2017 Songbook Academy Program

ACADEMY July 15–22, 2017

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Now in its eighth year, the Songbook Academy is a summer music intensive for young singers who have an interest in the Great American Songbook. It is the only program of its kind in the United States. High school students who love the music of classic Broadway shows, jazz, and popular music have the life-changing opportunity to work with music industry professionals, Broadway performers, and educators from the top university music and theatre programs in the country to learn about this uniquely American music.

Though the Songbook Academy is perhaps the Songbook Foundation’s most visible educational program, the organization works throughout the year on a variety of other programs and initiatives that celebrate the Great American Songbook.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Efroymson Family Fund.

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INTRODUCING THE 2017 ÂŽ

ACADEMY ALL-STARS Josephine Bianco, 16 Staten Island, New York Talent Unlimited High School Future Plans: Become a recording artist with jazz and R&B influence on her own musical creations and other covers

Taylor Bickett, 18 Carmel, Indiana Carmel High School Future Plans: Sing and write music that inspires others

Yarden Borshevsky-Barr, 18 Friendswood, Texas Friendswood High School Future Plans: Give people the opportunity to widen their perspectives by telling stories through musical theater performance

Logan Branch, 17 East Greenwich, Rhode Island East Greenwich High School To sing, keep good music alive, and become an inventor 5

Lucy Breedlove, 16 Vienna, Virginia James Madison High School Future Plans: Keep music in her life even if it is not her career

Haley Burgh, 17 Greenwood, Indiana Center Grove High School Future Plans: Pursue an entirely musical career, travel the world, and share her love of music with as many people as possible

Weston Clark, 18 Zionsville, Indiana Park Tudor School Future Plans: Write music and leave the world with more songs than it had before

Kayla Daubenspeck, 18 Lebanon, Indiana Lebanon High School Future Plans: Inspire others with her passion for music

Morgan Demetre, 15 Portland, Oregon Cleveland High School Future Plans: Work on Broadway or become a film actress and inspire others to join the entertainment industry

Elizabeth DeVoto, 18 St. Louis, Missouri Nerinx Hall High School Future Plans: Make a living traveling the world and performing 6

Hayden D. Elefante, 15 Zionsville, Indiana Zionsville Community High School Future Plans: Become an actor both on Broadway and in film

Matt Engelken, 18 Dubuque, Iowa Hempstead High School Future Plans: Become an orthopedic surgeon and work to invent more effective procedures to help patients reach their full potential more quickly

Emily Estep, 17 Fresno, California University High School Future Plans: Become a working stage actress

Mathew Fedorek, 16 Finleyville, Pennsylvania Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School Future Plans: Be a happy, successful artist

Caleb Freeman, 19 Webb City, Missouri Webb City High School Future Plans: Pursue a BFA in musical theatre and become a performer on Broadway

Sofia Gonzalez, 18 San Gabriel, California Alverno High School Future Plans: Pursue a BFA in musical theatre and establish a career onstage and in film and television 7

Cynthia Kauffman, 16 Zionsville, Indiana Zionsville Community High School Future Plans: Pursue musical theatre and become a performer

Cinderella Ksebati, 18 Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Grosse Pointe South High School Future Plans: Be a featured soloist with a big orchestra or band in Carnegie Hall as well as be a teacher and inspire young students

Tara Lacy, 17 Carmel, Indiana Carmel High School Future Plans: Major in musical theatre in college and develop a career in the entertainment business

Sara Lewandowski, 16 Sylvania, Ohio Sylvania Northview High School Future Plans: Move to New York City and become a full-time singer

Ella Marcus, 15 New York, New York Fiorello H. Laguardia High School of Music, Art, and Performing Arts Future Plans: Become a compelling and versatile artist and performer

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Alec Melosini, 17 Trabuco Canyon, California Santa Margartia Catholic High School Future Plans: Become a performer on Broadway as well as sing Songbook repertoire at jazz bars and performance restaurants

Jonathan Mitzenmacher, 18 Miami, Florida Coral Reef Senior High School Future Plans: Major in mechanical engineering and become an inventor

Anja Reese, 17 Carmel, Indiana Carmel High School Future Plans: Get a good college education, leave an impact on the world with her art, and serve God's purpose for her

Finnian Sagal, 17 La CaĂąada Flintridge, California La CaĂąada High School Future Plans: Study opera and voice in college and become a professional singer

Jared Sayers, 18 Lexington, Kentucky Lafayette Senior High School Future Plans: Pursue a BFA in musical theatre and create an identity for himself in the arts

Adriana Scalice, 16 Penfield, New York Penfield High School Future Plans: Pursue a BFA in musical theatre and become a working singer and performer

Madeline Seitles, 17 East Moriches, New York Westhampton Beach High School Future Plans: Study jazz and become an accomplished performer and vocal artist 9

Isabella Shiff, 15 Glendale, California LycĂŠe International of Los Angeles Future Plans: Become a well-known vocalist and collaborate with great musicians

Joseph Silva, 19 Reseda, California Notre Dame High School Future Plans: Become an artist and create music and share it with the world

Wilson Smith, 17 Greenwood, Indiana Center Grove High School Future Plans: Study music and compose and orchestrate music on Broadway

Sami Staitman, 17 Woodland Hills, California Calabasas High School Future Plans: Become a working actress on Broadway and in film and television

Lexi Staubi, 17 Darien, Connecticut Darien High School Future Plans: Dedicate her life to the performing arts

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Zoe Stewart, 16 Mendon, Massachusetts Homeschool Future Plans: Sustain a career in what she loves

Lydia Talamante, 15 Herndon, Virginia Oakton High School Future Plans: Become the most successful version of herself professionally, personally, and spiritually

Audrey Trullinger, 17 Ambler, Pennsylvania Mount Saint Joseph Academy Future Plans: Become an actress on Broadway and create a successful Youtube channel combining her two passions: musical theatre and makeup

Emily Tschirhart, 17 Ann Arbor, Michigan Community High School Future Plans: Write music and become a successful singer and performer

Grace Tucker, 16 Zionsville, Indiana Zionsville Community High School Future Plans: Make a difference in the world and promote important social issues

George C.N. Walker, 18 Decatur, Illinois Eisenhower High School Future Plans: Be happy and make others happy with simple acts of kindness

Cole Winston, 18 Hartland, Wisconsin Arrowhead High School Future Plans: Pursue a BFA in musical theatre and build a career as a performer

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THE SONGBOOK ACADEMY® FINALS

Saturday, July 22 at 7pm |

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Performance Sponsors: Salon 01 & Aquage Funded in part by a grant from the Efroymson Family Fund

WELCOME Jeff McDermott INTERIM PRESIDENT/CEO THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

Chris Lewis EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

PERFORMANCE “From This Moment On” - Cole Porter and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” - Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim THE SONGBOOK ALL-STARS

Solo performances by Top 10 finalists “Imagine” - John Lennon and Yoko Ono MICHAEL FEINSTEIN & THE SONGBOOK ALL-STARS

INTERMISSION Solo performances by Top 10 finalists “You’re Gonna Hear From Me” - André Previn and Dory Previn THE SONGBOOK ALL-STARS

REMARKS Melissa Stapleton Barnes INTERIM CHAIRPERSON, GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

BRIGHTON THOMAS PERFORMANCE 2016 SONGBOOK YOUTH AMBASSADOR

AWARDS PRESENTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2017 SONGBOOK YOUTH AMBASSADOR 12

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Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. The Voice Clinic of Indiana

S PE C IAL THAN KS VOCA L COACH ES:

Elaine Moebius, Dr. Kathleen Hacker, Lynne Rothrock, Catherine Walker S c r e e n e r s:

Dr. Kathleen Hacker, Scott Hines Elaine Moebius, Linda Pauli, Lynne Rothrock, Catherine Walker I n t er n:

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Meet The Mentors Michael Feinstein, Master of Ceremonies Five-time Grammy® Award nominee Michael Feinstein is Artistic Director at the Center for the Performing Arts and Founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation and the Songbook Academy®. More than an acclaimed singer and pianist, he is recognized internationally for his commitment to the Great American Songbook, both celebrating its art and preserving its legacy for future generations.

His television work has included the PBS series Michael Feinstein’s American Songbook, the primetime special Michael Feinstein at the Rainbow Room, and the Emmy-nominated special Michael Feinstein – The Sinatra Legacy, which was recorded live at the Palladium and aired across the country. He also performs and hosts other artists at his namesake cabaret clubs, Feinstein’s/54 Below in Manhattan and Feinstein’s at the Nikko in San Francisco.

Marc Cherry Marc Cherry was Creator and Executive Producer of ABC’s Desperate Housewives, a groundbreaking series that instantly became a ratings powerhouse and developed a worldwide fan base, continuing for eight seasons. The show claimed over 100 award nominations, winning seven Emmys, three Golden Globes, and numerous other honors.

Cherry’s writing and producing credits include another television classic, The Golden Girls, and its sequel, The Golden Palace. He also created Lifetime’s Devious Maids and served as writer and executive producer on the TV comedies Some of My Best Friends, The Crew, and The Five Mrs. Buchanans.

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Eden Espinosa Best known for her portrayal of Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked, Eden Espinosa also performed the role of the green witch in Los Angeles and San Francisco to critical acclaim. Other musical theater work has included originating the title character in Brooklyn: The Musical on Broadway, starring as Flora in the Reprise Theater Company’s production of Flora, the Red Menace, and playing Maureen in the closing company of Rent. Her many voiceover credits for film and TV include her current role as Cassandra on Disney’s Tangled: The Series. Known for her powerful vocal style, Espinosa was the featured soloist in Magical, the Disneyland fireworks spectacular, and will soon release the follow-up to her award-winning debut album, Look Around.

Sylvia McNair Two-time Grammy® Award winner Sylvia McNair boasts a stellar three-decade career in opera, oratorio, cabaret, and musical theater. Her journey has taken her from the Metropolitan Opera to the Salzburg Festival, from the New York Philharmonic to the Rainbow Room, from the Ravinia Festival to The Plaza, from the pages of The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal to The Times of London and the cover of Cabaret Scenes.

Having appeared as a soloist with nearly every major opera company and symphony orchestra in the world, McNair has focused more recently on cabaret performing and the music of Gershwin, Porter, Sondheim, and Bernstein. In 2006, she joined the faculty of Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.

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Ly Wilder Vocal artist and educator Ly Wilder’s expertise and infectious energy engage students and audiences alike in jazz and popular music. She has been a featured vocalist with combos, big bands and orchestras, a studio singer for choral demos, and a performer at Walt Disney World, singing with legendary artists Joe Williams, Rosemary Clooney, Dianne Reeves and Diane Schuur. A prolific arranger, Wilder’s works have been performed by university and high school groups worldwide. She has taught at Purdue and Indiana universities and is co-founder and Vocal Director of Bloomington Expressive Arts Training (BEAT), an extracurricular community show choir program for K-12 students.

Musical Directors Tex Arnold holds a master’s degree in music composition from Michigan State University. For over 25 years, he was musical director for the legendary Margaret Whiting, arranging and conducting for her performances with major symphony orchestras and on radio, television, and records. In 2013, he served as pianist and music director for Michael Feinstein’s concert at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall honoring songwriters Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen.

Mel Shore is an accomplished pianist, keyboardist and Hammond B3 organist, in demand as a versatile live performer, studio artist, music director, composer, and arranger in pop, country, rock, and classical music. She has toured as music director and keyboardist for country star Collin Raye and has performed with such artists as Chuck Berry, Restless Heart, Il Divo, Lea Salonga, and Hudson Lights.

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Daryl Kojak is an award-winning pianist, musical director, producer, composer, arranger, and educator based in New York City. He has performed and worked with artists as diverse as Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Vicki Sue Robinson, Randy Brecker, Christopher Walken, Sandra Bernhard, and Rita Rudner. Kojak’s production credits include recordings by Phoebe Snow, Mary Testa, Laurie Krauz, Heather MacRae, Kristin Chenoweth, and Stephanie Pope.

Beckie Menzie is an award-winning vocalist and pianist and a pillar of the Chicago music scene, appearing at some of the nation’s top nightclubs and concert venues. As one of cabaret’s most in-demand entertainers, Menzie has been featured in Michael Feinstein’s Now & Then series at Carnegie Hall, at many of the Mabel Mercer Cabaret Conventions in New York and elsewhere, and at the Chicago Humanities Festival, where she has served as a performer, director, and musical director.

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Board of Directors Eric S. Payne Chairperson

EXECUTIVE

Melissa Stapleton Barnes Vice Chairperson

Jeffrey C. McDermott Interim President/CEO

Rollin M. Dick

Michael Feinstein

Treasurer

Anne Hensley Poindexter Secretary

James (Andy) Anderson, Jr., MD, FFPM, FACE Henry Camferdam

Artistic Director

ADMINISTRATIVE Grace Crowell

Assistant to the President/CEO

Bruce Cordingley

PROGRAMMING

Traci Dossett

Douglas Tatum

Michael Drewry Melissa L. Eldredge Stephanie C. Fuhrmann Donald S. Gottwald William Hammer Douglas C. Haney, Esq. Cheryl A. Harmon John C. Hart, Jr. Nancy S. Heck Zak Khan Kathleen Krusie Lawrence (Larry) E. Lawhead Justin Moffett Jane Niederberger Michael C. Rechin Tony Robertson Quinn Shepherd David Stirsman Ashley M. Ulbricht, Esq. Pamela Campbell Williams, Esq. Deborah Wood Lebbeus Woods, CFPR 18

Staff

Vice President of Programming

Julia Shildmyer-Heighway

Community Engagement Manager

DEVELOPMENT Emily Meaux Lovison, MPA Director of Development

Leslie M. Hoggatt, CFRE Individual Gifts Officer

Stephanie Decker

Donor Relations Manager

Sheila Morone

Donor Information Specialist

FINANCE Susan Springirth

Vice President of Finance & Administration

Cynthia Ille Controller

Nancy Hamilton

Payroll & Payables Manager

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Ellen Kingston

Mark Truett

Jared McGowan

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Artist Concierge Lighting Director

Scott Hall

Devin Schonsheck

Robyn Baker

Ben Dobler

Becky Lee Macy

Joe Wisner

John Kroetz

Joshua Hasty

Audience Development Coordinator

Technical Director, Tarkington

Patron Services

Venue Management

Brian Seitz

Lisa Hillard

Patron Services Manager

Beverage & Concessions Manager

Robin Briskey

Sharon Holyoak

Communications & Media Manager Graphic Design Coordinator Marketing Manager

Patron Services Supervisor

John A. Moskal II

Patron Services & Database Coordinator Patron Services Representatives:

Chandler Appleby Bill Eckert Larry Goens Jim O'Connor Diane Schussel Lindy Siefker OPERATIONS Nick Tigue

Vice President of Operations

Ed Penman

Facility Manager

Ryan Gray

Maintenance Engineer

Production Jeff Steeg

Director of Production

Lisa Posson

Production Manager

Lead Audio Engineer AVL Technician Technical Director, Studio Theater

Gift Shop Manager & Volunteer Coordinator

Laura Varnau

Events Manager

Nicole Silvernell

Events Coordinator House Managers:

Katherine Jones Jackie Londino Marilyn Melangton Kim Moe Cindy Teeters Lisa Thornberry THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION Christopher Lewis Executive Director

Cathy Burton

Director of Programs

Lisa Lobdell Archivist

Christopher Brush

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Annual Partners Thank you to the following individuals and organizations that have contributed to the Center for the Performing Arts during the past year. This list reflects gifts received through April 30, 2017. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

ANNUAL FUND

Diamond Palladium Society ($100,000+) Allied Solutions, LLC City of Carmel Jean Yorke Memorial Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation Zak & Holly Khan Krieg DeVault LLP Pedcor Companies

Platinum Palladium Society ($50,000-$99,999) United Fidelity Bank

Gold Palladium Society ($25,000-$49,999) Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP First Merchants Bank Katz, Sapper & Miller, LLP Leah & Eric Payne Printing Partners Shepherd Insurance St. Vincent The Stratford Anonymous (1)

Silver Palladium Society ($15,000-$24,999) The Carruthers Family Current Publishing

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Rollie & Cheri Dick Engledow Group Indiana Arts Commission Land Rover Indianapolis and Jaguar Indianapolis Jim & Ginny Purvis Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons Taft Law

Bronze Palladium Society ($10,000-$14,999)

Lorene Burkhart Don & Pam Gottwald John C. & Marianne S. Hart Bob Hicks & Thalia Hammond Hicks Jeff McDermott Suzanne & Ron Mencias Jayne Ann & Doug Wilson James B. & Joyce Winner CNO Financial Group DCG: Digital Color Graphics, LLC Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. Keller Macaluso LLC Old Town Design Group Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel The Voice Clinic of Indiana

President's Circle ($5,000-$9,999)

Susan & James Anderson Melissa & Bradon Barnes Frank & Katrina Basile Eloise L. Bowers Jason & Traci Dossett Lisa & Michael Drewry Melissa Eldredge Stephanie C. Fuhrmann Cheryl A. Harmon Stan & Sandy Hurt Vivian & Lawrence Lawhead Rod & Jayme McComas Karen & Donald Perez Brian G. & Anne Hensley Poindexter Michael & Debra Rechin Bruce & Jan Reynolds Judy Roudebush Lei Shen & Soomin Park David & Micki Stirsman Susan Leo & Diane Syrcle

W. Michael & Sue Wells Pam & Bill Williams Jennifer & Leb Woods Shari & Jeff Worrell Carte Blanche Limousine CLB Restaurants F.C. Tucker Company Huntington Bank Indiana Vein Specialists Marquis Commercial Solutions PTS Diagnostics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Changsa, China based SINOCARE, Inc. Salon 01 & Aquage Telamon Foundation Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak

Director's Circle ($2,500-$4,999)

The Ackerman Foundation Patricia & Rafik Bishara Michael & Debora Bennett Bush Elizabeth Chamberlin Philip & Patricia Gibson Judy Gripp Sandra & Steve Hageman William & Barbara Hammer Douglas & Tammy Haney Diane & Bruce Houtman Sally & James Hubbard Jim Leslie Sally & Russell Mobley Robert Pullen & Luke Frazier Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis Thomas & Karen Poyser Pat Scahill & Gary Larreategui Armen & Marie-Claude Shanafelt Cheryl & Kiros Sistevaris Dr. Pamela A. Steed Thorne Family Trust Anonymous (2) Anderson Birkla Arsenal Insurance Corporation Arts Midwest Touring Fund J. C. Hart Company Kahn's Catering The National Bank of Indianapolis Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits

Sun King Brewing Co. SYM Financial Advisors

Founders Circle ($1,000-$2,499)

Kit & Brook Babcock Drs. Sandy & Gary Bacon Cindy & Kevin Beauchamp Susan & David Blish Ed & Peggy Bonach Ron & Ann Thompson Brock Randy & Libby Brown Bethany & Brian Burdick Joan & Larry Cimino Rick and Penny Conner Family Foundation K. Douglas & Becky Cook Drs. Jeff & Molly Cooke Waneta Dunkerly Craig & Marsha Dunkin The Ericson Family John & Donna Findling Lynn & Robert Fritsche Tom & Liz Fuller Bradley S. & Teresa G. Fuson Nancy S. Heck Dawn & Andy Hein Diane & Jack Houtman Marc & Rebecca Jaffe James G. Jenkins Judy & Bart Kaufman Steven & Jacque Kirsh Toni & Terry Lovison Tina & Gary Malone Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek Mary Ann & Jim Meyer Ms. Susan R. Meyer Sheila & Mike Morone Rick Moyer & Cathy Rooney Roberto Paliza John Phelan Phelan Family Foundation Jim & Carol Phillips Patrick Poyser Dr. Newell Pugh Mark & Roxann Ryan John & Pat Schuler Mr. Ronald B. Schwier & Ms. Marti Starkey Scott S. Semester Quinn & Ali Shepherd Dr. Stephen J. Shideler List continued on next page.

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Robert & Barbara Shortle Randy & Kimberly Sorrell Larry & Sandra Speer Betty & James Streeter Betty & Paul Swartz Nick Tigue & Renei Suarez John & Judy Tomke Glenn & Cheryl Troyer Saundra & Mark Truett Ashley Ulbricht Brian & Carol Urbanski Ann & Mark Varnau Jim Washburn William & Lynn Weidner Dan & Diana Yates A Cut Above Catering MBP Distinctive Catering

Advocate ($500 - $999)

Donna & Rick Adams Elaine & Mike Akermann Carolyn & Terry Anker Jeri Ballantine Robert & Jill Batler Celeste Berry Tom & Vicki Brandenburg Charles & Ann Conrad Randall & Joelyn Craig Peter & Carol Czajkowski Deborah Daniels Grace & Galen Davis Luanne & Lawrence Dewey Marge & Bill Dorsch Helen M. Eby Dr. Harold Eigen Thomas & Judith Ertl Drs. Will & Julie Fecht Beverly & Tom Feller Steve & Shannon Hawkins Mary Ann Hart & Doug Tatum Bill & Nancy Heath John Michael Henne Marie Jett Susan Johnson Doug & Marty Kaderabek Rahul & Alka Kapur Sherrie & Tom Kegley Kraabel Charitable Foundation, Inc. Claire Magna 22

Ron & Linda Maus Andrea Moore Dr. Kenneth Pennington Scott & Kristin Pike Jeff & Clare Quinn April & Curtis Rector Bill & Kim Sarsfield Capi Scheidler Kimberly & Don Shenenberger Jon Simala Dr. Robert & Dr. Susan* Stephens Tracy & Jim Storts Kathy Summers Jim & Vickie Theis Margaret & Tip Tollison Sara Wessel Cindy Whitaker Ellen & Robert Whitt Carolyn & Doug Willard Lisa & Lew Willis Bob & Barb Wolf Robina M. Zink Family Charitable Fund Republic National Distributing Company

Supporter ($250-$499)

Don & Lucy Aquilano Margaret & Adam Arceneaux Jack Babbert John & Karen* Bailey Bartley Family Charitable Trust Michael Barker Barbara Belford Lynn & Jon Bereman David A. Betz Gary & Pam Bollier Dr. Nancy Branyas & Mr. Vern Petri Christina Bredhold Mimi & Terry Brookie Jim & Joyce Burrell Mr. John Chlapik Sam & Megan Clark Janet & Mervyn Cohen Jan & Matt Cohoat Dorothy & Ron Conley Barbara Coppinger Matthew & Courtney Corley Mr. & Mrs. William E. Corley Michael & A.J. Corne Jack & Karen Crane

Steve & Grace Crowell Rebecca Dora Culbertson Cary K. Curry James & Sarah Dicks John & Janet Dissauer Lauri & Doug Dwyer Diana & Cam Edwards Robert & Patricia Edwards Diann & Jim Eggleston Paula & Steve Engelking D. L. Falcone George Faulstich Hon. Paul & Mrs. Nicki Felix Bronwen & Marvin Ferguson Frank & Nancy Fults Marilyn & Michael Garvey Genee & Norm Godden Gordon Graham & Sue Greenlee Barbara & Robert Gregory Pat & Stephen Gross Gregory Hale & Monika Nyby Halter Ferguson Financial Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hartigan Dennis & Amy Haworth Leslie M. Hoggatt Maureen & Ron Hubbard Robert Huffstodt & Josie Soliven Dr. Kevin Jarrell Kevin Keating Karen & Doug Kelsey Elaine & Ken Keltner Nick & Katy Kestner Family Fund Cindy & Raymond Ketring Marjorie Kimes Cecile Kinney Bob & Sandee Kleymeyer John & Mary Dawn Krege John G. Kroetz, II Nancy & Otto Krohn Lowell Gene LaBaw Jan & Jeff Lefton Dr. & Mrs. R. Stephen Lehman Emily Meaux Lovison, MPA DUG and Libby Macomber Dr. & Mrs. Ray F. Maddalone Dale & Sharon Mansberger Susan Massela Brent Mather Joe McCann Laura & Marty McFarland Dr. William K. McGarvey Mandy Moore and Neal Rothermel

Jackie Nytes & Michael O'Brien Karlon Olson Tim & Susan Ottinger John Palmer Charles Phillips Roger & Sharon Prasuhn Paula Presnoples Jerri & John Ramsey Dana Randall Linda Reisner Tim & Dee Renner Karen & Darrell Richey Dr. Steve Ripperger and Lynn Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Robbins Eleanor Anastasia Sciopu Kay & Charles Scott Terri Scott Brian & Christine Seitz Tiffany & Ryan Shaw Julia Shildmyer-Heighway & Rob Heighway Susan & Greg Springirth James W. Strickland MD Stacey & Greg Sutphin William Swigart Cindy Teeters William & Mary Tierney Nan & Robert Webber Jessie & Leslie Weitman Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Whitaker Deborah Bush Whiting Melissa & Peter Wilson Larry & Carolyn Woodling Robert Yee Richard and Sandra Zeckel Steve & Judy Young Michael & Jennifer Zinn Anonymous (1) Mickey's Camp O. W. Krohn & Associates, LLP MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS In memory of Thomas W. Bowers Eloise Bowers In honor of Charles Conrad Musicians of the Indiana Wind Symphony In honor of Karen Kelsey The Volunteers of the Great American Songbook Foundation List continued on next page.

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In celebration of Jan & Bruce Reynolds’ birthdays Greg B. Reynolds In honor of Jan & Bruce Reynolds' Wedding Anniversary Greg B. Reynolds In honor of Greg Reynolds' Birthday Jan & Bruce Reynolds In honor of Greg Reynolds Jan & Bruce Reynolds MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES AXA Foundation Bank of America Charitable Foundation Duke Realty Eli Lilly and Company Foundation GE Foundation John Wiley & Sons, Inc

ENDOWMENT DIRECTED GIFTS Indianapolis Colts PALLADIO SOCIETY Jim Ackerman Family Katrina & Frank Basile Beck's Hybrids The Carruthers Family Rollie & Cheri Dick Pedcor Companies Shiel Sexton Co. Inc. St. Vincent *Deceased

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Friends

Board of Directors Melissa S. Barnes Interim Chairperson

Pamela Campbell Williams Vice Chairperson Robert Pullen Secretary

Terrence Flannery Treasurer

Carolyn Anker Brook Babcock Sara Carruthers Marc Cherry Rollin M. Dick Luke Frazier William Hammer Mary Lane Haskell Kate Edelman Johnson Paul Lowden Maria Ferrer Murdock Troy D. Payner, MD Tom Postilio Roger Schmelzer Dr. Charles Simons Mike Strunsky Michael Feinstein (Founder, Ex officio) Irwin Helford (Member Emeritus) Ronald G. Shaw (Member Emeritus)

Thank you to the following individuals and organizations that have contributed to the Foundation during the past year.

This list reflects gifts received through April 30, 2017. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

ANNUAL FUND

Diamond Songbook Legacy ($100,000+) The Carruthers Family Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Ira & Leonore S. Gershwin Philanthropic Fund Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Songbook Society Platinum ($50,000 - $99,999) Efroymson Family Fund Gold Songbook Legacy ($25,000 - $49,999) Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons

Silver Songbook Legacy ($15,000 - $24,999) Hal Brody and Don Smith

Bronze Songbook Legacy ($10,000 - $14,999) Lisa & Paul Andre Buffy Cafritz Marc Cherry Rollie & Cheri Dick Betty & Irwin Helford Sue & Paul Lowden Jeff McDermott Maria Ferrer Murdock Troy Payner & Cara Peggs Robert Pullen & Luke S. Frazier Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips The Ted Snowdon Foundation Van Heusen Music Corp.

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Hollywood Musical ($5,000 - $9,999) Melissa & Bradon Barnes The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation Michael and Margie Draper Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation William & Barbara Hammer The Harold Wetterberg Foundation Mary Lane Haskell Linda Hope Karen & Doug Kelsey Ray and Bernice Charles Trust Diane & Richard Scruggs William & Lynn Weidner Applegate Elder Law Salon 01 & Aquage

Broadway Show ($2,500 - $4,999) Randy & Libby Brown Mark & Gloria Fine William Goodwin Sam & Mary Haskell Ray & Jim Luther-Pfeil Renee & Tony Marlon Guardian Relocation, Indy Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. The Voice Clinic of Indiana

Cabaret ($1,000 - $2,499) Diane & John Abrams Jack Bethards Jill & Mark Bonnett Ms. Sydney Jeanne Book Ginny Mancini Bruce & Jan Reynolds Dr. & Mrs. Steven & Candice Rosen John & Pat Schuler Drs. Pamela Steed & Peter Furno Jim & Joyce Winner

Saundra & Mark Truett Larry Weber Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman Anonymous (1) A Cut Above Catering Terwilliker, Ltd.

Tin Pan Alley ($250 - $499) Nancy Alton Karen* & John Bailey Cindy & Kevin Beauchamp Christopher Brush Cathy A. Burton Steven J. Bush Audrey & Freddie Guth Brent & Linda Hartman J & E Palladino Family Trust Tom & Priscilla Johnson Marjorie Kimes Chris & Kelli Lewis Jerry & Harriet McDermott Patrick Poyser Elayne Techentin Kathy & Hal Thurston Barbara Wulfe Anonymous (1) DCG: Digital Color Graphics, LLC MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS In Celebration of Michael Feinstein’s Birthday Audrey & Freddie Guth In memory of Miss Ella Fitzgerald, the beloved First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation In honor of Mary Lane Haskell Angelyn & Barry Cannada Sam & Mary Haskell Diane & Richard Scruggs In honor of Paul Lowden Mark & Gloria Fine

Big Band ($500 - $999)

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

Jane & Jerry Bintz William Brattain and Matthew Charles Crosland Kenyon Brown Angelyn & Barry Cannada Laura DesMoine Michael & Sharon O'Hair Carol & Dick Schwartz

Eli Lilly and Company Foundation ENDOWMENT DIRECTED GIFTS The Family of Louis F. Edelman *Deceased 27