The Cleveland Pops Orchestra G-Clef Ball

The Cleveland Pops Orchestra honors Don & Sally Messinger

G-Clef Ball for their contributions to the arts.

Saturday, April 23, 2022

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Don & Sally Don & Sally Messinger Messinger Our 2022 Our 2022 G-Clef Ball G-Clef HonoreesBall Honorees Sally and Don Messinger give back as a way to honor and enrich

their adopted home of Cleveland and the Northeast Ohio area.

Sally and Don Don Messinger Messinger give give back back as as aa way way to to honor honor and and enrich enrich Sally and their adopted home of offrom Cleveland andLakes the Northeast Northeast Ohio area. their home Cleveland and the Ohio area.

Don, adopted who is originally the Finger area of New York,

was offered a job at Thompson Hine LLP’s Cleveland office upon Don, who is is originally originally from the the Finger Lakes Lakes area area of of New New York, York, Don, who graduating from Duke from UniversityFinger School of Law. Other than when he was offered offered a job job at at Thompson Thompson Hine Hine LLP’s Cleveland Cleveland office upon upon was interviewed afor the job, neither he norLLP’s Sally, who hailedoffice from Miami, graduating from from Duke Duke University University School of of Law. Law. Other Other than than when he he graduating had seen Cleveland.

Some of theirSchool friends offered condolenceswhen when interviewed for for the the job, job, neither neither he he nor nor Sally, Sally, who who hailed from from Miami, Miami, interviewed the young couple said where they were moving to hailed put down roots, but had seen Cleveland.

Some of their friends offered condolences when had of their friends condolences when bothseen fell Cleveland. in love withSome Northeast Ohio and offered committed themselves to the young couple said where they were moving to put down roots, but the young saidaswhere they were moving to put down roots, but giving backcouple as much they could. both fell fell in in love love with with Northeast Northeast Ohio Ohio and and committed committed themselves themselves to to both giving back back as as much much as as they could. could. giving “We’re so lucky to landthey here, that anything we can do, in any way, that will help the community and the people is a blessing for us,” Sally said.

“We’re so lucky lucky to to land land here, here, that that anything we we can can do, do, in in any any way, that that “We’re so “I wasn’t very impressed when we anything arrived in Cleveland, but it way, didn’t will help help the the community community and and the people people is aa blessing blessing for for us, us,”” Sally Sally said. said. will take me very long to see whatthe made it soisspecial is the people.

It’s just “I wasn’t wasn’t very very impressed impressed when when we we arrived arrived in in Cleveland, Cleveland, but but it didn’t didn’t “I an amazing city. … We donate, we go to events, we supportitcauses take me me very long long to to see see what what made made itit so so special special is is the the people. people. It’s It’s just just take because very we love Cleveland. ” an amazing amazing city. city. … … We We donate, donate, we we go go to to events, events, we we support support causes causes an because we we love love Cleveland.

Cleveland.”” because This feature first appeared in the Cleveland Jewish News and cjn.org when Sally and Don Messinger were honored as members of the 2021 class of Cleveland Jewish News 18 Difference Makers.

Reprinted with permission.

This feature first appeared appeared in the the Cleveland Cleveland Jewish Jewish News News and and cjn.org cjn.org when when Sally Sally and and Don Don This feature first in Messinger were honored as members members of the the 2021 2021 class class of of Cleveland Cleveland Jewish Jewish News News 18 18 Difference Difference 2 The Cleveland Pops Orchestra • G-CLEF BALL Messinger were honored as of Makers.

Reprinted with permission.

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EVENTS OF THE EVENING 6:00 p.m.

Welcome & Registration VIP Reception, with Honorees, Don & Sally Messinger

6:30 p.m.

Cocktails ~ Hors D’oeuvres Silent Auction

7:30 p.m.

Dinner is served

8:15 p.m.

Tribute to Don & Sally Messinger Musical Program

8:45 p.m.

Dessert & Dancing

10:15 p.m.

Silent Auction closes Thank you for joining us for this special evening to support The Cleveland Pops Orchestra Your support ensures we can continue to perform the highest quality symphonic pops music while providing educational programs to develop an enduring appreciation of music.

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TABLE HOSTS & SPONSORS

G-Clef Ball VIRTUOSO SPONSOR Richard & Patricia Pogue

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR Sandy & Jeff Brausch Glenmede Jackson Lewis P.C. Ohio Real Title Thompson Hine LLP Universal Steel Company

G-CLEF SPONSOR

Calfee, Halter & Griswold Edward C. Hawkins & Co., Ltd. Ed & Suzanne Luecke Shirley Morgenstern & Carl Topilow Parker Skin & Aesthetic Clinic Self Funded Plans Michael & Penelope Shemo Swagelok Company Tom & Diane Tyrrell Tony & Kathleen Visconsi Weltman, Weinberg & Reis, Co., LPA

SUPPORTING VIP

Doug Cooper & Sally Smith Matthew Katz & Steve Sokany Ed & Kimberley Moore 4

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THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA Carl Topilow, Music Director and Conductor A Tribute Performance for Don & Sally Messinger Theme from Star Wars ...................................................................................................John Williams Valse Scherzo ............................................................................................................ Pyotr Tchaikovsky Moshi Tang, violin (second prize winner of the Gordon & Jean L. Petitt Scholarship Competition) It Don’t Mean A Thing ....................................................................... Duke Ellington, arr. Calvin Custer Day In, Day Out ...................................................................................Rube Bloom, arr. Nelson Riddle Too Marvelous for Words ...............................................................Richard Whiting, arr. Nelson Riddle Evelyn Wright, vocalist People .................................................................................................................................. Jule Styne Lauren Berry, vocalist Sing, Sing, Sing ..................................................................................................................Louie Prima George Kiteley, drums

THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR Carl Topilow Sponsors: Ken & Annette Hallock

BASS Tim Powell Sponsor: Kimberley Moore

VIOLIN 1 Carol Ruzicka Mary Beth Ions Sponsors: Dr. Edward & Carolyn Gabelman Leslie Braidech Sponsor: Wolf Investors, LLC Maria Beyens Sponsor: Alice Lang In memory of Bruce W. Lang

FLUTE Kyra Kester Sponsors: Randy Solomon & Nancy Glick, In memory of Abe Solomon Kimberly Zaleski

VIOLIN 2 Victor Beyens Sponsor: Alice Lang In memory of Bruce W. Lang Lisa Goldman Sponsors: Don & Sally Messinger Liesl Hook-Langmack Sponsor: Blair Mooney

CLARINET Louis Gangale Sponsors The Cleveland Pops Board of Directors & family of Pearl Josephs, In memory of Pearl Josephs Amer Hasan Sponsors: Ann Marie Hawkins & David Hodgson

VIOLA Alexandra Vago Sponsored by David & Julie Borsani In memory of Marissa Borsani Dan Heim Sponsored by Drs. Justin & Keili Mistovich CELLO Kent Collier Sponsor: Philip Lloyd Gayle Klaber Sponsor: Roger & Nancy Wallace

OBOE Danna Sundet Sponsors: Barry & Lynn Chesler

BASSOON Mark DeMio In loving memory of Dr. Richard J. Vago HORN Kent Larmee In memory of Gordon L. & Jean L. Petitt Ken Wadenpfuhl

TRUMPET Gary Davis Sponsors: Jeff & Sandy Brausch Larry Herman Sponsors: Michael & Penelope Shemo Loren Toplitz Sponsor: Shirley Morgentern In memory of Ted Tate TROMBONE J.c. Sherman Sponsor: Linda Melsher In memory of Gary Melsher Adam Reardon Sponsors: Kenny & Audrey Koblitz Paul Hungerford TUBA Gary Adams Sponsors: Irwin & Eileen Dinn In memory of Victor C. Laughlin M.D. DRUM SET George Kiteley Sponsor: Thompson Hine LLP PIANO Rock Wehrmann Sponsors: Russell & Judy Grindon

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CARL TOPILOW, CONDUCTOR THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA Founding conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Carl Topilow’s eclectic programs have been acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. He enjoys a dual career as both conductor and clarinetist, often finding an occasion to perform a selection with the Pops on one of his brightly colored clarinets.

Carl is also conductor of the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, based in Sandusky, and Music Advisor of the National Repertory Orchestra, a summer festival in Breckenridge, CO. He has served as principal pops conductor of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Mansfield Symphony Orchestra. He was named Faculty Emeritus after 37 years as Conductor and Director of the Orchestral Program at the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Topilow has performed as guest conductor with 125 different orchestras in 37 states and 12 foreign countries. This season, his travels take him to orchestras in Paducah (KY), Toledo, Youngstown, and the Ohio Valley Symphony.

Topilow’s wife Shirley is President and CEO of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. Their daughter Jenny is a violinist with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Their daughter Emily is working at the marketing department of the Cleveland Clinic and pursuing her masters degree in communications at the University of Akron.

Carl’s new book, The Orchestral Conductor’s Career Handbook, published by Rowman and Littlefield, is now available through www.carltopilow.com.

THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA ADMINISTRATION Carl Topilow, Music Director & Conductor Shirley Morgenstern, President & CEO William Zurkey, Chorus Director Sarah Mehler, Director of Development Loren Toplitz, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO Mary DeNunzio, Patron Services Manager Brianna Ferris, Personnel Manager & Music Librarian Sabrina Plumb DeCastra, Digital Marketing Director

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MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR Carl Topilow PRESIDENT & CEO Shirley Morgenstern BOARD OF DIRECTORS James M. Stone – Chairman Ann Marie Hawkins – Vice Chair Michael A. Shemo – Secretary* Russell H. Grindon – Treasurer Donald H. Messinger – Immediate Past Chairman Branden E. Blackmur ~ Sondra M. Boyd ~ Austin Carr ~ Jared Chaney** David J. Elk ~ Edward H. Gabelman, MD ~ Edward H. Luecke ~ Ryan T. Marrie Lisa H. Michel ~Justin Mistovich, MD ~ Michael J. Occhionero Lydia U. Parker, MD ~ Thomas J. Scanlon* ~Randall L. Solomon Adrienne L. Stemen ~ Sam J. Totino ~ Anthony T. Visconsi Keith M. Warner, MD, FACS ~ Robert B. Weltman ~ Evelyn Wright *Past Chairman **Lifetime Board Member

HOST COMMITTEE Kip Bollin ~ Jeff & Sandy Brausch ~ Michael & Diane Ellis ~ John Kresila Edward & Suzanne Luecke ~ Donna B. Luby ~ Ryan & Terri Marrie David & Lisa Michel ~ Robin Minter-Smyers ~ Shirley Morgenstern & Carl Topilow Lydia Parker MD ~ Richard & Patricia Pogue ~ Deborah Read Michael & Penelope Shemo ~ James & Winifred Stone Swagelok Sam & Kristen Totino ~ Tom & Diane Tyrrell Anthony & Kathleen Visconsi ~ Robert & Brenda Weltman

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Next year will be our 25th year of performances, each year bringing t the very best in symphonic pops music.

MESSAGE FROM & CARL From SHIRLEY somewhat modest beginnings, with a three-concert season at w

asbe thehonoring WolsteinDon Center Cleveland State University in 1996 to today’s seri The Cleveland Pops Orchestra is proud to andatSally Messinger for their exemplary work on behalf of theHall, Cleveland Pops.Square, We would Severance Playhouse and multiple venues throughout Greater like to personally thank Don for his excellent as director and immediate Theservice Cleveland Pops Orchestra has grown to be recognized as one of the fin past board chairman. the nation. As such, we have become active participants in Cleveland’s am In addition to their generosity and support of the Pops, Don and Sally have scene,inmaking this one of theare best arts cities in the country. worked tirelessly for many other organizations the community and In addition to the professional musicians whoMorgenstern comprise our orchestra advocates for everything Cleveland.

Shirley President & CEO through our Thanks to our patrons, musicians, and board directors, we to of professional Pops of is nurturing the will nextcontinue generation musicians strive to remain a vital part of Cleveland’sPetitt arts scene for years to come.Competition There’s Memorial Scholarship for high school students and thro nothing like the sound of a symphony orchestra, and ours plays the best of collaboration with The Music Settlement that has established The Clevelan symphonic pops music, Hollywood, Broadway, rock, jazz, and light classics, the Orchestra, now in its activities second season. music that entertains and enriches your lives.

Our educational includeWe believe that our Youth Orchestra i pops orchestra in North America. our in-school Actual Music program, Popssymphonic Youth Orchestra, and scholarship competition, which features a performance withThe the Cleveland Cleveland Pops Pops Orchestra Orchestra also operates its Actual MusicTM prog and a cash prize.

Topilow elementary schools, bringing music education to Carl hundreds of children annu Tonight’s program includes performances by violinist Moshi Tang, one of the Music Director & Conductor truly say throughout the community that The Cleveland Pops Orchestra has prize winners of our competition, and songs by Cleveland’s Queen of Song Yet, we event could such not have done it without the constant support of the Gr Evelyn Wright. And where else but at a Cleveland Pops as this one, Ourorchestra. audience, including subscribers and individual ticket pur can our patrons have the chance to danceCommunity. to a symphonic Thank you again, Don and Sally, for yourblood, unwavering support our orchestra! but ticket sales of provide only a small portion of our $1 million annua We also greatly value our personal friendship. independent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, The Cleveland Pops Orche

on the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations. As we look

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN celebrating our 25 birthday beginning next year, we again thank you for h th

Thegala Cleveland Pops Orchestra “sound” for this andOrchestra. future generations!

Welcome! We hope you enjoy tonight’s and performance

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I am especially pleased that this year the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, in its first live benefit since 2019, honor Don and Sally Messinger. Don, who was my predecessor Donald H. Messinger James M. as Chair of the Cleveland Pops through 2019, contributed incalculably to the stability Chairman of the Board Chairman and prosperity of the Pops going into the Pandemic, and our ability to survive and 2015 – October 2019 Beginning prosper this challenging time for the arts. Even since that time, Don has stayed deeply involved as Immediate Past Chairman and a member of the Executive Committee and a valued counselor. As well as being an esteemed partner and past Chair of James M. Stone the Cleveland office of Thompson Hine, one of the most outstanding and largest Chairman of the Board of business law firms in Cleveland, Don has also been a leader in many other cultural Directors of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and philanthropic activities in our city for decades. These include the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center, the Free Medical Clinic, Leadership Cleveland, and so many others. Sally Messinger is another great leader and supporter of our community. With a long career as a top sales leader at Howard Hanna Realty and its predecessors, Sally just like Don has been very active in causes in the Cleveland community, notably the Free Clinic and the Cleveland Zoological Society, among many others. We are thrilled to have them as our honorees.

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Through our concert series at Severance Hall, our highly anticipated annual family holiday show at Connor Palace, and our community engagement events, The Cleveland Pops attracts a wide and diverse audience.

- 62,000+ individuals entertained each year - 15-18 concerts & community events The Cleveland Pops programs and performances throughout the region promote a love and understanding of music that make a lasting impression on the minds and hearts of thousands.

The Cleveland Pops creates music learning experiences for children from their pre-school stage through high school.

- A program designed to engage children in the wonderful world of music and dance. The program provides education, participation listening and visual stimulation for the young students.

- Open to vocalists, dancers and instrumentalists up to the age of 18.

- Prizes: - Cash award - The opportunity to perform on stage at Severance Hall with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra.

- Established in collaboration with The Music Settlement.

- Created to nurture and train young musicians ages 12-18.

- The program promotes critical thinking, self-confidence and leadership skills through music.

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THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA is grateful to the following partners and sponsors who have made our 2021-2022 concert season possible: 12th Street Florists Bascom Little Fund Sandy & Jeff Brausch The Cleveland Foundation Cleveland Pops Orchestra Chorus Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Edward C. Hawkins & Co., Ltd. The Sam J. Frankino Foundation Sam & Esther Friedman Family Foundation The George Gund Foundation Glenmede Jackson Lewis P.C. John P. Murphy Foundation Kulas Foundation Leonard Krieger Fund of The Cleveland Foundation Merrill Lynch Don & Sally Messinger The Music Settlement Northeast Surgical Would Care Ohio Arts Council Ohio Real Title Agency The Parker Skin & Aesthetic Clinic Richard & Patricia Pogue Michael & Penelope Shemo James & Winifred Stone Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Swagelok Company Thompson Hine, LLP Universal Steel Company Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA. Wolf Investors, LLC 10

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THANK YOU TO OUR SILENT AUCTION DONORS Sue Bestul Photography Sondra Boyd Cedar Creek Grille Jared & Linda Chaney City Ballet of Cleveland Cleveland Browns Cleveland City Dance Cleveland Guardians Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Cleveland Monsters Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland Piano Competition Cleveland Public Theater Cleveland Urban Winery Cleveland Pops Associate Board Cleveland Pops Orchestra Don’s Lighthouse Grill Fox 8 News Gallucci’s Italian Market Gandona Winery Gary Adams Photography Gervasi Vineyard Giovanni’s Ristorante Great Lakes Science Center Great Wolf Lodge Heinen’s Hocking Hills Inn & Coffee Emporium Holden Forests & Gardens Intercontinental Hotel Mary Beth Ions

L’Albatros Brasserie Larchmere Fireworks Literary Cleveland Ed & Suzanne Luecke Ryan & Terri Marrie Linda Melsher Justin & Keili Mistovich Shirley Morgenstern Music Box Supper Club moCa Parker Skin & Aesthetic Clinic Playhouse Square Pro Football Hall of Fame Rebecca & Larry Slivon Red, The Steakhouse Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Carol Ruzicka Mike & Penny Shemo Shoreby Club Soft Surroundings Stan Hywet Hall & Garden James & Winifred Stone Thompson Hine, LLP Carl Topilow Trader Joe’s The Union Club Universal Steel Company Wandering Minstrels Western Reserve Historical Society G-CLEF BALL • The Cleveland Pops Orchestra

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Thank you, Don and Sally, for your tireless efforts and steady, solid support for the common good of the people. Truly, it has benefited so many.

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To Don & Sally – Your leadership and dedication to your peers through kindness and generosity is second to none.

A fitting tribute to the best examples of two people who are synonymous with integrity and honor.

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To my dear friend, advisor and mentor Don- and his lovely wife Sally, a heartfelt congratulations on this illustrious honor.

Don, thank you for your wise counsel to many; devotion to Cleveland and the non-profit community; and for being a role model for me throughout the years.

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The Cleveland Foundation is proud to join our Organizational Fund Partner the Cleveland Pops Orchestra in honoring Sally & Don Messinger.

TO MY VERY DEAR FRIENDS FOR 42 YEARS – DON AND SALLY MESSINGER YOUR TIRELESS EFFORTS EMBODY THE SPIRIT OF HOW VOLUNTEERISM CAN BENEFIT A COMMUNITY. SOME VOLUNTEERS JUST SHOW UP – THE MESSINGERS SHOW UP AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND THAT IS SPECIAL. THAT MAKES BOTH OF YOU SPECIAL. CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS WELL-DESERVED HONOR. WITH LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP, BILL WORTZMAN

Congratulations Don & Sally!

Thanks for everything you do!

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Thank you, Don & Sally Thank you Sally and Don Messinger for your efforts on behalf of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra!

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Don and Sally, A most well-deserved honor for two genuine, caring people in the Cleveland community.

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Congratulations to Sally & Don, You’re a class act!

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Thank you for all you do for our Community!

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With great admiration for the two of you and your many important contributions to our community.

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Sing along to popular holiday music and hear the magical blend of the orchestra & chorus, plus the voice of guest artist Michael Preacely. Celebrate the holidays with The Pops!

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