WMS 2023-24 Annual Report

WEST MICHIGAN SYMPHONY

2023-2024 ANNUAL REPORT

Daring, Diverse & Defining

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A Daring, Diverse and Defining Season

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Artistic Highlights

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Board of Directors

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Administration

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Strategic Framework

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WMS Principal Musicians

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Orchestra Roster

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Welcome New Musicians

10 Community Music Encounters 12 WMS Endowment/Play Your Part Campaign 13 Play Your Part Donors 15 2023-2024 Operating Report 16 WMS Annual Fund Donors 20 Corporate and Foundations Donors are a catalyst for a musicVISION We infused West Michigan: leading, facilitating, connecting and collaborating with the community to stimulate cultural vibrancy, inclusivity and pride of place.

MISSION

West Michigan Symphony connects and enriches our diverse community through the transformative power of music. We fulfill this primarily through three core offerings: • Professional, live symphonic performances in a welcoming environment • Inspired small ensemble performances in an immersive live listening room • Learning activities that enrich the lives of children and adults through exploration, participation and performance Published January 2025; Designed by Megan James; Photos by Beth Buelow Photography

West Michigan Symphony 360 W. Western Avenue, Suite 200 Muskegon, MI 49440 231.726.3231 westmichigansymphony.org theblockwestmichigan.org

Mike & Kay Olthoff 2023-2024 Season Sponsor

2023-2024 SEASON: DARING, DIVERSE AND DEFINING Broadway diva Capathia Jenkins. Syrian composer-improviser Kinan Azmeh. Contemporary urban pianist BLKBOK. Violinist Chee Yun’s "The Seasons Reimagined." Aldo López-Gavilán’s fresh take on Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. From start to finish, West Michigan Symphony’s 2023-2024 Season at the Frauenthal and The Block was daring, diverse and defining.

Live music brings people together to share beauty. People are hungry for authentic experiences of community.

At WMS, we strive to provide a welcoming, inclusive gathering space in the heart of Muskegon’s revitalized downtown. We went all out to make the 2023-2024 Season irresistible to subscribers, to attract new single ticket buyers, and to make WMS the most vibrant, audience friendly orchestra in the U.S.! And the community responded: 12,000 people attended concerts, an increase of nearly 20% over pre-pandemic levels.

In addition, a growing number of children and young people had the opportunity to explore, participate and perform music via WMS Community Music Encounters programs. A collaboration with Muskegon Area District Library brought Click Clack Moosic—WMS’s unique storytime series for 3-8 year olds—to nearly 800 children at multiple library branches. In its second year, Tune Up expanded to all three Muskegon Public Schools. Enrollment in WMS youth ensembles was at a record 120 students. An audience of 4,500 students, teachers and parents from schools in Muskegon, Ottawa, Newaygo, Kent, Mason and Oceana counties attended the Link Up concert in May. Community support was stronger than ever, including several unprecedented gifts. In the fall, we announced the Jeffrey Lake Johnson Endowed Principal Horn Chair, followed in the spring by the Frank E. and Flora M. Johnson Endowed Principal Bass Chair. We also received a significant grant, restricted toward the Tune Up program in Muskegon Public Schools, from the City of Muskegon’s ARPA fund. Finally, we are grateful to Mike and Kay Olthoff for all their support, and especially the $100,000 matching gift challenge, which inspired stretch giving from so many.

Thank you for being a partner with your WMS in eliminating barriers to participation in music throughout the community. You are a catalyst for a music-infused West Michigan!

Sincerely,

Susan Cloutier Crain Chairperson

Scott Speck Music Director

Andy Buelow President/CEO

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ARTISTIC HIGHLIGHTS Aretha: A Tribute Straight from the stages of Broadway came the dynamic duo of Capathia Jenkins and Darryl Williams for a star-studded tribute to the Queen of Soul. Kicking off the season, the pair lit up the Frauenthal with all of Aretha Franklin’s greatest hits, including such iconic favorites as “Respect,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools” and “Amazing Grace.”

Acoustic Guitar Ninja Called “jaw-dropping” by Audiocast Magazine, guitarist Trace Bundy was all that and more at his October debut performance at The Block. Known as the “acoustic guitar Ninja,” Bundy combined harmonics, looping and multiple capos with his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert.

Scheherazade and More Hailing from Damascus, clarinetist extraordinaire Kinan Azmeh brought his unique talents and style as soloist, composer and improviser to West Michigan in November. His Suite for Improviser and Orchestra transported the audience to an entirely new sonic realm. Together with Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral, Azmeh’s music was somehow both a contrast and complement to Rimsky-Korsakov’s beloved Scheherazade, which followed during the second half.

The Seasons Reimagined This groundbreaking February performance combined the Italian Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Argentinian Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.

Originally slated for the spring of 2020, the program was video-recorded when the pandemic brought live public gatherings to an unprecedented halt. The memory of the resulting virtual performance—the first following a statewide three-month shelter-at-home—remained vivid. At the time, we resolved to bring Chee-Yun back to perform it live. She did not disappoint.

BLKBOK at The Block One of the most inspiring performances at The Block in years featured Detroit contemporary pianist BLKBOK in March. His stage name is a nod to the legendary J.S. Bach and an embodiment of the diverse influences that have shaped his artistic identity: from classical to hip-hop. In addition to wowing Block audiences, the artist shared his vision and talents with students at area high schools. It was an opportunity for young people to hear this unique artist play and talk about how music opens doors and provides hope. The students were invited to be his special guests that night at The Block.

Rhapsody in Blue Anniversary Aldo López-Gavilán’s season-closing performance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, during its centennial year, featured the artist’s spontaneous percussion intro and improvised cadenza. The Rhapsody was preceded by an orchestral work, Guaguancó, by Guido López-Gavilán—the pianist’s father and Cuba’s most noted living composer. In a departure from custom, Scott Speck chose to end the concert (and the season) with the Rhapsody and this remarkable soloist center stage, instead of the more customary orchestral grand slam.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Susan Cloutier Crain, Chairperson Retired Executive Director, Disability Network

Kate Kesteloot Scarbrough, Vice Chairperson Retired Executive Director, Mediation & Restorative Services

Bob Garretson, Treasurer

Donna Joyce

Advancement Director, DOOR International

Stacy Mellema, CPA

Shareholder, Hungerford

Jason Olthoff

Vice President of Sales, Nichols

Emma Peterson

CEO, Embark Financial Partners

Director of Philanthropy, Trinity Health

Merica S. Dobry, Secretary Senior Council, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP

Melisa Baker Human Resources Manager, Webb Chemical Service Corporation

Larry Fife

Jennifer Ross

City Clerk, Muskegon Heights

Ryan Sterkenburg CTFA®, CISP®

Senior Wealth Administrator, West Shore Bank

Tom Trzaska

Retired Infotainment Director, Siemens and Continental Automotive

Director of Strategic Technology, RENK

Amy Hosford General Manager, KN Literary Arts

Bios of each board member may be found at westmichigansymphony.org/learn-more/board-of-directors

ARTISTIC STAFF

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Scott Speck, Music Director Angela Corbin, Debut & Premier Strings Director Lauren Garza, Tune Up Program Manager & Lead Teaching Artist Beth Slimko, Children’s Choir Director Joshua Zallar, Tune Up Teaching Artist Juan Paternina Paez, Tune Up Teaching Artist

Andy Buelow, President/CEO Amanda Dykhouse, Music Librarian Karen Mueller O’Neill, VP of Development & Marketing Megan James, Marketing & Design Manager Maris Myers, Patron Services Manager Gabe Slimko, VP of Operations & Orchestra Lisa Tabaczka, Finance & Office Manager Karen Vander Zanden, VP of Community Learning & Engagement

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK PILLAR I ARTISTIC VIBRANCY

• Plan Programming that speaks to people at all levels of familiarity with the music • Transform concerts into memory-making events

PILLAR II LEARNING

• Eliminate barriers to participation in music for all the community’s youth • Expand geographic reach to underserved areas of West Michigan • Develop adult programs that deepen music appreciation and participation

PILLAR III COMMUNITY

• Build an organizational culture that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging • Expand relationships and relevance through strategic collaborations

PILLAR IV AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT

• Expand organizational visibility and reach; cultivate new audiences • Build audience loyalty, sense of community and pride of place

PILLAR V FUND DEVELOPMENT

• Expand and diversify donor base • Build lasting, committed relationships with donors • Supplement annual funding with multi-year, estate and endowment giving

PILLAR VI INFRASTRUCTURE

• Invest in a motivated, effective and collaborative volunteer and staff team • Protect and optimize venues and staging spaces • Refine and optimize Business Model

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WMS PRINCIPAL MUSICIANS

JESÚS LINÁREZ

GENE HAHN

JACIE ROBINSON

Concertmaster

Associate Concertmaster

Assistant Concertmaster

MARK PORTOLESE

CARMEN ABELSON

ARTURO ZIRALDO

ALICIA GREGORIAN SAWYERS

Associate Principal – Cello

ASAKO FURUOYA

JONATHAN HOLDEN

Associate Principal – Violin 2 Assistant Principal – Violin 2

IGOR CETKOVIC

ADAM LIEBERT

Assistant Principal – Violin 1

REBECCA BOELZNER

AMANDA DYKHOUSE Principal – Violin 2

JASON BUTLER

Principal – Viola

Associate Principal – Viola

Assistant Principal – Viola

CAMERON SLAUGH

ROBERT JOHNSON

JILL MARIE BROWN

CHLOE ROBBINS

PAUL CLIFTON-O’DONNELL

Assistant Principal – Cello

Principal – Bass

Principal – Flute

Principal – Cello

Principal – Oboe

EDWARD HICKMAN

Principal – Trombone

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Principal – Clarinet

RILEY LINDSEY

Principal – Tuba

Principal – Bassoon

LEO TAYLOR

Principal – Timpani

BILL BAXTRESSER

Principal – Horn

Principal – Trumpet

MATTHEW BECK

SYLVIA NORRIS

Principal – Percussion

Principal – Harp

ORCHESTRA ROSTER Music Director Scott Speck

Mike & Kay Olthoff Endowed Chair

First Violin

Cello

Bassoon

Alicia Gregorian Sawyers principal

Chloe Robbins principal

Sponsored by Steve & Deb Olsen

Igor Cetkovic assc. principal Sponsored by David & Darcy Dye

Jesús Linárez concertmaster

Cameron Slaugh asst. principal

Gene Hahn assc. concertmaster

Sponsored by Dr F Remington & Ginny Sprague

Sponsored by Pat & Julie Donahue Gust and Mary Theodore Danigelis Endowed Chair

Jacie Robinson asst. concertmaster Sponsored by Bruce & Donna Hood

Adam Liebert asst. principal

Sponsored by Dr Alan Steinman

Hannah Christiansen

Sponsored by Evelyn Geile

Robbie Herbst Jennifer Kotchenruther

Lee Copenhaver Sponsored by Dr Mark D & Kristina M Clark

Karen Krummel Abigail Monroe Sponsored by Cynthia Mazurek

Grace Mockus Calin Muresan Sponsored by Elinore Verplank (Norna) & Thomas Knight

Sponsored by Bob & Charlotte Chessman

Jane Mockus Maya Shiraishi

Sponsored by Kevin & Annette Even

Oxana Sourine

Sponsored by Darlene Collet in memory of Lee Collet

Second Violin

Amanda Dykhouse principal Warner Norcross + Judd LLP Endowed Chair

Mark Portolese assc. principal Sponsored by Joanna Norris

Carmen Abelson asst. principal Katie Bast Sponsored by David & Darcy Dye

Patrick Foley Karen-Jane Henry Sponsored by Elinore Verplank (Norna)

Natalie Hockamier

Sponsored by Mark & Karla Lange

Britta Bujak Portenga

Sponsored by Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors Jackie Engel, CFP®

Viola

Arturo Ziraldo principal

Sponsored by Jan & Laura Deur

Rebecca Boelzner assc. principal Sponsored by Anonymous

Jason Butler asst. principal Csaba Erdélyi

Sponsored by JoLee Wennersten

Josh Holcomb Carlos Lozano Rebecca Miller

Bass Robert Johnson principal Frank E. & Flora M. Johnson Endowed Chair

Nicholas De Laurentis assc. principal Brett Armstrong Stephen Reichelt Cole Sheffer

Flute Jill Marie Brown principal Sponsored by Anonymous

Marissa Olin Sponsored by Mary E Malek

Leslie Deppe piccolo Sponsored by David & Beth Pickard

Sponsored by Sheila & Patrick Miller

Jason Kramer

Sponsored by Eric & Merica Dobry

Horn Paul Clifton-O’Donnell principal

Jeffrey Lake Johnson Endowed Chair

Greg Bassett

Sponsored by Allen & Sandy Beck

Lisa Honeycutt

Sponsored by Allen & Sandy Beck

Leah Brockman

Sponsored by Karen & John Wells

Trumpet Bill Baxtresser principal

Sponsored by Roger & Rebecca Tuuk

Ethan Adams

Sponsored by Thomas Knight

Kai-Chun Chang

Trombone Edward Hickman principal

Sponsored by Stephen & Debra Jackson

Joe Radtke Carter Woosley bass trombone Sponsored by Joel & Linda Engel

Tuba Riley Lindsey principal

Sponsored by Dr. Chris Jansen-Yee

Timpani Leo Taylor principal

Oboe Asako Furuoya principal Sponsored by Joanne & Amy Bensinger

Natalie Feldpausch Sponsored by Ellie Williams

Clarinet Jonathan Holden principal Sponsored by Susan Cloutier Crain

Stephanie Hovnanian Sponsored Anonymously in honor of Jane Blyth

Lisa Raschiatore bass clarinet Sponsored by Don & Kathy Dahlstrom matched by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Douglas & Janet Hoch Endowed Chair

Percussion Matthew Beck principal

Sponsored by Jill Sanders

Jordan Berini Eric Jones

Sponsored by Cornelia Holley & Sheryl Wescott

Harp Sylvia Norris principal Sponsored by Valerie & Fred Church-McHugh

Music Librarian Amanda Dykhouse

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WELCOME NEW MUSICIANS Rebecca Miller, Viola

Rebecca Miller has extensive orchestral experience including performances with Camerata Chicago, Elgin Symphony, Chicago Civic Orchestra, Ontario Philharmonic, Niagara Symphony, Symphony New Hampshire, and Boston Philharmonic, as well as with Chicago Summer Opera, San Diego’s Opera NEO, Boston Opera Collaborative, and Commonwealth Lyric Opera. She recently completed the National Academy Orchestra’s Mentorship Program in Ottawa, performing as part of the National Arts Centre Orchestra.

Rebecca has performed with Chicago Civic Orchestra Fellows and as a member of the Highwood Quartet, and was a top prize winner in the Glenn Gould School Chamber Music Competition. Outside the concert hall, she has been involved as both performer and organizer with Shelter Music Boston, bringing chamber music to underserved audiences throughout New England. Dedicated to music of the modern era, Rebecca has performed with the Esprit Orchestra, and appeared at Toronto’s 21C Festival, Creative Dialogue France, and the NEXT Festival of Emerging Artists. Rebecca holds degrees from Northwestern University, Glenn Gould School, and the Boston Conservatory.

Carlos Lozano, Viola

Born in Veracruz, Mexico, Carlos Lozano attended Andrews University in Michigan, where he studied under Carla Trynchuk, completing a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance. While in college, he started viola lessons and having found his love for the viola, went on to Western Michigan University, where he completed a Masters in Viola Performance under Igor Fedotov. He is currently completing a Masters in Orchestral Studies at Roosevelt University, studying under Larry Neuman, Li-Kuo Chang, Igor Fedotov and Roger Chase.

In addition to WMS, Carlos is a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and the Southwest Michigan Symphony. He has performed as a guest with the Artosphere Festival, Kalamazoo, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Fort Worth orchestras.

In his free time, Carlos likes to play outdoor sports such as soccer, volleyball and biking, and loves going to the beach during summer.

Nick De Laurentis, Associate Principal Bass

A Southern California native, Nick attended DePaul University in Chicago, studying double bass under Alexander Hanna of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He went on to receive his master’s degree from Northwestern University under the tutelage of Andrew Raciti of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

Nick won the Associate Principal Bass position with WMS in late 2024. He is the Assistant Principal Bass for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Other notable engagements include performances with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra, and his time as a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.

Nick has attended the Fresh Inc Festival and spent two summers as a fellow in the Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra. Nick teaches privately and enjoys honing his skills as an electric bassist, composer, and audio engineer.

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Brett Armstrong, Bass

Brett Armstrong grew up in the Grand Rapids area, attended Western Michigan University for his Bachelor of Music degree, and University of Colorado for his Master of Music degree. While he lived in Denver he enjoyed playing as a substitute on many concerts with the Colorado Symphony, as well as being principal of the Fort Collins Symphony, the Greeley Philharmonic, and the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra. During his work on a doctoral degree, Brett also played as a section bassist of the Boulder Philharmonic and the Denver Ballet.

In his spare time, Brett loves reading and using looper pedals and Ableton Live along with his bass to make improvised music.

Cole Sheffer, Bass

Cole Sheffer began his musical journey in Purcellville, Virginia, picking up the bass at age 12 after being fascinated by the rich, resonant sounds of the instrument. In his youth, Cole performed a wide range of styles including classical, jazz and rock music. Currently Cole is pursuing a Master of Music in Performance at Michigan State University, where he studies under Kevin Brown.

Cole completed his Bachelor of Music at James Madison University under Sam Suggs. In addition to WMS, Cole also holds a position with the Flint Symphony and has performed with the South Bend Symphony. As a dedicated educator, Cole serves as a sectional coach and private instructor across Michigan, working with students from middle school to collegiate levels. His summer festival appearances include the Mostly Modern Music Festival, Brevard Jazz Institute, and Sewanee Summer Music Festival. Away from the bass, Cole maintains an active lifestyle through weightlifting, running and yoga. A passionate trainer, Cole enjoys working with fellow musicians to promote movement to enhance performance and practice.

Kai-Chun Chang, Trumpet

Kai-Chun Chang, born in Taipei Taiwan, graduated from Taipei National University of the Arts, Roosevelt University. He won the third trumpet position in WMS in November 2024. He is also an associate member of Civic Orchestra of Chicago, regular member of Wheaton Municipal Band, and and studying for a post-graduate certificate at at DePaul University with Prof. Stephen Burns, Esteban Batallan, and Chad McCullough.

He developed a strong connection with the trumpet after joining the school's wind band in elementary school, where he began his initial training under the guidance of Ms. Hsin-Yi Chen. In high school, he joined the Jianguo High School Marching Band, where intensive training led him to pursue music as a career.

That same year, he was admitted to Taipei National University of the Arts, studying under Prof. Shih-Ping Deng.

During his university years, he actively participated in various events and competitions both domestically and internationally. In 2016, he advanced to the semi-finals in the Brass Quintet category at the Jeju International Brass Competition and frequently collaborated with the Taipei Symphony Orchestra.

In 2020, he went to Roosevelt University in Chicago to pursue a master's degree, studying with Prof. Mark Ridenour, Esteban Batallan, and Neal Berntsen.

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COMMUNITY MUSIC ENCOUNTERS Link Up gives students of all abilities the opportunity to work toward a common goal and create music in a friendly, safe, and forgiving context.

– LINK UP TEACHER 2024 –

LINK UP

More than 65,000 elementary students from six counties—Muskegon, Ottawa, Oceana, Newaygo, Mason and Kent—have taken a transformational musical journey courtesy of West Michigan Symphony’s Link Up over the past 20 years.

The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall developed the groundbreaking Link Up curriculum, first introduced nationally in 2004 by West Michigan Symphony (WMS) and a handful of other orchestras. With the Carnegie partnership now entering its third decade, parents who participated in grade school are experiencing Link Up alongside their own children!

A recent addition is the Link Up String Quartet, which gives schools a tantalizing foretaste of the soon to be experienced live symphony. The program culminates at the Frauenthal Center in spring, where students “perform” on their recorders along with the full orchestra.

Through Link Up I learned that music is really cool— and maybe I can play like that when I am older!

– LINK UP STUDENT 2024 –

Under the theme The Orchestra MOVES, the 2024 Link Up class learned how music moves within the listener and through the orchestra in such repertoire as Strauss’s The Blue Danube and Bizet’s Carmen. Over 4,000 students, teachers and community supporters attended three back to back concerts in May that linked the classroom to the concert hall—and the concert hall to Carnegie Hall!

DEBUT & PREMIER STRINGS

With enrollment topping 50, membership was at an all-time high for the combined Debut and Premier Strings during 2023-2024. The size was big enough to necessitate scheduling separate rehearsal times for the two string orchestras, both of which meet weekly at The Block.

Students in Debut Strings have the opportunity to become part of Premier Strings, the advanced ensemble that director Angela Corbin added to the program back in 2020. Premier Strings members learn more challenging repertoire and mentor their younger counterparts. The groups presented their own stand-alone concert in November at MCC’s Overbrook Theater and with the Children’s Choir in spring.

Premier Strings students also make frequent public performances on their own, increasing community visibility of WMS’s Community Music Encounters and gaining valuable playing experience. As an example, the group appeared at the Reach the Forgotten jail ministry banquet last October 26 at Olivet Evangelical Free Church.

“It’s such a full sound— and it just surrounds you.

It feels so good to be a part of something bigger than you.”

– PREMIER STRINGS MEMBER ELLA POTTS –

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But the undoubted highlight of the year for Premier Strings players is when they perform side by side with WMS during the annual Link Up concerts. “They get to sit onstage with a professional orchestra. They get to spend time with Maestro Scott Speck,” enthuses Corbin. “It’s an amazing opportunity and one of my favorite aspects of the program.”

TUNE UP Funded entirely by gifts raised during the 2020-2022 Play Your Part campaign, Tune Up is a beginning strings group lesson program—in partnership with IMPACT, Muskegon’s 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC)—for students in grades 3-8 in Muskegon Public Schools.

Each student receives a new violin or viola and instruction from qualified teaching artists. Tune Up is tuition-free, removing any cost barrier; it takes place within the schools, removing any transportation barrier.

In its second year, Tune Up expanded into all three elementary schools and the middle school. WMS teaching artists have developed a close partnership with 21st CCLC IMPACT staff. Director Angela Johnson shared, “We just love Tune Up and what it provides our students. The Symphony’s exceptional teaching artists make learning music fun, engaging and exciting.”

MPS Superintendent Matthew Cortez stated: “Tune Up is becoming a valuable ‘feeder’ for our middle school orchestra by providing students with at least a full year of prior instruction. We anticipate that they will be playing at a more advanced level by the time they reach high school.”

In September, teaching artists Joshua Zallar and Juan Paternina Paez joined Lead Teaching Artist Lauren Garza to continue Tune Up’s expansion.

“We are excited to be able to expand Tune Up with new students and additional class time,” enthused Karen Vander Zanden, WMS Vice President of Community Learning & Engagement. “It is all made possible by the support of our generous donors who understand the importance of music.”

“Tune Up instills a sense of confidence and pride that is especially important for the at risk youth we serve,” concluded Angela Johnson.

“It includes benefits far beyond learning an instrument. Its ripple effects result in happier, healthier, more balanced children.”

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

During their 11th year the Children’s Choir took their voices to the concert hall and beyond.They celebrated the holiday season with their November concert at The Block; December saw their much-anticipated yearly appearance during "Home for the Holidays" and a guest performance at the inaugural Christkindl Market in downtown Grand Rapids. Later, they led the crowd in the National Anthem at a Lumberjacks Game at Trinity Health Arena.They ended the season in early May with a joint performance with Debut and Premier Strings at the Frauenthal Center that generated record attendance.

Director Beth Slimko shares why she loves her work: “Whether it’s a concert

by WMS, the Children’s Choir or Debut Strings, people leave the performance more enriched, optimistic and hopeful about the future of the world—and the joy that is brought to the human spirit by shared musical experiences.”

CLICK CLACK MOOSIC

A partnership with Muskegon Area District Library and PNC Bank brought WMS’s unique Click Clack Moosic series to 800 children at library locations throughout the MADL system. "Clickity Clack Ho Ho Ho," the holiday edition, was presented four times in December with two sold out public concerts and two private performances for area preschool classes. Developed by WMS, with music by Phil Popham, this story time series enables young children to experience WMS musicians up close and personal. The format features colorful sets and costumes, hands-on learning and story narration

by WMS’s own Karen Vander Zanden.

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WMS ENDOWMENT West Michigan Symphony’s Endowment is held in funds at the Community Foundation for Muskegon County (CFFMC) and the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF). The corpus of each is owned, managed and directed by these foundations, whose trustees determine the timing and amount of distributions.

Established in 1992, the CFFMC Secure the Spirit Fund reported a fair market value of $619,909 on June 30, 2024.

Established in 2020, the CFFMC Play Your Part fund reported $2,902,875 on the same date. The GHACF Play Your Part fund, established in 2021, was at $107,805—a combined total of $3,630,589.

PLAY YOUR PART CAMPAIGN

The Play Your Part Campaign’s purpose is to provide stable revenue for the future, including a special fund restricted toward education program growth—specifically for Tune Up, which completed its second year during 2023-2024. We thank all those who have given generously to the campaign to date.

To learn more, please contact Andy Buelow at 231.726.3231 or abuelow@westmichigansymphony.org.

PLAY YOUR PART CAMPAIGN as of 6/30/24 PLEDGES RECEIVED RECEIVABLE Endowment 3,008,490 2,788,638 219,852 Education 685,607 648,229 37,378 Operating 302,899 285,313 17,586

Total 3,996,996 3,722,180 274,816

WMS has been our treasure for 16 years. Our front row seats have given us the privilege of viewing the movements of guest artists, noting how the musicians play their remarkable instruments, and observing Scott as he gave mini music lessons — all up close.

–16 YEAR SUBSCRBERS–

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PLAY YOUR PART DONORS MAESTRO: $250,000 AND UP Michael & Kay Olthoff Larry & Lari Hines Jeffrey Lake Johnson

PREMIER: $100,000-$249,999 Community Foundation for Muskegon County (CFFMC) Douglas & Janet Hoch Robert & Wendy Kersman Scott & Donna Lachniet

CRESCENDO: $50,000-$99,999 Bernie & Cathy Berntson Jon & Jane Blyth Mary Theodore Danigelis Jan & Laura Deur Pat & Julie Donahue Mark & Christine Fazakerley Mrs Carol Folkert Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) Howmet Aerospace Dan & Sheryl Kuznar Meijer Foundation Patrick O’Leary Foundation Steve & Deb Olsen Jack & Becky Slimko Warner Norcross + Judd LLP

SYMPHONY: $25,000-$49,999 Pete & Sherry Brown Orville & Susan Cloutier-Crain Don & Kathy Dahlstrom matched by Charles Stewart Mott Fund Rob & Cathleen Dubault Eagle Alloy William & Mary Lou Eyke Fifth Third Bank Paul & Karen Jackson John & Jessie Martin Monica Morse Dr Richard & Nancy Peters Tom Schaub & Mary Price

CONCERTO: $15,000-$24,999 Marilyn Andersen Allen & Sandy Beck Jackie Engel, CFP James & Susan Geisler Kimberly & Michael Martin matched by Bank of America Stephen & Susan Struck Roger & Rebecca Tuuk

PRELUDE: $10,000-$14,999

Anonymous Andy & Beth Buelow G&L Hot Dogs The Gerber Foundation David Gerdes & Carolyn Smith-Gerdes Stephen & Debra Jackson F Martin & Dorothy A Johnson Fund of the GHACF Paul C Johnson Fund of the CFFMC Fred & Joanna Norris Greg & Shelley Olson Susan Rehrer Robbins Road Animal Clinic Dr Alan Steinman John & Mary Swanson Liz & Tom Trzaska matched by RENK America Peter M Turner Webb Chemical Judy Wilcox

OVERTURE: $5,000-$9,999

Anonymous BDO Bill Baldridge Sherry Albertie Becker Frank & Susan Bednarek George & Lori Lynn Cannon Cofessco Fire Protection Consumers Energy Dr Donald & Nancy Crandall Anne & Allan Dake Kevin & Annette Even Mary Anne Gorman Judith Hayner & Charlene Romanosky Greg & Debi Hillebrand Pat Hunt Bari Johnson Tom & Pat Johnson Dick & Lynn Kamps Ray & Betsy Komray Clara Lang Mark & Bonnie Meengs Frank & Emma Peterson Bruce & Marilyn Reichardt Suzanne Richards & Lee Burlison Kurt Rosen Dr F Remington & Ginny Sprague John & Sue Sytsema Dan & Ann Tabor Don & Jane Tjarksen LJ Verplank Webb Chemical Kathy West in memory of David Alan West

SONATA: $1,000-$4,999

Anonymous (3) Cynthia Ackerman Christine Adams Charles & Gloria Alstrom Margo Atwell Bank of America Charitable Foundation Jack & Marilyn Brown Ryan & Katie Bryker Ardy Bulthouse Kroes in honor of Amanda Dykhouse Robert & Charlotte Chessman Dr & Mrs Paul Christie Dr Mark D & Kristina M Clark Darlene Collet Core Realty Partners Kurt & Cheryl Deford Jean Enright Charles & Lynn Freeman Evelyn Geile Michael Gluhanich Mr & Mrs Bill Hendrick Cornelia Holley Keith & Mary Kay Hopkins Hugh & Barbara Hornstein Richard & Holly Hughes Ed Hunt & Nancy McCarthy Joel & Kathleen Jarvis Heather Kettler Bruce & Mary Krueger Peter Kurdziel Michael Martin Cindy Mazurek Chris McGuigan & Gary Neal Susan Meston Roger & Jane Missimer Roger & Michelle Morgenstern in memory of Richard & Nancy Morgenstern Scott & Janee’ Musselman Gary Nelund & Angie Wasserman-Nelund matched by State Farm Insurance Dr Dale & Connie Nesbary Steve & Kathy Parker Gary & Beth Post Denis & Barbara Potuznik RENK America David & Georganna Rice David Roodvoets John & Marilyn Ruck John Saling & Diane Fischer Jill Sanders Chip & Susan Sawyer Duane & Susan Schecter Laura Schultz John & Elaine Severson

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Jocelyn Shaw & Doug Hannink Shoreline Insurance Agency Michael & Corina Soimar Scott Speck in honor of the WMS Musicians Ted & Judy Stojak Suarez/Polakis Family Marty & Heidi Sytsema Bryce & Marti Tallant Carol Parker Thompson Peter & Judy Theune Judy Tierney Evan & Rachel Ufer David & Laura Valk Karen & John Wells JR Whitby Eleanor Williams Dr Roy Winegar & Ms Barbara Klingenmaier Jan Witt Jane Wright Robert & Joanne Zayko Environmental Fund of the CFFMC Douglas & Jennifer Zwemer

Amy Norris & MJ Towle in honor of Fred & Joanna Norris James & Ruth Olthoff Thomas Pascoe Janet Payne William & Gay Peterson Linda Quaine Rev William Randall Mike & Char Ratchford Stephen & Susan Salisbury Schieholz/Hogan Fund of the CFFMC Sally Schwartz Asaline Scott Joanie Smith Howard & Marilyn Swanson Warren Tibbitts Richard & Marge Tourre Mary Towner Nancy & Gerritt Vanderwest Rebecca Veltman Duane & Laurie Wright Raimonds T Ziemelis Jim & Linda Zolman

INTROIT: UP TO $999

Cathy & Bernie Berntson Fund of CFFMC Jon & Jane Blyth Orville Crain & Susan Cloutier Crain Community Foundation for Muskegon County (CFFMC) Mary Theodore Danigelis Jan & Laura Deur Mark & Christine Fazakerley Fifth Third Bank Gerber Foundation Harbor Steel & Supply Corporation Hines Corporation Dr Douglas E & Janet P Hoch Howmet Aerospace Foundation Dick & Lynn Kamps Robert & Wendy Kersman Dan & Sheryl Kuznar Scott & Donna Lachniet Meijer Foundation Patrick J O’Leary & Karen Yamasaki Steve & Deb Olsen Mike & Kay Olthoff Jack & Becky Slimko Stephen & Susan Struck

Anonymous (4) Larry & Sandra Austin Susan A Bissell Memorial Fund Charles Black in honor of Fred & Joanna Norris Gary & Rhonda Bogner Dana & Claudia Bryant Jerry & Marcia Brichan Rachel Calderon in memory of Dick Baker Benjamin Christian on behalf of Tina Horigan E Jane Connell & Steven W Rosen Calvin Deur Harold & Mary Englund Eugene Fethke Martha Ferriby Tilio Giacobassi Family Erica Gillard Harvey & Maraleigh Heyer Ellen Hanichen Gwen Hoffman Doug & Judy Hostetler Mary Ann Howe Kristi Klomp Randy & Debra Knapp Pete & Mimi Kunz Cindy Larsen Joeseph & Barbara Legatz Charles Matthews & Kay Cater Matthews Patrick & Sheila Miller Barb & John Mullally Kathryn Neumann Perry & Deb Newson

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TUNE UP DONORS: $5,000+

2023-2024 OPERATING REPORT While audited financials for FY2024 are not yet available, it was a successful season both artistically and financially.

Although surpluses during the previous three budget cycles were attributable to an active endowment campaign, this was not the case in FY2024; surpluses were largely operational and unrestricted. This came about due to multiple factors.

As noted above, the single ticket campaign carried the day in earned revenue, and subscriptions were slightly over goal. This resulted in earned revenue totals of $539,278—$44,866 over the budgeted goal.

In contributed revenue, the success factors were multifaceted. First, we introduced a new tactic at our September 2023 gala: a Raise-the-Paddle for music education. Attendees were invited to make a gift at levels starting from highest ($5,000) to lowest ($50). More than 100 people donated. As a result, the net from the Gala was unprecedented: more than $186,000, or about 160% of goal. (This compares to a prior three-year average of $85,000.) Second, although there was initial concern that this success would detract from the Annual Campaign—and particularly calendar yearend giving— contributions from individuals were unprecedented throughout the season: a total of $484,653 raised (118% of goal). Third, we received unbudgeted estate gifts of $136,970. Lastly, foundation support came in at 152% of goal, primarily due to an unprecedented $57,000 grant from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council’s Cultural Relief fund.

The organization posted an unaudited surplus of $316,675 for FY2024.

2023-2024 SEASON OPERATING RESULTS*

REVENUE Individuals 26%

REVENUE Earned Contributed TOTAL

539,278 1,346,385 1,885,663

EXPENSE Program Services Administration Advancement TOTAL

1,161,051 251,038 156,899 1,568,988

Surplus (Deficit)

316,675

Corporate & Foundation 16% Tickets Sales/ Program Revenue 29% Government 9% Events 13% Other 7%

EXPENSE *O rganizational audit pending. Please visit www.westmichigansymphony.org to view the most recent audited financial results.

Program Services 74% Administration 16% Advancement 10%

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WMS ANNUAL FUND GIFTS AND PLEDGES AUGUST 1, 2023 THROUGH JANUARY 10, 2025 $10,000 AND UP

Anonymous (3) Susan Cloutier Crain Jan & Laura Deur Deborah DeVoursney Pat & Julie Donahue Nelson & Elizabeth Huldin Stephen & Debra Jackson Jeffrey Lake Johnson in memory of Jeffrey Johnson.

Thanks Jeff!

Wendy M Kersman Daniel & Sheryl Kuznar Clara Lang Steve & Deb Olsen Mike & Kay Olthoff Brad & Kathleen Playford Jill Sanders Jocelyn Shaw & Doug Hannink Jack & Becky Slimko Liz & Tom Trzaska Peter M Turner Roger & Rebecca Tuuk

$5,000-$9,999

Anonymous Jane Blyth George W & Lori Lynn Cannon III William & Mary Lou Eyke Bob & Heather Garretson James & Susan Geisler Carl & Sylvia Hansen Robert & Clara Harrell Greg & Debi Hillebrand Paul & Karen Jackson Kate Kesteloot Scarbrough Rich & Nancy Klassen Ryan & Emily Leestma Chris McGuigan & Gary Neal Patrick & Sheila Miller Mike Muskovin Joanna Norris Jason & Jamye Olthoff Frank & Emma Peterson Barbara Potuznik Sawyer Family Fund of CFFMC Tom Schaub & Mary Price Sam Slaughter & Anne Lehker Scott Speck Susan & Stephen Struck Elinore Verplank (Norna) Hazel Whittaker In memory of Clara Lang

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$2,500-$4,999

Cindy Ackerman Melisa Baker Allen & Sandy Beck Amy Bensinger Joanne Bensinger Pete & Sherry Brown in memory of Marilyn Andersen Claudia Bryant Andy & Beth Buelow Gordon & Mary Buitendorp Valerie Church-McHugh & Fred McHugh Darlene Collet Don & Kathy Dahlstrom Mary Douville Robert & Cathleen Dubault Kevin & Annette Even Larry & Lynette Fife David F Gerdes & Carolyn Smith-Gerdes Mark & Jennifer Gross Gwen & Jeff Hazekamp Brad & Janice Hilleary Bruce & Donna Hood Hon Kathy L Hoogstra & Dr Robert Hoogstra Amy & William Hosford Ed Hunt & Nancy McCarthy in memory of Donna Little Patricia Johnson Rob & Julie Johnson Ratan & Vicky Khatri Denise Kwiecien Lois Lydens John & Jessie Martin Roger C Morgenstern Bonnie Olson Memorial Fund Chris & Amy Olthoff Susan Rehrer Laura Schultz in memory of Jack Schultz Dr Michael & Marijean Smith Dr F Remington & Ginny Sprague Dr Alan Steinman Ryan & Kris Sterkenburg Brad & Erika Vanbergen Michael & Patricia Wade Karen & John Wells JoLee Wennersten Jan Witt Tom & Jane Witt Jim & Linda Zolman

$1,000-$2,499

Charles Alstrom Susan & Frank Bednarek Fund of the CFFMC Herb & Anne Bevelhymer Colin Billingsley Dave Bishop Susan Blake Brian & Jill Boersema Nick Bolema Ron & Ann Marie Brown Janice Buck Bob & Charlotte Chessman Amy Conn Tenny in memory of Jeff Conn Anne M Dake in memory of E Allan Dake Eric & Merica Dobry Marcia D'Oyly Deb & Chris Drake Joel & Linda Engel Charles & Patti Fisher Brian & Gwen Fosse Charles & Lynn Freeman Evelyn Geile Tilio Giacobassi Family Mary Anne Gorman Brennen & Rachel Gorman Mary Gust in honor of Liz and Tom Trzaska Bill Haug & Jane Curtis Roberda Hilleary Larry & Lari Hines Cornelia Holley Richard & Holly Hughes Pat Hunt Wilda James Christian Jansen-Yee Joel & Kathleen Jarvis Charles & Vivian Johnson Dick & Lynn Kamps Fund of the CFFMC Barbara Kelso Heather Kettler Pete & Mimi Kunz Patricia Ladas Mark & Karla Lange Tim & Lynette Lipan Mark Luttenton Jim & Mary Malek Cindy Mazurek Don & Jean Medema Mark & Bonnie Meengs Stacy & Eric Mellema

Susan Meston Kathryn Neumann Amy Norris & MJ Towle in honor of Joanna Norris Richard & Katie Norton KN Literary Arts on behalf of Amy Hosford and the WMS for the work you do to transform lives in meaningful ways!

David & Beth Pickard Terry & Joy Puffer Bob & Carol Pyka Gretchen & Randy Rhoades Clyde & Beth Rinsema David Roodvoets David Ruck Julia Rupp John Saling & Diane Fischer Robert N & Merle N Scolnik Advised Fund of the CFFMC Josh & Amy Silvis Dr Carlo V Spataro Tom & Nanci Stone Kim Suarez John & Mary Swanson John & Sue Sytsema Drs David & Linda Taylor Ed DeJong & Diane VanWesep Melody & JR Whitby Ellie Williams Dr Roy Winegar & Ms Barbara Klingenmaier Marguerite & Kenneth Winter Jon J & Cathy Workman Jane J Wright

$500-$999

Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Ross & Sandra Aden Darlene Alt Bruce & Paula Baker David & Sue Bird Richard & Marilyn Brown Michael Cerminaro & Connie Verhagen Jeff & Kelly Clark Dr Donald & Nancy Crandall Mary Theodore Danigelis Chris Dean Amanda & Gregory Dykhouse William & Donna Eckert Wallace & Jane Ewing Eugene Fethke Manley Ford Mark Foreman Chip & Leslie Furst Chuck & Jeanne Gembis Nick Gereaux Mike & Jamie Hekker

Kurt & Antoinette Hildwein Susan Hoekenga Reedel & Rosie Holmes Jonathon & Wendy Hoogstra Norma Jean Horan Maureen & Don Huldin Donna Joyce Michelle Kantor Hanley in memory of Mort & Maxine Kantor Karen Kayes Thomas Knight R'na & Kara Komarek in memory of Ronald Komarek DDS Becky Kuznar Joan La Mourie Brian Leibrandt Shelley Essebaggers Lewis Andy & Jill Maciejewski Charles & Kay Cater Matthews Roger & Jane Missimer Amanda Moblo Perry & Deb Newson Daniel & Dominga Partenio Dr Richard & Nancy Peters Nick & Barb Pietrangelo Roy & Britta Bujak Portenga Mike & Char Ratchford Dan & Sarah Rinsema Sybenga Bob & Bobbi Sabine Duane & Susan Schecter Allen & Mistelle Serio John & Elaine Severson Helen & Jay Smith Mary Holmes Sorensen Tracy Sprague Eileen Stoffan Clifford & Lucia Storr Ann & Dan Tabor Dr Ryan & Heather Terlouw Judy Theune George & Laura Thurlow Don & Jane Tjarksen Kathleen Torresen Richard & Marge Tourre Catherine & Chris Uganski Bruce Van Dop in memory of Dr Michael Smith William & Susan Vander Zanden Phillip & Loraine VanderPol Bill & Shirley Walther Sheryl Wescott Judy Wilcox Jonathan & Melissa Wilson Rachael & Ian Wright

$100-$499

Anonymous Krista Abbott James Alexander Lionel & Contessa Alexander III Lee Anderson Michael Anderson

& Brooke Kieft-Anderson Bernadette Arnold Margo Atwell Larry & Sandy Austin Barbara Bakker Esther Baldridge Barbara Bates-Lalick & Martin Lalick Lisa Bayne Gary & Carol Beatty Sherry Albertie Becker David Beckmann on behalf of Joanna Norris Anonymous William Black in memory of Fred Norris Jeanne Kuharivicz Bleich Aaron & Amy Bodbyl-Mast Arthur & Marilyn Bolt in honor of Dr Bruce & Esther Drukker on their 90th birthdays!

David & Karen Booth Greg Borgman Sarah Bowman Dr Mary & Robert Boyer Martha & Eddie Brown Michael & Joanna Buboltz John Max Busard & Elizabeth Busard Fund in memory of Dr & Mrs R I Busard Marie Bustin Roger Buter Curtis Chambers & Diana Wojton Rudy & Pat Chmelar Joanne Cochrane E Jane Connell & Steven W Rosen Diana Cornell Bill & Carol Cross Jessica Wolin & Frank Crownover Carol Lynn Cubitt David Culver Andrew & Samantha Cutler Bill & Joan Davis in memory of Mary Eherenman Agnes De Boer Eugene & Beth Decker Dean Denman & Gale Ford in memory of Janie Denman Calvin & Patricia Deur Phil & Kim Deur Larry DeVoogd David & Dortha DeWit Eric Douville Joyce Downing in memory of Clara Lang Judy Draper Karen Driver Bruce & Esther Drukker Dennis & Barbara Dryer Anonymous James Edmonson Bethann Egan & Len Lieffers Eileen McCormick & Lynne Nash

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Robert & Jackie Engel Harold & Mary Englund Jean Enright Jill Farkas Cork Farkas & Kathy Mauck Katy & Walt Felver Jenny Feringa Bobby Fisher Carla Flanders CMF Marketing & Events Dale & Bridget Fox Carol & Pete Friar Bruce Froelich & Margot Haynes Tommy Fuerst Marisol Garcia Linstrom Rick Gentile Dana & Jeff Glamzi Diane Goodman Marjorie Gorajec Ann Gorter Marcia Grasman David & Shari Groendyk Rick Charles & Jennifer Grow LaDon Gustafson Revs' Jerry & Susan Hagans Virginia Hague Jeff & Gail Hall Kirk Hallman & Dawn Boston Raymond Hamil George & Eve Hamstra in memory of Dr Michael Smith.

Great doctor, great neighbor, best friend.

Lois Haverman Judith Hayner & Charlene Romanosky Rhonda Hennessy Mike and Ginny Henry Patricia Hesling Dan & Celeste Hibler Molly McCarthy & Timothy Hicks Vicky Hilliard Carolyn Hillyer Gwen Hoffman Anonymous Schierholz/Hogan Family Fund of CFFMC Mary Anne & Thom Hornik Marcia Hovey-Wright & Ernie Boone Mary Ann Howe John & Jane Humphrey Nicholas Huryk Katherine & Kenneth Jacobs Dirk Jasperse Jessica Jenkins Ken Johnson Lori Johnson Robert & Susan Johnson Robert E Johnson Natalie Johnson & Dana Pink in memory of Donna Little Lamar & Diane Jordan

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Linda Juarez & Chris Garzelloni Brian Kadlec John Karafa Brett Karhoff Loretta Kasprzyk Francine Kieft Louie & Earlaine Kiel Anonymous Randy & Debra Knapp Alan Kohley Sarah & Gregory Korose Alyssa Kraker Bruce & Mary Krueger Meghann Kruse Mike Kuznar Jeff & Jody Lewis Pat Locke Dale & Amanda Lowder Anonymous Deborah Margules Mahmood & Barbel Masghati Chris & Kayla May Shirley McIntire John & Cindy McKinnon Stephanie McNamara in honor of Kay and Mike Olthoff For your tireless philanthropic efforts to improve the world around you.

Paul & Winnie McNergney Phil McPherson Howard & Carole Meade Fund Carol Meech in memory of Dr Michael Smith JB & Lynn Meeuwenberg Joan Menke-Schaenzer Rich & Teresa Micheil LaShelle Mikesell Dean Millar Karen Miller Deb Mogdis Vern Molitor Wendy Morden Mark & Valerie Muilenburg John & Barbara Mullally Anonymous David R Nancarrow Jil & Phil Nehra Susan & Tyler Newton in memory of Herb and Ellie Hoeker Thanks for instilling in us appreciation for this kind of music.

Donielle Nichols Eric and Lori Nisja Carol Norris in memory of Fred Norris David Olsen Garry & Charlotte Olson Thomas & Linda Gay Olson Henry & Mollie Osborn Bill Papo Richard A Pardini

Stacy Phillips John & Karen Pitcher Gary & Beth Post Sylvia Precious Monica Lakatos & Steve Preston C Bruce & Shirley Privacky Ellen & Vic Prowant Rev William Randall David Redmond in memory of Donna L Little Faye Redmond Joan Reeg Robert & Sharon Remmerde in honor of Leon Fredrick Norris Cindy Ribesky Bruce & Mari Rice Christine & Marv Robere Dr Gary & Pennie Robertson Bruce & Judy Rollston Derek & Claire Root-Benson Karl and Barbara Rowe Family Kim Sakis Penny Sander Gregory Shaull Gwynne & Steve Schoff Pat & Ed Schroeder Susan (Sue) Schuiteman in memory of Clara Lang Lennie Schwaiger John Selmon Euginnia & Brodie Seyferth Karen Shields Craig & Cathy Simons Colleen & Joseph Skendzel Hayden Smith Joanie Smith Anonymous Anbritt & Darlene Stengele Michael & Cindy Stevens James & Nancy Stier George & Dottie Strabel Julie Stuberg Verne & Janet Sutherland Marty & Heidi Sytsema Loretta Temple Rebecca Thomas Judith Tierney Scott Timmer Charles & Susan Rogalla Tindall Tom & Kathy Tosa David & Mary Turbessi Brandon & MonicaTurnbull Janice Ubels Stephen & Valerie Vallier John Van Walsum Vanessa & Alex Vander Meulen David Vanderwall Kay VanderWall Nancy L Vanderwest John & Gwen Varineau Gerald Walter Ann Marie Wasserman

Nate & Amanda Westbrook Neil & Beverly Whitbeck Jenny Wilkes Brewster & Mary Ellen Willcox Beverly Williams Lynn Winter Lori Zeman Raimonds T Ziemelis

CORPORATE, ARTS COUNCIL & FOUNDATION DONORS $10,000 AND UP

City of Muskegon Community Foundation for Muskegon County DTE Energy Foundation Fund Embark Financial Services Fremont Area Community Foundation Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Harbor Steel & Supply Corporation Hines Corporation Howmet Aerospace Leonel L. & Mary Loder Fund Meijer Foundation Michigan Arts & Culture Council Smith Davis Morse Group Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge The Gerber Foundation The Leonard Luxury Apartments Warner Norcross + Judd LLP Women's Division Chamber of Commerce

$5,000-$9,999

Adelaide Pointe Consumers Energy Fifth Third Bank Howmet Community Fund of the CFFMC JSJ Foundation Fund Lorin Industries RENK America Samuel L. Westerman Foundation Shoreline Insurance Agency, Inc. Trinity Health Webb Chemical Service Corporation White Lake Community Fund of the CFFMC

$1,000-$2,499

Billie Klont Greinke Memorial Fund of the CFFMC Cofessco Laketown Family Dental Mart Dock Corporation Mary C Payne Fund of the CFFMC Newkirk Electric Tyler Sales

$500-$999

Ann & Bud Eichmann Fund of the CFFMC Bear Lake Tavern Choice One Bank John L. Wheeler Memorial Scholarship Fund of the CFFMC Northern Machine Tool Schierholz/Hogan Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County Susan A Bissell Memorial Fund for the Arts

BLOCK UNDERWRITERS

Consumers Energy Grand Valley State University Lake Michigan Credit Union Lorin Industries Michael & Kimberly Martin (Endowed) Muskegon Community College Steve & Deb Olsen Mike & Kay Olthoff Mary Price & Tom Schaub Raymond James Shoreline Insurance Agency Jack & Becky Slimko Smith, Haughey, Rice and Roegge Trinity Health Tyler Sales Warner Norcross + Judd LLP

PAST CHAIRS COMMITTEE

The Past Chairs Committee provides ongoing guidance, advocacy and support to the WMS long after its members’ terms are completed. WMS thanks and honors these individuals for their generosity, collective wisdom and continuing leadership.

Tim Arter Pete Brown Marcia D’Oyly David Gerdes Holly Hughes David Hogan Pat Hunt G Thomas Johnson Wendy Kersman Clara Lang Deb Newson Kay Olthoff Mike Olthoff Sylvia Precious Chip Sawyer Ann Tabor Peter Turner Jane Wright

$2,500-$4,999

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Grand Valley State University Hazekamp's Premier Foods Hungerford i'move Lake Michigan Credit Union Macatawa Bank Muskegon Community College Raymond James West Shore Bank

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CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION DONORS

Samuel L. Westerman

Foundation

Past Chairs COMMITTEE