2020-21
IMPACT REPORT
Letter from the Chief Executive Officer Dear Symphony Friends,
David McClymont
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hen the pandemic hit and forced organizations to close around the country, Palm Beach Symphony had two choices: re-engineer a solution for continuing programs that impact the lives of thousands or cancel the season, shut the doors, and lose ground on our recent wave of success. Thanks to a fantastic board and supportive major donors, Palm Beach Symphony mobilized and navigated through the significant challenges presented by the pandemic, collaborating with talented individuals to formulate a plan for sustaining the note while following CDC guidelines for keeping all involved individuals safe. On December 3, Palm Beach Symphony orchestra musicians gathered, after nine months of not playing together, and were thrilled to record our first-ever televised concert, which was an astounding success; the broadcast Masterworks performance came second in television ratings only to the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.” After months of isolation, Palm Beach Symphony returned, and we invited patrons to join us as we pivoted during a pioneering year wherein many of our programs transitioned to virtual environments. Our education and community outreach programs quickly adapted to streaming technology in early fall. In a year when teacher support was critical, the Symphony’s music education programs with classroom instruction and performances were a lifeline for thousands of students coping with the hybrid learning environment. Our Nurturing Notes semi-monthly program quickly and successfully transitioned to virtual programming without missing a beat. The positive impact the program was having on children and families who were already undergoing difficult situations before the pandemic was essential for continuing beneficial interventions. Palm Beach Symphony stood out in a season when many activities were silent. Outstanding leadership is needed to navigate challenges and have incredible success, like Palm Beach Symphony’s Masterworks Series, which virtually reached 22 states and three countries. Since 2008, the late Dale McNulty was that leader; he was vital in transitioning Palm Beach Symphony into a world-class orchestra. All of us at the Symphony - staff, board, and musicians will continue to celebrate all he did. As the season came to a close, a new chapter started with the appointment of the Symphony’s incoming board chair Peter Gottsegen. He is looking forward to continuing the growth of Palm Beach Symphony and maintaining the sustained financial position, which enables all the great work detailed in this impact report. With deep appreciation,
8 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.
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4 Legacy of Dale McNulty 6 Palm Beach Symphony’s 47th Year
ALL IMAGES BY INDIEHOUSE FILMS
8 Engage
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10 Educate
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Overall Impact
12 Entertain
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Financial Overview
16 Philanthropy &
22 Donors, Staff, and
Fundraising
Volunteers
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Dale McNulty Celebrating a legacy of great leadership since 2008. Patrons remember his warm welcomes and genuine hospitality.
Remembering Dale in Action: Narrator for Children’s Concert Series production of Peter and the Wolf and Carnival of the Animals. Donated many instruments for underserved children. Major supporter of the annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fete. Ardent lover of the Symphony.
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PALM BEACH SYMPHONY’S 47th YEAR time conductor and volunteer staff, Palm Beach Symphony has navigated through many challenges. Mrs. Ethel S. Stone, one of the Symphony’s early board chairs and visionary leaders, set the course for the organization to continue sharing the music she loved with the community. Under the direction of CEO David McClymont, this vision guided us to maintain our work in the community while remaining safe and fiscally responsible.
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Major Pivots
n 47 years of music-making, never has Palm Beach Symphony encountered the kind of profound existential challenges as the Symphony did during the 2020-21 season – with the vanishing of audiences and opportunities – and thus vital revenue to maintain the organization. Yet while many cultural organizations around the country went dark – Palm Beach Symphony made a bold pivot: distributing its flagship Masterworks concerts online for the first time (reaching enraptured viewers in 22 states and at least three countries). Doubling down on its education offerings: all the more vital this year, reaching isolated and quarantined young people and assisting teachers challenged to bridge the new digital classroom; and finding a bold, safe path in moving forward with the gala and limited in-person events. Palm Beach Symphony’s board and major donors made this possible – helping to sustain the three pillars of our mission in this most unlikely year. The Symphony had become a cultural force in our community since its founding in 1974, and it was critical to continue the momentum of recent successes. Since our humble beginnings when we performed a few concerts a year with a part-
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bringing classical music programs and concerts into schools and the community virtually. These digital classrooms paired professional musicians with students and offered underserved communities with inspiring, engaging programs.
Palm Beach Symphony began a successful immersion into offerings of digital programs with a new major partnership with CBS 12 of Sinclair Broadcast Group, hosting a powerhouse season-opener with Sounds of the Season, which was broadcast across the state and second in television ratings only to “It’s a Wonderful Life” during the holidays. After working with one of the best productions teams, the methods and techniques for creating a world-class digital program were replicated and adapted for the Symphony’s traditional offerings. The Masterworks Series, known for its diverse repertoire, ended its long history of migrating from venue to venue, regardless of the performances being held virtually. The Kravis Center was the Symphony’s home for its season of digital concerts, and each performance was available live-streamed from Dreyfoos Hall or on-demand for five days following the performance. With plans to bring superstar performances to Palm Beach County now and in the future, this significant performing arts venue best accommodates our world-class orchestra and growing audience. During this past season when people were more isolated, Palm Beach Symphony’s education and community outreach initiatives came to the rescue of thousands,
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In addition to being the premier orchestra of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach Symphony is known for hosting various social events, including fine dining experiences on concert evenings, celebratory cocktail receptions, and social events for its Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony. Many of these events could not be held safely, and the experience couldn’t be replicated virtually. Though some offerings were not possible in the 2020-21 season, Palm Beach Symphony offered new creative ideas to help tighten the bond between the Symphony and its member-supporters. Regardless of how Palm Beach Symphony’s programs were presented, its members, subscribers, and patrons overwhelmingly supported the Symphony, with the desire to see it sustain the note in season 2020-21 and continue the programs that make a meaningful difference in the greater community of the Palm Beaches.
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ENGAGE With an eye on the community, Palm Beach Symphony maintained its commitment to serve Palm Beach County’s broad and diverse population in new ways.
A cornerstone of our efforts is to provide dynamic, inclusive, and innovative programs that engage community members. From mini-concerts throughout Palm Beach County to memorable experiences in hospitals, Palm Beach Symphony utilizes the power of music to create meaningful connections.
Nurturing Notes As communities became more and more isolated due to the pandemic, Palm Beach Symphony’s semi-monthly Nurturing Notes program was a much needed resource. These virtual sessions for patients at Quantum House and Palm Beach Children’s Hospital positively impacted children and their families, addressing ways to cope with pain, stress, isolation, and depression and create a long-term positive interaction with their medical treatment and recovery experience. In the fall, Palm Beach Symphony was contacted regarding a 10th-grade student who would be going to the Children’s Hospital for treatment. We were informed
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that he was passionate about music and trombone; his mother mentioned that he said, “I have to play music because that is the only thing that makes my brain stop thinking about cancer and makes me very, very happy.” Palm Beach Symphony promptly arranged a special one-on-one virtual nurturing notes session with principal trombonist Domingo Pagliuca, a Latin Grammy award-winning artist. It was an amazing experience. Alex and Domingo spoke about all aspects of the trombone - technical and musical. The session significantly changed Alex and his parents, positively impacting his emotional outlook and hospital experience.
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Alexander Sebastian Back A patient who benefitted from Nurturing Notes
Community Outreach Events and Partnerships Palm Beach Symphony continued to perform outreach concerts, virtually and in unique venues, and maintained collaborative partnerships. These activities led to creative new programs and offerings and enhanced the growing cultural hub of South Florida.
Noteworthy outreach events and partnerships: •
Presenting the Sounds of the Season Holiday Concert in collaboration with CBS 12
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Collaboration with the Norton Museum of Art to present a string quartet for a Virtual Art After Dark, viewed by an audience of 1,000
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Brass Quintet performance at The Breakers Palm Beach Resort’s beautiful beachfront on the First Day of Winter
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Collaboration with the Palm Beach Show Group to present a solo violin recital on a $5.2 million Stradivarius violin
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Palm Beach Symphony Brass Quintet performs at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches for a press conference announcing the Baseball Americas Qualifier for the XXXII Olympiad
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Partnership with The Colony Palm Beach and Hilton West Palm Beach to sponsor room nights for visiting guest artists
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Collaboration with the Swifty’s POOL at The Colony, 1000 North and Café Chardonnay to create a new membership benefit
Cleve A. Maloon, Kenneth Kay, and Tiffany Cox
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Randolph A. Frank Prize celebrates Palm Beach County’s vibrant arts community as it is today, as well as those inspiring students and artists that will continue to make Palm Beach a cultural destination for years to come.
Partnership with the Palm Beach County School District to present professional development videos for music teachers
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Hosting a virtual Planned Giving event in collaboration with PNC Wealth Management
2021 Randolph A. Frank Prize Winners
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EDUCATE
In recent years, Palm Beach Symphony has impacted the lives of more than 50,000 students. So when the pandemic began, one of our first considerations was how we could pivot and move forward with continuing education programs that have made a meaningful difference to so many children in Palm Beach County. Immediately, Palm Beach Symphony added a new online music education resource page that included 48 instructional videos created by symphony musicians, which was viewed more than 20,000 times by parents, students, and teachers during the 2020-21 season.
Instrument Donations and Lisa Bruna B-Major Award Because of Covid-19, students who would have typically shared an instrument were left without having one to practice on at home or were no longer able to share one at school. Due to the urgency of the situation, instrument donations to students and school music programs kicked off once the school year began, with the Symphony taking necessary precautions to ensure that each instrument was sanitized and delivered safely. More than 65 instruments, valued at more than $96,000, have been donated in the 2020-21 season to Palm Beach Students in need.
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“Palm Beach Symphony provided my first instrument that I ever owned … Our financial situation made it difficult to purchase a viola. This instrument has literally changed my next four years.” — Govanny Brown
Lisa Bruna B-Major Award
Donating professional instruments to student musicians planning to pursue a degree program in music
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Annabella Paolucci, violin / winner / continuing studies at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theater, and Dance
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Derek Janoff, clarinet / winner / continuing studies at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami
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Paul Stancampiano, trumpet / runner-up / continuing studies at Baylor University School of Music
Govanny Brown
Instrument donation recipient Palm Beach Symphony was pleased to have offered Govanny Brown his first viola. Before, Govanny had been renting an instrument or was given one from his school for a short time. However, during COVID-19, sharing school instruments was difficult or nearly unfeasible, creating difficulties for students to practice. Govanny was passionate about performing viola and was looking to continue his studies for a music degree. Unfortunately, financial situations made it difficult to purchase his own viola, so when he received his donated instrument, it gave Govanny a much-needed upgrade to help him with his college auditions and will continue assisting him in his studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he has been offered a full tuition scholarship.
2020 Instrumental Music Teacher of the YearB-Major Award Victor Fernandez Mr. Fernandez leads schoolwide general music instruction at Beacon Cove Intermediate School in Jupiter.
Coaching Sessions, Residences, Lecture Demonstrations, and In-School Concerts Over 400 instructional hours of classroom instruction and performances provided in 2020-21 With 80-85% of students in Palm Beach County participating at-home virtually at the beginning of the school year, teachers were faced with many challenges as they adapted to the new teaching environment. At Title 1 schools music teachers were challenged with teaching students present in classrooms while simultaneously instructing students tuning in virtually. This prompted many more requests for the Symphony’s education team to provide music instruction by Palm Beach Symphony musicians. Innovating the continuation of these programs in a digital format, Palm Beach Symphony re-imagined how it could continue extending student learning opportunities to assist teachers with the challenges of the current year.
Two Residencies at Title 1 schools sponsored by William Robertson • At Bear Lakes Middle School and Palm
Beach Gardens High School, Palm Beach Symphony provided virtual instruction by professional musicians, providing student mentorship, inspiration and a positive experience.
Virtual In-School Concerts and Lecture Demonstrations • Palm Beach Symphony impacted more
than 1,600 students with virtual in-school concerts. This highly sought-after program, provided students with the opportunity to ask questions and speak with musicians in an intimate and more personal setting.
Children’s Concert Series
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“I see first-hand the positive impact Victor has in encouraging students and nurturing their interest in music.” — David McClymont
Our successful production of One Small Step returned to educate nearly 5,000 students with a virtual field trip for grades K – 12 in February and March 2021. In collaboration with the Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach Symphony reimagined how it could deliver its interactive Children’s Concert production
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”It benefited me a lot because he helped me play better, and helped me find another path I can take in life.” – Bear Lakes Middle School Student on Residency
safely for students. The orchestral dance experience was recorded at the Kravis Center on December 14 under the direction of Music Director Gerard Schwarz, who also led an instrument demonstration that offered an overview of the different instrument families and how their individual sounds are produced. The orchestra of more than 50 players performed works by All-American composers including Aaron Copland, John Williams, and Joan Tower. The production was narrated by jazz vocal artist Brenda Alford and choreographed and danced by three members of the Demetrius Klein Dance Company. Virtual pre- and post-concert workshops were offered for free to all elementary school teachers. These workshops incorporated music and science concepts as a way to heighten their students’ One Small Step learning experience.
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ENTERTAIN
Palm Beach Symphony returned to the Kravis Center with its lively and inspiring Masterworks series made possible by the support of patrons. Nearly 70% of the Symphony’s constituents surveyed in the early months of the pandemic responded favorably to the return of our programs. In a season when orchestras worldwide were closing doors and losses from attendance were in the millions, we were one of the few cultural organizations to pave a new way forward with concerts, performing a mix of livestream and select seating.
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nder the direction of Gerard Schwarz, Palm Beach Symphony triumphantly performed, after months of halls going dark, a season that was one of our most outstanding artistic achievements to date. In his first full season on the podium, Maestro Schwarz rearranged programs to allow for social distancing between musicians and rearranged schedules with the acclaimed artists invited to appear with the orchestra. As a result, the performances featured some of history’s greatest masterpieces including Beethoven’s 7th Symphony and lesser-known gems, such as William Grant Still’s Darker America or Dvořák’s Silent Woods. There were many challenges in staging safe performances with social distancing, masking, and the other critical precautions needed to keep our musicians safe. Still, we adapted to this challenging situation with unconventional yet effective solutions – thanks to our great musicians – kicking off with a first-ever television broadcast of a holiday concert in December, which came second in television ratings to “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Then, performances ended
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with a slight return to in-person concerts, following all CDC guidelines, allowing a small audience to be in attendance at the last remaining performances.
Season 2020/21
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“The orchestra’s dynamic maestro, Gerard Schwarz, has led it to new heights and placed it among the ranks of the very best American regional ensembles …” — New Criterion (May 2021)
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“Palm Beach Symphony is a remarkable organization in one of the most beautiful cities in the world … it has great musicians. They are second to none … I am amazed at how beautifully they play, how musical they are, and how committed they are.”
“ Under the distinguished baton of music and artistic director Gerard Schwarz, who took over here in 2019, the youthful ensemble played brilliantly, vaulting the Palm Beach Symphony into the ranks of leading American regional orchestras, most of which are still silent in a barren performing arts universe.”
— Gerard Schwarz
— NEWSMAX (May 2021)
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Masterworks Series Live streamed from the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. “Bravo!!!!! Incredible!!!!! I wish the orchestra & Mr. Zukerman could hear my applause & bravos!” — virtual audience member during live chat Audience from 22 states and three countries, including Italy, Canada and Colombia.
Number of musicians: 44 Conductor: Gerard Schwarz
Pinchas Zukerman performs Beethoven
Guest Artist: Pinchas Zukerman, violin
BEETHOVEN Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 iolin Concerto in D Major, BEETHOVEN V Op. 61 ymphony No. 7 in A BEETHOVEN S Major, Op. 92
“The artistry and deep understanding he brings to his playing promises to make this an unforgettable opening to the Masterworks Series.” —Gerard Schwarz
Noteworthy: Highest virtual attendance of any concert in the series with nearly 2,000 viewers and more than double the amount of total views.
Number of musicians: 39 Conductor: Gerard Schwarz
Vladimir Feltsman performs Mozart
Guest Artist: Vladimir Fetlsman, piano
DIAMOND Rounds for String Orchestra iano Concerto No. 27 in MOZART P B-flat Major, K. 595
Underwriter: Peter Gottsegen and the Gottsegen Family Foundation in memory of Susan Gottsegen
STRAVINSKY Pulcinella Suite
Noteworthy: Concert honored health care workers in the community and invited all local healthcare organizations to treat their teams to a complimentary virtual performance.
An Enchanting Evening with Julian Schwarz
Number of musicians: 44
STILL Darker America
Guest Artist: Julian Schwarz, cello
ello Concerto No. 1 in A SAINT-SAËNS C minor, Op. 33
Underwriter: Anonymous donor
WALKER Lyric for Strings
Conductor: Gerard Schwarz
DVOŘÁK Silent Woods, B. 182 ymphony No. 1 in C MENDELSSOHN S minor, Op. 11
Noteworthy: Masterworks concert took place after the 19th Annual Gala, Sustaining the Note – A Virtual Celebration.
Season Finale with Alexander Toradze
Number of musicians: 50
RAVEL M a Mère l’Oye: 5 pièces enfantines (Mother Goose Suite)
Guest Artist: Alexander Toradze, piano
RAVEL Piano Concerto in G Major BRAHMS S erenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11
Conductor: Gerard Schwarz Noteworthy: Opened the doors to the concert hall to 150 guests to enjoy the performance in-person.
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Entertain
Special Concerts Sounds of the Season Holiday Concert
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nable to hold the Holly Jolly Symphony Fête, the Symphony’s annual holiday luncheon, Symphony CEO David McClymont reached out to four-year host of the luncheon and CBS 12 News Anchor, Liz Quirantes, to discuss the possibility of putting on a holiday concert. After finalizing proposals and speaking with executives, the project received the green light. On December 3, 2020, Palm Beach Symphony musicians joined together, after nine months of not playing in an ensemble, to TCHAIKOVSKY Selections from the Nutcracker Suite No. 1, Op. 71A GRUBER/SCHWARZ Silent Night TCHAIKOVSKY March from the Nutcracker Suite No. 1, op. 71A PACHELBEL (edited Schwarz) Canon in D Major TCHAIKOVSKY Trepak (Russian Dance) from the Nutcracker Suite No. 1, op. 71A SCHWARZ Variations on Greensleeves TCHAIKOVSKY Mirlitons from the Nutcracker Suite No. 1, op. 71A
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record the performance in the Duncan Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth. Everyone was excited and energized to make music together on stage, and the results of the performance were monumental. The original showings on December 24, 25, and 26 did so well, coming in second in television ratings (but only barely) to the holiday mainstay “It’s a Wonderful Life.” It’s no surprise that CBS 12 asked to show it again for another broadcast on New Year’s Eve.
BACH/SCHWARZ Sleepers Awake from Cantata No. 140
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TCHAIKOVSKY Waltz of the Flowers from the Nutcracker Suite No. 1, op. 71A
Conductor: Gerard Schwarz
ANDERSON Sleigh Ride
Guest Artist: Valentina Paolucci, violin
HOPKINS/SCHWARZ We Three Kings of Orient Are
Underwriter:
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David and Eunice Bigelow CBS 12 Findlay Galleries Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Johnson Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation
The McNulty Charitable Foundation PNC Bank Dodie and Manley Thaler and the Thaler/ Howell Foundation
The 19-year-old played the 1627 Andrea Amati Cremona copy violin which she received as the inaugural winner of the Symphony’s Lisa Bruna B-Major Award. She currently attends University of Miami on a full music scholarship from the Frost School of Music where Maestro Schwarz serves as a Distinguished Professor of Music.
Private Concert at the Society of the Four Arts In addition to the Masterworks Series, Palm Beach Symphony partnered with the Society of the Four Arts to host an intimate performance featuring celebrated pianist, Olga Kern. The event was in-person requiring masks, with limited capacity and social distancing between seats at the Four Arts which had received updates to the air-conditioning systems. STRAUSS (arr. Schwarz) Sextet from Capriccio SHOSTAKOVICH Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 35 FINE Serious Song; A Lament for String Orchestra DVOŘÁK Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22
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PHILANTHROPY, FUNDRAISING & SPECIAL EVENTS
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alm Beach Symphony would not have been able to sustain the notes in the 2020-21 season without the support, commitment and confidence from its board of directors, major supporters, individual donors, foundations, government agencies and corporate partners. Patrons joined Palm Beach Symphony as cultural innovators in pioneering the reinvented season of concerts, music education and community outreach. With the desire
to continue the Symphony’s meaningful community impact, donors rallied to help us meet the unprecedented challenges. In addition to concerts, Palm Beach Symphony hosted numerous virtual events, a virtual fundraising gala, re-imagined member benefits, and socially distanced receptions. Up-and-coming patrons took part in Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony for a reduced season of social events to support our impactful education and outreach programs.
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$100,000 Matching Challenge Grant was received from an anonymous donor in support of the 19th Annual Gala, Sustaining the Note.
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The COVID-19 pandemic created many gaps in lost revenue sources from annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête, membership, subscription, and single tickets. Due to the overwhelming support of individual donors, these gaps were filled, which allowed Palm Beach Symphony to return to the stage to sustain the note. We are grateful to all those who donated above and beyond to the annual fund, resulting in a 20% increase in donations to the annual fund.
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Principal chair underwriters were: Leslie Rogers Blum, cello; The Lachman Family Foundation, viola; Norman and Susan Oblon, clarinet; Karen and Kenneth Rogers, horn; Felicia Taylor/The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation, flute.
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We express our gratitude to the major supporters who helped bring the orchestra musicians together, after months of not playing in-person, to perform an extraordinary holiday concert,
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Sounds of the Season: David and Eunice Bigelow, CBS 12, Findlay Galleries, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Johnson, Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation, The McNulty Charitable Foundation, PNC Bank, and Dodie and Manley Thaler and the Thaler/ Howell Foundation
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Palm Beach Symphony’s music education program is made possible through the support from Paul and Sandra Goldner, The Frederick DeLuca Foundation, Publix Super Market Charities, Mr. William Robertson, and Felicia Taylor/The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation.
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Fundraising and Special Events
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Palm Beach Symphony normally hosts many fundraising and social events throughout its calendar season. We pivoted from hosting in-person events to offer unique member benefits in partnership with local restaurants, host engaging pre-concert talks, and provide limited select seats to attend concerts in-person.
Remaking Society Concert Dinners Palm Beach Symphony partnered with hotels and restaurants to bring a performance-anddinner experience to music lovers who stayed home to enjoy concerts virtually. We paired up with Swifty’s POOL at the Colony, 1000 North, and Café Chardonnay to provide fine dining for members to make live stream concert nights more memorable.
Pre-Concert Talks Maestro Gerard Schwarz engaged in unique conversations with each of the guest artists to record pre-concert discussions that allowed members and subscribers to learn more about the artistic context of the concerts and the background of the celebrated soloists.
Private Concert Experience Imagine having the Kravis Center’s 2,200 seat Dreyfoos Hall to yourself for a private concert. Major donors and board members experienced this in the 2020-21 season as they took their socially distanced seats inside the Kravis Center for Palm Beach Symphony’s four-concert Masterworks Series.
19th Annual Gala: Sustaining the Note The first-ever virtual celebration hosted by Palm Beach Symphony on April 19, 2021 was an unforgettable experience, which raised more than $355,000. Canceling the annual gala was never a thought brought up by the staff or board; this event is critical to the organization’s success, raising approximately 40% of Palm Beach Symphony’s annual revenue. Guests were treated to memorable performances by principal trombone Domingo Pagliuca, the Middle Bridge Trio, the winners and runner-ups of the Lisa Bruna B-Major Award, and the Masterworks concert that followed the gala. In addition
to our launch of an online auction–featuring exquisite items such as private NetJets flight hours, an afternoon on a luxury private yacht, and a wall of wine celebrating 47 years of the Symphony-the gala highlights were the meaningful moments that we could share with guests made possible by Palm Beach Symphony sustaining the note in 2020-21.
Inaugural Golden Baton Society Dinner After canceling the Inaugural Golden Baton Society Dinner in 2020, Palm Beach Symphony held the re-scheduled event on May 24, 2021. The event was a sold-out success, honoring Patrick and Milly Park as the first recipients of the Golden Baton Society Award; this prestigious distinction is presented yearly to a patron who has given, accumulated over the years, more than $250,000.
Swings for Strings Palm Beach Symphony’s annual golf event returned for its second year at Wellington National Golf Club, raising nearly $40,000. Taking place outdoors, socially distanced between teams, the event was a great success with 72 registered players and corporate support from Hospital for Special Surgery (principal sponsor), PNC Wealth Management, Ed Morse Automotive Group, Keel Harbour Capital, The Burnap Foundation, Chervò, SmartSource, and more.
Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony In 2020-21, Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony brought the mission into clear
focus. While there was a reduction of many of the traditional events, Young Friends members found new ways to assemble in support of Palm Beach Symphony’s impactful education and outreach programs. Highlights from the season included an instrument donation drive hosted outdoors at Grandview Public Market, collecting 15 instruments and $2,000 in donations, and hosting a remarkable side-by-side recital for the Lisa Bruna B-Major winners performing alongside principal musicians of Palm Beach Symphony.
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OVERALL IMPACT Engage
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29 Community Outreach Events & Performances Semi-monthly Nurturing Notes virtual sessions $15,000 awarded through the Randolph A. Frank Prize
Website Engagement
30%
Website Page Views Website viewed
92%
Growth over previous year
28,563
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19
21,964
More than in the previous year 148,058
2020-21 76,718
2019-20
17,159
103,366
2018-19
Social Media Followers
200,000+
Reached through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter 2020-21 2019-20 2018-19
6,807 6,374 5,596
YouTube 400% increase in views
56,000+ Minutes watched by fans
2019-20 2018-19
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25,100
2020-21 5,000 2,200
Entertain
Educate
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19 Palm Beach Symphony premieres
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15 unusable instruments given to Zero Space/Musical Masterpieces for charity project in fall 2021
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Online Music Education activities were viewed nearly 20,000 times by students, parents, and educators
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Six broadcasts of Sounds of the Season Holiday Concert enjoyed by an audience of more than 40,000
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More than $355,000 raised durning the 19th Annual Virtual Gala
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Nearly $40,000 raised at Swings for Strings Golf Invitational (52% increase over the previous golf event)
Concert views Private concert at the Four Arts with attendance of 100 One Small Step Family Concert viewed by 736 households
Instrument Donations • •
65 instruments donated, valued at over $96,000. Nearly 200 donated in recent years. 65
2020-21 48
2019-20
Virtual Ticket Buyer Locations Viewership spanned
21 Out-of-State
30
2017-18
states and 3 other countries (Canada, Colombia, Italy)
Students Reached
77%
In-State
45
2018-19
Over 6,800 students impacted in 2020-21 plus far more due to virtual programming access.
10%
2016-17
Contributions
2020-21
10,000
More than
20%
2017-18
8,000
10,000
2019-20
13,500
$530,000
2020-21
2018-19
$440,000
2019-20 2018-19
Increase in direct contributions to Palm Beach Symphony
6,500
$220,000
Instructional Hours Despite being limited by pandemic, online education activities were viewed nearly 20,000 times by students, parents, and educators 400
2020-21
500
2019-20 2018-19
250
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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 2019-20 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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Statement of Financial Position
For the Year Ending May 31, 2020 Revenue by Source
2020
2019
2018
2017
$ 1,974,532
$ 1,116,615
$ 1,050,586
$ 660,402
Receivables
70,760
392,172
59,118
61,621
Other Assets
212,762
87,970
85,506
47,983
Total Assets
$ 2,258,054
$ 1,596,757
$ 1,195,210
$ 770,006
87,850
89,920
37,179
29,628
ASSETS Cash & Investments
Contributions and Grants: $1,373,761 (54%) Concerts and Special events: $830,385 (43%) Investment Income: $26,477 (3%)
LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Other Liabilities
218,571
32,020
114,183
6,015
Total Liabilities
$ 306,421
$ 121,940
$ 151,362
$ 35,643
1,850,756
1,406,690
995,941
648,940
100,877
68,127
47,907
85,423
NET ASSETS Without Donor Restrictions With Donor Restrictions Total Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets
1,951,633
1,474,817
1,043,848
734,363
$ 2,258,054
$ 1,596,757
$ 1,195,210
$ 770,006
Statement of Activities 2020
2019
2018
2017
$ 1,274,682
$ 1,373,761
$ 999,272
$ 1,186,680
1,034,972
830,385
589,646
483,637
73,190
26,477
44,800
34,194
$ 2,382,844
$ 2,230,623
$ 1,633,718
$ 1,704,511
Orchestra & Symphony
1,016,780
1,081,722
856,076
895,614
Children’s Education
330,846
236,410
133,790
78,290
$ 1,347,626
$ 1,318,132
$ 989,866
$ 973,904
147,927
117,098
116,132
94,259
REVENUES Contributions & Grants Concerts & Special Events Investment & Other Income Total Revenues EXPENSES Program Services:
Total Program Services SUPPORTING SERVICES Management & General Fundraising Total Supporting Services Total Expenses CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
410,475
364,424
218,235
223,689
558,402
481,522
334,367
317,948
$ 1,906,028
$ 1,799,654
$ 1,324,233
$ 1,291,852
$ 476,816
$ 430,969
$ 309,485
$ 412,659
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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 • Leslie Rose
Grand Benefactors $100,000 and more • The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation • Peter M. Gottsegen/Gottsegen Family Foundation • Doris L. Hastings Foundation • Leslie Rose
Benefactors Gifts from $50,000 to $99,999
• Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Johnson/The Charles and Ann Johnson Family Foundation • Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation
Gifts from $20,000 to $49,999 • The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation • Mrs. James N. Bay • David and Eunice Bigelow • Board of County Commissioners Palm Beach County, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
• Don and Mary Thompson • Sieglinde Wikstrom • The Ann Eden Woodward Foundation/Judy and Pat Woods Trustees
• Arthur Benjamin • Leslie Rogers Blum
Gifts from $4,000 to $9,999
• Paul and Sandra Goldner
• Thomas D’Agostino Jr. and Danielle Rollins
• C Gordon Beck III
• Bill and Kem Frick/The Frick Foundation
• Trudy Brekus
• Patrick and Milly Park
• Gary and Linda Lachman/The Lachman Family Foundation
• Addison Hines Charitable Trust • Y. Michele Kang
• Jerome J. Claeys, III
• Carol S. and Joseph Andrew Hays
• C. Kenneth and Laura Baxter Foundation, Inc. • Barbara Ann and Hans Bergstrom • Thomas and Carol Bruce • Manny and Sophia H. Burnichon/ Private Cask Imports Inc.
• The McNulty Foundation
• Henry & Elaine Kaufman Foundation in memory of Susan Gottsegen
• Dawn Galvin Meiners
• NetJets
• John and Marianne Castle
• The David Minkin Foundation
• Norman and Susan Oblon
• John and Amy Collins
• Nancy and Ellis J. Parker, III
• Lois Pope
• The Colony Palm Beach
• PNC Wealth Management
• Provident Jewelry/Scott Diament
• Julie and Todd Dahlstrom
• Karen and Kenneth Rogers
• Ari Rifkin/The Len-Ari Foundation, Inc.
• Shoshana and Daniel Davidowitz
• Sinclair Broadcast Group
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Gifts from $10,000 to $19,999
• Robin Smith
• James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui/Findlay Galleries
• John D. Herrick
• Dodie and Manley Thaler and the Thaler/Howell Foundation
• The William and Karen Tell Foundation
• William Robertson
• Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council of Arts and Culture
• Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties • Felicia Taylor/The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation
• Seth Sprague Educational & Charitable Foundation
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• Nannette Cassidy
• Mary and Willard Demory
• Anthony DiResta and Terrance Mason • Edith R. Dixon • Alfonso Fanjul/Florida Crystals Corporation • Eric Friedheim Foundation, Inc. • The Fortin Foundation of Florida, Inc.
• Jim Hawkins
• Katherine and Steven C. Pinard
• Sarah Stimson Karis
• Joanna and Joseph Jiampietro
• Juan and Shanon Pretel
• Keel Harbour Capital
• Karen Restaino
• Wellington Regional Medical Center
• Stephanie Lefes
• Burton Rocks
• Robert M. Lichten
• Dr. Lawrence Rocks and Marlene Rocks
Dora Bak Society
• Lana and Lawrence Rouff
• Dora Bak
• Barry Schwarz
• Doris L. Hastings*
• Scott and Deborah Siegel
• John D. Herrick
• R. P. Simmons Family Foundation
• Philip M. Reagan
• Dr. Richard and Mrs. Arlene Florence Siudek of the Ayco Charitable Foundation
• Marguerite Rosner*
• Heather McNulty Wyser-Pratte • Shari and Michael Meltzer
• Michael and Elizabeth Galvin
• David and Millie McCoy
• GGE Foundation, Inc.
• Publix Super Market Charities
• Virginia and John Gildea
• Paul E. Raether/KKR Financial Services Company LLC
• Ann Grimm • Nancy Goodes/Melvin R. Goodes Family Foundation • Arlette B. Gordon
• Michael S. Trent MD • Mary Lou Wagner • Wellington National Golf Club
• Dr. Peter Heydon • Hospital for Special Surgery
Gifts from $1,000 to $1,999
• IYC
• ADA Site Compliance
• Helene C. Karp
• Nino Annunziata
• Mrs. James Kay
• Lon and Richard Behr
• The Kirkwood Fund of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
• Gene M. Bernstein
• The Hilton West Palm Beach
• Patricia Lambrecht • The Lunder Foundation • Marilyn Macron • Mary Bryant McCourt • Dale* and Marietta McNulty • Drs. Ling and Thomas Patnaude • Philip M. Reagan/J.P. Morgan • Carol and Lawrence A. Reich/ Modestus Bauer Foundation • Esther Rosenberg and David Simon • Gudrun Sawerthal • Dr. and Mrs. William Schneider • Carol and Jerome Trautschold • James J. Verrant • Camilla Webster
Gifts from $2,000 to $3,999
• William B. Blundin • John Cammeyer • Guy Clark • Dr. Alexandra C. Cook • Cummings & Lockwood • Katherine and William Devers • Karen Dinerstein • Ivan Dvorak • Donald M Ephraim Family Foundation • Aaron Ferraris • Damaris D. W. Ford/Landmark Charitable Foundation, Inc. • Gillian Fuller • The Gardens Mall • Charles Gradante • Priscilla Harding Heublein • The Lisa Huertas Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties • William and Peggy Johnson
• Dr. Elizabeth M. Bowden
• Arsine and Taniel Koushakjian
• The Burnap Foundation
• Tatiana Kopp
• Vera Chapman
• Penny Kriews
• Chervò
• Sanda and Jerry Lambert
• Margaret C. Donnelley
• Louis and Sherry Lehr
• Ed Morse Automotive Group
• Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
• Moti and Idit Ferder
• Malvern Bank
• Dr. Jose and Lurana Figueroa
• Devon Miles
• Michael Gottsegen
• Kitty and Dudley Omura
• Mr. & Mrs. Robert Grace/Mae Cadwell Rovensky Foundation
• Paul and Anne Paddock
• Jo and Douglas Gressette • Caroline Harless
• Simon Parisier • Mr. and Mrs. David F. Paulson
• Sharon M. Wehrle
• Ryan Swenson • Dr. Arthur and Jane Tiger • Jane Tracy Artist Estate • Tom and Tricia Trimble • Frank and Nina Truglio • Krystian von Speidel
Gifts from $500 to $999 • Josephine Linder duPont Bayard • The Ben West Palm Beach • JoAnne Berkow
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 • Felicia Taylor/The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation, principal flute chair
Palm Beach Symphony Staff
• John Campbell • Maude Cook
• David McClymont, Chief Executive Officer
• Carla Crawley • Education Foundation of Palm Beach County • Mary Kathleen Ernst • Rick and Suzi Goldsmith • Theresa and Michael Hammond • Barbara and Robert Hurwit • Sabra Ingeman • Ann and Robert Jaeder • Sheila Josephberg • James and Jennifer Kimenker
• May Bell Lin • Renée LaBonte • Felix Rivera • Hulya Selcuk • Olga M. Vazquez, PhD • Katrina Wynne
Independent Contractors • Con Brio Ensembles Inc.
• Karen Levy
• IndieHouse Films
• Stephen Lovas • Kevin and Sarah McCaffrey
• Miami Symphonic Entertainment, Inc.
• Cynthia and Terrence McGeever
• Pierson Grant PR
• Jacqui Michel
• Sector-Santina LLC
• Carmel and Glenn Mitchell • Linda Moaven
Volunteers • Nina Annable
• Tyler Moynihan • Joseph and Sharon Muscarelle • Jennifer Nawrocki
• Larry Castillo • Jan Courte • Diana Gafford
• Philip Ruppe
• Jeanne Lozano
• Chris Shea
• Dan Veres
• Robert L. Shell
• Maria Veres
• Stanley H. Singer • Christopher Snyder • John and Karin Strasswimmer
* Deceased
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