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GEMS
FOR ORCHESTRA & CELLO
13
EMAN
CHALSHOTORI
CELLO
FEBRUARY 2021
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Enjoying the TSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Kyle Wiley Pickett Biography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Topeka Symphony Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
A Message from the Conductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The Topeka Symphony Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A Message from the Symphony Board President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Topeka Symphony League Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
A Message from the Symphony League President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Concert Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Program Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Guest Artist Bio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Orchestra Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Assistant Conductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Corporate and Individual Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
School Day Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
$75 for 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sponsor Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Scholarships and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Youth Ensembles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Topeka Symphony Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Endowment Fund Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ad Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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KYLE WILEY PICKETT is the Music Director and THE TOPEKA SYMPHONY was formed less than a year after
the end of World War II by Washburn University music professor
Conductor for the Topeka Symphony Orchestra and
Everett Fetter. In those early years it was known as the Topeka
the Springfield Symphony in Missouri. He has held Civic Orchestra and consisted of around 60 Washburn and
both of those posts since 2013. Prior to coming to Topeka High students as well as talented town folks. Most of the
the Midwest, Maestro Pickett was the Music Director concerts were performed at MacVicar Chapel on the Washburn
campus and at Topeka High’s Hoehner Auditorium. The orchestra
and Conductor of both the North State Symphony in
officially became the Topeka Symphony Orchestra (TSO) in 1980.
California and the Juneau Symphony in Alaska. One of the key reasons for the success of the orchestra over THE TOPEKA
In August of 2019, Maestro Pickett made his Asia seven plus decades has been the stability in the leadership SYMPHONY
position. Everett Fetter remained the Music Director and
conducting debut leading the Thailand Philharmonic
Conductor for 30 years during which the orchestra increased
ORCHESTRA
Orchestra. He has future engagements in Guangxi and in size as funding for the concert seasons began to grow.
Shanghai in China. Internationally, he has conducted Fetter was succeeded as Music Director and Conductor in 1976
the City of Prague Philharmonic in the Czech Republic by Jack L. Herriman who held those key positions until 1988
MUSIC DIRECTOR and the Guanajuato Symphony in Mexico. In 2018 he when Dr. John Strickler became the orchestra’s first full-time
AND CONDUCTOR Music Director and Conductor prior to the 1989 season. Dr.
was a guest conductor with the Naples Philharmonic
KYLE WILEY in Florida in a performance with the Martha Graham
Strickler was the longest-tenured full time Music Director and
Conductor, serving until 2012. The current Music Director and
PICKETT Dance Company, and he has conducted many Conductor, Dr. Kyle Wiley Pickett, is now in his eighth concert
season with the Orchestra. A detailed article on his career can
performances with the Montana Ballet Company and
be found on page 4 of this program.
Kansas Ballet Academy here in Topeka. He conducted Among the many factors that have turned the TSO into a
the University of Kansas Symphony in a special much-heralded professional music organization in Topeka and
performance at the Kaufman Center in Kansas City northeast Kansas are the dedicated efforts of the TSO Board
of Directors which was created in 1952. In the succeeding
in 2017, and has been a guest conductor with many decades, members of the Board have spent countless hours
orchestras across the United States, including the setting policy, raising funds and handling organizational details.
York Symphony in Pennsylvania, the Rogue Valley Their yearly involvement and guidance has been invaluable in
moving the Symphony forward.
Symphony in Oregon, and the Santa Rosa Symphony
Another entity that has played a key role in providing financial
in California. assistance for the TSO is the Symphony League composed
A native of Los Gatos, California, Maestro Pickett of members who organize major fund raising events for the
earned his undergraduate degree at Stanford Uni- Symphony each year. Since its inception in 1968 the League
has provided close to $600,000 for concert programming.
versity. He holds a master’s in choral conducting from
Always cognizant of the need for an ongoing sound financial
California State University, Chico, where he studied base for the Symphony, the Board of Directors in 1990 created
with William Ramsey, and he completed his doctoral an Endowment Fund which over nearly three decades has
studies at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore grown to almost $1.5 million.
As the size, talent and confidence of the Symphony have
under the direction of Frederik Prausnitz. He and his grown over the years the range of performances has expanded
wife Alice and their two sons split their time between to include several world and national premiers. The TSO has
Topeka and Springfield. also performed with internationally famous musicians such as
Itzhak Perlman and John Nakamatsu.
Thanks to the efforts of the orchestra members, the leadership
Visit www.kylewileypickett.com
of outstanding conductors and the generous support of hundreds
for a complete biography.
of patrons and corporate entities, the Topeka Symphony Orchestra
has become a true “jewel in the crown” in the musical world of
Topeka and northeast Kansas.
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LAST MONTH’S Topeka Symphony Orchestra
performance of the Rite of Spring showcased both
individual solo talents and our full orchestra’s
technical abilities in a remarkable performance.
I am so proud of our players for conquering that
milestone work!
To continue our 75th Anniversary celebration,
I have chosen another masterpiece to showcase our
You’re #1
orchestra, this time from the Romantic era. Brahms’s
2nd Symphony could not be more different from
Stravinsky’s ballet score. This time, we feature the
sensitive and beautiful musicality of our musicians.
Brahms always leaves me wanting more, and this
Every day our community is changing and symphony is no exception to that rule. FROM THE
evolving and so are we. Collaborating with I am also thrilled to be featuring the TSO’s principal CONDUCTOR
our customers, partners and neighbors has cellist, Eman Chalshotori, playing Edward Elgar’s
stunningly beautiful and moving Cello Concerto.
been at the core of our mission for 60 years.
It is always a treat to feature one of our own, and I
know you will be impressed by Eman’s playing! Kyle Wiley Pickett,
Whether it is positive changes to how you Once again, I wish all of you were sitting in the Music Director and
Conductor
bank or continued commitment hall to hear this performance, but I am glad to know
to our community that you are watching the live stream at home. I
continue to look forward to the coming day when
our focus is we are all in the hall together again! We hope our
ALWAYS putting you music gives your soul a lift!
FIRST.
Kyle Wiley Pickett
Music Director and Conductor
“We hope our
music gives your
soul a lift!
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OFFICERS WELCOME to the Topeka Symphony’s fifth concert
Michael Morrison, President of the 75th season! Tonight’s concert is sponsored by
Jerry Billinger, Past President you, our individual donors, who generously contribute
Jerry Billinger, Interim Treasurer to the Topeka Symphony year after year. You are the
Jayne Cafer, Secretary largest single source of support for the TSO.
THE TOPEKA
DIRECTORS This year was to have been a big celebration of the
SYMPHONY
Rebecca Crotty Peg McCarthy Laura Vaughn many years the Symphony has performed in Topeka.
BOARD OF The pandemic forced us to alter our plans and Kyle
Michelle Ewert Bill McDonald Sandi Wilber
DIRECTORS Ralph Hipp Shirley Moore Connie Wood Wiley Pickett has reformulated a new program. The
2020-21 Tammy Kenagy Amanda Niemann first four concerts of our 75th Anniversary Season
Von Kopfman Rachel Pickering received rave revues.
Laura Lutz Mark Taylor Tonight’s program entitled “Gems for Orchestra
EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS and Cello” will feature our own principal cellist, Eman
FROM THE
Trella Anderson, President, Topeka Symphony League Chalsohotori, performing the Elgar Cello Concerto.
James Mosher, Orchestra President Also on the program is Brahms Symphony No. 2. We PRESIDENT
David Woods, Chair, Topeka Symphony Endowment Trustees look forward to this wonderful program.
MUSICIAN REPRESENTATIVES For those of you who purchased season member-
Shawn Evans Tracy Teague Tugman ships, we thank you for supporting a very important
J.D. Parr Melanie Paris Wambsganss part of the arts in Topeka. The concert is again in Michael Morrison
the Topeka Performing Arts Center as the pandemic Board President
necessitated finding an alternate venue for the Topeka Symphony
Society
performances. TPAC has received glowing reviews for
helping the symphony stage live concerts that we are
able to stream to our patrons.
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Trella Anderson, President WELCOME TO THE SYMPHONY LEAGUE!
Lea Billinger, 1st Vice President We are the ancillary arm of the Topeka Symphony Society,
Brittany Osborne, 2nd Vice President and eagerly support the programs of the Topeka
THE TOPEKA Risa Flanders, Secretary Symphony, Youth Ensembles and Endowment through
Patty Hurwitz, Treasurer monetary contributions and volunteer activities.
SYMPHONY League members have opportunities to assist with
LEAGUE concert receptions and dinners, serve as ushers and
BOARD OF Marge Ahrens Kelsey Savage greeters at concerts and help with various activities of
Jana Barry Kim Turner
DIRECTORS the Youth Ensembles.
Kristi Baker-Lampe Ali Wilson Plans are underway for the Symphony League’s 32nd
2020-21 Shelli Crow-Johnson
Honorary major fundraiser, a virtual auction with live streaming
Michele Curtis Friday, February 5. Check the Symphony League link/
Lifetime Members
Brenda Dicus virtual auction for sponsorship and bidding details .
Barbara Duncan Thelma Fetter*
Doris Hedberg I hope you will mark your calendar, and join us for a lively
Nedra Holroyd evening to benefit our orchestra and youth ensembles. A MESSAGE
Deesie Jackson Edith Lessenden Chandler*
The Topeka Symphony League is organized exclu- FROM
Betty Jo Marling*
Tracy Jepson
Diana Osterhout sively for charitable and education purposes under THE TOPEKA
Mary Lenz
Veronica Lozano Julie Reeves 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. SYMPHONY
We encourage and welcome new members to the
Ann Mah Bette Tompkins
Symphony League and deeply appreciate the continued
LEAGUE
Norma Pettijohn
Pam Munk support of our renewing members. Information is available PRESIDENT
*deceased
on the Topeka Symphony website – topekasymphony.org
The Symphony
League looks Trella Anderson
forward to Topeka Symphony
another year of League President
enjoying live
music together!
Be the maestro of your retirement. Trella Anderson
President,
Topeka Symphony
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TOPEKA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
STREAMING FROM THE TOPEKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Kyle Wiley Pickett, Conductor
Eman Chalshotori, Cello
PROGRAM
GEMS FOR ORCHESTRA AND CELLO
Edward Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 (1919)
(1857-1934) I. Adagio - Moderato
II. Lento – Allegro Molto
III. Adagio
IV. Allegro
With Eman Chalshotori, Cello
running time is approximately 30 minutes
INTERMISSION
Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73 (1877)
(1833-1897) I. Allegro non troppo
II. Adagio non troppo
III. Allegretto grazioso
IV. Allegro con spirito
running time is approximately 40 minutes
Tonight’s concert is sponsored by you, our individual donors.
Eman Chalshotori’s appearance is made possible
by a generous contribution from a donor who wishes
to remain anonymous.
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CONCERTO FOR CELLO chords at the outset, creating a dark SYMPHONY NO. 2 Reflective and profound, the sec-
AND ORCHESTRA mood. This is gently answered by the IN D MAJOR, OPUS 73 ond movement is in ABA form, with
IN E MINOR, OP. 85 strings, clarinet, and horns. The cello (1877) variation on the return of the A section.
(1919) becomes more insistent, leading to JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833 -1897) Opening with a gorgeous cello
PROGRAM NOTES
PROGRAM NOTES
“I
EDWARD ELGAR (1857 - 1934) a viola lamentation. This main theme melody, two moods are at work here,
A
is passed back and forth, followed by the contemplative and the optimistic.
shall never compose a symphony!
a more spirited second theme as a A contrasting middle section ensues.
wakening from sedation after You have no conception how the
conversation between the strings and The winds eventually bring back the
a tonsillectomy, it is said that likes of us feel when we hear the
woodwinds. The first theme returns, cello’s opening melody near the end.
the 61-year-old Edward Elgar steps of a giant like Beethoven
and the movement ends with three The lighthearted and gentle third
asked for pencil and paper behind us.” Brahms lacked confidence
pizzicato notes on the cello. movement recalls old-fashioned
and wrote the opening theme of his in his abilities and perceived that
The second movement borrows minuets and opens with a lilting oboe
cello concerto. This was his last major he lived in Beethoven’s shadow. But
from the beginning’s noble theme in theme. Woodwinds are showcased in
composition, one of only two concer- compose a symphony he did, in fact
By Pam Davis
By Pam Davis
a dramatic opening with arpeggiated the two trio sections.
tos he completed, the other being four absolute masterpieces.
pizzicato chords that ultimately morph The architecture of this work
for violin. It is listed in his catalog of After taking over fifteen years of
into a light, darting conversation be- comes together in an expansive syn-
works as “Op. 85 FINIS R.I.P.” Some planning, composing, revising, and
tween soloist and orchestra. It is said thesis in the fourth movement, a joyful
have called it Elgar’s “war requiem,” doubting, his first symphony, a stormy
that this movement may be inspired journey from the brisk but soft start
as it came on the heels of World War I and dramatic work, was launched.
by happier days in contrast with the to the explosive dynamic that soon
and is contemplative and sorrowful. Close on its heels, the second
darkness of the rest of the concerto. follows. The brass section heightens
Although this piece was soon emerged less than a year later with
The adagio presents a lyrical and the excitement to the finish with trom-
recognized as a masterpiece, its pre- a much warmer and lyrical character,
soaring melody on the cello with eliding bone scales and thrilling horn and
miere was a rocky one. It was opening composed in four months on holiday
phrases gluing this third movement trumpet proclamations.
night of the London Symphony’s sea- in Austria. He wrote to friends of the
together. In the final movement the The premiere was a triumph, with
son, the first since the war. Rehearsals idyllic mountain village where he was
opening noble theme is once again the audience demanding an encore
had not gone well: the conductor staying in Pörtschach, "So many melo-
heard, in a surge of passion. The of the last movement.
for the rest of the concert, Albert dies fly about that one must be careful
orchestra seems to try to lighten the
Coates, used most of the rehearsal not to tread on them."
mood, but the solo cello will not have WORLD EVENTS:
time. Elgar was ready to withdraw Partially due to its contrast with the
it. This movement has been called a The Washington Post publishes its first
the work but did not in deference to stormy first symphony, the second
cry of despair. After an impassioned issue, Edison invents the phonograph,
the soloist. Elgar’s wife Alice wrote has often been referred to as sunny, dancer Isadora Duncan is born
solo oration, the orchestra comes
about the rehearsal cycle, "that brutal sometimes even called Brahms’s pas-
back in full force for an abrupt ending. FIRST PERFORMANCE:
selfish ill-mannered bounder ... that toral symphony. But the forecast is not
This concerto is haunting and intimate December 1877 in Vienna
brute Coates went on rehearsing." without clouds. Rapid mood changes
while highly concentrated and virtuosic
Reviewer Ernest Newman wrote of abound in this symphony. MOST RECENT TSO PERFORMANCE:
and it has become a solid staple in February 16, 2013
the performance, “The orchestra was Not commonplace at the time, this
the cello repertoire.
often virtually inaudible, and when symphony opens in triple time. A horn
just audible was merely a muddle. No theme above a three-note contra-
WORLD EVENTS:
one seemed to have any idea of what puntal figure in the first movement
Race riots in Chicago, Prohibition begins,
it was the composer wanted.” form the crux of this symphony, as it
World War I ends
Written in four movements rather recurs in the other movements. Rum-
than the customary three, there is FIRST PERFORMANCE: bling tympani prepare for a storm
no pause between the first two or October 1919 in London, Felix Salmond that never materializes as sweeping
between the third and fourth. This soloist, the composer conducting melodies rule the day, with a second
work also has an unconventional MOST RECENT TSO PERFORMANCE: theme resembling his famous lullaby.
beginning: usually concertos begin February 14, 2015, Ellen Lind, Cello Though gentle and swaying, the fugal
with a long orchestral introduction. development section adds drama.
Marked nobilmente (noble), Elgar has The movement culminates in the coda
the solo cello play four demanding with another horn solo.
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EMAN CHALSHOTORI
Hailed for his “ferocious playing,” Eman Chalshotori is a highly sought-after
solo, chamber, and orchestral musician in the Midwest.
As a recitalist and chamber musician, Eman has frequently been
GUEST ARTIST
featured in the Ruel Joyce Recital Series in Overland Park (KS), along
with performances at the Westport Center for the Arts’ Brown Bag
Concert Series in Missouri, and the Grace Cathedral Concert Series in
Topeka (KS). As a soloist, Eman made his debut with the Oklahoma City
Philharmonic in 2002 and has most recently performed with the Topeka
Symphony, Midwest Chamber Ensemble, and the Medical Arts Orchestra
of Kansas City. He has performed with various orchestras which include
the Kansas City Symphony, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, Midwest
Chamber Ensemble, Kansas City Baroque Consortium, Texarkana Symphony,
and the Kinnor Philharmonic.
Mr. Chalshotori is currently the principal cellist for the Topeka Symphony
and associate principal cellist for the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas. He
is also the cello instructor for the Musical Bridges program at the UMKC
Conservatory Academy and the Adjunct Cello Professor at Avila University.
Chalshotori’s principal teachers include Carter Enyeart, Dr. Tess Remy-
Schumacher, Dr. Evgeny Raychev and Guy Parkhurst and additional
studies undertaken with Kansas City Symphony’s principal cellist, Mark
Gibbs, and current
UMKC cello professor
and Aspen Trio cellist,
Michael Mermagen.
Eman has studied
Cello Performance
at the University of
Missouri-Kansas
City Conservatory,
Stephen F. Austin
State University, and
the University of
Central Oklahoma.
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FIRST VIOLIN VIOLA James M. Mosher* BASS TROMBONE RAFFAELE CIPRIANO
ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR
Zsolt Eder, En-Ting Hsu, Cyrus H. and Carmen Andy Newbegin Assistant Conductor
CONCERTMASTER PRINCIPAL R. Elting Chair
TUBA
Topeka Symphony Everett Fetter Mark Rustman Raffaele Cipriano is an Italian conductor, vocal coach, composer, and computer
Jason Tacker
League Chair Memorial Chair
ENGLISH HORN scientist. He studied at the Conservatories of Padua and Venice with international
Kenya Patzer, YeongJu Heo TIMPANI
James M. Mosher* mentors, focusing on orchestral conducting, collaborative piano, opera repertoire,
ASSOCIATE Virginia and Helen Neil Dunn
and composition. In 2015 he moved to Kansas to pursue the doctorate in
CONCERTMASTER Hocker Chair CLARINET PERCUSSION
Virginia Wade Chair Lisa Janssen J.D. Parr,* orchestral conducting at KU, under the supervision of Maestro David Neely.
Bob Keckeisen, He graduated in 2018 with honors, gaining overwhelming feedback from his
Molly Wisman Lola Dexter Memorial PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL
Norma A. Pettijohn Chair Chair given by Drs. Grace James K. Van Slyke continuous artistic collaborations in the area (Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence
Jerry and Lea
TOPEKA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
and Michael Morrison Memorial Chair Opera Theater, community orchestras). For the 2018-2019 season, Cipriano
Victor Diaz Billinger Chair
Donita McLeland Lynne Leifer was the assistant/cover conductor of Maestro De Renzi at Sarasota Opera
Prof. Dr. Charles A. Goetz
Charles and Betty Jo Shawn Evans*
Memorial Chair Lolafaye Coyne Chair
Marling Chair Jack and Ilene (Barber of Seville, Turandot, Nabucodonosor). He is now based in the Kansas
Dorothy BASS CLARINET Ecord Chair City metropolitan area, where he conducts
Gomez-Armesto Art Sandquist
Tod Kerstetter Andrea Swanson two community orchestras (Philharmonia
The Rev. Roger M. Gloria Scolari
Molly Zahn‡ Marvin W. Maydew Chair Michael Sisk of Greater Kansas City and Overland Park
Goetz Chair Memorial Chair
Can Balcik Moretti CELLO BASSOON Amie Walter Orchestra), and he is starting a collaboration
Anne-Katharine Eman Chalshotori, Allan Comstock‡, with Landlocked Opera. At TSO, he is the
HARP
E. Goetz Memorial Chair PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL assistant and cover conductor of Maestro
Therese Slatter The Stan and Jody Teeter Floyd C. Hedberg Tabitha Reist Steiner
Betty Bokelheide Family Chair Memorial Chair James Van Sickle Chair Pickett, and he also oversees the live-
Goetz Chair Martha G. Barnhill Ginger R. Patterson PIANO
streamed production of the TSO concerts.
Shupei Wang Rebecca Sisk James Van Sickle Chair Charles Tsui
Dr. John W. Strickler Foerschler Chair Dr. Phillip Sisk
Chair given by the Rev. CONTRABASSOON
Roger Goetz Family Yi Chun Chen Keel Williams
Memorial Chair
Jenith Hoover‡
I-Hsin Wu FRENCH HORN
Anne-Katharine E. B. J. McCune‡ ASSISTING MUSICIANS:
Tracy Teague Tugman* Dwight Purvis, Second Violin
Goetz’s son Jayson
Smith Chair Carolyn Rich Voth‡ PRINCIPAL Jacob Dakon
Gordon and Melanie Viola
Craig Yorke BASS McQuere Chair
Anne-Katharine E. Benjamin Beggs, Ryan Masotto
Goetz’s son Alexander Joanne Marie Field Emily Winterburg
PRINCIPAL Virginia and Helen
“Ike” L. Holm Chair Cello
Breta Bloomberg Hocker Chair
SECOND VIOLIN James Alexander
Kathleen Covert Maag Katie Grose
Donna L. Mealy, Chair Liz Copeland
Adam Paxson
PRINCIPAL Brian Council Bass
Herbert and Esther JoEllen McGranahan‡
TRUMPET
William D. Cooper,
Matt McGrory Without craftsmanship, inspiration
Moses Family Chair Principal Bassoon
Julie Wykert FLUTE PRINCIPAL Susan Maxwell is a mere reed shaken in the wind.
Maxine Anton Chair Hannah Porter Occeña Stephen J. Patterson Johannes Brahms
Ethan Loewen PRINCIPAL Virginia Wade Chair Raffaele Cipriano
Betty Sisk Chair Kyle Wiley Pickett Chair Don McDaniel Assistant Conductor Let us help you craft your inspirations into reality.
given by the Rev. Roger Joanna and Roy
Laura McGill Goetz Family Art Sandquist,
Lacoursiere Chair
LeAnne Baehni Gözde Cakir Librarian Dee Kirkpatrick, First Vice President – Investments
Schultz‡ Drs. David Woods and TROMBONE
Melanie Paris Ted Yungclas Chair Neal C. Purvis, * Orchestra Jeff Kirkpatrick, Managing Director – Investments
Wambsganss* PRINCIPAL Committee member Donna Mealy, Client Associate
PICCOLO
Diego Zapata Andrew Anderson ‡
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Rodney and
Sylvia Boyd Chair
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TOPEKA SYMPHONY DONOR LIST (DONATIONS RECEIVED THROUGH FEB. 5, 2021) DONOR ($500 - $749) Jane Schaible
The Topeka Symphony gratefully acknowledges the corporations, individuals and Anonymous (1) Judy Soule
organizations for the support of the symphony concerts and the youth ensembles with Jim and Susan Turner
Charlotte Adair – Adair Charitable Fund
their generous contributions to the Annual Fund. If the printing deadline resulted in
Rich Bonebrake and Rebecca Crotty Olive J. Ubel and David Liu
the omission of your name or if we did not properly credit your gift, please accept our
apology and call the TSO office at 785-232-2032. Dale and Susanne Bradley Jim and Patti Van Slyke
Sam and Marge Bradshaw Dr. Laurel Vogt and Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino
CORPORATE AND ORGANIZATIONS Norma A. Pettijohn H. Hurst Coffman Virginia Vogel Wallace
VIRTUOSO ($30,000 - $60,000) Carl and Betty Quarnstrom Paul Kindling Dan and Lynn Weaver
Liz Stratton Fund – Topeka Community In memory of John Cleland Ali Wilson
Capitol Federal® Foundation
Foundation In honor of Governor Laura Kelly Jim and Grace Wilson
Topeka Symphony League
Stephen and Karen Telian-Tyler In memory of Jacob Von Kopfman PATRON ($150 - $249)
MAESTRO ($10,000 - $29,999) Given by Joseph McKay Corbett
BENEFACTOR ($1,000 - $2,499) Dave and Tara Azwell
Anonymous Donor (1) Lawrence and Susan Krische
Lea and Jerry Billinger Harold and Carol Benoit
Central National Bank Gordon and Melanie McQuere
John C. Dicus Harry and Kay Craig
CONCERTMASTER ($2,500 - $4,999) Larry and Ann Mah
Duane and Beth Fager Bill and Linda Curtis
Mary Muilenburg
Evergy, Inc. Scott and Andrea Van Genderen Bette Felker
Pam and Chip Munk
Security Benefit The Rev. Roger and Betty Goetz Richard K. Friedstrom
Paul Post and Kay Kelly
SE2 Anne and Ted Heim Jennifer Goetz
Audrey Power
Dr. Paul Kindling Peter Grund and Molly Zahn (In-Kind)
BENEFACTOR ($1,000 - $2,499) Julie Reeves
Lynne Leifer and Dr. Bill Leifer (In-Kind) Paul and Jean Henson
CoreFirst Bank and Trust Dale and Judyanne Somers
Mike Lennen Karen Hiller
Mainline Printing (In-Kind) John and Barbara Stauffer
Laura and Brian Lutz Francis and Jane Kelsey
Patterson Legal Group Ed Webber
Rosemary Menninger Mary Kerle
Dr. David Woods and Dr. Ted Yungclas
SUSTAINER ($750 - $999) W. Walter Menninger Bill and Karen Latimer
Lee Wright and Alice Eberhart-Wright
Manning Music (In-Kind) Drs. Peg McCarthy and Scott Teeter Jared Maag and Melissa Wangemann
Bill and Kathy McDonald CONTRIBUTOR ($250 - $499) Anita and Robert Markley
CONTRIBUTOR ($250 - $499)
Drs. Mike and Grace Morrison Gregory Allen and Martina Bulk Paul and Shirley Moore
Brier Payne Meade Insurance
Dave Parker Anne Baker Lona Morse
FHLBank Topeka
Michelle and John Peterson – Kevin and Deb Boatright Austin and Marianna Nothern
Kroger
The Topeka Community Foundation Jayne Cafer Steve Page and Gwen McClain
Arleen Pickett Bobbi and Leonard Caggianelli Mike and Sharon Peters
INDIVIDUAL Marty and Steve Preston Michael and Carol Cast Dr. Bart Ramsey
Dr. Jim Ransom Karen Clowers Ron and Sue Revelle
CONDUCTOR ($5,000 - $9,999)
Alan W. Rolley, The Rolley Foundation Susan and Jerry Farley William and Mary Schroeder
Rob and Tammy Kenagy
Ford and Catherine Ross Fund – The In Honor of Hugh L. Frost Judy Seitz
Mark and Bette Morris Family Founda-
Topeka Community Foundation Sharon Frost Marlene Shelton
tion – Bette Morris
Alicia and John Salisbury Joe and Gladys Gigous Mark and Tamara Taylor
Mrs. J. Kevin Murphy
Char Taggart Russell and Jane Greene Roger and Joanie Underwood
Nancy Peterson
Stan and Sandy Vogel Rex M. and Kathi L. Haney Don and Jan Wilson
Phillip and Betty Sisk Estate – Topeka
Sandy Wilber and Barry Busch Jean Herrold
Community Foundation FRIEND ($50 - $149)
Julie A. Wykert (In-Kind) Terry and Ken Hobbs
Curtis and Martha Barnhill
CONCERTMASTER ($2,500 - $4,999) Craig Yorke and Mary Powell Jeanne and Paul Hoferer
Carl Beyer
CCS Fund – Topeka Community Tom and Eva Kennedy
SUSTAINER ($750 - $999) Ellen Chalk
Foundation Von Kopfman
David N. Wexler and Susan F. Holm Gary and Susan Chan
Debra and Randy Clayton Jim and Kathy Maag
Robert and Joan Kerchner Andrea and John Conlee
James and Kathy Maag Family Fund – In honor of Rev. Sandy Vogel
Prof. Myrl Duncan
Topeka Community Foundation Don and Judy Moler
Celia Eddy
Edward W. Navone
Gabe and Nancy Faimon
Rachel and Jeff Pickering
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DONOR LIST CONTINUED
Karon Gambrill In memory of Carl Quarnstrom
Ed and Marta Howe Joy and Steve Dodd
Andy and Gloria Keating Jacquelyn and Jeff Doyel
Don and Judy Moler Carl Hoffman
In honor of Paul Kindling Jim and Kathy Maag
Jane Myers Alan and Cathy Mitchell
PHOTOGRAPHS BY AMY BOYLES
Amanda Niemann Jere and Carol Noe
Camille Nohe Tension Envelope
Ben and Lyndal Nyberg Topeka Region Antique Automobile
Adrienne and Neil Olejnik Club of America THE TOPEKA SYMPHONY began presenting Free TOPEKA
Betsy Packard Jan and Don Wilson School Day Concerts for students in Northeast Kansas SYMPHONY
Joan and Gregory Pease In memory of Diana Osterhout in 1999. These popular concerts have been presented SCHOOL DAY
Robert H. Reeder Arab Shrine Sundevils annually since then. Due to the pandemic this season, CONCERTS
Art and Carolyn Sandquist Ann Haflich and Randy Keplinger we will not be able to hold the School Day Concerts as
Freida Schriner Rex and Kathi Haney we have in the past but instead will record the always
Rebecca and Thomas Shrimplin Paul Honaker popular Carnival of the Animals from the opening TSO
Edward and Dorothy Tenney Carolyn Huebner concert. We will make the recording available to teachers
Norman and Anna Thoms Mary Muilenburg and home school groups along with a resource guide More than
Drs. Matt and Laura Vaughn so that the students might have the enjoyment of
Steve and Lou Wanamaker
symphonic music even though they can’t experience a 75,000 students
Joan Wingerson
live performance in the concert hall this year. have enjoyed
Connie Wood
Last season the two, hour long concerts were held
Janet M. and Joseph W. Zima these concerts
on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the Topeka Performing
IN MEMORY Arts Center and featured music associated with Halloween. at no cost.
In memory of Julie Simons Classical selections included Mussorgsky’s Night on
Jeanne Bronk Bald Mountain, Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King
Rita Doyle and John Doyle and Saint-Saens’ Danse Macabre and other pieces that
Janet Hosler have mysterious or spooky connotations. TSO Music
Ruth and Joseph Hovorka Director and Conductor Kyle Wiley Pickett introduced
Foulston proudly supports the
Megan and Elliott James the students to the instruments that make up a symphony
Anna and MIchael Ramirez Topeka Symphony Orchestra
orchestra and had the TSO musicians demonstrate
Patricia and Ivan Schmidt in its commitment to encourage
their instruments. This part of the School Day concerts
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Tony Simons and cultivate appreciation and is always popular with the audience and can inspire
Joy Thompson support for fine music in students to begin playing a musician instrument or
Kimberly Thompson
northeast Kansas. encourage them to continue practicing the instrument
Angela and Tim Triggs
they have already chosen.
In memory of Beverly Rector The Free School Day Concerts are supported by grants
Martin and Shari Albrecht
and contributions from local businesses and individuals.
Louise Jenkins JE RE MY GRABE R Since the concert series began, more than 75,000 students
Joan Ratzliff jgraber@foulston.com
have enjoyed these concerts at no cost.
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$75 FOR 75 DONORS
In honor of the Topeka Symphony’s 75th Anniversary, the
following people have generously donated to the $75 for 75
Campaign to support the Topeka Symphony Orchestra.
Gregory Allen Amanda Niemann Dr. Ted Yungclas Constance L. Menninger IN HONOR OF Kenya Patzer
Dave Azwell Grace Olejnik and Dr. David Woods Given by Trella Anderson Given by the
Lee Wright and Alice W. Walter Menninger Given by an McCarthy-Teeter Family
Paul Bicknell and Liz Post J.D. and Nancy Parr
Eberhart Wright J. Kevin Murphy Anonymous Donor Dr. Kyle Wiley Pickett
Lea and Jerry Billinger Norma A. Pettijohn
Given by Kristi Baker and Jim Lampe Given by
Dale and Susanne Bradley Rachel Pickering Mary Alice Murphy The Yorke Powells
IN MEMORY OF Given by David Woods
Jayne Cafer Kyle and Alice Wiley Bruce Myers and Ted Yungclas Mary Jane Pryor
Melvin Bailey
Carol and Michael Cast Pickett Given by Jane Myers Given by Patsie Sweeden
Given by Bill and Martha Barnhill
Debra and Randy Clayton Alan and Judy Powell Debra Brown Diana Osterhout Given by Connie Carson and David Webb
Betty Seltsam Cleland Audrey Power Charles Baker Given by Kathy Maag Martha Barnhill Dwight Purvis
Marty and Steve Preston Given by Kathy Maag Donald Patterson, J.D. Given by Laura Lutz Given by Frank and
H. Hurst Coffman Rachel Purvis
Carl and Robert L. Banion Given by Daniel and Mallory Lutz
Dr. Richard Bonebrake and Kathryn Pauls Neal Purvis
and Rebecca Crotty Betty Quarnstrom Given by Melba Banion Vickie Console
Marcia Ransom Given by an Given by Frank and
Bill and Linda Curtis Raymond and Barbara Betty B. Dicus
Given by Dr. Jim Anonymous Donor Rachel Purvis
Rathert Given by John C. Dicus
John C. Dicus Ransom Doris Hedberg Douglas Reeves
Ron and Sue Revelle Ilene Ecord
Richard K. Friedstrom Paul Rebek Given by Mike and Given by Julie Reeves
Terry and Len Richter Given by Rex M.
Leah Gabler-Marshall and Kathi L. Haney Given by Jan Connie Laughon The Topeka Symphony Staff
Alan Rolley and John Benson Bob Keckeisen Given by Laura Lutz
Franklin Lewis Gould and John and Elizabeth Foster
Julia Atwood Hanson Jane Schaible Ann Rolley Given by Molly and Mallory Lutz
Given by
Rex M. and Kathi L. Haney Freida and Jean (Foster) Herrold Given by Alan Rolley and Alan Wisman
Warren Schriner John and Elna Friedstrom Carolyn Root Jane Kelsey
Judy and Jim Hess
Judy Seitz Given by Bill and Given by Connie Wood Given by Francis Kelsey
Ralph Hipp
Rebecca Shrimplin Joan Friedstrom Barker Edward Soule Kathy Maag
Terry and Kenneth Hobbs Given by Judy Soule Given by Molly
Ronald P. Smiley Al Goodpasture
Deesie Jackson Given by James K. Van Slyke and Alan Wisman
Char Taggart
Sara and Bob Keckeisen Gigi Goodpasture Given by Mary Van Trish Monk
The Topeka Symphony Slyke Muilenburg Given by an
Teresa Keller Robert Hallman
League Anonymous Donor
Rob and Tammy Kenagy Given by Mary Hurrel Professor James K.
Tracy Teague Tugman Van Slyke Mark Loren Morris, Jr.
Susan and Dr. Bob Jacoby
Jim and Susan Turner Given by Given by Jim and Given by
Lawrence Krische
Olive J. Ubel The Yorke Powells Patti Van Slyke Bette M. Morris
William Latimer
and David Liu Robert “Bob” Jacoby, M.D. Joyce Wiley
Jim and Kathy Maag Given by Arleen Pickett
Joanie and Given by Daniel
Kathy and Bill McDonald Roger Underwood and Kathryn Pauls
Gordon D. McQuere Drs. Matt and Agnes Kazminski IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE
W. Walter Menninger Laura Vaughn Given by Gail Beale
Tom Welch to the $75 for 75 Campaign to support
Paul A.and Shirley Moore Jacob Von Kopfman
Mike and Grace Morrison Sybil Wiegman Given by Von Kopfman the Topeka Symphony Orchestra,
Lona Morse Grace and Jim Wilson Gail LaGrone Thank you for your please call the Symphony office,
Given by Steve LaGrone
Pam and Chip Munk Larry and Anita Wolgast support of the Topeka 785-232-2032 or send your check to
John Martin
Edward W. Navone
Given by Kathy Maag Symphony Orchestra! PO Box 2206, Topeka, KS 66601-2206.
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For more than 125 years, Capitol Federal® has SCHOLARSHIPS
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ditions have created the values we honor today, and THE CHARLES MARLING AWARD
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will help shape our tomorrow.
1982 to recognize past or current Symphony or League Board
Capitol Federal is a leader in residential lending Members for “exceptionally meritorious endeavors and long
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THE TOPEKA SYMPHONY held the 67th annual Young Artist
communities in Kansas and Nebraska, including Topeka, Competition on Sunday, January 12, 2020. This competition gives
Lawrence, Junction City, Salina, and Wichita. Our mission high school students in grades 9 through 12 the opportunity to
has always been to support and strengthen local perform a solo with the Topeka Symphony Orchestra. Scholarships
for the winners are awarded by the Capitol Federal® Foundation.
communities through employee involvement, corpo- Winners of the 2019-2020 Young Artist Competition were
rate citizenship, technological innovation, and cultural Flutist Nina Jaramillo, Lawrence, Overall Winner and Winner of
the Winds Division, and Violinist Janna Dungao, Topeka, Winner
development through music, arts, and theater.
of the Strings Division.
Ms. Jaramillo performed the Concertino for Flute by Cecile
Chaminade for the competition and was scheduled to perform
it with the Topeka Symphony on April 2, 2020. Unfortunately,
that concert was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
but we are happy to announce that Ms. Jaramillo will return to
perform the concerto with the Topeka Symphony at the concert
on January 16, 2021.
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THE TOPEKA SYMPHONY YOUTH ENSEMBLES THE TOPEKA SYMPHONY ENDOWMENT
The Topeka Symphony Youth Ensembles are sponsored
by the Topeka Symphony Society. Due to the COVID-19
pandemic, several changes have been made to the TOPEKA SYMPHONY LEGACY SOCIETY PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM
Youth Ensembles program for the fall semester of 2020.
The Topeka Symphony Orchestra has provided inspirational music and
Information will be available on the Topeka Symphony
THE TOPEKA cherished memories for nearly three quarters of a century. Our planned
website, topekasymphony.org regarding plans for the
SYMPHONY giving program establishes a foundation of financial support to ensure a
spring semester 2021.
YOUTH Debut Orchestra and Youth Philharmonic have been
century and beyond of beautiful music. We encourage you to name the
ENSEMBLES Topeka Symphony Orchestra in your will or trust. Make a difference… join
combined into one ensemble for the fall semester
us today! For further information contact the TSO office at 785-232-2032.
under the direction of Carolyn Sandquist.
Youth Orchestra will be a strings-only ensemble
made up of violins, violas, cellos and basses under the THE TOPEKA SYMPHONY ENDOWMENT TRUSTEES
direction of Dr. Ramiro Miranda. Charlotte Adair Norma Pettijohn
Rehearsals for both groups are being held in the Martin Ahrens Jim Van Slyke II
Parish Hall at Grace Episcopal Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Jerry Billinger Judy Soule
Street in Topeka. We are grateful to Grace Episcopal Barbara Duncan David Woods (Chair)
Cathedral for the use of this space. Sue Krische Michael Morrison (ex officio)
The Fall 2020 concerts are available on the Topeka Gordon McQuere Trella Anderson (ex officio)
Symphony YouTube channel.
LEGACY SOCIETY CHARTER MEMBERS
The following individuals have indicated that they have included the Topeka
Symphony Endowment Fund in their estate plans and will be recognized as
charter members of the Topeka Symphony Legacy Society.
Martin and Carolyn Ahrens Dr. Gordon and Melanie McQuere
Jerry and Lea Billinger Diana Osterhout
Ronn and Sylvia Boyd Steve Page and Gwen McClain
Cyrus and Carmen Elting Drs. Michael and Grace Morrison
Roger and Betty Goetz Norma A. Pettijohn
Rex and Kathi Haney Alan and Ann Rolley
Dick and Ruth Hodges Phillip and Betty Sisk
Paul and Nancy Kindling Ed and Judy Soule
Michael Lennen Stan and Jody Teeter
Jim and Kathy Maag
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THE TOPEKA SYMPHONY ENDOWMENT FUND
BRAVO SOCIETY ($100,000+) Rodney and Sylvia Boyd • Carl and Betty Quarnstrom • Dr. Robert and Linda Hill
The Rev. Roger M. Goetz + Dale and Susanne Bradley Mrs. F.J. Rost • Dean and Laree Hodges
The Topeka Symphony League + Samuel and Margaret Bradshaw Alicia and John Salisbury In Memory of Chalis and
Kenneth C. and Edith M. Bronson Barbara and Richard Shapiro Marilyn Hupp
ENCORE SOCIETY
• Dr. Maurice and Naomi Cashman, Jr. Dr. Pat and Deb Sheehy In Memory of Martha M. Hughes
($30,000-$99,999)
CCS Family Fund – Topeka Community • Harriet and Eldon Sloan Ann and Norman Jessop
Anonymous Music Lover Foundation Ed and Judy Soule • Stephen and Judy Kowalski
Jerry and Lea Billinger*+ Anderson Chandler and John and Ruth Stauffer Dr. William and Lynne Leifer
Rodney and Sylvia Boyd+ Edith Lessenden Chandler Peter and Deborah Stern Michael Lennen
Dr. Gordon and Melanie McQuere*+ Edith Lessenden Chandler Memorial Camden Strain Memorial Dr. and Mrs. Chester Lessenden
Drs. Michael and Grace Morrison+ Drs. Chu-Chi Chen and Sheue-Huey In honor of Dr. John Strickler, given by • Ray and Betty Lippe
The Herbert and Esther Moses Family + Lai-Chen the Topeka Symphony League Robert and Jane Mackey
Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Sisk + Janet and Don Chubb J.M. and Marilyn Thies Chris and Emily Friedstrom McGee in
Dr. Stanley and Jody Teeter + Randy and Debra Clayton George and Bette Tompkins memory of Elna and John Friedstrom
The James K. Van Slyke Family + Doyle and Maureen Comfort James and Madeline Van Sickle Jacque and Lawrence McKibbin
• Virginia D. Wade + William Cooper Memorial • Judge and Mrs. E. Newton Vickers Evelyn Meade
CHAIR SOCIETY ($12,000-$29,999) Elaine V. Cotner, in memory of Alan and Molly Wisman • Ethel May Miller
Maxine Anton + Sylvia Boyd Richard Wood Memorial Nat’l League of American Pen Women
Dr. Lolafaye Coyne + Dwaine Cotner, in memory of Dr. Thomas E. Welch Catherine Newsham
Jack and Ilene Ecord + Sylvia Boyd Mary Powell and Craig Yorke Steve Page and Gwen McClain
Cyrus H. and Carmen R. Elting* + Dr. Jeff and Connie Curtis Walter and Maxine Porter
CONTRIBUTORS ($300-$999)
• Helen and Virginia Hocker + Ruth C. Dickinson Bill and Cindy Rainey
Charlotte Adair
Joanna and Roy Lacoursiere+ • Vivian and Lloyd Elliott James P. and Judith Rhoads
T.C. and Trella Anderson
Jim and Kathy Maag + • H. Philip and Darlene Elwood • W.A. Richel
Randy Austin
• Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marling + Michelle Ewert Sabatini Foundation in Memory of
Robert and Jenifer Banks
Marvin W. Maydew + • Emery and Dorothy Fager Edith Lessenden Chandler
• Mrs. Sterns N. Belden
Mark and Bette Morris Family Fund John and Ruth Fernstrom • Mrs. Leslie L. Saylor
• F.A. and Betty Bennett
Diana Osterhout* + • H. Bernerd and Ruth Fink Steven L. Schweizer
In Memory of Wayne and Margaret
• Norma A. Pettijohn + Jane A. Forney Dr. Jeff and Deborah Sellers
Bloomberg
James D. Van Sickle + Elna and John Friedstrom Memorial • Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Stein
Dr. and Mrs. Jesse H. Brown
Drs. David Woods and Ted Youngclas + In Memory of Anne-Katharine E. Goetz Dr. John Strickler
Van and Yee-Hwae Chang
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Hayes, Jr. In Honor of Dr. John Strickler
CRESCENDO SOCIETY • Walter and Nancy Cole, Jr.
Anne and Ted Heim • Steve and Marge Suchsland
($6,000-$11,999) • Don and Edith Depew
• Albert and Geneva Henry Char Taggart
John and Betty Cleland Dr. Richard T. and Ruth N. Driver
Dick and Ruth Hodges* • Armand L. Thierry
• Duane and Beth Fager • Jim and Taffy Emmerson
In Memory of Mary Louise Johnston • Mrs. Nathaniel Uhr
Susan and Kent Garlinghouse Kay Foster in memory of John and
Nancy and Paul Kindling In Memory of Virginia Wade
Rex M. and Kathi L. Haney* Lib Foster
Malcolm King Lloyd W. Woodburn
Kevin and Mary Alice Murphy • Howard and Sharon Fricke
In Memory of Drs. Shin-Fa Lai and Jim and Alice Young
• Ann and Alan Rolley* • John Friedstrom
Yeh-Sha Liaw-Lai
Rick Friedstrom
ALLEGRO SOCIETY ($1,000-$5,999) Scott Teeter, M.D. and Peg McCarthy, Ph.D
• Hugh and Sharon Frost
John R. Adams John and Marsha Meisinger • Indicates Charter Contributor.
Roth and Joan Gatewood
Melba Banion Don and Judy Moler + Indicates an Endowed Chair
• Richard and Linda Hayse *
Indicates that the gift or a portion
Alice Bean David and Carol Parker
• Mark V. and Lisa Hefner Heitz thereof is deferred.
• George and Susanne Behling Ronald Pettijohn Memorial
Pete and Jan Henry
Jerry and Lea Billinger Mrs. Robert E. Pfuetze
• Mrs. Lucien (Katie) Pyle
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Brady Robb, President 2709 SW 29th Street
Becky Dickinson, Vice President Topeka, KS. 66614
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