CSO Wizard of Oz in Concert - program 09-27-24

September 27 & 28 Belk Theater

DIGITAL PROGRAM BOOK

Contents

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What’s Inside...

A Message from the President & CEO 3 Your CSO Experience 4 Concert Program 5 Artist Biographies 6 2024/25 Musician Roster 8 About the CSO 11 Meet Our New Board Chair 12 Annual Fund Donors 14 Corporate & Foundation Sponsors 20 Comprehensive Campaign 23 Board of Directors & Trustees 24 Administration 26

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Welcome Note

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Welcome Back to the Symphony!

It is a true pleasure to welcome you to a new season with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra — one that is especially thrilling as we embark on a new chapter with the arrival of Music Director Kwamé Ryan. His leadership promises to bring even greater energy and inspiration to our performances, and he — and we — can’t wait to share his music-making with you.

Over the past month, the CSO has been out and about in the community, performing free concerts across Charlotte, making full use of the CSO Roadshow mobile stage, and including a memorable first-time appearance in the Festival of India. We’ve also had the opportunity to expand our reach with concerts in Stanly and Gaston counties, ensuring that the joy of live music resonates throughout our region.

As we look ahead to the fall, we’re proud to offer performances that are designed to inspire and engage music lovers of all kinds.

Our season officially kicks off with our Gala Concert on October 9th, featuring the acclaimed Sphinx Virtuosi, followed by Heroes: A Video Game Symphony on October 12th, which showcases the soundtracks of video games with big screen accompaniment.

On October 17th and 19th, we’re excited to bring you MERGE: Halloween Edition, a fun and immersive blend of orchestral and electronic music with visual enhancements, for a unique Halloween experience.

We’re delighted to have you join us for what promises to be another extraordinary season, and we look forward to sharing these unforgettable musical moments with you.

David Fisk President & CEO

Your Charlotte Symphony Experience Whether you’re attending your first Symphony performance, or you’re a longtime subscriber, we’d like to extend to you a warm and inclusive welcome! Below is some helpful information to ensure you make the most of your Charlotte Symphony experience.

What should I wear?

The Charlotte Symphony has no specific dress code. We encourage you to be comfortable and come as yourself in a style of your choice.

When do I applaud?

Audiences applaud to welcome the concertmaster, conductor, and featured artists onstage. Some works may have several sections, or movements, separated by a brief silent pause. It is tradition to hold applause until the last movement. If you are unsure, wait for the conductor to face the audience. But if you feel truly inspired, do not be afraid to applaud!

Can I take photos?

Certainly! We welcome and encourage you to capture and share photos before and after the concert, as well as during intermission. Feel free to use your cell phone for photography without flash during the performance, but please refrain from video or audio recording.

Concert Program

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T H E N I N E T Y- T H I R D S E A S O N

The Wizard of Oz IN CONCERT Christopher James Lees, conductor

Friday, September 27, 2024, at 7:30 pm Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 7:30 pm Belk Theater at Blumenthal Arts Starring

JUDY GARLAND FRANK MORGAN RAY BOLGER BERT LAHR JACK HALEY BILLIE BURKE MARGARET HAMILTON CHARLEY GRAPEWIN CLARA BLANDICK Screenplay by

NOEL LANGLEY

FLORENCE RYERSON

EDGAR ALLAN WOOLF

Directed by

VICTOR FLEMING Produced by

MERVYN LEROY Music by

HAROLD ARLEN

E.Y. HARBURG

HERBERT STOTHART

Film Courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

PRODUCTION CREDITS Producer

JOHN GOBERMAN Original orchestrations reconstructed by

JOHN WILSON and ANDREW COTTEE The producer wishes to acknowledge the contributions and extraordinary support of John Waxman (Themes & Variations).

A Symphonic Night at the Movies is a production of PGM Productions, Inc. (New York) and appears by arrangement with IMG Artists.

Conductor Bio

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Christopher James Lees resident conductor Emerging American conductor Christopher James Lees brings passionate and nuanced orchestral performances to the stage, a fierce commitment to contemporary music, and a natural charisma to audiences all around the world.

Since 2018, Mr. Lees has served as Resident Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Principal Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra. In addition to the more than 70 annual concert appearances with the CSO, he has annually stepped in to conduct Subscription Classical performances, including two Gala concerts with legendary artists and Grammy Award-winners Branford Marsalis and Rhiannon Giddens, respectively.

An active guest conductor, Mr. Lees has conducted or returned for performances with the New York, Los Angeles, and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestras, as well as the Houston, Detroit, New World, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Fort Worth, North Carolina, Portland, Flint, Toledo, and Winston-Salem Symphonies. Additional engagements have taken him to the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Orchestra de Chambre de Paris, Aspen Philharmonic Orchestra, Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, and the Music in the Mountains Festival and Festival Internacional de Inverno de Campos do Jordão in Brazil.

Only the second American to be named a Gustavo Dudamel Conducting Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Mr. Lees made his debut with the orchestra in April 2013 and returned for concerts in February 2015.

With the New York Philharmonic, St. Louis and Atlanta Symphonies, among others, Mr. Lees has served as an assistant conductor for the world’s leading conductors, including Gustavo Dudamel, Paavo Järvi, Herbert Blomstedt, Leonard Slatkin, David Robertson, Robert Spano, Marin Alsop, Pablo Heras-Casado, Stéphane Denève, Susanna Mälkki, and Nicholas McGegan.

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Additionally, Mr. Lees was named Music Director of the Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra in 2023.

After two summers of study with Robert Spano at the Aspen Music Festival, Mr. Lees was named winner of both the 2011 James Conlon Conducting Prize and the 2012 Aspen Conducting Prizes, respectively.

In 2013, Mr. Lees returned for a third summer as assistant conductor for the Aspen Music Festival and School.

An active pianist, and equally comfortable in the opera pit, Mr. Lees has served as Music Director or Assistant Conductor for a wide array of operas: Aida (Atlanta Symphony), Peter Grimes and John Harbison's The Great Gatsby (Aspen Opera Theatre Center), Louis Andriessen's De Materie and Philip Glass' the CIVIL warS (Los Angeles Philharmonic), Don Giovanni and Mark Adamo's Little Women (University of Michigan Opera Theatre), and Nino Rota’s Il Capello di paglia di Firenze (AJ Fletcher Opera Institute).

A recipient of a Career Assistance Grant from the Solti Foundation US, Mr. Lees was also chosen for showcase on the Bruno Walter Memorial Foundation National Conductor Preview, hosted by the League of American Orchestras and Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

A dedicated advocate for music of our time, Mr. Lees has premiered more than 150 works by a diverse range of composers, and collaborated closely with Pulitzer Prize winners John Adams, William Bolcom, John Corigliano, Jennifer Higdon, Joseph Schwantner, Steven Stucky, Caroline Shaw, Roger Reynolds, and Julia Wolfe. An equally passionate advocate for music education, Mr. Lees has brought inspirational energy to student orchestras across the country, leading ensembles from the Colburn School, the Shepherd School at Rice University, and at the New England and Oberlin Conservatories.

A native of Washington, D.C., Mr. Lees holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Michigan, and has studied conducting with both Larry Rachleff and Robert Spano, as well as having participated in masterclasses with Lorin Maazel, Michael Tilson Thomas, Gustav Meier, and Jorma Panula.

When not performing, Mr. Lees can be found riding roller coasters with his nine-year-old son, reading through the stack of books by his nightstand, or training for his next World Majors marathon.

Musicians

Christopher James Lees Resident Conductor

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Christopher Warren-Green Conductor Laureate

2024 · 2025 MUSICIAN ROSTER FIRST VIOLINS Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, Concertmaster

VIOLAS Benjamin Geller, Principal

The Catherine & Wilton Connor Chair

The Zoe Bunten Merrillt Principal Viola Chair

Joseph Meyer,* Associate Concertmaster Kari Giles, Acting Associate Concertmaster Dustin Wilkes-Kim,

Kirsten Swanson†

Acting Assistant Concertmaster

Susan Blumberg°° Jane Hart Brendle Cynthia Burton Ayako Gamo David Horak† Lenora Leggatt Jenny Topilow Angela Watson† Hanna Zhdan SECOND VIOLINS Oliver Kot, Principal The Wolfgang Roth Chair

Kathleen Jarrell, Assistant Principal The Pepsi-Cola Foundation of Charlotte Chair

Carlos Tarazona° Monica Boboc Martha Geissler Sakira Harley Tatiana Karpova Ellyn Stuart

This roster lists the full-time members of the Charlotte Symphony. The number and seating of musicians on stage varies depending on the piece being performed.

Acting Assistant Principal

Matthew Darsey† Ellen Ferdon Wenlong Huang Viara Stefanova Ning Zhao CELLOS Jonathan Lewis, Principal

The Kate Whitner McKay Principal Cello Chair

Allison Drenkow, Assistant Principal Alan Black, Principal Emeritus Marlene Ballena Jeremy Lamb Amy Sunyoung Lee Sarah Markle DOUBLE BASSES Jason McNeel, Acting Principal Judson Baines, Assistant Principal Justin Cheesman† Jeffrey Ferdon

° Non-revolving position °° Alternates between first and second violins † Acting member of the Charlotte Symphony ‡ Funded by The Symphony Guild of Charlotte, Inc. * On leave

Musicians (continued) HARP Andrea Mumm Trammell, Principal The Dr. Billy Graham Chair

FLUTES Victor Wang, Principal

The Blumenthal Foundation Chair

Amy Orsinger Whitehead Erinn Frechette

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BASSOONS AJ Neubert, Principal Joshua Hood Nicholas Ritter CONTRABASSOON Nicholas Ritter HORNS Byron Johns, Principal

PICCOLO Erinn Frechette

The Mr. & Mrs. William H. Van Every Chair

OBOES Timothy Swanson, Principal

The Robert E. Rydel, Jr. Third Horn Chair

Andrew Fierova Bradley Burford

The Leo B. Driehuys Chair‡

Richard Goldfaden Paige Quillen

Erica Cice Jamison Hillian† Terry Maskin*

TRUMPETS Alex Wilborn, Principal

ENGLISH HORN Erica Cice

Jonathan Kaplan* Peter Stammer† Gabriel Slesinger, Associate Principal

CLARINETS Taylor Marino, Principal

The Gary H. & Carolyn M. Bechtel Chair

Samuel Sparrow Allan Rosenfeld E ♭ CLARINET Samuel Sparrow BASS CLARINET Allan Rosenfeld

The CSO is a proud member of the League of American Orchestras.

The Betty J. Livingstone Chair

The Marcus T. Hickman Chair

TROMBONES John Bartlett, Principal Thomas Burge BASS TROMBONE Scott Hartman, Principal TUBA Colin Benton, Principal

The Governor James G. Martin Chair

TIMPANI Jacob Lipham, Principal

The Robert Haywood Morrison Chair

PERCUSSION Brice Burton, Principal

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The Music of Queen November 1 & 2, 2024 Belk Theater

Disco Fever

January 17 & 18, 2025 Knight Theater

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February 21 & 22, 2025 Knight Theater ...AND MORE! LEMONY SNICKET’S The Composer is Dead

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CLASSICAL KIDS LIVE: Gershwin's Magic Key

January 18, 2025 Knight Theater ...AND MORE!

The Muppet Christmas Carol IN CONCERT November 29 & 30, 2024 Ovens Auditorium

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About the CSO

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The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is one of the premier music organizations in the Southeastern United States and the oldest continuously operating symphony orchestra in the Carolinas. As Charlotte’s most active performing arts group, the CSO presents around 150 concerts each season, reaching more than 130,000 music lovers.

The 2024-25 season marks a transformative era under the dynamic leadership of newly appointed Music Director Kwamé Ryan. With 65 full-time musicians, the Symphony performs throughout the community in a variety of venues, from the Belk and Knight theaters to parks, breweries, community centers, schools, senior care centers, and places of worship. With its new mobile stage, CSO Roadshow, the Symphony extends its reach directly into neighborhoods, bringing live music to communities across the region.

Engaging with more than 10,000 students each year, the Charlotte Symphony nurtures the next generation of musicians and music lovers through its four diverse youth orchestras, in-school education programs, instrument coaching, and Project Harmony — which offers free after-school lessons in music and life skills to over 200 students in under-resourced areas.

Founded in 1932, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra continues to play a vital cultural role in the region and remains committed to the belief that music, accessible to all, enriches and unites our community.

OUR MISSION

The Charlotte Symphony uplifts, entertains, and educates the diverse communities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and beyond through exceptional musical experiences.

OUR VISION

Reaching out through the transformative power of live music, the Charlotte Symphony will be a civic leader, reflecting and uniting our region.

For more information, visit us online at charlottesymphony.org

Interview

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Get to Know Our New Board Chair, Richard Krumdieck We recently caught up with Richard Krumdieck, the CSO’s new Board Chair, to discuss his passion for music, his journey with the Symphony, and his exciting vision for the future.

How did you begin your journey with music?

Music has always played a central role in my life. Both my parents were from Peru and loved classical music. My father had an extensive collection of classical albums, and my first experience with music was listening to those albums with him on his stereo. One that I especially loved was the Mozart Clarinet Concerto, performed by English clarinetist Jack Brymer. That inspired me to choose the clarinet, and I played in my community youth orchestras and continued studying music through college. For a time, I even considered a career as an orchestral clarinetist, but ultimately, I pursued medicine. However, I have always loved music and deeply admire those who choose to pursue a career in the arts. Even as a young adult, I made a commitment that I would support the arts in any way I could.

Do you still play the clarinet?

I do still play! I take private lessons from Taylor Marino, the CSO’s Principal Clarinetist, and perform with community orchestras and community bands. I also enjoy getting together with friends on occasion to play chamber music.

How did you first become aware of the Charlotte Symphony?

I was aware of the Charlotte Symphony before I even moved to the area in the late 1990s. A friend of mine sang in what was then called the Oratorio Singers — now the Charlotte Master Chorale — and invited me to a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. I was very impressed with the level of artistry; that was my first exposure to the CSO. After moving to Charlotte, I became a regular concertgoer and began supporting the Symphony with philanthropic gifts. I was later invited to become a trustee, which deepened my connection to the organization. I became more aware not only of the high level or artistry but also of the organization’s values, which align closely with many of my own.

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Is there a particular initiative or program at the CSO that resonates with you personally?

Yes, there are several! Two that are particularly important to me involve increasing access to classical music performances, such as moving concerts outside of the traditional concert hall and directly into the community using non-traditional venues like breweries or our new mobile stage, CSO Roadshow. The initiative that is most important to me, however, is providing music education for our youth. I was extraordinarily privileged to have a music education, and I believe every child should have the opportunity to learn music and play an instrument if they desire. The skills learned through music — such as practice, perseverance, listening, compromise, and collaboration — are invaluable, whether or not one pursues a career in the arts. The skills I learned from music have served me very well in my career in medicine.

How do you envision the CSO evolving over the next few years?

I believe the CSO is at a very positive inflection point. Under Christopher Warren-Green, the Orchestra achieved significant artistic growth, and I’m eager to see this continue under the direction of new Music Director Kwamé Ryan. I also envision the Charlotte Symphony becoming a more integral part of the Charlotte community and for us to communicate more effectively about the essential role we play in enriching the cultural landscape here.

What are you most looking forward to in your new role as Chair?

I am excited to foster a spirit of collaboration within the CSO and help realize our shared artistic vision. I am also eager to be a strong advocate for the Symphony in our community.

Is there a message you hope to convey to the community through your work with the CSO? I want to emphasize the essential role that the CSO plays in Charlotte.

By providing quality live classical performances, bridging communities through collaboration with other arts organizations like the Charlotte Ballet and Opera Carolina, and our commitment to music education, we’re not just an orchestra — we’re a cornerstone of the community!

The CSO helps makes Charlotte a vibrant place to live and work, which attracts new businesses to the area.

Annual Fund Supporters

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We gratefully acknowledge these generous donors to the Charlotte Symphony Annual Fund.

This list reflects gifts received between July 1, 2023 through May 1, 2024.

BENEFACTOR CIRCLE $100,000+ Jacqueline B. Mars

$50,000 – $99,999 Jane & Hugh McColl*

Douglas Young

$25,000 – $49,999 Anonymous Joan & Mick Ankrom Ruth & Richard Ault Dr. Milton & Arlene Berkman Judith & Mark Brodsky Roberta H. Cochran Catherine & Wilton Connor* Jean & Dick Cornwell Susan Cybulski J. Porter & Victoria Durham Linda & Bill Farthing

Karen Fox Maria & John Huson Richard Krumdieck & Sally Gregory Patricia & Thrus Morton Patrick J. O’Leary Richard J. Osborne Debbie & Pat Phillips Kathy & Paul Reichs Pat Rodgers Carolyn Shaw Andrea & Sean Smith

$15,000 – $24,999 Anonymous (2) Melissa & Daren Anderson Nicola & Emanuel Clark Denise & Peter DeMaio Ralph S. Grier Mary & Michael Lamach Betty P. & Jeffrey J. Lee Mrs. Sandra Levine

Tanya & Steve Makris DeDe & Alex McKinnon Ulrike & Alex Miles Keith Oberkfell & Mica Post Oberkfell Judy & Derek Raghavan Sienne & Adam Taylor Ken & Tara Walker

$10,000 – $14,999 Anonymous (3) Jeannette & Francisco Alvarado Joye D. Blount & Jessie J. Knight Jr. Katharine & Frank Bragg Mr. & Mrs. R. Alfred Brand III Lynne & Colby Cathey Margarita & Nick Clements Jeanie & Tom Cottingham Donna & Alvaro de Molina Lisa & Carlos Evans Robin & Christoph Feddersen Eileen Friars & Scott Pyle Janet M. Haack Leigh & Watts Humphrey Susan & Chris Kearney Ginger Kelly

Ms. Nina Lesavoy Elizabeth & Jay Monge Robert Norville Laura & Perry Poole Kelli & Michael Richardson Mrs. Rosalind S. Richardson Amanda & Corey Rogers Marjorie Moses Schwab Sherry & Thomas Skains Drs. Jennifer Sullivan & Matthew Sullivan Ann & Michael Tarwater Mary Claire & Dan Wall Jill & Kevin Walker Andromeda & John Williams Lisa & Richard Worf

* The CSO recognizes donors of exceptional generosity whose cumulative giving exceeds $1 million with the designation of Music Director Society.

Annual Fund Supporters (continued) VIRTUOSO CIRCLE $5,000 – $9,999 Wedge & Debbie Abels Howard P. Adams & Carol B. McPhee Paul & Kristen Anderson Tiffany & Jason Bernd Mr. James Biddlecome In Loving Memory of Bernadette Zirkuli Biddlecome Philipp J. Bischoff & Dawn Beatty Katrice & Steve Boland Mary & Charles Bowman Barbara & Twig Branch Nancy Brand & Bill Freeman Robin & William Branstrom Shirley & Michael Butterworth The Jack H. and Ruth C. Campbell Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Kieth Cockrell Morgan & Brian Cromwell Mary Anne Dickson Peggy & Richard Dreher Heather & Thomas Finke David J.L. Fisk & Anne O’Byrne Sidney & Amy Fletcher Joan & Parker Foley Carol & Ron Follmer Patty & Alex Funderburg Dr. Robert A. Gaines & Toni Burke Caren & Charles Gale Sarah & Frank Gentry Laurie & Barry Guy Shirley & Bob Ivey Page & Ed Kizer The Jenny Lillian Semans Koortbojian Trust in honor of Sally Trent Harris Vivian & Robert Lamb Anna & Lazlo Littmann Leslie & Michael Marsicano Susanne & Bill McGuire Paula & Paul McIntosh Susan & Loy McKeithen Chuck Miller & Marcy Thailer Mr. & Mrs. Brian T. Moynihan Holly & Jason Norvell Kim & Torsten Pilz Emily & Nima Pirzadeh Ann & Fritz Rehkopf Nancy & Charlie Robson Sara Garcés Roselli & Dan Roselli Laura & Michael Schulte Ylida & Bert Scott Susan & Donald Sherrill Glenn Sherrill, Jr. In Honor of Robin Branstom Mr. & Mrs. Harley F. Shuford, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Pope A. Shuford Melinda & David Snyder

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Chris & Jim Teat Brienne Tinder & Thomas Lervik Judith & Gary Toman Mr. & Mrs. C.L. Trenkelbach Michael Waterford Floyd Wisner & Glenda Colman Sidney & Bobby Youngs Joan Zimmerman Abby & Albert Zue

$3,500 – $4,999 Anonymous Si & Michael Blake Sally & Derick Close Mary & Phil Delk Cheryl DeMaio Pat English & H. Clay Furches David S. Jacobsen Courtney Reichs Mixon Joan Morgan Linda & Tony Pace Marsha & Robert L. Stickler Daniel Troy Karen & Ed Whitener

$2,500 – $3,499 Anonymous Merilyn & Craig Baldwin Mrs. Harriet B. Barnhardt Bill & Georgia Belk Mr. & Mrs. Alan Blumenthal Amy & Philip Blumenthal Dr. & Mrs. O. Robert Boehm Jan & Bob Busch Ann Thomas Colley Dorothy & Mike Connor Melissa Cornwell Deborah J. Cox & Bob Szymkiewicz Chris & Elizabeth Daly In Memory of Betty Haggerty Alfred & Amy Dawson Peter De Arcangelis Peggy & Charles Dickerson Timothy & Kara Gallagher Harvey & Cindy Gantt Mr. Billy L. Gerhart In Memory of Judith Gerhart Andrea & Todd Griffith Mariam Abdul Hamid Ivan Hinrichs Christy & Ben Hume Fran & Greg Hyde Jim & Peggy Hynes James & Nina Jackson Bruce & Martha Karsh Mr. & Mrs. Luke Kissam Dr. & Mrs. Christ A. Koconis Meghan & Luis Lluberas

Annual Fund Supporters (continued) $2,500 – $3,499 (continued) James Lynch Dottie & Jim Martin Rob Roy McGregor Richard I. McHenry & Cynthia L. Caldwell Dee Dee McKay Mr. & Mrs. Mark W. Mealy Dick Metzler Debbie Miller & Tim Black Eleanor W. Neal Celene & Marc Oken Dr. Reta R. Phifer Mr. Vincent Phillips & Mr. Paul Pope Marshelette & Milton Prime Kathleen D. Prokay Drew & Beth Quartapella Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Rollins, Jr. Dr. Mahesh Sardesai Paulette Sherrill Nancy E. Simpson Emily & Zach Smith Elizabeth Connor Stewart Dottie Stowe In Loving Memory of Dickson Stowe Dr. Mark R. Swanson Drs. Chris & Lillian Teigland Dr. John A. Thompson, Jr. & Dr. Lee Rocamora Mindy & Don Upton Paul & Susan Vadnais

PATRON CIRCLE $1,500 – $2,499 Anonymous Marcia Adams Dan & Barbara Austell Sharon Baker & Peter Moore Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Batten Erskine & Crandall Bowles Mr. Brent Clevenger Dr. Kandi & Gary Deitemeyer Elizabeth Betty Eaton William & Patricia Gorelick Family Foundation Judith Greene Angela & Michael Helms Mr. James Howell & Mrs. Deanna Kelly Martha D. Jones Gene & Helen Katz Ginger Kemp Mr. Alan Kronovet & Ms. Cary J. Bernstein Staci & Adam Marino Anna Marriott Ms. Rosemarie Marshall & Mr. Lee Wilkins Mr. Glenn Mincey & Mrs. Macie Mincey Caroline Olzinski Pamela Pearson & Charles Peach

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John & Susan Rae Suzy & Robert Schulman Jane Perry Shoemaker Ken Spielfogel & Richard Withem Joseph & Aleca Stamey Robert & Maxine Stein Morris & Patricia Spearman Tillie S. Tice Jenny & Ken Tolson Molly & Chris Tull James H. Trexler & Kelly Zellars Vera Watson Grant Webb Linda & Craig Weisbruch Pam West Cricket Weston & David Molinaro Bryan Wilhelm Elizabeth & Stephan Willen Deems Wilson Ms. Deborra Wood & Mr. Russell Propst

$1,000 – $1,499 Anonymous (5) Ross & Michele Annable Kathleen & Richard Anderson Mary Lou & Jim Babb Dianne & Brian Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln A. Baxter Morgan & Katie Beggs Katherine & John Beltz Shirley W. Benfield Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Family Foundation Sam & Nancy Bernstein Andrea & Alexander Bierce Ethan Blumenthal Cristina & James Bolling Marilyn & Herb Bonkovsky Kelly & Jackie Brown Khary Brown In Memory of Kyden Justice Brown Herbert Browne Mr. Charles Budd Jane & Larry Cain Sarah & Marco Carbone Hobart B. Cheyne David M. Cody John Colton Dr. Kilian Cooley Mr. Mark Copeland & Mrs. Kathleen Goldammer-Copeland Ann F. Copeland Dr. & Mrs. Mark Couture Sarah & Larry Dagenhart Gwin Dalton Sarah & Joshua Daulton Dr. Kandi & Gary Deitemeyer Caroline & Laurent De Mey Thomas & Kris Duffy

Annual Fund Supporters (continued) Christine & David Dunn Virginia Dulaney Bob & Judy Erb Dr. Ray Feaster Stephen C. & Jean S. Geller Jenn & Taylor Gherardi Carol & Joseph Gigler Kathy Gray Ms. Cynthia Greenlee Katherine G. Hall Joyce & Ed Hamilton Anne J. Henderson Logan & Jennifer Henderson Brian & Juliet Hirsch Charley & Lynn Hodges Mical Hutson Paul & Linda Ibsen Joan Irwin Lea & Stuart Johnson Joan Kirschner Marilyn Kroll Jonathan Lamb Christopher James Lees Mr. & Mrs. Howard Levine Mr. Michael Lewandowski Lucinda Nisbet Lucas Dr. & Mrs. Randolph Mahnesmith Mrs. Allison Malter Holly & Christopher Maurer Ms. Nydia McCrohan Sam & Carolyn McMahon Arrington Mixon Susan D. Montgomery Janet Preyer Nelson Peter & Janet Nixon Mr. & Mrs. E. O. Oakley Michael & Debbie O’Hara Arvind & Helen Patil Gwen Peterson & Tom Hodge Catherine Philpott John & Wilma Pinter Dale & Larry Polsky Dr. William G. Porter Lucy Quintilliano & Leonard Fumi Morry Alter & Joan Rasmussen Brendan Reen Rita & Thomas Robinson Sally & Russell Robinson Ms. Margaret Rogers & Mr. John R. Willis Elizabeth Rostan William R. Rollins Dr. & Mrs. Paulvalery Roulette Ruth & Trevor Runberg Terrence Russell & Marjorie SerrallesRussell Mrs. Gail Salmon Dr. Stephen P. Schultz & Donna Dutton Mr. & Mrs. William Seifert Katy & Raleigh Shoemaker Molly & Conrad Sloan

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Scott Smith Rebecca & Eric Smith Murray & Hazel Somerville Mr. & Mrs. Larry Stern Kathryn Stewart Marsha & Robert L. Stickler Pamela & Harding Stowe Al & Alice Sudduth Ann & Wellford Tabor Richard R. Taylor Rosalind & Joe Taylor Catherine Thompson Vint & Libby Tilson Sarah S. Tull B. Maureen Turner Drs. Iris Cheng & Daniel Uri Peter White Noni Williams John Drew Witherington Ms. Judith Wood Eugene Woods Gracy & Scott Wooster Ms. Barbara Yarbrough

$500 – $999 Anonymous (4) Michael & Lee Abbott Doug & Linda Abel Mr. Lester Ackerman & Mr. Layton Campbell Larry Anderson JWD Atchison Bob & Cathy Becker Emerson Bell Dr. John L. Bennett & Mr. Eric T. Johnson Ms. Melody Birmingham Mr. Nicholas Bonevac James Broadstone Aram & Scott Bryan Angie & Howard Bush Greg & Mary Lou Cagle Barbara F. Caine Amanda & Kevin Chheda Dr. W. Gerald Cochran & Mr. Timothy D. Gudger Mr. Thomas E. Collins, Jr. Mrs. Jane M. Conlan Dr. & Mrs. Charles E. Cook Jack Cook Martin & Leslie Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Alpo F. Crane Ellen M. Crowley Mr. Todd Croy Angela & Jesse Cureton Libby & David Currier Dr. Roy E. DeMeo, Jr. & Ms. Linda A. Evanko Doug & Diane Doak Cheryl Drake-Bowers Martin Ericson, Jr.

Annual Fund Supporters (continued) $500 – $999 (continued) Gloria Evans Melisa & Frank Galasso Dr. John & Eileen Gardella Donna Gibson Sarah Goad Mr. Walter H. Goodwin, Esq. Dan & Linda Gordon Mrs. Gloria Gunst Tara & Richard Harris Mr. Charles Haughey Patrick & Johanne Hawk Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Heafner Mr. Stefan Heinzelmann Barbara Holt Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Horowitz Pete & Phyllis Johnson Vickie & Eugene Johnson Michael & Priscilla Johnson Joseph & Patty Kahle Emily Kalfayan Steven & Mary Kesselman James King Nancy H. Kiser Dr. & Mrs. Jack Kramer Theodore & Dorothy Kramer Harry & Gloria Lerner Jerome & Barbara Levin Megan Levine John J. Locke Mark & Katherine Love Vi Lyles Dr. & Mrs. William W. MacDonald Bruce & Leigh Marsh Francis & Paula Martin Ed & Wendy Matthews Steve & Tammy Matula Valerie & Thomas McKernan

Mr. & Mrs. Kiran H. Mehta Roy H. Michaux Eric Miller Anne & Brad Mitchell Amanda & Matthew Molbert Tom & Sally Moore Gary & Fran Morrison Robert & Carla Murray Nancy Olah & Bill Pace Cookie & Jerry Parnell Janet & Rick Pfeiffer Hilda & Victor Pineiro Dr. & Mrs. R. Pinkney Rankin, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Rodney C. Pitts Barbara M. Pooley Haywood & Sabine Rankin Shaiza Rizavi Nancy Rutledge & Jim Rutledge Michael Silverman Stephanie & Jonathan Simon Dr. & Mrs. Henry L. Smith II Rebecca & Eric Smith Julia J. Souther Bill & Mary Stanton William & Catherine Stone Gretchen & Jean-Claude Thill Tim Timson Sarah & Tim Turner James & Melanie Twyne Rebecca Valenstein Mr. and Mrs. Scott Vallandingham Emily & Jeff Vaughan Greg & Sandy Vlahos Mandy Vollrath & Luke Shaver Minyan & Guan Wang Mr. & Mrs. Tom Weidman Zelda White Mr. & Mrs. John A. Yakob

For more information on how to make a gift to the CSO Annual Fund, please contact Libby Currier, Director of Individual Giving, at 704.714.5137 or lcurrier@charlottesymphony.org.

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Planned Giving

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The

Encore Society

The Encore Society includes individuals who have made provisions for the CSO in their estate plans. We are honored to recognize their support: Anonymous (3) Geraldine I. Anderson† Richard & Ruth Ault Baldwin Family Trust Barnhardt Thomas Trust Lincoln A. Baxter & Helen M. Fowler Larry & Joyce† Bennett Dr. Milton & Arlene Berkman Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Mark & Louise Bernstein† Rosemary Blanchard† Twig & Barbara Branch Saul Brenner Mike & Joan Brown† Mrs. Joan Bruns† Jan & Bob Busch Dr. Helen G. Cappleman, Ph.D.† Jim Cochran† Robin Cochran Catherine & Wilton Connor Tom Covington Charles & Peggy Dickerson Mr. Martin Ericson, Jr. David J.L. Fisk & Anne P. O’Byrne Peter & Ann† Guild William G. & Marguerite K. Huey Fund† Dr. Nish Jamgotch, Jr.

Betty & Stanley Livingstone† Lucille & Edwin Jones Paula & Paul McIntosh Nellie McCrory† M. Marie Mitchell† Cricket Weston & David Molinaro Joan & Richard Morgan Don C. Niehus Eva Nove Richard J. Osborne Gwen Peterson & Tom Hodge James Y. Preston† Mrs. Clayton (Dusty) Pritchett Ann & Fritz Rehkopf Elizabeth Waring Reinhard Nancy W. Rutledge Mike Rutledge Harriet Seabrook Mr. & Mrs. William Seifert Morris & Patricia Spearman Bob & Maxine Stein Dr. Ben C. Taylor III Mr. & Mrs. Hans Teich Cordelia G. Thompson Tim Timson Jenny & Ken Tolson Ms. Deborra Wood & Mr. Russell Propst † Deceased

Leave a lasting legacy of great music through your planned gift.

For more information, please contact Shayne Doty at 704.714.5104.

Sponsors

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Corporate Partners We are grateful for the following outstanding corporate funders:

For more information, please contact Mandy Vollrath at mvollrath@charlottesymphony.org

Sponsors (continued)

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Government & Foundations We are grateful for the following outstanding foundation and government funders:

The Trexler Foundation Dowd Foundation, Inc. The Dickson Foundation Cole Foundation The Jack H. and Ruth C. Campbell Foundation The Mary Norris Preyer Fund The George W. & Ruth R. Baxter Foundation Barnhardt/Thomas Trust Blumenthal Foundation For more information, please contact Mandy Vollrath at mvollrath@charlottesymphony.org

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Comprehensive Campaign

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We gratefully acknowledge these generous donors to the Charlotte Symphony Comprehensive Campaign. This list reflects gifts received through August 20, 2024.

$10,000,000+

Bank of America · The C.D. Spangler Foundation

$5,000,000 - $9,999,999

John S. & James L. Knight Foundation

$2,000,000 - $4,999,999

Jane & Hugh McColl · The Leon Levine Foundation

$1,000,000 - $1,999,999

Michele & Ross Annable · Atrium Health · Howard C. & Margaret G. Bissell Foundation Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. · EY · Contributions Associated with Falfurrias Capital Partners · Lynn & Brian Good · Loy & Susan McKeithen · Novant Health

$500,000 - $999,999

Anonymous · Arlene & Milton Berkman · Robin & Bill Branstrom Mary & Mike Lamach · Rich Osborne · Debbie & Pat Phillips Robert Haywood Morrison Foundation · Truist Financial Corporation

$250,000 - $499,999

Cathy Bessant · The Gambrell Foundation · Moore & Van Allen PLLC · Janet Preyer Nelson

$100,000 - $249,000

Jeannette & Francisco Alvarado · Ruth & Richard Ault · NCFI/Barnhardt Foundation Wilton & Catherine Connor · Joan & Mick Ankrom · Robin Cochran Denise & Peter DeMaio · The Dowd Foundation · Linda & Bill Farthing Dr. Richard Krumdieck & Mrs. Sally Gregory · Elizabeth & Jay Monge Steelfab, Inc. · Andromeda & John Williams

$50,000 - $99,999

Crescent Communities · Karen Fox · Ulrike & Alex Miles Chris & Jim Teat · Lisa & Richard Worf

$10,000 - $49,999

Anonymous · Wedge & Debbie Abels · Mary Lou & Jim Babb · Tiffany & Jason Bernd Frank Bragg · Shirley & Mike Butterworth · Joye Blount & Jesse Knight, Jr. The Cato Corporation · Margarita & Nick Clements · Mary Delk Caroline & Ben Dellinger III · David Fisk & Anne O’Byrne · Michael Marsicano Dede & Alex McKinnon · Posey & Mark Mealy · Larry & Dale Polsky Steve & Wanda Phifer · Judy & Derek Raghavan · Eric & Shannon Reichard Sara & Daniel Roselli · Melinda & David Snyder Dr. John A. Thompson, Jr. & Dr. Lee Rocamora · Jill & Kevin Walker

$5,000 - $9,999

Brian S. Cromwell · Toni Burke & Bob Gaines · Sarah & Frank Gentry Carol & Joseph Gigler · Lucinda Nisbet Lucas · Melissa & Dennis McCrory Cyndee Patterson · William & Betty Seifert · Peggy & Pope Shuford Nancy E. Simpson · Drs. Jennifer & Matthew Sullivan

Board of Directors 2024-2025 OFFICERS Richard Krumdieck, Chair Ulrike Miles, Vice Chair Melinda Snyder, Vice Chair Linda McFarland Farthing, Immediate Past Chair Kevin Walker, Treasurer Manny Clark, Secretary David Fisk, President & CEO Kwamé Ryan, Music Director

2024-2025 DIRECTORS Mick Ankrom Joye D. Blount Mike Butterworth Nick Clements Mary Delk* Denise DeMaio Sidney Fletcher Kevin Gottehrer Lucia Zapata Griffith Byron Johns* Valerie Kinloch

Stephen Makris Alex McKinnon Sara Garces Roselli Ylida Scott Jennifer Sullivan Brienne Tinder* Jenny Topilow* Ken Walker *ex-officio

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Board of Trustees

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2024-2025 TRUSTEES Richard Osborne, Chair Paul Anderson Ruth & Richard Ault Kat Belk Arlene & Milton Berkman Jason & Tiffany Bernd Andrea & Alexander Bierce Mary & Charles Bowman Frank Bragg Robin & Bill Branstrom Dr. William Charles & Dr. Cynthia Nortey Derick & Sallie Close Robin Cochran Wilton Connor Jeanie & T. Thomas Cottingham III Brian Cromwell Susan Cybulski Alessandra & Pasquale De Martino Alvaro & Donna de Molina Peggy & Richard Dreher Lisa Hudson Evans Karen Fox Eileen Friars & Scott Pyle Todd Gorelick Ralph S. Grier Laurie Guy

Janet Haack Reginald B. Henderson, Esq. Mark & Whitney Jerrell Jeff Lee Gov. James G. Martin Jane & Hugh McColl Susan & Loy McKeithen George McLendon Elizabeth & Jay Monge Mica Oberkfell Patrick J. O’Leary Debbie & G. Patrick Phillips Paul Reichs Nancy & Charles Robson Patricia A. Rodgers M.A. Rogers Lindsay & Frank Schall Laura & Mike Schulte Carolyn Shaw Emily & Zach Smith Bob & Marsha Stickler Kelly & Neal Taub Adam Taylor Braxton Winston Richard Worf Joan Zimmerman Albert Zue

Administration

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EXECUTIVE David J. L. Fisk, President & CEO Samantha Hackett, Executive Administrator ARTISTIC OPERATIONS Scott Freck, Vice President for Artistic Operations & General Manager Carrie Graham, Senior Director of Artistic Planning Tim Pappas, Director of Operations Nixon Bustos, Senior Music Librarian Emily Schaub, Assistant Music Librarian Erin Eady, Senior Manager of Orchestra Personnel Claire Beiter, Artistic Operations Manager John Jarrell, Stage Manager DEVELOPMENT Shayne Doty, Vice President of Development Mandy Vollrath, Director of Corporate & Institutional Relations Libby Currier, Director of Individual Giving Tammy Matula, Senior Manager of Development Operations Jennifer Gherardi, Development Manager - Campaign & Special Events Noel Kiss, Advancement Associate Josh Bottoms, Institutional Giving Coordinator FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Christian Drake, Vice President of Finance & Administration Chazin & Company, Financial Services Amy Hine, HR Coordinator & Office Administrator Channing Williams, Accounting Associate HUMAN RESOURCES Maribeth Baker, Human Resources Counselor

Administration (continued)

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LEARNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Aram Kim Bryan, Vice President of Learning & Community Engagement Dylan Lloyd, Senior Manager of Youth Orchestras Mark Rockwood, Education & Community Programs Manager Michaela Sciacca, Project Harmony Manager Gavin Fulker, Education & Community Programs Assistant Lily Moore, Youth Orchestras Assistant Bria Alexander, Learning & Community Engagement Assistant MARKETING & AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT Deirdre Roddin, Director of Institutional Marketing & Communications Nicole Glaza, Senior Manager of Digital Marketing Laura Thomas, Senior Manager of Marketing & Audience Development Chad Calvert, Visual Communications Manager Meghan Starr, Patron Experience Manager Garrett Whiffen, Ticketing Manager Mical Hutson, Strategic Advisor, Marketing & Audience Development

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