Palm Beach Symphony 2019/20 Impact Report

2019/20 Impact Report Dare to Dream

52% Increase

$1,000,000 Raised

500 Hours

in Symphony Subscriptions

at 18th Annual Black-Tie Gala

of Music Education Delivered to Students

Letter from the Chief Executive Officer

Dear Symphony Friends, On a December afternoon bursting with endless opportunities, more than double the number of subscribers from the prior year and those lucky enough to secure much sought-after tickets eagerly took their seats at the Kravis Center as our renowned new Music Director Gerard Schwarz led a soaring Palm Beach Symphony Premiere of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony to thunderous applause.

Then, on a glamorous and glorious night in February, with the support of generous patrons, our annual gala raised nearly $1 million – nearly 40 times more than what was accomplished just five years ago!

In season 46, we asked patrons to “Dare to Dream,” and together we created a landmark season that surpassed goals, broke records, innovated programs, challenged the status quo, and underscored our strong and indelible role in our community.

A season of profound collaboration began when we were joined by 127 voices from Palm Beach Atlantic University Oratorio Chorus, The Choral Society of the Palm Beaches and The Masterworks Chorus of the Palm Beaches in a breathtaking performance of “Ode to Joy.” Thousands of students were inspired by our interactive children’s concert production and pre- and post-concert workshops that we created in partnership with the Demetrius Klein Dance Company and teaching artists from the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Together we sparked imaginations using music to build a bridge to science and enhance learning.

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The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties enabled the Symphony to reach greater corners of the community through our new Nurturing Notes outreach initiative to seniors, veterans, at-risk children, and individuals with mental health needs.

As the COVID-19 pandemic caused an early end to our season and paused all in-person programs, we quickly adapted and created educational videos with musicians and united with Palm Beach Opera, Ballet Palm Beach and The Maltz Jupiter Theatre for the first time to show the world that even during the pandemic the arts encourage hope with “One Voice.” Barry Manilow, who wrote that song, is so supportive of the Symphony’s community outreach that he shared the video with his 4.4 million followers on Facebook.

We are planning more outstanding collaborations in the future including with many of today’s top artists who are eager to perform with Maestro Schwarz again as they have in some of the world’s top concert halls. We look forward to the day we welcome you back to the Kravis Center for must-see programs including numerous planned Palm Beach Symphony premieres.

Without the combined strength and dedication of our staff, board, musicians, volunteers, and patrons, none of this would be possible. This impact report details the power of your patronage and generosity which enables Palm Beach Symphony to maintain and develop a strong financial foundation and work to realize your vision for a vibrant and caring community.

With gratitude,

David McClymont

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Mission The mission of Palm Beach Symphony is to engage, educate, and entertain the greater community of the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music.

Henry Flagler’s Railcar No. 91, located in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion at the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

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List of Events, Outreaches, and Programs

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Beyond History Towards a Dream

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Engage

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Educate

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Entertain

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Philanthropy and Fundraising

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Financial Overview

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Donors, Staff, and Volunteers

Photo Credits: Indiehouse Films (Pages 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24) Capehart Photography (Pages 2,7, 11, 13, 20, 21, 26) Brandon Norris (Pages 3, 4, 11, 12, 19) Cultural Council of Palm Beach County (Pages 3, 8)

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2019-20 Calendar of Concerts, Events, and Programs

July ENGAGE Strolling Violinist Palm Beach Children’s Hospital EDUCATE Middle Bridge Trio Performance Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County Summer Camp ENTERTAIN Young Friends Sip of Summer Norton Museum of Art

August EDUCATE Middle Bridge Trio Performance Hope Symphony Summer Band Camp

September EDUCATE In-School Concerts Wellington Community High School L. C. Swain Middle School Palm Beach Gardens Community High School Music Residencies Palm Beach Public Elementary School (5 days) STEAM Nights Somerset Academy Lakes ENTERTAIN Meet the Artist 1 Chauncey Patterson, Principal Viola

Music and Dance In-School Workshops Berkshire Elementary School for 8 Classes (2X) Forest Hill Elementary School for 7 Classes (2X) Astronaut Planetarium In-School Workshops Berkshire Elementary School for 8 Classes Forest Hill Elementary School for 7 Classes Electrons Labs In-School Workshops Forest Hill Elementary School for 7 Classes Berkshire Elementary School for 8 Classes In-School Concerts West Boca Raton Community High School Music Residencies Palm Beach Public Elementary School (5 days) Palm Beach Gardens Community High School (2 days) STEAM Nights Urban League-Palm Beach County A. D. Henderson University School Lighthouse Elementary School Palm Beach Maritime Academy Emerald Cove Middle School

EDUCATE Children’s Concert Production One Small Step Performances Plumosa School of the Arts (2X) Eissey Campus Theatre Miramar Cultural Center (2X) Forest Hill Community High School

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EDUCATE In-School Concerts Park Vista Community High School Music Residencies Palm Beach Public Elementary (5 days) Palm Beach Gardens Community High School (2 days) Coaching Sessions The Benjamin Lower School Campus The Benjamin Upper School Campus Performance Opportunities for School Groups Saxophone Quartet Young Friends Season Kickoff Cocktails String Quartet - Event on Worth Avenue String Trio - Event at Callidus Palm Beach ENTERTAIN

EDUCATE Music Residencies Palm Beach Gardens Community High School (2 days) Performance Opportunities for School Groups Park Vista High School “Prima” Chorus - Canopy of Stars Jupiter Middle School Choir Holly Jolly Symphony Fête Lake Worth Community High School Woodwind Ensemble – Holly Jolly Symphony Fête Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year Award Holly Jolly Symphony Fête ENTERTAIN Symphony Sessions Hosted by Gerard Schwarz Table 26 Canopy of Stars Masterworks Concert 1 The Kravis Center

Meet the Artist 2 Mark Reese, Principal Trumpet

Young Friends Events Season Kickoff Cocktails The Colony Palm Beach

November

Exclusive Events Private Reception, Callidus Palm Beach

Young Friends Events Concert & Cocktails The Kravis Center

ENTERTAIN

Nurturing Notes Seagull Academy for Independent Living Palm Beach School for Autism Community Outreach Performances Washington Nationals FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches Chairman’s Circle Reception The Norton Museum of Art

Meet the Artist 3 Nadine Asin, Principal Flute

Private Event at Findlay Galleries Catholic Charities Event

Member-Only Social Events Season Opening Cocktail Party Club Colette Pre-Concert Luncheon The Kravis Center

ENGAGE

October

Randolph A. Frank Prize Award for Performing Arts Café Boulud

Private Reception, Boutique on Worth Avenue

December ENGAGE Nurturing Notes Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches St Mary’s Medical Center

Exclusive Events Music Men Kickoff Sant Ambroeus Fundraising Events Holly Jolly Symphony Fête The Beach Club Palm Beach with Brass Quintet performance

Community Outreach Performances Superbowl Guests at Brightline West Palm Beach

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January

February

ENGAGE

ENGAGE

Nurturing Notes Sandhill Cove Retirement Living

Nurturing Notes Children’s Hospital at St Mary’s Medical Center (2X)

Community Outreach Performances Orchestra for LIFE Gala at The Breakers Palm Beach Orchestra for inSIGHT for Education at The Eissey Campus Theatre (2X) String Trio at Neiman Marcus Fashion Event EDUCATE Chamber Chat Playing Still: The Dean of Afro-American Composers The Eissey Campus Theatre In-School Concerts Playing Still: The Dean of Afro-American Composers Lake Worth Community High School

Quantum House Community Outreach Performances Heavenly Mischief Orchestra at The Miramar Cultural Center Chamber Octet with Chee-Yun at The Society of the Four Arts String Trio - HSS West Palm Beach Grand Opening String Quartet – BNY Mellon at The Flagler Museum Orchestra with Placido Domingo and Larisa Martinez at Private Palm Beach Event EDUCATE In-School Concerts Omni Middle School

Member-Only Social Events Pre-Concert Dinner Admirals Cove Country Club Young Friends Cocktails for a Cause LaunchPad Collective Fundraising Events 18th Annual Black-Tie Gala: The Magic of Music The Breakers Palm Beach Young Friends Annual Gala-Night Party: Fantasia The Breakers Palm Beach

March ENGAGE Community Outreach Performances Conduct Us Evening on the Antique Row Nurturing Notes Quantum House Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Medical Center

Music Residencies Palm Beach Public Elementary School (5 days)

Classical Conversations Homeschool Community

ENTERTAIN

Music Residencies Palm Beach Public Elementary School (5 days)

Music Residencies Palm Beach Public Elementary School (5 days)

Palm Beach Gardens Community High School (4 days)

Palm Beach Gardens Community High School (3 days)

Breaking Ground Masterworks Concert 2 The Society of the Four Arts

Lisa Bruna B-Major Award Annual Gala

I Am Not A Rock Star Chamber Music Concert 1 The Norton Museum of Art

Teacher Workshops Percussion Workshop for Palm Beach County Secondary Music Teachers

Performance Opportunity for School Groups Woodwind Quintet Young Friends Seaside Social

Member-Only Social Events Après Dinner, Café Boulud

STEAM Nights Beacon Cove Elementary

Young Friends Events A Polo Afternoon International Polo Club

Cypress Trails Elementary

Symphony Sessions Hosted by Phillip Bergmann Table 26

Annual Gala-Night Party Kickoff Hindman Auctioneers Exclusive Events Gala Kickoff Findlay Galleries Private Reception Private Residence Fashion Presentation Neiman Marcus Palm Beach

Performance Opportunities for School Groups Trio - Cocktails for a Cause Event String Quartet 18th Annual Black-Tie Gala ENTERTAIN Symphony Sessions Hosted by Jose-Luis Novo, Table 26 Heavenly Mischief Masterworks Concert 3 Benjamin Hall The Soldier’s Tale Chamber Music Concert 2 The Norton Museum of Art

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EDUCATE

ENTERTAIN Young Friends Seaside Social, Private Residence Exclusive Event Planned Giving Lunch-and-Learn Beach Club Palm Beach with String Quartet performance

April

Live! From Your Living Room!

Terrance Mason and Anthony DiResta Todd Dahlstrom and Family EDUCATE Online Instructional Videos 4 Instructional videos of 12 instruments Violin by Valentin Mansurov, Principal Second Violin Viola by Yael Hyken Cello by Claudio Jaffé, Principal Cello Double Bass by Juan-Carlos Peña, Principal Double Bass Flute by Joseph Monticello Oboe by Robert Weiner, Principal Oboe Clarinet by Anna Brumbaugh, Principal Clarinet Bassoon by Gabriel Beavers French Horn by Amber Dean, Co-Principal French Horn Trumpet by Marc Reese, Principal Trumpet Trombone by Domingo Pagliuca, Principal Trombone Percussion by Lucas Sanchez, Principal Timpani Children’s Concert Production One Small Step Virtual Field-Trip and Q&A Two Rivers School, AK Free Online Music Resources and Activities for Adults, Students, and Teachers

May ENGAGE Nurturing Notes Virtual Session #2 Quantum House Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Medical Center

Nurturing Notes Virtual Session #1 Quantum House

Nurturing Notes Virtual Session #3 Quantum House Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Medical Center

Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Medical Center

EDUCATE

ENGAGE

OneVoice Collaboration With Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Palm Beach Opera, and Ballet Palm Beach

Free Online Music Resources and Activities for Adults, Students, and Teachers

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Beyond History Towards a Dream

Founded in 1974 Palm Beach Symphony was built on the dream of sharing inspiring orchestral music with our community. Coming from humble beginnings with a few concerts per season at small venues, a modest-sized orchestra, part time-conductor, and volunteer staff, this professional orchestra, the first in Palm Beach County, was still a daring success.

Under the direction of board chair Ethel S. Stone, big plans for Palm Beach Symphony were being made to move the organization forward into larger performance spaces, innovating the organization for the better. Unfortunately, Mrs. Stone never had the opportunity to see this become a reality, but her legacy, love of music, and dreams for the Symphony she dedicated 23 years continued forward.

A Dream Into a Reality Through the combined efforts and dedication of generous patrons, a stable board, and an expanding administrative staff, Palm Beach Symphony grew into a world-class orchestra that now performs in the largest venue in Palm Beach County, with capacity over 2,000 seats; a 300% increase from what Mrs. Stone planned initially.

Innovation and transformation have become part of the history and tradition at Palm Beach Symphony. We continue to improve and expand upon how we serve our mission to the community even beyond our celebrated Masterworks Concert series. In season 46, under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer David McClymont, we dared to go into new realms with our vital music education and community outreach programs and introduce new initiatives. All of our efforts help advance our mission and realize the first dream at Palm Beach Symphony – sharing inspiring music with our community.

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“ The video is the brainchild of symphony CEO David McClymont...Simply posting a video of

a symphony performance didn’t excite him. ‘I wanted to figure out how to take it to another level.’ ” – Palm Beach Daily News on “One Voice” Collaboration

Daring Feats And Response Each season, Palm Beach Symphony dares to surpass previous seasons, to move forward, create higher standards of excellence, and maximize impact.

This approach, shared by all board members, staff, and volunteers, has led to an overall reach - of individuals from all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences that has exceeded previous seasons and an attendance rate at concerts and events that we haven’t seen higher in the last five years.

We are only able to accomplish such tremendous feats due to outstanding patronage, which has allowed us to operate in the black for the past five seasons.

The challenges presented by COVID-19 created a trial for everyone. Because of our financial security and patrons/partners who believed in our mission, Palm Beach Symphony continued to stand strong and adapted to the situation in order to execute its mission in new ways during “Safer at Home” orders.

In a leading role, Palm Beach Symphony rallied three of the other area’s top arts organizations – the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Palm Beach Opera, and Ballet Palm Beach – to record an online performance of Barry Manilow’s “One Voice,” in partnership with the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County.

Dreams For The Future Even while accomplishing major breakthroughs and innovations, CEO David McClymont and Music Director Gerard Schwarz continued to dream big for Palm Beach Symphony and its future. In the summer of 2019, plans were announced that all Masterworks series concerts would be performed at the Kravis Center’s Dreyfoos Hall, ending our long history of migrating from venue to venue. With plans for bringing superstar performances to the 2020-21 season, we’re continuing to build a symphony worthy of this significant performing arts venue.

More than 62,000 impacted in 2019-20 85% average attendance rate More than 100% increase in revenue from five years ago

Lurana and Jose Figueroa

Donor Story Lurana Figueroa is a long-standing patron of twelve years. Initially, Lurana, along with her husband, became a member when the audience was much smaller. As the years went by, they observed and noticed the continued growth, the larger audiences, and the expanded orchestra. One of Lurana’s dreams is to see Palm Beach Symphony gain international recognition, “Today the PBS proudly sits among the finest orchestras in the country.”

“ The last few seasons we have seen the Palm Beach Symphony explode with enthusiastic fans. ” – Lurana Figueroa

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Engage Recipient of the 2020 MUSE Award for Outstanding Community Engagement by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County

Beyond Boundaries String Quartet at Henry Flagler’s Railcar No. 91

located in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion at the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

For more than five years, Palm Beach Symphony has made its community outreach activities a cornerstone of its yearly efforts. Going into undiscovered realms, forging new partnerships, reaching untapped corners of the community with inspiring music, and moving forward beyond the concert hall all serve to improve how we connect with audiences and Palm Beach County’s broad and diverse population.

During the 2019-20 season, Palm Beach Symphony served mini-concerts on the streets, at ballparks, and more. These are held in addition to our regular series and range in size and location.

• Quintet performs at Brightline West Palm Beach welcoming Superbowl guests

“Conduct Us” at Evening on Antique Row

• InSIGHT sponsored a performance of Symphony No. 1 (“Remembrance”)

by Albert Hurwit with Palm Beach Symphony as the orchestra for an educational concert for K-12 students in Palm Beach County • Private performance with tenor Placido Domingo and soprano Larissa Martinez • Horn Quartet at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches • Chamber performance with Chee-Yun at the Society of the Four Arts • Private Performance at The Breakers Palm Beach • Repeat Performance of Masterworks 3 at Miramar Cultural Center

Private performance with tenor Placido Domingo

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“ As a South Florida artistic powerhouse for almost half-a-century, Palm Beach Symphony has demonstrated its profound impact on our community. ” – Gerard Schwarz

Beyond concerts, we are now venturing into unique realms with classical music and how it can help address physical, social, and emotional needs like pain, stress, isolation, and depression. Through Nurturing Notes, Palm Beach Symphony partners with Creative Arts Therapies of the Palm Beaches (CATPB) to help vulnerable and isolated populations in our community. Symphony musicians are paired with a certified music therapist from CATPB who develop interactive performances that include movement, song-writing, lyric analysis, emotional expression, and active music-making.

Funding from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties support bi-monthly Nurturing Notes sessions at Quantum House and Palm Beach Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Medical Center.

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Nurturing Notes at Quantum House joined by St. Louis Cardinals shortstop and Symphony patron Paul DeJong who autographed baseballs for the kids. Symphony patrons Burton Rocks and Dr. Lawrence Rocks also joined in donating a special gift for Quantum House.

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“ Music fills the halls of Quantum House ... Families immediately head to the living room to join the fun ... Nurturing Notes creates a space where everyone is welcome and creativity is encouraged. That is what we love most about it. ” – Shay Jackson, Outreach Coordinator at Quantum House

Advancements Through Partnerships and New Programs As a dedicated member of the community for 46 years, Palm Beach Symphony is dedicated to collaboration and synergy. It’s a part of our values and cultural belief. It’s the reason why we develop so many partnerships in the community - achieving growth internally and being part of the more significant expansion in the Palm Beaches.

We forged many new professional, artistic, educational, and collaborative partnerships in 2019-20 to expand our connection to the community, work toward a shared vision, and create unity to show solidarity and strength.

New Partnerships and Collaborations in 2019-20 • The Colony Palm Beach became the official hotel for Palm Beach Symphony • Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association and Palm Beach Symphony developed a partnership to create opportunities for members • Neiman Marcus held a private fashion show with Palm Beach Symphony musicians setting the tone • Palm Beach Symphony shared the stage with Palm Beach Atlantic University Oratorio Chorus, The Choral Society of the Palm Beaches, and the Masterworks Chorus for a performance of Beethoven’s 9th • Collaborated with Demetrius Klein Dance Company for One Small Step performances and workshops • Collaborated with South Florida Science Center for One Small Step science workshops • Puppetry Network created the star of One Small Step • Partnered with School District of Palm Beach County to present Percussion Workshop to all secondary music teachers • Collaborated with Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Palm Beach Opera, and Ballet Palm Beach for “One Voice”

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“ You have to sustain the impact you make with your product or service. ”

– David McClymont

Staying Connected Music is known to invigorate a community’s vitality; it helps communities weather difficult times and emerge with renewed strength, purpose, and resiliency. During COVID-19 Safer at Home orders, we were committed to sustaining the note, as it was critical to continue providing uplifting content to shine a light through the darkness.

In addition to our “One Voice” collaboration, which started it all, we began a new online series LIVE! From Your Living Room, sharing instructional videos

by Palm Beach Symphony musicians, performances by Symphony patrons, and free online music resources, including archival video footage from our Music Director Gerard Schwarz.

Continuing Nurturing Notes sessions and presenting the 2020 Randolph A. Frank Prize for Performing Arts award was too important to postpone or cancel, especially during this time.

Through innovation and technology, we moved into virtual spaces to continue these vital community outreach initiatives.

2019 Frank Prize Award Winners, Evan Rogovin, Lauren Carey, and Abby Ward

The presentation of the Randolph A. Frank Prize for Performing Arts was new for Palm Beach Symphony in season 46. This annual prize recognizes and awards a total amount of $10,000 to individual performing artists and dedicated educators who enrich the quality of the performing arts in Palm Beach County, Florida.

2020 Frank Prize Award Winner, Colleen Smith

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Educate In five years, Palm Beach Symphony has impacted more than 50,000 students in Palm Beach County

Abigail McNutt, Winner Lisa Bruna B-Major Award

It Started With A Dream

Samuel Soliz, First Runner-Up

In 2014 when CEO David McClymont took the helm, he, along with Paul and Sandra Goldner, had the vision to expand the Symphony’s education program. Young people are the future of classical music, and classical music is instrumental in developing a student socially, academically, emotionally, and personally. With this belief and dream, the Symphony moved forward with the Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Music.

“ I am so grateful to have received the B-Major Award.

The new violin has allowed me to fall in love all over again with playing music. ” – Abigail McNutt, Lisa Bruna B-Major Award Recipient

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Be Instrumental What started with a regional initiative to secure instruments through in-kind gifts for underserved students in Palm Beach County has now grown into a comprehensive and diverse music education program that includes a Children’s Concert Series, Chamber Chats, artist-in-residence programs, teacher resources, donated instruments, lecture demonstrations, masterclasses, coaching sessions and an extensive collaboration with the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium for STEAM Nights.

Each season our music education initiatives are expanded upon to reach more students in Palm Beach County and to deepen and extend student learning opportunities with multiple interactions that enhance learning and reinforce academic and arts concepts.

• 8,000+ Students Reached • 500 hours of Music Instruction (42% increase) • 2 FREE Chamber Chat Performances: Hosted by Scholar and Author Dr. Rufus Jones, Jr. Playing Still: The Dean of Afro-American Composers for over 200 students • 2 Yearlong Music Residencies: Palm Beach Public Elementary (third consecutive season) and Palm Beach Gardens High School • Gifted 48 instruments to deserving music students • Honored the Symphony’s Second Annual Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year Award, Susan Ott Rodberg, Director of Orchestras at U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary

Susan Ott Rodberg

She received a basketful of classroom resources and personal indulgences. The Instrumental Music Teacher of Year Award for 2019 was sponsored by John and Virginia Gildea.

• 2 advanced level instruments gifted through the Lisa Bruna B-Major Award to high school seniors planning to enter a music degree program at a university. The award was renamed this year in memory of Lisa Bruna.

• Presented coaching sessions to over 150 students in addition to Music Residencies and a 4-hour Instrument Pedagogy Workshop / Percussion for Palm Beach County School Band Teachers.

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Virginia and John Gildea

Donor Story John and Virginia Gildea, chairs of the Fourth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête, graciously sponsored the 2nd Annual Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year Award. “It’s essential for us that we recognize the hard work and contributions of music teachers. It’s important to acknowledge these teachers’ who inspire through music and nurture future artists’ talents.

And the holiday luncheon is the perfect place to present the prize, a wonderful example of the spirit of giving.”

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“ I most dearly enjoyed the performance and it has enlightened my mood.

I would enjoy for you

guys to come back to our school and perform for L.C. Swain band again. ”

– Mina E. Vierengel

Daring To Innovate During the 2019-20 season, Palm Beach Symphony made innovations to its music education program to provide opportunities for students to hear professional musicians playing at a high level and creating connections between music and science.

Through support from the Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Music, which includes a matching grant along with corporate sponsors and individual gifts, we were able to create these transformations and many of our programs that provide music experiences for students and school music programs free of charge.

Palm Beach Symphony widened its performance in-schools by presenting ten small ensemble educational concerts for over 1,000 middle and high school students throughout Palm Beach County.

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Children’s Concert Series It was full STEAM ahead at the start of the 2019-20 school year as we presented our first-ever in-house interactive children’s concert production One Small Step. The innovations expanded upon previous seasons’ series. They involved a dynamic collaborative team, a careful interweaving of science standards with national core arts standards, participation from many groups, and a large undertaking of creative elements.

In collaboration with the Demetrius Klein Dance Company and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, Palm Beach Symphony created a comprehensive experience for students that combined orchestral music with narration, dance, and scientific concepts such as the Earth’s rotation, gravity, and telescope viewing to celebrate the first lunar landing.

The program for the six free performances featured works by Aaron Copland, John Williams and Joan Tower alongside creative dance by Demetrius Klein Dance Company. These thrilling works lead the adventure of Rocky de Luna, an inquisitive moon rock and hero of the story, as she hitches a ride with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Apollo 11 lunar module en route back to planet Earth.

In addition to the performances, fourth-grade students from 15 different classes had the opportunity to heighten their experience through four pre and post-concert workshops. Students participated in two Music and Dance workshops instructed by Symphony musicians and a teaching artist from Demetrius Klein Dance Company, as well as two science workshops instructed by the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.

Sustaining The Note 48 videos created by symphony musicians providing students with music instruction for 12 orchestral instruments In order to continue our music education programs while schools were adapting to remote instruction, Palm Beach Symphony added new online music education resources that included instructional videos, fun adventures for students, links to free online music activities and performances provided by partner organizations, as well as music teacher resources.

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“ I don’t do concerts to educate the audience. I do concerts to perform great music for them.

I might expose people to music they haven’t heard before, but not if I don’t believe in it. ” - Gerard Schwarz Palm Beach Daily News

Gerard Schwarz, Music Director

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Entertain Symphony subscriptions are up by 52%

Welcoming Gerard Schwarz In the 2019-20 season, we welcomed our new Music Director Gerard Schwarz, succeeding Ramón Tebar, who held the position since 2009. In his inaugural year, Gerard Schwarz programmed nearly the entire season (in just a few weeks!), triumphed in Beethoven’s 9th with the opening Masterworks concert, hosted the first of the new lunch-and-learn series (Symphony Sessions), and programmed the 2020-21 season earlier than ever before giving guests at the 18th Annual Gala a special preview of what was to come.

And the public responded positively and enthusiastically to the appointment of Maestro Gerard Schwarz, coming in higher numbers than previous seasons.

A Season That Dared To Be Different Palm Beach Symphony’s 2019-20 season ushered in a new era of orchestral music that featured celebrated musicians, saluted women as composers, provided educational opportunities to learn about musicians and the concert programs, explored multimedia formats, and paid homage to the works of legendary composers.

Donor Story Peter Gottsegen was new to the Palm Beach Symphony audience this season. Peter’s first observations included the monumental Beethoven’s Ninth and the first Symphony Sessions. As a follower of Maestro Schwarz before becoming our Music Director, Peter was especially interested in hearing what the Maestro had to say about the program. “Nobody is better at explaining the technical aspects of a piece than Jerry,” said Peter.

“I think Jerry will help the audience broaden their musical knowledge.

He knows what he’s doing.”

Peter Gottsegen

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“ I think Jerry will help the audience broaden their musical knowledge. He knows what he is doing. ” – Peter Gottsegen

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Season 2019-2020 “ The scale and complexity of the work has always challenged its performers. The Palm Beach Symphony, its conductor and assisting artists can all be praised... ” -Palm Beach Arts Paper (December 2019)

Masterworks Series Since its founding, Palm Beach Symphony has entertained the greater community of the Palm Beaches with its spirited Masterworks performances. These concerts have continued for 46 years and now feature the highest level of artistic performance with first-rate musicians from South Florida and distinguished guest artists.

Canopy of Stars

Breaking Ground

Heavenly Mischief

• 72 orchestra musicians

• 44 orchestra musicians

• 43 orchestra musicians

• 5 soloists

• 1 guest artist

• 2 soloists

Copland Appalachian Spring Suite

Mozart Symphony No. 35 in D Major, K. 385 (“Haffner”)

• 127 voice combined choir Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 Venue: The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Conductor: Gerard Schwarz Guest Performers: Horacio Gutiérrez, Piano Sandra Lopez, Soprano Robynne Redmon, Mezzo-Soprano Stuart Neill, Tenor Clayton Brainerd, Bass-Baritone Palm Beach Atlantic University Oratorio Chorus The Choral Society of the Palm Beaches The Masterworks Chorus of the Palm Beaches Noteworthy: • The first concert with Gerard Schwarz as Music Director of Palm Beach Symphony • Recorded the highest attendance in our 46-year history

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Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor Thomas Plea for Peace

Mozart Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299

Mozart Symphony No. 41 (Jupiter)

Arriaga Overture to Los Esclavos Felices

Venue: The Society of the Four Arts Conductor: Gerard Schwarz Guest Soloist: Chee-Yun, Violin Noteworthy: Concert sold-out!

Haydn Symphony No. 94 in G Major (“Surprise”) Venue: Benjamin Hall at the Benjamin Upper School Campus Miramar Cultural Center Guest Conductor: José-Luis Novo Soloist: Palm Beach Symphony Principal Musicians Nadine Asin, Flute Kay Kemper, Harp Underwriter: Dodie and Manley Thaler and the Thaler/Howell Foundation (Benjamin Hall Concert) Don and Mary Thompson Foundation (Miramar Cultural Center Concert)

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Chamber Music Series The third season of Palm Beach Symphony’s Chamber Music Series were all held at The Stiller Family Foundation Auditorium at the Norton Museum of Art and were innovated with help from Gerard Schwarz to set them apart from the many others in Palm Beach County.

I Am Not A Rock Star

The Soldier’s Tale

Poulenc Sextet for Piano and Winds

Stravinsky L’Histoire du Soldat

Mozart Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-Flat Major, K. 452

Conductor: Gregory Cardi

Guest Artist: Marika Bournaki, Piano Noteworthy: • Concert sold-out • Evening also featured a pre-concert screening of the critically-acclaimed coming-of-age documentary “I Am Not a Rockstar,” starring Marika Bournaki.

Noteworthy: Musicians performed alongside the 1984 Emmy-Award Winning Animated Film “The Soldier’s Tale”

by R.O. Blechman which illustrated the story of Stravinsky’s iconic 1918 ballet.

Meet the Artist NEW in season 46, these conversations with cocktails conducted in an up-closeand-personal setting with Palm Beach Symphony’s principal musicians gave individuals the opportunity to learn more about the musicians, their backgrounds and personal stories, and find out what inspires them to do the work they do as music professionals and educators.

Symphony Sessions NEW in season 46, these lunch-and-learn sessions with our Music Director Gerard Schwarz and other select guests gave individuals an opportunity to learn more about the artistic context of our Masterworks Series. Each lunch took place at Table 26 Palm Beach.

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Meet the Artist 1 hosted by Chauncey Patterson, Principal Viola Meet the Artist 2 hosted by Marc Reese, Principal Trumpet Meet the Artist 3 hosted by Nadine Asin, Principal Flute

Canopy of Stars, Lunch-&-Learn hosted by Gerard Schwarz Breaking Ground, Lunch-&-Learn hosted by Phillip J. Bergman Heavenly Mischief, Lunch-&-Learn hosted by José-Luis Novo

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Philanthropy and Fundraising Philanthropy is a crucial part of the success of Palm Beach Symphony and its efforts to serve its mission through world-class performances, vital music education programs, and community outreach. We are grateful to the many individuals, foundations, government agencies, and corporate partners whose support made a dream come true in season 46 and whose continued commitment will help us “Dare to Dream” for many years to come.

In addition to a full season of concerts, music education, and outreach, Palm Beach Symphony hosts a full calendar of fundraisers and social events which include the Holly Jolly Symphony Fête, the annual black-tie gala, fine dining experiences on concert evenings, celebratory cocktail receptions to open and close the season, and an annual sunset dinner cruise. Up-and-coming patrons take part in Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony social events to support our impactful education and outreach programs.

Spotlight on Philanthropy • We are grateful for all patrons who donated tickets from missed concerts & events that were canceled due to COVID-19, nearly 70% of ticket holders gifted their tickets back to Palm Beach Symphony.

• Meaningful gifts from individuals helped underwrite positions in the orchestra during the 2019-20 season. We are incredibly appreciative of the gifts from the Leonard and Norma Klorfine

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Foundation, Leslie Rogers Blum, The Lachman Family Foundation, Karen and Kenneth Rogers, and Norman and Susan Oblon.

• We also appreciate major event support from PNC Bank, Mr. Leslie Rose, Dodie and Manley Thaler and the Thaler/Howell Foundation, The McNulty Foundation, Mr. James R. Borynack and Mr. Adolfo Zaralegui/Findlay Galleries, and David and Eunice Bigelow.

• We are also grateful to Dawn Galvin Meiners who issued a matching challenge grant of $80,000 in celebration of the 18th Annual Black-Tie Gala.

• We are thankful for major music education support from Paul and Sandra Goldner, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Publix Super Market Charities, and Mr. William Robertson. Due to their generosity, we were able to double our efforts in music education in 2019-20.

Impact Report 2020

Special Events Members, corporate sponsors, major donors, and distinguished guests come together to enjoy exclusive events throughout the season which are occasionally attended by orchestra musicians, guest artists, and the Music Director.

The Fourth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête Through the combined efforts of the Palm Beach Symphony Ladies Guild, Holly Jolly Host Committee, and Music Men, the Holly Jolly Symphony Fête fourth annual luncheon was a sold-out affair at the Beach Club Palm Beach. Not only did the event break an attendance record, but it also surpassed fundraising by raising more than $200,000. Guest enjoyed an extensive silent auction, a luxurious raffle, holiday music by a Palm Beach Symphony brass quintet, holiday carols from the Jupiter Middle School Choir, music by a Lake Worth High School woodwind quintet, and presentation by CBS12 news anchor Liz Quirantes who returned for her fourth year as emcee. In addition, we shared the gift of music with nine music students who were awarded through our Instrument Donation program and honored the second year of the Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year Award.

“ Symphony breaks

fundraising record at annual holiday luncheon. ” – Palm Beach Daily News (December 2019)

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18th Annual Gala The Magic of Music Palm Beach Symphony hosted its 18th Annual Black-Tie Gala at The Breakers Palm Beach.

More than 300 patrons attended this special evening, which raised nearly $1 million.

Guests were treated to a unique exclusive live auction featuring items such as private NetJets flight hours, a private luxurious dinner, and tickets to a movie premiere with Bradley Cooper. Guests were also treated to a special preview of the 2020-21 season and a performance from the Lisa Bruna B-Major Award Winner.

Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony Young professionals and music enthusiasts enjoy dynamic socials and engaging networking opportunities to support Palm Beach Symphony’s impactful education and outreach programs. With nearly 100 members, this group continues expanding each year with events at The Colony Palm Beach, The Kravis Center, The International Polo Club, Hindman Auctioneers, The Breakers Palm Beach, LaunchPad Collective, and a private West Palm Beach residence.

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Donor Story The Holly Jolly Symphony “Fête has become a Christmas

tradition, like no other event in South Florida. It’s a one-of-a-kind event that shares the gift of music with children by awarding them their very own instruments. It’s always an emotional experience for us to see first-hand how this event makes a difference in the lives of these deserving students.

Patrons must see where their dollars are going, and Holly Jolly is one of the events that do it right.

The Holly Jolly is spectacular, and as upcoming chairs and long-standing volunteers, we look forward to making the event even more interactive for guests.

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Overall Impact

“ Nurturing Notes virtually came

to the rescue for two moms.

The kids got to be kids and the adults got to have an adult conversation. ” – Shay Jackson, Outreach Coordinator at Quantum House

Seagull Academy

Engage 27 Community Outreach Events & Performances 12 in-person and 3 virtual sessions of Nurturing Notes

Website Engagement Users (nearly 30% growth)

58,818 41,425 32,640

50 NEW Videos Views (127% increase) 5,000

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18

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11,000 views on “One Voice” collaborative performance Total Engagement in 2019-20 MORE THAN 50,000 individuals

239,923 reached 10,115 engagements

2019-20

2017-18

4,444

11,215

Unique Page Views (42% growth) 2018-19

5,596

2018-19 2017-18

17,159

2018-19

9,162 Minutes Watched (188% increase) 6,374

2019-20

21,964

2019-20

2017-18

6,000 people engaged through Community Outreach Events

Social Media Followers (14% growth)

website engagement

2,200 2,300

Impact Report 2020

Educate

Educate

m u s i c e d u c at i o n

students reached

Nearly 500 hours of music education delivered to students (42% increase)

8,000+ students impacted in 2019-20

500 Hours

2019-20

350 Hours

2018-19

250 Hours

2017-18

50,000+ Students Educated in 5 years

2016-17 60

i n s t r u m e n t d o n at i o n

48 instruments gifted to deserving students (7% increase) 48*

2019-20

2015-16: 7,700

2019-20: 8,000

15%

17%

2016-17: 10,000 2018-19: 13,500

20%

27%

*6 Advanced Level Instruments Donated

2017-18: 10,000

45*

2018-19 *4 Advanced Level Instruments Donated

2016-17

21%

30

2017-18

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“ Thank you so much for the Dante Paolo Regazzoni violin! It is a dream come true

to be able to play such a beautiful violin ... I will cherish this instrument for the rest of my life. ” – Aida Wen, Instrument Donation Recipient

Entertain Record Breaking Season with 2 New Series!

Nearly 85% attendance at all scheduled concerts and events (average)

audience growth

52% growth in subscription 388

2019-20

254

2018-19 2017-18

232 266

2016-17 2015-16

205

85%

2019-20

60%

2018-19

65%

2017-18

More than $200,000 raised at Holly Jolly Symphony Fête Luncheon (150% increase)

72%

2016-17

More than 100% increase in revenue from five years ago

74%

2015-16

LUNCHEON TIX

300 650 TOTAL

270

$1,704,511

2017-18

350

2019-20

2016-17 2015-16

More than 62,000 individuals.

$1,633,718

2018-19

GALA TIX

Overall impact in efforts to engage, educate, and entertain:

$2,230,623

2019-20

Highest Attendance at Fundraising Events

2018-19

Nearly $1,000,000 raised at 18th Annual Black-Tie Gala (66% increase)

$1,237,560 $785,846

250 520 TOTAL

2017-18

240

250 490 TOTAL

2016-17

200

250 450 TOTAL

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Financial Overview Palm Beach Symphony holds itself to high standards of financial management and transparency and operates efficiently for the interest of our community.

Palm Beach Symphony’s audited financial statements for 2018-19 and the three prior years are summarized. Palm Beach Symphony worked closely with independent auditors Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A. to ensure accurate financial information is available to members and the public.

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Impact Report 2020

Statement Of Financial Position ASSETS Cash & investments Receivables Other Assets Total Assets

2019

2018

2017

2016

$ 1,116,615

$ 1,050,586

$ 660,402

$ 248,435

392,172

59,118

61,621

113,124

87,970

85,506

47,983

3,084

$ 1,596,757

$ 1,195,210

$ 770,006

$ 364,643

Revenue by Source Contributions and Grants: $1,373,761 (62%)

LIABILITIES Accounts Payable

89,920

37,179

29,628

42,939

Other Liabilities

32,020

114,183

6,015

-

$ 121,940

$ 151,362

$ 35,643

$ 42,939

Total Liabilities

For the Year Ended May 31, 2019

Concerts and Special events: $830,385 (37%) Investment Income: $26,477 (1%)

NET ASSETS Without donor restrictions With donor restrictions Total Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets

1,406,690

995,941

648,940

214,964

68,127

47,907

85,423

106,740

1,474,817

1,043,848

734,363

321,704

$ 1,596,757

$ 1,195,210

$ 770,006

$ 364,643

Concerts & Special Events Contributions & Grants

62%

37% Investment Income

1%

Statement Of Activities REVENUES Contributions & grants Concerts & special events Investment & other income Total Revenues

2019

2018

2017

2016

$ 1,373,761

$ 999,272

$ 1,186,680

$ 637,846

830,385

589,646

483,637

604,540

26,477

44,800

34,194

(4,826)

$ 2,230,623

$ 1,633,718

$ 1,704,511

$ 1,237,560

Total Program Services

Orchestra and symphony: $1,081,722 (60%) $236,410 (13%)

Program Services Children’s education

Expenses by Type

Children’s education:

EXPENSES Orchestra & symphony

For the Year Ended May 31, 2019

1,081,722

856,076

895,614

771,319

Management and general:

236,410

133,790

78,290

57,880

$117,098 (7%)

$ 1,318,132

$ 989,866

$ 973,904

$ 829,199

Fundraising: $364,424 (20%)

Supporting Services Management & general Fundraising Total Supporting Services Total Expenses

117,098

116,132

94,259

79,006

364,424

218,235

223,689

169,497

481,522

334,367

317,948

248,503

$ 1,799,654

$ 1,324,233

$ 1,291,852

$ 1,077,702

Children’s education

13% Management & general

7%

Change in Net Assets

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$ 430,969

$ 309,485

$ 412,659

$ 159,858

Fundraising

Orchestra & symphony

60%

20%

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Donors, Staff, and Volunteers

Diamond Grand Benefactor $ 1,000,000 and more Dora Bak*

Golden Baton Society Patrick and Milly Park, Honorary Chairs Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation

Grand Benefactors $ 100,000 and more The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Doris L. Hastings Foundation Michele Kang Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation Milly and Patrick Park Leslie Rose Marguerite M. Rosner*

Benefactors Gifts from $ 50,000 to $ 99,999 Mr. James R. Borynack and Mr. Adolfo Zaralegui / Findlay Galleries Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation The Charles and Ann Johnson Family Foundation Howard and Michele Kessler / The Kessler Family Foundation The Lachman Family Foundation Patricia Lambrecht / Lambrecht Family Foundation Bonnie McElveen-Hunter The McNulty Foundation Dawn Galvin Meiners NetJets David Schafer Dodie and Manley Thaler and the Thaler / Howell Foundation, Inc.

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GIFTS FROM $20,000 TO $49,999 Mr. and Mrs. James Bay David and Eunice Bigelow Leslie Rogers Blum Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County Jerome J. Claeys III Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida Mary B. Galvin Virginia and John Gildea Paul and Sandra Goldner Peter M. Gottsegen / Gottsegen Family Foundation John D. Herrick Addison Hines Charitable Trust The David Minkin Foundation HermĂŠ de Wyman Miro / The International Society of Palm Beach Norman and Susan Oblon Palm Beach Public Orchestral Strings Foundation Nancy and Ellis J. Parker, III PNC Wealth Management Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc. Provident Jewelry / Scott Diament Karen and Kenneth Rogers Robin B. Smith The William and Karen Tell Foundation Don and Mary Thompson Foundation

GIFTS FROM $10,000 TO $19,999 Arthur Benjamin John and Amy Collins The Colony Hotel Peter D. and Julie Fisher Cummings Family Foundation Anthony DiResta and Terrance Mason Dr. Jose and Lurana Figueroa James Hawkins Carol S. and Joseph Andrew Hays Hospital for Special Surgery inSIGHT Through Education, Inc. Teitsa and Allen Mann Mr. and Mrs. James Perrella / Jim and Diane Perrella Foundation Katherine and Steven C. Pinard Philip M. Reagan The Len-Ari Foundation / Ari Rifkin The Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation Lesly Smith / The Fortin Foundation of Florida

Kimberly V. Strauss Sieglinde Wikstrom James and Judy Woods / Ann Eden Woodward Foundation

GIFTS FROM $4,000 TO $9,999 John Pierce Archer Hans and Sigrid Baumann Barbara Ann and Hans Bergstrom Jeffrey Blitz Dr. Elizabeth M. Bowden Trudy Brekus Manny and Sophia Burnichon Nannette Cassidy Todd and Julie Dahlstrom Mary and Will Demory Edith R. Dixon Margaret Donnelley The Don Ephraim Family Foundation Raysa and Alfonso Fanjul Eric Friedheim Foundation Elizabeth and Michael Galvin GGE Foundation Arlette Gordon Ann R. Grimm Dr. Peter Heydon Hilton West Palm Beach Alex and Cynthia Housten Lisa L Huertas Henry & Elaine Kaufman Foundation, Inc. Joseph and Joanna Jiampietro Mrs. James Kay The Kirkwood Fund of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Dorothy and Sidney Kohl Robert M. Lichten in memory of Joy Lichten The Lunder Foundation Lynn and Robert Francis Mackle Mary Bryant McCourt David and Millie McCoy Dale and Marietta McNulty Charles and Kathy Miller Dudley and Kitty Omura Palm Beach State College Foundation, Inc. Drs. Thomas and Ling Patnaude Sarah Pietrafesa Lynn and John Pohanka Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson Anne E. and David R. Sauber Charitable Fund Dr. Arthur and Jane Tiger Carol and Jerome Trautschold Tom and Tricia Trimble James Verrant Dinyar Wadia / Wadia Associate

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GIFTS FROM $2,000 TO $3,999

GIFTS FROM $1,000 TO $1,999

Anonymous Judy Ballard JoAnne Berkow BNY Mellon Wealth Management Thomas P. Boland Stephanie Branscomb Nancy Brown Paula and Robert Butler James and Lisa Cohen Maude Cook William Frick Theresa Gaugler and Michael Hammond Debbie Goldenhersh Mrs. Robert Grace / Mae Cadwell Rovensky Foundation Charles Gradante Gucci America, Inc. Caroline Harless Harvey Capital Management International Polo Club Helene C. Karp Lisa Koeper Christa Kramer Stephanie Lefes Liberty Senior Living Mary Bryant McCourt Heather McNulty Wyser-Pratte Shari and Michael Meltzer Lawrence A. Moens Associates, Inc. Neiman Marcus Sally Ohrstrom Publix Super Markets Charities Denice Dara Quinn Carol and Lawrence A. Reich / Modestus Bauer Foundation Karen Restaino Rebecca Robinson Burton Rocks Dr. Lawrence Rocks and Marlene Rocks William and Nancy Rollnick Gudrun Sawerthal Michele Schimmel Dr. and Mrs. William H. Schneider Frances Trani-Zallie Michael S Trent United Technologies Corporation James J. Verrant Mary Lou Wagner

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute C. Gordon Beck III Richard and Lon Behr William Blundin Richard and Sheryne Brekus Carol and Thomas Bruce Donald Burgess John Cammeyer John and Marianne Castle Carter Clarke & Irene Athans Arnold Cohen Thomas D’Agostino Jr. William J. Devers Paul S. DeJong Michael Dixon Susan Dyer Jacqueline and Ray Farris Regina Fisher Mr. and Mrs. James L. Freeman Richard Frisbie The Gardens Mall Rick and Suzi Goldsmith Douglas and Joe Gressette Audrey Halperin Mort & Irma Handel Todd Houser Barbara and Robert Hurwit Sabra Ingeman Dr. Robert and Ann Jaeder Jim Jenkins Robert and Wendy Kaufman Patrice Koen Matt Kutcher Lamborghini Palm Beach Louis and Sherry Lehr Virginia Longo Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Sarah MacNamee and Kevin McCaffrey William A. Meyer Foundation Tyler Moynihan Jennifer Nawrocki Thomas M. and Nancy H. O’Neill Paul and Anne Paddock William D. Parmelee David and Ellen Paulson PJ Callahan Foundation Phyllis Pressman Juan and Shanon Pretel Quantum Foundation Ruby S. Rinker R.P. Simmons Family Foundation Dr. Lawrence and Lana Rouff David and Ekaterina Schmitt Gerard Schwarz Scott and Deborah Siegel Reina and Richard Sinni

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Dr. Richard and Mrs. Arlene Siudek of the Ayco Charitable Foundation South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Jessica and Trent Swift Krystian von Speidel Kate and Robert Waterhouse Cindy Lewis and Clifton Webb David S. Wood

GIFTS FROM $500 TO $999 AW Property Co. Randee Bank Todd Barron Kirill Basov Susan Bigsby Harry and Marie Bissell Connor Black Victoria Bolker Hagerty Yolande de Bonvouloir Cedric DuPont Antiques Pamela Cole Dr. Alexandra Cook Joe and Mary Dempsey Karen L. Dissinger Tracie Elliot-Schulman Gillian Fuller Colleen Gildea Mark Goldman & Marny Glasser in memory of Steven Ray Harless Linda Grosz Vicki Halmos Priscilla Harding Heublein Michelle James Juliza Kramer Myriam Leibowitz Ruth and Thomas Mansmith Kristy McDaniel Matthew McGeever James McLelland Margaret and Michael Meiners Matthew Mirones Glen and Carmel Mitchell Foundation Joseph and Sharon Muscarelle Gail Nessel Anka Palitz William D. Parmelee Damon Pike Nathan and Nicole Rimpf Michael and Robin Sexton Glenda Shaffer David Stern Carol Kahn Strauss Ava Wilder Sheryl Wood, P.A.

Dora Bak Society Dora Bak Doris Hastings John Herrick Susan Mark Philip Reagan Marguerite Rosner

Principal Chair Underwriters Leslie Rogers Blum, principal cello chair The Lachman Family Foundation, principal viola chair Norman and Susan Oblon, principal clarinet chair Karen and Kenneth Rogers, principal horn chair

Music Director Position Underwriter The Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation

Palm Beach Symphony Staff David McClymont Chief Executive Officer May Bell Lin Brandon Norris Felix Rivera Hulya Selcuk Olga M. Vazquez, PhD

Independent Contractors Miami Symphonic Entertainment, Inc. Con Brio Ensembles Inc. Pierson Grant PR IndieHouse Films

Volunteers Larry Castillo Jan Courte Diana Gafford Lisa Hanley Lauren Harcus Jeannne Lozano Marilyn Lubetsky Cayla Metzger Steve O’Brien David Wood

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