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KRISTEN BRANDT FERATE, President Oklahoma City Orchestra League
CHRISTA BENTLEY, President Associate Board
On behalf of the Oklahoma City Orchestra League, welcome back to our beloved Civic Center and the music.
On behalf of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Associate Board, I am honored to welcome you to the 2021-2022 season. The OKC Philharmonic and their team of staff proved last season that they are capable of making music in any and all circumstances. If you take a glance at this season’s program, you’ll see that concert goers in Oklahoma City are once again receiving a concert music experience that will enrich our city, featuring innovative programming and top-notch musicians.
Music is the Universal Language. It is the only language that every individual can comprehend. Each member of the audience tonight will share in a social cohesion that can only occur through the appreciation and hearing of symphonic music. As we emerge from the chaos and anxiety of the pandemic let us take joy and find peace in the gift of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. The Oklahoma City Orchestra League is comprised of a diverse and energetic membership whose mission is to support the Oklahoma City Philharmonic through educational, community and fundraising endeavors. We would be delighted to have you join.
It’s the Associate Board’s mission to connect young professionals to this concert-going experience. We do this through our Overture Society—a three-concert package— plus expanded networking opportunities, social events, and discounts. Reach out to join Overture and take the next steps to becoming a supporter of the arts in OKC!
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As always, our Pops Series offers something for everyone: the popular songs of Billy Joel and Whitney Houston, the spectacular Holiday tradition The Christmas Show, the dazzling dancers who will turn the Civic Center stage into a ballroom, and our season’s grand finale featuring the timeless Star Wars This lineup will be accompanied by our phenomenal orchestra, so I encourage you to bring your family and friends along to enjoy each of these programs. Additionally, the OKCPHIL remains committed to expanding its presence outside of the concert hall through a variety of Education and Community Engagement programs. From our Society of Strings program for adult amateur string players, to our ongoing partnership with OU Health, as well as small ensemble presence in local schools, our mission continues to impact thousands of Oklahomans of all ages. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support and generosity that makes all of this possible. Despite the challenges brought by the pandemic, the OKCPHIL remains committed to serving our community and we look forward to seeing you at our concerts throughout this season!
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percussion concerti by Vincent Ho. He also worked with Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, Yuja Wang, Dawn Upshaw, Plácido Domingo, Ben Heppner, Horatio Gutiérrez, Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos and Sarah Chang, among many others, and he worked very closely with a wide range of composers including Phil Glass, Steve Reich, Sofia Gubaidulina, Kaija Saariaho, John Adams, John Luther Adams and Mason Bates. After guest conducting the Simon Bolivar Orchestra and experiencing the life-changing power of the El Sistema program in Venezuela for underprivileged children, Alexander played an instrumental part in creating Sistema Winnipeg. For three years Alexander created a critically acclaimed Indigenous Festival in Winnipeg. Passionate to connect with all cultures, he created artistic collaborations between First Nations and western cultures that culminated in the performances of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring and Revueltas’ Les Noches de los Mayas with new choreographies of contemporary and First Nations dance. The Winnipeg New Music Festival is an international institution. Alexander broadened the repertoire and created many new collaborations connecting with different audiences. Because of the programming of the festival the WSO was chosen to perform at the Spring for Music Festival at Carnegie Hall in 2014. A few of the most creative projects of the festival for Alexander were the performance of movie director Guy Maddin’s Brand Upon a Brain with narration by actress Isabella Rossellini, the workshopping of a new opera Tesla by movie director Jim Jarmusch and composer Phil Klein, and a production of Gavin Bryar’s The Sinking of the Titanic at PanAm Pool. Alexander has conducted for President Jimmy Carter and the Queen of England, and he received the Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Key to the City of Winnipeg. Born and raised in Frankfurt Germany to a musical family, Alexander received his degree from the Peabody Institute of Music. He studied conducting under Fredric Prausnitz and Gustav Meier as well as with Seiji Ozawa, Andre Previn, Daniel Barenboim and Robert Spano at Tanglewood. Following his tenure as Assistant Conductor with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, which he completed in 2004, Alexander was Associate Conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for three years, under the direction of Esa-Pekka Salonen. Alexander and his family make Oklahoma City their home. He is married to fashion designer Abigail Mickelthwate and has two sons.
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Christa Bentley Robyn Birdwell Lori Dickinson Black Phil Busey Lawrence H. Davis Kristen Ferate Joy Hammons Kirk Hammons Dean Jackson Mautra Staley Jones Wesley Knight
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Honorary Directors Richard Sias
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF John Allen Interim General Manager
Judy Hill Administrative Assistant
Clint Moore Operations Coordinator
Tara Burnett Associate Director of Development
Stephen Howard Development Operations Manager
Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev Executive Director
Jeana Gering Education Manager
Daryl Jones Box Office Operations Manager
Ulises Serrano Digital Strategies Coordinator
Daniel Hardt Finance Director
Colton Kirton Institutional Giving Coordinator
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The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Foundation was established to provide leadership and endowment expertise to help ensure a stable financial base for orchestral music and musical excellence in Oklahoma City for generations to come. Distributions from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Foundation provide a meaningful and secure source of annual income for the Philharmonic’s operations, continually confirming the importance of endowment in an organization’s longrange planning and overall success. Current officers and directors of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Foundation are: OFFICERS Douglas J. Stussi President Charles E. Wiggin Vice President Louise Cleary Cannon Treasurer Penny M. McCaleb Secretary DIRECTORS Steven C. Agee Patrick B. Alexander J. Edward Barth L. Joe Bradley Teresa Cooper T.A. Dearmon Paul Dudman Thomas J. Enis Mischa Gorkuscha Jane B. Harlow Brent Hart Jean Hartsuck Michael E. Joseph Harrison Levy, Jr. Duke R. Ligon Jessica Martinez-Brooks Michael J. Milligan Alice Pippin Jeff Starling Richard Tanenbaum
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Kristen Ferate President Debra Kos President-Elect Pending Secretary Newt Brown Treasurer Meredith Blecha-Wells Development VP Marion Burcham Membership VP Sherry Rowan Education VP Joan Bryant Communications VP Wendi Wilson Past President, Ex-Officio Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev Executive Director Oklahoma City Philharmonic (Ex-Officio, Advisory) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Helen Chiou Jeanne Drake Yvette Fleckinger Sue Francis Jane Krizer Patsy Lucas Geetika Verma Heather Walter Dwayne Webb Orchestra League Office 424 Colcord Dr., Ste. B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 Phone: 405.232.7575 Fax: 405.232.4353 e-mail: league@okcphil.org website: www.okcorchestraleague.org
OFFICERS Christa Bentley President Jay Scambler President-Elect Desiree Singer Secretary Sam Rainbolt Membership Chair Kelsey Karper Marketing Chair Tyler Larson Events Chair DIRECTORS J. Cruise Berry Jabee John Cannon Gennie Clarkson Peter Harlin Tom Lerum Patrick E. Randall, II Kara Simpson Jennifer Stadler Collin Walke David White Jackie Zamarippa
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Gregory Lee, Concertmaster Gertrude Kennedy Chair Marat Gabdullin, Associate Concertmaster Densi Rushing, Assistant Concertmaster Yena Lee Hong Zhu Beth Sievers James Thomson Benjamin Shute Deborah McDonald Janet Gorton Lu Deng
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Katrin Stamatis, Principal McCasland Foundation Chair Catherine Reaves, Assistant Principal Sophia Ro Brenda Wagner Sarah Brown Corbin Mace Angelica Pereira Cindy Zhang Ai-Wei Chang Chandler Fadero Ashley Cooper Gena Alexander
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Royce McLarry, Principal Mark Neumann, Assistant Principal Joseph Guevara Kelli Ingels Steve Waddell Donna Cain Brian Frew Betty Yuan Jackie Skara
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Jonathan Ruck, Principal Orchestra League Chair Tomasz Zieba, Assistant Principal Meredith Blecha-Wells
Valorie Tatge Emily Stoops Jim Shelley Angelika Machnik-Jones Jean Statham Rob Bradshaw
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Anthony Stoops, Principal Larry Moore, Assistant Principal Parvin Smith Mark Osborn Landon Honolka Christine Craddock Kara Koehn
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Valerie Watts, Principal Parthena Owens Nancy Stizza-Ortega
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Nancy Stizza-Ortega
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Lisa Harvey-Reed, Principal Rachel Maczko Katherine McLemore
ENGLISH HORN Rachel Maczko
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Bradford Behn, Principal Tara Heitz James Meiller
Kate Pritchett, Principal G. Rainey Williams Chair James Rester Mirella Gable Matthew Reynolds Karl Sievers, Principal Jay Wilkinson Michael Anderson
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Adam Hanna, Principal Philip Martinson John Allen, Bass Trombone
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Jamie Whitmarsh, Principal
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Patrick Womack, Principal Roger Owens
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Peggy Payne, Principal
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ASSISTANT PERSONNEL MANAGER
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Valorie Tatge
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CONTRABASSOON Barre Griffith
Jose Batty
STAGE MANAGER Leroy Newman
Please Note: The seating positions of all string sections change on a regular basis.
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O F T H E O K L A H O M A P H I L H A R M O N I C S O C I E T Y, I N C .
The Oklahoma Philharmonic Society, Inc. is honored to recognize its Encore Society members — visionary thinkers who have provided for the future of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic through their estate plans.
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Joel Levine and Don Clothier
Steven C. Agee, Ph.D.
John and Caroline Linehan
Linda and Patrick Alexander
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin C. Lunde, Jr.
Gary and Jan Allison
Mrs. Jackie Marron
Dr. Jay Jacquelyn Bass
Mr. and Mrs. John McCaleb
Louise Cleary Cannon
Jean and David McLaughlin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Clements
W. Cheryl Moore
Thomas and Rita Dearmon
Carl Andrew Rath
Dr. and Mrs. James D. Dixson
Mrs. Catherine Reaves
Hugh Gibson
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Ross
Pam and Gary Glyckherr
Drs. Lois and John Salmeron
Carey and Gayle Goad
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Shdeed
Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Gowman
Richard L. Sias
Carol M. Hall
Doug and Susie Stussi
Ms. Olivia Hanson
Larry and Leah Westmoreland
Jane B. Harlow
Mr. John S. Williams
Dr. and Mrs. James Hartsuck
Mr. and Mrs. Don T. Zachritz
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Joseph
THANK YOU The Oklahoma Philharmonic Society, Inc. is grateful for the support of caring patrons who want to pass on a legacy of extraordinary music to future generations. You can join this special group of music enthusiasts by including a gift for the OKC Philharmonic’s future in your own will or estate plan. For more information on how to become an Encore Society member, contact Tara Burnett at (405) 232-7575 or tara@okcphil.org.
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PARVIN SMITH
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Bass Player OKCPHIL Orchestra
Production Manager OKCPHIL Operations
Parvin began his musical career by studying piano in first grade. He added viola in fourth grade; switched to cello in sixth grade, then switched to bass in tenth grade. Upon graduation from high school, he accepted a position with the Wichita Symphony while attending Wichita State University. Transferring to OU after two years, he received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance. He joined the Lawton Philharmonic in 1972 where he is currently Principal Bassist. He is a charter member of the OKC Philharmonic and retired after 20 years from Mid- Del School system where he was Orchestra Director.
Leroy is a steady presence backstage where he mans the “magic” production box that holds everything guest artists and musicians might need when the Phil is in the Civic Center. His work includes overseeing the setting up and resetting of the stage before and during performances, checking on the condition and temperature of stored instruments, securing trucks for performances outside the Civic Center as well as assisting the General Manager and Musicians as needed. “Over 26 years my favorite part has been the people…. I get attached to the people. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I grew up in Philadelphia with my family and I remember watching the Lawrence Welk orchestra on TV with my Grandparents, Great Grandparents, and my sister. My Mom was a nurse and wanted to keep me out of trouble, so took me to hear the Philadelphia Orchestra play and made me sit quietly to watch. We also attended horse shows, flower shows… my friends had a ball will that, LOL! I was involved in choir at school and church, and I was in All City Choir in High School.” Outside the OKCPHIL Leroy enjoys fishing and golf and his side work includes working with Jones Assembly, OIA, Canterbury Voices, OKC Broadway.
What were some challenges you faced during Covid? Normally, our instruments tend to vibrate together when the section is playing well. But, at six feet apart, that doesn’t happen. I have also learned how much we have enjoyed playing for the large, appreciative audiences we have grown accustomed to here in OKC.
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GIFTS TO THE PHILHARMONIC The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledge the commitment and generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies that support our mission. To help us provide inspiration and joy to the community through live orchestral performances and a variety of Education and Community Engagement programs, please contact the Philharmonic’s Development Office at (405) 232-7575. This Annual Fund recognition reflects contributions made in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons. Contributions of $250 and above are listed through July 23, 2021. If your name has been misspelled or omitted, please accept our apologies and inform us of the error by calling the phone number listed above. Thank you for your generous support!
CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS & GOVERNMENT Express their generous commitment to the community.
UNDERWRITER $40,000 & Above Allied Arts Foundation The Chickasaw Nation Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma, LLC E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Freede Family Foundation Inasmuch Foundation Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc. Oklahoma Arts Council The Oklahoman The Skirvin Hilton Hotel
OGE Energy Corp. Scissortail Park Foundation Tyler Media Co./Magic 104.1FM and KOMA W&W Steel, LLC
GOLD SPONSORS $5,000 - $9,999 BancFirst Bank of Oklahoma Clements Foods Foundation Mekusukey Oil Company, LLC The Metro Restaurant
GOLD PARTNERS $1,500 - $2,249 Charlesson Foundation Flips Restaurant, Inc. Morningstar Properties, LLC
SILVER PARTNERS $1,000 - $1,499 Trade Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
BRONZE PARTNERS $500 - $999
PLATINUM SPONSORS $10,000 - $39,999
SILVER SPONSORS $3,000 - $4,999
Hatton Enterprises Tom Johnson Investment Management LLC
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MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES AND FOUNDATIONS Double the impact of an individual’s gift. American Fidelity Foundation Bank of America Matching Gifts Program
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GIFTS TO THE PHILHARMONIC MAESTRO SOCIETY Providing leadership support.
Underwriter $25,000 and above
Guarantor $10,000 and above
Benefactor $5,000 - $9,999
Phil G. and Cathy Busey Dr. Margaret Freede Joel Levine and Don Clothier Jean and David McLaughlin George Records Mr. Richard L. Sias and Alice and Phil Pippin Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum
Steven C. Agee, Ph.D. Linda and Patrick Alexander Marilyn and Bill Boettger Lawrence H. and Ronna C. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Evans, II Mr. and Mrs. John A. Frost Gerald and Jane Jayroe Gamble Jane B. Harlow Andria and Paul Heafy Mary Ann Holdrege Mr. and Mrs. J. Clifford Hudson Mr. Albert Lang Larry and Polly Nichols Doug and Susie Stussi Renate and Chuck Wiggin
Mo Anderson Mark and Julie Beffort Mrs. Betty D. Bellis-Mankin Mr. and Mrs. John Biggs Dr. and Mrs. L. Joe Bradley Louise Cleary Cannon and Gerry Cannon Teresa Cooper James B. Crawley Mr. and Mrs. David C. DeLana John and Claudia Holliman Donald Rowlett Ruth Mershon Fund Dr. Amalia Silverstein
INDIVIDUALS Providing essential support for the Annual Fund. Patron ($3,500 - $4,999) Mike and Dawn Borelli Mr. Sidney G. Dunagan Mrs. Bonnie B. Hefner Michael J. Sweeney, Jr.
Sustainer ($2,250 - $3,499) Dr. and Mrs. Dewayne Andrews Dr. and Mrs. John C. Andrus Larry and Sarah Blackledge Mrs. Carole S. Broughton Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Browne Bruce Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Clements Mr. John Crain David and Druanne Durrett Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Fleckinger Paul and Debbie Fleming Frank Goforth and Nancy Halliday Sam and Joy Hammons
Brent Hart and Matt Thomas Dr. and Mrs. James Hartsuck Colonel (ret.) Dean and Mrs. Jeanne Jackson Tom and Cindy Janssen Kim and Michael Joseph Kathy and Terry Kerr Debra and Kristian Kos Dr. and Mrs. Patrick McKee Todd and Mary Margaret Miller Annie Moreau, MD Ms. Veronica Pastel Egelston Mr. William G. Paul Mrs. Ruby C. Petty Mr. and Mrs. Jerry W. Plant Drs. Gary and Mary Porter Mr. H.E. Rainbolt Drs. Lois and John Salmeron Dr. and Mrs. Hal Scofield Jeff and Kim Short
Jerrod and Jamie Shouse John and Katherine Spaid Jim and Debbie Stelter Mr. and Mrs. John E. Stonecipher John Stuemky and James Brand Mrs. Billie Thrash Donna Kennedy Vogel Mrs. Janet Walker Ron and Janie Walker John and Lou Waller Dr. James and Elizabeth Wise Mrs. Anne Workman Jeanise Wynn
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Thank you to the following who believed in our mission by supporting the 2021 Symphony Show House!
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Supporter Jennifer Bass-Billman Patricia Boone Joni Brown Debra Bugg Megan Clement Tiana Douglas Alexis Downs Michelle Early Elizabeth Eickman and Marvin Quinn Joan Ferrell David Gandall Shelley Goetz
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MICHAEL CAVANAUGH Michael was hand-picked by Billy Joel to perform all of the vocals and piano in the show and was nominated for Tony Award for his performance and the Grammy Award for the soundtrack. Michael’s professional career began at age 12 in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Since then this talented pianist and vocalist has performed all over the US and Europe. In addition to him being an accomplished entertainer, he has been the voice of an Emmy Award winning kids show character. He plays several instruments but is best known for his vocal and piano talent. He has been writing songs since he was teenager, has admired Billy Joel’s music for most of his life and is currently working on his own recording project.
At private events Michael performs several of Billy Joel’s greatest hits, but mixes up the rest of the set with classic pop/ rock tracks by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Jimmy Eat World, Blink 182, Van Morrison, Spin Doctors, Tom Petty, AC/DC, Lynyrd, Skynrd, Journey, Kenny Loggins, George Michael, Beastie Boys, Queen, and nearly any other major artist you can think of. In addition to performing in the private events sector, Cavanaugh also tours symphony orchestras with his programs “Michael Cavanaugh in Concert: The Music of Billy Joel”, “Michael Cavanaugh in Concert: The Songs of Elton John,” and a third show: “Singers and Songwriters”.
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INDIVIDUALS Providing essential support for the Annual Fund. Dr. Sterling and Cheryl Baker Dr. and Mrs. William L. Beasley William Beck Nick and Betsy Berry Dr. Charles and Marilyn Bethea Dr. and Mrs. Philip C. Bird Robyn Birdwell and Mark Fixley Ms. Pamela Bloustine Mr. and Mrs. Del Boyles Martha and Ronnie Bradshaw Mrs. Phyllis Brawley Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown Ms. Janice B. Carmack Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Chambers Drs. Fong Chen and Helen Chiou Nancy Coleman Dr. Thomas Coniglione Barbara Cooper Patricia Czerwinski Mr. Chuck Darr Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Davis Rita and Thomas Dearmon Tony and Pam Dela Vega Gary and Fran Derrick Kevin and Alisha Dunnington Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edwards Nancy Payne Ellis Dr. and Mrs. Royice B. Everett Ann Felton Gilliland Kristen and Anthony Ferate Dr. Thurma J. Fiegel Athena Friese, M.D. Mrs. Linda Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Kelly George Drs. Stephen and Pamela Hamilton Kirk Hammons Walt and Jean Hendrickson Mr. and Mrs. John D. Higginbotham Thomas and Elizabeth Hrubik David and Vicki Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Johnny H. Jones, Jr. Dan and Diana Kennedy Ms. Claren Kidd Mike and Kay Lacey Sharon and Ken Lease Drs. Jason and Julie Lees Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Levy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Duke R. Ligon Barbara Masters, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. John A. McCaleb Cindy and Johnny McCharen
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John and Anna McMillin Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Meade, Jr. Tom and Peggy Miller Chip and Michelle Mullens Dr. Gene L. Muse Mrs. Jeaneen Naifeh Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Norick Mr. J. Edward Oliver Mr. Chip Oppenheim Mr. and Mrs. Ray H. Potts Kathryn and Robert Prescott Mr. Larry Reed Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Rees Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Reynolds Carol Ricks Kathryn Ryan Andrew and Kelly Sachs Ernesto and Lin Sanchez Fred and Maria Schmitt Mr. and Mrs. John M. Seward Pam and Bill Shdeed Robert and Susan Shoemaker Amy and David Sine Dr. Richard V. Smith and Jan J. Smith Donald J. Smock, M.A. Jeff and Sally Starling Bill and Cindy Stewart Susan Sutter J. Mark and Virginia Taylor Curtis and Shellie Thornton Mrs. June Tucker Robert and Sharon Varnum Robert and Tammy Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Wert Larry and Leah Westmoreland Mrs. Carol Wright
Friend ($1,000 - $1,499) Anonymous (2) Hugh G. and Sharon Adams Beth M. Alonso Tom and Fran Ayres Mr. J. Edward Barth Dr. Jack and Ruth Beller Glenn and Debra Blumstein MAJ. GEN. William P. Bowden, Rt. Ryan Bunyan Mr. and Mrs. William M. Cameron J. Christopher and Ruth Carey Anita Clark-Ashley and Charles Ashley Carol A. Davito Dr. Nancy Dawson Joel Dixon
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SPECIAL GIFTS TO THE PHILHARMONIC Honor loved ones, celebrate occasions, recognize achievements and support the Philharmonic’s mission. In Memory of Patricia Abney Jean Schroer
In Honor of Kristen and Anthony Ferate Pat and Ernestine Hallren
Peter and Kris Markes Ms. Vicki William
In Memory of Dr. John M. Carey Jay and Linda Leemaster Cliff and Vickie Miller
In Memory of Jose Freede Linda and Patrick Alexander Bob and Nancy Anthony Dr. Margaret Freede Mrs. Jane B. Harlow The Lucky Ladies Investment Club Larry and Polly Nichols Mr. Richard L. Sias Dr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Skarky Lee Allan Smith Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum
In Memory of Sharon Shelton Linda and Patrick Alexander Dr. Sterling and Cheryl Baker Stuart and Jill Bombel Carol Cooley John and Sue Francis Beth and James Hammck Marvin and Peggy Lunde
In Honor of Michael E. Joseph Mrs. Jane B. Harlow
In Honor of Jeff and Sally Starling Rev. Dr. Carl Bosteels, D.Min. Larry and Polly Nichols
In Memory of Patsy Elane Murray Castleberry Dorothy Castleberry Coker and Michael Coker Tom Castleberry Mahaffey & Gore P.C. In Memory of William B. and Helen P. Cleary Steven C. Agee, Ph.D. Marilyn and Bill Boettger Louise Cleary Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Evans, II In Memory of Molly Crawley Margaret and Drake Keith In Memory of Carlene Edwards Kathleen and Eric Andres Marilyn Cook
In Memory of Glen Koons Margaret and Drake Keith In Honor of June H. Parry Anonymous In Memory of Michael Reaves Tom and Dorothy Hays Margaret and Drake Keith
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THANK YOU! The OKCPHIL gratefully acknowledges the generosity of individuals who have chosen to return concert tickets as a donation. This recognition reflects contributions made in the 2020-21 concert season and are listed through July 23, 2021. Anonymous Hugh G. and Sharon Adams Steven C. Agee, Ph.D. Linda and Patrick Alexander Joan Allmaras Ms. Beth M. Alonso Dr. and Mrs. Dewayne Andrews Dr. and Mrs. John C. Andrus Anne Barker John and Ethelyn Barnett Mr. J. Edward Barth Eloise Bentley James Blank Marilyn and Bill Boettger Rev. Thomas Boyer Dr. and Mrs. L. Joe Bradley Mike Brake Mrs. Carole S. Broughton Ryan Bunyan Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Buxton Ms. Kathryn Carey Margaret Clyne Ken Coffey Deborah Collins Ms. Julie Collins
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Jerrod and Jamie Shouse Mr. Richard L. Sias Michele Simon Cecil Smith John and Katherine Spaid Jymmie Stanton Judith Clouse Steelman Dennis and Marianne Stover John Stuemky and James Brand Mrs. Marilyn Summers Michael J. Sweeney, Jr. Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum Curtis and Shellie Thornton Billie Thrash Sammy and Janet Todd Mona Mae Waymire Donna Weaver-McGinty Elaine Weise Robert and Tammy Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Wert Janie Wester Philip and Ashton Whaley David Williams Mrs. Anne Workman Mr. and Mrs. Don T. Zachritz
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