Friends of Eklund Opera The Eklund Opera Program is recognized nationwide as one of the finest programs of its kind in the country. Its success is a reflection of outstanding faculty, exceptionally gifted students, professional production standards and, ultimately, the successful placement of students after graduation in the professional world. You are invited to be a part of the tradition of excellence that has come to characterize Eklund Opera. Your support is pivotal to maintaining the stature of this seminal program. To explore the role you can take in supporting Eklund Opera, please contact our Development Office at 303-735-6070.
BENEFACTOR
CONTRIBUTOR
The Academy Charitable Foundation, Inc. David Allen and Carol DeBaca Stephen Dilts Robert Stuart Graham The Louis and Harold Price Foundation
Judy and Jim Bowers Marilyn and Bruce Fredrickson Ellen and John Gille Bob and Mikee Kapelke Joan and Harold Leinbach Heidi and Jerry Lynch Claudia Boettcher Merthan Ann and Dave Phillips Cynthia and Dave Rosengren M. L. Sandos Cynthia and Paul Schauer Theodore and Ruth Smith Helen Stone Ann and Larry Thomas Ken and Ruth Wright in memory of Mayme Lacy
PATRON
Ann Cairns and Larry Bangs Barbara and Chris Christoffersen Mary and Lloyd Gelman John Hedderich Albert and Betsy Hand Toni and Douglas Shaller Al and Marty Stormo Wright Family Foundation
SUPPORTER
Donald and Beverly Eklund* Jack Finlaw and Gregory Movesian Kelton Family Foundation* Dennis Peterson Mikhy and Mike Ritter William Stark
MEMBER
Judith Auer and George Lawrence Heather and Brian Byrne* Xan and John Fischer Lissy Garrison* Janet Hanley Norman Lane Patricia and Robert Lisensky Megan Marino Marian Matheson Cathy and Byron McCalmon Corinne McKay Margaret Oakes Robert and Marilyn Peltzer Kim and Rich Plumridge Gail Promboin and Robert Burnham Alicia and Juan Rodriguez Becky Roser and Ron Stewart Ruth Schoening Carol and Arthur Smoot Walter Taylor Gretchen Vanderwerf and Gordon Jones Peter Wall Ann and Gary Yost *Gifts given in honor of Paul Eklund and Kristina Cizmar’s marriage—wishing you many years of happiness!
THE EKLUND OPERA PROGRAM
Recognizing the importance of the arts and live vocal performance in an increasingly distracted world, longtime Boulder resident Paul Eklund made a generous gift in October 2014 to help establish a $2 million endowment at the CU Boulder College of Music. Funding from the endowment helps support three opera productions each academic year, the CU New Opera Workshop and an opera scenes program for new students.
From left: Paul Eklund; Leigh Holman, Director of Opera; Robert Shay, College of Music Dean
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