Kamloops Symphony 2019-20 Annual Report

2019-2020 Annual Report

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About

The Kamloops Symphony engages, enriches, educates, and inspires through the power of music.

Our 2019-2020 Season was a year of both new beginnings, and unexpected endings.

Although it may not have concluded as any of us envisioned, the Symphony experienced growth and success in many ways, and is well set up for the transitionary period to come.

Considered a cornerstone of the cultural fabric of Kamloops, the KSO’s primary activity is the presentation of high quality professional orchestral concerts, based in Western classical music. Historically, this has been accomplished through the presentation of nine to ten annual programs, and up to eighteen performances in Kamloops and the neighboring city of Salmon Arm. An important part of the Symphony’s mandate is to provide educational opportunities for the citizens of Kamloops. The Symphony also presents concerts for school children, and educational presentations in public and private district schools. Since 2002, the Kamloops Symphony Music School, a division under the Kamloops Symphony, has provided opportunities for music education to citizens of the region, and given further employment opportunities to local musicians. The school has extended our community connections and helped attract professional musicians to live and work in Kamloops.

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Contents

About ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Message from the President ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Message from the Music Director ............................................................................................................................... 4 Message from the Executive Director......................................................................................................................... 5 Key Statistics ................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Orchestral Concerts...................................................................................................................................................... 6 KSO Chorus ................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Education & Outreach................................................................................................................................................ 15 Kamloops Symphony Music School ......................................................................................................................... 16 Fundraising & Community Support ......................................................................................................................... 17 Financial Position ....................................................................................................................................................... 18 Support ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19 People .......................................................................................................................................................................... 26

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Message from the President If I said we faced unprecedented challenges in our 2019-2020 season, I would be understating the fact. So, I’ll put it this way: COVID-19, almost brought our organization to its knees, like so many other arts organizations across the globe, in the spring of 2020.

However, with great resilience, determination, and an innovative spirit, we succeeded to conclude the 2019-2020 season and to revise our planned 2020-2021 program. We began to re-invent ourselves, as many organizations in our arts and cultural sector in Canada and beyond have often done in the past, to become a beacon of hope and positive change. In the midst of the pandemic crisis, we saw future possibilities which we worked to realize.

The artistic leadership strived to keep musicians employed.

Our administration kept up communication with our audience. The Board of Directors continued to govern and to keep the organization financially healthy.

We would like to thank many foundations, donors and sponsors, and federal, provincial and municipal government agencies for their understanding and extraordinary financial generosity. We also like to thank our staff for their dedication and their will to soldier through these difficult times.

We give special thanks to our Music Director & Conductor Dina Gilbert and the KSO musicians, who comprise the heart and soul of the organization. Financially, emotionally and professionally, they lost out on the most due their inability to play and perform. All round, we hope the worst is behind us and the best before us.

Concerts and performances provide aesthetic, emotional and spiritual connection between artists and audiences. This connection only happens in real time and space. We are determined to continue such a connection in various shapes and forms in the 2020-2021 season, which will take us to the edge of the future.

Miki Andrejević President, Kamloops Symphony Society

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Message from the Music Director Even though the 2019-2020 season stopped abruptly with the arrival of the pandemic, the Kamloops Symphony offered its public seven of the nine concert programs originally planned in Kamloops and Salmon Arm. Highlights of this past season were numerous and were focused on two majors axis: the continuous artistic development of the orchestra and working conditions were improvements that had a positive impact on our craft.

Dedicated to celebrating the talent of Canadian composers, we started our season with the well-received Four Elements, by Salmon Arm composer Jean Etheridge. We performed excerpts from the Symphonie minute by José Evangelista in November, and our last concert in March featured a commissioned piece by composer Katia Makdissi-Warren and Indigenous artist Csetkwe Fortier. This collaborative work Whispers of the Mountain featured Csetkwe singing and included the participation of Charli Fortier on the traditional hand drum.

Over the season, we hosted remarkable soloists such as the stellar Timothy Chooi in the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, guitarist Thierry Bégin-Lamontagne in the beloved Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez, pianist Linda Ruan in virtuosic Clara Schumann Piano Concerto, the cheerful members of Quartom for our Christmas concert, and baritone Micah Schroeder for our festive Evening at the Opera.

Our own KSO musicians Elyse Jacobson and Breanne Jamieson shined in the Ethel Smyth Concerto for Violin and Horn and the KSO Chorus, under the guidance of KSO Chorus Master Tomas Bijok, provided an energetic performance of well-known opera choruses. In addition, we are proud to that two of our musicians, Assistant Concertmaster Elyse Jacobson, and Principal Second Violin Boris Ulanowicz, received tenure in their positions.

Each concert of the past season was an occasion to witness the continuous artistic development of our orchestra, be it by the personality of our musicians or our common dedication to deliver uplifting orchestral performances. Particular highlights include works such as the Bizet’s Carmen Suites, Marquez’ Danzon No. 2, Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3.

Finally, the acquisition of professional equipment as well as the hiring of qualified staff also contributed to our success this past year. We are grateful for the donations that allowed the orchestra to purchase our fourth timpani and a complete set of musicians' chairs and are appreciative of having the expertise of a Stage Manager at each orchestra service.

Dina Gilbert Music Director Kamloops Symphony

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Message from the Executive Director Stepping into the role of Executive Director of the Kamloops Symphony in June 2019 has been a significant personal privilege. On the personal front, this year has been full of challenge and growth: trying to balance my new life here in Kamloops, while getting accustomed to the role and all the responsibilities that came with it. And of course, just as I thought I might be settling into the role, the year ended how none of us predicted.

After a summer of working away in the office, it was a joy to finally hear the Symphony perform in September 2019 and each concert since has featured incredible moments that I will cherish. Personal highlights of my year include travelling up to 100 Mile & 108 Mile House with our musicians for our Conducting 101 Workshop, getting to know our patrons and volunteers who so passionately support the orchestra, and exploring the orchestra’s place in our local cultural fabric.

On the administrative front, I was not the only new addition to the team. This year we were able to hire a new Office Administrator, Sue Adams, and a new Production Manager, Adrien Fillion, both who have brought new perspectives and expertise to our operations. Complimenting the rest of the administrative team are Ryan Noakes, Olivia Martin, Sally Arai and of course Dina Gilbert who make sure all the pieces of the puzzle fall in place behind the scenes. We also thank long-time supporter of the Symphony, Judy Wiebe, for her services as our contracted accountant, who was able to pass on the reins at the end of December 2019. And of course, I must acknowledge the Board of Directors who govern the Organization.

Internally, we also made several steps to strengthen the organization, further enhancing our brand as a professional orchestra. We began the process of standardizing our visual identity, by establishing a consistent look to our documents and branding. We also made technological improvements to our office systems, which became particularly useful during a shut-down of the office in March of 2020.

In terms of fund development, this was a year for us to renew our relationships with supporters and remind ourselves why they choose to support the Symphony. We were particularly proud of the fundraising initiatives that took place this year, with a record-breaking Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale, and very fruitful Mayor’s Gala for the Arts (both economically, and in terms of fun!).

Although we may not have been able to finish our season as originally planned, there were plenty of steps taken that have further strengthened our organization, and we are so grateful for the community support that has kept us relevant and active in the unexpected downtime we experienced at the end of the year. We are set up well for the experimental year to come, and I feel honoured to help get the orchestra through this next transitionary phase of operations.

Sincerely,

Daniel Mills Executive Director Kamloops Symphony

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Key Figures for 2019-2020 Number of programmes presented:

7

Number of concerts:

15

Number of guest artists:

19

Number of premieres:

3

Tickets issued:

6,676

Students Reached through Education Programming:

2,500

Number of Students Registered at the Kamloops Symphony Music School:

241

Orchestral Concerts Main Orchestral Series Over the 2019-2020 Season, the Kamloops Symphony showcased many genres and styles, diverse guest artists, and delivered a variety of musical experiences.

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ROMANTIC ELEMENTS

September 27 & 28, 2019

Salmon Arm Series Noran Masterworks Guest Artist: Timothy Chooi, violin Our season began with a musical journey through the elements, with a re-orchestration of a work by Salmon Arm composer Jean Ethridge. Award-winning violinist, Timothy Chooi, dazzled our audiences.

PROGRAM: Ethridge Mendelssohn Tchaikovsky

Four Elements (KSO commission) Symphony No. 1 Violin Concerto

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THE MUSIC OF CHICAGO

October 25 & 26, 2019

Kelson Group Pops Guest Artists: Brass Transit Guest Conductor: Bruce Dunn Chicago, the original rock n’ roll band with horns, is one of the longest running and most successful rock groups on the planet. The Kamloops Symphony teamed up with Brass Transit, the world’s foremost Chicago tribute, for two nights of dynamic, crowd-pleasing hits.

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AMOR!

November 15 & 16, 2019

Kelson Group Pops Noran Masterworks Guest Artist: Thierry Bégin-Lamontagne, guitar A night of latin-inspired classical music got audiences grooving in their seats. Rodrigo’s famous Concierto de Aranjuez, performed by guitarist Thierry Bégin-Lamontagne, left audiences enchanted.

PROGRAM: De Falla Rodrigo Evangelista Marquez Bizet

El Amor brujo Concierto de Aranjuez Symphonie minute Danzon No. 2 Carmen Suites Nos. 1 &. 2

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CHRISTMAS WITH THE KSO

December 14 & 15, 2019

Noran Masterworks Kelson Group Pops Guest Artist: Quartom vocal quartet Guest Conductor: Michael Newnham Our annual holiday celebration of the holiday season delighted many and featured a sampling of a traditional Christmas celebration with a Québécois twist, Quartom vocal quartet, a dashing group of four gentlemen who entertained with their a cappella musings.

CHRISTMAS WITH QUARTOM December 15, 2019

Salmon Arm Series Guest Artist: Quartom vocal quartet A special presentation in Salmon Arm, the vocal group Quartom took their highly entertaining Québécois infused show on the road and gave a solo a cappella Christmas performance in The Nexus at First

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AN EVENING AT THE OPERA

January 11 & 12, 2020

Noran Masterworks Kelson Group Pops Guest Artists: Micah Schroeder, baritone; KSO Chorus Two concerts of stirring arias and choruses from some of the best-known and beloved operas impressed our audiences in very snowy January conditions. Our chorus rose the occasion of tackling some popular choruses.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Music from La Forza del Destino, La Traviata, Nabucco, Madame Butterfly, The Barber of Seville, Don Giovanni, and The Marriage of Figaro.

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FOR THE LOVE OF CLARA

February 8, 2020

Noran Masterworks Guest Artist: Linda Ruan, piano Featuring Classical music’s most tragically romantic love triangle: Clara & Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms, this concert featured works by the men who loved her, along with Clara’s ingenious piano concerto.

PROGRAM: Robert Schumann Clara Schumann Brahms

Overture Scherzo & Finale Piano Concerto Symphony No. 3

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HEROES AND HEROINES

March 6 & 7, 2020

Salmon Arm Series Noran Masterworks Guest Artists: Elyse Jacobson, violin; Breanne Jamieson, French horn, Csetkwe Fortier, vocalist, Charli Fortier, traditional hand drum In honour of International Women’s Day, our unexpected final concert of the year showcased our assistant concertmaster and principal horn in a rarely heard double concerto by Ethel Smyth. We also premiered a moving work by composer Katia Makdissi-Warren, who collaborated with local Shuswap artist Csetkwe Fortier to create a stirring cross-cultural piece.

PROGRAM: Makdissi-Warren Smyth Beethoven

Whispers of the Mountain (KSO Commission) Concerto for Violin and Horn Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"

Unfortunately, our scheduled performances in April and May of 2020, were cancelled due to the health and safety precautions around the emerging COVID-19 pandemic.

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KSO Chorus

The KSO Chorus had another year of growth under KSO Chorus Master Tomas Bijok. They dazzled audiences as part of An Evening at the Opera in January and were diligently working on Fauré’s Requiem for an April 2020 performance when the pandemic struck.

During the year, new members and more structured rehearsals meant growing the skill level and increasing collegiality. We were also thrilled the Chorus was able to put on an impromptu performance at the Mayor’s Gala for the Arts.

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Education & Outreach Educational Concerts Another three educational concerts over the 20192020 Season reached over 1,300 students, by bringing them right into the Sagebrush theatre for a taste of a Classical Music. Students learned about performance practice from guest artist Thierry BĂŠgin-Lamontagne as part of LOVE! In November 2019 and learned the basics of opera as part of KSO at the Opera in January of 2020. Teacher guides were distributed in advance to all those who attended.

Conducting 101 Workshops We held another successful run of our fun and interactive program for elementary students, featuring Music Director Dina Gilbert, and seven musicians who travel into schools to give students an introduction to what goes in to being a conductor. We visited 5 elementary schools and reached over 1,100 students.

Thanks to the generous support of many partners, including the Musicians Pension Trust Fund, and the Hamber Foundation, we were able to bring this show on the road to 100 Mile House & 108 Mile House in March of 2020.

Other Initiatives Throughout the Season, Music Director Dina Gilbert also participated in several workshops for those in School District No. 73, including offering a professional development workshop for music teachers in the city. We also continued our partnership with the Kamloops Performing Arts Festival, and their annual award to a promising emerging classical musician.

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Kamloops Symphony Music School The Kamloops Symphony Music School had another successful year of stable growth. In the fall, we welcomed Heather Macleod to the Music Faculty, and had over 240 students pass through our door, from the ages of 3 to 83.

Although COVID-19 forced us to reexamine and reimagine our operations, thanks to the flexibility of our faculty and students, we were able to transition to an online method for the remainder of the year, with minimal loss to the student enrollment. We were able to reopen on a limited basis back in June of 2020.

We saw very successful student recitals at Christmas and in February, ahead of the Kamloops Performing Arts Festival Season.

In 2019-2020, we were able to create a second award from the proceeds of the Peter Collins Memorial Fund: one specifically for a student pursuing post-secondary education in Music. We were proud to announce Jas Schweitzer as the winner of the inaugural award, as part of a virtual recital that took place in June 2020.

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Fundraising & Community Support 2019-2020 marked a productive year from community support. We secured over $60,000 in gifts from individuals over the year as part of our normal annual campaign and acquired many new donors. We are also very grateful for several targeted gifts, that allowed us to purchase new equipment such as a fourth timpani, new orchestral musician chairs, and to replace some of our technological systems.

In addition, once COVID-19 took over and forced the cancellation of our last two concerts of the Season, we were very endeared to see how many of our ticket holders chose to donate the value of their tickets back to the organization.

Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale was back and exceeded record levels of sales. Over $50,000 was raised from the November edition of the sale. Unfortunately, our spring edition of the sale was postponed due to COVID-19, however the positive results of the fall sale helped stabilize us at the end of the year.

2020 Mayor’s Gala for the Arts This annual celebration of the arts in Kamloops took place on January 18, 2020 at the Colombo Lodge, in collaboration with Western Canada Theatre and the Kamloops Art Gallery. The event sold out for the first time in years, and there was a particular buzz around the event.

The Kamloops Symphony was represented well at the evening. Of particular note, all three finalists in the category of Emerging Artist were alumni of the Kamloops Symphony Music School, including clarinetist Marcella Barz. Additionally, long-time supporter and original cellist in the Kamloops Symphony, Michael Powell, won the award for Enduring Supporter for his contributions to Kamloops’ Arts Community.

The KSO Chorus even made a “surprise’ pop-up performance.

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Financial Position The Society has a strong financial position with cash of $124,000 and net assets of $72,600 at June 30, 2020.

Revenue and expenses have decreased from the prior year due to the inability to finish our planned season.

However, with the generosity of our ticket holders as well as the reduction in related production costs, the Society was able to end the year with a surplus of just under $80,000. This leaves the Society in a good position going into the 2020-2021 season.

Kamloops Symphony Society Statement of Operations*

For the Year Ended June 30 Revenue Tickets & Performance Fees Government Support Donations Sponsorships Endowment Contributions Foundations & Grants Fundraising Initiatives Other Music School

2020

2019

174,257 279,438 102,526 93,404 39,564 20,929 78,772 11,915

261,435 230,939 59,044 96,400 39,374 12,300 113,923 14,660

220,983

231,284

1,021,788 1,059,359 Expenses General Administration Fundraising Production

Music School

254,515 18,551 445,401

265,614 25,425 587,812

718,467

878,851

223,504

231,510

941,971 1,110,361 Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenses

79,817

(51,002)

*Audited statements subject to ratification at the 2020 Annual General Meeting

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Support The Kamloops Symphony wishes to thank the following organizations and individuals for their financial support during the 2019-2020 Season:

Government Funders The City of Kamloops The City of Salmon Arm BC Arts Council

BC Community Gaming Canada Council for the Arts

Foundations Kamloops Symphony Foundation Shuswap Community Foundation

TELUS Community Foundation Hamber Foundation

Sponsors Pops Series Sponsor Kelson Group

Masterworks Series Sponsor Noran Printing

Season Sponsors CJFC TV Fairfield Inn by Marriott New Gold

Radio NL Total Concept Properties Ltd. Uptown Chefs Catering

Performance Sponsors BCLC BDO Canada RBC Wealth Management Dominion Securities Sandman Signature Kamloops TNRD Watson Engineering Ltd. Matt Arnott Piano Technician Best Western Plus Kamloops

Celista Estate Winery Daley & Company LLP Delta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops ideaLever Kamloops This Week Tastefull Excursions Wingate by Wyndham

Salmon Arm Series Sponsors Salmon Arm Observer SASCU BDO Canada LLP

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Sterling Land Wealth Advisory Group – RBC Dominion Securities

Donors Conductor’s Circle - $2000 and above Darcy Latremouille Rae Nixon Sheila Stewart

Maureen Stewart John Watson The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company

Chair Sponsors - $1000 and above Anonymous Kelvin & Roberta Barlow Geoff & Judith Benson Hugh & Marilyn Fallis Joyce Henderson

Gabriele Klein June McClure Rod Michell Eleanor Nicoll

President’s Club - $750 and above Geoff & Kathy Collier Jessie & James Fedorak Karin Gerke Dina Gilbert Maureen McCurdy

Andrew McLaren Daniel Mills Tacey Ruffner Jerry Stack

Ovation - $500 and above Anonymous Lorene & Ben Anders Patricia K. Andrews Jean Chacko John Corbishley Tom Dickinson & Nancy Flood Bruce Dunn Melany Dyer Ed Gundt Roy & Helen Haugen

Carol & Rick Howie Bob & Jo-Mary Hunter Gwyneth Lamperson Rudy Morelli Doug Neigel Helen & Bruce Newmarch Colene Palmer Terry Simpson David & Rosemarie Stoltze Robert Walter & Jill Calder

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Encore - $250 and above Peter & Debra Allik-Petersenn Francis & Helen Barnett Evelyn Baziuk Walter & Odell Black Kim Buker Ken & Brenda Christian Shirley Clayton Robert Cochrane

Denise & Dan Douglas Murray Foubister Lois Hollstedt Margaret James Cora Jones Kats & June Kitamura Fred & Nancy Leake Vic & Sally Mowbray

Sheila Pierson Ron & June Routledge Michael & Pamela Saul M. Colleen Stainton Ross Styles Susan Tyrrell Ray & Deidre Zacharias

Marjorie King Jaroslav & Alena Kratky Breanne Jamieson Mary Lester Ruth Majak Richard Mann Norm & Beverley Martin Betty Anne McCallum Robert McDiarmid Elspeth McDougall Kirsten McDougall David & Alison McKinnon Marilyn McLean K.A Michell Dianne Miller George & Gloria Moore W. Russell Nakonesby Marian Owens Jan Pedersson Penny & Carl Pentilchuk Reg & Tracey Pointer Amy Regen Nicole & Steven Remesz

Pat Richardson Terry & Susanne Rogers Chris & Gine Rose Susie Safford Ken & Almina Self Sue Sewell Barbara & Carman Smith Jeff Sodowsky Donald & Sandra Staff Peggy Swanson Ed Takahashi Elizabeth Templeman Judith Treherne Barbara Ulevog Robert Ulevog Hendrik Van Capelle Nels Vollo Dave & Maryanne Whiting Judy Wiebe Eric & Mary Wiebe Bonita Wiens John Wiens Lois & David Williams

Frances Higginson Marylyne House Lani Laviolette Kimberley Naqvi Jean Obana Wilma Pagan Janet Paran Jocelyn Penner Robert & Carol Petrie

Joan Phillips Carol Robb Donna Sharpe Kathy Sinclair Arjun Singh Dawne Taylor Linda Tully Dennis F. Tupman Evelyn Vipond-Schmidt

Bravo - $100 and above Anonymous Susan Adams Wendy Bainbridge Llowyn Ball Pauline & Jack Braaksma Pamela Bradley Margaret Brown Wendy Charlebois Margaret Chrumka Norm & Lynn Cleveland Sharon Cotter Fred Cunningham Roxanne Dauncey Ruth & Michael Fane Judith Fowles Gillian Gaiser David Gilmour Wilma & Robert Graham Susan Hammond Kathleen Heron Lois Hill Michelle Hiscock Pat & Fred Kaatz

Applause – Up to $99 Percy Brackett Angela Coelho Lloyd & Paula Darwent Donna DeMarni Beth Dye & Gerry Bond Christine Fichter Lucille Gnanasihimany Linda Graham Cathy Hall-Patch

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Ticket Donations The Kamloops Symphony wishes to acknowledge the following people, who so generously donated the value of their tickets to cancelled performances: Luisa Ahlstrom Isabelle Allen Peter & Debra Allik-Petersenn Ben & Lorene Anders Patricia Andrews Darryl & Jeryl Auten Wendy Bainbridge Sandy Baird Barbara & Magnus Balle Kelvin & Roberta Barlow Francis & Helen Barnett Pierrette Beaton Marcia Beckner Barb Berger Joan Bernard Keith & Kathy Boughton Jack & Pauline Braaksma Percy Brackett Gordon & Joan Britton Claire Ann Brodie Lesley Brooks Margaret Brown Janet & Bruce Brunsgaard Kim Buker Angela Burghard Eldon Cameron Wendy Charlebois Michelle Chitsaz Giovanni Cinel Evelyn Claudepierre Maureen Coldicott Geoff & Kathy Collier John Corbishley Sharon Cotter Susan Deering Tom Dickinson Brenda Dley Kathrine Dominik Dan & Denise Douglas Petr Duda Tim & Gail Dundas Sandy Eastwood Lynn Eberts Bianka Ede Jean Ethridge John Evans Hugh & Marilyn Fallis Julie Feather Julie Flowerdew William Flynn Judith Fowles Diane Fraser

Allen & Sharon Frissell Sandy Gallup Anne Geernaert Judy Gibson Vivian Grant Peter & Judy Gray Victoria Gray Robert & Leslie Hall Cathy Hall-Patch Susan Hammond Roy & Helene Haugen Peggy Heath John & Joyce Henderson Frances Higginson Lois Hollstedt Thomas How Greg Howard Rick & Carol Howie Darla Hunter Jo-Mary & Bob Hunter Betty Jakel Trent & Melissa Jakubec Gail Bonnie Jesten Claire Johnson Cora Jones John & Margaret Jones Linda Jontz Alex & Margaret Kerr Marjorie King Gabriele Klein Helen Knight Jaroslav & Alena Kratky Morgan Lacusta Gwyneth Lamperson Jo Lange Fred & Nancy Leake Suzanne Legault Mary Lester Margaret Lichtenegger Ryan Liebe Mariko Lintott Reg & Barbara Lucas James & Hilda MacPherson Cindy Malinowski Richard Mann Sylvia Markowsky Beverly Martin Bev Maxwell Janet McChesney June McClure Maureen McCurdy Ona McDonald

Russell McDonald Kirsten McDougall Rod Michell Nonie Miles Bertina Mitchell Joan Moffat George & Gloria Moore Kathleen Nadler Trudy Nagurski W. Russell Nakonesby Doug Neigel Jean Nelson Bruce & Helen Newmarch Eleanor Nicoll Rae Nixon Angi & Russ Noakes Helen Olynyk Patricia Owen Colene Palmer Sheila Park Deborah Pearen Jos Penner Marlene Peters Joan Phillips Tracey Pointer Barb Prystawa Carmen Ranta Kelly Richard Pat Richardson David Ritenburg Gloria Robertson Don & Sharon Rodgers Chris Roskell Opal Roskell Ron & June Routledge Tacey Ruffner Diane Russell Lynn Rutherford Susie Safford Audrey Saigeon Irene Sansom Mike Saul Gerry Schellenberg Almina & Ken Self Tricia Sellmer Ray & Susan Sewell Manju Singh Carol Sinnemann Doug & Dianne Smith Arlene Soloman Chris & Laurie Stabler Jerry Stack Kamloops Symphony Society - 2019-2020 Annual Report Page 22

Barbara Steinke Janis Stertz Maureen Stewart David & Rosemarie Stoltze Ross Styles Stan Szpakowicz Florence Thomson Lynne Totten

Eric & Hilary Villeneuve Allan Voykin Ann & Rick Wallin Donna Walsh Robert Walter Andrew & Tammy Watson John Watson Ronald Watson

Vance Weare Elaine Webber James & Barbara Wentworth Judy Wiebe John Wiens Lois & David Williams Andrew Wilson Perry Wingenbach

The above represents the individuals and corporations who have donated to the Kamloops Symphony Society towards the 2019-2020 Season. For any errors or omissions, please do let us know at 250-372-5000 or info@kamloopssymphony.com.

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Volunteers The Kamloops Symphony wishes to thank the following individuals who gave the gift of time to our organization during the 2019-2020 Season: Erin Adams Nicholas Adams Randy Adams Luisa Ahlstrom Joe Alcock Lorene Anders Leanne Anderson Milentije Andrejevic Sally Arai Mary Aulin Wendy Bainbridge Helen Barnett Pierrette Beaton Jack & Pauline Braaksma Sue Brace Pam Bradley Claire Ann Brodie Margaret Brown Roz Burnell Harriet Chave Jo Chipperfield Michelle Chitsaz Franca Cinel Tracy Clarke Geoff Collier Kathy Collier John Corbishley Bunny Covey Philippa Coxon Jean Crowe Libby Denbigh Cathy Dochstader Murray Dochstader Kay Dodds Annette Dominik Kathrine Dominik Denise Douglas Lori Douglas Bruce Dunn Jane Dyck Sandy Eastwood Jill Field Miranda Fish Caroline Fish Hinke Floris

Debbie Fransen Lucille Gnanasihamany Karin Gerke Diana Hague Shane Hall Leslie Hall Robert Hall Cathy Hall-Patch Judy Hatch Roy Haugen Helene Haugen Petra Hofman Woltle Marylyne House Ken House Rick Howie Carol Howie Loretta Huff George Humphrey Darla Hunter Betty Jakel Marg James Pat Kaatz June Kitamura Barb Klie Gabriele Klein Gwyneth Lamperson Marg Larsen Sue Lemke Carmen Leslie Mary Lester Maureen Light Teresa Lomax Teresa Lomax Jim MacPherson Hilda MacPherson Gerry Maricle Vi Maricle Linda Marquard Diane McArthur Maureen McCurdy Elspeth McDougall Kirsten McDougall Deb McKeown Alison McKinnon David McKinnon

Andrew McLaren Wendy McLean Linda McMillan Rod Michell Sharon Mirtle Vic & Sally Mowbray Doug Neigel Davina Neve Helen Newmarch Eleanor Nicoll Rae Nixon Helen Nybo Daniela O'Fee Lucas Olsen Jane Osterloh Bess Ovington Kaytee Ovington Louise & Ron Oyler Colene Palmer Carol Paulsen Margaret Peemoeller Marlene Peters Don Poirier Michael Powell Steve Powrie Bonnie Pryce Jane Reid Russ Reid Cherryl Rice Wilma Scheer Sue Sewell Terry Simpson Tom Stone Jolana Tamajka Lynne Totten Linda Tully Simon Walter Tom Walton James Watson John Watson Linda Watson Sigi White Judy Wiebe

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Salmon Arm Volunteer Committee Cilla & Peter Budda Wendy Charlebois Joan Ellenor Les Ellenor Barb Ennis Jean Ethridge Marlene & Tibout Glazenburg Donna Good Dale Johnston Gabriele Klein

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Tony Lewis Claire Meunier Russ Nakonseby Debbie Olson Pam & Mike Saul Maxine Sawchuck Lynne Wickett Gwen Whyte Jan & Bob Wilkins Jeannetta Zorn

People The following individuals worked for the Kamloops Symphony during the 2019-2020 Season:

Administration & Production Personnel Daniel Mills Executive Director

Dina Gilbert Music Director

Sue Adams Office Administrator

Olivia Martin Personnel Manager

Ryan Noakes Marketing Coordinator

Sally Arai Music Librarian

Judy Wiebe Accountant

Adrien Fillion Stage Manager

Bruce Dunn Music Director Emeritus

Tomas Bijok Chorusmaster

Daniela O’Fee Collaborative Pianist

Board of Directors Miki Andrejevic President

Steve Powrie Vice President

Maureen McCurdy Treasurer

Helen Newmarch Secretary

Kathy Collier Director

Lucille Gnanasihimany Director

Gabriele Klein Director

Robert McDiarmid, Q.C. Director

Rod Michell Director

Simon Walter Director

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Orchestra – Core Musicians Cvetozar Vutev Concertmaster

Marea Chernoff Principal Oboe

Elyse Jacobson Assistant Concertmaster

Sally Arai Principal Clarinet

Boris Ulanowicz Principal Second Violin

Olivia Martin Principal Bassoon

Ashley Kroecher Principal Viola

Breanne Jamieson Principal French Horn

Martin Kratky Principal Cello

Mark D’Angelo Principal Trumpet

Wiktor Lebeda Principal Bass

Julia Chien Principal Timpani

Heather Beaty Principal Flute

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In addition to the above musicians, we are also proud to have worked with the following musicians in the 2019-2020 Season: VIOLIN

VIOLA

BASSOON

Erin Adams Parmela Attariwala Llowyn Ball Meredith Bates Jiten Beairsto Paul Chan Hannah Chung Elana Cooper Susan Cosco Susan Cottrell Evelyn Creaser-Rumley Annette Dominik Lori Douglas Jane Dyck Natalie Dzbik Michelle Gao Lina (Fang Chen) Han Narumi Higuchi Eunkyung (Carol) Hur Sharon Ipe Jakub Kaiser Rachel Kristenson Samantha Kung Joanna Lee Shee Ling Molly MacKinnon Rhiannon Nachbaur Luke Olsen Angela Ruthven Julia Son Eva Toncheva James Watson Sandra Wilmot

Angela Chen Shifra Day Jeffery (Po Ting) Ho Jennifer Ho Tony Kastelic Larisa Lebeda Steven Lin Erin Macdonald Caroline Olsen Jinhee Park Lucy Strauss Calvin Yang

Karmen Doucette Julia Lockhart Rebecca Norman David Overgaard Katrina Russell

CELLO Doug Gorkoff Laure Matiakh Shin-Jung Nam Sue Sewell Olivia Walsh

BASS Evan Bates Graham Clark Michael Vaughan Meaghan Williams Yefeng Yin

FLUTE Satoko Nagashima Jeff Pelletier

OBOE Kristen Cooke Lauris Davis Morgan Zentner

FRENCH HORN Holly Bryan Andrew Clark Jason Ford Lin Lloyd Sam McNally Taran Plamondon James Robertson Heather Walker

TRUMPET Jeremy Vint

TROMBONE Don Bennett Cindy Hogeveen Rod Simmons

TUBA Richard Cane

PERCUSSION Martin Fisk Aaron Graham Michelle Panikkar Katie Rife Danny Tones

PIANO & HARP Naomi Cloutier

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Kamloops Symphony Music School Faculty Sally Arai Clarinet & Saxophone

Martin Kratky Cello

Catherine Dochstader Flute

Wiktor Lebeda Bass

Annette Dominik Violin

Heather MacLeod Voice

Bruce Dunn Trumpet & French Horn

Deborah Miles Piano & Group Theory

Jane Dyck Music for Young Children

Cvetozar Vutev Violin & Viola

Bianka Ede Voice

Sandra Wilmot Violin

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Kamloops Symphony Orchestra Chorus Chorus Master Tomas Bijok

Barb Webber Lois Williams

Collaborative Pianist Daniela O’Fee

Altos Rita Bittante Janet Brunsgaard Jenny Donlan Loretta Ellison Christine Fichter Linda Fortier Heather Gnoato Toya Grieve Mariko Lintott Heather Martin Diane McArthur Bonnie McGinnis Linda Oliver Cherryl Rice Rosemary Saint Michaels Patricia Spencer Julie Threinen Florence Walde Cynthia Yaunish

Sopranos Chelsey Belanger Amanda Bond Lynn Eberts Bianka Ede Shauna Fadden June Jann Michelle Kung Morgan Lacusta Marcia Luccock Sylvia Markowsky Louise Oyler Elizabeth Reichenback Maatje Stamp-Vincent Gisele Strodl Jill Timko Caroline Tupholme Evelyn Vipond-Schmidt

Tenors Al Buchanan Anne Cartwright Giovanni Cinel Fred Cunningham Janet Pangman Tracey Pointer Alison Wegner Jim Wentworth Keenan Wilcox Basses Bill Brown David Cazares Tom Eccleston Thomas Gorges David Johnson Lyndon Kinley Randy Patch Douglas Ruisaard Rana Sunde

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