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THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak has been co-organized by the Denver Art Museum and the Columbus Museum of Art in partnership with The Maurice Sendak Foundation. This exhibition is presented by the Clarence V. Laguardia Foundation with additional support provided by the Tom Taplin Jr. and Ted Taplin Endowment, Bank of America, Jana and Fred Bartlit, Bernstein Private Wealth Management, Kathie and Keith Finger, Lisë Gander and Andy Main, Wendy and Bob Kaufman, the Kristin and Charles Lohmiller Exhibitions Fund, Sally Cooper Murray, John Brooks Incorporated, Kent Thiry & Denise O’Leary, Judi Wagner, an anonymous donor, th donors to the AnnualFund Leadership Campaign, and the residents who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Promotional support is provided by 5280 Magazine and CBS Colorado. Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are (detail), 1963, watercolor and ink on paper, 9 3/4 x 22 in. ©The Maurice Sendak Foundation
• Work one-on-one with world-class faculty
• Rehearse and perform in top-of-the-line facilities
• Enjoy a thriving metropolitan arts scene
WELCOME
Happy holidays from the Genessee Mountain Foundation and welcome to Boettcher Concert Hall!
As longtime champions of the Colorado Symphony education programs, one of the most profound aspects of our support lies in the Symphony’s dedication to making music accessible to every corner of Colorado.
One of the Symphony’s goals is to extend its impact beyond Boettcher Concert Hall and reach even more communities across our state. To achieve this, we need your support. Here are three of the many reasons to get involved and support our Community Education programs:
• Access for All: Nearly 50% of all Community Education attendees receive financial support, ensuring that we remove barriers to participation and make music accessible to everyone.
• Widespread Engagement: Over 250 schools across the state engage with our community education programs each season, fostering a love of music in students from diverse backgrounds.
• Enriching the Community: 74% of our musicians are dedicated to enriching the music ecosystem by teaching in addition to performing, sharing their expertise and passion with the next generation.
These are not just statistics—they represent the heart of our community education efforts. Our programs are interactive experiences that ignite a lifelong love of music in students who may not otherwise have this opportunity. By bridging gaps in access, we’re ensuring that music education is a reality for every child, no matter their location.
Whether through donations, volunteering, or simply sharing our mission, every effort makes a difference. Consider contributing today to give your community the gift of music education. Thank you for your support and for helping us bring the gift of music to all.
Warmest wishes this holiday season, Kevin & Lynn McDonald and family Genessee Mountain Foundation
P.S. Have you had the chance to experience a Community Education concert? Join us this upcoming spring for a Mini Música concert on February 18, 2025 or our Family Youth Concert on Sunday, April 13, 2025! We would love to see you there!
Interested in learning more about the Community Education Programs? Reach out to Musicurious@ColoradoSymphony.org
COLORADO SYMPHONY
PETER OUNDJIAN PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR
VIOLIN
Yumi Hwang-Williams
Concertmaster
Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern
Concertmaster Chair
Claude Sim
Associate Concertmaster
Samuel Nebyu*
Assistant Concertmaster
Merle Chambers Chair
Dmitri Pogorelov
Fixed 4th Chair/First
Kate Arndt
Principal Second
Allegra Wermuth
Assistant Principal Second
Alessandra Jennings Flanagan
Fixed 3rd Chair/Second
Sohyun Ahn
Larisa Fesmire
Thomas Hanulik
John Hilton
Anne-Marie Hoffman
Myroslava IvanchenkoBartels
Dorian Kincaid
Karen Kinzie
Yu-Chen Lin
Susan Paik
Miroslaw Pastusiak
Paul Primus
Megan Prokes
Delcho Tenev
Annamaria Vasmatzidis
Bradley Watson
Tena White
Wenting Yuan
VIOLA
Basil Vendryes
Principal
Catherine Beeson
Assistant Principal
Mary Cowell
Fixed 3rd Chair
Marsha Holmes
Leah Kovach
Helen McDermott
Kelly Shanafelt
Phillip Stevens
CELLO
Seoyoen Min
Principal
Fred & Margaret Hoeppner
Chair
Chloe Hong
Assistant Principal
Judith McIntyre Galecki
Fixed 3rd Chair
Dakota Cotugno
Danielle Guideri
Thomas Heinrich
Margaret Hoeppner
Eugene Kim
Matthew Switzer
BASS
Steve Metcalf
Principal
Nicholas Recuber
Assistant Principal
John Arnesen
Jeremy Kincaid
Owen Levine
August Ramos
Mary Reed
FLUTE
Brook Ferguson
Principal Flute
Catherine Peterson 2nd / Assistant
Principal
Tom & Noëy Congdon
Chair
Julie Duncan Thornton
PICCOLO
Julie Duncan Thornton
OBOE
Peter Cooper
Principal
Irene & David Abosch Chair
Nicholas Tisherman 2nd / Assistant Principal
Jason Lichtenwalter
ENGLISH HORN
Jason Lichtenwalter
CLARINET
Jason Shafer
Principal
Abby Raymond 2nd / Assistant
Principal
Nicholas Davies
E-FLAT CLARINET
Abby Raymond
BASS CLARINET
Nicholas Davies
BASSOON
Tristan Rennie
Acting Principal
Brendon Sill 2nd/Assistant Principal
Roger Soren
CONTRABASSOON
Roger Soren
HORN
Michael Thornton
Principal
Carolyn Kunicki
Kolio Plachkov 3rd / Associate
Principal
Matthew Eckenhoff
Patrick Hodge
Assistant
TRUMPET
Justin Bartels
Principal
Philip Hembree 2nd / Associate
Patrick Tillery Assistant
TROMBONE
John Sipher Principal
Paul Naslund 2nd / Associate Principal
Gregory Harper
BASS TROMBONE
Gregory Harper
TUBA
Stephen Dombrowski Principal
HARP
Courtney Hershey Bress Principal
TIMPANI
William Hill+ Principal
Steve Hearn Acting Principal
PERCUSSION
John Kinzie Principal Friend of the Colorado
Symphony Chair
Steve Hearn
Daniel Morris*
Michael Van Wirt
ORCHESTRA
LIBRARIAN
Lyle Wong
OFFICERS
John Street Chair | CEO, Pax8
Marta O’Grady, OD, FAAO Co-Vice Chair & Secretary | University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Daniel Wachter Co-Vice Chair & Secretary | CEO, Chromatic Technologies, Inc.
Kip Wallen Treasurer & Trustee | Senior Director, SRS Acquiom
TRUSTEES
Maggie Anderson Managing Partner, Lifeline Vascular Care
Susan Bowles CSA cellist, retired | Community Leader
James D. Butler Community Leader
Young Cho Community Leader
Christopher Cole Community Leader
Mary Cowell* Colorado Symphony, Viola, Fixed 3rd Chair
Nick Davies* Colorado Symphony, Bass/Utility Clarinet
Maria Del Rio Chief Marketing Officer, Chromatic Technologies, Inc.
Scott Doniger DaVita
Adam Donner Community Leader
Kayla Dreyer Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Mike Ferrufino President/CEO, Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Chris Festog Community Leader
Bob Friedlander Colorado Symphony Chorus, Bass 2
Margaret Hoeppner* Colorado Symphony, Cello
Chloe Hong* Colorado Symphony, Cello, Assistant Principal
Dr. Vesna Jevtovic-Todorovic MD, PhD, MBA CU Medicine Endowed Professor of Anesthesiology and Pharmacology, Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Bill Johnson President, DCP Midstream
John Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Percussion, Principal
Karen Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Violin
Richard D. Krugman, MD Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect
Lynn McDonald Community Leader
Mike McPhee Author/Journalist
Seoyoen Min* Colorado Symphony, Cello
Bill Myers Managing Director, Communications, Liberty Global, Inc.
Susan Oakes Partner, Holland & Hart
Deana M. Perlmutter Partner, Forbes Tate Partners
Paul Primus* Colorado Symphony, Violin
Mike Richardson, Esq. Partner, Milgrom & Daskam
Malik Robinson Executive Director, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
Julie Rubsam Community Leader
L.T. Sandvik Business Development Manager, Academy Bank
Ben Strawn Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
Nick Tisherman* Colorado Symphony, Oboe 2nd/Assistant Principal
Lorenzo A. Trujillo
Attorney and Mariachi Director/Professor, MSU Denver
Seth Weisberg Community Leader
Andra Zeppelin Community Leader
Mike Zoellner ZF Capital, Managing Partner
EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES
Dalton Beasley Sr. Account Executive, DocuSign, Chair, Colorado Symphony Associate Board
Gretchen Hollrah Executive Director & Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Arts & Venues City & County of Denver
Emily Nilsen DYAO, President, Board of Directors
Janet Weisheit President, Colorado Symphony Guild
EMERITUS TRUSTEES
William K. Coors**
John Low**
Will McFarlane**
Dr. Gerald Rainer**
Jerome H. Kern Emeritus Chair of the Board Colorado Symphony Association
Mary Rossick Kern
Lee Yeingst
HONORARY TRUSTEES
Governor Jared Polis Governor of Colorado
Mayor Michael Johnston Mayor of Denver
*Colorado Symphony Musician Trustee
**In Memorium
ASSOCIATE BOARD
Dalton Beasley - Chair
Maggie St. Clair - Vice Chair
Corinne Bigelow
Marilyn Brock
Timothy Curry
Stephanie Danner
Ashley Dodge
Liz Hartsel
Leigh Horton
Heather Johnson
Kim Marroquin
Steph Meyers
Krista Mortensen
Terrington Smith
Molly Phillips
Brittany Pyle
Nick Tisherman
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Your Gifts at Work
By Nick Dobreff
Music has a unique power to unite and inspire and the Colorado Symphony is dedicated to making symphonic music accessible to everyone, believing that thriving communities are built when music is shared by all.
Your support of the Colorado Symphony goes beyond the notes heard in Boettcher Concert Hall. It resonates throughout the state, reaching into communities, local businesses, and schools, where it inspires the next generation and enriches the cultural fabric of Colorado.
With an annual economic impact of $30 million, the Colorado Symphony not only enhances Denver’s national profile but also contributes to a higher quality of life for both current and future generations. Yet the most profound influence is felt in classrooms and practice studios across Colorado, where 74% of the Symphony’s full-time musicians also serve as music educators or offer private lessons. As one of Colorado’s largest full-time arts employers, the Symphony provides essential support to the state’s performing arts landscape.
Community engagement is at the heart of the Colorado Symphony’s mission. Each year, nearly 30,000 children, students, and adults participate in our educational and community programs, both at Boettcher Concert Hall and across the Denver metro area, experiencing the enriching world of symphonic music. Recent efforts to prioritize accessibility and deepen community involvement have elevated these programs even further.
A recent partnership with Aurora Central High School (ACHS) has created high impact programming and delivered mentorship and coaching opportunities to students. Since its inception in 2022, the partnership has provided over 250 hours of mentorship to ACHS students. The program includes sectionals for both band and orchestra students and side-by-side performances with those musicians at school concerts, supporting the school’s music program after the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In recent years, the Colorado Symphony has also strengthened its relationship with El Sistema Colorado, prioritizing greater accessibility for the program’s students and their families. While the Symphony has historically supported El Sistema, the past three years have marked a deeper partnership aimed at breaking down barriers and fostering a stronger connection between the two organizations. This effort began in 2022 with discussions between the Symphony and Ingrid Larragoity, El Sistema’s Executive Director, resulting in a series of new offerings designed to engage El Sistema’s students more directly with the Symphony and Boettcher Concert Hall.
One highlight of this expanded collaboration was the introduction of a special El Sistema Night Out at the Symphony. This event featured El Sistema Colorado’s top ensemble participating in sectionals with Symphony musicians, a backstage rehearsal, a lobby performance, and an opportunity to
attend a Symphony concert—completely free of charge. Building on this success, the partnership has continued to evolve, with new initiatives such as a side-by-side performance during the Mexican Cultural Center’s Dia del Niño event and regular sectionals integrated into El Sistema’s programming. The upcoming season promises even more impact, with monthly sectionals culminating in a spring concert collaboration, further solidifying the Colorado Symphony’s commitment to nurturing young talent in the community.
The Colorado Symphony continues to be an agent of social development in the community by enhancing music appreciation, providing unforgettable entertainment, and using music to touch the depths of the human spirit. But the most meaningful impact will come from connecting with the next generation who will become the artists, educators, and music enthusiasts of tomorrow.
Each year, Colorado Symphony musicians perform alongside the Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO), one of the leading youth orchestras in the country, formed in 1977 by musicians of the Denver Symphony Orchestra. In 2018, a strategic alliance was formed between the two organizations, which has ensured that young musicians in the DYAO have even greater access to and mentorship from the musicians of the Colorado Symphony. That relationship has been enhanced in the years since, with the 2023 hiring of Associate Conductor Wilbur Lin who also serves as DYAO Music Director, and the DYAO staff sharing office space with the Colorado Symphony staff. The two organizations also collaborate on annual sectionals, the annual Side-by-Side concert with Colorado Symphony musicians,
“I believe exposing children to diverse art forms can open up opportunities and inspire them in meaningful ways.”
– Danielle Guideri Cellist
lobby performances, and special access to masterclasses with guest artists and conductors.
In addition to DYAO and El Sistema
Colorado, Colorado Symphony musicians participate in many other youth-based music programs throughout Colorado including Front Range Youth Symphony and Rocky Ridge Music Center.
Colorado Symphony musicians are extending their passion for education beyond the concert hall by creating unique programs for schools and their own communities. Many of these musicians take the initiative to design original concert experiences tailored specifically for educational settings. Longtime former Colorado Symphony cellist David Mullikin, for instance, wrote his own in-school programs like Jack and the Beanstalk and The Story of Paul Bunyan, bringing classical music to life for students. Continuing this tradition, musicians like violinist Karen Kinzie now curate community concerts with themes such as “Movie Music” and “Holiday Music”. These programs are repurposed for schools, libraries, nursing homes, and other local venues, reflecting the Symphony’s deep commitment to outreach and engagement.
“I have been involved in Colorado Symphony education and community programs for over 3 decades,” said Colorado Symphony violinist Karen Kinzie. “One of the key reasons I have participated in these programs and community engagement programs for so many years is that I feel it is important for us to go to them. When audiences (whether students or adults) come to the full symphony in a large hall, it can seem a bit impersonal. With small programs that go out in the community to schools and retirement centers, it is much more up close and personal, and the audiences can hear us talk, rather than just play.”
This connection between symphony musicians and the community extends further with new inschool offerings that combine music with interdisciplinary learning. The Symphony is developing programs that meet state education standards, with pilot themes exploring subjects like the water cycle through music and a geography-themed journey across America. For some musicians, these visits take on a personal touch, as they perform at their own children’s schools, fostering meaningful connections between music and education at a personal level. This dedication highlights how the Symphony continues to make a profound impact within schools and the broader community.
“Since my children started school, I’ve been visiting their classes a few times a year to talk about classical music and play the cello for them,” said Colorado Symphony cellist Danielle Guideri. “Over time, I’ve noticed their questions have become more knowledgeable, showing how just a few visits can spark curiosity and growth. I believe exposing children to diverse art forms can open up opportunities and inspire them in meaningful ways.”
As the Colorado Symphony looks towards the future, the goal remains clear: to provide programming and experiences that allow students and the community to not only experience the live sounds of symphonic music, but to see themselves in the music, in its musicians, and in Boettcher Concert Hall. That includes additional inclusive programming featuring bilingual performances, repertoire from an array of diverse composers, and continued efforts to reach more school districts across the state through in person performances and the distribution of virtual content. The Colorado Symphony is still capable of so much more, and with your help, we can make that vision a reality.
Consider a donation today and help maintain this thriving ecosystem of support for years to come. The future of live symphonic music belongs to all of us and together we can make a lasting impact on Colorado for generations to come. Your support today will allow the Colorado Symphony to provide in-person and virtual education content to schools around the state and open doors for new and innovative future opportunities.
To learn how you can get involved, contact Breanna McCaughey, Director of Community Education, at bmccaughey@coloradosymphony.org.
To become a supporter of the Colorado Symphony you can contribute online or contact Amanda Gomez, Director of Individual Giving, at agomez@coloradosymphony.org.
Celebrating 90 Years of the Colorado Symphony Guild
By Nick Dobreff
For Colorado Symphony patrons, no visit to Boettcher Concert Hall is complete without a trip to the Colorado Symphony Guild Shop. Located in Gallery 1 on the first floor of Boettcher Concert Hall, the Guild Shop is a gift-givers delight full of unique souvenirs, seasonal fashions, and recordings produced by the Colorado Symphony.
But what may be less apparent to casual observers is the long, storied history shared by the Colorado Symphony and The Guild – a relationship that stretches back to the very birth of what is now known as the Colorado Symphony.
During the Great Depression, the Denver Civic Orchestra, a semi-professional precursor to the Denver Symphony Orchestra, struggled to pay musicians and find customers willing to pay for performances. In 1934, the Symphony’s volunteer publicist, Helen Marie Black,
along with prominent local figures Jeanne Cranmer and Lucille Wilkin founded the Denver Symphony Orchestra. Black would go on to become the first woman CEO of a major United States symphony orchestra, while serving as the Denver Symphony Orchestra’s business manager for more than 30 years, including twelve of them as an unpaid volunteer.
Shortly after the founding of the DSO, Ms. Cranmer envisioned an organization that would serve the DSO, not only in fundraising but as a nurturer of great music presentation and the creation of future audiences from the youth of the city. So, in 1935 she hosted a luncheon with six of her friends, including Helen Marie Black, at the Denver Country Club. It was at this meeting that the wheels were set in motion to form such an organization.
During a meeting at Mrs. Cramner’s home with 75 of Denver’s cultural leaders, the Women’s Committee for the Orchestra was officially formed with Ms. Cranmer elected as Chairmen, a post she held until 1940.
The Women’s Committee became the precursor to the Denver Symphony Guild, which changed its name in 1940 and in 1947 saw the establishment of Music Appreciation Groups in various areas of Denver. The goal was to support the Denver Symphony Orchestra and encourage musical appreciation, knowledge, and participation of its members and the community. This continues to be the Guild’s purpose today.
Throughout their history, Guild members have been vital to many Symphony events and programs. As far back as 1947, the Guild promoted the orchestra’s first Red Rocks concert series by staffing five Thursday-Friday ticket booths in strategic Denver locations preceding the weekend events. The Guild helped expand the orchestra’s Education Department with the formation of the Junior Guild’s original “Tiny Tots” program in 1967. In 1973, a $30,000 Guild gift underwrote the orchestra’s first recording. And when Boettcher Hall opened in 1977 and was dedicated in 1978, Guild members served as ushers for introductory tours as well as the inaugural “Pick a Seat” program.
The Guild has maintained this strong relationship through the highs and lows in the Symphony’s past. When, in 1988, the Denver Symphony Orchestra suffered a severe financial downturn with its concert season suspended for several months, the Guild remained loyal. Their devotion was rewarded as the Symphony survived and emerged stronger as the Colorado Symphony. Thereafter, the Guild Board voted on a name change to Colorado Symphony Guild.
After 89 years, the CSG continues to be an invaluable component of the Colorado Symphony’s success. Over that time, the Guild has provided over $4.5 million in donations to the Colorado Symphony. Last year the Guild was able to donate $80,000 to the Colorado Symphony.
“ The efforts and enthusiasm of Guild members make the Colorado Symphony Guild a unique and invaluable part of the Colorado Symphony.”
– Mark Cantrell Colorado Symphony President & CEO
“The generous support of the Colorado Symphony Guild is vital to the success of our organization,” said Music Director Designate Peter Oundjian. “We’re grateful not only for the Guild’s outstanding financial support through fundraising efforts and sales at the Guild Shop, but also for the support they provide to our musicians and staff throughout the season. Their passion and enthusiasm for the Colorado Symphony energizes our entire organization.”
Today, the most visible and well-known element is the Guild Shop, which debuted in 1983 as a card table in the Boettcher Concert Hall lobby where wrapping paper was sold. The Shop has evolved into a go-to boutique for unique musically oriented gifts, fine leather goods and jewelry, and trend setting clothing that appeals to the diverse patrons of the Colorado Symphony. And it has justified its transformation by producing more than $1 million in total net proceeds.
Looking towards the future, The Guild’s five-year plan involves attracting new members and helping the symphony grow by implementing a new Chapter that specifically caters to the working adult.
“The efforts and enthusiasm of Guild members make the Colorado Symphony Guild a unique and invaluable part of the Colorado Symphony,” said Mark Cantrell, Colorado Symphony President & CEO. “The Colorado Symphony would not be where it is today without their support over these last 89 years.”
“Every great city needs a great symphony and our Colorado Symphony feeds the hearts, minds, and souls of this community,” said Janet Weisheit, Guild President. “The Guild is proud of its past successes and looks forward to adding to those successes in the future.”
STAFF
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Mark Cantrell President & CEO
Coreen Miller Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Anthony Pierce Chief Artistic Officer
ADMINISTRATIVE
Shannon Fraser Chief of Staff
ARTISTIC
Anthony Pierce Chief Artistic Officer
Izabel Zambrzycki Artistic General Manager
David Aeling Production Stage Manager
Aric Christensen Audio Engineer
Dante Dunlap Properties Master
Jonathan Groszew Director of Orchestral Personnel
Gabrielle Illg Stage Manager
Sam Jaehnig Head Carpenter
Auburn Joseph Artistic Coordinator
Dustin Knock Manager of Artistic Operations
Aspen McArthur Library Assistant
Hitomi Sipher Assistant Librarian
Miles Stasica Master Electrician
Julie Strom Manager of Orchestra Personnel
Lyle Wong Orchestra Librarian
CONDUCTORS & CHORUS DIRECTION
Peter Oundjian
Principal Conductor
Christopher Dragon Resident Conductor
Wilbur Lin Associate Conductor & DYAO Music Director
Duain Wolfe Founding Director and Advisor
Mary Louise Burke Associate Director and Conductor
Taylor Martin Chorus Director and Conductor Designate
Jared Joseph Assistant Conductor
David Rosen Chorus Manager
Barb Porter Associate Chorus Manager
Eric Israelson Chorus Manager Emeritus
DEVELOPMENT
Amanda Gomez Director of Individual Giving
Lillie Combs Associate Director of Individual Giving
David Rosen Development Operations Senior Manager
Selin Ozcelik Development Operations Coordinator
Christine Senavsky Senior Manager of Institutional Giving
Beth Wamsley Development Event & Membership Manager
EDUCATION
Breanna McCaughey Director of Community Education
Lindsay Genadek Community Education Coordinator
FINANCE
Coreen Miller Chief Financial Officer, & Chief Operating Officer
Annette Brown Staff Accountant
David Murphy Associate Director of Finance & Benefits
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Stephanie Derybowski Director of Web Experience
Nick Dobreff Communications & Creative Director
Kayla Hayes Director of Digital Marketing & Promotions
Anna Ristvey Creative Marketing Manager
Tori Seaver Digital Marketing Manager
SALES & PATRON SERVICES
MacKenzie McGuire Director of Sales & Patron Services
Johanna Jeter Manager of Sales & Patron Services
Jenna Abbott Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate
Jordan Catmull Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate
Quinn Rubin Assistant Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate
Jeff Borrett Patron Services Associate
Rosa Gasdia Patron Services Associate
Hannah Pempengco Patron Services Associate
Megan Pryor Patron Services Associate
Pamela Rowell Patron Services Associate
Sarah Thompson Patron Services Associate
Molly Epstein Group Sales Associate
COLORADO SYMPHONY FUND
Stephen M. Brett President
Norman L. Wilson Treasurer
James D. Butler Director
William Wallace Director
Kip Wallen Secretary
GUILD OFFICERS
Janet Weisheit President
Cheryl Fricke President Elect
Lucia Machado Recording Secretary
Kathy Dolan Treasurer
Lorenz Rychner Assistant Treasurer
Deanna Leino Corresponding Secretary
Nancy Crego Vice-President Of Fundraising
Luann Good-deCurnou Vice-President Of Membership
Terry Gallant Vice-President Of Music Education
Julie Chickillo VP of Technology
Kathy Swanson Shop Manager
Monica Owen Shop Buyer
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The Colorado Symphony is the primary tenant and resident 501(c)(3) not for profit organization performing in the venue.
HOLIDAY 2024/25
CELTIC WOMAN
WHITE CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY TOUR
LLOYD BUTLER, conductor
Thursday, December 5 at 7:30pm
Boettcher Concert Hall
CELTIC
Experience the magical sound of Celtic Woman this holiday season.
Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of Grammy-nominated multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman.
CONCERT RUN TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS WITH A 20 MINUTE INTERMISSION.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
This is a rare opportunity to hear Celtic Woman’s angelic harmonies with the thrilling live sound of a full symphony orchestra in an intimate concert setting.
The show features the all-female ensemble’s favourite Yuletide songs: Silent Night, Carol of the Bells, White Christmas and more, along with Celtic Woman favourites Danny Boy and You Raise Me Up.
“This performance will enthral audiences of all ages.”
— The Washington Post
So, take your seat, and prepare for an enchanting evening filled with holiday cheer.
Celtic Woman is the most successful all-female group in Irish history, with a legacy of 12 Billboard number ones, almost 11 million album sales and over 3 billion online streams.
In 2024, Celtic Woman celebrate an incredible 20 years.
Experience the magical sound of Celtic Woman this holiday season.
Tickets available now on www.celticwoman.com HOLIDAY 2024/25
HOLIDAY BIOGRAPHIES
LLOYD BUTLER, conductor
Lloyd Butler maintains an active schedule as a Music Director/Conductor, having conducted orchestras around the world and the United States. Most recently, Lloyd toured as the Pianist, Conductor and touring Music Director for the Grammy - Nominated international sensation, Celtic Woman. He is also the Music Director and Conductor for the Hollywood Festival Orchestra, which regularly tours to Japan and performs for soldout crowds throughout the country. Additionally, he has conducted for Il Divo, The Irish Tenors, Dr. Ronan Tynan of The Irish Tenors, Judy Collins, Petula Clark, and America’s Got Talent star - Alice Tan Ridley. Lloyd’s USA guest conducting appearances include Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Colorado Symphony, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Symphony, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, Boise Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic, and many more. Internationally, Mr. Butler has conducted the Arad Philharmonic in Romania; The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in Australia; the Pärnu City Orchestra in Estonia; Orquesta Sinfonica and the Camerata in San Luis Potosi, Mexico; The Orquesta Sinfonietta of the Universidad Autonoma de Universidad SLP and Orquesta Sinfonica Juvenil Julián Carillo in Mexico; and jazz bands in Manchester, England and Tallinn, Estonia. Beyond his work with symphony orchestras, he equally enjoys collaborating in theatre having music directed more than forty-five musicals and operas including some favorites Die Zauberflöte, A Little Night Music, Into The Woods, Oklahoma, Miss Saigon, The Addams Family, and so many others. Lloyd holds a Master of Music degree in Conducting from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Ohio Northern University.
LESLIE ODOM, JR.: THE CHRISTMAS TOUR
LESLIE ODOM, JR., vocalist
CHRISTOPHER DRAGON, conductor
STEVEN WALKER , music director / guitar
DAVID CHIVERTON , drums
ERIC ENGLAND, bass
CHRISTOPHER CADENHEAD, piano
JORDAN PURVIS , front of house audio / tour director
JONATHAN MARIUS , lighting
ROBERTO LARA , stage audio / road manager
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30pm Boettcher Concert Hall
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HOLIDAY 2024/25
Program to be announced from stage.
CONCERT RUN TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS INCLUDING A 20 MINUTE INTERMISSION.
HOLIDAY BIOGRAPHIES
LESLIE ODOM, JR., vocalist
Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted Tony and Grammy Award-winning, three-time Emmy, and two-time Academy Award-nominated vocalist, songwriter, actor, and New York Times bestselling author. With a career that spans all performance genres, Odom has received recognition for his excellence and achievements in Broadway, television, film, and music. Most recently, Odom made his long-awaited return to Broadway, starring in and co-producing the new Broadway production of the classic American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by the legendary Ossie Davis, which opened in September 2023 to widespread critical acclaim. Additionally, he stars in the highly anticipated sequel to the original iconic film The Exorcist for Blumhouse and Universal Pictures, out October 6, 2023. Odom recently starred in Rian Johnson’s 2022 Knives Out sequel, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, which broke records for Netflix and is currently streaming worldwide. In 2020, he starred as legendary singer Sam Cooke in the award-winning Amazon film adaptation of One Night in Miami..., directed by Regina King. His critically acclaimed and highly lauded portrayal of the soul icon and musical performance of the original song “Speak Now” earned him multiple awards and nominations. He also starred in The Many Saints of Newark, a prequel to David Chase’s award-winning HBO series The Sopranos, released in October 2021. Well known for his breakout role as ‘Aaron Burr’ in the smash hit Broadway musical Hamilton, Odom hosted “The Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back!” on CBS in September 2021 (2022 Emmy nomination). Additional film and television credits include Apple TV+’s Central Park (2020 Emmy nomination), Hamilton on Disney+ (2021 Emmy nomination), Abbott Elementary, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, Love in the Time of Corona, Harriet, and many more. Co-written with Nicolette Robinson, Odom’s first children’s book, I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know, was published by Feiwel & Friends on March 28, 2023. The book debuted on the New York Times bestseller list at #7 in its first week. Odom is a BMG recording artist and has released five full-length albums. Released in November 2023, Odom’s fifth full-length album and his first of all-new original music since 2019, When A Crooner Dies, features a collection of 10 newly penned, original tracks that mark his most personal body of music to date.
HOLIDAY BIOGRAPHIES
CHRISTOPHER DRAGON, conductor
Australian conductor Christopher Dragon is the Music Director of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra, newly appointed Music Director of the Greensboro Symphony and is the Resident Conductor of the Colorado Symphony. He joined the Colorado Symphony in the 2015/2016 Season as Associate Conductor – a position he held for four years. For three years prior, Dragon held the inaugural position of Assistant Conductor with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, which gave him the opportunity to work closely with Principal Conductor Asher Fisch.
Dragon has a versatile portfolio ranging from live-to-picture performances including Nightmare Before Christmas, Toy Story and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, a wide variety of collaborations with artists such as the Wu-Tang Clan, Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Bell, to standard and contemporary orchestral repertoire such as Danny Elfman’s Percussion Concerto; all areas of which he has become highly sought after. Christopher has become known for his charisma, high energy and affinity for a good costume, consistently delivering unforgettable performances that has made him an audience favourite.
Recent highlights include his debut with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, his German debut with the WDR Funkhausorchester, performances of Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton with Danny Elfman reprising the role of Jack Skellington and historic performances with Nathaniel Rateliff at Walt Disney Concert Hall and David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center. Upcoming debuts include the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Nasvhille Symphony and the LA Philharmonic.
Christopher is highly sought after as a guest conductor and has worked with the San Francisco Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Omaha Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Chicago Philharmonic, Modesto Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Orquestra Sinfônica de Porto Alegre and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. In Australia, he has guest conducted the Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and West Australian Symphony Orchestras. His 2015 debut performance at the Sydney Opera House with John Pyke and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra was released on album by ABC Music and won an ARIA the following year.
He has also conducted at numerous festivals including the Breckenridge and Bangalow Music Festivals, with both resulting in immediate re-invitations. At the beginning of 2016 Dragon conducted Wynton Marsalis’ Swing Symphony as part of the Perth International Art Festival alongside Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Christopher began his conducting studies in 2011 and was a member of the prestigious Symphony Services International Conductor Development Program in Australia under the guidance of course director Christopher Seaman. He has also studied with numerous distinguished conductors including Leonid Grin, Paavo and Neeme Jarvi at the Jarvi Summer Festival, Fabio Luisi at the Pacific Music Festival and conducting pedagogue Jorma Panula.
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ANNUAL FUND DONOR LIST –
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CENTENNIAL SOCIETY
The Colorado Symphony’s Centennial Society is comprised of loyal supporters who contribute at the $10,000 level or higher. We want to take this opportunity to honor our most dedicated donors who have joined the Centennial Society. We thank you and are honored by your most generous support!
CENTENNIAL DIAMOND LEVEL
($100,000+)
Anthony and Nancy Accetta ∑
Col. and Mrs. Phil Beaver
Sharon and Jim Butler
Chambers Initiative
The Estate of Louise A. Colvert
Genesee Mountain Foundation
The Estate of Bette S. MacDonald
Sterne-Elder Memorial Fund
CENTENNIAL PLATINUM LEVEL
($50,000+)
Anonymous
Ed and Laurie Bock
Colorado Symphony Guild
Estate of Carol L. Condit
Richard and Janyce Peck
CENTENNIAL GOLD LEVEL
($25,000+)
Anonymous
Dr. Helena L. Chum
Keith and Kathie Finger ∑
Estate of Wilma E. Godfrey
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday
Dr. Richard Krugman
Dr. Harold Nelson
Mr. John Street
Vesna and Slobodan Todorovic
Seth and Rivka Weisberg ∑
CENTENNIAL SILVER LEVEL
($10,000+)
Althoff Family Charitable Fund
Ms. Maggie Anderson
Stanley and Marion Bergman
Libby Bortz ∑
Linda Shoemaker and Steve Brett
Ms. Anastasia D. Carter
Helen Murray Charitable Trust
The Chill Foundation
Young and Carolyn Cho
Christopher Cole and Rachel Radford
Mr. Richard Divine
Mr. Adam and Mrs. Stephanie Donner
SESC Enger Fund
Ms. Erika Enger
Mr. John F. Estes III and Mrs. Norma Horner
Mrs. and Mrs. Chris Festog
Anonymous
Bob Friedlander: Colorado Symphony Chorus (Bass 2)
Mrs. Deborah Froeb
Ms. Donna E. Hamilton
Jennifer Heglin ∑
Donald and Margery Langmuir
Steve and Pat Larson
Marjorie MacLachlan
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McDonald
Coreen and Mike Miller
Mr. Jay Mills & Ms. Kiana Akira
Jane Costain and Gary Moore
Dr. and Mr. Marta O’Grady
Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Nadine Oundjian
Donald W. Peterson and Harriet P. Peterson
Ms. Julie B. Rubsam ∑
Dr. Richard and Jo Sanders
Raymond and Suzanne Satter ∑
The Shelley & Alan Stein Family Charitable Fund
Stephens Enders Fund
Anonymous
Normie and Paul Voillequé
Daniel and Tina Wachter
Dr. David H. Wagner Jr
Mr. Kip Wallen
Anonymous
Michael and Nancy Zoellner
LUMINARY SOCIETY
The Luminary Society is comprised of dedicated donors who contribute at the $2,750 level or higher. These supporters receive invitations to exclusive events such as receptions, open rehearsals, pre-sale opportunities, and more! We thank all our dedicated supporters who have joined our Luminary Society community.
LUMINARY GOLD LEVEL
($5,000+)
A.J. Markley Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Armstrong
Edward Ashwood and Candice Johnson
Ken and Zoe Barley
Beebe Family Fund
Anonymous
Mike and Julie Bock
Roger and Susan Bowles ∑
Mervyn L. Brenner Foundation
Timothy Burke
Anonymous
Mr. Randy Carter
Anonymous
Ms. Sherri Colgan
Darrell Collett
Jim and Jana Cuneo
Miss Kayla D. Dreyer
Mr. Brad Ellins
Ms. Rachel Ellins
Jan Eyer
John & Florence Fortune Family Foundation
Crawley Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Fulton
Deborah and Theodore Gaensbauer ∑
Marian P. Gelfand Fund
Thomas J. and Shirley C. Gibson
Bob Greene
Jim Harvey
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Heckman
Diane S. Hill* and Kevin E. Somerville
Ed and Libby Hlavka
Anonymous
Olivia Kerr
Professor Edward Kinney and Dr. Charles Dinarello
Ellen Kirk
Aimee Kleager
Rob and Kathy Klugman
Jane Ann and Jim Lockwood
Paul & Jackie LoNigro
Kay McKeown and Mike Frontera
Sharon L. Menard
Kelly Meyer
Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Fund
Robert R. Montgomery
Gregory A. Morrison and Mr. William F. Myers
Paz Family Foundation
Craig Ponzio
Rebecca Pyle
Richard Replin and Elissa Stein
Dr. Susan B. Rifkin ∑
Ms. Jorge-Ayn Riley*
Mr. and Mrs. William Runyan
Elyse Tipton and Paul Ruttum
Dave Schmitz
Jane S. Scofield
Harvey and Maureen Solomon
Mr. Yancey Spruill
Estate of Audrey Van Rensburg
Mr. Larned Waterman
Malcolm and Donna Wheeler
Monica Yarbrough
LUMINARY SILVER LEVEL
($2,750+)
Donald Anderson and Jennifer Thompson
Robert P. Austin
Addie and Bob Barkley ∑
Richard & Linda Bateman
Mr. Scott Brockett and Ms. Susan Kosowski
Dr. Bonnie Camp
Pat Dunahay and Beth Hairston
Drs. Ellen and Anthony Elias
Fran and Mike Fisher
Virginia E. & Robert K. Fuller ∑
Dr. and Mrs. John H. Gale
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Gibson
Dr. Burton and Lee Golub
Sally Haas ∑
Ann Herron
James Hilton
Henny Kaufmann
Mr. Allen Kemp
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Kish
Mr. George Kruger
Mr. John Lake and Mr. Harold V. Winters
Mr. Bruce Lang
Philip R. Levy
Jaclyn Lim and Jamie Tsui
Jennifer Lockridge
James and Catherine Look Family Trust
Mrs. Evelyn McLagan
Joseph R. McMonagle
Ms. Joan Virginia Messick ∑
Mr. J Kent Miller and Dr. Leslie J. Miller
Robert and Carol Murphy ∑
Drs. Mark and Shuyuan Myerson
Pattie and Ben Nelson
Elizabeth Neva ∑
Kathy Newman and Rudi Hartmann
Daniel K. Paulien
Bonnie C. Perkins ∑
Al and Ursula Powell ∑
Myra and Robert Rich
Lynn and Roger Ritvo Charitable Fund
Mr. Bernie Rogoff and Ms. Jean Greenberg
Laura D. Rosenthal
Mrs. Cheri J. Rubin and Mr. Alan Rubin
Mr. Charles Samson
Dick & Jeanne Saunders
The Schoewe Family Foundation
Adam Shindler
Enid Slack
William F. Smith and Shirley A. Scott
Anonymous
Gordon Stenger
Mrs. Katheryn A. Swanson
Sandra and Douglas Tashiro
Thomas and Beatrice Taplin
Mr. Murray Willis and Ms. Veronica Hoegler
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
SYMPHONY CIRCLE
SYMPHONY FRIEND
($2,000+)
Caryn and Mark Alpert
Ms. Dolle M. Barker
Mrs. and Mr. Naomi Batiste
Ms. Mariette Bell
Bob and Cynthia Benson
J. Fern Black
Marge Bozarth
Mr. Robert E. Chew
John L. Coil
Considine Family Foundation
Mr. Edward Cordes and Ms. Polly Jessen
Ms. Anne M. Culver
Emma M. Curtis
Mr. and Mrs. George Curtis
Karen Curtis
Sandy Dee
The Dickson Family Gift Fund
Scott and Rachel Doniger
Mr. John A. Gallagher and Mrs. Diane Gallagher
Michael and Lori Gill
Mr. Dale Giulieri
Anonymous
The Grynberg Family
Colleen Healey Fund
Mr. Henry Mohr
Mr. Kurt Knoernschild and Mrs. Sally Nogg
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kugeler
John W. Kure and Cheryl L. Solich
Andrew Larson
Judge and Mrs. John P. Leopold
Edward Likovich
Carolyn Longmire ∑
Naresh and Donna Mandava
Steve and Kathy McConahey
Katherine McMurray
Mr. Mike McPhee
Ms. Janet Melson
Miller-Kennedy Family Charitable Fund
Anne B. Mills
Mrs. Cynthia F. Nagel
Judie and Ron Neel
Mr. Timothy W. Nicholas
Mrs. Kristen Nordenholz and Mr. Andrew Martin
Dr. Nathan Pearlman
Joella Rodarte and John Vasquez
Patricia Somerville ∑
Steve and Kathy McConahey
Mrs. Marcia D. Strickland
Dr. Lorenzo A. Trujillo, Esq
Kyle and Bev Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ward
Mr. Daniel Wilkinson
Ms. Marilyn Wilmerding
Wittow Foundation
SYMPHONY PATRON ($1,000+)
Aisha Ahmad-Post
Nate Allen
Ms. Sue E. Baker
Anonymous
Nancy Ball
Mr. Dalton Beasley
Ms. Catherine E. Beeson ∑
Mr. Scott Bemis
Anonymous
Claire Benson
Kate Bermingham
Ms. Barbara Berryman
Michael Biere and Patricia Romero
Ms. Dorrie Bitzer
Gwen Black and Jim Black
The Bliss Family Foundation
The Estate of Mary Bloomer
John and Sandy Blue
Ms. Ingrid H. Boyd
Elizabeth Bradley
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Brown
Zach and Kate Buchwald
Evalina Burger and Christiaan Van Der Walt
Amy and Kevin Butler
Martha Byers
Anonymous
Mark and Carolyn Cantrell
Ms. Jennifer M. Cassell ∑
Mr. and Ms. John Chamberlin
Mr. Gene Child
Teresa Christopher
Henry and Janet Claman Foundation
David and Joan Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Clark
Ms. Deborah Clendenning
Sheila M. Cleworth
Karen Connolly
Martha Cox
Thomas and Cheryl Cox
The Curtis Encouragement Fund
Hille and Jack Dais Charitable Fund
Ms. Stephanie Danner
Dennis Davis
Akane DiFiore
Robert and Julie Donaldson
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Donovan
Phil and Corry Doty
Michael P. Dowling
Diane Drewery and Don Wilks
Anonymous
Eric Sondermann and Tracy Dunning
Roderic and Maryellen Eckenhoff
Natalie Edgar
Barbara Neal and Edward E. Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ewing
Robert Fanch
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Field
Elizabeth Fischer and Donald Elliott
David and Debra Flitter
Pawel Fludzinski
Richard W. Foster
Joan M. French
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Fulford
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fuller
Mrs. Eileen Gardner
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gart ∑
Dr. Timothy Gensler
Andrew Gerber and Michael Lanciloti
Mr. Herman Goellnitz
Tamara Golden and Tim Worrall
Ms. Barbara Goodman
Barb and Ned Grauel
Dennis and Eileen Griffin
Hugh and Nancy Grove
Mr. Nathan Gulash
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart S. Gunckel
Anonymous
Charles and Linda Hamlin
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Ginny Hammond ∑
Ms. Darlene K. Harmon
Mr. Billy Harris and Ms. Linda Purcell
Elizabeth and Chad Hartsel
Mr. Nick Hazen
Mr. Brian R. Hedlund
Dr. Raymond P. Henkel
Bernice Hernandez ∑
Anne Hewetson
James and Patricia Hidahl
HHSB Family Fund
Dr. Stephen Hindes
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hucks, Jr.
Yumi Hwang-Williams ∑
Eleanor L. Isbill
Mr. Richard Jaeger
Stephen Jantsch and Terese Maltzman
Ms. Jacqueline M. Johnson
Joanna and Chris Johnson
Donald & Susan Kany ∑
Mr. Stephen Kaplan
Joe and Francine Kelso
Dr. Richard and Mrs. Carla Kem
Dr. Peter Kennealey and Dr. Colleen Murphy
Don and Jody Kirkpatrick
Bonnie Kirschenbaum
Ms. Allyson Kissell
Oza and Milan Klanjsek
Julia L. Krohn
Mr. Richard A. Lamphere
Sandy and Evan Lasky ∑
Elizabeth Mohan Leslie and Mike Leslie ∑
Wilbur and Tiffany Lin
Richard Lindvall
Patty Lorie
Naren Lulla and James and Trudi Manuel
Kathleen Markey & Dr. Kenneth Niejadlik ∑
William J. Martinez & Judith C. Shlay
Dr. & Mrs. Margie Mauldin MD
McDermott Family Foundation
Ken and Annie McLagan
Mrs. Lydia D. Mclane Esq
Ms. Melissa Mendez
Robert and Louise Messner
Jay and Lois Miller
Mr. Douglas G. Moran
Kirsten and David Morgan
Mrs. Mary E. Moser
Col. and Mrs. Jeffrey Neely
Ms. Juliana R. Nicewarner
Mr. Stephen Norris
Karen Nouet
Dr. Richard and Mrs. Florence O’Day
Ray O’Loughlin and James Henderson
Mr. Randy Oakes and Mrs. Susan Oakes
Mr. and Ms. Brian Payer
Mr. & Mrs. Cason and Rachel Pierce
Emma Price
Nijole and Walter Rasmussen
Mr. Eli Reshotko
Mr. Alan Richards and Mrs. Terri Reaka
Ms. Helen Richards
Mr. Joshua R. Richards
Ms. Linda Rieger
Riley and Cooper Fund
Justin Riley
Mike Riley
Margaret Roath ∑
Ms. Carol Robbins
Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Roland
Ms. Elfie Rosin
Dr. & Mrs. Howard Rothenberg
Stan and Betty Rudeen
Ms. Carol L. Rust
Jim and Doreen Ryan ∑
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sandt
Dr. Nanette Santoro
Mark and Isabel Schiffer
Ruth Schoening
Mr. and Mrs. Karl O. Seller
Ms. Sarah Semple Brown and Mr. Russell Brown
The Estate of Marilyn H. Shaw
Mr. Russ Skillings
Ms. Lynn M. Slouka
Marty Sloven
Dr. Robin Slover
Brooke Small
Mrs. Lizzie Smith
Karen Spence and Sally Kelly
Kathryn B. Spuhler ∑
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Staab
Jeff Stahler
Vicki Sterling Σ
Mr. Ben Strawn and Mrs. Colleen Morey
Estate of Harry and Doris Summers
Ms. Jill Swank
Dr. Hannis Thompson
Tipton Family Foundation
Sheila Trader
Ms. June Travis ∑
Van Dusen Charitable Fund
Ioannis Vasmatzidis
Mrs. and Mr. Anne & Stephen Waite
Mrs. Irit Waldbaum ∑
John and Kristine Wallack
Mr. Jason & Mrs. Kelly Waltrip
Ms. Elizabeth Weitkamp
Virginia Westgaard
Brent Westrop
Jim and Janice White
James Williams and Jennifer Landrum
Ann Wise
Ms. Amy Wright
Jon and Kathy Zeschin
Ms. Andra Zeppelin and Mr. Kyle Zeppelin
Randy and Joan Zisler
SYMPHONY MUSICIAN
($500+)
Ari Abrams
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Akeroyd
Anonymous
Doug and Lindsay Andrews
Meredith Badler
Ms. Helen Berkman
Mr. Dean Beyer
Mr. Marcin Biegunajtys
Marie and Howard Blaney
Kivilcim Boztepe and Taner Ozcelik
Ms. Joan M. Bradt
Chris and Margot Brauchli
Joseph Bronesky and Jacquelin Medina
H. Gordon Brooks II
Robert and Linda Bushman
Ms. Patricia Butler
Rusty and Ellen Campos
Ms. Chelsea Carver
Dr. and Mrs. David Claassen
Anonymous
Anonymous
Ms. Karen Cook
John Cooke
Ann K. Cooper
Jim and Julie Copenhaver
Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Cravitz
Randy C. Creaser
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cromie
Anonymous
Jojo Cush
Kim Cutler
Ms. Lindsey H. Daly
Phil and Jen Dattilo
Dennis Davis
Jud and Sharon Detrick
Ms. Jamie Dillon
Ms. Vera Divenyi
Dr. Jeanette Domber
Margaret Dong
Peter and Marian Downs
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Drew
Dr. Gloria Eastman
Lucy and Dan Ellerhorst
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Emmetsberger
Mr. Bayard Ewing
Marilyn Faye
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Feinstein
Mr. Joseph Fogliano
John and Lorna Fox
Joann Freedman
James Gajeswski, MD, MACP, FRCP, FASTCT
Anonymous
Ms. Rachel Garcia
Lester and Joan Garrison
James Geis and Beverly Walter
The Gile Family Fund
Dr. Stanley H. Ginsburg
Mr. William H. Gleason and Mrs. Helen Gleason
Monica Glickman and Craig Carver
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Golanty
Scott and Roberta Goodall
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Grange
Ms. Andrea J. Grant
Anonymous
Mr. Matthew Gray
Mr. Felton Green and Mrs. Nancy Green
Anonymous
Peter and Yvonne Griffiths
Ms. Sabine E. Gruensfelder
Mr. Mark Grueskin
Mr. Robert Guerra and Mrs. Mariellen Guerra
Mr. Donald Hagengruber and Ms. Antoinette Macaluso
Mrs. Louise E. Haggerty
Mrs. Kristen R. Haikal
Halvorson-Freese 21st Century Fund
Ms. Ann E. Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Harvey
Mr. Brian Hawkins
Mr. William W. Hay Jr
Ms. Lizz Helmsen
Scott and Sara Hendrickson
Owen and Deborah Herman
Melvin and Carolyn Hess
Mr. Philip Hiester and Ms. Deborah Reshotko
Mary S. Hoadley
Hollis Family Fund
Ms. Gretchen Hollrah
Andrew Hornbrook
Ken and Sue Hovland
Dr. Lynn Huber
James Family Fund
Janezic Family Fund
Paul and Sandy Jeffery
Ms. Cari D. Jenkins
Aaron Jensen and Elissa Jensen
Janene Jensen
Marvin and Carole Johnson
Heather Johnson
Anonymous
Dr. and Dr. Doug Jones MD
Mr. Douglas C. Jones
Kaleidoscope Foundation
Mr. Jay Kanaber
Mrs. Diana Kasson
Katherine Keeley
Robert O. Keeley
Alyson Kempton
Mark Kessler
Sally A. King
John and Alicia Kinnamon
Mel and Roberta Klein
Anonymous
Mr. Andrew Kramer
Phyllis and James Kurtz-Phelan
Anonymous
Nancy and Warren Lawrence
Ms. SoYoung Lee and Mr. Jermey Smith
David C. Leger
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Leitsch
Judy and Dan Lichtin
Nathanial Lynch
Ms. Jedeane R. Macdonald
Mr. Michael W. Mallett
Mr. Mark Malyak
Ms. Jeanne Mann
Ms. Diana Mark
Ms. Lucy Marsh
Mrs. Susan Martin
Jesse Martinez
Ms. Evelyn McCurdy
Nina and Rex McGehee
The McClean Family Foundation
Byron and Tina McNew
Amber McReynolds
Ms. Carla McWilliams
Mr. Harold ‘Bud’ Meadows and Mrs. BJ Meadows
Kathy G. Merlo
Mr. William Mohrman
Mr. Mike Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Max Mote
Anne and David Myers
Guy Nahmiach
Steven Nayowith
Miss Abigail Nelson
Newberry Family Fund
Ms. Pamela I. Newton and Mr. James B. Hurlbut
Elaine and Travis Nolen
Mr. Gerald O’Brion
Mr. Victor Odelberg and Mrs. Laura Azuma
Ed and Jean Onderko
Dr. Bonnie M. Orkow, Ph.D.
Dr. Priscilla Zynda-Otsuki and Mr. Steve Otsuki
Jeffrey Parsons
Ms. Jill Parsons
Sue Pawlik
David and Doris Pearlman
The Pennington Family Fund
Carol Petitmaire
Mr. Steven Phan
Thomas Pickett
Mr. and Mrs. Russell H. Pierson
Mrs. Tyler Pitre
Ms. Terry Platz
Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Pokrandt
Richard Polk
Kathleen Porter
Ed Post
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Dr. Diana L. Powell & James E. Bittle
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quillin
David and Jennifer Reinecke
Elizabeth and William Reinhardt
Ms. Gina Riebe
Steven and Joan Ringel
Eleanor Roberts
Anonymous
Mr. Malik Robinson and Mrs. Olga Gonzalez
Michael J. Rodel
Nancy Roeder and Jim Patsey
Dr. Fred Rossman and Dr. Leslie Abramson
Ms. Ailee C. Rowe
Suzanne Barber Ryan ∑
Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Ryder
James and Carol Salbenblatt
LT Sandvik
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Sarver
Karen and Mark Sather
Cynthia L. and Paul D. Schauer
Mrs. Dee G. Schranz
Ms. Victoria Scott-Haynes
Laura Epstein Scully
Patrick Scully Esq.
Ms. Carla L. Seeliger
Jo Shannon
Barbara L. Sharp
Douglas M. Short
Dr. Arnold and Bonnie Silverman
Mike Sipple
Adam and Rachel Smith
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Smith
Ms. Margaret St Clair
Jeff St. Clair
Aaron Z. Stailey
Ms. Susan Stark
Katharine Steinwedell
Philip Stoffel and Tricia Hughey
Mr. Steve Straub and Mrs. Phyllis Ann Straub
Francis Sullivan
Miss Maureen Sullivan
Ms. Margaret J. Sundstrom
Luke Swanson
Mr. William E. Sweet, III
Judy and Rob Tate
Mr. Alex Thomas
Mr. Frank Thomson
Marilyn A. Tillery
David Tourtelot and Nikki Headlee
Mrs. Valerie Towery
The Guy Townsend Charitable Giving Fund
Ms. Martha Tracey
Ms. Ariadna Trillo
Wendy S. Tzou
Mr. Randy Uttley
Anonymous
Ms. Joyce Waite
Barbara A. Walton
Mr. John Ware
Ms. Hanna Warren
Mr. Kirk Weber and Ms. Robin Stewart
Mrs. Joan M. Weisberg
The Estate of Ann C Wickert
Mr. Jordan Wight
Norman Wikner and Lela Lee
Ms. Bette J. Wilkinson
Mr. Chris Wineman and Mrs. Pam Wineman
Mr. Joel Wiser
Estate of Dieter and Marianne Wons
Matthew Wozniak
Douglas and Barbara Yost
Dr. Martin Yussman
Mrs. Charlotte Ziebarth
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zupkus
While we are only able to list a portion of our 2023/24 and 2024/25 Season donors, we wish to acknowledge and thank every donor who contributed this past season, no matter the amount. Every donor, dollar, and donated ticket keeps the music playing for Colorado!
If you would like to update your donor listing above, please call our Development Office at 303-308-2469, or email giving@coloradosymphony.org.
THE HORACE TUREMAN LEGACY SOCIETY
The Horace Tureman Legacy Society, named for the first Conductor of the Denver Civic Orchestra, honors exceptional individuals who have pledged future support through a bequest or estate gift. Society members receive recognition in perpetuity for their immeasurable impact. Legacy gifts ensure that the Colorado Symphony is part of our community for future generations.
Is the Colorado Symphony part of your estate plan? Notify our development team so we can recognize your impactful support. To learn more about making philanthropy part of your estate planning, contact Lillie Combs, Associate Director of Individual Giving at lcombs@coloradosymphony.org.
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Richard and Susan Abernethy
The Estate of Nan L. Barnett
Raymond L. Benton Jr.
The Estate of Mary Bloomer
Mrs. Susan Briggs
Mr. Jim Caputo
Dale T. Colclasure
Estate of Louise A. Colvert*
The Estate of Carol L. Condit
J. Harold Corp Trust
Jane Costain and Gary Moore
The Estate of John Coubrough, Jr.*
Anne M. Culver
The Estate of William R. Curtis*
Ms. Cindy Marie Danaher
Mark Denekas and Kathryn Fouse
Ms. Janice G. Eckhardt
Ms. Patricia Eilers and Mr. Brad Roberts
William G. Fairfield Charitable Trust
Ms. Grace L. Freye*
Timothy N Gardner Irrevocable Trust
The Estate of Barbara Garlinghouse*
The Estate of Wilma Godfrey*
Ms. Carol K. Gossard*
Ms. Jennifer Guess
Ms. Donna E. Hamilton
Mr. James Harold
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday
Jennifer Heglin
Mr. Johannes Heim*
Cathey A. Herrenshawd
Ms. Ann D. Herron
The Estate of Gloette L. Hess*
Mrs. Janice E. Hesser
Ms. Blanche B. Hilf
Senta G. Holtzmann
Ms. Margaret R. Houston
Virginia Ruth Hungerford
Mr. and Mrs. Gopal Iyengar
Ms. Gloria E. Johnston-McGregor
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Mrs. Suzanne W. Joshel*
The Estate of Audre B. Kemper*
Ms. Deniece Kohl*
The Estate of Gloria S. Kubel*
Sandy and Evan Lasky
The Estate of Carole Q. Leight*
Deanna Rose Leino
Frank and Ginny Leitz
Mrs. Ann C. Levy*
Dan and Judy Lichtin
The Estate of Minnie B. Lindsey*
Esther R. Liss Living Trust*
John* and Merry Low
Sandey Luciano
The Estate of Bette MacDonald*
The Estate of Marjorie MacLachlan*
Evi and Evan Makovsky
The Estate of William McGehee*
Mrs. Sue McFarlane
Willis M. McFarlane*
Mr. James Mead and Ms. Carol Svendsen
Thomas Merry
Mr. Morton
Rosemarie Murane on behalf of the
The Estate of William Murane
Ms. Helen M. Murray*
Mr. Thomas Murray
Ms. Lori Needler*
Judie and Ron Neel
Elizabeth Neva
Judith Nichols
Mr. William Oliver
The Estate of Frank and Sheila Parce*
Gordon R. and Pam Parker
Susan S. Parakhurst*
Ingeborg Pickard*
Armeda Plank*
Ms. Barbara Powell
James R. Pratt
The Estate of W. Gerald and Lois Rainer*
Mr. Steve Reiquam
The Estate of Edwin T. Richard*
Mrs. Lee R. Roberts*
Mr. Neil F. Roberts*
Mr. Bruce M. Rockwell*
Mr. Harvey D. Rothenberg*
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Runice
Suzanne Barber Ryan
Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Sanders
Ms. Elizabeth Schmitz
The Estate of Henry R. Schmoll*
William C. Schumacher
Rob* and Jane Scofield
Ms. Floy L. Senior
The Estate of Marilyn H. Shaw
The Estate of Dixie Sipe
Ms. Marie Speziale
James B. Steed Trust
The Ilse Steinbach Revocable Trust
Tom Stephens* and Todd Enders
Mr. and Mrs. James Stookesberry
Estate of Harry and Doris Summers*
The Estate of Jim Taylor*
The Rich Family
Mr. Richard Thackrey
Ms. Audrey Van Rensburg*
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Vaughn
Brent and Stephanie Wagner
The Estate of Samuel Wagonfeld*
John and Kristine Wallack
Ann C. Wickert*
Mrs. Marianne G. Wons*
Ms. Elizabeth P. Wright*
The Patricia G. Wunnicke Trust*
Ms. Phyllis J. Young
*Deceased
DONORS TO THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
FUND SINCE 2016
This list includes gifts made to the Colorado Symphony Fund Endowment Campaign, which supports the Colorado Symphony Association in perpetuity.
While we are only able to list a portion of our Colorado Symphony Fund donors, we wish to acknowledge and thank every donor who contributed to our endowment campaign over the years, no matter the amount.
$10,000,000+
Anonymous Avenir Foundation, Inc.
$5,000,000 TO $9,999,999
Colorado Symphony Foundation
$1,000,000 TO $4,999,999
Anonymous The Chambers Initiative
$500,000 TO $999,999
Tom and Noey Congdon
$250,000 TO $499,999
The Butler Family Fund
Esther R. Liss Living Trust
Jerome H. Kern and Mary Rossick Kern
$50,000 TO $249,999
Anschutz Foundation
Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Boettcher Foundation
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
Colorado Symphony Guild
Mrs. Sandy Elliot
Keith and Kathie Finger
Diane S. Hill and Kevin E. Somerville
Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation
Kenneth King Foundation
Ms. Julie Rubsam
Michael and Nancy Zoellner Charitable Fund
$10,000 TO $49,999
Bessie C. Burghardt Charitable Unitrust
Dr. Stephen Dilts
Thomas J. and Shirley C. Gibson
Elizabeth and Steve Holtze
Leonard and Alice Perlmutter Charitable Foundation
The Schramm Foundation
Celebrating Artistic Perspectives
Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248
Christmas Oratorio
December 20th, 2024 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Highlands Ranch
December 21st, 2024 | 7:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church, Fort Collins
December 22nd, 2024 | 1:00 p.m.
Parsons Theatre, Northglenn
Matthäus-Passion, BWV
St. Matthew Passion
February 21st, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.
Central Presbyterian Church, Denver
February 23rd, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
Parsons Theatre, Northglenn
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
ENDOWED CHAIRS
Did you know your endowment gift can help fund a musician chair, conductor, or even staff position in perpetuity? To learn more, please reach out to Amanda Gomez at agomez@coloradosymphony.org.
David and Irene Abosch Principal Oboe Chair
Friend of the Colorado Symphony Principal Percussion Chair
Bill Gossard Music Director Chair
Musicians’ Compensation
Merle Chambers Assistant Concertmaster Chair
Fred and Margaret Hoeppner Principal Cello Chair
Tom and Noëy Congdon* Assistant Principal Flute Chair
Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern Concertmaster Chair
Dave and Pam Duke Families Guest Artist and Guest Conductor Fund
Charles S. Sterne Conductor’s Podium
*Deceased
IN MEMORIAM GIFTS
The following gifts were made to the Colorado Symphony in memory of a family member, friend, or supporter of the Symphony. These tributes hold an honored place with the Colorado Symphony and we are pleased to recognize them.
In memory of Rose Mary Allen given by: Dr. Larry M. Allen
In memory of Manny Arujo given by:
Mary Dardanis
In memory of Nan Barnett given by:
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sheets
In memory of Nancy and Glenn Blair given by:
Catherine Caton Groene
In memory of Penny Burke given by:
Timothy Burke
In memory of Kathryn Ann Cain given by:
Ms. Judith Hubert
In memory of Willis V Carpenter given by:
Anonymous
In memory of my Juarez and Toledo grandparents given by:
Susan Castro
In memory of Patricia Caton given by:
Catherine Caton Groene
In memory of Blair Chotzinhoff and Robert Schulein given by:
Nancy & Robert Schulein Fund
In memory of Caroline Clute given by: Anonymous
In memory of Noel Congdon given by: Anonymous
In memory of Michael Cowan given by:
Julia L. Krohn
In memory of Emma Louise “Lou” Tate Dafoe given by:
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Clark
Ms. Marilyn Lindenbaum
In memory of Helen J Darfler given by:
Mr. Gary Darfler
In memory of Amy Davis given by:
Dennis Davis
In memory of Louis Deegan given by:
Carolyn Harrison
In memory of Leland Dong. given by:
Margaret Dong
In memory of Margaret Dougherty given by:
Ms. Margie Steel
In memory of Roberta Mumba Emmerson given by:
Ms. Kelly Wherry
In memory of Paul and Ann Emrich given by:
Mr. David Emrich
In memory of Wayne J. Fowler given by:
Ms. Ortrud Fowler
In memory of Dolores T. Freeman given by:
Ms. Anna Lafferty
In memory of Jason M. Friedlander given by:
Mr. and Ms. Kenneth A. Zimmerman
Randy and Joan Zisler
In memory of Jerry Friedman given by:
Ms. JoAnne Friedman
In memory of Damian Garcia given by:
Asher L. Roberts
In memory of Fred Gibson given by:
Ms. Anne G. Chapin
In memory of Toby Ginsburg given by:
Dr. Stanley H. Ginsburg
In memory of Robert S. Graham given by:
Ms. Susan Bishop
In memory of Chris Gray given by:
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gray
In memory of Michael Gundzik given by:
Kent Drotar
Mr. Jon D. Galvin
Barbara C. Gilbert
In memory of Chet Hampson given by:
Mrs. Susan Martin
In memory of Colleen Healey given by:
Colleen Healey Fund of the Vanguard Charitable Trust
In memory of Jeannine D. Hiester given by:
Mr. Philip Hiester and Ms. Deborah Reshotko
In memory of Diane Hill given by:
Zach, Kate and Kevin’s entire RI family
In memory of Michael Hirota given by:
Mrs. Kristen M. Hirota
In memory of Christopher Horsch given by:
Patricia Horsch
In memory of Joe Hull given by:
Judith Burness
In Memory of Dr. Robert & Monica Kahn given by:
Kathy Newman and Rudi Hartmann
In Memory of Jane King given by:
Lindsey K. Fetterly
In memory of Deniec Kohl given by:
James Williams and Jennifer Landrum
In memory of Mary E. Krugman given by:
Anonymous
Dr. Richard Krugman
Travis Leiker & David Proper
T.R. Reid & Peggy McMahon
In memory of Samuel B. Lancaster given by:
Mr. Keith F. Corrette
In memory of Charlotte Larue given by:
Denis and Kathy Donnelly
In memory of Nancy Levitt given by:
Julia Cirbo
Martin and Gloria Trotsky
In memory of Marie Lindvall given by:
Richard Lindvall
In memory of Susan Marsh given by:
Ms. Lucy Marsh
In memory of Zenobia Maxwell given by:
Lana Cordes
In memory of Ray McLean given by:
Mrs. Kathleen McLean
In memory of J. Neil McLagan given by:
Ms. Nicole Kleiman-Moran
McDermott Family Foundation
Mrs. Sally McLagan
Katharine Steinwedell
In memory of Laura Moran given by:
Mr. Douglas G. Moran
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
In memory of James Mote given by:
Caryn and Mark Alpert
Mr. William W. Hay Jr
Rick and Linda Mishkin
Neal and Michele Price
In memory of Dan Nichols given by:
Dr. and Mrs. David Claassen
In memory of Ilse and Robert Nordenholz given by:
Mrs. Kristen Nordenholz
In memory of Stephanie A Olson given by:
Mr. Dave O’Brien
In memory of Frank Parce given by:
Eleanor Roberts
In memory of Kerry Pearlman given by:
Dr. Nathan Pearlman
In memory of Kerry Pearlman given by:
Dr. Nathan Pearlman
In memory of Sheila Marie Peloso given by: Ole Peloso
In memory of Edna Peterson given by:
Donald W. Peterson and Harriet P. Peterson
In memory of Bill Pierpoint given by:
Marie and Howard Blaney
In memory of Norma Pile given by: Colorado Symphony Guild
In memory of Alicia Pons given by:
Mrs. Alicia Irigoyen
In memory of Herman D. Post given by:
Dr. Robin D Post
In memory of Marjorie Price given by:
Linda Coulter and Dan Morris
Paul and Kyle Kirkham
Kathleen Porter
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shaw
In memory of Dr. W. Gerald Rainer given by:
David and Debra Flitter
In memory of Adina Reshotko given by:
Mr. Eli Reshotko
In memory of William A. Richey given by:
Mrs. Mary E. Moser
In Memory of Patricia Riegel given by:
Lori Bragg
Ferreira Family Charitable Fund
Kristi L. Kerian
Ms. Maureen Kennedy
Thomas Pickett
In memory of Lee W. Rieger given by:
Ms. Linda Rieger
In memory of Barry Sarver given by:
Desiree Hill and your Friends at the CU HTC
Ms. Brenda Riske
Roger A. Riske
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Sarver
In memory of Eugene and Frances Schaefer given by:
Cynthia L. and Paul D. Schauer
In memory of Rob Scofield given by: Jane Scofield
In memory of Ruth H. Smith given by:
Kimber Smith
In memory of Jack Thompson given by:
Mrs. Carolyn Malaby
In memory of “My Father - “Rob - Pop” given by: Bob Utberg
In memory of Stephen Warburton-Pitt given by: Adam Warburton-Pitt
Josh, Sari, Noah, Jonah, and Micah Warburton-Pitt
In memory of Jerry Wolfe given by:
Ms. Sandra Markham
In memory of Wolfgang given by:
Ms. Lauren LeNoir
IN HONOR GIFTS
The following gifts were made to the Colorado Symphony in honor of a family member, friend, or special occasion. These tributes hold an honored place with the Colorado Symphony and we are pleased to recognize them.
In honor of Catherine Beeson given by:
Kathy Wolf
Jeff Reiman
In honor of Courtney Hershey-Bress, Yumi Hwang-Williams, and orchestra given by:
Dr. Helena L. Chum
In honor of Grandpa Bruce Burch given by:
Rachel Lacharite
In honor of the Butler Family given by:
Kenneth Hoagland
In honor of Sharon and Jim Butler given by:
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Newcom
In honor of Colorado Symphony Chorus Members given by:
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sladovnik
In honor of Crescendo Society given by:
Ms. Julie B. Rubsam
In honor of Margaret Crimmins given by:
Ms. Georgenne Tomlinson
In honor of the musicians of the CSA given by:
Mr. and Ms. Christopher Maier
In honor of Stephanie Derybowski given by:
Ms. Pamela Lewis
In honor of The Amazing Education Team given by:
Mrs. and Mr. Lillie B. Combs
In honor of Fafa’s love of music given by:
Arthur Antoine
In honor of Brook Ferguson given by:
Megan Kilpatrick
In honor of the Flute Section given by:
Ms. Erica W. Onsager
In honor of Shannon Fraser given by:
Mary Schuler
John Fraser
In honor of Robert Friedlander given by:
Luke Swanson
In honor of Mrs. Rhondda Grant given by:
Mr. Frank Isenhart
In honor of JJ Groszew given by:
Bradley Dalton
In honor of Janet Hallsted given by:
Ms. Melody Roe
In honor of Laura Heotis given by:
The Guy Townsend Charitable Giving Fund
In honor of Philip Hiester, Master Electrician CSO, Emeritus given by:
Mr. Eli Reshotko
In honor of William “Bill” Hill given by:
Jane S. Scofield
In honor of Margaret Hoeppner given by:
David and Debra Flitter
In honor of Anne-Marie Hoffman given by:
Anonymous
In honor of Yumi Hwang-Williams given by:
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday
Richard Replin and Elissa Stein
In honor of Jude, the Manager of Pets and Attention given by:
Adrienne Short
In honor of Jerry and Mary Rossick Kern given by: Yumi Hwang-Williams
In honor of John and Karen Kinzie given by:
Dave and Kathy Dunnewald
In honor of Christopher Kirkland given by: Yumi Hwang-Williams
In honor of Richard Krugman, MD given by:
Dr. Nanette Santoro
Naresh and Donna Mandava
In honor of Jim and Phyllis Kurtz-Phelan given by:
Mr. Daniel Kurtz-Phelan
In honor of Richard Linquanti given by:
Karen and Mark Sather
In honor of Breanna McCaughey given by:
Ms. Megan H. Quilliam
In honor of Chas Moore given by:
Mr. Mike Moore
In honor of Bernard S Rogoff and Jean Greenberg given by:
Mr. Bernie Rogoff and Ms. Jean Greenberg
In honor of Julie Rubsam given by:
Steve Basch
Merle C. Chambers
Ms. Christina Eyre
Ed and Libby Hlavka
Hunter Keeley
Mr. Liam Keeley
Robert O. Keeley
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keeley
Dianna L. Kunz
This program is produced for the Colorado Symphony by The Publishing House, Westminster, CO.
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Trustees of the Sunfish Trust
In honor of Dodge Ryan given by:
April Dodge-Ostendorf
In honor of Stephanie and Sebastian given by:
Ms. Lauren LeNoir
In honor of Katie Skawski and Lillie Combs given by:
Cecile Forsberg-Kerr
In honor of Roger Soren, bassoonist given by:
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Labrot
In honor of Marcia Strickland given by:
Kate Bermingham
In honor of Susan given by:
Ms. Sarah Alspector
In honor of Jim Thomas given by:
Liesl Thomas
In honor of Nick Tisherman given by:
Ms. Katie Skawski
In honor of Kristine and John Wallack given by:
Richard Falb and Gail Skaggs
In honor of Jason and Mama Nancy given by:
Bradley Walker
In honor of Brad Watson given by:
Mrs. Jenny Nikaido
In honor of Seth and Rivka Weisberg given by:
Cheri Cohn
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gilbert
Mr. Peter Schwartz
In honor of Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey given by:
Rachel Segal
In honor of Darlee Whiting given by:
Ms. Lindsey H. Daly
In honor of Duain Wolfe given by:
Martha Cox
In honor of Duain Wolfe and the 40th Anniversary of the Colorado Symphony Chorus given by:
James and Catherine Look Family Trust
In honor of Duain Wolfe and Mary Louise Burke given by:
Claire Benson
You can join our circle of supporters online at https:// coloradosymphony.org/Giving or by contacting the Development Department at 303.308.2464.
The Denver Performing Arts Complex is owned and operated by Denver Arts & Venues for the City and County of Denver.
City and County of Denver
Michael Johnston, Mayor
Gretchen Hollrah I Executive Director & Deputy Chief
Operating Officer, Arts & Venues City & County of Denver
Denver Arts & Venues, Arts Complex Operations
Mark Heiser, Venue Director
Jody Grossman, Assistant Venue Director, Booking
Todd Medley, Facilities Superintendent
Kelly Graham, Safety, Security and Garage Operations Manager
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For immediate assistance & security (720) 865-4200
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT
The Colorado Symphony relies on support from our corporate, foundation, and government partners to sustain our work on and off the stage. Our institutional funders empower us to develop innovative projects, break down barriers, and shape the future of live, symphonic music. Foundation and government grants provide essential support for our artistic, education, and community programs. Corporate sponsorships align your brand with our dynamic local audience, providing bespoke packages with exceptional hospitality and branding benefits.
If you are interested in becoming an institutional partner of the Colorado Symphony and want to hear more about the associated benefits, please reach out to Katie Skawski – Director of Development at kskawski@coloradosymphony.org.
IMPRESARIO
($100,000+)
VIRTUOSO
($50,000+)
MAESTRO
($25,000+)
ENCORE
($15,000+)
ANB Bank
5280 Magazine
BAL Immigration Law
Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust
Colorado Public Radio
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
Holland & Hart LLP
Mutual of America Financial Group
Schmitt Music Company
Shapiro Family Chiropractic
Singer Family Foundation
United Healthcare of Colorado
CONCERTMASTER
($10,000+)
Florence R. and Ralph L. Burgess Trust Fund
Colorado Creative Industries
El Pomar Foundation
FirstBank
Deborah K. Holmes Family Foundation
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Kaiser Permanente
Kenneth King Foundation
The Lang Investment Group LLC
Margulf Foundation
Mutual of American Foundation
PNC Foundation
Sherman & Howard LLC
The Virginia Hill Foundation
University of Colorado Cancer Center
PRINCIPAL
($5,000+)
Academy Bank
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI)
Colorado Real Estate Journal
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club
Herbert E Parker Charitable Trust
KPMG LLP
Martin/Martin, Inc.
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Mythology Distillery
Pax8
Semple Brown Design, P.C.
SOLOIST
($500+)
Ball Corporation
Broomfield Community Foundation
Colorado Gives Foundation
Lloyd J King & Eleanor R King Foundation
Docusign
Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)
F5 Networks
Frederick G. Fish Foundation
The Humphreys Foundation
Meow Wolf
Nordstrom, Inc.
Oxy
Phillips 66
The Schramm Foundation
Visa
IN-KIND & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Breakthru Beverage Colorado
Dormie Network
Footers Catering
Hotel Teatro
Inspirato
McDeil Designer Portraits
Meow Wolf
Naked Wines
Nordstrom, Inc.
Sanctuary Golf Course
The Collaborative of the SCFD
UCHealth
Vibe Coffee and Wine
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IF I AM LATE?
For the comfort and enjoyment of our musicians and patrons, late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and takes place during pauses in the program. Ushers will let you know when you may enter the hall. They may seat you in an area other than your ticketed seat so as to not disturb other patrons, and you may take your ticketed seat during intermission.
WHEN SHOULD I CLAP?
During most Classics performances, there is a short, silent pause between each movement of a piece. You can determine how many movements there are in a piece, and how many silent pauses there will be, by looking at your program — the movements in each piece will be listed there. The applause is usually reserved for the end of the final movement of the piece, after the conductor has signaled the end of the final note with his or her baton or hand. Holding applause between movements is considered respectful of the performers' concentration and mindful of musical continuity.
WHAT IS YOUR CELL PHONE/PHOTO/ VIDEO POLICY?
We ask that you please silence your cell phones and refrain from talking or texting on them during performances. Flash photography is prohibited at all times. We ask that you please refrain from taking any photos or video during Classics or Movie at the Symphony concerts unless the conductor is off the podium. During Symphony Pops concerts you may take pictures without a flash and may record short cell phone videos. Please be courteous to your fellow concertgoers and be aware that if at any time your cell phone/camera use becomes a distraction to others, an usher may ask you to stop.
CAN I BRING FOOD OR DRINKS INTO THE CONCERT?
You are welcome to bring drinks purchased at one of the bars into all concerts. Food is not allowed in the Hall, including food purchased in the Lobby.
CAN I BRING THE KIDS?
Kids of all ages will enjoy our Family, education concerts, and many of our Symphony Pops, Holiday, and Summer concerts. All children require a ticket regardless of age, and child tickets are $10. Classics concerts tend to be between 2 and 21/2 hours long. Please consider this when deciding whether or not to bring your child. If your child is disturbing other patrons, an usher may ask you to take your child into the lobby for the remainder of the performance, without refund.
HOW LONG IS A TYPICAL CONCERT?
Program length varies, but a typical performance lasts about two hours, including one 20 minute intermission. Visit the event page on our website, or flip to the performance details in this Soundings Magazine.
WHAT IF I’M UNABLE TO ATTEND MY PERFORMANCE?
Subscribers may exchange tickets free of charge — one of many subscriber benefits! Non-subscribers may exchange for an additional fee. You may exchange tickets in person, by phone, or online for another performance within the same season. There is an additional cost if seating upgrades apply, and all exchange requests are subject to availability. You may also donate your tickets back to the Colorado Symphony and receive a donation receipt.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF A CONCERT IS CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER?
We rarely cancel a concert due to inclement weather, but when this occurs we will send a direct email notification to all ticket holders. Updates, cancelations, or changes will be posted on coloradosymphony.org and on the event page for the concert.
For more FAQ’s see the Plan Your Visit section of coloradosymphony.org
BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL INFORMATION
FOR COLORADO SYMPHONY CONCERT TICKETS AND INFORMATION: call 303.623.7876.
THE COLORADO SYMPHONY’S WEBSITE, coloradosymphony.org, provides information on all Colorado Symphony activities at Boettcher Concert Hall and other venues around Colorado including performances at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, the Arvada Center for the Performing Arts, and more. Other venues may require the use of another ticketing source; however, you will always be directed to the official ticketing agent or source by using coloradosymphony.org/navigation.
LATE SEATING: In consideration of our musicians, guest artists, crew, staff, and your fellow patrons, late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and takes place during pauses in the program. Ushers will let you know when you may enter the hall. They may seat you in an area other than your ticketed seat so as to not disturb other patrons, and you may take your ticketed seat during intermission.
NO SMOKING: Boettcher Concert Hall is a smoke free venue. Any and all forms of smoking are prohibited in the venue.
NO FILMING: Audio or video recording devices, GoPros, professional cameras, or cameras with removable lenses are not allowed in the hall.
SECURITY: In furtherance of Denver Arts & Venues ongoing initiative to create a safe and secure environment for all patrons and employees of the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Colorado Symphony Association is pleased to partner with the Denver Performing Arts Complex on the newlyintroduced security measures for Boettcher Concert Hall and all venues within the complex. We encourage you to arrive up to 45 minutes prior to the start of your event. This will alleviate congestion in all walk ways and entrances and will allow for proper screening. To review the full policy and prohibited items, please visit artscomplex.com.
In the event of a building emergency patrons will be notified by an announcement from the stage. Should the building need to be evacuated, please exit the nearest door, or according to instructions given from stage.
FIRST AID FACILITIES for all patrons are available. Please inquire with an usher should you need these facilities or assistance. Please report any accidents, falls, or lost items to an usher promptly.
ELEVATOR is located within the venue after passing through security and having your ticket scanned. Please follow the signs to the southeast end of the main lobby. The elevator is to the left of the entrance of Gallery 1 on the first level of the lobby.
COAT CHECK is located underneath the main lobby stairs in the hallway leading to Gallery 1.
BAR SERVICE is provided at most concerts. Concessions are managed by Centerplate. Please see the FAQ page regarding policy on food and beverage in Boettcher Concert Hall. The Colorado Symphony reserves the right to change the concessions policy at any time. The Colorado Symphony Association does not manage concessions, ordering, or realize profit from concessions.
LOST AND FOUND items should be reported promptly to the House Manager, via an usher, or directly. Lost items are kept by the usher staff until the end of the performance. After the performance items are taken to Arts & Venues Lost and Found. If attempting to claim lost property during or shortly after your performance, please see an usher. If you’ve left the hall and have a lost item, please call 720.865.4200.
THE GUILD SHOP: Located in Gallery 1 on the first floor of Boettcher Concert Hall, The Shop (as it's affectionately known) is the perfect place to pick up unique gifts, seasonal fashions, and of course recordings produced by, and of, the Colorado Symphony. The Shop is operated by a dedicated group of Symphony supporters and enthusiasts year-round.
