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INSIDE

Looking back: Highlights and accomplishments of the 2015–16 season

August 2016 Programs Donor Appreciation Concert

September 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Features Letter to Patrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Looking Back: 2015–16 Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Looking Forward: 2016–17 Season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Events Jones Hall 50th Anniversary Ball and Concert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2016-17 Opening Night Concert & Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ima Hogg Competition Recap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Your Houston Symphony Orchestra and Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Looking forward: Innovations and programming in store for the 2016–17 season

Vision 2025 Implementation Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 New Century Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sustainability Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Leadership Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Houston Symphony Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Houston Symphony Donors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Education and Community Engagement Donors. . . . . . . . . . 36

10 Join us on September 17 for 2016–17 Opening Night with Andrés Orozco-Estrada and Sir Ben Kingsley

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LETTER TO PATRONS August 2016

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elcome to the annual Donor Appreciation issue of In Tune.

Our sincere thanks and gratitude go to the generous donors who have contributed to the Symphony’s growth and achievements.

This valuable support keeps the Houston Symphony on track to achieve its vision of becoming America’s most relevant and accessible top-ten orchestra by 2025.

The Houston Symphony’s strategic plan, Vision 2025, which was approved by the Board of Trustees in 2014, lays forth a specific set of strategies and action steps in pursuit of our bold and unique vision. As we look back at the previous concert season and forward to the next in this issue (see pages 14-17), we also take the opportunity to update you on current progress in four key areas of the plan: Artistic Growth and Innovation; Education and Community; Reach, Profile and Audience Engagement; and Financial Sustainability.

The 2015–16 season saw exciting activity in support of the first area—Artistic Growth and Innovation—under the leadership of Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada. The Symphony raised its profile by commissioning important works, including John Corigliano’s Stomp for Orchestra and James Horner’s Concerto for Four Horns. This activity will continue in the 2016–17 season, notably with the premiere of Composer-in-Residence Gabriela Lena Frank’s Requiem in May, which also includes commissioned text by Pulitzer Prize-winner Nilo Cruz. In addition, recordings for our new Dvořák series on the Pentatone label are complete, and recordings for forthcoming new releases, including a Music of the Americas CD, continue in 2016-17.

The plan’s dedicated focus on Education and Community Initiatives resulted in the creation of our groundbreaking Community-Embedded Musician (CEM) program. The four talented CEMs who have joined the Symphony family have allowed us to quadruple the number of interactions we have with GreaterHouston’s students, including an impactful elementary residency program at Crespo Elementary School, supported by BBVA Compass. Additional initiatives that were launched in 2015–16 and will be further developed in 2016–17 include Music and Wellness, Social Services and High School Residency programs (see page 15).

Steven P. Mach President

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Mark C. Hanson Excecutive Director/ CEO

Vision 2025 calls for the Symphony to expand its Reach, Profile and Audience Engagement. The new in-concert Behind the Scenes with Andrés video series, for example, draws audience members closer to the music, guest artists and composers, allowing the Symphony to make more meaningful and relevant connections with audiences. Outside of the concert hall, our new podcast series, On the Music, educates and entertains listeners, while our local broadcast TV specials expand the orchestra’s reach throughout Greater Houston.

Vision 2025 speaks not only to the scope of programmatic ambition, but also to supporting this transformational growth through a strong and sustainable financial structure. Preliminary, unaudited FY16 figures indicate that the Symphony will conclude its sixth consecutive year with a balanced budget. We anticipate achieving growth in both earned and contributed revenues, with a projected overall revenue growth of seven percent over last year. Furthermore, our commitment to growing the Houston Symphony Endowment was evidenced in the 2015–16 season by endowment growth of $4.3 million and by pending planned gifts totaling more than $26 million from more than 147 Houston Symphony Legacy Society members.

To directly support transformational initiatives connected to the strategic plan, the Houston Symphony’s Executive Committee has approved the formation of the Vision 2025 Implementation Fund.

Achievement of the fund’s goal, $20 million over a five-year period, is key to the successful implementation of the strategic plan. The Houston Symphony recognizes and thanks the early adopters of the Vision 2025 Implementation Fund (see page 20), and we invite all members of the Symphony family and our neighbors in Houston to join this group of leaders to support a cultural transformation of importance and relevance to our great city.

As the summer months wind down (even though the Houston heat lingers), we are excited for the season ahead, and we look forward to seeing you in Jones Hall next month.

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ORCHESTRA Andrés Orozco-Estrada Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair FIRST VIOLIN Eric Halen, Co-Concertmaster Ellen E. Kelley Chair Qi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster Fondren Foundation Chair Marina Brubaker Tong Yan MiHee Chung Sophia Silivos Rodica Gonzalez Ferenc Illenyi Si-Yang Lao Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal Sergei Galperin Anastasia Sukhopara*

DOUBLE BASS Robin Kesselman, Principal David Malone, Associate Principal Mark Shapiro Eric Larson Burke Shaw Donald Howey Michael McMurray FLUTE Aralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch Chair Matthew Roitstein, Associate Principal Judy Dines Kathryn Ladner PICCOLO Kathryn Ladner

SECOND VIOLIN Rebecca Reale, Associate Principal Hitai Lee Kiju Joh** Mihaela Frusina Annie Kuan-Yu Chen Jing Zheng Martha Chapman Tianjie Lu Lisa Ji Eun Kim Tina Zhang Amy Teare** Evgenia Zharzhavskaya* Jenna Barghouti* Jordan Koransky*

OBOE Jonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Associate Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz

Community-Embedded Musicians David Connor, double bass Anthony Parce, viola Hellen Weberpal, cello

HORN William VerMeulen, Principal Robert Johnson, Associate Principal Jesse Clevenger*, Assistant Principal Brian Thomas Nancy Goodearl Ian Mayton TRUMPET Mark Hughes, Principal George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair John Parker, Associate Principal Robert Walp, Assistant Principal Caroline Schafer TROMBONE Allen Barnhill, Principal Bradley White, Associate Principal Phillip Freeman BASS TROMBONE Phillip Freeman TUBA Dave Kirk, Principal

ENGLISH HORN Adam Dinitz

VIOLA Wayne Brooks, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society Chair Joan DerHovsepian, Associate Principal George Pascal, Assistant Principal Wei Jiang Linda Goldstein Sheldon Person Fay Shapiro Daniel Strba Jarita Ng Phyllis Herdliska CELLO Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow Chair Christopher French, Associate Principal Anthony Kitai Jeffrey Butler Kevin Dvorak Xiao Wong Myung Soon Lee** James R. Denton Louis-Marie Fardet

Michael Krajewski Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke Principal POPS Conductor Designate Robert Franz Associate Conductor, Sponsor, Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Betsy Cook Weber Director, Houston Symphony Chorus

CLARINET Mark Nuccio, Principal Thomas LeGrand, Associate Principal Christian Schubert Alexander Potiomkin

TIMPANI Ronald Holdman, Principal Brian Del Signore, Associate Principal PERCUSSION Brian Del Signore, Principal Mark Griffith Matthew Strauss

E-FLAT CLARINET Thomas LeGrand

HARP Megan Conley, Principal

BASS CLARINET Alexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair

KEYBOARD Scott Holshouser, Principal

BASSOON Rian Craypo, Principal Eric Arbiter, Associate Principal Elise Wagner Micah Doherty*

*Contracted Substitute ** On Leave

CONTRABASSOON Micah Doherty*

Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman

Librarian Thomas Takaro

Stage Manager Kelly Morgan

Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Shana Bey

Assistant Librarians Hae-a Lee Michael McMurray

Stage Technicians Cory Grant Jose Rios

STAFF Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO, Margaret Alkek Williams Chair Pam Blaine, Chief of Education and Community Programming David Chambers, Chief Development Officer Amanda Dinitz, Chief of Strategic Initiatives Vicky Dominguez, Chief Operating Officer Danny Granados, Chief Financial Officer Trazanna Moreno, Chief Marketing Officer

Andrés Orozco-Estrada MUSIC DIRECTOR

Carlos Andrés Botero, Musical Ambassador/Assistant Conductor Aurelie Desmarais, Senior Artistic Advisor Christine Kelly-Weaver, Executive Assistant/Board Liaison Development Liam Bonner, Development Officer, Individual Giving Tiffany Bourgeois, Development Associate, Annual Fund Julie Busch, Development Executive Assistant/Office Services Coordinator Irma M. Carrillo, Development Associate, Gifts and Records Noureen Faizullah, Development Director, Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects Denise Furlough, Manager, Special Events Vickie Hamley, Director, Volunteer Services Sydnee E. Houlette, Development Assistant, Institutional Giving Kendall Kessel, Associate Director, Foundation and Government Grants Rachel Klaassen, Development Assistant, Gifts, Records and Planned Giving Leticia Konigsberg, Director, Corporate Relations Mary Beth Mosley, Director, Institutional Giving and Stewardship Amber Winsor Mullins, Senior Director, Development Patrick Quinn, Director, Planned Giving Martin Schleuse, Development Communications Manager Monica Simon, Director, Special Events Molly Simpson, Director, Major Gifts Sarah Slemmons, Patron Donor Relations Manager Rhemé Sloan, Manager, Research and Prospect Management Education and Community Programming Keisha Cassel, Manager, Education Allison Conlan, Associate Director, Education Joshua Dada, Manager, Community Programming Melissa Fuller, Education and Community Programming Assistant Emily Nelson, Education and Community Programming Manager Ragan Rhodes, Education and Community Programming Associate Finance/Administration/IT/HR Heather Fails, Manager, Ticketing Database Janis Pease LaRocque, Manager, Patron Database Mateo Lopez, Finance/HR Associate Kay Middleton, Receptionist Meg Philpot, Director, Human Resources Maria Ross, Payroll Manager Armin (A.J.) Salge, Network Systems Engineer Joann Tamayo, Human Resources Assistant Brandon VanWaeyenberghe, Director, Business Analytics Chris Westerfelt, Manager, Accounts Payable and Special Projects Karen Whitlock, Director of Finance Marketing/Communications Vanessa Astros-Young, Senior Director, Communications Kristen Bennett, PR Coordinator Jeffrey Block, Marketing Manager Lorena Cozzari, Publicist Tricia Cramblet, Publications Designer Leonard DiFranza, Digital Marketing and Design Assistant Calvin Dotsey, Digital Marketing Coordinator Elizabeth Faulkinberry, Front of House Coordinator Brian Glass, Patron Services Coordinator James Grant, Graphic Designer Jason Landry, Senior Manager, Patron Services Melissa H. Lopez, Director, Single Tickets & Special Projects Keith Nickerson, Managing Editor, Publications Sarah Rendón, Assistant Manager, Patron Services Jacqueline Shumate, Marketing Manager Jenny Zuniga, Director, Patron Services Operations/Artistic Shana Bey, Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Becky Brown, Director, Operations Anna Diemer, Chorus Manager/Artistic Coordinator Michael Gorman, Orchestra Personnel Manager Hae-a Lee, Assistant Librarian Michael McMurray, Assistant Librarian Lauren Moore, Operations Assistant Kelly Morgan, Stage Manager Lesley Sabol, Director, Popular Programming Thomas Takaro, Librarian Roxanna Tehrani, Artistic Assistant Meredith Williams, Associate Director, Operations Rebecca Zabinski, Artistic Administrator

Houston Symphony Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada began his tenure in the 2014–15 season. He immediately established a dynamic presence on the podium and a deep bond with the musicians of the orchestra. Andrés carefully curates his programs to feature engaging combinations of classical masterworks paired with the music of today, significant artistic collaborations with composers and guest artists, and innovative use of multimedia and visual effects, all in order to make meaningful connections with the audience.

In the 2016–17 season, Andrés will continue to engage with audiences both with casual commentary from the stage and discussions with guests in “Behind the Scenes with Andrés” videos. On the recording front, Andrés and the Symphony will release the third disc in their critically acclaimed Dvořák Symphony series. Additional projects with Dutch recording label Pentatone are recordings of the Music of the Americas, which will include Gershwin’s An American in Paris and Revueltas’ Sensemayá; Rachmaninoff’s complete orchestral piano works with Denis Kozhukhin; and Haydn’s The Creation.

Born in Medellín, Colombia, Andrés began his musical studies on the violin and started conducting at age 15. At 19, he entered the Vienna Music Academy, where he studied with Uroš Lajovic (pupil of the legendary Hans Swarowsky), and completed his degree with distinction conducting the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra at the Musikverein. Andrés burst on the international scene with two substitutions with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra: the first, his debut in 2010, standing in for Esa-Pekka Salonen, and then in 2012, substituting for Riccardo Muti at the Musikverein. Orozco-Estrada now regularly appears with many of the world’s leading orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic, Munich Philharmonic and Leipzig Gewandhaus orchestras, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, the Santa Cecilia Orchestra in Rome and the Orchestre National de France.

Recent debuts have included the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Oslo Philharmonic and the Israel Philharmonic in New York. In the summer of 2014, he also made his debut at Glyndebourne Festival Opera conducting Don Giovanni, which immediately led to an invitation to conduct La traviata in 2017. The 2016–17 season includes debuts with the San Francisco Symphony, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

In addition to his post in Houston, Andrés is chief conductor of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra and principal guest conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

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JONES HALL 50TH ANNIVERSARY BALL AND CONCERT Saturday, October 22, 2016, 7pm Jones Hall and Jones Plaza

A MAD MID-CENTURY CELEBRATION

CO-CHAIRS, JONES HALL 50TH BALL James Postl Alexandra & David Pruner

Join us in celebrating the landmark 50th anniversary of Jones Hall, an iconic building that launched our great city’s leading performing arts organizations.

CONCERT TICKETS ONLY

Single Tickets: $53–$178 For Concert tickets only, please visit houstonsymphony.org or call 713.224.7575.

BALL, INCLUDING CONCERT TICKETS

Tables for 10: $100,000; $50,000; $25,000 and $15,000 Individual Tickets: $5,000 per couple and $1,500 per individual ticket For Ball and Concert tickets, please contact Patricia Lawson at patricia@JonesHall50th.org or 713.807.1411, ext. 112.

For more information about the Jones Hall 50th Ball, please visit joneshall50th.org.

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Andrés Orozco-Estrada

JULIE SOEFER

The concert will be followed by a gala dinner and dancing to New York’s timeless Lester Lanin Orchestra under a spacious tent on Jones Plaza. In addition to the Houston Symphony, the Ball will pay tribute to the Houston Ballet, the Houston Grand Opera and the Society for the Performing Arts in a program that looks back at these organizations in 1966 and celebrates all they have become today. Guest are encouraged to dress mid-century, in full Mad Men attire: white dinner jackets, white gloves and all!

Itzhak Perlman LISA MARIE MAZZUCCO

Internationally acclaimed violinist and frequent SPA recitalist Itzhak Perlman returns to Houston to celebrate the legacy of the Jones family and the Houston Endowment, who gave the Hall to the City of Houston in an act of unparalleled generosity. Itzhak joins the Houston Symphony to perform under the direction of Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada.

A MAD MID-CENTURY CELEBRATION OCTOBER 22, 2016

CO-CHAIRS James Postl Alexandra & David Pruner Featuring SPA recitalist Itzhak Perlman performing with the Houston Symphony, followed by a stunning dinner under a tent at Jones Plaza with dinner by City Kitchen and dancing to the Lester Lanin Band from New York!

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2016-17

Opening Night

Concert & Gala

Featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf

Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Sir Ben Kingsley

The Corinthian & Jones Hall Ralph Burch, Chair Lisa & Ryan Lance, Honorary Chairs Robin Angly & Miles Smith, Underwriting Committee Chairs

Concert Sponsor & Lead Corporate Gala Underwriter For three decades, the generosity of ConocoPhillips has made it possible for the Houston Symphony to launch its concert season in grand style. Join us for a striking beginning to the 2016–17 season and the 30th anniversary of ConocoPhillips’ support as the Opening Night Concert Sponsor and Opening Night Gala Lead Corporate Underwriter.

The evening starts with a champagne reception at The Corinthian. Guests are then transported to Jones Hall for the Opening Night Concert where Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director of the Houston Symphony, will conduct an unforgettable performance of Prokofiev’s enduring classic, Peter and the Wolf, narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley. Also on the program are Rossini’s effervescent Overture to The Thieving Magpie and R. Strauss’ timeless Suite from Der Rosenkavalier.

DAVE ROSSMAN

Following the concert, the celebration continues at The Corinthian with a black-tie Opening Night Gala, chaired by Ralph Burch, and an impressive dinner prepared by Jackson and Company. After dinner, stay to dance the night away!

Tables: $50,000; $25,000; $15,000; $10,000;

and $5,000 (balcony seating) Tickets: $5,000; $2,500; $1,000;

and $500 (balcony seating)

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Please note: All tables and tickets include a ticket to the concert. For further information and to purchase tickets and tables, please contact Special Events at specialevents@houstonsymphony.org or 713.337.8585.

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair

Ralph Burch, Chair

ANNIVERSARIES MUSICIANS

five year milestones

Forty-five Years

Thirty Years

Phyllis Herdliska

Forty Years

Wayne Brooks Myung Soon Lee

Thirty-five Years MiHee Chung Linda Goldstein Nancy Goodearl Amy Teare

Jeffrey Butler Brian Del Signore Christopher French Eric Halen Ronald Holdman Thomas LeGrand

Twenty-five Years Ferenc Illenyi Daniel Strba

Twenty Years

Fifteen Years

Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal

Ten Years

Mark Hughes Kiju Joh

Five Years

Robert Johnson Sheldon Person Tong Yan Tina Zhang

Christian Schubert

STAFF

HOUSTON SYMPHONY

Please join us in recognizing the talent and dedication of the musicians and staff who have devoted their professional careers to the Houston Symphony. We congratulate them on these milestone anniversaries, commemorating years of service to be completed during the 2016–17 season!

Twenty Years

Aurelie Desmarais Melissa Lopez

Ten Years

Jason Landry Kelly Morgan Meg Philpot

Five Years

David Chambers Allison Conlan Lesley Sabol

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The 41st Annual Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition

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n Saturday, June 4, Houston audiences were blown away by 25-year-old violinist Luke Hsu, who won first prize in the 41st annual Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition (The Grace Woodson Memorial Award) with his performance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor. Luke also took home the Hermann Shoss Audience Choice Award and the Robert and Nancy Peiser Award for Artistic Encouragement. The Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition—a partnership between the Houston Symphony Leagues and the Houston Symphony— is one of the foremost instrumental competitions in the world and was named to honor the memory of Miss Ima Hogg, a co-founder of the Houston Symphony. This prestigious competition identifies outstanding young instrumentalists and supports their pursuit of careers in music-making. This year’s competition, chaired by Jo Dee Wright, featured three other finalists along with Luke: cellist Christine J. Lee, percussionist Samuel Chan and pianist Brian Lin.

Above: Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III with Luke Hsu Large image at top: Brian Lin, Christine J. Lee, 41st Annual Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition Chair Jo Dee Wright, Luke Hsu and Samuel Chan

Thank you to these generous donors for their support of the 2016 Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition: Sponsor $25,000+ Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III Mr. John N. Neighbors Partner $15,000-$24,999 Mr. & Mrs. Walter V. Boyle Estate of Terence Murphree Wells Fargo Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Wright Jr. Benefactor $5,000-$9,999 Robin Angly & Miles Smith Edward H. Andrews Foundation Dr. M.K. Campion & Mr. Stephen Liston Jackson and Company Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer John & Lindy Rydman/ Spec’s Charitable Foundation Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Daisy S. Wong Grand Patron $2,500-$4,999 Lilly & Thurmon Andress Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Aron 12

Mrs. Bonnie Bauer George & Anne Boss Ralph Burch Kelli Cohen Fein & Martin Fein Jennifer & Joshua Gravenor Susan & Edward Osterberg Nancy & Robert Peiser Birgitt van Wijk Patron $1,000-$2,499 Dr. Angela R. Apollo Ann & Jonathan Ayre Trace Trahan Bannerman Janice H. Barrow Mr. Jim Barton Gary & Marian Beauchamp Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Justice Brett & Erin Busby Ann M. Cavanaugh Mr. David Chambers & Mr. Alex Steffler Dr. Robert N. Chanon Janet F. Clark Roz & Byron Cooley

Mr. Darrin Davis & Mr. Mario Gudmundsson Mr. & Mrs. John R. Deming Linda & Gene Dewhurst Mrs. William Estrada & Vicki West Mr. Mark Folkes & Mr. Christopher Johnston Eugene Fong Deanne & Michelle Foss Angel & Craig Fox Darlene Clark & Edwin Friedrichs Allen & Almira Gelwick — Lockton Companies Mr. & Mrs. Harry Gendel Michael B. George Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Christina & Mark Hanson Joyce & Eric Haufrect Sharon & Jim Hickey Maureen Y. Higdon Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde Mickie & Ron Huebsch Kerry & Steve Incavo

Catherine & Andrew Kaldis Lilia Khakimova & Robert Bunch Lisle Violin Shop Penny Loyd Joella & Steven P. Mach Cora Sue & Harry Mach Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks David & Heidi Massin Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm L. Mazow Billy & Christie McCartney Barbara & Pat McCelvey William D. & Karinne McCullough Mr. William McDugald Mr. & Mrs. William B. McNamara Mr. Gary Mercer The Hon. Stella G. & Mr. Richard C. Nelson The Selma Neumann Fund Scott & Judy Nyquist Mr. John Onstott Mr. Austin M. O’Toole & Ms. Valerie Sherlock Darla Powell Phillips Patrick T. Quinn continued 

Ima Hogg Competition Donors (continued) Ron & Demi Rand Mr. Vince Reina Mr. & Mrs. Claud D. Riddles Carol Lee & Ken Robertson Robertson Wealth Management Hugh & Ann Roff Sybil F. Roos Mr. & Mrs. Saib Saour Carole & Barry Samuels Laura & Micheal Shannon Donna & Tim Shen Jerry & Lisa Simon Sherry Snyder Alana R. Spiwak & Sam L. Stolbun Mr. & Mrs. Donald Sweeney Texas de Brasil Karl & Ann Tornyos Betty & Jesse Tutor Jana Vander Lee Dede & Connie Weil Dr. Robert Wilkins & Dr. Mary Ann Reynolds Wilkins Nancy B. Willerson Margaret Alkek Williams Jeanie Kilroy Wilson & Wallace S. Wilson Beth Wolff Anonymous

In-Kind Donors Luke’s Ice House Cynthia Onstott Shop the Symphony

Director $500-$999 Leta & David Barry Terry Ann Brown Drs. Dennis & Susan Carlyle Honorable Theresa Chang & Dr. Peter Chang Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Clark Mr. Michael H. Clark & Ms. Sallie Morian Andrew Davis & Corey Tu Ms. Emma Dunch & Ms. Elizabeth Scott Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Eury Bill & Heidi Heller Dr. Rita Justice Ms. Nina K. Lynn Jay & Shirley Marks Richard & Juliet Moynihan Vicky & Michael Richker Molly Simpson & Jeffrey Miles Dr. & Mrs. James Tang Linda Townsend Ellen A. Yarrell Katherine & Mark Yzaguirre Edith & Robert Zinn Erla & Harry Zuber Supported in part by the Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition Endowed Fund created by: Nancy Willerson Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Wright Jr.

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2015-16 season Looking Back

Andrés’ Second Season as Music Director Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s second season with the Houston Symphony certainly delivered on the season’s theme of “A New Era. A New Sound.” Andrés carefully curated his programs to feature engaging combinations of classical masterworks paired with the music of today, significant artistic collaborations with composers and guest artists, and innovative use of multimedia and visual effects. He has also made several orchestral musician appointments during his tenure as music director and music director designate, a key element of his artistic vision to build a strong orchestra and elevate its artistic excellence.

He continues to forge even deeper connections among composer, conductor, music and audience. In his inaugural season, he delighted audiences with impromptu comments from the podium. This season, On Stage Insights with Andrés formalized this concept, as he was joined on stage by performers providing anecdotes, observations and commentary during six special classical concerts at Jones Hall.

TOM SHEA

Andrés’ creative programming and inclusive style have also brought out larger audiences than in previous seasons. “I invite every Houstonian to experience a Symphony concert and allow their eyes and ears to see and hear the beautiful universe that is an orchestra,” he said at the start of the season. Indeed, Houston Symphony single-ticket sales have increased by nearly 18 percent over the previous season.

An Outstanding Year of Fundraising

A Record Year for POPS The 2015-16 BBVA Compass POPS series was the most successful season on record for single-ticket sales. Across the nine POPS concerts (not including the Very Merry POPS matinee), 17,610 single tickets were sold, beating the previous record of 16,388 tickets set in the 2007-08 season.

Congratulations go to the orchestra, Principal POPS Conductor Michael Krajewski and Principal POPS Conductor Designate Steven Reineke for performing such high-quality, in-demand performances.

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The five-year Sustainability Fund achieved its goal of $15 million by December 31.

Forty-nine of the Symphony’s 65 Governing Directors, and 77 of 145 Trustees, contributed almost $5.3 million. More than 30 Houston Symphony orchestra and staff members also contributed.

WILSON PARISH

ANTHONY RATHBUN

Thanks to you, the Houston Symphony’s loyal donors, the 2015-16 season was an outstanding fundraising success. In total, nearly 5,000 individual, corporate, foundation and government donors helped the Symphony raise more than $16 million for the season’s activities, while achieving a sixth consecutive balanced budget.

The 2015–16 Opening Night Concert and Gala raised more than $800,000 for the Houston Symphony’s Education and Community programming.

Left to right: David Wuthrich, Underwriting Chair; Margaret Alkek Williams, honoree; Vicki West, Honorary Chair; Janet F. Clark, Chair

Special Events included a record-setting Opening Night and Wine Dinner—and the most successful Symphony Ball since the Centennial. Among the many institutional donors that made a difference this season was BBVA Compass, which made possible an intensive yearlong Symphony residency at Crespo Elementary School. It was also a strong year for the Legacy Society, with 25 new members and more than $3.5 million in planned gift commitments.

Feature | Looking Back

new education and community initiatives

The Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Programming team launched several important and inspiring programs in the 2015–16 season.

Early Childhood Initiatives The Houston Symphony’s new Early Childhood Initiatives impact children during the most important cognitive developmental stages through collaborations with early childhood experts such as Prelude Music Foundation and the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation.

Music & Wellness

Residency at Crespo Elementary sponsored by BBVA Compass

As part of the Houston Symphony’s Music & Wellness initiative, The Symphony's partnership with Purple Songs Can Fly, a partner of the Periwinkle Arts In Medicine program at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers, pairs musicians with patients and their siblings to help them express themselves by writing and recording songs.

The Houston Symphony partners with Houston Independent School District and presenting sponsor BBVA Compass to launch an in-depth residency at Crespo Elementary beginning in the 2015-2016 season. Through biweekly classroom visits and concert opportunities, the Houston Symphony residency deepens the level of music education provided to students.

High School Residencies Launched throughout Greater Houston in the 2015–16 season, the High School Residency program furthers band and orchestra students’ involvement in music that—over multiple interactions with the Symphony’s musicians—supports life skills such as creativity, collaboration, communication and problem-solving.

C Social Services With the launch of the Social Service Partnership Program, the Houston Symphony works with some of Houston’s finest social service agencies to help enrich the lives of the people they serve through the transformative power of music.

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2016-17 season ANTHONY RATHBUN

Looking Forward

Engaging Innovations Next season includes exciting new and improved initiatives aimed at breaking down barriers and further deepening connections with audiences, including the new On the Music podcast series led by the Symphony’s Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero. This series offers concertgoers a deeper appreciation of the music through musical context and commentary on the score. On the Music episodes can be downloaded from houstonsymphony.org/onthemusic.

The Houston Symphony’s 2016–17 season, Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s third season as Music Director, celebrates more than a century of leadership in Houston’s cultural landscape. As his artistic bond with the orchestra deepens, so does his ability to develop and curate programs appreciated by audiences old and new.

Carlos Andrés Botero

Cultivating relationships with living composers remains a priority for Andrés in the upcoming season. The Symphony will celebrate John Adams’ 70th birthday in early 2017 with performances of the composer’s Doctor Atomic Symphony, a work inspired by Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project, and his Saxophone Concerto from the virtuoso who inspired it, Timothy McAllister. In April, the orchestra will perform The Red Violin Concerto, drawn from John Corigliano’s celebrated score to the iconic film. In May, Andrés, along with the Houston Symphony Chorus under the leadership of Betsy Cook Weber, will premiere Houston Symphony Composer-in-Residence Gabriela Lena Frank’s Requiem. This important commission will also include texts commissioned from Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Nilo Cruz.

We’re especially excited the Symphony will feature the Houston Symphony Chorus in four of its classical programs in the coming season, three of which will be led by Andrés. In addition to Requiem, he will lead the Chorus and orchestra in Beethoven’s Fidelio and Haydn’s The Creation, a musical depiction of the Genesis creation story.

Former Houston Symphony Music Directors Christoph Eschenbach and Hans Graf return to the Jones Hall Stage.

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JEFF FITLOW

“As I embark on my third season as music director, I feel more confident than ever that this orchestra is reaching new artistic heights with an impressive 2016-17 season filled with a stellar group of guest artists, conductors and a wide range of exciting repertoire,” said Andrés. “The orchestra and I invite you to join our musical journey as we deepen our powerful partnership and share with you this magnificent world of symphonic music.”

JULIE SOEFER

Andrés’ Third Season as Music Director

Three of the 10 classical concerts led by Andrés this season will feature OnStage Insights with Andrés, a concept that was formalized in the 2015-16 season after he delighted audiences during his inaugural season with impromptu remarks from the podium. OnStage Insights Andrés Orozco-Estrada & Gabriela Lena Frank with Andrés features brief commentary and anecdotes about the music during select concerts at Jones Hall.

Another key concert-enhancement element this season is the return of the Margaret Alkek Williams Sound + Vision series, which consists of six classical concerts that mix music with multimedia elements to enhance the concert experience. This season’s Sound + Vision series includes Haydn’s The Creation in September and October, A Mozart Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving weekend, Gershwin & Rachmaninoff in January, Mendelssohn & Petrouchka and Beethoven’s Fidelio—Opera in Concert in March and A New Requiem in May. The Margaret Alkek Williams Sound + Vision concerts are sponsored by Margaret Alkek Williams and supported in part by The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Endowed Fund for Creative Initiatives. Video enhancement of Houston Symphony concerts is made possible by the Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation.

Feature | Looking Forward

DAVID DOUBILET

JEFF FITLOW

STEVE WINTER

Michael Krajewski

POPS

BBVA Compass POPS After 17 exciting and progressive years at the helm of the BBVA Compass POPS Series, Principal POPS Conductor Michael Krajewski will step down from his position at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season. Succeeding Krajewski will be Principal POPS Conductor Designate Steven Reineke, a familiar face to Houston audiences and a popular conductor, composer and arranger in the POPS music scene.

Steven is music director of The New York Pops, Principal POPS Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center and Principal POPS Conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Both conductors will alternate as POPS conductors throughout Michael’s farewell season.

National Geographic Live Speaker Series New for the 2016-17 season, National Geographic Live is a four-event speaker series at Jones Hall that will bring audiences thought-provoking presentations from leading explorers, scientists and photographers. Each incredible program features compelling, lavishly illustrated presentations on some of the world’s most remote locations and perilous journeys. The series, held on select Tuesday evenings throughout the 2016-17 season, will document the world’s natural beauty through the lenses of Nat Geo wildlife and underwater photographers. Incredible stories from climbers and engineers will expand the audience’s knowledge of the world’s most precious natural assets. (The Houston Symphony will not appear.)

A collection of Krajewski’s best concerts with the Houston Symphony, the 2016-17 BBVA Compass POPS season will be brimming with Houston’s favorite guest artists and programs. A particular highlight is the return of Krajewski’s 2006 brainchild Cirque de la Symphonie, a show of brilliantly choreographed aerial and acrobatic acts that has captivated audiences around the world. Cirque de la Symphonie returns with a brand new program in which the stunning acts are set to film scores played by the orchestra. For the full 2016-17 BBVA Compass POPS lineup, please visit houstonsymphony.org.

KEITHLADZINSKI COURTESY NASA/JPL-C

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ANTHONY RATHBUN

Steven Reineke

STEVE WINTER

DAVID DOUBILET

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FEATURED PROGRAM

WITH OUR THANKS DONOR APPRECIATION CONCERT Wednesday September 7, 2016 7:30pm Jones Hall Steven Reineke, conductor

Mozart Overture to Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K.49

Tchaikovsky Suite from Swan Lake, Opus 20a I Scène: Moderato II Valse: Tempo di Valse

Brahms

Mussorgsky/ Rimsky Korsakov

Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G minor A Night on Bald Mountain

Elgar Enigma Variations, Opus 36 Variation IX (Nimrod): Adagio

J. Williams Suite from Star Wars: The Force Awakens I March of the Resistance: Risoluto II Rey’s Theme: Moderato III Scherzo for X-Wings: Con spirito

Williams Suite from Star Wars

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Did you know?

• Support for 52% of the Symphony’s annual operating budget comes from our generous donors.

If you include the annual distribution from the Symphony’s largest annual donor—the Houston Symphony Endowment— that percentage increases to 65%.

Featured Program | Donor Appreciation Concert | Program Biography

Thank you!

Dear Houston Symphony Donor, The best way we can thank you is through music—and this Donor Appreciation Concert is for you, featuring music chosen by you, our loyal contributors.

The Houston Symphony’s 2015-16 season was a triumph, thanks to nearly 5,000 donors like you.

The orchestra, under the leadership of Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada and Principal POPS Conductor Mike Krajewski, reached new degrees of artistry while playing an astonishing variety of music. Our innovative education and community activities continued to grow, providing Houston Symphony experiences to more than 400,000 people. And we accomplished all this while achieving a balanced budget for the sixth consecutive year.

Importantly, 2015-16 was also the first season of implementing our strategic plan, Vision 2025, with an eye on our goal of becoming America’s most relevant and accessible top-ten orchestra by 2025.

We’re so grateful you’re a member of the Houston Symphony family. Please enjoy this performance in your honor.

Gratefully, The musicians and staff of your Houston Symphony

Program BIOGRAPHY Steven Reineke | conductor Steven Reineke’s boundless enthusiasm and exceptional artistry have made him one of the nation’s most sought-after pops conductors, composers and arrangers. In addition to being Principal POPS Conductor Designate of the Houston Symphony, he is music director of The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall and principal pops conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. He previously held the posts of principal pops conductor of the Long Beach and Modesto Symphony Orchestras and associate conductor of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.

MICHAEL TAMMARO

Steven is a frequent guest conductor with The Philadelphia Orchestra and has been on the podium with the Boston Pops, The Cleveland Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia, among other leading orchestras.

As the creator of more than 100 orchestral arrangements for the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, his works have been performed worldwide and can be heard on numerous CPO recordings (Telarc). His symphonic works Celebration Fanfare, Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Casey at the Bat are frequently performed.

His Sun Valley Festival Fanfare commemorated the Sun Valley Summer Symphony’s pavilion. In the 2015–16 season, the National Symphony Orchestra premiered his The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.

A native of Ohio, Steven is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio, where he earned bachelor of music degrees with honors in trumpet performance and music composition. He currently lives in New York City with his husband, Eric Gabbard.

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Early Adopters and Vision 2025 Implementation Fund Vision 2025, the Houston Symphony’s ten-year Strategic Plan, will allow the Houston Symphony to be America’s most relevant and accessible top-ten orchestra by 2025.

Vision 2025 was kick started by early adopters in 2015.

The Houston Symphony recognizes and thanks the following “Early Adopters” for their initial investments in support of our ambitious Vision.

Vision 2025 Implementation Fund The Vision 2025 Implementation Fund will catalyze the transformative growth outlined within Vision 2025.

The Houston Symphony recognizes and thanks the following supporters of the Vision 2025 Implementation Fund.

Operating Support Barbara J. Burger C. Howard Pieper Foundation Janet F. Clark Christina & Mark C. Hanson Barbara & Pat McCelvey

Planned and Endowment Gifts Robin Angly James Barton

Early Adopters Margaret Alkek Williams Janice Barrow The Brown Foundation, Inc. Cora Sue & Harry Mach Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Joella & Steven P. Mach Rochelle & Max Levit Steven & Nancy Williams Robin Angly & Miles Smith Carol & Michael Linn & The Michael C. Linn Family Foundation The Hearst Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Baker Botts L.L.P. Nancy & Robert Peiser Barbara & Pat McCelvey The Robert & Janice McNair Foundation / Palmetto John & Lindy Rydman / Spec’s Charitable Foundation / Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Billy & Christie McCartney Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Danielle & Josh Batchelor BBVA Compass Dave & Alie Pruner

NEW CENTURY SOCIETY

for Artistic Excellence and Innovation The New Century Society for Artistic Excellence and Innovation recognizes the Houston Symphony’s most committed and loyal supporters who have pledged their leadership support over a three-year period to help secure the orchestra’s financial future.

Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Margaret Alkek Williams Janice Barrow Rochelle & Max Levit Cora Sue & Harry Mach Bobby & Phoebe Tudor The Honorable David H. Dewhurst Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Mike Stude Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Robin Angly & Miles Smith Beauchamp Foundation Barbara J. Burger The Hearst Foundation, Inc. Joella & Steven P. Mach Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Houston Methodist Ron Franklin & Janet Gurwitch Carol & Michael Linn &

The Michael C. Linn Family Foundation Nancy & Robert Peiser Rand Group Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr. /

The Robbins Foundation Laura & Michael Shannon Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Sloan Jr. /

Houston Baptist University Steven & Nancy Williams Baker Botts L.L.P. Beauchamp Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III / WoodRock & Co. Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Barbara & Pat McCelvey John B. Onstott / Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Wells Fargo

For more information or to pledge your support, please contact: Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO, at 713.337.8540 or David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, at 713.337.8525 20

Board of DIRECTORS

(2016-17 SEASON)

Steven P. Mach*

Bobby Tudor*

Janet F. Clark*

Mike S. Stude*

President, Houston Symphony Endowment

Mark C. Hanson*^

Music Director

President, Houston Symphony League

Musician Representative

Musician Representative

President

Jesse B. Tutor*^

Chairman

Chairman Emeritus

Andrés Orozco-Estrada*^

Executive Director/CEO

Mark Hughes*^

Musician Representative

Paul R. Morico*

Chair, Finance

Barbara McCelvey*

Chair, Community Partnerships

Chair, Audience Development & Marketing

David Pruner*

Chair, Pension

Chair, Development

Chair, Audit

President-Elect

Robert A. Peiser*

Immediate Past President

Gene Dewhurst*

Sergei Galperin*^

Chair, Board Governance & Leadership

Barbara J. Burger*

Justice Brett Busby

Chair, Artistic & Orchestra Affairs

Donna Shen

Gene Dewhurst

Jesse B. Tutor*^

Immediate Past Chairman

Secretary

Gloria G. Pryzant Jerry Simon*

Danielle Batchelor

General Counsel

Chair, Popular Programming

Chair, Strategic Planning

Mary Lynn Marks

Chair, Volunteers & Special Events

Darlene Clark

Adam Dinitz*^

Christine Kelly-Weaver Assistant Secretary

*Executive Committee ^Ex-Officio

Anthony Bohnert Billy McCartney Chair, Education

GOVERNING DIRECTORS Janice Barrow** Danielle Batchelor Gary Beauchamp Darlene Bisso Anthony Bohnert Marie Taylor Bosarge Ralph Burch Barbara J. Burger Justice Brett Busby Andrew Calder Zane Carruth Donna Josey Chapman Janet F. Clark Brad W. Corson Viviana Denechaud

Gene Dewhurst Michael Doherty Julia Frankel David Frankfort Ronald G. Franklin Stephen Glenn Susan Hansen Joan Kaplan Rochelle Levit, Ph.D. Cora Sue Mach ** Steven P. Mach Paul M. Mann, M.D. Jay Marks ** Mary Lynn Marks David Massin

Billy McCartney Barbara McCelvey Alexander K. McLanahan ** Paul R. Morico Kevin O’Gorman John Onstott Robert A. Peiser David Pruner Ron Rand John Rydman Manolo Sánchez Helen Shaffer ** Jerry Simon Jim R. Smith Miles O. Smith

James Stein Mike S. Stude ** William J. Toomey II Bobby Tudor ** Betty Tutor ** Jesse B. Tutor ** Judith Vincent Mrs. S. Conrad Weil Vicki West Margaret Alkek Williams ** Scott Wulfe David Wuthrich

Ex-Officio Darlene Clark Rodney Margolis Gloria G. Pryzant Donna Shen Mary Voigt

Craig Fox Allen Gelwick Evan Glick Julianne K. Gorte Eric Haufrect, M.D. Gary L. Hollingsworth, M.D. Marianne Ivany Brian James Rita Justice I. Ray Kirk, M.D. Ulyesse LeGrange ** Carlos J. Lopez Michael Mann, M.D. John Matzer III Jackie Wolens Mazow Gene McDavid ** Gary Mercer Marilyn Miles

Janet Moore Bobbie Newman Tassie Nicandros Scott Nyquist Edward Osterberg Jr. Chester M. Pitts II Greg Powers, Ph.D. Gloria G. Pryzant Richard A. Rabinow Roman F. Reed Gabriel Rio Richard Robbins, M.D. J. Hugh Roff Jr. ** Ed Schneider Michael E. Shannon ** Donna Shen Robert Sloan, Ph.D. Tad Smith

David Stanard David Tai Brian J. Thomas L. Proctor (Terry) Thomas Andrew Truscott Margaret Waisman, M.D. Robert Weiner James T. Willerson, M.D. Fredric Weber Steven J. Williams Ed Wulfe ** Robert Yekovich Frank Yonish

Ex-Officio Audrey Chang Alexandra Gottschalk Ishwaria Subbiah Brodrick W. Hill

TRUSTEES Samuel Abraham William L. Ackerman Philip Bahr Devinder Bhatia, M.D. Meherwan Boyce Nancy Shelton Bratic Terry Ann Brown** Prentiss Burt Cheryl Byington Dougal Cameron John T. Cater ** Michael H. Clark Evan Collins, M.D., MBA Andrew Davis Azar Delpassand Ronald DePinho, M.D. Tracy Dieterich Kelli Cohen Fein, M.D.

**Lifetime Trustee

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Sustainability

FUND

The Houston Symphony pays special tribute to the 130 donors who made transformational gifts to complete the Sustainability Fund.

On December 31, 2015, the Houston Symphony celebrated an extraordinary achievement: the completion of a five-year $15 million Sustainability Fund which has transformed the orchestra’s financial position.

The Symphony was able to close out the campaign thanks to challenge grant funds totaling $1,050,000 provided by Bobby & Phoebe Tudor, Cora Sue & Harry Mach, Janice Barrow, Steve & Joella Mach and Robert & Jane Cizik. The Ciziks provided the final $500,000 to allow the Symphony to reach its $15 million Sustainability Fund goal.

The Houston Symphony pays special tribute to the donors who made a significant investment in our orchestra’s future, positioning the Symphony for success as we continue to pursue the ambitions outlined in our strategic plan, Vision 2025, to be an orchestra for all Houstonians, and to become America’s most relevant and accessible top-ten orchestra by 2025.

Houston Endowment Estate of Jean R. Sides Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Janice Barrow Margaret Alkek Williams Jane & Robert Cizik

Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Mrs. Kitty King Powell The Cullen Foundation The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts The Brown Foundation, Inc. Cora Sue & Harry Mach The Wortham Foundation, Inc.

John & Lindy Rydman / Spec's Charitable Foundation / Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods MD Anderson Foundation Joella & Steven P. Mach Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor

Ms. Barbara Burger Ron Franklin & Janet Gurwitch The Joan & Marvin Kaplan Foundation Carol & Michael Linn & The Michael C. Linn Family Foundation Barbara & Pat McCelvey Estate of Mary Ann Holloway Phillips Sybil F. Roos

Steven & Nancy Williams Robin Angly & Miles Smith Gary & Marian Beauchamp Laura & Michael Shannon Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Bahr Nancy & Walter Bratic Janet F. Clark Linda & Gene Dewhurst

Bert & Joan Golding Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Griswold Marilyn & Robert Hermance C. Howard Pieper Foundation Tad & Suzanne Smith Alice & Terry Thomas Shirley W. Toomim Janet & Tom Walker

Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan Kathryn & Richard Rabinow Billy & Christie McCartney Dr. Rita Justice Mr. & Mrs. Anthony W. Bohnert Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks John Onstott / Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Ms. Judith Vincent Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber

Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Mr. Ralph Burch Mr. Michael H. Clark & Ms. Sallie Morian Evan D. Collins Erika & S. David Frankfort Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Mrs. Carolyn & Dr. Michael Mann Jay & Shirley Marks James D. Stein

Mr. & Mrs.* Clive Runnells BB&T / Courtney & Bill Toomey Scott & Lori Wulfe Anonymous (1)

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Sustainability

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Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Mr. & Mrs. Manolo Sánchez Robert G. Weiner & Toni Blankmann Tyler & Kat Murphy Justice Brett & Erin Busby Laurie & Ryan Colburn Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Corson Susan & Dick Hansen Christina & Mark C. Hanson Mr. & Mrs. John N. Matzer III Ann & Hugh Roff Vicky & Michael Richker Margaret Waisman, M.D. & Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D. Gloria & Joe Pryzant Margot & John Cater Virginia A. Clark Mr. Andrew Davis & Ms. Corey Tu Viviana & David Denechaud Amanda & Adam Dinitz David & Heidi Massin Bobbie Newman Lisa & Jerry Simon Vicki West The Brodsky Foundation David Chambers & Alex Steffler

Vicky Dominguez Mr. Colin C. Gatwood & Ms. Aralee Dorough Mr. Jonathan Fischer Mauro H. Gimenez & Connie A. Coulomb Dr. Gregory & Mrs. Catherine Powers Julianne & David Gorte Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yonish Dr. Ronald DePinho & Dr. Lynda Chin Mr. & Mrs. Allen Barnhill Pam & Chad Blaine Mr. Wayne Brooks Terry Ann Brown Aurelie Desmarais & Ed Struzynski Mr. & Mrs. Michael Doherty Martin & Kelli Cohen Fein Ms. Megan Conley Rian & Sean Craypo Brian & Leah Del Signore Eric & Angelea Halen Mark & Marilyn Hughes Ms. Mandi Hunsicker-Sallee Mr. Robert E. Johnson & Ms. Ariella Perlman Mary Beth Mosley

Scott & Judy Nyquist Mr. Matthew D. Roitstein Mr. Brinton Averil Smith & Ms. Evelyn Chen Mr. & Mrs. Eric A. Arbiter Mrs. Shirley Burgher Mr. Erik T. Gronfor & Ms. Joan DerHovsepian Mr. & Mrs. Thomas LeGrand Mr. & Mrs. Harvin Moore IV Mr. & Mrs. Scott Holshouser Mr. Robin Kesselman Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ivany Ms. Anne C. Leek Mr. & Mrs. William K. VerMeulen Martha & Stanley* Bair Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Brewer Ms. Joyce Perkins David & Tara Wuthrich Anonymous (2) *Deceased

Leadership COUNCIL Leadership Council donors have committed $45,000 or more in support of the Annual Fund, special projects and fundraising events over a three-year period ($15,000+ annually).

Graham & Janet Baker Danielle & Josh Batchelor Mr. & Mrs. Walter V. Boyle Justice Brett & Erin Busby Janet F. Clark Billy & Christie McCartney The Estate of Terence Murphree Mr. Richard Danforth Gene & Linda Dewhurst The Elkins Foundation Angel & Craig Fox Allen & Almira Gelwick – Lockton Companies Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Christina & Mark C. Hanson The Joan & Marvin Kaplan Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis The Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation Mr. John N. Neighbors Susan & Edward Osterberg Gloria & Joe Pryzant Ken & Carol Lee Robertson Donna & Tim Shen Lisa & Jerry Simon Nancy & David Tai Stephen & Kristine Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Wright Jr.

For more information or to pledge your support, please contact: David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, 713.337.8525 Amber Winsor Mullins, Senior Director, Development, 713.337.8538 August 2016 | 23

Houston Symphony ENDOWMENT The Houston Symphony Endowment is a separate nonprofit organization that invests contributions to earn income for the benefit of the Houston Symphony Society.

TRUSTEES Jesse B. Tutor, President Gene Dewhurst

James Lee Michael Mithoff

Alexandra Pruner Fredric A. Weber

An endowed fund can be permanently established within the Houston Symphony Society through a direct contribution or via a planned gift such as a bequest. The fund can be designated for general purposes or specific interests. For further information, please contact Patrick T. Quinn, Director, Planned Giving, at 713.337.8532 or patrick.quinn@houstonsymphony.org.

GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS that support operational and annual activities Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Fund Accenture (Andersen Consulting) Fund Jay & Shirley Marks Fund AIG American General Fund Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Fund/ M.D. Anderson Foundation Fund The Marks Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Philip Bahr Fund Marian & Speros Martel Foundation Fund Janice H. & Thomas D. Barrow Fund Barbara & Pat McCelvey Fund Mrs. Ermy Borlenghi Bonfield Fund The Menil Foundation Fund Jane & Robert Cizik Fund Monroe Mendelsohn Jr. Estate Mr. Lee A. Clark Fund Sue A. Morrison & Children Fund Cooper Industries, Inc. Fund National Endowment for the Arts Fund Gene & Linda Dewhurst Fund Stewart Orton Fund DuPont Corporation Fund Elkins Charitable Trust Agency Fund Papadopoulos Fund Nancy & Robert Peiser Fund The Margaret & James A. Elkins Foundation Fund Rockwell Fund, Inc. Fund Virginia Lee Elverson Trust Fund Mr. & Mrs. Clive Runnells Fund Charles Engelhard Foundation Fund Estate of Mr. Walter W. Sapp Fund William Stamps Farish Fund Mr. & Mrs. Matt K. Schatzman Fund Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein & Martin J. Fein Fund The Schissler Foundation Fund Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Fund Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Fund Jo A. & Billie Jo Graves Fund Mr. & Mrs. William T. Slick Jr. Fund George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Fund Texas Eastern Fund Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde Fund Dorothy Barton Thomas Fund Houston Arts Combined Endowment Fund Drs. M.S. & Marie-Luise Kalsi Fund Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Fund Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kaplan Fund Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Fund Ann Kennedy & Geoffrey Walker Fund Dede & Connie Weil Fund Martha Kleymeyer Fund The Wortham Foundation Fund Rochelle & Max Levit Fund Anonymous (5) Mr. E. W. Long Jr. Fund DESIGNATED FUNDS to support annual performance activity The Brown Foundation Guest Pianist Fund The Houston Symphony Chorus Endowment Fund The Cullen Foundation Maestro’s Fund Fayez Sarofim Guest Violinist Fund General & Mrs. Maurice Hirsch Memorial Concert Fund through The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts in memory of Theresa Meyer and Jules Hirsch, beloved parents The Wortham Foundation Classical Series Fund of General Maurice Hirsch, and Rosetta Hirsch Weil and Josie endowed in memory of Gus S. & Lyndall F. Wortham Hirsch Bloch, beloved sisters of General Maurice Hirsch 24

ENDOWED CHAIRS to assist the Houston Symphony attract, retain and support world class conductors, musicians, guest artists and executive leadership

ENDOWED FUNDS to support the Houston Symphony’s annual education and community engagement activities Margarett & Alice Brown Endowment Fund for Education Lawrence E. Carlton, M.D. Endowment Fund for Youth Programs Richard P. Garmany Fund for the Houston Symphony League Concerto Competition The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs Selma S. Neumann Fund Spec’s Charitable Foundation Salute to Educators Concert Fund

Janice & Thomas Barrow Chair Brinton Averil Smith, principal cello Roy & Lillie Cullen Chair Andrés Orozco-Estrada, music director Fondren Foundation Chair Qi Ming, assistant concertmaster General Maurice Hirsch Chair Aralee Dorough, principal flute Ellen E. Kelley Chair Eric Halen, co-concertmaster Max Levine Chair George P. & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair Mark Hughes, principal trumpet Tassie & Constantine S. Nicandros Chair Alexander Potiomkin, bass clarinet Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Jonathan Fischer, principal oboe Winnie Safford Wallace Chair Margaret Alkek Williams Chair Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO

ENDOWED FUND to support new commissions and innovative artistic projects The Micajah S. Stude Special Production Fund

ENDOWED FUNDS to support access

and expand geographic reach

The Alice & David C. Bintliff Messiah Concert fund for performances at First Methodist Church The Brown Foundation’s Miller Outdoor Theatre Fund in memory of Hanni and Stewart Orton Mach Family Audience Development Fund George P. & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Summer Concerts Fund

ENDOWED FUNDS to assist the Houston Symphony attract, retain and support world class conductors, musicians and guest artists American General Fund Speros P. Martel Fund Stewart Orton Fund Dan Feigal Prosser Fund

ENDOWED FUND to support

ENDOWED FUNDS to support the Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition Nancy B. Willerson Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Wright Jr.

ENDOWED FUND to support piano performance Mary R. Lewis Fund for Piano Performance C. Howard Pieper Foundation

LEGACY COMMITMENTS through The Brown Foundation Challenge to support artistic excellence

Janet F. Clark Gloria Goldblatt Pryzant Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society Chair Wayne Brooks, principal viola Ms. Vicki West in honor of Hans Graf Anonymous (1)

LEADERSHIP GIFTS OF WORKING CAPITAL provided as part of the Campaign for the 20th Century, Campaign for Houston Symphony and My Houston, My Symphony— Campaign for a Sound Future Hewlett Packard Company Fund The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Neva Watkins West Fund Gift in memory of Winifred Safford Wallace for the commission of new works

electronic media initiatives

The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Fund for Creative Initiatives

CHORUS ENDOWMENT DONORS $500 or more Janice Barrow Eldo Bergman, Family Literacy Network, Inc. Roger & Debby Cutler Steve Dukes Robert Lee Gomez Mr. & Mrs. Terry L. Henderson

CAPITAL INVESTMENTS

Beth Weidler & Stephen James Nobuhide Kobori David G. Nussman Natalia Rawle Mr. & Mrs. Hank & Karen Rennar Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Rio

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Rodenberger Ms. Carolyn Rogan Mr. & Mrs. Frederic A. Weber Anonymous (1)

The Houston Symphony thanks the generous donors, who since 2012, have made possible infrastructure additions to further enhance the sound and quality of our orchestral performances.

Beauchamp Foundation Miller Outdoor Theatre Sound Shell Ceiling and Portativ Organ The Fondren Foundation Miller Outdoor Theatre Sound Shell Ceiling Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Enhancements to Jones Hall Video System

Vicky and Michael Richker Family Adolfo Sayago, Orquestas Sybil F. Roos Rotary Trumpets Silver Circle Audio Enhancements to Jones Hall Recording Suite

Houston Symphony League Steinway Concert Grand Piano and Instrument Petting Zoo

Beverly Johnson, Ralph Wyman and Jim Foti, and Thane & Nicole Wyman in memory of Winthrop Wyman Basset Horns and Rotary Trumpets

Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Piccolo Timpano

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Our DONORS ANNUAL SUPPORT The Houston Symphony gratefully acknowledges those who support our artistic, educational and community engagement programs through their generosity to our Annual Fund and Special Events.

For more information, please contact: Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO, 713.337.8540 David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, 713.337.8525 Amber Winsor Mullins, Senior Director, Development, 713.337.8538

Ima Hogg Society $150,000 or More 

Janice Barrow Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Ms. Barbara Burger Jane & Robert Cizik Janet F. Clark The Honorable David H. Dewhurst

Centennial Society

Rochelle & Max Levit Estate of Dr. Mary R. Lewis Cora Sue & Harry Mach Joella & Steven P. Mach Mr. John N. Neighbors Sybil F. Roos

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Mr. Monzer Hourani

$100,000-$149,999 Barbara & Pat McCelvey

Founder’s Society

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Maestro’s Society

$50,000-$74,999

Robin Angly & Miles Smith Darlene & Cappy Bisso Ron Franklin & Janet Gurwitch 

$75,000-$99,999

Carol & Michael Linn & The Michael C. Linn Family Foundation

Jana & Scotty Arnoldy Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Bahr Gary & Marian Beauchamp Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Linda & Gene Dewhurst Lila-Gene George Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell Jr. The Estate of Miss Ima Hogg

Concertmaster’s Society Mr. John Barlow Dr. & Mrs. Devinder Bhatia Mr. & Mrs. Anthony W. Bohnert Nancy & Walter Bratic Ralph Burch Drs. Dennis & Susan Carlyle Donna & Max Chapman Mr. Michael H. Clark & Ms. Sallie Morian Dr. Alex Dell Viviana & David Denechaud Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III / WoodRock & Co. Jo Lynn & Gregg Falgout / Island Operating Company Diane Lokey Farb Mr. & Mrs. Russell M. Frankel Mr. & Mrs. M. G. Glasscock Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn 26

The Joan & Marvin Kaplan Foundation Beth Madison Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Janice & Robert McNair John Onstott Nancy & Robert Peiser Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr. / The Robbins Foundation

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$25,000-$49,999

Bert & Joan Golding Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Griswold Susan & Dick Hansen Marilyn & Bob Hermance Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde Dr. Rita Justice Drs. M.S. & Marie-Luise Kalsi Mr. & Mrs. James H. Lee Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Mrs. Carolyn & Dr. Michael Mann Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan Mrs. Mary Catherine Miller John & Bobbie Nau Mr. & Mrs. Odis Peavy Mr. Jason Poon/ Marine Foods Express, Ltd. Dave & Alie Pruner Kathryn & Richard Rabinow

John & Lindy Rydman / Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Mike Stude Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Margaret Alkek Williams Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor

Billy & Christie McCartney Steven & Nancy Williams

Louisa Stude Sarofim Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Laura & Michael Shannon Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Sloan Jr. / Houston Baptist University Alice & Terry Thomas Ms. Judith Vincent

Lisa & Jerry Simon Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Springob, Laredo Construction, Inc. James D. Stein Mr. Jay Steinfeld & Mrs. Barbara Winthrop Nancy & David Tai Ms. Susan L. Thompson Shirley Wolff Toomim Janet & Tom Walker Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Vicki West Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Wright Jr. Scott & Lori Wulfe

Conductor’s Circle

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Platinum Baton

Graham & Janet Baker Danielle & Josh Batchelor James M. Bell Mr. & Mrs. Walter V. Boyle Justice Brett & Erin Busby Mr. Richard Danforth Mrs. William Estrada Kelli Cohen Fein & Martin Fein Angel & Craig Fox Erika & S. David Frankfort Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Franklin Jr. Allen & Almira Gelwick Lockton Companies Evan B. Glick

Conductor’s Circle

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Conductor’s Circle

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Conductor’s Circle

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Ms. Hallie A. Vanderhider Margaret Waisman, M.D. & Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D. Stephen & Kristine Wallace Dede & Connie Weil Robert G. Weiner & Toni Blankmann Nancy B. Willerson Jeanie Kilroy Wilson & Wallace S. Wilson Ralph Wyman & Jim Foti Thane & Nicole Wyman

Dr. & Mrs. Paul M. Mann Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Martin Dr. & Mrs. E. K. Massin Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm L. Mazow Mr. Keith McFarland Martha & Marvin McMurrey Mr. Gary Mercer Mr. & Mrs. Walter M. Mischer Jr. Nancy Morrison Scott & Judy Nyquist Toni Oplt & Ed Schneider Rochelle & Sheldon Oster Dr. Gregory & Mrs. Catherine Powers Lila Rauch Roman & Sally Reed Kathy & Wayne Richards Vicky & Michael Richker Linda & Jerry Rubenstein Mr. & Mrs. Manolo Sanchez Susan D. & Fayez Sarofim Mr. & Mrs. Walter Scherr Mr. & Ms. Shalin Shah Tad & Suzanne Smith

Alana R. Spiwak & Sam L. Stolbun Mr. & Mrs. Trent Tellepsen Ms. Laura Codman & Mr. John F. Terwilliger Mr. Aaron J. Thomas & Mrs. Jennifer Chang Pamalah & Stephen Tipps Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Truscott Mr. John G. Turner & Mr. Jerry G. Fischer Birgitt van Wijk Mr. & Ms. Frank Verducci Mr. & Mrs. Sean Waggoner Shirley & Joel Wahlberg Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Wands Dr. Jim T. Willerson Cyvia & Melvyn Wolff Daisy S. Wong / JCorp Lorraine & Ed Wulfe Nina & Michael Zilkha

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Mr. & Mrs. Frank Herzog Mr. Jackson Hicks David & Heidi Massin Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Mihalo Dr. Cameron Mitchell Rita & Paul Morico Sami & Jud Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan E. Parker Jean & Allan Quiat Radoff Family

Mr. & Mrs. Perry Radoff Ed & Janet Rinehart Mr. Glen A. Rosenbaum Mr. & Mrs. Lee H. Staley Carol & Michael Stamatedes Kimberly & David Sterling Dr. John R. Stroehlein & Miwa Sakashita Mr. & Mrs. Antonio M. Szabo Candace & Brian Thomas

Dorothy & Bill Grieves Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Haas Dr. & Mrs. Carlos R. Hamilton Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hardison Mr. & Mrs. R. O. Hunton Mr. & Mrs. Matt Hurley Stephen Jeu & Susanna Calvo Mr. & Mrs. John F. Joity Debbie & Frank Jones Mr. & Mrs. Steve Jones Catherine & Andrew Kaldis Mr. & Ms. Dan Kellogg Mary Louis Kister Mr. & Mrs. Jason T. Klein Dr. Milton & Gail Danziger Klein, in memory of Renée & Benjamin Danziger William & Cynthia Koch Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kotts Willy Kuehn Mr. & Mrs. Marc Laird Mrs. Nancy Lease

Ms. Lynne Lipsitz Mr. William McDugald Terry & Kandee McGill Doug & Sarah McMurrey Mr. & Mrs. William B. McNamara Alice McPherson, M.D. Ginni & Richard Mithoff Mr. & Mrs. William Monteleone Jr. Ms. Elizabeth Montz Mr. & Mrs. Harvin Moore IV Sidney & Ione Moran Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Moynier Richard & Juliet Moynihan Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Murphy David G. Nussman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Parker Shirley & Michael P. Pearson Mr. Doug D. Perley & Ms. Eileen M. Campbell Mr. Robert J. Pilegge Tim & Katherine Pownell

$7,500-$9,999

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Audrey & Brandon Cochran Molly & Jim Crownover Andrew Davis & Corey Tu J.R. & Aline Deming Judge & Mrs. Harold R. DeMoss Jr. Dr. Ronald DePinho & Dr. Lynda Chin Mr. & Mrs. Henry S. Florsheim Eugene Fong Ms. Darlene Clark & Mr. Edwin C. Friedrichs Jennifer & Joshua Gravenor

Bronze Baton

Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Abraham Mrs. Nancy C. Allen Mr. & Mrs. Adam Altsuler Christine Smith & Ben Andrews Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Aron Mr. & Mrs. Ed Banner Beth & Jim Barton Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Basinski Mr. & Mrs. Peter M. Boesel Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Bowman Mr. Ken D. Brownlee & Ms. Caroline Deetjen Dr. & Mrs. William T. Butler Dougal & Cathy Cameron Marilyn Caplovitz Rhona & Bruce Caress Mrs. Lily Carrigan Mr. & Mrs. W. T. Carter IV Mr. & Mrs. Thierry Caruso Mr. & Mrs. Donald Childress William J. Clayton & Margaret A. Hughes

Susan & Edward Osterberg Gary Petersen Gloria & Joe Pryzant Ron & Demi Rand Gabriel & Mona Rio Ken & Carol Lee Robertson Hugh & Ann Roff William J. Rovere & Kathi F. Rovere Mr. & Mrs.* Clive Runnells Carol & Kamal Sandarusi Donna & Tim Shen Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tate Paul Strand Thomas

$10,000-$14,999

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Valerie Palmquist Dieterich & Tracy Dieterich Jennifer & Steve Dolman Archie & Linda Dunham Scott Ensell & Family John & Minerva Esquivel Aubrey & Sylvia Farb Mr. & Mrs. Marvy A. Finger Michael B. George Mauro H. Gimenez & Connie A. Coulomb Jo A. & Billie Jo Graves Mrs. James E. Hooks Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ivany / University of St. Thomas Catherine & Brian James Mr. & Mrs. Jacek Jaminski Beverly Johnson Janice & Allan King Dr. & Mrs. I. Ray Kirk Michael & Kelley Lang Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Leighton Drs. Robert & Golda Anne Leonard Marilyn G. Lummis

Silver Baton

Anne Morgan Barrett Mrs. Bonnie Bauer Mr. & Mrs. David J. Beck Mr. & Dr. Karl-Heinz Becker Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Black Mr. & Mrs. John F. Bookout III Ruth White Brodsky Lilia Khakimova & C. Robert Bunch Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Calder Dr. M.K. Campion David Chambers & Alex Steffler Albert & Anne Chao

$15,000-$24,999

Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Christina & Mark C. Hanson Mrs. Gloria Pepper & Dr. Bernard Katz Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Jay & Shirley Marks Mr. & Mrs. John N. Matzer III Betty & Gene McDavid Stephen & Marilyn Miles/ Steven Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross Miles Foundation Stewart Morris & Kay Shoppa The Estate of Terence Murphree Bobbie Newman

Gold Baton

Mr. William L. Ackerman, Kero-Jet Corporation Frances & Ira Anderson Lilly & Thurmon Andress Edward H. Andrews III Nina Andrews & David Karohl Sr. Judge Mary Bacon Consurgo Sunshine Mr. & Mrs. Giorgio Borlenghi Mr. & Mrs. George Boss Dr. & Mrs. Meherwan P. Boyce Terry Ann Brown Cheryl & Sam Byington Mr. & Mrs. Bernard F. Clark Jr. Virginia A. Clark Laurie & Ryan Colburn Dr. & Mrs. Evan D. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Corson Roger & Debby Cutler Dr. Scott Cutler Leslie Barry Davidson & W. Robins Brice David & Cindy Deere

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$5,000-$7,499

Mr. William E. Colburn Coneway Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Byron Cooley Mr. & Mrs. Larry Corbin Lois & David Coyle Janie & Carr Dishroon Connie & Byron Dyer Mr. William P. Elbel & Ms. Mary J. Schroeder Mr. Stephen Elison Mr. Parrish N. Erwin Jr. Ms. Carolyn Faulk Mr. & Mrs. Tom Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fluor Mr. & Mrs. Trent Foltz Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Francisco Mr. Shane T. Frank Kevin & Sherrill Garland Mr. & Mrs. Harry Gendel Wm. David George, Ph.D. Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Gibson Mr. Alan Goodrich

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Our DONORS continued Mr. & Mrs. T.R. Reckling III Mr. & Mrs. Claud D. Riddles Allyn & Jill Risley Mr. & Mrs. George A. Rizzo Jr. Mr. Robert T. Sakowitz Dr. & Mrs. Barry Samuels Dr. & Mrs. Todd Scheyer Mrs. Richard P. Schissler Jr. Mr. Wolfgang Schmidt & Ms. Angelika Schmidt-Lange Ms. Sue Schwartz

Grand Patron’s Circle

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Dr. Susan Gardner & Dr. Philip Scott Mr. & Mrs. Rufus S. Scott Mr. Michael Shawiak Ms. Angela Sherman Mr. & Mrs. Mark L. Shidler Mr. & Mrs. William T. Slick Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Smith Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. Somerville Mr. David Stanard & Ms. Beth Freeman

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Mandy & Rafael Diaz Mr. & Mrs. Mark Diehl Amanda & Adam Dinitz Mr. & Mrs. Michael Doherty Ms. Victoria E. Dominguez Robert J. Doyle David & Carolyn Edgar Annette & Knut Eriksen Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas Eubank Christine Falgout Island Operating Co., Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Nijad I. Fares Carolyn Grant Fay Ms. Ursula H. Felmet Jerry E. & Nanette B. Finger Mrs. Ronald Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Neil Gaynor Thomas & Patricia Geddy Robert Lee Gomez Mr. & Mrs. Herb Goodman Mr. Danny A. Granados Eric & Angelea Halen Dr. & Mrs. Eric J. Haufrect Ms. Christine Heggeseth Mark & Ragna Henrichs Miss Maureen Y. Higdon Ann & Joe Hightower Mr. & Mrs. Scott Hildebrandt Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Hoffer Mr. Ronald Holley & Dr. Natasha Holley Mr. & Mrs. Rocky Holmes Dr. Matthew Horsfield & Dr. Michael Kauth Mr. & Mrs. John Hrncir Mark & Marilyn Hughes Ms. Mandi Hunsicker-Sallee Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Jankovic

Mrs. Ann B. Jennings Mr. & Mrs. John Juneau Jane & Kevin Kremer Mr. & Mrs. Chris Laporte Mr. Alfred Lasher III Mr. Edward T. Lee Ms. Sylvia Lohkamp Ms. Brenda Love Kimberly Lucas Brian McCulloch & Jeremy Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Michael McGuire Will L. McLendon Mr. & Mrs. Arnold M. Miller Ms. Trazanna Moreno Julia & Chris Morton Franci Crane Newman/Strug/Wadler families in honor of Ida & Irving Wadler Mr. & Mrs. Travis Nichols Mr. Kevin O'Gorman Mr. & Mrs. Patrick W. Olfers Mr. & Mrs. Steven Owsley Mr. & Mrs. Robert Page Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Palmer Christine & Robert Pastorek Mr. & Mrs. Raul Pavon Mr. David Peavy & Mr. Stephen McCauley Mr. & Mrs. Stephen D. Pryor Darla & Chip Purchase Mr. & Mrs. Cris Pye Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Rawson Brooke & Nathaniel Richards Mr. & Mrs. James L. Robertson Doug Williams & Janice Robertson Ms. Regina J. Rogers Drs. Alex & Lynn Rosas Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Ruez

Mr. & Mrs. Yasuhiko Saitoh Mr. & Mrs. Saib Saour Lori & Phillip Sarofim Hinda Simon Dr. & Mrs. John Slater Mr. Brinton Averil Smith & Ms. Evelyn Chen Ellie & Eric Smith Steve & Judy Sohn Richard & Mary Spies Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Standish Dr. Walter Stanford Georgiana Stanley Mrs. Jeaneen Stastny Ishwaria & Vivek Subbiah Mrs. Mary Swafford Mr. & Mrs. Garry Tanner Dr. & Mrs. Van W. Teeters Jean & Doug Thomas Courtney & Bill Toomey Dan C. & Kimberly Tutcher Mr. & Mrs. Gene Van Dyke Ms. Jana Vander Lee Dean B. Walker Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Walt Mr. Danny Ward & Ms. Nancy Ames Mr. Clinton Wetmore Ms. Karen M. Whitlock Dr. & Mrs. Rudy C. Wildenstein Mr. Jim P. Wise Ms. Beth Wolff Gerlind & Jerry S. Wolinksy David & Tara Wuthrich Ms. Ellen A. Yarrell Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yonish Mr. & Mrs. Edward R. Ziegler Anonymous (3)

Meg Boulware & Hartley Hampton / Boulware & Valoir Mrs. Linda K. Brahaney Joe Brazzatti Katherine M. Briggs Hon. Peter H. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Brownlee Mr. & Mrs. Raul Caffesse Mrs. Charles Callery Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Campbell Jr. Louise Carlson & Richard Larrabee Mrs. Mary Ann Carrico Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Clark Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Clarke Dr. & Mrs. Alfred C. Coats Jimmy & Lynn Coe Mr. John P. Cogan Jr. Mr. Mark C. Conrad Crystal & Mike Cox Mr. & Mrs. Rene Degreve Brian & Leah Del Signore Ms. Catherine Delano Dr. & Ms. Peter J. Dempsey

Ms. Aurelie Desmarais & Mr. Ed Struzynski Ms. Elisabeth DeWitts Mike & Debra Dishberger Vicky Dominguez Mr. & Mrs. James P. Dorn Drs. Rosalind & Gary Dworkin Mr. & Mrs. Edward N. Earle Sally Evans & Brian Rodgers Terry Everett & Eric Cheyney Dr. Louis & Mrs. Paula Faillace Kimberly Falgout Island Operating Co., Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Ference Ms. Marcia Fiman Mr. Jonathan Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Harvey O. Fleisher Elizabeth & Ralph Frankowski Mr. & Mrs. James E. Furr Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Fusillo Rauli & Danna Garcia Mr. Colin C. Gatwood & Ms. Aralee Dorough Ms. Lucy Gebhart

Mr. & Mrs. John Gee Joan M. Giese Dr. John Gomez & Dr. Cora Mihu Michael A. Gonser Dr. & Mrs. Bradford S. Goodwin Jr. Kathy & Marty Goossen Alexandra & Daniel Gottschalk Timothy & Janet Graham Joyce Z. Greenberg Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Gregory Dennis Griffith & Louise Richman Mr. & Mrs. Steve K. Grimsley Claudio Gutierrez Mrs. Thalia Halen Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hampton Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Hasler Mr. & Mrs. Houston Haymon John Heiny Dr. & Mrs. William C. Heird Mr. & Mrs. William T. Heller IV Mr. & Mrs. David J. Hemenway Jeannette & Brodrick Hill Dr. Volker Hirsinger Dr. Suzanne M. Hite

$1,500-$2,499

Farida Abjani Ms. Sofia Adrogué & Mr. Sten Gustafson Mr. & Mrs. Truett B. Akin Joan & Stanford Alexander Dr. Genevera Allen Dr. & Mrs. Scott Allison Dr. Hesham M. Amin & Dr. Lara Ferrario Pat & John Anderson Carol Ann & Bill Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Sandy P. Aron Dr. & Mrs. Roy Aruffo Mr. Jeff Autor Mr. & Mrs. E. William Barnett Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Bast Jr. Ms. Nancy H. Bihlmaier Jeb & Cynthia Blackwell Mr. & Mrs. Chad Blaine Mr. Jay Blinderman George & Florence Boerger Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Bolam Drs. Tiffany & Desmond Bourgeois 28

Ms. Barbara Williams Ms. Jennifer R. Wittman Mr. & Mrs. Neil A. Wizel Woodell Family Foundation Sally & Denney Wright Mr. & Mrs. David Wynne Robert & Michele Yekovich Edith & Robert Zinn Erla & Harry Zuber Anonymous (4)

$2,500-$4,999

Dr. & Mrs. George J. Abdo Gerhard & Birgit Adenacker Mr. & Mrs. Roy Allice Dr. Angela R. Apollo Lindley & Jason Arnoldy John Arnsparger & Susan Weingarten Ann & Jonathan Ayre Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Barbieri Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd M. Bentsen III Ganesh H. Betanabhatla Drs. Henry & Louise Bethea Mrs. Ann M. Bixby Mr. John Blaisdell Mr. & Mrs. Myron G. Blalock III Mr. & Mrs. Murry Bowden James & Judy Bozeman Ting & John Bresnahan Mrs. Catherine Campbell Brock & Dr. Gary Brock Mr. Chester Brooke & Dr. Nancy Poindexter Divya & Chris Brown Pamela Brylski Mr. Eric Brueggeman Dr. & Mrs. Fred Buckwold Mr. & Mrs. Bruce G. Buhler Nicole & Rueben Cásarez Margot & John Cater Dr. Robert N. Chanon Mr. & Mrs. Allen Clamen Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Cleary Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Gary M. Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Ray Cook Ms. Miquel A. Correll Mr. & Mrs. Joffre J. Cross II Mr. & Mrs. John Crum Mr. Darrin Davis & Mr. Mario Gudmundsson

Patron

Mr. & Mrs. Hans Strohmer Tellepsen Family Ann Trammell Jeanine Van Wagenen Ms. Maria Cecilia Vasconcellos Mr. Thomas Warden & Ms. Becky Cottrell Ms. Joann E. Welton Mr. & Mrs. Clint S. Wetmore Dr. Robert Wilkins & Dr. Mary Ann Reynolds Wilkins

Mr. Robert Hoff Mr. Stanley Hoffberger Mr. & Mrs. John Homier George E. Howe Mr. Frank Huang Mr. Burdette Huffman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Humphries Jay Jackson & Barbara Waugh Arlene J. Johnson Stacy & Jason Johnson Kurt Johnson & Colleen Matheu Mr. Robert E. Johnson & Ms. Ariella Perlman Mr. & Mrs. Steve Johnson Ms. Sheila K. Johnstone Mr. & Mrs. Thorro Jones Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Jordon Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kades Mr. & Mrs. Alan Kelly Kendall R. Kessel & Harlan Johnson Ms. Carla Knobloch Lucy & Victor Kormeier Ann & Sam Koster Mrs. Samantha Kramr Mr. Marc E. Laborde Mr. Thomas Lane Ms. Joni Hartgraves Latimer John & Suzy Lattin Dr. Daniel Lemke Dr. & Mrs. Morton Leonard Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leonard Seth & Karen Lerner Mr. William W. Lindley

James C. Lindsey Mr. & Mrs. H. Arthur Littell Dr. & Mrs. James R. Lloyd Mr. Paul F. Longstreth & Ms. Marilyn Maloney Mr. & Mrs. Bob J. Lunn Ms. Sue Ann Lurcott Kathleen & Tom Mach Mr. & Mrs. Frank Marx Catherine & Matt Matthews Mr. William L. Maynard Georgia Braun McBride Linda & Jim McCartney Mr. Andrew McKinney Mr. & Mrs. Lance McKnight Mr. & Mrs. D. Bradley McWilliams Mr. Ronald A. Mikita & Mr. Rex Spikes Mr. Adam Miller & Ms. Michelina Cairo Mr. & Mrs. John C. Molloy Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Molloy Mrs. Alette K. Morch Amanda & Justin Morton Mary Beth Mosley Mr. & Mrs. Marvin H. Mueller Amber Winsor Mullins Melissa L. Nance Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey B. Newton Ms. Khanh Nguyen Ms. Kathryn O'Brien Mr. Reymundo Ocanas & Mr. Orlando Manzo-Ocanas

Mr. & Mrs. John Oehler Steve & Sue Olson Jane & Kenneth Owen Ms. Martha Palmer Mrs. Linda K. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Bob G. Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Alex Popp Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Porter Ms. Linda Posey Ms. Penny Prater Rosemin Premji Mr. & Mrs. David Pursell Dr. & Mrs. Henry H. Rachford Jr. Clinton & Leigh Rappole Natalia Rawle Kate & Christopher Robart Beth Robertson Mr. James L. Robertson Mr. Floyd W. Robinson Kent Rutter & David Baumann Mr. & Mrs. John Ryder Ramon & Chula Sanchez Dr. & Mrs. David Sapire Mr. & Mrs. Raymond E. Sawaya Mr. Lawrence Schanzmeyer Ms. Sally Schott H. Irving Schweppe Jr., M.D. Donna Scott & Mitch Glassman Paulina Sergot & Theo Shybut Mr. Victor E. Serrato Art & Ellen Shelton Justin & Caroline Simons Mr. Geoff Simpson

Molly Simpson & Jeffrey Miles Mr. David Siverling Louis H. Skidmore Jr. Barbara & Louis Sklar Mr. Hilary Smith & Ms. Lijda Vellekoop Ms. Kelly Somoza Mark Stadnyk Mr. & Mrs. John Steen Karen & Bruce Steffler Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stelling Paulina Sergot & Theo Shybut Mr. & Mrs. James R. Stevens Cassie B. Stinson & Dr. R. Barry Holtz Jack & Karen Stopnicki Skipper & Betsy Strong Dr. Navin Subramanian & Dr. Melissa Dupree Dr. & Mrs. David Sufian Mr. Clifford A. Swanlund Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Adam Szczepanski Mr. & Mrs. Alan Taghdisi Carol Tai Glenn Taylor Stephen A. Tew, M.D. Eric & Carol Timmreck Mr. & Mrs. Dale M. Tingleaf Mrs. Glenda C. Toole Mr. Joel Towner Mr. & Mrs. Duane Utecht Susan J. & Gary W. Valka Mr. & Mrs. Donn K. Van Arsdall

YOUNG ASSOCIATES COUNCIL

YOUNG ASSOCIATES COUNCIL Young Associate Premium Ann & Jonathan Ayre James M. Bell Ganesh Betanabhatla Eric Brueggeman David Chambers & Alex Steffler

Young Associate

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The Houston Symphony’s Young Associates Council is a philanthropic membership group for young professionals, music aficionados and performing arts supporters interested in exploring symphonic music within the confines of Houston’s flourishing artistic landscape. YAC members are afforded exclusive opportunities to participate in musically focused events that take place not only in Jones Hall, but also in the city’s most sought-after venues, private homes and friendly neighborhood hangouts. From behind-the-scenes interactions with the musicians of the Houston Symphony to jaw-dropping private performances by world-class virtuosos, the Houston Symphony’s Young Associates Council offers incomparable insight and accessibility to the music and musicians that are shaping the next era of orchestral music. 

$2,500 or more

Darrin Davis & Mario Gudmundsson Valerie Palmquist Dieterich & Tracy Dieterich Christine Falgout – Island Operating Co., Inc.

Jennifer & Joshua Gravenor Brian McCulloch & Jeremy Garcia Sami & Jud Morrison Melissa L. Nance Toni Oplt & Ed Schneider

Tony Shih – Norton Rose Fulbright Judy & Steve Sohn Ishwaria & Vivek Subbiah Candace & Brian Thomas

Monica & Burdette Huffman Ms. Mandi Hunsicker-Sallee Kurt Johnson & Colleen Matheu Stacy & Jason Johnson Mr. Kendall Kessel & Mr. Harlan Johnson Gerrit Leeftink Catherine & Matt Matthews Ms. Amber Winsor Mullins Brooke & Nathaniel Richards

Kate & Christopher Robart Paulina Sergot & Theo Shybut Justin & Caroline Simons Molly Simpson & Jeffrey Miles Carol Tai Joel Towner Ms. Elise Wagner

$1,500 - $2,499

Farida Abjani Dr. Genevera Allen William & Laura Black Ryan Boehner Drs. Tiffany & Desmond Bourgeois Ting & John Bresnahan Divya & Chris Brown Pamela Brylski Crystal & Mike Cox Nina Delano & Wirt Blaffer

Amanda & Adam Dinitz Jennifer & Steve Dolman Vicky Dominguez Terry Everett & Eric Cheyney Kimberly Falgout – Island Operating Co., Inc. Mark Folkes & Christopher Johnston Alexandra & Daniel Gottschalk Claudio Gutierrez

The Young Associates Council is supported in part by BB&T. For more information, please contact Molly Simpson, Director, Major Gifts, at 713.337.8526 or Liam Bonner, Development Officer, Individual Giving, at 713.337.8536.

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Our DONORS continued Dr. & Mrs. Gage Van Horn Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Van Veldhoven Mr. & Mrs. William A. Van Wie Ms. Elise Wagner H. Richard Walton Mr. & Mrs. Brad Wander

Director

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Mr. & Mrs. Bret Zorich Anonymous (8)

Mr. Michael Dooley Mr. John F. Dorn Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Duncan Mr. & Mrs. Larry Dundee Egon & Elisa Durban Mrs. William H. Dwyer III Mrs. Fredell Lack Eichhorn Mr. & Mrs. Jack Ellis Hon. & Mrs. John D. Ellis Jenny & Wendell Erwin, M.D. Ms. Caroline Fant Mr. & Mrs. Tilman J. Fertitta Dale & Anne Fitz Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Frautschi Bill & Diana Freeman Mr. & Mrs. David B. Garten L. Rusty Goetz Helen B. Wils & Leonard Goldstein Ms. Shelley Gorson Kendall & Pauline Gray Mrs. Adriana Greene Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hanson Dr. & Mrs. William S. Harwell Mr. & Mrs. Roy Haun Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Heard Jr. Mr. John Heghinian & Ms. Isabelle Bedrosian Terry L. & Karen G. Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Matt Hennessy Dean & Beth Hennings Mr. & Mrs. Donald Herron Dr. Holly Holmes & Mr. Paul Otremba Mr. John Horstman Mr. & Mrs. John Horstman Patricia P. Hubbard Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Janicke Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Katz Ms. Carolyn C. Keeble Lynda & Frank Kelly Ann Kennedy & Geoffrey Walker Kathryn & James Ketelsen Mr. & Mrs. David Key Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Kneale Deborah Kosich Dr. & Mrs. James H. Krause Ms. Dawn Krieg Ms. Mary Leba Mr. & Mrs. Earl L. Lester Jr. Velva G. & H. Fred Levine Priscilla L. List Dr. & Mrs. Kelly B. Lobley Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Lozano Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Lubanko

Barbara J. Manering Ms. Barbara Manna Mr. & Mrs. David Martin Mr. & Mrs. Mark Matovich Laurence McCullough & Linda Jean Quintanilla Dr. A. McDermott & Dr. A. Glasser Dr. & Mrs. G. Walter McReynolds Ernie & Martha McWilliams Dr. Gabriel E. Mena Ms. Susan D. Menke Ellen Ochoa & Coe Miles Mr. Russell J. Miller & Mrs. Charlotte M. Meyer Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Mireles Mr. & Mrs. James Moore Mr. & Mrs. William Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Keith Mosing Mr. & Mrs. Richard Murphy Daniel & Karol Musher Musicians of the Houston Symphony Inc. Ms. Jennifer Naae Mr. Cliff Nash & Dr. Lee Bar-Eli Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Neumann Leslie & John Niemand Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Nocella Mr. Edgar J. Ortiz Valerie J. Sherlock Linda Popkin-Paine & Stephen Paine Mr. & Mrs. James D. Penny Peter & Nina Peropoulos Grace & Carroll Phillips Ms. Debra Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Harry J. Phillips Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Sam Philpot Mrs. Dana Puddy Patrick T. Quinn Mr. & Mrs. William B. Rawl Mr. Cameron Ray Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Reasor Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Reeves Mr. & Mrs. Hank & Karen Rennar Ms. Ann Rhoads H. John & Diane Riley Mr. Matthew D. Roitstein Mrs. Evie Ronald Jill & Milt Rose Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Ross Brenda & Mansel Rubenstein Mr. & Mrs. Gregory M. Ruffing John & Zhanna Russo Harold H. Sandstead, M.D.

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Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Nicholas Ms. Dorothy Nicholson Mr. Keith K. Nickerson Mrs. Rossitsa Dimitrov Mr. Bobbitt Noel Mr. & Mrs. David Nolen Mr. Jay T. Norcross & Mrs. Elisabeth Z. Van Loan Mr. Emlyn Norman Eugene Nosal & Nelda Gilliam Dick & Judy Nunn Ms. Frances Nussbaum Marjory & Barry Okin Steve Oster Ms. Carol L. Ostlind & Mr. Charles Thornburg Ms. Jennifer Owen & Mr. Ed Benyon Mr. John C. Owens Dr. Michael A. Ozer Mr. & Mrs. Alan Pactor Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Pagel Mr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Paisley II Ms. Linda Pancherz Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas E. Papadopoulos Robert C. Park Lloyd Parkans Mr. & Mrs. Richard Parker Mr. Larry Parr Manuel & Nancy Parra Ms. Kristen Parsons Mr. Dharmesh Patel Mrs. Lindsay Pearce Mr. Maurice Perry Mr. Christopher Peters Mr. Christopher Peterson Ms. Erin Peterson Mr. Douglas W. Petitt Mr. & Mrs. Anthony G. Petrello Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Pettijohn Mark H. & Lynn K. Pickett Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pierce Ms. Glenna Pierpont Mr. George Pilko Mr. John R. Pitts & Mrs. Bain Piits Daniela & Lowell Pless Mr. & Mrs. Alexander I. Potiomkin Karen & Nathan Price Dr. & Mrs. Christopher N. Prichard Ms. Nichole Pruitt Mr. & Mrs. Larry Pyle Agnieszka & Marat Rakhmatullaev Ms. Ranelle Randles Ms. Jamalyn Rascher Dr. & Mrs. Mike Ratliff Ms. Chertier Razim Loreta & Ronald Rea Robert & Anne Reed Mr. & Mrs. Walter H. Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. William K. Rice Jean & Ted Richardson Mr. & Mrs. John D. Riggs Mr. John Robertson Mr. James Robin Ms. Mallory Robinson & Ms. Helen Dow Mr. & Mrs. Roger Rodiek Ms. Betty J. Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. Arthur H. Rogers III Ms. Franelle Rogers

Mr. Robert Rollo Mrs. Rosanne Romero Mr. Jack H. Rooker Mrs. Jane Root Mr. & Mrs. Norman Rosenthal Dr. Roger Rossen Mr. & Mrs. Ellis Rudy Mr. Bobby Rutherford Ms. Lesley R. Sabol Mr. Neil Sackheim Ms. Leslie Saia Ms. Cathryn Salinas Ms. Diane Sanders Ms. Tiffany Sanders Ms. Sherri Sandifer Mr. & Mrs. Shannon Sasser Mr. & Mrs. Henry A. Sauer Mr. & Mrs. Kent Savage Mr. & Mrs. George W. Schalles III Dr. William Schleuse Mr. & Mrs. Donald Schmuck Garry & Margaret Schoonover Jennifer & Ross Schoppe Robert & Jean Schwarz Sandea Harper Scott Ms. Christine L. Scruggs Anne Sears Mr. David Seeley Dr. & Mrs. Eduardo Segura Dr. & Mrs. Edward J. Septimus Greg & Barbara Shaull Mr. & Mrs. Richard Shell Ms. Katherine Shen Pamela & Richard Sherry Ms. Katie Sholem Ms. Lisa Shumate Mr. Barrett Sides Ms. Debra Siegel Beverly & Charles Silva Mr. & Mrs. Arthur A. Simon Jr. Mr. James D. Simpson III Ms. Marianna Sivatia Mrs. Kathi Smith Louis C. Smith & Laurel A. Loeblich Mrs. Lynn Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Snyder Mr. Andrew Solis Mr. Louis D. Spaw Ms. Crystol K. Spillars Mr. & Mrs. Russell Spiller Ms. Madeline Y. Sprague Robert R. Stewart David & Ella Stivers Mr. & Mrs. Jim Stoa Mr. & Mrs. H. K. Stonecipher Ms. Lori Summa Mr. & Mrs. William Sunshine Mr. & Mrs. Brian Suthers Mr. Larry Sydora Ms. Diana Szilard Drs. Heinrich & Gabriele Taegtmeyer Mr. & Mrs. John C. Taplett Drs. Craig & Lori Teller Marjorie Therrell Mr. Joseph Thomas Dr. & Mrs. E. B. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Greg Thrower Dr. Bart W. Tichelaar Ms. Shirley Toda

Ms. Patricia Torres Ms. Carolyn Truesdell Ms. Linda Tuck Mr. & Mrs. Eugene N. Tulich Ruth & Torry Tvedt Mr. & Mrs. Ronnald P. Tyler Dr. Robert Ulrich & Ms. June R. Russell Mr. Hywel Upshall Mr. Felipe Uscanga Mr. Craig M. Utterson Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Uzcategui Mr. & Mrs. Paolo Valente Lisa Van Stone Giering Ms. Karen Vanicek Mr. Earl A. Vanzant Dr. & Mrs. Carl V. Vartian Mr. & Mrs. William K. VerMeulen Mr. & Mrs. Joe M. Victor Dr. John Volpi & Mrs. Valerie Vidal Mr. & Mrs. James A. Waggoner Jan & Don Wagner Dan & Miranda Wainberg Mr. Bill Warburton Mr. & Mrs. David Weaver Ms. Eugenia Weber Mr. Earl Weed III Don & Linda Weinmann Ms. Kathy J. Welch & Mr. John Unger Dr. & Mrs. William A. Wescott Judi & Graham Whaling Corinne Wheeler Mr. Simon Whitney Ms. Pippa Wiley Mr. & Mrs. Russ Wilhelm Mr. & Mrs. J. Alvis Williams Mr. & Mrs. Ted Williams Mr. & Mrs. Mark Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Welcome W. Wilson Catheryn or William N. Wilson R. D. Witshey Jr. & Candace E. Roberts, M.D. Mr. Gerhard R. Wittich Ms. April Woeckener Mr. Michael J. Woodward Casimir & Dalia Woss Mr. & Mrs. John W. Wright Mrs. Peggy J. Wylie Dr. Byron York Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. York Mr. & Mrs. Peter Young Mr. & Mrs. Nick Zdeblick Dr. Jorge Zeballos Mr. Guoxiang Zhang Mr. Andres Zilveti Anonymous (30) The Houston Symphony thanks the 2,263 donors who gave up to $249 over the past year. To note any errors or omissions, please contact Tiffany Bourgeois, Development Associate, Annual Fund, at 713.337.8559. *Deceased

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POPS DONORS Ima Hogg Society $150,000 or More

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Sybil F. Roos Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith

Founder’s Society $75,000-$99,999

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Darlene & Cappy Bisso

Maestro’s Society $50,000-$74,999

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Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr. / The Robbins Foundation Ms. Judith Vincent

Concertmaster’s Society $25,000-$49,999

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Ralph Burch Jo Lynn & Gregg Falgout / Island Operating Company Susan & Dick Hansen Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange John & Bobbie Nau Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Wright Jr.

Conductor’s Circle Platinum Baton  $15,000-$24,999 Graham & Janet Baker Danielle & Josh Batchelor Allen & Almira Gelwick Lockton Companies Evan B. Glick Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Mrs. Gloria Pepper & Dr. Bernard Katz Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Mr. & Mrs. John N. Matzer III Ken & Carol Lee Robertson

Conductor’s Circle Gold Baton  $10,000-$14,999 Consurgo Sunshine Mr. & Mrs. George Boss John & Candace Caley Mr. & Mrs. Bert Cornelison David & Cindy Deere Jennifer & Steve Dolman Scott Ensell & Family John & Minerva Esquivel Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ivany / University of St. Thomas Janice & Allan King Michael & Kelley Lang Martha & Marvin McMurrey Roman & Sally Reed Vicky & Michael Richker Linda & Jerry Rubenstein 34

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Scherr Shirley & Joel Wahlberg

Conductor’s Circle Silver Baton  $7,500-$9,999 Lilia Khakimova & C. Robert Bunch Ms. Darlene Clark & Mr. Edwin C. Friedrichs Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Rita & Paul Morico Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Nelson Jean & Allan Quiat Radoff Family Mr. & Mrs. Perry Radoff

Conductor’s Circle Bronze Baton  $5,000-$7,499 Beth & Jim Barton Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Bowman Rhona & Bruce Caress Mr. & Mrs. Thierry Caruso William J. Clayton & Margaret A. Hughes Janie & Carr Dishroon Connie & Byron Dyer Mrs. Jane Egner Ms. Carolyn Faulk Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fluor Kathleen & Dick Hayes Mr. & Mrs. Edd C. Hendee Mr. & Ms. Dan Kellogg

Mary Louis Kister Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kotts Mrs. Nancy Lease Terry & Kandee McGill Alice McPherson, M.D. Mr. Robert J. Pilegge Mr. & Mrs. George A. Rizzo Jr. Mr. Michael Shawiak Ms. Angela Sherman Jeanine Van Wagenen Sally & Denney Wright Anonymous

Grand Patron’s Circle  $2,500-$4,999 Mr. & Mrs. J. Emery Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Banks Donald & Dottie Bates John S. Beury William & Laura Black Robert & Gwen Bray Mr. & Mrs. Brady F. Carruth Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Cook Becky & Joe Demeter Mr. & Mrs. James E. Dorsett Mr. & Mrs. Mike Ezzell Julius & Suzan Glickman Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Hall William D. & Karinne McCullough Edward Lee McIntosh, C.P.M. Mr. & Mrs. David R. McKeithan Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Raghu Narayan Joy & Gary Noble Shirley & Marvin Rich Richard & Anne Robbins Douglas & Alicia Rodenberger Rosemarie & Jeff Roth Mr. Morris Rubin Mr. & Mrs. James Schulz Mr. & Mrs. Nick Stratigakis Seth Williams

Patron’s Circle  $1,500-$2,499 Suan Angelo Sue Sue & Don Aron Dr. & Mrs. William S. Banks III Mr. Allen J. Becker Mr. & Mrs. Ron Bertus Mr. & Mrs. W. Carter Bliss Michael & Diana Bonin Mr. Thomas N. Britton & Ms. Debra A. Ewing Ms. Barbara A. Brooks Mr. & Mrs. William V. Conover II Cynthia & Robert Creager Mr. & Mrs. David Dybell Mr. J. Richard Espinosa Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fanning Mark Folkes & Christopher Johnston Carol & Larry Fradkin Mr. & Mrs. John Geigel Dr. & Mrs. Jack Gill Ms. Melissa Goodman Mr. & Mrs. Franklin J. Harberg Jr. Rex & Marillyn King Michael & Darcy Krajewski Gerrit Leeftink

Mr. & Mrs. Barry I. Levine Mr. Jeff H. Lippold & Ms. Leslie Siller Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Mason Steve & Linda Massie Terri & Bert Neece The Hon. Stella G. & Richard C. Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Nilson Mrs. Kay Onstead Mr. & Mrs. Kim Parker Ms. Darla P. Phillips Margaret & V. Scott Pignolet Mr. & Mrs. Gary Prentice Judy & Bill Pursell Venu & Elsie Rao Mr. & Mrs. John T. Riordan Soren & Annetta Rose Mrs. Lynda G. Seaman Dr. & Mr. Adrian D. Shelley Jonathan & Susan Symko Ms. Jody Verwers Larry & Connie Wallace Dr. & Mrs. Brad Wertman Anonymous (3)

Director

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$1,000-$1,499

Martha & Stanley* Bair Mr. Jim Barton Ellen Box Ms. Patricia K. Boyd Dr. & Mrs. R. L. Brenner Kelly & Julie Conner Marilyn & Tucker Coughlen Ms. Ann Currens Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Dauber Barbara Dokell & Larry Finger Michelle & Deane Foss Paula & Alfred Friedlander Betsy Garlinger Ann & Bill Heim Gary T. Leach Ms. Doris S. Magee Ms. Nancy Mann Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Alan May Jr. Mr. William Mendel Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Mosbacher Dr. Jonathan Penchas Roland & Linda Pringle Dr. & Mrs. Michael C. Rasmussen Chris & Don Sanders Jerry Siemers Mr. Ralph Tamper Mr. & Mrs. Carl N. Tongberg Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Bob Wolin Anonymous

Principal

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$500-$999

Mr. & Mrs. David Archibald Ms. Stephanie Ayala Mr. & Mrs. John P. Beall Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Beard Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Beathard Mr. Jay T. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Rick A. Burris Ms. Deborah Butler Mr. & Mrs. Ray Butler

Vicki P. Buxton Bill & Marion Calvert Mrs. Anne Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Cantrell Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Chandler Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Chapman Richard & Marcia Churns Mr. & Mrs. Marion Collins Mrs. Midge Colton Carlo & Vicki Corso Mr. Warren Dean Joyce & Jack Eagle Evelyn Earlougher Mr. Ramsay M. Elder Mildred & Richard Ellis Dr. & Mrs. Charles Ericsson Mr. John Eymann Mr. & Mrs. John R. Farina Ms. Marilyn Farrell Sandra & Steven Finkelman Ms. Dawn Folsom Jessica Ford Dr. Truett Garrett Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Giardino Mr. Joseph J. Gugenheim Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Dale Hardy Mr. & Mrs. George A. Helland Richard & Beverly Hickman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hill Jess Hines Jr. Elizabeth Kaufman & David Goeken Mr. & Mrs. John Kemper Dave & Laura Kirk Dr. George S. Knapp, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Joe D. Koshkin Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred M. Krenek Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Levinson Dr. & Mrs. James Lewis Mr. Robert McNamara & Dr. Tracey Samuels Ms. Dinah Mei Margaret & Elmer Milz Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Moen Ms. Wynona Montgomery Paul & Molly Mugnier Mr. & Mrs. Dan Neskora Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Noland Mr. Charles Odom Joe & Ann Palm Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Parkey Mr. & Mrs. Ben A. Reid Mr. O. M. Rogers Mr. Don W. Shackelford Claudette & Tim Shaunty Mr. William Siegel Mr. James Slaughter Mr. & Mrs. Bruce S. Smith Mr. Lawrence C. Smith Thomas W. Snodgrass Jerilyn Stanka Ms. Joan Stoerner Mr. & Mrs. Karl Strobl Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Stuart Mr. Alan Stuckert Dr. & Mrs. Frank C. Sung Mr. Roger Trandell Mr. & Mrs. Michael Villarreal Wear Family Mrs. Elizabeth White Erwin & Ann Wilbanks

Mr. & Mrs. George R. Williams Roland & Charlene Wise Mr. Eric Wooten Maxine & Emil Wulfe Mr. & Mrs. Alan Young Anonymous (4)

Associate Principal ď ľ $250-$499 Mr. & Mrs. Roy E. Adamcik Ms. Gloria Alvarez & Mr. Byron D. Gulick Mr. & Mrs. T. Michael Andrews Mr. Humberto Aragon Ms. Joni Baird Mrs. Adele Barrier Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Basler Mrs. Elsa Branson Mr. & Mrs. Larry W. Buck Jim Bulger & Phyllis Troxell Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cahill Mr. & Mrs. Colin Campbell Hazel & Bharat Chahar Ms. Cynthia L. Christ Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Culver Mr. & Mrs. Tim Dansby Beverly Davis Ms. Emily Deakins Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Diamond Dr. Mark Dickens Dr. & Mrs. George M. Dolson John & Daryl Dunn Carolyn & Russell Egan Bradley S. Elgin, CPA Ms. Diane H. Englet Dr. Kenneth L Euler Ms. Patricia A. Fadely Mr. & Mrs. Al Fis Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Foley Mr. & Mrs. Kyle A. Frazier Mr. Larry Gana Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Garrison Ms. Leslie Gassner Mrs. Karl Gautschi Mr. James E. Gerhardt Renee Gervais Mr. Robert J. Giammaruti Bob & Sharon Graber Mr. Robert Grant Ms. Judy M. Hall Ms. Marjorie S. Halvorson Mr. Jeff Hansen & Mrs. Kelly Marts Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Harris Mr. Edward Hartshorn Walter & Punkin Hecht Mr. Ken J. Heil Dr. Robert & Susan Herman Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hewell Mr. Walter Holmes Mr. Richard Horvath Mr. & Mrs. John Howard Ms. Hope Huber Mr. & Mrs. Donald M. Hurd Ms. Trennice Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Mel Jacobs Mrs. Nancy Jean Johnson Ms. Leslie King Gary & Tempe Kitson Mr. & Mrs. William J. Kretlow

Ms. Marlene Kroll Mr. William & Mrs. Marilyn Ladd Mr. David C. Lancaster Dr. & Mrs. Herman Lapin Sandy & Steve Lastrapes Ms. Nancy Lawrence Mrs. Shawna Lloyd Ms. Susan Logan Mr. Karl J. Lyons Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Maclean Mr. & Mrs. Bruce G. Malcolm C.C. Mann Calvin C. Mann II Mrs. Patricia Manning Mr. & Mrs. Barry H. Margolis Mr. Glenn Markwardt Mr. & Mrs. John McDonald Mike & Mary McEvilly Mr. John R. McMillon J.C. McNeill Mr. & Mrs. David McRoberts Mrs. Judith Melnar Ms. Freda Monk Mr. & Ms. Brad Moon Mr. & Mrs. Dwight M. Moore Steven Myers Andrea & Sam Needham Ms. Jeanne D. Nelsen Mrs. Debbie Ng Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Nixon Marc & Cathy Olson Mr. & Mrs. Duncan H. Orr Ms. Andie Patsch Mr. David B. Paul Mr. Floyd T. Pease Mr. Blake Petrash Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Phipps Esther & Gary Polland Ms. Elizabeth Price Ms. Jean Raffetto Mr. & Mrs. David Regenbaum Mr. Joel L. Reichek Mr. Gene Reynolds Ms. Sandra Rosen Les & Lyn Schmaltz Dee & Sharon Schrinner Mrs. Joanne Shaw Mr. & Mrs. Don B. Sheffield Ms. Jewel Sims Mr. Francis & Dr. Joan Slater Dave & Connie Smith Mr. & Mrs. Gavin H. Smith Mr. & Mrs. William K. Smith Charlotte Stafford Ms. Judith Starr Mr. Matthew Steele Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Stephens Sherry & Bill Straight Gaylene Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Peter B. Terenzio Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Terrill Karl Tomm, M.D. Carolyn M. Toriggino Mr. Alex Trevino Jr. Ms. Vicki Vandaveer Mr. & Mrs. Gary Vaughn Kariene & Ronald Vrijland Larry & Cheryl Walter Linda R. Wardell Mr. & Mrs. Red Warner

Mr. Paul B. Wehner Mr. Michael Weimert Mr. Gary Wells Ms. Ann Wenck Barbara & Frank Wendelburg Ms. Wendy Weston Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Wherry Douglas & Carolynne White Mrs. Carol Wiggs Mr. Tom Wilcox Jacob Wilson Mr. Patrick Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Winckler Mr. & Mrs. O. Russell Worley Jr. Mr. Elan Yogeswaren Dr. & Mrs. Stanley J. Zimmerman Anonymous (8) The Houston Symphony thanks the 596 donors who gave up to $249 over the past year. To note any errors or omissions, please contact Tiffany Bourgeois, Development Associate, Annual Fund, at 713.337.8559.

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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DONORS The Houston Symphony acknowledges those individuals, corporations and foundations that support our education and community engagement activities. Each year, these activities

impact the lives of more than 97,000 children and students and provide access to our world-class orchestra for more than 150,000 Houstonians free of charge.

Guarantor—$100,000+

Partner—$15,000+

Support by Endowed Funds

BBVA Compass Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts The Honorable David H. Dewhurst City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board Houston Endowment Houston Symphony Endowment John & Lindy Rydman / Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods

Ruth and Ted Bauer Family Foundation The Melbern G. and Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation H-E-B Wells Fargo Mr. Jay Steinfeld & Mrs. Barbara Winthrop

Education and Community programs are also supported by the following endowed funds, which are a part of the Houston Symphony Endowment:

Underwriter—$50,000+ Cameron International Corporation Chevron The Elkins Foundation ENGIE ExxonMobil Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Sloan/ Houston Baptist University The Hearst Foundation, Inc. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo The John P. McGovern Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr./ The Robbins Foundation Shell Oil Company The Robert & Janice McNair Foundation

Sponsor—$25,000+ The Boeing Company Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III/ WoodRock & Co. Sterling-Turner Foundation

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Supporter—$10,000+

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation CenterPoint Energy East West Bank Enbridge Energy Company George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Houston Symphony League Marathon Oil Corporation Nancy & Robert Peiser The Powell Foundation Vivian L. Smith Foundation Union Pacific Foundation

Benefactor—$5,000+ Houston Symphony League Bay Area LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation Macy’s Randalls Food Markets Strake Foundation

Donor—$1,000+ Chester Pitts Foundation Lilly & Thurmon Andress Diane & Harry Gendel Kinder Morgan Foundation Robert W. & Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation Lillian Kaiser Lewis Foundation Cora Sue & Harry Mach Karinne & Bill McCullough Chester Pitts Foundation Tricia & March Rauch Texas Commission on the Arts

Margarett & Alice Brown Endowment Fund for Education Lawrence E. Carlton M.D. Endowment Fund for Youth Programs Richard P. Garmany Fund for Houston Symphony League Concerto Competition The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs Selma S. Neumann Fund Spec’s Charitable Foundation Salute to Educators Concert Fund Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition Endowed Fund

Support for Symphony Scouts Cora Sue & Harry Mach in honor of Roger Daily’s 13 years of service as Director of the Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Programs

Support for the CommunityEmbedded Musician Program The Houston Symphony residency at Crespo Elementary is presented by BBVA Compass and the BBVA Compass Foundation.

We are also thankful to HISD and these lead supporters of the Community-Embedded Musician program: Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Medistar Spec’s Charitable Foundation Nancy & Robert Peiser Mr. Jay Steinfeld & Mrs. Barbara Winthrop H-E-B Union Pacific Foundation LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation

Legacy SOCIETY The Legacy Society honors those who have included the Houston Symphony Endowment in their long-term estate plans through bequests, lifeincome gifts or other deferred-giving arrangements. If you would like to learn more about ways to provide for the Houston Symphony Endowment in your estate plans, please contact Patrick T. Quinn, Director, Planned Giving, at 713.337.8532 or patrick.quinn@houstonsymphony.org.

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Aron Daniel B. Barnum George & Betty Bashen Dorothy B. Black Ermy Borlenghi Bonfield Zu Broadwater Joan K. Bruchas & H. Philip Cowdin Mr. Christopher & Mrs. Erin Brunner Eugene R. Bruns Sylvia J. Carroll Dr. Robert N. Chanon William J. Clayton & Margaret A. Hughes The Honorable & Mrs. William Crassas Patricia Cunningham Dr. Lida S. Dahm Leslie Barry Davidson Judge & Mrs. Harold DeMoss Jr. Ginny Garrett Lila-Gene George Mauro H. Gimenez & Connie A. Coulomb Randolph Lee Groninger

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Mrs. Gloria Herman Marilyn & Robert M. Hermance Timothy Hogan & Elaine Anthony Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth Dr. Edward J. & Mrs. Patti Hurwitz Dr. Kenneth Hyde Brian & Catherine James Dr. & Mrs. Ira Kaufman, M.D. John S. W. Kellett Ann Kennedy & Geoffrey Walker Dr. & Mrs. I. Ray Kirk Mrs. Frances E. Leland Mrs. Lucy Lewis E. W. Long Jr. Sandra Magers Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Jay & Shirley Marks James G. Matthews Mr. & Mrs. John H. Matzer III Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm L. Mazow Charles E. McKerley Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan Dr. Tracey Samuels & Mr. Robert McNamara

Mr. & Mrs. D. Bradley McWilliams Catherine Jane Merchant Dr. Georgette M. Michko Katherine Taylor Mize Richard & Juliet Moynihan Gretchen Ann Myers Patience Myers John Neighbors, in memory of Jean Marie Neighbors Bobbie Newman John & Leslie Niemand Dave G. Nussmann John Onstott Edward C. Osterberg Jr. Imogen "Immy" Papadopoulos Christine & Red Pastorek Sara M. Peterson Darla Powell Phillips Geraldine Smith Priest Dana Puddy Patrick T. Quinn Lila Rauch Evie Ronald Walter Ross Dr. & Mrs. Kazuo Shimada Lisa & Jerry Simon

Tad & Suzanne Smith Sherry Snyder Marie Speziale Emily H. & David K. Terry Stephen G. Tipps Steve Tostengard in memory of Ardyce Tostengard Dr. Carlos Vallbona & Children Jana Vander Lee Dean B. Walker David M. Wax* & Elaine Arden Cali Geoffrey Westergaard Nancy B. Willerson Jennifer R. Wittman Daisy S. Wong / JCorp Susan Gail Wood Lorraine & Ed Wulfe David & Tara Wuthrich Katherine & Mark Yzaguirre Edith & Robert Zinn Anonymous (7)

Sidney Moran Sue A. Morrison & Children in memory of Walter J. Morrison Robert A. Peiser Gloria G. Pryzant Mr. & Mrs. Clive Runnells Mr. Charles K. Sanders Donna Scott Charles & Andrea Seay Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Jule* & Albert Smith Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Snyder Mike & Anita* Stude

Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Elba L. Villarreal Margaret Waisman, M.D. & Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D. Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Robert G. Weiner Vicki West in honor of Hans Graf Jo Dee Wright Ellen A. Yarell Anonymous (2)

CRESCENDO CIRCLE $100,000+ Dr. & Mrs. George J. Abdo Priscilla R. Angly Janice Barrow James Barton Dr. Joan Hacken Bitar Joe Brazzatti Terry Ann Brown Drs. Dennis & Susan Carlyle Janet F. Clark Mr. William E. Colburn Harrison R.T. Davis Jean & Jack* Ellis The Aubrey & Sylvia Farb Family Eugene Fong

Michael B. George Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Evan B. Glick Jo A. & Billie Jo Graves Dr. Rita Justice Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Joella & Steven P. Mach Bill & Karinne McCullough Betty & Gene McDavid Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Mihalo Mr. Ronald Mikita & Mr. Rex Spikes Ione Moran

*Deceased

In MEMORIAM We honor the memory of those who in life included the Houston Symphony Endowment in their estate plans. Their thoughtfulness and generosity will continue to inspire and enrich lives for generations to come!

Mr. Thomas D. Barrow W. P. Beard Ronald C. Borschow Mrs. H. Raymond Brannon Anthony Brigandi Lawrence E. Carlton, M.D. Mrs. Albert V. Caselli Lee Allen Clark Jack Ellis Mrs. Robin A. Elverson Frank R. Eyler Dr. & Mrs. Larry L. Fedder

Helen Bess Fariss Foster Christine E. George Mr. & Mrs. Keith E. Gott John Wesley Graham Mrs. Marcella Levine Harris Gen. & Mrs. Maurice Hirsch Miss Ima Hogg Burke & Octavia Holman David L. Hyde Dr. Blair Justice Dr. Mary R. Lewis Mrs. L. F. McCollum

Joan B. McKerley Doretha Melvin Monroe L. Mendelsohn Jr. Mrs. Janet Moynihan Terrence Murphree Arthur Newman Constantine S. Nicandros Hanni Orton Stewart Orton, Legacy Society co-founder Dr. Michael Papadopoulos Miss Louise Pearl

Mary Anne H. Phillips Mr. Howard Pieper Walter W. Sapp, Legacy Society co-founder J. Fred & Alma Laws Lunsford Schultz Ms. Jean R. Sides Blanche Stasny John K. & Fanny W. Stone Dorothy Barton Thomas Mrs. Harry C. Weiss Mrs. Edward Wilkerson August 2016 | 37

Corporate, Foundation & Government PARTNERS The Houston Symphony is proud to recognize the leadership support of our corporate, foundation and government partners that allow the orchestra to reach new heights in musical performance, education and community engagement for Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast Region. For more information on becoming a foundation or government partner, please contact Mary Beth Mosley, Director, Institutional Giving and Stewardship, at 713.337.8521 or marybeth.mosley@houstonsymphony.org. For more information on becoming a Houston Symphony corporate donor, please contact Leticia Konigsberg at 713.337.8522 or leticia.konigsberg@houstonsymphony.org.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY BUSINESS COUNCIL The Houston Symphony is grateful for the philanthropic support of its Corporate Partners. With the foresight of Houston’s business community, our organization will fulfill its vision of becoming America’s most relevant and accessible top-ten orchestra by 2025.

If your company is interested in deepening its connection with the Houston Symphony, consider our Business Council.

Open to current subscribers, donors and Board members affiliated with a business, the council provides opportunities to increase corporate participation by offering networking and special behind-the-scenes events.

To learn more about how to get involved, please contact Leticia Konigsberg, Director, Corporate Relations, at 713.337.8522 or leticia.konigsberg@houstonsymphony.org.

Co-Chairs Ralph Burch, ConocoPhillips David Wuthrich, Cadence Bank

Business Council Host Committee Prentiss Burt, J.P. Morgan Chase Brett Busby, Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District Janet F. Clark, Marathon Oil Corporation (retired) Bradley Corson, Exxon Mobil Corporation Gene Dewhurst, Falcon Seaboard Diversified Mike Doherty, Frost Bank David Frankfort, Deutsche Bank Ron Franklin, McGuireWoods, LLP Allen Gelwick, Lockton Companies, LLC Kathleen Hayes, Merrill Lynch Steven P. Mach, Mach Industrial Group, LP Michael Mann, Mann Eye Institute Paul Mann, Mann Eye Institute David Massin, Wells Fargo Billy McCartney, Flat Rock Development, LLC Paul Morico, Baker Botts L.L.P. Ed Osterberg, Mayer Brown, LLP Robert A. Peiser, Parkton Group Greg Powers, Halliburton

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David Pruner, Heidrick & Struggles Ron Rand, Rand Group, LLC John Rydman, Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods Manolo Sánchez, BBVA Compass Jerry Simon, Northern Trust L. Proctor Thomas, Baker Botts L.L.P. (retired) William J. Toomey, BB&T Bobby Tudor, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Company Jesse B. Tutor, Accenture (retired) Margaret Waisman, Affiliated Dermatologists of Houston Fredric Weber, Norton Rose Fulbright Beth Wolff, Beth Wolff Realtors Ed Wulfe, Wulfe & Co. Frank Yonish, Bank of Texas

CORPORATE PARTNERS

(As of JUNE 1, 2016)

Grand Guarantor  $150,000 and above BBVA Compass ConocoPhillips *Houston First Corporation *Houston Public Media— Classical 91.7 FM; News 88.7 FM; Channel 8 PBS *KTRK ABC-13 *Oliver Wyman *Spec’s Charitable Foundation/Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Guarantor  $100,000 and above Bank of America Chevron *Houston Methodist Medistar Corporation PaperCity Phillips 66 *Telemundo *United Airlines Underwriter  $50,000 and above *Baker Botts L.L.P. *BB&T Cameron International Corporation *Cameron Management ENGIE *The Events Company Exxon Mobil Corporation Frost Bank *Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Houston Baptist University Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo *Jackson and Company Kalsi Engineering Kirkland & Ellis LLP Palmetto Partners Ltd./The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation *Rand Group, LLC Shell Oil Company Vinson & Elkins LLP

Sponsor  $25,000 and above Andrews Kurth LLP Bank of Texas The Boeing Company *Bright Star *Bulgari Enterprise Product Partners L.P. *Gittings *Houston Chronicle JPMorgan Chase KPMG LLP Mann Eye Institute and Laser Center Marathon Oil Corporation Marine Foods Express, Ltd. McGuireWoods, LLP *Neiman Marcus Northern Trust Norton Rose Fulbright Sidley Austin LLP *Silver Circle Audio SPIR STAR, Ltd. The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center Wells Fargo WoodRock & Co. Partner  $15,000 and above *City Kitchen East West Bank Ernst & Young LLP *Glazier’s Distributors Gorman’s Uniform Service Halliburton H-E-B Independent Bank Laredo Construction, Inc. Locke Lord LLP Lockton Companies of Houston Republic National Distributing Company, LLP USI Southwest

CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS Aetna Aon Apache Corporation Bank of America BBVA Compass The Boeing Company BP Foundation Caterpillar Chevron Chubb Group Coca-Cola ConocoPhillips

Supporter  $10,000 and above *Abraham’s Oriental Rugs *Agua Hispanic Marketing Anadarko Petroleum Corporation CenterPoint Energy *Crown Castle International Corp.

Emerson Enbridge Energy Company Excel Diagnostics & Nuclear Oncology Center Goldman, Sachs & Co. Macy’s *Silver Eagle Distributors Star Furniture Union Pacific Foundation *Zenfilm Benefactor  $5,000 and above Barclay’s Wealth and Investment Management Beck Redden LLP Louis Vuitton Nordstrom Plains All American *Randalls Food Markets Russell Reynolds Associates, Inc. Spectra Energy University of St. Thomas Wortham Insurance and Risk Management Patron  Gifts below $5,000 Adolph Locklar, Intellectual Property Law Firm Beth Wolff Realtors Boulware & Valoir Intertek Marsh & McLennan SEI, Global Institutional Group Smith, Graham & Company Stewart Title Company TAM International, Inc. * Includes in-kind support

(As of JUNE 1, 2016)

Eli Lilly and Company EOG Resources Exxon Mobil Corporation Freeport – McMoRan Oil & Gas General Electric General Mills Goldman, Sachs & Company Halliburton Hewlett-Packard Houston Endowment IBM ING Financial Services Corporation

KBR Merrill Lynch NAACO Industries, Inc. Neiman Marcus Northern Trust Occidental Petroleum Phillips 66 Shell Oil Company Spectra Energy Williams Companies, Inc.

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FOUNDATIONS & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (As of JUNE 1, 2016) Diamond Guarantor  $1,000,000 and above Houston Symphony Endowment Houston Symphony League The Wortham Foundation, Inc. Premier Guarantor  $500,000 and above The Brown Foundation, Inc. City of Houston and Theater District Improvement, Inc. Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation

The Humphreys Foundation John P. McGovern Foundation The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation / Palmetto Partners Ltd. The Robbins Foundation Sponsor  $25,000 and above Beauchamp Foundation Ray C. Fish Foundation Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation The C. Howard Pieper Foundation Sterling-Turner Foundation

Principal Guarantor Partner  $15,000 and above  $250,000 and above Ruth & Ted Bauer Family Foundation The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts The Cockrell Foundation The Melbern G. & Grand Guarantor Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation  $150,000 and above The Hood-Barrow Foundation City of Houston through the Houston Symphony Chorus Endowment Miller Theatre Advisory Board Houston Symphony League The Cullen Foundation Bay Area Guarantor  $100,000 and above William S. and Lora Jean Kilroy Houston Endowment Foundation MD Anderson Foundation National Endowment on the Arts Radoff Family Foundation Underwriter  $50,000 and above Strake Foundation The Elkins Foundation Texas Commission on the Arts The Fondren Foundation The Vaughn Foundation The Hearst Foundations

IN-KIND DONORS

Benefactor  $5,000 and above LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation William E. & Natoma Pyle Harvey Charitable Foundation The Scurlock Foundation Keith & Mattie Stevenson Foundation Patron  Gifts below $5,000 Diamond Family Foundation First Junior Woman’s Club of Houston The Helmle-Shaw Foundation Huffington Foundation Leon Jaworski Foundation Kinder Morgan Foundation Robert W. & Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation The Lubrizol Foundation Chester Pitts Foundation State Employee Charitable Campaign

(As of JUNE 1, 2016)

A Fare Extraordinaire Aker Imaging Alexander’s Fine Portrait Design Alpha-Lee Enterprises, Inc. Aspire Executive Coaching, LLC Bergner & Johnson Design Bering’s BKD, LLP Boat Ranch Burberry Classical 91.7 FM Cognetic Cullnaire Carl R. Cunningham DLG Research & Marketing Solutions Elaine Turner Designs Elegant Events by Michael Elsie Smith Design Festari Foster Quan LLP Grotto in the Woodlands Gucci 40

Supporter  $10,000 and above The Carleen & Alde Fridge Foundation Petrello Family Foundation The Powell Foundation The Schissler Foundation The Vivian L. Smith Foundation Anonymous

Hermann Park Conservancy Hilton Americas – Houston Hotel Granduca Hotel Icon Houston Astros Houston Grand Opera Houston Texans InterContinental Hotel Houston JOHANNUS Organs of Texas John L. Worthan & Son, L.P. John Wright/Textprint JW Marriott Houston Downtown Kuhl-Linscomb The Lancaster Hotel LG Entertainers Limb Design Martha Turner Properties Meera Buck & Associates Michael’s Cookie Jar Minuteman Press – Post Oak Momentum Jaguar Music & Arts

New Leaf Publishing, Inc. Nos Caves Vin Pax Americana Pro/Sound Randalls Food Markets Rice University Richard Brown Orchestra Saint Arnold’s Brewery Saks Fifth Avenue Shecky’s Media, Inc. Singapore Airlines Staging Solutions Stewart Title The Events Company Tony’s Tootsies Valobra Jewelry & Antiques Versace Village Greenway Vision Production Group Yahama

SYMPHONY SPECIAL

SETH MacFARLANE with the HOUSTON SYMPHONY

September 4, 2016 Joel McNeely, conductor Seth MacFarlane, vocalist

Seth MacFarlane, vocalist

Hear Seth MacFarlane sing hidden gems of the ’40s and ’50s swing era.

Tickets: from $29 houstonsymphony.org (713) 224-7575

Launching in September 2016 at British International School of Houston The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme.

To learn more about our innovative performing arts curriculum developed by The Juilliard School in collaboration with Nord Anglia Education, our new campus opening in August 2016 in Katy, or to attend an information session visit www.bishouston.org or call 713 290 9025.

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Now accepting applications for students from Pre-Kindergarten through High School.