2013/14 Annual Report

NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION STATEMENT The Nashville Symphony is dedicated to achieving the highest standard for excellence in musical performance and educational programs, while engaging the community, enriching audiences and shaping cultural life.

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Letter from the Board Chair

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Board of Directors

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Letter from the President & CEO

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Nashville Symphony’s 2013/14 Season

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Recordings

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Nashville Symphony Chorus

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Nashville Symphony Orchestra

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Community Engagement

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Our Accomplishments

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Music Education

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Annual Fund: Individual Donors

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Annual Fund: Corporations, Foundations, & Government Agencies

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Legacy Society

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Statements of Financial Position

Music is an essential, fundamental expression of the human spirit transcending race, creed, age, location and time. It is a gift from God for which we should all give thanks.

Supporting the Symphony is just my way of giving thanks for the great gift of music. — Marc Rogers (Brentwood, TN)

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LEADERSHIP

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LETTER FROM BOARD CHAIR

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s my term as Board Chair comes to a close, I look back over the past two years and am overwhelmed by the extraordinary support that the Middle Tennessee community has shown for the Nashville Symphony.

This institution may have faced significant challenges over the past few years, but one thing is absolutely clear to me: The Nashville Symphony will continue to thrive thanks to the many patrons and donors who believe in the enduring power of our artistic and educational mission.

The remarkable growth of our orchestra and the construction of Schermerhorn Symphony Center could not have happened without the extraordinarily generous donors who have provided a solid foundation for our institution, the bank lenders who financed our building, and the patrons who share their excitement and applause at every concert. Those very same parties are the reason we are still here today, and the reason we will continue to serve our community for decades to come.

At the heart of everything we do, of course, are the musicians of the Nashville Symphony. These remarkable individuals made sacrifices over the past year that enabled the organization to control its expenses while at the very same time deepening its commitment to the entire Middle Tennessee region.

Whether giving stunning performances of Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3 to a packed concert hall or offering a free concert to students at I.T. Creswell Middle Arts Magnet School, our musicians have inspired countless children and adults through their artistry and love for music.

On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would also like to acknowledge the Nashville Symphony staff, who along with our musicians have worked tirelessly to provide a strong, sustainable foundation for our organization.

Your perseverance resulted in a banner year for the Nashville Symphony and promises many great things to come.

Lastly and most importantly, I want to say “thank you” to the people who matter most: our patrons, our donors and our volunteers. You have lifted the Nashville Symphony up with your love, joy and support. You’ve provided for our success by purchasing tickets, making contributions and giving your time and talents to ensure that future generations of Tennesseans have the opportunity to experience the thrill of live orchestral music. I’m so very grateful to have been entrusted with the care and stewardship of this orchestra, and I know that with your continuing support, the Nashville Symphony will have a very bright future.

2013/14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EDWARD A. GOODRICH Board Chair JAMES SEABURY III Board Chair Elect KEVIN CRUMBO Board Treasurer BETSY WILLS * Board Secretary ALAN D. VALENTINE * President & CEO

Janet Ayers John Bailey III Russell Bates Scott Becker David Black Jack Bovender Jr. Anastasia Brown Keith Churchwell Rebecca Cole * Michelle R. Collins * Ben Cundiff Carol Daniels Robert Dennis Robert Ezrin Benjamin Folds Judy Foster Alison Gooding * Amy Grant Carl Haley Jr. Michael W. Hayes Lee Ann Ingram Martha R. Ingram * Elliott Warner Jones Sr. Larry Larkin * John T. Lewis John Manson * Amanda Mathis Robert E. McNeilly Jr. Richard Miller

William Minkoff David Morgan Mike Musick Peter Neff Harrell Odom Cano Ozgener Victoria Chu Pao Mark Peacock Pam Pfeffer Deborah Pitts Jennifer H. Puryear Nelson Shields Renata Soto Brett Sweet Van Tucker Mark Wait Jeffery Walraven Melinda Whitley * Roger Wiesmeyer * William Greer Wiggins * David Williams II Harry Williams Jr. * Jeremy Williams * Clare Yang * Donna Yurdin * Shirley Zeitlin James Zimmermann * *Indicates Ex Officio

—Edward A. Goodrich

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FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO

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uring my 16 years with the Nashville Symphony, I’ve experienced some amazing highlights, including two trips to Carnegie Hall, the opening of Schermerhorn Symphony Center and multiple GRAMMY® Awards for our recordings. It’s hard to imagine greater achievements, but I can truly say that I am every bit as proud of the work that our remarkable musicians and staff accomplished during the 2013/14 season.

Our organization has experienced significant challenges over the past few years, but we have emerged stronger than ever, as so clearly indicated by the milestones we marked during this past season. We set an all-time ticket sales record for our organization, with an astounding $8.6 million in revenue. Just as significantly, we saw growth in our concert attendance across the board, with more people coming to Schermerhorn Symphony Center to enjoy music of all genres — foremost among those the great orchestral repertoire.

But performing timeless works by Beethoven, Brahms and Mozart is only part of what we do at the Nashville Symphony. As Music City’s resident orchestra, we are every bit as committed to advancing the art of classical music, making it relevant to our own community and keeping it thriving in the 21st century. During 2013/14, we had several exciting opportunities to fulfill this mission, most notably with the commissioning and world premiere of a piano concerto by pop star and Nashville Symphony board member Ben Folds. This project speaks to the very heart of our identity — ready to take creative risks and connect with new audiences.

Along with this project, which was recorded for future release, the Nashville Symphony stayed busy with a number of other recording projects, releasing new works by Béla Fleck, whose banjo concerto The Impostor was commissioned and premiered by the Symphony; Richard Danielpour, whose moving A Woman’s Life pays tribute to the late Maya Angelou;

and Roberto Sierra, whose Sinfonía No. 4 infuses orchestral music with lively Latin rhythms. Over the ensuing year, we’ll see even more of our recordings reach the public, as forthcoming releases highlight works by Stephen Paulus and Joan Tower, two of the most important voices in orchestral music today.

Amid so many new and exciting projects, we didn’t forget our roots, as we celebrated the 50th anniversary of our Nashville Symphony Chorus. This ensemble has truly blossomed, and its remarkable quality was recognized this year with an invitation to perform at the prestigious Cincinnati May Festival. Our Nashville Symphony musicians — the heart of our organization — performed at the top of their game as well, fulfilling the promise of Schermerhorn Symphony Center as a world-class venue for a truly outstanding orchestra.

And their hard work wasn’t limited just to the concert stage, as they went out into the community and engaged students and music lovers of all ages and backgrounds, offering a staggering 150,000 hours of free programming.

ARTISTIC VISION STATEMENT Achieve recognized artistic excellence in the performance and presentation of the highest quality music, with a focus on the creation, promotion and preservation of a distinctly American repertoire.

We have many reasons to be proud of our work over the last year, but one in particular stands out: The remarkable support that you have shown your Nashville Symphony. In addition to breaking ticket sales records, we raised more money than ever in 2013/14 — a total of $6 million, or 71 percent more than the previous year’s fundraising total. As we strive for even greater artistic heights in the year ahead, and as we seek to reach even more people in our community, we will never forget that everything we do is possible because of you.

Thank you for believing in the Nashville Symphony.

—Alan D. Valentine

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NASHVILLE SYMPHONY’S 2013/14 SEASON

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uch like Nashville itself, Music City’s resident orchestra celebrates both tradition and innovation. At this intersection of cultural heritage and cutting-edge creativity, the Nashville Symphony preserves, promotes and expands the American orchestral repertoire while paying homage to the masters.

FROM THE MAESTRO I am deeply honored to work with the musicians of the Nashville Symphony, who show tremendous skill, sensitivity and creativity in each and every performance they give. We are so lucky to have an orchestra that can play anything that winds up on their music stands, whether it’s a beloved piece of repertoire by Beethoven or Mozart, an expansive work by Mahler or Strauss, or a technically challenging piece of new music that will receive its first-ever performance right here on our own stage.

I feel every bit as privileged to perform for our audiences at Schermerhorn Symphony Center and across Middle Tennessee. You embrace everything we do with genuine enthusiasm, anticipation and excitement. The Nashville Symphony is YOUR symphony, and we wouldn’t be able to achieve our high level of performance without your support.

During the 2013/14 season, Middle Tennessee audiences enjoyed some of the most powerful and lasting music in the repertoire, including performances of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, Mahler’s Symphony No. 7 and Vaughan Williams’ epic Symphony No. 1 “A Sea Symphony.” True to its mission of championing this country’s greatest composers, the orchestra also explored the full range of American music in its Aegis Sciences Classical Series, with classics by Barber, Bernstein and Copland, crowd-pleasing pieces by John Williams and John Adams, and recent works by Joan Tower, Stephen Paulus and Nashville-based pop star Ben Folds. (For more about the world LEADERSHIP premiere of Folds’ Piano Concerto, see the article on the next page.)

Throughout the year, a star-studded lineup of soloists visited Schermerhorn Symphony Center to perform everything from classical to pop to jazz, with highlights including violinist Itzhak Perlman, saxophonist Branford Marsalis and pianist Jeremy Denk. World-renowned soprano Renée Fleming joined the Nashville Symphony in September to celebrate the opening of the season, entrancing the audience with her renditions of Gershwin’s “Summertime” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” The Nashville Symphony Chorus brought the Classical Series to a close in May with breathtaking performances of Brahms’ A German Requiem.

FROM THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY’S TWITTER FEED

@MBMGTMKT: Patron Appreciation concert last nite at @TheSchermerhorn!

The jewel in Nashville’s crown…SO lucky 2 have @nashvillesymph here! @WATAUGAARTS: The entire Watauga Arts Academy is enjoying the #wizardofoz with live music @nashvillesymph! Great show! #summercamp @MBMESSAMORE: Thanks to @nashvillesymph for the #SymphonyUnderTheStars. Just one more reason #Nashville rocks. @DMAC7623: @nashvillesymph Thanks for a wonderful evening, an awesome season & the countless musical memories over the past 3 years!

My heart is full!

Aside from performing live the music I love, the NSO is exposing me to dynamite new music I would not otherwise get to hear.

— Barbara Sullivan (Nashville, TN)

THE BEN FOLDS PROJECT

@MARKOVISUAL: I love it when a repertoire caters to the young and young at heart! #nashvillesymphony

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ashville is unique among American cities for its wealth of musical talent, and the Nashville Symphony loves to collaborate with its hometown artists, from bassist Edgar Meyer to banjoist Béla Fleck to composer Conni Ellisor. During the 2013/14 season, the Nashville Symphony teamed with Nashville Ballet and Minnesota Orchestra to commission a new Concerto for Piano and Orchestra by pop star Ben Folds. A strong supporter and current Symphony board member, Folds joined the orchestra on March 13-15, 2014, to give the world premiere performances of his new composition, which he will perform with more than 30 orchestras across the United States and around the world over the next year.

In addition to three sold-out evening performances, Folds and the orchestra also played the piece for hundreds of local high school students as part of the Nashville Symphony’s free Young People’s Concerts. Having played in school bands during his youth, Folds knows firsthand just how life-changing music education can be : “We see so much emphasis on what’s divisive, how things are unable to work together. What a difference it makes when you see people working in concert with this incredible musical tool that has hundreds of years of wisdom behind it.”

Following the performances at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the orchestra and Folds collaborated with the Nashville Ballet in May to perform the new concerto at TPAC, with original choreography by Nashville Ballet Artistic Director & CEO Paul Vasterling.

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s part of its quest to share its music with listeners both near and far, the Nashville Symphony has maintained an active recording schedule over the past 15 years. The 2013/14 season was especially busy for the Nashville Symphony, kicking off in August with the Decca release of banjoist Béla Fleck’s The Impostor, which received its world premiere two years earlier at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. This pioneering concerto for solo banjo has enjoyed considerable attention and acclaim, with the online classical music publication Alto Riot calling it “Fleck’s most ambitious effort on an unimaginable scale…a stirring testament to his undeniable gift of storytelling without speaking a word.”

“The sound is timeless; the experience of hearing live music with perfect acoustics is priceless.”

— Frank Harrell (Brentwood, TN)

In the fall, Naxos released two more Nashville Symphony recordings, both highlighting composers well known to Nashville audiences. Richard Danielpour’s Darkness in the Ancient Valley features two remarkable soprano performances with the orchestra — one by Hila Plitmann on the title track, the other by Angela Brown on A Woman’s Life, an adaptation of texts by the poet Maya Angelou. Released just two months later, Roberto Sierra’s Sinfonía No. 4 is a kaleidoscopic survey of the Puerto Rican-born composer’s work, which infuses classical forms with Latin rhythms and flavors.

Even as these recordings were hitting the market, the orchestra was already working on three more projects, starting with Stephen Paulus’ Grand Concerto for Organ and Orchestra. This large-scale work completes a recording project begun the previous year with two additional Paulus compositions, Veil of Tears and Three Places of Enlightenment. Dedicated to the composer, who suffered a stroke during the production, this recording is set for release in fall 2014 and will feature four of the orchestra’s principal string players: Jun Iwasaki, Carolyn Wann Bailey, Daniel Reinker and Anthony LaMarchina.

The Nashville Symphony launched its first-ever Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for another forthcoming release, this one by Joan Tower. More than 80 people responded and helped us reach our goal of $15,500. Buoyed by this support, the orchestra recorded a short work, “Chamber Dance,” in October, then finished the album a month later with recordings of “Stroke” and Tower’s Violin Concerto, the latter featuring Cho-Liang Lin. Thanks to our generous project backers, this recording will be released in spring 2015.

The Nashville Symphony wrapped up its active recording season in May with a trip to historic RCA Studio A on Nashville’s legendary Music Row, where the orchestra teamed up with pop artist Ben Folds to record his new Concerto for Piano. As with Fleck’s banjo concerto, this forthcoming release perfectly embodies the orchestra’s commitment to reaching new audiences with adventurous, genre-defying collaborations.

@BarbieRizzle: Amazing night with @nashvillesymphony Brahms Requiem was great to celebrate 50 yrs with the Nashville Symphony Chorus

FROM THE CHORUS DIRECTOR It has been a wonderful year getting to know the many singers of the Nashville Symphony Chorus. Their attention, focus and passion for great choral music are an integral part of this organization. These volunteers, with their countless hours of preparation and dedication, offer an incredible gift to this community and allow the great choral orchestral masterpieces to come to life.

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The Chorus kicked off its concert season in October with two aquatic-themed pieces: Beethoven’s rarely performed Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 1 “A Sea Symphony.” Following its annual performances of Handel’s Messiah in December, the Chorus welcomed the new year with a busy schedule, starting with its March choral concert, Voices of Spring. Two months later, the ensemble traveled to Ohio to perform at the prestigious Cincinnati May Festival, joining the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati May Festival Chorus in a performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, “Symphony of a Thousand.”

The Chorus closed its 50th anniversary season with three full houses in attendance for performances of Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Brahms’ A German Requiem. At the concert, bass singer Richard Hatfield was presented with an official proclamation from the Tennessee General Assembly in recognition of his 50-year membership with the Chorus.

Here’s to another 50 years of great music from the Nashville Symphony Chorus!

As I move forward leading the Nashville Symphony Chorus, it is my hope to create and lead a robust choral education initiative that can complement the immense work that the orchestra already does to promote music education. We have already sowed some of the seeds for this initiative in this 50th anniversary season, and I am looking forward to seeing how this aspect of our work grows in the coming years.

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he 2013/14 concert season was truly a banner year for the Nashville Symphony Chorus. Formed in 1963 to perform Handel’s Messiah, the Chorus celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. The all-volunteer vocal ensemble also welcomed Kelly Corcoran as its new Chorus Director and saw its membership swell from 160 singers to 200.

— Kelly Corcoran Nashville Symphony

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NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GIANCARLO GUERRERO Music Director since 2009

VINAY PARAMESWARAN Assistant Conductor since 2014

FIRST VIOLINS* Jun Iwasaki, Concertmaster, Walter Buchanan Sharp Chair (2011) Gerald C. Greer, Associate Concertmaster (1991) Erin Hall, Assistant Concertmaster (1998) Mary Kathryn Van Osdale, Concertmaster Emerita (1989) Denise Baker (1996) Kristi Seehafer (1991) John Maple (1984) Deidre Fominaya Bacco (1982) Alison Gooding (1999) Paul Tobias (1975) Beverly Drukker (1992) Anna Lisa Hoepfinger (2002) Kirsten Mitchell (1997) Erin Long (1996) Isabel Bartles (1991) SECOND VIOLINS* Carolyn Wann Bailey, Principal (1996) Zeneba Bowers, Assistant Principal (1999) Kenneth Barnd (1999) Jessica Blackwell (2009) Rebecca Cole (2000) Radu Georgescu (1996) Benjamin Lloyd (1981) Louise Morrison (2007) Laura Ross (1984) Jeremy Williams (1998) Rebecca J Willie (2002)

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VIOLAS* Daniel Reinker, Principal (2002) Shu-Zheng Yang, Assistant Principal (1989) Judith Ablon + (1995) Hari Bernstein (2012) Bruce Christensen (1984) Michelle Lackey Collins (1994) Christopher Farrell (1999) Mary Helen Law (1982) Melinda Whitley (1999) Clare Yang (1995) CELLOS* Anthony LaMarchina, Principal (1990) Xiao-Fan Zhang, Acting Assistant Principal James Victor Miller Chair (2003) Bradley Mansell (1984) Lynn Marie Peithman (1985) Stephen Drake (1984) Michael Samis + (1999) Matthew Walker (1999) Christopher Stenstrom (1999) Keith Nicholas (1999) Julia Tanner (1978) BASSES* Joel Reist, Principal (1998) Glen Wanner, Assistant Principal (1989) Elizabeth Stewart (1991) Gary Lawrence, Principal Emeritus (1980) Kevin Jablonski (2010)

FLUTES Erik Gratton, Principal Anne Potter Wilson Chair (1997) Ann Richards, Assistant Principal (1977) Kathryn Ladner, Norma Grobman Rogers Chair (2012)

BASSOONS Cynthia Estill, Principal (1975) Dawn Hartley, Assistant Principal (1991) Gil Perel (2003)

PICCOLO Kathryn Ladner, Norma Grobman Rogers Chair (2012)

HORNS Leslie Norton, Principal (1990) Beth Beeson (2000) Patrick Walle, Associate Principal, 3rd Horn (2013) Hunter Sholar (2007) Radu V. Rusu, Assistant 1st Horn (2002)

OBOES James Button, Principal (2011) Ellen Menking, Assistant Principal (1993) Roger Wiesmeyer (2001) ENGLISH HORN Roger Wiesmeyer (2001) CLARINETS James Zimmermann, Principal (2008) Cassandra Lee, Assistant Principal (1979) Daniel Lochrie (1992) E-FLAT CLARINET Cassandra Lee (1979) BASS CLARINET Daniel Lochrie (1992)

CONTRA BASSOON Gil Perel (2003)

TRUMPETS Jeffrey Bailey, Principal (1979) Patrick Kunkee, Co-Principal (1991) Preston Bailey, Acting Assistant Principal (2008) TROMBONES Vacant, Principal Susan K. Smith, Acting Principal (1994)

TIMPANI William G. Wiggins, Principal (1969) PERCUSSION Sam Bacco, Principal (1983) Richard Graber, Assistant Principal (2006) HARP Licia Jaskunas, Principal (1998) KEYBOARD Robert Marler, Principal (2010) LIBRARIANS D. Wilson Ochoa, Principal (2002) Jennifer Goldberg, Librarian (2006) ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER Carrie Marcantonio (2008) *Section seating revolves +Leave of Absence (year member joined the orchestra)

BASS TROMBONE Steven Brown (1998) TUBA Gilbert Long, Principal (1978)

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he Nashville Symphony is committed to sharing its music with everyone in our community. To fulfill this important mission, we offer a variety of free community engagement programs designed to meet people where they live, work and play across the Middle Tennessee region. We also believe that Schermerhorn Symphony Center should be accessible to everyone, so we offer opportunities throughout the year to experience great music in our world-class facility at no cost.

COMMUNITY CONCERTS: 9,050 attendees / 6 concerts We had record-breaking attendance at our six Community Concerts throughout Middle Tennessee. These family-friendly summer programs presented the Nashville Symphony performing orchestral favorites at Centennial Park, Bicentennial Mall State Park, East Park, Crockett Park in Brentwood, Key Park in Lafayette and, for the first time ever, Two Rivers Park.

In addition, the Symphony performed for a $5 admission fee at Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville and Cumberland University in Lebanon, with all proceeds going to local arts organizations in those communities.

U.S. TRUST ONSTAGE: 628 attendees / 10 events

RJ Young is proud to support the Nashville Symphony and its commitment to artistic excellence and education in the Nashville area.

Our partnership helps demonstrate our commitment to support the communities we serve and helps create meaningful connections with a diverse audience base in our area.

— Chip Crunk, President and CEO, RJ Young Company

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

A lot of children and families don’t have access to this kind of music.

I appreciate what the symphony does with its free concerts in different communities.

— Leasa Gammon (Lebanon, TN)

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As a youngster, I was exposed to classical music through children’s programs at school.

When I was able to drive I enjoyed outdoor concerts in the park made possible by symphony donors.

I believe that these programs and a strong symphony presence give Nashville a genuine sense of community.

This intimate chamber-music experience invites the audience to join musicians of the Nashville Symphony onstage at Schermerhorn Symphony Center for a free evening of music and conversation. Ensembles of Nashville Symphony musicians perform select pieces and discuss composers, music history and more with audiences. Groups from Conexión Américas, the Center for Nonprofit Management and various FiftyForward chapters joined us for these concerts during the 2013/14 season.

OFFSTAGE: 6,895 attendees / 82 events The 2013/14 season saw tremendous growth in our OffStage concert series.

Ensembles and soloists from the Nashville Symphony performed, spoke to and connected with audiences throughout Middle Tennessee. More than 80 events took place in community centers, retirement communities, hospitals and other gathering spaces. These off-site performances experienced a significant boost thanks to the launch of a new house concert series, which saw members of the orchestra traveling to private homes for intimate living room performances.

FREE DAY OF MUSIC: 5,478 attendees / 25 ensembles

— Bill Minkoff (Nashville, TN), Nashville Symphony Board member

This annual fall event invites the entire community to enjoy a full day of free music and family-friendly activities at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Four stages located throughout the building feature more than 20 musical ensembles playing from noon till night. Performers at this year’s event, which took place on September 28, represented a variety of genres and included the Nashville Symphony, the Nashville Symphony Chorus, The Moonlighters Big Band, Music City Baroque, The Ukedelics, student performers and three different youth orchestras.

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OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS THANKS TO THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR DONORS DURING THE 2013/14 SEASON, THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY: Performed more than 100 concerts at Schermerhorn Symphony Center and at locations across Middle Tennessee.

Collaborated with singers, soloists, dancers, actors and artists of all genres to perform a breathtaking array of music, from classical and jazz to pop and country.

Reached more than 100,000 children and adults through free education and community engagement programs tailored to the needs of local schools and communities.

Offered more than 150,000 hours of free programming to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Welcomed more than 20,000 students to its free Young People’s Concerts — a record attendance figure.

Commissioned pop musician Ben Folds to compose a new piano concerto, which sold out three consecutive performances with the Nashville Symphony.

Folds is set to perform his piece with more than 30 orchestras, both in the United States and around the world, by the end of 2014.

Welcomed a new Assistant Conductor, Vinay Parameswaran, and a new Chorus Director, Kelly Corcoran, both of whom have demonstrated their commitment to artistic excellence and high-quality music education programming.

ACCOMPLISH

Celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Nashville Symphony Chorus with performances of Handel’s Messiah, Brahms’ A German Requiem and Vaughn Williams’ A Sea Symphony, along with a trip to the Cincinnati May Festival to perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 8.

Launched or completed six different recording projects championing the work of America’s leading composers:

• Béla Fleck: The Impostor

• Richard Danielpour: Darkness in the Ancient Valley

• Roberto Sierra: Sinfonía No. 4

• Stephen Paulus: Concerto for String Quartet and Orchestra (Three Places of Enlightenment)

• Joan Tower: Violin Concerto

• Ben Folds: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra

Successfully funded its Joan Tower recording project through a Kickstarter campaign, which reached its goal of $15,500.

Received a $20,000 Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to fund a second Richard Danielpour recording in March 2015.

Set an all-time ticket sales record, with more than $8.6 million in sales, a 26 percent increase over the previous year’s ticket sales total.

Raised more than $6 million in Annual Campaign donations, which represents a 71 percent increase over the previous year’s fundraising total. Notable gifts to the campaign included a $100,000 donation from Taylor Swift and $1.25 million in successfully matched challenge grants.

Presented the Harmony Award to country singer Brad Paisley at the 29th annual Symphony Ball, which raised $416,000 for the Nashville Symphony.

Raised $164,000 to support music education and the Thor Johnson Scholarship through the Symphony Fashion Show, presented by the Nashville Symphony Orchestra League. This year’s featured designer was Christian Siriano, with musical guest The Band Perry.

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EDUCATION Thank you for making this possible for our students.

Without your help, our students could never attend. Your dedication and willingness to help the highpoverty schools will bring hope for a vision of their dreams for the future.

EDUCATION VISION STATEMENT

— Jeannie Haskins, Millersville Elementary, Sumner County Schools

MUSIC EDUCATION FOR ALL

The Nashville Symphony is a beacon of innovative music education and community engagement, providing a diversity of programs that engage the mind, enrich the soul and inspire listeners of all ages.

There are no words to express the joy we had with the brass ensemble and all you wonderful folks who let the kids get their hands and mouths on those instruments!

Thank you so much for a wonderful day. It really made a big impression on these children…. Many of the children were homeschooled, and they probably would not be able to experience that sort of thing. The gentlemen were so generous with their talents, spirits and patience with the many questions they were asked.

— Kelli Workman, The Renaissance Center (Dickson, TN)

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he Nashville Symphony demonstrates its commitment to music education by providing exceptional student programs at Schermerhorn Symphony Center and in classrooms across Middle Tennessee. We seek to serve the needs of all students, from those trying an instrument for the first time to those considering a career in the arts. Our full spectrum of offerings includes: A hands-on introduction to playing music through our interactive Instrument Petting Zoo Young People’s Concerts designed for students in grades K-12, with accompanying classroom curriculum materials and online listening guides for teachers The opportunity for students to attend Nashville Symphony Classical Series concerts for free The opportunity to learn directly from Nashville Symphony musicians through Sectionals, Side-By-Side Rehearsals and Curb Open Dress Rehearsals College and career readiness programs and internships for students interested in careers in the arts The Curb Concerto Competition, in which students compete for the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Nashville Symphony

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THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY AT SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER…

…AND OUT IN THE COMMUNITY

YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS: 20,053 attendees / 21 concerts

ENSEMBLES IN THE SCHOOLS: 1,978 students served / 15 ensemble visits

These concerts offer students of all ages a full orchestral performance at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, with programming tailored to specific grade levels. To help teachers connect the concert-going experience with the classroom learning experience, the Nashville Symphony’s Education Department develops in-depth lesson plans that align directly with Common Core State Standards.

For students who can’t attend our Young People’s Concerts, this program brings small groups of Nashville Symphony musicians to area schools for ageappropriate presentations. Young listeners get to experience a performance up-close, learn new concepts and interact with the musicians.

Young People’s Concerts reached more students than ever this season, and included a partnership with Nashville School of the Arts, whose dance students performed Stravinsky’s Firebird for third- and fourth-graders. Pop star Ben Folds performed his brandnew Concerto for Piano to a packed house of rapt high-school students. This season also saw a series of in-school performances, bringing the entire Nashville Symphony to perform concerts in auditoriums and gymnasiums throughout Middle Tennessee, including I.T. Creswell Middle Arts Magnet School, Brentwood Middle School, Columbia State Community College and Nashville School of the Arts.

SECTIONALS AND SIDE-BY-SIDE REHEARSALS: 496 students / 44 sectionals

IS IT A FIDDLE OR A VIOLIN? 1,524 attendees / 12 events This program is presented in partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and explores the differences and commonalities between classical and country music. During this only-in-Nashville field trip, students in grades K-5 tour the Hall of Fame and Museum and Schermerhorn Symphony Center, then experience a live musical performance.

CURB OPEN DRESS REHEARSALS: 2,851 attendees / 9 dress rehearsals During Curb Open Dress Rehearsals, we invite students to observe what it takes to polish an orchestral program before the first performance. Students also have the opportunity to participate in a post-concert discussion with the conductor or guest soloist. This year, students got to meet and speak with Nashville Symphony Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero, Ben Folds and saxophonist Branford Marsalis, among others.

CLASSROOM CLASSICS FREE TICKET PROGRAM: 875 tickets issued / 27 concerts This program provides free concert tickets to middle- and high-school students, along with an accompanying parent or chaperone, giving them the chance to hear the Nashville Symphony perform an evening Classical Series concert.

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS: 571 students / 10 events The Nashville Symphony is proud to work with high schools and colleges to introduce students to careers in the arts, both on and off the stage. Whether students are interested in audio engineering, orchestra management or arts administration, we offer internships, job-shadowing opportunities and meet-and-greets with staff and musicians throughout the year. During the 2013/14 season, we offered opportunities to students through collaborations with the MNPS Intersession program and VSA Tennessee.

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Student ensembles receive coaching, hands-on instruction and invaluable insights from members of the Nashville Symphony. This year we partnered with youth orchestras, college ensembles and school programs throughout Middle Tennessee.

SUZUKI LESSONS: 775 Lessons Offered in collaboration with the W.O. Smith Music School, these free lessons invite at-risk children in grades K-5 to study violin through the Suzuki method.

Led by Nashville Symphony violinists Deidre Bacco and Anna Lisa Hoepfinger, this program encourages strong family involvement as parents and guardians learn alongside their children.

CURB YOUTH SYMPHONY AND CONCERTO COMPETITION: 638 participants The Curb Youth Symphony at the Blair School of Music is composed of committed young musicians from throughout the region. Nashville Symphony musicians work with these students throughout the year, providing guidance that can only come from years of experience. The program culminates in the annual Side-By-Side Concert, with the Curb Youth Symphony and the Nashville Symphony performing together each spring at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

The Curb Concerto Competition is a unique opportunity for gifted high school students from across the state to compete for the honor of performing as a soloist at the Nashville Symphony’s Side-by-Side Concert. Violist Olivia Palazzolo took top honors this year with her performance of Bartók’s Viola Concerto.

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: 190 students / 15 site visits We partner with Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA), an initiative of the Mayor’s Office, to deliver innovative, interactive programs at multiple sites throughout the city. These programs serve at-risk middle-school students in a collaborative afterschool setting.

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ANNUAL FUND: INDIVIDUAL DONORS The Nashville Symphony is deeply grateful to the following individuals who support its concert season and its services to the community through their generous contributions to the Annual Fund. Donors as of July 31, 2014.

MARTHA RIVERS INGRAM SOCIETY | Gifts of $25,000 + David & Diane Black Mr. & Mrs.* Martin S. Brown Mr. & Mrs. John Chadwick Mr. & Mrs. Kevin W. Crumbo

Janine & Ben Cundiff Carol & Frank Daniels III Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Hays Mrs. Martha Rivers Ingram

Richard & Sharalena Miller Mr. & Mrs. Ben R. Rechter Mr. & Mrs. James C. Seabury III Ms. Taylor Swift

Ms. Johnna Benedict Watson

& Mr. Barry W. Cook Mr. & Mrs. Cano Ozgener Drs. Mark & Nancy Peacock Mr. & Mrs. Steve Turner

David & Gail Williams Mr. Nicholas S. Zeppos & Ms. Lydia A. Howarth

Ellen C. Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Billy Ray Hearn Dr. & Mrs. Howard S. Kirshner Ralph & Donna Korpman Myles & Joan MacDonald Mr. & Mrs. Robert McNeilly Jr. The Honorable Gilbert S. Merritt

Mr. & Mrs. William Minkoff Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Philip M. Pfeffer Mr.* & Mrs. Nelson Severinghaus Ronald & Diane Shafer Mr. & Mrs. Michael Shmerling

WALTER SHARP SOCIETY | Gifts of $15,000 - $24,999 Anonymous (1) Judy & Joe Barker Mr. Russell Wayne Bates Richard & Judith Bracken

Giancarlo & Shirley Guerrero Patricia & H. Rodes Hart Jan & Daniel Lewis Dr. Harrell Odom II

Mr. & Mrs. Brownlee O. Currey Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jere M. Ervin Tommy & Julie Frist Jennifer & Billy Frist Allis Dale & John Gillmor James C. Gooch & Jennie P. Smith Ed & Nancy Goodrich

STRADIVARIUS SOCIETY | Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous (1) Julie & Tom Aaron Mr. & Mrs. James Ayers Brian & Beth Bachmann J. B. & Carolyn Baker Dr. & Mrs. Robert O. Begtrup Annie Laurie & Irvin* Berry Mark & Sarah Blakeman Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Bottorff H. Victor Braren, M.D. Ann & Frank Bumstead Kelly & Bill Christie Drs. Keith & Leslie Churchwell Mr. & Mrs. Justin Dell Crosslin Greg & Collie Daily Hilton & Sallie Dean Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Dennis The Rev. & Mrs. Fred Dettwiller Marty & Betty Dickens Dee & Jerald Doochin Mr. and Mrs. Burton Dye

Mrs. Annette S. Eskind The Jane & Richard Eskind & Family Foundation Marilyn Ezell Tom & Judy Foster Frank & Amy Garrison John & Lorelee Gawaluck Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Giacobone Mr. & Mrs. C. David Griffin Francis S. Guess Carl & Connie Haley Carolyn Hamby Jack & Jill Harmuth William Hester & Titus Daniels Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Hilton Judith Hodges Mrs. V. Davis Hunt Mr. & Mrs. David B. Ingram Lee Ann & Orrin Ingram Keith & Nancy* Johnson Elliott Warner Jones & Marilyn Lee Jones

Anne Knauff Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Lazenby Dr. & Mrs. George R. Lee Jim Lewis John T. Lewis Robert Straus Lipman Ellen Harrison Martin Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. McCabe Jr. Sheila & Richard McCarty Mr. & Mrs. Clayton McWhorter Edward D. & Linda F. Miles Michael & Karen Musick Anne & Peter Neff Mr. Mark E. Nicol Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Odom The Paisley Family Victoria & William Pao Dr. Barron Patterson & Mr. Burton Jablin Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Patton Peggy & Hal Pennington Mr. & Mrs. Gustavus A. Puryear IV

Eric Raefsky*, M.D. & Ms. Victoria Heil Carol & John T. Rochford Anne & Joe Russell Mr. & Mrs. Scott C. Satterwhite Joe & Dorothy Scarlett Dr. & Mrs. Michael H. Schatzlein Nelson & Sheila Shields The Shields Family Foundation Mr.* & Mrs. Martin E. Simmons Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Small Hope & Howard Stringer Mr. & Mrs. Earl S. Swensson Mr. & Mrs. Louis B. Todd Jr. Alan D. & Jan L. Valentine Peggy & John Warner Jonathan & Janet Weaver Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie D. White Barbara & Bud Zander Shirley Zeitlin

GOLDEN BATON SOCIETY | Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999 Anonymous (2) Mrs. R. Benton Adkins Jr. Drs. W. Scott & Paige Akers Shelley Alexander Mr. Thomas L. Altman Jon K. & Colleen Atwood Sallie & John Bailey Dr.* & Mrs. Elbert Baker Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Billy R. Ballard Betty C. Bellamy Dr. Eric & Elaine Berg Dr. & Mrs. Frank H. Boehm Dennis & Tammy Boehms Jamey Bowen & Norman Wells Randal & Priscilla Braker Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Buijsman Drs. Rodney & Janice Burt Chuck & Sandra Cagle John E. Cain III Michael & Jane Ann Cain Mr. & Mrs. William H. Cammack

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Jan & Jim* Carell Ann & Sykes Cargile Mr. David Carlton Dr. & Mrs. Dennis C. Carter Michael & Pamela Carter Ms. Pamela Casey Fred Cassetty Mr. Philip M. Cavender Mr. & Mrs. Terry W. Chandler Catherine Chitwood Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Clark Mr. & Mrs. John M. Clark Dorit & Donald Cochron Ed & Pat Cole Marjorie & Allen* Collins Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Cook Jr. Mr. Brian Cook Richard & Sherry Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Donald S. A. Cowan Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Daley III Dr. & Mrs. Ben Davis

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John & Natasha Deane Alan & Linda Dopp Dr. & Mrs. E. Mac Edington Robert D. Eisenstein David Ellis & Barry Wilker Dr. Noelle Daugherty & Dr. Jack Erter Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Eskind Dr. Meredith A. Ezell Ms. Paula Fairchild Dr. Lee A. Fentriss T. Aldrich Finegan Danna & Bill Francis Cathey & Wilford Fuqua Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas R. Ganick Harris A. Gilbert William & Helen Gleason Kate R. W. Grayken Mr. John Green Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Hagood Mr. & Mrs. Arthur S. Hancock Mr. & Mrs. Monty D. Hatcher

Jonathan Norris & Jennifer Carlat Dr. Edgar H. Pierce Jr. David & Adrienne Piston Donna and Tom Priesmeyer Dr. Terryl A. Propper Jeff & Kim Rice Misha Robledo Anne & Charles Roos Ms. Sara L. Rosson & Ms. Nancy Menke Dr. James Roth Geoffrey & Sandra Sanderson Mr. & Mrs. Eric M. Saul Dr. Norm Scarborough & Ms. Kimberly Hewell Mr. Paul H. Scarbrough Dr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Schoettle Mr. & Mrs. J. Ronald Scott Stephen K. & Patricia L. Seale Dr. & Mrs. John Selby Joan Blum Shayne Allen Spears* & Colleen Sheppard Bill & Sharon Sheriff William & Cyndi Sites

George & Mary Sloan David & Niki Smith K. C. & Mary Smythe Jack & Louise Spann Mr. & Mrs. Clark Spoden & Norah Buikstra Christopher & Maribeth Stahl Deborah & James Stonehocker Mr. & Mrs. James G. Stranch III Brett & Meredythe Sweet Dr. Steve A. Hyman & Mr. Mark Lee Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Matthew K. Taylor Pamela & Steven Taylor Ann M. Teaff & Donald McPherson III Rich & Carol Thigpin Julie & Scott Thomas Candy Toler Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Townes Risë & Laurence Tucker Mr. Robert J. Turner Drs. Pilar Vargas & Sten H. Vermund Mr. Vince Vinson

Kris & G. G. Waggoner Dr. & Mrs. Martin H. Wagner Deborah & Mark Wait Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery C. & Dayna L. Walraven Mrs. W. Miles Warfield Dr. & Mrs. Mark Wathen Carroll Van West & Mary Hoffschwelle Art & Lisa Wheeler Mr. Thomas G. B. Wheelock Charles Hampton White David W. White Mr. & Mrs. James W. White Jerry & Ernie Williams Mr. & Mrs. Joel Williams Ms. Marilyn Shields-Wiltsie & Dr. Theodore E. Wiltsie Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Wimberly Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence K. Wolfe Dr. Artmas L. Worthy Patrick & Phaedra Yachimski Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Zigli

Hankins Foundation Terry Hardesty Kent & Becky Harrell Mr. & Mrs. James M. Harris Mary & Paul Harvey Janet & Jim Hasson Mr. & Mrs. John Burton Hayes Lisa & Bill Headley Dr. A. Clyde Heflin & Ms. Jodi L. Schrick Ms. Doris Ann Hendrix Kem & Marilyn Hinton Mr. & Mrs. Jim Hitt Dr. Elisabeth Dykens & Dr. Robert Hodapp Ms. Susan S. Holt Mr. & Mrs. Henry W. Hooker Mr. & Mrs. Ephriam H. Hoover III Ray Houston Hudson Family Foundation Donna & Ronn Huff Albert C. Hughes Jr. & Charlotte E. Hughes Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Huljak Dr. & Mrs. Stephen P. Humphrey Judith S. & James R. Humphreys Bud Ireland Mr. & Mrs. Toshinari Ishii Ellen & Kenneth Jacobs Janet & Philip Jamieson Lee & Pat Jennings Bob & Virginia Johnson George & Shirley Johnston Mary Loventhal Jones Mrs. Robert N. Joyner Mr. and Mrs. Mark H. Kelly Mrs. Edward C. Kennedy John & Eleanor Kennedy Terry Kimbrell & Laura Covington Heloise Werthan Kuhn Mr. Daniel L. LaFevor Mr. & Mrs. Randolph M. LaGasse Bob & Mary LaGrone Mr. Okey M. Landers Mr. Thomas S. Lannom Richard & Diane Larsen Kevin & May Lavender Mr. & Mrs. Samuel W. Lavender Sandi & Tom Lawless Dr. & Mrs. John W. Lea IV Don & Patti Liedtke Mrs. John N. Lukens Drs. Amy & George Lynch George & Cathy Lynch William R. & Maria T. MacKay Joe & Anne Maddux Drs. Thomas & Beverly Madron James & Gene Manning

Captain Nathan Marsh Metro Fire Fighter James & Patricia Martineau Steve & Susie Mathews Lynn & Jack May Mr. & Mrs.* Leon May Bob Maynard Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. McCall Peg & Al McCree Mrs. Arlene McLaren Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. McRae III Sam & Sandra McSeveney Ronald S. Meers Drs. Manfred & Susan Menking Diana & Jeff Mobley Dr. & Mrs. Charles L. Moffatt Kevin N. Monroe Ms. Gay Moon Lynn Morrow Ms. Rebecca Morse Patricia & Michael Moseley Juli & Ralph Mosley Margaret & David Moss Betty Maynard Mullens Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Nave Jr. Lannie W. Neal Mr. & Mrs. F.I. Nebhut Jr. Robert Ness Leslie & Scott Newman Mr. & Mrs.* Douglas Odom Jr. Ms. Divina Ontiveros Dan & Helen Owens David & Pamela Palmer Mrs. Nan N. Parrish Grant & Janet Patterson Drs. Teresa & Phillip Patterson Linda & Carter Philips Mr. Charles H. Potter Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Potter Dr. Benjamin K. & Michelle Poulose Ms. Julia W. Powell Mr. Tim Powers Mr. & Mrs. Joseph K. Presley Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Prill Brad S. Procter Mr. Larry Quinlan Dr. & Mrs. Kevin M. Rankin Dr. Gipsie B. Ranney Franco & Cynthia Recchia Ms. Allison R. Reed & Mr. Sam Garza Mr. & Mrs. Doyle R. Rippee Mr. & Mrs. John A. Roberts Dr. Julie A. Roe Mr. & Mrs. David C. Roland Mary Rolando Mr. & Mrs. David L. Rollins Georgianna W. Russell David Sampsell

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VIRTUOSO SOCIETY | Gifts of $10,000-$14,999 Anonymous (2) Dale & Julie Allen Mr. Bill G. Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey R. Balser Mr. & Mrs. Jack O. Bovender Jr. Mrs. J. C. Bradford Jr. Mr.* & Mrs. W. Ovid Collins

Sally M. Levine David & Lisa Manning Red & Shari Martin Ms. Amanda Mathis Rhonda A. Martocci & William S. Blaylock Tommy & Cat McEwen Dr. Stephen Y. McLeod-Bryant Mr. & Mrs. Martin F. McNamara III Dr. Arthur M. Mellor Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Mericle F. Max & Mary A. Merrell Dr. Mark & Mrs. Theresa Messenger Christopher & Patricia Mixon Mr. & Mrs. William P. Morelli Mr. David K. Morgan Ms. Lucy H. Morgan Matt & Rhonda Mulroy James & Patricia Munro Dr. Barbara A. Murphy & Bruce Tripp NashvilleCurrent.com Kenneth & Merna Niermann Dr. Agatha L. Nolen

Suzy Heer Hemphill Family Foundation Ken & Pam Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Scott Hoffman Ms. Cornelia B. Holland “David” Rodney Irvin Family Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Israel Donald L. Jackson Mr. & Mrs. John F. Jacques Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kestner Tom & Darlene Klaritch Walter & Sarah Knestrick Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Koban Jr. William C. & Deborah Patterson Koch Ms. Pamela L. Koerner Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Kovach Robert & Carol Lampe Larry & Martha Larkin Paul & Dana Latour Mr. & Mrs. John M. Leap

Anonymous (13) Jerry Adams Eric & Shannon Adams James & Glyna Aderhold Carol M. Allen Gerry & Lisa Altieri Jeremy & Rebecca Atack Mr. & Mrs. H. Lee Barfield II Barbara & Mike Barton Mrs. Brenda Bass Dr. & Mrs. Jere Bass Ned Bates Mr. & Mrs. James Beckner Mrs. Norma M. Bell Bernice Amanda Belue Frank M. Berklacich, MD Mr.* & Mrs. Harold S. Bernard Mr. & Mrs. Raymond P. Bills Mr. David Blackbourn & Ms. Celia Applegate Randolph & Elaine Blake Mr. & Mrs. Bill Blevins Bob & Marion Bogen Mr. & Mrs. Gene Bonfoey Mr. & Mrs. William E. Boyte Berry & Connie Brooks Mr. James Beach & Dr. Shervondalonn Brown Jean & David Buchanan Mr.* & Mrs. Arthur H. Buhl III Mr. & Mrs. John R. Burch Sr. Mrs. Patricia B. Buzzell Mr. & Mrs. Gerald G. Calhoun Ms. Marguerite E. Callahan Mrs. Anissa Nelson-Carlisle & Charlie Carlisle Mr. & Mrs. William F. Carpenter III Valleau & Robert M. Caruthers Dr. Elizabeth Cato Mary & Joseph Cavarra Dr.* & Mrs. Robert Chalfant Mr.* & Mrs. James W. Chamberlain Erica & Doug Chappell Barbara & Eric Chazen Donna R. Cheek Mrs. John Hancock Cheek Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Christenberry Mr. & Mrs. Sam E. Christopher David & Starling Clark George D. Clark Jr. Jay & Ellen Clayton Sallylou & David Cloyd Esther & Roger Cohn Charles J. Conrick III Joe & Judy Cook Paul & Alyce Cooke Mike & Sandy Cooper *denotes donors who are deceased

Mr. William P. Cooper Nancy Krider Corley Roger & Barbara Cottrell Mr. & Mrs. Roy J. Covert Dr. & Mrs. W. Morgan Crawford, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. J. Bradford Currie Mr. & Mrs. Daryl Demonbreun Mrs. Edwin DeMoss LeeAnne & Carl Denney Alice & Walton Denton Peter & Kathleen Donofrio Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Doochin Joe & Shirley Draper Laura L. Dunbar Michael & Beverly Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Eaden E.B.S. Foundation Melissa Eckert Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Edmondson Sr. Dr. Christopher Edwards & Mrs. Lori Edwards Dr. & Mrs. James E. Edwards Dr. & Mrs. William H. Edwards Sr. Dr. Christopher & Wendy Ellis Drs. James & Rena Ellzy Mr. Owen T. Embry Laurie & Steven Eskind Dr. John & Janet Exton Bill & Dian S. Ezell Alex & Terry Fardon Mr. & Mrs. John Ferguson W. Tyree Finch Bela Fleck Dr. Arthur C. Fleischer & Family Robert & Barbara Flowers Ms. Deborah F. Turner & Ms. Beth A. Fortune Drs. Robert* & Sharron Francis Ms. Bettie D. Fuller Dr. & Mrs. John R. Furman Peter & Debra Gage Carlene Hunt & Marshall Gaskins John & Eva Gebhart Ted M. George Mr. & Mrs. Roy J. Gilleland III Frank Ginanni Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Gnyp Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Fred C. Goad Jr. Nancy & Gerry Goffinet Mr. C. Stanley Golden & Ms. Andrea J. Barrett Dr. Fred & Martha Goldner Dr. & Mrs. James D. Green Richard A. Green Dr. & Mrs. Allen F. Gwinn Cathey & Doug Hall The Evelyn S. & Jim Horne

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Paula & Kent Sandidge Mr. & Mrs. Jay Sangervasi Samuel A. Santoro & Mary M. Zutter James A. Scandrick Jr. Mrs. Cooper Schley Dr. Kenneth E. Schriver & Dr. Anna W. Roe Ms. Jessica Schwieger Peggy C. Sciotto Mr.* & Mrs. John L. Seigenthaler Alfred & Katherine Sharp Mr.* & Mrs. Robert K. Sharp Anita & Mike Shea Mr. & Mrs. Richard Shearer Mr. Michael Sheen Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Shinar Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas A. Sieveking Sr. Luke & Susan Simons Tom & Sylvia Singleton Drs. Walter E. Smalley Jr. & Louise Hanson

Dr. & Mrs. Geoffrey H. Smallwood Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Scott Smith Suzanne & Grant Smothers Mr. & Mrs. James H. Spalding Mickey M. & Kathleen Sparkman Ms. Maggie P. Speight Dr. & Mrs. Norman Spencer Dr. Michael & Tracy Stadnick Mr. & Mrs. Joe N. Steakley Dr. & Mrs. Robert Stein Mr. & Mrs. William T. Stroud Bill & Linda Suchman Bruce & Elaine Sullivan Gayle Sullivan Johanna & Fridolin Sulser William & Rebecca Taylor Dr. & Mrs. Clarence S. Thomas Marcus & Patti Thompson Mr. Mark Tillinger

Dr. Gary Tizard Dr. & Mrs. Todd Tolbert Norman & Marilyn Tolk Joe & Ellen Torrence Martha J. Trammell Thomas L. & Judith A. Turk Ms. Tammi Turner Mr. & Mrs. William E. Turner Jr. Souraya Uniejewski Dr. Jan van Eys Bradley & Karen Vandermolen Larry & Brenda Vickers David Coulam & Lucy A. Visceglia Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Wahl Mr. David Walker Mike & Elaine Walker James & Greta Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Martin H. Warren Talmage M. Watts

Erin Wenzel Mr. & Mrs. Fred Wheeler Stacy Widelitz Dr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Wieck Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Wiesmeyer Adam & Laura Wilczek Craig P. Williams & Kimberly Schenk Donald E. Williams Judy S. Williams Shane & Laura Willmon Mr. & Mrs. Ridley Wills II Mr. & Mrs. D. Randall Wright Mr. Matthew W. Wyatt Gail & Richard Yanko Mr. Payton H. Young Donna B. Yurdin Ms. Jane Zeigler

CONCERTMASTER | Gifts of $500 - $999 Anonymous (19) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Abelman Jeff & Tina Adams Eddie & René Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Roger Allbee Ken Altman Doug & Jessica Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Carlyle D. Apple Mr. David E. Armstrong Geralda M. Aubry Mr. & Mrs. James E. Auer Mr. Christopher S. Aycock Lawrence E. Baggett Richard W. Baker Drs. Ferdinand & Eresvita Balatico Susan F. & Paul J. Ballard Mr. John U. Basinger Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Bateman Katrin T. Bean Mr. & Mrs. Craig Becker Mark H. Bell Mr. & Mrs. W. Todd Bender Mr. Jason Bennett Mike & Kathy Benson James & Peggy Biagini Ralph & Jane Black Marilyn Blake Mr. & Mrs. Robert Boyd Bogle III Dr. & Mrs. Marion G. Bolin Irma Bolster Mary K. Boyd Beverly J. Brandenburg Jere & Crystal Brassell Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Braun Mary Lawrence Breinig Dr. & Mrs. Phillip L. Bressman Bob & Leslie Brown Thomas K. Brown Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Buckspan Mr. & Mrs. G. Rhea Bucy Sharon Lee Butcher Ms. Brenda Butler Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Butler Geraldine & Wilson Butts William & Mary Callahan Mr. & Mrs. David E. Campbell Mr. Thomas R. Campion Mr. & Mrs. Luther Cantrell Jr. Michael & Linda Carlson Mr. T. James Carmichael Mr. & Mrs. Colin Carnahan Bill & Chris Carver Mr. & Mrs. Christopher John Casa Santa John & Susan Chambers M. Wayne Chomik Douglas & Cindy Cobb Dr. & Mrs. Alan G. Cohen The Honorable & Mrs. Lewis H. Conner Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Cook III

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Elizabeth Cormier Mr. & Mrs. James H. Costner Marion Pickering Couch Chuck & Jackie Cowden James L. & Sharon H. Cox Ms. Rachel F. Crabtree D. Robert Crants III Ms. R. Suzanne Cravens Mr. & Mrs. Rob Crichton Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Cruickshanks Jr. Maria Gabriella Giro & Jeff Davidson Janet Keese Davies Steve & Julie Davis Steve Sirls & Allen DeCuyper Mr. Daniel A. DeFigio Anne R. Dennison Dr. & Mrs. Henry A. DePhillips Drs. Clint & Jessica Devin Wally & Lee Lee Dietz Tom & Leslie DiNella Dr. Dorothy J. Diveley Karen & Steven Good Ms. Shirley J. Dodge Mr. Newton Dominey Mr. Eddie H. Doss Josephine Doubleday Tere & David Dowland Mr. & Mrs. Frank W. Drake Dr. Jane Easdown & Dr. James Booth Mrs. Clara Elam Dr. William E. Engel Robert & Cassandra Estes Dr. & Mrs. James Ettien Edgar & Kim Evins Jr. Laurie & Ron Farris Mr. Steven Fast Dr. Kimberly D. Ferguson Ms. Fern Fitzhenry Denise Foote Mr. & Mrs. Edward T. Forrester Mr. & Mrs. David B. Foutch Ms. Nelle L. Freemon Ann D. Frisch John C. Frist Jr., M.D. Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Frist Jr. Robert & Peggy Frye Suzanne J. Fuller Tom & Jennifer Furtsch Bill & Ginny Gable Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Galbraith Mr. & Mrs. George C. Garden Mrs. Beth Garner Randolph Charitable Fund Dr. & Mrs. Harold L. Gentry Mr.* & Mrs. Stewart J. Gilchrist Mr. Norman B. Gillis Mark Glazer & Cynthia Stone Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael Gould Bryan D. Graves Dr. Cornelia R. Graves

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Brent & Pat Graves Alexander & Simone Gray Dr. Katrina Green Mr. & Mrs. Russell D. Groff Dr. & Mrs. Carl Hampf Cindy Harper Frank & Liana Harrell Mrs. Edith Harris Mr. & Mrs. Evans Harvill Dr. & Mrs. Jason Haslam Dr. Gerald & Mary Hausman David & Judith Slayden Hayes Doug & Beth Heimburger Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Heyman Mr. Kevin E. Hickman Mr. Dan E. Hippensteel Mr. & Mrs. Richard Holton Ms. Mary A. Hooks Mrs. Barbara A. Hord Ken & Beverly Horner Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Horrell Diane & Bruce Houglum Samuel and Karan Howard Mr. & Mrs. William E. Hughes Margie Hunter Nelson Hunter & Becky Gardner Mr. & Mrs. David Huseman Sandra & Joe Hutts Michael & Evelyn Hyatt Haynie & Patsy Jacobs Mr. Andrew Jacobson James R. & Helen H. James Robert C. Jamieson MD Mr. & Mrs. Timothy K. Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Jolly Mrs. Margaret H. Joyce Dr. Barbara F. Kaczmarska Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kane Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Karr Jane Kersten Peter & Courtney Kihlberg Mrs. Elizabeth D. Knight George McCulloch & Linda Knowles Mr. & Mrs. Gene C. Koonce Sanford & Sandra Krantz Mr. Jerry Lackey Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Land Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Lawrence Mrs. Martha W. Lawrence Dr. & Mrs. Donald Lee Judy & Lewis Lefkowitz Mr. David C. Lehman Jr. Ralph G. Leverett Michael & Ellen Levitt Mr. & Mrs. Irving Levy Mr. & Mrs. Ronald S. Ligon Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Lind Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Lippolis Dr. & Mrs. John L. Lloyd Keltner W. & Debra S. Locke Mr. Rufus & Evelyn Long

J. Edgar Lowe Michael & State Representative Susan Lynn Sharron Lyon Mr. & Mrs. Phil Lyons Herman & Dee Maass Mr. & Mrs. Peter C. Macdonald Mrs. Jeannine G. Manes Sheila Mann Dr. John F. Manning Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Manyik David & Leah Marcus Mr. & Mrs. Ben T. Martin Mr. Henry Martin Mr. David M. Martinez Abraham, Lesley & Jonathan Marx Drs. Ricardo Fonseca & Ingrid Mayer Margery Mayer & Carolyn Oehler Joanne Wallace McCall Mr. & Mrs. Guerry McComas Mary & Don McDowell Mrs. Heidi L. McKinney Mr. & Mrs. Rick McKnight Dr. & Mrs. Alexander C. McLeod Randy & Edina McMasters Catherine & Brian R. McMurray Ed & Tracy McNally Ms. Virginia J. Meece Linda & Ray Meneely Bruce & Bonnie Meriwether Mr. & Mrs. Rich Miles Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Miller Drs. Randolph & Linda Miller Dr. & Mrs. Kent B. Millspaugh Dr. Jere Mitchum Anthony & Ariane Montemuro Beth & Paul Moore Mr. Thomas P. Moran Cynthia & Richard Morin Steve & Laura Morris Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Sarah Morse Dick & Mary Jo Murphy Johnny Mutina & Earl Lamons Lucille C. Nabors Teresa & Mike Nacarato Larry & Marsha Nager Dr. John Newman & Ms. Rebecca Lyford Mr. Christopher Newsom William & Kathryn Nicholson Mr. Brian M. Norris Jane K. Norris Virginia O’Brien Mr. & Mrs. Russell Oldfield Jr. Hunt & Debbye Oliver Mr. Sergio Ora Drs. Lucius & Freida Outlaw Judy Oxford & Grant Benedict Dr. & Mrs. Harry L. Page James & Jeanne Pankow Dr. C. Lee Parmley

Mr. & Mrs. M. Forrest Parmley Dr. & Mrs. C. Leon Partain John W. & Mary Patterson Dr. & Mrs. Joel Q. Peavyhouse Claude Petrie Jr. Mary & Joe Rea Phillips Faris & Robert Phillips CW Pinson, M.D., MBA Ms. Sheila F. Pirkle Mr. John Pope Dr. & Mrs. James L. Potts Mr. & Mrs. Alvin C. Powers John & Fiona Prine Ms. Belinda A. Pulley George & Joyce Pust Dr. James Quiggins Mr. Edwin B. Raskin Dr. Amos Raymond Mrs. Ida D. Read Ms. Bonnie D. Reagan Paul & Gerda Resch Candace Mason Revelette Mr. & Mrs. Tate Rich Barbara Richards Mrs. Jean Richardson Mary Riddle Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Doug Rogers Fran C. Rogers

Dr. & Mrs. Jorge Rojas Rodney & Lynne Rosenblum Mr. & Mrs. Mark D. Rowan Samuel L. & Barbara Sanders Philip & Jane Sanderson Dr. Glynis Sandler & Dr. Martin Sandler David M. Satterfield Ms. Elizabeth K. Scheibe Dr. Alex D. Schenkman & Melissa Musser Jean & Stuart Schmidt Molly & Richard Schneider Pam & Roland Schneller Mr. & Mrs. Hank Schomber Jack Schuett Mr. & Mrs. Robert Scott Drs. Fernando F. & Elena O. Segovia Odessa L. Settles Max & Michelle Shaff Paul & Celeste Shearer Mrs. Jack W. Shepherd Mr. & Mrs. Alan Sielbeck Pamela Sixfin Ashley N. Skinner Mr. Wesley A. Skinner Smith Family Foundation Dr. Robert Smith & Barbara Ramsey Mr. & Mrs. S. Douglas Smith Ruth & William Smith

Mr. James E. Snider Jr. Marc & Lorna Soble Dr. & Mrs. Anderson Spickard Jr. Ms. Karen G. Sroufe Mrs. Randolph C. St. John Hilary & Shane Stapleton Gloria & Paul Sternberg Jr. CAPT & Mrs. Charles E. Stewart Jr. Dr. & Mrs. William R. Stewart Catherine Stober & James McAteer Craig & Dianne Sussman Dr. & Mrs. J. D. Taylor Ms. Kelly Taylor Dr. Paul E. Teschan Mrs. Kimberly S. Teter Lisa G. Thomas David & Kathryn Thompson Mr. Michael P. Tortora Mr. Lloyd Townsend Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Trammell Mila & Bill Truan Monty Holmes & Van Tucker Mr. & Mrs. James F. Turner Jr. Christi & Jay Turner Mr. & Mrs. Mike Vaden Ms. Rita R. Vann Kathryn G. Varnell Janice Kay Wagen Curt & Kay Wallen

Mr. Donald D. Warden II Dr. & Mrs. John J. Warner Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Warner Jr. Gayle & David Watson Mrs. James A. Webb Jr. Dr. Medford S. Webster Mr. John W. West Beth & Arville Wheeler Linda & Raymond White Jonna & Doug Whitman Mrs. Marie Holman Wiggins Mr. James L. Wilbanks Mr. & Mrs. David M. Wilds Mr. Robert S. Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Williams Vicki Gardine Williams Mr. Kirby S. Willingham Amos & Etta Wilson Gary & Cathy Wilson Greg & Debbie Wolf Mary E. Womack Mr. Peter Wooten & Ms. Renata Soto Gary & Marlys Wulfsberg Mr. Thomas L. Wynn Mr. & Mrs. Samuel C. Yeager Faith Adams Young Dr. Beverly Zak Roy & Ambra Zent William C. Zotti

Cherry & Richard Bird Dr. Joel Birdwell Bill & Donna Bissell Mr. & Mrs. Scott & Rebekah Blackburn Ms. Helen R. Blackburn-White Mrs. Andrea Boely Jim & Sydney Boerner Mr. Delmas L. Bogus Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Philip C. Bolger Mr. & Mrs. Seton J. Bonney Mr. Henry Booker Dr. & Mrs. Glenn H. Booth Jr. David Bordenkircher Robert E. Bosworth Mr. Kevin L. Bowden Don & Deborah Boyd Mr. Howard L. Boyd Ms. LaDonna Y. Boyd Jeff & Jeanne Bradford Eleanor & Harold Bradley Dr. Joel F. Bradley Dr. & Mrs. James M. Brakefield Robert & Barbara Braswell Mr. & Mrs. Gene Brewer Jamie A. Brewer Mr. Michael F. Brewer Basia Brock Betty & Bob Brodie Mr & Mrs. Larry J. & Julia Brooks Ms. Bettye F. Brown Carol Brown Mrs. Deborah K. Brown Ms. Kristi A. Brown Dr. Pamela E. Brown Ms. Roxanne Brown Ms. Tonia K. Brown Drs. Nancy J. Scott & Richard G. Bruehl Peter Brumm & Emilia Canahuati Burnece Walker Brunson Chad M. Brush Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bryant Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Bryant Mrs. Susan S. Buck T. Mark & D. K. Buford Ms. Amber Buntin Mr. & Mrs. George S. Burke Sr. Evan & Jennifer Burton Mr. Peter L. Bush Mr. & Mrs. David R. Buttrey Jr.

David L. & Chigger J. Bynum Dr. & Mrs. Robert O. Byrd Mr. James M. Parkes Ms. Betsy Calabrace Mrs. Julia C. Callaway Mrs. Krista Callender Bratschi Campbell Mr. Kenneth L. Campbell Robert & Melanie Cansler Mr. Mark J. Cappellino Mr. & Mrs. Don Carmody Mr. & Mrs. Karl Carpenter Karen Carr Ronald* & Nellrena Carr Amy Carter Dr. Rudolph A. Cartier Mr. Rick D. Casebeer Ms. Shalonda Cawthon Mr. Edmundo J. Cepeda Evelyn LeNoir Chandler Mr. Derek B. Charles Dean & Sandy Chase Dr. Walter J. Chazin Mr. William T. Cheek III Mr. Arthur C. Cheney Mrs. Robert L. Chickey Mr. & Mrs. Cooper Chilton Ms. Robin J. Choate Mr. & Mrs. Lance Christell Dr. André & Ms. Doreatha H. Churchwell Adolfo & Jillian Cisnero Teresa C. Cissell Councilman & Mrs. Phil Claiborne Ms. Jennifer R. Clapp Charles & Agenia Clark Dr. Paul B. Clark Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Clarkson Mr. & Mrs. Roy Claverie Sr. Keith N. Clayton Mrs. Ann Cline Terry & Holly Clyne Mr. & Mrs. T. Kent Cochran Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Wiley B. Coley Alma Jean Colley Colonel (ret.) Dr. & Mrs. James R. (Conra) Collier Dr. Clyde E. Collins Ms. Peggy B. Colson

Amy & Overton Colton James H. Conger Dr. Michael Conver Mrs. Diana N. Cook Mr. Troy E. Cook Donna Cookson Ms. Anne G. Cooper Arlene & Charley Cooper Dr. Jackie D. Corbin & Jan Gressman Kathy & Scott Corlew Ms. Adrienne L. Corn Ms. Rochelle Corrington Mrs. Mary Jo Cote Paula & Bob Covington Graham & Nancy Cowie Dr. Charles Cox & Dr. Joy Cox Mr. and Ms. Joseph B. Crace Jr. Ms. Lucie A. Craft Mr. David F. Crane Mr. & Mrs. George Crawford Jr. Mr. & Mrs. David Crecraft Will R. & Jean Crowthers R. Barry & Kathy Cullen Ms. Melinda Curran Katherine C. Daniel William N. Daniel Jr. James & Maureen Danly Andrew Daughety & Jennifer Reinganum Mr. Frederick L. Davidson Ms. Joni M. Davidson Thomas G. Davidson Ms. Luda E. Davies Frank C. Davis Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Davis Stacy F. Davis Mrs. Alyce L. Daws Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Daws Dr. & Mrs. John H. Dayani Mrs. Terry Deason Doug & Marie DeGraaf Dr. & Mrs. Roy L. DeHart Mr. & Mrs. Joe H. Delk Mr. MocTavius D. Demonbreum Mr. Jim P. Demos Ms. Betty H. Dennis Mr. & Mrs. J. William Denny Eustace Denton Mr. John I. Dickson Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Raney

FIRST CHAIR | Gifts of $250 - $499 Anonymous (41) Mr. Jeffrey A. Abell Bassel & Rima Abou-Khalil The Rev. Dr. & Mrs. W. Robert Abstein Ben & Nancy Adams Maryle & Tom Albin Nancy & Bruce Alexander Chip Alford Dr. Joseph H. Allen Mr. Mac Allen Newton & Burkley Allen Mr. John D. Allison Michael & Charlene Alvey Adrienne Ames Andy & Karen Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Harry Anderson Dr. & Mrs. John E. Anderson Professor Kathryn Anderson Ken & Jan Anderson Ms. Teresa Broyles-Aplin Mr. Robert L. Appleby Heidi M. Arata Drs. Ron & Mary Ann Arildsen Mr. Aaron Armstrong Mr. Robert Arnold Todd & Barbara Arrants Ms. Deborah Arvin Candy Burger & Dan Ashmead Mr. & Mrs. John S. Atkins The Brian C. Austin Family Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Averbuch Janet B. Baggett* David A. & Stephanie Bailey Charles & Marjorie Bain Ms. Carolyn C. Baker Mr. & Mrs. J. Oriol Barenys Dr. Fatima Barnes Dr. Beth S. Barnett Ms. Patricia W. Barrett Ms. Rose C. Barton Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bass, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James Bauchiero Ms. Michelle L. Beauvais Fran & Sandy Bedard Susan O. Belcher Mr. Wesley P. Belden Mr. Carl W. Berg Dr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Berry Mr. Samuel C. Bessey Mr. Kenneth E. Bigsby

*denotes donors who are deceased

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& Natalie Dickson Dr. Joseph & Ambassador Rachel Diggs Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Donnell Jr. Michael Doochin & Linda Kartoz-Doochin Amy Dorfman & Donald Capparella Mr. & Mrs. William A. Dortch Jr. Claudia Douglass Henry & Anna Dowler Ms. Martha H. DuBose Judith A. Dudley Mr. & Mrs. Carl Duffield Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Dugger Kathleen & Stephen Dummer Mr & Mrs. Mike Dungan Bob & Nancy Dunkerley Mr. & Mrs. Jim Eades Jr. Lowell & Carol Ebersole Braces by Dr. Ruth Thomas D. Edmonds DVM Ms. Jenna C. Egelston Mr. James H. Eldridge Dan & Zita Elrod Ms. Martha C. Elzen Mr. Ray Enochs & Mrs. Lee Emerson Mr. Vince Emmett Mr. Timothy W. Estes Ms. Claire Evans Bobby & Dawn Evans Tony & Shelley Exler Mr. Stephen E. Farner Glenn & Susan Ferguson Mr. Matt H. Ferry Vince & Dorothy Fesmire Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Fidler Janie & Richard Finch Doris T. Fleischer Mr. Joseph B. Fleming III Toni Foglesong Cathy & Kent Fourman Mr. Eric P. Fowlds Mrs. Katherine H. Fox Andrew & Mary Foxworth Sr. Robert Franz* & Nancy Zambito Ms. Caitlin S. Frazier Ms. Sandra L. Freeze Scott & Anita Freistat Dr. Mark E. Frisse Lois* & Peter Fyfe Dr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Galbraith Ms. Mary T. Gallagher Ms. Elham Galyon Ms. Lisa Garmon Ms. Donna S. Garripoli Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Garrison Mr. Kelly E. Gatewood Dr. Carrie C. Gauchat Alan & Jeannie Gaus Christopher & Amanda Genovese Miss Lindsay A. George Dodie & Carl George The Geraghty Family Em J. Ghianni Ms. Stephanie R. Gibbs Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Giles Mr. Mark S. Giovetti Mr. Andre L. Gist Mr. & Mrs. Ralph T. Glassford Mrs. Megan G. Glosson Linda & Joel Gluck Theresa G. Payne Ms. Beverly Jean Godwin Caroline Goedicke Susan T. Goodwin Dr. & Mrs. Gerald S. Gotterer Tom & Carol Ann Graham Antonio M. Granda M.D. Jay & Suzanne Grannis Mr. & Mrs. Richard Grant Roger & Sherri Gray Ms. Maria Green Mrs. Judith Griffin

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Mr. James H. Grimes R. Dale & Nancy G. Grimes Anne & Frank Gulley Sandra M. Gurgone Ms. Elaine J. Hackerman Dr. & Mrs. John D. Hainsworth John Hall Katherine S. Hall Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Harry M. Hanna Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Hanselman Mrs. Axel Hansen Mr. Stephen R. Hardin Mr. Daniel J. Harper Dickie & Joyce Harris Eric Harrison Jean & Dick Hart Mr. James S. Hartman Mark & Sylvia Hartzog Mr. & Mrs. John C. Hayes III Ms. Valerie Hayes Peggy R. Hays Stephen & Deborah Hays H. Carl Haywood Mr. & Mrs. Allen W. Head Doug & Becky Hellerson Dr. Frances D. Henderson Mr. Wayne Z. Henderson Jr. Dr. Regina S. Henry Dennis & Leslie Henson Steve Hesson Dr. & Mrs. Gerald B. Hickson Ms. Cheryl L. Hiers Ronald & Nancy Hill Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Hilmer Dr. & Mrs. M. Bruce Hirsch Aurelia L. Holden Mr. David L. Holeton Dr. Nan Holland & Dr. R. Duane Holland Mr. & Mrs.* James G. Holleman William Hollings & Michael Emrick Dr. and Mrs. Doy Hollman Don & Deb Holmes Catherine J. Holsen Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Hooper Drs. Richard T. & Paula C. Hoos Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. House Mr. Seth C. Houser Allen, Lucy & Paul Hovious William Howard Mrs. Winifred Howell Mr. Steven M. Hub Mr. David Huckabee Bill Hudgins Mrs. Carol Hudler Dr. & Mrs. Louis C. Huesmann II Ms. Jean C. Hughes Kevin Hunsinger Mr. & Mrs. David Hunt The Hunt Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hunt Mrs. Beverly Hyde Ms. Karen L. Ingram Dr. & Mrs. Roger Ireson Mr. & Mrs. Frank S. Irlinger Ms. Anna K. Iversen Dr. Anna M. Jackson Ms. Chamika R. Jackson Frances C. Jackson Ms. Theressa C. Jackson Gregory & Patricia James Mr. & Mrs.* Alan R. Javorcky Mr. & Mrs. Neil Jobe Carl Johnson & Mine Yoshizawa Dr. & Mrs. Charles Johnson Mr. & Mrs. David A. Johnson John T. & Kerrie Johnson Ms. Michaelene Johnson Ms. Pamela D. Johnson Susan & Evan Johnston Bridgette Jones Pat & David Jones Frank & Audrey Jones

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Pat & Howard Jones Mr. Jeffrey A. Jones Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kanak Dr. & Mrs. Herman J. Kaplan Carol & Sol Katz Carly Kear Hal & Peggy Kearns Mr. Antonio Keith Ron & Janice Kempf Jeffrey & Layle Kenyon Mr. & Mrs. Brock Kidd Bill & Becca Killebrew Mr. Harlon J. Kimbro Jr. Mrs. Veronica M. Kinney Marsha Kline Jack T. & Barbara E. Knott David & Judy Kolzow Ms. Linda R. Koon Mrs. Rachel Korine Mr. & Mrs. Carl Kornmeyer Mark J. Koury & Daphne C. Walker David G. Kuberski Joyce K. Laben Mr. James G. Lackey III Mr. & Mrs. John H. Laird Dr. Kristine L. LaLonde Mr. John E. Land Mr. Howard Landman Mr. & Mrs. Keith H. Landry Sharon H. Lassiter Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Latham Danny & Jan Law J. Mark Lee Ms. Nora Lee Mr. Kyle Lehning Michael Leidel Dorothy & Jim Lesch Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Lester Mr. Matthew Leverton Jeff & Lynn Levy E. A. Lewis Mr. Michael A. Lewis Mr. Adam J. Liff Judy & David Lifsey Mack & Katherine Linebaugh Richard & Tad Lisella The Howard Littlejohn Family Mr. & Mrs. James H. Littlejohn Jean & Steve Locke Ms. Deborah Logsdon Kim & Bob Looney Mr. Mark E. Lopez & Mr. Patrick J. Boggs Frances & Eugene Lotochinski David & Nancy Loucky Thomas H. Loventhal Mr. & Mrs. Jay Lowenthal Terry & Larry Lowman Mr. & Mrs. William B. Loyd Drs. Bo Lu & Jia Bi Jeffrey C. Lynch Patrick & Betty Lynch Mr. Michael J. MacDonald Dr. Susan R. MacKenzie Mr. John Maddux Mr. Eric J. Mader Mr. & Mrs. John D. Madole Dr. Mark A. Magnuson & Ms. Lucile Houseworth Audrea & Helga Maneschi Sam & Betty Marney Lee Marsden Dr. & Mrs. Harry D. Marsh Ms. Anne B. Marshall Dr. Dana R. Marshall Mr. Arrold Martin Dr. & Mrs. Raymond S. Martin Paloma Martinez Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Massie Mr. & Mrs. Donnie H. Masters Sue & Herb Mather Eva Mathis Ms. Mitzi Matlock Sonje K. Mayo

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. McAllister Mr. Paul Lorczak & Janet McCabe Ron & Suzanne McCafferty Jocelynne McCall Ms. Beverly McCann Ms. Carolyn McClerkin Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. McClure Kathleen McCracken Mary & John McCullough Bob McDill & Jennifer Kimball Ed & Carla McDougle Edward W. McFadden Mr. & Mrs. Thomas N. McGrew Jr. Ms. Ashley M. Mcmahan Dr. & Mrs. Timothy E. McNutt Sr. Dr. Larry L. McReynolds Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. McWherter Mr. David W. Mead Mr. Julius E. Meriweather Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Roy L. Mewbourne Mr. Jack E. Meyer Mr. James A. Meyer & Ms. Lynne Link Sherree Meyers Sheila & Alan Miller Dr. & Mrs. Philip G. Miller Dr. Ron V. Miller Mrs. Sherri M. Miller David & Lisa Minnigan Mr. Trent J. Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Scott Moffett Mr. & Mrs. Steven Moll Felix & Shirley Montgomery Dr. Michael F. Montijo & Mrs. Patricia A. Jamieson-Montijo Jerry E. & Gleedell J. Moody Sandra G. Moore Dr. & Mrs. Keith B. Moore Dr. Kelly L. Moore Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Morphett Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Morreale Scott & Suzy Morrell Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Morris Monica L. Mosesso Dr. Matthew K. Mosteller Phil Mowrey Drs. Russell & Lizabeth Mullens Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy Mr. & Mrs. B. Dwayne Murray Jr. Mr. & Mrs. J. William Myers James Mark Naftel Capt. Bryan Clinton Neal Mr. James R. Neal Gerald & Jennifer Neenan Mr. Fred S. Nelson Jennifer Nelson Dr. & Mrs. Harold Nevels Ms. Alice Nichols Mark & Kaye Nickell Drs. John* & Margaret Norris Judy M. Norton Mr. & Mrs. William A. Norton Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Nowlin Ms. Laura B. O’Connell Patricia J. Olsen Mr. Brendan O’Malley Frank & Nancy Orr Philip & Carolyn Orr Wayne Overby Dr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Overfield Dr. & Mrs. Aydin Ozan Mr. Joshua D. Ozment Dr. & Mrs. James Pace Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth H. Palm Terry & Wanda Palus Mr. & Mrs. Chris Panagopoulos Doria Panvini Dr. & Mrs. Jason Thomas Parker Clint Parrish Dr. & Mrs. Earl Q. Parrott Ms. Lisa Pasho-Coughlin Ms. Anupama A. Patel Ms. Rebecca Selove Diane Payne

Dr. & Mrs. W. Faxon Payne Mr. & Mrs. John O. Pearce Ms. Linda Pegues Lewis & Martha Penfield Anne & Neiland Pennington Frank Perez Dr. & Mrs. A. F. Peterson Jr. Kenneth C. Petroni MD Mr. Donald L. Pickard Mr. Maurice W. Pinson Dennis Pitts Ms. Judith E. Plummer Rick & Diane Poen Mr. Timothy J. Polaschek Ms. Carol Polston Phil & Dot Ponder Katherine M. Poole Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Kathleen Poole Stanley D. Poole Cammy Price Mr. Franklin M. Privette Mr. & Mrs. James Puckett Mr. & Mrs. Brooks A. Quin Mr. Daniel L. Rader & Mrs. Leah R. Jensen-Rader Mrs. Tanya C. Radic CDR Helen F. Ragan, NC, USNR Mr. & Mrs. Ross Rainwater Mr. Wyatt Rampy Mr. & Mrs. William C. Randle Charles H. & Eleanor L. Raths Nancy Ward Ray Mr. Hugh M. Rayhab Mrs. Dawn D. Redlin Marie Carney Reed Mr. Roger H. Reed Charlotte A. Reichley Jean D. Reily Lee Allen Reynolds Mr. Cliff N. Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth & Lori Rhodes Dr. John S. Rich Mrs. Jane H. Richmond Mrs. Paul E. Ridge Margaret Riegel Mr. & Mrs. James Riley Rob & Tammy Ringenberg Lowell & Sondra Roddy Marc R. Rogers Dr. & Mrs. Bruce D. Rogers Alice & Michael Rolli Judith R. Roney Dr. & Mrs. Hal M. Roseman Dr. Carolyn A. Ross Edgar & Susan Rothschild Jan & Ed Routon Lauren & Christopher Rowe Mr. Jeffery M. Roy Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Roy Dr. Irving Rubenstein Mrs. Denise Ruiz Dr.* & Mrs. Kenneth Rutherford Mr. Arthur C. Rutledge Pamela & Justin C. Rutledge Judith Ann Sachs Mr. Stephen Sachs Mr. & Mrs. John Saidy Ms. Kaori Saito Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Sams Ron & Lynn Samuels Mr. & Mrs. Bryce Sanders Ms. Teri I. Sanders Mr. Bradley T. Sanderson Mr. & Mrs. Bobby & Brenda Sandlin Mr. & Mrs.William B. Saunders & Family Mr. Donald D. Savoy Ms. Sandra A. Schatten Bob & Lisa Schatz Diane Scher Ms. Carol Schlafly Mr. Bob Schlafly Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth P. Schnaars Drs. Carl & Wendy Schofield *denotes donors who are deceased

Sheila Schott Kurt Schreiber & Nelda Schreiber Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Schultenover Mr. Paul C. Scott Mr. & Mrs. Harold Seavey Mr. Carl A. Sedgeman Mrs. Adrianne Seifert Gene A. & Linda M. Shade Richard & Marilyn Shadinger Dr. & Mrs. Steven Shankle Mr. & Mrs. Stephen B. Shanklin Brian Shapiro Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Shea Ms. Laura E. Sikes Dr. & Mrs. John O. Simmons Keith & Kay Simmons Mr. & Mrs. William L. Simmons Dr. & Mrs. Manuel Sir Alice Sisk Ms. Diane M. Skelton Rebecca Slaughter Dr. & Mrs. David Slosky David & Robin Small Mr. James B. Smedley Charles R. Smith & Vernita Hood-Smith Dallas & Jo Ann Smith Mr. Edd Smith James T. & Judith M. Smythe Ms. Rejane Soucy Mr. John D. Souther Nan E. Speller Mrs. Karen E. Speyer Tom Spiggle Mr. Michael E. Spitzer Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sprintz Tom Squires Mr. & Mrs. Hans Stabell Nancy & Lily Stalls Mr. Sidney T. Stanley Caroline Stark Lelan & Yolanda Statom Dr. & Mrs. James D. Stefansic Dr. C. Thomas & Cheryl Steiner Mr. Donald L. Stephenson Mr. & Mrs. Lemuel Stevens Jr. Richard & Jennifer Stevens Mr. Phillip M. Stewart Bob & Tammy Stewart Ms. Allison Stillwell Ms. Lisa H. Stinson Dr. Christie E. St-John Kent & Judy Stockton Mr. & Mrs. Glenn C. Stophel Mr. & Mrs. Warner A. Stringer III Frank Sutherland & Natilee Duning Don D. & Louise McKee Swain Dr. Becky E. Swanson-Hindman Rev. Justin Sweatman Ms. Carolyn C. Swinney Dr. Thomas R. Talbot Mr. and Mrs. James D. Tashie Mr. Lawrence E. Taylor Dr. Patricia Lloyd Taylor Eugene & Penny Te Selle Jeremy & Carrie Teaford Dr. & Mrs. David L. Terrell Mr. & Mrs. Richard Theiss Dr. & Mrs. William Thetford Bob & Mary Battle Thompson Mr. Larry C. Thornton Mr. & Mrs. Wendol R. Thorpe Richard & Shirley Thrall Mr. & Mrs. William D. Tidwell Scott & Nesrin Tift Brian & Callie Tinney Mr. Mark G. Tobin Ms. Emily Todoran Leon Tonelson Mr. & Mrs. Sean Torr Mr. Phillip Trusty Mr. & Mrs. John A. Turnbull Mr.* & Mrs. Jimmy L. Turner Mr. William B. Turner

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Tyler Frances Anne Varallo Anthony & Sonya Venturella Kimberly Dawn Vincent Mr. & Mrs. Douglas K. Voise Mrs. Bridget S. von Weisenstein Ms. Maria Voss Mr. & Mrs. William W. Wade Lois J. Wagner & Barbara M. Lonardi Ms. Brenda Walker Lynn S. Walker Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Wall Jr. Kay & Larry Wallace Dr. & Mrs. Gary L. Waltemath Mr. Allen P. Ward Rachel Ward-Vick Mr. & Mrs. William Joe Warise Dr. Jane Warren Bob Watson & Beth Mallen Mr. James C. Way Frank & Jane Wcislo Ms. Bernadette A. Webster H. Martin* & Joyce Weingartner Ms. Amy Wells Dr. & Mrs. J. J. Wendel Mrs. Julia West Linda C. West Franklin & Helen Westbrook Mr. Angelo White Mr. & Mrs. Larry Whitehead Keith & Amy Whitfield Eleanor D. Whitworth Ms. Judith B. Wiens Mr. Jonathan N. Wike John & Anne Williams Dr. Joyce E. Williams Susan & Fred Williams Mr. John A. Willis Tommy & Carol Ann Wilson The Rev. & Mrs. H. David Wilson Ms. Barbara W. Winstead Ms. Sandra Wiscarson Mr. Robert E. Wise Mr. & Mrs. William F. Wolf Scott & Ellen Wolfe Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Wood Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Wood Sr. Miss Jessica Woodard Ms. Nerene G. Wray Dr. John Wright & Mrs. Jenni Wright Vivian R. & Richard A. Wynn Dr. Mary Yarbrough Mr. & Mrs. Michael Yarbrough Ms. Laura L. Yeager Mr. Anthony Zahorik Jerry Zhao Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Zibart Dr. Thomas F. Zimmerman, M.D. Rev. & Mrs. A. Jackson Zipperer Jr. Ms. Wilma Zonn

HONORARY

In honor of Ms. Bettie Berry In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Milton Hay Brown In honor of Barbara Chazen In honor of Kevin & Katy Crumbo In honor of Kaelyn Giles In honor of Marilyn & Malcom Hazelip In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Norman Holcombe In honor of Martha Ingram In honor of Allen & Liza Lentz In honor of Peggy Loughran’s birthday In honor of Roger T. May, Esq. In honor of the Nashville Symphony Musicians In honor of the Nashville Symphony Musicians and Staff In honor of Harrell Odom In honor of Reba Sanders In honor of Beverly Small In honor of Mark Lee Taylor In honor of Mrs. Sally Williams

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MEMORIAL

In memory of Carole Slate Adams In memory of James R. Austin In memory of Paul W. Beam In memory of James F. Brandenburg In memory of W. Ovid Collins, Jr. In memory of Mort L. Downey In memory of Mrs. Sue Doyle In memory of Allen Eskind In memory of Adolphus “Dolph” Henry Hatcher III In memory of Dolph Hatcher In memory of Nora & T. Earl Hinton In memory of Miles Stuart Hunter In memory of Ilona and Jozef In memory of Rodney Irvin In memory of Mark Alan Lewis In memory of Clare & Samuel Loventhal In memory of Samuel Loventhal In memory of Susan Plageman In memory Alyce M. Priesmeyer In memory of Mr. John Robert Sanders Sr. In memory of Reba Morton Sanders In memory of William Satterwhite In memory of Walter & Huldah Sharp In memory of Dr. Sam Simon In memory of Mrs. Barbara Smith CagleWalker In memory of James R. Surface In memory of Ginny Thigpen In memory of Fred Viehmann In memory of James E. Ward In memory of Irving & Gladys Wolfë

LAWRENCE S. LEVINE MEMORIAL FUND George E. Barrett John Auston Bridges Mr.* & Mrs. Arthur H. Buhl III Barbara & Eric Chazen Donna R. Cheek Dr. & Mrs. Alan G. Cohen Esther & Roger Cohn Wally & Lee Lee Dietz Dee & Jerald Doochin Robert D. Eisenstein Mrs. Annette S. Eskind Laurie & Steven Eskind Harris A. Gilbert Allis Dale & John Gillmor Dr. Fred & Martha Goldner Mr. & Mrs. Billy Ray Hearn Judith Hodges Judith S. & James R. Humphreys Walter & Sarah Knestrick Sheldon Kurland Ellen C. Lawson Sally M. Levine In honor of Judith & Jim Humphreys Frances & Eugene Lotochinski Ellen Harrison Martin Mr. & Mrs. Martin F. McNamara III Cynthia & Richard Morin Dr. Harrell Odom II & Mr. Barry W. Cook Mr. and Mrs. Craig E. Philip Anne & Charles Roos Mr. & Mrs. John L. Seigenthaler Joan B. Shayne Dr. & Mrs. Anderson Spickard Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Robert Stein Vicky & Bennett Tarleton Mr. & Mrs. Louis B. Todd Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Byron Trauger Betty & Bernard Werthan Mr. Mark Zimbicki and Ms. Wendy Kurland Alice A. Zimmerman

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SUPPORT ORCHESTRA PARTNERS Gifts of $10,000 - $24,999

ANNUAL FUND:

CORPORATRIONS, FOUNDATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES The Nashville Symphony is deeply grateful to the following corporations,foundations and government agencies that support its concert season and its services to the community through generous contributions to the Annual Fund. Donors as of July 31, 2014.

ARTISTIC UNDERWRITERS Gifts of $5,000- $9,999

SEASON PRESENTERS | Gifts of $100,000+

Care Foundation of America, Inc.

DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATES | Gifts of $50,000+

PRINCIPAL PLAYERS | Gifts of $25,000+ Mike Curb Family Foundation

Mary C. Ragland Foundation

Washington Foundation

GOVERNMENT Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Caterpillar Financial Services Corrections Corporation of America Frost Brown Todd LLC Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation Griffin Technology Ann Hardeman and Combs L. Fort Foundation The Hendrix Foundation Neal & Harwell, PLC Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Renasant Bank

Mayor Karl F. Dean

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Metropolitan Council

A.C. Entertainment Inc. The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc. BDO Chet Atkins Music Education Fund Of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated The Cockayne Fund Inc. Cracker Barrel Foundation Samuel M. Fleming Foundation Freeman Webb, Inc. Landis B. Gullett Charitable Lead Annuity Trust Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown KraftCPAs PLLC OSHi Floral Decor Studio PwC Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation SunTrust Wells Fargo WME and Becky Gardenhire

BUSINESS PARTNER Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999

AmSurg BioVentures, Inc. Blevins, Inc. Carter Haston Real Estate Services Inc. City of Brentwood Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co., Inc. Delta Dental of Tennessee First Baptist Nashville Gould Turner Group, P.C. Harmon Group, Inc. Kaatz, Binkley, Jones & Morris Architects, Inc. Parking Management Company Tennsco Corporation Vanderbilt University

BUSINESS LEADER Gifts of $1,250 - $2,499

Gannett Foundation/The Tennessean J. Alexander’s Corporation William Morris Endeavor Entertainment Vannatta Farms’ family: Linda Vannatta, Tracy & Teri Vannatta; Troy & Elizabeth Vannatta; Ralph & Sharon Edwards

BUSINESS ASSOCIATES Gifts of $500 - $1,249

Anonymous (1) A-1 Appliance Company V. Alexander & Co., Inc. Beaman Automotive Group Burger Up Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre DBS & Associates Engineering, Inc. Marylee Chaski Charitable Corporation Cooper Steel Creative Artists Agency The Buzz 102.9 / The Game 102.5/ Game2 94.9 / The LIGHT 102.1

Nancy June Brandon, Dancy’s Enfinity Engineering, LLC Haber Corporation INDUSCO Nashville Predators Foundation Nashville Symphony Crescendo Club Osher Lifelong Learning Institute At Vanderbilt RD Plastics Co., Inc. Riley Warnock & Jacobson PLC Stansell Electric Company, Inc. Sysco Nashville The Tennessee Credit Union Volunteer Barge & Transport, Inc. VSA Arts Tennessee

IN-KIND

AARP Tennessee Crowe Horwath LLP Stephen M. Emahiser The Glover Group Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Nashville, Hilton Nashville Downtown Just Love Coffee Roasters Ms. Sally M. Levine Lipman Brothers & R.S. Lipman Company McQuiddy Printing CAPT & Mrs. Charles E. Stewart Jr. Nashville Symphony Volunteer Services NAXOS OSHi Floral Décor Studio Premier Parking of Tennessee

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

Arcadia Healthcare American General Life & Accident American International Group, Inc. Atmos Energy AT&T Higher Education/Cultural Matching Gift Program Bank of America BCD Travel Becton Dickinson & Co. CA Matching Gifts Program Caterpillar Foundation Cigna Foundation Community Health Systems Foundation Eaton Corporation ExxonMobil Foundation First Data Foundation First Tennessee The Frist Foundation GE Foundation Hachette Book Group IBM Corporation Illinois Tool Works Foundation McKesson Foundation Merrill Lynch & Co Foundation, Inc. Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Nissan Gift Matching Program Regions Scottrade Square D Foundation Matching Gift Program Shell Oil Company Foundation Starbucks Matching Gifts Program The Aspect Matching Gifts Program The HCA Foundation The Meredith Corporation Foundation The Prudential Foundation The Stanley Works U.S. Bancorp Foundation Williams Community Relation

NASHVILLE SYMPHONY LEGACY SOCIETY

T

he Nashville Symphony is committed to serving Nashville with world-class music and education programs not just for today, but for generations to come. If you share the same vision for your orchestra and your community, please consider making a planned gift to the Nashville Symphony. Your gift will leave a lasting impact on Middle Tennessee and beyond!

You can make a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime — it’s true! By making the Nashville Symphony the beneficiary of your will, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy or other estate planning vehicle, you’ll help guarantee our financial strength tomorrow without affecting your cash flow or your family’s financial stability today.

The Legacy Society honors those who include a gift to the Nashville Symphony in their estate plans. Accepting our offer of membership allows us to honor your future gift and to say “thank you” now.

*denotes donors who are deceased

Anonymous (3) Barbara B. & Michael W. Barton Ann R. Bernard Diane and David L. Black Julie & Frank Boehm Mr. & Mrs. Dennis C. Bottorff Charles W. Cagle Mr. & Mrs. Christopher John Casa Santa Donna & Steven* Clark George D. Clark, Jr. Dr. Cliff Cockerham & Dr. Sherry Cummings W. Ovid Collins, Jr.* Mrs. Barbara J. Conder* Kelly Corcoran Mr. & Mrs. Roy Covert Janet Keese Davies William M. & Mildred P.* Duncan Deborah Faye Duncan Annette & Irwin* Eskind Mrs. Johnna Benedict Ford Judy & Tom Foster Dr. Priscilla Partridge de Garcia & Dr. Pedro E. Garcia

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Harris Gilbert James C. Gooch Ed & Nancy Goodrich Landis Bass Gullett* Carl T. Haley, Jr. David W. & Judith S. Hayes Billy Ray Hearn Judith Hodges Judith S. Humphreys Martha R. Ingram Elliott Warner Jones & Marilyn Lee Jones Anne T. Knauff Heloise Werthan Kuhn Sally M. Levine John T. Lewis Todd M. Liebergen Clare* & Samuel* Loventhal Ellen Harrison Martin Dr. Arthur McLeod Mellor Richard L. Miller Cynthia & Richard Morin Anne T. & Peter L. Neff Mr. & Mrs. Michael Nowlin Harry & Shelley Page

Pamela K. & Philip Maurice Pfeffer Joseph Presley Eric Raefsky*, MD & Victoria Heil David & Edria Ragosin Mr. & Mrs. Ben R. Rechter Fran C. Rogers Kristi Lynn Seehafer Mr.* & Mrs. Martin E. Simmons Irvin & Beverly Small Mary & K.C. Smythe Dr. & Mrs. W. Anderson Spickard Jr. Maribeth & Christopher Stahl Dr. John B. Thomison Sr.* Louis B. Todd Judy & Steve Turner Alan D. & Jan L. Valentine Dr. Colleen Conway Welch & Mr. Ted Houston Welch* Barbara & Bud Zander Shirley Zeitlin Anne H. & Robert K.* Zelle

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FINANCES

FINANCES

LETTER FROM CFO

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hat a difference a year makes! During 2013, Schermerhorn Symphony Center was on the brink of foreclosure and the future of our extraordinary Nashville Symphony was uncertain. Today, we are stronger and better positioned to fulfill our mission of engaging the community with excellent performances and education programs, both in the concert hall and throughout the region. Lots of important events occurred last year. Three of the largest were: WE RESTRUCTURED OUR DEBT – Our banks agreed to accept a $35 million cash payment and a $20 million mortgage note payable to resolve all our outstanding bond debt and our related interest rate swap liability. We recorded a $39 million non-cash gain on the transaction and significantly reduced our future debt service requirements.

WE CHANGED OUR OPERATING MODEL – In addition to restructuring our debt, we restructured our operations. We outsourced food services, expanded our concert offerings and cut our operating budget. We expect 2014 to show the benefit of these moves and are on track to reduce annual operating expenses, including debt service, by about $10 million.

WE RECEIVED A CLEAN AUDIT OPINION – The prior year audit report expressed “substantial doubt about the Association’s ability to continue as a going concern.” The 2013 report has no such qualification. This is largely because we restructured our debt and changed our operating model.

Thank you for your interest in, and commitment to, the Nashville Symphony.

We hold ourselves to a high standard of accountability, and throughout this process have remained focused on preserving and advancing our missionrelated programs and activities to be good stewards of your investment. We look forward to partnering with you to bring excellent music and education to Middle Tennessee for years to come.

NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

USES & SOURCES OF

FUNDS

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION JULY 31, 2013

ASSETS

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,698,428 Accounts receivable 586,264 Investments 4,268,725 Prepaid expenses, and other current assets 844,276

USES OF FUNDS FY 13

Contributions receivable, net 3,350,665 Total current assets 14,748,358 Noncurrent assets Contributions receivable, net 4,688,018 Other receivable 2,768,853 Investments 655,327 Beneficial interests in trusts 9,293,023 Property and equipment, net 96,049,200 Total noncurrent assets 113,454,421 Total assets

$ 128,202,779

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 508,635 Deferred revenues 4,567,584 Notes payable - current 2,650,000 Total current liabilities 7,726,219

Programs

$ 19,409,678

61%

Building debt service $ 6,036,994

19%

Administrative

$ 2,710,563

9%

Marketing

$ 2,410,019

8%

$ 989,310

3%

Fundraising expenses

SOURCES OF FUNDS FY 13

Long-term liabilities Notes payable 22,600,000 Total long-term liabilities 22,600,000 Total liabilities 30,326,219

Chad Boyd, CPA Chief Financial Officer Nashville Symphony

Net assets Unrestricted 86,270,646 Temporarily restricted 9,068,064 Permanently restricted 2,537,850 Total net assets 97,876,560 Total liabilities and net assets

$ 128,202,779

Cash reserves

$ 17,058,567

54%

Program revenue

$10,481,863

33%

$4,016,134

13%

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2013/14 Annual Report

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