Edo de Waart Music Director
2015.16 Annual Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s 2015.16 season was a success both on and off stage. The highlight of the season may very well have been the two weeks in the spring when the orchestra, led by Maestro Edo de Waart, performed and recorded all four Brahms symphonies. These weeks were a testament to the artistic acumen of not only Edo, but of the orchestra he built over several seasons. We look forward to sharing these great performances with you again in May 2017 as we release the recordings during Edo’s final months as our music director. We opened our season with the second installment of the three semi-staged Mozart-da Ponte operas — Cosí fan tutte. This amazing production was directed by James Darrah, who led us through the complicated story of misplaced love, deception, and confusion with tremendous success. Cosí, of course, was not the MSO’s only opera experience. Our partnership with the Florentine Opera Company continues to flourish. The season was particularly rewarding as Francesco Lecce-Chong, our former associate conductor, led the MSO and Florentine through Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. We were also thrilled to have Francesco conduct our classics subscription concert of Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto with his classmate Natasha Paremski as well as another successful series of Handel’s Messiah with the incomparable MSO Chorus. We welcomed Assistant Conductor Yaniv Dinur in January, and his appointment has been a great success. One of Yaniv’s first performances was our Secret Symphony, a unique concert experience that took place in a Milwaukee office building. You can read more about this expanding series in our year in review.
We had a wonderful success over Valentine’s Day with a Frank Sinatra-inspired concert that sold out. I was not alone in my excitement with the return of Doc Severinsen to the Milwaukee Symphony. He was the reason I picked the trumpet in elementary school band. And at 89, he still has it!! Last season was a record breaking year in ticket sales. We experienced a 32 percent increase in new MSO patrons over the previous season, 20 concerts sold out, and we had an eight percent increase in single ticket sales, which is on top of an increase the previous season. We launched a new website in January which brought about a 38 percent increase in tickets sold online. Due to your generosity, we experienced a four percent increase in contributed income in 2015.16, and of the 4,318 donors who supported the MSO Annual Fund, 1,411 were new donors. Our nationally recognized education programs reached more than 40,000 students in Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois through our Concerts for Schools, Family Series, and Arts in Community Education (ACE) Program. We are pleased to announce a balanced budget for the 2015.16 season. It is our fourth balanced budget in the last five years. We continue to have internal alignment with our musicians, board, and staff, and we would like to thank our community, patrons, donors, and volunteers for once again passionately supporting the MSO with attendance, time, and treasure. Because of your tireless commitment, our orchestra continues to be a cultural asset for anyone and everyone in the Greater Milwaukee community.
In May, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus and bid farewell to Lee Erickson with a riveting performance of Verdi’s Requiem. The dedication of this wonderful group of volunteer musicians is a gift to all of us. Our ever-evolving pops series continues to expand. We saw great success with Orchestra and film presentations. The Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II performances were so successful that we repeated the concert at the Ravinia Festival in the MSO’s first appearance at the famed concert venue. The MSO also performed to sold-out crowds with classic movies Home Alone and The Snowman.
Mark Niehaus President and Executive Director Michael and Jeanne Schmitz Chair
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2015.16 In Review
MSO + ME Community members performed side-by-side with MSO string, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians in our second annual MSO + Me concert. Forty community musicians took part in this unique event and spent an afternoon rehearsing with the orchestra, mingling with musicians, and then performing with the MSO for family and friends in Uihlein Hall. Led by assistant conductor Yaniv Dinur, the blended orchestra performed music by Tchaikovsky, Berlioz, Elgar, and Stravinsky.
BACH DOUBLE WINNER IS NEW STAR OF TOMORROW The Forte Young Artist Auditions and Audrey G. Baird Stars of Tomorrow Concert this season featured a familiar face. The Stars of Tomorrow winner, Arianna Brusubardis (violin), also won the Bach Double competition during the 2014.15 season. The Young Artist Auditions are open to all Wisconsin high school string, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians. The top three winners have the honor of appearing as soloists with the MSO at the Stars of Tomorrow Concert and are eligible for scholarships. Finalists and honorable mentions are given the opportunity to play side-by-side with MSO musicians.
WELCOME, SHARED EXPERIENCES This season, the MSO created the Shared Experiences Department. The goals of the department are to offer new and unique experiences, evaluate and strengthen existing programs, build our volunteer base, and increase fundraising and sponsorship support of events. In addition, Shared Experiences aims to build relationships throughout the city, from adding corporate sponsorships to establishing partnerships with nonprofit organizations and Milwaukee neighborhoods who are craving a different kind of symphony experience. 5
MOZART AT THE PABST The MSO returned to the Pabst Theater in April for a highly successful Mozart Festival. The concerts featured four Mozart symphonies as well as music by composers influenced by the Classical style.
“Lewis, who conducted both Mozart symphonies on the evening’s program without a score, used simple tools to create a beautifully layered performance, including a host of dynamic contrasts, a variety of artfully weighted accents, and precisely placed, cleanly executed ornaments. The orchestra responded with tightly knit ensemble work and colorful playing.” ELAINE SCHMIDT, MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
EDO’S TENURE COMMEMORATED WITH BRAHMS RECORDINGS In May, Maestro Edo de Waart led the orchestra through all four Brahms symphonies. Each of the symphonies was recorded and will be available during de Waart’s final three weeks as music director of the MSO.
“The performances of the composer’s last two symphonies hit the same high level as the previous weekend, with Edo de Waart and the orchestra in peak form …The details of the orchestration easily emerged in a disciplined and shapely fashion.” RICK WALTERS, SHEPHERD EXPRESS
COMMUNITY ANSWERS CHALLENGE AGAIN WITH JUST DUET 2016 Once again the Just Duet: Argosy Foundation Challenge Grant exceeded our expectations and the generosity of our donors, patrons, and volunteers was truly inspiring. The Argosy Foundation offered to match all new and increased gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $250,000. Including the funds contributed from the Argosy Foundation, the MSO raised more than $640,000! A total of 785 new donors and 464 donors who increased their giving made this spectacular result possible. Thank you! 6
SYMPHONY SOIRÉE OFFERS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE The Symphony Soirée, our signature gala, was once again a huge success. Guests were invited to sit on stage and experience a concert from the vantage point of a musician. They watched Maestro de Waart lead the orchestra, cue musicians, and attendees witnessed the passion of a conductor at work. President and Executive Director Mark Niehaus led an interview-style discussion and shared more about the pieces and the orchestra. We raised more than $250,000 in support of our education programs during the live and silent auctions—in addition to the money raised from our generous event sponsors.
COSÍ FAN TUTTE The MSO opened the 2015.16 season with the second in the cycle of Mozartda Ponte operas with the semi-staged performance of Cosí fan tutte, directed by James Darrah and conducted by Maestro Edo de Waart.
“The production, led from the podium by MSO music director Edo de Waart and directed by James Darrah, winnowed away the traditions of period costumes and opulent sets to focus attention on the comic opera’s requisite elements: music and story.” ELAINE SCHMIDT, MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
SECRET SYMPHONY ACCOMPLISHES MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Did you choose to accept your mission for our first Secret Symphony? 325 Milwaukeeans, most new to the MSO, gathered at the City Center at 735 building on Water Street for a unique spy-themed event hosted by Crescendo. The evening included a concert by the full orchestra, food and drink provided by SafeHouse, and the chance to complete “missions” for prizes. Some of the missions included: “This Note Will Self-Destruct — Play an “A” on a string instrument to proceed,” “Takes Two to Tango — Master a few steps to sweep a mark off their feet,” and “Assemble Your Weapon — Reassemble an instrument in 60 seconds or less.” Prizes included gift certificates to local hot spots and tickets to future MSO concerts. All concert attendees received a pair of ear buds courtesy of Koss. A total of $40,000 in-kind sponsorships and more than 40 volunteers supported the event.
MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY CHORUS CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON The MSO Chorus celebrated its 40th Anniversary Season in 2015.16 and performed the works of Mozart, Bruckner, Walton, Handel, and Verdi. Over its four decades of existence, the 150-member chorus has grown in artistry and stature, known and respected as one of the finest choruses in the country. The chorus has been praised for “technical agility,” “remarkable ensemble cohesion,” and “tremendous clarity.” In addition to performances with the MSO, the chorus has appeared on public television and recorded performances on radio stations throughout the country. The chorus has performed a cappella concerts to sold-out audiences and has made guest appearances with other performing arts groups including the Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, Present Music, Milwaukee Ballet, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The chorus has also made many appearances at suburban Chicago’s famed Ravinia Festival. “I cannot overstate the value of the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus to the entire organization,” said Mark Niehaus, MSO president and executive director. “The chorus is an integral part of the MSO. This excellent ensemble of volunteer singers enriches and strengthens our performances, whether it is masterworks or newly commissioned pieces.”
GIVING TUESDAY The MSO’s annual Giving Tuesday campaign was a huge success. For several weeks ahead of December 1, 2015, appeals went out through multiple channels — videos, social media, email, website, Encore program book inserts, direct mail, and personal asks. Two donations totaling $10,000 were gifted as a challenge grant. The campaign raised more than $30,000 in one day, and 90 percent of participants were new or lapsed donors. Thank you to everyone who participated in this event’s success.
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ORCHESTRA MEET DRUM LINE
WUWM HIGHLIGHTS THE ACE PROGRAM
The Rufus King High School Drum Line joined the MSO for two Link Up The Orchestra Rocks performances. The MSO, in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, brings the Link Up program to our community. Link Up pairs orchestras across the country with students in grades 3–5 at schools in their local communities to explore orchestra repertoire through a year-long, hands-on music curriculum. The concerts featured Cabaniss’s “Come to Play” and “Drumlines,” Orff’s “O Fortuna” from Carmina burana, and excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 and Holst’s The Planets.
In August, WUWM’s Rachel Morello interviewed Karli Larsen, MSO director of education, and Walt Boyer, music educator at Atwater Elementary School, about our nationally acclaimed Arts in Community Education (ACE) program. The interview highlighted the impact that ACE has on students and how teachers integrate arts into everyday curriculum. The MSO also announced the commission of grade-specific music composed by John Tanner of Tanner-Monagle, Inc.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES ($000) Years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015 Change 2016 Actual 2015 Actual from 2015
Operating Revenue Performance income Ticket Sales Fee Income Total Performance Revenue
$ $ $
Contributed income Government Support MSO League/Special Events, net UPAF Annual Fund Total Contributions
$ 124 102 $ 286 213 $ 2,425 2,409 $ 10,142 9,510 $ 12,978 12,234
22 73 16 632 744
Endowment income Total Operating Revenue
$ 765 789 $ 17,415 16,636
(24) 780
$ $ $
173 15 188
3,146 527 3,672
3,099 514 3,613
47 13 60
Operating Expense Program Services Orchestra Salaries and Benefits Production and Education Programming Total Program Services Marketing General and Administrative Development Total Operating Expense Net Operating Income/(Deficit)
8,412 4,069 12,480
8,239 4,054 12,293
$ 1,828 1,816 $ 1,599 1,554 $ 1,507 932 $ 17,413 16,595 $ 2 41
11 45 575 819 (39)
$
715
Other Changes in Net Assets Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment
(959)
Unrestricted Net Assets (Deficit) at Beginning of Year
$ (8,912)
(7,994)
(918)
Unrestricted Net Assets (Deficit) at End of Year
$ (9,155)
(8,912)
(243)
Audited financial statements are available by calling 414.226.7863.
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(244)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Andy Nunemaker, Chairman Eric E. Hobbs, Vice-Chair Alyce Coyne Katayama, Vice-Chair; Secretary Mark Niehaus, President & Executive Director, Michael and Jeanne Schmitz Chair Patrick Murphy, Treasurer
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Andy Nunemaker, Chairman Douglas M. Hagerman, Immediate Past Chair Alexander P. Fraser, Member-at-Large Beth Giacobassi, Chair, Player’s Council Eric E. Hobbs, Vice-Chair Karen Hung, Co-Chair, Marketing Committee Alyce Coyne Katayama, Vice-Chair; Secretary; Chair, Governance Committee Alex Kramer, MSO — UPAF Campaign Chair Susan Kurtz, Chair, Education & Community Engagement Committee Patrick Murphy, Treasurer, Chair Finance Committee Mark Niehaus, President & Executive Director, Michael and Jeanne Schmitz Chair Maura Packham, Co-Chair, Marketing Committee Deborah Patel, Chair, Development Committee Richard D. Pauls, Chair, Audit Committee; Member-at-Large Nina Sarenac, Forte Chair Michael J. Schmitz, Chair, Chairman’s Council Gregory A. Smith, Member-at-Large Maggie Stoeffel, Immediate Past Chair, Forte
DIRECTORS Louis J. Andrew Laura Arnow Marcia Parker Brooks Robert Cancalosi John Facchini Edward A. Flynn Ronald R. Haddock Arthur G. Heise Eric Jorgensen Peter Mahler Susan Martin Christian Mitchell Christopher Piotrowski Stuart Parsons Alice Read John Rose Jay E. Schwister Richard Stoll Haruki Toyama Herbert Zien
Nina Mendez Cindy Molloy TJ Perlick-Molinari Joshua Phillips, MSO Musician Linda Tojek Eric Hobbs, MSO Board Liaison
PAST PRESIDENTS Maggie Stoeffel, Chair (2012 –14) Marta P. Haas (2011–12, 1989–91) Monica Schick (2009–11) Linda Tojek (2005–09, 1997–98) Mary Connelly (2003– 05) M. Judith Christl (2001– 03) Beverly Klein (1999–2001) Jean Holmburg (1998–99)
CITY & COUNTY DIRECTORS Sachin Chheda, City Leslie Silletti, City Francis Wasielewski, City Chris Layden, County Ajay Singh, County Donald Tyler, County Kimberly Walker, County
MUSICIAN DIRECTORS Frank Almond, Concertmaster, Charles and Marie Caestecker Concertmaster Chair Beth Giacobassi, Bassoon
CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL Michael J. Schmitz, Chair Chris Abele Audrey G. Baird Richard S. Bibler Charles Boyle Orren J. Bradley Thomas E. Caestecker Roberta Caraway M. Judith Christl Mary Connelly Donn Dresselhuys Eileen G. Dubner Franklyn Esenberg Marta P. Haas Judith Harrison Roxy Heyse Jean Holmburg Barbara Hunt Leon P. Janssen Angela G. Johnston Judy Jorgensen James A. Kasch Lee Walther Kordus Beverly A. Klein Michael J. Koss Charles A. Krause
JoAnne Krause Martin J. Krebs Arthur J. Laskin James G. Rasche Stephen E. Richman Allen N. Rieselbach Walter L. Robb Mary Donohue Scott Thomas L. Smallwood Joan Steele Stein Linda Tojek Joan R. Urdan Larry Waters Edwin P. Wiley Kathleen A. Wilson Robert S. Zigman Keith Mardak
MSO ENDOWMENT AND FOUNDATION TRUSTEES Robert L. Webster, Trustee Chairman, Foundation Elizabeth Elser, Foundation Karen Guy, Endowment & Foundation Douglas M. Hagerman, Foundation Charles A. Krause, Endowment & Foundation Bruce Laning, Endowment & Foundation Arthur J. Laskin, Honorary Trustee Bill Nasgovitz, Endowment & Foundation Allen Rieselbach, Endowment
PAST CHAIRMEN Chris Abele (2004–2011) Judy Jorgensen (2002–2004) Stephen E. Richman (2000–2002) Stanton J. Bluestone (1998–2000) Allen N. Rieselbach (1995–1998) Edwin P. Wiley (1993–1995) Michael J. Schmitz (1990–1993) Orren J. Bradley (1988–1990) Russell W. Britt* (1986–1988) James H. Keyes (1984–1986) Richard S. Bibler (1982–1984) John K. MacIver* (1980–1982) Donn R. Dresselhuys (1978–1980) Harrold J. McComas* (1976–1978) Laflin C. Jones* (1974–1976) Robert S. Zigman (1972–1974) Charles A. Krause (1970–1972) Donald B. Abert* (1968–1970) Erhard H. Buettner* (1966–1968) Clifford Randall* (1964–1966) John Ogden* (1962–1964) Stanley Williams* (1959–1962)
FORTE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE Nina Sarenac, Chair (2014 – ) Laura Arnow, Financial Consultant Angela Pintar, Secretary Amanda Schroder, Events Maggie Stoeffel, Education Elise Libbey, Volunteer Scott Pate, Pre-Concert Activities Marta Haas
Barbara Hunt (1995–97) Eileen G. Dubner (1993–95) JoAnne Krause (1991–93) Mary Phillips O’Donnell* (1987–89) Jane White Craig* (1960– 63) Laura Dresselhuys* (1985–87) Judith Berndt* (1983–85) Margaret Butter* (1981–83) Roxy Heyse (1979–81)
Eloise Pingry (1977–79) Judith Harrison (1975–77) Jane Goldsmith* (1973–75) Lillian Johnson* (1971–73) Marie Hammermeister* (1969–71) Marge Wolfe* (1967– 69) Audrey G. Baird (1965–67) Beatrice Rubin* (1963–65) Jane White Craig* (1960–63)
*Deceased
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MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Edo De Waart Music Director, Polly And Bill Van Dyke Music Director Chair Yaniv Dinur Assistant Conductor Lee Erickson Chorus Director, Margaret Hawkins Chorus Director Chair Timothy Benson Assistant Chorus Director FIRST VIOLINS Frank Almond, Concertmaster, Charles And Marie Caestecker Concertmaster Chair Ilana Setapen, Associate Concertmaster Jeanyi Kim, Associate Concertmaster (Third Chair) Karen Smith Anne De Vroom Kamerling, Associate Concertmaster Emeritus Michael Giacobassi Peter Vickery* Dylana Leung Yuka Kadota Lynn Horner Andrea Wagoner Margot Schwartz Alexander Ayers
SECOND VIOLINS Jennifer Startt, Principal, Andrea & Woodrow Leung Second Violin Chair Timothy Klabunde, Assistant Principal Taik-ki Kim Lisa Johnson Fuller Mary Terranova Les Kalkhof Laurie Shawger Robin Petzold ** Joanna Grosshans ** Glenn Asch VIOLAS Robert Levine, Principal, Richard O. and Judith A. Wagner Family Principal Viola Chair Nicole Sutterfield, Assistant Principal, Friends of Janet F. Ruggeri Viola Chair Nathan Hackett Elizabeth Breslin David Taggart Helen Reich Norma Zehner Erin H. Pipal
CELLOS Susan Babini, Principal, Dorothea C. Mayer Cello Chair Scott Tisdel, Associate Principal Peter Szczepanek Gregory Mathews Peter J. Thomas Elizabeth Tuma Margaret Wunsch Adrien Zitoun Kathleen Collisson BASSES Andrew Raciti, Acting Principal, Donald B. Abert Bass Chair Rip Prétat, Acting Assistant Principal Laura Snyder Catherine McGinn Scott Kreger HARP Principal, Walter Schroeder Harp Chair FLUTES Sonora Slocum, Principal, Margaret and Roy Butter Flute Chair Jeani Foster, Assistant Principal Jennifer Bouton Schaub* Julia Richter**
PICCOLO Jennifer Bouton Schaub* Julia Richter** OBOES Katherine Young Steele, Principal, Milwaukee Symphony League Oboe Chair Kevin Pearl, Assistant Principal Margaret Butler ENGLISH HORN Margaret Butler, Philip and Beatrice Blank English Horn Chair in memoriam to John Martin CLARINETS Todd Levy, Principal, Franklyn Esenberg Clarinet Chair Benjamin Adler, Assistant Principal, Donald and Ruth P. Taylor Assistant Principal Clarinet Chair William Helmers E FLAT CLARINET Benjamin Adler BASS CLARINET William Helmers
BASSOONS Theodore Soluri, Principal, Muriel C. and John D. Silbar Family Bassoon Chair * Rudi Heinrich, Acting Principal Beth W. Giacobassi CONTRABASSOON Beth W. Giacobassi HORNS Matthew Annin, Principal, Krause Family French Horn Chair Krystof Pipal, Associate Principal Dietrich Hemann, Andy Nunemaker French Horn Chair Darcy Hamlin Joshua Phillips TRUMPETS Principal, Walter L. Robb Family Trumpet Chair David Cohen, Martin J. Krebs Associate Principal Trumpet Chair Alan Campbell, Fred Fuller Trumpet Chair TROMBONES Megumi Kanda, Principal, Marjorie Tiefenthaler Trombone Chair Kirk Ferguson, Assistant Principal
BASS TROMBONE John Thevenet TUBA Randall Montgomery, Principal TIMPANI Dean Borghesani, Principal PERCUSSION Robert Klieger, Acting Principal, Assistant Principal PIANO Wilanna Kalkhof, Melitta S. Pick Endowed Piano Chair PERSONNEL MANAGERS Linda Unkefer Rip Prétat, Assistant LIBRARIAN Patrick McGinn, Principal Librarian, Anonymous Donor, Principal Librarian Chair STAGE & TECHNICAL MANAGER Amy Langenecker
* Leave of Absence 2015.16 Season ** Acting member of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra 2015.16 Season
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EXECUTIVE Mark Niehaus, President & Executive Director, Michael & Jeanne Schmitz Chair Celeste Baldassare, Executive Assistant & Board Liaison
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OPERATIONS Ian Harwood, Vice President & Chief Operations Officer Jenene Cherney, Director of Production Elizabeth Fairfield, Artistic Liaison & Assistant to the Music Director Amy Langenecker, Stage & Technical Manager Patrick McGinn, Principal Librarian, Anonymous Donor, Principal Librarian Chair Rip Pretat, Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager John Roloff, Director of Operations Jeremy Tusz, Audio & Video Producer Linda Unkefer, Orchestra Personnel Manager Christina Williams, Chorus Manager
DEVELOPMENT Pamela Garvey, Vice President, Development Dawn Baity, Development Communications Manager Clare Dasilva, Director of Development William Loder, Development Associate Tracy Migon, Development Systems Manager Shannon Rolbiecki, Individual Giving Manager June Terrasi, Individual Giving Manager
MARKETING Susan Loris, Vice President, Marketing & Communications Al Bartosik, Marketing Coordinator Adam Cohen, Patron Systems Manager Elizabeth Eckstein, Print Production Manager Luther Gray, Patron Services Manager Marie Holtyn, Receptionist & Ticketing Assistant Erin Kogler, External Affairs Coordinator Theresa Lutz, Creative Services Manager Elora Maloney, Receptionist & Ticketing Assistant Kathryn Reinardy, Digital Communications Manager Jennifer Samuelson, Director of Marketing
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Karli Larsen, Director of Education Rebecca Whitney, ACE & Education Coordinator SHARED EXPERIENCES Maggey Oplinger, Director of Shared Experiences Kyle Remington Norris, Events Manager
FINANCE Catherine Kiekhofer, Chief Financial Officer & Vice President, Finance & Administration Theresa Coleman, Senior Accountant
ENDOWMENT FUND Endowment income is essential to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s long-term financial stability. Gifts to the endowment are invested in the unrestricted Endowment Trust or in the restricted Foundation Trust. Only 5% of the annual value of the Endowment may be used to support the orchestra’s budget. We gratefully acknowledge the following donors who have expressed their deep loyalty through their generous donations to the MSO.
VISIONARIES Commitments of $1,000,000 and above Jane Bradley Pettit Charles and Marie Caestecker Concertmaster Chair Herzfeld Foundation Krause Family Principal Horn Chair Phyllis and Harleth Pubanz Gertrude M. Puelicher Education Fund Stein Family Foundation Principal Pops Conductor Chair Polly and Bill Van Dyke Music Director Chair PHILANTHROPISTS Commitments of $500,000 and above Donald B. Abert Principal Bass Chair Mr. Richard Blomquist Patrice L. (Patti) Bringe Margaret and Roy Butter Principal Flute Chair Fred Fuller Trumpet Chair
Andrea and Woodrow Leung Principal Second Violin Chair and Fred Fuller Dorothea C. Mayer Principal Cello Chair Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra League Principal Oboe Chair Northwestern Mutual Foundation Melitta S. Pick Endowed Piano Chair Walter L. Robb Family Principal Trumpet Chair Robert T. Rolfs Foundation Gertrude Elser and John Edward Schroeder Fund Guest Artist Fund Walter Schroeder Foundation Principal Harp Chair Muriel C. and John D. Silbar Family Principal Bassoon Chair Marjorie Tiefenthaler Principal Trombone Chair Richard O. and Judith A. Wagner Family Principal Viola Chair
BENEFACTORS Commitments of $100,000 and above Two Anonymous Donors Patty and Jay Baker Fund for Guest Artists Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J.O. Blachly Philip Blank English Horn Chair in memoriam to John Martin and his favorite cousin, Beatrice Blank Judith and Stanton Bluestone Estate of Lloyd Broehm Louise Cattoi, in memory of David and Angela Cattoi Lynn Chappy Salon Series Elizabeth Elser Doolittle Charitable Trust Franklyn Esenberg Principal Clarinet Chair David L. Harrison Endowment for Music Education William Randolph Hearst Foundation Judith A. Keyes MSOL Docent Fund
Martin J. Krebs Co-Principal Trumpet Chair Marcus Corporation Foundation Guest Artist Fund Andy Nunemaker French Horn Chair John and Elizabeth Ogden Gordana and Milan Racic The Erika Richman MSO-MYSO Reading Workshop Fund Pat and Allen Rieselbach Friends of Janet F. Ruggeri Assistant Principal Viola Chair Michael and Jeanne Schmitz President and Executive Director Chair Estate of Walter S. Smolenski, Jr. Bert L. & Patricia S. Steigleder Charitable Trust Donald B. and Ruth P. Taylor Assistant Principal Clarinet Chair Mrs. William D. Vogel Barbara and Ted Wiley Jack Winter Guest Artist Fund Fern L. Young Endowment Fund for Guest Artists
Franklyn Esenberg John and Sue Esser Jo Ann Falletta Donald L. Feinsilver, M.D. Frank and Pauline Fichtner Susie and Robert Fono Ruth and John Fredericks Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Goldsmith Donald and Carolie Goniu Roberta Gordon Jean Gurney Marta P. and Doyne M. Haas Ms. Jean I. Hamann Kristin A. Hansen David L. Harrison Judy Harrison Cheryl H. and Roy L. Hauswirth Harold W. Heard Cliff Heise Bud and Roxy Heyse Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Hoke Glenda Holm Jean and Charles Holmburg William and Janet Isbister Leon and Betsy Janssen Marilyn W. John Faith L. Johnson Mary G. Johnson Bill and Char Johnson
Jayne J. Jordan Judy and Gary Jorgensen James A. and Robin S. Kasch Howard Kaspin James H. Keyes Judith A. Keyes Ronald J. and Catherine Klokner Mary Krall Charles A. Krause JoAnne and Donald Krause Martin J. and Alice Krebs Susan Kurtz Steven E. Landfried Mr. Bruce R. Laning Arthur and Nancy Laskin Tom and Lise Lawson Andrea and Woodrow Leung Mr. Robert D. Lidicker Mr. and Mrs. John B. Liebenstein Drs. John and Theresa Liu Dr. John and Kristie Malone Arlene Mann Dana Jeff Marks Ms. Kathleen Marquardt JoAnne Matchette Rita T. and James C. McDonald Patricia and James McGavock Nancy McGiveran Nancy McKinley-Ehlinger
Mrs. Christel U. Mildenberg Joan Moeller Nancy J. Moore Robert Mulcahy Kathleen M. Murphy Andy Nunemaker Mary O’Donnell Diana and Gerald Ogren Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Orth Lygere Panagopoulos Jamshed and Deborah Patel Gerald T. and Carol K. Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Poe Julie Quinlan Brame and Jason Brame Ms. Harvian Raasch-Hooten Gordana and Milan Racic Steve and Susan Ragatz Catherine A. Regner Pat and David Rierson Pat and Allen Rieselbach Dr. Thomas and Mary Roberts Gayle G. Rosemann and Paul E. McElwee Roger B. Ruggeri and Andrea K. Wagoner Mary B. Schley in recognition of David L. Schley Dr. Robert and Patty Schmidt
MUSICAL LEGACY SOCIETY The Musical Legacy Society recognizes and appreciates the individuals who have made a planned gift to the MSO. The MSO invites you to join these generous donors who have remembered the Orchestra in their estate plans. For more information on becoming a Musical Legacy Society member, please contact the Development Office at 414.226.7857.
Eleven Anonymous Donors George R. Affeldt Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Aring, Jr. Marianne Armaganian Dana and Gail Atkins Audrey G. Baird Robert Balderson Barbara Banks Adam Bauman Priscilla and Anthony Beadell Mr. F. L. Bidinger Dr. Philip and Beatrice Blank Mr. Richard Blomquist Judith and Stanton Bluestone Patrice L. (Patti) Bringe Jean S. Britt Laurette Broehm Neil Brooks Anthony and Vicki Cecalupo Lynn Chappy Donald and Judy Christl Jo Ann Corrao Susan Dann Mary Ann Delzer Joanne Doehler Donn Dresselhuys Beth and Ted Durant Mr. William E. Eastham Rosemarie Eierman
Michael J. and Jeanne E. Schmitz James Schultz and Donna Menzer Mason Sherwood and Mark Franke Dr. Muriel C. Silbar Margles Singleton & Clay Young Lois Bernard and William Small Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Sood Susan G. Stein Dr. Robert A. and Kathleen Sullo Lois Tetzlaff E. Charlotte Theis David and Roseann Tolan Dr. Richard O. and Judith A. Wagner Veronica Wallace-Kraemer Michael Walton Brian A. Warnecke Earl Wasserman Alice Weiss Sally Wells Carol and James Wiensch Floyd Woldt Mr. Robert S. Zigman Bettie Zillman
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ANNUAL FUND The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra truly values the music lovers in the concert hall and we thank our contributors to the Annual Fund for investing their time and support to this treasure. We gratefully acknowledge the contributions to the Annual Fund as of August 31st, 2016. Contributors who appear in italics have increased their giving. Contributors who appear in boldface are new donors. MAESTRO’S SOCIETY HARRY JOHN BROWN SOCIETY $100,000 and above Isabel Bader Alice and Marty Krebs Arthur and Nancy Laskin Sheldon and Marianne Lubar Charitable Fund of the Lubar Family Foundation Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg Ms. Victoria K. Mayer Michael and Jeanne Schmitz Janet Schroeder Julia and David Uihlein KENNETH SCHERMERHORN SOCIETY $50,000 and above Mr. and Mrs. Franklyn Esenberg Donald and JoAnne Krause Andy Nunemaker Jim and Gwen Plunkett Kay Schanke EDO DE WAART SOCIETY $35,000 and above One Anonymous Donor Thomas E. Caestecker Robert and Gail Korb Andrea and Woodrow Leung ANDREAS DELFS SOCIETY $25,000 and above Three Anonymous Donors Mrs. Joan Brengel Bobbi and Jim Caraway Doug and Jane Hagerman Judy and Gary Jorgensen Pat and Allen Rieselbach
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MUSICIAN’S SOCIETY PARTNER WITH A PLAYER $15,000 and above Mary and Terry Briscoe Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Krause Dr. Brent and Susan Martin William and Marian Nasgovitz Jane and Keith Nosbusch Lois and Richard Pauls Drs. Alan and Carol Pohl Haruki Toyama and Amy Blair Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Wilson Herbert Zien and Elizabeth Levins MUSIC DIRECTOR $10,000 and above One Anonymous Donor Sue and Louie Andrew Laura and Mike Arnow Richard and JoAnn Beightol Richard and Kay Bibler Marilyn and John Breidster Mr. and Mrs. John H. Burlingame Ms. Dorothy Diggs Howard and Eileen Dubner John and Cheryl Facchini Bruce T. Faure, M.D. Kristin and Alec Fraser Margot and Paul Grangaard Barbara Grove Jayne J. Jordan Eric Jorgensen Judith A. Keyes Mr. and Mrs. James R. Klauser Mary and Alex Kramer Ms. Geraldine Lash and Mr. William Borghesani, Jr. Mr. Peter L. Mahler John and Linda Mellowes Alice Read and Drew Palin Jamshed and Deborah Patel Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Smith Allison M. and Dale R. Smith Anna and Richard Teerlink Mr. and Mrs. R. Douglas Ziegler CONCERTMASTER $5,000 and above Five Anonymous Donors Dr. Rita Bakalars Alton Bathrick Donna and Donald Baumgartner Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Bayerlein Scott Bolens and Elizabeth Forman Jean Britt Marcia P. Brooks and Edward J. Hammond Linda G. Buchsbaum
Mrs. Elaine Burke Chris and Katie Callen Bob Cancalosi William and Nancy Carpenter Ara and Valerie Cherchian Donald and Judy Christl Mary and James Connelly Anne de Vroome Kamerling and Gary Kamerling Beth and Ted Durant John and Sue Esser Kirt and Dixie Fiegel Paul and Connie Flagg George E. Forish, Jr. Elizabeth and William Genne Ruth Goldmann and Harry Wallace Ralph and Cherie Gorenstein Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Haddock William and Linda Haise Kevin Harrington and Jill Cohen Drs. Carla and Robert Hay Priscilla and G. Edward Heinecke Arthur Heise Roxy Heyse Mr. and Mrs. Bernard C. Hlavac Mr. and Mrs. Eric E. Hobbs Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Hoke Karen Hung and Bob Coletti Dr. and Mrs. James S. Hyde Leon and Betsy Janssen Mrs. Alyce Coyne Katayama Dorothy Kenngott Peter and Kathleen Lillegren Charles and Barbara Lund Gerald and Elaine Mainman Christian and Kate Mitchell William J. Murgas Patrick and Mary Murphy Paul Nausieda and Evonne Winston Mark Niehaus and Lisa Votapek Ms. Mary H. O’Brien Barbara and Layton Olsen Brian and Maura Packham Dr. Thomas and Elaine Pagedas Stuart Parsons and Julia Courtright Julie and Steven Peay Steve and Fran Richman Walter and Anne Robb Dr. Thomas and Mary Roberts Merlin and Gladys Rostad Arts Fund Sara and Jay Schwister Dr. Muriel C. Silbar Joan Spector Maggie and David Stoeffel Richard G. and Susan Stoll Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Tiffany Ms. Barbara A. Tooman Joan R. Urdan
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wasielewski Carol and James Wiensch Barbara and Ted Wiley Jessica R. Wirth Marion Youngquist PRINCIPAL $3,000 and above Three Anonymous Donors Dale and Janene Alberda Dr. Joan Arvedson Mrs. Marilyn M. Auer Fred and Kay Austermann Thomas Bagwell and Michelle Hiebert Priscilla and Anthony Beadell Natalie Beckwith Marlene and Bert Bilsky Dr. Philip and the spirit of Beatrice Blank William and Barbara Boles Orren and Marilyn Bradley Suzy and John Brennan Kathleen Burchby, MD and Dennis Christiansen Barbara and Dr. Henry Burko Mr. Jeffrey and Dr. Deborah Costakos Amy and Frederick Croen Sandra and Russell Dagon Mary Jane and Robert Denton Dr. Donald Feinsilver and Jo Ann Corrao Byron and Suzy Foster Stan and Janet Fox Jo Ann and Dale Frederickson Irving D. Gaines Judith J. Goetz Margarete and David Harvey Katherine Hauser Charles and Jean Holmburg Lee and Barbara Jacobi David and Mel Johnson Lynn and Tom Kassouf Mary S. Knudten Benedict and Lee Kordus The Koss Foundation Calvin and Lynn Kozlowski Stanley Kritzik Susan Kurtz Mary Ann and Charles P. LaBahn Bruce Laning Norm and Judy Lasca Eugene and Gwen Lavin James and Janet Luty Drs. Robert Taylor and Janice McFarland Dr. Mary Ellen Mitchanis Rusti and Steve Moffic Theodore and Kelsey Perlick Molinari Gwen and Bill Niewoehner Mr. and Mrs. Gregory C. Oberland
Ruth and Robert O’Toole Raymond and Janice Perry David Peterson Dr. Morton F. Phillips and Vicki L. Phillips Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Pierce-Ruhland Paul and Patricia Purcell Gordana and Milan Racic Christine Radiske and Herbert Quigley Pat and David Rierson Roger Ritzow Gayle G. Rosemann and Paul E. McElwee Ms. June Schloerb James Schultz and Donna Menzer Mary and Jim Scott Lt. Cmdr. Ronald D. and Carol R. Scott Roger and Judy Smith Mary and Jim Scott Loretto and Dick Steinmetz John Stewig and Richard Bradley James and Cynthia Stoll Sherman and Donna Swanson Gile and Linda Tojek Thora Vervoren George and Wendy Walcott Michael Walton Rolland and Sharon Wilson Diana J. Wood Carol and Richard Wythes Jeff Yabuki MUSICIAN’S CIRCLE $1,500 and above Five Anonymous Donors France and Lowell Adams Brian and Denise Alberti Mark and Laura Barnard Lois Bernard and William Small John and Murph Burke Mr. David E. Cadle James Cauley and Brenda Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Cecil Lauren and Margaret Charous R. Dean and Emily Crocker Lynda and Tom Curl Karen Dobbs and Chris DeNardis Joanne Doehler Jack Douthitt and Michelle Zimmer Mr. William E. Eastham Patricia Emerson Lee Fitzsimonds Mr. Edward A. Flynn Susie and Robert Fono Fred and Debby Ganaway Kurt and Rosemary Glaisner Marjorie and Martin Gluckstein William and Colette Goldammer Glen and Claire Hackmann
Ginny Hall Joan and Leesley Hardy Pat and Charles Harper Judith L. Harrison Kathleen and Charles Marn James and Crystal Hegge Robert Hey Cecil and Barbara Hunt Helen and Ronald Jacobs Kathryn and Alan Janicek Dr. and Mrs. David G. Jansson Marilyn W. John Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahn Mr. and Mrs. George C. Kaiser C. B. Kallas Dr. Bruce and Anna Kaufman Dr. Jack & Myrna Kaufman Dr. and Mrs. Kim Julilly Kohler Kolaga Family Charitable Trust Maritza and Mario Laguna Dr. and Mrs. Doug M. Levy Frank Loo and Sally Long Mr. and Mrs. Steve Loreck Lorraine Masline Michael and Maureen McCabe Dr. and Mrs. Debesh Mazumdar Dr. Daniel and Constance McCarty Gregory and Susan Milleville Holly Mills Joan Moeller Mr. and Mrs. John F. Monroe, Jr. Mr. Geoffrey R. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Joel Needlman John and Monique Olsen Bruce and Peppy O’Neill Susan M. Otto Mrs. Challa Pachett Mr. and Mrs. John D. Papenfus Dr. David Paris Richard Patt Donald Petersen and Corinthia Van Orsdol Gerald T. and Carol K. Petersen Douglas E. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. James R. Petrie Jessica and Paul Pihart Mary S. Pollock Tamara Porsche Jim and Fran Proulx Barbara Recht Susan Riedel Carmen Rigau and David Beach Nadia Rizk Grace and David Rogers Dr. Ann Rosenthal and Dr. Benson Massey Dottie and Mert Rotter
Dolores Ruetz Dr. Robert Saichek Judy and Tom Schmid Lily Schmidt Elaine Schueler Ms. Betty Jean Schuett Dr. Mabel G. Schumacher Dr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Siebenlist Margles Singleton and Clay Young Richard and Sheryl Smith Nita Soref James and Catherine Startt Jeffrey and Susan Steliga Victoria Teerlink and Jeff Drope Ann Terwilliger Kent and Marna Tess-Mattner Dean and Katherine Thome Kathleen and Frank Thometz Mr. and Mrs. James S. Tidey R. James and Jean Tobin Anne H. and Frederick Vogel, III Tracy S. Wang, MD Jim Ward Larry and Adrienne Waters Richard and Barbara Weiss Ann and Joe Wenzler Robert and Lana Wiese Don and Rae Lou Wilkinson Prati and Norm Wojtal Mr. Floyd Woldt Mr. Wilfred Wollner Diane J. Wood
SYMPHONY FRIENDS BENEFACTOR $1,000 and above Six Anonymous Donors John J. Ambrose Mr. and Mrs. Larry L. Anderson Renee E. Anderson and David R. Ham Richard and Sara Aster Dr. J. Mark Baker Mr. and Mrs. Jean M. Beaudoin Margery Becker Marshall Beckman Richard and Gloria Bergman Elliot and Karen Berman David and Eva Bishop Carole and Donald Bock Carolyn S. Bolton Mr. Dan Braun Cheri and Tom Briscoe Valerie Brumder Drs. William and Edith Burns Mr. David E. Cadle Ms. Tina Chang Lauren and Margaret Charons Curtis and Catherine Lecce-Chong Edith Christian Rob and Colleen Cowen
Paul Dekker Dr. and Mrs. Peter Drescher Don and Nora Dreske Mrs. Jacquelyn A. Drummer Michael Duffy Dr. and Mrs. Harry A. Easom Ruth and Ralph Ehlert Beulah Romer Erickson Shirley Erwin Anne and Dean Fitzgerald Andrew and Penny Forrest Gordon and Christine Freese Ms. Barbara Fritschel Barbara Froemming Pam Garvey and JD Watts Lyn and Scott Geboy Mr. Gary Geisler Mrs. Walter Gideon Jon and Nancy Gilmore John and Catherine Gordon Alison Graf and Richard Schreiner Stephen and Bernadine Graff Stephen and Karen Guy Bill and Carmen Haberman Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hack Glen and Claire Hackmann Joan and Jim Hagner Mr. and Mrs. Gearey Halverson Dale and Sara Harmelink David L. Harrison Michael Helland Mr. Al Hentzen Mark and Judy Hibbard Mr. Ken Holehouse Barbara Hunteman Suzanne and Michael Hupy Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jacob Glenn Jacobson Robert S. Jakubiak John and Shirley Jeffrey Bill and Char Johnson Robert and Carlotta Johnson James and Peggy Karpowicz Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Kegel Earl and Elaine Klabunde Christine Krueger Sandy and Tom Kuber Chris and Emilia Layden Micaela Levine and Thomas St. John Phoebe and Lewis John and Janice Liebenstein Mr. and Mrs. David Lindberg Robert and Kathy Litzau Richard and Roberta London Mary and Robert Loots Mr. Peter Loris Susan Loris Mrs. Barbara B. Lynch Ron MacDonald and Jerry Gantner Stephen and Judy Maersch Dana and Jeffrey Marks
Joan and James McCracken Elizabeth J. McGlynn James and Janet McKenna Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Meyer Barbara J. Michaels Christel Mildenberg Michele Mitchem Moya Mowbray and Roland Schroeder David and Gail Nelson Jane O’Meara Joseph Pabst Jo Perlson Yvonne Petersen Dr. and Mrs. Donald F. Pricco David and Elizabeth Rickaby Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quadracci Kathleen D. Ryan Ruth and Richard Schauer Robert and Patricia Schmidt Rev. Doug and Marilyn Schoen Phil Schumacher and Pauline Beck Janice and Clifford Schwebke Paul and Frances Seifert Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Senn Dr. & Mrs. George R. Slater Leonard Sobczak Kathy and Salvatore Spicuzza Bill Staudenmaier Barbara Ann Stein Joan Stein Bob and Betty Streng Dr. Swenson Lois Tetzlaff Fred and Harriet Thomson Mike and Peg Uihlein Ms. Constance U’Ren Jacqueline U’Ren Ruth Way Lee and Carol Wolcott Mrs. Richard P. Zauner Leo Zoeller and Diane Markgraf SUSTAINER $500 and above Fourteen Anonymous Donors Dr. and Mrs. Albert H. Adams, M.D. Jatina and Donald Adriano Peter and Sylvia Aldrich Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ashmore Thomas Bauldry and Thomas Czisny Jacqlynn Behnke Carolee and Arthur Beutler Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Block Carole and Donald Bock Michael and Susan Bohrer Susan and Alan Borsari Art and Jacinda Bouton David and Madonna Bowman Sharman J. Brown Mr. and Mrs. James D. Buck Chris and Hal Buell
Ruth and August Busacker Bruce and Joan Butterfield Karen and Harry Carlson Sachin Chheda and Angela McManaman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Christie Dr. Mary A. Cimrmancic Martha and James Clark Wayne and Marlene Cook Michael and Suellen Corcoran Barbara Costanzo Steven Cupery and Lorna Young Mr. Thomas Dill Ms. Julie A. Doneis Kathy Donius and Paul Kosidowski Andrea and Dave Dorgan Barbara and Harry L. Drake Peter and Gloria Drenzek Steven and Buffy Duback Mary Ann and Bob Dude Margot and John Dunn Michael & Patricia Dunn Dr. Eric A. Durant Tom Durkin and Joan Robotham Linda Edelstein Mrs. James Egan Marlene K. Ego Ruth and Ralph Ehlert Paul and Patricia Ellsworth Gerald and Signe Emmerich Robert and Kristin Fewel Mr. Thomas S. Findley Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Freitag Mr. and Mrs. David J. French Eileen Freshley Allan and Mary Ellen Froehlich Barbara Froemming Robert and Sally Gabriel Gerald R. Gensch & Ellen Conley Pearl Mary Goetsch Donald and Carolie Goniu Dr. Burton E. Goodman and Harriet Bocksenbaum Marilyn Gordon-Ross Mr. and Mrs. James Gramentine Donald and Janet Greenebaum Sidney and Josette Grossberg Mr. Brad Grunert, PhD Joyce and Jon Gudeman Marta P. and Doyne M. Haas Karleen Haberichter William Hable Robert and Mimi Habush Leila and Joe Hanson Maureen Hart and Peyton Engel Mr. Paul and Dr. Kathy Hartke Harold Hartman Mary E. Hauser Cheryl and Roy Hauswirth Judith and David Hecker Dr. Bob and Katy Henschel
Dr. Sidney and Suzanne Herszenson Jerrold and Elizabeth Hilton Dr. Joseph and Barbara Himes Drs. Stephen Hinkle and Margie Boyles Michael and Thu Van Hintz Sue and Peter Hitler John Holevoet and Ken Hein John E. Holland and Konrad K. Kuchenbach Corinne Horn Rev. Joseph F. Hornacek Thomas and Beryl Hsiang Jerome Hudziak William and Janet Isbister Jerome and Alice Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Aaron P. Jagdfeld Ann Janikowsky Martha and Gregory Jay Dr. and Mrs. Leander Jennings David Johnson Charles and Mary Kamps Emilie Karpiuk Cynthia and Marc Kartman Rose and Dale Kaser Robert and Sandra Kattman Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kehm Eileen Kehoe Brian and Mary Lou Kennedy Richard and Sarah Kimball Dr. Marsha Kindall-Smith and Dr. Hugh Smith Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Klein Ruth A. Knoll Milton and Sue Cleary Koch Jonathan H. Koenig Teri Kolb Richard Konrath Mary Krall Doris Kresheck Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Kuhn, Jr. Thomas and Evelyn Lajiness Drs. Wendell and Cecelia Landin Kevin Langreck William and Judith Laste Drs. Kaye and Prakash Laud Steve and Marge Laughlin Larry and Esther Lauwasser Larry and Mary Leblanc Dale and Barbara Lenz David and Deborah Lenz Sandra Lofte Wayne and Kris Lueders Dan Luedtke Audrey Lyke Ann MacIver Lois Malawsky and Jay Larkey Jack and Joan Malin Joan and Don Mandel Sheila and Myril Manhoff Marvin and Ann Margolis Lisa Rae Martin
Dr. and Mrs. Francisco Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Francis Matusinec Gail McCarthy Mike and Patty McCauley Dr. Ann McDonald Thomas McGovern Mr. and Mrs. John S. McGregor Drs. Daryl Melzer and Rita Hanson Dorothy and Al Meyers Barbara J. Michaels Howard and Sara Miller Sandra and Timothy Monefeldt Patricia and George Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Muench John and Sharon Muendel Dr. and Mrs. Squat Botley Erik Nelson Mr. David Nevin Dr. Robert Newby Julia and Thomas Niehaus Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Novak Robert and Christine Nuernberg Mr. and Mrs. George P. Oess Diana and Gerald Ogren Lynn and Lawrence Olsen Mr. and Mrs. David R. Olson Scott Paegelow and Charles Klockner Jon Pagenkopf Dr. and Mrs. James T. Paloucek Mr. Peter Parthum Nancy Piasecki Ms. Robin Piper Mary S. Pollock Janet M. Porte Jack and Martha Prince Beatrice E. Pronley Ms. Harvian Raasch-Hooten Barbara and Duane Raetz Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rambo Toby Recht Patrick and Noreen Regan Drs. Walter and Lisa Rich David and Elizabeth Rickaby M. L. Robbert Anthony Roberts Scott and Bethany Rodenhuis Dr. and Mrs. H.F. Roepke Susan and Stephen Rohde Dorothy Rooney John O. Rose Lucy Rosenberg Mr. Raymond Rossi Ms. Alice A. Rudebusch Dr. Thomas J. Russell Tom and Judy Saeger Mr. RJ Safranek Debbie & Howard Saltzman J. Wesley Schaum Dr. and Mrs. R. Nikolaus Schmidt Richard Eli Schoen Ms. Betty H. Schoonover
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Janet Schroeder Dolores Schruba Don and Judy Schultz Bob and Sally Schwarz Amy L. Shapiro and Ruth Irvings Donna and Tom Shriner John Shutkin Scott Silet Mr. and Ms. Bradley Simenz Ms. Judy Skagen Donna Smith Jeanne and Richard Somers Gerald and Karen Splittgerber Donald and Mary Stacy Katherine and Tim Stautberg Jonathan Steele and Katherine Young Steele Terri Steffenhagen Diana and Ken Stein Sue Martin-Steiner and Anthony Steiner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Streifender Ms. Astrid Stucke Mrs. Robert A. Sullo Sally Swetnam John Tarantino Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Tempesta Marilyn and Bob Teper Mr. Bruce R. Thompson and Ms. Kathleen Ortman Miller Mr. Stephen Thompson Ann Tisdale Sara Toenes Joan and David Totten Steve and Denise Trinkl Shelly Underhill Martha Watts Mr. and Mrs. Mark Weitenbeck Henry J. Wellner Donald and Charlotte Wendorff Marilyn and John Wermuth Nora and Jude Werra Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Whealon Lynn and Roger White Robert and Lana Wiese Mr. Mark Wiesman Mr. and Mrs. James Wigdale Dirk and Karen Wilken Gerald and Judith Wille John Winter Marilyn Workman Dr. Donald and Marian Yoder Dr. Howard and Jane Zeft Mr. Paul Ziegler Sandra Zingler Marilyn and Doug Zwissler
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SUPPORTER $300 and above Five Anonymous Donors Joshua Agen David and Tracy Alexanian Patricia and David Anderson Linda Appleby Danielle Baerwald Mr. William Barnewitz Mr. Steven C. Barney Mr. James M. Baumgartner Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Beckman Paul and Susan Bernstein Karen and Geoffrey Bilda Art Blair Ms. Kathryn C. Bloomberg Claudia Gorecki Bodine Robert Borch and Linda Wickstrom Mrs. Cheryl L. Borree Jane Bowers Chuck Boyle and Connie Huss-Boyle Jill and Frits Broekhuizen Karen Russell Brooker Mr. James Brown Ms. Sally J. Brown Joanne and Tom Brown David and Diane Buck Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Burant Terry Burko Bernadette and D. Phillip Burnside Dr. and Mrs. Marc R. Caine Ms. Margaret R. Cary Mr. Joseph Cavanagh Mr. Anthony Cecalupo Mr. and Mrs. John Chain Ms. Ilse Charleston Leigh Cheesebro Jacquelyn Chrisien Brandon Clement Mr. Donald V. Cohen Rhonda and Richard Cohen Ms. Susan Collopy Michel and Margaret Combe Shirley Connell Mr. Matthew T. Copps Mr. Joseph S Crumrine Clare da Silva Marilyn Daniel Bruce and Susan Davidson Mr. James E. Davis Larry and Eileen Dean Ms. Lois E. Debbink Mr. Jesse V. Degroat Mary Ann Delzer Ms. Kristine L. Demski Mr. and Mrs. Jack Derhovsepian Jane Dertz Judy and Neil DeVries Patrick Dhein and Sara Walker Dhein Padmini Dhulipala Carol and Robert Diggelman
Roman Draba Ms. Tricia Du Saint Capt. and Mrs. William Fantry Dr. Michael J. Faust Ellen and Michael Figueira Mr. and Mrs. A. William Finke James and Barbara Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Flaherty Linda Frank Jeffrey Friedman Jon and Joy Gage Kevin Gannon David Gapinski Dr. Rennee Meyers and Mr. Dennis Garrett Mark and Virginia Gennis Dr. and Mrs. Norma Gilson Matelan and Carole Glaske Ms. Andrea L. Golvach Donald and Barbara Grande Alvin Greason Dr. Andrew and Marjorie Greene Dr. Rick Grothaus Norman Gunder George B. Haasler Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Haislmaier Margaret Hancock Ms. Rosalie Hartmann Dr. Thomas & Mrs. Kirsten Hastings Mr. Michael L. Heidreich Mr. Charles W. Helscher Ralph and Bonnie Hensel Jerrold and Elizabeth Hilton Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hinson Richard and Norma Hollander Jeanne and Conrad Holling Mr. and Mrs. William R. Holmquist Mark Horowitz Mrs. Jeanne Hryniewicki Pauline and Thomas Jeffers Ms. Danielle Jerschefske Paula John Candice and David Johnstone Dr. Elizabeth M. Jones Karen Jost and James Edgar Ms. Patricia Jursik Marlene Kagen Megumi Kanda Hemann and Dietrich Hemann Tiffini Katri Lori Keller Ahsan Khalid and Huma Ahsan Catherine Kiekhofer Robert Kirst Drs. Robert and Gerda Klingbeil Carol and Donald Klockow Joseph Kmoch Jonathan and Willette Knopp Mr. and Mrs. Michael Koch James and Joyce Kochan Mr. and Mrs. A. Kipp Koester
Richard and Mary Ann Komorowski Monica Krause Mrs. Melinda S. Krei Gerard and Donna Kuchler Prof. and Mrs. James M. Kuist Milton and Carol Kuyers Timothy and Kira Lafond Carol and William Lamm Stephen Lampe Steven Landfried Lila M. Lange Karli Larsen Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Lauwasser Eleanor Lee Mr. and Mrs. David Leevan Mr. Helen Leggeri Lewis and Eliane Lehman Mr. Stephen Leopold Diana and Brian Levy Todd Levy Ms. Carol J. Liederbach Ms. Gretchen R. Lindstrom Bruce J. and Elizabeth R. Loder Frances Luebke Carlton and Johanna Lutterbie Ellen MacFarlane Mr. Tomah Mackie Ernabelle Madushaw Mr. Jacob Magnusson Beth and Jack Manley Mr. Donald & Mrs. Judy Mardak Mr. and Mrs. A. Bela Maroti Mary Kay Marzano Mr. Marc D. McAllister John and Judith McBroom Kay McCelland Diane Griewank McGinn and Thomas McGinn Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mehlberg Mr. Eric Meigs and Mrs. Ann B Marsh-Meigs Jay and Carol Meili Sandra and Robert E. Meldman Ms. Mary Kaye Merwin Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Meser Mr. Matthew C. Michelic Ms. Barbara Micheln Josephine and Kathleen Misiewicz Mark and Carol Mitchell Ms. Priya Monrad Krista Moore Andrew Moss and Cynthia G. Brown Rev. and Mrs. William E. Mueller Rosemary and William Muenter Mr. and Mrs. William E. Murphy Jerold & Margaret Needelman Ms. Ann L. Newcomer Mrs. Kathrine Noran Patricia and Hiram Nowlan, Jr Luke Numrych Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Oakland
James and Christine O’Brien Dr. Daniel T. O’Connor Donna and Scott Olson Kris and Mark O’Meara Georgiana Orthaus Maria Ortlieb Sharon Pace Dorene and Phil Paley Mary and David Palmer Mr. Thomas Parker Jean Pascek Mr. B.I. Patterson Roland A. Perschon Gordon and Karen Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Ken G. Peterson Claire Pfleger Dr. and Mrs. Fred Pflughoeft Frank and Angela Pintar Sarah J. Pratt, M.D. Mr. Eric D. Pullin Dennis and Judith Purtell Philip Reifenberg Mary Reuschlein Nicholas J. and Marjorie A. Rivecca Andrew Rubin Joanne Ruggieri Betty Rupple Mr. Paul Rykwalder Allen and Millie Salomon Mr. Thomas M. Schaetz May Belle Schendel Dr. Mary Lynn Schneider and Paul Thielhelm Lawrence and Katherine Schnuck Mr. Michael W. Schoenherr James and Kathi Scholler Mark and Marlene Schrager Mrs. Mary Donohue Scott Dr. Neville Sender Jan Serr and John Shannon Ronald and Judith Shapiro Ms. Patricia Shires Zon. R. Shumway Kirsten and John Simanonok Mr. Paul Soczynski Mr. and Mrs. Jerry W. Spencer Carlton Stansbury Milda Steinbrecher Terri Steffenhagen Ralph Stevens Sarah Stevenson Cook Mr. Steven D. Strait Burt and Audrey Strnad Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Sullivan Mr. John Surber Ms. Carolyn J. Sweers Dr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Taft James and Susan Taylor William Thiemann Sally and William Thoemke John and Anne Thomas
Ms. Janet Thompson Patricia Thompson Robert Thompson Scott Tisdel and Stefanie Jacob Anne Tremel Curtis J. Tweet Roy and Sandra Uelner Mary Utschig Elizabeth Wagner Gail Waring Mr. Jack Watson Mr. Robert Webber Neal and Cathy Wegner Conrad and Mary Weinlein Lynn and Richard Wesolek Ann and George Whyte Sarah Whyte Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Wifler Terry and Carol Wilkins Marc and Takako Willden Alderman Terry L. Witkowski Ms. Jo E. Witt Mr. Frank R. Wozniak Clarence Wudi Robert Yahr Dr. George C. Yu and Dr. Melissa Newhall Mr. Glenn M. Zeinemann
CORPORATION AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra truly values the generosity of music-loving patrons in the concert hall and throughout the community. We especially thank our Corporate and Foundation contributors for investing their time and support to this treasure. We gratefully acknowledge contributions from: $1,000,000 and above United Performing Arts Fund $250,000 and above Argosy Foundation The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Chase Northwestern Mutual Rockwell Automation $100,000 and above Greater Milwaukee Foundation Herzfeld Foundation Hal Leonard Corporation $50,000 and above Greater Milwaukee Foundation Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Fund The Marcus Corporation
Michael Best & Friedrich Milwaukee County Arts Fund (CAMPAC) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Melitta S. Pick Charitable Trust $25,000 and above Associated Bank Mae E. Demmer Charitable Trust Greater Milwaukee Foundation Norman and Lucy Cohn Family Fund Helen and Jeanette Oberndorfer Fund Joy Global Foundation Krause Family Foundation, Inc. Arthur and Nancy Laskin Charitable Lead Trust M&I Foundation R.D. & Linda Peters Foundation Schoenleber Foundation, Inc. travelwisconsin.com U.S. Bancorp Foundation $15,000 and above A.O. Smith Foundation, Inc. Allen Edmonds Corporation Bader Philanthropies, Inc. Falk Ruvin Real Estate Greater Milwaukee Foundation Gertrude Elser and John Edward Schroeder Fund Jewish Community Foundation CT Charitable Fund Eileen & Howard Dubner Donor Advised Fund The Koss Foundation Bert L. & Patricia S. Steigleder Charitable Trust Stevens Point Brewery Wisconsin Arts Board Wisconsin Public Radio $10,000 and above Anonymous Alvin and Marion Birnschein Foundation BMO Harris Bank Ralph Evinrude Foundation, Inc. Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation William and Janice Godfrey Family Foundation Greater Milwaukee Foundation David C. Scott Foundation Fund Koeppen-Gerlach Foundation Marietta Investment Partners Archie & Viola Meinerz Foundation Pollybill Foundation, Inc. Gene and Ruth Posner Foundation, Inc. Sigma-Aldrich Foundation Tosa Foundation
$5,000 and above Badger Meter, Inc. Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation, Inc. The Capital Grille Central Standard Craft Distillery Foley & Lardner, LLP Gebhardt Foundation General Mills Foundation Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. Greater Milwaukee Foundation William A. and Mary M. Bonfield, Jr. Fund Journal Foundation/Roxy and Bud Heyse Fund Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation Jerome J. & Dorothy H. Holz Family Foundation Frieda & William Hunt Memorial Trust Hydrite Chemical Co. Jewish Community Foundation Dennis & Donnalyn Maiman Donor Advised Fund Camille A. Lonstorf Trust MGIC Investment Corporation Petrie and Stocking Quarles & Brady LLP Rite Hite Corporation Sensient Technologies Foundation Orley Shabahang Stackner Family Foundation Studio Gear The Private Client Reserve at U.S. Bank Wells Fargo Foundation Windhover Foundation $2,500 and above Peggy Ann Foundation Arden Foundation Foster Family Foundation Greater Milwaukee Foundation Cottrell Balding Fund Leesley B. and Joan J. Hardy Fund Luty Fund Bernard J. and Marie E. Weiss Fund Margaret Heminway Wells Fund Richard G. Jacobus Family Foundation Jewish Community Foundation Orenstein/Bilsky Family Donor Advised Fund Kapco Inc. George L.N. Meyer family Foundation Charles D. Ortgiesen Foundation Perlick Corporation Clare M. Peters Charitable Trust Thrivent Financial for Lutherans $1,000 and above The Margaret and Lauren Charous Charitable Fund Greater Milwaukee Foundation Anonymous M Fund
Donald and Barbara Abert Fund (JM) Del Chambers Fund Dresselhuys Family Fund Irene Edelstein Memorial Fund ENW Fund Henry C., Eva M., Robert H. and Jack J. Gillo Charitable Fund Jay Kay Foundation Fund William R. and Charlotte S. Johnson Fund Donna and Tony Meyer Fund Hays Companies Jewish Community Foundation Jack & Barbara Recht Donor Advised Fund Dorothy & Merton Rotter Donor Advised Fund Susie Gigi Stein and Children Donor Advised Fund Northwestern Mutual on behalf of Michael Duffy Anthony Petullo Foundation, Inc. Plunkett Family Foundation Puelicher Foundation Barbara Ann Stein Charitable Trust Vilter Foundation, Inc. WMSE Radio Women’s Club of Wisconsin Foundation $500 and above Brass Bell Music Downer Avenue Wine and Spirits Albert J. & Flora H. Ellinger Foundation, Inc. Grafton Equestrian Center Greater Milwaukee Foundation Robert C. Archer Designated Fund Margery H. and Irvin M. Becker Donor Advised Fund Michael and Patricia Dunn Fund Nancy E. Hack Fund Paloucek Family Fund Drs. George and Christine Sosnovsky Fund Carrie Taylor & Nettie Taylor Robinson Memorial Fund Jewish Community Foundation Margery H & Irvin M Beck Donor Advised Fund Alice and Jerome Jacobson Donor Advised Fund Diana & Kenneth Stein Donor Advised Fund Polanki, Inc. Steinway Piano Gallery of Milwaukee VJS Construction Services
MATCHING GIFTS The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the following corporations and foundations who match their employees’ contributions to the Annual Fund. Archer Daniels Midland Artisan Partners Limited Partnership Aurora Health Care Baird BMO Harris Bank Bostik, Inc. Bucyrus Foundation Caterpillar Foundation Dominion Foundation Eaton Corporation GE Foundation Grainger Charitable Gifts Program Houghton Mifflin Harcourt HP Company Foundation Johnson Controls Foundation Macy’s Foundation RBC Dain Rauscher Reader’s Digest Foundation Rockwell Automation Schneider Electric North America Foundation SPX Corporation Foundation Tennant Foundation Thomson Reuters U.S. Bank UBS Financial Services Wisconsin Energy Corporation
GOLDEN NOTE PARTNERS The MSO and Forte gratefully acknowledge the following organizations for their gifts of product or services: Allen Edmonds Corporation — Official shoe of the MSO Private Asset Management Robert W. Baird & Co. Bartolotta Restaurant Group Bayside Garden Center Mark Berman & Son Michael Best & Friedrich LLP The Chef’s Table, David and Julia Magnasco Central Standard Craft Distillery City Center At 735 Classy Girl Cupcakes Colectivo Coffee Connelly Interiors Escape MKE Frankly Music Green Bay Packers Hal Leonard Corporation Historic Milwaukee InterContinental Hotel Koss Corporation — Official headphones of the MSO Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Marcus Hotels & Resorts — Official hotel of the MSO Marietta Investment Partners Mason Street Grill Mexican Fiesta Milwaukee Food Tours Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Nehring’s Family Markets Otto’s Wine and Spirits PNC Financial Services Group Purple Door Ice Cream Quizmaster Trivia The Red Headed Chef Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts Sosh Steinway Piano Gallery of Milwaukee Stevens Point Brewery Stomper Concrete Vielibra LLC Waterford Wine Co. Wisconsin Public Radio
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