2016| 17 ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS

LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR 1

GUIDING PRINCIPLES + IMPACT SUMMARY 2 DEAR FRIENDS,

MUSIC HALL RENOVATION UPDATE 4 It is my honor and privilege to serve as Board Chair of the $9.3 million of transition support was raised and made the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra during a pivotal moment Orchestra’s “home away from home” season and return to ARTS PUT CINCINNATI ON THE MAP 6 of transition in the life of this great organization. All of the Music Hall a success. success we continue to experience as we return to the ARTS BRIDGE CULTURAL DIVIDES 10 beautifully renovated Music Hall and welcome our new Much of this work was made possible by the leadership of CSO President, Jonathan Martin, would not have been Trey Devey, whose highly successful tenure as CSO President ARTS FUEL CREATIVITY AND LEARNING 14 possible without the amazing musicians, artistic leadership, concluded on April 19. The CSO has the most compelling talented staff and volunteers. I also want to acknowledge the success story of any American orchestra in recent years and ARTS DEEPEN ROOTS IN THE REGION 18 extraordinary group of volunteer leaders who make up the we are primed for continued success with a fantastic new CSO Board of Directors for their guidance through president coming on board, Jonathan Martin. ARTS ENLIVEN NEIGHBORHOODS 22 this transition. Lastly, thank you. Thank you for your unwavering To our knowledge, every orchestra in the country has commitment, and we look forward to welcoming everyone IN MEMORIAM 26 undergone a major venue transition in recent years back to Music Hall for the 2017-18 season! experienced double digit decreases in attendance and BOARD OF DIRECTORS 27 subscriptions…until now. With great artistic programming With appreciation, and a commitment to unparalleled concert experiences, the 2015-16 FINANCIAL REPORT 28 CSO and Cincinnati Pops bucked that trend thanks to you, our dedicated audiences and supporters. You stayed with us and WELCOME JONATHAN MARTIN 28 we cannot thank you enough!

DONORS 29 With Music Hall undergoing a major renovation, the Orchestra Francie S. Hiltz performed in a temporary venue this past season and the Taft Chair, Board of Directors SPONSORS 32 Theatre admirably filled that important role. The CSO’s Music and Event Management Inc. (MEMI) subsidiary, which manages ENDOWED FUNDS 33 the Taft Theatre among other venues, also helped to make this transition season such a tremendous success. Of course, THOMAS SCHIPPERS LEGACY SOCIETY 34 the Taft remains an important and historic performance venue in Cincinnati and will continue to serve as the home for the MUSICIANS 35 mainstage productions presented by The Cincinnati Children’s Theatre and a diverse array of touring artists. IN APPRECIATION: TREY DEVEY 36 During this transition, organizations and companies throughout the community stepped forward. When a ADMINISTRATION 37 temporary location was needed to house the largest working orchestra library in the world, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County graciously provided space. When concerns were raised over where Orchestra subscribers could park when attending concerts at the Taft Theatre, Western & Southern Financial Group offered free parking for subscribers at the Queen City Square Garage, just one block away. These are but two examples of the community stepping up; all in all,

1 IMPACT SUMMARY MISSION To seek and share DETERMINED A PLACE FOR inspiration FOR GREATNESS EXPERIMENTATION

85+ UNIQUE ARTISTIC COLLABORATIONS The MUSICNOW FESTIVAL COLLABORATION includingˆ Yo-Yo Ma’s impassioned performance of continued to push the envelope, broadened the Dvorák’s Cello Concerto orchestral palette, and garnered praise and national attention 20 SOLD-OUT PERFORMANCES ranging from CSO classical programs to Pops explorations of great The CINCINNATI ENQUIRER called the 2016 American music to Lollipops Family Concerts installment of the groundbreaking, genre-crossing Pelléas Trilogy, with its innovative incorporation of VISION Five Diversity Fellows from across the country and music, visual effects and theater, “A REVELATION” around the world came together to seek and share We will engage audiences inspiration through a program that's “CHANGING THE CONCERTOS FOR ORCHESTRA RECORDING, and community better than THE FACE OF AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS” featuring three new major works now part of the orchestra canon, was praised as “AN AMBITIOUS any other orchestra in the A diverse array of musical experiences brought joy AND BRAVE PROJECT” world and lasting memories to over 642,000 fans through the CSO’s MUSIC AND EVENT MANAGEMENT FRIDAY ORANGE reimagined the concert INC. (MEMI) subsidiary experience with curated surprises and enhancements beyond the artistry on stage

CINCINNATI’S CINCINNATI’S VALUES AMBASSADOR OWN Determined for Greatness: For Cincinnati to have A global audience reached digitally through the Imaginative and inspiring community engagement and new CSO IN CONCERT streaming service and education programs reached over 56,000 individuals an orchestra of world- AMERICAN SOUNDSCAPES videos from the Pops in the 2016-2017 season, with an additional 11,000 class stature, it has taken repeat contacts with regular program participants Six concerts in five cities performing for 10,000+ tenacity, perseverance and AUDIENCE MEMBERS marked the historic CSO The Nouveau Chamber Players program reached an a steadfast commitment to and Pops tour of ASIA in March important 10-YEAR MILESTONE, affirming a decade extraordinary artistry. of meaningful impact for aspiring young musicians 24 CSO musicians embodied Cincinnati’s artistry and generous spirit though 17 OUTREACH EVENTS The CLASSICAL ROOTS COMMUNITY MASS including recitals, masterclasses, guest appearances and CHOIR presented expanded opportunities for A Place of Experimentation: Cincinnati’s Ambassador: Cincinnati’s Own: chamber music performances while on tour in Asia Cincinnatians from area churches to come together From commissioning and From coast to coast and By performing in and make music 26 national radio broadcasts thrilled 28,350,000 LOUIS LANGRÉE became the third CSO Music premiering daring new around the world, people neighborhoods and LISTENERS coast to coast, and across the globe Director in history to lead Cincinnati Opera works to being the first everywhere know Cincinnati collaborating with artistic performances with the lavish, celebrated production of orchestra featured on a as a center of culture and partners and organizations LA BOHÈME national radio broadcast excellence through its throughout the region, the to LUMENOCITY®, the Orchestra. Orchestra demonstrates …nothing said so much about Yo-Yo Ma as the …a clear, committed performance that was Orchestra has demonstrated a real commitment to unassuming way he returned after intermission a credit to the eager, courageous Cincinnati for over a century that it is serving our community and to sit at the back of the cello section, where he Symphony. poured his heart and soul into playing Brahms’ - The New York Times a place of experimentation. elevating Cincinnati’s vibrant Symphony No. 2 with his colleagues. cultural scene. - The Cincinnati Enquirer

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The Orchestra extends its sincerest appreciation to the following donors who made the transition to the Taft Theatre and back to Music Hall possible:

Anonymous Mr. Anatole Alper* Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Bryan III Mr. Otto M Budig, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William R. Burleigh comfortable and satisfying. as well as a musician, Matthew has Mr. and Mrs. Louis D. Chabut been regularly visiting the construction Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W. Dern On these pages are the stunning site and capturing the progress of Mrs. Charles M. Drackett photographs of CSO bassist Matthew the renovation as well as the faces of Zory who has been documenting the the men and women working on the The Thomas J. Emery Memorial Music Hall renovation through his project. Mrs. Susan S. Friedlander camera lens. An avid photographer Mr. L. Timothy Giglio Mr. Joseph W. Hagin The Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr./US Bank Foundation Music Hall has defined the Dr. and Mrs. Edward H. Hake musical life of our city for Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hardy 139 years. I am thrilled to usher in a new era and a new Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heldman Open for Everyone generation of extraordinary Mr. and Mrs. James W. Heyser musical memories here with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Hirschhorn you and the finest pops The Orchestra performed its 2016-17 season at the Music Hall’s history and ILSCO Corporation/Bardes Fund orchestra on the planet. the Orchestra’s history are Dr. and Mrs. Richard Jolson Taft Theatre. The downtown Cincinnati art deco intimately connected. Join us - John Morris Russell The Carl H. and Edyth B. Lindner Foundation gem served as a supportive home away from home as we continue this amazing history together. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip C. Long for the CSO and Pops. And in October 2017, the - Louis Langrée Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. McCann Orchestra returns home to Music Hall. George and Margaret McLane Foundation Ohio Facilities Construction Commission Ohio Valley Foundation Audiences will be warmly welcomed historic character has been enhanced— Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Olson back to the beautifully renovated Music and revealed again. The building’s grand Mr. and Mrs. James B. Reynolds Hall, a National Historic Landmark and façade will be more inviting, as bricked- Ms. Caryl Samuels* the crown jewel of Over-the-Rhine. in windows are opened up to their Mr. and Mrs. Harry Santen After an extensive renovation, Music Hall original state to bathe the building in is—now more than ever—a beacon for natural light and cast a view to beautiful Louise Taft Semple Foundation the community and a pantheon of the Washington Park across the street. Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Sittenfeld arts for generations to come. Architectural details such as coved Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sefton Smith ceilings and historic stenciling have been Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Stegman Updated audience amenities include rediscovered and restored. An added Ms. Anne D. Thomas new comfortable seats with increased audience lounge, increased restrooms, legroom, improved sightlines and community gathering spaces, and Mr. and Mrs. Gary West accessibility, and a great acoustical enhanced concessions all aim to make Mr. and Mrs. Alex C. Young experience from any seat. Music Hall’s the concert experience more intimate, *Deceased 4 5 ARTS PUT CINCINNATI ON THE MAP ARTS PUT CINCINNATI ON THE MAP

ASIA TOUR The CSO’s 2017 touring activity The CSO and Pops, led by Music Director Louis Langrée and Pops was made possible by Tom Conductor John Morris Russell, embarked on a tour of Asia in March, and Dee Stegman and the serving as Cincinnati’s ambassador in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Tainan estate of Chuck Yeiser, and and Taipei. The Orchestra’s touring activity continued in the late summer the major underwriter for of 2017 with a three-week CSO tour of Europe. the Pops appearances in Asia was Edyth B. Lindner. These major underwriters were also joined by the following supporters of the Asia tour: Susan Friedlander; Tom Garber and Family; Flo and Ron Koetters; The Harold C. Schott Foundation/Francie and Tom Hiltz, Trustees; and Western One sell-out and three near sell-outs in major Asian - Seen and Heard International Pacific Holdings. cultural capitals

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THE PELLÉAS TRILOGY Louis Langrée and the CSO continued a three-year collaboration with director James Darrah focused on the Maeterlinck play, Pelléas et Mélisande. The second installment was supported by Ginger and David W. Warner.

ATTRACTING THE WORLD’S TOP TALENT While the CSO regularly attracts some of the world’s most renowned musicians as soloists and members of the Orchestra, for this critical transition CONCERTOS FOR ORCHESTRA year, three luminaries of the music world joined the Orchestra, each for a special, In the fall of 2016, the CSO released its second one-night-only performance. Pianist Lang Lang, violinist Itzhak Perlman and recording under Louis Langrée's leadership. cellist Yo-Yo Ma each performed to enthusiastic crowds. These extraordinary Concertos for Orchestra garnered critical acclaim performances were underwritten by the from such outlets as Gramophone, ResMusica, Harold C. Schott Foundation/Francie and Tom Hiltz, Trustees. Other international WWFM and more. This recording was made stars that joined the CSO and Pops at the Taft Theatre included Hilary possible by Tom and Dee Stegman and Hahn, Emanuel Ax, Vanessa Williams, Mace Justice. Ben Folds, Jennifer Koh, Juanjo Mena, Christian Tetzlaff, Smokey Robinson, Alexander Gavrylyuk and Midori.

ON THE AIR AND ON THE WEB ELEVATING PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS The CSO is the official orchestra of the Cincinnati May Festival, Opera and Ballet, This season the CSO launched CSO In helping elevate the artistry of these great organizations. Concert in partnership with radio station 90.9 WGUC. The program offers free online streaming of all CSO subscription concerts and select special concerts on the CSO’s website for one week Over 28,350,000 A cast of actors and Mr. Darrah’s following their air date on WGUC. ethereal stage design gave life to listeners experienced the CSO through 26 this world premiere of Stephen national radio broadcasts Wadsworth’s translation of the original Pelléas et Mélisande play. (AS OF AUGUST 1, 2017)

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This entire experience is very positive because the members come from various churches throughout the greater Cincinnati area, and the pastors of these churches that I have personally interacted with are proud of the fact that they have members in the group. - William Henry Caldwell, The incoming class of CSO/CCM Diversity Fellows, who will Classical Roots Resident complete the two-year program in spring of 2019, includes Conductor Anita Graef (cello), Weiyi Shao (violin), Ian Saunders (bass), Dan Wang (viola). They are joined here by CCM Interim Dean bruce d. mcclung and CSO Concertmaster Timothy Lees. Grammy- and Tony-winning singer and actress Cynthia Erivo headlined this year’s Classical Roots program, along with the multi-talented Sons of Serendip, who also engaged in various community and educational events the week leading up to the concert. The appearance of Ms. CSO/CCM DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP I knew the Fellowship Erivo was supported by the Jeffrey & Jody Lazarow and Janie & Peter Schwartz Family Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation. This season the CSO officially launched and more while receiving focused was my top choice as soon its groundbreaking Diversity Fellowship mentorship by CSO musicians and as I read their mission in collaboration with the University of working on their master’s degrees or statement: ‘We want to Cincinnati College-Conservatory of artist diplomas at CCM. The program, change the face of the This year the Classical Roots Community the national Chorus America Conference Music (CCM). The five members of the supported by The Andrew W. Mellon American symphony.' Mass Choir expanded its performance hosted in Cincinnati, and collaborations inaugural class of fellows performed Foundation, is garnering positive schedule beyond the annual Classical with the Young Professionals’ Choral alongside the CSO for various concerts attention from industry leaders around One of the most inspiring moments of - Emilio Carlo, Fellowship Roots concert. Members of the Choir Collective and the Middletown including subscription weekends, Pops, the country. the concert was Alan Lawson, a CSYO class of 2018 performed at various events including Symphony Orchestra. In April, the Choir Lollipops, Young People’s Concerts Nouveau Chamber Players alumnus, with the Cincinnati Pops at Riverbend also presented its first stand-alone performing his own composition Music Center and at the Taft Theatre, at concert program. alongside the current Players.

CLASSICAL ROOTS I truly believe that the This year’s “pay it forward” theme shined environment and regular a light on what this annual concert schedule of singing program means for the participating inspired me and got me guest artists as well as the Cincinnati out of a rut. When I think community. To accommodate the of all the things that have large crowd size during Music Hall’s happened to me in the renovation, the event moved to past year, [the Classical Crossroads Oakley, a generous host for the performance. Roots Community Mass Choir] was a real catalyst for that. CSO/CCM Diversity Fellow Blake-Anthony Johnson performed the first movement of - Classical Roots Choir Dvorák’s Cello Concerto. Member Robert Lomax leads the Classical Roots Choir in a stirring rendition of “A City Called Heaven.”

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Titilayo Ayangade Nouveau Chamber Players members and alumni are regularly achieving success in their musical careers. After CSYO NOUVEAU CHAMBER PLAYERS graduating from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of 2017 Music, Titi enrolled in the Master of Music program at Chicago College of the MARKS Performing Arts where she studied Cello Performance. In addition to being a THE TENTH 2016-2017 Project Inclusion Fellow with the Chicago Sinfonietta, Titi has also ANNIVERSARY been a member of the Civic Orchestra

of Chicago and currently maintains an A free, pre-conservatory active chamber music performance training program for young schedule and photography business. African American and Latino string players. Myles Yeazell “The Nouveau Chamber Players Myles Yeazell started playing the cello program is truly a musical in seventh grade at Walnut Hills High gem. Over the past 10 seasons, School and graduated last June. He Nouveau members have grown Kathy Finley and Marion Peraza de Webb was a member of Nouveau Chamber into caring, creative, successful were honored with the inaugural Nouveau Players for all four years of high school leaders with an enthusiasm Award for Diversity and Leadership in the and now studies Cello Performance at and passion for the arts. Arts. The CSO created the annual award the University of Cincinnati College- Watching many of Nouveau’s to recognize local leaders who promote Conservatory of Music . increased diversity in the arts. members go on to college, continuing their passion for Violinist Maxwell Fairman performed for First the performing arts, proves Lady Michelle Obama as a member of his Nouveau’s future is destined for Sphinx Performance Academy quartet. continued success.”

- Kathy Finley Nouveau Chamber Players Founder Maxwell Fairman is to become a professional violinist and Nouveau will help me to create a Maxwell Fairman is an eighth grader at network that is necessary to become a The Bethany School, and is in his second successful musician. I have already met year of performing as a violinist with important figures that develop my skills the Nouveau Chamber Players. In his MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS COUNCIL through Nouveau, and I have been given first year, at age 11, he was the youngest chances to perform at famous places like The CSO’s Multicultural Awareness musician to ever be selected for the Music Hall and the White House!” Council (MAC) continues to foster and The CSYO Nouveau Chamber Nouveau Chamber Players. “My dream increase awareness of the CSO in the Players celebrated their 10th greater Cincinnati area through culturally anniversary in a big way, attracting diverse music programs, educational and an audience of 300 to Memorial community partnerships, scholarships Hall for a celebration concert on for talented minority student musicians April 30. Nouveau alumni flocked and building diverse audiences. This year, to the event and participated in the MAC Open Door Concerts featured Alumni Chamber Orchestra. the Pops Season Opener with Edward James Olmos; One City, One Symphony with Branford Marsalis; Vanessa Williams; and Smokey Robinson.

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MUSICIANS IN SCHOOLS Nearly every week September through May finds CSO musicians traveling to schools around the region and presenting music to students of all ages. In 2016-17 CSO musicians, conductors and guest artists made 50 school visits, impacting more than 5,600 students, complementing classroom study through coaching and small ensemble performances.

CINCINNATI SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS The woodwind quintet did The Cincinnati Symphony Youth a wonderful job! I love that Orchestras (CSYO) consist of three I had a fun, challenging first they tried to incorporate ensembles representing nearly 200 year!” the curriculum items in my of the region’s most talented young I wanted to push myself.” classroom. musicians. Through the youth orchestra program and its instrumental music - CSYO members - Musicians in Schools instruction, the CSO fosters excellence participating teacher CSO violist Steve Rosen with students at St. Bernadette School. while reinforcing 21st-century skills for these students.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS Many Cincinnati natives fondly recall and entertaining. Each included an where Young People’s Concerts as their first accompanying Teacher’s Guide with where experience with the Orchestra and Music standard-based lesson plans across all youngyoung talenttalent Hall. This tradition carries on today, subjects. The CSO's Music is the Ticket comescomes toto and in 2016-17, nearly 16,000 students program ensured that over 52% of 15,800 play poured into CSO educational concerts. students received necessary financial students attended Young People’s play The different concert programs are assistance in order to attend. Concerts in 2016-17, with 52% receiving $2M designed to be educational, interactive financial assistance from the Music is the CSYO seniors were accepted into 70 Ticket program. colleges/universities and scholarship monies totaled over $2 million Conductor Keitaro Harada was FANTASTIC! Parents and P440 can help these young Project 440 (P440) is a national program In March, Concert Orchestra students teachers have told me that musicians learn how to that partners with youth orchestras worked with teaching artists from the our 4th graders cannot stop communicate and share their around the country to provide young Philadelphia-based organization in a half- talking about the experience. passion with others in the musicians with the building blocks to day interactive performance workshop - Young People’s Concert community. become musical ambassadors in their followed by a presentations of student- teacher attendee - Carol Dary Dunevant communities. This year, the CSYO led performances. CSO Instructional Concert Orchestra (grades 7–12) Programs Manager experienced P440 for the first time.

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MUSIC LAB The Orchestra’s Music Lab program has grown to engage both children and adults in trying different orchestral instruments with the assistance of dedicated volunteers. Music Lab is located in the lobby before select performances and at various events in the community.

SOUND DISCOVERIES The Orchestra launched the new Sound Discoveries School Residency program in Most of the students in the fall of 2016, and has been partnering this program had limited with Hays-Porter Elementary to previous experience with bring supplemental music instruction music instruction before to students on a weekly basis. After this class. In a very short the first year, classroom teachers have time, they have learned MUSICIANS FOR GOOD reported greater focus, excitement for learning, and stronger leadership rhythmic notation, made The CSO has long collaborated with qualities in participating students. their own instruments, MYCincinnati, a daily after-school and have learned to apply music program located in the Price Hill mathematical principles neighborhood. The CSO serves as an to music and vice versa. I accessible resource to MYCincinnati have also seen them come through instrumental coaching and collaborative community performances into their own, exploring in Price Hill and on the CSO stage. By with sound, improvising supporting the needs of community- with rhythm, and engaging based social change organizations, the musically with one CSO intends to help accelerate the another. impact of the arts in this Cincinnati - Sound Discoveries Teaching neighborhood. Artist Liz Wu

New this year was the CSO/MYCincinnati Side-by-Side concert in which several CSO musicians served as coaches and stand partners for the student musicians.

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CSO ENCORE CSO Encore is a fabulous The CSO Encore committee planned way to meet new people, a season of events bringing together especially if you’re a upwards of 100 young professionals to transplant, as well as one socialize, learn about music and mingle that enjoys the arts. It with guest artists and musicians. Many truly has made me, as well members got involved as a way to meet as I’m sure others, feel as other YPs with an interest in music and the arts. CSO Encore members often though they are a part of become regular concert attendees and a family—a lover of music volunteers. Several have gone on to kind of family! serve on the CSO’s Board of Directors. - CSO Encore co-chair 2016-17 CSO Encore co-chairs Megan Selnick Megan Selnick and Elisha Roser.

ONE CITY, ONE SYMPHONY CSO SPECTRUM This season’s theme for One City, One American experience. New this year Symphony was “home,” in tandem with were several music and meal-sharing I thought it was the CSO Spectrum is a close community the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s events dubbed Break Bread + Listen perfect theme for this of CSO and Pops fans and volunteers larger initiatives to make the Queen in neighborhoods across the Tri-State. time of year, especially who celebrate inclusiveness in the arts City feel like home for current and Participants shared stories over meals since my kids all came through concerts and unique events prospective residents. The concert while members of the CSO performed home and attended the throughout the season. This season was program featured virtuoso saxophonist excerpts from Copland’s The Tender concert with me. one of CSO Spectrum’s most successful Branford Marsalis, NEA Jazz Master and Land Suite. An additional event at the to date, as the group raised over $12,000 a former CSO Creative Director, and Contemporary Arts Center, Drink, Draw - CSO audience member in support of the Orchestra’s LGBTQ works by Cincinnati-based composer + Listen, was specifically geared towards artists and programs. The highlight came Michael Fiday, John Williams, Copland young professionals. in March when CSO Spectrum hosted and Bernstein making it a distinctly the popular string ensemble Well- Strung, along with the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus, for a concert fundraising event at the 20th Century Theater. Tim Cagle, Rick Kammerer, John Hinger and Bryan Goodpaster at a the Well-Strung event.

YPs agree that CSO/Pops events make Cincinnati a better place to live. MUSIC AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT, INC Steve Martin and Martin Short. Paul Simon. Chicago. Jason Aldean. Peppa Pig. Chris Thile. Band of Horses. What do these performers have in common? All performed at venues managed by the CSO’s subsidiary, Music and Events MEMI served over 90% 88% 66% 90% Management, Inc. (MEMI). of respondents felt a sense of said the concert made of Drink, Draw + Listen of respondents agree that connection to others in the them feel pride in the city attendees were age 40 events like Break Bread 642,000 or under audience at Break Bread + + Listen improve their Perennial Cincinnati favorite Jimmy fans of all ages and genres at Riverbend Listen events perception of the host Buffett made his 50th appearance at Music Center, PNC Pavilion, the Taft neighborhood as a place to Riverbend Music Center in summer 2017. Theatre, Rose Music Center, Cincy Cinco live, work and play and, new this year, Midpoint Music Festival. 18 19 ARTS DEEPEN ROOTS IN THE REGION

CONNECTING GENERATIONS THROUGH MUSIC MUSICNOW The CSO continued the collaboration in part for the high caliber of the works with the MusicNOW Festival and its performed. The highlight of the lineup artistic director Bryce Dessner, again was a rare performance of Andrew cultivating new audiences with bold Norman’s Play, a Pulitzer Prize finalist musical innovation. This year’s festival and a Grawemeyer Award winner. increase in YP attendance to drew attention from national media 11% Lollipops and Pops Family Series outlets, including The New York Times, Concerts from FY16 to FY17

LOLLIPOPS FAMILY CONCERTS Year after year, the consensus is the same. Kids and families love I told my husband, who grew of Lollipops attendees agree that up here, that I am so glad we HOT HAVANA NIGHTS Lollipops Family Concerts. 96% Cincinnati is a great place to raise decided to raise our family a family because of offerings like This year’s “Hot Havana Nights” gala here on the way home from Lollipops Family Concerts brought bright colors and hot music Saturday’s performance. to the Renaissance Hotel. Chaired by - Female, 25-34 Molly and Tom Garber, the gala shined a light on the Orchestra’s diversity and inclusion initiatives while giving CSO and Pops fans the opportunity to celebrate the start of a new season with intimate performances by musicians. FRIDAY ORANGE This season the CSO introduced Friday Orange, a bold new initiative making Friday night CSO concerts even more unforgettable. Featuring custom cocktails, lobby surprises and unexpected pre- and post-concert entertainment VOLUNTEERISM all guest curated by local influencers, Friday Orange reimagines the concert From planning fundraising events to experience. greeting patrons at concerts, stuffing envelopes to advocating for the arts in the community, the volunteers organized by the Cincinnati Symphony Volunteer Association (CSVA) are critical to the Orchestra’s success. After completing a two-year term as CSVA President, longtime volunteer Patty Wagner BRAHMS FEST recently stepped into a new role as Beer, beards and Brahms. After two CSVA Senior Counsel. Vice Chair of students from Melodic Connections years of celebrating the region’s German Lisa Hannigan performs Volunteerism Dianne Dunkelman, along heritage and the music of this master at MusicNOW. who assist in the administrative offices with new CSVA President Steve Phillips, every Monday. Not only are they some composer, the CSO’s Brahms Fest came will guide the various volunteer groups of the CSO and Pops’ biggest fans, they to a close this season. Partnerships (Parties of Note, CSO Encore, CSO help with everything from cleaning up with local breweries, surprise pop-up Spectrum and MAC) and help cultivate the mailroom to washing dishes after performances and collaborations with and retain volunteers to meet the events. Some have joined the Family Linton, concert:nova, Classical Revolution Orchestra’s various needs. Fun Zone at Lollipops Family Concerts, and other local music organizations demonstrating their adapted instruments made Brahms Fest a vibrant, convivial A few of the Orchestra’s lesser known (see above). season highlight. volunteers are part of a group of 20 21 ARTS ENLIVEN NEIGHBORHOODS ARTS PUTENLIVEN CINCINNATI NEIGHBORHOODS ON THE MAP

CSYO MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT The Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestras presented their annual Memorial Day concerts at Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park on May 29. Parents, families and neighbors spent the holiday enjoying music from these talented student musicians. A record estimated audience of 900 attended this free outdoor concert featuring pops and light classical selections by the CSYO Concert and Philharmonic Orchestras.

POPS NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION The Orchestra launched a new immersive in Walnut Hills, community members and engaging music experience for found Cincinnati Pops musicians, guest COMBINED HIGH SCHOOL COLLABORATION communities that desire additional local artists, and community artists engaged The Orchestra continued its arts resources and events. The Pops in schools, businesses, libraries and collaboration with the combined Neighborhood Connection residency churches, all to enliven places where orchestras and bands from Indian Hill, is a true collaboration between the neighbors gather. Mariemont and Madeira High Schools. Orchestra and each neighborhood Rehearsals and coaching with CSO partner. With the inaugural partnership and Pops conductors and musicians culminated in an April concert conducted by John Morris Russell with nearly 250 young musicians performing works inspired by the Ohio Valley.

Amazing talent! JMR commands the audience with his storytelling and sheer passion for music and teaching. LOVE this opportunity for my son, a cellist with Mariemont’s Chamber Ensemble. - parent survey comment

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GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK For the fourth consecutive summer, the Cincinnati Pops performed live for a Fireworks Friday with the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 21. Though the fireworks were cancelled due to weather, the Pops still delivered some fiery tunes, closing with the James Brown classic, “I Got You (I Feel Good).” John Morris Russell also threw out the first pitch to daughter Alma before the game.

Louis Langrée conducted a program that featured works by Ives, Saint-Saëns, Gershwin and Ravel, and featuring guest pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk. IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CSO and Pops musicians are part of In June, the Pops returned to Troy, the fabric of Cincinnati. They attend Ohio—an annual highlight for this and perform in worship services town—and in July, Great Parks of MIAMI UNIVERSITY around town, teach in the region’s Hamilton County hosted the Pops universities and are otherwise at Woodland Mound Park along the The CSO traveled to Oxford, Ohio for a special concert at Miami committed citizens. CSO and Pops Ohio River. In August, the Orchestra ensembles regularly perform in schools, returned to Greenacres Arts Center University. The Oxford community responded warmly, forcing the Miami local libraries and other community for its annual celebration alongside the events like Downtown Dazzle, museum May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Ballet University Performing Arts Center to add overflow seating for the sold- openings and more, demonstrating the and Cincinnati Opera. out concert. joys of musicianship while connecting the community with the Orchestra in personal, meaningful ways.

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Francie S. Hiltz, Dianne M. Rosenberg, Chair Vice-Chair of Leadership Development

Otto M. Budig, Jr., Rosemary Schlachter, Treasurer and Vice-Chair of Finance Vice-Chair of Patron Development

Robert W. McDonald, James E. Schwab, Secretary Immediate Past Chair

Dianne Dunkelman, Sheila J. Williams, Vice-Chair of Volunteerism Vice-Chair of Community Engagement

Thomas Charles Garber, Vice-Chair of Facilities Anatole (Tony) Alper, was an Opus 25 Fay Boeh, longtime supporter and Mary Alice Heekin Burke, first started Jane Ellis, an accomplished flutist, member, having been a subscriber for member of the Thomas Schippers attending the Cincinnati Symphony surrounded herself with music as more than 25 years and a loyal donor Legacy Society, passed away at the age Orchestra performances with her an active attendee of the Cincinnati to the Orchestra. Founder and CEO of 88 on April 17, 2017. Fay and her late father when she was 18 years old. Music Symphony Orchestra for more than of Corporate Cleaning Systems, Inc., husband, Robert, endowed the Robert remained central to her life, and she 50 years. The endowed flute chair DIRECTORS Tony’s successes were rooted in building E. and Fay Boeh Chair for Associate generously dedicated her energies to bearing the names of Jane and her late Principal Clarinet currently held by partnerships and relationships with his ensuring the future of arts and cultural husband, David, represents a lasting Jessica C. Adelman Lois Jolson James B. Reynolds* customers; so too was true in his work Benjamin Freimuth as a lasting legacy of institutions. Mary endowed the Principal dedication, and her regular presence with great art institutions in Cincinnati, their passion for the Orchestra. Fay was Bass Chair currently held by Owen at CSO concerts was a true testament Lars C. Anderson Peter E. Koenig Sandra Rivers including Playhouse in the Park. Known a faithful attendee of the CSO’s Friday Lee (pictured above with his wife, CiCi, to her passion for great music in our for his humor, great imagination, and morning concert series and she also and Mary). Owen noted that Mary was community. Jane, who passed away on Kathleen Barclay Marvin Kolodzik Jack Rouse served as a volunteer for the Cincinnati sharp, ever-probing mind, Tony was a “a no-nonsense lady, but underneath December 24, 2016 at the age of 89, Randi S. Bellner Peter E. Landgren Ann H. Santen devoted Saturday night concertgoer Art Museum. that sometimes blunt exterior was also served as a board member for the who enjoyed getting to know the the soul of unlimited generosity and American Classical Music Hall of Fame Paul M. Booth Tad Lawrence Pamela Schmitt musicians. Tony passed away on August curiosity for beauty and knowledge.” and the Associate for the Advancement 12, 2017 at the age of 87. She passed away on October 30, 2016 of Arts Education. Trish Bryan* Wendy S. Lea Dennis L. Schoff at the age of 93. Harold Byers Spencer Liles* Pamela Scott Myra Chabut Edyth B. Lindner* Edgar L. Smith, Jr. Christopher C. Cole Patricia Gross Linnemann Thomas Stegman* Peter G. Courlas Mark Luegering William D. Stenger Alvin H. Crawford, M.D. Timothy J. Maloney Ken L. Stone Dennis W. Dern bruce d. mcclung Theodore W. Striker, M.D. Shaun Ethier Bernard L. McKay Randolph L. Wadsworth, Jr.* Mrs. Charles Fleischmann III* Sue McPartlin Patricia Wagner Susan S. Friedlander* Anne Mulder Nancy Walker* Jane Garvey Elizabeth Reitz Mullenix Geraldine B. Warner David Herriman, a patron of the Ronald A. Koetters, longtime supporter Ervin R. Oberschmidt, was treasured Norma Petersen, was a tireless Orchestra since 1990, passed away of the Orchestra and member of the by many Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra advocate, champion and volunteer for L. Timothy Giglio Stephen R. Mullin Warren Weber on February 5, 2017 at the age of Board of Directors, passed away at patrons and donors during his 16-year the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. As 85. He was one of the region’s most the age of 79 on March 6, 2017, just tenure as Planned Giving Manager for an agent of change, Norma’s friendship Joseph W. Hagin Christopher Muth Diane West committed arts supporters who played a days before the Orchestra departed the Orchestra for over 16 years. A proud with Erich Kunzel, Founder and Director Carol C. Hake Eric V. Oliver Stacey G. Woolley significant role in helping secure national for the Asia tour which he and his Army veteran of the Korean War, he Emeritus of the Cincinnati Pops, led and international press attention for the wife, Florence, supported. After also served as the Executive Director of to their combined work to spearhead Patti Heldman Marilyn J. Osborn Honorable Tyrone K. Yates CSO and other major arts organizations. serving as an officer in the US Army the Cincinnati Chapter of the American the new School for the Creative and Along with traveling the world, seeing Corps of Engineers, Ron founded Red Cross, and he would retire as Vice Performing Arts. She also served Joseph W. Hirschhorn* Thanh T. Pham Shau Zavon Orchestra concerts, and Playhouse Monarch Construction in 1963 and was President for Financial Development as a vice president of the Women’s Bradley J. Hunkler J. Marvin Quin II* productions, David was also instrumental active as Chairman and CEO until his of the American National Red Cross Committee, growing season subscription in the riverfront renaissance of death. He served on numerous boards after 37 years. That’s when he had sales to new heights. She presided Sandra F.W. Joffe Thomas H. Quinn, Jr. * Emeritus Covington where he resided. and committees for the Cincinnati his “second career” with the CSO and over projects such as the successful Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Art was responsible for establishing the Septemberfest—the predecessor of Museum and the Museum Center. Thomas Schippers Legacy Society. Irv Riverfest. Her devotion to the success passed away on May 8, 2017. of the Orchestra and future artists is still felt today. Norma passed away on September 9, 2016 at the age of 88. 26 27 2015-16 FINANCIAL REPORT The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops is grateful to the following DONORS individuals and organizations that support our efforts. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Operating Income Statement | Fiscal Year 2015-16 List as of August 1, 2017 each and every one and pay tribute to them here.

OPERATING INCOME: $59,811,351 PLATINUM BATON CIRCLE Dennis W. and Cathy Dern Mrs. James W. Wilson, Jr. David and Abby Schwartz Gifts of $50,000 and above Marjorie Drackett Anonymous (1) Mr. Murray Sinclaire The Louise Dieterle Nippert Mrs. Philip O. Geier § CONCERTMASTER’S CIRCLE Elizabeth C. B. and Paul G. CONCERT REVENUES OTHER EARNED CONTRIBUTIONS INVESTMENT Musical Arts Fund Priscilla Garrison Haffner § Gifts of $5,000–$9,999 Sittenfeld $35,857,490 REVENUE* $7,687,267 INCOME Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Hirschhorn § Dr. Norita Aplin and Stanley Ragle § Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Skidmore § $8,846,851 $7,419,743 Bryan, III § Frank Jordan § Kathleen and Michael Ball Michael and Donnalyn Smith The Otto M. Budig Family Linda and James Miller Mrs. Katy Barclay Dr. Jean and Mrs. Anne Steichen 60% 15% 13% 12% Foundation § Joseph A. and Susan E. Pichler Robert L. Bogenschutz Mr. Ken Stone and Stone Financial Sheila and Christopher C. Cole Fund* § Chris and Karen Bowman Retirement Planning Susan Friedlander § Irwin and Melinda Simon Ms. Geraldine V. Chavez Delle E. Taylor *Includes MEMI revenues, performance and service fees, gift shop revenue, etc. Molly and Tom Garber, Ms. Anne D. Thomas Michael L. Cioffi Nancy C. Wagner § CCI Design, Inc. Dale and Joyce Uetrecht Peter G. Courlas § Patricia M. Wagner § FUNDRAISING George L. and Anne P. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Waddell The Lewis and Marjorie Daniel Warren and Pam Weber $1,298,616 Heldman Fund* § Gary and Diane West § Foundation Welchwood Foundation Francie and Tom Hiltz, Harold C. Eric B. Yeiser Family Foundation The Dehan Family Mary E. West GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING EXPENSES: $59,809,950** Schott Foundation Betsy and Alex C. Young § Vance and Peggy Wolverton § $5,397,909 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Dessner Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Joffe Mr. and Mrs. James M. Zimmerman Amy and Trey Devey § Anonymous (3) Lois and Dick Jolson Anonymous (1) Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Dierckes, Jr. ARTIST’S CIRCLE PROGRAM SERVICE Florence Koetters CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE Mr. Shaun Ethier and Empower Gifts of $3,000–$4,999 $53,113,425 Daniel R. Lewis Gifts of $10,000–14,999 MediaMarketing Stuart and Sarah Aitken Edyth B. Lindner Dr. and Mrs. Charles Abbottsmith Dr. and Mrs. Carl G. Fischer Romola N. Allen § Marilyn J. and Jack D. Osborn § Ms. Jessica Adelman and Dr. and Mrs. Harry F. Fry Yousef Aouad 89% 9% 2% Margaret McWilliams Rentschler The Kroger Co. Ms. Jane Garvey Thomas P. Atkins Fund* Mr. and Mrs. Lars C. Anderson, Sr. Richard D. Gegner Mrs. William T. Bahlman, Jr. § Vicky and Rick Reynolds Martha G. Anness § Rebecca Gibbs and Anne Mulder Mrs. Thomas S. Benjamin **Surplus: $1,401 Dianne and J. David Rosenberg § Mr. Randi Bellner and U.S. Bank Dr. Lesley Gilbertson and David and Elaine Billmire Audited for the year ended August 31, 2016 Ms. Genevieve Smith Mr. and Mrs. Allan Berliant Dr. William Hurford In Memory of Herbert R. Bloch, Jr. Tom and Dee Stegman § Edward and Susan Castleberry Clifford J. Goosmann and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brinkmeyer § Mrs. Roy Sweeney Robert and Debra Chavez Andrea M. Wilson § Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brueshaber Mr. and Mrs. Randolph L. Jodelle S. Crosset Ms. Hali Grauvogel Janet and Bruce Byrnes Wadsworth, Jr. § Mrs. Thomas E. Davidson § Dr. and Mrs. Edward Hake Dr. and Mrs. Charles O. Carothers Ginger and David W. Warner Nancy and Steve Donovan Patricia Henley § Miss Norma L. Clark § Anonymous (1) Dianne Dunkelman Mrs. Harry M. Hoffheimer Drs. David and Nina Clyne GOLD BATON CIRCLE Emory P. Zimmer Insurance Ann Hubbard and Louis D. Bilionis Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Connelly Gifts of $25,000–$49,999 Agency Dr. Murray Jaffe Jack and Janice Cook § Mr. and Mrs. William R. Burleigh Mr. and Mrs. James T. Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. Lorrence T. Kellar* Stephen J. Daush Mrs. Charles Fleischmann L. Timothy Giglio Dr. and Mrs. Lionel King Jim and Elizabeth Dodd Mr. Mace C. Justice § Mrs. Michael H. Giuliani Michael and Marilyn Kremzar Betty M. Duncan WELCOME JONATHAN MARTIN Marvin P. Kolodzik § Mr. Joseph Hagin Mrs. Robert Lippert Mrs. Diana T. Dwight Ann A. Ellison Following an extensive national search, Jonathan Martin was named President of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Lazarow Tom and Jan Hardy § Mark and Tia Luegering Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Heekin Dr. and Mrs. Brian A. Mannion Marlana and Walter Frank the CSO effective September 2017. He had served as President & CEO of the Dallas Calvin and Patricia Linnemann § George and Margaret McLane Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heldman Alan Margulies and Gale Snoddy Carol S. Friel Symphony Orchestra since 2012, a period which saw increased artistic achievements, Foundation Mrs. Anne I. Lawrence Andrew and Jean Martin Frank and Tara Gardner a financial stabilization, robust fundraising, innovative concert formats, genre-crossing Terry and Marvin Quin Ms. Wendy Lea and Centrifuse Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan McCann Mr. and Mrs. Otto P. Geier programs, and expanded community impact in Dallas. Moe and Jack Rouse § Levin Family Foundation Mr. Robert W. McDonald John B. Goering Ann and Harry Santen Whitney and Phillip Long Mr. Bernard McKay Dr. and Mrs. James M. Greenberg Prior to leading the Dallas Symphony, Jonathan served for nine years as the General Mark S. and Rosemary K. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Maloney Mr. James A. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Heidenreich Manager of the Cleveland Orchestra. There he successfully managed 22 domestic and Schlachter § Rhoda Mayerson Mr. and Mrs. David A. Millett Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Heidt, Jr. Mrs. Susan M. McPartlin Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Muth § Drs. Robert C. Hodges and international tours and residencies, oversaw the operation of the famed Severance Mr. Peter Schwartz William D. Stenger George and Sarah Morrison III Mr. Scott Nelson and Anthony A. McIntire Hall and Blossom Music Center, and helped develop and launch that orchestra’s Larry Uhlenbrock Dr. and Mrs. John Parlin Dr. Susan Kindel Drs. Marcia Kaplan and groundbreaking, ten-year residency program in Miami, Florida. Mrs. Harris K. Weston (Alice) The Daniel & Susan Pfau Arlene Palmer Michael Privitera Wodecroft Foundation Foundation John and Farah Palmer Takashi and Chiseko Kato Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Quinn, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David A. Powell Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kovarsky “Cincinnati is unique among American orchestras with a strong global presence SILVER CIRCLE August A. Rendigs, Jr. Foundation Ellen Rieveschl § Peter E. Landgren and coupled with a deep commitment to engaging audiences and the broader Gifts of $15,000-24,999 Melody Sawyer Richardson § Elizabeth and Karl Ronn § Judith Schonbach Landgren community. I’m excited to be working with CSO Music Director Louis Langrée, Mr. Anatole Alper Pamela F. Schmitt Nancy and Ed Rosenthal Elizabeth and Terry Lilly Cincinnati Pops Conductor John Morris Russell, the amazing musicians, Orchestra Mary Bergstein Mary S. Stern Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Ruthman Thomas and Adele Lippert Rosemary H. and Frank Bloom management team and Board, as well as the May Festival leadership. I look forward Laurence G. Stillpass Martha and Lee Schimberg Mrs. Vladimir Lukashuk Special Fund*§ to discovering and being part of the vibrant Cincinnati community.” Theodore W. and Carol B. Striker Mr. Dennis Schoff and David L. Martin Dr. and Mrs. John and Suzanne Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Thomas Ms. Nina Sorensen Ms. Amy McDiffett Bossert § Tomcinoh Fund* Mike and Digi Schueler Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Ward § Vivian and Jim Schwab 28 29 DONORS DONORS

Miami University College of Randy K. and Nancy R. Cooper Rita and Pete LaPresto Mrs. Robert B. Shott § Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Borisch Dr. Maralyn M. Itzkowitz Ryan and Kara Rybolt * Denotes a fund of The Greater Creative Arts Dr. Youssef and Suzanne Costandi Richard and Susan Lauf Sue and Glenn Showers Marilynn K. Braude Jark Kenat Family Mrs. Richard B. Salzer Cincinnati Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David W. Motch Robin Cotton and Cindi Fitton Philip and Judy Leege Rennie and David Siebenhar Raymond J. Brokamp Mr. and Mrs. Robert Judd Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Sanders § Denotes members of The Thomas John and Francie Pepper* Martha and David Crafts Mrs. Jean E. Lemon § Ms. Joan L. Smith Jacklyn and Gary Bryson Susan Kamon and David Blazer Jeffrey S. Schloemer and Schippers Society. Individuals Sandra Rivers Mr. and Mrs. John Crittenden Mr. Peter F. Levin § William A. and Jane Smith Chris and Tom Buchert Holly H. Keeler Marcia A. Banker who have made a planned gift to James Rubenstein and Drs. Fuheid and Ingrid Daoud Drs. Douglas Linz and Ellen and Clark Sole Donald L. and Kathleen Field Burns Dr. Robert W. Keith and Ms. Pamela Schneider the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Bernadette Unger Mr. and Mrs. James Dealy Ann Middaugh Harold and Faye Sosna John Byczkowski Ms. Kathleen Thornton George Palmer Schober Orchestra are eligible for Ann Ruchhoft George Deepe and Kris Orsborn Merlanne Louney Howard and Nancy Starnbach Ms. Deborah Campbell § John and Lynn Klahm Timothy W. Schraw membership in The Thomas Elizabeth Schulenberg Red and Jo Deluse Mr. and Mrs. Clement H. Luken, Jr. Bill and Lee Steenken Shannon and Lee Carter Mrs. Thomas Klinedinst, Sr. Mary D. Schweitzer Schippers Society. Bunny and Frank Szecskay Bedouin and Randall Dennison Jacqueline M. Mack and Elizabeth A. Stone Amy and Robert Catanzaro Steven Kohler Pamela Scott Sarah Thorburn Jon and Susan Doucleff § Dr. Edward B. Silberstein Ms. Margaret M. Story Mike and Shirly Chaney Diane and Matt Kolleck Martha S. Seaman § Robert and Audrey Varley § Mrs. Jack E. Drake Mandare Foundation Brett Stover § Catharine W. Chapman § Mrs. Joseph A. Lane Alfred and Carol Shikany Christopher and Nancy Virgulak Patricia Dudsic Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stradling, Jr. Leland M. and Carol C. Cole § Charles and Jean Lauterbach Mr. Eli E. Shupe, Jr. Dr. Barbara R. Voelkel Rev. Virginia A. Duffy Lynn and Glen Mayfield Patricia Strunk § Dr. Margaret Conradi Dr. and Mrs. Brad Lemberg Kenneth and Janet Smith Robert and Antoinette Warden Ms. Mo Dunne Dr. bruce d. mcclung and Mrs. Sally Sundermann Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cunningham Dr. and Mrs. Lynn Y. Lin Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sefton Smith Jo Ann Wieghaus Dr. and Mrs. Stewart B. Dunsker Mr. Jerry DeFilipps Ralph C. Taylor § Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Curran III § Mr. and Mrs. James A. Link Dr. and Mrs. Roger D. Smith Steve and Katie Wolnitzek The Dyer Family Eleanor S. McCombe Kathy Teipen John and Lynne Curtiss Paula and Nick Link David and Sonja Snyder Anonymous (1) Mr. and Mrs. John G. Earls § Stephanie McNeill Susan and John Tew Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Dabek, Jr. Mrs. Marianne Locke Jeff and Juddy Solomon Fund* Mr. Jimmy C. Edwards Charles and JoAnn Mead Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tinklenberg Mr. Louis M. Dauner and Al and Mary Lopez Phillip and Karen Sparkes ENCORE CIRCLE Jerome H. and Jean K. Eichert Mary Ann Meanwell J. Titchener Ms. Geraldine N. Wu Mr. and Mrs. David B. Lopez Mr. and Mrs. John A. Spiess Gifts of $1,500–$2,999 David and Kari Ellis Fund* Mrs. Patricia Misrach Janet Todd Stephen and Cynthia DeHoff Marshall and Nancy Macks Matt and Shannon Stautberg Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. Adams Mr. Erwin F. Erhardt III Mr. and Mrs. David E. Moccia § Neil Tollas and Janet Moore Mrs. Lily Demar Chris and Bev Maloney Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Stautberg Drs. Frank and Mary Albers Dr. and Mrs. Alberto Espay Mrs. Sally A. More Mr. William Trach Robert B. Dick, Ph.D. Mrs. Sarah Mandell John Steele, Sr. William and Janet Albertson Catherine Lepley Feig Stephen and Kristin Mullin § Dick and Jane Tuten § Shirley and Roy Duff James A. Markley, Jr. Mark and Anne Stepaniak Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Allen Gail F. Forberg § David and Beth Muskopf Mr. and Mrs. James L. Wainscott Ms. Ruth Engel Christian and Carrie Masterson Ms. Judy H. Stewart Arne and Sharon Almquist Ms. Jacqueline S. Francis Phyllis Myers and Danny Gray Mrs. Ronald F. Walker Hardy and Barbara Eshbaugh Mr. and Mrs. Dean Matz Stephanie and Joseph Stitt Dr. Victor and Dolores Angel Richard Freshwater Dr. and Mrs. William H. Newell Dr. and Mrs. Galen R. Warren Barbara Esposito-Ilacqua Drs. Brian and Janice McConville Amy Summerville and YOUR SUPPORT Dr. Bruce Aronow Yan Fridman Dr. Cora Ogle Donna A. Welsch Alice Fegelman and Leo Munick, MD Dr. Janet P. McDaniel Michael Wolfram Ms. Laura E. Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. James R. Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Eric Oliver Jim and George Ann Wesner Mr. Walter Feige Mr. and Mrs. Michael McDonnell Mrs. Robert D. Swanson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Avril Theresa Deters Gerrard Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Olson Virginia Wilhelm Mr. Laughton Fine Mary Sue McDuffie Carol Thaman Robert and Janet Banks Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Gianella Gary and Nancy Oppito Sheila Williams and Bruce Smith Mrs. Nancy Finke Robert and Heather McGrath Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Thomson Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Betz Mary and Jack Gimpel Mr. and Mrs. Joe Orndorff Cathy S. Willis Ashley and Bobbie Ford Daniel and Elizabeth McMullen Cliff and Diane Thornsburg Rexford and Sharon Bevis Mrs. Jocelyn Glass Patricia and Morris Passer Gene Wilson Mr. and Mrs. William Fotsch Dr. and Mrs. C. Nelson Melampy Marcia and Bob Togneri Jane Birckhead Dr. and Mrs. Glenn S. Gollobin Dr. Manisha Patel and Andrea Wiot Gregrick A. Frey and Karen L. Frey Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Meyer Mr. and Ms. James Troutt Drs. Bennett and Helene Blitzer Joseph N. Green Dr. Michael Curran Mrs. Barbara A. Witte § Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fricke Dr. Stanley R. Milstein § Dr. Tammy Turner-Vorbeck and Rebecca Bolce Mr. and Mrs. Gary Greenberg Poul D. and JoAnne Pedersen Wright Brothers, Inc. Linda P. Fulton § Regeana and Al Morgan Mr. Dave Vorbeck Mr. and Mrs. John P. Boorn Kurt and Joanne Grossman Mr. and Mrs. George Perbix Mr. Tyrone K. Yates Jean R. Gerhardt Douglas Mossman and Stephen F. Voellmecke Family Glenn and Donna Boutilier Dr. and Mrs. Jack Hahn Alice and Burton Perlman Dr. and Mrs. Marvyn H. Youkilis Mrs. Nicholas Giannestras Kathleen J. Hart Mr. and Mrs. Jason R. Waggoner OUR APPLAUSE Dr. and Mrs. William Bramlage Dr. Donald and Laura Harrison Phillip and Karen Pflaumer Mr. and Mrs. Dan Zavon Ms. Louise J. Gissendaner Ms. Mary Lou Motl Mary and Jack Wagner § Thomas A. Braun III § Mr. John L. Harrison Alice and David Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Zierolf Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Glueck Mr. William Naumann Nancy F. Walker Rachelle Bruno and Emma D. Hartkemeier Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Pike Anonymous (12) Steven and Shelley Goldstein Jim and Marty Neumeister Sarella Walton Stephen Bondurant Ms. Elizabeth A. Harty Mr. John W. Plattner Ms. Arlene Golembiewski Dr. James Newberne Chad and Betsy Warwick Mr. Gregory D. Buckley and Mr. and Mrs. John S. Heldman § Mr. Phillip Potter SYMPHONY CIRCLE H. Drewry Gores and Matt Nitzberg and Family Herman and Margaret Wasserman Ms. Susan Berry-Buckley Dr. James and Ms. Susan Herman Michael and Katherine Rademacher Gifts of $750–$1,499 George Warrington Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Osborn, III Music Fund Mrs. Ann J. Bunis Dr. Bernard Hertzman Dr. and Mrs. Leonard M. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wickliffe Ach Thomas W. Gougeon Marilyn Z. Ott Elizabeth Weber Stephen and Diedra Burns Ms. Janet Hickman Randolph, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Adams § Mr. Don Gray Paul and Roberta Pappenheimer In Memory of Milton and Linda Busken and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hone Marjorie and Louis Rauh Jeff and Keiko Alexander § Lesha and Samuel Greengus Dr. and Mrs. Richard Park § Helen Weber Andrew M. Jergens § Elizabeth and Lawrence Hoyt James W. Rauth § Helen T. Andrews Kathy Grote § in loving memory Mr. Bryan Peters Greg and Diane Wehrman Anna K. and G. Gibson Carey In Memory of Benjamin C. Mrs. Robert S. Read Nancy J. Apfel of Robert Howes Ms. Thienthanh Pham Ted and Mary Ann Weiss Joan Carlin Hubbard § Dr. and Mrs. Robert Reed Judy Aronoff and Mr. Louis Guttman Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Phelps E. E. West Paul and Judy Carlson Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Hughes Diane and Alex Resly Marshall Ruchman William P. Hackman § Sandy Pike § Barbara Weyand Tom Carpenter and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall C. Hunt, Jr. Mrs. Jack F. Rohde David Axt and Susan Wilkinson Ham and Ellie Hamilton Ann M. Pohl § Franklin H. White Lynne Lancaster Doug and Melanie Hynden Dr. Raymond H. Rolwing Dr. Diane S. Babcock § Deborah Hauger, MD Mr. Paul E. Potter Dianne Whitten Dr. Julia H. Carter Barbara M. Johnson Marianne Rowe § Robert and Beth Baer Irmgard and Horst Hehmann Barbara S. Reckseit § Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wilson, Jr. Becky and Sam Cassidy Mr. Timothy Juenke James and Mary Russell Mr. and Mrs. Carroll R. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Henson David and Marilyn Reichert § Don and Carol Wuebbling Mr. and Mrs. Martin Chambers Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Keenan Dr. and Mrs. Michael Scheffler Mrs. Polly M. Bassett Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hicks Dr. Robert Rhoad and Mrs. Richard Wurzelbacher Mrs. Jackson L. Clagett III § Don and Kathy King Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Schmid Judy A. Bean Karlee L. Hilliard § Kitsa Tassian Rhoad Mr. John M. Yacher Bob and Tisha Clary Patrick Kirk and Mary Vondrak James Schubert Robert D. Bergstein Ruth C. Holthaus Becky and Ted Richards David and Sharon Youmans Michael and Minnie Clements Jeff and Mary Ann Knoop Rev. Dr. David V. Schwab Dava L. Biehl § Mr. and Mrs. Terence Horan Mr. and Mrs. Mike Riegel Irene A. Zigoris Susan and Burton Closson Carol Louise Kruse Theodore Schwartz and Mr. and Mrs. Rodd Bixler Mr. David Huberfield Dr. Toni Robinson-Smith and John and Mary Ann Zorio Dr. and Mrs. John M. Collins Mrs. John H. Kuhn § Minette Hoffheimer Randal and Peter Bloch Mr. and Mrs. Bradley G. Hughes Mr. Edgar L. Smith, Jr. Mrs. Beth Zwergel Dr. Pearl J. Compaan Everett and Barbara Landen Dr. and Mrs. Carl M. Sedacca Lucille and Dutro Blocksom § Mrs. Thomas Huheey Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Rose Anonymous (13) Sally and Rick Coomes Kevin L. Langston Mrs. Mildred J. Selonick § Martha Bolognini Yuzo and Shinobu Imoto Mr. and Mrs. G. Roger Ross 30 31 SPONSORS ENDOWED FUNDS The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops is grateful for the generosity of our sponsors. Sponsorship support is vital to the success of the Orchestra and helps enhance the quality of cultural life in the Greater Cincinnati area. PERMANENT ENDOWMENT OF THE CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Over the years, members of the Greater Cincinnati community have made significant gifts to provide for the en- joyment of future generations. The CSO thanks and honors the donors of these permanent funds. PLATINUM BATON CIRCLE ($50,000+)

ENDOWED CHAIRS Matthew & Peg Woodside Chair Cora Dow Endowment Fund Tom & Molly Garber Grace M. Allen Chair Mary M. & Charles F. Yeiser Chair Corbett Educational Endowment** The Kenneth & Norita Aplin and Stanley Anonymous Chair Belmon U. Duvall Fund Ragle Chair for Cello Ewell Fund for Riverbend Maintenance Ellen A. & Richard C. Berghamer Chair ENDOWED PERFORMANCES & Linda & Harry Fath Endowment Fund Robert E. & Fay Boeh Chair PROJECTS Ford Foundation Fund The H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Ms. Genevieve Jackie Anonymous Thomas J. Emery Dr. and Mrs. Lois and Dick Florence Edyth B. Eleanora C. U. Alms Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee Natalie Wurlitzer & William Ernest Griess Memorial Stephen Joffe Jolson Koetters Lindner Charitable Foundation, Fifth Third Smith Sweeney The Marc Bohlke Chair Bank and Narley L. Haley, Co-Trustees Given by Katrin and Manfred Bohlke Rosemary & Frank Bloom Endowment Fund*+ Cello Fund The Margaret McWilliams Harold C. Schott Tom and Dee Ginger & David W. Cincinnati Bell Foundation Inc. Fred L. & Katherine H. Groll Trust Dr. John & Louise Mulford Jacob G. Schmidlapp Foundation/Francie The John A. Schroth Louise Taft Semple Warner Otto M. Budig Family Foundation Chair Rentschler Fund of the Greater Fund for the CSO Trusts, Fifth Third Family Charitable Trust, Foundation Stegman Cincinnati Foundation and Tom Hiltz, Mary Alice Heekin Burke Chair Mr. & Mrs. Val Cook Music Director Fund for Excellence Bank, Trustee Trustees PNC Bank, Trustee Peter G. Courlas-Nicholas Tsimaras Chair Nancy & Steve Donovan* Josephine I. & David J. Joseph, Jr. Ona Hixson Dater Chair Sue & Bill Friedlander Endowment Fund*+ Scholarship Fund GOLD BATON CIRCLE ($25,000–$49,999) The Anne G. & Robert W. Dorsey Mrs. Charles Wm Anness*, Richard & Jean Jubelirer & Family Fund* Chair for Violin+ Mrs. Frederick D. Haffner, Elma Margaret Lapp Trust Jane & David Ellis Chair Mrs. Gerald Skidmore and the Jésus López-Cobos Fund for Excellence Irene & John J. Emery Chair La Vaughn Scholl Garrison Fund Mellon Foundation Fund Nina Browne Parker Trust The Cincinnati James M. Ewell Chair Fred L. & Katherine H. Groll Fund for Symphony Club Susan S. & William A. Friedlander Chair+ Musical Excellence Dorothy Robb Perin & Harold F. Poe Trust Jeffrey & Jody Lazarow Charles Gausmann Chair Fred L. & Katherine H. Groll Fund for Great Artists Rieveschl Fund Sue Friedlander Ann & Gordon Mr. Mace C. Justice The Patricia Kisker and Janie & Peter Schwartz Getty Foundation Foundation Family Fund of the Greater Susanne & Philip O. Geier, Jr. Chair+ Fred L. & Katherine H. Groll Trust Pianist Fund Thomas Schippers Fund Cincinnati Foundation Emma Margaret & Irving D. Goldman Chair The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./ Martha, Max & Alfred M. Stern Ticket Fund Charles Frederic Goss Chair U.S. Bank Foundation Endowment Fund Mr. & Mrs. John R. Strauss Student Ticket Fund George & Ohio Valley The Ladislas & Wodecroft Anne Heldman Endowment Fund** Anna Sinton & Charles P. Taft Fund MusicNOW David G. Hakes & Kevin D. Brady Chair Mr. Daniel R. Lewis Margaret McLane Foundation, Fifth Vilma Segoe Family Foundation Foundation Third Bank, Agent Foundation Dorothy & John Hermanies Chair Lawrence A. & Anne J. Leser* Lucien Wulsin Fund Josephine I. & David J. Joseph, Jr. Chair Mr. & Mrs. Carl H. Lindner** Wurlitzer Season Ticket Fund Lois Klein Jolson Chair PNC Financial Services Group CSO Pooled Income Fund CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE ($10,000–$24,999) Harold B. & Betty Justice Chair The Procter & Gamble Fund CSO Musicians Emergency Fund Marvin Kolodzik Chair+ Vicky & Rick Reynolds Fund for Diverse Artists+ Al Levinson Chair Melody Sawyer Richardson* * Denotes support for Annual Music Program Fund Patricia Gross Linnemann Chair+ Rosemary & Mark Schlachter Endowment Fund*+ ** Denotes support for the 2nd Century Campaign Alberta & Dr. Maurice Marsh Chair The Harold C. Schott Foundation/Francie & + Denotes support for the Fund for Musical Laura Kimble McLellan Chair Tom Hiltz, Trustees Endowment Fund+ Excellence The Henry Meyer Chair Peggy Selonick Fund for Great Artists Louise Dieterle Nippert & Louis Nippert Chairs Dee & Tom Stegman Endowment Fund*+ Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Fund Rosemary and Crosset Family Mrs. Thomas R. Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Anne Heldman Marvin P. Kolodzik Anne Lawrence The Daniel & Susan Ida Ringling North Chair Frank Bloom Fund Davidson Lawrence Pfau Foundation Rawson Chair for Great Artists The August A. Rendigs, Jr. and Rosemary and Mark William D. Stenger The Sutphin Family The Wohlgemuth The Eric B. Yeiser Family The Vicky & Rick Reynolds Chair U. S. Bank Foundation* Helen J. Rendigs Foundation, Schlachter Foundation Herschede Foundation Foundation W. Roger Fry, Trustee, and the firm in Honor of William A. Friedlander+ Sallie & Randolph Wadsworth Endowment Fund+ of Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis Donald & Margaret Robinson Chair Dianne & J. David Rosenberg Chair+ EDUCATIONAL CONCERTS Ruth F. Rosevear Chair Rosemary & Frank Bloom * CONCERTMASTER’S CIRCLE ($5,000–$9,999) The Morleen & Jack Rouse Cincinnati Financial Corporation & Queen City (OH) Chapter Associate Principal Timpani Chair+ The Cincinnati Insurance Companies Emalee Schavel Chair The Margaret Embshoff Educational Fund Karl & Roberta Schlachter Family Chair Kate Foreman Young Peoples Fund M MINNILLO The Dehan Family Serge Shababian Chair George & Anne Heldman+ & J ENKINS Louis D. Bilionis & Dr. and Mrs. James M. Ewell The Willard & CO . LPA,ATTO RNEY S AT L AW Ann Hubbard John E. Bossert Foundation Jean Mulford Charitable Fund Melinda & Irwin Simon Chair+ Macy’s Foundation Tom & Dee Stegman Chair+ Vicky & Rick Reynolds*+ Charles Scott Riley III YOT Full Circle Foundation Foundation Mary & Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Chair+ William R. Schott Family** Cynthia & Frank Stewart Chair Western-Southern Foundation, Inc. The Jackie & Roy Sweeney Family Chair ENCORE CIRCLE ($2,500–$2,999) Anna Sinton Taft Chair OTHER NAMED FUNDS Brenda & Ralph Taylor Chair Ruth Meacham Bell Memorial Fund Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau Paul and Cynthia Booth, The J.M. Smucker Company James P. Thornton Chair Delta Dental COBCO Enterprises LLC Thompson Hine LLP Frank & Mary Bergstein Fund for Nicholas Tsimaras-Peter G. Courlas Chair Eco Engineering, Inc. Ohio CAT Musical Excellence+ Jo Ann & Paul Ward Chair Jean K. Bloch Music Library Fund

32 33 LOUIS LANGRÉE, CSO Music Director Paavo Järvi, Music Director Laureate THOMAS SCHIPPERS LEGACY SOCIETY MUSICIANS Louise Dieterle Nippert & Louis Nippert Chair Erich Kunzel, Pops Founder and Conductor Emeritus Jesús López-Cobos, Music Director Emeritus As of August 1, 2017 JOHN MORRIS RUSSELL, Pops Conductor Thomas Schippers, Music Director from 1970 to 1977, left a legacy to his adopted city of Cincinnati with a Louise Dieterle Nippert & Louis Nippert Chair Keitaro Harada, Associate Conductor substantial personal bequest to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. The Thomas Schippers Society was established David G. Hakes & Kevin D. Brady Chair Gene Chang, Assistant Conductor in 1990 to recognize those who contribute to the tradition of planned giving exemplified by its namesake.

FIRST VIOLINS Rebecca Barnes§ ENGLISH HORN TUBA Timothy Lees Stephen Fryxell Christopher Philpotts Christopher Olka Dr. Ira & Linda Abrahamson * Linda P. Fulton Owen & CiCi Lee * Cynthia Starr Concertmaster Denisse Rodriguez-Rivera Principal Principal Anna Sinton Taft Chair Alberta & Dr. Maurice Marsh Chair++ Mr. & Mrs. James R. Adams * H. Jane Gavin Audrey Kuethe Leeser* Dee & Tom Stegman* Steven Rosen TIMPANI Jeff & Keiko Alexander * Mrs. Philip O. Geier * Mrs. Jean E. Lemon Nancy M. Steman Kathryn Woolley Melinda & Irwin Simon Chair CLARINETS Acting Associate Concertmaster Patrick Schleker Mrs. Robert H. Allen * Kenneth A. Goode** Mr. & Mrs. Peter F. Levin * Mary & Bob Stewart * Tom & Dee Stegman Chair Joanne Wojtowicz [Open] Principal Mrs. Charles William Anness Clifford J. Goosmann & Andrea M. George & Barbara Lott ** Brett Stover Principal Matthew & Peg Rebecca Culnan CELLOS Emma Margaret & Woodside Chair Dr. Norita Aplin & Stanley Ragle Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Lyons * Dr. Robert & Jill Strub * First Assistant Concertmaster Ilya Finkelshteyn Irving D. Goldman Chair Jean L. Appenfelder Mrs. Madeleine H. Gordon Marilyn J. Maag Patricia M. Strunk James M. Ewell Chair++ Richard Jensen* Principal Ixi Chen Morleen & Jack Rouse Chair Carole J. Arend * J. Frederick & Cynthia Gossman* Margot Marples Ralph & Brenda Taylor * Eric Bates Irene & John J. Emery Chair Vicky & Rick Reynolds Chair Donald C. Auberger, Jr. * Kathy Grote Allen & Judy Martin Conrad F. Thiede Second Assistant Concertmaster Daniel Culnan* in Honor of PERCUSSION Nicholas Tsimaras– Ona Hixson Dater Chair William A. Friedlander David Fishlock Dr. Diane Schwemlein Babcock Esther B. Grubbs, Marci Bein, Mindi Mrs. Thomas H. McCrary * Minda F. Thompson Peter G. Courlas Chair++ Mr. & Mrs. William T. Bahlman, Hamby Laura Kimble McLellan Carrie & Peter Throm* Norman Johns** Jonathan Gunn*‡ Principal Anna Reider Karl & Roberta Schlachter Susan S. & William A. Jr. ** William Hackman* Dr. Stanley R. Milstein Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Todd * Dianne & J. David Benjamin Freimuth† Friedlander Chair Family Chair Robert E. & Fay Boeh Chair++ Henrietta Barlag Priscilla Garrison Haffner Mrs. William K. Minor Nydia Tranter* Rosenberg Chair Michael Culligan* Matthew Lad§ BASS CLARINET Peggy Barrett David G. Hakes* Mr. & Mrs. D.E. Moccia Dick & Jane Tuten * Minyoung Baik Marvin Kolodzik Chair Richard Jensen Jane & Ed Bavaria * Vincent C. Hand & Ann E. Mr. & Mrs. James Monroe * Mr. & Mrs. Robert Varley * Mauricio Aguiar§ Susan Marshall-Petersen Ronald Aufmann Morleen & Jack Rouse Chair Dava L. Biehl * Hagerman Mrs. Arthur E. Motch, Jr. * Thomas M. Vaughn* Serge Shababian Chair Laura Kimble McLellan Chair++ BASSOONS Marc Wolfley+ Walter Blair * Tom & Jan Hardy Kristin and Stephen Mullin Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Wadsworth, James Braid Hiro Matsuo† William Winstead KEYBOARDS Lucille & Dutro Blocksom * William L. Harmon Ms. Maryjane N. Musser * Jr. * Marc Bohlke Chair given by Katrin & Manfred Bohlke Theodore Nelson Principal Michael Chertock Rosemary & Frank Bloom ** Bill Harnish & John Harnish Christopher & Susan Muth Jack K. & Mary V. Wagner Kenneth & Norita Aplin and Emalee Schavel Chair++ Michelle Edgar Dugan James P. Thornton Chair Dr. John & Suzanne Bossert Mrs. Jay Harris * Patti Myers Nancy C. Wagner * Stanley Ragle Chair Hugh Michie Rebecca Kruger Fryxell Julie Spangler+ Mollie H. Bowers-Hollon Dr. & Mrs. Morton L. Harshman ** Anne Nethercott* Patricia M. Wagner * Alan Rafferty Martin Garcia* James P. Thornton Chair Ronald Bozicevich Mary J. Healy* Susan & Kenneth Newmark* Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ward * Gerald Itzkoff Ruth F. Rosevear Chair Jean Ten Have Chair CONTRABASSOON GUITAR/BANJO Thomas A. Braun, III Frank G. Heitker* Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Nicholas Debie Crosset Warkany * Charles Snavely Lois Reid Johnson Peter G. Courlas– Jennifer Monroe Timothy Berens+ Joseph Brinkmeyer Anne Heldman * Patricia Grignet Nott Jo Anne & Fred Warren* Anne G. & Robert W. Dorsey Nicholas Tsimaras Chair++ Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Bryan, III * Betty & John Heldman * Jane & Erv Oberschmidt * Anne M. Werner * FRENCH HORNS CSO/CCM DIVERSITY Chair++ BASSES Harold & Dorothy Byers John Hermanies * Julie & Dick Okenfuss * Gary & Diane West * Elizabeth Freimuth FELLOWS~ Sylvia Mitchell Owen Lee Deborah Campbell & Eunice M. Ms. Roberta Hermesch * Jack & Marilyn Osborn * Mary West Jo Ann & Paul Ward Chair Principal Vijeta Sathyaraj, violin Principal Mary M. & Charles F. Wolf Karlee L. Hilliard* The Palmer Family—Cletus & Charles Wilkinson Luo-Jia Wu Mary Alice Heekin Burke Chair++ Yeiser Chair Emilio Carlo, viola Dimitra A. Campbell ** Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Hirschhorn Mary Lou, David and Kathy, Sarah E. Wilkinson Diana Flores, cello SECOND VIOLINS James Lambert* Thomas Sherwood* Myra Chabut ** Daniel J. Hoffheimer ** Bill & Jamie * Harriet C. Wilson * Matthew Zory, Jr.**+ Ellen A. & Richard C. Blake-Anthony Johnson, cello Catharine W. Chapman Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Hogan * Dr. and Mrs. Richard E. Park, MD Susan Stanton Windgassen* Gabriel Pegis Berghamer Chair Principal Trish & Rick Bryan Chair Maurice Todd, bass Jean & Matthew Chimsky Kenneth L. Holford * Sandy Pike * Mrs. Monte Witte * Al Levinson Chair Wayne Anderson§ Elizabeth Porter† Acting Assistant Principal ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL Mrs. Jackson L. Clagett III* Mr. & Mrs. Terence L. Horan ** Mrs. Harold F. Poe ** Vance & Peggy Wolverton Yang Liu* Boris Astafiev Norma L. Clark Evelyn V. Hess Howett, M.D. Anne M. Pohl* Mrs. Joan R. Wood Lisa Conway Paul Pietrowski, Director Harold B. & Betty Justice Chair Ronald Bozicevich Lois and Philip Cohen Mrs. Benjamin C. Hubbard Irene & Daniel Randolph * Harris Wright ** Susanne & Rachel Kilgore, Assistant Scott Mozlin** Rick Vizachero Philip O. Geier, Jr. Chair Stanley & Frances Cohen * Isabelle F. Hugo* James W. Rauth Betsy & Alex C. Young ** Henry Meyer Chair LIBRARIANS HARP Duane Dugger Leland M. & Carol C. Cole Carolyn R. Hunt Barbara S. Reckseit Dr. & Mrs. Daryl Zeigler Kun Dong Mary & Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Mary Judge Grace A. Cook * Mrs. William H. Hutcherson, Jr. Edward J. Requardt * Anonymous (29) Cheryl Benedict Gillian Benet Sella Chair Principal Principal Jack & Janice Cook Mary Ellen Hutton Melody Sawyer Richardson Drake Crittenden Ash§ Charles Bell Lois Klein Jolson Chair Cynthia & Frank Stewart Chair Christina Eaton* Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cordes ** Julia M. F. B. Jackson * Ellen Rieveschl * Schippers Society Member Rachel Charbel TRUMPETS Peter G. Courlas & Nick Tsimaras ** Michael & Kathleen Janson * Elizabeth & Karl Ronn for 10 or more years Ida Ringling North Chair FLUTES Matthew Gray [Open] Assistant Librarian Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Curran III** Andrew MacAoidh Jergens Moe & Jack Rouse* ** Schippers Society Member Chiun-Teng Cheng Randolph Bowman Principal Amy & Scott Darrah Jean C. Jett Marianne Rowe * for 20 or more years Principal Rawson Chair Stefani Collins Charles Frederic Goss Chair STAGE MANAGERS Meredith & Will Darrah, children Mrs. Morse Johnson * Solveiga Rush New Schippers members are in Chika Kinderman Douglas Lindsay Ralph LaRocco, Jr. Caroline H. Davidson Frank Jordan Ann and Harry Santen bold Amy Taylor† Acting Principal Hyesun Park Jane & David Ellis Chair Technical Director Harrison R.T. Davis* Margaret H. Jung Ms. Emalee Schavel ** Jackie & Roy Sweeney Henrik Heide* Family Chair Robert Junk Miriam Deshon* Rosalind Juran * Rosemary & Mark Schlachter ** Paul Patterson Charles Gausmann Chair++ Brian P. Schott Amy & Trey Devey Mace C. Justice ** Mr. & Mrs. Arthur F. Schmitt * PICCOLO Steven Pride Stacey Woolley Otto M. Budig Family § Begins the alphabetical listing of Robert W. Dorsey Karen Kapella* Mrs. William R. Seaman Brenda & Ralph Taylor Chair++ Joan Voorhees Foundation Chair++ players who participate in a system of Jon & Susan Doucleff Dr. & Mrs. Steven Katkin * Dr. & Mrs. William Blake Selnick * Patricia Gross Linnemann Chair rotated seating within the string section. VIOLAS Christopher Kiradjieff** Mr. & Mrs. John Earls * Paul C. Keidel * Mrs. Mildred J. Selonick* OBOES * Associate Principal TROMBONES ** Assistant Principal Dale & Lillian Eickman * Dr. Robert A. Kemper * Mrs. Robert B. Shott * Christian Colberg Dwight Parry Principal Cristian Ganicenco † One-year appointment Linda & Harry Fath Mrs. Paul N. Kibler* Sarah Garrison Skidmore Louise D. & Louis Principal Josephine I. & David J. Principal ‡ Leave of absence Nippert Chair Alan Flaherty Alan & Jill Kinstler Adrienne A. Smith Joseph, Jr. Chair Dorothy & John + Cincinnati Pops rhythm section Mrs. Richard A. Forberg Rachel Kirley & Joseph Jaquette Roberta L. Sontag * Paul Frankenfeld* Hermanies Chair ++ CSO endowment only Grace M. Allen Chair Richard Johnson Guy & Marilyn Frederick ** Carolyn Koehl Marie Speziale Donald & Margaret Joseph Rodriguez** ~ Funded by The Andrew W. Susan Friedlander ** Marvin Kolodzik * Mr. & Mrs. Christopher L. Sprenkle* Julian Wilkison** Robinson Chair++ BASS TROMBONE Mellon Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Fry* Randolph & Patricia Krumm Michael M. Spresser Marna Street Lon Bussell* Peter Norton Principal Emeritus Mrs. Charles W. Fryer* Mrs. Theresa M. Kuhn Barry & Sharlyn Stare

34 35 HONORING A REMARKABLE TENURE ADMINISTRATION As of August 1, 2017 Following eight extraordinary years leading the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, President Trey Devey stepped down on April 19 to assume the presidency of the Interlochen Center for the Arts, Michigan’s OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT FINANCE Ellen Graham Group Sales Manager largest arts institution. Lauren Roberson Richard Freshwater Executive Assistant to the President Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Michelle Lewandowski Subscription Coordinator When his departure was announced in ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATION & Scott Eckner October of 2016, Trey said, “The success PRODUCTION Director of Information Technology PATRON SERVICES and growth the CSO and Pops have Will McCoy Supervisors Robert McGrath Danielle Mahone experienced during my tenure represents Systems Support Manager Vice President & General Manager Matthew White a collective effort. The responsibilities and Kyle Wynk Zan Burkhardt Representatives the many positive outcomes have been Production Assistant Human Resources Manager possible thanks to collaborative work across Erica Archer Heather L. Stengle Megan Inderbitzin-Tsai Seth Burkhardt the organization between the Board, Director of Operations Payroll Administrator Jonathan Dellinger musicians, administration, artistic leadership, Alex Magg Judy Prinz Justin Exposito volunteers and donors. It is truly the dream Production Manager Receptionist Elizabeth Fricke John Geiger team, and I am honored and privileged to Kenji Ulmer Melissa Scott have served this great organization.” Operations Project Coordinator Elizabeth Schmidt Director of Data Systems Jessica Smithorn Sam Strater Andrea Vos-Rochefort The Cincinnati Turnaround Kathleen Curry Director of Artistic Administration, Data Entry Clerk Trey Devey with Board Chair Francie Hiltz Cincinnati Pops Orchestra MUSIC & EVENT MANAGEMENT INC. Sharon D. Grayton RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER The CSO was in a negative cash flow position Marissa Goodman in early 2009 when Trey began his tenure, and Assistant Artistic Administrator Data Services Manager PNC PAVILION Following this balanced budget announcement the endowment draw rate from 5 percent TAFT THEATRE endowment draws of up to 9.96 percent had Tara Williams in December of 2009 came a watershed to 4.5 percent by 2020, which is in line with Ahmad Mayes ROSE MUSIC CENTER AT THE HEIGHTS contributed to the endowment plummeting Director of Education & Community Engagement Data Entry Analyst moment for the CSO and the community non-profit best practices and ensures greater Michael Smith from $92.7 to $56.2 million. The Orchestra’s Charmaine Moore Eric Smith when the late Louise Dieterle Nippert long-term sustainability. CEO OF MEMI structural deficit reached $6.5 million and the Community Engagement and Diversity Manager Director of Finance announced the creation of an $85 million Matthew Dunne 2007-2008 season ended with a $3.8 million Becky Spiewak Monica Putnick fund to support the Orchestra and sustain “Think Crescendo, Not Diminuendo” for General Manager operating deficit. Education Programs Manager Accounting Manager classical music of the highest quality for the the CSO Carol Dary Dunevant Brandy Hauser Michele Ferrara Greater Cincinnati community. Trey said, “Her Director of Sponsorships “Trey agreed to arrive weeks early during According to a New York Times article from Instructional Programs Manager Accounting Clerk very clear message was for the community Kelly Gould-Benhase January of 2009 in order to address daunting May of 2015, “The orchestra world is all COMMUNICATIONS Kristina Pfeiffer to invest in having a great orchestra with Director of Ticketing financial challenges facing the CSO,” said too familiar with vicious cycles of mounting Accounting Manager confidence that it could be sustained if we all Christopher Pinelo the President of the Cincinnati Musicians deficits, dwindling audiences, difficulty Rosie Rothhaar Ryan Jaspers worked together.” Vice President of Communications Director of Operations Association, Local 1, American Federation raising money and cuts. But at the Cincinnati Accounting Clerk of Musicians and CSO Associate Principal Meghan Berneking James Kirby While the CSO worked on addressing the Symphony Orchestra, things are moving Director of Communications Kelly Saylor Violist Paul Frankenfeld. “His first day on Maintenance Manager structural deficit starting in 2009, special one- happily in the opposite direction: think Accounting Clerk the job found him across the negotiating Lee Snow Lane Kolkmeyer time gifts totaling $6.4 million provided bridge crescendo, not diminuendo.” Digital Communications Manager MARKETING & SALES table from the CSO musician leadership and Marketing Manager funding to ensure balanced operating budgets. Sherri Prentiss union officers. He already had a complete The Orchestra experienced artistic triumphs PHILANTHROPY William Lane Vice President of Marketing Director of Sponsorships grasp of the finances of the institution, and Two years later in 2011, a contract extension and double digit average attendance increases Mary McFadden Lawson Vice President of Philanthropy M. Todd Bezold collaboratively, we began to develop a with the musicians union and additional under Trey’s leadership, and millions of dollars Rosemarie Moehring Director of Marketing Director of Marketing plan to stabilize the budget. Balancing the major philanthropy enabled the CSO to were raised to support commissions, national Michelle Devine requirements and hopes of the musicians with radio broadcasts, television broadcasts, Director of Institutional Giving Hannah Dubé Judith Murray eliminate the Orchestra’s underfunded Marketing Advertising Manager financial realities became the hallmark of pension liability, a $10.6 million problem. commercial recordings, artistic collaborations, Lyndsay Coleman Box Office Associate Trey’s eight years with the Orchestra.” tours, digital downloads, web streaming, and Corporate Relations Manager Corinne Wiseman Jennifer Schoonover Underfunded pensions had affected numerous Creative Content Manager companies, nonprofit organizations, unions groundbreaking initiatives like One City, One Kristi Reed Director of Premium Seats The resulting budget stabilization plan Grants Manager Stephen Howson and governments. The Orchestra subsequently Symphony, LUMENOCITY, American Originals, Monty Wolf announced in February of 2009 reduced Marketing Communications Manager raised an additional $4.8 million to eliminate the MusicNOW Festival collaboration, Hannah Johnson Facility Manager operating costs by $2.8 million and required American Soundscapes and the Pelléas Trilogy. Director of Events Steve Kinney Margaret Wright all other outstanding debts. Graphic Designer sacrifice throughout the organization. $1.8 Sarah Maguire Administrative Receptionist million dollars of those savings came in the In the spring of 2014, the CSO embarked on Volunteer Manager Amy E. Catanzaro Edward Morrell Director of Sales form of a concessionary contract with the a quiet $20 million endowment campaign Ron Cropper General Manager musicians union that included an 11 percent with the goal of restoring the musician Director of Special Campaigns Erica Keller Laura Bock Director of Audience Engagement wage reduction, making the CSO the complement, securing the ensemble as Catherine Hann Administrative Assistant first American orchestra to address major one of only 15 fulltime, 52-week orchestras Leadership Giving Manager Amber Ostaszewski Richard McCarty Director of Audience Engagement, Incoming structural problems in the wake of the Great in the country, and fully eliminating Teresa N. Ahrenholz Marketing/Talent Buyer Recession. This cooperation and collaboration the organization’s structural deficit. The Philanthropy Assistant Kaitlyn Driesen Amy McCarty inspired unprecedented community support. Audience Engagement Manager campaign exceeded that $20 million goal Penny Hamilton Food & Beverage Manager That 2008-2009 season closed with a by $6 million, and the Orchestra agreed Philanthropy Assistant Erica Reid Holly Tierney balanced budget, achieved through not only to a five-year contract with its musicians Director of Marketing, Special Projects Box Office Associate those reductions in operating costs, but also ahead of schedule in May of 2015, earning Heather Brown James Crawford increased contributions and an increase in international attention and reinforcing the Box Office Manager Food & Beverage Manager average concert attendance. This was the unique collaborative culture of the CSO. The Katie Murry Kristin Woehl first of eight consecutive years of balanced campaign also allowed the CSO to reduce Marketing Manager, Subscriptions Box Office Manager budget operations. 36 37 LOUIS LANGRÉE • MUSIC DIRECTOR

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