Letter from the Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair
Dear Symphony Friends,
What a rewarding journey it has been for the Palm Beach Symphony this past year as we celebrated our 50th anniversary.
The 2023-24 Masterworks Series was exceptional under the distinguished direction of our acclaimed Music Director Gerard Schwarz. World-class soloists, generously sponsored by our Impresario Society, joined us as pianists Yefim Bronfman, Santiago Rodriguez, Emanuel Ax and Ignat Solzhenitsyn, and violinists Akiko Suwanai and Pinchas Zukerman captivated audiences with unforgettable performances. Solidifying Palm Beach Symphony’s standing as a major American orchestra, the season featured four world premieres by composers Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Aaron Jay Kernis, Bright Sheng and Maestro Schwarz that add to the repertoire.
The Dale A. McNulty Children’s Concert Series continued to introduce orchestral music to children and their families with the world premiere of The Carnival of More Animals made a significant impact on 3,624 students across Palm Beach County. More than 23 million viewers of PBS stations nationwide were treated to broadcasts of The Adventures of Peter and the Wolf, which we premiered locally last season. Further encouraging students’ interest in music, the Symphony has donated 680 instruments and more than 1,400 accessories and pieces of equipment since the program’s inception in 2016. It was a record-breaking year in every way. Our ticket sales surged, increasing by an impressive 22% over the previous year. The 50th Anniversary Gala, chaired by Cathie Black and Tom Harvey, surpassed attendance records from past Galas as 500 esteemed guests joined us for an unforgettable evening that raised more than one million dollars, which enables us to continue to fulfill our goals and actively promote our growth in programming and music education. Our Seventh Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête luncheon welcomed 400 guests and raised more than $300,000 while spreading joy and holiday cheer. At the soldout Swings for Strings Golf Invitational, chaired by Todd Dalhstrom, we announced our Todd Barron Instrument Donation Fund, where we once again had a sold-out event. We were honored to welcome two new members to our board, Nannette Cassidy and Amy Collins, whose expertise has been instrumental in guiding our future initiatives and expanding our community impact.
As detailed in this comprehensive 2023-24 Impact Report, Palm Beach Symphony has achieved notable expansion thanks to YOUR unwavering generosity. Together, we continue to fulfill the mission of engaging, educating and entertaining the community of Palm Beach County.
David H. McClymont Chief Executive Officer
James R. Borynack Board Chair
Photography by Indiehouse Films
Capehart Photography
OVERVIEW W
hen Palm Beach Symphony was founded in 1974 as the first professional orchestra in Palm Beach County, we only performed a few concerts each season with a part-time conductor and volunteer staff. Since then, the Symphony has seen extraordinary development, including new milestones in community outreach, music education, programming and fundraising.
In its 50th 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, masterclasses, instrument donations, and free public concerts have reached more than 81,000 students in recent years. In addition to conducting the Masterworks concerts, Music Director Schwarz is also conducting the Children’s Concert Series, and the orchestra is recording it for television through a partnership with South Florida PBS.
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 offer multiple membership options such as our Impresario Society, Prelude Society, and Young Friends which play a leading role in the Symphony’s efforts to deliver spirited Masterworks concerts with worldclass 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 Music Director 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 miniconcerts throughout Palm Beach County to memorable experiences in hospitals and awarding scholarship prizes to artists, we utilize the power of music to positively impact the lives of those we serve. As the season advanced, the Symphony engaged in many opportunities in collaboration with valued community partners – Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Norton Museum of Art, The Boca Raton, Braman Motors, Lugano Diamonds, Hospital for Special Surgery and Brooke USA just to name a few - allowing us to offer these excellent programs that vastly enrich our community.
1. Student engagement collaboration on our Masterworks Concert for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 as well as our recording and televised broadcast of “The Sounds of the Season” holiday program with Music Director Gerard Schwarz, four vocal soloists, and the University of Miami’s Frost Chorale, Frost Bella Voce, Frost Symphonic Choir, and Frost Chamber Singers prepared by Dr. Amanda Quist, Director of Choral Activities at Frost School of Music – April 25, 2024 2. As part of a partnership, and for the first time in our history, various chamber ensembles comprised of Symphony musicians performed in the city of Boca Raton during three different candlelight concerts at The Boca Raton resort and private club. “A Winter Solstice” was presented in December 2023, “Spring Strings” was held in March 2024 and a string quartet performed “April in Paris” in April 2024. All programs were curated and hosted by PBS’ Assistant Conductors Matthew Cooperman and Yun Cao. 3. Intimate Conversation with artist Gilbert Maurer, composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Music Director Gerard Schwarz moderated by Director of Artistic Operations Dr. Olga M. Vazquez at the Norton Museum of Art. Presented by Women’s Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County – Thursday, January 25, 2024 4. Provided engaging and interactive Instrument Petting Zoo in which people of all ages had the opportunity to play a variety of instruments with instruction by PBS musicians and staff for over 2,000 people at the “Kravis Block Party” at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Our genre-bending Middle Bridge Trio also performed at this event. – Saturday, October 14, 2023
MUSIC, MAESTROS, AND MASTERS
This was an inspiring evening featuring stars from diverse realms exploring the fascinating intersections of music, dance, sports and medicine, held at The Benjamin School. Steven Caras, internationally known dancer and photographer, lent his expertise to guide an on-stage discussion featuring Dr. Kathleen Davenport, renowned HSS physician specializing in Sports, Performing Arts and Dance Medicine and Colleen Smith, Founding Artistic and Executive Director of Ballet Palm Beach, as her principal dancers gave a dramatic vignette performance. PBS Assistant Conductor
EXTERNAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PERFORMANCES
• String Quartet at Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. Summer Strings Camp at Wold Center at Lynn University Conservatory of Music – June 15, 2023
• String Quartet at Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County at Don Estridge High Tech Middle School – July 11, 2023
• String Trio at Melinda & Starling’s Community Stars Summer Camp at the Boynton Beach Mall – July 19, 2023
• Presentation given by PBS’ Education & Programming Associate at Palm Beach Opera’s Summer Listening Club held at Delray Beach Public Library – August 2, 2023
• Flute Ensemble from Lake Worth High School with Presentations by PBS’ Director of Artistic Programming and the Education & Programming Associate at Hispanic Heritage Cultural Bus Tour in partnership with the Community Services Department – September 15, 2023
• “ The Sounds of the Season” recording with multiple University of Miami Frost Choirs, led by Director of Choral Studies Dr. Amanda Quist, and soprano Olivia Sage - September 12, 2023. Televised broadcasts by Sinclair Broadcast Group in December 2023
Yun Xuan Cao and PBS principal musicians shared physical challenges as musicians, including short performance demonstrations.
• Brass Quintet performance and interactive “Conduct Us” at “Celebrating Artists” event at The Peach in partnership with aZul in creating Musical Masterpieces from decommissioned instruments – September 23, 2023
• String Quartet performance during co-hosted event at Kendra Scott in The Gardens Mall – September 23, 2023
• String Trio at Young Friends Season Opening Cocktail Reception at The Colony Hotel – October 5, 2023
• Violin and Harp Duo at Cox Science Center and Aquarium Media Preview for “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” – October 10, 2024
• Middle Bridge Trio performance plus an Instrument Petting Zoo led by PBS musicians and staff at the “Kravis Block Party” for more than 2,000 people – October 14, 2023
• String Duo for PBS Pre-Holly Jolly Gift Gathering Party at Swoozie’s – October 25, 2023
• String Trio for CORPGOV Forum at Palm Beach Lake Pavilion – November 8, 2023
• String Trio for PBS Prelude Society and Young Friends Event at The Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts – November 9, 2023
• String Duo for Palm Beach Roundtable featuring David McClymont as guest speaker at Palm Beach Biltmore Condo – November 15, 2023
• String Quartet for CIBC Private Wealth Management event in Palm Beach – November 15, 2023
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Musical Health Education Seminar led by Aviva Wolff, OTR, CHT, Ed.D., and Olga Hincapie, PT, DPT, CHT for Symphony musicians as well as high school, undergraduate and graduate students at the Miramar Cultural Center – November 16, 2023
• String player for Private Dinner Party – December 2, 2023
• PBS Brass Quintet, In Truth Vocal Ensemble from The King’s Academy and Woodwind Quintet from Lake Worth High School at PBS’ Holly Jolly Symphony Fête – December 5, 2023
• String Quartet at South Florida PBS Annual Board Meeting at Benvenuto Restaurant in Boynton Beach – December 7, 2023
• “ The Adventures of Peter and the Wolf” televised broadcast on WPBT South Florida PBS – December 12, 14, 22 and 24, 2023
• Brass Duo for “Winter Wonderland Laser Lights and Bites” at Cox Science Center and Aquarium – December 15, 2023
• String Quartet with Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, and Harp for Mar-a-Lago “Mozart with Carols” – December 20, 2023
• Chamber ensembles for “Winter Solstice” Candlelight Concert with PBS’ Assistant
Conductor Matthew Cooperman as host and curator at The Boca Raton – December 21, 2023
• Pianist for PBS 50th Anniversary Season Gala Kick-Off at Findlay Galleries – January 4, 2024
• String Duo for Jannarone Baby Shower at the Palm Beach Yacht Club – January 13, 2023
• String Trio for PBS Young Friends Seaside Social at Scott Diament’s Residence –January 19, 2024
• Intimate Conversation with artist Gilbert Maurer, composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Music Director Gerard Schwarz moderated by Director of Artistic Operations Dr. Olga M. Vazquez at the Norton Museum of Art. Presented by Women’s Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County – January 25, 2024
• Flute, Violin and Cello Trio at South Florida PBS Luncheon at the Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club –January 25, 2024
• Flute and Harp Duo for Max Planck Florida Institute of Neuroscience’s “Science Meets Music” at The Benjamin School – January 31, 2024
• Flute and Harp Duo for PBS Prelude Society’s Classical Curations at The Ben – February 8, 2024
• String Duo for Sip and Shop at Lafayette 148 in The Gardens Mall – February 9, 2024
• String Quartet for American Friends of Belvoir Castle at The Breakers Palm Beach – February 10, 2024
• String Trio for “Diamonds and Duos” at Lugano Diamonds in Palm Beach – February 19, 2024
• Middle Bridge Trio at Coral Lakes Friends of the Arts in Boynton Beach – February 29, 2024
• PBS orchestra run-out Masterworks Concert at the Community Church of Vero Beach – March 3, 2024
• Flute soloist (1st Place Winner of the 2024 Lisa Bruna B-Major Award), flute ensemble plus a clarinet and saxophone ensemble from Sol y Luna, and a string quartet from Dreyfoos School of the Arts for PBS 50th Golden Anniversary Gala at the Kravis Center – March 6, 2024
• PBS Chamber Orchestra for “Orchestral Elegance Meets Rock Legends: Beatles and Stones Tribute” at The Mar-a-Lago Club – March 8, 2024
• PBS orchestra private performance featuring Violinist Joshua Bell and Soprano Larisa Martinez conducted by Music Director Gerard Schwarz – March 9, 2024
• PBS Chamber Orchestra conducted by Assistant Conductor Matthew Cooperman at the Lady in Red Life Gala at The Breakers Palm Beach – Sunday, March 17
• PBS Chamber Orchestra for “An Evening of Divertimentos and Dressage” with Assistant Conductor Kyle Elgarten at the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center – March 21, 2024
• Violinist, Bassoonist, and Pianist for Music, Maestros and Masters at The Benjamin School – March 26, 2024
• String Quartet “Spring Strings” Candlelight Concert with PBS’ Assistant Conductor Yun Cao as Host and Curator at The Boca Raton – March 27, 2024
• Accordionist for joint PBS Planned Giving event with PNC and Fox Rothschild with a Wine Tasting curated by Private Cask Imports at Cafe Sapori – April 9, 2024
• Pianist for PBS Pre-Holly Jolly Gift Gathering Party at PBS Courtyard – April 12, 2023
• String Quartet, String Trio, and ClarinetistSaxophonist for joint Lugano Diamonds and PBS Impresario Society Dinner at the McMackin Residence – April 17, 2024
• Presentation given by PBS’ Education & Programming Associate at the National League of PEN Women Boca Raton Branch Luncheon at the Indian Spring Country Club – April 18, 2024
• String Quartet “April in Paris” Candlelight Concert with PBS’ Assistant Conductor Matthew Cooperman as host and curator at The Boca Raton – April 28, 2024
• Middle Bridge Trio at inaugural reception and concert by the Supporters of the West Palm Beach Library Foundation at Mandel Library – May 18, 2024
FRANK PRIZE: RANDOLPH A. FRANK PRIZE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2024:
• The 2024 Performing Arts Frank Prize winners were announced during the Masterworks Concert 6 post-concert dinner in April:
• Avery Sommers
Performing Artist
• Robert Sherman Performing Arts Educator
• Jeffrey Adkins
Emerging Artist
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 81,000 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, artistin-residence programs, teacher resources, donated instruments, scholarships, awards and in-school concerts.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023:
• Nomination deadline was November 19, 2023. Winner is Dr. Tiffany Cox, Director of Bands at Lake Worth High School and she was awarded at the Holly Jolly Symphony Fête on December 5, 2023.
INSTRUMENT DONATION PROGRAM
This past season, 210 instruments and 1,025 accessories and pieces of equipment were donated and 25 instruments were donated to organizations and artists to turn our decommissioned instruments into Musical Masterpieces.
Additional stats:
• PBS musicians provided 221 instructional contact hours with students
• PBS musicians held 105 specialized instrument coaching sessions for students
• PBS musicians engaged with 183 school classes in Palm Beach County
• Residencies at Title I Schools:
• Fall 2023
• The Conservatory School
• Palm Springs Middle School
• U.B. Kinsey-Palmview Elementary School of the Arts
• Lake Worth High School
• Spring 2024
• Lake Worth High School
• STEAM Sessions (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) at Cox Science Center and Aquarium:
• “ Tube Time” led by Principal Timpani Lucas Sanchez – June 17, 2023
• “ Tutti Fluti!” led by PBS Flutist Joseph Monticello – February 18, 2024
• “Sounds of the Earth” led by PBS Principal Harp Laura Sherman –March 23, 2024
• “ Tutti Fluti!” led by PBS Flutist Joseph Monticello – May 5, 2024
• In-School Concerts:
• String Quartet at Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. Summer Strings Camp at Wold Center at Lynn University Conservatory of Music – June 15, 2023
• String Quartet at Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County at Don Estridge High Tech Middle School – July 11, 2023
• String Trio at Melinda & Starling’s Community Stars Summer Camp at the Boynton Beach Mall – July 19, 2023
• Trumpet Duo at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium’s “Winter Wonderland Laser Lights and Bites” – December 15, 2024
• Dale A. McNulty Children’s Concert Series Performances – “The Carnival of More Animals”: 2 School Show Field Trips at Dolly Hand – October 4, 2023, 1 School Show Field Trip at Kravis Center –October 6, 2023, 1 Family Show with a pre-concert Animal Meet & Greet presented by our partners at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in the lobby at Eissey Campus Theater – October 7, 2023
• Pre-Concert Lobby Performances at PBS Masterworks Concert at the Kravis Center:
• Flamingo Brass (a community-based chamber ensemble comprised of local music teachers) – November 19, 2023
• Brass Quintet from Lake Worth High School under the direction of Director of Bands Dr. Tiffany Cox – December 13, 2023
• Strings Chamber Orchestra from Palm Beach Public School with Orchestra Director Randolph Smith – January 15, 2024
• Student Soloist Showcase featuring Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts student pianists Isabella Bernal and Josefina Ezcurra, clarinetist Nihar Bhavsar, and flutist Kara Ravaschieri as well as Jupiter Christian School student trumpeter Conner Hoffman and saxophonist Jack McCabe – February 5, 2024
• Camerata di Magdalena under the direction of Founder and Director Eric Berken – April 25, 2024
• In Truth Vocal Ensemble from The King’s Academy directed by Kyle Schnack and a Woodwind Quintet from Lake Worth High School directed by Dr. Tiffany Cox performed at the Symphony’s Holly Jolly Symphony Fête – December 5, 2023
• Dreyfoos School of the Arts String Quartet with Orchestra Director Jeffrey Adkins for cocktail hour at Cohen Pavilion, Chamber Ensembles from Sol y Luna and Lake Worth High School for postconcert interlude with Founder-Director Alondra Bahls-Mariles, and Solo Performance by 1st Place Winner of the 2024 Lisa Bruna B-Major Award Flutist Kara Ravaschieri during dinner for PBS 50th Golden Anniversary Gala at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts –March 6, 2024
• String Quartet from Bak Middle School of the Arts with Orchestra Director Nancy Beebe at PBS Swings for Strings at Wellington National Golf Club – Friday, March 15, 2023
• Primary, secondary and university students provided with complimentary tickets to attend our:
• Masterworks Concert #1 featuring Pianist Yefim Bronfman, an arrangement of Der Rosenkavalier by Music Director Gerard Schwarz, and a world premiere by composer Bright Sheng –November 19, 2023
• Masterworks Concert #2 featuring Violinist Akiko Suwanai and a world premiere composed and conducted by Music Director Gerard Schwarz – December 13, 2023
• Masterworks Concert #3 featuring Violinist Pinchas Zukerman and PBS’ Principal Trumpet Craig Morris – January 14, 2024
• Masterworks Concert #4 featuring Pianist Santiago Rodriguez and a world premiere by composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich –February 5, 2024
• Masterworks Concert #5 featuring Pianist Emanuel Ax and a world premiere by composer Aaron Jay Kernis – March 6, 2024
• Masterworks Concert #6 featuring Pianist Ignat Solzhenitsyn and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the University of Miami Frost School of Music joint choruses – April 25, 2024
• Open Rehearsals with Music Director Gerard Schwarz and PBS orchestra featuring:
• Violin soloist Pinchas Zukerman at Palm Beach Atlantic University – January 14, 2024
• Piano soloist Santiago Rodriguez at Palm Beach Atlantic University – February 4, 2024
• Piano Masterclass given by featured soloists:
• Santiago Rodriguez with student participants from Palm Beach Atlantic University, PBAU Preparatory Department, and Dreyfoos School of the Arts in Vera Lea Rinker Hall at Palm Beach Atlantic University – February 6, 2024
• Ignat Solzhenitsyn with student participants from Palm Beach Atlantic University and Dreyfoos School of the Arts in Vera Lea Rinker Hall at Palm Beach Atlantic University – April 23, 2024
• Student Engagement via Side-by-Sides:
• “Sounds of the Season” Holiday Recording – September 12, 2023: Collaboration with Frost Choirs under the direction of Dr. Amanda Quist, Director of Choral Activities at Frost School of Music and Soprano Olivia Sage (University of Miami alumna)
• Masterworks Concert #6 – April 25, 2024: Collaboration for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 “Choral” with the University of Miami’s Frost Chorale, Frost Bella Voce, Frost Symphonic Choir and Frost Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Amanda Quist, Director of Choral Activities at Frost School of Music as well as with Florida Grand Opera’s Studio Artists Hayley Lipke, Joseph McBrayer and Keith Klein.
Dale A. McNulty Children’s Concerts
The Carnival of More Animals
The Dale A. McNulty Children’s Concert Series successfully presented “The Carnival of More Animals” on October 7, 2023, captivating audiences with a blend of music and science. Led by Music Director Gerard Schwarz and narrated by animal adventurer and biologist Forrest Galante, the event showcased Florida’s wildlife through engaging visuals and a diverse ensemble of instruments. With sold-out performances and enthusiastic participation
The Adventures of Peter and the Wolf
In the fall of 2022, Palm Beach Symphony and Music Director Gerard Schwarz performed a newly imagined version of Sergei Prokofiev’s musical masterpiece, “The Adventures of Peter and the Wolf”, featuring two-time Grammy Award winner Jon Secada as narrator. “The Adventures of Peter and the Wolf ” was televised on South Florida PBS WPBT and WXEL plus national airings beginning in May 2024. To date, there were 55 local and national broadcasts reaching a total potential audience of 23,786,208.
“Eudora’s Fable: The Shoe Bird”
This Symphony’s Dale A. McNulty Children’s Concert recorded in 2021 has reached over 1 hundred million potential viewers through nationally televised broadcasts since March 2023 and received two Emmy nominations in the categories of Director – Long Form Content and Audio – Long Form Content.
NATIONAL BROADCASTS IN THE FOLLOWING CITIES FROM MARCH 1 2023-MARCH 31 2024:
• Los Angeles, California
• Monterey-Salinas, California
• San Francisco, California
• Augusta, Georgia
• Savannah, Georgia
• Sioux City, Iowa
from local students, the series continues to make a meaningful impact in fostering a love for the arts and nature. The production was filmed for future television broadcasts.
• 3,624 students impacted by children’s concert series “The Carnival of More Animals”
• Curriculum guide to “The Carnival of More Animals” available to 234 public schools and their 188,375 enrolled students in Palm Beach County plus additional private schools and students
Aired on WPBT: Tuesday, December 12, 9:30 p.m. Friday, December 22, 10:30 p.m.
• 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
Aired on WXEL: Thursday, December 14, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 24, 12:00 p.m.
• 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
Eudora’s
Fable
reached a potential audience of more than
114 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.
Carriage Summary
Eudora’s Fable: The Shoe Bird
Over 180 national broadcasts of “Eudora’s Fable: The Shoe Bird” on public television stations across the country
Lisa Bruna B-Major Award
• Nominations deadline was November 9, 2023. Auditions were held December 12, 2023. Winners were announced March 6, 2024 at the 50th Anniversary Season Gala Dinner.
• K ara Ravaschieri, flute – 1st Place Winner. Received a brandnew Lafin headjoint made of 14K Rose Gold. Graduated from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in May 2024. Will be attending The Juilliard School in Fall 2024.
• Ar turo Dekle, French horn – 2nd Place Winner. Received a brandnew Yamaha professional model French horn. Graduated from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in May 2024. Will be attending University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Fall 2024.
• Jose Aguilar, clarinet – 3rd Place Winner. Received a brand-new Selmer Signature B-flat clarinet. Graduated from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in May 2024. Will be attending Northwestern University in Fall 2024.
ENTERTAIN
Under the direction of Music Director Gerard Schwarz, Palm Beach Symphony had a record-breaking season that drew star virtuosos from across North America, Europe and Asia. Music Director Gerard Schwarz programmed inspiring orchestral works, leading the musicians of the Symphony to give sensational performances to our audiences at Dreyfoos Hall.
2023-24
MASTERWORKS SERIES
Four out of six Masterworks series concerts debuted world premieres, showcasing groundbreaking compositions to our audiences.
MW1: NOVEMBER 19
Gerard Schwarz, Music Director
Yefim Bronfman, piano
Bright Sheng, composer
PROGRAM:
BRIGHT SHENG Black Swan (inspired by Intermezzo Op. 118, No. 2 by Johannes Brahms)
BRIGHT SHENG Triumph of Humanity World Premiere*
RICHARD STRAUSS Suite from “Der Rosenkavalier,” Op. 59
JOHANNES BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83
*Commissioned for the Palm Beach Symphony by Prof and Mrs. Paul du Quenoy, with support from The Common Sense Society and the Palm Beach Freedom Institute.
MW3: JANUARY 15
Gerard Schwarz, Music Director
Pinchas Zukerman, violin
Craig Morris, trumpet
PROGRAM:
ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK Four Hymns Without Words
TCHAIKOVSKY Sérénade mélancolique in B-Flat Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 26
TCHAIKOVSKY “Mélodie” from Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42
MOZART Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216 “Strassburg”
SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43
MW2: DECEMBER 13
Gerard Schwarz, Music Director & composer
Akiko Suwanai, violin
PROGRAM:
GERARD SCHWARZ Sinfonietta World Premiere*
TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 “From the New World”
*Commissioned for the Palm Beach Symphony by Don and Mary Thompson in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Palm Beach Symphony
MW4: FEBRUARY 5
Gerard Schwarz, Music Director Santiago Rodriguez, piano
Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, composer
PROGRAM:
ELLEN TAAFFE ZWILICH Orchestral Excursions (Inspired by Gilbert Maurer’s Art Work) World Premiere*
GRIEG Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade, Op. 35
*Commissioned for the Palm Beach Symphony by Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter in honor of Gil Maurer
MW6: APRIL 25
Gerard Schwarz, Music Director
Ignat Solzhenitsyn, piano
Hayley Lipke, soprano
Robynne Redmon, mezzo-soprano
Joseph McBrayer, tenor
Keith Klein, bass-baritone
Frost Chorale, Frost Bella Voce, Frost Symphonic Choir, Frost Chamber Singers
Dr. Amanda Quist, Director of Choral Activities at Frost School of Music, University of Miami, Hayley Lipke, soprano, Robynne Redmon, mezzo-soprano, Joseph McBrayer, tenor, Keith Klein, bass-baritone.
PROGRAM:
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 “Choral”
MW5: MARCH 6
Gerard Schwarz, Music Director
Emanuel Ax, piano
Aaron Kernis, composer
PROGRAM:
AARON KERNIS Portraits and Diversions World Premiere*
MOZART Piano Concerto No. 25 in C Major. K. 503
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36
* Commissioned for the Palm Beach Symphony by Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter in honor of Leonard and Judy Lauder
HOLIDAY CONCERTS PRESENTED BY CBS 12 NEWS
Palm Beach Symphony and Sinclair Broadcast Group continue to bring the joyous warmth of the December holidays to viewers with the fourth consecutive broadcast of “Sounds of the Season” on CBS 12 NEWS (WPEC) and CW 34 (WTVX). This was a collaboration with Frost Choirs under the direction of Dr. Amanda Quist, Ph.D., Director of Choral Activities, at Frost School of Music and soprano Olivia Sage (University of Miami alumna). Televised broadcasts have reached a total audience of 13,423,102.
Sounds of the Season
Aired on WPEC:
Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Monday, December 25, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 9 p.m.
Aired on WTVX:
Monday, December 25, 2023 at 6 p.m.
Friday, December 29, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 6 p.m.
Monday, January 1, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Guest Artists:
Young Singers of the Palm Beaches
Conductor: Gerard Schwarz
PROGRAM:
Handel
“And the Glory of the Lord” from Messiah
Bach
O Little One Sweet
Members of the Frost Chorale from the University of Miami Frost School of Music
Emma Beers, Hannah Penzner and Kyra Stahr, soprano
David Caldarella, Zaryah Gourgel, Lauren Richards and Yi-Chun Sarah Tsai, alto
Maxwell Trombley, Wesley Roy and Andrew Richardson, tenor
Sam Scheibe, Gabriel Harley and Cees Postema, bass
David Macfarlane, organ
Dr. Amanda Quist, conductor
Vivaldi
Violin Concert No. 1 in E Major, Op. 8, RV 269 La primavera, RV 269, “Spring” (La primavera) from The Four Seasons, I. Allegro
Evija Ozolins, violin
Handel
“Let the Bright Seraphim” from Samson
Olivia Sage Rich, soprano
Craig Morris, trumpet
Vivaldi
Violin Concert No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 8, RV 315, “Summer” (L’estate) from The Four Seasons, III. Presto
Evija Ozolins, violin
Traditional-Arr. Brandau
Silent Night
Frost Chorale from the University of Miami
Frost School of Music
Dr. Amanda Quist, conductor
Bach
Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C Minor, BWV 1060R, I. Allegro
Evija Ozolins, violin
James Riggs, oboe
Handel
“Worthy is the Lamb that was Slain” from Messiah
Traditional-Arr. Schwarz
Veni, Veni Emmanuel
Flecha Ríu Ríu Chíu
Frost Chorale from the University of Miami Frost School of Music
Dr. Amanda Quist, conductor
Vivaldi
Violin Concerto No. 1 in E Major, Op. 8, RV 269 La primavera, RV 269, “Spring” (La primavera) from The Four Seasons, III.
Allegro pastorale
Evija Ozolins, violin
Handel
“Hallelujah” from Messiah
Sounds of Freedom
Aired on WPEC: Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 7pm
Aired on WTVX: Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 5pm
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 2023-24 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: John D. Herrick, Leonard and Norma Klorfine-Klorfine Foundation, Leslie Blum, Gary and Linda Lachman-The Lachman Family Foundation, Patricia LambrechtThe Lambrecht Family Foundation, Karen and Kenneth* Rogers, Carol and Thomas Bruce, James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui - FINDLAY Galleries, Dodie and Manley Thaler and the ThalerHowell Foundation, Ari Rifkin-The Len-Ari Foundation, Patrick and Milly Park and Park Foundation.
• Support from patrons and corporations who sponsored fundraising and special events throughout the season: The Rocco A. and Mary Abessinio Foundation, Michael Azeez-Azeez Foundation, Pat and Jon Baker, Mrs. James N. Bay, Grace BenderDorothy G. Bender Foundation, Arthur and Mara Benjamin, Kathie Lee Bickham and John Bickham, Arlene Blau, The Boca Raton, James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui \ FINDLAY Galleries, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, Marianne and John Castle, CIBC Private Wealth US, Vera Chapman, Amy and John Collins, Suzanne Mott Dansby, Scott Diament, Lugano Diamonds, Fox Rothschild LLP, Bill and Kem Frick-The Frick Foundation, Susan Gibson, Carmen Gilley, Paul and Sandra Goldner, Arlette Gordon, Charles Gradante, Joseph Andrew and Carol S. Hays, John D. Herrick, Dr. Peter Heydon, Addison Hines Charitable Trust, Susan Hurley Esson, HSS-Hospital Special Surgery, Charles B. and Ann Johnson, Magellan Jets, Marietta Muiña McNulty-McNulty Charitable Foundation, Michelle Manolis, Joseph and Sharon Muscarelle, NetJets, Inc. Palm Beach Design Masters-Joy Jalaeikhoo and Carl Vasile, Palm Beach Media Group, Lois Pope, PNC Private Bank, Private Cask Imports, Inc.-Sophia and Many Burnichon, Karen Restaino, Julie and Rob Reveley, Marcia Robbins-Wilf, Dr. Martha Rodriguez and Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez, Jordan Saunders, Thomas and Bonnie Strauss, Steel Grove Capital Advisors, The Ann Eden Woodward Foundation-James and Judy Woods, trustees, Alfred Zucaro.
Society Membership
Members enjoyed pre- and post-concert dinners with guest artists and Palm Beach Symphony musicians and other exclusive VIP events.
Palm Beach Symphony 50th Anniversary Gala
Palm Beach Symphony raised more than $1,000,000 during the 50th Anniversary Gala held on March 6, 2024. The event was led by 50th Anniversary Chairs and Gala Chairs Cathie Black and Tom Harvey, with Gala Honorary Chairs Patrick and Milly Park. The black-tie celebration commenced with cocktails in the Harris Pre-Function Hall of the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts, followed by a performance by the Symphony in Dreyfoos Hall under the baton of Music Director Gerard Schwarz. The evening continued with an elegant dinner and dancing in the Gimelstob Ballroom, accompanied by the lingering sound of applause from the performance.
More than 500 guests attended this unforgettable event, a new record for attendance. In addition, guests enjoyed a memorable performance by Kara Ravaschieri, the 2024 Lisa Bruna B-Major Award First-place Winner. Auction items for the gala included two five NetJets flight hours, a wall of wine, a trip to Casa de Campo and more.
Prelude Society
Our newest membership level of support, The Prelude Society, completed its second season of successful events this year in support of Palm Beach Symphony. CORP GOV with its founder John Jannarone at the helm featured on the top left photo with wife, Christine, is again the Principal Sponsor. Members enjoyed a specially reserved Prelude Society area with complimentary champagne at each of the Masterworks concerts – before the performance and during intermission.
Additional special events included a members-only evening at Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts with a private glass-blowing demonstration and our complimentary “Curated Classics” Prelude evening atop the Ben Hotel guided by our Assistant Conductor Kyle Elgarten featuring a vignette musical ensemble performance and refreshments. Prelude members also enjoyed complimentary reserved seating at our Dale A. McNulty Annual Family Concert, “The Carnival of More Animals” and reserved seating at our Music Maestros and Masters event at The Benjamin School.
Third Annual 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.
Seventh Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête
Through the combined efforts of the Palm Beach Symphony Ladies Guild, Chairs Sheryne and Richard Brekus, Honorary Chairs Karen and Kenneth* Rogers, Vice-Chairs Carol and Tom Bruce, Holly Jolly Host Committee and Music Men, the Seventh Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête was a sold-out event with 400 guests in attendance on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. All were thrilled to be helping dozens of students and school music programs with much-needed instruments. The event raised more than $300,000. A highlight of the afternoon was the Symphony’s donation of 76 gleaming instruments and accessories to the school music programs at Clewiston Middle School, Lake Worth Community High School and The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach. They are among the 130 instruments and 641 accessories donated to students and school programs in Palm Beach County since the school year began. Lake Worth High School Director of Bands, Dr. Tiffany
Cox, was honored as Palm Beach Symphony’s 2023 Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year and received a “Basket of Indulgences” and educational opportunities for her students, including coaching sessions by Palm Beach Symphony musicians and a classroom visit by Music Director Gerard Schwarz.
Swings for Strings
Palm Beach Symphony hosted its most successful golf tournament yet, boasting a remarkable achievement of raising over $100,000 and achieving a sold-out attendance. Significant support from Citizens Private Bank, Hospital for Special Surgery, iThink Financial, PNC Private Bank, Risk Strategies and Wellington National Golf Club, coupled with an extensive silent auction curated by the executive committee chaired by Todd Dahlstrom and the auction committee led by Sarmite Bulte, contributed to the resounding success of the event. Moreover, the announcement of the Todd Barron Instrument Donation Fund during the reception garnered $15,000 in initial contributions, marking a promising start for the fund.
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 a Season Opening party at the Colony Hotel, an instrument donation drive hosted at The Ben Autograph Collection, a collaboration with the FICPA for a pre-concert social at Planta West Palm Beach and a seaside social in collaboration with the Palm Beach Show, Provident Jewelry and Friends of the Uffizi Gallery.
Meet Me in the Mezzanine
This year’s Meet me in the Mezzanine saw the participation of numerous organizations at the Masterworks concerts, including the Leadership Business Council, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Nonprofits First, Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce and NSAL Boca chapter. Attendees from these organizations had the exclusive opportunity to network on the Mezzanine both before the concerts and during intermission.
OVERALL IMPACT
Website Page Views
Community Outreach Events & Performances
2023-24: 61
2022-23: 52
2021-22: 70
Website Engagement Users (66% growth)
2023-24: 150,175
2022-23: 90,292 2021-22: 49,831
2023-24: 394,253
Social Media More than
3,177,673 reached through social media channels
Followers (11% growth)
ENTERTAIN
Audience Growth
Subscriptions and Memberships
2023-24: 787
2022-23: 666
2021-22: 552
Total ticket sales
Ticket sales (22% growth)
2023-24: 10,639
2022-23: 8,703
2021-22: 6,324
Highest Attendance at Fundraising Events
LT Luncheon Tickets
GT Gala Tickets
SS Swings for Strings
2023-24
SS Sold Out
SS Sold Out
SS 113
221
Hours of PBS musician instructional contact hours with students
9,345
Students reached in 2023-24
19,422
People engaged via live activities
• PBS musicians held 105 specialized instrument coaching sessions for students
• PBS musicians engaged with 183 school classes in Palm Beach County
• 210 instruments and 1,025 accessories were donated and pieces of equipment donated
• 25 instruments donated to organizations and artists to turn our decommissioned instruments into Musical Masterpieces
• Since the inception of the Instrument Donation Program in 2016, 680 instruments and more than 1,400 accessories and pieces of equipment have been donated
• PBS engaged and entertained more than 286 million people through local and national televised broadcasts.
EDUCATE
Instruments:
2023-24: 210
2022-23: 162
Accessories-Equipment:
2023-24: 1025
2022-23: 396
Instructional Hours
2023-24: 221
2022-23: 280
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 2022-23 and the three prior years are summarized. Palm Beach Symphony worked closely with independent auditors from Templeton for 2022-23 to ensure accurate financial information is available to members and the public.
Statement of Financial Position
ASSETS
Cash & Investments
Receivables
Other Assets
Total Assets
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
Other Liabilities
Total Liabilities
NET ASSETS
Without Donor Restrictions
With Donor Restrictions
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$ 2,502,869 $ 164,512 $ 60,905 $ 2,728,286 $ 221,458 $ 240,604 $ 462,062 $ 2,146,491 $ 119,733 $ 2,266,224
$ 2,728,286
2,463,393 $ 238,865 $ 2,702,258 $ 3,120,506 2023
Statement of Activities
REVENUES
Contributions & Grants
Concerts & Special Events
Investment & Other Income
Total Revenues
EXPENSES
Program Services:
Orchestra & Symphony
Children’s Education
Total Program Services
SUPPORTING SERVICES
Management & General
Fundraising
Total Supporting Services
Total Expenses
Change in Net Assets
2,309,591
1,105,146
38,760
3,453,497
$ 2,686,540 $ 97,664 $ 336,302 $ 3,120,506 $ 263,751 $ 154,497 $ 418,248
$ 2,520,154 $ 58,635 $ 160,986 $ 2,739,775 $ 163,301 $ 212,280 $ 375,581
$ 2,197,527 $ 166,667 $ 2,364,194 $ 2,739,775
2020
$ 1,974,532
$ 70,760 $ 212,762
$ 2,258,054 $ 87,850 $ 218,571 $ 306,421
$ 1,850,756 $ 100,877
2,170,434
568,426
2,738,860
158,150
873,389
3,770,399
2,255,458
931,040
48,039
3,138,459
1,535,452
445,070
1,980,522
227,136
664,935
892,071
2,872,593
265,866
412,561
1,274,682
1,034,972
73,190
2,382,844
A. Contributions and Grants: $ 2,859,057 (80%)
B. Concerts and Special Events: $ 638,566 (18%)
1,016,780
330,846
1,347,626
147,927
410,475
558,402
1,906,028
$ 1,951,633 $ 2,258,054 2021 $ 1,304,092 $ 359,530 $ 446,506 $ 2,110,128 $ 965,543 $ 250,928 $ 1,216,471 $ 116,656 $ 364,440 $ 481,096 $ 1,697,567
476,816 FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023 REVENUE BY SOURCE
C. Investment Income: $ 59,332 (2%) FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023 EXPENSES BY TYPE
A. Orchestra and symphony: $2,178,933 (58%)
B. Children’s education: $379,639 (11%)
C. Management and general: $877,735 (23%)
D. Fundraising: $334,092 (8%)
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 KlorfineThe Klorfine Foundation
The McNulty Charitable Foundation
• Lois Pope
Leslie Rose*
Impresario Society Grand Impresarios Memberships
$100,000 and more
• James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui / FINDLAY Galleries
• Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation
• Patrick and Milly Park
Associate Impresarios Memberships
$50,000 to $74,999
Mrs. James N. Bay
• Thomas E. Harvey & Cathleen P. Black Foundation
• Bill and Kem Frick - The Frick Foundation Inc.
• Charles and Ann Johnson -The C and A Johnson Family Foundation
John D. Herrick
• Gary and Linda Lachman-The Lachman Family Foundation
• Patricia Lambrecht
Ronald Rosenfeld
• David Schafer
• Dodie and Manley Thaler and the Thaler Howell Foundation
Contributing Impresarios Memberships
$25,000 to $49,999
Cynthia Anderson Canty and Jerome Canty
• JoAnne Berkow
Kathy Lee Bickham and John Bickham
• Leslie Rogers Blum
• Walter Harper
George and Lisa Hines
• The Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
• The McNulty Charitable Foundation
• Nancy and Ellis J. Parker, III
• Lois Pope Ari Rifkin - The Len-Ari Foundation
• Karen and Kenneth* Rogers
• Robin B. Smith
Kimberly Strauss
• Sieglinde Wikstrom
Assistant Impresarios Memberships
$15,000 to $24,999
• Christine and Max Ansbacher
• Arthur & Mara Benjamin Foundation
• Tina and Jeffrey Bolton Family Fund
• Carol and Thomas Bruce
Amy and John Collins
• Jerome Claeys
• Suzanne Mott Dansby
Mary and Willard Demory
• Willard “Hank” Dow and Kelly Winter
Dr. Richard and Diane Farber
Cindy & Rob Friezo Foundation Inc.
• Gerry Gibian and Marjorie Yashar
• Douglas and Jo Gressette
• Irwin and Janet Gusman
• Henry & Elaine Kaufman Foundation, Inc.
• Elaine Kay
• Tova Leidesdorf
Tish Messinger
• David Moscow
• Dr. Martha Rodriguez and Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez
Carol and Jerome Trautschold
Grand Benefactors
$100,000 and more
Board of County
Commissioners Palm Beach County, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
• James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui / FINDLAY Galleries
• Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council of Arts and Culture
• Bill and Kem Frick-The Frick Foundation Inc.
• The Doris Hastings Foundation
• Charles and Ann Johnson
-The C and A Johnson Family Foundation
• The Kovner Foundation
• Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation
• The Park Foundation - Patrick and Milly Park
• George Robert Spencer*
Benefactors
Gifts from $50,000 to $99,999
Mrs. James N. Bay
• Thomas E. Harvey & Cathleen P. Black Foundation
• Paul and Sandra Goldner The Gottsegen Family Foundation
• Walter Harper
John D. Herrick
• Gary and Linda Lachman-The Lachman Family Foundation
• Patricia Lambrecht
Y. Michele Kang
• Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry Inc.
The Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
• McNulty Charitable Foundation
• Lois Pope-Leaders in Furthering Education, Inc.
• The Honorable Ronald Rosenfeld
• David K. Schafer
Dodie and Manley Thaler and the Thaler-Howell Foundation
Gifts from $20,000 to $49,999
• Cynthia Anderson Canty and Jerome Canty
• Max G. and Christine Ansbacher
• JoAnne Berkow
Kathy Lee and John Bickham
• Leslie Rogers Blum
• The Boca Raton
Yvonne S. Boice Trust and Alfred Zucaro
• Jerome J. Claeys III Amy and John Collins
CORPGOV – Mr. & Mrs. John Jannarone
• Suzanne Mott Dansby Gerald Gibian and Marjorie Yashar
• Jo and Douglas Gressette
Carol and Joseph Andrew Hays Addison Hines Charitable Trust
• George and Lisa Hines
• Michele and Howard KesslerThe Kessler Family Foundation
• The Donald C. McGraw Foundation
• The David Minkin Foundation
David and Linda Moscow Foundation
• Nancy and Ellis J. Parker
PNC Private Bank
• The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation
• Ari Rifkin and The Len-Ari Foundation
Dr. Martha Rodriguez and Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez
• Karen and Kenneth* Rogers
Seth Sprague FoundationPatricia Dunnington, Trustee
• Don and Mary Thompson
• Robin B. Smith Charitable Trust
Dr. Herbert Wertheim
• Sieglinde Wikstrom-The Wikstrom Foundation
• WPEC CBS 12 – Sinclair Broadcast Group
Gifts from $10,000 to $19,999
The Rocco A. and Mary Abessinio Foundation, Inc.
• Jon and Pat Baker
Carol and Harold BaxterBaxter Family Foundation
• C. Kenneth and Laura Baxter Foundation, Inc.
Lon and Richard Behr
• Grace Bender-Dorothy G. Bender Foundation
• Arthur Benjamin & Mara Schainuck-Benjamin
• Kathy and Gene Bernstein
• Mrs. Eunice Bigelow Arlene Blau
• Tina and Jeffrey Bolton Family Fund
• Richard and Sheryne Brekus
William H Brown Jr. & Vanessa J. Vinci
• Carol and Thomas Bruce
Manny and Sophia BurnichonPrivate Cask Imports
• CIBC Wealth Management
• The Colony Hotel
Thomas D’Agostino and Danielle Rollins
• Todd and Julie Dahlstrom
Mary and Willard Demory
• Scott Diament
• Willard “Hank” Dow and Kelly Winter
Dr. Richard and Diane Farber
• Jacqueline and Ray Farris
• Eric Friedheim Foundation, Inc Lurana and Dr. Jose* Figueroa
• Nathan Frank and Krystian von Speidel
• Cindy and Robert Friezo Foundation, Inc.
• Ann R. Grimm
• Irwin and Janet Gusman Marsha and Carl Hewitt
• Dr. Peter Heydon-The Mosaic Foundation
• Hospital for Special Surgery
Pamela Howard and Wynn Laffey
• Dr. Aban and Dr. Percy Kavasmaneck
Mrs. James Kay
• David & Christina Kepner
• Syndie Levien Magellan Jets
• Doug Marty-Wellington
National Golf Club
Mary Bryant McCourt
Tish Messinger
• Norman and Susan Oblon
• Palm Beach Design Masters
• Robertson Family Fund-
William Robertson
Anne E. and David R. Sauber
• Nancy and Dr. William Schneider
Steel Grove Capital Advisors
Sherri Stephenson
• Carol and Jerome Trautschold
• The Ann Eden Woodward Foundation-James and Judy Woods, trustees Gifts from $4,000 to $9,999
• Leonard Ackerman and Patricia Silver
• Richard Allen
Kathy and Michael AzeezAzeez Foundation
• James H. and Marta T. Batmasian Family Foundation
Josephine Linder duPont Bayard
• C Gordon Beck III
Danny and Talia Bejarano
• Hans & Barbara Bergstrom
• Edith Bjork
Thomas Boland
• Braman Motorcars
• Camille Branca
• Paul Broder & Kimberly Griffiths
• Nancy M. Brown
• Nannette Cassidy
Vera Chapman
• Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Cook
• Christopher and Susan Cowie
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cox
Margaret C. Donnelley
• Michael Egren and Cyndi Rosellini
Janet Ellis
• Ernest Ellison in honor of Tom Boland
Susan Hurley Esson
John and Sandra Failla
• Susan and Leonard Feinstein
• Barbara and Meyer Feldberg
Florida Power & Light Company
• Fox Rothschild LLP
Audrey Friedner
• David Genser
• GGE Foundation, Inc.
Susan Gibson
Carole Gigliotti
• Barbara Gilbert
• Arlette Gordon
Michael Gottsegen
• Ursula Gwynne
• Caroline Harless
The International Society of Palm Beach
• IThink Financial
• Martin and Mary Jacobson
David and Robin Jaye
• Lawrence Kaplan
• Patricia Kennedy
Komansky Foundation, Inc.
• Stephanie Lefes
• Levenger
Karen and Paul Levy
• Robert M. Lichten
• The Lunder Foundation-Peter and Paula Lunder
• Metals Mint - Eric Malcolmson
• The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation, Inc.
• Peter May
• Michael McCafferty
David and Millie McCoy
• Marietta Muiña McNulty
• Dawn Galvin Meiners
Michael and Shari Meltzer
William A. Meyer Foundation
• Frank and Geri Morrow
• Monique and TJ Nelligan
Kitty and Dudley Omura
• Anka K. Palitz
• Richard C. Pietrafesa, Jr.
Betsey and Dale Pinkert
• Lady Susan Willis-Reickert and Erick A. Reickert
Dr. Philip Robinson
Esther Rosenberg Simon and David Simon
• Michael Rourke and Michlele Schimmel
• David T. Sarama
• Jordan Saunders
Gudrun Sawerthal
Nancy G. Stone
• Bonnie and Thomas Strauss
• Dr. Arthur and Jane Tiger
Bruce Trent
• William and Marcia Ulm
• Harris Vernick
James J. Verrant
• Mary Lou Wagner
• Gil Walsh
Camilla Webster
Gifts from $2,000 to $3,999
Louis Addazio & Jennifer Parker
• Giselle Albrecht
• Norka and Robert Aron
Michael Barron
• Hans and Sigrid* Baumann
• Wellington Bay
Wendy Block
• The Hon. Sarmite D. Bulte and Dr. Steven Treiber
William Fortune Butz and Richard Davis
• PJ Callahan Foundation
• Cary Stamp & Co.
John and Marianne Castle
• Leila Chahine
• Colin Chimienti and Patricia Flanagan
Citizens Private Bank
• Dr. Alexandra Cook
• Maude Cook
Angela Cortesio
• Dale Coudert
• Cummings & Lockwood LLC
Elizabeth DeBrule
• Lora Drasner
• Stephen Epstein
Stephanie Ernst
• Patricia and Edward Falkenberg
• The Fanjul Family and Florida Crystals Corporation
• Gillian S. Fuller
• Elise and Israel Gotay
Jill Hall and Austin Mehr
• Toni Handegard
• James N. Hauslein
Marlene Hess and James Zirin
• Meredith Hope
• Lisa Huertas
Robert and Ann Jaeder
• Dr. William and Peggy Johnson
• Dr Gary Robert Johnson and Angela Kenyon
Judith A. Jokiel
• Evan Jones
• Kargman Charitable and Education Foundation
• Mary and Richard Kazares
• Matthew Kemp & Kerinn Meisenbach
Taniel and Arsine Koushakjian
• Marilyn and Howard Krone
• Renee and James LaBonte
Sanda Lambert
• Jason and Christina Lamport
• Scott and Monica Laurans
Ellen Levy
• Noah Lewis
• Mark J. Lippman
Marilyn Macron
• Cecilia Martinez
• Kevin and Sarah McCaffrey
Sue McConn
Ruth Ann & Michael McGuinnis
• The Edward & Patricia
McLaughlin FoundationPatricia McLaughlin
• Cindy and Ron McMackin
• Joseph and Max McNamara
Judith Miller
• Dr. Marjorie Miller-Kihn
• Georgia Mouzakis
Joseph and Sharon Muscarelle
• Jennifer Nawrocki
• Leonard Olds and Hugh Rouse
Roger Osborne
• Judi & Karl Ottosen
• Joseph Pacetti
• Jeff and Liz Peek-Peek Family Foundation
• Mr. Joseph Pietrafesa II and Dr. Martha Pietrafesa
Katherine Pinard
Ross and Nicole Pitcoff
• Publix Super Markets Charities
• Risk Strategies Company
Lawrence Rosenthal
• Mae Cadwell Rovensky Foundation
Joanna & Steven Sanders
• Bob and Rosellen Schnurr
• Martin D. & Jean Shafiroff Foundation
Sara Shake, The MRKT Co.
• Isabel M Shattuck
• Plimpton Shattuck Fund
E. A. Sheslow Philanthropic Fund
• Drew and Kiki Shilling
• RP Simmons Family Foundation
• Edward Strauss
• Ryan Swenson
Jessica and Trent Swift
• TD Bank
• Tortoise Properties, LLC
The Waterfall Family Foundation-Susan Waterfall
• Suzanne Webster
• Wellington Bay
Aaron and Stella Wormus
Gifts from $1,000 to $1,999
• Mary Ackerman
Deborah Adeimy
Stanley Adelman
• Vini Antonacci-Compass
Realty
Brenda Axelrod
• Barbara Bailey
• Todd* and Debra Barron
Big Time Restaurant Group
• Susan Bigsby
• Stanley and Roberta Bogen
Charitable Foundation
Matthew Brinzo
• Burton Rocks
• Charles and Jane Carroll
Susan S. Connor
• Beatty Page Cramer
• John Dadakis
Charles Dale
• Pelops Damianos
• David Dunlap
Philip Dunmire
EisnerAmper LLP
• Donald M. Ephraim Family Foundation
Raysa Fanjul
• First Bank
• Mary Elizabeth Fry
John K. Garvey
• Caroline Geerlings
• John and Virginia Gildea
• Dan L. Goldwasser
Karmita Gusmano
• Michael and Theresa Hammond
Cynthia Hampton
• Denis Hanrahan
• Harvey Capital Management
Hive Home, Inc.
• The Hopewell Fund
• Iovino Family Fund-Thomas Iovino
Dale Jenkins
• Shanna St John
• John Jovanovic
Louise Kemler Kaufman
• Nouna Kettaneh
• Sally Kimball
Lisa Koeper
• Susanna Koning van den Alerdinck
• Sankar and Susan Krishnan
Henry Van der Kwast
• Larmoyeux & Bone, P.L.
• Bella Ledda
Robert Lieberman
• Jane P. Long Fund-Jill Leinbach
• Kellie Long
Carolyn Maier
Alexander Mandaro
• Barbara and John J. McDonald McGriff
Virginia “Ginny” Millner
• Morse Life Health System
• Constance Murrin
Alexander “Sandy” Myers Atty
• Sally and Kenneth Ohrstrom
• Jeanne H. Olofson
• Angela Page
• Elaine and Simon Parisier Fund
Wesley Coggins Pennington
• Linda Phillips
• Curtis Polk
Juan and Shanon Pretel
• The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Mona and Nina Reed
Julie and Rob Reveley
• Ruby S. Rinker
• Marlene and Lawrence Rocks
Lawrence and Lana Rouff
• Valerie Salembier
• April Schink
Nash Schott
• Joseph Schwan
• Barry Schwartz
The Edward and Irma
Schwartz Family Charitable Funds
• David Schwartz
Gerard and Jody Schwarz
• Sari Simpson
• Robert Simses
South Florida PBS
• Eliane Strosberg
• Jennifer and Kyle Sullivan Templeton & Company, LLP
Peter and Debra Tornaben
• Veronica P Whitlock
• Erika and Adam Wolek
Dora Bak Society
• Dora Bak*
• Doris Hastings* John Herrick
• Gary and Linda Lachman
• Philip Reagan Leslie Rose*
• Marguerite Rosner*
• George Robert Spencer*
Board of Directors Executive Committee
James R. Borynack, Chair
• Richard Brekus, Vice Chair
• John D. Herrick, Treasurer Don Thompson, Secretary
Directors
• Laurie Bay
• Cathie Black Nannette Cassidy
• Amy Collins
• Todd Dahlstrom
Paul Goldner
• Carol Hays
• Marietta Muiña McNulty
Karen Rogers
Palm Beach Symphony Staff
• David McClymont
Chief Executive Officer
• Jason Barroncini
Production Coordinator
• Kyle Elgarten
Music Librarian
• Renée LaBonte
Community Advancement Coordinator
• Sage Lehman
Patron Relations Concierge
• May Bell Lin
Honorary Membership Director
• Madison Mirra
Marketing & Development Assistant
Alfredo Oliva
Orchestra Contractor
Miami Symphonic Entertainment, Inc.
Conor Price
Marketing & Communications Manager
• Felix Rivera
Patron Advancement
Coordinator
• Hulya Selcuk
Director of Special Events
Bryce Seliger, DM
Education & Programming Associate
• Olga M. Vazquez, PhD
Director of Artistic Operations
Independent Contractors
Capehart Photography
• Con Brio Ensembles, Inc.
• IndieHouseFilms
Miami Symphonic
Entertainment, Inc.
• Naji Designs
• Pierson Grant Public Relations
Rainy Sun Design
• Roncini Productions
Volunteers
Asnaica Alexandre
• Larry Castillo
• Dina Ciotola
Dan and Beth Cohen
• Renate Connolly
• Jan Courte
Santiago Espinoza
Diana Gafford
• Alejandra Ghinaglia
• Gabrielle Gibbs
Michael Gruss
• Shari Hoffman
• Charlotte Leonard
Jeanne Lozano
• Graciana Maier
• Anna Massey
Jane Musgrave
• Luke Powell
• Marcos Sargen
Luis Silva
• Nancy Singer
• Braden Whatling
• Joan Williams
* Deceased
