ANNUAL REPORT 2024 2025
ANNUAL REPORT
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DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC.
LIFETIME DIRECTORS
Samuel Frankel◊
Stanley Frankel
David Handleman, Sr.◊
Dr. Arthur L. Johnson ◊
Chacona Baugh
James B. Nicholson
Anne Parsons ◊
President Emeritus
Barbara Van Dusen
Clyde Wu, M.D.◊
Penny B. Blumenstein
Richard A. Brodie
Marianne Endicott
Sidney Forbes
Herman H. Frankel
Faye Alexander Nelson Chair
Erik Rönmark President & CEO
CHAIRS EMERITI
Peter D. Cummings
Mark A. Davidoff
Phillip Wm. Fisher
Stanley Frankel
DIRECTORS EMERITI
Dr. Gloria Heppner
Ronald Horwitz
Harold Kulish
Bonnie Larson
Arthur C. Liebler
David McCammon
David T. Provost
Robert S. Miller
James B. Nicholson
Marilyn Pincus
Dr. Glenda D. Price
Marjorie S. Saulson
Jane Sherman
Arthur A. Weiss
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shirley Stancato Vice Chair
Laura Trudeau Treasurer
Renato Jamett
Secretary
Ric Huttenlocher Officer at Large
Dr. David M. Wu, MD Officer at Large
Daniel J. Kaufman Officer at Large
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Nicholson Officer at Large
Directors are responsible for maintaining a culture of accountability, resource development, and strategic thinking. As fiduciaries, Directors oversee the artistic and cultural health and strategic direction of the DSO.
Michael Bickers
Elena Centeio
Rodney Cole
Dr. Marcus Collins
Jeremy Epp, Orchestra Representative
Aaron Frankel
Renato Jamett, Trustee Chair
Richard Alonzo
Hadas Bernard
Janice Bernick
Elizabeth Boone
Gwen Bowlby
Dr. Betty Chu, MD
Joanne Danto
Stephen D’Arcy
Maureen T. D’Avanzo
Laurie DeMond-Rosen
Cara Dietz
Afa S. Dworkin
Emily Elmer
James C. Farber
Ralph Gerson
Laura Grannemann
Dr. Herman B. Gray, MD
Laura Hernandez-Romine
Rev. Nicholas Hood III
H. Keith Mobley, Governing Members Chair
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Xavier Mosquet
Arthur T. O’Reilly
Bernard I. Robertson
Scott Strong, Orchestra Representative
James G. Vella
Ellen Hill Zeringue
Trustees are a diverse group of community leaders who infuse creative thinking and innovation into how the DSO strives to achieve both artistic vitality and organizational sustainability.
Amanda Fisher
Linda Forte
Carolynn Frankel
Christa Funk
Robert Gillette
Jody Glancy
Mary Ann Gorlin
Darby Hadley
Donald Hiruo
Peter Hatch
Orchestra Representative
Michele Hodges
Julie Hollinshead
Laurel Kalkanis
Jay Kapadia
David Karp
Joel D. Kellman
John Kim
Jennette Smith Kotila
Leonard LaRocca
Vincent Luciano
Orchestra Representative
Linda Dresner Levy
Gene LoVasco
Anthony McCree
Kristen McLennan
Tito Melega
Lydia Michael
Sandy Morrison
Frederick J. Morsches
Jennifer Muse
Geoffrey S. Nathan
Sean M. Neall
Eric Nemeth
Maury Okun
Shannon Orme
Orchestra Representative
Jackie Paige
Priscilla Perkins
Vivian Pickard
Denise Fair Razo
Gerrit Reepmeyer
Rochelle Riley
James Rose, Jr.
Carlo Serraiocco
Lois L. Shaevsky
T. Elliot Shafer
Shiv Shivaraman
Dean P. Simmer
Richard Sonenklar
Dhivya Srinivasan
Rob Tanner
Yoni Torgow
Nate Wallace
Gwen S. Weiner
Donnell White
R. Jamison Williams
Dear Friends,
We are pleased to share the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s 2024–25 Annual Report. This season was filled with unforgettable moments—from the release of our historic first recording with Music Director Jader Bignamini, to a powerful and compelling season of programming across genres, all while fostering a thriving music education ecosystem and building deeper connections and participation in the growth and well-being of our magnificent city of Detroit.
Orchestra Hall continues to serve as a musical home for thousands of people each season, and we are grateful to work alongside partners who help us create meaningful experiences that engage and connect our community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our series sponsors for their enduring support, including PVS Chemicals, Inc., PNC Bank, and the William Davidson Foundation.
From our Opening Night Gala with Branford Marsalis to Bizet’s Carmen, and from collaborations with artists like Big Sean, Chris Thile, and Sigur Rós to wide-ranging partnerships with The Jennifer Hudson Show, the Detroit Zoo, and Motor City Comic Con, this season truly offered something for everyone—and we were thrilled to conclude it with record ticket sales.
Our artistic leadership continues to guide our orchestra to new heights. In addition
Erik Rönmark President and CEO
to the inspiring vision of Jader and Terence, we were honored to welcome Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez and Principal Guest Conductor Tabita Berglund for their first season in their respective roles. We extend our deep appreciation to Na’Zir McFadden for his leadership as Assistant Conductor, and we warmly welcome Ingrid Martin, who has shown exemplary stewardship in that role since the start of 2025–26. We are also delighted to continue the season with our new Composer-in-Residence, Michael Abels, and look forward to building on our momentum with these esteemed leaders.
As we look to what’s ahead—including a multi-year celebration of Classical Roots milestones—we are immeasurably grateful for all who support our vibrant and cherished institution. To our musicians on stage; the staff and crew behind the scenes; our Board of Directors, Trustees, and Governing Members; and our extraordinary community of patrons, donors, and partners—thank you. Together, we sustain a thriving ecosystem of music and engagement for our city and for audiences around the world.
Faye Alexander Nelson Chair, Board of Directors
This year marked incredible progress for the DSO in post-pandemic recovery. Specifically, concert ticket sales exceeded a pre-pandemic high. With the utilization of a small transfer from reserves, the budget was balanced. A continued focus on audience growth and fundraising is essential to success as we move forward.
The endowment continues to grow in both commitments and expected payments. The chart below reflects the endowment’s growth over time, with the increase in permanent capital helping to fund our mission today while ensuring the organization’s sustainability for years to come.
MISSION
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra impacts lives through the power of unforgettable musical experiences by sustaining a world class orchestra for our city and the global community.
VALUES VISION VISION
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is an inclusive and culturally relevant community where all people can experience their world through music.
VALUES
EXCELLENCE
We value a consistently high level of performance, both artistically and organizationally.
COLLABORATION
We partner to achieve collective positive impact within our organization and throughout our community.
INNOVATION
We proactively look for novel ways to advance opportunities.
DIVERSITY
We identify, understand, and invite a multitude of voices, views, and values into our organizational process and artistic outputs.
RESILIENCE
We flourish in new and uncertain environments.
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2024 | 2025 ANNUAL REPORT DSO MUSICIANS
JADER BIGNAMINI, Music Director
Music Directorship endowed by the Kresge Foundation
ENRICO LOPEZ-YAÑEZ
Principal Pops Conductor Devereaux Family Chair
FIRST VIOLIN
Robyn Bollinger
CONCERTMASTER
Katherine Tuck Chair
Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy
ASSOCIATE CONCERTMASTER
Schwartz and Shapero Family Chair
Hai-Xin Wu
ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER
Walker L. Cisler/Detroit Edison Foundation Chair
OPEN
ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER
Marguerite Deslippe*
Laurie Goldman*
Rachel Harding Klaus*
Eun Park Lee*
Nancy Schlichting and Pam Thesien Chair
Adrienne Rönmark*
William and Story John Chair
OPEN
Drs. Doris Tong and Teck Soo Chair
Laura Soto*
Greg Staples*
Jiamin Wang*
Mingzhao Zhou*
SECOND VIOLIN
Adam Stepniewski
ACTING PRINCIPAL
The Devereaux Family Chair
Connor Chaikowsky*
Will Haapaniemi*
David and Valerie McCammon Chairs
Hae Jeong Heidi Han*
David and Valerie McCammon Chairs
Sheryl Hwangbo Yu*
Sujin Lim*
Tianyu Liu*
Yu-Ming Ma*
Hong-Yi Mo*
Marian Tanau*
Alexander Volkov*
Jing Zhang*
VIOLA
Eric Nowlin
PRINCIPAL
Julie and Ed Levy, Jr. Chair
James VanValkenburg
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Janet and Norm Ankers Chair
Caroline Coade
Henry and Patricia Nickol Chair
Mike Chen
Hart Hollman
Glenn Mellow
Hang Su
Han Zheng
TERENCE BLANCHARD
Fred A. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair
CELLO
Wei Yu
PRINCIPAL
OPEN
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Dorothy and Herbert Graebner Chair
Robert Bergman*
Jeremy Crosmer*
Victor and Gale Girolami Chair
David LeDoux*
Peter McCaffrey*
Joanne Danto and Arnold Weingarden Chair
Úna O’Riordan*
Mary Ann and Robert Gorlin Chair
Cole Randolph*
Mary Lee Gwizdala Chair
BASS
Kevin Brown
PRINCIPAL
Van Dusen Family Chair
Stephen Molina
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Renato and Elizabeth Jamett Chair
Christopher Hamlen*
Peter Hatch*
Vincient Luciano*
Brandon Mason ^
HARP
Alyssa Katahara
PRINCIPAL
Winifred E. Polk Chair
FLUTE
Hannah Hammel Maser
PRINCIPAL
Alan J. and Sue Kaufman and Family Chair
Emily Biker
ACTING SECOND FLUTE
Morton and Brigitte Harris Chair
Amanda Blaikie
ACTING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Bernard and Eleanor Robertson Chair
PICCOLO OPEN
OBOE
Alexander Kinmonth
PRINCIPAL
Jack A. and Aviva Robinson Chair
Erik Andrusyak
Sarah Lewis
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Monica Fosnaugh
Donovan Bown §
ENGLISH HORN
Monica Fosnaugh
TABITA BERGLUND
Principal Guest Conductor
CLARINET
Ralph Skiano
PRINCIPAL
Robert B. Semple Chair
Kamalia Freyling
ACTING SECOND CLARINET
Jack Walters
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
PVS Chemicals Inc./Jim and Ann Nicholson Chair
Shannon Orme
Triniti Rives §
E-FLAT CLARINET
Jack Walters
BASS CLARINET
Shannon Orme
Barbara Frankel and Ronald Michalak Chair
BASSOON
Conrad Cornelison
PRINCIPAL
Byron and Dorothy Gerson Chair
OPEN
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Cornelia Sommer
Ryan Turano
CONTRABASSOON
Ryan Turano
HORN
Edmund Rollett
PRINCIPAL
David and Christine Provost Chair
Scott Strong
Ric and Carola Huttenlocher Chair
Patrick Walle
Cara Kizer
ACTING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
KRISTI CRAGO
ACTING HORN
TRUMPET
Hunter Eberly
PRINCIPAL
Austin Williams
Justin Emerich
ACTING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
William Lucas
TROMBONE
Gracie Potter
PRINCIPAL
David Binder
Adam Rainey
Richard Sonenklar and Greg Haynes Chair
BASS TROMBONE
Adam Rainey
TUBA
Dennis PRINCIPALNulty
INGRID MARTIN
Assistant Conductor, Phillip & Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador Current
TIMPANI
Jeremy Epp
PRINCIPAL
Richard and Mona Alonzo Chair
Jay Ritchie
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
PERCUSSION
Joseph Becker
PRINCIPAL
Ruth Roby and Alfred R. Glancy III Chair
Andrés Pichardo-Rosenthal
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
William Cody Knicely Chair
Jay Ritchie
LIBRARIANS
Robert Stiles
PRINCIPAL
Ethan Allen
LEGACY CHAIRS
Principal Flute Women’s Association for the DSO Chair
Principal Cello
James C. Gordon Chair
Personnel Managers
Andrew Williams
DIRECTOR OF ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL
Benjamin Tisherman
MANAGER OF ORCHESTRA
PERSONNEL
Stage Personnel
Dennis Rottell
STAGE MANAGER
Joe Corless
DEPARTMENT HEAD
William Dailing
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Zach Deater
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Isaac Eide
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Kurt Henry
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Matthew Pons
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Jason Tschantre
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Past Music Directors
Leonard Slatkin
MUSIC DIRECTOR LAUREATE
Neeme Järvi
MUSIC DIRECTOR EMERITUS
LEGEND
* These members may voluntarily revolve
seating within the section on a regular basis
^ On leave
§ African American Orchestra Fellow
2024 | 2025 ANNUAL REPORT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Erik Rönmark
President and CEO
James B. & Ann V. Nicholson Chair
Jill Elder Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer
Martin Sher Vice President and Chief Artistic & Operating Officer
Carol Davis Executive Assistant
Joy Crawford Administrative Assistant
Anne Parsons◊ President Emeritus
ARTISTIC OPERATIONS
ARTISTIC PLANNING
Ian Kivler
Senior Director of Artistic Planning
Jessica Slais
Creative Director of Popular & Special Programming
Stephen Grady Jr. Program Manager, Popular & Special Programming
Jackie Wealer Artistic Coordinator
LIVE FROM ORCHESTRA HALL
Marc Geelhoed
Executive Producer of Live from Orchestra Hall
ORCHESTRA OPERATIONS
Kathryn Ginsburg Vice President and General Manager
Patrick Peterson Orchestra Manager
Andrew Williams Director of Orchestra Personnel
Dennis Rottell Stage Manager
Laura Scales Production Manager
Benjamin Tisherman Manager of Orchestra Personnel
ADVANCEMENT
Alex Kapordelis Vice President, Strategic Philanthropy
Ali Huber Director of Donor Engagement
Dane Lighthart Director of Individual Giving
Cat Lockman
Director of Institutional Partnerships & Strategic Giving
Zack Suchanek
Associate Director of Annual Giving
Alex Anderson Manager of Advancement Events
Francesca DeLouis Manager of Governance & Donor Engagement
Andrew Doré Manager of Donor Hospitality
Courtney Gonzales Institutional Giving Specialist
Molly Lipham Major Gift Officer
Elizabeth McConnell Major Gift Officer
Tarajee Moore Donor Communications Specialist
Samantha Taylor Manager of Institutional Giving
Amanda Tew Major Gift Officer
BUILDING OPERATIONS
Ken Waddington Senior Director of Facilities & Engineering
Nykrum Bell Chief Engineer
Demetris Fisher Manger of Environmental Services (EVS)
William Guilbault EVS Technician
Robert Hobson Chief Maintenance Technician
Aaron Kirkwood EVS Lead
Anthony Lindsey EVS Technician
Daniel Speights EVS Technician
EVENT AND PATRON EXPERIENCE
Christina Williams
Senior Director of Event & Patron Experience
Neva Kirksey Manager of Events & Rentals
Alison Reed, CVA Manager of Volunteer & Patron Experience
COMMUNICATIONS
Sarah Smarch Director of Content & Storytelling
Natalie Berger Manager of Multimedia Brand Content
LaToya Cross Communications & Advancement Content Specialist
Hannah Engwall Elbialy Manager of Public Relations
Marisa Jacques Public Relations Coordinator
LEARNING & ENGAGEMEMT
Karisa Antonio Vice President of Social Innovation & Learning
Damien Crutcher Director of Detroit Harmony
Debora Kang Director of Learning
Clare Valenti Director of Engagement
Kiersten Alcorn Manager of Engagement & Accessibility
Chris DeLouis Manager of Student Development
Erin Dowler Detroit Strategy Specialist
Erin Faryniarz Detroit Harmony Partnerships Coordinator
Bronwyn Hagerty Library & Program Manager
Claire Hall Coordinator of Engagement Operations
Samuel Hsieh Coordinator of Learning Operations
Audra Kubat Early Childhood Specialist
Kendra Sachs Manager of Student Enrollment
FINANCE
Josh George Staff Accountant
Tanisha Hester Staff Accountant
Sophie Lall Accounting Clerk Assistant
Sandra Mazza Senior Accountant, Business Operations
Sophie Lall Senior Accountant of Business Operations
Claudia Scalzetti Staff Accountant
HUMAN RESOURCES
Hannah Lozon Vice President of Talent & Culture
Angela Stough Director of Human Resources
Sharon Tse Director of Culture & Inclusion
Severina Oliver HR Specialist
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
William Shell Senior Director of Information Technology
Pat Harris System Administrator
Michelle Koning Web Manager
Aaron Tockstein Database Administrator
MARKETING & AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT
Kelly Striewski Vice President of Marketign & Patron Experience
Connor Mehren Director of Growth Marketing
Juliana Nahas Director of Loyalty Marketing
Sharon Gardner Carr
Tessitura Event Operations Manager
Jay Holladay Brand Graphic Designer
Valerie Jackson Group Sales Representative
LaHeidra Marshall Direct Marketing Manager
Thomas Monks Loyalty Marketing Manager
Declan O’Neal Marketing & Promotions Coordinator
Kristin Pagels-Quinlan Digital Advertising Manager
James Sabatella Group & Tourism Sales Manager
Grace Venner Manager of Growth Marketing
PATRON SALES & SERVICE
Michelle Marshall Director of Patron Sales & Service
Chantel Woodard Manager of Patron Sales & Service
SAFETY & SECURITY
George Krappmann Director of Safety & Security
Johnnie Scott Safety & Security Manager
Willie Coleman Security Officer
Joyce Dorsey Security Officer
Tony Morris Security Officer
Eric Thomas Security Officer
JADER BIGNAMINI
MUSIC DIRECTOR
In his fourth full season in the role, Music Director Jader Bignamini conducted 11 programs on the PVS Classical Series with major works including Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, Shostakovich’s Sympho ny No. 10, the world premiere of Michael Abels’s Amplify, and a concert staging of Carmen in celebration of the opera’s 150th anniversary. He welcomed soloists including Branford Marsalis, Behzod Abduraimov, Alexandra Dariescu, Wayne Marshall, Alina Ibragimova, Ray Chen, and Steven Isserlis.
TABITA BERGLUND
PRINCIPAL GUEST CONDUCTOR
In her first full season in the role, Principal Guest Conductor Tabita Berglund made an indelible mark with her fresh perspective on conducting and programming. She led two programs on the PVS Classical Series, which included the US premiere of Anna Clyne’s Times (a DSO co-commission) with violinist Pekka Kuusisto, Brit, Sibelius’s Lemminkäinen , Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 with Lukáš Vondráček, Pictures at an Exhibition.
ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP ARTISTIC
TERENCE BLANCHARD
FRED A. ERB JAZZ CREATIVE DIRECTOR CHAIR
Known for sharing deeply moving stories through his compositions and expressive trumpet playing, Terence Blanchard’s artistic vision and wealth of experience helped shape the Paradise Jazz Series. In his 12th season in this role, he presented his profound evening-length, GRAMMY® Award-winning work A Tale of God’s Will: Requiem for Katrina, commemorating 20 years since the devastation of the hurricane, joined by his band the E-Collective and Turtle Island Quartet.
ENRICO LOPEZ-YAÑEZ
PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR
DEVEREAUX FAMILY CHAIR
In his first full season in the role, Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez captivated audiences with high energy, creativity, and innovation. He oversaw the artistic vision of the PNC Pops Series and conducted five of the se ries’ concerts, including The Music of Star Wars Under the Streetlamp, the beloved Home for the Holidays concerts, La Vida Loca, and a program with acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Folds. Additionally, he led Gold Rush: An American Musical Adventure on the Young People’s Family Concert Series.
LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP
NA’ZIR MCFADDEN
ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR, PHILLIP & LAUREN FISHER COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE DETROIT SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA
In his final season in the role, Na’Zir McFadden conducted varying programs including the 2025 Classical Roots concerts, which featured Jessie Montgomery’s Snapshots and Rounds with soloist Awadagin Pratt and the world premiere of Marlowe’s Wings: Detroit’s Champion of Change—a DSO-commissioned new work by Kris Johnson; Music of The Knights on the PNC Pops Series; three Young People’s Family Concerts; Salute to America at Greenfield Village; one program on the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series; and the DTE Community Concerts, powered by the DTE Foundation. As Music Director of the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra, he fostered the ensemble’s continued growth and conducted three concert programs in Orchestra Hall.
NEW ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
INGRID MARTIN
ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR, PHILLIP & LAUREN FISHER COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE DETROIT SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA
In June 2025, Ingrid Martin was announced as the next Assistant Conductor and Phillip and Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador, commencing with the 2025–2026 season. She also serves as the Music Director of the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra. Before pursuing conducting professionally, Ingrid worked for a decade in emergency medicine, then as a teacher. Her unique approach to music and leadership is influenced by the skills she developed in these careers.
MICHAEL ABELS COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE
The DSO was pleased to announce Michael Abels as Composer-in-Residence beginning in the 2025–26 season, offering audiences the chance to experience the breadth of his work live in Orchestra Hall. Five of the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer’s works will be performed over the course of his residency, which will include one world premiere. In 2024–25, the DSO performed the world premiere of Abels’s Amplify ahead of his residency.
8 musicians joined the DSO
GRACIE POTTER
PRINCIPAL TROMBONE
ERIK ANDRUSYAK SECOND OBOE 435 candidates auditioned
EDMUND ROLLETT
PRINCIPAL HORN
PATRICK WALLE UTILITY HORN
RYAN TURANO CONTRABASSOON AND BASSOON
7 successful auditions
CONNOR CHAIKOWSKI VIOLIN
3 musician retirements
JEFFERY ZOOK PICCOLO AND FLUTE
SHARON SPARROW
KENNETH THOMPKINS
BLUES SYMPHONY
THE DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S HISTORIC
In March 2025, we built upon our storied history of recordings with the release of Wynton Marsalis’s Blues Symphony on the Pentatone label. Recorded in Orchestra Hall in December 2023, the album marked Music Director Jader Bignamini’s first commercial recording with the orchestra.
A triumphant ode to the power of the blues and the scope of America’s musical heritage, the seven-movement work was met with great critical acclaim from sources including The New
York Times, Gramophone, and BBC Music Magazine.
With this release, we also launched the Gold Record Collective, a donor society that fuels the DSO’s artistic journey, supporting landmark recordings and establishing the DSO’s reputation on the global stage.
The collective was commemorated in February with a record launch party at Third Man Records, with whom we collaborated with for a limited-edition vinyl pressing of the album, featuring original jacket art by artist Judy Bowman.
At the launch party, Gold Record Collective members and supporters enjoyed a tour of the pressing process and a panel discussion with Concertmaster Robyn Bollinger alongside Blanton Alspaugh (Producer) and Mark Donahue (Engineer) of Soundmirror.
MARSALIS SYMPHONY
HISTORIC FIRST RECORDING WITH JADER BIGNAMINI
In September, we hosted a Detroit Month of Design event where participants engaged with the recording by contributing to a large-scale collage inspired by Judy Bowman’s design for the vinyl cover. Ahead of the collage-making workshop, DSO musicians led a conversation and live demonstration on how color is created in music.
In 2025–26, the recording legacy continues with capture of Off’s Carmina Burana, Marsalis’s Swing Symphony with the Paradise Theatre Big Band, and the new suite from Omar by Rhiannon Giddens and Composer-in-Residence Michael Abels for future release.
“WINDS, STRINGS, AND PERCUSSION ALL HIT THEIR MARKS WITH CONFIDENCE DURING THE FIRST MOVEMENT. AND THE CONDUCTOR, JADER BIGNAMINI, KEEPS THINGS SPRIGHTLY; WHEN THE MOVEMENT’S CLIMAX WANTS EXTRA DYNAMIC PUNCH, HIS PLAYERS STILL HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE. THAT HIGH LEVEL OF EXECUTION IS EVIDENT THROUGHOUT THIS PERFORMANCE OF THE HOURLONG WORK.”
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OPENING NIGHT GALA
On September 28, 2024, we celebrated our second consecutive Opening Night Gala with an unforgettable night of music and festivities. Music Director Jader Bignamini and the DSO welcomed GRAMMY® Awardwinning saxophonist Branford Marsalis as soloist for John Williams’s Escapades from Catch Me If You Can and Darius Milhaud’s Scaramouche. The program also included Rhiannon Giddens and
Michael Abels’s Overture from Omar, Leonard Bernstein’s Three Dance Episodes from On the Town, and George Gershwin’s An American in Paris. Preceding the gala on September 26 and 27, Bignamini and Marsalis presented Bernstein & Gershwin, which featured several of the same works by Milhaud, Bernstein, and Gershwin, plus Gershwin’s Cuban Overture. See page 36 for more information.
WOODWARD STRING QUARTET
Concertmaster Robyn Bollinger, Associate Concertmaster
Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy, Principal Viola Eric Nowlin, and Principal Cello Wei Yu have united to form the Woodward String Quartet. Away from their chairs in the orchestra, DSO musicians are remarkable players in solo and chamber settings. As leaders in the orchestra, the members of this quartet are prime examples.
They made their Detroit debut in November 2024 with a performance in the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube. Eastward View opened with Haydn’s “Sunrise” Quartet Op. 76 No. 4, followed by Debussy’s String Quartet, and concluded with String Quartet No. 1 by Michigan artist Zhou Tian.
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PVS CLASSICAL SERIES
This season we highlighted 15 works by women or people of color, including DSO premieres of Florence Price’s Adoration and Violin Concerto No. 2 featuring soloist Randall Goosby (above). We also performed 15 works by living composers, which included 2 world premieres (Michael Ables’ Amplify and Kris Johnson’s Marlowe’s Wings: Detroit’s Champion of Change) and 5 DSO commissioned or co-commissioned works by
Michael Abels, Anna Clyne, Kris Johnson, Jimmy López-Bellido, and Jessie Montgomery. We welcomed many new and familiar faces to the podium this season, with a return appearance from Music Director Laureate Leonard Slatkin in celebration of his 80th birthday.
SPOTLIGHT:
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF CARMEN
In celebration of 150 years of George Bizet’s iconic masterwork Carmen, the DSO and Music Director Jader Bignamini presented a concert performance of the opera. For this special performance, we welcomed J’Nai Bridges to sing the role of Carmen, Russell Thomas as Don José, Ailyn Pérez as Micaëla, Paulo Szot as Escamillo, Meghan Picerno as Frasquita, Leonardo Neiva as Morales and Dancairo,
Saverio Fiore as Remendado, Briana Hunter as Mercedes, and Sergio Martinez as Zuniga. The performance also featured two local vocal ensembles, Audivi and the Ann Arbor Youth Chorale.
PNC POPS SERIES
Highlights of the PNC Pops Series include The Music of StarWars,Music of the Knights, La Vida Loca, The Music of Queen, and Broadway Love Songs. Many showstopping guest artists shined in these programs, including Under the Streetlamp with former cast members from the hit musical Jersey Boys; Celtic Journey featuring authentic Irish music conducted by Ernest Richardson and featuring Susanna Perry Gilmore (fiddle), William Coulter (guitar), and Tomáseen Foley (Irish storyteller); Let’s Misbehave: The Songs of
Cole Porter featuring pianist Tony DeSare, trombonist Aubrey Logan, and tap dancer John Manzari; and Ben Folds in a program of genrecrossing favorites. The beloved Home for the Holidays concerts returned, conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez.
SPOTLIGHT:
WOMEN ROCK!
Rock ‘n roll was shaped by many iconic women over the years, and the DSO rocked out to just a few of these leading ladies’ songs in April. Women Rock! featured hits by Carole King, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar, Tina Turner, and more. To promote this program, DSO administrative staff channeled their inner rock stars and created a music video for the ultimate office mixtape. To keep the fun going after opening night of this program, the DSO hosted Women Rock: After Dark, the inaugural event of our new After
Dark post-concert signature event series. The afterparty featured DJ Thornstryker, the first female NBA DJ for the Pistons, and an interactive art activity facilitated by the College for Creative Studies. Additional activations were hosted by Rebel Nell, the Peacock Room, the Velvet Tower, and Venla’s.
PARADISE JAZZ SERIES
The Paradise Jazz Series celebrated its 25th year honoring the legacy of the Paradise Theatre, the historic Detroit jazz venue that was on the site of Orchestra Hall from 1941–1951. The six programs in this series showcased a diverse range of styles with performances by Terence Blanchard (Fred A. Erb Jazz Creative
Director Chair), Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet, Cyrus Chestnut and friends, musicians from the SFJAZZ Collective, Ron Carter Quartet, and Cécile McLorin Salvant (above). Jazz events this season also celebrated the future of the art form, with opener performances by Civic Jazz Ensemble students.
SPOTLIGHT:
RON CARTER QUARTET
In April, Ron Carter and his quartet visited Orchestra Hall for an unforgettable evening. The Detroit native is one of the most prolific and influential jazz bass players of all time, attributed to being the most recorded jazz bassist with over 60 years of experience under his belt. Cater has recorded with fellow jazz legends including Miles Davis, Lena Horne, Bill Evans, B.B. King, and Cannonball Adderley. He was joined by drummer Payton Crossley, tenor saxophonist
Jimmy Greene, and pianist Renee Rosnes, a collective with whom Carter has toured globally and collaborated on numerous recording projects. It was a magical evening as Carter shared the legacy of the era of jazz that built the Paradise Theatre.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMMING
We presented a wide array of memorable programs this season, captivating audiences with energizing and immersive musical experiences. To kick off a season of specials, the DSO played alongside the Icelandic rock band Sigur Rós at the Masonic Temple in September. In May, David Bowie’s closest collaborators including Donny McCaslin, Jason Lindner, Tim Lefebvre, and Gail Ann Dorsey joined the DSO in Orchestra Hall for Blackstar Symphony, which featured Bowie’s final album, Blackstar, and other hits. In June, mandolinist Chris Thile presented
his brand-new work, ATTENTION! A narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist and orchestra, engaging the audience with whimsical storytelling. The DSO joined forces with the Detroit Pistons in June to present A Night with the Orchestra: A Special J Dilla Tribute to a sold-out crowd featuring Detroit’s own Big Sean (above).
Throughout the season, the DSO presented six movie experiences with the orchestra playing the score live to film. Highlights included Batman 1989, with Batman’s arrival summoned by the Bat Signal on Orchestra Hall’s facade in partnership with Motor City Comic Con; and The Lion King, with handson education stations, takeaway arts and crafts, and an African drumming circle before the concert in Sosnick Courtyard, in partnership with the Detroit Zoo. Our Sosnick Courtyard was also home to a free outdoor festival, made possible by the Gilbert Family Foundation. Over
two weeks, performances featured a DSO chamber ensemble, Yoga & Music, Allen Dennard’s “Decades Through Detroit,” Audivi, a sensoryfriendly concert presented by Joe Reilly Music, Audra Kubat’s “Stories Through Song and Poetry,” the Detroit Jazz City Orchestra Plus, and performers from the 34th Annual Concert of Colors.
CIVIC YOUTH ENSEMBLES
PART
OF THE WU FAMILY ACADEMY FOR LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT
The DSO’s Civic Youth Ensembles (CYE) continue to support the growth of students of all ages through performance and development opportunities. In 2024–25, CYE served 573 students (an 8% increase from 2023–24) and 211 adults across 15 ensembles, representing 147 zip codes. 19% of students were from Detroit and 28% received scholarships, reflecting the program’s ongoing commitment to access and inclusion. CYE musicians participated in 605 rehearsals and coachings with teaching artists, and the Civic Jazz Orchestra performed as the opening act for several Paradise Jazz Series concerts featuring Chucho Valdés,
Terence Blanchard, Ron Carter, and more. Students in CYE and Senza (the DSO’s youth professional development program), participated in 11 professional development sessions, which covered topics from music therapy to financial management. Students exercised their leadership skills by serving as hosts at CYE concerts, volunteering with Detroit Harmony and at Young People’s Family Concerts, mentoring students in early ensembles, designing the concert programs, and curating activities for CYE Fun Days. 91% of CYE students reported that CYE is a positive part of their life.
PNC GROW UP GREAT
This season, PNC Grow Up Great reached new heights. Through the program—in partnership with Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) and the PNC Foundation—we visited 56 schools and all 130 DPSCD pre-K classrooms, engaging 2,423 students in joyful, interactive musical experiences. During each school visit, students and teachers welcome a DSO teaching artist and a DSO musician into their classroom. These interactive visits invite curiosity and encourage students and teachers alike to actively participate by singing, dancing, and clapping. Teachers are supported in implementing these
musical activities into their daily lesson plans to support crucial early childhood education milestones relating to literacy, number recognition, social and communication skills, and more. This functional practice of music helps teachers deliver lessons in an engaging way while laying the foundation for long-term social, academic, and musical success.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S FAMILY CONCERTS & EDUCATIONAL CONCERT SERIES
Through educational and family concerts, thousands of students in Detroit and around the world were introduced to music. In 2024–25, Tiny Tots concerts engaged young children in the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube, and the Young People’s Family Concert Series brought fun and interactive programs including Symphony Spooktacular and Carnival of the Animals led by DSO Assistant Conductor Na’Zir McFadden and Gold Rush: An American Musical Adventure led by DSO Principal Pops Conductor
Enrico Lopez-Yañez. Across three programs conducted by McFadden and Lopez-Yañez, respectively, the Educational Concert Series reached 12,211 students in Orchestra Hall and 64,000 views globally via Live from Orchestra Hall: Classroom Edition webcasts.
THE DSO AT INTERLOCHEN
The July 2025 residency marked the 99th year of collaboration between the DSO and Interlochen, a relationship that dates back to 1926 when the National High School Orchestra—Interlochen’s founding ensemble—performed at Orchestra
Hall in Detroit. This year’s residency featured DSO musicians leading masterclasses, rehearsing side-byside with students, and performing two concerts under the direction Music Director Jader Bignamini.
“The partnership between the DSO and Interlochen is built on a shared passion for musical education and performance,” said DSO President and CEO Erik Rönmark. “Each summer, our musicians are energized by the talent and dedication of the students, and we are proud to play a role in shaping their artistic journeys”
-ERIK RÖNMARK, PRESIDENT AND CEO
LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT AT THE MAX
Learning & Engagement at the DSO continues to empower people to experience their world through music with person-centered programming. Engagement programs increased by 13%, from 186 events and performances in 2023–24 to 211 in 2024–25. 59% of these events were in Detroit and nearly 10,000 people attended. Other highlights include 8 non-clinical music therapy group sessions with students who are autistic, 21 bucket band workshops, a student performance at COTS Peggy’s Place (a family-only emergency shelter),
the Alternatives for Girls summer camp (where 50 students wrote and performed songs), and Sensory-Friendly Concerts (designed for people on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities) with record attendance of 200. The Middle School Honor Days program saw continued growth, increasing from 2 to 3 full days and welcoming 826 students (up from 600 last season) to The Max, culminating in performances on the Orchestra Hall stage to a full house of family and friends.
113,471
people reached 1,277 1,107 40 1,000 performances, workshops, and rehearsals
DSO musicians involved in Learning and Engagement music lessons Musicboxes provided to early childhood educators
IN THE COMMUNITY
DETROIT STRATEGY
The DSO continues participation in the growth and well-being of Detroit across key focus areas including Early Childhood, Students, Workforce Development, Health and Services, and Detroit Events.
DETROIT HARMONY
Detroit Harmony provides instruments for Detroit students while fostering music education and workforce development. In 2024–25, we expanded partnerships and reached 3683 instruments received, 2164 instruments distributed, and 952 instruments repaired. At the Detroit Harmony Building, a concert clothing closet debuted, providing Detroit Harmony partner organization students with needed concert apparel.
DETROIT NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE
We collaborated with local partners to co-create free family-friendly concerts at Redeemer Presbyterian Church and St. Hedwig Catholic Church, plus summer festival appearances in Northwest Goldberg, Chandler Park, Clark Park, and Southwest Detroit.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES
The William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series celebrated 14 incredible years of performances in Metro Detroit neighborhoods this season. From January through July, the series brought DSO performances to Plymouth, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Grosse Pointe, and Beverly Hills. The concerts featured renowned soloists from DSO musicians and guest artists alike. Soloists from the orchestra included Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy (Associate Concertmaster, Schwartz and Shapero Family Chair), Hannah Hammel Maser (Principal Flute, Alan J. and Sue Kaufman and Family Chair), and Amanda Blaikie (Flute, Morton and Brigitte Harris Chair), and guests included
violinist Maria Ioudenitch and violist Jordan Bak. These performances were led by Na’Zir McFadden (Assistant Conductor and Phillip & Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador) and guests Jeannette Sorrell and François López-Ferrer. The programs included familiar selections from some of the most beloved composers in the classical repertoire including Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach, while making space for new musical voices—Jessie Montgomery and Carlos Simon—to shine.
PRINCIPAL GIVING
Principal Giving illustrates the depths of your support for changing, connecting, and enriching lives through music performance and education at the DSO. Your investment is a commitment to sustaining the future of this organization for generations to come.
THANK YOU
Mr. & Mrs.◊ Richard L. Alonzo
Penny & Harold Blumenstein
The William M. Davidson Foundation
Ms. Leslie C. Devereaux◊
Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Frankel
Mary Ann & Robert Gorlin
Mr. & Mrs. James B. Nicholson
The Polk Family
Mr. & Mrs. David Provost
Mr. Richard A. Sonenklar & Mr. Gregory Haynes
Drs. David & Bernadine Wu
The DSO has a long history of traveling in support of our Music Director, while serving as ambassadors for our orchestra and Detroit. In January 2025, we officially relaunched this tradition with a trip to Palermo, Italy. We are now excited to introduce
Principal Journeys, a travel program that brings together dedicated supporters of the DSO for unforgettable musical and cultural experiences centered around a shared passion of sustaining a world class orchestra for our city and global community.
SIGNATURE EVENTS
OPENING NIGHT GALA
In September, Detroit’s premier black-tie gala experience returned for the second time since 2003 following a successful reinauguration last season featuring YoYo Ma. The 2024–2025 Opening Night Gala featured acclaimed saxophonist Branford Marsalis and the DSO under the baton of Jader Bignamini, and the illustrious evening included a red-carpet entrance with photo opportunities, cocktail reception, formal seated dinner for gala supporters, and afterparty. This year’s Opening Night Gala raised over $1.1 million in support of the DSO’s mission to ensure young people have access to music education and a path to all that is possible.
Thank you to Stanley and Judy Frankel; Jim and Ann Nicholson; Ed Levy Jr. and Linda Dresner; The Fred and Barbara Erb Family
Foundation; Penny and Harold Blumenstein; Joanne Danto and Arnold Weingarden; Marjory Winkelman Epstein; Nancy and James Grosfeld; Christine and David Provost; Bernadine and David Wu; Terese and Paul Zlotoffor their media sponsorship of Opening Night Gala.
SIGNATURE
CLASSICAL ROOTS
At the 47th Classical Roots Concert and 24th Annual Arthur L. Johnson – Honorable Damon Jerome Keith Celebration, the DSO honored educator and GRAMMY® Awardwinning composer and violinist Jessie Montgomery and businessman, Detroit civic pioneer, and longtime Classical Roots supporter Walter Douglas Sr. The event also celebrated Detroit educator, conductor, and Detroit Harmony managing director Damien Crutcher as this year’s recipient of the Marlowe Stoudamire Award for Innovation and Community Collaboration, presented in memory of late Detroit community leader and Classical Roots Steering Committee member Marlowe Stoudamire. The event raised an all-time high of $437,000 to support the DSO’s African American music and musician development programs. The Arthur L. Johnson – Honorable Damon Jerome Keith Classical Roots Celebration was supported by the leadership of a Classical Roots Steering Committee of Detroit community and business leaders, co-chaired by Mable V. Jones, PhD and Nicole Brown.
The Classical Roots concerts were conducted by Na’Zir McFadden and featured Kris Johnson on trumpet, Awadagin Pratt on piano, and the Brazeal Dennard Chorale. The program opened with John Rosamund Johnson’s Lift Every Voice and Sing, and continued with the world premiere of Kris Johnson’s Marlow’s Wings: Detroit’s Champion of Change, The Oak by Florence Price, and Jessie Montgomery’s Snapshots (DSO co-commission) and Rounds.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Stanley and Judy Frankel; JPMorgan Chase; DTE Energy Foundation; Christine and David Provost; MGM Grand Detroit; The Gilbert Family Foundation; The Knight Foundation; Jim and Ann Nicholson; W. Harold and Chacona W. Baugh; Barbara Van Dusen; AAA Michigan; The Walter and Rhea Douglas Family; Avis Ford; Mary Ann and Robert Gorlin; The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation.
SIGNATURE EVENTS
THE ANNUAL FUND
Gifts received between September 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025
The DSO is a community-supported orchestra, and you can play your part through frequent ticket purchases and generous annual donations. Your tax-deductible Annual Fund donation is an investment in the wonderful music at Orchestra Hall, around the neighborhoods, and across the community. This honor roll celebrates those generous donors who made a gift of $1,500 or more to the DSO Annual Fund.
Gabrilowitsch Society members support the Annual Fund at $10,000 and above annually. If you have questions about this roster or would like to make a donation, please contact 313.576.5114 or go to dso.org/donate.
GIVING OF $250,000 & MORE
Penny & Harold Blumenstein
Julie & Peter Cummings
Ms. Leslie C. Devereaux◊
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Frankel
Mary Lee Gwizdala
Linda Dresner & Ed Levy, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. James B. Nicholson
Mr. & Mrs. David Provost
Barbara C. Van Dusen
GIVING OF $100,000 & MORE
Mr. & Mrs.◊ Richard L. Alonzo
James & Patricia Anderson
Mr.◊ & Mrs. Raymond M. Cracchiolo
Joanne Danto & Arnold Weingarden
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Wm. Fisher
Mary Ann & Robert Gorlin
Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Frankel
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph J. Gerson
Ric & Carola Huttenlocher
Mrs. Bonnie Larson
The Polk Family
Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Miller
Bernard & Eleanor Robertson
Drs. David & Bernadine Wu
Paul & Terese Zlotoff
GIVING OF $50,000 & MORE
Nicole & Matt Lester
David & Valerie McCammon
Richard Sonenklar & Gregory Haynes Philanthropic Fund
GIVING OF $25,000 & MORE
Ms. Sharon Backstrom
Mrs. Cecilia Benner
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Brodie
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Brownell
Mr. & Mrs.◊ Brian C. Campbell
Mrs. Marjory Epstein
Mr. Michael J. Fisher
Madeline & Sidney Forbes
Mrs. Martha Ford
Dale & Bruce Frankel
Ronald M. & Carol◊ Horwitz
William & Story John
Mr.◊ & Mrs. Norman D. Katz
Mr. Alan J. & Mrs. Sue Kaufman
Morgan & Danny Kaufman
GABRILOWITSCH SOCIETY - GIVING OF $10,000 & MORE
Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya
Janet & Norman Ankers
Pamela Applebaum
Drs. Brian & Elizabeth Bachynski
Ms. Therese Bellaimey
Drs. John◊ & Janice Bernick
Dr. George & Joyce Blum
Elena Bogliani & Pietro Gorlier
Ms. Kristin Bolitho
Gwen & Richard Bowlby
Robert N.◊ & Claire P. Brown
Michael & Geraldine Buckles
Sandra & Paul Butler
Ms. Elena Centeio & Tony R. Smith
Thomas W. Cook & Marie L. Masters
Ms. Elizabeth Correa
Mr. Kevin S. Dennis & Mr. Jeremy J. Zeltzer
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. DeVore
Adel & Walter Dissett
Mr. Charles L. Dunlap & Mr. Lee V. Hart
Margie Dunn & Mark Davidoff
Dr. & Mrs. A. Bradley Eisenbrey
Margo & Jim Farber
Sally & Michael Feder
Amanda Fisher & Ben Hubert
Dr. Saul & Mrs. Helen Forman
Barbara Frankel◊ & Ronald Michalak
Lynn & Bharat Gandhi
LeFevre Family
Bud & Nancy Liebler
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene A. Miller
Xavier & Maeva Mosquet
Sammy & David Nicholson
Ms. Ruth Rattner◊
Mr. Jerome Salesin
Laura & Jimmy Sherman
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Sherman
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Torgow
Peter & Carol Walters
Mr.◊ & Mrs. Jonathan T. Walton
S. Evan & Gwen Weiner
Wolverine Packing Company
And one who wishes to remain anonymous
Girolami Family Charitable Trust
Mr.◊ & Mrs. James A. Green
Mr. & Mrs. Darby Hadley
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hage
Judy◊ & Kenneth Hale
Mr. Sanford Hansell & Dr. Raina Ernstoff
Ms. Lori Harbour
Michael E. Hinsky & Tyrus N. Curtis
Mr.◊ & Mrs. Norman H. Hofley
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hollinshead
Mr. Sharad P. Jain
Renato & Elizabeth Jamett
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Jessup
Lenard & Connie Johnston
Paul & Marietta Joliat
Betsy & Joel Kellman
Dr. David & Mrs. Elizabeth Kessel
Mr. & Mrs. Kosch
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lile◊
Mrs. Sandra MacLeod
Dr. Stephen & Paulette Mancuso
Ms. Deborah Miesel
Dr. Robert & Dr. Mary Mobley
Cyril Moscow◊
Geoffrey S. Nathan & Margaret E. Winters ◊
Mr. & Mrs. Albert T. Nelson, Jr.
Eric & Paula Nemeth
Jim & Mary Beth Nicholson
Patricia & Henry Nickol◊
Gloria & Stanley Nycek
George & Jo Elyn Nyman
Debra & Richard Partrich
Kathryn & Roger Penske
Dr. Glenda D. Price
Dr. & Mrs. John Roberts
Dr. Erik Rönmark* & Mrs. Adrienne Rönmark*
Mr. Ronald Ross & Ms. Alice Brody
Martie & Bob Sachs
Peggy & Dr. Mark B. Saffer
Sandy Schreier
Elaine & Michael Serling
Carlo & Nicole Serraiocco
Lois & Mark Shaevsky
Mr. Norman Silk & Mr. Dale Morgan
Dean P. & D. Giles Simmer
Mr. Steven Smith
Dr. Doris Tong & Dr. Teck M. Soo
Mrs. Kathleen Straus & Mr. Walter Shapero
Mr. & Mrs. John Stroh III
Emily & Paul Tobias
Mr. James G. Vella
Ms. Mary Wilson
Lucia Zamorano, M.D.
And two who wish to remain anonymous
Mrs. Denise Abrash
Richard & Jiehan Alonzo
Dr. & Mrs. Joel Appel
Drs. Kwabena & Jacqueline Appiah
Pauline Averbach & Charles Peacock
Mrs. Jean Azar
Ms. Elizabeth Baergen
Ms. Ruth Baidas
Dr. David S. Balle
James A. Bannan
Mr. Mark G. Bartnik & Ms. Sandra J. Collins
Joseph Addison Bartush
W. Harold & Chacona W. Baugh
Mr. & Mrs. Martin S. Baum
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Beaubien
Mr. William Beluzo
Hadas & Dennis Bernard
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Berner
Bill & Caitlin Beuche
Mr. Michael G. Bickers
Nancy & Lawrence Bluth
Timothy J. Bogan
Ms. Debra Bonde
Ms. Nadia Boreiko
The Honorable Susan D. Borman & Mr. Stuart Michaelson
Mr. Anthony F. Brinkman
Ms. Kathy Burkhart
Dr. & Mrs. Roger C. Byrd
Richard Caldarazzo & Eileen Weiser
Philip & Carol Campbell◊
Steve & Geri Carlson
Mrs. Carolyn Carr
Mr.◊ & Mrs. François Castaing
Dr. Carol S. Chadwick & Mr. H. Taylor
Burleson
Ronald◊ & Lynda Charfoos
The Cheresko Family Foundation
Dr. Betty Chu & Mr. Navot Shoresh
Mr. Fred J. Chynchuk
Mr. & Mrs. Brian G. Connors
Dr. & Mrs. Bryan & Phyllis Cornwall
Patricia & William+ Cosgrove, Sr.
Mr.◊ & Mrs. Gary L. Cowger
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew P. Cullen
Dr. Edward & Mrs. Jamie Dabrowski
Deborah & Stephen D’Arcy Fund
Maureen T. D’Avanzo
Lillian & Walter Dean
Ms. Jane Deng
Dr. Anibal & Vilma Drelichman
Elaine C. Driker
Ms. Ruby Duffield
Mrs. Connie Dugger
Edwin & Rosemarie◊ Dyer
Randall & Jill* Elder
Mr. Lawrence Ellenbogen
Ms. Laurie Ellias & Mr. James
Murphy
Ms. Emily Elmer & Mr. Andrew Lerma
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Erb
Fieldman Family Foundation
John & Karen Fischer
Ms. Joanne Fisher
Dorothy A. & Larry L. Fobes
Amy & Robert Folberg
Ms. Linda Forte & Mr. Tyrone
Davenport
Dr. & Mrs. Franchi
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Frick
Kit & Dan Frohardt-Lane
Mr.◊ & Mrs. Richard M. Gabrys
Myndi & Alan Gallatin
Mrs. Janet M. Garrett
Mr. Max Gates
Ambassador Yousif B. Ghafari & Mrs.
Mara Kalnins-Ghafari
Mr. & Mrs. James Gietzen
Keith & Eileen Gifford
Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Golden
Ms. Jacqueline Graham
Dr. Herman & Mrs. Shirley Mann
Gray
Ms. Chris Gropp
Leslie Groves & Joseph Kochanek
Ms. Gail Haines
Robert & Elizabeth Hamel
Thomas & Kathleen Harmon
Cheryl A. Harvey
Ms. Barbara Heller
Eric Hespenheide & Judith Hicks
Mr. Donald & Marcia Hiruo
Mr. Matthew Howell & Mrs. Julie
Wagner
Dr. Karen Hrapkiewicz
William Hulsker & Aris Urbanes
Larry & Connie Hutchinson
Jane Iacobelli
Mr. & Mrs. A. E. Igleheart
Dr. Raymond E. Jackson & Dr.
Kathleen Murphy
Mr. John S. Johns
Mr. George G. Johnson
Paul & Karen Johnson
Carol & Rick Johnston
Connie & Bill Jordan
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kalkanis
Diane◊ & John Kaplan
Judy & David Karp
Mike & Katy Keegan
Mrs. Frances King
Mrs. Janice King
Dr. & Mrs. Edward L. Klarman
Mr. & Mrs. Ludvik F. Koci
Dr. Sandy Koltonow & Dr. Mary Schlaff
Ms. Susan Deutch Konop
Douglas Korney & Marieta Bautista
James Kors & Victoria King
Barbara & Michael◊ Kratchman
Robert & Laurie Kunz
Mrs. Maria E. Kuznia
Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Laker
Mr. David Lalain & Ms. Deniella
Ortiz-Lalain
Dr. Raymond Landes & Dr. Melissa
McBrien-Landes
Drs. Lisa & Scott Langenburg
Bill & Kathleen Langhorst
Ms. Sandra Lapadot
Dr. Lawrence O. Larson
Max Lepler & Rex L. Dotson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert K. Leverenz
Drs. Donald & Diane Levine
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lewnau
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene LoVasco
Mr. John Lovegren & Mr. Daniel
Isenschmid
Bob & Terri Lutz
Daniel & Linda Lutz
Mr. & Mrs. Winom J. Mahoney
Cis Maisel
Mr. Sean Maloney & Mrs. Laura
Peppler-Maloney
Valerie & Boris Pasche
Mr. David Phipps & Ms. Mary Buzard
Maurice Marshall
Mr. Anthony Roy McCree
Patricia A.◊ & Patrick G. McKeever
Dr. & Mrs. David Mendelson
Lynn & Randall Miller
Dr. Susan & Mr. Stephen* Molina
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E. Moore
Ms. Jennifer Muse
Ms. Jacqueline Paige & Mr. David Fischer
Randy & Betty Paquette
Peter & Carrie Perlman
Mr. David Phipps & Ms. Mary Buzard
William H. & Wendy W. Powers
Charlene & Michael Prysak
Mrs. Anna M. Ptasznik
Drs. Stuart & Hilary Ratner
Drs. Yaddanapudi Ravindranath & Kanta Bhambhani
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Redfield
Mr. & Mrs. Gerrit Reepmeyer
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Rigoni
Ms. Patricia Rodzik
Michael & Susan Rontal
Mr. Wm. Christopher Sachs
Mr. David Salisbury & Mrs. Terese
Ireland Salisbury
Marjorie Shuman Saulson
Ms. Martha A. Scharchburg & Mr. Bruce Beyer
Mr. & Mrs. Donald & Janet Schenk
Shirley Anne & Alan Schlang
Joe & Ashley Schotthoefer
Mrs. Rosalind B. Sell
Shapero Foundation
Robert & Patricia Shaw
Mr. Martin Sher*
Shiv Shivaraman
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Simoncini
William & Cherie Sirois
Michael E. Smerza & Nancy Keppelman
Mr. Michael J. Smith & Mrs. Mary C. Williams
Ms. Susan Smith
John Solecki
Peter & Patricia Steffes
Dr. Gregory Stephens
Mr. JT Stout
Mr. & Mrs.◊ John Streit
Mr. and Mrs. David T. Strong
David Szymborski & Marilyn Sicklesteel
Joel & Shelley Tauber
Dr. & Mrs. Howard Terebelo
Dr. Barry Tigay
Alice◊ & Paul Tomboulian
Yoni & Rachel Torgow
Tom & Laura Trudeau
Charles ◊ & Sally Van Dusen
Mrs. Eva von Voss
Mr. William Waak
Mr. Michael Walch & Ms. Joyce Keller
Richard P. Walter & Carol A. Walter
Mrs. Judith Weiner
Beverly & Barry Williams
Dr. & Mrs. Ned Winkelman
Ms. Andrea L. Wulf
Dr. Sandra & Mr. D. Johnny Yee
Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Yee
Ms. Ellen Hill Zeringue
And two who wish to remain anonymous
GOVERNING MEMBERS
Nina Dodge Abrams
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Adelman
William Aerni & Janet Frazis
Mr. Juan Alvarez
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Anthony
Mr. Thomas Basile
Robyn Bollinger* & Dane Lighthart*
Rud ◊ & Mary Ellen Boucher
Don & Marilyn Bowerman
Mr. Mark R. Buchanan
Jason Bucholz & Lee Kirtley
Dr. Robert Burgoyne & Tova Shaban
Mr. ◊ & Mrs. Robert J. Cencek
Mr. Andrew Christians
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Clark
Mr. William Cole & Mrs. Carol Litka Cole
Dr. & Mrs. Charles G. Colombo
Catherine Compton
Mr. & Mrs. David Conrad
Ms. Joy Crawford* & Mr. Richard Aude
Phyllis & Kevin Cullen
Mrs. Barbara Cunningham
Ms. Joyce Delamarter
Michelle Devine & Brian Mahany
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Ditkoff
Ms. Marla Donovan
Paul◊ & Peggy Dufault
Mr. Jay Fishman
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Ford
Ms. Laurie Frankel
GIVING
OF $1,500 & MORE
Mrs. Lynn E. Adams
Ms. Aimee Anderson
Dr. & Mrs. Gary S. Assarian
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Babbage
Drs. Richard & Helena Balon
Dr. Jeffrey D. Band & Mrs. Meredith Weston-Band
Mr. & Mrs. David W. Berry
Mr. & Mrs. John Bishop
Ms. Terry Book
Mr. Larry Brown & Mrs. Marilynn Silberman
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Burstein
Ms. Paula Cole
Mr. & Mrs. David Colman
Catherine Compton
Mr. Douglas and Minka Cornelsen
Gordon & Elaine Didier
Diana & Mark Domin
Mr. George Georges
Stephanie Germack
Thomas M. Gervasi
Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Lois Gilmore
Dr. Kenneth ◊ & Roslyne Gitlin
Ms. Jody Glancy
Judie Goodman & Kurt Vilders
Dr. William & Mrs. Antoinette Govier
Dr. Darla Granger & Mr. Luke Ponder
Diane & Saul Green
Dr. Robert Greenberger
Anne & Eugene Greenstein
Sharon Lopo Hadden
Dr. & Mrs. Razmig Haladjian
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Holcomb
James Hoogstra & Clark Heath
Jean Hudson
Carolyn & Howard Iwrey
Mr. & Ms. Charles Jacobowitz
Lucy & Alexander* Kapordelis
Ron Fischer◊ & Kyoko Kashiwagi
Carole Keller
Bernard & Nina Kent Philanthropic Fund
John Kim & Sabrina Hiedemann
Mr. & Mrs. Norman R. King
Aileen & Harvey Kleiman
Tom ◊ & Beverly Klimko
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Koffron
Mr. Michael Kuhne
Robert & Elizabeth LaBelle
Mr. Howard O. Emorey
Burke & Carol Fossee
Mr. Allan D. Gilmour and Mr. Eric C. Jirgens
Mr. Paul Glantz
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Goodman
Mr. Henry Grix & Mr. Howard Israel
Dr. Susan Harold
Mrs. Andrea Harral
Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. High
Sally Ingold
James Jacob
Mrs. & Mr. Clara Jenkins
Mr. & Mrs. Gerd H. Keuffel
Elissa & Daniel Kline
Mr. & Mrs.◊ Gregory Knas
Mr. Robert Kosinski
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Laurencelle
Deborah Lamm
Ms. Anne T. Larin
Arlene & John Lewis
Mr. Steven L. Lipton
David & Clare Loebl
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Manke, Jr.
Barbara J. Martin
Dr. & Mrs. Peter M. McCann, M.D.
Ms. Mary McGough
Ms. Kristen McLennan
Steve & Brenda Mihalik
H. Keith Mobley
Dr. Van C. Momon, Jr. & Dr. Pamela Berry
Eugene & Sheila Mondry Foundation
Ms. Sandra Morrison
Mr. Frederick Morsches & Mr. Kareem George
Megan Norris & Howard Matthew
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur T. O’Reilly
Mr. Tony Osentoski & Mr. David Ogloza
Ken & Geralyn Papa
Mark Pasik & Julie Sosnowski
Priscilla & Huel Perkins
Ms. Alice Pfahlert
Mr. Steven Read
Mr. & Mrs. William A. Reed
Dr. Claude & Mrs. Sandra Reitelman
Denise Reske
Mr. & Mrs. John Rieckhoff
Ms. Marilyn Rodzik
Mr. James Rose
Mr. Daniel Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Liss
Clara & Federico Mariona
Ms. Nancy McGunn
Camille & Ian McLeod
Ms. Evelyn Micheletti
Carolyn & J. Michael Moore
Mr.◊ & Mrs. George Nicholson
Mrs. Ruth Nix
Anne Parsons ◊ & Donald Dietz
Mr. & Mrs. Mark H. Peterson
Mr. Frank Polasek
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Rask
Ms. Libby Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. John Rohrbeck
Brian & Toni Sanchez-Murphy
Ms. Rosemarie Sandel
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Rosowski
Sandy◊ & Alan Schwartz
Mr. Jeffrey S. Serman
Bill* & Chris Shell
Dr. Les Siegel & Ellen Lesser Siegel
Ralph & Peggy Skiano
Ms. Dhivya Srinivasan
Shirley R. Stancato
Daniel & Tracey Stavale
Mrs. Andreas H. Steglich
Nancy C. Stocking
Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Stollman
Dr. and Mrs. Choichi Sugawa
Danielle Susser
Dr. Neil Talon
Mr. Rob Tanner
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Thomalla
Barbara & Stuart Trager
Barbara & Steve Tronstein
John & Lois VanStipdonk
Ms. Amanda Van Dusen & Mr. Curtis Blessing
Mr. Gary Van Elslander
Gerald & Teresa Varani
Ms. Caren Vondell
Mr. Patrick Webster
Mr. Michael J. Smith & Mrs. Mary C. Williams
Rissa & Sheldon Winkelman
Mr. William Wonfor & Ms. Kathy White
Ms. Gail Zabowski
And two who wish to remain anonymous
Ms. Joyce E. Scafe
Dr. and Mr. Joyce R. Schomer
Ms. Sandra Shetler
Mr. and Mrs. Stephan J. Speth
Ms. Polly Tan
Ruth & Mark Theobald
Mr. & Mrs. Krister Ulmanis
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Vantol
Dennis & Jennifer Varian
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Verhelle
Dr. Elliot & Mrs. Wendy Wagenheim
Ms. Janet Weir
Ms. Joan Whittingham
Mr. & Mrs.◊ Richard Wigginton
Mr. Robert S. Williams & Ms. Treva Womble
Cathy Cromer Wood
And two who wish to remain anonymous
CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT GIVING
2024–2025 SEASON
Giving of $500,000 & more
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Giving of $200,000 & more
SAMUEL & JEAN FRANKEL FOUNDATION
Giving of $100,000 & more
PAUL M. ANGELL FAMILY FOUNDATION
MARVIN & BETTY DANTO FAMILY FOUNDATION
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Masco Corporation
Detroit Pistons MGM Grand Detroit
Honigman LLP
Strum Allesee Family Foundation
Jack, Evelyn, & Richard Cole Family Foundation Comerica Incorporated Geoinge Foundation
Applebaum Family Philanthropy
The Cassie Foundation
Coffee Express Roasting Company
Benson & Edith Ford Fund
Sieg Dunlap Foundation Enterprise Holdings Foundation EY
Japan Business Society of Detroit Foundation Dolores & Paul Lavins Foundation
Giving of $50,000 & more
Milner Hotels Foundation
Donald R. Simon & Esther Simon Foundation
Giving of $20,000 & more
Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund Stone Foundation of Michigan
Giving of $10,000 & more
Richard & Jane Manoogian Foundation
Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation
Penske Foundation, Inc.
Karen & Drew Peslar Foundation
Michigan Arts & Culture Council
Giving of $5,000 & more
James & Lynelle Holden Fund Hylant Group
Marjorie & Maxwell Jospey Foundation
Mary Thompson Foundation
Giving of $1,000 & more
Ludwig Foundation Fund
Michigan First Credit Union
Michigan First Foundation
Plante Moran
Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation
EMORY M. FORD JR. ENDOWMENT FUND
P. Leven Foundation
Wolverine Packing Mandell & Madeleine Berman Foundation
Taft Law
Young Woman’s Home Association
Burton A. Zipser & Sandra D. Zipser Foundation
Renaissance (MI) Chapter of the Links Sun Communities Inc. HUB International
Samuel L. Westerman Foundation
Louis & Nellie Sieg Foundation Anonymous
Myron
CELEBRATING YOUR LEGACY SUPPORT
BARBARA VAN DUSEN, HonoraryChair
The 1887 Society honors individuals who have made a special legacy commitment to support the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Members of the 1887 Society ensure that future music lovers will continue to enjoy unsurpassed musical experiences by including the DSO in their estate plans.
Ms. Doris L. Adler◊
Dr. & Mrs. William C. Albert
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Allesee ◊
Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Applebaum ◊
Dr. Augustin & Nancy◊ Arbulu
Mr. David Assemany & Mr. Jeffery Zook
Ms. Sharon Backstrom
Stephanie Baer Fricker
Mr. Roger Dye+ & Ms. Jeanne A. Bakale
Sally & Donald Baker
Mr. Mark G. Bartnik & Ms. Sandra J. Collins
Stanley A. Beattie
Mr. Melvyn Berent & Ms. Barbara Spreitzer-Berent
Mr. & Mrs. Mandell L. Berman ◊
Mrs. Betty Blair◊
Ms. Rosalee Bleecker
Mr. Joseph Boner
Gwen & Richard Bowlby
Mr. Harry G. Bowles ◊
Mr. Charles Broh ◊
Mr. Lawrence Brown
Mrs. Ellen Brownfain
William & Julia Bugera
CM Carnes
Dr. & Mrs.◊ Thomas E. Carson
Cynthia Cassell, Ph. D.
Eleanor A. Christie
Ms. Mary F. Christner
Mr. Gary Ciampa
Robert & Lucinda Clement
Drs. William ◊ & Janet Cohn
Lois & Avern Cohn ◊
Mrs. RoseAnn Comstock◊
Mr. Scott Cook, Jr.
Mr. & Ms. Thomas Cook
Dorothy M. Craig ◊
Mr. & Mrs. John Cruikshank
Julie & Peter Cummings
Joanne Danto & Arnold Weingarden
Mr. Kevin S. Dennis & Mr. Jeremy J. Zeltzer
Ms. Leslie C. Devereaux◊
Mr. John Diebel◊
Mr. Stuart Dow◊
Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Eidson ◊
Marianne T. Endicott
Mrs. Rema Frankel◊
Virginia B. Bertram ◊
Patricia Finnegan Sharf+
Ms. Dorothy Fisher+
Mrs. Marjorie S. Fisher+
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Wm. Fisher
Dorothy A. & Larry L. Fobes
Samuel & Laura Fogleman
Mr. Emory Ford, Jr.+ Endowment
Dr. Saul & Mrs. Helen Forman
Herman & Sharon Frankel
Jane French+
Mark & Donna Frentrup
Alan M. Gallatin
Janet M. Garrett
Dr. Byron P.+ & Marilyn Georgeson
Jim & Nancy Gietzen
Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Lois Gilmore
Victor & Gale Girolami+
Ruth & Al Glancy+
David & Paulette Groen
Mr. Gerald Grum+
Rosemary Gugino
Mr. & Mrs. William Harriss
Donna & Eugene+ Hartwig
Gerhardt A. Hein+ & Rebecca P. Hein
Ms. Nancy B. Henk+
Joseph L. Hickey+
Mr.+ & Mrs. Thomas N. Hitchman
Ronald M. & Carol+ Horwitz
Andy Howell
Carol Howell +
Paul M. Huxley & Cynthia Pasky
David & Sheri Jaffa
Mr. and Mrs. Renato Jamett
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Jeffs II
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Jessup
Mr. George G. Johnson
Lenard & Connie Johnston
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston
Carol M. Jonson
Drs. Anthony & Joyce Kales
Faye & Austin+ Kanter
Norb+ & Carole Keller
Dr. Mark & Mrs. Gail Kelley
June K. Kendall+
Dimitri+ & Suzanne Kosacheff
Douglas Koschik
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Krolikowski+
Mary Clippert LaMont+
Ms. Sandra Lapadot
Mrs. Bonnie Larson
Ann C. Lawson ◊
Leslie Jean Lazzerin
Allan S. Leonard
Max Lepler & Rex L. Dotson
Dr. Melvin A. Lester◊
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lile ◊
Harold Lundquist◊ & Elizabeth Brockhaus
Lundquist
Eric & Ginny Lundquist
Roberta Maki
Eileen ◊ & Ralph Mandarino
Judy Howe Masserang
Mr. Glenn Maxwell
Ms. Elizabeth Maysa ◊
Mary Joy McMachen, Ph.D.
Judith Mich ◊
Barbara Frankel◊ & Ron Michalak
Rhoda A. Milgrim ◊
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene A. Miller
John & Marcia Miller
Jerald A. & Marilyn H. Mitchell
Mr.◊ & Mrs. L. William Moll
Ms. I. Surayyah R. Muwwakkil◊
Joy & Allan Nachman
Geoffrey S. Nathan & Margaret E. Winters ◊
Beverley Anne Pack
David & Andrea Page ◊
Edna J. Shin
Mr. Dale J. Pangonis
Ms. Mary Webber Parker◊
Mr. David Patria & Ms. Barbara Underwood ◊
Mrs. Sophie Pearlstein ◊
Helen & Wesley Pelling ◊
Dr. William F. Pickard ◊
Mrs. Bernard E. Pincus
Ms. Christina Pitts
Mrs. Robert Plummer◊
Mr. & Mrs. P. T. Ponta
Mrs. Mary Carol Prokop ◊
Ms. Linda Rankin & Mr. Daniel Graschuck
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas J. Rasmussen
Ms. Elizabeth Reiha ◊
Deborah J. Remer
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd E. Reuss ◊
Barbara Gage Rex◊
Ms. Marianne Reye ◊
Lori-Ann Rickard
Katherine D. Rines
Bernard & Eleanor Robertson
Ms. Barbara Robins ◊
Jack & Aviva Robinson ◊
Mr. and Mrs. John Rohrbeck
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Ross ◊
Mr. & Mrs.◊ George Roumell
Marjorie Shuman Saulson
Ruth Saur Trust
Mr. & Mrs. Donald and Janet Schenk
Ms. Yvonne Schilla
David W. Schmidt◊
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Secrest◊
Ms. Marla K. Shelton
Ms. June Siebert
Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Simon ◊
David & Sandra Smith
Ms. Marilyn Snodgrass ◊
Mrs. Margot Sterren ◊
Mr.◊ & Mrs. Walter Stuecken
Mr.◊ & Mrs. Alexander C. Suczek
David Szymborski & Marilyn Sicklesteel
Alice ◊ & Paul Tomboulian
Roger & Tina Valade
Barbara C. Van Dusen
Charles ◊ & Sally Van Dusen
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin VanderBrug
Mr. & Mrs. George C. Vincent◊
Mr. Sanford Waxer◊
Christine & Keith C. Weber
Mr. Herman Weinreich
John ◊ & Joanne Werner
Mr.◊ & Mrs. Arthur Wilhelm
Mr. Robert E. Wilkins
Mrs. Michel Williams
Ms. Nancy S. Williams ◊
Mr. Robert S. Williams & Ms. Treva Womble
Ms. Barbara Wojtas
Elizabeth B. Work◊
Dr. Melissa J. Smiley & Dr. Patricia A. Wren
Dr. & Mrs. Clyde Wu ◊
Ms. Andrea L. Wulf
Mrs. Judith G. Yaker
Milton & Lois Zussman ◊ And six who wish to remain anonymous
The DSO’s Planned Giving Council recognizes the region’s leading financial and estate professionals whose current and future clients may involve them in their decision to make a planned gift to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Members play a critical role in shaping the future of the DSO through ongoing feedback, working with their clients, supporting philanthropy and attending briefings twice per year.
Mrs. Katana H. Abbott*
Mr. Joseph Aviv
Mr. Christopher Ballard*
Ms. Jessica B. Blake, Esq.
Ms. Rebecca J. Braun
Mr. Timothy Compton
Ms. Wendy Zimmer Cox*
Mr. Robin D. Ferriby*
Mrs. Jill Governale*
Mr. Henry Grix*
Mrs. Julie Hollinshead, CFA
Mr. Mark W. Jannott, CTFA
Ms. Jennifer Jennings*
Ms. Dawn Jinsky*
Mrs. Shirley Kaigler*
Mr. Robert E. Kass*
Mr. Christopher L. Kelly
Mr. Bernard S. Kent
Ms. Yuh Suhn Kim
Mrs. Marguerite Munson Lentz*
Mr. J. Thomas MacFarlane
Mr. Christopher M. Mann*
Mr. Curtis J. Mann
Mrs. Mary K. Mansfield
Mr. Mark E. Neithercut*
Mr. Steve Pierce
Ms. Deborah J. Renshaw, CFP
Mr. James P. Spica
Mr. David M. Thoms*
Mr. John N. Thomson, Esq.
Mr. Jason Tinsley*
Mr. William Vanover
Mr. William Winkler
*Executive Committee Member
◊ Deceased
ANNUAL REPORT
