Madison Symphony Orchestra, The Score Newsletter, Spring 2021

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SCORE SPRING 2021

Carrie Wang, Violin

Qing Ng, Violin

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS

Dexter Mott, Violin

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Ansel Norris, Trumpet Greg Zelek, Organ Virtual Concert Premiere, April 27 Sophia Jiang, Piano

Musicians’ Relief Fund Update

Home Is Where the Art Is

Thank you for your support

Upcoming Musician Events, and more

News & Stories Highlights Black & African-American Composers, Youth Initiatives, and more

Welcome to our Spring Score Newsletter As we head into spring and, hopefully, a robust vaccination schedule, our artistic life can gradually think about returning to normal. In the meantime, all of us here at the Symphony are excited about The (virtual) Final Forte. Again sadly, we can’t yet engage our beloved orchestra, but we wanted to have the competition, Photo: Peter Rodgers

nonetheless. I was one of the judges for the semi-finals, where we reduced the candidates from eight to the final four. I was simply blown away by the depth of talent and the extraordinary ability, once again, of these highschool age competitors. Since some of these contestants are seniors, if we didn’t have this competition at all, they would miss the opportunity for substantial cash prizes, opportunity, and recognition. So, I am thrilled to be able to share this event with all of you, and I urge you to read more about the competitors in this issue and stay tuned to our website for more information on when you can watch the final production.

We are also deep into planning for a return to live performing next season. I’m hoping to reproduce much of this past season, as the opportunity to have an in-depth look at Beethoven, the revolutionary composer, and to celebrate his birthday albeit a year later is too good to pass up. Also, the array of soloists associated with the programs is simply stunning. As we gain confidence as to the timing of our safe return to the stage, we will share more details with you.

I’m so grateful to our public for their continued support of the orchestra through this long winter of silence.

Rest assured, our musicians are practicing intensely, and we will be ready to come out of the gate in top form.

I’m working out religiously 3 times a week, so my stamina on the podium will not have declined. I think you can tell that I’m chomping at the bit to be back with our orchestra, and on the Overture stage at full throttle. In the meantime, I hope all of you will remain safe and healthy and will get vaccinated as soon as the opportunity to do so presents itself. As of this writing, I’ve had my first shot and look forward to the second very soon. Here’s to a positive and imminent future.

John DeMain, Music Director

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Photo above: John DeMain at The Final Forte 2021 on March 3, 2021

CONTENTS Letter from John DeMain: The Final Forte 2021: Education High Notes: News & Stories: Musicians’ Relief Fund: Recognizing Our Donors: Madison Symphony Orchestra League: Virtual Organ Performance:

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The SCORE is published three to four times per concert season for members and friends of the Madison Symphony Orchestra. Subscribe to the print and/or the online edition at madisonsymphony.org/score Editor: Amanda Dill Creative Director: Peter Rodgers Design: Bob Marshall Contributing Writers: Cathy Buege, Janet Cabot, John DeMain, Ann Dettwiler, Lisa Kjentvet, Casey Oelkers, Leah Schultz, Kathryn Schwarzmann

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– South Florida To close out this unconventional and exciting virtual season, it gives me great joy to bring back Madison native and 2009 Bolz Young Artist Competition Review finalist Ansel Norris for a concert with me of trumpet and organ. Concerti of Bach and Haydn will bookend this program filled with music that isClassical both written and arranged for this electrifying pairing of instruments. Mr. Norris’s remarkable technique and singing lyricism will be on full display, while our Mighty Klais both supports and shimmers in this exhilarating performance you won’t want to miss! –Greg Zelek Recorded LIVE in Overture Hall — streamed for FREE — REGISTER ONLINE!

madisonsymphony.org/zeleknorris To close out this unconventional and exciting virtual season, it gives me great joy to bring back Madison native and 2009 3 Bolz Young Artist Co

finalist Ansel Norris for a concert with me of trumpet and organ. Concerti of Bach and Haydn will bookend this program filled with music that i written and arranged for this electrifying pairing of instruments. Mr. Norris’s remarkable technique and singing lyricism will be on full display, Mighty Klais both supports and shimmers in this exhilarating performance you won’t want to miss! –Greg Zelek

Greg Zelek is the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Organist and the Elaine and Nicholas Mischler Curator of the Overture Concert Organ Photos: Peter Rodgers (Zelek, organ). Photo courtesy of International Tchaikovsky Competition (Norris). Artists, dates, and programs subject to change.

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News & Stories

EDUCATION HIGH NOTES

OUR ANNUAL BOLZ YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION looked a little different this year, as the preliminary rounds were held virtually in January. Regardless, four incredible young musicians were selected as finalists to perform in Overture Hall as part of The Final Forte.

On March 3, The Final Forte competition was captured by Audio for the Arts and Painted Post Multimedia in Overture Hall. That evening, the four finalists performed their concerto selections with piano accompaniment for a panel of three judges. Verbal introductions of the finalists and their musical selections were made from the stage by MSO’s Music Director, John DeMain, and MSO’s Director of Education and Community Engagement, Kathryn Schwarzmann.

“The 2021 Bolz Young Artist Competition was unlike anything else I have ever produced. Video auditions and masks created a barrier that was necessary and yet still so unfamiliar,” Schwarzmann said. “But, despite this, our purpose was still the same — to celebrate the beauty of music and applaud the hard work, dedication and talent that is ever present among our young musicians. Indeed, the beauty of music has not gone anywhere — the same magnificent sounds of students who had perfected their art still rang through Overture Hall the night of the live final round. I hope students and audiences, alike, will be inspired by the competition this year, as I was.”

As our first-place winner, Sophia Jiang was awarded the Marian Bolz Prize for Distinguished Musical Achievement and a $2,000 scholarship. Dexter Mott, our second-place winner, was awarded the Steenbock Youth Music Award and a $2,000 scholarship.

Carrie Wang and Qing Ng also gave outstanding performances, and each received honorable mentions and $1,000 scholarships.

Wisconsin Young Artists Compete: The Final Forte postproduction will be done by PBS Wisconsin. The final production will be presented online in the spring, and may also be broadcast. Stay tuned to madisonsymphony.org/finalforte for the latest information on the premiere date and to register to view the concert.

SPONSORS: Wisconsin Young Artists Compete: The Final Forte is funded by major support from Diane Ballweg, W. Jerome Frautschi and Fred & Mary Mohs, with additional support from Dr. A. Beyer-Mears, James Dahlberg & Elsebet Lund, Darcy Kind & Marc Vitale, Julie & Larry Midtbo, Stephen Morton, Kato Perlman, Cyrena & Lee Pondrom, Sentry Insurance Foundation, Nick and Judith Topitzes, Anders Yocom & Ann Yocom Engelman, the Focus Fund for the Arts and Friends of PBS Wisconsin.

“Throughout almost a year of the pandemic, music has been one of the biggest things that has given people faith and connected people around the globe,” Jiang said. “Whether it be singing on balconies, virtual orchestral performances, or concerts through screens, we have been able to share our appreciation for music. I hope that my performance of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major is able to touch and inspire people as much as I have been inspired through this special time.

I am very excited to play in the Overture Center for the second time. It is an honor to perform with my sister, Jessica, in such a beautiful hall, along with playing a wonderful concerto! The Ravel piano concerto is a 20th century work that displays many genres of music, including blues and Neoclassicism, demonstrating how multiple types of music can be intertwined.”

FIRST Place

CONGRATULATIONS to the WINNERS of

Sophia Jiang, Piano Piece: Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major, Mvt. 1 & 2 School: Madison Memorial High School (Grade 9)

Sophia Jang, Final Forte Winner 2021

The Final Forte Photos: Peter Rodgers

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EDUCATION HIGH NOTES

News & Stories

HONORABLE Mention

Photo: Krystal Stankowski

SECOND Place

HONORABLE Mention

2021 Meet the Judges of The Final Forte 2021

Myung Hee Chung

Dexter Mott, Violin

Qing Ng, Violin

Carrie Wang, Violin

Piece: Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3, Mvt. 1 School: La Follette High School/Madison Area Technical College (Grade 12)

Piece: Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1, Mvt. 3 School: Madison Memorial High School (Grade 10)

Piece: Mozart, W. A.: Concerto in A Major, K. 219, Mvt. 1 School: Brookfield East High School (Grade 11)

“ Sometimes, giving up so much of what we considered normal is a gift. We are able to see the value of the work we do and the real reasons we do it. Those real reasons are still with us — nothing can take that away. When we are all able to be together for an event in the future that looks like what we have remembered, something will be different: We will be able to cherish those things that are lasting and valuable that much more.”

Professor of Piano UW-Whitewater

Benjamin Whitcomb Professor of Cello and Music Theory UW-Whitewater

—Kathryn Schwarzmann “ While the entire world is in lockdown, I feel so lucky to be able to collaborate with my own sister in the same household.

She helped make this concerto possible.

Thanks to her, we can share this wonderful concerto with other people! We are so excited and can’t wait to play. Even though I cannot play with the Madison Symphony at this time, I truly believe it will be a thrilling, unique adventure nonetheless.”

Bernard Zink Associate Professor of Violin and Chamber Music Director UW-Milwaukee

—Sophia Jiang

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News & Stories

EDUCATION HIGH NOTES

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Ben Seeger, 2009 Finalist, The Final Forte Ben Seeger is a Madison Metropolitan School District graduate, and was a finalist in The Final Forte competition in 2009 while a senior at Madison Memorial High School. His parents arrived in America well-educated, immigrating here from Germany with mathematics and medical degrees and a huge appreciation of music; all three children in the family studied privately — both piano and a string instrument.

Ben was a shy child but very bright and always attentive; he was the youngest of three in his family. At seven years of age and in his second grade music class, his music teacher discovered, quite by accident, that he had perfect pitch. She was teaching a lesson comparing major and minor music and how it makes the listener feel — through sounds, moods, feelings, movies. During the lesson Ben raised his hand, very much out of his characteristic quietness, and asked why she was demonstrating everything in the key of A, be it major or minor. When his teacher asked how he knew it was in the key of A, he carefully and quietly said “I don’t know.”

What a classic opportunity for the teacher! She turned the piano around so the keyboard wasn’t facing Ben and told the class they were going to play a game, and Ben was going to be the contestant!

Ben, a tad embarrassed but intrigued, listened to what was going to happen next. The teacher played a key just above middle C and asked him if he could tell her the name of the pitch; he named it. She

“ The Final Forte was one of my most memorable experiences.”

proceeded to play seven more pitches and he named six of the seven. The kids in the class were clapping along with the enthusiasm of his teacher! When finished she told him she thought he had a very special gift called “perfect pitch.” He was proud. The teacher was thrilled to have made the discovery! Read the rest of this story online at madisonsymphony.org/benseeger.

MSO’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS MOVE TO VIRTUAL FORMATS Up Close & Musical®

Link Up

This year Up Close & Musical takes on a completely

All of the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Link Up

new format that will be utilized now for years to

partner schools are virtual this year. Teachers,

come. In past years of the program a string quartet

students and schools have been able to “link up”

visited local schools to introduce elementary

with teachers from around the country and in

school students to the foundations of classical

our area, all doing the same program. Students

music. This year musicians are still able to find their

are busy learning the music of Link Up with their

way into schools virtually! Suzanne Beia (MSO Co-

recorders, voices, and some other non-traditional

Concertmaster), Chris Dozoryst (MSO Principal

methods that are better suited for teaching styles

Viola) and Karl Lavine (MSO Principal Cello) will

this year. The creativity and inspiration of music

be collaborating to present the basics of music by

teachers around the state and world-wide has been

video, introducing themselves, their instruments,

so inspiring! The MSO is producing a culminating

the string quartet and the entire orchestra. They will

event for the program that will be like no other,

weave this introduction in with key musical concepts

taking full advantage of the opportunities afforded

of the program: musical expression, melody,

by a virtual format. Usually, the culminating event

rhythm and form. They will talk about how they

is the full orchestra, vocal and recorder leaders,

started playing music and their musical journeys.

and narration. We have all that this year plus a

They will also discuss what it is like to play in an

feature of MSO Principal Organist Greg Zelek and

orchestra! These resources will be made available

a virtual feature of students participating in the

on the Madison Symphony Orchestra website to all

learning process from around the state. The final

teachers in any location, and also available in future

concert will be available to partner schools, only,

years as a resource for teachers to help prepare

but feel free to check out more about the program

their students for in-person musician visits. Videos

at madisonsymphony.org/linkup.

will be made available later this spring. To find out more about the Up Close & Musical program visit madisonsymphony.org/upclose.

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The Madison Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to providing outstanding educational and community engagement opportunities throughout south-central Wisconsin.

Reaching over 25,000 children and adults each year, we engage music enthusiasts of all ages and abilities through our partnerships with schools, community centers, and assisted living facilities.

Join us as we embark on a journey to enrich, engage and inspire! madisonsymphony.org/ education

STAY CONNECTED WITH US AT MADISONSYMPHONY.ORG For the LATEST NEWS, STORIES, and STREAMING PERFORMANCES! Here’s a sample of what we’ve been publishing lately…

STREAMING VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES While we’ve missed sharing live music with you in-person, we’ve been thrilled at the outpouring of support we’ve received for our three virtual concerts last fall. Thousands of you tuned in to view our two Organ performances and A Virtual Madison Symphony Christmas between October and December! A special thank you goes out to all who included a donation with your registration for these events. Your support has helped sustain us as we work towards gathering together in Overture Hall again!

October 13: Greg Zelek

November 17: Paul Jacobs

Principal Organist Greg Zelek

After an awe-inspiring appearance

opened our 2020–21 Organ Season

in 2018, GRAMMY Award-winning

with César Franck’s powerful Pièce

organist Paul Jacobs returned to

Héroïque, followed by works by some

Overture Hall to share the beauty of

of the most prolific and important

his musical insights in a program of

French composers.

Bach and Handel.

Still available to view for free at madisonsymphony.org/zeleklive

Home is Where the Art Is! Over the last year, we’ve shared stories from our MSO Musicians and young artists as part of our “Home Is Where the Art Is” series. The latest addition features Sophia and Jessica Jiang, sisters who have both performed as soloists with the Symphony in our Young People’s Competitions and Concerts. They share a duet — one of Dvorák’s four-handed Slavonic Dances — followed by a conversation. Visit madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists to watch the full video!

Thanks to SupraNet for sponsoring our Young Artist Series.

Enhance Your Streaming Experience!

Read more at madisonsymphony.org/digital-streaming-tips We’ve compiled some tips for helping you stream our virtual concerts to your Smart TV or regular TV — or for watching from your computer or other device.

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STAY CONNECTED WITH US AT December 16: A Virtual Madison Symphony Christmas This special concert production featured vocalists Kyle Ketelsen and Emily Secor, The Madison Symphony Chorus, Madison Youth Choirs, and Mt. Zion Gospel Ensemble, with performances and accompaniment by John DeMain and Greg Zelek on piano and the Overture Concert Organ, respectively. The production was pre-recorded in

Photos: Peter Rodgers

Overture Hall and multiple other locations. Discover more and view photos at madisonsymphony.org/christmas2020

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Last summer, we shared our commitment to support social justice in our community and intentionally focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. As part of this pledge, we’ve been publishing stories on our website that highlight the work that we and other orchestras and arts organizations have been doing to reach new audiences. madisonsymphony.org/edi • madisonsymphony.org/category/diversity • madisonsymphony.org/news-stories

Black and African-American Classical Music Composers

by John DeMain Music Director John DeMain shares reflections and discoveries in a spotlight on Black and African-American composers of classical music. The story opens with Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de SaintGeorges, who was a contemporary of Mozart, and continues with Florence Price, William Grant Still, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, George Walker, William Dawson, and Wynton Marsalis.

Read more: madisonsymphony.org/JLDafricanamericancomposers madisonsymphony.org/news-stories

Music by Black Composers from the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation Rachel Barton Pine is a critically-acclaimed violinist and internationally-recognized artist who performed with the Madison Symphony Orchestra in 2019. Learn more about the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation, which promotes the study and appreciation of classical music — and in particular, the Music by Black Composers component, which has raised nearly $12,000 as of October 2020 towards its mission: madisonsymphony.org/JLDafricanamericancomposers madisonsymphony.org/news-stories

Youth Education Initiatives Highlight Organizations in the Madison area and around the midwest are taking steps to introduce a new generation of music lovers to classical music. In addition to our own Education and Community Engagement Programs, the Madison Symphony Orchestra collaborates with The Links, Incorporated to give guests from diverse Madison communities an opportunity to come to the Overture Center to enjoy A Madison Symphony Christmas each Photo: Amandalynn Jones

season. This story also features The Sphinx Competition and Music Assistance Fund in Detroit, Michigan, Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Music Makers, and the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative. Read more: madisonsymphony.org/youth-education-initiatives madisonsymphony.org/news-stories

We’re always adding new content to our website — visit madisonsymphony.org/news-stories to read these and other stories!

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News & Stories

MSO ANNOUNCES

Musician Relief Payments For the Entire 2020–2021 Season

MUSICIAN RELIEF UPDATE

IN A YEAR THAT HAS BEEN FRAUGHT WITH UNCERTAINTY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP FOR SO many performing artists, the Madison Symphony Orchestra is extremely happy to announce that all contracted members of the Madison Symphony Orchestra will receive continued relief payments for all canceled concerts through the end of our 2020–2021 Season.

“The musicians of the Madison Symphony Orchestra are at the heart of our organization. As an ensemble and as individuals, they bring great joy to our community through their magnificent performances,” says Executive Director Richard Mackie. “I’m very grateful to our community and quite proud of our Board for demonstrating their heartfelt support of our artists during this difficult year.”

The community’s generous response to our Musicians’ Relief Fund Campaign, a Cultural Organization Grant from the State of Wisconsin, previous funds approved by our Board, and a second PPP loan have placed the Madison Symphony Orchestra on solid financial footing, sufficient to allow voluntary relief payments equal to what our musicians would have earned performing the 2021 February through May subscription concerts, the Final Forte & Spring Young People’s Concert, the Symphony Soup and Link Up education concerts, and Concert on the Green, all of which have been canceled. The MSO has also made a retroactive relief payment to the orchestra for the canceled 2020 Fall Youth Concerts.

“ I just want to say thank you for everything you do to keep us going. It is tough times, but I am relieved to the point of tears to know that we will be paid this spring…to know that we will be paid for the immediate future is an incredible relief, and truly demonstrates the generosity and integrity of the MSO organization,” wrote one musician upon receiving an email sent to the orchestra announcing the continued relief payments.

IN JUNE 2020, we announced the cancellation of our September through January concerts due to ongoing public health concerns and Overture Center’s closure through November. Subsequently, we launched a Musicians’ Relief Fund Campaign with a goal to replace the Fall 2020 orchestra payrolls with voluntary relief payments. An initial commitment of $184,000 from the Board of Directors seeded the Relief Fund.

Private contributions quickly exceeded the initial fundraising goal of $171,000, prompting an announcement to the orchestra that they would receive payment for all of the canceled Fall 2020 subscription concerts plus the January 2021 Beyond the Score® concert. At that time, the Spring 2021 concerts were still “on.”

THEN, IN LATE NOVEMBER 2020, we regrettably announced the cancellation of the second half of our 2020–2021 Season and the extension of the Musicians’ Relief Fund Campaign through the end of December. Although we had issued subscriber refunds for the Fall 2020 concerts, we asked all subscribers to consider converting the value of their Spring concert tickets into a donation to the Musicians’ Relief Fund. In total, outright contributions from over 700 individual donors, ticket donations from 54% of our subscribers, a State of Wisconsin Cultural Organization Grant, previous board-approved funds, and a second PPP loan have allowed the Madison Symphony Orchestra to commit $1,023,474 in total relief payments to the Orchestra for the 2020–2021 Season. Including payments that were made at the end of the 2019–2020 season, the MSO has committed $1.4M in relief payments to our musicians during the pandemic.

SINCE LAST MARCH, the Symphony has remained engaged with our community through free online programs, regular electronic and print communications, and a robust News and Stories website featuring interviews with our musicians and performances by past winners of our Bolz Young Artist Competition. We presented “A Virtual Madison Symphony Christmas” in December and two highly successful virtual Overture Concert Organ recitals in October and November. One additional virtual organ concert will premiere on April 27. The final round of the 2021 Bolz Young Artist Competition was held and recorded in early March and will be shared virtually in the spring. The Symphony’s overall financial position remains strong and we are well-positioned for a successful return to regular concerts in the 2021–2022 Season. We would like to thank all of you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to reuniting with you for live concerts next fall!

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Photo: Peter Rodgers

CELEBRATING YOUR SUPPORT

News & Stories

ESTATE PLANNING 101: WHAT DO I NEED AND HOW DO I GET STARTED? On March 10, MSO’s legacy giving group, The Stradivarius Society, hosted a free estate planning webinar titled Estate Planning 101: What Do I Need and How Do I Get Started?

Following welcome remarks and introductions by Director of Development Casey Oelkers, Boardman & Clark attorneys Liz Heiner and Julia Jagow provided a comprehensive overview of the important steps we ALL need to be aware of when creating or updating an estate plan. Highlights included identifying essential estate planning documents such as wills, living trusts, beneficiary designations, powers of attorney and health care directives. They stressed why it is important to have a plan, and what happens if you do not have a plan or if your plan is incomplete. They also touched on how estate planning can include charitable giving to

Elizabeth Heiner

Julia Jagow

support one’s favorite causes and organizations. Attendees had an opportunity to ask general questions of the speakers.

We are grateful to Attorneys Heiner and Jagow, and to the Boardman & Clark law firm, for generously donating their time and expertise for this presentation. If you missed this event and would like to receive a private link to the presentation, please contact Casey Oelkers at coelkers@madisonsymphony.org.

MUSIC BEYOND YOUR LIFETIME: THE STRADIVARIUS SOCIETY Under the 27-year direction of John DeMain, and with our move into Overture Hall in 2004,

“ We both love classical music

the Madison Symphony Orchestra has grown from a small community ensemble to one

and believe it is so important for children to be exposed to it early on. We have chosen to support the MSO’s youth education programs through our estates so that future generations of children can benefit from our wonderful orchestra.”

Kenneth and Joan Riggs

of the most highly-regarded regional orchestras in the nation. MSO’s artistic growth and community reach have been bolstered and sustained by you — our strong base of annual patrons and donors — and by our ever-growing endowment, approximately three-quarters of which is held by the Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation and one-quarter by the Madison Community Foundation. When compared with other orchestras in our industry peer group, the MSO is the most well-endowed orchestra in relation to our operating budget. As of December 31, 2020, MSO’s combined endowment was $26,280,440.47, approximately five times our annual operating budget. The endowment provides a steady, reliable source of income for the Symphony and helps us plan for the future.

In the past 10 years, over $3.4 million in bequests has been added to our endowment from members of the Symphony family who chose to include the Symphony as a beneficiary of their estate plans. Currently, the Symphony anticipates at least $7 million in legacy gifts from 61 households who have informed us of their planned giving intent.

Most of these individuals have given the Symphony permission to name them in our Stradivarius Society legacy giving group. The MSO recognizes and celebrates Stradivarius Society members’ generous planned giving intent with an annual lunch and program, a unique lapel pin, an open invitation to our donor lounge at concerts, and recognition in concert program books.

Photo by Todd Maughan

Does the Symphony play a special role in your life? Do you share the Symphony’s commitment to ensuring the future of live classical music in our community? As you make plans to pass your assets down to your family members and causes you care about the most, the Madison Symphony Orchestra would be honored and humbled to be considered among the possible beneficiaries of your estate. Directing a portion of your estate to non-profit organizations can be a smart move tax-wise, and it can put aspirational giving within reach that may not be possible during your lifetime.

You can help preserve the MSO’s legacy of great music for future generations by including the Symphony in your estate plans.

Call (608) 257-3734 to learn more.

Unless otherwise specified, all bequests and other estate gifts to the Symphony become part of the Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation’s permanent endowment and will support the Symphony in perpetuity. Contact Casey Oelkers, Director of Development, 608-260-8680 x228, to begin a confidential conversation about how your legacy gift to the Symphony could provide general support, or support for a specific purpose, for generations to come. General information is available at madisonsymphony.org/plannedgiving.

“MUSIC IS ENOUGH FOR A LIFETIME, BUT A LIFETIME ISN’T ENOUGH FOR MUSIC.” —Sergei Rachmaninoff

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News & Stories

CELEBRATING YOUR SUPPORT

BUSINESS PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: SupraNet Communications

The Madison Symphony Orchestra’s 95-year history of success has been made possible through partnerships with a variety of community organizations and local businesses. The MSO would like to highlight and thank one such local business, SupraNet Communications, Inc., for their in-kind support.

SupraNet Communications is a Madison-based company with over 26 years of providing businesses throughout Greater Madison with a variety of Internet services and technical expertise. A local high-speed wireless and fiber Internet provider, SupraNet also specializes in an array of other technical services including colocation, virtual hosting, Web hosting, network and security consulting and managed services.

SupraNet President and Founder Bryan Chan has a special interest in the Madison arts scene. Chan’s dedication to local arts organizations includes serving on the Board of Directors for prominent local arts organizations like the Overture Center for the Arts and the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Chan is also co-founder of Madison’s Forward Festival, which attracts over 5,000 people annually to events centered around technology and the creative industries.

Chan has further demonstrated his commitment to the local arts scene by donating SupraNet services to the MSO since 2018. In addition to providing high-speed wireless Internet services for the Symphony’s administrative offices, SupraNet hosts the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s website domain name.

“The Madison Symphony Orchestra under John DeMain is the best it’s ever been,” said SupraNet President and Founder, Bryan Chan. “We are proud to partner up with the Symphony in many capacities as the MSO is an important cultural icon for Greater Madison and beyond.”

The Madison Symphony Orchestra is a fixture of Madison’s cultural landscape due to the generosity of local businesses like SupraNet. The MSO is grateful for our partnership with SupraNet Communications and recognizes the company’s positive impact on the entire Madison arts scene. Thank you, SupraNet, for your significant support!

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

INDIVIDUAL DONORS The Madison Symphony Orchestra and our affiliate organizations rely on generous donor support to fund the fulfillment of the Symphony’s mission each year. We gratefully acknowledge all individual donors for their gifts to the Annual Fund, Musicians’ Relief Fund, Organ Fund, the Madison Symphony Orchestra League and Friends of the Overture Concert Organ. Donors are listed according to the total amount of their monetary donations supporting the 2020-2021 Season as of March 9, 2021. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this list.

If you believe an error has been made, please contact our development department at (608) 257-3734.

$20,000 & ABOVE

$5,000–$9,999

Diane Ballweg Norm & Barbara Berven W. Jerome Frautschi & Pleasant Rowland Myrna Larson Roma Lenehan Marvin J. Levy Stephen Morton David & Kato Perlman Don & Toni Richards One Anonymous Friend

Jim & Susan Bakke William & Claudette Banholzer Chuck Bauer & Chuck Beckwith Jeff & Beth Bauer Robert Benjamin & John Fields Dr. Annette Beyer-Mears Martha & Charles Casey Reed & Ann Coleman James Dahlberg & Elsebet Lund Bob Erb & Wendy Weiler Dr. Thomas & Leslie France Jane Hamblen & Robert F. Lemanske Marguerite Houle Janet Hyde James & Joan Johnston Ann Lindsey & Charles Snowdon Gary & Lynn Mecklenburg Barbara J. Merz Sandra L. Osborn & Marshall Finner Pamela Ploetz & John Henderson Walter & Karen Pridham Charitable Fund Thomas Rae Smith & Jennifer A. Younger Beth & Peter Rahko Rodney Schreiner & Mark Blank Gerald & Shirley Spade Thomas E. Terry John W. Thompson & Jane A. Bartell Barbara Whitlock Bob & Elsie Wilson One Anonymous Friend

$10,000–$19,999 Carla & Fernando Alvarado Rosemarie & Fred Blancke Marian & Jack Bolz Louise & Ernest Borden Scott & Janet Cabot Audrey Dybdahl James & Marilyn Ebben Dan & Natalie Erdman Joan Fudala & Richard Dike George Gialamas Kennedy Gilchrist & Heidi Wilde Susan S. Harris Dr. Stanley & Shirley Inhorn Howard Kidd & Margaret Murphy Doug & Norma Madsen Barbara Melchert & Gale Meyer Elaine & Nicholas Mischler Fred & Mary Mohs Nancy Mohs Michael Oliva & Patricia Meyer Larry & Jan Phelps Cyrena & Lee Pondrom Peggy & Tom Pyle Richard & Pamela Reese, in memory of Maurice and Arlene Reese Kay Schwichtenberg & Herman Baumann Lise R. Skofronick William Steffenhagen Janet Streiff Judith & Nick Topitzes Fred A. Wileman Jim & Jessica Yehle One Anonymous Friend

$2,500–$4,999 Kay & Martin Barrett Joel & Kathryn Belaire Shaila & Tom Bolger Anne W. Bolz Patricia Brady & Robert Smith Ellsworth & Dorothy Brown Stephen Caldwell & Judith Werner Richard & Marilyn Cashwell Dennis & Lynn Christensen Anne-Marie & Paul Correll

Becky Dick Wallace & Peggy Douma Steven Ewer & Abigail Ochberg Timothy & Renee Farley Charles N. Ford & Sharon L. James Dolores & Paul Gohdes Dr. Robert & Linda Graebner Tyrone & Janet Greive Terry Haller Mike & Beth Hamerlik Betty & Edward Hasselkus Curt & Dawn Hastings Dr. Brandon S. Hayes Dr. Perry A. Henderson Bob & Louise Jeanne Nancy Jesse & Paul Menzel Sue & Paul Jobst Valerie & Andreas Kazamias Terry & Mary Kelly Guangyun Lin & Hongrui Jiang Helen & Ernest Madsen Dr. Renate E. Madsen Julie Marriott & David Harding Connie Maxwell Joseph Meara & Karen Rebholz Sharifa Merchant David Myers Paul & Maureen Norman Kevin & Cheryl O’Connor William & Patricia Paul Reynold V. Peterson William Raftery & Esther Chapman Doug & Katie Reuhl Jane & Jim Roeber Barbara Ryder Karl & Joan Schmidt Dan & Patty Schultz Joe & Mary Ellyn Sensenbrenner Harold & Marilyn Silvester Dr. Beverly S. Simone Dr. Steven Stoddard John Straughn Jerry & Vicki Swedish George & Catherine Tesar Marc Vitale & Darcy Kind Carol & Donald Wahlin Katie & Ellis Waller Glenn & Jane Watts Bob & Cindy Zellers Two Anonymous Friends

$1,500–$2,499 Brian & Rozan Anderson Dennis Appleton & Jennifer Buxton Jeffrey & Angela Bartell Ellis & Susan Bauman Diane Bless Randall Blumenstein & Marci Gittleman Connie & Tony Bonaccio Bradford Brown & Maribeth Gettinger Donna Carnes Glenn Chambliss & Diane Derouen Steve & Shirley Crocker Phil Daub William & Alexandra Dove John Erickson Kristine Euclide & Douglas Steege Matthew Friedlander & Kathleen Fish Katharine Gansner Michael George & Susan Gardels Greg & Carol Griffin Philip & Dale Grimm W. Lee Hansen Elizabeth Harper Nancy Heiden Jim & Kathy Herman Walter & Barbara Herrod Ana & Paul Hooker Robert Horowitz & Susan B. King Maryl R. Johnson, M.D. John Jorgensen & Olga Pomolova Darko & Judy Kalan Moo-Young Kim & Anna Myeong Dr. & Mrs. Ivan Knezevic Richard & Judy Kvalheim Jennifer & Jim Lattis Constance Lavine & Fred Holtzman Bill & Fern Lawrence Nancy Leff Allan & Sandra Levin Agnes Loeffler Michael & Linda Lovejoy David & Ann Martin Jane McGinn Julie McGivern & Tom Smith

Jon & Cookie Miller Mark & Nancy Moore Dr. John Morledge Thomas H. Nash III & Corinna Gries Dennis & Karen Neff Drs. Dexter Northrop & Lynn Van Campen Kay & Pete Ogden Gerald & Diana Ogren Joan D. Pedro Kari Peterson & Ben De Leon Judith Pierotti Dr. Evan & Jane Pizer Robert & Kathleen Poi Myron Pozniak & Kathleen Baus The Children of Harold A. & Marian E. Rafoth Pat & Jeff Roggensack Wayne & Barbara Schwalen Dr. Philip Shultz & Marsha VanDomelen Michael & Linda Slavney Marilynn Thompson Jeffrey & Barbara Ticknor John & Carol Toussaint Anne M. Traynor James & Bernie Treichel Jon & Susan Udell Selma Van Eyck Toby Wallach Frances Weinstein Faye Pauli Whitaker Carolyn White Eric & Margaret Wilcots Anders Yocom & Ann Yocom Engelman John & Peggy Zimdars Two Anonymous Friends

$750–$1,499 Peggy Anderson Emy Andrew Beth Baldwin Keith & Juli Baumgartner James & Diane Baxter Darrell & Michelle Behnke David & Karen Benton Stan & Marylin Boyer Bruce & Nancy Braun Michael Bridgeman & Jack Holzhueter Bill & Sue Bridson Catherine Briggs & Marthea Fox

James & Catherine Burgess Rueben Buse & Mary Murray Darren & Stephanie Bush Charles & Rebecca Byers Melissa Chan Lau & Bea Christensen Barbara & Ted Cochrane Marshall & Arlene Colburn Theodore & Eileen Collins Louie Cornelius & Pris Boroniec Pat & Dan Cornwell Bruce Croushore & Michele Hilmes Richard & Susan Davidson Katrina Dwinell & Jane Oman Patrick & Lloyd Eagan Edward & Rosanne Ehrlich William & Lynne Watrous Eich Jane Eisner Ray & Mary Evert Michael & Anne Faulhaber Clayton & Belle Frink John & Christine Gauder George Gay Robert & Vivian Ghiz Carl & Peggy Glassford Charlene Grahn Dr. & Mrs. Frank Greer Esther & Hagen Hedfield John & Sarah Helgeson Cynthia S. Hiteman Mitzi & Bernard Hlavac Charles & Tammy Hodulik Margaret & Paul Irwin David & Kathleen Irwin Bobbie & Steve Jellinek Paul & Aileen Jensen Norman Johnson Ronald & Janet Johnson Jerome & Dee Dee Jones Rosemary & Lee Jones Robert Keller & Catherine Kestle Charlene Kim Connie Kinsella & Marc Eisen Chris & Marge Kleinhenz Larry M. Kneeland Anthony & Margaret Koblinski Patricia Kokotailo & R. Lawrence DeRoo Mary & Scott Kolar

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS $750–$1,499 continued John & Barbara Komoroske Ken & Elaine Kosier David & Paula Kraemer James Krikelas Tom Kurtz Sandra Kutler Richard & Meg LaBrie Charles Leadholm & Jeanne Parus Richard & Lynn Leazer Richard & Joan Leffler Ed & Julie Lehr Mike & Kathy Lipp Richard & Jean Lottridge Margaret Luby Patrick Luby Michael Mack & Denise Barker Mack Rick & Diane Mackie John & Mary Madigan Clare & Michael McArdle Charles McLimans & Dr. Richard Merrion Patricia McQuiddy Arthur Hans & Terry Ellen Moen Christine & Jeff Molzahn Lauri D. Morris & James R. Cole Genevieve Murtaugh Vicki & Marv Nonn David Oesper & Suzy Munday Gary & Mary Peterson William E. Petig John A. Rafoth Don & Carol Reeder Kurt Riegel & Ms. Jocelyn DeWitt DeeDee & Bing Rikkers Lorraine & Gary Roberts Trish Rooney Sarah Rose Ron Rosner & Ronnie Hess Bill & Rhonda Rushing Dean & Orange Schroeder Gary Schwager Charles Scott Andreas & Susanne Seeger J.R. & Patricia Smart Curt & Jane Smith Derrick & Carrie Smith Eileen Smith Jerry & Donna Smith Reeves Smith & Glenna Carter Robert & Suzanne Smith Dave & Marcie Stark Sharon Stark & Peter D. Livingston

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Edith Sullivan Millard & Barbara Susman Steven Takaki & Pam Schwartz Mark & Daria Thomas Harry Tobias Marjorie Tobias James J. Uppena Dr. Condon & Mary Vander Ark Elena Vetrina & Wallace Sherlock Jane & Sarah Voichick Connie Von Der Heide Ann Wallace Jerome & Karen Wallander Ronald & Janet Wanek Richard & Barbara Weaver Scott Weber & Martha Barrett Jeffrey & Nancy Williamson Fred Younger Ledell Zellers & Simon Anderson George & Dorothy Zografi Eight Anonymous Friends

$500–$749 Jason & Erin Adamany Bert & Diane Adams Norman Anderson Carolyn Aradine Ann & Craig Aswegan Bernard Bazan & Julie Shiner-Bazan Peter Beatty & Cynthia Drury Lawrence Bechler Roland Beiswanger Patricia Bernhardt Terry Bloom & Prudy Stewart Brooks & Virginia Brenneis Joyce A. Bringe Ludwig & Nancy Bruch Thomas & Joyce Bruckner Dolores Buchler Walter Burt & Debbie Cardinal Larry & Mary Kay Burton Susan Byram & Aicardo Roa-Espinosa Trinidad & Billie Chavez Jennifer & Martin Chiaverini Sue Cleary-Koch Samuel B. Coe Marc & Sheila Cohen The Corden Family Robert Daniel Ada Davis The Doyle Family Jean Druckenmiller Marlene Duffield & Terry Walton-Callaghan

continued Peyton Engel & Maureen Hart Robert & Patricia Fessenden Robert Forbess & Eunice Reep Eric & Amanda Frailing Richard & Patricia Friday Paul Fritsch & Jim Hartman Mary & John Gallagher Evan & Emily Gnam Elizabeth Greene & Ross Swaney Joel & Jacquie Greiner Ei Terasawa Grilley Susan Gruber Dale & Linda Gutman George & Joan Hall H. William & Susan Hausler Robert & Judith Havens Ivan Haynes Sandra Haynes Evelyn Howell Ellie Jacobi Kris S. Jarantoski Paul & Sarah Johnsen Doug & Kathy Johnson Kristine Kennedy Charles & Susan Kernats James Klein & Mary Knapp Robert & Judy Knapp Doug Knudson & Judith Lyons Greg & Laura Kolden Kathleen K. & Richard R. Kuhnen Katherine Kvale & Thomas Schirz Ann Lacy Elise Lawson & Sage Weil Roger & Sherry Lepage Dennis Lloyd & Margaret Butler Richard & Judy Loveless Doug & Mary Loving Laird Marshall & Alice D’Alessio Simon Marshall Hal & Christy Mayer Robert Meyer Carol Milanich & Robert Davenport Eileen A. Miller Rick & Jo Morgan Robin Moskowitz Ann & David Moyer Anne & David Nerenz Larry Nesper Sharon Newlun Dan & Judy Nystrom Peter & Leslie Overton Jon Parker David & Barbara Parminter Patricia & Ronald Paska

Elene Patenaude Phila & Ronald Poff Ann Pollock & James Coors Gerald & Christine Popenhagen Edward Prendergast, MD Mary Jo Prieve Barbara Prindiville Stephen Pudloski & Elizabeth Ament Sheila & C. Read Drs. Joy & David Rice Claire M. Rider John K. Rinehart Sarah S. Roberts Robin & Dan Ryan Jack & Sarah Salzwedel Wilton Sanders & Sue Milch Bela & Ruth Sandor Rob & Mary Savage Ann & Gary Scott Ronald & Ann Semmann Penelope Shackelford Michael & Paulette Siebers Tricia & Everett Smith Therese Smith Donald Snyder Stephen Sramek Eric & Sandi Statz Stephen Stone & Karen Holtz-Stone Dawn Stucki Richard Tatman & Ellen Seuferer Mark & Nanette Thompson Karen & Russell Tomar Marcia E. Topel Karen & Stuart Updike Nancy L. Van Brunt Liz Vowles Grace Wahba & David Callan David L. Weimer & Melanie Manion Leonard & Paula Werner David Willow Emily & Rob Wixson Marilyn Wolf Charlotte & Claude Woods John Young & Gail Snowden Nancy & Edward Young George & Susan Zagorski Tim & Barbara Zander Seventeen Anonymous Friends

$250–$499 Hilde & Julius Adler Tom Akagi Mike Allsen Anne Altshuler & David Sulman Charles & Mary Anderson Sally E. Anderson

Livia Asher David Askins Alan Attie & Jean Feraca Nancy Baillies & Kevin Gould Preston Baker Rose Barroilhet Douglas & Mary Ellen Bates Christine K. Beatty Diana Beck George & Donna Beestman Anne & William Belt Eric Beuerman Rosemary Bice Beth Binhammer & Ellen Hartenbach Rebecca Blank & Hanns Kuttner Dorothy A. Blotz Randy & Marcia Blumer Miriam & Brian Boegel M. Lynn Bonneau Daniel & Stacey Bormann Lewis Bosworth Steven Braithwait Mary Brod Thomas Broman & Lynn Nyhart Bob & Virginia Bryan Catherine Buege Wendy & Douglas Buehl Barbara C. Buenger Robert Butz & Susan Alexander Ann Campbell Dennis & Jean Carlson Wayne Chaplin & Gail Bergman Karen Childs Baker Birgit Christensen & Paul Rabinowitz Bruce Christoffersen Robert Coffin Linda Cohn & Gary Miller Wendy & Fred Coleman Ken & Vicki Colle James Conway & Kathy Trace Ed & Vicki Cothroll Sheila Coyle Jerry & Betty Curren Betsy Curtis D’Angelo Richard & Peggy Daluge R. Christian & Kathy Davis Beverly Davison Dr. Lucy Dechene Laura & Erik Dent Carla & Michael Di Lorio Ben Diehl Bob & Paula Dinndorf Ruth Dobbratz Bob & Emogene Dodsworth Dan & Carole Doeppers

Bill & Kim Donovan Rosemary M. Dorney Sue Dornfeld Ruth Downs Paula Doyle Paul Dvorak Jerome Ebert & Joye Ebert Kuehn Fred & Ivy Edelman Barbara G. Eggleston Susan E. Jordan Eichhorn Tim & Mary Ellestad Rosalee Everson Julie Eyers Zsuzsa Fabry & Matyas Sandor David Falk & JoAnne Robbins Friedemarie & Thomas Farrar Jean Feinstein-Lyon Cindy Fillingame Wes & Ankie Foell Kate Ford Roberts & Jim Struve Judy Fowler Donna B. Fox John & Signe Frank Janet & Byron Frenz Perry & Carolyn Frey John Gadow Susan Gandley Alan & Kathy Garant Russell & Suzanne Gardner C. Daniel & Margaret Geisler Barbara Gessner Carl & Sheila Getto John & Wilma Gillis Stan Goldfarb & Sandra Arnn Chuck & Joyce Grapentine Sam Gratz Andora Green Dianne Greenley David Griffeath & Catherine Loeb Mark & Gay Gross Paul Grossberg & Dean Ziemke Jane Hallock & William Wolfort Hoyt Halverson & Katherine Morkri Sherri Hansen Lois Harr Margaret Harrigan & Richard Ross Bennette & Susan Harris Arlene P. Hart Mark & Melinda Heinritz Cornelia & A. Henry Hempe Robert Haigler & Roald Henderson

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Peter & Mariana Hewson Nona Hill & Clark Johnson William & Sara Lee Hinckley David & Monte Hind Linda Hogle Steve & Jane Holtzman Helen Horn & Ralph Petersen Kurt Hornig & Alfredo Sotomayor James & Cindy Hoyt Fung Wai D Hui Robert & Ellen Hull Lorrie & John Hylkema John & Karen Icke Evelyn Jennings Sherry Jimieson Barent & Noreen Johnson Heather Johnson Stan & Nancy Johnson Maryanne & Bob Julian Tim Kamps & Laura Mericle Marty & Amy Kanarek Betty & Dennis Keeney Daniel King Laurel Kinosian Noël & Steven Klapper Robert Klassy Richard & Claire Kotenbeutel Robert & Susan Kottke Keith & Mary Krinke Shirley Krsinich Thomas & Domenica Kuech Roberta Kurtz David & Hilda Kuter John & Marie LaFontaine Paul Lambert & Anne Griep Marcia Langston Eric & Alyson Larson Beverly Larson David Lawver Madelyn Leopold Vic & Sue Levy Joan Lundin David & Marjory Lyford Rebecca M. Mackie Frank & Nancy Maersch Garrick & Susan Maine Mark Malkin Sheri Masiakowski Joan & Doug Maynard Thomas & Elvice McAlpine Gordon & Janet McChesney Chandler McKelvey Michael & Cynthia McKenna Ken Mericle & Mindy Taranto Lori J. Merriam Andrew & Kathy Milkowski Margaret & Paul Miller Eric Mischo Rolf & Judith Mjaanes Allan & Karen Moore Carla Moore Bix Morgan & Beth Hammer Judy & Daryl Murken Carol Naughton

Rosalee Everson Jeff Nickols Dirk & Tamara Nuenninghoff Casey & Eric Oelkers Darlene M. Olson Aaron Olver & Erin Celello Bonnie Orvick Pamela Palmer Barbara Park James & Barbara Patch Mitchell L. Patton Russell & Marveen Phelps Gary & Lanette Price Paula Primm Donald & Roz Rahn John & Rose Rasmus Kathryn Rasmussen Sherry Reames Dr. Luke & Michelle Rehrauer Linda Reivitz Rick & Sara Richards Sara Roberts & Carolyn Carlson Carol Rounds Sushmita Roy & Andreas Velten Nathaniel Ruck Mary Saecker Tim & Marion Sailor Jerry Salzberg & Elisabeth Howard Matt & Linda Sanders Mike & Patty Schenk Alyson Schmeisser Barbara & Richard Schnell Gary & Barbara Schultz Linda Seaquist Russell & Susan Shafer-Landau Georgia Shambes Ruth Sheldon Daryl Sherman & Kathryn Lederhause Daniel & Cheryl Siehr Meredith Skelton Lanny & Margaret Smith Thomas Sobota Steve Somerson & Helena Tsotsis Chris & Ron Sorkness William & Harriet Spira Lynn Stathas & Glenn Krieg Harriet & Ray Statz Andrew Stevens Jurate Stewart Bruce & Carol Stoddard Sue & David Stone Eugene Strangman Elaine Strassburg Christopher Stuessy David & Shirley Susan William James Swift III, M.D. & Estelle Swift Chet & Donna Thomas Gary & Louise Thompson Susan & John Thomson

Tom & Dianne Totten Harry Tschopik Thomas Tuttle Ellen M. Twing Doris J. Van Houten Janet M. Van Vleck Teri Venker Arnold & Ellen Wald Linda K. Warren Nancy Webster Cleo & Judy Weibel Urban Wemmerlöv & Mary Beth Schmalz Drs. Mary & Ryan Westergaard Karl & Ellen Westlund Mary Ann Willow Scott & Jane Wismans The Witt Family Rolf & Susan Wulfsberg Phillip & Joan Yagla Dick & Katie Yde Roy Yeazel Thomas & Karen Zilavy Thirty-Four Anonymous Friends

$50–$249 Linda & Andy Abelman Trish & Carolyn Adduci Margo Ahrens Derek Aimonetto & Glenn Rowe Pamela Allen Jeffrey Allsen Brian & Luanne Alme David & Alice Anderman Carolyn B. Anderson Jean Anderson Sharon & Londale Anderson Lyle J. Anderson Roger & Jennifer Anderson Ron & Sharon Anderson Thomas & Barbara Anderson John H. & Faye Andrews Helene Androski Stan & Lorna Angell Gary & Martha Antoniewicz Fred & Carol Appleton Erin & Derek Arrison Gregg & Kristina Auby Jane Ayer William & Juliet Aylward Mary & Jim Bachhuber Brian & Tracy Bachhuber Jacob Baer Jim & Sue Bakke Marie Balistreri David L. Ball Dennis & Beverly Ball Ronald & Myra Ball Alfredo Balmaseda Edie Baran Gregory & Mary Bares Leigh Barker-Cheesebro Jacquelyn A. Barnes Charles & Elizabeth Barnhill

Janneke & Richard Baske Cindy Baubie Peter Baugher Joy Bauman Mary Beattie Gordon & Ann Beaty Carol & Gordon Beaty Paul & Kathleen Beckett Donald & Deborah Beduhn Jim & Eugenia Beecher Pat Behling & Ginger Anderle Michael Bell & Diane Mayerfeld Ronald Benavides Lois Bence Ehlke & Bruce Ehlke Bruce Bengtson Joanne Berg Todd & Megan Berge Paul & Kathleen Bergee Bobbie & Hans Bernet Kerry Berns & Joseph Rossmeissl Roland Berns & Telise Johnsen Judy & Rick Berry Robert Betzig Betty Bielefeld Sally & Richard Bilder David Billing & Mary Leary Billing Beth Binhammer & Kristen Roman Ed & Lisa Binkley Lynn & Cheryl Binnie Joyce Bisbee Philip & Sarah Blackwell Emily Blair Stribling & Robert Stribling Harold & Leslie Blaize Wendy & Evan Blanchard Stephen & Ellen Blitz Bob & Bonnie Block Catherine Bloomer Judith & Allen Bodden Randy Bode Megan Bond Jay & Sanee Bonnell Gloria Borchert Damon Bourne & Joan Schmit Marcia Bradley Susanna Bradley Casey Brant Mary Braucht Charles & Linda Brei Robert Bridges Connie Brouillette Calvin Bruce & Cathy Caro-Bruce Shelley A. Bruce Dale & Jackie Bruckner Nick & Jane Bruns Thea Brunsell Thomas Buchhauser & John Ely Kevin & Tracey Buhr

Michael & Paula Bunch Martin & Sheryl Burkel Harriette Burkhalter Garry & Kathie Burman Mary & Ken Buroker Heather Butler John Butler & Joan Sumkin Ronald & Elizabeth Butler Dianne Byerly & Steve Johnson C. Justin & Susan Camenga Ann S. Cameron Clarence Cameron & Robert Lockhart Ian & Ellen Cameron Nigel M. de S. Cameron Russell Cannon Kathryn & Joseph Cartwright Alicia Castilla & Mark Zelek Jamie Catelinet Daniel & Mary Caulfield Esther & Karoliina Cepeda Richard Chandler & Heidi Pankoke Chris Chanson Sue Chapman Stephen & Mary Cheney Karen Cherry & Ronald Robbins Betty Chewning & Lawrence Lundy Philayne Chose Mike & Quinn Christensen Barbara & Charles Church Janet Cibula Roseanne Clark Randall & Pamela Clouse Beverly Cnare Dusso Jake & Michela Cobb David & Mary Coe Jacqueline & Roy Colbert Mary Collet Larry & Janice Collins Mary & Sharon Connor Jane Considine Barbara Constans & Deb Rohde Bonnie & Marc Conway Frank & Sharon Conway Susan Cook & Roger Pearson Studio Jewelers Janet M. Cooper Harriet & Gordon Coppoc Emma & Madison Corradi Janet & Tim Coughlin Jill Cousino Nancy Crabb Robin Craig & Mark Rzchowski Stan & Debbie Cravens Randall Crow & Patricia Kerr Mrs. Kathryn Curtis Nanette Dagnon Beverly Dahl Debra Dahlke & Robert Gake Ruth N. Dahlke

Evelyn & Michael Dale Ronald & Jane Danis Jace & Sam Dassenko James & Edith Davison Nancy & Russell Dean Diane & Dominic DeMain Royce Dembo Gregory Dennis Richard & Sandra Derks Mary DeShazo Ann & Phil Dettwiler Danielle & Jeanette Devereaux-Weber Larry & Kathy Dickerson Michael & Ulrike Dieterle Charles & Sarah Dill Travis & Elizabeth Dillon Donalea Dinsmore Glenn & Grace Disrude Aji Djamali & Shawn Ahern-Djamali David Dodd & John Pearson David & Nora Jane Dohler Greg & Mary Ann Dombrowski Charles Dorgan Kevin Dornbrook John & Molly Dowling Barbara Drake Sandy Drew Dave & Joy Drummond Richard & Doris Dubielzig Gail Duncan John & Deidre Dunn George & Regina Dunst Robert Ebbers Kerman Eckes Ann Ecklund-Russel James & Marcia Egle Burr & Anne Eichelman Dorothea Eichhoff Joseph & Joann Elder Amanda Elfman Susan & Joel Elfman Wayne & Jane Ellefson Albert & Ann Ellingboe Robert & Suma Elwell Richard & Margaret Elwood James Ely Janet Emmerich Frank & Dolores Emspak Edward Eng & Eveline Wong Eng James Engeler John Englesby Jon & Crystal Enslin Dan & Sue Ensrude Phyllis Ermer Joann & John Esser Jan Etnier Dave & Jan Evans Patricia Evans Jonathan & Jackie Even

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS $50–$249 continued The Eversley Family Elizabeth Fadell Mary Kay Fahey Marit & J.R. Faivre Nadine Fakhran Kathleen Falk & Peter Bock John & Peg Faludi Todd & Kristeen Fansler Laurie Farnan Jenny Fass Douglas & Carol Fast Janet Faulhaber Marilyn & David Fayram Linda & James Federhart Ed Feige & Elizabeth Palay Linda & Keith Feiler Herman Felstehausen John Ferguson Jean Ferreira Kloehn & Ted Kloehn Jane & Michael Ferris Phillip & Deborah Ferris Catherine & Thomas Ficarri Alan & Cindy Finesilver Edith First Peter Fisher & Cyndy Galloway William & Shirley Flader Grace Fleming Don, Erika, Julia, Maria & Blake Flynn Mark & Cheryl Foltz Lynette & Bernard Fons Emily & Milton Ford Kathryn Forde Connie Fortin Carol Fosshage Bobbi Foutch-Reynolds & Jim Reynolds Evelyn Fox Virginia Francis Joleen Frank Ann & Bill Freund Paul & Nancie Fuhremann Patricia Fuller Hazel & Virgil Gaard Anna & Suraya Gade Kenneth & Molly Gage Robert & Janine Gage Laura Gallagher Warren & Sharon Gaskill Linda Gerke Charles & Janet Gietzel Joan Gilbertson Pauline Gilbertson & Peter Medley Lynn Burke Louis & Susan Gillespie Norman & Amanda Gilliland Kristin Gilmore

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Gaspar Giorgi & Kathleen Helm Craig & Cristel Gjerde Ed & Sally Gleason Tom & Josie Gobel The Rev. Paul Goddard Rolf J. Goebel William & Sharon Goehring Janice Golay Dr. Zachary D. Goldberger The Goldman Family Michael G. Goldsberry Nancy Gondzur Raj & Parvathi Gopal John & Barbara Gordon Laurence & Sharon Goss Paul & Joyce Gottschalk Barbara Grajewski & Michael Slupski Lori Grapentine Janice Gratch & Steve Wilensky Katie & Alan Green Martha Greene Young Philip Greenwood Brett & Heather Gressick Ashley & Brandon Gries Connie & Wayne Grogan JoAnn Gruber-Hagen & Doug Hagen Emily Gruenewald Carol E. Grunewald Fritz & Janice Grutzner Gloria Gudmundson & Gene Musser Karen Gunderson & Joanne Kanter Jim & Linda Haas Nancy Haden Meyer Magdalene Hagedorn Kim Hah Andrew Halbach Amy & Stephen Hall Emily Hall Thomas & Vicki Hall Brian Haltinner Ron & Joan Halverson James & Mary Hamre Mary Hanaway Dr. Marc & Alice Hansen David & Charlotte Hanson Mark & Janis Hanson Ruth Hanson Sarah Harai Kathleen Harker Don & Mary Harkness Mary Ann Harr Grinde Sheila R. Harrsch Alan Harvey Phil & Mary Hasheider

continued Philip Haslanger & Ellen Reuter Paul L. Hauri Patrick & Marianne Hauser Seth & Amanda Haynes Betty B. Hayward Gregg Heatley & Julie James Anne Hecht & Diane Olsen Rudolph & Ilse Hecht Mary Hein Paul & Patricia Heiser Edward & Constance Hellegers Marci Henderson Ellen Henningsen Bill & Kris Herman Shizuko Herrera Stuart & Susanna Herro Joyce Hessefort William Higbee Linda Hiland Dennis & Vikki Hill Dianna & David Hill Michael Hinden & Betsy Draine Greg & Melissa Hinz Tom & Joyce Hirsch Deborah Hoffman & Mark Hazelbaker Les & Susan Hoffman Dale & Debra Holmen Roger & Glenda Hott Tom & Muriel Howells David & Murielle Hsu Jim & Lee Huffer Dale & Becky Hughes Jeffrey & Linda Huttenburg Richard & Mary Ann Ihlenfeld Jennifer Ilk Matthew Indra Anne & Charles Irish Mark & Catherine Isenberg Brett Ishihara Penny & Vern Jacobsen Terry Jacobson Charles James John Jamieson Sally Jamieson Kathleen Jeffords Brandon & Sarah Jellison Paul & Julie Jennrich Carol & Herbert Jensen Greg & Doreen Jensen Kenn & Gwen JeSchonek Rebecca Jesurum Jane Johns Aaron & Sarah Johnson Frances Johnson Dan & Janet Johnson Jerry & Sherry Johnson Ken & Christine Johnson

Nancy Jolliffe Adam & Christine Jones Joel & Connie Jones Larry Jorgenson & Agnete Schmidt Conrad & Susan Jostad Erin & Josh Juedes Jean Kalscheur Chuck & Kathy Kamp David & Cindy Kamps Fred & Diane Kamps Jeffrey & Elizabeth Kane Barbara Karlen Lois Karn Ronald & Mary Kausch Vincent & Jane Kavaloski James Kennedy Warren T. Kennett II Heidi & Matt Kenney Paul Kent Ray & Jane Kent Carl Kettermann Jan Ketzler Duane & JoAnn Kexel Stanley & Faye Kiefer Jill & Shawn Kiesau Charles & Valerie Kime Jamie King JTK Patricia King The Yarbro Family Nancy Klatt James Kleeman Jill Knaak Janice & Martin Knapp-Cordes Daniel Knepper Sharon Knoop Tom & Holly Kobza Helen Koel Philip Koenig Mary Jo Kopecky Kevin Kopish Cynthia Koschmann Dennis Kosterman David & Karen Kretschmann Catherine Krier Gordon Kronquist Jeff & Marisa Krosschell Carrie Kruse Kevin & Mary Kucera Pauline Kuelbs Polly & Jim Kuelbs David Kuester & Camilla Williams Brenda Kulow-King Merilyn Kupferberg Brenda & John Kupka Andrew & Yoshiko Kydd Pierre & Laurie La Plante James & Karen Laatsch

The LaCrosse Family The Ladd Family Sabine Lamer Steven E. Landfried William Lane Robert Lang Mary & Steve Langlie Ellen Langrehr & Daniel Dudovick Jim Larkee David A. Larsen Marilyn Larsen John & Virginia Larson Doug & Linda Larsson Paul & Laurie Lata Chelsea Lauing David Lauth & Lindsey Thomas Jerry & Marilynn Lawler Steven & Karole Leadholm Glen & Sally Lee Stephanie Lee & Pete Fillipi Kerri Lehman & Sara Hinkel Beverly Lemberger Lynn Lemberger & Victoria Clark Steven & Sarabeth Lemoine Joanne & Bob Lenburg Sally Leong Stephen Lerdahl Gary E. Lewis Stan & Jan Lillisch Leon Lindberg Alison Lindsay Mares Alexandra Liska Thomas F. Loftus Erin & Paul Longmire Carol M. Lorenz Phyllis Lorenz Bob & Sally Lorenz Joe & Jenana Lucas Anne Lucke Kathy Luker Ross & Kathy Lyman Ronald & Carol Mach Nancy & Mark Mackenzie Cheryl Mader Mary Jeanne Maggi Cheryl & Terry Mahaffay Jane Maher Trisha Malisch Bruce & Ruth Marion Beverly Mark & Susan Crowley Jeanne Marquis Brian Marsalli H.T. Ellis Barbara C. Martin Larry J. Martin & Martha Cranley Ruth & Bob Martin David & Ginny Martinson

Kathy Martinson & Carmen Porco Sally Mathison Ray & Janine Matulionis Denis & Julie Matuszak Douglas & Martha Maxwell Sarah McAchran & Richard Jablonski Borgne & Robert McClelland Jan L. McCormick Edgar & Patricia McDonald Linda & Jim McDonald Tom McDonald Paul & Jane McGann Andy & Laura McGuire Eugene & Jan McNally Edward Meachen & Francine Tompkins Vivian & Richard Means Michael & Kathleen Meehan Doris Mergen Janet E. Mertz & Jonathan M. Kane Karen Mesmer Nancy Metzger Charlotte Meyer Jeff & Brigitta Meylor Fred & Judy Middleton Sigurd Midelfort Charles & Sally Miley Kathleen & Richard Miller Linda Miller Mark Miller & Terry Sizer Thomas Miller Ken & Nell Mittelstreadt Robert & Carolyn Montgomery Martha & Richard Moore Kim Moreland Jennifer Morgan Rick Morgan Steven & Jane Morgan Judith & Paul Moriarty Darrel Morrison Terry & Shirley Morrison Jessica & Ashley Morrison Gary & Carol Moseson Kathy & Alan Muirhead Lisa Munro Mary Murray Thomas Murray & Molly Fifeld Murray Karen Myers Mary & Michael Myers Sarah L. Nagle Sue Nass Brenda L. Nelson Dean & Esther Nelson Douglas Nelson Jerald & Ann Nelson Bill & De Nelson Lana & Boris Nenide

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Agate Nesaule Larry Neuman & Diane Mertens Amy & Jerry Nickles Jules & Judy Nicolet Ron Nief Martha & Joseph Nielsen W. G. Nilsestuen Bruce & Amy Noble Clare Nordman Heidi & Tom Notbohm Nowicki Family Hiram & Patricia Nowlan Pam Noyd Daniel O’Brien Patricia O’Callaghan Peter Oelkers Nancy J. Okey Susan & Mark Oleinik Jean Oliva Pamela Oliver & John Lemke Richard & Mary Ann Olson Ron & Jan Opelt Larry K. Orr Meta Osen Kathleen Otterson Kathleen & Bill Owens Richard & Elizabeth Pannier Ryan & Annie Panzer David Paolone M.D. Jennifer Parker Donna L. Paske Rev. Tony & Dr. Katherine Patterson Phillip & Karen Paulson William Peden & Chelcy Bowles Gary & Margaret Pesicka Peter S. Pessoa Gerald Petersen Dan & Susan Peterson Doreen Peterson Ernest J. Peterson Karen & Don Peterson Roger & Linda Pettersen MaryAnn Phalen Donna Jean Phelps & Thomas Phelps Allan Phillips Lynn Phillips Ruthellen & Richard Phillips Ed Pierce & Nancy Campbell Bradford Pillow & Elizabeth Yun Linda Pilmer Mary Beth & Peter Plane Sue & Keith Plasterer Cynthia Poe Claudia Grams Pogreba Isabella Popic & Denison Tucker Tom Popp Mark Porter & Alex Cheong Virginia Porter & Ronald Niece Sue Poullette

Jack & Lori Poulson Joanne & John Powles Lucinda K. Prue Mark E. Puda & Carol S. Johnston Thomas & Janet Pugh Leanne Puglielli Luigi & Silvia Puglielli Patricia & Andrew Putney James & Agnes Radek Christine Ramkey John Rapp Jason Rasmusen & Sarah Warnes Kathleen Rasmussen Loren & Margaret Rathert Mary Ann & Richard Reale Warren & Dorothy Rebholz Thomas & Rolando Reid Timothy Reilley & Janet Nelson Sheri Z. Rein Jaime & Rita Ricart Kathryn Richardson Stanley & Zoe Richardson Bill & Joan Richner Thomas & Rebekah Rickner Mary Alice Rieder Richard & Nina Rieselbach Joan & Kenneth Riggs Elizabeth & Ben Ringle Velma J. & Ritcherson Cathy River Kathy Roberg Stephen & Chong-Suk Robinson Todd & Sheryll Rockway The Roe Family Joyce & David Rolnick John Rose & Brian Beaber Howard & Mirriam Rosen Marci & Matt Rosen Nita & Rich Rosenblum Gary & Jill Rosenshield Fred & Mary Ross Janet Ross Richard A. & Lois K. Rossmiller Karen & Harry Roth Nancy Rottier & Gary Goyke Marieli Rowe Robert Rudd Dean Ryerson Morris Sadicario & Alice Kissling Madeline Sall David Salsieder Janaan Sampson Stephen & Nancy Sanborn Ruth M. Sanderson Maria Sandgren Don & Barb Sanford Anthony & Stephanie Sanna Sinikka Santala & Gregory Schmidt John & Judy Santeiu

Nan & Bob Schaefer Carole Schaeffer Dennis & Janice Schattschneider Jeffrey & Gail Schauer John & Susan Schauf Robert & Marianne Scheele John & Linda Schilling Jean & Waldemar Schmeichel Carla & Mark Schmidt Ronald & Joanne Schmidt David & JoAnn Schoengold Wendy Scholl Beverly Schrag Dorothy I. Schroeder Mary Schroeder Renae Schroeder Scott Schuerman Al & Wendy Schultz Dale & Beverly Schultz Loren Schumacher Jan Schur Cynthia Schuster Paul & Anne Schweitzer Carrie & Bradley Schwoerer Magdolna Sebestyen Vicki Semo Scharfman Jacqui Shanda Jeremy & Ann Shea Helen & Patrick Sheahan Sandy Shepherd David Sherlock & Jennifer Gottwald Joey & Chopper Sheskey Kayoko Shimmyo Richard & Doris Shropshire Thomas & Myrt Sieger Marie & Glen Siferd Laura Silverberg-Elwert & Felix Elwert Rev. Gregory B. Sims Rochelle Sincox Dale F. Sinnett JoAnn Six Maureen Skelton Demetrios Skias Marty Slager Gregory Smith & Deborah Krauss Smith Karen Smith Lois M. Smith Patricia Smith Ron & Paulette Smith Susan Smith Judith Snyderman Hans & Mary Lang Sollinger Nancy & Dave Sonntag The Sorensen Family Kathleen Southard The Seattle Spade Family Pauline Sparks Alison Sparks-Johnson Alice Spencer Keith & Ellen Sperling Gary & Jackie Splitter

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS $1–$49 continued Molly Besta Allscheid Roger Bintz David & Donna Birschbach CJ Bishop Peter & Elise Blanchard Jacob & Ann Blasczyk Sharon Blattner Held Sarah Bleicher & Jan Bleicher Emily & Paul Block Jan Block Mary & Wayne Blue Heather Bluemel Todd & Dawn Bolstad Serena Boman Sidney & Barbara Boone Stephen Bowie Lorinda Bowles Mary V. Bowman Betty Braden Jeff D. Brandt Todd & Karen Brandt Mary Brewer Jean H. Bridwell & John Bridwell Tom & Lynn Broderick Judy & Robert Broman Barbara Brown Mark Brylski Wesley & Kara Bubb Paul Burgess Valerie & Timothy Burland Patricia Burr Viann Cabezal Fiona Cahill & Drew Proctor Dick & Annette Carlson George & Shannon Carpenter Maggie Carrao Bruce & Suzanne Case Larry & Ellen Chalgren Michael & LuEllen Childers Margaret Chitty Dory & Ole Christensen Kay Cipperly Donald Cleven Betty Cohen Jill Cohen Kolb & William Kolb Kay & Wally Coombs Ann Cooper Judy Courtney Scott Cragle Joan & Scott Cramer Kathy Cramer Nancy Crassweller Eileen Cripps Stenberg Maria Cruz-Apolinario Batina Culver Maisie Duncan Adam & Roxane Dachman

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Brandon & Ingrid Jordon-Thaden Dori Kalish Carol Kalscheur Carolyn Kau & Chris Hinrichs Mary Patricia Kehoe Jay & Dana Kemp Bruce & Rita Kilmer John & Pamela Kitslaar Shawn Klasek Susan Kleppin & Alfredo Lopez Glen Klotz Beverly Kneebone Laurie & Gus Knitt Joy Knox Ted & Jeanette Koch Kathy Koenig Cheryl Koerwitz Joan Kohler Michael J. Komar Robert Koopmann Korey Kopp Maxwell Jeffrey Korbin II Emily & Robert Kosmeder Marnie Krainik Jodi Pahs & Jeff Kramer Joanna Kramer Fanney The Sridharan-Krejcareks Family Jeannette Kreston Jack Kuester Marie Kulackoski Cheryl & Thomas Kuster Bradley Ladwig Jane & Ronald Laird Phil & Alice Lamont Joyce & Mark Landmark Sherry & George Lang Lakin Lanich Lisa & Brett Lanphier The Larsen Family Marlette Larsen Ellen Larson Nancy Larson Lolly Lawrence Megan Lee Jan Lehmann Shuwen Li Steve Limbach Judith A. Louer Warren & Sharon Luehring Karl & Kristin Lueschow Elrene & Ken Lund Eric Madsen Margaret E. Maginnis Elizabeth Magnus Anita Mahamed Michael & Melissa Mangan Michael Mantell Jeannie & Sid Manthe Wes & Tobey Marsceill

Carol Martell Jim Martin Betty Mastey Paul & Judith Maurer Patrick & Kim McBride Stephanie McCutcheon Brian McElmurry Fr. Jim McEnery Michael E. McFadden Paula Mckenize Larry McNally Thomas Mesa Michele Metz Heather Meyer Mai Meyer Roberta Meyer Chad Meyers Bern & Linda Micke Joan & David Milke Mark & Dorilee Miller Barbara Milne Hisashi & Fumiko Miyazaki James Moore Kim & Amanda Moore The Moore Family Sarah & Brad Motl Mary Mueller Tess Mulrooney & Paul Eastwood Kate Munns David P. Murphy Jacqueline Murphy Ann K. Nelson Betty Nelson Don & Krista Nelson Lily & Mark Nelson Mary & Susan Nelson Donna Neuber Doris Neumann Annemarie Newman BJ Nichols The Ninmer Family Taunia Northouse John B. Noyd Geoffrey O’Brien & Cynthia Rankin Nancy O’Connell Kelly Olson Norman Olson Richard & Marcia Olson John Paddock Steve Panizza Amelia Pare Wayne & Nancy Paulson George & Barb Perkins Robyn M. Perrin Andrea Perry Barbara Peterman Debbi Peterson & Jeffrey Weber Marty & Fred Petillo

Susi & Mike Petta Julie C. Phillips Linda Piefer Diane Pierson & Sally Ellingson John R. Pinkert Bethene Pitterle Gregory & Erika Plass LeDell Plath Richard & Ruby Pleva Candy Pollock & Roger Patrickus Jeanne Poskie Alan & Sarah Potts Bernie & Jane Powers Sybil Pressprich Deborah Preysz Nancy Priegel Nick & Marta Purdy Patricia Barnes Putnam Craig & Susan Pynn The Pynn/Himmelman Family Michael Quieto Bethany Radloff Sally Ralph Paul & Sharon Rapnicki George & Susan Reed Richard & Donna Reinardy Jack & Jody Reiners Patricia Rengel Mike & Kitty Repas Dave & Betty Reul Dale & Mary Rheineck Satya Rhodes-Conway Pat Rickman The Ringes Anthony Rispo The Roberts Family J.B. Robertson Peter Rodgers & Susan Lee Jacqueline Rodman Matt & Liz Roe Kayleigh Roever & Jessie Thiel Michelle Rofrano Sandra Rogg Andrew Rohn Jeff & Linda Russell Katherine Ryder Glenn & Rhonda Sager John Sanna Peggy Scallon John & Sarah Schaffer Iva Schatz Jeanette Schellpfeffer John & Cathy Scherer Chris Schey Gary Schlei & Nancy Wilson Schlei Catherine Schmidt David Schmiedicke

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Harvey & Jane Storm Dan & Jen Streit Steve & Joanne Strommen June Suhling Mary Sutherland Kate & Dan Sutton Helga Swatzak Betty & Dwight Sweeney Christopher Tall Christopher & Denise Taylor Claude Taylor Cheri Teal Ernie Thieding Joe Thome Jeffrey Thompson Marti Treutelaar Don & Carol Tyriver Kristen Usman Rich Valenta

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Mark Wallitsch John Wasserstrass Daphne Webb Sue Weier Ronald & Lavonne Welling Shahla M. Werner Amber White Bill White Paris Wicker Rebecca Wiegand Patricia Wildgen Judy & Al Wilkins Margy Wilkoff Suzy Wilkoff Roger & Kristi Williams Jeff Winkler Faith Wittwer Barbara Wolfe Marie Woodin

Tina Woods John Work & Dr. Dennis Walston Nichole A. Wright Dan & Laura Wyatt Nicholas Wyatt Justin Xie & Monica Janz Qian You Carolyn Young Estelle Young Barbara Zanoni Eileen Zelek-Geiger & Brian Geiger Rachel Ziebell Bretta Zighelboim Bob & Carole Zuege Five Hundred Eighty-Six Anonymous Friends

BUSINESS FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT DONORS The Madison Symphony Orchestra and our affiliate organizations rely on generous donor support to fund the fulfillment of our mission each year.

We gratefully acknowledge all companies, foundations and government agencies for their grants, sponsorships and general contributions.

Organizations that have contributed to the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Madison Symphony Orchestra League, and/or Friends of the Overture Concert Organ are listed according the total amount of their donations supporting the 2020–2021 Season* as of March 8, 2021. * Total includes donations and commitments that were made in support of 2020–2021 Madison Symphony Orchestra Concerts, General Operations and the Musicians’ Relief Fund, 2020-2021 Organ Concerts, 2020-2021 Education and Community Engagement Programs; Madison Symphony Orchestra League’s 2020-2021 Events and Activities; and Friends of the Overture Concert Organ’s 2020–2021 Annual Campaign. Fundraising event ticket purchases are not included. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this list. If you believe an error has been made, please contact our development department at (608) 257-3734.

$100,000 or more Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation Madison Symphony Orchestra League NBC 15 State of Wisconsin Department of Administration

$50,000–$99,999 National Endowment for the Arts Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation Walter and Dorothy Jones Frautschi Fund

$25,000–$49,999 American Printing Irving and Dorothy Levy Family Foundation, Inc. The Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club Madison Magazine Nedrebo’s Formalwear Steinhauer Charitable Trust Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times and Madison.com

$15,000–$24,999 BMO Harris Bank Fiore Companies, Inc. The Gialamas Company, Inc.

John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation, Inc. Kenneth A. Lattman Foundation, Inc. Walter A. & Dorothy Jones Frautschi Charitable Trust

$10,000–$14,999 A. Paul Jones Charitable Trust Capitol Lakes Hooper Foundation/General Heating & Air Conditioning John J. Frautschi Family Foundation John W. Thompson and Jane A. Bartell Charitable Foundation Madison Community Foundation Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc. PBS Wisconsin University Research Park Wisconsin Arts Board with additional funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts

$5,000–$9,999 Boardman & Clark LLP Capitol Bank Colony Brands, Inc. Flad Architects Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. John A. Johnson Foundation, a component fund of the Madison Community Foundation Marriott Daughters Foundation SupraNet Communications, Inc. U.S. Bank von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company Wisconsin Public Radio Woodman’s Food Markets WPS Health Solutions

$2,500–$4,999 American Family Insurance Dane County Arts, with additional funds from the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation, The Evjue Foundation, Inc., charitable arm of The Capital Times, the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation, and the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation Exact Sciences Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP Sweet Orchard Outreach Ministries, Inc. UW Health & Unity Health Insurance

$1,000–$2,499 Alliant Energy Foundation Matching Gifts Program BRAVA Magazine The Capital Times Kids Fund Hovde Foundation Iltis Family Fund Images Plus Madison Arts Commission Old National Bank Our Lives Magazine

Up to $999 American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation, Inc. Association of Church Musicians Bach Around the Clock The Douglas Stewart Company Farley’s House of Pianos Heid Music & Heid Family Foundation Herb Kohl Charities Laffey, Sebranek, Auby, & Ristau, S. C. Wipfli Financial Advisors

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TRIBUTES The Madison Symphony Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their contributions honoring family & friends.

In honor of Ellsworth Brown Carla & Fernando Alvarado James & Diane Baxter Norm & Barbara Berven Marian & Jack Bolz John & Christine Gauder Greg & Carol Griffin Jane Hamblen & Robert F. Lemanske Richard & Claire Kotenbeutel Connie Maxwell Elaine & Nicholas Mischler Reynold V. Peterson Teri Venker Anders Yocom & Ann Yocom Engelman

In honor of John & Barbara DeMain Jerry Salzberg

In honor of Marylin Ebben Jerome & Karen Wallander

In honor of James Engeler Janet Cibula

In honor of Beth & Mat Gunshor & Family Harriet & Gordon Coppoc

In honor of Stephanie Jutt Susan Vergeront

In honor of Dan Lyons Susan & Mark Oleinik

In honor of Nicholas & Elaine Mischler Margaret Mischler Taylor

In honor of Kitty Moore Doug Waterman

In honor of Paul & Judy Moriarty An Anonymous Friend

In honor of Elspeth Stalter-Clouse Randall & Pamela Clouse

In memory of Jess Anderson Valerie & Andreas Kazamias

In memory of Erin Blasinski Alan Harvey

In memory of Roman Bukolt Susan Vergeront

In memory of Philip Certain Vic & Sue Levy

In memory of Reed Coleman Marian & Jack Bolz

In memory of Jeffrey Davis Roseanne Clark

In memory of John DeLamater Roseanne Clark

In memory of Barbara DeMain Suzanne Adreon Joanne Berg Patricia Bernhardt Michael Bridgeman & Jack Holzhueter Betty Harris Custer & Corkey Custer Wally & Peggy Douma Timothy & Renee Farley Laurie Gauper Carl & Sheila Getto Tyrone & Janet Greive Sheila R. Harrsch James & Kathleen Herman Valerie & Andreas Kazamias John & Barbara Komoroske Ann Lindsey & Charles Snowdon Elaine & Nicholas Mischler Mark & Nancy Moore Sebastian Paul & Marybelle Musco Casey & Eric Oelkers Pamela Ploetz & John Henderson Leslie Rennie Joan & Kenneth Riggs Jeff & Gail Schroeter Jeremy & Ann Shea JoAnn Six Judith & Nick Topitzes Carolyn White

In memory of Warren Downs Marian & Jack Bolz Tyrone & Janet Greive

In memory of Stan Druckenmiller Jean Druckenmiller

In memory of Diana Eager Marilyn Ebben

In memory of James Ebben Jason & Erin Adamany Margo Ahrens Ron & Sharon Anderson Gregory & Mary Bares Patricia Bernhardt Miriam & Brian Boegel Marian & Jack Bolz Thea Brunsell Catherine Buege Stephen & Mary Cheney

Audrey Dybdahl James Engeler Timothy & Renee Farley Patricia Fuller The Goldman Family Dr. Stanley & Shirley Inhorn Nona Hill & Clark Johnson Darko & Judy Kalan Valerie & Andreas Kazamias Chris & Marge Kleinhenz Kevin & Mary Kucera Ann Lindsey & Charles Snowdon Michael & Linda Lovejoy Dr. Renate E. Madsen Gary & Lynn Mecklenburg Barbara Melchert & Gale Meyer Elaine & Nicholas Mischler Robert & Carolyn Montgomery Darlene M. Olson James & Barbara Patch Barbara Peterman Beth & Peter Rahko Wipfli Financial Advisors Mary Schroeder JoAnn Six Therese Smith Pauline Sparks Lynn Stathas John & Catherine Steinhauer Mark & Daria Thomas Judith & Nick Topitzes Gordon & Karen Tuffli Jerome & Karen Wallander Carolyn White

In memory of Rosalee Everson June Nelson

In memory of Sandra Gajic Nicholas & Elaine Mischler

In memory of Richard Harper Elizabeth Harper

In memory of Greg Hettmansberger Susan Cook Mark & Cheryl Foltz Robin & Dan Ryan Sweet Orchard Outreach Ministries, Inc.

In memory of Jane Hilsenhoff Patricia Bernhardt Marian & Jack Bolz Dr. Stanley & Shirley Inhorn Madison Symphony Orchestra League

Jane McGinn Elaine & Nicholas Mischler Dr. Beverly S. Simone

In memory of Thomas Kuczmarski Marian & Jack Bolz Valerie & Andreas Kazamias

In memory of Renata Laxova William & Alexandra Dove

In memory of Felipe Manalo Judith & Nick Topitzes

In memory of Walter Pridham Roseanne Clark

In memory of Lewis H. Ritcherson Marian & Jack Bolz

In memory of Marguerite Saecker Mary Saecker

In memory of Joel Skornicka Marian & Jack Bolz Nicholas & Elaine Mischler Judith & Nick Topitzes Carolyn White

In memory of Phillip Stark Audrey Dybdahl Elaine & Nicholas Mischler

In memory of Patricia Struck Lawrence Bechler

In memory of Gamber Tegtmeyer Nicholas & Elaine Mischler

In memory of Paul Ulrich Ben & Allison Jaeger

In memory of Richard Vanderhoef Association of Church Musicians Jennifer Christensen Donald Cleven Tom Esse, John Esser, & Scott Simmerman Families Allison Gabourel Johnson Susan Hunt-Christensen Valerie & Andreas Kazamias David & Barbara Parminter Georgina Ruck Donald & Laurie Selje Andrew Weninger

In memory of Margaret C. Winston John Erickson

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MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE NEWS

News & Stories

OUR POPULAR PARTIES OF NOTE ARE BACK! Fellowship. Fundraising. Fun. A flyer announcing this year’s Parties of Note line-up was sent to members and MSO subscribers last month. It includes an overview of the 18 parties; six new events and 12 rescheduled from last year.

The process for registering is different from past years due to the circumstances of the pandemic. Party dates are tentative and parties may be canceled depending on the ability to safely

Part of the Madison community since 1956, the Madison Symphony Orchestra League (MSOL) Is an organization of more than 350 members committed to supporting the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s artistic, financial and educational mission.

gather. All County and State COVID safety measures in place, or recommended, at the time of each party will be followed.

Reservations will be taken online only. Full details of the parties along with the staggered registration dates for each can be found at madisonsymphony.org/parties.

Attending a Party of Note is another way to enjoy the company of fellow music lovers and help the MSOL support Madison Symphony Orchestra’s nationally-recognized Education

DISCOVER MORE: madisonsymphony.org/ msol

and Community Engagement Programs. Registration for the first two parties, anticipated to take place in May, are expected to open April 5. Mark your calendar to check the website then.

MSOL STAYS “CONNECTED” DURING THE PANDEMIC When the pandemic began last March and

the life, music, and legacy of Beethoven. Nine

activities shut down, the League quickly realized

more events have taken place since then. That

it would need a different way to keep members

includes a recent conversation with Maestro

connected to the organization during a time

John DeMain, Education Director Kathryn

when in-person events would not be possible.

Schwarzmann, and Associate Conductor Kyle

The MSOL had the idea of holding a series of

Knox. The three discussed the evolution of

virtual events; the concept for MSOL Connect

youth education at the Symphony.

was born! MSOL Connect is a series of one-hour

Past MSOL Connect programs are available

online events. They are presented at no charge

to watch by going to the MSOL page on

to MSOL members and the extended MSO family

madisonsymphony.org. “The opportunity to learn,

of friends and subscribers.

stay connected, and enjoy the virtual company of

Each MSOL Connect is an informative and

fellow music lovers over these many months has

entertaining presentation related to classical

proven very popular,” said MSOL President Beth

music. MSOL held the inaugural event in

Rahko. “Even as in-person events resume, we will

June 2020. Steve Kurr, a dynamic instructor,

consider continuing MSOL Connect.”

musicologist, and conductor, narrated a tour of

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MSOL MEMBERS! Rueben Buse • Kay Schwichtenberg Janet Smith • Teressa Smith Not a member? Membership is open to all, and new members are welcome at any time! Enjoy a community of friends who share your passion for music.

Join online at madisonsymphony.org.

Individual Membership:

$35.00

Household Membership:

$50.00

Lifetime Membership:

$350.00

SAVE THE DATE for the 2021

GALA!

Join us on Friday, September 10 at the Madison Concourse Hotel to celebrate the opening of the 21/22 Symphony Season.

VISIT

madisonsymphony.org/gala for the latest information.

Concert on the Green UPDATE MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

GOLF • CONCERT • DINNER

We have decided to postpone the event that was planned for summer 2021 until June 20, 2022. We appreciate the efforts of all of our committee members, special guests, volunteers and the generosity of the sponsors and donors who committed to supporting us this year! Please save the date to join us in celebration of summer, and to support the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Education and Community Engagement Programs, in 2022. Stay tuned to madisonsymphony. org/cog for the latest information regarding this event.

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MSO MUSICIAN NEWS

MSO PRINCIPAL FLUTIST BRINGS MUSIC TO HOSPITAL ROOMS NATIONWIDE

By Stephanie Jutt Last spring, I was searching for ways

solace to those who find themselves in

to perform for a live audience after the

isolation.

There has been a tremendous response to this work! The patients

pandemic began, and started thinking

From that moment, artists from Bach

love it, the doctors and nurses love

of all the community service concerts

Dancing and Dynamite Society, including

it, and so do the musicians. From any

that I have played at UW Hospital, at

Madison

Katrin

little practice room in our corner of the

Agrace Hospice, and at Capitol Lakes.

Talbot, began to play live concerts from

world, we musicians can feel useful and

As musicians became more adept and

their homes, using the Zoom internet

connected to others as we wait out the

familiar with using online platforms like

conference platform, for patients in their

isolation of the pandemic. To witness

Zoom, I realized that we could play live

hospital rooms. We have now joined a

the appreciation and love of music from

one-on-one concerts for patients over

nationwide initiative of musicians who

those in such desperate circumstances

the internet. As we watched in horror as

are bringing live music to patients in

has been one of the most meaningful

patients died alone in ICU Covid wards

isolation. If you want to see some of the

activities of my life as a musician.

without the comfort of their loved ones,

incredible work of our partner, it’s called

we created a way to bring beauty and

Project: Music Heals Us (pmhu.org).

Symphony

violist

JUST BACH CONCERT SERIES This series of FREE half-hour Bach

by Grammy-award winning soprano Sarah

each one including a live evening Zoom

concerts features instrumental solos and

Brailey. These programs are recorded in

reception with the artists. MSO violinist

chamber music, performed one-on-a-part

Luther Memorial Church and published on

Leanne League and MSO violist Marika

on period instruments, ending always

the third Wednesday of each month. Dates

Fischer Hoyt are among the players. Visit

with the popular chorale sing-along led

this spring include April 21 and May 19,

justbach.org for more information.

ANCORA STRING QUARTET TAKES IT OUTSIDE THIS SPRING The foursome, with MSO violinists Wes

the Marvin W. Roth Community Pavilion

Nocturne), and Shostakovich’s quirky

Luke and Robin Ryan, MSO violist Marika

at Lower Courthouse Park, 51 S Main St,

Quartet #3. Visit ancoraquartet.com

Fischer Hoyt, and former MSO cellist

Janesville. Rain date is Sunday, May 16

for more details.

Benjamin Whitcomb, presents this FREE

at 1:30 p.m. Program includes Borodin’s

program on Sat. May 15 at 1:30 p.m., at

Quartet #2 (including the popular

OAKWOOD CHAMBER PLAYERS

ARBOR VITAE STRING QUARTET

BACH AROUND THE CLOCK

The Oakwood Chamber Players are hard

The Arbor Vitae String Quartet, with

No pandemic can stop Madisonians

at work on an exciting virtual season!

MSO violinists Leanne League and Xavier

from playing and singing Bach! This

Two concert videos have already been

Pleindoux, MSO violist Jennifer Paulson

10-day virtual event was held March 17–26

released, and two more will release this

and cellist Eric Miller, presented a virtual

with performances, mini-films, evening

spring. Visit oakwoodchamberplayers.com

program of music by women composers

lectures and special guests. This year’s

to learn how to view these recordings

on Sunday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. The

lineup included solo and duo keyboard

or sign up for more information. The

program includes Imogen Holst’s

works, violin sonatas, cello suites, flute

Oakwood Chamber Players include MSO

Phantasy Quartet, Florence Price’s String

partitas, a Prelude and Fugue performed

members Nancy Mackenzie (clarinet),

Quartet in G Major, Caroline Shaw’s

on a 6-string electric bass, and more. The

Elspeth Stalter-Clouse (violin), Amanda

Entr’acte and Fanny Mendelssohn’s String

festival gives everyone, from beginners to

Szczys (bassoon) and Maggie Townsend

Quartet in E-flat Major. Tune in to this

college students, music faculty, amateurs,

(cello).

livestream event and enjoy the mastery

and professionals (including members

and creativity of women composers

of the Madison Symphony) the chance

throughout several centuries. Visit

to celebrate the 336th birthday of this

uww.edu/cac/music/events-community

sublime composer. Visit bachclock.com

for more information.

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G REG Z E LE K

& ANSEL NOR R IS

PREMIERES TUESDAY, APRIL 27 7:30 p.m.

BACH/VIVALDI | J. WEAVER | ARBAN | BACH | TCHAIKOVSKY | HAYDN SP ON SOR S

Gale Meyer • Elaine and Nicholas Mischler • Friends of the Overture Concert Organ

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Norris’ rounded tone and beauty of timbre immediately commanded attention . . .

His absolute security and flawless technique were totally bereft of harshness.

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– South Florida Classical Review

To close out this unconventional and exciting virtual season, it gives me great joy to bring back Madison native and 2009 Bolz Young Artist Competition finalist Ansel Norris for a concert with me of trumpet and organ. Concerti of Bach and Haydn will bookend this program filled with music that is both written and arranged for this electrifying pairing of instruments. Mr. Norris’ remarkable technique and singing lyricism will be on full display, while our Mighty Klais both supports and shimmers in this exhilarating performance you won’t want to miss! –Greg Zelek

Recorded LIVE in Overture Hall — streamed for FREE — REGISTER ONLINE!

madisonsymphony.org/zeleknorris Greg Zelek is the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Organist and the Elaine and Nicholas Mischler Curator of the Overture Concert Organ Photos: Peter Rodgers (Zelek, organ). Photo courtesy of International Tchaikovsky Competition (Norris). Artists, dates, and programs subject to change.

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SEASON

A NEW BEGINNING IS ON THE HORIZON Our 21/22 symphony season is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2021 — a joyous celebration of Beethoven that will feature many of the artists and programs we had anticipated experiencing throughout this season.

We are planning to open 21/22 season renewals and new subscriptions in the spring, and for single tickets to go on sale in late summer.

We’re excited to be together with you again feeling the thrill of live music with our orchestra and John DeMain in beautiful Overture Hall.

madison symphony.org/21-22

Artists, dates, and programs, subject to change.

RENEW & SUBSCRIBE SPRING 2021