2016-2017 Season Giving Impact Newsletter

2016/17 SEASON NEWSLETTER

YOUR IMPACT IN FOCUS

CHANGING LIVES ONE NOTE AT A TIME

AN ORCHESTRA OF 10,000 KIDS

PROVING MUSIC HAS NO BORDERS

You’ve unleashed the power of music …

through your support of the Seattle Symphony

This season ...

You brought five new works to life, including Aaron Jay Kernis’ new Violin Concerto which had its U.S. premiere in March, performed

by James Ehnes

This season ...

You made it possible to complete the two-year Beethoven Cycle, performing all of the composer’s symphonies and piano concertos for Seattle audiences, letting us dive deeply into his music and hear it in a new light

“

The music provided by this wonderful orchestra makes the world a better place.

– Robert and Kathryn

This season ...

You brought an innovative musical experience to Seattle through a semi-staged performance of Ravel’s Magical Opera, a first-ofits-kind concert for the Symphony

This season ...

You helped develop a year-long partnership with Featured Artist Hilary Hahn who performed with the orchestra and in recital, as well as participating in community and education programs

This season ...

You shared the joy of music through more than 150 Seattle Symphony concerts at Benaroya Hall and throughout the Seattle community

As a Symphony supporter you promote our shared musical journey, present much-loved symphonic works and bring captivating new compositions to the stage. You also ensure that the Orchestra continues to attract and retain musicians of the highest caliber while showcasing world-class guest artists from around the globe.

You’ve brought people together …

to inspire curiosity, community and enjoyment of vital music

This season ...

You helped present Music Beyond Borders, a free concert celebrating the diversity of our world through the musical traditions of Iran, Sudan, Iraq, Somalia and Syria to a full house, and more than one million people online

This season ...

You fostered the partnership with Path with Art and brought the healing power of music to people experiencing homelessness.

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Life gets extremely complex and difficult.

I want you to know that your generous gift made a huge impact and nourished my soul.

– Melanie, Community Connections free ticket recipient

“

I will remember this moment for the rest of my life and plus it was a blast.

– Kaiden, age 10, Link Up participant

This season ...

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You brought 10,000 elementary students to Benaroya Hall to play recorder and sing with the orchestra at the culminating concert of Link Up, providing the building blocks for a lifetime of creativity through music

This season ...

You made possible the mentoring of young musicians through four Side-bySide Concerts with local high school and community orchestras

This season you opened the doors of Benaroya Hall to more than 65,000 children, families and community members through programs that invite students of every age to learn and grow through musical discovery, and innovative initiatives that remove barriers for people in underserved populations, inviting everyone to share in the universal language of music that unites us all. You ensure that your Symphony is a safe haven for the entire community.

You’ve lifted the human spirit ...

by affirming that the music truly belongs to us all

This season ...

500,000

You brought the Seattle Symphony’s music to more than 500,000 PEOPLE

ONE

You WON ONE GRAMMY AWARD

THREE You RELEASED THREE ALBUMS on the Seattle Symphony Media label

FIVE

You commissioned and premiered FIVE NEW SYMPHONIC WORKS

FOUR

You partnered with high school and community orchestras on FOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE CONCERTS

10,000

1,000

You gave over 10,000 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS the opportunity to perform with the orchestra

SIX

You took your Symphony into the community through SIX FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS

You shared more than 1,000 FREE TICKETS with those served by our 60 NONPROFIT PARTNERS

150

You helped us present more than 150 SYMPHONY CONCERTS at Benaroya Hall

Dear Symphony Champion, Thank you for making the 2016–2017 season a resounding success.

Your support brings powerful, life-affirming music to people of every age and background.

Thank you for the important role you play, and for everything you do to strengthen and grow this vibrant Seattle Symphony community that enriches so many lives.

Simon Woods, President & CEO Leslie Jackson Chihuly Chair

Thank you

for a stellar 2016–2017 season!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC!

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