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ISSION OF THE CHICAGO SINFONIETTA is to serve as a national model M for inclusiveness and innovation in classical music through the presentation of the highest quality orchestral concerts and related programs. The Chicago Sinfonietta aspires to remove the barriers to participation in, and appreciation of classical music through its educational and outreach programs that expose children and their families to classical music, and by providing professional development opportunities for young musicians and composers of diverse backgrounds enabling new, important voices to be heard. This will help America become a true cultural democracy, in which everyone can share fully in its cultural resources and in which all can contribute to its cultural richness. 2008/09 ANNUAL REPORT 1

THE CHICAGO SINFONIETTA

2008/09 ANNUAL REPORT

03 Letter from the Board President 05 State of the Art 07 State of the Organization 10 Season Review 12 Program Summary 14 Financial Data 15 Supporters 16 Board of Directors/Personnel 17 Orchestra Personnel CHICAGOSINFONIETTA.ORG

he Sinfonietta thrives on cross-genre collaborations like the ones it cultivated with bluesman T John Primer, rock act Poi Dog Pondering and even the Chicago Jazz Ensemble. Playing with technology is fast becoming a part of the Sinfonietta mojo as well. For Friday night's free hi-fi, multimedia presentation of Gustav Holst's astral tribute "The Planets," the 21-year-old orchestra's first impression before the summering masses was bolstered with the help of the Adler Planetarium's astronomer and visual artist Dr. Jose Francisco Salgado, whose memorable accompanying video couldn't have been a more striking complement to Holst's score. The whole shebang easily made one of the outdoor summer season's most lasting impressions. — Chicago Sun-Times 2008/09 ANNUAL REPORT 3

DEAR SINFONIETTA SUPPORTER, We are very pleased to share with you our Annual Report for 2008-2009. This was a year that saw the orchestra perform for more people than at any time in its history. It was a year that saw important strides taken in fulfilling our mission of promoting diversity and inclusiveness in classical music through innovative programs that actively engage young, diverse audiences. It was a year that demonstrated how the economy affects every type of business, especially arts organizations. And, finally, it was a year that saw our founder, Paul Freeman, announce his impending retirement from the Sinfonietta after 23 years at the helm. Despite all of the challenges of the last year, it was the musical highlights that made 2008-2009 so memorable for the Sinfonietta. What can we say about a season that opened on a warm August evening in front of 11,000 people at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, was followed by a series of stunning performances with the five subscription concerts and three sold-out Chamber Music concerts. This year also included memorable collaborations with the San Francisco Ballet, the Auditorium Theater’s presentation of Margaret Garner and performances with the Joffrey Ballet, closing with an exciting partnership with Shedd Aquarium. To all that, we say, “Bravo!” Educational initiatives served more young people than ever before through our Audience Matters, SEED, and Project Inclusion programs. These first two programs provide thousands of Chicago Public School elementary and high school students with opportunities to interact with the Sinfonietta, and in the case of Project Inclusion, the opportunity for young minority musicians to advance their aspirations for careers in classical music. Organizational development continues to be a focus of the staff and board. The Sinfonietta ended its fiscal year with a small excess of revenue for the fifth straight year. Economic realities have necessitated some resource realignment for the 2009-2010 Season. Despite this, we remain more committed than ever to the unique mission of the Chicago Sinfonietta. We sincerely thank our donors, musicians, Friends group members, volunteers, staff and board members for everything they contributed to the success of the season just past.

Tara Dowd Gurber Chair, Board of Directors CHICAGOSINFONIETTA.ORG

hile 21 inspired seasons have elapsed since the Chicago Sinfonietta gave its first concert in W 1987, there was surely an unprecedented spirit of camaraderie surrounding (the) annual Martin Luther King tribute. Sunday's MLK tribute… symbolically rolled out the red carpet for today's historic presidential inauguration, and Dr. Freeman, echoing King's immortal words from the conductor's podium, proudly declared that a certain "dream" had been realized… Very much in the spirit of Copland's "Lincoln Portrait," this was a resourceful and moving marriage of music and words. …[s]tirring vocal solos from contralto Ivory Nuckolls and soprano Elizabeth Norman-Sojourner took on a special ardor under the direction of choir master Mark Jordan. As is the linchpin of any MLK tribute, a rowdy theater sang hand- in-hand "We Shall Overcome" with the added emotional weight of this momentous time in the annals of African-American history. — Chicago Sun-Times 2008/09 ANNUAL REPORT 5

THE STATE OF THE ART On the inside front panel of last season’s brochure we printed the tagline, “Re-imag- ining Classical.” People sometimes ask me what we mean by that. I think the 2008-2009 Season provided some wonderful examples of how the Sinfonietta has re-imagined classical music by presenting unusual concert experiences that are truly one-of-a-kind. The season opened in August with a big bang as 11,000 people joined us at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park for an encore multi-media presentation of The Planets by Gustav Holst conducted by our friend and colleague, Leslie Dunner. We once again performed this exciting piece with the breathtaking video created for us by the Adler Planetarium’s astronomer and digital image artist, Dr. José Francisco Salgado. We are very grateful to the Pritzker Foundation for their support of this performance. The regular subscription season began in September with our presentation of one of the most popular and large-scale pieces of classical repertoire, Carmina Burana. Bandoneón virtuoso Raul Jaurena performed works by Piazzolla during the first half of this concert that enthralled and charmed the audience. We tried to “Think Big” on the second concert of the season as we collaborated with the Chicago Humanities Festival on their 2008 festival theme. We invited people from all over the world to vote for what pieces of music they thought changed the musical landscape, and after thousands voted, we performed excerpts from Eroica, Symphonie fantastique, and other landmark works. The orchestra performed a lovely holiday concert in December and followed that with our Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in January that featured the delightful young cellist, Patrice Jackson, and the 200- voice Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir. One of the pieces we performed was composed by the talented Stefan Smith, one of our Project Inclusion musicians. The March concerts were highlighted by five pieces we performed with Indian Ghazal singer, Kiran Ahluwalia, and the season ended in May with a concert featuring music inspired by the oceans, lakes and rivers. We performed the world premiere of Michael Abels’ new piece, Aquadia, and then recorded it for use in Shedd Aquarium’s newly redesigned Oceanarium exhibit. Another musical highlight of the season was our three-concert Chamber Music Series at Shedd Aquarium. Reneé Baker curated and conducted these sold-out concerts that featured classical, jazz, world, and gospel music performed by members of the orchestra. I want to thank all of our musicians, Friends groups members, board members, and staff for their hard work on our behalf. Most of all, I want to thank our audience members and donors for their ongoing support. In early 2009 I announced that I will step down as Music Director of the Chicago Sinfonietta after the 2010- 2011 Season. I believe that the time has come for the next musical leader of the orchestra to take his or her place. I look forward to continuing my relationship with the organization as I still fervently believe that the work we started back in 1987 is more relevant than ever. I am very grateful to all of the individuals and organizations who have supported our work for the past twenty-two years.

Yours in Music,

Paul Freeman CHICAGOSINFONIETTA.ORG

or the season's fourth subscription concert, "Global Voices," (the Sinfonietta) focused on folk F elements from India, Spain and Hungary without generalizing the distinctive character of each. Canadian-Punjabi singer Kiran Ahluwalia… achingly twisted and bent the Eastern melodic lines over the romantic stylings of the orchestra. The two distinct musical traditions felt as if they had grown old together for centuries. And what a diva to the core the mezzo-soprano Carolyn Sebron proved to be in excerpts from Manuel de Falla's gypsy romp "El Amor Brujo." Her rough-hewn mezzo vividly realized the role of a gypsy woman both bewitched and haunted by her deceased lover. — Chicago Sun-Times 2008/09 ANNUAL REPORT 7

DEAR SINFONIETTA SUPPORTER, The 2008-2009 Season was the largest and most aggressive ever presented from a programmatic standpoint. We performed for over 161,000 people at five subscription concerts, three chamber music concerts, two stand-alone concerts (Millennium Park and a Holiday Concert at the Harris Theater), and as the pit orchestra for the opera Margaret Garner, and the Joffrey and San Francisco Ballet companies. We provided meaningful and immersive educational experiences for well over 1,000 Chicago Public School students, continued our groundbreaking minority musician fellowship program, Project Inclusion, and performed free concerts for thousands of senior citizens. All of this was accomplished during a year that saw the largest economic downturn in recent history. Despite the challenging economic conditions, the Chicago Sinfonietta finished with a small excess of revenue for 2008-2009 – our fifth consecutive year in the black. It was an eventful year on the HR front. The administrative staff has remained stable for the last few years resulting in enhanced capabilities to execute our programs. The board, after significant growth last year, continues to function at a very high level in terms of advocacy, participation, oversight, and fundraising. The big human resources news was Maestro Freeman’s announcement last spring of his retirement as Music Director in 2011. The board has been working on a transition plan for well over a year and the process of identifying his successor is well under way. While our 2008-2009 numbers were quite strong in most every category, we anticipate lower levels of activ- ity for 2009-2010 as a result of the economic conditions we foresee for next year. The 2008-2009 Season was one of our most successful ever thanks to the dedication and hard work of our musicians, administrative staff, board of directors, volunteers, and ticket buyers. The Chicago Sinfonietta is in good shape to address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Jim Hirsch Executive Director CHICAGOSINFONIETTA.ORG

08-09 CHICAGO SINFONIETTA MILLENNIUM PARK SEASON Friday, August 22nd Paul Freeman, Conductor he 22nd season began with the Sinfonietta’s debut appearance at Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium In 2008-2009, Maestro Paul Freeman and the TPark. The concert kicked off at 7:30 pm with Chicago Sinfonietta continued the orchestra’s Maestro Paul Freeman leading the orchestra through legacy of supporting diverse, talented musicians Kay’s Overture for the Theater Set and Ginastera’s lively Estancia Dances. After a short break, and the onset of and of presenting the most innovative, unforget- darkness, Maestro Leslie Dunner took the podium for table concerts possible. Here is a summary of the Holst’s The Planets. With breathtaking video created by season. the Adler Planetarium’s José Francisco Salgado, and the ethereal vocal sound of the Anima Children’s Choir, the 11,000+ audience was treated to a sonic and visual feast. As SUN-TIMES reviewer Bryant Manning pointed out, “…the Sinfonietta thrives on cross-genre collaborations like the ones it cultivated with bluesman John Primer, rock act Poi Dog Pondering and even the Chicago Jazz Ensemble. Playing with technology is fast becoming a part of the Sinfonietta mojo as well.” 2008/09 ANNUAL REPORT 9

CONCERT I CONCERT II HOLIDAY CONCERT Sunday, September 21st Monday, November 10th Monday, December 22nd Dominican University Orchestra Hall Harris Theater for Music and Dance Monday, September 22nd Orchestra Hall

he opening subscription con-cert he theme for this year’s collabo- either the Chicago Bears (yes, led by Maestro Leslie Dunner ration with the Chicago there was a game the same Twas highlighted by one of the THumanities Festival was Nnight) nor sub-zero tempera- monumental works of classical music, THINK BIG. After months of discus- tures could keep the orchestra and Orff’s Carmina Burana. Before the large sions, arguments, and brainstorming, audience from celebrating the season cast gathered on stage for Orff’s master- we decided to interpret this theme by with holiday favorites. The Harris piece, Maestro Dunner and the orchestra asking the question, “What pieces of Theater looked stunning thanks to performed music from Shostakovich and classical music repertoire changed some clever stage decorations and beau- Piazzolla, the latter pieces featuring ban- everything that followed?” We assem- tiful lighting techniques. But as always, music was the centerpiece, and doneón virtuoso Raul Jaurena. Piazzolla’s bled a panel of experts who made their the orchestra, under the baton of guest lively and sensuous music was in good suggestions for the most important conductor Chelsea Tipton II, was in hands (and fingers) with Mr. Jaunera. music ever written, we created an on- great form. Soprano Elizabeth The audience was delighted by the line poll from their recommendations, Norman managed three changes of music, and completely won over by his and then we invited the world to vote. clothing during the 70-minute per- charm. Bryant Manning of the Chicago Thousands voted from all over the formance and her crystal clear voice lit Sun-Times wrote of this performance, world and the results are apparent from up the holiday classics. Special thanks “Think of the bandoneón as the accor- the repertoire listed below. The concert to Peoples Gas for sponsoring this fes- dion's prettier cousin. It produces a opened with Ravel’s Introduction and tive event. brighter sound and uses a set of buttons Allegro featuring Sinfonietta harpist, instead of keys. Invented by a German, Faye Seeman, and closed with two Guests: the instrument found its niche on the Respighi masterpieces performed with Elizabeth Norman, soprano South American tango scene, thanks to members of the Chicago Youth Program: its greatest champion, Astor Piazzolla. Symphony Orchestras. The concert, Leontovic/Wilhousky – Carol of the Bells Jaurena arranged the composer's "Adios guest conducted by Maestro Leslie Coleridge-Taylor – Christmas Overture Nonino," which filled the room like a Dunner, proved beyond a shadow of a Adam – O Holy Night barrel organ, schmaltzy and seductive.” doubt that the great works are indeed Friedman/Wendel – A Chanukah Overture The second half was all Carmina Burana timeless. Handel – ‘Rejoice Greatly’ from Messiah featuring the chorus, soloists, and the Guests: Holcombe – Fantasy on Auld Lang Syne orchestra. A great opening night, indeed. Faye Seeman, harp Mendelssohn – Hark the Herald Angels Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra Sing Guests: Gruber – Silent Night Raul Jaurena, bandoneón Program: Handel – Joy to the World Apollo Chorus of Chicago Ravel – Introduction and Allegro Pierpont – Jingle Bells Forever Anima Children’s Choir Beethoven – Symphony No. 3, Allegro Anderson – Sleigh Ride Elizabeth Norman, soprano con brio Thomas Dymit, tenor Berlioz – Symphonie fantastique, Marche Phillip Krause, baritone au supplice Program: Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man Shostakovich – Gadfly Overture Respighi – Fontane di Roma Piazzolla – Milonga del Angel Respighi – Pini di Roma Piazzolla – Adios Nonino Orff – Carmina Burana CHICAGOSINFONIETTA.ORG

CONCERT III CONCERT IV CONCERT V 10 Sunday, January 18 Sunday, March 22nd Sunday, May 10th Dominican University Dominican University Dominican University Monday, January 19 Monday, March 23rd Monday, May 11th Orchestra Hall Orchestra Hall Orchestra Hall

he Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther his concert was entitled Global he season closed with a concert King, Jr. concerts.are always a Voices, and it was that and much that celebrated our year-long Thighlight of each year. It is a Tmore. Guest Conductor Leslie Tcollaboration with Shedd concert that the Sinfonietta has come to Dunner led the orchestra through the Aquarium. Maestros Paul Freeman be known for and is highly anticipated by poetically-inspired Ghazal music of and William Eddins shared the podium the community. This year’s events were India, the romantic and passionate and performed music inspired by the especially poignant as they fell the two Gypsy music of de Falla, and closed oceans including Water Music, La Mer, days before President Obama was inau- with the unique “voice” of the cim- and the world premiere of a piece com- gurated. After opening the concert with balom on Kodály’s Háry János Suite. posed by Michael Abels entitled, Beethoven’s Leonore Overture, Maestro The Chicago Sinfonietta aspires to pres- Aquadia. The orchestra recorded this Freeman featured a work by one of the ent one-of-a-kind, can’t miss concerts piece the day after the final concert and Sinfonietta’s Project Inclusion graduates, and this was surely one of them. The it is now being used as the sound track Stefan Smith, which was performed with SUN-TIMES review noted, “By focus- for Shedd Aquarium’s new Oceanarium a spoken excerpt of Dr. King’s 1965 ing on the ghazal (songs composed in show, Fantasea. The concert also fea- Selma, Alabama speech. Cellist Patrice couplets that express pain in love), she tured a reunion between Maestro Jackson closed the first half with Saint- (vocalist Kiran Ahluwalia) achingly Freeman and pianist Anton Kuerti. As Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1, and then per- twisted and bent the Eastern melodic Lawrence Johnson noted in his review formed a solo encore that brought down lines over the romantic stylings of the of the concert, “The sole non-aquatic the house. The evening took a complete orchestra. The two distinct musical tra- work was Beethoven’s Piano Concerto 180 in the second half of the concert ditions felt as if they had grown old No. 1, performed by soloist Anton when the Apostolic Church of God together for centuries.” It is very rare to Kuerti. The Canadian pianist per- Sanctuary Choir paired up with the find westerners who have heard Ghazal formed in the Sinfonietta’s very first Sinfonietta to perform some classic music, but far rarer to find people who season and it’s clear the Kuerti and gospel music. The atmosphere was have experienced it performed with a Freeman continue to enjoy a simpatico charged with energy during the enthusi- symphony orchestra. Add to that the musical relationship. The men showed astic performances and ended the best Spanish and Eastern European voices of close give and take in this performance, possible way with a united audience join- this concert and you have a unique and with Freeman eliciting alert and vigor- ing both hands and voices on We Shall wonderful evening of music. ous accompaniment from the musi- Overcome. cians.” Guests: Guests: Kiran Ahluwalia – Ghazal vocals Guests: Walter Miles, narrator Rez Abbasi – guitar Anton Kuerti - piano Patrice Jackson, cello Nitan Mitta - tabla Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Carolyn Sebron – mezzo-sorpano Program: Choir Alex Udvary - cimbalom Handel – Water Music, mvt. 1 Mark Jordan – Director Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1 Program: Debussy – La Mer, mvt. 3 Program: Ahluwalia – Soch Ka Abels – Aquadia Beethoven – Leonore Overture No. 3 Ahluwalia – Yakeenan Smith – Symphony No. 1, Mvt. 2 (Largo) Rao – Jo Dil Saint-Saëns - Cello Concerto No. 1 Buhr – Chant of Wind and Thunder Various Composers – Gospel Music Ahluwalia – Mere Mathay De Falla – El Sombrero de Tres Picos De Falla – El Amor Brujo Kodály - Háry János Suite 2008/09 ANNUAL REPORT 11

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES AT SHEDD AQUARIUM

2009-2010 was the most successful Chamber Music Series yet with sell-out audiences and delightful concerts programmed and directed by Chicago Sinfonietta Principal Violist and Personnel Manager Reneé Baker. Guests were invited to wander through the aquarium before the concerts, grab a quick bite to eat, and end the evening with these one-hour performances followed by a Q & A session. An incredible bargain for $10! Thanks to Exelon and the National Endowment for the Arts for their support.

Friday, November 28th Thursday, April 30th DIP YOUR BIG TOE THE GLORY OF CREATION

Guests: Guests: I can’t even put into Asimina Chremos, Movement Artist Steward Wilson Gospel Singers and “ Steward Wilson Ensemble, Steward words how good this Featuring: Wilson, Director, Mwata Bowden, Todd Matthews, James Sanders, Becky reedist, and Nicole Legette, butoh artist Coffman, Andrew Dowd, Ed Moore, was. It’s something to William Porter, Nicole Mitchell, Laura Featuring: Hamm, Steve Berry, Bruce Nelson, and Todd Matthews, Carmen Kassinger, experience yourself. It Karl Seigfried Phyllis Sanders, Melanie Clevert, Michael Fox, William Porter, Karl blew me away. Including the works: Seigfried, Nicole Mitchell, Greg Canon in D by Pachelbel, Arioso from ” Blackburn, Daniel Won, Larry Bowen, Cantata No. 156 by Bach, Water Robert Griffin, Steve Berry and Bruce — Patron review on Colours by Reneé Baker, Wade in the Nelson. Water and Deep River, Trad., Sextet by Yelp.com Dvorak, and Curacion Mar and La Vida Including the works: bajo el agua by Maité. Spring (from the Four Seasons) by Vivaldi, Poeme by Fibich, Chelsea Bridge by Strayhorn, Chewing Neckbones by Maite, Pratigraha by Reneé Baker, Total Friday, February 27th Praise by Smallwood, Lord We Have CIRCLE OF LIFE SUITE Come to Give You Praise by Wilson, How Great Thou Art by Boberb, and Guests: Holy Holy Holy by Heber. Chicago Community Chorus, Keith Hampton, Director, Alexia Kruger, Barbara Farnandis, and Yoseph Henry, vocal soloists

Featuring: Todd Matthews, Kimberly Galva, Melanie Clevert, Robert Fisher, William Porter, Tomeka Reid, Karl Seigfried, Bruce Nelson, Nicole Mitchell, Greg Blackburn, Larry Bowen and Steve Berry

Including the works: Water Music by Handel, Send in the Clowns by Sondheim, Gymnopedie #1 by Satie, Summertime by Gershwin, Alleluia by Kay, Hold On by Hampton, Circle of Life Suite by Reneé Baker, Caravan by Ellington, Take Five by Desmond, Heebie Jeebies by Atkins and Lift Every Voice and Sing by Hampton. CHICAGOSINFONIETTA.ORG

12 PROGRAMS Educational and Outreach Programs • George Rogers Clark The Chicago Sinfonietta strives to fulfill its mission of • Nia Middle and Foundation Elementary inclusiveness through its educational and outreach pro- • Parkside Elementary grams. During the 2008-2009 Season the Sinfonietta • Shoop Academy continued providing its Audience Matters program, • Lionel Hampton Fine and Performing Arts School which is designed for grade school children, as well as • Stewart Elementary the student/musician ensemble training program, SEED • Mary E. McDowell School (Student Ensembles with Excellence and Diversity) for high school-aged students. Now in its second year, The SEED Program Project Inclusion, provided fellowships with the orches- The SEED Program began in 2004 and serves talented, tra for college-aged musicians of color. Musical high school-age musicians. The goal of the program is Excursions provided non-ambulatory senior citizens to assist young musicians in enhancing their ensemble with free music performances. The Sinfonietta also col- playing skills. This is accomplished through six visits to laborated with Ravinia on the BandQuest program. our partner schools. The schools served during the 2008-2009 academic year included: Audience Matters Audience Matters is the core educational program of the SEED: Chicago Sinfonietta. It serves grade school children and • Kenwood Academy is constantly being modified to create a more immersive • Lake View High School and integrated experience for the students. This pro- • King College Prep gram once again included a creative writing and art • Mather High School work component with great success. Students were • Kelly High School asked to listen to Kodály’s Háry János Suite and either • Lane Tech High School write or create a visual art piece inspired by the music. • William Jones College Prep We posted all of the writing and artwork examples on our website, and even featured some at a concert in We coached 77 students, 62 of whom were from minor- either the program book or on display in the lobby. This ity backgrounds. The program ends each year with a year 967 students participated in the program. recital that takes place at Symphony Center. This year we hosted 9 ensembles that performed 11 selections. The schools served during the 2008-2009 year were: SEED musicians were featured at our Gala, and at other • John Eberhart Elementary Sinfonietta events throughout the year. A continuing • Stephen Hayt Elementary element begun last year was private instruction sessions • Dett Elementary with our instructors for ensemble members who • Jane Addams required extra assistance. Sinfonietta musicians admin- • Farnsworth Elementary istered 14 private lessons to students who needed extra • James Monroe Elementary attention. • St. Barbara School • South Loop Elementary • Jungman School 2008/09 ANNUAL REPORT 13

Project Inclusion: Musicians of Color Fellowship Program This exciting program began during the 07-08 season and provided 1-2 year fellowships for six promising minority orchestral musicians. The program entered its second year in 2008-2009 with four musicians participating. Each Fellow received full union scale to rehearse and perform with the orchestra and was provided one-to-one mentoring sessions with senior members of the orchestra. Three member of the first class of Project Inclusion Fellows have succeeded in securing seats with professional orchestras, two received full scholarships for graduate school, and one is still working towards an undergraduate degree.

The 2008-2009 Project Inclusion Fellows were:

Name Instrument College Year DeMarus Allen-Batieste Clarinet Northwestern University Senior Christian Dillingham Double Bass Duquesne Graduate School Andrew Dowd Viola New England Cons. of Music Bachelor of Music Kimberly Galva Violin DePaul Masters Degree Takahiro Kim Tuba Roosevelt University Freshman Brandon Mitchell String Bass DePaul University Senior

Our mentors included Reneé Baker, Principal Viola, John Floeter, Principal Bass, and Dileep Gangoli, Principal Clarinet, and Charles Schuchat, Principal Tuba.

We wish to thank Hewitt, principal sponsor of Project Inclusion, and the Elizabeth Morse Genius Fund for their support.

SEED Recital, Symphony Center, May 4, 2009 CHICAGOSINFONIETTA.ORG

14 Attendance 2008/2009 Attendance 2007/2008 Attendance 2006/2007 Subscriptions: OH – 2914 Subscriptions: OH – 2881 Subscriptions: OH – 3615 DU – 1356 DU – 1508 DU – 1684 Total: 4,270 Total: 4,389 Total: 5,299 Single tickets: Concert I: 418 Single tickets: Concert I: 251 Single tickets: Concert I: 229 Concert II: 230 Concert II: 353 Concert II: 671 Concert III: 563 Concert III: 711 Concert III: 655 Concert IV: 111 Concert IV: 217 Concert IV: 365 Concert V: 203 Concert V: 686 Concert V: 704 Total: 1,525 Total: 2,218 Total: 2,624 Community Outreach/Schools: Community Outreach/Schools: Community Outreach/Schools: Concert I: 435 Concert I: 390 Concert I: 170 Concert II: 312 Concert II: 284 Concert II: 271 Concert III: 1555 Concert III: 1396 Concert III: 221 Concert IV: 1098 Concert IV: 622 Concert IV: 245 Concert V: 802 Concert V: 993 Concert V: 320 Total: 4,202 Total: 3,685 Total: 1,227 Chamber Music Series Chamber Music Series Chamber Music Series (3 concerts at Shedd Aquarium)- (3 concerts at the Nat. Mus. of (3 concerts at at Adler 704 Mexican Art) - 509 Planetarium) - 697

Other: Millennium Park: 11,000 Holiday Concert: 970 Total: 10,801 Total: 9,849

SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION FY2009 FY 2008 FY 2007 Total Revenue $2,856,811 $1,998,491 $2,042,063 Ticket Sales $ 188,684 $ 220,118 $ 227,172 Annual Fund Contribtions $ 321,863 $ 165,089 $ 277,241 Grants (Foundation & Corporate) $ 769,784 $ 548,419 $ 421,316 Government Grants $ 245,910 $ 229,500 $ 227,530 Earned Income (Benefit & Contracted Services) $ 1,115,711 $ 754,771 $ 769,594 Other Income (incl. in-kind contributions) $ 214,799 $ 80,594 $ 209,210

Total Expense $2,818,468 $1,952,353 $1,941,564 Program Services $ 2,512,838 $1,635,416 $1,619,575 General & Administrative $ 136,918 $ 142,584 $ 158,373 Fundraising $ 168,712 $ 174,353 $ 163,616 Revenue in Excess of Expenses/(Loss)Current $ 38,343 $ 46,138 $ 100,499 Change in Net Assets, after Transfers $ (46,4732) $ (41,886) $ 345,184 Net Assets, End of Year $ (8,129) $ 4,252 $ 445,683

Total Assets $661,551 $598,950 $622,108 Current Assets $ 648,588 $ 585,000 $ 603,458 Fixed Assets $ 11,963 $ 12,950 $ 17,650 Other Assets $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000

Total Liabilities $412,680 $224,888 $252,299 Accounts Payable $ 173,399 $ 92,353 $ 95,889 Accrued Expense $ 131,500 n/a $ 38,666 Custodial Funds (chicagoclassicalmusic.org) $ 9,145 $ 18,098 $ 6,064 Unearned subscriptions $ 98,636 $ 114,437 $ 111,680 Line of Credit $ n/a $ n/a $ n/a Total Net Assets (Equity) $248,871 $ 374,062 $ 369,809 Temporarily Restricted Net Assets $ 238,000 $ 401,534 $ 444,420 Unrestricted $ (8,129) $ (46,472) $ (92,611) Permannently Restricted Net Assets $ 19,000 $ 19,000 $ 18,000 2008/09 ANNUAL REPORT 15

INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS The Chicago Sinfonietta gratefully acknowledges the following contributors to its 2008-2009 season:

Symphony Circle The Mayer & Morris Vivace Circle ($2,500 to Ms. Susan Irion ($100,000 +) Kaplan Family $4,999) Ms. Jetta Jones Anonymous Foundation Dr. Neelum Aggarwal Catherine and Jack Koten IL Dept. of Commerce and Elizabeth Morse Genius Ms. Anne Barlow Johnston Mr. Joe Lerner Economic Opportunity Charitable Trust Columbia College Liberty Mutual Northern Trust Charitable Chicago, Institute for the Mr. and Mrs. Richard Concerto Circle Trust Study of Women and McKinlay ($50,000 +) Northside Friends of the Gender in the Arts and Mesirow Financial Anonymous Chicago Sinfonietta Media Mr. Michael Morris The Joyce Foundation People's Energy EEJAYCEE, Inc. Dr. John D. Morrison The Wallace Foundation The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund Mr. Dan Grossman Mr. Walter Nelson PricewaterhouseCoopers Jones Lang LaSalle Oak Park Area Arts Premier Circle Motorola, Inc. Council ($25,000-$49,999) Presto Circle ($5,000 to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Nelson Mr. Quintin E. Primo III Anonymous $9,999) NIB Foundation Ms. Brenda Pulliam ABC7 Anonymous Quarles & Brady Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ms. Renee Baker SSP-BPI Group Rougeau Illinois Baxter Sage Foundation Ruzicka and Associates, The Boeing Company Cedar Concepts Mr. and Mrs. John and LTD. Charitable Trust Corporation Margaret Saphir Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Sargent Mrs. Bettiann Gardner Challenger, Gray and Ms. Stephanie S. Springs Mr. Michael Sawyier The Leo S. Guthman Fund Christmas Ms. Michelle Vanderlaan Mr. James Stone Exelon Chicago Tribune Ms. Gladys Woods Turner Construction JP Morgan Chase Bank Foundation The Farny R. Wurlitzer Company Foundation City Arts - Department of Foundation Ms. Almarie Wagner Kraft Foods Global, Inc. Cultural Affairs Ms. Cheri Wilson- Prince Charitable Trust DLA Piper US LLP Allegro Circle ($1,000 Chappelle Polk Bros. Foundation Fifth Third Bank – Jacob G. to $2,499) Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Schmidlapp Trusts Mr. Richard Anderson Wooldridge Southside Friends of the Ann and Gordon Getty Ariel Capital Management, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chicago Sinfonietta Foundation LLC Yokley John R. Halligan Dr. Ernest Billups Crescendo Circle Charitable Fund Dr. Vanice (Van) Billups ($10,000 to $24,999) Jim and Michelle Hirsch Linda and Eric Boasmond Alphawood Foundation Drs. Peyton and Betty R. M. Chin & Associates The Collins Family Fund Hutchison Mr. and Mrs. William and Gaylord and Dorothy Illinois Arts Council Arlene Connell Donnelley Foundation Illinois Tool Works Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Engel Foundation Irving Harris Foundation Barbara J. Farnandis, Ph.D The Field Foundation of Jenner and Block LLP Mrs. Jill Fitzgerald Illinois Mrs. Betty Johnson Mr. Doug Freeman Hewitt Mr. and Mrs. Salahuddin Mr. and Mrs. Phil and Illinois Tool Works and Nazneen Razi LaJule Gant Reed Smith LLP Ms. Cynthia Henderson CHICAGOSINFONIETTA.ORG

16 CHICAGO SINFONIETTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHICAGO SINFONIETTA ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL Tara Dowd Gurber Cheri Chappelle Senior Vice President, Blue Cross Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Paul Freeman Blue Shield of Illinois Illinois Tool Works Music Director Chair Virginia Clarke Jim Hirsch Almarie Wagner Executive Recruiter Executive Director Civic Leader Michelle L. Collins Immediate Past Chair Reneé Baker Civic Leader Michelle Vanderlaan Personnel Manager Phil Gant III Civic Leader Vice President - Group Creative David Belden Secretary Director, Element 79 Webmaster Dan Grossman Steven Hunter Project Leader, Boston Consulting Paris Braxton Associate, Quarles & Brady Group Box Office/Database Manager Treasurer Betty Johnson Angela Golden Civic Leader Dean Nelson Development Associate Senior Account Executive, Proctor & Steve King Gamble Vice President of Talent Jeanetta Hampton Marketing Committee Co-Chair Management – Baxter Director of Finance Anne Barlow-Johnston Deb Kuo Jeff Handley Civic Leader Director of Real Estate, Exelon Education Outreach Coordinator Nominating Committee Chair John Luce Christina Harris Nicole Johnson Scales Partner, Alvarez & Marsal Business Production/Stage Manager Vice President and CRA Manager, Consulting, LLC Fifth Third Bank John Mathias Don Macica Development Committee Chair Partner, Jenner and Block Director of Marketing Phil Engel Dean R. Nelson Divya Menon Civic Leader Senior Account Executive, Office Manager Transition Committee Chair Proctor & Gamble Paul Freeman Courtney Perkins Nazneen Razi Founding Music Director Director of Development EVP and Chief Human Resources Jim Hirsch Officer, Jones Lang LaSalle Michael Shelton Executive Director Librarian Stephanie Springs Executive Director, Make A Wish Travis Whitlock Foundation Marketing Associate Dr. Neelum Aggarwal Kathleen Sullivan Assistant Professor of Neurological Vice President, Secretary & Sciences, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Counsel, Corey Steel Center Alexander Terras Karim Ahamed Partner, Reed Smith LLC Managing Director, JPMorgan Mark Williams Roland Burris II Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers Senior Counsel, Illinois Housing Development Authority Esther J. Cepeda Publisher, 600words.com 2008/09 ANNUAL REPORT 17

ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL Deb Freedland and its goals by engaging the next South Side Chapter generation of cultural consumers, Doris Merrity, Chair Clarinet Dr. Paul Freeman, providing a platform for the sup- Dileep Gangolli, acting Lonnette Alexander Conductor porting the Arts and networking Julie Bargowski principal capabilities across industry lines. Beulah R. Brooks Violin Daniel Won The inaugural event took place at Pauline Spicer Brown Paul Zafer, concertmaster Gregory Barrett the Fairmont Hotel just before our Christine Browne Carol Lahti, asst. concertmaster Wagner Campos Millennium Park performance. Anna Cannon Throughout the season, we hosted Jory Noble, principal second Daniel Williams Cheri Chappelle several events and provided exclu- Lucinda Ali Greg Barrett Elise Howard Edmond sive access to the Brio members. Emelda L. Estell David Belden Demarus Baptiste Founding Members: Eileen Foggie Charles Bontrager Bassoon Esther J. Cepeda Ellen Gary Sylvia de la Cerna Robert Barris, principal Michelle Crisanti Joyce R. Grey Daniella Folker Amy Rhodes Jasmin French Janice M. Hamasaki Terrance Gray Stanley Hill Veronica S. Jenifer Peter Brusen Carmen Llop-Kassinger Steven Hunter Nekesa Josey Domnica Lungu French Horn Dalida Jongsma Janis E. Marley Jacqueline N’Namdi Beatrice W. Miller Todd Matthews John Fairfield, principal Laura Fairfield Patrice Perkins Helen P. Moore Linda Oper Mackenzie Phillips Jacqueline L. Moore Beth Mazur-Johnson James Sanders Ruby Ruan Joyce M. Norman Phyllis Sanders John Schreckengost Marcia A. Preston Gretchen Sherrell Trumpet THE FRIENDS GROUPS OF Gwendolyn Ritchie Edith Yokley Katherine Benitez, principal THE CHICAGO Marion E. Roberts SINFONIETTA Antoinette Scott Melanie Clevert Robert Hoffhines The Friends Groups of the Chicago Sharon E. Scott Viola John McAllister Sinfonietta consist of North, South, Joyce Occomy Stricklin Reneé Baker, principal Trombone and West Side Chapters. The Sheila Tucker Scott Dowd Katherine Benitez, principal groups promote the Sinfonietta Audrey Tuggle and its mission through a variety of Linda Tuggle Robert Fisher Robert Hoffhines activities, thereby introducing the Elizabeth Wilkins Loretta Gillespie John McAllister Sinfonietta to new audiences. Rita Wilson Matthew Mantell Tuba Friends Group members contribute Barbara Wright-Pryor Vannia Phillips Charles Schuchat to the Sinfonietta as subscribers, Aline O. Young attendees, donors, and volunteers. Andrew Dowd Takahiro Kim West Side Chapter Stefan Smith During the 2008-2009 Season, Dr. Lascelles Anderson, Chair Norman Taylor the North Side Friends hosted an Becky Coffman Leighton Armah Timpani event at Arlington Park, and the Cello West and South Side Friends host- Barbara Ballinger Robert Everson, principal Jann Beauchamp Ann Hendrickson Griffin, principal ed subscription events in members’ Angela Billings Emily Mantell Percussion homes. Additionally, the South Side Friends hosted their annual Ernest & Vanice Billups Donald Mead Jeffrey Handley, principal Holiday Breakfast at Navy Pier. Bruce & Faith Bonecutter Edward Moore George Blanchet Byron T. Broderick North Side Chapter William Porter Tina Keitel William & Barbara Coates Jon Johnson Barbara Harper Norman, Bob & Mary Ellen Creighton Andrew Snow Co-Chair Michael Folker Eleanor Dunn Tomeka Reid Kathleen Tannyhill, Co-Chair Bruce Nelson Lorraine Duvalier Bass Rochelle Allen Robert Freeman John Floeter, principal Harp Anna Anthony Flora Green Brenda Donati Faye Seeman Iris Atkins Laurie Heckman Joy Boddie Carole Hohmeier Judith Hanna Kara Bershad Tija Danilovics Rita Curry Clifford Hunt Alan Steiner Stanley Hilton Linda Jacobson Christian Dillingham Piano Drs. Betty and Peyton Hutchison Fred & Barbara Larsen Brandon Mitchell Donald Mead Sue Irion Richard & Roberta Raymond- Carol Johnson Larson Flute BRIO Connie Montgomery Everlean Manning Janice MacDonald, principal Gregory and Debra Morris John Morrison In 2008-2009, we founded Brio, Claudia Cryer Nailah Muttalib Ruth Peaslee the Chicago Sinfonietta’s Network Laura Hamm, piccolo Charles Payne John Putnam for Young Profession-als. This is an Judy Petty Lois Reed Leslie Short affinity group for the culturally Rose Ratcliff Janice Rhodes Nicole Mitchell adventurous between the ages of Hilda Richards Jane Shirley 21 and 44 who embrace the uni- Oboe Jacqueline Taylor Mabel Sims versal language of music. The mis- Ricardo Castaneda, principal Janet and Samme Thompson Marianne Steenvoorden sion of Brio is to extend the base Beverly Washington John Troelstrup June Matayoshi support for the Chicago Sinfonietta Amy Barwan 70 East Lake Street, Suite 226 Chicago, IL 60601