SYMPHONY BOARD OF Symphony Nova Scotia is Nova Scotia’s Orchestra. Each year more than 50,000 DIRECTORS 2013/14 audience members (including 15,000 young music lovers) join us in communities EXECUTIVE across Nova Scotia for performances of the music they love – from baroque and Dennice Leahey, C.M., Chair classical to pop and rock and folk. Under the inspirational leadership of Music Bret Mitchell, Past Chair Director Bernhard Gueller, Symphony Nova Scotia is recognized as one of the fin- David Hastings, Vice Chair est orchestras in the country. Thank you for supporting Symphony Nova Scotia! Peter MacAskill, Secretary/Treasurer MEMBERS MUSIC DIRECTOR BASSES Nancy Barteaux Bernhard Gueller Max Kasper, Principal Margaret Caley Lena Turofsky, Assistant Principal PRINCIPAL BAROQUE LEADER Cheryl Hodder Jeanne Lamon FLUTES Brian James Patricia Creighton, Principal Max Kasper POPS CONDUCTOR LAUREATE Christine Feierabend (Piccolo) Karen Langille Howard Cable Mary Lu MacDonald OBOES ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR Mary Martin Suzanne Lemieux, Principal Martin MacDonald Gail Morris Brian James (English Horn) FIRST VIOLINS Colin Piercey CLARINETS Renaud Lapierre, Concertmaster Wendy Rees & Dominic Desautels, Principal Robert Uchida, Concertmaster Mark Renouf Eileen Walsh (Bass Clarinet) Jennifer Jones, Assistant Concertmastere Elizabeth Ryan Kirsty Money, Assistant Concertmaster BASSOONS Craig Thompson & Celeste Jankowski Ivor Rothwell, Principal Tom Traves Karen Langille Christopher Palmer HONORARY DIRECTORS Yi Lee HORNS Dr. , O.C. Peter Stryniak David Parker, Principal Norman Newman (1928 – 1993) SECOND VIOLINS Mary Lee Women for Music – President, Shirley Dean Isabelle Fournier, Principal TRUMPETS HONORARY PATRON Simon-Philippe Allard, Assistant Principal Richard Simoneau, Principal Brigadier-General the Honourable J.J. Grant, CMM, ONS, Janet Dunsworth Curtis Dietz CD (Ret’d), Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Anita Gao-Lee ADMINISTRATION & PRODUCTION STAFF Ken Nogami TIMPANI AND PERCUSSION Christopher Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer Anne Simons Michael Baker, Principal Kevin Nicoll, CMA, Director of Finance VIOLAS on sabbatical for the 2013/14 Season Heidi MacPhee, Director of Communications and Marketing Susan Sayle, Principal e one-year position for the 2013/14 Season Janice Fuller, Communications Manager Kerry Kavalo, Assistant Principal & We said goodbye to our longtime friend Anne Laybolt, Director of Development Yvonne DeRoller and~ cello player, Laszlo Muranyi, who Lori Saunders, Development Manager Binnie Brennan passed away after a long illness. Eric Mathis, Director of Operations CELLOS James Eager, Music Librarian Norman Adams, Principal Allan Gaskin, Education and Community Outreach Coordinator Shimon Walt, Assistant Principal M.J. MacLeod, Technical Coordinator Laszlo Muranyi Thank you to those of our staff team who have moved on to new ~ Hilary Brown opportunities. These talented individuals have been valuable members of our team and will be missed: Chantal Caissie, Tynan Dunfield, Kathy Heaney, Jill McTiernan, and Dana Publicover.

Symphony Nova Scotia is a professional orchestra and a member of Orchestras . Its members belong to the Canadian Federation of Musicians, Local 571. Symphony Nova Scotia is a non-profit charitable organization (Reg. #119207900RR0001). 2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 2 DENNICE LEAHEY CHRISTOPHER WILKINSON BOARD CHAIR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CHAIR’S MESSAGE CEO’S REPORT In 2013/14, Symphony Nova Scotia shared the wonderful gift of The 2013/14 season was one of renewal for Symphony Nova Scotia, focus- music with the people of Nova Scotia. The musicians played absolutely ing our efforts on teamwork, developing new audiences, and community beautifully, and we are all the richer for having heard them perform. engagement initiatives. Not only was the season impressive artistically, but we were so pleased Working with Arts Marketing Consultant Douglas Kinzey, we saw a significant to see the expansion of our education and outreach programming, increase in attendance and for the first time surpassed $1 million in ticket a trend that will continue into our next season. The return of in-school sales. Bravo to Heidi MacPhee and her team for these great results. concerts brought symphonic music to over 3000 students across Allan Gaskin did a wonderful job getting the orchestra out into the commu- the Halifax region. nity with numerous in-school concerts and events such as Musical Munchkins, It was also a very strong year financially. Between our record ticket sales Pop Goes the Easel, and Adopt-a-Musician. (over $1 million) and the generous donations and sponsorships we Working with production and Cohn staff, Eric Mathis produced over 60 received, the Symphony achieved a modest surplus, enabling us to concerts and events. His attention to detail and the high production values cover our accumulated deficit. We are in a very positive place moving attest to his commitment to presenting concerts of the highest quality. forward, and although securing adequate funding is always a chal- lenge, we will continue to work hard to maintain a balanced budget. It was a pleasure to welcome Anne Laybolt in January. Anne brings extensive experience from other not-for-profits and has a deep sense of the importance The success of this season was truly remarkable, thanks to the loyalty of philanthropy to both the donor and the receiving organization. of our subscribers, donors, sponsors, and funders, as well as the hard work of our volunteers, staff, board, musicians, and community Kevin Nicoll kept a firm grip on our finances, providing essential, detailed, partners. It takes a large and committed team of people to make such and timely reporting, which contributed to our ability to finish the year with beautiful music possible, and each role must be fulfilled with passion, a budget surplus, eliminating our accumulated deficit. skill, and dedication. The wonderful momentum created by Symphony staff this past year is palpable. As I enter my second year as Chair, I am filled with tremendous confi- Along with the continued excellence of our musicians, dedication of our volun- dence and pride in this organization. Thank you for playing your part teer Board, and the generosity and investment of our community, this energy Report in making us great. will carry us forward to even greater success.

DENNICE LEAHEY CHRISTOPHER WILKINSON BOARD CHAIR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2013 / 2014 Annual 2013 / 2014 3 BERNHARD GUELLER MAX KASPER MUSIC DIRECTOR PRINCIPAL BASS

FROM THE MAESTRO PLAYERS’ REPORT Who can forget the voice of Jane Archibald, one of the best that I think that by most measurements, we had an excellent season last Nova Scotia can offer? We were honoured that she sang with us year. (Including, perhaps, the best brochure cover ever!) We saw the in the highpoint of the season, the Mozart Strauss Festival, where return of many Education and Outreach programs that are very dear the orchestra really showed its class in such difficult works. to us, had many outstanding artistic highs, and once again performed a benefit concert for Feed Nova Scotia last January. I will leave the There was much more, of course, in a year that requires superlatives artistic highlights to our Music Director’s report. to describe it! We had the exciting, even bizarre Cello Concerto by Gulda, played fantastically by Denise Djokic, making a welcome There were a few changes in our personnel as well: we welcomed return home. Combining Schubert and Webern proved to be a Renaud Lapierre as our Acting Concertmaster and Isabelle Fournier winner, since the styles are so far apart. A premiere (Brady) is always as our new Principal Second Violin. On a much sadder note, we an occasion, an impressive Bernstein and Ravel with the NS Youth mourned the death of our friend and colleague, Laszlo Muranyi. Orchestra raised the energy even more than usual, Howard Cable We will miss him. brought warmth to our souls while Maria Osende’s Flamenco Festival You will have also heard about the elimination of our deficit. A major brought fire; Jeff Joudrey’s wonderful Messiah and Ballet Jorgen’s accomplishment for the organization! Our thanks go to the staff and marvelous Romeo and Juliet were also occasions to remember. Board members who have worked so hard on our behalf over the past That is just a sample of the high quality of the music offerings; they year. I would like to single out our Interim CEO, Barbara Richman, wouldn’t have been possible without the ability, commitment, and and our new CEO, Chris Wilkinson, for their vision, insight, and hard passion of our musicians, our hard-working and effective office team, work during this past season. our supportive and dedicated board, our fantastic sponsors, and I look forward to the coming season and the new heights we will hit. above all our loyal audience, which is still increasing. Thank you! MAX KASPER BERNHARD GUELLER 2013/14 CHAIR, SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA PLAYERS’ ASSOCIATION MUSIC DIRECTOR SCOTIA PLAYERS’ ASSOCIATION 2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 4 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR IN 2013/14, SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA…

• welcomed CEO Christopher Wilkinson to the office after an exhaustive search, that considered candidates from across the country

• performed for more than 15,000 young music lovers through its education and outreach programs

• lent its support to over 70 not-for-profit community organizations through ticket donations as part of the Community Compliments program

• participated in Symphony Week, in conjunction with the nationwide Culture Days celebration, providing free concerts and events across the SYMPHONY WEEK Halifax Regional Municipality

• were sponsored by over 50 organizations, and received donations from 480 generous individuals

• performed in communities across the province, including Dartmouth, Lunenburg, and Wolfville

• Welcomed their honours Brigadier-General the Honourable J.J. Grant, CMM, ONS, CD (Ret’d), Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Mrs. Joan Grant at multiple concerts

• served almost 500 people in 15 libraries with the Musical Munchkins program

• had over 650 students attend the student matinee SPECIAL GUESTS AT THE DENISE DJOKIC CONCERT for The Nutcracker

• appeared with over 30 guest artists

• partnered with the Halifax Pop Explosion, Phoenix Youth Programs, the Halifax Regional Library, Halifax Dance, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, , Long & McQuade, Halifax Seaport, and Culture Days to present diverse, innovative, and community- minded programs and performances

• sold out over half of its regular series program- ming, with record-breaking sales

• presented almost 40 free concerts and events across the Halifax Regional Municipality

THE NUTCRACKER • performed a hugely popular tribute concert to Rita MacNeil that was completely sold-out with unprecedented sales

• had five schools participate in the Adopt-a- Musician program, which culminated in a public performance in “We Are the Stars” for over 250 people

• celebrated Canadian music and composers Report with performances of contemporary works by Allan Gordon Bell, Tim Brady, R. Murray Schafer, and John Weinzweig

• had many of its musicians perform in the gala PAY concert for Scotia Festival of Music TRIBUTE TO RITA MACNEIL 2013 / 2014 Annual 2013 / 2014 5 CONCERT STORIES

Symphony Nova Scotia, Halifax Dance, and Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia celebrated the 23rd anniversary of The Nutcracker, complete with eight full-house performances. This holiday season favorite is often a child’s first exposure to classical music. With the generous support of Presenting Sponsor, East Coast Credit Union, thousands of Nova Scotian families share this tradition together. “I’ve seen this show every year for With two completely sold-out performances, twenty years. Always fantastic!” Symphony Nova Scotia teamed up with local - A.S., Symphony patron rock hero, Joel Plaskett, and rising star Mo Kenney for an epic concert during the Halifax Pop Explosion. Thanks to our Maritime Fusion Series Sponsor, NSLC, whose long-standing support helps Symphony Nova Scotia present this popular series.

The legendary Howard Cable returned with his brand-new show, “The Best of the Crooners”, featuring his latest discovery, Michael Vanhevel. “Cable keeps me alive!” - G.B., Symphony patron

Nova Scotia piano prodigy Lucas Porter Celebrated Halifax native, Denise Djokic, per- joined the orchestra for a sold-out perfor- formed Friedrich Gulda’s unique and unusual mance of one of Chopin’s best-loved works, Cello Concerto, in a sold-out concert gener- the brilliant Piano Concerto no. 2, with guest ously supported by Women for Music. conductor Nathan Brock. We launched our 2013/14 TD Under-30 “My first experience hearing Denise Access Pass program, distributing passes to Djokic. The amplified cello was by universities and schools around Halifax. We turns laughing, singing, and sighing. are grateful for the community support that The Menuette was worth the price has allowed over 6,000 young people in of admission!” - S.C., Symphony patron the past five seasons to experience our live shows. With a renewed three-year commit- ment to this program, TD continues to value our community’s youth. “At TD, we believe one of the best investments we can make is to ensure that children and youth The Symphony kicked off the holidays in grand have access to arts and culture musical style with vocalist Eleanor McCain in in their communities. We are ex- a Christmas pops extravaganza, including be- tremely proud to support the TD loved carols and a heartwarming sing-along. Under-30 Access Pass program as One of our most celebrated Canadian roots it offers youth the opportunity to musicians, Ashley MacIsaac returned after his truly experience music and the- sold-out 2010 performance, this time for two atre through discounted access to full-house crowd-pleasing concerts presented various shows and performances.’’ by NSLC. Their honours Brigadier-General the - Tina Murphy, Manager, Honourable J.J. Grant, CMM, ONS, CD (Ret’d), Community Relations, TD Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and

2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 Mrs. Grant were in attendance. 6 OTHER CONCERTS OF NOTE SEPTEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 The annual Nutcracker Luncheon, presented The Symphony kicked off its 2013/14 season by Phoenix, treated more than 700 attendees to a with several free education and outreach delicious three-course holiday luncheon followed by events for Nova Scotians during the sixth an- a special performance from Symphony Nova Scotia, nual Symphony Week, and participated in the and Christmas carols by the Phoenix Youth Choir. nationwide cultural celebration Culture Days for the fourth year in a row. Conductor and Chorus Master Jeff Joudrey led the orchestra for two sold-out performances of Handel’s OCTOBER 2013 Messiah, which also supported the hungry in our com- More than a hundred musicians were onstage The concert season began with an immensely munity by collecting donations for Feed Nova Scotia. as Symphony Nova Scotia joined forces with popular sold-out performance of Magnificent the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra for Bernstein’s Mozart, which had encore performances in FEBRUARY 2014 On the Waterfront and Ravel’s Daphnis and Lunenburg, Wolfville, and Dartmouth. Fifteen-year-old Canadian pianistAnastasia Rizikov Chloé. Our thanks to RBC Emerging Artist joined the Symphony to perform Beethoven’s lively St. Andrew’s United Church welcomed Project funding that supports up and coming and joyous Piano Concerto no. 1, including an Open Alexander Weimann with a program of Bach musicians in the province. Dress Rehearsal for students and the general public. to begin another very successful Baroque Series. Jeanne Lamon returned, during her final year as leader of Canada’s top baroque ensemble, with a program NOVEMBER 2013 celebrating London as a composers’ crossroads. Rose Cousins returned to Symphony Nova Scotia for a sold-out concert of old favourites MARCH 2014 and new hits, including an Open Dress Re- Canadian pianist and Scotia Fest favourite John hearsal for students and the general public. Novacek performed one of Maestro Gueller’s favou- rite piano concertos, Mozart’s powerful Piano The Symphony welcomed the return of Concerto no. 24. Susanne Hou to perform Barber’s Violin Concerto. With a seemingly never-ending Bette MacDonald and her cast of characters re- standing ovation, Hou performed several turned to Symphony Nova Scotia for two nights The Music of Led Zeppelin was a huge suc- encores to an adoring crowd. of uproarious comedy, with fellow Cape Bretoner, cess, selling out both nights to enthusiastic Martin MacDonald. audience members. Thank you to our long- time pops concert sponsors, O’Regan’s, The 2013/14 Baroque Series concluded with a Bank of Montreal, and McInnes Cooper. sold-out performance of Handel’s Water Music with Robert Uchida, with an added performance the preceding evening. We premiered Canadian composer Tim Brady’s Symphony no. 4, oboist Suzanne Lemieux performed “L’horloge de flore” (Floral Clock), and the Symphony took on Beethoven’s powerful Symphony no. 4. APRIL 2014 The Symphony teamed up with local Flamenco icon Maria Osende for the fiery, passionateFlamenco Fiesta concert, which thrilled the sold-out audience, The Symphony honoured the memory of Cape and included an Open Dress Rehearsal. Breton’s queen, Rita MacNeil, with two sold- We said goodbye to our friend and long-time cellist, out tribute concerts featuring Scott Macmillan, Laszlo Muranyi, who passed away on April 5, 2014. Lucy MacNeil, Katriona MacNeil, and the Men At our Beethoven’s Violin Concerto concert, also of the Deeps. featuring Robert Uchida, the full house shared a moment of remembrance, and heard a special piece

“I attended for an afternoon of beauti- Report ful music but was not prepared for an dedicated to Laszlo’s memory. emotional upheaval with almost every Our annual festival featured the music of song. An afternoon I will not soon Mozart and Strauss with world-class Truro forget. Simply wonderful. And Scott is soprano, Jane Archibald, and was a highlight someone Nova Scotia should be very of the season for audience and orchestra alike. proud of.” - C.B., Symphony patron 2013 / 2014 Annual 2013 / 2014 7 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Symphony Nova Scotia is deeply committed to life-long learning through music. With the financial support from caring corporations, foundations, and individual donors, many great initiatives were made possible in 2013/14. During this season, Symphony Nova Scotia offered the following variety of Education & Outreach programs for Nova Scotians of all ages and stages.

ADOPT-A-MUSICIAN: NINJA UNICORNS

MUSICAL MUNCHKINS ADOPT-A-MUSICIAN Our ever-popular Musical Munchkins was presented by Symphony The “Adopt-a-Musician” program wrapped up another successful sea- Nova Scotia musicians in 14 public libraries throughout Halifax son with the 11th annual “We Are the Stars!” concert on Wednesday, during October and November 2013. Our goal in this program April 2 at 7:00 pm at the Pier 21 Kenneth C. Rowe Auditorium. is to introduce three- to five-year-olds to music and motion in The “We Are the Stars!” concert was hosted by Max Kasper, and was a fun and comfortable environment. Maritimes and Northeast free and open to the public. It included imaginative performances Pipelines has supported this program since its inception. from all five of this year’s participating schools:

ÉCOLE ROCKINGHAM ELEMENTARY Rockingham “Spring Gathering” Through music, dance, and poetry, the students explored Inuit cultures and traditions. They put together a piece which reflects a tribal celebration of the coming of spring.

ASTRAL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STRINGS Cole Harbour/Colby Village “The Runner” This piece depicts playing on the playground and running around. At first you can hear students running towards you from far away. Once the runners arrive they are happy and jumpy. Then they fall and everyone is slow and sad. Once they pick themselves up they are all happy again and finally run off into the distance.

PHOENIX YOUTH Mulgrave Park “Come Find Out” A short play and rap performance about living in Mulgrave Park.

OXFORD SCHOOL STRINGS Halifax “Ode to Discovery” The performance is the product of deep exploration of the world of composition: understanding the role of a bass line, realizing harmonies and rhythmic complements, and finding a way to put all these pieces together. Through call and response, clapping games, and improvisation, the students created their own multi-layered version of a recognizable tune.

ROBERT KEMP TURNER ELEMENTARY Forest Hills “Ninja Unicorns” The magical creation of Ninja Unicorns following a solar eclipse. 2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 8 MUSICAL MUNCHKINS LIBRARY SERIES IN-SCHOOL CONCERTS

LIBRARY SERIES POP GOES THE EASEL The free-of-charge Library Series, hosted by bassist Max Kasper at local Pop Goes the Easel is one of Symphony Nova Scotia’s many libraries in Halifax and Dartmouth, entertained attendees with chamber collaborations. Working with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia music and amusing anecdotes. and Long & McQuade, families are treated to an afternoon of hands-on cultural delights. Since 1989, Symphony Nova Scotia in partnership with Wilson’s Fuels has presented multiple library concerts in the spring. Recently, these programs have been presented at Halifax’s Spring Garden Road Library, Tantallon’s Public Library, and Dartmouth’s Alderney Gate Library.

IN-SCHOOL CONCERT In-school concerts returned in the 2013/14 season to ten schools through- out the Halifax Regional Municipality: Park West School, Rockingham School, École Secondaire du Sommet, LeMarchant St. Thomas Elementary School, Elmsdale District School, Caldwell Road School, Kingswood Elementary, Seaside Elementary, Tallahassee Community School, and Sackville High School. Conducted by Nova Scotia-based composer, arranger, and music clinician Gary Ewer, these engaging concerts introduced young audiences to musical instruments, classical music, and the orchestra in an upbeat, interactive way.

FEEDBACK FROM A FAN OF ADOPT-A-MUSICIAN 2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 POP GOES THE EASEL 9 10 2013 / 2014 Annual Report “ IT TAKES SUCH A LARGE AND COMMITTED TEAM OF PEOPLE TO MAKE SUCH BEAUTIFUL MUSIC POSSIBLE, AND EACH ROLE MUST BE FULFILLED WITH PASSION, SKILL, AND DEDICATION.” – Dennice Leahey, Board Chair

“ NOVA SCOTIANS DESERVE TO KNOW THAT THEIR MUSICAL HERITAGE IS SECURE IN THE HANDS OF A STABLE, INNOVATIVE, CREATIVE, AND RESPONSIBLE ENSEMBLE OF WORLD-CLASS MUSICIANS.” - Bernhard Gueller. Music Director

OUR MUSICIANS ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES The artists that make up Symphony Nova • Blue Engine String Quartet • Bring Back the Bassoonivor • • Scotia are world-class, inspirational Candlelight Trio Canadian New Music Network • Chebucto Symphony • Charlottetown Festival musicians who have chosen to live and • Crofts/Adams/Pearse Trio • Early Music Society work in Nova Scotia under the direction of • Ensemble Regale • Feed Nova Scotia Bernhard Gueller. The high level of artistry • Fifth Wind • Friend of Gilda’s NS and musicianship they bring to every per- • Film music produced by The Shire • Garden Room Chamber Series formance is evidenced at our concerts, but • Flute and piano concerts with Peter Allen • Mahone Bay Chamber Series the musicians also play an important part • Gatto Dolce Duo • Music Room Chamber Series in communities throughout Nova Scotia. • Maria Osende Flamenco Company • NB Summer Music Festival • • NS Summer Opera Workshop As individuals or as part of ensembles they Maritime Brass Quintet • Musikon • Opera Nova Scotia play, teach, and collaborate. They are • Nova Sinfonia • Organization of Canadian Symphonic Musicians friends and neighbors whose contributions • Opera Atelier • Pay It Forward Initiatives to our community go well beyond what • Opera Nova Scotia • Scotia Festival of Music we see on stage. • Réjouissance • Shambhala School • Rhapsody Quintet • Sistema NB • Scotia Festival Orchestra • Strategic Arts Management • suddenlyLISTEN • Veith House • Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra • Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia • Tempest Baroque Ensemble • The Music Room Chamber Series • The Saint George’s Consort

TEACHING ROLES • • Coaching Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra • • Examiner, Maritime Conservatory • HRM School Board • Memorial University • Private teachers: NS, NB, PE • St. Francis Xavier University 2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 11 SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA FOUNDATION

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dale A. Godsoe, C.M., Chair Alan L. Barkhouse, F.C.A., Treasurer Timothy C. Matthews, Q.C., Secretary Robert E. Geraghty, C.M., Past Chair Bill Black Paul Kent F. Van Penick

Maintaining high artistic integrity, engaging in long- term planning, and delivering on articulated goals requires sustainable funding for Symphony Nova Scotia. The Foundation exists to provide a reliable source of funding to support exceptional projects, protect the Symphony from fluctuations in annual resources, and ensure that the orchestra’s music will live on for future Nova Scotians. Thanks to the generosity of donors to the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation, the Symphony is striving toward goals that might once have remained mere dreams. The DALE GODSOE Symphony looks forward to creating new partner- CHAIR, SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA FOUNDATION ships, reaching out to new audiences, and helping to attract newcomers to Nova Scotia because of MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR the vibrant cultural community that we share. The Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation continues I wish to sincerely thank all who have donated and continue to donate so generously to welcome gifts of all sizes and can offer special to the Foundation. I am proud to share that the endowment fund is now valued at recognition for leadership gifts in accordance with over $11.5 million. You can read about the positive impact that it has had on the the donor’s wishes. Symphony’s activities. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, the Foundation was able to transfer $372,000 this year to help cover the Symphony’s annual expenses, 74% of which are Symphony Nova Scotia and Symphony Nova artistic, education and outreach, and production costs. What makes donating to the Scotia Foundation also thank the Canadian Foundation most beneficial is that the Canadian Heritage Cultural Investment Fund has Heritage Cultural Investment Fund - Endowment renewed its Endowment Incentives program and is matching donated gifts at 88%. Incentives component whose matching fund The Foundation is guided by a voluntary Board of Trustees, many of whom are past has contributed nearly $2.2 million to date. Board members or Chairs of Symphony Nova Scotia. In particular, two men make the Foundation sing for us: Secretary Tim Matthews, Q.C. and Allan Barkhouse, F.C.A., To learn more about making a gift to the Symphony who manage the assets of the Foundation on a day to day basis. Nova Scotia Foundation, please contact Anne Laybolt at 902.421.1300 x. 231 or at: Through your remarkable generosity, and the hard work of many, Symphony [email protected]. Nova Scotia will continue to excel. We can all take pride in, as Jeanne Lamon, Director of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, says, “our little Symphony that could!” Thank you.

DALE GODSOE, C.M. CHAIR, SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA FOUNDATION 2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 12 Symphony Nova Scotia gratefully acknowledges the following named endowments within the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation:

ENDOWED CONCERT SERIES ($200,000+) Edith Mingo Bill Mingo Baroque Series CAMPAIGN GIFTS Patricia & the late Arthur Fordham Peter & Mary Ellen Gurnham $500,000+ ENDOWED ORCHESTRA CHAIRS David & Patricia Hastings Margaret & David Fountain ($100,000+) High Liner Foods Incorporated Jessie and Harold Crosby $250,000 TO $499,999 Larry Hayes & Sharon Nicolle Jessie and Harold Crosby Principal Oboe Chair Fred S. Fountain, C.M. & Elizabeth Fountain Dr. Paul Huber & the late Eva Huber Marjorie Fountain Drs. Dennis & Lalia Johnston Ivan Duvar Estate of Lorna Pearce John & Catherine Lazier Margaret Duvar Principal Flute Chair Rick & Nan MacDonald $100,000 TO $249,999 Dr. William Lewis Kenneth & Gloria Mader Bill & Lorraine Black Dr. William Lewis Principal Trumpet Chair David & Doreen Martin The Craig Foundation Gail Morris Barbara Newman Dale Godsoe, C.M. O’Regan’s Automotive Group Norman Newman Concertmaster Chair Judith Grant Allan Shaw, C.M. & Leslie Shaw The late Dr. William Lewis Audrey Tenniswood Robbie & Jean Shaw Marjorie Lindsay Roy Tenniswood Assistant Principal Cello Chair Jeff & Angie Somerville Hon. Margaret McCain, O.C. Karen Woolhouse & David Lewis PURE GOLD ENDOWMENT & the late G. Wallace McCain Tietje Zonneveld In honour of Drs. Ruth and Richard Goldbloom Babs & Van Penick Anonymous (2) John Risley, O.C., and Judi Risley GEORG TINTER MEMORIAL FUND Frank and Debbi Sobey $2,000 TO $9,999 ($125,000+) Estate of Vida Olivia Large Erika Beatty The Georg Tintner Memorial Fund was established Canada Council for the Arts Tom & Bridget Brennan in 2001 to honour Georg Tintner, world-renowned Isabella Brownlee $50,000 TO $99,999 conductor and Music Director of Symphony Nova Jean Cameron Estate of Dr. Robert Creighton Larry Camp & Dixie Smith-Camp Scotia (1987-1995) in recognition of his outstand- Susan Kerslake Alain Chamagne & Valerie Evans ing contribution to music in Nova Scotia. Rod MacLennan, C.M. & Robin MacLennan Helen Cianfaglione Estate of Alder & Althea Colpitts Timothy C. Matthews, Q.C. Alan and Laurie Cruess Jack & Joan Craig / Craig Family Foundation Millard Family – Brian Flemming, C.M. & Janice Flemming Jean, John, Jock, Tommy & Susan Dr. Richard Goldbloom, O.C. Dr. William Lewis Edith Mingo & Dr. Ruth Goldbloom, O.C. Eli & Wendy Rees Dr. Jane Gordon Symphony Nova Scotia gratefully acknowledges Jason Roth & Cheryl Steadman-Roth Maestro Bernhard & Shirley Gueller the following donors to the Symphony Nova $25,000 TO $49,999 Martin R. Haase & Florence “Mickie” Haase Scotia Foundation (as of June 30, 2014): Alan & Dolores Barkhouse Lucy Kerr MAJOR GIFTS ($5,000+) Wes & Diane Campbell Gerard & Liz MacDonald Brian & Ruth March Estate of Alder & Althea Colpitts Harold & Jessie Crosby Carol McCauley & Wally Seipp Connie Glube in memory of Richard Glube Anonymous (In memory of Redge Craig) Rod & Sue McCulloch Keith & Rosemary Hamilton The late Dr. Robert & Mrs. Mary Martha Creighton Ryan & Megan McNally Paul & Barbara Kent Dorothy Morrison Estate of William and Corinne Hopgood Sherry Porter & Doug Hall Dr. Nancy Morrison & Gregory Baker Douglas & Maureen Reid Dr. & Mrs. S.T. Laufer Estate of John & Irene Peters Scotiabank Dr. William Lewis Brian & Megan Porter Rose Wilson David & Susan Ritcey Estate of Joan Morris Pink Larkin Hugh & Judy Smith Jason Roth & Cheryl Steadman Women For Music Estate of Doris Thornton David & Faye Sobey Foundation $10,000 TO $24,999 Bruce Towler & Judy Steele Halifax Regional Municipality Will & Beth Apold Philippa Verrier – Millennium Committee Community Foundation of Nova Scotia John Young, Q.C. & Carol Young, C.M. Cynthia Davis Paul & Sheila Zive Nova Scotia Opera Association Carl & Nancy Doty Anonymous (1) James A. & Karen Farquhar 2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 13 FUNDRAISING AND SPECIAL EVENTS

DR. MARIE-CLAUDE GRÉGOIRE (CENTER) J.P. CORMIER

SCOTIABANK BLUE NOSE MARATHON BEER & BEETHOVEN MAY 9, 2014 CHARITY CHALLENGE MAY 16-18, 2014 Symphony Nova Scotia’s annual end- Dr. Marie-Claude Grégoire, Symphony subscriber and Musical Chair of-season fundraiser, Beer & Beethoven, donor, was among three team members who ran the full marathon returned to the Halifax Forum for a sold- in support of Symphony Nova Scotia. Marie-Claude got to know out event featuring drinks, activities, and about the Symphony through her colleague, mentor, and long-time live music from the orchestra and special Symphony patron, Dr. Richard Goldbloom. When M-C agreed to run guest J.P. Cormier, with emcee Courtney on the team she decided to use her birthday (on race day) to entice Amirault from Live 105 and a live painting friends, colleagues, and family to pledge. She celebrated her day with by Richelle Williams. an after-race birthday party that included the indiviudals that sup- A dream came true for Varqa Mirzaagha dur- ported her. She even put their names on her shirt! ing the 2014 Beer & Beethoven fundraiser. Over twenty-five runners (our biggest team yet!) joined the Symphony Earlier in the season he was the successful Nova Scotia team during its fifth year participating in the Scotiabank bidder for the Symphony’s “Conductor Blue Nose Marathon Charity Challenge. This year we raised over for a Day” auction item. The Conductor for $10,000 for the Symphony’s education and outreach programs, as “CONDUCTOR FOR A DAY” a Day was a creative fundraising initiative VARQA MIRZAAGHA one of the top ten fundraising charities. Thank you and congratula- auctioned off at the Winemakers’ Dinner tions to all of the runners and supporters, and to our top individual that allows an individual to (i) select an or- “I must express heartfelt grati- fundraiser, Allan Gaskin! chestral piece to conduct, (ii) participate tude to the Symphony staff, in a one-on-one coaching session with Maestro Gueller, and the entire Maestro Gueller, (iii) lead the orchestra orchestra for their hospitality and obliging me in my admit- in a dress rehearsal, and (iv) conduct the tedly up-tempo interpretation piece at the year-end Beer & Beethoven of the overture. The calibre of evening. our orchestra is tremendously “Naturally I was a tad nervous as I can- high and its members are also not read sheet music, though I am a involved with various commu- massive fan of classical music,” says nity outreach programs that Varqa. “I therefore had to select a piece help broaden the Symphony’s I knew intimately well, and decided on base. It is through these efforts the overture from the greatest opera – and those of the rest of the Le nozze di Figaro. Maestro Gueller and Symphony Nova Scotia organi- I then exchanged thoughts on various zation and its supporters that interpretations I had sent him, after we can ensure that classical which we met for our lesson. He was music, which has lasted cen- very patient and had me focus on just turies, survives for many more. PART OF THE TEAM: SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA REPRESENTIN’! a few key points.” Bravi tutti!” 2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 14 PORT OF WINES WINEMAKERS’ DINNER SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 CUNARD CENTRE Symphony Nova Scotia partnered with NSLC for the annual Port of Wines Winemakers’ Dinner, a SHIRLEY DE KOCK GUELLER AND BETTE MACDONALD spectacular food and wine experience featuring the flavours (and sounds!) of its featured country, Italy. Symphony Nova Scotia provides a live musical perfor- mance by the entire orchestra, but it is the efforts and organizational skills of NSLC staff and volunteers that provide all of the details that make the evening a spec- tacular success. Proceeds of the event’s live and silent auction are donated to Symphony Nova Scotia. Thank you to all who bid generously, donate items, and attend this wonderful event in support of the Symphony!

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT APRIL 10, 2014 Most of the work we do would be impossible without the assistance and support of our dedicated volunteers. As a small token of our appreciation, each year we treat volunteers to an Open Rehearsal concert as well as a “CONDUCTOR FOR A DAY” VARQA MIRZAAGHA reception in their honour. In making a presentation to Gail Morris, our 2013 Volunteer of the Year, Bernhard Gueller said, “Her knowledge and relationships in the community continue to be vital to the financial progress of the organization; she is a source of great advice, and a compassionate listener to many.” Gail Morris is a Board Member and Development Com- mittee Chair. Since joining the Board in 2010, Gail has become an indispensible part of the Symphony family. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AND Her consummate professionalism, caring heart, and BLUE NOSE RUN PARTICIPANT generous personality is outstanding. GAIL MORRIS WITH SANDY RUTLEDGE, BOTH OF DOMUS REALTY, ONE OF “I have always felt connected to the orchestra,” OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS OF says Gail. “I have known Shimon and Peggy Walt BEER & BEETHOVEN. for over 36 years, and was a patron long before joining the Board as a volunteer. The award came as quite a shock, but recognition for volun- teerism means so much more than other awards. When I commit, I always try to give it my best.” BEER & BEETHOVEN VENUE DESIGNED BY THE STAFF AT THE BERKELEY We remain indebted to Gail for her leadership through-

out the last year. Annual Report 2013 / 2014 15 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014. The financial information that follows, the statement of operations, is only an excerpt from Symphony Nova Scotia’s complete set of annual financial statements. A complete set of the Symphony Nova Scotia Society’s 2014 Financial Statements (which have been audited and reported upon by our auditors, Grant Thornton LLP) is available online at symphonynovascotia.ca or by telephone at 902.421.1300.

REVENUES 2014 2013

A: REVENUE Earned revenue 1,193,385 1,068,495 Earned revenue Private sector revenue 1,008,066 1,119,530 Private sector revenue Corporate revenue 136,500 155,161 Public sector revenue Individual gifts 227,570 257,107 Capital contributions Education revenue 26,473 58,471 Donated materials & services Special Events 100,408 86,771 Other (foundation, membership, designated gifts) 517,115 562,020 Public sector revenue 1,133,313 1,145,040 Capital contributions 12,185 10,025 Donated materials & services 216,428 198,222 3,563,377 3,541,312

B: EXPENSES EXPENSES Artistic Education Artistic 1,983,301 2,020,534 Concert production Education 51,949 41,780 Marketing Concert production 516,635 511,035 Development Marketing 235,852 206,495 Administration Development 176,571 173,516 Donated materials & services Administration 350,419 387,988 Donated materials and services 216,428 198,222 3,531,155 3,539,570

REVENUES LESS EXPENSES 32,222 1,742

LISTEN TO THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN

Campaign donations received 771,134 567,325 Campaign donations received and held in restricted funds 26,994 285,025 Total Campaign donations received 798,128 852,350 Campaign expenses 3,340 12,751 Transferred to Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation 767,794 554,574 Balance held in restricted cash to be transferred to the Foundation 26,994 285,025 2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 16 DONORS 2013/14 On behalf of the entire community, we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation We make every effort to ensure the to all of the committed individuals, organizations, and foundations that made accuracy of this information, but invite donations to Symphony Nova Scotia or the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation you to contact us to let us know of any during the 2013/14 fiscal year (July 2013-June 2014). Your generosity and passion errors or omissions. Donors that have given for five or more consecutive inspire us and allow us to continue to bring exceptional performances and out- years are bolded. reach programs to audiences across the province.

MAESTRO’S SPHERE Nanciellen Davis CONCERTMASTER’S SYMPHONY CLUB ($250+) ($50,000+) Glen Dexter & Margie Knickle CIRCLE ($500+) Anonymous (3) The Late Edith Mingo Dr. Rebecca Dobson Anonymous (2) Nelson Amiro The Estate of Lorna Pearce Domus Realty Anonymous through the Community Margaret M. Arklie Carl & Nancy Doty Foundation of Nova Scotia Said & Sharon Awad MAESTRO’S PLATINUM James and Cora Fanning Ken & Janet Adams Michael and Sheila Banks CIRCLE ($20,000+) James A. & Karen Farquhar The Armour Group Limited Robert & Rejeanne Bell Anonymous (1) Audrey & Ken Fram Ninette Babineau Tom & Bridget Brennan Peggy Corkum Barrie and Rhodie Fraser Leslie & Jeannine Baikie Sandra Bryant The Craig Foundation Janet & Allan Gaskin Dianne & Stephen Beaufoy David & Phyl Bryson Judith Grant Richard Goldbloom Hugh & Ann Cameron Hon. Justice Peter M.S. Bryson & Marjorie Lindsay Dr. Marie-Claude Grégoire Doreen & Terry Carroll Patricia Bryson Peter & Mary Ellen Gurnham Guy Chauvin Richard Buggeln MAESTRO’S GOLD CIRCLE Jean Hartley Audrey Cowan Rodney & Margaret Caley ($10,000+) David & Patricia Hastings Gregory Crosby Jean Sutherland Cameron Anonymous (1) Christopher Helleiner Robert & Janet Deupree Florence Carrigan The Estate of Eleanor M. Davis Paul Huber Beverlie & Peter Dietze June & Angus Chisholm Fred & Elizabeth Fountain Christopher Hubley Chris and Hiya Field Mrs. M.G. Cox Paul & Barbara Kent Susan Hubley Dr. Gary Foshay & Mary Steckle Marilyn & John Edgecombe Susan Kerslake Bill and Norma Jones Eva & Bill Gates Keith & Lise Fillmore John and Catherine Lazier Lucy Kerr Norman and Dorothy Graham Peter and Anne Ellen Fillmore The Millard Family - Jean, John, Jock, Tommy Labatt Breweries of Canada Stuart & Hilda Grossert Patricia Frazer Chris Purcell Anne & Wilf Laybolt Marion D. Kennedy Alex Gillis Scotiabank Stephen & Dennice Leahey C.M. Michael Laffin David & Dinah Grace Women for Music Dr. & Mrs. Raymond & Francoise LeBlanc Susan Letson Michael & Jean Gray Mary Lu MacDonald Lorraine Lewis Bernhard & Shirley Gueller MAESTRO’S SILVER CIRCLE The Estate of W. Neil MacKinnon J. & D. LindenSmith Jackelyn Heathcote ($5,000+) Rod & Robin MacLennan Peter MacAskill Cheryl Hodder Alan & Dolores Barkhouse Karen Mann Bill MacDonald & Patricia Pearce William & Cynthia Hyde Bill & Lorraine Black Lois & David Mann Douglas & Helen MacDonald Emanuel Laufer Jessie & Harold Crosby Brian & Ruth March Marie MacInnes Ian & Gail Logie The Estate of Hilda Evelyn Fergusson David & Doreen Martin Patricia MacIntosh Winnifred MacDonald Constance Glube Carol McCauley & Wally Seipp Charlotte MacQuarrie Bill and Robin MacInnis Martin & Florence Haase Dr. Aditya Mishra Robert & Mary Martin Donald MacKinnon Larry Hayes & Sharon Nicolle Bret & Janice Mitchell Dr. William F. Mason Jean Macpherson Bee Huxtable Dorothy Morrison Katharine McCallum Wilma Mays Drs. Dennis & Lalia Johnston David & Sonia Murphy Michael McFadden Donna McCready Susanne MacDonald Helen Murray David Mercer Fran McIntyre & Charles Ross Timothy C. Matthews Peter Oleskevich & Nancy Handrigan Gail Morris & Sandy Rutledge Denis & Evelyn Morris Hon. Margaret N. McCain, O.C. Dr. Christopher & Carole M. Olsen Len & Penny Moxon Nancy Morrison & Gregory Baker Sherry Porter and Doug Hall Ron & Joan Pink Terrence Paris Mary & Alistair Munro Eli and Wendy Rees Stephen & Jill Plummer Daniel Peck Margaret & William Parker Robert Pope Foundation Elizabeth & David Precious Colin Piercey Pierre & Margaret Perron Rose Wilson candice j. prior James Publicover Renzo Piccinini Alex & Kathleen Ritchie Catherine Shepherd Stella Pierce MAESTRO’S BRONZE in memory of Gaylan Ritchie Audrey Tenniswood Barbara Poranek CIRCLE ($1,000+) Ryan Legal Services Inc. Marvin & Carol Uchida Wendy Rees Anonymous (1) Allan & Leslie Shaw H. Wickwire-Foster David & Susan Ritcey Nancy Barteaux Robbie & Jean Shaw Richelle Williams James and Elizabeth Ross William Blackburn and Ramona Lumpkin Jill Shlossberg The Zive Family Elizabeth Salton Mary Blanchard Allan J. Silverman Margot Schenk Bob & Michèle Bortolussi Carol Snider David & Faye Sobey Paul & Lorraine Campbell Jeff & Angie Somerville Candace Stevenson David & Carolyn Chipman Nancy Spencer M. & E. Stevenson Ted & Joan Cleather Jennifer Szerb Tanya Tintner John MacLeod through the Keith and Julia Taylor Vernon & Teresa Wallace JSF Fund at CFoNS Bruce Towler & Judy Steele Gordon Watson Community Foundation of Nova Scotia Karen & Tom Traves Ted Withers in Memory of Eileen Withers S. Covert Philippa Verrier John Yogis Alan & Laurie Cruess Chris Wilkinson

Tietje Zonneveld Annual Report 2013 / 2014 17 COMPANION CLUB ($100+) Joyce & Michael Giacomantonio Inge Martin H. A. Ryding Anonymous (9) Joan Gilroy Rachel Martin Jenny Sandison David & Jane Alexander James & Jennifer Girvan Clive & Elizabeth Mason Janet Schaffner B. Anderson Donald & Joleen Gordon Judith Maxwell Diana Schwartz Lisa Annand Roberta Graham Angus & Mary S. McDonald Kevin Schwenker Piero Ascoli David Greenberg Bill & Monica McDonald Robert & Elizabeth Shaffelburg Robert Aske Wayne & Eleanor Grennan David McFarland Paul Shaw Melvin & Myrna Baird Derek & Jennifer Grout Harold McGee Michael Sherar & Elizabeth Delorey James Balcom Nancy Grove Carol McGuinness Lois A. Shields Susan and David Barnes David & Laurie Hamilton Ian & Bernice McLaren C. Simons Marjorie Bellefontaine Edwin & Patricia Harris J. Aubrey McLean Kay Smith & Kathy Anthony M.H. Billard Marilyn & Reid Harrison Rick Mehta Madelyn Spicer June Blaikie Rocky Hazel Susan Grant & William G. Middleton Harrison & Magenta Starbuck Gordon Boyce Rae Heenan Duncan & Ann Miller Detlev & Gisella Steffen Maura Brennan Peter A. Herrndorf Gary A. Miller Gloria Stephens Jennie Lee Brickenden Graeme Hicks Belva Mills James & Heather Stewart Dr. Garland Brooks Joan Holder Dr. Eric L. & Anne H. Mills Erika Stokes Rick Buhr & Carolyn Drysdale-Buhr Christopher Hopgood Robert & Helga Mills John Swain Fernande Caissie Donald Houle Frank E. Milne Diane Swanzey Joey Caissie Lorna Huestis Janet Mitchell Johanna Ternan Donald F. Cameron Terry & Stephanie Hurrell Diane Mombourquette Peter & Lucy Traves Jean-Guy Camus Wayne & Sharon Ingalls Dr. & Mrs. J. Money June Trenbirth Sheila A. Cardone Joan E. Josey John A. Montgomerie Judith Tulloch Nancy Ann Carr Jude Major, in memory of Marilyn & Graham Morgan Barbara Urquhart Julie Ann Carroll composer/conductor Doug Major Larry & Claire Murphy Ian & Gertrude Urquhart John and Linda Carter Jack and Yvonne Keith Stephanie Mykietyn & Lynn Verge Duncan Chaplin D. Kelly W. Scott MacConnell Reit Vink Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Childs Aileen Kemerer Elinor Nicoll Alexa Vodicka Alison Chipman Nigel & Pauline Kemp Nova Scotia Theta Master Chapter Beta Barbara C. Watt Nancy & Fred Chipman Gordon F. Kent Sigma Phi Christopher & Daisy Weeren Donald & Susan Church Melanie Kirkpatrick James O’Brien Arden Whidden Dr. David & Heide Cogswell Nancy Kitchen Daniel O’Connor Heather Wills Marcelle Comeau Hans & Mariolina Koller-Fanconi Vicki Olds in memory of Donovan Olds Zhaolin & Hua Xu Patrick Connors Sylvia Koning Robin Orr John & Kirsten Cooney Ethel Kostman Maryanne Palmer Tribute gifts have been gratefully received Julia Cornish R. Brant Laidler Diane Palmeter in honour or in memory of the following Christine Corston Jill Langin Dr. Winston S. Parkhill individuals. Thank you for dedicating Marie Cox Joanne Langley-LeBlanc Bill Parks a gift in this thoughtful way. Jack & Joan Craig Bruce & Carol Law Elizabeth Parr-Johnston Donald & Ruth Craswell Alan & Sheila Leard Robert & Nancy Pasquet IN MEMORY Margaret Crickard Denise LeBlanc Madeline Patton Abigail Bryant Kay Crinean Patsy LeBlanc Richard Peckham and Maureen Nowlan Norma Carty Joan Cunningham Robert Leblanc-Ross Arthur & Elizabeth Peters Frances Ethel Dunsworth Colin & Ellen Darlington Prof. & Mrs. Douglas Lee Debi Peverill Anne Ellen Fillmore, Mike Murphy, Ralph & Cynthia Davis Pat & Tim Lee Linda & Alain Pirard Dr. Zita Pinto Noble Joan Dawson Bernard & Judith Leviten Kim Plaxton Kaye Geraghty Cecil and Eleanor Decker Betty & Don Lordly Phyllis Porter-Baker Jean LeClaire Kathryn Deegan Wynne MacAskill Delaney Alayne Pothier Bruce MacDonald Kenneth and Marged Dewar Harley & Wendy MacCaull Chris & Helen Prowse James MacFadzean Myrla Drysdale Kirk MacCulloch Mary Prudhoe Edith Mingo Ruth Durrant Liz & Gerard MacDonald Mrs. D.W. Purchase Donovan Olds Joan Eaton Ron MacDougall Dr. Allan Pyesmany Frank Powell Robyn Elliott Doug and Alice Macintosh Caroline Ramaley Dorothy Renouf Jo-Anne Embree Gary & Marilyn MacKenzie Linda and Louis Ramaley Gaylan Ritchie Trinda L. Ernst Barbara MacKinnon Kay Richardson Shirley Whiston Marianne Ferguson Kathryn MacKinnon LCDR Sherry Richardson Eileen Withers Conrad Fernandez & Suzanne Ramsey Ann Maclean Rev. J. Bruce and Mrs. Dorothy Robertson Judith Fingard Peggy MacLean Bill & Betty Roger IN HONOUR Robert & Sheila Frame M.J. MacLeod Victoria & Edwin Rosenberg Bill Black The Hon. Mayann Francis Ron & Mary Macnab Lynn Ross Roberta Graham Sheila & Ray Francis Sylvia Mangalam John & Janet Rowe Douglas Major J. Gagnon and G. Allard Linda Marks Robert and Barbara Rushton David Parker Mark Gallop Julie Marshall Mary Ryder Sherry Porter Linda and Louise Ramaley 2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 18 SPONSORS 2013/14 Thank you to these community-minded organizations for their generous gifts of cash and services to Symphony Nova Scotia during the 2013/14 season. 2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 19

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