Annual Report 2012-13

ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13

MYSO 2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT | 3 Message from Patrick Rath, Chair, Board of Directors Since 1958, your contributions have range from $1,000 to more than enabled Milwaukee Youth Symphony $5,000 annually, depending on the Orchestra to inspire, educate and student’s level. shape young lives through the power of music and ensemble training. Reflective of this success, we believe From a handful of 30 musicians that the overall growth of our at its beginning, MYSO currently Community Partnership Programs, as serves nearly 1,000 students from well as MYSO’s nationally recognized 14 counties, 60 cities and over 200 ensemble training programs, are schools throughout Southeastern indeed very strong. I would like Wisconsin and northern Illinois. to acknowledge and thank Fran Richman, whose dedication and It is heartening to know that support vision led MYSO for 24 years and for MYSO programming remains a created a legacy of financial stability priority in the community. In fact, to ensure MYSO’s long-term success. MYSO completed its Fran’s Fund I would also like to thank the entire campaign in 2012 surpassing its $2 MYSO team and all of our students, million goal. families, volunteers and the greater community for a great year. Fran’s Fund, a non-endowment scholarship fund whose principal Milwaukee Youth Symphony and interest will support hundreds Orchestra implemented significant of underserved youth primarily governance changes in 2012- from the City of Milwaukee as they 13 to expand its organizational move through MYSO programs, capacity and awareness throughout was launched in 2008 with a the community. In January, a $500,000 contribution from MYSO’s streamlined governance structure unrestricted reserves. It was was created to lead MYSO to its next created to provide resources to level of success. Cordially, ensure that any qualified student will have access to MYSO’s life- For over 57 years, the greater changing programs, regardless of Milwaukee region has witnessed financial need. In addition, these that MYSO truly is instrumental in funds are designed to ensure that changing lives. We look forward to Patrick Rath those students with financial need continuing our mission to foster Chair, MYSO Board of Directors can transition from the Community creativity, collaboration and critical Vice President, Partnership Programs to more thinking skills by engaging diverse Foundation Development advanced MYSO ensembles and young people through artistically Aurora Health Care Foundation receive support for their financial excellent, high-impact, outcome- needs for instruments, advanced based music education and instruction, MYSO participation and ensemble training. transportation. This expense can

Cover: A MYSO Progressions student prepares for the Progressions Winter Concert. Photo: Emily Stern.

At left: A MYSO musician performs on the stage of Golden Hall, at Vienna’s famed Musikverein. Photo courtesy of Summa Cum Laude Festival. MYSO 2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT | 4 Message from Linda Edelstein, Executive Director Dear Friends,

What an honor it is to join the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)! I am deeply grateful to the MYSO Board of Directors, and especially to Fran Richman and the incredible legacy she has left, for developing the organization MYSO is today. From modest beginnings in 1956 to become one of the largest and most artistically excellent youth orchestras, both nationally and internationally, leading this incredible organization is both inspiring and humbling.

I was recently reminded “… this is not a job, this is my passion.”

No truer words could be said about my role as the Executive Director for the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. Every day I have the good fortune to meet families, children, volunteers and a community who all desire to ensure a bright future for our region’s young people.

Not only is MYSO instrumental in changing lives through its 25 ensemble programs and more than 20 enrichment offerings, MYSO embarked upon an extensive and innovative evaluation project, piloted in the 2012-13 season, to identify and measure statistically valid, quantifiable outcomes of our growing Community Partnership Programs. The recently released final report indicates that 46% of the students made “statistically significant growth” as a result of program participation. According to the report, “MYSO offers students what they need, when they need it.” I encourage you to read more about our work in this annual report, or request a copy of the complete study for your review.

I invite you to join me in attending a rehearsal or concert to personally experience the life-changing work of our nearly 1,000 students, representing more than 200 schools, 60 cities and 14 counties. I share the board and staff’s pride of Cordially, accomplishment as we reflect on a remarkable 2012-13 season and look forward to advancing our mission to foster creativity, collaboration and critical thinking skills through our highly successful ensemble and music training programs.

Thanks to the community’s support of the United Performing Arts Fund, as well as hundreds of individuals, foundations and corporations, MYSO is thriving and meeting its mission every day. We are grateful to you, for as our partner, you also are Linda J. Edelstein instrumental in changing lives! Executive Director MYSO 2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT | 5

“MYSO has been the single most important experience I have had during high school; it truly has changed my life.” - MYSO grad Below: A MYSO violinist performs at the Giving Kids a Sound Start gala. Photo: “I’ve been in MYSO Jazz for a half a year and it has already had a strong Nick Havlik. impact on my life. This environment has taught me to feel more confident in my abilities.” - MYSO member

“I had a wonderful time at both Calypso and Sinfonia and I just wanted to thank you for giving my class and me an opportunity to watch and hear the MYSO music. It was wonderful, joyful and awesome!” - elementary school student audience member of Neighborhood Concert Series

“I never felt more at home than at MYSO. The inspiring coaches and conductors, as well as the enthusiastic students, all synergized into a magnificent program that was truly Instrumental in Changing Lives. As I participated in the rehearsals, concerts and the European trip, I had an opportunity to live in my dreams and to share my joy of music with Above: A MYSO Progressions musician others around me.” - MYSO grad performs at the Giving Kids a Sound Start gala. Photo: Nick Havlik. “Working with the students in the Progressions program has been a continually positive experience, and a fantastic complement to my other MYSO activities. Being in the program has given me valuable experience in teaching and managing young students as they move ahead in their music. I am extremely grateful to have worked with these students and to have helped them grow, and I find that I am better person and musician because of it.” - MYSO member and Progressions intern

“MYSO has taught me how to keep trying, time and time again, even if I fail multiple times...” - MYSO member

“MYSO Progressions has helped our students develop talent and self-esteem. Our Progressions participants have really blossomed and become more outgoing and vocal. We notice that they are learning to present themselves with poise and maturity.” - teacher at a Progressions partner school

“I deeply feel, as a parent, that the MYSO Progressions Above: MYSO Jazz Studies musician performs program impacts our communities in many ways. It opens at MYSO’s 2012 Playathon. Photo: Emily Stern. little minds up to something new that not only challenges them to be great, but also responsible. My daughter has learned so much that will continue to help her along in life, like being able to multi-task. Thank you, MYSO, for opening my daughter’s world to the love of music...” - MYSO parent Above: Junior Wind Ensemble members backstage at Uihlein Hall. Photo: Aaron Apaza. “...let me tell you, MYSO sure does mean a lot to me. Every week, I look forward to coming here and playing...MYSO challenges me to not only play my instrument well, but to know and understand how music works.” - MYSO member

“Being accepted into MYSO was one of the best things that’s happened to me. MYSO has really touched my heart and filled it with music.” - MYSO member

At left: Progressions students participate in a concert “talk-back.” Photo: Emily Stern. MYSO 2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT | 6 2012-13 Season Highlights

At right: The Senior Symphony and their Music Director Margery Deutsch take a final bow on the stage of Dvořák Hall in Prague’s Rudolfinum. Photo: Emily Stern.

Senior Symphony performs in Czech Republic and Austria Upholding its enviable international reputation for Stephen’s Cathedral and participated in workshops led by excellence, 107 members of MYSO’s flagship orchestra, internationally recognized conductors. the Senior Symphony, with their conductors Music For the competition phase of the Festival, MYSO, the Director Margery Deutsch and Associate Conductor only American symphony orchestra invited to compete, Shelby Keith Dixon, embarked upon a 10-day performed in Golden Hall of the famed Musikverein performance and cultural tour of the Czech Republic and before an internationally renowned jury, which Austria in July 2012. awarded it second place “with outstanding success” The group’s first stop was Prague, where they gave a in the symphony orchestra category, a category that concert in nearby Teplice, and then it was back to the included groups whose members were up to age 25. city for a performance at the famed Dvořák Hall, the With this honor, the orchestra won a performance spot home to the Czech Philharmonic—where they received a on the sold-out Gala Winner’s Concert, the culminating lengthy standing ovation. Ms. Deutsch remarked that the performance event of the Festival, in the Great Hall of concert was “perhaps the most amazing performance” the Wiener Konzerthaus. she had ever been a part of in her 30-year professional On top of the Summa Cum Laude Festival performances, conducting career. the group also performed several outdoor concerts in For the second leg of the tour, the group traveled Austria and our musicians had the chance to socialize to Vienna to be a part of the Summa Cum Laude with other young musicians from all over the world at International Youth Festival and Competition. Thirty-four the Festival’s closing ceremonies, hosted by the Lord ensembles from 31 countries and 1,500 young musicians Mayor of Vienna, held in Vienna’s magnificient City Hall. were involved in this unique opportunity. The 2012 MYSO tour was sponsored by Badger Meter Upon arrival in Vienna, the Senior Symphony was and the Austria-based Med-El. part of the opening ceremony held in the iconic St. MYSO 2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT | 7 Photo: Emily Stern

MYSO performs at National Governors Association Conference In January 2013, Wisconsin’s First Lady Tonette Walker personally invited MYSO musicians to perform for an evening reception as part of the culminating events of the 2013 National Governors Association’s summer conference in Milwaukee. Held at the Rotary Amphitheater at Discovery World on Saturday, August 3, 2013, MYSO was honored to perform for the nation’s governors and their families. MYSO Artistic and Music Director Carter Simmons led a select group of outstanding MYSO musicians in a patriotric performance set to fireworks! The crowd was on their At right: Governor and Mrs. Walker spent feet by the end of the performance, several minutes visiting with the group enthusiastically demanding an and thanked them for their spectacular encore and cheering wildly to performance. Photos: Emily Stern. conductor Carter Simmons’ reference to MYSO as the “greatest youth orchestra in the country.” More Season Highlights • After a national search process, • After 48 years as a MYSO/MFY program, the New Orleans MYSO named Linda Edelstein conductor, having shaped the Stompers and the Guitar as the organizaton’s executive lives of literally thousands— Ensemble, performed at a director in August 2012. generations—of musicians along multitude of events and venues • Executive Director Fran Richman the way, Ron Melby retired as in the summer of 2013, including retired in December 2012, Music Director of Philarmonia in the Lakefront Festival of Art, after 24 years of exceptional the spring of 2013. Summerfest, the Sharon Lynne leadership. • Thanks to generous community Wilson Center’s Starry Nights

support, MYSO was able to series, the Marcus Center’s Live award more than $200,000 in @ Peck Pavilion and Bayshore’s Chalk Art Festival. financial aid for music study and instruments to students with • MYSO offered multiple weeks of demonstrated need in 2012-13. summer programming including • Milwaukee Youth Symphony the Summer Wind Ensemble, Orchestra was one of just 22 Guitar Ensemble, Calypso Camp American orchestras to receive a and the New Orleans Stompers. Getty Education and Community • MYSO retained a record number Investment grant from the of 72 Progressions graduates in League of American Orchestras. its higher level ensembles. This The grant was awarded to includes the first Progressions help fund the organization’s graduate to reach MYSO’s Progressions program. Senior Symphony, and the first Above: Retiring after 48 years, Ron Melby takes his • MYSO’s Calypso Steel Band, Progressions grad to graduate final bow on a MYSO stage. Photo: Emily Stern. musicians from the Progressions from MYSO. MYSO 2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT | 8

• In summer 2013, the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America, sponsored by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music MYSO undertakes long- Institute, convened for its inaugural season. The 120 young musicians, ages term impact study 16-19, arguably the best young orchestral musicians in the U.S., were chosen from After participating in a pioneering emotional more than 2,000 applicants from across intelligence evaluation sponsored by the United States. MYSO’s own Kartik Northwestern Mutual in 2011, MYSO Papatla, of Mequon, Senior Symphony developed its own logic model-based co-principal cellist, was selected not only evaluation plan to measure Community to participate, but was also placed on the Partnership Program outcomes such as first stand of cellos. Mr. Papatla was also personal development, cognitive developent the only musician from our state chosen and musical skills, including the skill-based to perform in this elite ensemble which areas of focus, discipline, time management, performed in New York, Washington, DC, self-esteem, leadership, teamwork, cognitive London and St. Petersburg, Russia. skills and self-expression. • In October 2012, MYSO celebrated its For the pilot phase of this evaluation, significant achievements in community undertaken in the season, MYSO developed partnership by hosting a weekend residency customized surveys for its Community with the Sphinx Virtuosi, an ensemble of top Partnership Program participants and co- alumni of the national Sphinx Competition evaluators, which included MYSO instructors, for young Black and Latino string parents and classroom teachers. players. The weekend included a special Data compiled from this pilot year show that: performance by the Virtuosi, masterclasses for MYSO students and a gala celebrating 1. Nearly half (46%) of all student MYSO’s scholarship fund achievement and participants registered statistically retiring Executive Director Fran Richman. significant positive gains. • MYSO presented more than 50 2. Significant numbers of students made performances in 2012-13, half of which positive change across evaluation were free to the community. measures of music concepts, cognitive ability and personal development. • MYSO’s Neighborhood and Community Concert series served 25 schools, most 3. Key findings are supported and replicated of which are City of Milwaukee-based. by co-evaluators – most notably parents The concerts are particularly valuable and MYSO instructors. What’s more, they because they offer a forum for peer-to-peer also echo MYSO alumni feedback as well performing and provide music education as findings from the 2011 Northwestern to student audiences. The 2012-13 Series Mutual study. reached approximately 5,000 area children. 4. Findings support the assertion that MYSO deftly fulfills its primary mission in changing the lives--namely through the musical, cognitive, and personal development--of its students. 5. These pilot year results clearly illustrate that MYSO offers students what they At left: need, when they need it. Programs are National Youth designed to meet students “where they Orchestra and are” to build personal and musical skills. MYSO member Kartik Papatla Through its Community Partnership on the stage Programs, MYSO offers personal and of the Vienna cognitive benefits to students, as they Konzerthaus gain stronger foundations and mature with MYSO’s musically. Senior Symphony. Photo: Michelle Hoffman. At right: a MYSO Progressions student begins her study of the viola in fall 2012. Photo: Jenny Kozoroz. MYSO 2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT | 9

6. MYSO’s trademark takeaways, commonly identified by all groups, are the personal skills of leadership, team work, and self-expression – all of which translate into participants becoming positive examples for their friends, family and community. According to data, they also become better classroom students, improved musicians, more focused, harder working and better team players. 7. Qualified improvements in the areas of cognitive development, focus, time management, and discipline all set the stage for academic improvement. Several teachers noted academic improvement and better classroom behavior in their qualitative feedback. 8. MYSO teaches students to value music and helps to increase their musical skills in a way that is not currently offered at these students’ schools. Themes in MYSO teacher feedback identified measurable growth in music skills, understanding and ability, underscores their progress. At the same time, students’ feedback reveals a growing depth in musicality and commitment to music which they credit MYSO for developing. We look forward to growing this important evaluative effort in the coming years. MYSO surpasses fran’s fund Goal MYSO surpassed its goal of $2 million for Fran’s Fund, a scholarship fund established to provide life-changing opportunities in music for underserved youth throughout southeastern Wisconsin, ensuring that thousands of young musicians, regardless of financial need, can benefit from the intensive music experiences offered by MYSO. This fund, established in 2008, and named for Fran Richman, who served as MYSO’s Executive Director from 1988-2012, will support the growing needs of MYSO’s Community Partnership Program (an array of urban outreach initiatives designed to diversify MYSO’s membership, music and audiences) students and graduates. Thanks to widespread community support for this important effort, the campaign concluded at the end of 2012, and has received more than $2,096,000 in gifts and pledges. A listing of Campaign supporters is included on pages 14-15. MYSO 2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT | 10

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Statements of Financial Position June 30, 2013 and 2012

2013 2012

ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 82,108 $ 118,361 Investments, at fair value 5,555,804 4,971,364 Accounts receivable 3,531 5,748 Grants receivable 15,094 35,590 Pledges receivable - current portion 272,103 294,216 Accrued interest receivable 15,653 16,191 Due from MYAC - current portion 12,970 8,647 Prepaid expenses 17,031 538,401 Total current assets 5,974,294 5,988,518 Other Assets Due from MYAC 25,764 30,087 Pledges receivable (net of present value discount of $19,825 and $6,433 in 2013 and 405,900 212,800 2012 respectively) Total other assets 431,664 242,887 Property, Plant and Equipment: Equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $44,498 and $39,866 in 84,979 84,592 2013 and 2012 respectively) Total property, plant and equipment 84,979 84,592 Total assets $ 6,490,937 $ 6,315,997

Above: MYSO Senior Symphony member performs at LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS MYSO’s Honor Recital. Photo: Michelle Hoffman. Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 13,098 $ 20,682 Deferred revenue 89,620 431,366 Accrued salaries 26,234 5,289 Total liabilities 128,952 457,337 The notes to financial statements, included in the full audit report, are an Net Assets integral part of these statements. Unrestricted net assets: The financial statements were audited by an independent public Undesignated 480,762 473,077 accounting firm. For the full audit report, please contact MYSO Finance Board designated 1,536,329 1,760,891 and Human Resource Director Kim Jankowiak at 414-267-2906. Total unrestricted net assets 2,017,091 2,233,968 Temporarily restricted net assets 3,999,758 3,279,556 Permanently restricted net assets 345,136 345,136 Total net assets 6,361,985 5,858,660 Total liabilities and net assets $ 6,490,937 $ 6,315,997

FY 2012-13 Income FY 2012-13 Expense $2,787,315 UPAF $2,283,990 3% 5% Earned Revenue 13%

Program 42% Interest, dividends and gains on investments 33% Management and general Contributed Revenue Fundraising

12%

92% MYSO 2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT | 11

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Statement of Activities Year Ended June 30, 2013

Net assets, end of year $ 480,762 $ 1,536,329 $ 3,999,758 $ 345,136 $ 6,361,985

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Statement of Activities Year Ended June 30, 2012

Unrestricted Unrestricted Temporarily Permanently Undesignated Designated Restricted Restricted Net Assets Net Assets Net Assets Net Assets SUPPORT, REVENUES AND GAINS: TOTAL United Performing Arts Fund, Inc. contributions $ 365,373 $ --- $ 19,575 $ --- $ 384,948 Registration fees 415,294 ------415,294 Concert and event income 50,370 4,316 ------54,686 Donations 206,332 --- 526,422 --- 732,754 Interest and dividend income 19,594 58,139 65,062 --- 142,795 Gains (losses) on investments (9,235) 2,324 (77,548) --- (84,459) Playathon 100,152 15,473 ------115,625 Other 8,011 ------8,011 Net Assets released from restrictions Satisfaction of donor restrictions 345,410 (56,501) (288,909) ------Total support, revenues and gains 1,501,301 23,751 244,602 --- 1,769,654 EXPENSES Program services $ 1,325,615 $ 16,585 $ --- $ --- $ 1,342,200 Management and general 67,924 ------67,924 Fundraising 104,833 ------104,833 Total expenses 1,498,372 16,585 ------1,514,957 Change in Net assets 2,929 7,166 244,602 --- 254,697 Net assets, beginning of year 470,148 1,753,725 3,034,954 345,136 5,603,963 Net assets, end of year $ 473,077 $ 1,760,891 $ 3,279,556 $ 345,136 $ 5,858,660 MYSO 2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT | 12 Our generous donors We are tremendously grateful for these important gifts which allow our organization to serve an ever-increasing number of young people. Our success in achieving our mission of fostering talent, building character and enhancing lives depends heavily on the exceptional generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations and state, county and city government. This recognizes gifts of $100 or more that were received in the 2012-13 fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Our apologies for any omissions or errors. We encourage you to call MYSO Development and Marketing Director Emily Stern at 414-267-2952 with questions or corrections—or to learn how to make a much-appreciated gift to MYSO.

Triple Forte Kent and Marna Tess-Mattner The Sajdak Family Joshua and Hillary Richman “three times strong” Wisconsin Energy Foundation Matt and Betsy Sauer Allen and Pat Rieselbach $300,000+ Michael and Jeanne Schmitz Steven and Rona Rindt Animato Carter and Pamela Simmons Barry and Kathy Sammons United Performing Arts Fund “animated” $2,500-$4,999 Stan’s Fit For Your Feet Gene and Anne Saragnese Aurora Health Care Foundation Emily Stern and Andrew Lukasek Gregory and Susan Schmidt Appassionato Baird Foundation Julie Tolan and Mark Wiesman Dr. and Mrs. David Severance “passionate” $100,000-$299,999 Camille A. Lonstorf Trust Wesley Van Linda and Margie Mika Drs. Justin Smith and Christine Liu The Burke Foundation Kent and Marina Carlson Les Weil and Jodi Peck James and Gretchen Taft David and Colleen Clark Paul Tilleman and Sally Duffy Maestoso David & Julia Uihlein Charitable Drs. Tim and Anna Trotier “majestic” $20,000-$99,999 Foundation Con Espressione “with expression” $500-$999 Glenn and Kathy Turco Alfred and Isabel Bader David and Linda DeBruin Marlene and Bert Bilsky Patrick and Marlis VanRyzin Daniel M. Soref Charitable Trust The Gardner Foundation Brighton Retail Ramesh and Ellen Venkitaswaran Hal Leonard Corporation Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Bruskiewitz Margarete and David R. Harvey Dyar Fund California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. Helen Bader Foundation Patty Hanz and David Feiss Grazioso Jim and Bobbi Caraway “gracious” $250-$499 Herzfeld Foundation Peter and Kim Jankowiak Erin Casper Borissov 1 on 1 Designs, LLC, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Amy S. Jensen Clearwing Productions Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Foundation, Inc. Johnson Controls Inc. Ted and Beth Durant Accurate Basement Repair M&I Foundation, Inc. Don and Mary Jo Layden Henry and Rhoda Frank Affiliated Products, Inc. Milwaukee Public Schools The Linley Family Barbara Froemming Joyce and Al Altman pARTnership for the Arts Randolph Lipchik and Ravenna Helson GE Foundation Anime Milwaukee/Entertainment Northwestern Mutual Foundation David and Madeleine Lubar, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, and Culture Promotion Society Potawatomi Bingo Casino, in honor of Xavier Davis Bill & Gwen Werner Fund Aptargroup Charitable Foundation Miracle on Canal Street Jennifer Mattes Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Penny Becker Milwaukee Arts Board and Wisconsin Milwaukee Music Scholarship Fund Bon Ton Stores Foundation Arts Board, with funds from the State Con Fuoco Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Tom and Kimberly Borchardt “with fire” $10,000-$19,999 of Wisconsin Wayne and Pat Bjorgaard Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Robert B Bradley Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation Craig and Mary Robyn Peotter Chris and Erica Halbleib Jason Brame and Julie Quinlan Brame Anthony and Andrea Bryant Skip and Ildy Poliner Jamey Aebersold Jazz John and Marilyn Breidster Mary Davidson Bunny Raasch-Hooten JPMorgan Chase Foundation Mike and Mary Jordan Bubon Orthodontics Ladish Co. Foundation Alyce Katayama Deron and Pam Butler Family Cantabile Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Calvache League of American Orchestras “lyrical” $1,000-$2,499 Phil Kroner and Jean Baker Sarah Christie and Andy Kruis MGIC Investment Corporation Andy Nunemaker Foundation Marlene and Marv Lauwasser Mr. and Mrs. James Mark Connelly Jamshed and Deborah Patel Anthony Petullo Foundation Robert and Mary Loots Tom and Karen Daykin Ralph Evinrude Foundation, Inc. Judy Bamberger Michael and Patty McCauley William C. Dowsett, D.D.S. Michael and Judy Van Handel James Bendtsen and Brenda Skelton David and Lisa Misky Eaton Corporation William Wernecke Jr. and Christine Beuchert Tom and Ann Murphy Dan and Terese Einhorn Susan Graham Wernecke Briggs & Stratton Corporation Ogden & Company, Inc. Dr. Patricia Ellis Wisconsin Arts Board, with funds from Foundation John and Lyda Osinga Erv’s Mug the State of Wisconsin and the Davidson and Harley Fund, Inc. The Patchett Family Mike and Lynn Ewing National Endowment for the Arts Janet and Shelby Keith Dixon Perlick Corporation Filippo’s Italian Restaurant, West Allis Andy and Carlene Ziegler Early Music America, Inc. Mary S. Pollock Dean and Anne Fitzgerald Myra L. Edwards Vivace Eugene and Jean Eisman “lively” $5,000-$9,999 Katherine A. Falk Anon Charitable Trust Mike Fischer and Elaine Griffin Associated Bank Dave and Anne Frank Sue and Curt Culver Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Dorothy Inbusch Foundation, Inc. Judith A. Keyes Family Fund Linda Edelstein Glen and Claire Hackmann Frieda and William Hunt Memorial Trust Troy and Elizabeth Hilliard Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Paul and Ellie Jacobson Adelaide F. Banaszynski Memorial Fund Renee and Josh Johnson Janet Greenebaum Daniel and Veronika Keller Jayne Jordan Krause Family Foundation, Inc. Nancy and Arthur Laskin Kuehl Family Foundation Manpower Foundation, Inc. Ethan and Jill Lenz Paul Mathews and Colleen Fitzgerald Mr. & Mrs. Gerald E. Mainman MED-EL Dr. and Mrs. Daniel J. McCarty Milwaukee County Cultural Artistic and William and Camille Mortimore Musical Programming Advisory Council Mark Niehaus Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C. Greg and Rhonda Oberland Fran and Steve Richman Phoebe and Stuart Parsons Strattec Foundation, Inc. John and Nicole Pienkos Betty Potokar Patrick and Tracy Rath Richard and Kay Bibler Foundation Above: MYSO Sinfonia members perform at MYSO’s 2012 Playathon. Photo: Emily Stern. Thomas and Sally Rondeau MYSO 2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT | 13

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Lee Black Belt Academy Family Foundation perform at MYSO’s 2012 Playathon. Photo: Emily Stern. Dr. Gretchen Dean Jack L. Marcus, Inc. Hallett Veterinary Gabrielle DeMichele Kenny and Robin Jackson Hospital Margie Vehrenkamp Anthony and Beth Ann Waite Mr. Chris DeNardis Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jacoby Larry and Tsui-Ching Hammond Barb and Joe Dent Michael Jakubiak Charles and Cheryl Harvey Zhaohui Wang L. Stephen Ward, DDS Rodney and Jolie Dent Mr. & Mrs. Thomas and Patricia Jester Harold and Ravenna Helson Margery Deutsch and Eric Weiner John Joehnke and Hildebrand Law Firm, LLC Marc and Takako Willden Jessica Zhu Matthew and Ashley DeYoung Wendy Heintz-Joehnke Michael Hintz Robert and Alice Diaz Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Johnson Hitchcock Family Joan Dilkey Ms. Iris Johnson-Arnold Michelle Hoffman Edward and Carolyn Dirk Steve and Leslie Jost Charles and Patricia Hutchins Amabile Robert and Jill Dizack Joel and Stephanie Joyce Colin and Colleen Hutt “friendly” $100-$249 Above and Beyond Carpet Cleaning Peter J. Dominguez Robert Kaden Island Orchard Cider James Donner Patricia Keating Kahn and Charles Kahn Joe and Melissa Jastrow Dan and Linda Abramovich Kim and Steve Acheson Royal Doolittle Daniel and Nancy Kasun Mr. and Mrs. Sachin Jogal Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Dopke Christopher Kaufman and Johnson & Johnson Advance Die Casting Co., A Division of Rollcast LLC Joseph Downey Carlyn Clement Matching Gifts Program Steven R. Duback Ms. Barbara Kazik Keller Planners, Architects, Builders Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Aldred Alpine Valley Music Theatre Eileen and Howard Dubner Gwynne Kennedy and John DiClemente Mrs. Young Kim Thomas and Linda Dvorak Dave and Mary Jo Kern Senator Herbert H. Kohl American Transmission Company Helmut and Sandy Ammon E. Gierach & Son, Inc. Kenneth Kyung Keun and Kate Jung Lee Jess and Sandi Kolosik Dr. Jeff Edelstein Michael Kim, DDS Don and JoAnne Krause Stephanie Anderson Annette Meyer Studios Michael Elliott Young K. Kim Fran and Paul Kritzer Stephen Elliott Dr. Marsha Kindall-Smith Beth Kubly Aaron Apaza Doug and Laurie Arendt The Elmudesi Family Kevin and Melissa Klein Ms. Lisa Lagerman Charles and Susan Engberg Bob and Joan Klein Lamplight Farms Arnold Baerwald Trust Assurant Foundation Erik Buell Racing, LLC Herman and Sandy Knoll Eric Larson and Susan Lewis George and Jill Fahr Mrs. Ellen Knowles Fredrick Lautz and Dr. Mary Jo Brown AT&T Foundation Aurora Borealis Group Amy and Andy Farrell Mr. & Mrs. William Knox Jean S. Lindemann Tim and Linda Feider David and Sarah Kolo Elliot and Eve Lipchik Danielle Baerwald Mr. Paul Baerwald Fein Brothers Frank R. Kopenski, Jr. Drs. KumKum and Shaibail Mazumdar Susan Fellows The Kosarzycki Family Ron and Mary Melby Dr. James and Nancy Barnett Clair and Mary Baum Joshua and Sara Field Caroll and Sally Kraus Motion Plus Lanes, LLC Yolanda Fisher James and Jeannette Kreston Natalie and Daniel Muchin Margery H. & Irvin M. Becker Donor Advised Fund The Fitzpatrick Family Brian R. Kreuziger Adam Murphy Jerry and Lana Fox Joseph Krumholz Derek and Norine Nazareth Mr. and Mrs. David Berger Nathaniel and Peggy Bernstein The Frisch Family Mr. & Mrs. Richard Labott Dave and Kate Perry Linda Gadow Sopkowicz Mr. & Mrs. Roger Lambert Anne Marie Peterson Tony and Susan Bigelow Bill’s Auto Tech Gerald and Michele Gagner Carmita Lampkins Publitek, Inc. Lisa Gandre Eric C. Larsen Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Retzlaff Brad and Diane Bingheim Dave and Eileen Blais Mr. John M. Gebhardt Mr. David Lehman Natividad Reyes Richard and Mary Geldreich Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Lehman David and Susan Rieder Theodore and Janice Blum John and Laurel Bobrowich The Glasstein Family Mark Lenczowski Rockwell Automation Rick Goddard and Anne Unverzagt Lincoln Music House Rocky Rococos Bohl and Race Orthodontics Mr. and Mrs. James Borland Mark J. Goldstein S.C. Jim and Brenda Lodermeier Dr. Thomas J. Russell Earl Goldsworthy Sean Lopez Andy and Natalie Sajdak Mr. Sean Borland Henry and Elizabeth Bradley Mary Ann and Rob Gorlin Luke and Vashti Lozier Palaniandy and Beral Sekaran George Graff John and Martha Lubing Craig and Loree Simuncak Hugh and Joan Braun William and Sharon Braun Andrew and Marjorie Greene Neill and Fran Luebke Don and Bonnie Simuncak Jack and Barbara Greenstein Andy and Monica Lukas SJK Geriatric & Palliative Care Inc. Dave and Sue Breckenfelder Bresnahan Family Alan and Amy Groth Lychee Acupuncture Clinic, Inc. Audrey Strnad Mr. & Mrs. G. Gruenke Danielle Machata Curt and Debby Tomczyk Sharon Brink Paula Brinkman Mr. Miles Guralnick Macy’s Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Trinkl Ariel and Michelle Gutierrez Michael Madhouse Katie Truax James and Cynthia Briselden Martha L. Brown Thomas Gutzwiller and Mr. and Mrs. Steven Mahan U.S. Bancorp Foundation Diane Kinzer Gutzwiller Jack and Joan Malin MYSO 2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT | 14

Liz and Tom Sellars TEAMWORK Shepard Family $25,000-$49,999 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sherba Anon Charitable Trust Charles and Charlotte Short Bert L. & Patricia S. Steigleder John and Sarah Shortall Charitable Trust Barb and Ruth Simpson Daniel M. Soref Charitable Trust Ms. Meredith M. Skelton Einhorn Family Foundation Smile Line Helen Bader Foundation Tom and Candy Smolik Angela Johnston Fred and Laura Snyder JP Morgan Chase Mrs. Patty Snyder Manpower Arthur and Amy Socha Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg Dr. Konrad Soergel Northwestern Mutual Foundation Manu Sood Sigma-Aldrich Carl Spangenberg William Wernecke Jr. and Dr. Lou T. Spearmon Susan Graham Wernecke Jim and Evelyn Spice Andrew and Carlene Ziegler Bob and Sue Steckal Cherie and Mark Stein SELF-ESTEEM Steinway Piano Gallery $10,000-$24,999 Jim and Dep Stepp Briggs & Stratton Corporation Steren McDonald’s Restaurants Foundation Lenee Stevens Davidson and Harley Fund Kenneth Stoller Mary Davidson Ellen M. Strommen Elizabeth Elser Doolittle Charitable Trust Linda Strommen Thomas Ellis and Maureen Beaman Jerry and Nancy Stuhr Jayne Jordan Alfred Suell Ladish Co. Foundation Sukowatey Family MGIC Jack Sutte and Audra Zarlenga Jamshed and Deborah Patel Benj and Mickie Taft Steve and Fran Richman Mr. & Mrs. Chris Takayama Robert W. Baird Scott Tisdel and Stefanie Jacob Stackner Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Scott Trezise Michael and Judy Van Handel Robert and Barb Trinkl William Tucker DISCIPLINE Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tula $5,000-$9,999 Fred and Carol Ullrich Argosy Foundation Mr. Darrin Van Parys James Bamberger Varadarajan Family James Bendtsen and Larry and Bonnie Vasatko Brenda Skelton Bendtsen Above: MYSO Calypso members perform in Neighborhood Concert Series. Photo Emily Stern. Wayne and Joanna Vohnoutka Camille A. Lonstorf Trust Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred Man Charles and Margaret Partee Mrs. Marion Von Rueden Jim and Bobbi Caraway Mr. Mani Dr. & Mrs. Larry Pearson John and Lome Walton Sue and Curt Culver Mr. Thomas G. Mark Pediatric Dermatology and Laser Center Cynthia Wang Dorothy Inbusch Foundation The Martin Family Penkert Properties, LLC Ella J. Washington Linda Edelstein Dave and Dorothy Martin Family of Astashia Perkins Ms. Cheryl Weathersby Frieda and William Hunt Memorial Trust Larry Martin Perry Sukowatey, DDS Marilyn Weber Janet Greenebaum Todd and Sara Martin Carolyn & Jeff Poli Peter and Holly Wendling Patty Hanz Yolanda Martin Larry and Constance Poll Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Whyte Cristina Hernandez Michael and Anne Mathias Edward and Bea Pronley Judy Wickman and Katherine Radewahn Donald and JoAnne Krause Janet H. Matthews Pyramax Bank James and Mary Wiedholz Johnson Controls Inc. Carl and Shirley Mautz R2 Quality Castings Mr. and Mrs. Dee Willden Michael and Deb Linley Robert and Ann McCormick Harold and Lorraine Radewahn Liam R. Windau Ann Ross MacIver Courtney and Nicole McCoy Ragatz Family Jim and Sharon Wolf Mae E. Demmer Charitable Trust Mr. & Mrs. McDougall Dr. Raj Rao Mr. and Mrs. Darius A. Wright Jr. Maihaugen Foundation Sue Medford Edward Raycroft Qingping Wu Vince and Janet Martin Mr. & Mrs. David Meier Phil and Ellen Recht Paul and Sandy Wysocki Jennifer Mattes Mr. & Mrs. Mark Meier Paul and Lora Reinholz Mark Yackley and Laura Farrell-Yackley Craig and Mary Robyn Peotter Jim and Cindy Meixner The Reit Family Lauren Zarder Quarles & Brady LLP Scott and Michelle Merkel Aunt Pammy Reiter James and Jennifer Zeman Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C. Linda Meyer and Nancy Anderson Paula Reiter and Brian Herteen Strattec Foundation, Inc. Mary Pat Michels Republic Associates of Wisconsin Kent and Marna Tess-Mattner Mr. Guy and Mrs. Carol Midtbo Restivo Survivors Trust fran’s fund WE Energies Midwest Alternative Medicine Tim and Mary Sue Reutebuch Norma Zehner Joann Reynolds Fran’s Fund is MYSO’s non-endowment Wesley and Amy Miles scholarship fund to support the growing Steven and Margaret Miller Mr. Craig Richter TIME MANAGEMENT Scott and Anne Rieckhoff needs of our very successful Community $1,000-$4,999 Alex Mohler and Julie Topetzes Partnership Programs, an array of Dr. S. Montalbo David and Sandra Ross Drs. Helmut and Sandy Ammon Dolores E. Ruetz urban outreach initiatives designed to Robert and Amy Arzbaecher Kevin and Clare Moran diversify MYSO’s membership, music Kurt and Kathy Morris Ms. Kathy L. Rusch Associated Bank Salawdeh Law Office, LLC and audiences. For more information, Aurora Health Care Amane Motomura please see page 9. The following list Motorsports-Exchange Miguel Sanchez and Nilda Cordero Judy Bamberger Robert and Janet Sandlass represents gifts of $100 or more to Fran’s Christine Beuchert Jim and Tammy Moyer Fund to date. Gifts were made directly to Judith M. Mueller Daniel Sargeant and Elfrieda Abbe Richard and Kay Bibler Sandy Sargent the campaign, as well as to a number of Bert and Marlene Bilsky John and Sharon Muendel memorial funds in support of this effort. Julia and Peter Murphy Rosann C. Sasso Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bjorgaard Scarlet Euphonia Trio Mr. & Mrs. Dan Bruskiewitz Murphy and Leonard LLP LEADERSHIP Dr. Michelle Mynlieff Mrs. Jeri Schilling Anthony and Andrea Bryant Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Schlax $75,000+ Robert and Annie Chou Mr. Raj Narayanaswamy Hal Leonard Corporation Roy Nichols and Gunda Kerres Steve and Karen Schlomann Theodore and Susan Cohen Frank Schmer and Victoria Haas Margarete and David R. Harvey Mr. and Mrs. James Mark Connelly North Shore Suzuki Strings M&I Foundation Chris and Charlene Olsen Paul Schmitt and Shaun Sullivan-Schmitt Country Financial Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Schoepf Arthur and Gertrude Davidson Omni Family Medical Clinic CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING Mr. Tom Pajewski Kevin and Carol Schuele David and Linda DeBruin Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Schumacher $50,000-$74,999 Eileen and Howard Dubner Mr. Charles Pan Isabel Bader Anna Pantelich and Doug Hepper Mr. & Mrs. R. Schwerer Dyar Foundation The Schwister Family Ralph Evinrude Foundation Myra Edwards Parush Papatla Herzfeld Foundation, Inc. MYSO 2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT | 15

Franklyn Esenberg Paul Tilleman and Sally Duffy Eduardo and Alice Bustos Medical College of Wisconsin Katie Falk Ella J. Washington Donald and Betty Carlson Dermatology Dept Jim and Stacey Gannon Gretchen Zirbel Carol Carpenter Glen and Tizza Meyer Gardner Foundation Julia Chou Trevor Miller and Wyatt Jaffe Gilbane Building Company CONFIDENCE Sarah Christie Richard C. Ninneman Godfrey & Kahn $250-$499 Marthe Cohn Andy and Rosina Norton Great Lakes Kraut Company Dick and Joan Abdoo Adam and Stephane Collopy Randy and Holly Pauers Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Anime Milwaukee, Entertainment Anthony and Marilyn Connolly Marie Paulus Terry A. Hueneke Fund and Culture Promotion Society David and Suzanne Connolly Barbara Pelton Grunau Company Barry Applewhite Dean and Emily Crocker Anne Marie Peterson Glen and Claire Hackmann Darryl and Nancy Bell Steve Cupery and Lorna Young Rip and Mary Prétat Michael and Melissa Halfenger Nathaniel and Peggy Bernstein Daniel Horwich Trust Travers and Janet Price Troy and Elizabeth Hilliard Robert Chang and Sheila Reynolds Dr. Ronald Darling Phil and Ellen Recht Pete and Kim Jankowiak Mario and Cathy Costantini William and Nancy Davidson David J. Rodrian Renee and Josh Johnson John and Kay Crichton Jon and Cecilia Davis Joan Ellen Roe Mike and Mary Jordan Margery Deutsch and Eric Weiner Edith Deutsch R. Anthony and Mary Rotheray Judy Keyes Janet and Shelby Keith Dixon Robert and Alice Diaz Kathleen Russell Krause Family Foundation Marcus and Lisa Downey Steve and Sheryl Dolan Holly Ryan Arthur and Nancy Laskin Eileen and Howard Dubner Eva Eiseman Edguardo and Jazmin Sandoval Don and Mary Jo Layden Michael and Patricia Dunn Matthew and Miriam Fleming Patricia and Ronald Santilli Dani Machata Thomas and Linda Dvorak David and Anne Frank Sandy Sargent Hazelyn McComas Dr. Patricia Ellis Dr. Walter and Donna Gager Matt and Betsy Sauer Paul Meissner Rosanne Fawcett Rick Goddard and Anne Unverzagt Rudolph and Annerose Scrimenti Memorial gifts from friends Matt and Mary Flynn Eileen Gosman Kristin Weigell Severson and family of Peter Fargo Alec and Kristin Fraser Chris and Erica Halbleib Jim and Patti Sherry Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Barbara Froemming Christopher Hansen Muriel C. Silbar, M.D. William and Camille Mortimore Fund Development Corporation Kathleen Harris Susa Siy Andy Nunemaker Ann L. and Richard S. Gallagher Ronald and Rebecca Harris-Warrick Drs. Justin Smith and Christine Liu Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin Jack and Barbara Greenstein John and Sara Hein Michael and Joan Spector Stuart and Phoebe Parsons Marta and Doyne Haas Helping Hand Home Cleaners Corp. Staffing Resources, Inc. Jodi Peck and Les Weil Arthur and Kathy Harris Dietrich Hemann and Megumi Kanda Steren McDonald’s Restaurants Peck Foundation, Milwaukee LTD Mr. and Dr. Paul Hartke Nathaniel and Sara Hoffman Arlen and Bette Stern John and Nicole Pienkos Harold and Ravenna Helson Gail Hoggatt Bradley and Julie Straka M.D. Patrick and Tracy Rath Eric and Brenda Hobbs Charles and Jean Holmburg Street Legal Motorcycle RBC Wealth Management Hugh and Robin Hoffman Dr. and Mrs. James C. Hoots Club Minnesota Dr. Thomas Russell Michelle Hoffman Martin and Lynne Horwich Richard Strup Michael and Jeanne Schmitz Sam and Kathy Hwang Ken and Marlene Jaglinski Stella Sung Carter and Pamela Simmons Bill and Charlotte Johnstone Joan & Jack Stein Foundation Marvin and Joie Suson Rubin Sharpe Gwynne Kennedy Joel and Stephanie Joyce Jack Sutte and Audra Zarlenga Dr. Scott and Mary Ellen Stanek and John DiClemente Christopher Kaufman Barbara Tabak Julie Tolan and Mark Wiesman James and Jeannette Kreston and Carlyn Clement Scott Tisdel and Stefanie Jacob Uihlein/Wilson Architects Mary Lerner and Michael Gagliano Karen Keene and Victor DeLorenzo Tom and Harriet Tremel Wesley Van Linda and Margie Mika Lloyd Lewis Laurie Kennedy James Troy Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. Elliot and Eve Lipchik Dave and Mary Jo Kern Phil and Marilyn Vollrath Wisconsin Preservation Fund Drs. John and Theresa Liu Farid and Alicia Khadduri Sam and Mary Wann Dr. Paul Loewenstein and Robert and Joan Klein James and Mary Wiedholz FOCUS Mrs. Jody Kaufman Loewenstein Allen and Sharon Koenig Hal and Benna Wilde $500-$999 Neill and Fran Luebke Siew Ai Koh Joyce and Al Altman Barry and Amber Oosterwaal Robert and Margaret Kreinz Planned Giving Gifts Anthony Petullo Foundation John and Lyda Osinga Warren Kreunen Arthur Laskin Jean Baker and Philip Kroner T.J. and Kelsey Perlick-Molinari Mark and Susan Lacek Bunny Raasch-Hooten John and Marilyn Breidster Dave and Kate Perry Norm and Judy Lasca Patrick Rath Steven Colburn Larry and Constance Poll Patricia Laub John and Michelle Dietze Mary S. Pollock John and Martha Lubing John and Mary Emory Drs. Jennifer and Alfonse Runquist Thomas and Wendy Luljak Mike Fischer and Elaine Griffin Carl Jr. and Peggy Sannes Joseph and Marion Manago Dean and Anne Fitzgerald Michael and Roberta Schaalman Larry Martin George L. N. Meyer Family Dr. Konrad Soergel Randy and Karen Mathewson Below: MYSO Progressions Orchestra Foundation Mrs. Ralph Starz members in rehearsal. Photo: Emily Stern. Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Dr. James E. & Cynthia Stoll Randall Family Fund Audrey Strnad Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. Michaela and Daryl Stuermer Larry and Tsui-Ching Hammond Gene and Nan Szaj Charles A. Harvey Leah D. Temkin Dr. Marc W. and Lori Jacobson Curt and Debby Tomczyk Paul and Ellie Jacobson Charlie Trainer Amy S. Jensen Adam and Lee-Ann Wiensch Alyce Katayama Anne Zizzo Fran and Paul Kritzer Marlene and Marv Lauwasser DETERMINATION Dr. Randolph Lipchik $100-$249 and Ravenna Helson Ron and Pat Anders Robert and Mary Loots James and Katherine Anderson Paul Mathews and Colleen Fitzgerald Evan and Karen Armstrong Dr. and Mrs. Daniel J. McCarty Devin and Ming Artley Mike and Patty McCauley Ashland Powers & Stowell S.C. Ron and Mary Melby Anthony and Kathleen Asmuth Tom and Ann Murphy Paul Baerwald Perlick Corporation Audrey G. Baird Bunny Raasch-Hooten Dr. James and Nancy Barnett Joshua and Hillary Richman Clair and Mary Baum David and Susan Rieder Ned and Helen Bechthold Allen and Pat Rieselbach Bruce and Paula Behrens Steve and Rona Rindt John and Laurel Bobrowich Barry and Kathy Sammons Mike and Ginny Bolge Eugene and Anne Saragnese Henry and Elizabeth Bradley Gregory and Susan Schmidt Barbara and James Brown Emily Stern and Andrew Lukasek Martha L. Brown Above: MYSO Junior Wind Ensemble member performs at MYSO’s 2012 Playathon. Photo: Emily Stern. Since 1956 Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) has offered the highest level of training in ensemble musicianship to motivated young people from diverse backgrounds across southeastern Wisconsin. Students with varied levels of instrumental skills benefit from the broad range of MYSO experiences, all created to foster talent, build character and enhance lives by nurturing an enduring love of music. MYSO is one of the most successful and respected youth orchestra programs in the nation, regularly recognized for its artistic excellence. With nearly 1,000 young musicians ages 8-18 from up to 14 counties, 60 communities and 200 schools participating in MYSO’s many music training programs, it has 325 W. Walnut St. become one of the largest programs of its kind in the United Milwaukee, WI 53212 States. www.myso.org [email protected] MYSO offers a constellation of ensembles that provide high 414-267-2906 quality musical experiences for students at various skill levels.

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