DEAR FRIENDS & SUPPORTERS,
The 2024–25 season was a powerful reflection of Pacific Chorale’s resilience, creativity, and enduring commitment to choral excellence in Orange County From unforgettable, sold-out concerts to expanded community outreach in Garden Grove public schools through the Boys & Girls Club, we are proud of our accomplishments this past year – accomplishments made possible by your support Your generosity has helped bring the profound beauty and impact of choral music to even more people in our community It is thanks to you that Pacific Chorale is poised for a period of tremendous growth in the years to come
On behalf of Pacific Chorale’s singers, Board, and staff, we sincerely thank you for your loyal support and dedication
With gratitude,
Robert Istad ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Rhett M. Del Campo PRESIDENT & CEO
It is an honor to celebrate this remarkable year of continued artistic excellence and meaningful community impact alongside you, our donor family It is your support that has sustained the artistic excellence that defines Pacific Chorale Thanks to your generosity, we brought innovative new programs to life, such as To the Hands, which explores displacement and our shared humanity We delivered outstanding performances of choral masterworks including Mozart’s Requiem, which became the highestgrossing non-holiday concert in Pacific Chorale’s history at Segerstrom Concert Hall Your support powered education initiatives like Pacific Chorale Academy and Choral Camp that nurture the next generation of artists and community leaders
The achievements highlighted in the following pages are a testament to your generosity and dedication - we look forward to building on that momentum in the seasons to come On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your commitment to Pacific Chorale
Sincerely,
Craig M. Springer, Ph.D. CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BY THE NUMBERS
Supporting Pacific Chorale is an investment in the future of choral music, the education of young musicians, and the cultural vibrancy of our community By joining us on this journey, you are a vital part of a movement that ensures singing remains accessible, inspiring, and transformative for all
Your generosity is the driving force behind every accomplishment listed here.
Through our artistic and education programs and guest appearances across Orange County, the Chorale performed at
31 EVENTS FOR 27,201 ATTENDEES
In-Person in Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Tustin, and Westminster
We extend our heartfelt thanks to 2024–25 Platinum Season Sponsors, Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons; Concert Underwriters Dennis and Marcía O’Hern and the late Trish O’Donnell; and the more than 40 Legacy Society households whose planned gifts help ensure a bright, sustainable future for Pacific Chorale Your support sustains every song we sing and every life we touch—on stage, in classrooms, and throughout the Orange County community
We also honor and recognize the late Ron Rudderow, a beloved former bass who sang with the Chorale for over 20 years His extraordinary estate gift of more than $850,000 now endows the Assistant Conductor Chair, fuels artistic innovation, and helps ensure Pacific Chorale’s mission continues to thrive for generations to come
Our donors make this work possible— and with your continued support, our capacity to serve Orange County only grows stronger Thank you!
210 CHORALE SINGERS REHEARSED 104 TIMES
1 FEATURE-LENGTH FILM
To the Hands marks the second feature-length cinematic experience in Pacific Chorale’s history after The Wayfaring Project
255 ANNUAL DONORS
14
NEW LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS
2 BOX OFFICE RECORDS SURPASSED
First time all four holiday concerts sold out! Highest ever ticket revenue for a season
9,223 ATTENDED
15 CHORALE-PRODUCED EVENTS +15% NEW TICKET BUYERS
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
“Your support helped bring this season’s repertoire to life: works that radiated emotion, beauty, depth, humor and even whimsy. The compositions I programmed demanded tremendous technical and artistic mastery from Pacific Chorale’s singers. Because of your commitment to Pacific Chorale, our musicians delivered breathtaking performances, seamlessly shifting from ethereal whispers to brilliant walls of sound in repertoire ranging from Gregorian chant to post-minimalist works.”
– ROBERT ISTAD, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
MOZART REQUIEM (MAY 24, 2025)
This unforgettable evening marked Pacific Chorale’s highest-attended and highest-selling concert outside of our holiday programs, a testament to the enduring power and beauty of Mozart’s final masterpiece
Pacific Chorale was honored to share the stage with our closest artistic partner Pacific Symphony and an extraordinary group of soloists—all drawn from the Chorale’s own roster of vocal artists—for this exceptional close to the season
“I was in heaven seeing and hearing [the Requiem] done so beautifully. I legitimately cried through most of it. So beautiful and lovingly performed!” – AUDIENCE PATRON
“If you need an infusion of good tidings... you’ve come to the right place.”
– SF CLASSICAL VOICE ON TIS THE SEASON!
HOLIDAY CONCERTS
Carols by Candlelight and Tis the Season! reached new heights with four sold-out performances and nearly 4,900 attendees filling our two beloved venues with joy, tradition, and the warmth of the season
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED
TO THE HANDS
(SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2024)
To the Hands, a significant artistic concept in the life of the Chorale, was premiered last fall and developed into a choral-theatrical film with a private screening at the Lido Theater in Newport Beach in March Through a tactile blend of live performance, choreography, and immersive design, To the Hands is both mirror and refuge, blurring the lines between concert, ritual, and cinema The film centers displacement and homelessness through the sensory languages of music, movement, and light The result is a reflection on human fragility and strength A reckoning with care and complicity And an invitation to imagine a world in which we hold and heal each other’s wounds, not in theory, but in practice The Chorale eagerly anticipates the film’s public release in 2026
HANDEL’S ISRAEL IN EGYPT
(MARCH 29, 2025)
Featuring Pacific Chorale’s chamber choir, this performance brought the biblical story of Exodus to life with soaring double choruses and vivid storytelling, a powerful reminder of the expressive depth and grandeur of Baroque music We were thrilled to reunite with Bach Collegium San Diego and its Artistic Director Ruben Valenzuela and share the stage with such phenomenal musicians and soloists
“Robert Istad and the Pacific Chorale (in all its configurations—large to small) are a GIFT to Orange County!”
– AUDIENCE PATRON
“The Pacific Chorale was stellar in their range and virtuosity. From the hushed reverence of “Te decet hymnus” in the Introit, they transitioned seamlessly to the thunderous “Dies irae” with spine-tingling precision and power. The eight-part “Sanctus” fugue, in all its glorious magnificence, was enough to make a believer of an atheist.” – TRUMAN
GUEST APPEARANCES
(2024-25)
Regular season appearances with Pacific Symphony included Messiah, Lunar New Year, Carmina Burana, and Verdi’s Requiem We were honored to salute Carl St Clair’s 35th Anniversary Season with these performances, especially the Verdi, which marked Carl’s 166th performance conducting Pacific Chorale We were also thrilled to headline a surprise appearance at the Symphony Gala on May 31, and to make Carl St Clair an honorary member of the Chorale
In December, the Chorale returned for the first time in decades to perform for the Segerstrom Center’s Candlelight Dinner fundraising event
In February, the chamber choir had the pleasure of performing Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands for the composer herself as part of the Laguna Beach Music Festival, hosted by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County
CHORAL FESTIVAL
(AUGUST 10, 2024)
The 16th Annual Choral Festival brought together 300 singers from across the country and abroad for a 3-day choral intensive, culminating in a powerful, free performance for over 1,250 community members This highly anticipated summer program was made possible by Phillip N and Mary A Lyons, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the City of Costa Mesa’s Arts Grant program, and donors like you whose dedication to live choral artistry keeps this tradition alive
C WANG, CLASSICAL VOICE
Pacific Chorale’s Choral Festival is more than just a free summer concert—it’s a place of healing, joy, and human connection. For many, it’s a meaningful way to be part of something bigger than themselves.
We spoke with Diana Hensley, a retired teacher, school counselor, and practicing therapist, who has sung in the Festival Chorus every summer since 2008. Her story highlights the Festival’s powerful impact—not only for those who sing, but for the broader Orange County community.
A CHORUS OF COMMUNITY: DIANA HENSLEY REFLECTS ON THE IMPACT OF CHORAL FESTIVAL
BY NATALIE OSWALD ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
NATALIE: What keeps you coming back to Choral Festival year after year?
DIANA: Having been a therapist my whole life, there are not a lot of things where I feel I can “put my whole self” into something, emotionally speaking But when I sing at the Choral Festival, and under Rob Istad’s leadership, I can put my whole self into the music There are few things in this world where you can experience something like this I get energized from the rehearsals and I love singing with that many people That’s why I keep coming back
NATALIE: Can you share a moment from a past Choral Festival weekend that really moved you—something that reminds you why this event matters?
DIANA: The first year I sang in the Choral Festival, my whole life had changed I had lost my husband and retired from my job as a teacher on the very same day But the people I met at the Festival that year were so loving, and so caring The singers that participate are people who care on the deepest level that one can care If we are all here to spread love, then I don’t know a better way to do it than at Choral Festival
NATALIE: What would you say to someone considering supporting Choral Festival financially?
DIANA: Any support for Choral Festival—from sponsoring a rehearsal to covering the costs of sheet music—is an investment in your community: younger generations, older generations, anyone who likes to sing You are doing something to bond your community together, and even to reunite families who see each other once a year at this Festival Choral Festival is for the community, by the community of Orange County, and it is so important that it continues
Diana’s story is just one powerful example of how Pacific Chorale’s Choral Festival fosters connection and uplifts our community through music The Festival not only nurtures individual artistry—it strengthens the cultural fabric of Orange County With your support, we can continue creating transformative programs that unite people, inspire growth, and enrich our community
TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP SUSTAIN THE CHORAL FESTIVAL: Contact Natalie Oswald by phone (714) 662-2345 x227 or email noswald@pacificchorale org
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY
PACIFIC CHORALE ACADEMY provided weekly music education to nearly 100 students in grades 2-6 at under-resourced schools, providing 3,107 contact hours of vocal music, mentorship, and confidence-building experiences
PACIFIC CHORALE CHORAL CAMP sent a record 53 high school students to learn with the renowned music faculty at CSU Fullerton for an intensive week of 2,385 contact hours that included electives, music theory, professional guest performances, culminating in an end-of-week showcase Of the 53 students, 10 received financial aid Students report an increased interest in attending college after camp and making deeper connections with other teens
Our six-week long FOOD DRIVE PARTNERSHIP with OC Food Bank during the Choral Festival and To the Hands collected thousands of meals for those in need
Learn More about our Award-winning Education Programs
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND ADVOCACY
This season also saw incredible collaborations and outreach efforts, including:
• VetTix, offering complimentary tickets to veterans and military families
• OC Food Bank, collecting and assembling thousands of meals for local families
• Tiyya Foundation, dedicated to creates communities of support and organizes access to economic opportunities and critical resources for immigrants, refugees, and displaced indigenous communities
• Friendship Shelter, a non-profit homeless services agency founded in 1988 and dedicated to ending homelessness in South Orange County
• Support for the Arts, rallying support to protect NEA funding
• Returned participation in the 2024 Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza
• Pacific Chorale provided $1,000 in emergency relief to our LA neighbors during the devastating January fires via California Fire Foundation and the Center for Cultural Innovation
FY25 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
(unaudited financial information)
OPERATING EXPENSE
44% Artistic Production
32% Wages/Salaries/Benefits
12% General & Administrative
5% Marketing
4% Education
3% Development
TOTAL EXPENSE ($2,552,813)
$1,113,186
$821,412
$304,687
$126,110
$105,034
$82,384
Operating Surplus / (Deficit) ($318,780)*
Pacific Chorale has been operating at a deficit due to ambitious post-pandemic expansion and increasing production, artistic, and labor expenses Unrestricted cash reserves from special one-time gifts have been used to bridge the current operating gap The Board of Directors is undertaking a critical Sustainability Plan over the next three seasons to bring revenues in line with expenses, primarily through increased private support and the implementation of a robust major gifts program
Major Investment In Chorale Fundraising $240,426
In partnership with CCS Fundraising, Pacific Chorale completed a comprehensive six-month development program assessment and major gifts strategy implementation to enhance our fundraising efforts and unlock significant donor potential Financial support for this critical work came from a Board-designated fund, allowing us to engage a larger portion of our high-capacity donors and tap into over 3,000 ticket-buyers who have yet to donate
We now have a clear path to grow our annual contributed revenue from $1M to $3M in the next five years.
For Jim and Karen McBride, choral music has always been a passion. Jim first sat in on Pacific Chorale rehearsals in the early 70’s and soon found himself on the roster in the bass section. By the late 70’s Karen had also joined the Chorale.
A CHORUS ACROSS GENERATIONS: THE McBRIDES’ COMMITMENT TO PACIFIC CHORALE’S ENDOWMENT
BY NATALIE OSWALD ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Together they built a lifetime of memories — including touring with their daughter Jennifer (also a Chorale member) to Germany, Austria, Hungary, China, and Eastern Europe where they cemented several lifetime friendships with people they met Now, Jim and Karen are dedicated to ensuring the future of Pacific Chorale for the next generation by supporting its Endowment Fund
NATALIE OSWALD: How does supporting the Endowment align with your values?
BRIDE: We support the groups in Orange County that have given us the most, and for us that has been Pacific Chorale Supporting the Endowment ensures longevity and allows us former members of the choir to give back in a meaningful way Rather than make one lump-sum contribution, Karen and I have chosen to give to the Endowment Fund in increments over a period of five years
Do you still contribute annually to the Chorale, in addition to your Endowment gift?
Absolutely We’ve given annually for years and began supporting the Endowment once we were financially able If you give a dollar to the annual fund, your generosity lasts a year If you give it to the Endowment, it lasts
What would you say to those considering a gift to the Endowment?
Giving to the Endowment is more than a donation — it’s an investment in the future of Pacific Chorale If the music you hear during a concert reaches into your soul, making an Endowment gift in addition to your annual gift is a powerful and lasting commitment to the continued growth and preservation of the choral art form in Orange County
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MAKING AN ENDOWMENT GIFT: Contact Natalie Oswald by phone (714) 662-2345 x227 or email noswald@pacificchorale org
ENDOWMENT VALUE BY FISCAL YEAR
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
-$1,000,000
Pacific Chorale’s endowment is valued at $10.1 MILLION as of June 30, 2025 which conservatively yields about $425,000 in annual funding for our artistic and educational programs.
Principal investments are protected and preserved in perpetuity through board-approved draw policies, allowing an annual withdrawal of no more than 5% on the 3-year trailing average of the fund
Due to sustained donor contributions over the last 15 years and excellent investment management policies, the endowment in recent years has begun to provide more than $400,000 in annual funding to support our mission
OUR SUPPORTERS
Pacific Chorale gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their generous contributions since May 2024 These contributions enable Pacific Chorale to continue serving the community with performances of the highest artistic quality, and providing exceptional educational programs designed to continue the tradition of choral artistry in Orange County
GIFTS OF DISTINCTION
We gratefully acknowledge the following donors, whose total gifts exceed $1 million, for their exceptional generosity and commitment to the success of the nationally recognized Pacific Chorale
$100,000 AND ABOVE
Phillip N and Mary A Lyons
Lenora Meister and Salt-Away Products, Inc
Ron Rudderow †
$25,000 TO $99,999
Karl and Marilyn Forsstrom
Hans and Valerie Imhof
John and Lori Loftus
David and Darrellyn Melilli
Trish O’Donnell †
Charles and Ling Zhang
$10,000 TO $24,999
Janice Johnson
James and Karen McBride
Haydee Mollura
Kenneth and Carla Neeld
Dennis and Marcía O’Hern
Thomas and Bonnie Pridonoff
Loraine Reed
$5,000 TO $9,999
Mike Andrews
Brian D Bates, CPA
Mary Ester Blakley
John and Marcia Cashion
Margaret Gates
Kathryn Gibson
Mark and Donna Hoover
Mei Yen Huang Chang
Jan Landstrom
Chris and Susan Lindley
Kit Newman and Jerry Moulton
Pat and Craig Newton
Deborah Pasarow
$2,500 TO $4,999
Tom and Anne Henley
Diana Hensley
Norm and Sandy Johnson
Jonathan Krauss
Richard McNeil
Richard Messenger
Dr Irvin and Mr Michael Navarrete-Carroll
Stephane Quinn
Kirsten and Craig Springer
Fram and Julie Virjee
Jun Yao and Barbara Wang
$1,000 TO $2,499
Brien Amspoker and Ellen Breitman
Chris and Susan Anderson
David L Bates
Kenneth and Margaret Blair
Dennis and Stephanie Blanchard
Michael and Valerie Cantwell*
Terry and Phyllis Clark
Hugh Davies
Michael and Cheryl Del Campo*
Rhett M Del Campo and Elena Madrigal Hall*
Peter Foley
Yitzhak and Rhona Gewelber
Song Guo*
Maria Hall-Brown
Lynne and Mike Istad
Robert Istad and David Istad Navarro
Drew and Katherine Jacobs
Mike and Susan Jacobs
Donna Janes
Eileen Jeanette
Barbara Kingsbury
John Lundsten
Nancy Lyons
Dr Goran S Matijasevic
John and Elaine McClintic
Drs John Mooney and Angela Tripoli
Alexander Nelson
Mark J Nielsen
Drs Andrei Novac and Bonita Jaros
Gus and Leslie Ordonez*
Joan S Petty
Judith Posnikoff
George H I Reiss †
Casey and Naomi Reitz
P A Sefton
Carol Smith
Carl and Susan St Clair in celebration of Cole Carsan St.Clair
Diane Stovall
Dr Deborah Then and Prof George Foster
Peter and Martha Wetzel
Amanda and Andrew Whiting
Karen Zfaty
$100 TO $999
Jay Aber*
Dennis Aigner and Camille Bertolet
Mark Aldrich and Doug Deimeke
Tom Anderson*
Anonymous
Joyce A Antal
Deborah and Jim Babcock
Steve and Jennifer Baker
David and Kristin Bartholomew*
Raymond † and Lois Helm Beeman
Carl and Regina Blankenhorn
Andrew and Michelle Brouwer
John and Kay Brown
Julie Bussell
Art and Donna Carter*
Joe and Barbara Chamberlain
Joseph and Julie Chien
William J. Gillespie † Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons Lenora Meister
Denise B Chilcote
Mikki Cichocki
Ronald Clark
C Leonard Coduti
Paige Cotcamp*
Lee Daigle
Matt and Chris Darling*
Charles and Darlette Dexter
John Paul Drayer
Lucy Dunn
Denean R Dyson
Judi Elterman
Howard † and Janet Emery
Dr Robert and Christine Emmons
David and Jacline Evered
Harvey and Sharon Fair
Rosemary P Fennell
Drs Herb and Cheryl Fischer
DeAnn Forbes
John Forsyte and Michele Moe-Forsyte
Carla Fuchs
Alan Garcia*
Larry Gates
Carol Gentry
Nancy Gerhard
James and Sharon Givens
Randall Goldberg*
William and Alison Gregg
Edward Gutierrez
Peter Hahn
William D and Bonnie Brittain Hall
Michael and Janet Hards
John R Hargreaves Sr *
Carol and William Hatton
Catherine Henley-Erickson
Ed and Mary Louise Hlavac*
Daniel and Elizabeth Hoffmann*
Wendy Isbell
Manuel Jimenez*
Dr Mark Chapin Johnson
Kellee King
Craig and Deborah Kistler
James and Lidia Klingler
Nels and Andrea Klyver
Drs John and Patricia Lamb
Dr Jung-A Lee*
Canyon and Susan Lew
Jin Ming Liao*
Yi Lin
Patricia Liu
Laura Long
Jim † and Claudia Looney*
Suzi Lyons
Amira Mansour
Dale and Sally Marquis
Deb Matsumoto
James and Becky McGaugh
Dr John and Deborah Middlebrooks
Herbert and Joyce Miller
Richard Moore*
Ann and Steve Morris
Douglas and Kimberly Nason
Thomas Neeld*
Wayne Norman*
Charles Oh and Hye Lee*
Natalie Oswald*
Dorothy A Peralta
Sandy Possehl
Dorcas Preston
Dr Kathleen and Nicholas Preston
Donald Rabe
Frank and Dana Ramos
Karyn Rashoff
Ryan Ratcliff
Jerome and Mary Reinhart*
Thomas Ringland
Kathryn Ryan
Kumiko Sakai
Matthew Samia*
Justus and Elizabeth Schlichting*
Dr and Mrs James G Schulze
William Shelly
Howard Shen*
Stan Sholik and Linda Wells Sholik
Wendy Sobeski
Grayson Stamps*
Dr Robert M Stroup
Peter and Mary Tennyson
Matthew and Sarah Thompson
Frank and Shari Ticheli*
Joseph and Kathryn Tillotson
Gary and Marjie Toops
Daniel R Tremblay and Linda L Kirchner
Tom Unvert
Beth Varney
Ernest and Diane Velarde
Matthew and Terri Wedell
Celeste Wells*
Dr Stanley White
Gregory Woll and Kathryn Cobb-Woll
Susie Xie
Mr and Mrs Richard Zevnik
Greg Zwetow*
* first time donor † Deceased
GOVERNMENT, CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORT
$25,000 AND ABOVE
Anonymous
The Capital Group
Colburn Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Salt-Away Products, Inc
$10,000 TO $24,999
Irvine Barclay Theatre
Pacific Life Foundation
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
$5,000 TO $9,999
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Lon V Smith Foundation
Newport Beach
Cultural Ar ts Commission
The Renee Jeffrey O’Hern Foundation
John & Jane Groover Charitable Ar ts Fund of the Orange County Community Foundation
Robert & Doreen Marshall Fund of the Orange County Community Foundation
$1,000 TO $4,999
American Feel Young Chorus City of Costa Mesa
$100 TO $999
Marathon Petroleum Company
Very special care has been given to the preparation of donor listings. This list is current as of July 11, 2025. We deeply regret any errors and omissions, and appreciate your phone call to Pacific Chorale at (714) 662-2345 or email to ContactUs@PacificChorale.org with needed corrections.
“We feel it’s important to give back in a way that reflects the joy the Chorale has brought us.”
– MICHAEL AND SUSAN JACOBS, PACIFIC CHORALE ALUMNI
ENDOWMENT FUND
Contributions to Pacific Chorale’s Endowment Fund are invested in perpetuity The interest generated from the Endowment helps to provide the Chorale with long-term financial stability
The Chorale is delighted to acknowledge its generous Endowment Fund donors
We are deeply grateful to them for their belief and investment in the organization’s future
COMMITMENTS OF $1,000,000+
William J Gillespie †
Lori and John Loftus
Phillip N and Mary A Lyons, Ar tistic Director Chair
COMMITMENTS OF $100,000 & UP
Kathryn Gibson
Ron Gray †
James and Karen McBride
Ron Rudderow †
Assistant Conductor Chair
Vina and Barry Williams †
COMMITMENTS OF $50,000 & UP
Mike Andrews
Janice Johnson in memor y of Roger W. Johnson
John † and Jan Landstrom
David and Darrellyn Melilli
John and Elizabeth Stahr †
COMMITMENTS OF $25,000 & UP
Marilyn and Tom Nielsen
George H I Reiss †
COMMITMENTS OF $10,000 & UP
Wells Fargo Bank
Greg and MarJane † Christofferson
Dr Edward and Mrs Helen Shanbrom † in memor y of David Lee Shanbrom
COMMITMENTS OF $5,000 & UP
Anne B Nutt
COMMITMENTS OF $1,000 & UP
Michael Carroll
Dr James † and Yuko Kawai Dunning
Margaret Gates
Michael and Eleanor † Gordon
Dennis V Menke
Richard Messenger
Richard McNeil
Jeanette Moon
Donna Morse
Carl and Susan St Clair in celebration of Cole Carsan St.Clair
† deceased
LEGACY SOCIETY
The Legacy Society recognizes and honors those who have included Pacific Chorale as part of their estate planning Pacific Chorale gratefully acknowledges the following benefactors for their visionary support, ensuring the preservation of quality choral music and education
Mark E Aldrich
John Alexander
Mike Andrews
Joan Sue Betson †
Robert D Breton
Percy Brotherton †
Dr and Mrs Thomas C Campbell
Phyllis and Terry Clark
Warren Coy
Denean R Dyson
Jacline R Evered
Roger and Geri Gibb †
Kathryn Gibson
Gary Good and Jacqueline Charnley
Ron Gray †
George W Haas †
George Hatchard †
William and Carol Hatton
Tom and Anne Henley
Mark and Donna Hoover
Dennis L Houser
Michael and Susan Jacobs
Bonita Jaros and Andrei Novac
Janice Johnson
Barbara Kingsbury
Craig and Deborah Kistler
John* and Jan Landstrom
Randi W Larsen
John and Lori Loftus
Phillip N and Mary A Lyons
Karen M and James S McBride
Richard Messenger
Jeanette Moon
Thomas C Moore Trust †
Ann and Steve Morris
Betsy* and Jerry Moulton
Carla and Kenneth Neeld
Patricia Newton
Trish O’Donnell †
Elizabeth Pearson
Sandy and Val Policky
Thomas A and Bonnie J Pridonoff
Loraine Reed
George H I Reiss †
Ron Rudderow †
Peggy Schmid
Jane Shepherd
Kirsten and Craig Springer
Susan Van Wig
Martha and Peter Wetzel
Vina Williams † † deceased
If you have already remembered Pacific Chorale in your estate plan, or are interested in doing so, please contact us at (714) 662-2345 All inquiries will be strictly confidential
“For over five decades, I’ve seen the incredible power of choral music to uplift and connect our community.
Including Pacific Chorale in your estate plans is a beautiful way to help this legacy thrive for generations to come. Whether your gift is $50 or $1 million, it carries profound meaning for this organization I hold so dear.”
– JOHN ALEXANDER, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR EMERITUS
2024-25 SINGER ROSTER
This season, 210 singers made up Pacific Chorale’s performing roster. Of these singers, 23 celebrated milestones from 10 to 50 years with the Chorale! The dedication and talent of our singers and alumni is at the heart of every performance.
SOPRANO
Rebecca Hasquet section leader
Lauren Adaska
Amy Bandy
Kristi Barnes
Ammy Beltran
Cristen Bornancini
Alexandria Burdick
Andria Nuñez Cabrera
Ariana Celeste
Chelsea Chaves 10
Katy Compton
Jessica Dalley
Sophia Do
Rosiana Falzon
Diana Farrell
Stephanie Garcia Cochran
Karla Verónica Gil
Amy Glinskas
Adrien Gonzalez
Jenna Hansen
Erika Jackson
Saousan Jarjour
Hannah Kim
Corinne Larsen Linza 10
Grace J Lee
Kirsten Leon
Susan Hsia Lew
Susan M Lindley
Sarah Lonsert
Jenny Mancini
Anne McClintic
Shannon A Miller 10
Amanda Mitton
Kimberly Nason
Maria Cristina Navarro 25
Hien Nguyen
Mia Noriega Searight
Hannah Park
Deborah Pasarow
Melanie Pedro
Nicole Peppel
Laura Pluth
Libby Quam
Ruthanne Walker Rice
Joslyn Sarshad 10
Sarah Schaffner-Pepe
Linda Wells Sholik 40
Olivia Siri
Sarah Sweerman
Amelia H Thompson
Sarah Thompson 20
Anne Williams
Victoria Wu
Yewon Yoon
ALTO
Jane Hyun-Jung Shim section leader
Shinaie Ahn
Hannah Black
Emily Border
Mary Clark 10
Kathryn Cobb-Woll 30
Denean R Dyson
Ivanna Evans
Jacline Evered 20
I-Chin Betty Feinblatt
Marilyn Forsstrom
Mary Galloway
Kathryn D Gibson 50
Emma Ginzel
Erin Girard
Kathleen Thomsen Gremillion
Sandy Grim
Brandon Harris
Allison Hieger
Eleen Hsu-Wentlandt
Bonita Jaros
Stacey Y Kikkawa
Hyocheong Kim
Kristen Kleinhans
Logan Mintz-Hernandez
Nancy Morgan
Michele M Mulidor
Carla Neeld
Pat Newton
Marijke van Niekerk
Kathleen Preston
Bonnie Pridonoff 20
Elizabeth Provencio
Suzanne Rahn 10
Kaleigh Sanchez 10
Laurel Sanders 10
Tiffani Santiago
Kendall Schubert
Kelly Self
Lauren Shafer
Sarah Shaler
Stephanie Shepson
Rachel Steinke
Grace Stewart
Abby Tyree
Mya Ujifusa
Mayuri Vasan
Bonnie Yoon
TENOR
Nicholas Preston section leader, roger w. johnson memorial chair
Jephte Acosta
Daniel Alvarez
Mike Andrews
Daniel Coy Babcock
Sheridan Ball
Michael Ben-Yehuda
Jim Blackett
Nate Brown
Christopher Brush
Chris Buttars
Alex Cardenas
Abraham Cervantes
Saunder Choi
Craig Davis
Michael Elson
Marius Evangelista 10
David Evered 20
Abe Fabella
Jason Francisco
Alan Garcia
Chris Gomez
Johnny Gonzales
Richard Greenwood
Vincent Hans
Steven M Hoffman
Craig S Kistler
Jeremy Lee
Jin Ming Liao
Christopher Lindley
Pacific Chorale’s
Annual Singer
Appreciation Dinner, May 21, 2025.
Zachary Lindquist
Greg Long
Benjamin Lopez
David López Alemán 10
Ricardo Martinez
Gerald McMillan
David Melendez
Lance Padilla
Jared Pugh
Bryce Rivera
David García Saldaña
Sammy Salvador
ron gray legacy chair
Jakob Swetland
Joshua Tan Tessler
Lissandra Tong
Jeff Wang
Frank Watnick
Christiaan Westerkamp
W Faulkner White
Eric Xu
Yngwie Slassh Zamarippa
BASS
Ryan Thomas Antal
section leader,
ron gray legacy chair
Aram Barsamian
John Bergquist
Kyle Boshardy
Robert David Breton
Mac Bright 30
Michael Fagerstedt
Louis Ferland 10
Karl Forsstrom
singers memorial chair
Daniel Freeman
Sean Gabel
Larry Gates
Matthew J Gray
Randall Gremillion
Bob Gunn
Peter Hahn
Brian Hamer
Mark Hamilton
Tom Henley
Jared Hughes
Jens Hurty
Alex Jacobson
Jared Daniel Jones
Matthew Kellaway
Jonathan Krauss
Dylan Leisure
Elliot Z Levine
Connor Licharz
Jackson McDonald
Marcos Melero
Tom Mena 10
John Middlebrooks
Martin Minnich
Emmanuel Miranda
Kenneth Moore
Ryan Morris
Jason Pano
Seth Peelle 20
Carl Pike
Raphael Poon
Ryan Ratcliff
George Reiss
Ben Reyes
Antone Rodich
Miles Rojo
Malek Sammour
Michael Segura
Joshua P Stansfield
Sean TenBrook
David Tkach
Years of Service
PACIFIC CHORALE’S 2025-26 CONCERT SEASON
PLATINUM SEASON SPONSOR:
Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons
CORPORATE SEASON SPONSOR:
The Capital Group
Poulenc & Hagen
OCTOBER 25, 2025
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the
Carols by Candlelight
DECEMBER 6 & 10, 2025
Our Lady Queen of Angels, Newport Beach
Tis the Season!
DECEMBER 21 & 22, 2025
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil
MARCH 21, 2026
Our Lady Queen of Angels, Newport Beach
A Serenade to Music
Conducted by Artistic Director Emeritus John Alexander
MAY 23, 2026
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for
Special Events
We’re looking forward to connecting with you throughout the season! Below are a few special dates to keep in mind:
OCTOBER 25, 2025
Post-concert Reception @ Westin South Coast Plaza
For donors at the $1,000 level or above
MARCH 8, 2025
Season Announcement Party @ Lido Theater, Newport Beach
For current donors and subscribers
APRIL 18, 2026
Legacy Society Dinner @ Water Grill preceding Pacific Symphony’s performance of Turandot
For Legacy Society members
MAY 23, 2026
Post-concert Reception @ Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
For all donors and subscribers attending the season finale
Arts, Costa Mesa
the Arts, Costa Mesa
PACIFIC CHORALE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Craig Springer board chair
Executive Committee
Julie Virjee board chair-elect
Rhett M Del Campo president & ceo
Amanda Whiting vice chair
Susan Lindley secretary
Brian D Bates, CPA treasurer
Mary A Lyons chair emeritus
Thomas A Pridonoff immediate past chair
Mike Andrews
Jennifer M Baker
David Bunker
Maria Hall-Brown
Christopher Lindley
Rick McNeil
Samuel Nordrum
Marcía O’Hern
Ann Pulice Owens
Stephane Quinn
Ryan Ratcliff artists’ council representative
Michael Vantrease
Li Hong Wang
Charles Zhang
Distinguished Emeritus Directors
Mary A Lyons, chair emeritus
Michael J Carroll
Stanley Cochran
Bonnie Brittain Hall
Janice M Johnson
Karen Johnson
Jan Landstrom
Marcus Lussier
Thomas H Nielsen
Anne B Nutt
George Reiss
PACIFIC CHORALE PERSONNEL
Rhett M. Del Campo president & ceo
Robert Istad artistic director & conductor
John Alexander artistic director emeritus
Administration
Alex Nelson vice president, artistic production & operations
Ryan McSweeney director of patron services
Natalie Hunter director of marketing
Natalie Oswald associate director of development
Rose Taylor education program manager
Amy Henderson finance & administration manager
Molly Buzick Pontin, DMA grants manager
Scarlet Baker communications & office liaison
Artistic
Staff
Kibsaim Escárcega assistant conductor
David Clemensen, DMA collaborative pianist
Rebecca Hasquet soprano section leader
Jane Hyun-Jung Shim alto section leader
Nicholas Preston tenor section leader
Ryan Thomas Antal bass section leader
Ryan Koo teaching artist
Robert Brader teaching artist
Tomas Kaco academy accompanist
Volunteer Administration
Barbara Kingsbury historian
Ryan Ratcliff artists’ council president
3303 Harbor Blvd , Suite E5 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 662-2345
ContactUs@PacificChorale org
