart Lynn and Roger Ritvo Elyse Tipton and Paul Ruttum Jane S. Scofield Ms. Victoria Scott-Haynes Harvey and Maureen Solomon Patricia Somerville ∑ Mr. Yancey Spruill Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Don Strasburg Anonymous The Estate of Audrey Van Rensburg Dr. David H. Wagner Jr Kip Wallen The Larned Waterman Family Fund Malcolm and Donna Wheeler The Estate of Ann C. Wickert Monica Yarbrough Andra and Kyle Zeppelin
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($2,750+) Mr. Donald Anderson & Jennifer Thompson Robert P. Austin Mr. Hartman Axley Addie and Bob Barkley ∑ Richard & Linda Bateman Anne and Henry Beer Roger and Susan Bowles ∑ Friederike Brink Mr. Scott Brockett and Ms. Susan Kosowski Dr. Bonnie W. Camp Mr. Randy Carter Mr. & Mrs. Paul T. Combs The Curtis Encouragement Fund Mr. Robert and Mrs. Lenore Damrauer Scott and Rachel Doniger Anonymous Drs. Ellen and Anthony Elias Kenneth and Caryl Field Fran and Mike Fisher Dr. and Mrs. John H. Gale Ms. Donna S. Gerich Sally Haas Tom Haller and Kim Patmore James Hilton Mr. Richard Jaeger The Jerry Gart Family Foundation Richard and Mary Anne Johnston Sarah Jordan Henny Kaufmann Mr. Allen Kemp Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Kish Mr. George Kruger James and Catherine Look Family Trust Mark Magner Daniels-Houlton Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Neil McLagan Ms. Joan Virginia Messick Σ Mr. J Kent Miller and Dr. Leslie J. Miller Robert and Carol Murphy ∑ Drs. Mark and Shuyuan Myerson Pattie and Ben Nelson Kathy Newman and Rudi Hartmann Bobby Patrino Daniel K. Paulien Bonnie C. Perkins Mr. Anthony Pierce Richard Replin and Elissa Stein
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Anne B. Mills Gregory A. Morrison Judie and Ron Neel Mrs. Kristen Nordenholz and Mr. Andrew Martin Platinum Rise Trust Dr. Peter S. Quintero Ruth Schoening William Schumacher Billie Busby and Sidney Smith William F. Smith and Shirley A. Scott Mrs. Marcia D. Strickland Kyle and Bev Turner Doug and Karen Ward Daniel Wilkinson Ms. Marilyn Wilmerding Wittow Foundation Jon and Kathy Zeschin
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($1,000+) Caryn and Mark Alpert Michelle and Stephen Bailey Anonymous Ms. Sue E. Baker Nancy Ball Mrs. and Mr. Naomi Batiste Claire Benson Kate Bermingham Ms. Barbara Berryman Michael Biere and Patricia Romero Ms. Dorrie Bitzer The Bliss Family Foundation John and Sandy Blue Ms. Ingrid H. Boyd Timothy Burke Neil Burris and Sandy Mazarakis Alice Silver and Tom Byrnes ∑ Anonymous Mr. and Ms. John Chamberlin Richard L. Chatfield Mr. Gene Child Teresa Christopher David and Joan Clark Ms. Deborah Clendenning Sheila M. Cleworth Ms. Laurie Clyne Catherine Cole Darrell Collette Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cox Mr. and Ms. Jim Crossman Emma M. Curtis Hille and Jack Dais Ms. Julia Day ∑ Mrs. Doreen M. Dino Ms. Julia Dobbins Robert and Julie Donaldson Michael P. Dowling Diane Drewery Roderic and Maryellen Eckenhoff Neill Epperson Elizabeth Fischer and Donald Elliott Pawel Fludzinski Richard W. Foster Natalie Fournier Brittany T. Fox Ms. Gina Fratarcangeli Joan M. French Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fuller Anonymous Mrs. Eileen Gardner Marvin and Nancy Gart Σ
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($2,000+) Nathaniel Adams AMM Charitable Fund Ms. Dolle M. Barker Dr. and Mrs. Henry J. Beckwitt Ms. Mariette Bell Anonymous Bob and Cynthia Benson Ms. Elaine Berman J. Fern Black Ms. Barbara Bohlman Marge Bozarth John & Elizabeth Bruno Mr. Robert E. Chew Mr. and Mrs. Kai Chin John L. Coil Colorado Young Sinfonia Mr. Edward Cordes and Ms. Polly Jessen Ms. Anne M. Culver Jim and Jana Cuneo Karen Curtis Sandy Dee The Dickson Family Gift Fund Anonymous Virginia E. & Robert K. Fuller Σ John and Diane Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. George C. Gibson Michael and Lori Gill Anonymous Ned and Barb Grauel Bob Greene The Grynberg Family Dan Halama John E. and Carolee Hayes Mr. Henry Mohr Bernice Hernandez Σ Ann Herron Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kugeler John W. Kure and Cheryl L. Solich Gary and Gail Landis Andrew Larson Judge and Mrs. John P. Leopold Carolyn Longmire Σ Steve and Kathy McConahey Katherine McMurray Mr. Mike McPhee Ms. Janet Melson Barbara and Ken Mervine
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Ray O’Loughlin and Jamie Henderson Ed and Jean Onderko Dr. Bonnie M. Orkow, Ph.D. Sue Pawlik David and Doris Pearlman Cason and Rachel Pierce Al and Ursula Powell Σ Mr. Bennett L. Price Emma Price Nijole and Walter Rasmussen Anna Regan Renee and Martin Gross Family Foundation Mr. Eli Reshotko Al Richards and Terri Reaka Ms. Helen Richards Joshua Richards Mr. Mike Richardson Ms. Linda Rieger Margaret Roath ∑ Ms. Elfie Rosin Stan and Betty Rudeen Ms. Carol L. Rust Jim and Doreen Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sandt Mr. Brian Schwartz and 7sManagement Anonymous Mark and Isabel Schiffer Mr. and Mrs. Karl O. Seller Ms. Sarah Semple Brown and Mr. Russell Brown Jo Shannon Mr. Russ Skillings Ms. Lynn M. Slouka Sam and Marty Sloven Eric Sondermann and Tracy Dunning Karen Spence and Sally Kelly Anonymous Kathryn B. Spuhler Σ Michael and Brenda Staab Vicki Sterling Mr. Steve Straub and Mrs. Phyllis Ann Straub Ben Strawn and Colleen Morey Sandra and Douglas Tashiro Mr. Alex Thomas Dr. Hannis Thompson Tipton Family Foundation Ms. Shelley Tipton Irish Sheila Trader Dr. Lorenzo A. Trujillo, Esq Heather Van Dusen Ioannis Vasmatzidis Anne & Stephen Waite Irit Waldbaum Σ John and Kristine Wallack Darrell and Michael Watson Ms. Elizabeth Weitkamp Jim and Janice White Ms. Bette J. Wilkinson Alexandra Williams James Williams and Jennifer Landrum Ann Wise Mr. Duain Wolfe Ms. Amy Wright
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($500+) Michael Abramovitz Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Richard Akeroyd Doug and Lindsay Andrews Mr. Nicolás Anzellini and Ms. Susana Lara-Mesa Marci Auston and Frank Martinez
Donna Baker-Breningstall Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Bartram William G. Bassler William and Lori Beard Mr. Dalton Beasley Blaine K. Bengtson Ms. Helen Berkman Ms. Catherine Bess Michael Biere Fund Marie and Howard Blaney Soley Maria Molly Boland Ms. Lizzie Bontrager Elizabeth Bradley Ms. Joan M. Bradt Christopher and Margot Brauchli Joseph Bronesky and Jacquelin Medina Mrs. Aleksandra Bruner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bushman Amy Butler Ms. Patricia Butler Lois M. Calvert Rusty and Ellen Campos Mr. Marc Camron and Ms. Victoria Camron Mr. Michael Canges Ms. Leslie Castanuela Barnes Dr. and Mrs. David Claassen Anonymous Ms. Toni H. Cohig Dr. Lynn and Rev. Frank Huber Lillie and Hayden Combs Karen Connolly Bill and Nancy Cook Jim and Julie Copenhaver Kerry and Walter Cote Martha Cox Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Cravitz Joada and William Crawford Kim Cutler Ms. Ruth Dalrymple Drs. Yuko and Chris D’Ambrosia Phil and Jen Dattilo Fred and Michelle Denault Jud and Sharon Detrick Margaret Dong Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Donovan Peter and Marian Downs Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Drew Kathryn and Gary Dudley Dr. & Mrs. Carl Eisdorfer Lucy and Dan Ellerhorst Barbara Neal and Edward E. Ellis Mr. Bayard Ewing Marilyn Faye Bruce and Lois Feinstein Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Fieman Valerie Finberg David and Debra Flitter Mr. Joseph Fogliano Frederick G. Fish Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Fowler Joann Freedman Ms. JoAnne Friedman Deborah S. Froeb Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Fulford Mr. Alex Gamble Anonymous Lester and Joan Garrison James Geis and Beverly Walter Linda L. Giedl The Gile Family Fund Dr. Stanley H. Ginsburg
Mr. Herman Goellnitz Mr. and Mrs. Jim Golanty Scott and Roberta Goodall Scott and Munam Goodwin Mr. and Mrs. James B. Grange Ms. Andrea J. Grant Mr. Matthew Gray Mr. Felton Green and Mrs. Nancy Green Anonymous Peter and Yvonne Griffiths Mr. Mark Grueskin Robert and Mariellen Guerra Donald Hagengruber and Antoinette Macaluso Mrs. Becky Hammond Tom Hampson Ms. Ann E. Harrison Elizabeth and Chad Hartsel Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Harvey Mr. Brian Hawkins Hayes Family Foundation Elizabeth Hearne Ms. Lizz Helmsen Scott and Sara Hendrickson Dr. Raymond Henkel Owen and Deborah Herman Anonymous Melvin and Carolyn Hess Tiffany Hicks Mr. Philip Hiester and Ms. Deborah Reshotko Hollis Family Fund Andrew Hornbrook Leigh Horton Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hucks, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jon Isenhart Mr. Eric W. Israelson Mr. and Mrs. Bradley James James Family Fund Joan and Richard Jarboe Anonymous Mr. Eric E. Johnson Anonymous Dr. Doug Jones Mr. Douglas C. Jones Mark Kessler Allyson Kissell Mel and Roberta Klein Anonymous Dr. Andrew Kramer Eric Krein Stuart and Janet Kritzer Family Foundation Phyllis and James Kurtz-Phelan Anonymous Warren and Nancy Lawrence David C. Leger Mr. and Mrs. Brian Leitsch Philip R. Levy Mr. and Mrs. Don Lewis Judy and Dan Lichtin Patricia Lisensky Nathanial Lynch Ms. Lucy Marsh Mrs. Susan Martin Dr. Jody Mathie and Mr. John F. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Maxwell Mr. Joseph R. McCann The McClean Family Foundation Mr. Jay A. McCormick Nina and Rex McGehee Ms. Carla McWilliams Mr. Harold ‘Bud’ Meadows and Mrs. BJ Meadows Kathy G. Merlo Mr. and Mrs. Charles Metzger C O LO R A D O S Y M P H O N Y.O R G
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Richard E. Wagner Mr. Jason & Mrs. Kelly Waltrip Mr. John Ware Ms. Hanna Warren Mr. Kirk Weber and Ms. Robin Stewart Mrs. Virginia Westgaard Mr. Jordan Wight Karen Wilke Chris and Pam Wineman Ms. Molly Wink Mike Worcester Douglas and Barbara Yost Mrs. Charlotte Ziebarth Mr. and Ms. Kenneth A. Zimmerman Randy and Joan Zisler Ms. Regina Marie Zoglo While we are only able to list a portion of our 2022/23 and 2023/24 Season donors, we wish to acknowledge and thank every donor who contributed this past season, no matter the amount. Every donor, dollar, and donated ticket keeps the music playing for Colorado! If you would like to update your donor listing above, please call our Development Office at 303-308-2469, or email giving@coloradosymphony.org.
THE HORACE TUREMAN LEGACY SOCIETY
The Horace Tureman Legacy Society, named for the first Conductor of the Denver Civic Orchestra, honors exceptional individuals who have pledged future support through a bequest or estate gift. 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. 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 Amanda Gomez, Director of Individual Giving at agomez@coloradosymphony.org. Anonymous Richard and Susan Abernethy The Estate of Nan L. Barnett Raymond L. Benton Jr. Mrs. Susan Briggs Mr. Jim Caputo Dale T. Colclasure Estate of Carol L. Condit J. Harold Corp Trust Jane Costain and Gary Moore The Estate of John Coubrough, Jr.* Anne M. Culver The Estate of William R. Curtis* Ms. Cindy Marie Danaher Mark Denekas and Kathryn Fouse Ms. Janice G. Eckhardt Ms. Patricia Eilers and Mr. Brad Roberts William G. Fairfield Charitable Trust William G. FairField Ms. Grace L. Freye Timothy N Gardner Irrevocable Trust The Estate of Barbara Garlinghouse* The Estate of Wilma Godfrey* Ms. Carol K. Gossard* Ms. Jennifer Guess Ms. Misty Haisfield Ms. Donna E. Hamilton Mr. James Harold
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT Jennifer Heglin Mr. Johannes Heim* Cathey A. Herren Ms. Ann D. Herron The Estate of Gloette L. Hess* Mrs. Janice E. Hesser Ms. Blanche B. Hilf Senta G. Holtzmann Ms. Margaret R. Houston Virginia Ruth Hungerford Mr. and Mrs. Gopal Iyengar Ms. Gloria E. Johnston-McGregor Mrs. Suzanne W. Joshel* The Estate of Audre B. Kemper* Ms. Deniece Kohl* The Estate of Gloria S. Kubel* Sandy and Evan Lasky The Estate of Carole Q. Leight* Deanna Rose Leino Frank and Ginny Leitz Mrs. Ann C. Levy* Dan and Judy Lichtin The Estate of Minnie B. Lindsey* Esther R. Liss Living Trust* John* and Merry Low Sandey Luciano The Estate of Marjorie MacLachlan* Evi and Evan Makovsky The Estate of William McGehee* Mrs. Sue McFarlane Willis M. McFarlane* Mr. James Mead and Ms. Carol Svendsen Thomas Merry Mr. Morton Rosemarie Murane on behalf of the Estate of William Murane Ms. Helen M. Murray* Mr. Thomas Murray Ms. Lori Needler* Judie and Ron Neel Elizabeth Neva Judith Nichols Mr. William Oliver The Estate of Frank and Sheila Parce* Gordon R. and Pam Parker Susan S. Parakhurst* Ingeborg Pickard* Armeda Plank* Ms. Barbara Powell James R. Pratt The Estate of W. Gerald and Lois Rainer* Mr. Steve Reiquam Ms. Audrey Van Rensburg* The Estate of Edwin T. Richard* Mrs. Lee R. Roberts* Mr. Neil F. Roberts* Mr. Bruce M. Rockwell* Mr. Harvey D. Rothenberg Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Runice Suzanne Barber Ryan Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Sanders Ms. Elizabeth Schmitz The Estate of Henry R. Schmoll* William C. Schumacher Rob* and Jane Scofield Ms. Floy L. Senior The Estate of Dixie Sipe Ms. Marie Speziale James B. Steed Trust The Ilse Steinbach Revocable Trust Tom Stephens* and Todd Enders
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Mr. and Mrs. James Stookesberry The Estate of Jim Taylor* Mr. Richard Thackrey Mr. and Mrs. James D. Vaughn Brent and Stephanie Wagner The Estate Of Samuel Wagonfeld* John and Kristine Wallack Ann C. Wickert* Mrs. Marianne G. Wons* Ms. Elizabeth P. Wright* The Patricia G. Wunnicke Trust* Ms. Phyllis J. Young *Deceased
DONORS TO THE COLORADO SYMPHONY FUND SINCE 2016
This list includes gifts made to the Colorado Symphony Fund Endowment Campaign, which supports the Colorado Symphony Association in perpetuity. While we are only able to list a portion of our Colorado Symphony Fund donors, we wish to acknowledge and thank every donor who contributed to our endowment campaign over the years, no matter the amount. $10,000,000+ Anonymous Avenir Foundation, Inc. $5,000,000 TO $9,999,999 Colorado Symphony Foundation $1,000,000 TO $4,999,999 Anonymous Merle Chambers Fund $500,000 TO $999,999 Tom and Noëy Congdon $250,000 TO $499,999 The Butler Family Fund Esther R. Liss Living Trust Jerome H. Kern and Mary Rossick Kern $50,000 TO $249,999 Anschutz Foundation Arrow Electronics, Inc. Boettcher Foundation Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Colorado Symphony Guild Mrs. Sandy Elliot Keith and Kathie Finger Diane S. Hill and Kevin E. Somerville Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation Kenneth King Foundation Ms. Julie Rubsam Michael and Nancy Zoellner Charitable Fund $10,000 TO $49,999 Bessie C. Burghardt Charitable Unitrust Dr. Stephen Dilts Thomas J. and Shirley C. Gibson Elizabeth and Steve Holtze Leonard and Alice Perlmutter Charitable Foundation The Schramm Foundation
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT ENDOWED CHAIRS
Did you know your endowment gift can help fund a musician chair, conductor, or even staff position in perpetuity. Interested in hearing more about this? Please reach out to Amanda Gomez at agomez@coloradosymphony.org. David and Irene Abosch Principal Oboe Chair Friend of the Colorado Symphony Principal Percussion Chair Bill Gossard Music Director Chair Musicians’ Compensation Merle Chambers Assistant Concertmaster Chair Fred and Margaret Hoeppner Principal Cello Chair Tom and Noëy Congdon* Assistant Principal Flute Chair Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern Concertmaster Chair Dave and Pam Duke Families Guest Artist and Guest Conductor Fund Charles S. Sterne Conductor’s Podium *Deceased
IN MEMORIAM GIFTS
The following gifts were made to the Colorado Symphony in memory of a family member, friend, or supporter of the Symphony. These tributes hold an honored place with the Colorado Symphony and we are pleased to recognize them. In memory of Manny Araujo given by: Mr. and Mrs. John Alme Mary Dardanis In memory of Eugene and Florence Armstrong given by: Eugene C. & Florence Armstrong Family Foundation In memory of Robert Balas given by: Suzanne Dispensa In memory of Gaurdie Banister, Sr. given by: Dr. Barbara Shannon-Banister In memory of Louise Barish given by: Lezlie Lane In memory of Ernestine Barany given by: Mr. Robert L. Harrell In memory of Nan Barnett given by: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sheets In memory of Jacques Benedict and Ursula Benedict McPhee given by: Mr. Mike McPhee In memory of Ken Berry given by: Mrs. Fran Berry In memory of Terry Biddinger given by: Margaret Roath In memory of Nancy and Glenn Blair given by: Catherine Caton Groene In memory of Bernard and Ruth Braun given by: Mr. James W. Braun In memory of Ellen Bregman given by: Mr. and Mrs. James Stookesberry In memory of James Edson Bruner given by: Mrs. Aleksandra Bruner In memory of Kathryn Ann Cain given by: Ms. Judith Hubert In memory of Jean Carney given by: Deborah Carney In memory of Willis V Carpenter given by: Anonymous In memory of Helena Kandt Weinacht Chambers given by: Joada and William Crawford In memory of Blair Chotzinoff and Robert Schulein given by: Nancy & Robert Schulein Fund In memory of Caroline Clute given by: Anonymous
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In memory of Noel Congdon given by: Anonymous In memory of Jerome J. Cuzella given by: Mr. Luke B. Sinclare In memory of Lou Dafoe given by: Ms. Marilyn Lindenbaum In memory of Helen J Darfler given by: Mr. Gary Darfler In memory of Louis Deegan given by: Carolyn Harrison In memory of Leland Dong given by: Margaret Dong In memory of Margaret Dougherty given by: Ms. Margie Steel In memory of Roberta Mumba Emmerson given by: Ms. Kelly Wherry In memory of Paul and Ann Emrich given by: Mr. David Emrich In memory of Martha Fiser given by: Mr. Greg Diamond Ms. Linda Rieger In memory of Wayne J Fowler given by: Ms. Ortrud Fowler In memory of Demerick “Doc” Fradl given by: Tim Conklin In memory of Jerry Friedman given by: Ms. JoAnne Friedman In memory of Rev. B.J. George given by: Grace George In memory of Fred Gibson given by: Ms. Anne G. Chapin In memory of Toby Ginsburg given by: Dr. Stanley H. Ginsburg In memory of Norma L. Gooden given by: Emma M. Curtis In memory of Lousie Graber given by: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaklee In memory of Robert S. Graham given by: Ms. Susan Bishop In memory of Chris Gray given by: Helen Gray In memory of Bob Greene given by: Tim Harvey In Memory of Michael Gundzik given by: Kent Drotar Mr. Jon D. Galvin Barbara C. Gilbert In memory of Chester “Chet” K. Hampson given by: Susan G. Darigo Joan Glick Joanne and Gary Goble Tom Hampson Ms. Cynthia R. Mancinelli Mrs. Susan Martin Michelle Nierling Mr. Mark Powers Ms. Kathy Schuster Stephen Seifert Mr. Richard Spillers In memory of Keith Hammond given by: Mrs. Becky Hammond In memory of Ken Harper given by: Ms. Amy S. Harr In memory of H. Michael Hayes given by: Ms. Darlee Whiting In memory of Jeannine D. Hiester given by: Mr. Philip Hiester and Ms. Deborah Reshotko
In memory of Michael Hirota given by: Kristin Hirota In memory of Fred Hoeppner given by: Margaret Hoeppner In memory of Mary Ann Johnson given by: Mr. Doug Johnson In memory of Robert & Monica Kahn given by: Kathy Newman and Rudi Hartmann In memory of Jane King given by: Lindsey K. Fetterly In memory of Victor & Cleo Kobayashi given by: Ms. Nicole M. Kobayashi In memory of Deniec Kohl given by: James Williams and Jennifer Landrum In memory of Mary Krugman given by: Anonymous Travis Leiker & David Proper T.R. Reid & Peggy McMahon In memory of E.M. Krutchen given by: Pat Kruchten In memory of Samuel B. Lancaster given by: Mr. Keith F. Corrette In memory of Nancy Levitt given by: Martin and Gloria Trotsky Foundation In memory of Nancy Levitt given by: Julia Cirbo In memory of Ann and Edward Levy given by: Philip R. Levy In memory of Marie Lindvall given by: Richard Lindvall In memory of Ellen Martin given by: Ms. Irene E. Metzger In memory of Dr. Harold P. Martin given by: Ms. Andrea Clifford In memory of Jerry Marcus given by: Dr. Dale Marcus In memory of Susan Marsh given by: Ms. Lucy Marsh In memory of Barbara McLean given by: Ms. Amy McLean In memory of Ray McLean given by: Mrs. Kathleen McLean In memory of Maurine Howell Moody given by: Mr. Robert Moody In memory of James “Jim” Mote given by: Caryn and Mark Alpert Cheri Cohn Dr. Peter Gottlieb Dr. and Mrs. Bill Hay Mr. William W. Hay Jr. Rick and Linda Mishkin Mr. Carl Pletsch Neal and Michele Price Ms. Nancy Sherman In memory of Akito Nakanishi given by: Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sunderland In memory of Dan Nichols given by: Dr. and Mrs. David Claassen In memory of Robert and Ilse Nordenholz. given by: Mrs. Kristen Nordenholz In memory of John D. Nyberg given by: Lynda Walsh In memory of Detlev Olshausen given by: Bernard Olshausen In memory of Stephanie A Olson given by: Mr. David O’Brien In memory of Frank Y. Parce given by: Ken and Patti Quarles Eleanor Roberts In memory of Kerry Pearlman given by: Dr. Nathan Pearlman In memory of Neil Peck given by: Margaret (Jan) Peck
In memory of Sheila Marie Peloso given by: Ole Peloso In memory of Bill Pierpoint given by: Marie and Howard Blaney In memory of Alicia Pons given by: Alicia Irigoyen In memory of Herman D. Post given by: Herman D. Post Fund as directed By Robin D. Post In memory of Marjorie “Margie” Price given by: Mary Beacom Linda Coulter and Dan Morris Lisa Mesple Kathleen Porter Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Waibel In memory of Adina Reshotko given by: Mr. Philip Hiester and Ms. Deborah Reshotko In memory of William A. Richey given by: Mary Moser In memory of Don and Barbara Ridgway given by: Ms. Kathryn Taylor In memory of Lee W. Rieger given by: Ms. Linda Rieger In memory of Gail Riley given by: Dr. Ginny Trierweiler In memory of Erwin Rogoff given by: Bernard S Rogoff and Jean Greenberg In memory of Barry Sarver given by: Desiree Hill and your Friends at the CU HTC Ms. Brenda Riske Roger A. Riske Mr. & Mrs. Alan Sarver In memory of Francis and Eugene Schaefer given by: Cynthia L. and Paul D. Schauer In memory of Rob Scofield given by: Jane S. Scofield In memory of Deborah Lee Wilder Sirkin and Dr. R. Mark Sirkin given by: Dr. Edith S. Mitchell In memory of Dr. Robert H. Slover II given by: Dr. Robin Slover
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT In memory of Ruth H. Smith given by: Kimber Smith In memory of Harvey Solomon given by: Ms. Donna S. Gerich In memory of Arlo and Betty Sonnenberg given by: Sylvia Kreider In memory of Thomas Stephens given by: Todd Enders In memory of Harry Sterling given by: Vicki Sterling In memory of Mildred Stubblefield given by: Ron and Shalah Arlian In memory of Jack K. Thompson given by: Mrs. Carolyn Malaby In memory of Gretchen A. Timmer given by: Ms. Elizabeth Nelson In memory of Lee and Margaret Tipton given by: Julie Tipton In memory of “My Father, “Rob - Pop” given by: Bob Utberg In memory of Stephen Warburton-Pitt given by: Adam Warburton-Pitt and Brie White Josh, Sari, Noah, Jonah, and Micah Warburton-Pitt In memory of James R. Whelan given by: Mr. Jason & Mrs. Kelly Waltrip In memory of Marjorie Whitson-Schubel given by: Mr. David Brokaw In memory of Wolfie given by: Stephanie Derybowski and Lindsay Palmer Ms. Lauren LeNoir Ms. Pamela Lewis
IN HONOR GIFTS
The following gifts were made to the Colorado Symphony in honor of a family member, friend, or special occasion. These tributes hold an honored place with the Colorado Symphony and we are pleased to recognize them. In honor of Ruby and Emmett Agoston given by: Mr. and Mrs. Rus Dewitt In honor of Donald Anderson and Jennifer Thompson given by: Carmen and Paul Liffengren In honor of Scott and Rosanna Aurand given by: Mr. Charles Aurand In honor of Bartok the pup given by: Amanda Houslander In honor of Catherine Beeson given by: Kathy Wolf Jeff Reiman In honor of Gwendolyn Blumenschein given by: Ms. Karen Hudson-Brown In honor of Grandpa Bruce Burch given by: Rachel Lacharite In honor of the Colorado Symphony Chorus given by: Keith and Lindsay Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sladovnik In honor of the Colorado Symphony Musicians given by: Mr. Christopher Maier In honor of the Colorado Symphony staff given by: Christine Bryan Susan and Steve Kilburn In honor of Lillie Burrow Combs given by: Mr. & Mrs. Paul T. Combs In honor of John Cooper and Arleen Arnsparger Cooper given by: Dr. Kay M. McClenney In honor of Crescendo Society given by: Ms. Julie B. Rubsam In honor of Margaret Crimmins given by: Ms. Georgenne Tomlinson In honor of Stephanie Derybowski given by: Ms. Pamela Lewis
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In honor of Christopher Dragon given by: Patricia L. Scott In honor of the amazing Education Team given by: Lillie B. Combs In honor of Fafa’s love of music given by: Arthur Antoine In honor of Brook Ferguson given by: Mr. Steven Finley Megan Kilpatrick Solomon Leftin In honor of Cecile Forsberg-Kerr given by: T.R. Reid & Peggy McMahon In honor of Shannon Fraser given by: John Fraser Mary Schuler Olivia Woods In honor of Bob Friedlander given by: Luke Swanson In honor of J.C. Gieskieng given by: Ms. Linda McGoff In honor of JJ Groszew given by: Bradley Dalton In honor of Lola Farber Grueskin given by: Eric Sondermann and Tracy Dunning In honor of Janet Hallsted given by: Ms. Melody Roe In honor of Courtney Hershey-Bress given by: Nell Bly Dr. Helena L. Chum In honor of Courtney Hershey-Bress, Yumi Hwang-Williams, and the orchestra given by: Dr. Helena L. Chum In honor of Philip Hiester, Master Electrician CSO, Emeritus given by: Mr. Eli Reshotko In honor of Margaret Hoeppner given by: David and Debra Flitter In honor of Anne-Marie Hoffman given by: Anonymous In honor of Joe and Renate Hull given by: Judith Burness In honor of Yumi Hwang-Williams given by: Dr. and Mrs. Donald Baxter Dr. Helena L. Chum Hille and Jack Dais Richard Replin and Elissa Stein In honor of Liz and Gordon Johnson given by: Ms. Stephanie Pither In honor of Bill and Marykate Johnson given by: Mr. Victor Pausin In honor of Jude, the manager of pets and attention given by: Adrienne Short In honor of Jerry Kern and Mary Rossick Kern given by: Yumi Hwang-Williams In honor of John and Karen Kinzie given by: Dave and Kathy Dunnewald In honor of Keith Kirby given by: Ms. Sara Alt In honor of Christopher Kirkland given by: Yumi Hwang-Williams In honor of Jim and Phyllis Kurtz-Phelan given by: Mr. Daniel Kurtz-Phelan In honor of Jason Lichtenwalter given by: Mr. Ray Lichtenwalter In honor of Tom and Joie Mauro given by: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mauro In honor of Breanna McCaughey given by: Ms. Megan H. Quilliam In honor of Coreen Miller given by: Sally Breaux In honor of Jason and Mama Nancy given by: Bradley Walker
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT In honor of Jefferson E Nelson given by: Alex Nelson In honor of Barbara Porter given by: Slager Family Fund Duain Wolfe In honor of Bernard S Rogoff and Jean Greenberg In honor of David Rosen given by: Helaine and Harvey Rosen In honor of Julie Rubsam given by: Anonymous Steve Basch Christina Eyre Ed and Libby Hlavka Hunter Keeley Liam Keeley Robert O. Keeley Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keeley Dianna L. Kunz Ms. Carlotta W. LaNier Mr. Mike Rubsam Dana Scott Terry Simms Delia A. Smith Jim and Janice White In honor of our son, Dodge given by: Peter Ryan In honor of Dick and Jo Sanders given by: Lisa Taussig In honor of Ray Satter given by: Ms. Anne-Marie Hoffman In honor of @SebastianDoxie given by: Ms. Lauren LeNoir In honor of Katie Skawski and Lillie Combs given by: Cecile Forsberg-Kerr In honor of Roger Soren given by: Mrs. Elizabeth B. Labrot In honor of Amanda Staab given by: Michael and Brenda Staab In honor of Marcia D. Strickland given by: Kate Bermingham In honor of Jim Thomas given by: Liesl Thomas
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In honor of Nick Tisherman given by: Katie Skawski In honor of Rick Tisinai given by: Laura Epstein Scully In honor of John and Leslie Toepfer given by: Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Prima In honor of Basil Vendryes given by: Dennis and Eileen Griffin In honor of Kristine and John Wallack given by: Richard Falb and Gail Skaggs In honor of Seth and Rivka Weisberg given by: Daniel and Devorah Bennett Ms. Aliza Bulow Cheri Cohn Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gensheimer Michael Gilbert Clare & Carl Schachter Mr. Peter Schwartz Russ and Vicki Skigen Carol K. Ward In honor of Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey given by: Rachel Segal In honor of Darlee Whiting given by: Hayes Family Foundation In honor of Virginia Wise given by: Ms. Katherine Skeels In honor of Duain Wolfe given by: Martha Cox In honor of Duain Wolfe and the 40th Anniversary of the Colorado Symphony Chorus given by: James and Catherine Look Family Trust In honor of Duain Wolfe and Mary Louise Burke given by: Claire Benson In honor of Izabel Zambrzycki given by: Ms. Anne Elwood Tom Ashby and Emily Fenwick Michael Repper Kelly and Jason Waltrip You can join our circle of supporters online at https:// coloradosymphony.org/Giving or by contacting the Development Department at 303.308.2464.
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CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT
The Colorado Symphony relies on support from foundation, government, and corporate partners to sustain our work on and off the stage. Our institutional funders empower us to develop innovative projects, break down barriers, and shape the future of live, symphonic music. Foundation and government grants provide essential support for our artistic, education, and community programs. Corporate sponsorships align your brand with our dynamic local audience, providing bespoke packages with exceptional hospitality and branding benefits. If you are you interested in becoming a partner of the Colorado Symphony and want to hear more about benefits, please reach out to Katie Skawski, Director of Institutional Relations & Stewardship at kskawski@coloradosymphony.org.
IMPRESARIO ($100,000+)
VIRTUOSO ($50,000+)
MAESTRO ($25,000+)
Lloyd J King & Eleanor R King Foundation ENCORE
($15,000+) 5280 Magazine Aegon Transamerica Foundation Colorado Public Radio DCP Midstream Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP DaVita Holland & Hart, LLP. Jay’s Valet Margulf Foundation Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust Shapiro Family Chiropractic Sherman & Howard Singer Family Foundation United Healthcare of Colorado
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($10,000+) Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Florence R. and Ralph L. Burgess Trust Fund Colorado Real Estate Journal The Chill Foundation El Pomar Foundation
FirstBank Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust Kaiser Permanente KCNC-TV/CBS Channel 4 Kenneth King Foundation The Lang Investment Group LLC Mutual of America Foundation PNC Bank Foundation George L. Shields Foundation, Inc. University of Colorado Cancer Center – UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital The Virginia Hill Foundation
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($5,000+) Charles Schwab Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade Colorado Gives Foundation Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Herbert E Parker Charitable Trust KCNC-TV/CBS Channel 4 Metro Denver EDC Metropolitan State University of Denver
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($500+) 7S Management Academy Bank Broomfield Community Foundation DocuSign Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO) The Denver Post Community Foundation The Humphreys Foundation Kate Maller Jewelry Oxy Phillips 66 Scientific & Cultural Collaborative The Schramm Foundation Vanessa Empire Interiors Vibe Coffee & Wine
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BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL INFORMATION BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL INFORMATION FOR COLORADO SYMPHONY CONCERT TICKETS AND INFORMATION: call 303.623.7876. THE COLORADO SYMPHONY’S WEBSITE, coloradosymphony.org, provides information on all Colorado Symphony activities at Boettcher Concert Hall and other venues around Colorado including performances at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, the Arvada Center for the Performing Arts, and more. Other venues may require the use of another ticketing source; however, you will always be directed to the official ticketing agent or source by using coloradosymphony.org/navigation. LATE SEATING: In consideration of our musicians, guest artists, crew, staff, and your fellow patrons, late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and takes place during pauses in the program. Ushers will let you know when you may enter the hall. They may seat you in an area other than your ticketed seat so as to not disturb other patrons, and you may take your ticketed seat during intermission. NO SMOKING: Boettcher Concert Hall is a smoke free venue. Any and all forms of smoking are prohibited in the venue. NO FILMING: Audio or video recording devices, GoPros, professional cameras, or cameras with removable lenses are not allowed in the hall. SECURITY: In furtherance of Denver Arts & Venues ongoing initiative to create a safe and secure environment for all patrons and employees of the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Colorado Symphony Association is pleased to partner with the Denver Performing Arts Complex on the newlyintroduced security measures for Boettcher Concert Hall and all venues within the complex. We encourage you to arrive up to 45 minutes prior to the start of your event. This will alleviate congestion in all walk ways and entrances and will allow for proper screening. To review the full policy and prohibited items, please visit artscomplex.com.
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In the event of a building emergency patrons will be notified by an announcement from the stage. Should the building need to be evacuated, please exit the nearest door, or according to instructions given from stage. FIRST AID FACILITIES for all patrons are available. Please inquire with an usher should you need these facilities or assistance. Please report any accidents, falls, or lost items to an usher promptly. ELEVATOR is located within the venue after passing through security and having your ticket scanned. Please follow the signs to the southeast end of the main lobby. The elevator is to the left of the entrance of Gallery 1 on the first level of the lobby. COAT CHECK is located underneath the main lobby stairs in the hallway leading to Gallery 1. BAR SERVICE is provided at most concerts. Concessions are managed by Centerplate. Please see the FAQ page regarding policy on food and beverage in Boettcher Concert Hall. The Colorado Symphony reserves the right to change the concessions policy at any time. The Colorado Symphony Association does not manage concessions, ordering, or realize profit from concessions. LOST AND FOUND items should be reported promptly to the House Manager, via an usher, or directly. Lost items are kept by the usher staff until the end of the performance. After the performance items are taken to Arts & Venues Lost and Found. If attempting to claim lost property during or shortly after your performance, please see an usher. If you’ve left the hall and have a lost item, please call 720.865.4200. THE GUILD SHOP: Located in Gallery 1 on the first floor of Boettcher Concert Hall, The Shop (as it's affectionately known) is the perfect place to pick up unique gifts, seasonal fashions, and of course recordings produced by, and of, the Colorado Symphony. The Shop is operated by a dedicated group of Symphony supporters and enthusiasts year-round.
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