ORCHESTRA YOUTH ORCHESTRAPRESCHOOL EDUCATION DANCECAPE SYMPHONY PRESENTS
Dear Friends of Cape Symphony,
LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As we reflect on another remarkable year for Cape Symphony, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the achievements and milestones we have collectively reached during the 2023-2024 season. This year has been a testament to our commitment to inspiring joy and enriching the lives of our community through the power of music and arts education.
The Cape Symphony Orchestra continues to be a beacon of cultural vibrancy, providing world-class performances that resonate deeply with our audiences. This season, our orchestra, the second-largest union orchestra in Massachusetts, performed to sold-out audiences and welcomed a series of acclaimed guest conductors as we embarked on a two-year search for our next conductor. The response from our community has been overwhelming, with over 30,000 seats filled across nine concert cycles. Notably, our Tix4Music program enabled 455 students to experience live orchestral music for free, furthering our mission of accessibility and inclusivity.
Our education programs have also seen unprecedented growth. We have expanded our offerings to meet the diverse needs of our community, with over 600 students from preschoolers to adults enrolled in our music, dance, and art classes. The awarding of over $90,000 in scholarships this year—a 350% increase from last year—underscores our dedication to making arts education accessible to all. The Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra Program has flourished, with a record 85 students participating, supported by the Instrument Access Program, which provided instruments and lessons at no cost to students in need.
Cape Symphony Preschool continues to set the standard for early childhood education by integrating music and the arts into a robust curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. We have seen our enrollment grow, with 68 families entrusting us with their children’s early education. Our inclusive financial aid program remains a cornerstone of our commitment to accessibility, ensuring that all families, regardless of their financial situation, can benefit from our exceptional programs.
Additionally, Cape Symphony Presents has expanded its reach, bringing diverse musical experiences to audiences in nine different communities across Cape Cod and the Islands. Through strategic collaborations and a focus on inclusivity, Cape Symphony Presents offered 22 performances at 17 venues with over 4,000 seats filled this year. This program is a testament to our belief that world-class music should be accessible to everyone, regardless of where they live on the Cape and Islands.
As we look forward to the 2024-2025 season, we remain steadfast in our mission to inspire joy through the transformative power of music and arts education. Our accomplishments this year would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our patrons, students, donors, volunteers, and staff. Your dedication and enthusiasm fuel our passion and drive us to reach new heights.
Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Together, we will continue to build a thriving, inclusive, and vibrant community through the arts.
With warmest regards,
Dr. Michael Albaugh Executive Director Cape Symphony
CAPE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Cape Symphony Orchestra is the second largest union orchestra in Massachusetts. Since 1973, Cape Symphony Orchestra has played a full, year-round season of Masterpiece and Pops concerts for Cape Cod residents. With a roster of over 60 professional musicians, Cape Symphony Orchestra seeks to “inspire joy” within all who attend concerts.
Cape Cod public school students experience live orchestral music through Young People’s Concerts. Cape Symphony’s Tix4Music program provides free tickets to students and their chaperones for Cape Symphony Orchestra concerts.
During the 23 | 24 season, Cape Symphony launched a two-year search for its next Music Director and was led throughout the season by a slate of acclaimed guests and familiar faces. In the 24 | 25 season, finalists will lead the Cape Symphony Orchestra in hopes of being named full-time Music Director beginning with the 25 | 26 concert season.
TIX4MUSIC YOUNG
Highlights
• Cape Symphony Orchestra sold out two performances of “The Elton John Experience” in May
• Joe Marchio, Assistant Conductor, led six sold out performances of “Holiday on the Cape” and Jae Cosmos Lee, Concertmaster, led the orchestra in an all-Mozart program
• Cape Cod audiences were treated to acclaimed guest conductors throughout the season including Farkhad Khudyev, Kevin Fitzgerald, Francisco Noya, and Carolyn Watson
CAPE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
9 CONCERT CYCLES
20+ CONCERTS
30,000+ AUDIENCE MEMBERS
455
STUDENTS
attended Cape Symphony Orchestra concerts for free thanks to the Tix4Music Program
26+ SCHOOLS
sent students on field trips to hear the Cape Symphony Orchestra perform during the school day
CAPE SYMPHONY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Cape Symphony’s education programs provide a broad spectrum of arts education across two vibrant campuses—one near Cape Cod Community College in West Barnstable and another on Highfield Drive in Falmouth. The educational offerings are diverse, catering to a wide range of ages from preschoolers to adults. The emphasis is on inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring that the joy and benefits of arts education are extended to all. In the 2024 fiscal year, this commitment to accessibility was underscored by $90,000 in scholarships, helping to ensure that students of varying backgrounds could engage in and benefit from the enriching programs offered.
2024 Classes and Programs
Music
Private lessons (all ages) Group classes (youth)
• Piano and Percussion Explorers
• Suzuki Violin
• Cape Symphony Singers
• Songwriting Group classes (adults)
• Intro to Piano, Beginner and Intermediate
• Program Notes Adult ensembles
• Seaside Strings
• Flute Choir and Quartet Youth Orchestra program
• Repertory Strings, Winds, and Percussion
• Debut Strings and Winds
• Primary Strings
Preschool
• 2-Day Session
• 3-Day Session
• After School Arts Program
• Summer Arts Program
Art
• Drawing
• Summer Art Club
Outreach
• Young People’s Concerts
• Link Up — Carnegie Hall collaboration program
• Tix4Music free ticket program
Dance
• Ballet Buddies, Pre-Ballet, Elementary Ballet
• Company Ballet
• Mini/Jr. Company Training
• Company Contemporary
• Repertory
• Pointe
• Tap 1
• Hip-Hop
• Acro & Conditioning
• Adult Tap
Highlights
$90,000 AWARDED in scholarships UP 350% from the 2023 fiscal year ($20,000)
600+ STUDENTS enrolled in lessons/classes WITH OVER 1,300 total enrollments 3-84 AGE RANGE of Cape Symphony students
8 NEW CLASSES to meet the diverse interests of participants
20+ INSTRUMENTS taught in the private lessons program
CAPE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROGRAM
STUDENTS participated in CSYOP, up from 73 last year
8 IAP PARTICIPANTS received tuition waivers, new instruments, and free private lessons, up from 5 last year
2 NEW ENSEMBLES
allowed even more students at all ability levels to participate
3 LANGUAGES
provided in all CSYOP communications to better serve students and families (English, Spanish, and Portuguese)
The Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra Program (CSYOP) fosters the growth of young Cape Cod musicians across four dynamic ensembles: Youth Orchestra, Repertory, Debut, and Primary. In 2024, CSYOP achieved significant milestones, boasting a membership increase to 85 students (from 73 last year) and introducing two new ensembles.
The Instrument Access Program (IAP) served eight students this fiscal year by providing instruments and lessons at no cost to students in need.
The Side-by-Side Guest Musicians program brought CSYOP students closer to the Cape Symphony Orchestra, providing invaluable mentorship experiences for students. CSYOP students joined the Cape Symphony Orchestra on stage in December and played “Sleigh Ride” alongside the professionals.
CSYO ensembles rehearse in both Barnstable and Falmouth, and a special transportation program brings students from Martha’s Vineyard to Falmouth for weekly rehearsals.
“CSYOP has given me something to look forward to every week. Instructors are really patient, they are there to bring the best out of you. I am just really excited and honored to be a part of CSYOP.”
— CSYOP Musician
CAPE SYMPHONY PRESCHOOL
Cape Symphony Preschool is a unique blend of music and arts enrichment combined with a traditional preschool curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Early Education.
Cape Symphony Preschool offers a comprehensive array of programs including a music and arts-enriched environment, Kindergarten-prep curriculum, Suzuki violin training, and summer programs.
Catering to children aged 2-5 years old, the program served 68 families from its West Barnstable location in 2024 (up from 60 last year). Most who attend Cape Symphony Preschool are from working families who rely on Cape Symphony’s services to remain in the workforce.
An inclusive financial aid program, ensuring accessibility for all families, is a point of pride for the preschool. As one of the most affordable preschool options in the region, Cape Symphony is committed to treating arts integration in early childhood education as the standard, not as a privilege.
“Thanks to Cape Symphony, we are confident that our preschooler is kindergarten ready.” — Preschool Parent
“Cape Symphony has easily been one of the best decisions my husband and I have made for our children. The school has absolutely exceeded all our expectations and hopes for a preschool..” — Preschool Parent
Highlights
68 FAMILIES
served by Cape Symphony Preschool, up from 60 last year.
200 ALUMNI AND FAMILY MEMBERS
participated in a spring reunion event reuniting the classes of 2018-2024.
10 STUDENTS
received financial assistance to participate.
15:1 RATIO OF STUDENTS to teachers in the Cape Symphony Preschool.
3 PERFORMANCES
demonstrated students’ progress through the Sukuzi method.
CAPE SYMPHONY PRESENTS
Cape Symphony Presents is solving the problem of limited access to diverse and world-class musical experiences on Cape Cod and the Islands by transforming the region into a vibrant cultural hub. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to inclusivity, CSP is making high-quality performances accessible locally, eliminating the need for residents to travel to larger cities for similar cultural experiences, and thereby enriching the community’s cultural landscape and fostering unity across diverse demographics.
Cape Symphony Presents brings small jazz, classical, folk, and world music ensembles to diverse venues like breweries, museums, and libraries across all 15 communities of Cape Cod and the Islands. In 2024, CSP booked 22 acts across 9 of the 15 communities on Cape Cod and Nantucket, engaging over 4,000 audience members at 17 different venues.
Featured Artists
• Cape Symphony Principals Ensemble
• Mariachi music with Veronica Robles
• Hanukkah Party with Zach Mayer
• Native American performances by Kim Moberg
• African Drumming by Kotoko Brass
• Celtic community dances
• Cape Verdean jazz with Candida Rose
• LGBTQIA+ focused Marimba Cabaret
Featured Venues
• Five-month residency at Harvest Gallery in Dennis
• Ten-week residency at Devil’s Purse Brewing
• Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus
• Cotuit Center for the Arts
• Cape Cod Museum of Art
Highlights
4,000 SEATS
filled up from 3,000 last year
17 VENUES hosted Cape Symphony Presents concerts, up from eight venues last year
22 ARTISTS presented, up from six partner artists last year
10 SUMMER JAZZ CONCERTS in collaboration with Devil’s Purse Brewing and Red River BBQ food truck
“My husband and I really enjoyed seeing the Cape Symphony Presents concert and we are excited to see what’s next from this great arts program as it brings talented musicians to all corners of the Cape.”
— CSP Concert Guest
CAPE SYMPHONY FISCAL YEAR 2024
In Fiscal Year 2024, Cape Arts and Entertainment, Inc. navigated significant financial challenges culminating in a shortfall of over $1M. Despite this, there were promising successes: concert ticket revenue reached $1.5M, returning to pre-pandemic levels, and tuition revenue of $762k continued to trend upward. At the same time, the organization saw increases in Concert Production and Administrative expenses. Grants and Contributions, specifically bequests, received in FY24 were significantly less than average but are extremely hard to predict. Overall, we are seeing a downward trend in individual giving. Looking ahead to FY25 and beyond, the organization is optimistic that with the collective efforts of the CAE Board, Staff, patrons, and our new Music Director, the financial foundation of this wonderful organization will be strengthened.
Summary of Audited Financial Information
CAPE SYMPHONY BY THE NUMBERS
2,500 SEATS filled by students attending Cape Symphony Orchestra outreach programming
60+ UNION PLAYERS receive professional wages for rehearsals and performances
150+ EMPLOYEES on payroll. Cape Symphony is an economic driver in the region
2ND LARGEST ORCHESTRA in MA by budget, roster size, and number of concerts each season
60% OF EXPENSES are covered by tuition and ticket sales. Cape Symphony relies on donors to keep ticket and tuition prices affordable
40+ CLASSES offered to the Cape Cod and Islands community for all ages in music, dance, and art
18,000+ SUBSCRIBERS to Cape Symphony’s weekly newsletter with a 48% open rate
912 DONORS underwriting the important and diverse work of Cape Symphony in the community.
CAPE SYMPHONY SUPPORTERS
Cape Symphony thanks its many donors during the 2024 Fiscal Year. This donor listing reflects donations received from 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024.
$100,000+
Donald C. McGraw Foundation
Herrmann Foundation
$40,000+
Bilezikian Family Foundation
Cape Cod 5
$20,000+
Cape Cod Foundation
Elizabeth B. McGraw Foundation
Keibach Foundation
Lynne McGraw
Margaret G. Nicholson
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Neil Gadwa
South Shore Playhouse Association
$10,000+
Cape Cod Healthcare
Enoch T. Cobb Trust
Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore
Gregory Bilezikian
High Pointe Foundation
Joan and Stephen Clark
Joanne and Nancy Bolton Foundation
John K. & Thirza F. Davenport Arts Foundation
Mary K. Frothingham
Sigel Family Foundation
$5,000+
Andrew Singer Anonymous
Catharine Bonta
David Bruce Cole Classical Music Fund
George R. Wallace Foundation
Janet and Gary Toenniessen
Julie Mayo
Lucinda Dickinson Conger Music Performance Trust Fund
Theresa Egan (in memoriam)
West Branch Capital
CAPE SYMPHONY SUPPORTERS
$1,000+
Amanda and Robert Davis
Anonymous
Anthony and Barbara Cerce
Arthur and Joanne Massaro
Backside Bakes
Baird and Pam Eaton
Bob and Susan Sigel
Brian and Roseanne Gilligan
Cape Air
Cape Creative Paintworks
Carmela Turco
Charles Hanson
Chuck and Becca Koeniger
Consie and Ted Berghausen
Daniel Marsh III and Lisa Marsh
David Kelly
Deborah Stewart
Dorothy Savarese
Ellen and Phil Dickinson
Falmouth Cultural Council
Falmouth Theatre Guild
Family Table Collaborative
Gordon and Lauren Kanzer
Henry Holden
J. Miller, Pictureframer
James Lloyd
Jamie and John Selldorff
Dr. Janet Sisterson
Jayne Mullen-Sampson
Jerome and Joan D. Karter
Jill Beardsley
John Damon
John Leiss
Judy Keller
Kathryn and Robert N. Hubby
Lee and David Quincy
Lee Ann Hesse
Lee Yaffa
Lilla Robinson
Lynne McGraw and Nataniel Paxton
Maria Trozzi and Peter Cook
Marie O’Neil
Mark Hennessy Foundation Inc.
Martha Miller
Mary and Steven Gulrich
Mary Monica DiCiaccio
Charitable Fund
MASSCreative
Meridyth Turnbull
Murray & MacDonald Insurance Services
Rev. Nancy W. Strickland
Naomi Zigmond
Nick Zaremba
Ms. Nina Webber
Patrick and Lara Forde
Paul and Carol Coteus
Paul and Shelly
Kopyscianski
Paul Heslinga and Hannah Shapiro
Peter and Virginia Farwell
Phyllis W. Cole
Priscilla J. French
Ray Burger
Rich and Chris Curran
Richard Banziger
Rita Kyriakides
Robin and Russell Perry
Rockland Trust
Ron and Evie Rencurrel
Steve and Tracy Heslinga
Susan Carroll
Thomas E. and Leslie A. Gardner
Timothy and Katharine Huber
Timothy and Pamela Cronin
The Valle Group
CAPE SYMPHONY SUPPORTERS
Wayne Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
William Hamilton
Wychmere Beach Club
$500+
Alfred Gaechter
Amy and Dennis Hatch
Angelo Argyriadis
Ann and John Reeves
Christine Ehret
Dale and Georgeann Oates
Dave and Catherine Ferraresi
Deborah Watson
Denise Ryan
Dianne Mahoney
Don and Mary Lou Schwinn Charitable Gift Fund
Edgar Bristol
Eileen Calabrese
Eileen Cawley
Elliott Jemison
Frank Re
Herb and Dianne Lerner
In Honor of Irene Scaltsas and In Memory of William Scaltsas
Jacqueline Stowell
James Franklin and Brenda Swithenbank
James R. and Catherine Ahlgren Fund
Janet Benjamins
Janet Totten
Jeff and Rosalie Barnes
Jeffrey and Nancy Bilezikian
Jet Blue
John Meyer
John Whelan
Joseph and
Deborah Saliba
Judith A. Bevis
Judy and Wes Harrington
Judy Hoyt
Kinnet Ehring
Lee and Jane Chirgwin Charitable Account
Lee Surette
Linda and Bruce Bohlen
Margaret Jemison
Margaret P. Davis
Marilyn Bruneau
The Martha and Max Rubinstein Family Foundation
Marty and Susan Gauthier
Mary Donahue
Merrill Hosmer
Pam and Hank Ritchie
Pam and Rick McGauley
Pamela and William Ritchie
CAPE SYMPHONY SUPPORTERS
Paul Blackmore
Photography
Paul Ruane
Peg and Phil Read
RaiseAway
Randolph and Anastasia Rogers
Richard and Rose Pears
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Nelson
Robert and Beth Tobias
Rolf Nixon
RoseAnne and Jim Urban
Ryder and Margaret Martin
Second Summer Cycle
Thalheimer Family
Charitable Gift Fund
Tom and Doreen Dean
Vincent Miller
Wianno Club
William Gindra
Zappulla Family Fund
$250+
Alan and Catherine Keener
Alice and John Walker
Allie Richards
Photography
Anthony Panebianco
Arbella Insurance Group
Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Bill and Janet Lundberg
Boston Red Sox
Cape Creative Paintworks
Carolyn Andersen
Cecelia Hirschberg
Charlene Clifford
Chuck and Renate Sands
Constance Stanco
Curtis Barnes
Cynthia Maciaga
Dana and Eileen Miskell
David Cist
Dorothy Halmstad
Doug Brady
Elizabeth Steadman
Fred and Diane Hembree
H. Walter Kaess
J. Mclaughlin
Jack and Susan Keating
Jane W. McIntosh
Jay Tichenor
Jill and Fred Klein
John Burns
John Miller and Sharon Parkins
Joseph and Joan Valle
Judith Godin
Judith Ziss
Kimberly and Bruce Williams
Kurt and Linda Hulteen
Lance Neumann
Laura Toy and Louis Duesing
Lawrence and Karen Gelsomini
Lawrence J. and Sue Carol Goodrich
Lisa Perkins
LLC Webb Law Firm
Lucy D. Steere
Lucy West
Margaret Fass
Marian Jennings
Muriel Golden
MVYRADIO
Nicolas DiCiaccio and Mrs. Marquerite
Shepard-DiCiaccio
Patricia Deyton
Paul Ronty Jr.
Peter and Melissa Brown
Rebecca Scott
Sally and John Burns
Sandra Costello
Photography
The Schooner Hindu
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Wagner
Steven Koehler
Sunset Artist Studios
Susan Martin
Susan Rice
Susannah Vesey
Viginia Clarendon
Vincent and Julie Kraft
Virginia Bates
CAPE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ROSTER
Violin
Jae Cosmos Lee Concertmaster, The Mary A. and Edward A. Begelow Chair, in perpetuity
Rhiannon Banerdt
Assistant Concertmaster, The Leona and Milton Penn Chair
Heather Goodchild Wade Principal Second, The Gelsthorpe Family Chair
Xiao Fu
Assistant Principal Second Olga Bean
Marc Benador
The Marion Jordan Memorial Chair
Deborah Teel Bradley
Benjamin Carson
Melissa Carter
Lawrence Chaplan
Igor Cherevko
Daniel Faris
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks
Kaede Kobayashi-Kirker
Svitlana Kovalenko
Eun-Mi Lee
Norma Stiner
Lino Tanaka
Jiuri Yu
Viola
Danielle Farina Principal
Sara DeGraide
Susan W. Gable
Lilit Muradyan
Irina Naryshkova
Gabrielle Toscano
Nissim Tseytlin
Cello
Jacques Lee Wood Principal
Velleda Miragias Assistant Principal
Alexander Badalov
Eleanor Blake
Lucas Button
Michael Czitrom
Norma J. Kelley
Elizabeth Schultze
Bass
Carion Chu
Principal, The Wick Family Chair, in perpetuity
Peter Walsh
Assistant Principal
John DeMartino
Nathan Varga
Flute
Wendy Rolfe
Mariellen Sears
Piccolo
Wendy Rolfe
Oboe
Jillian Honn Principal
Mary Cicconetti
Laura Pardee Schaefer
English Horn
Laura Pardee Schaefer
Clarinet
Mark Miller
Principal, The Pauline and John Sonderegger Chair, in perpetuity
Michael S. Monte
Janice Murphy Smith
Bass Clarinet
Michael S. Monte
Bassoon
Meryl Summers Principal
Rachel Juszczak
Contrabassoon
Pending Auditions
French Horn
Clark Matthews Principal, The Willem A. Valkenier Chair, in perpetuity
Emily Buehler
Dave Rufino
Neil Godwin
Trumpet
Kyle Spraker Principal, Michael Joseph Julian Memorial Chair
Tobias Monte
Andrew Moreschi Trombone
Robert Hoveland
Principal
H. Cully Beasley
George J. Scharr
Tuba
Jarrod Briley Principal
Timpani
Michael Iadevaia
Roland and Dorothy Smith
Memorial Chair, in perpetuity
Percussion
Paul Gross
Principal, The Newkirk Family Chair
Keyboards
Donald H. Enos
The Wesley DeLacy Chair
Harp
Pending Auditions
In Memoriam
Royston Nash
Music Director Laureate
Emeriti Musicians
Bonnie Bearse
Violin (1962-2011)
Cynthia Brown
French Horn (1963-2007)
Roy Campbell
Trombone (1968-2016)
Cynthia DeBellis
French Horn (1972-2016)
Lorraine Dilts
Cello (1962-2003)
David Gallagher
Bassoon (1978-2014)
Karen Berger LeMoine Violin (1975-2008)
Piano
CAPE SYMPHONY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FACULTY
Roy Campbell
Mirela Chisbora
Ana Glig
Dawna Hammers
Fred Johnson
Dorothy Lortie
Rosemarie Manganello
Chris Morris
Angela Poirier
Laurie Uguccioni
Voice
Kristin Howard
Fred Johnson
Rosemarie Manganello
Angela Poirier
Guitar
Joseph Scott
Ukulele
Joseph Scott
Drums/Percussion
Brad Conant
Julian Loida
Mark Prall
Chris Santos
Strings
Richard Balkin Violin & Viola
Lary Chaplan Violin & Fiddle
Danielle Farina Viola
David Gable Violin
Noah Janowicz Cello
Maria Spraker
Harp
Yoko Waynen Suzuki Violin
Cynthia Weller Violin, Viola & Cello
Woodwinds
Elizabeth Doriss Oboe
Roger Gamache Saxophone, Bagpipes
Earl Harmon
Saxophone, Clarinet
Alison Heleen Clarinet, Saxophone
Mariellen Sears Flute
Nick Suchecki Saxophone
Brass
Emily Buehler French Horn
Roy Campbell Trombone
Robert Hoveland Trombone
Clark Matthews
French Horn
Kyle Spraker Trumpet
Cape Symphony
Youth Orchestra
Stacey Callahan
Personnel Manager
Elizabeth Doriss
Wind Ensemble Coordinator
David Gable
Debut/Repertory Strings
Conductor, Strings Coordinator
Alison Heleen
Debut Winds Conductor
Mark Miller
Music Director, CSYO Conductor
Mark Prall
Percussion
Ensemble Conductor, Percussion Coordinator
Kyle Spraker Program Director
Dance
Michelle Chwastiak Director and Faculty
Preschool
Kelly Kean Assistant Teacher
Anne Kullas Director, Lead Teacher
Michelle Melby Assistant Teacher
Larry Smith
Lead Teacher
Lindsey Teague Assistant Teacher
Art
Lauren Lortie
Wellness
Nick Suchecki
Mind-Body Music
CAPE SYMPHONY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dear friends,
Thank you all for spending time engaging with our 2024 Annual Report. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, I see this report as critical in communicating to our community the full breadth of our programs, our many successes during this fiscal year, as well as the challenges facing us as a non-profit.
As I read through this report, the commonality of growth and innovation inspires me. Cape Symphony, bolstered by a mission “to inspire joy”, is adapting to the needs of the community, offering more programs in more locations than ever before, and serving more members of our community than at any other time in our organization’s history. We believe that people will find inspiration and joy within our programs. We believe that the arts can be a healing, unifying, and communitybuilding tool. These beliefs drive us towards examining access, because the benefits of arts engagement should not be limited to the privileged few.
This year, Cape Symphony made programs more accessible by offering significant tuition assistance to those in need and making free tickets to Cape Symphony Orchestra concerts available to students and their families. We staged affordable Cape Symphony Presents concerts in nine communities on Cape Cod and the Islands, played a free Joy4July concert in Hyannis, and brought the Cape Symphony Orchestra into our local public schools for free concerts twice during the past school year. These accessibility initiatives are underwritten by our donors, and I thank each of you for helping us bring Cape Symphony’s programs to even more audiences and students.
Improving access for students was a passion of Theresa Egan who served as the Secretary of our Board until her passing on May 18. Theresa’s legacy lives on through our Instrument Access Program. Theresa was an early and passionate philanthropist supporting this innovative program providing free instruments, tuition, and lessons to students in need. To honor her memory and philanthropy, the Board’s annual year-end meeting has been named in her honor.
It is my goal to continually strengthen our institution so that our children, grandchildren, and many future generations can enjoy Cape Symphony Orchestra concerts, participate in music and arts education programs, and develop rich, local communities enlivened by the arts. As a non-profit, we continually face financial and logistical obstacles to making this goal a reality. I thank you all for sharing this vision and so generously supporting our organization, because we truly need your help to make this dream a reality. I am proud to work with the team of Trustees below to address our challenges as a nonprofit head on and discover innovative sustainable solutions for the future.
With gratitude,
Anthony Panebianco
Chair, Board of Trustees
Chair
Anthony Panebianco
Vice Chair
Jayne Mullen-Sampson
Treasurer
Steven Heslinga
Jill Beardsley
Sherley-Ann Belleus
Maria Campbell
John Damon
Amanda Davis
Ellen Dickinson
Theresa Egan (in memoriam)
Lee Ann Hesse
Timothy B. Huber
Gianna Jonas
Joseph King
Arthur Massaro
John H. Meyer
John Miller
Jamie Selldorff
Robert A. Sigel
Nancy Strickland
Christopher S. Wilson
Trustee Emerita
Sally Haven
ANTHONY PANEBIANCO
CAPE SYMPHONY
Staff
Executive Director
Dr. Michael Albaugh
Director of Finance
Lara Forde
AR/AP Manager
Rachael Toolas
Executive Operations & HR Manager
Lisa Keller
Director of Marketing
Lisa Alexander
Director of Advancement
Charles Turner
Box Office & Digital
Marketing Manager
Amie Medeiros
Box Office Assistant
Nancy Wilde
Public Relations
& Marketing Coordinator
Susan Sundermeyer
External Affairs Manager
Richard Chwastiak
Programming & Innovation Manager
Julian Loida
Youth Orchestra Program Director
Kyle Spraker
Director of Education
Jennifer Rabold
Director of Preschool
Anne Kullas
Registrar (Falmouth)
Matthew Newcombe
Registrar (Barnstable)
Anneli Karniala
Registrar (Barnstable & Falmouth)
Dianne Francis
Registrar (Barnstable)
Sarah Bonise
Preschool Administrative Assistant
Jacqui Hawk
Director of Dance
Michelle Chwastiak
Engagement Manager
Brooke Spiegel
CONCERT PRODUCTION
Assistant Conductor
Joe Marchio
Director of Operations
Patrick Gallagher
Managing Artistic Principal
Jae Cosmos Lee
Librarian
Victoria Krukowski
Orchestra Personnel Manager
Wes Hopper
Musically Speaking Hosts
Joe Marchio
George Scharr
Usher Supervisor
Betty Morse