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music of AMERICA digital program November 14, 2020
contents 2020-21 Season >> Our Generous Sponsors >> Welcome Message >> Board of Directors >> Concert Program >> Guest Soloist: Alpin Hong >> Featured Composer: Craig H. Russell >> Meet the Executive Director >> Meet the Music Director >> Our Musicians >> Our Generous Donors >>
2020-21 SEASON
tribute to beethoven
October 3, 2020
music of america
November 14, 2020
mozart and haydn
February 6, 2021
romantic classics
March 6, 2021
romeo and juliet
May 1, 2021
slosymphony.org
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TO OUR SPONSORS
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Roger and Jan Verity
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Access Fund
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Ann Shaw and Charles Boccadoro
in loving memory of John Sigmund, who introduced his
daughter to Rachmaninoff and Beethoven
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welcome! It is my honor to serve as President of the SLO Symphony Board of Directors for the 2020-21 season. We started this year with exciting plans for change and growth with the hiring of our new Executive Director, Anna James Miller. But, like everyone, we were soon faced with the constraints of COVID-19. Though these are difficult times, we are determined to stay focused on one of the core principles of the SLO Symphony, to “contribute to the cultural vitality of the Central Coast community”! Things may look different, and we may not be able to be together physically, but current challenges have brought out the
best in our staff, musicians and volunteers. Now, more than ever, we are committed to continue the legacy of providing great music and culture for everyone. The SLO Symphony has been an integral part of this community for 60 years. The work of the Symphony has always been a collective effort, and this year is no exception. I want to thank our conductor Andrew Sewell, members of the orchestra, staff, committee volunteers and my fellow board members, especially Mark Sherman, our past board President. I would also like to thank our supporters. We could not carry out our mission if it were not for the ongoing generosity of our donors, sponsors and underwriters.
I thank you for your ongoing trust and support as we navigate this season together and experience the music of the San Luis Obispo Symphony in new ways. Best wishes and continued health and well being, Jill LeMieux President SLO Symphony Board of Directors
board of directors president Jill LeMieux past president Mark Sherman secretary Jim Walker treasurer Jessica Hoffman directors Joe Benson Robert Lin John Gilbert Karen Loewi Jones Matthew Green Stefan Podell Bob Gordon David Slade James Hathaway Mike Zigelman Michael Johnson honorary life member Clifton Swanson
music of america
Overture
Paul Dukas
Trumpet Devin Henderson
Rich Ward
Horn Jennifer Galvan
Trombone David Landers
Tuba Rod Mathews
I. Allegro
II. Kumbe
Craig Russell
Violin Emily Lanzone
Grace Seng
Viola Karen Loewi Jones
Cello Barbara Hunter-SpencerLudwig van Beethoven
Violin Emily Lanzone
Viola Karen Loewi Jones
Cello Barbara Hunter-Spencer
Bass Ken Hustad
Clarinet Richard Dobeck
Bassoon Lisa Nauful
Horn Jennifer Galvan
I Feel Pretty | Maria | Tonight
Leonard Bernstein
Trumpet Devin Henderson
Rich Ward
Horn Jennifer Galvan
Trombone David Landers
Tuba Rod MathewsI. The Train North
II. Tango
III. Starfish: A Blessing
IV. Turlough’s Harp
Craig H. Russell
Piano Susan Davies
Violin Brynn Albanese
Timothy Shanks
Viola David Hennessee
Cello Barbara Hunter-Spencer
Bass David George
Movements I, II, III, IV
Ton ter Doest
Oboe Heidi Butterfield
Clarinet Richard Dobeck
Bass Clarinet Abraham Perez
Saxophone Anthony Yi
Bassoon Emelia BanningerII. Andante
IV. Allegro: Themes and Variations
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Oboe Jessica Hoffman
Heidi Butterfield
Clarinet Richard Dobeck
Ian Murton
Bassoon Lisa Nauful
Emelia Banninger
Horn Jennifer Galvan
Larisa Vredevoe
George Gershwin
Violin Grace Seng
Tanya Streder
Cello Barbara Hunter-Spencer
Trumpet Al StrederEnnio Morricone
Oboe Jessica Hoffman
Violin Grace Seng
Tanya Streder
Cello Barbara Hunter-Spencer
George Gershwin
Piano Alpin Hong
arr. Alpin Hong
Piano Alpin Hong
*Special Encore: Drive-In Concert Onlyalpin hong Whirlwind American tours and performances across the globe have earned pianist Alpin Hong the reputation as a modern day Pied Piper. From Walt Disney Hall to the White House, his combination of stunning technique, emotional range, and rare humor continues to bring audiences young and old to their feet. Rooted in extensive classical training and a background in extreme sports, martial arts, and video games, Mr. Hong is a creative force unmatched in his vitality and charisma. The New York Times called him a pianistic firebrand in a review of his standing-room only New York
recital debut at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. The Idaho Statesman said, “Hong cut a magnetic physical presence and charmed the audience with engaging, powerful movements that were fun to watch. Throughout the piece he and the orchestra showed a wonderful give and take.” The Santa Barbara News Press hailed him as “a tour de force. Mr. Hong evoked a kind of Beatlemania when he came on stage. What a showman! What a musician!” His ability to captivate young audiences prompted the Ocala Star-Banner to call him “Classical for the iGeneration”. Recent performance highlights include his collaboration with The Flying Carpet Theater, Chasing Chopin. A daring mashup of autobiographical storytelling and dazzling piano performance, this extraordinary production is currently touring the United States, with performances at Lincoln Center, the Gilmore Keyboard Festival, and Strings Music Festival. Mr. Hong’s triumphant return to the Gilmore Keyboard Festival in his hometown of Kalamazoo, Michigan resulted in two weeks of concerts, culminating in a live-streamed performance of Rhapsody in Blue.
Mr. Hong’s performances of Tchaikovsky’s epic Piano Concerto No. 1 electrified the season openers of the Cheyenne and North State Symphony Orchestras, as well as his astounding rendition of Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 with his hometown Riverside County Philharmonic. His third studio album Myths and Legends featuring works by Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff and Chopin was released to rave reviews, and his groundbreaking collaborations with rock bands, dance companies, and theatrical outfits continue to redefine the classical concert experience. Mr. Hong’s visionary approach to arts education makes him a sought-after clinician and Artist-in- Residence worldwide. He was the inaugural artist for the PLAY! series for Premiere Performances of Hong Kong, performing and lecturing in the country’s premier schools. His collaboration with Atlanta’s Trinity School culminated in a gala performance in Atlanta Symphony Hall, featuring Mr. Hong, members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, violin star Ben Beilman and Trinity students. This fall, he will return to Oshkosh, Wisconsin to curate a region-wide concert and fan festival in the newly built Menominee Arena.
In recognition of the pianist’s gift for communicating his passion for music to audiences of all ages, The McGraw-Hill Companies honored him with the Robert Sherman Award for Music Education and Community Outreach. Mr. Hong was the inaugural Music Director of the Riverside Arts Academy, where he launched Harmony Project Riverside in 2016. This progressive program offers music training and instruments to underserved youth for little or no cost, and Mr. Hong united these kids to form the region’s first youth orchestra. In addition to his musical talents, Mr. Hong is an internationally renowned speaker and host. His message of artistry, tolerance, and service knits communities together in a spirit of common humanity. Mr. Hong’s recent TEDx talk “Transform Yourself Into a Performer” at La Sierra University showcased his ability to inspire excellence in everyone, and has been viewed over 250,000 times. Mr. Hong is regularly featured as a keynote speaker for philanthropic and educational events, including the Korean American Scholarship Foundation’s National Gala, the Michigan Music Teachers Association annual conference, WDPR Dayton’s Catch a Rising Star Gala, the Alvord
School District’s Convocation in Riverside, California, and Diversity Day in Idaho Falls in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Alpin Hong is a native of Michigan and made his orchestral debut with the Kalamazoo Symphony at the age of ten. He moved to Los Angeles soon after and garnered competition victories at a young age with wins at the 1989 Stravinsky Piano Competition, the 1993 Southern Youth Music Festival Competition and the 1994 Los Angeles Spotlight Awards Competition. He was the winner of the Concert Artists Guild Competition in 2001. His teachers include Mark Richman and Emilio del Rosario. He completed his Master’s degree as a student of Jerome Lowenthal at The Juilliard School. For more information visit alpinhong.com.
craig h. russell
Notes from the composer about
Four Sanative Visions of Renewal
dedicated to my siblings: Kay, Bob. & Lib
I. The Train North
II. A Tango
III. Starfish (a Blessing)
IV. Turlough’s Harp
Among the many wonders that I encountered when I
moved to the Central Coast of California in 1982, after
completing my graduate work at the University of
North Carolina in Chapel Hill, one of the mostremarkable of them was the San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony, an ensemble that played with great skill, finesse, and youthful verve. This group was founded by Botso Korisheli, one of the most admired musicians and human beings in our community. Two of the subsequent directors, Carol Kersten and Fred Lau, asked me several years ago if I would consider writing a piece for the junior-high musicians of the SLO Youth Symphony, and I jumped at the opportunity, dashing off Middle Earth for them to play. This collaboration has been one of the most heartfelt and touching of my music career. A few years later (in 2011), Maestro Michael Nowak asked if I would write a piece that would combine the Youth Symphony and the regular Symphony in one single ensemble, all to commemorate the 50th anniversary season of the San Luis Obispo Symphony. That work, Celebrations, also served as a vehicle to highlight the astonishing talent of our young musicians. So, in that same vein, I was ecstatic when Director Nancy Nagano asked me to compose yet another piece for our young orchestra. I titled this third commission Rejuvenations: Four Sanative Visions of Healing, and I dedicated it to my three wonderful siblings, Kay, Bob, and Lib. The title
alludes to the youthful spirit of this orchestra, for almost any listener would feel rejuvenated, reinvigorated—almost reborn—through the irrepressible vigor and infectious enthusiasm of these young musicians. Also, my title clearly references the idea of “healing”: in 2010 and 2011 I had just gone through a rugged and difficult patch in my own life, and it was largely through the inspiration and kindness of my brother and two sisters that I seemed to be healing and regaining a sense of my own self, once again. In a sense, Kay, Bob, and Lib were responsible for my own “rejuvenation” that came about as a result of their care, their council, and their unconditional love. The opening movement of Rejuvenations, “The Train North,” refers to my train journey whenever I go from San Luis Obispo toe Vancouver, British Columbia, in order visit Bob and Lib and their families. On my trip during December, 2011, to share the Christmas holiday with my family, the train left town, chugging along with its motor- rhythms of turning wheels and clickety tracks. My piece begins by portraying the train on its progress northward. When we cross into Oregon from northern California, the majesty of the snow- covered trees (with no sight of humans in this
wilderness) leaves anyone in awe, and this becomes the inspiration for the lofty, towering theme in the middle of the movement. The second movement is a spunky “Tango,” full of Argentinian passion. At the movement’s end, the various themes come together, contrapuntally locked in an embrace, pressed against each other, cheek-to-cheek, just like our enamored dancers. The five points of a sea star form the five pulses in each measure of “Star Fish.” Within this quintuple meter, one can discern small waves in the tide pools—the sea stars placidly going about their business with no worrisome concern over our presence. At its core, this is a prayer (inspired by Mother Nature’s beauty, our Creator’s kindness, and the healing hands of my siblings). The last movement, “Turlough’s Harp,” is an homage to Turlough O’Carolan, the blind Irish harpist and tunesmith from the early eighteenth century who carved out hundreds of tunes that continue to be heard throughout the Emerald Isle, even today. No composer better captures the beauty of Ireland and the enchanting magic of its folk traditions. Like O’Carolan’s melodies, my tune is jig-like in its jaunty 6/8 meter, and—like O- Carolan’s melodies—it has unexpected twists and turns, now expanding, now contracting, but always dancing and singing. My brother Bob, especially,
celebrates our Russell family’s origins in Éire, and when I hear “Turlough’s Harp” I see my brother’s laughing eyes. In the end, all four movements of Rejuvenations convey a sense of place—each being radically different than its neighbors with respect to geography or setting. But they nevertheless belong together as a set (much like Kay, Bob, Craig, and Lib comprising a family set), for they share in common a passionate reverence for nature, life, and love. Whether we be in a moving train, an Oregon forest, a Buenos Aires nightclub, a California tidepool, or the hills of Ireland, each movement projects an unmistakable sense of optimism, restored health, and danceable joy.
executive director Anna James Miller is a former professional ballet dancer and dance teacher with over a decade of performing arts leadership experience. The daughter of four-time Grammy Award-winning cellist and composer Eugene Friesen, music has played a major role in her life since childhood. Originally from the East Coast, Anna moved to the Seattle area in 2000 and worked for organizations including Seattle Opera, Northwest Chamber Orchestra, Spectrum Dance Theatre, Icicle Arts, Icicle Creek Theatre Festival, Federal Way Symphony, Auburn Symphony, and Bremerton Symphony. Most recently, Anna worked in a communications role with Kitsap Community Foundation, organizing a regional day of giving which raised $2.2M for 337 local nonprofits, and assisting with the launch of a COVID-19 community relief fund and resource directory.
With a deep passion for education as well as the
arts, Anna taught funding and grant writing for
nonprofits at Olympic College’s Business and
Technology Division and served as a teaching
assistant for graduate and PhD courses in
Gonzaga University’s School of Leadership Studies.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in arts administration
from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a
Master of Arts in organizational leadership from
Gonzaga University, and professional certificates in
advanced fundraising and grant and proposal
writing.
Anna and her visual artist spouse Bryan, along
with their young daughter Cassidy, are excited to
be in San Luis Obispo. She is thrilled to partner
with Maestro Andrew Sewell and take the SLO
Symphony to new heights, and bring her arts
advocacy to aid SLO County’s cultural recovery
during this economically uncertain time.
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San Luis Obispo Symphony!music director Maestro Andrew Sewell enters his fourth season as music director of the San Luis Obispo Symphony and twenty-first season with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, having had long tenures with the Wichita, Toledo and Mansfield, Ohio Symphonies. Known for his innovative programming and knack for discovering new talent, Sewell is a highly skilled orchestra builder with a wide knowledge and range of repertoire. In demand as a guest conductor, he has led the Toronto, Detroit, Milwaukee, Columbus, Syracuse, Illinois, Monterey, Gulf Coast and Eugene Symphony Orchestras, as well as the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia, Christchurch Symphony, National Symphony of Mexico, Kyushu Symphony (Japan), City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, OK Mozart Festival, WI Peninsula Music Festival and Masterworks Festivals in the US and London. In 2019, Maestro Sewell returned to guest conduct
the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong for the seventh time, in honor of their twentieth anniversary season. A native of New Zealand, Maestro Sewell received his music training on the violin, piano and cornet, and began conducting at age 16. Six years later, he made his professional opera debut with the Mercury Opera and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Winning the Australian Guarantee Corporation’s Young Achiever’s Award allowed him to further his studies abroad. Sewell holds a Master of Music degree with Honors in Conducting from the University of Michigan. While not conducting, he enjoys cycling and other outdoor pursuits and visiting family in New Zealand. He and his wife, Mary have three grown children and reside in Madison, Wisconsin. Over the years he has been credited with numerous awards for services to music including the 2017, Service to Music Award from the Association of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras, the 2013 Rabin Arts Youth Award for Individual Achievement by the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra, the 2005 Best Individual Artist Award by Wichita Arts Council, and 2005 Musician of the Year by the Wisconsin State Journal, for services to music and the greater arts community. You will often see him at a local coffee shop, grocery store or cycling on the backroads of Wisconsin or San Luis Obispo.
musicians & sponsors 2020-21 season Brynn Albanese, Concertmaster Susan Minker Emily Lanzone, Assoc. Concertmaster Clifton and Jane Swanson Sharon Holland Jim Black and Liz Vogler Nancy Webber and Roger Vogler Carol Kersten Dean Miller Michele Meyers Ginette Reitz Grace Seng Mary and Thomas Tanner Philip Shanks Eva Werner John and Patricia Ashbaugh
Timothy Shanks, Principal Roger and Jan Verity Tanya Streder Barbara Blanke Melinda and Jim Avila Lisa Davidson Clay Froelich Valarie Koos Marica Koos-Mortensen Ingrid Kovacs Sonya Lanzen-Castellanos Leanna Marchell Kristine Pacheco David Hennessee, Principal Karen Loewi Jones Peter Liepman Rosemary and Kathleen Thorne
Jack Marzano Jim and Kathleen Walker Dorothy Rose Margaret Whitson Michael and Ursula Fitzgerald Kim Wilkins Nancy Nagano, Principal Barbara Hunter-Spencer Miki Gillman and Larry Batcheldor Nan Hamilton Cricket Handler and Jerry Boots Tracy Sparks Gina Kirk Bradley Taylor Cindy Marie Absey Rosslyn Thorp-Clauson Drew Van Duren Roxanne Carr Min Lee
Ken Hustad, Co-Principal Lara Lehmer, Co-Principal David and Diana Salmon David George Victoria Grostick Ed Harris Peter Saxby Carol Fine Clifton Swanson Fred and Rochelle Friedman Marley Eder, Principal Cynthia Johnson-George Rosemary and Kathleen Thorne Bonnie Richan Nancy Smee Sandi Sigurdson and Steve McGrath
Jessica Hoffman, Principal Heidi Butterfield Laurie and Richard Ellison Richard Dobeck, Principal Darlene Hagenow Ian Murton Judy and George Shepard Shannon McNeely John Dilworth and Carole Maurer Lisa Nauful, Principal India D'Avignon and Ignatios Vakalis Jennifer Galvan, Principal Larisa Vredevoe
Sean Holmes Ray Gallo Greg Magie Devin Henderson, Principal Carol Fine Rich Ward Al Streder John and Rebecca Baer David Landers, Principal Michael Johnson Mark Miller Craig Russell Rod Mathews, Principal Sharon Turner
Marcia Dickstein, Principal Susan Davies, Principal John Astaire, Principal Marshall Granger, Principal Brendan V. and Kathryn L. McAdams Mark Sherman and Denise Barilla Dennis Cementina Larry and Victoria Schmidt John Beck Jim and Kathleen Walker
sponsor a musician The performing arts industry has been devastated by COVID-19. Closed venues and gathering restrictions have forced many orchestras to close their doors forever. Music matters. It enriches our lives, strengthens our culture, and unites us even in difficult circumstances. We need your help now, more than ever, to keep bringing classical music to the Central Coast for generations to come. By sponsoring a musician for this season, you help keep the San Luis Obispo Symphony going during this crisis, and help us prepare for a strong return when live performances resume. Visit slosymphony.org to sponsor one of our beloved local musicians today!
2020-21 donors Donations as total of gifts received between July 1, 2020 and November 9, 2020. Our donors are the heart of what we do! Thank you for your continued support throughout the 2020-21 season. You make the music possible! Richard Andrews Kathrine Coull Ingrid Inglish and Carol Siegel Brendan V. and Kathryn L. McAdams Martha Michaelojko Kettlekamp Pacific Eye Mary and Thomas Tanner Roger and Jan Verity FPAC Clifton Swanson Community Access Fund Capt. Michael and Mrs. Ursula Fitzgerald Ann Shaw and Charles Boccadoro, in loving memory of John Sigmund
symphony $5,000 + Ellery and Jeanne Conley The Henry W. Bull Foundation concerto $1,500 - 4,999 Mrs. Kathrine Coull Mr. and Mrs. Bert E. Forbes John and Mary Freeman Lorenzo Murguia, M.D. crescendo $1,000 - 1,499 Richard Alberts John and Rebecca Baer Laurie and Richard Ellison Robert and Nita Fishburn John and Marian Gilbert Miki Gillman and Larry Batcheldor David and Tanna Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Richard Luckett Bonnie McIvor Judge James Ream Paul Severtson and Sue Schafer George and Judy Shepard The Thom Group
sonata $500 - 999 Mary Baiamonte Annie and Louis Cappelli Zorus and Judy Colglazier Robert and Ruth Gordon John and Mary Frey Jill LeMieux and Richard Leroy Carol McPhee Norton SESLOC Federal Credit Union Mark Sherman and Denise Barilla Gene and Patricia Shields James Walker Tom and Carol Weiss Michael Zigelman and Maurina Kusell prelude $100 - 499 Anonymous Jeff and Melodee Brady James Brown Seth Cohen Robert and Alexis Danielsen India D'Avignon and Ignatios Vakalis Elsie Deitz Ann Dover Carol Dover Michael and Dianne Draze Jeff Eidelman ♥ Sky Bergman Dalene Eimon
Fred and Marion Enfield Eugene Friesen David and Jessica George Robert and Ruth Gordon Linda Halisky Jack Harris James G. & Marge Harris Jim Healy and Leslie Mosson Diana S. Henderson Frank and Cynthia Hughes Duane Inglish David and Cynthia Javitz Harry Beachler Jr. Gail Kammermeyer Patricia Kempel Gina Kirk Elizabeth Kiser Cathy Larsen Stephen LaSalle and Barbara Schoenike Kathryn Lawhun and Mark Shinbrot P. and T. Lichtman Robert and Stephanie Lin Anne Loftus Dan and Patty Manion Juliane and Peter McAdam Leslie McKinley Betsy Murton-Mendoza
Ruth Nagano, in honor of Rita Anderson (Mrs. Bud), from Ruth Nagano and children Elias and Ruth Nimeh Frank and Virginia Pekar Susan Piel George and Esther Pudlo Barney Reitner and Linda Reitner Linda Robertson Mary Rose Lee and Marie Rosenwasser Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo Joan Gellert-Sargen Marvin and Margery Seid Nimesh Shah Lisa and Michael Shelton Anita Shower John and Deborah Spatafore Keith and Jill Stearns Vic Sterling and Jeanne Sterling Robert and Carol Swain Elizabeth Swope Sandra Taylor and Marilyn Moore Theresa Theiler Anne Tiber Florence Touryan Andrew and Jane Tupper Barry and Jennifer VanderKelen
Steve Weiss Karen Wiles Allen and Bev Williams Rosh Wright Sally Young friends up to $99 Simon Baker Melissa Chabra Cynthia Gaulin Dolores Herzog Marcia Lamkin Household Mark Jansen Barbara and Mark Jones Kenneth and Karen Loewi Jones Sean and Kristen Lema Joe Loehnis Anna James Miller Lisa and George Nauful Ann and William Palmer William Paris Douglas Pillsbury Janis Scott Melanie Spencer Madelon Strauss Mike Suddarth and Linda Brady Linda Williams
School closures and social distancing requirements have made it impossible to provide many of our essential music education programs this year. Donors to Music Education help us adapt our Youth Symphony to an online format and provide a strong foundation for the return of our in-school programs. music education sponsors and donors Chantal and Ryan Allan Lauren Bandari Deanna Elmerick Brenda and Kenneth Enney Bert and Candace Forbes Claudia Hackethal and Michael Gerard Emily Hamilton and Eric Brussel Xiaomin Jin Margaret Korisheli Brad and Nicole Kyker Catherine Petty Susan Polk Insurance Kathryn Lawhun and Mark Shinbrot
Cindy Marie Absey Anonymous John and Rebecca Baer Ms. B. Lea Baker* Bob Becker Jim Black and Elizabeth Vogler Barbara and Dan Blanke Jerry Boots and Cricket Handler Chet and Anne Boyd Jeff and Melodee Brady John and Nancy Bruno Clifford Chapman* and Gene A. Shidler* Clifford H. and Marylee* Clark Donald and Frieda* Cook Tom* and Kathy Coull Fund Burke* and Rena Dambly Dawna Davies Steven deLuque and Jeff McKeegan Sandy and John Dunn Harold D. Fine* Adrienne Fissel* Michael E. and Ursula D. Fitzgerald Phyllis Foulstone* Phyllis and Robert Frank
Fred and Rochelle Friedman Frank and Jacqui Garacci Martha and Leon* Goldin Shella E. Griffie Darlene Hagenow The John and Barbara Hartman Family Trust Quin R.* and Linda C. Hauss Patricia A. and Gerald Hempenius Ms. Jeanne P. Holden* Fred and Ellie* Malzahn Jacobsen Kristin S. Johnson Dr. Maurina Kusell and Dr. Michael Zigelman Nicole and Bradley Kyker Peggy Lance Little Brendan V. and Kathryn L. McAdams Stephen McGrath and Sandi Sigurdson Jan Meshkoff, PhD Allen* and Susan Minker The MOCA Foundation Jan Mracek* Dr. Lorenzo Murguia, M.D. Mrs. Alice Parks Nelson* Russee Parvin Gerry and Peggy Peterson* Mrs. Roberta D. "Bobbee" Petrie* Barb Renshaw Ms. Louise M. Roberts*
The Craig H. Russell Fund
Victoria and Larry Schmidt
Madeline and David* Shaw
Skip Shaw
Beverly and Jim Smith
Liz and John Summer
Robert and Linda Takken
James R. and Mary L. Talbot
Joseph M. Thomas
Sheila and Yosef* Tiber
Bryce D. and Diane R. Tingle*
Patrick W. Trout
Roger and Janice Verity
Nancy L. Victor*
John* and Eldora Warkentin
Florence "Buddy" Welles*
Morgan Young*
For information about making a legacy gift to
the San Luis Obispo Symphony, please contact
Anna James Miller at anna@slosymphony.org.
*Deceased2019-20 donors Total of gifts received between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. Melodee and Jeff Brady Michael and Dianne Draze Kathryn L. and Brendan V. McAdams Pacific Eye Jim and Beverly Smith Thomas and Mary Tanner Roger and Jan Verity Minke WinklerPrins Capt. Michael and Mrs. Ursula Fitzgerald The Foulke Correa Foundation California Polytechnic State University Joan Gellert-Sargen The Foulke Correa Foundation Avila Beach Golf Resort Harvey’s Honey Huts KSBY Left Coast T-Shirt Co.
maestro $10,000+ Judy and George Shepard
Garrett Foulke and Swift Action Fund
Dorothy Correa The Andrew Dmitri Lehmer Fund
The Henry W. Bull Foundation Larisa Vredevoe and
Michael Johnson
symphony $5,000 - 9,999
Jim and Kathleen Walker
Melinda and Jim Avila
Dr. Nancy Webber and
Ellery and Jeanne Conley Dr. Roger Vogler
Shea Homes Dr. Michael Zigelman and
Jeff and Lara Lehmer Ms. Maurina Kusell
Clifton and Jane Swanson
crescendo $1,000 - 1,499
concerto $1,500 - 4,999 Mrs. Lyn Baker
Jill Anderson and Steven Jobst Jim Black and Liz Vogler
Atlas Copco Dawna Davies
Bank of the Sierra India D'Avignon and Ignatios
CASS Winery Vakalis
Mrs. Kathrine Coull John and Marian Gilbert
Carol Mae Florence Miki Gillman and Larry Batcheldor
Bert and Candace Forbes Robert and Ruth Gordon
John and Mary Freeman Kathryn Lawhun and Mark Shinbrot
Jim Gates Stephanie and Robert Lin
Ms. Martha Michalojko Kathleen Long
Kettelkamp Mr. and Mrs. Richard Luckett
Marcie and John Lindvall Diane Mandala and Lee Ybaban
Kathryn L. and Bonnie McIvor
Brendan V. McAdams Stefan Podell and Caity McCardell
June McIvor Rotary Club Of Los Osos
Leslie A. McKinley Mark Sherman and Denise Barilla
Thomas Miller and Pam Dassenko Patricia Shields
Lorenzo Murguia, M.D. Roger and Jan Verity
Paul Severtson and Sue Schafer Opolo Vineyards
Andrew and Mary Sewellsonata $500 - 999 Nellie Beecher
Janet Amanzio Gary and Mary Blythe
Mary Baiamonte Connie Booton
Lois Barber Bonnie Brinton
Dennis and Kay Cementina James Brown
Jerry and Sharon Chirpich Jacqueline Bryant
John Cribb Klytia Burcham
Robert and Alexis Danielsen Glenn and Bernice Carlson
Michael and Dianne Draze Roxanne Carr
Jeanette and Jim Efird Alex and Joanne Chiang
John and Mary Frey Margaret Chiladoux
Matthew Green and Elizabeth Clarke
Marge Collins Coast Hills Federal Credit Union
Andrew and Jean Greensfelder Seth Cohen
Jessica Hoffman Thomas and Susan Davies
Beverly James Tom & Diane Dixon
Kenneth and Karen Loewi Jones Julie Dodson
Edward and Ingrid Kelly Rosemary Donnell
Richard Macias Carol Dover
Susan Piel John and Sandy Dunn
Nancy Piver Nicki Edwards
Carrie Ramirez, DDS and Jeff Eidelman
David Bircher
Dalene Eimon
Anne Sinsheimer
Michael and Judy Eisenhard
Tom and Carol Weiss
Laurie & Richard Ellison
Roy Willey
Ms.Kay Emmons
prelude $100 - 499 Fred and Marion Enfield
Joseph and Elisabeth Abrams Ailene Evans
Elizabeth Argue Becky and Dennis Falasco
Allyn Arnold Phyllis and Robert Frank
Dan Balfe Fred and Rochelle Friedman
Janet and Norman Baxter Eugene FriesenLawrence Gabrisch Kathleen Kennedy
David George James and Cynthia Killackey
David and Judith Gibbs Elizabeth Kiser
Keith and Clarice Griffin Margaret Korisheli
Robert and Carol Grosse Landmark Company
Victoria Grostick Cathy Larsen
Matthew Guerrero and Stephen LaSalle and
Cynthia Valenzuela Barbara Schoenike
Sigbjorg Guy Jill LeMieux
Daniel Hall Robert Lennan
Cricket Handler and Jerry Boots Francie Levy and Larry Akey
Jack Harris Michael Lifter
James G. and Marge Harris Patrick Lind
Nancy Hartley Marti Lindholm and Alan Smith
Julia and Jerry Hartzell Tom Love
Linda Hauss Dan and Patty Manion
Marcie and Daniel Hawthorne Jack and Lydia Marzano
Jim Healy and Leslie Mosson Jo Anne Masten
Diana Henderson Rod Mathews
Dolores Herzog Juliane and Peter McAdam
George Hinkins and Candi McDaniel
Marsha Melin Sharon Young Mediation
Michael and Jeri Hocking Karen and William Meyer
Robert and Ruth Holzhauer William Newman
Tony and Marilee Hyman Carolyn Niblick
Duane Inglish Morten Nielsen
Dr. David and Elias and Ruth Nimeh
Mrs. Cynthia Javitz
Carol McPhee Norton
Judy Jennings
John and Verna Oconnell
Eileen Joseph
Frank and Virginia Pekar
Marcelle Kardush
Marta Peluso
Fred Kaseff
Gregory Perry
Patricia Kempel
Donald Pinkel andCathryn Howarth Thomas and Mary Tanner Joe and Karen Plummer Franklin Tanner James and Susan Polk Thomas and Polly Tatton Yvonne Poulsen Theresa Theiler David and L. Jeannette Powles Kenneth Thom George and Esther Pudlo Anne Tiber Ray Quintana Dorothy Tomilson David and Cordelia Rackley Florence Touryan Marilyn Reardonsmith Bert and Elaine Townsend Mary Renard Ke-Ping and Su Tsao Artemisa Robinson Andrew and Jane Tupper Peter Sarafian KC Victor John and Bonnie Scherrer Lawrence and Marilyn Vredevoe Larry and Victoria Schmidt Marisa Waddell Joseph Schwartz and Karen Wiles Barbara Boom Allen and Bev Williams Jerry and Darlene Schwoerer Minke WinklerPrins Marvin and Margery Seid Mavis Wong and William C Sereque and Dr. Cyrus Ramezani Maria Ciamaichelo Rosh Wright SESLOC Federal Credit Union Sally Young Ann Shaw Raymond and Linda Zeuschner William and Leslie Siembieda Ina Zigelman Sandi Sigurdson and Stephen McGrath friends up to $99 David and Judy Slade Marcianne Fast Michael and Jean Slater Amy Freeman John and Deborah Spatafore Louise Frye Leann Standish Cynthia Gaulin Bill and Mary Ann Statler Michael Gerard Sally Stoner James Gerke Gilbert Stork Gloria Gieg John and Liz Summer Lyle Gilbert
Christopher and Bonnie Gough Charlotte Walker Pattillo
Linda Halisky Bonnie Richan and
Robert and Olga Harway Stephen Aiena
Anthony Katsaris Household Jerry and Marlene Robinson
Marcia Lamkin Deborah Schlanser
Maryanna Kersten Eric Schultz
Ron Roderick Household Wallace Schwam and
Ruby Schwam
Sharon Iskowitz
Robert Schwarzkopf
Barbara Johnson
Lana Sigman
Donald and Betty Johnson
Lygia Smidt
David Jones
Diane Smith
Marty and Judith Kaliski
Clyde Snider
Angela Kane
Jim Miller and June Stanley
Tim and Carol Kersten
Robert and Carol Swain
Peter Kopper
Larry Tannas Jr. and
Barbara and Martin Lang
Carol Tannas
Melissa Latimer
Janice Trenner
Robert Liepman
Amy and Garth Turner
Jacqueline Llewellyn
Kent Unsworth
Joe Loehnis
John Walk and Fran Walk
Gregory Martineau
David Walker
Georgia Maurizio
Tom and Judy Walters
David J. and Janet K. McLaughlin
Greg and Angeliki Wheeler
Michael McMahon
Linda Wilson
Jerry Mihaic
Paul Wolff and Marion Wolff
Anna James Miller
Carole and Patrick Wong
Holly and James Moore
Sharon Wood
Cornel Morten
Luciano and Emily Zanoni
Marta Szabo-Nakao
Janette Zatorski
Lisa and George Nauful
Jon Negus
Marty Parkergeneral music ed donors
The Agrarian Hotel Chevron
Cass Winery Carol Mae Florence, in memory
Del Monte Café of Peggy Peterson
Dennis Eamon-Young James and David Gealy
Gordon’s Floral Design Studio Valarie Koos
Opolo Winery Brad and Nicole Kyker
San Luis Ambulance Kathryn Lawhun and Mark
Shinbrot
Tolosa Winery
Peter and Mary Russo
Minke WinklerPrins
Foundation
Marvin and Margery Seid
Lawrence and Marilyn Vredevoe
Phyllis Walters
youth symphony Dr. Michael Zigelman and Ms.
Pam Dassenko, DDS and Maurina Kussell
Thomas Miller
Susan Polk Insurance Agency general youth symphony
Carrie Ramirez, DDS and Zorus and Judy Colglazier
David Bircher Bert and Candace Forbes
County of San Luis Obispo Karen and Randall Goodman
FPAC Clifton Swanson Cricket Handler and Jerry Boots
Community Access Fund
Margaret Korisheli
Francie Levy and Larry Akey
Bill Newman
strings in the schools Catherine Petty
Community Foundation, Edward Richert
San Luis Obispo County Richard and Carol Rush
Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Madeleine Shaw
Anne Tiber
music van
Amy and Garth Turner
Garrett Foulke and Dorothy
Correa Barry and Jennifer VanderKelen
John and Rebecca Baer Phyllis Walters
Robert H. Janssen Youth and Heather Weare and
Youth Sports Grants Chris Edwardssymphony staff
Executive Director
Anna James Miller
Music Director
Andrew Sewell
Office Manager
Jenny Beddy
Communications Manager
Kristen Hintz
Multimedia Production Lead
Thor Larsen
Personnel / Librarian
Richard Dobeck
Executive Assistant
Sarah Raines
Volunteer Services, Americorps Member
Audre Smikle
San Luis Obispo Symphony
75 Higuera Street, Suite 160
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-543-3533 | slosymphony.org
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