THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
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This Community is The Cleveland Orchestra. The Cleveland Orchestra is . . . You! Genera ons of Clevelanders have supported the Orchestra and enjoyed its concerts. Tens of thousands have learned to love music through its educa on programs and celebrated important events with its music. You’ve shared its musicmaking — at school, at Severance Hall, at Blossom, downtown at Public Square, on the radio, and with family and friends. The Cleveland Orchestra exists for and because of supporters like you. You — and everyone across Northeast Ohio who loves this Orchestra, who takes pride in everything it stands for, and who treasures its value to this community — you are The Cleveland Orchestra.
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Sound for the Centennial: The Campaign for The Cleveland Orchestra To ensure that this community con nues to enjoy the kind of quality performances, meaningful educa on programs, innova ve programming, and ac ve community engagement the ci zens of Northeast Ohio want, The Cleveland Orchestra has undertaken the most ambi ous fundraising campaign in its history. In order to ensure the Orchestra’s future success, the Sound for the Centennial Campaign seeks to build the Endowment through cash gi s and legacy commitments. While the Endowment grows, the Campaign will also secure broad-based annual support from across Northeast Ohio. Overall, the Campaign will ensure the highest levels of excellence in quality programming and community service, which have long been recognized as hallmarks of the Orchestra’s work here at home.
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Evolving for the Future: A Thriving Orchestra for Today and Tomorrow Sweeping changes at The Cleveland Orchestra have taken root in recent years and are star ng to bear fruit. These include programs to foster future audiences, to shape and focus the Orchestra’s educa on ac vi es and presenta ons, and to build strong and meaningful partnerships across the Northeast Ohio community. The 2012-13 Season saw record-breaking cket sales, including a significant increase in the number of young people enjoying and energizing our classical concerts at Severance Hall. The Orchestra’s educa on and community programs are also scoring strong successes and par cipa on from across the region. As we approach the ins tu on’s centennial in 2018, The Cleveland Orchestra has never been more committed to serving Northeast Ohio with the excellence these musicians have become known for around the world, and to present the quality musical experiences that this community expects and demands.
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Building for Tomorrow: A Community of Support Genera ons of supporters have made The Cleveland Orchestra what it is today. But the Orchestra’s future depends on renewed, increased, and ongoing support from across Northeast Ohio. Your par cipa on can make a crucial difference in helping to ensure that future genera ons will con nue to enjoy the Orchestra’s performances, educa on programs, and community ac vi es and partnerships. In the coming months, Orchestra representa ves will be contacting everyone who loves the Orchestra about joining the thousands of generous annual donors, special funders, and endowment contributors about making a commitment through estate plans or by making gi s to ongoing opera ons.
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Your Role in The Orchestra’s Future It’s simple to make an impact on the Orchestra’s success. Learn more about making a difference by joining the Sound for the Centennial Campaign — through a special contribu on, ongoing annual support, or a legacy gi through estate planning. Contact for more informa on. Jon Limbacher, Chief Development Officer Philanthropy & Advancement The Cleveland Orchestra phone 216-231-7520 email jlimbacher@clevelandorchestra.com THE
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Cleveland Orchestra photography by Roger Mastroianni
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“The Cleveland Orchestra’s excellence is a reflec on of the musicians who are part of it and the people who support it. Cleveland has created and sustained a great orchestra because of people who are passionate about quality. Excellence begins with the community — and we are privileged to be a part of the best community in the world.” —Franz Welser-Möst Music Director The Cleveland Orchestra
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