NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ruth C. Lipper Co-Chair of the Board Stephen Sichak, Jr. Co-Chair of the Board Victor Parsonnet Chairman Emeritus Albert D. Angel Vice Chair David R. Huber Vice Chair/Treasurer Alan L. Danzis Secretary
Gerald Appelstein Valerio Azzoli Audrey Bartner Ron Beit Deborah Ann Bello Ann Borowiec Linda M. Bowden Rose C. Cali Carmen Amalia Corrales Trayton M. Davis Curtland E. Fields Jay Galeota John T. Garone Robert C. Garrett James R. Gillen
* Member of the Orchestra serving on the Board of Trustees
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Gregory Khost Scott Kobler Andrew Lamy* Amy Liss William J. Marino Elin Mueller Dr. Michael Nakhamkin Christopher Petermann Daria Placitella Stephen A. Ploscowe, Esq. Warren K. Racusin James V. Reilly Roberta Renard Gwendolyn Robosson James Roe
Adriana Rosin* Joseph Santamaria Marcia Sass Craig Silliman Donald Strangfeld Susan Stucker Mark Timmerman* Penelope Vance Sherry A. Varrelman Richard Vezza Robert Wagner* Elzbieta Weyman* John T. Wooster, Jr. Edward D. Zinbarg
Life Trustees Dr. Victor J. Bauer John Campbell Barbara Bell Coleman Dr. Anita Falla R. John Forrest Dr. Francis J. Honn Willard D. Nielsen Dr. Algernon A. Phillips, Jr. Russell C. Prince Charlotte Tanenbaum Robert C. Waggoner Josh S. Weston
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Jacques Lacombe, Music Director
OPENING N I G H T September 25, 2015 featuring Branford Marsalis and honoring Marilyn Horne
JACQUES LACOMBE MUSIC DIRECTOR
7/27/15 4:20 PM
OPENING
NIGHT Sep te mb e r 25 , 2 0 1 5
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Jacques Lacombe invite you to celebrate the opening of the Orchestra’s 93rd season.
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Cocktail Party 5:30 pm Concert 7:30 pm Dinner immediately following the concert
honoring
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JACQUES LACOMBE conductor BRANFORD MARSALIS saxophone
NJSO–Victor Parsonnet, M.D. Leadership Award Friday, September 25, 2015
RAVEL WILLIAMS MILHAUD MUSSORGSKY
Valses nobles et sentimentales “Escapades” for saxophone from Catch Me If You Can Scaramouche for alto saxophone Pictures at an Exhibition
RSVP by September 4, 2015 | Cocktail Attire
OPENING NIGHT
Be a part of the Celebration!
MARILYN HORNE with the
New Jersey Performing Arts Center One Center Street, Newark, NJ
Join us in honoring Marilyn Horne, opera legend and long-time friend of the NJSO, for her exceptional accomplishments within her profession and her dedication to the arts to enliven, expand and better the condition of humankind. One of the greatest operatic mezzo-sopranos in history, Ms. Horne is celebrated for her unique power and artistry. She is also an impassioned advocate for nurturing young artists, whom she promotes through the Marilyn Horne Foundation.
Gala Hosts New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Board of Trustees Ruth C. Lipper and Stephen Sichak, Jr., Board Co-Chairs Gala Chair Linda M. Bowden, PNC Bank Honorary Gala Chairs Governor Chris Christie Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Event Sponsor
Gala Committee Gerald M. Appelstein Edda & James Gillen A. Michael & Ruth C. Lipper Dr. Michael Nakhamkin Dr. Victor & Jane Parsonnet Josh & Judy Weston Honoree Sponsor
OPENING
NIGHT Se p te mb er 25 , 2 0 1 5
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Jacques Lacombe invite you to celebrate the opening of the Orchestra’s 93rd season.
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Cocktail Party 5 pm Concert 7:30 pm Dinner immediately following the concert
honoring
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JACQUES LACOMBE conductor BRANFORD MARSALIS saxophone
NJSO–Victor Parsonnet, M.D. Leadership Award Friday, September 25, 2015
RAVEL WILLIAMS MILHAUD MUSSORGSKY
Valses nobles et sentimentales “Escapades” for saxophone from Catch Me If You Can Scaramouche for alto saxophone Pictures at an Exhibition
RSVP by September 4, 2015 | Cocktail Attire
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OPENING NIGHT
Be a part of the Celebration!
MARILYN HORNE with the
New Jersey Performing Arts Center One Center Street, Newark, NJ
Join us in honoring Marilyn Horne, opera legend and long-time friend of the NJSO, for her exceptional accomplishments within her profession and her dedication to the arts to enliven, expand and better the condition of humankind. One of the greatest operatic mezzo-sopranos in history, Ms. Horne is celebrated for her unique power and artistry. She is also an impassioned advocate for nurturing young artists, whom she promotes through the Marilyn Horne Foundation.
Gala Hosts New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Board of Trustees Ruth C. Lipper and Stephen Sichak, Jr., Board Co-Chairs Gala Chair Linda M. Bowden, PNC Bank Honorary Gala Chairs Governor Chris Christie Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Event Sponsor
Gala Committee Gerald M. Appelstein Edda & James Gillen A. Michael & Ruth C. Lipper Dr. Michael Nakhamkin Dr. Victor & Jane Parsonnet Josh & Judy Weston Honoree Sponsor
7/27/15 4:20 PM
OPENING NIGHT PARTICIPANTS We thank the following participants and invite you to join them: Leaders
Investors Bank A. Michael & Ruth C. Lipper
Benefactors PNC Prudential
Champions
Gerald M. Appelstein BD Edda & James Gillen Dr. Michael Nakhamkin O’Connor Davies, LLP Dr. Victor & Jane Parsonnet Judy & Josh Weston
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Supporters
Michael & Jane Griffinger William & Paula Marino McCarter & English, LLP The MCJ Amelior Foundation Elin Heine Mueller Ellen & Phil Neches The Star-Ledger Charlotte & Morry Tanenbaum U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management Verizon
Contributors
Audrey Bartner W. John Bauer & Nancy Boucher Ann & Stan Borowiec Linda M. Bowden Freda Brown Rose C. Cali Ray & Patti Chambers Ann Cummis Alan & Hope Danzis Christine & Michael Gilfillian Judith Lieberman Susan & Scott Kobler
Joe & Sheila Nadler Christopher & Theresa Petermann Daria Placitella Carolyn Klaiman Racusin, Warren Racusin & Lowenstein Sandler Roberta Renard Mary Jo & Stephen Sichak, Jr. Craig Silliman & Kate Ransom-Silliman John & Mary Kay Strangfeld Donald E. Strangfeld Richard & Arlene Vezza Edward & Barbara Zinbarg
Commitments as of July 27, 2015
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SPONSORSHIPS AND TICKETS
All guests receive complimentary valet parking.
Leader Sponsorship – $25,000 Reservation for 10 individuals for cocktails, concert and dinner (one table) • Corporate logo and name placement on event materials and on the NJSO website • Premier placement of a full-page color ad in the program book (Includes a $22,100 tax-deductible donation)
Dinner Supporter – $5,000 Reservation for six individuals for cocktails, concert and dinner • Name placement on event materials and the NJSO website • Full-page black-and-white ad in the program book
Benefactor Sponsorship – $15,000 Reservation for 10 individuals for cocktails, concert and dinner (one table) • Corporate logo and name placement on event materials and on the NJSO website • Prominent placement of a full-page color ad in the program book (Includes a $12,100 tax-deductible donation)
Cocktail Party Supporter – $2,000 Reservation for four individuals for cocktails and concert • Name placement on event materials and the NJSO website • Half-page black-and-white ad in the program book
Champion Sponsorship – $10,000 Reservation for 10 individuals for cocktails, concert and dinner (one table) • Name placement on event materials and the NJSO website • Full-page color ad in the program book
Dinner Ticket – $775 ($700 for NJSO patrons who hold a September 25 concert ticket or will exchange for one) • Reservation for one for cocktails, concert and dinner (Includes a $485 tax-deductible donation)
For additional information, please contact Renée Pachucki, Senior Director of Patron Relations, at rpachucki@njsymphony.org or 973.735.1722.
Cocktail Party Ticket – $275 ($200 for NJSO patrons who hold a September 25 concert ticket or will exchange for one) • Reservation for one for cocktails and concert (Includes a $90 tax-deductible donation)
(Includes a $7,100 tax-deductible donation)
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(Includes a $3,260 tax-deductible donation)
(Includes a $1,260 tax-deductible donation)
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NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ruth C. Lipper Co-Chair of the Board Stephen Sichak, Jr. Co-Chair of the Board Victor Parsonnet Chairman Emeritus Albert D. Angel Vice Chair David R. Huber Vice Chair/Treasurer Alan L. Danzis Secretary
Gerald Appelstein Valerio Azzoli Audrey Bartner Ron Beit Deborah Ann Bello Ann Borowiec Linda M. Bowden Rose C. Cali Carmen Amalia Corrales Trayton M. Davis Curtland E. Fields Jay Galeota John T. Garone Robert C. Garrett James R. Gillen
* Member of the Orchestra serving on the Board of Trustees
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Gregory Khost Scott Kobler Andrew Lamy* Amy Liss William J. Marino Elin Mueller Dr. Michael Nakhamkin Christopher Petermann Daria Placitella Stephen A. Ploscowe, Esq. Warren K. Racusin James V. Reilly Roberta Renard Gwendolyn Robosson James Roe
Adriana Rosin* Joseph Santamaria Marcia Sass Craig Silliman Donald Strangfeld Susan Stucker Mark Timmerman* Penelope Vance Sherry A. Varrelman Richard Vezza Robert Wagner* Elzbieta Weyman* John T. Wooster, Jr. Edward D. Zinbarg
Life Trustees Dr. Victor J. Bauer John Campbell Barbara Bell Coleman Dr. Anita Falla R. John Forrest Dr. Francis J. Honn Willard D. Nielsen Dr. Algernon A. Phillips, Jr. Russell C. Prince Charlotte Tanenbaum Robert C. Waggoner Josh S. Weston
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Jacques Lacombe, Music Director
OPENING N I G H T September 25, 2015 featuring Branford Marsalis and honoring Marilyn Horne
JACQUES LACOMBE MUSIC DIRECTOR
7/27/15 4:20 PM