22-23 Annual Impact Report

IMPACT REPORT

RECORD BREAKING YEAR

• 21% increase in memberships and subscriptions

• 48% increase in instrument donations

• Highest attendance at all fundraising events

Letter from the Chief Executive Officer

Dear Symphony Friends,

It’s been an incredible year for Palm Beach Symphony. We were elated to welcome world-class soloists sponsored by our Impresario Society. Our renowned Music Director Gerard Schwarz also continues to achieve new heights of artistic excellence with the Symphony, as is evident by the fantastic concerts from this past season.

Our subscriptions and memberships grew by 21% from the previous year. Over 450 guests enjoyed our 21st Annual Gala: A Standing Ovation, surpassing attendance of all previous Galas. Not only that, but our 6th Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête luncheon saw 370 guests in attendance, and our Swings for Strings Golf Invitational sold-out.

Thanks to people like you, Palm Beach Symphony can continue to perform inspiring Masterworks concerts with the finest orchestral musicians in South Florida and deliver excellent community outreach programs for Palm Beach County. Families throughout South Florida enjoyed the third televised Sounds of the Season broadcast as we expanded our partnership with CBS12.

In the fall of 2022, the Symphony performed Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf as part of the Dale A. McNulty Children’s Concert Series to thousands of students in Palm Beach County. It was narrated by twotime Grammy-Award winner Jon Secada.

As board chairman, James Borynack took the helm this season with clarity, dedication, and excellent board governance. The combined efforts of the growing board, staff, and volunteers will forge forward grand plans for a phenomenal celebratory 50th anniversary in the 202324 season.

As outlined in our impressive 2022-23 Season’s Impact Report, Palm Beach Symphony has experienced unprecedented growth directly due to the steadfast support of donors like you.

With deep appreciation,

David McClymont

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.

Photography by Indiehouse Films Capehart Photography

OVERVIEW

Palm Beach Symphony, founded in 1974 as the first professional orchestra in Palm Beach County, only performing a few concerts each season with a part-time conductor and volunteer staff, has seen remarkable development, including new milestones in community outreach, music education, programming, and fundraising.

In its 49th season, the Symphony continues its strong momentum of growth under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer David McClymont. Music Director Gerard Schwarz is leading spirited performances of Masterworks concerts with an orchestra that reaches 90 players, the mark of a major symphony orchestra. Recognized by The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County with a 2020 Muse Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, Palm Beach Symphony also continues to expand its education and community outreach programs. Children’s concerts, student coaching sessions and masterclasses, instrument donations, and free public concerts have reached more than 72,000 students in recent years.

Palm Beach Symphony attracted more members, subscribers, and single ticket buyers to its blockbuster season of world-class concerts with renowned artists. Performances at the Kravis Center were crowd pleasers, with thousands attending in-person at Dreyfoos Hall. Our partnership with CBS 12 of Sinclair Broadcast Group continued hosting the Sounds of the Season holiday concert broadcast, which reached nearly 100,000 people

We recently introduced a new membership group called the Impresario Society that plays a leading role in the Symphony’s efforts to deliver spirited Masterworks concerts with world-class guest artists. Through these patrons’ combined support, the Masterworks Season provided inspiring classical music performances by virtuoso soloists with first-rate orchestral musicians conducted under Maestro Gerard Schwarz’s baton.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural arts organization, we are committed to enhancing the communities in which we perform. Palm Beach Symphony dedicates its efforts to expand its reach, bringing classical music to people of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences.

ENGAGE

Our community outreach events serve as the cornerstone of our efforts to reach Palm Beach County’s broad and diverse community. At Palm Beach Symphony, we believe in the power of music to create meaningful connections. That’s why we offer a variety of community outreach programs that allow us to engage with members of the community beyond our concert venue. From mini-concerts throughout Palm Beach County to memorable experiences in hospitals and awarding scholarship prizes to artists, we utilize the power of music to impact the lives of those we serve positively. As the season advanced, the Symphony engaged in many opportunities in collaboration with valued community partners – the Related Group, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Downtown Development Authority, West Palm Beach Arts and Entertainment District, Norton Museum of Art, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, Braman Motors, Lugano Diamonds, and Hospital for Special Surgery, just to name a few - allowing us to offer these excellent programs that vastly enrich our community.

1. Brooke USA Foundation’s “An Evening of Divertimentos and Dressage” partnership with horses, riders, and the Palm Beach Symphony at the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee 2. Flute Quartet at the state capitol building in Tallahassee for Palm Beach County Legislative Days in partnership with the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County Public Affairs Department 3. Soprano Renée Fleming and Palm Beach Symphony at a private event in Palm Beach 4. String Quartet played for “Conduct Us” during “An Evening on Antique Row through the Palm Beach County Historical Society”

25,782 people engaged in community outreach

52 hours of free concerts for the community

MUSIC, MAESTROS, AND MASTERS

On March 16, 2023, Palm Beach Symphony hosted an interactive panel discussion with leaders in music and health at the Benjamin School. These stars of very different walks of life discovered, experienced, and explored the non-obvious similarities in musculoskeletal performance between all these

EXTERNAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PERFORMANCES

• Soprano Renée Fleming and Palm Beach Symphony (chamber orchestra) for private event in Palm Beach

• Palm Beach Symphony orchestra performance in partnership with the Lady in Red Life Gala at The Breakers Palm Beach

• Brooke USA Foundation’s “An Evening of Divertimentos and Dressage” partnership with horses, riders, and the Palm Beach Symphony (chamber orchestra) at the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee

• Flute Quartet at the state capitol building in Tallahassee for Palm Beach County Legislative Days in partnership with the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County Public Affairs Department

• Brass Duo at Cox Science Center and Aquarium

• Piano Trio at Max Planck Florida Institute of Neuroscience “Science Meets Music” at The Benjamin School

legends and the biomechanics of how we all can stay fit with the everyday challenges of today’s environment.

Panelists:

Misha Dichter, Internationally Acclaimed Pianist

Yun Xuan Cao, Assistant Conductor, Palm Beach Symphony John Evenson, WPEC Channel 12 Sports Anchor/Reporter Dr. Nicholas Sama, HSS Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery

• Flute Quartet at South Florida Public Broadcasting Service’s “PBS Ladies Lunch”

• String Quartet at WXEL South Florida Public Broadcasting Service’s Board of Directors Luncheon

• String Duo at Women’s Golf Association at PGA National

• String Quartet in The Square

• Brass Quintet and String Quartet at Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County Summer Camp at the Boynton Beach Culture and Arts Center

• String Quartet at Nat King Cole Summer Strings Camp at Lynn University

• Assistant Conductor Yun Cao and Masterworks Piano Soloist Misha Dichter at Music, Maestros, & Masters at The Benjamin School

• String Quartet in “Conduct Us” at An Evening on Antique Row through the Palm Beach County Historical Society

• Brass Quintet at Pride Lights at Clematis Splash Park

• Middle-Bridge Trio at Club Braman’s “Taste of Palm Beaches” at Johan’s Jöe Swedish Restaurant

• Middle-Bridge Trio at Braman Motor Cars’ “Bentley Intro Event – Showroom Sunday Brunch” at their Showroom in West Palm Beach

• String Quartet at 211 Fundraiser at the Cohen Pavilion at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

• String Quartet at Palm Beach State College Board of Directors Reception

• String Duo for International Yacht Club at Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show

• String Quartet for National Polo Center

• Pianist for West Palm Beach Mandel Library Foundation

• Violinist at joint Non-Profits First & PBS event

• Double Bassist and Trombonist for Hispanic Heritage Cultural Tour through Community Affairs of Palm Beach County in partnership with PBS

INTERNAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PERFORMANCES

• Mary Hilem Taylor Competition Winners Recital at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. All three winners played unaccompanied showpieces then collectively played string quintets alongside two PBS principal musicians.

• Mary Hilem Taylor Music Scholarship Competition Live Finals at Palm Beach Atlantic University with performances by six string players

• Violin Soloist, Clarinet Trio, and String Quartet at the Golden Baton Society Dinner at The Beach Club

• String Quartet from Dreyfoos School of the Arts for Young Friends’ “Swings for Strings” at the Wellington National Golf Club

• String Quartet at joint “Planned Giving” event with PNC Wealth Management, Fox Rothschild, and PBS at The Colony Hotel

• Violin/Accordion Duo and String Quartet for joint Lugano Diamonds and PBS Impresario Society event at McMackin residence

• Pianist for PBS Gala Kick-Off Party at and in partnership with Findlay Galleries

• String Duo at “Diamonds and Duos” joint event for PBS Impresario Society and Board of Directors at and in partnership with Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry

• Solo Violinist and Violin/Cello Duo for Macallan Tasting and Dinner at The Butcher’s Club

• String Quartet for Ukrainian Fundraiser at The Breakers Palm Beach

• String Quartet for the Salvation Army at the Norton Museum of Art

• String Quartet in “Conduct Us” at An Evening on Antique Row through the Palm Beach County Historical Society

• Brass Quintet, and high school student ensembles including Woodwind Quintet from Lake Worth High School and Choir Dimension 20 from Forest Hill High School for Sixth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête at the Cohen Pavilion at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

• Student Viola Soloist (1st Place Winner of the Lisa Bruna B-Major Award) from the Colburn Music Academy in Los Angeles, California, and the Annie Matot Jazztet from The King’s Academy for PBS’ 21st Annual Gala at The Breakers Palm Beach

• PBS String Quartet and Four Student Piano Soloists from Dreyfoos School of the Arts for The Prelude Society and Young Friends event at the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts

• String Trio for Young Friends & Music Men “Seaside Social”

• String Duo for Young Friends event at The Colony Hotel

• String Duo for Young Friend’s “Instrument Donation Drive” event at The Ben Hotel

• String Trio for Young Friends’ “Music, Art and Cocktails” at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County

• String Trio for Young Friends’ “A Polo Afternoon” at the National Polo Center

• Pianist for Ladies Guild Gift Gathering at the PBS Office

• PBS String Quartet and Dreyfoos School of the Arts high school student String Quartet for a private event at The Club at Admirals’ Cove

Randolph A. Frank Prize

Ken Taylor, Director of Choral Activities at Dreyfoos School of the Arts, was the 2023 winner of the Randolph A. Frank Prize. Ken received $10,000 in prize money and was recognized during the post-concert member dinner at the last concert of the 202223 season.

EDUCATE

The Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Music

Palm Beach Symphony creates impact through The Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Music. It provides music education initiatives that are constantly evolving to deepen and extend student learning opportunities. The program has positively affected more than 60,000 students in Palm Beach County in recent years.

Partially funded by a matching grant along with corporate sponsors and individual gifts, the Symphony offers vital music education programming which includes its Dale A. McNulty Children’s Concert Series, artist-in-residence programs, teacher resources, donated instruments, scholarships, awards, and inschool concerts.

INSTRUMENT DONATION PROGRAM

• Donated 162 instruments to schools and students

• Donated 396 accessories and pieces of equipment to schools and students

• 43 instruments donated to schools and students at the Sixth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête

• 80 instruments donated to Palm Beach Symphony by Palm Beach County residents through Sinclair’s “Play It Forward” Instrument Donation Drive

• 23 decommissioned instruments were donated to aZul whose “Creatives” turned them into Musical Masterpieces that were exhibited during the pre-concert and intermission showcase at our fourth Masterworks Concert in March 2023

• Sinclair’s Broadcast of the “Play It Forward” Instrument Donation Drive ran from December 2022 to March 2023. WPEC aired 153 segments reaching an estimated audience of over 3 million people.

Nearly 8,600 students impacted

More than 280 instructional hours provided More than 95 coaching sessions

Engaged with 137 classes of students

Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year Award Recipient Paul Destito from Bak Middle School of the Arts

EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

• 8,618 - Total number of students impacted between June 2022 and May 2023

• 3,529 students impacted by children’s concert series “The Adventures of Peter and the Wolf” with narrator Jon Secada

• Curriculum guide to “The Adventures of Peter and the Wolf” available to 234 public schools and their 188,375 enrolled students in Palm Beach County plus additional private schools and students

• 5 local broadcasts of “Eudora’s Fable: The Shoe Bird” on South Florida PBS

• Over 90 national broadcasts of “Eudora’s Fable: The Shoe Bird” on public television stations across the country

• A total of 3 open rehearsals plus Q&A session with violinist Sarah Chang and masterclass with pianist Misha Dichter

• A total of 137 classes engaged with 96 coaching sessions for our residency programs and other coaching sessions between June 2022 and May 2023

• 279 instructional hours provided between June 2022 and May 2023

• 4 residencies held at U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School of the Arts, The Conservatory School, Palm Springs Middle School, and Lake Worth High School

• 800 complimentary tickets to our Masterworks Concerts provided for students and their families as well as teachers. This includes giving tickets for those playing our pre-concert music performances and other PBS events as a token of our appreciation for their contributions to our events.

• 120 complimentary tickets to our Children’s Concert Family Show provided for students and their families as well as teachers.

Dale A. McNulty Children’s Concert Series

Peter and the Wolf

In the fall of 2022, Palm Beach Symphony and Maestro Gerard Schwarz performed a newly imagined version of Sergei Prokofiev’s musical masterpiece, Peter and the Wolf, featuring two-time Grammy-Award winner Jon Secada as narrator. The Symphony performed for thousands of students at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center and The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. A family concert was also held at Eissey Campus Theater.

Eudora’s Fable: THE SHOE BIRD

In the fall of 2021, Palm Beach Symphony presented Eudora’s Fable: The Shoe Bird, based on Eudora Welty’s book The Shoe Bird, collaborating with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County and the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches. The production of the musical fable, filmed by a multiple Emmy Award-winning American director, reached thousands of students and families nationally through a collaboration with PBS Broadcasting.

NATIONAL BROADCASTS IN THE FOLLOWING CITIES FROM MARCH 1-MAY 1, 2023:

• Los Angeles, California

• Monterey-Salinas, California

• San Francisco, California

• August, Georgia

• Savannah, Georgia

• Sioux City, Iowa

• Kansas City, Missouri

• Fargo, North Dakota

• Minot-Bismarck, North Dakota

• Lincoln, Nebraska

• North Platte, Nebraska

• Omaha, Nebraska

• Charlotte, North Carolina

• New York, New York

• Columbus, Ohio

• Lima, Ohio

• Bend, Oregon

• Eugene, Oregon

• Portland, Oregon

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Columbia, South Carolina

• Greenville, South Carolina

• Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

• Spartanburg, South Carolina

• Sioux Falls, South Dakota

• Salt Lake City, Utah

• Beckley, West Virginia

• Bluefield, West Virginia

• Charleston, West Virginia

• Clarksburg, West Virginia

• Weston, West Virginia

• Cheyenne, Wyoming

LOCAL BROADCASTS:

• Sunday, September 11, 2022 on WPBT and WXEL

• Thursday, December 22, 2022 on WXEL

• Friday, December 23, 2022 on WPBT

• Sunday, December 25, 2022 on WPBT

72 M illion

people ages 2 and above

Generous donations and grants provide significant support for Palm Beach Symphony’s music education program from The Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Music, James H. and Marta Batmasian Foundation, James Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Eric Friedheim Foundation, Felicia Taylor Gottsegen/The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation, Florida Power & Light, Cynthia Hampton, The Harry T. Mangurian Foundation, The McNulty Charitable Foundation, Lois Pope, The Rickel Foundation, William Robertson, the School District of Palm Beach County, and the Spoto Family Fund.

Mary Hilem Taylor Music Scholarship Competition

Palm Beach Symphony held the competition of the Mary Hilem Taylor Music Scholarship that was funded and made possible by Felicia Taylor Gottsegen. This competition was created to honor Mary Hilem Taylor, Felicia’s mother, and help ease the financial burden for young music students across South Florida. Palm Beach Symphony awarded three winners with a total of $25,000 in cash prizes and a side-by-side performance opportunity with the Symphony’s principal musicians.

Carriage Summary

Eudora’s Fable: The Shoe Bird 3/1/2023 - 5/6/2023

Lisa Bruna B-Major Award

Every musician starts somewhere, and through the Lisa Bruna B-Major Award, Palm Beach Symphony gives advanced-level instruments to high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in music. In 2023, the Symphony awarded three winners.

• 1st Place Winner: Benjamin Kremer, violin - $12,500 prize

• 2nd Place Winner: Gioia Gedicks, violin - $7,500 prize + $500 Audience Choice Award Winner

• 3rd Place Winner: Daniel Guevara, viola - $4,500 prize

• 1st Place Winner: Julianna Bramble, violist from the Colburn Music Academy in Los Angeles, CA - received a brand-new viola bow

• 2nd Place Winner: Bobbi Zimmelman, clarinetist from Dreyfoos School of the Arts - received a brand new A-Clarinet

• 3rd Place Winner: Mackens Joseph, tubist from Dreyfoos School of the Arts - received a new tuba

Eudora’s Fable reached a potential audience of

ENTERTAIN U

nder the direction of Music Director Gerard Schwarz, Palm Beach Symphony held a record-breaking season that drew star virtuosos from across North America and Europe. Maestro Schwarz programmed inspiring orchestral works, leading the musicians of the Symphony to give sensational performances to our audiences at Dreyfoos Hall.

MASTERWORKS SERIES

In-Person from the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

More than a thousand attended each performance in Dreyfoos Hall

Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 3 p.m.

Guest Artist: Sarah Chang, violin

Conductor: Gerard Schwarz

Program: Diamond: Rounds for String Orchestra

Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73

Underwritten by: Barbara and William Karatz Fund/ William Karatz and Joan G. Smith in memory of William Karatz

Noteworthy: Symphony patron Mary Bryant McCourt conducted the orchestra in the opening Star Spangled Banner, a unique auction item experience won at our annual gala

Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 8 p.m.

Guest Artists: Garrick Ohlsson, piano

Conductor: Gerard Schwarz

Program:

Sibelius: Night Ride and Sunrise, Op. 55

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 “Emperor”

Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78 “Organ Symphony”

Noteworthy: Symphony patron Juan Pretel conducted the orchestra in the opening Star Spangled Banner, a unique auction item that was co-won by James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui who gifted it to Mr. Pretel

Monday, January 30, 2023 at 8 p.m.

Guest Artists: Susan Graham, mezzo-soprano

Conductor: Gerard Schwarz

Program:

Mozart: “Overture” from Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)

Mozart: “Non so più cosa son, cosa faccio” from Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)

Mozart: “Voi, che sapete” from Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)

Mozart: “Deh per questo istante solo” from La Clemenza di Tito

Lehár: “Vilja” from The Merry Widow

Berlioz: “Ah! Ah! je vais mourir… Adieu, fière cité” from Les Troyens

Debussy: Prèlude à “L’après-midi d’un faune” (Prelude to Afternoon of a Faun)

Gershwin: Fascinating Rhythm

Rodgers: “Sound of Music” from Sound of Music

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93

Friday, December 9, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

Guest Artists: Robyn Marie Lamp, soprano; Stephanie Doche, mezzo-soprano; Jonathan Johnson, tenor; Richard Ollarsaba, bassbaritone

Conductor: Gerard Schwarz

Program: Messiah, HWV 56

Underwritten by: James Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui/Findlay Galleries

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 8 p.m.

Guest Artist: Misha Dichter, piano

Conductor: Gerard Schwarz

Program:

Sojourn: Reflections on Thoreau (world premiere commissioned work)

Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F

Webern/Schwarz: Adagio

Stravinsky: The Firebird

The world premiere of Joseph Schwantner’s Sojourn: Reflections on Thoreau for the Palm Beach Symphony was graciously commissioned by Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter in honor of Dr. Joel Kassimir

Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 8 p.m.

Guest Artist: Joshua Bell, violin

Conductor: Gerard Schwarz

Program:

Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture, Op. 26 “Fingal’s Cave”

Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 (original cadenza by Joshua Bell)

Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 “Eroica”

Underwritten by: Gary and Linda Lachman/The Lachman Family Foundation and Ari Rifkin/The Len-Ari Foundation

Monday, May 15, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

Guest Artist: Maria João Pires, piano and Domingo Pagliuca, principal trombone

Conductor: Gerard Schwarz

Program:

Hailstork: Monuments for solo trombone and string orchestra (Florida premiere of orchestral version)

Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488

Franck: Symphony in D Minor

Underwritten by: Park Foundation and Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Park

HOLIDAY CONCERTS PRESENTED BY CBS 12 NEWS

Palm Beach Symphony and Sinclair Broadcast Group continued to bring the joyous warmth of the December holidays to viewers this season with the third consecutive broadcast of the Sounds of the Season Holiday Concert on CBS 12 News. In addition, the partnership expanded to bring the thrilling excitement of Independence Day celebrations to viewers on July 4, 2022.

Sounds of the Season

Aired on CBS 12 News (WPEC):

Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, December 25, 2022 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 8:30 p.m.

Guest Artists:

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches

Conductor: Gerard Schwarz

Program:

Miller, arr. Hayes: “Let There be Peace on Earth”

Herman, arr. Hayes: “We Need a Little Christmas” from Mame arr. Forest: “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing”

Harris: “Christmas Medley”

Handel, arr. Schwarz: Excerpts from “Water Music - Suite in F Major, HWV 427” I. Allegro II. Air IV. Bourree V. Hornpipe

Gabrieli, arr. Schwarz: “In Exxlesiis” for Brass Quintet and Orchestra

Underwritten by: The Addison Hines

Charitable Trust, Dodie, and Manley

Thaler and the Thaler/Howell Foundation, and Hospital for Special Surgery Florida

Sounds of Freedom

Aired on CBS 12 News (WPEC):

Friday, July 1, 2022, at 9 p.m.

Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 7 p.m.

Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 12 p.m.

Monday, July 4, 2022, at 7 p.m.

Aired on CW34 (WTVX):

Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 7 p.m.

Guest Artist: Avery Sommers, narrator

Conductor: Gerard Schwarz

Program:

J.S. Smith: Star Spangled Banner

Tower: Sixth Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman (Palm Beach Symphony Premiere)

L. Anderson: Bugler’s Holiday

Sousa: Semper Fidelis

Ives, arr. Schuman: Variations on America

V. Coleman: Seven O’Clock Shout (Palm Beach Symphony Premiere)

Gould: Battle Hymn of the Republic

Sousa: Stars and Stripes Forever

Copland: Lincoln Portrait

Underwritten by: The Addison Hines

Charitable Trust, Dodie, and Manley Thaler and the Thaler/Howell Foundation, and Hospital for Special Surgery Florida

PHILANTHROPY, FUNDRAISING & SPECIAL EVENTS

The success of Palm Beach Symphony and its efforts to promote its mission through world-class performances, important music education programs, and impactful community outreach activities relies on the support of charitable organizations and individuals. We are indebted to the many patrons, foundations, government agencies, and corporate partners who made our 2022/23 season possible.

In addition to an entire season of concerts, music education, and outreach activities, Palm Beach Symphony hosts a full calendar of fundraising events and social gatherings.

Spotlight on Philanthropy

• Meaningful gifts from individuals helped underwrite orchestra positions, concerts, and guest artists: Leonard and Norma Klorfine/Klorfine Foundation, Leslie Blum, Gary and Linda Lachman/The Lachman Family Foundation, Norman and Susan Oblon, Kenneth and Karen Rogers, Carol and Thomas Bruce, James Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui/Findlay Galleries, Dodie and Manley Thaler and the Thaler/Howell Foundation, Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Barbara and William Karatz Fund/ William Karatz and Mrs. Joan G. Smith, Ari Rifkin/The Len-Ari Foundation, Patrick and Milly Park/The Park Foundation.

• Support from patrons and corporations who sponsored fundraising and special events throughout the season: James Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui/Findlay Galleries, Lois Pope, Amy and John Collins, Judy and Pat Woods/Ann Eden Woodward Foundation, Marianne and John Castle, John D. Herrick, Palm Beach Design Masters/Joy Jalaeikhoo and Carl Vasile, Sophia and Manny Burnichon/Private Cask Imports, Inc., Karen and Kenneth Rogers, Sheryne and Richard Brekus, Addison Hines Charitable Trust, Lugano Diamonds, Charles B and Ann Johnson, Howard and Michele Kessler, Patrick and Milly Park, Kimberly Strauss/ Strauss Foundation, Mrs. James N. Bay, John F. Hendrickson, Sherri Stephenson, Doug Marty, CIBC Private Wealth US, Palm Beach Illustrated, NetJets, Inc., Scott Diament.

Society Membership

With a 30% increase from the previous year, members enjoyed pre/ post-concert dinners, and other exclusive VIP events.

21st Annual Gala, A Standing Ovation

Palm Beach Symphony raised more than $640,000 on February 20, 2023, at the 21st Annual Gala, A Standing Ovation led by gala

Chairs Patrick and Milly Park, at The Breakers Palm Beach. More than 450 guests attended this unforgettable event, a new record for attendance. In addition, guests enjoyed a memorable performance by Julianna Bramble, the 2023 Lisa Bruna B-Major Award Winner. Auction items for the gala included: Three NetJets flight hours, a wall of wine, a trip to Casa de Campo, and more.

Prelude Society

For the 2022-23 season, we introduced the Prelude Society, a newly formed membership level in support of Palm Beach Symphony. Jeff Lichtenstein and Echo Fine Properties, as well as Stephen LaForte and Fifth Third Bank were the primary sponsors for Prelude Society’s Founding Season. Members also enjoyed a delightful evening at the Benzaiten Creative Arts Studios with music and a specially curated glass-blowing demonstration by internationally recognized artisans.

Golden Baton Society Dinner

The third annual event at The Beach Club Palm Beach was hosted by Patrick and Milly Park, Honorary Chairmen of the Golden

Baton Society. Over one hundred guests joined the evening to honor former board chairman Leslie Rose as the fourth recipient of the Golden Baton Society Award; an award presented yearly to a patron who has given, accumulated over the years, more than  $250,000

Impresario Society Dinner

Lugano Diamonds sponsored an exquisite one-of-a-kind dinner experience at a picturesque oceanfront home. Guests enjoyed a magical evening with fine music, gourmet cuisine, and good company.

Sixth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête

Through the combined efforts of the Palm Beach Symphony Ladies Guild, Chairs Karen and Kenneth Rogers, Holly Jolly Host Committee and Music Men, the Holly Jolly Symphony Fête was a sold-out event with 370 guests in attendance, all thrilled to be helping dozens of students and school music programs with muchneeded instruments. The event raised more than $235,000 and presented 43 instruments to deserving students and school music programs. We also honored the 2022 Instrumental Music Teacher of Year, Paul Destito of Bak Middle School of the Arts.

Swings for Strings

Palm Beach Symphony had its most successful golf tournament, with nearly $75,000 raised and sold-out attendance. Significant support from Deutsche Bank, Findlay Galleries, HSS Florida, iThink Financial, NFP, PNC Wealth Management, Risk Strategies, and Wellington National fueled the tremendous achievement of the event.

Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony

Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony members re-ignited with in-person social events to support the Symphony’s education initiatives. Highlights from the season included an instrument donation drive hosted at The Ben Autograph Collection and collaborating with the Historical Society of Palm Beach County to host a recital featuring the winners of the Mary Hilem Taylor Music Scholarship Competition.

OVERALL IMPACT

73,000 people engaged in viewing the “Sounds of the Season” televised airing

ENGAGE

Community Outreach Events & Performances

2022-23: 52

2021-22: 70

2020-21: 29

Website Engagement Users (81% growth)

2022-23: 90,292

2021-22: 49,831

2020-21: 28,563

25,782 people engaged in community outreach

Website Page Views Number of views (47% growth)

Followers (10% growth)

9,838

8,980

6,807

Social Media More than

2,800,000 reached through social media channels

YouTube Minutes watched

950,200

935,200

56,000

52 hours of free concerts for the community

38% growth in ticket sales

8,600 students reached in 2022-23

72,000 students reached in recent years

ENTERTAIN

Highest Attendance at Fundraising Events

EDUCATE Instrument Donations

48% growth in instruments donated and over 500% growth overall including donated accessories/equipment to students and music programs in need

Instructional

*impact # includes STEAM nights in collaboration with the Cox Science Center and Aquarium

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

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

Palm Beach Symphony’s audited financial statements for 2021-22 and the three prior years are summarized. Palm Beach Symphony worked closely with independent auditors EisnerAmper to ensure accurate financial information is available to members and the public.

Statement of Financial Position

FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2022 Revenue by Source

FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2022

by Type

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/ Klorfine Foundation

• The McNulty Charitable Foundation

Lois Pope

• Leslie Rose*

Impresario Society

Grand Impresarios

• Mr. James Borynack and Mr. Adolfo Zaralegui/Findlay Galleries

• Barbara and William Karatz Fund/William Karatz* and Joan G. Smith

• Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation

• Patrick and Milly Park

Associate Impresarios

• Charles and Ann Johnson/ The C and A Johnson Family Foundation

Peter and Felicia Gottsegen/ The Gottsegen Family Foundation

• Gary and Linda Lachman/The Lachman Family Foundation

• Patricia Lambrecht

• David Schafer

• Dodie and Manley Thaler and the Thaler Howell Foundation

Contributing Impresarios

• Mrs. James N. Bay

• Alan Benaroya David C. and Eunice Bigelow

• Leslie Rogers Blum

• Bill and Kem Frick/The Frick Foundation Inc.

• Thomas E. Harvey & Cathleen P. Black Foundation

• The Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter

• The McNulty Charitable Foundation

• Ari Rifkin/The Len-Ari Foundation

• Nancy and Ellis J. Parker

• Lois Pope

Karen and Kenneth Rogers

• Sieglinde Wikstrom

• Ronald Rosenfeld

Assistant Impresarios

• Christine and Max Ansbacher

• Kim Bepler

JoAnne Berkow

• Tina and Jeffrey Bolton Family Fund

Carol and Thomas Bruce

• Jerome Claeys

• Mary and Willard Demory

• Irwin and Janet Gusman

George and Lisa Hines

• Henry & Elaine Kaufman Foundation, Inc.

Elaine Kay

• Tova Leidesdorf

• David Moscow

Robin B. Smith

• Kimberly Strauss

• Carol and Jerome Trautschold

Grand Benefactors

$100,000 and more

• Mr. James Borynack and Mr. Adolfo Zaralegui/Findlay Galleries

• Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council of Arts and Culture

• The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation

• Doris L. Hastings Foundation

Barbara and William Karatz Fund/William Karatz* and Joan

G. Smith

• Leonard and Norma Klorfine/ Klorfine Foundation

• Leslie Rose*

Benefactors

Gifts from $50,000 to $99,999

• Board of County Commissioners Palm Beach County, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County

Paul and Sandra Goldner

• Charles and Ann Johnson/ The C and A Johnson Family Foundation

Michele and Howard Kessler/ The Kessler Family Foundation

• Gary and Linda Lachman/ The Lachman Family

Patricia Lambrecht

• Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry Inc.

David Schafer

• Peter and Felicia Taylor

Gottsegen/The Mary Hilem

Taylor Foundation

Dodie and Manley Thaler and the Thaler/Howell Foundation

Gifts from $20,000 to $49,999

• Max and Christine Ansbacher

Mrs. James N. Bay

• Alan Benaroya

• Leslie Blum

CIBC Private Wealth

• Jerome Claeys

• Mary and Willard Demory

Echo Fine Properties

• Bill and Kem Frick/The Frick Foundation Inc.

• Dawn Galvin Meiners

Mary Galvin

• Thomas E. Harvey & Cathleen P. Black Foundation

Carol S. and Joseph Andrew Hays

• John D. Herrick

• Addison Hines Charitable Trust

Y. Michele Kang

• The Kovner Foundation

• Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter

• The McNulty Charitable Foundation

• David Minkin Foundation, Prescott and Pamela Lester

• NetJets, Inc.

• Nancy and Ellis J. Parker, III

PNC Wealth Management

• Lynn Pohanka

• Lois Pope/Leaders in Furthering Education, Inc.

Ari Rifkin/The Len-Ari Foundation

• Karen and Kenneth Rogers

Ronald Rosenfeld

Robin B. Smith

• Seth Sprague Educational & Charitable Foundation

Kimberly V. Strauss

• Don and Mary Thompson

• WPEC CBS 12 – Sinclair

Broadcast Group

William & Karen Tell Foundation

• Sieglinde Wikstrom/The Wikstrom Foundation

Gifts from $10,000 to $19,999

• Cynthia Anderson

• C. Kenneth & Laura Baxter Foundation, Inc.

Lon and Richard Behr

• Kim Bepler

• JoAnne Berkow

Tina and Jeffrey Bolton Family Fund

• Braman Motorcars Palm Beach

Richard and Sheryne Brekus

• Carol and Thomas Bruce

• Manny and Sophia Burnichon/ Private Cask Imports

Amy and John Collins

• The Colony Hotel

Thomas D’Agostino and Danielle Rollins

• Julie and Todd Dahlstrom

Scott Diament/Provident

Jewelry

• Irina and Paul Du Quenoy

• Hospital for Special Surgery

Dr. Jose and Lurana Figueroa

• Connie Frankino

• Eric Friedheim Foundation, Inc.

Cindy & Robert Friezo Foundation Inc.

• Dr. Robin Ganzert

Ann R. Grimm

Irwin and Janet Gusman

• Cynthia Hampton

• George and Lisa Hines

IYC

• Henry & Elaine Kaufman Foundation, Inc.

Mrs. James Kay

• Tova Leidesdorf

• Doug Marty/Wellington

National Golf Club

Denise McCann

• David Moscow

• Norman and Susan Oblon

Palm Beach Design Masters

• Katherine and Steven* Pinard

• William Robertson

Sherri M. Stephenson

• Jerome and Carol Trautschold

• The Ann Eden Woodward Foundation/James and Judy Woods, trustees

Gifts from $4,000 to $9,999

• Leonard Ackerman and Patricia Silver

Alberto Arias and Wood

Kinnard

• James Bailey

• Hans and Sigrid Baumann

Baxter Family Foundation

• Josephine Bayard

• C. Gordon Beck III

Arthur and Mara Benjamin

• Barbara Ann and Hans Bergstrom

• Kathy and Gene Bernstein

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Cox

• Edith Bjork

• Arlene Blau

Jeffrey Blitz

• Thomas Boland

• Trudy Brekus*

Nancy Brown

• Nannette Cassidy

• Marianne and John Castle

Cleveland Clinic

• Deutsche Bank Wealth Management

• James DiPaula

Anthony DiResta & Terrance Mason

• Margaret Donnelley

William H. Donner Foundation, Inc.

• Hank Dow and Kelly Winter

• Michael Egren and Cyndi

Rosellini

• Janet L. Ellis

• Stephen Epstein

Dr. Richard and Diane Farber

Ray Farris

Fifth Third Bank

• Florida Power & Light Company

Fox Rothschild LLP

• Nathan Frank and Krystian von Speidel

• Gillian S. Fuller

Gerald Gibian and Marjorie

Yashar

• Barbara Gilbert

Arlette Gordon

• Michael Gottsegen

• Douglas and Jo Gressette

Patrick Gross

Audrey & Martin Gruss

Foundation

• Caroline Harless

Priscilla H Heublein

• Marsha and Carl Hewitt

• Dr. Peter Heydon

Raymond Hill

• Pamela Howard

• The International Society of Palm Beach

Martin D. and Mary A. Jacobson

• CORPGOV – Mr. & Mrs. John

Jannarone

David Jaye

• Diane Jones

• Lawrence Kaplan

Helene C. Karp*

• Patricia Kennedy

• Kenneth F. Kielbania and Gary

L. Kielbania, Trustees of The John R. Mertz and Harriet G. Mertz Trust

• Matthew Kutcher

Beth and Fred Lane

• Stephanie Lefes

• Syndie Levien

Janet and Mark S. Levy

Charitable Fund

• The Lunder Foundation

• Marilyn Macron

Konrad and Jeanne Martin

• Cecilia Martinez

• The McEntire Family Charitable Fund/

J. Andrew McEntire

• Mary Bryant McCourt

• David and Millie McCoy

David and Nicki McDonald

• Joseph and Max McNamara

• Michael and Shari Meltzer

Charles and Kathy Miller

• Judith Miller

• Joseph and Sharon Muscarelle

• Bruce and Marcell Nager

Monique and TJ Nelligan

• Kitty and Dudley Omura

• Anka K. Palitz

Sarah Pietrafesa

• Tammy and Charlie Pompea

• Burton Rocks

Morris & Renee Rochlin

Philanthropic Fund

• Esther Rosenberg and David Simon

David T. Sarama

• Nancy and Dr. William Schneider

St. George Society of Palm Beach

• Brenda Star

• William Steele

Nancy Stone