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)MB No . 154$-00 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Form Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung 990~ benefit trust or private foundation) Department of the Treasury 2003 Internal Revenue Service ~ The orOf ganization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements A For the 2003 calendar year, or tax year beginning SEP 1 2003 and ending AUG 31, 2 0 d B Check If C Name of organization D Employer'Identificatlon number applicable please use IRS label [0:]cha nge print oror ETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC . 38-1385132 Name change s~ Number and street (or P 0 box it mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite E Telephone number ~retuR, sPxlfl- 1L WOODWARD VENUE 313 576-5100 Final Inatruo- ova City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 F FCCOUnUnp mamod = Cash a Accrual Amended return DETROIT , MI 48201 OApplication pending 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts H and I are not applicable to section 527 organizations. must attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ). H(a) Is this a group return for affiliates = Yes D No G Webslte: "HTTP : / /WWW . DETROITSYMPHONY . COM H(b) If "Yes," enter number of affiliates 10, J Organization type (check onlyane)10 501(C) ( 3 ) 1 (insert no) E] 4947(x)(1) or 0 52 H(c) Are all affiliates included N/A = Yes = No (If "No," attach a list ) K Check here " Ell if the organization's gross receipts are normally not more than $25,000. The H(d) Is this a separate return filed by an or- organization need not file a return with the IRS; but if the organization received a Form 990 Package ganization covered by a group ruling? 0 Yes D No in the mail, it should file a return without financial data. Some states require a complete return . I Group ExempUon Number 01 M Check " 0 if the organization is not required to attach L Gross receipts ~ Add lines 6b, 8b, 9b, and 10b to line 12 . 31 , 361 , 268 . Sch e (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) . 1Revenue Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received. a Direct public support la 1 6 7 9 700 . b Indirect public support 1b 1 5 0 4 6 6 . 871 , 100 . 0 c Government contributions (grants) 1c d Total (add lines la through 1c) (cash $ 18 , 316 , 216 . noncash $ 185,050 . ) 1 d 18 , 501 , 266 . 0 2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts (from Part VII, line 93) 2 10 , 653 , 923 . 3 Membership dues and assessments 3 4 Interest on sarongs and temporary cash investments 4 4 , 618 . Q 5 Dividends and interest from securities 5 1,364 , 503 . 6 a Gross rents Ba b Less rental expenses 6b c Net rental income or (loss) (subtract line 6b from line 6a) 6c 7 Other investment income (describe " 7 8 a Gross amount from sales of assets other A Securities B Other than inventory 8a b Less cost or other basis and sales expenses 8b c Gam or (loss) (attach schedule) 8c d Nat gam or e line 1c, columns (A) and (B)) 8d 9 Special eve is and ~ ~( !a~/~ ~ amount is from gaming, check here " D a Gross reveM ue ~ ~ ~~ 19 8 112 . of contributions reportedo 1w ta)~ U 9a 372, 754 . b Less dire ~ enseC~er t~ar~u~~g u ses gb 369,995 . c Net mco or turn special events (su G~ line 9b from line 9a) SEE STATEMENT 2 gc 2,759 . ~ 0 a Gross say s of i e ~x~yrns es ~ Oa 464,204 . b Less cos C 1\I, lob 227 , 798 . c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inven ch schedule) (subtract line 10b from line 10x) STMT 3 10c 236,406 . 11 Other revenue (from Part VII, line 103) 11 12 Total revenue add lines 1d 2 3 4 5 6c 7 8d 9c 10c and 11 12 3 , 763, 475 . 13 Program services (from line 44, column (B)) 73 23, 658 , 851 . 14 Management and general (from line 44, column (C)) 14 5 928 , 978 . 15 Fundraising (from line 44, column (D)) 15 2 , 244 , 115 . L U11 15 Payments to affiliates (attach schedule) 16 17 Total ex penses add lines 16 and 44 column A 17 31, 831,944 . ~- 18 Excess or (defeat) for the year (subtract line 17 from line 12) 18 -1 , 068 469 : ~\l N 44% 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, column (A)) 19 8 4 , 7 0 7 , 10 5 . Z~ 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation) SEE STATEMENT 4 20 1 123 931 . 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year (combine lines 18, 19, and 20) 21 8 4 762 5 6 7 . ~\ 323001 i2_i,-oa LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructionsi Form 990 (2003)

10320708 099906 38-1385132 2003 .08000 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 38-13851 T DE 1Y ORCHESTRA, INC . 38-1385132 statement or An orga ust complete column (A). Columns (B), (C), and (D) are required for section 501(c)(3) Page 2 ~~ Functional Expenses and (a) ns and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts but optional for others Do not include amounts reported on line (B) Program (C) Management (A) Total services and general (D) Fundraising 22 Grants and allocations (attach schedule) "STATEMENT 6 cw, a noncash a 730419 . 730,419 . 730,419 . 28 Specific assistance to individuals (attach schedule) 24 Benefits paid to or for members (attach schedule) 25 Compensation of officers, directors, etc 466,011 . 0 . 466,011 . 28 Other salaries and wages 2,325,001 . 1,367,848 . 217,952 . 27 Pension plan contributions 1,613,765 . 1,306,011 . 307,754 . 28 Other employee benefits 1,868,670 . 1,252,419 . 616,251 . 29 Payroll taxes 908,073 . 633,189 . 274,884 . 30 Professional fundraising fees 501, 14T. 81 Accounting fees 85,740 . 85,740 . 32 Legal tees 224,529 . 224,529 . 83 Supplies 45,432 . 45,432 . 94 Telephone 145,558 . 137,656 . 7,902 . 85 Postage and shipping 89,239 . 4,319 . 44,922 . 39,998 . 38 Occupancy 241,171 . 226,965 . 14,206 . 37 Equipment rental and maintenance 338,080 . 201,319 . 136,761 . 88 Printing and publications 92,288 . 23,129 . 69,159 . 39 Travel 46,031 . 34,175 . 10,115 . 1,741 . 40 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 6,335 . 5,034 . 1,301 . 41 Interest 383,963 . 383,963 . 42 Depreciation, depletion, etc (attach schedule) 1,252,091 . 1,090,675 . 161,416 . 48 Other expenses not covered above (itemize) a b c d SEE STATEMENT 5 10,468,402 . 7,038,477 . 44 b~panliadons complebnp colum~*(6),carry these totals to lines 13-15 144 I 31, 8 31, 9 4 4 . ~ Z 3 , 6 5 8 , 8 51 . ~ 7 , 7 L O ~ 7 Joint Costs. Check " LD it you are following SOP 98-2 . Are any joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation reported in (B) Program services " = Yes [XI No If 'Yes; enter (I) the aggregate amount of these joint costs $ , (ii) the amount allocated to Program services $

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments What is the organization's primary exempt purposes 110, Pro~ram Service SEE ATTACHMENT A FACT SHEET XpBflSBS All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements in a clear and concise manner State the number of clients served, publications issued, etc Discuss (Required for 501(c)(3) and achievements that a2 not measurable (Section 501 (c)(3) and (4) organizations end 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of 9 rants and (4) orgs , and 4947(a)(1) allocations to others ) trusts, but optional for others ) a CLASSICAL SUBSCRIPTION SERIES SEE ATTACHMENT A

Grants and allocations $ 3,036,983 . b POPS & JAZZ SERIES SEE ATTACHMENT A

Grants and allocations $ 1,360,666 . c ORCHESTRA/PROGRAM SALARIES SEE ATTACHMENT A

Grants and allocations $ 15, 937 902 . d SPECIALS & HOLIDAYS SEE ATTACHMENT A

Grants and allocations $ 976 , 784 . e Other program services attach schedule STATEMENT 7 (Grants and allocations $ 730 , 419 . 2 346 , 516 . f Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column (B), Program services) " 2 3 , 658,85 1 . azaoiy 12-17-0.3 Form 990 2003 2 10320708 099906 38-1385132 2003 .08000 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 38-13851 I T

Form 990(2003) DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC . 38-1385132 Page 8 Balance Sheets I Note : Where required, attached schedules and amounts within the descnpbon column (a) should be for end-of-year amounts only. Beginm~g) of year End of year

45 Cash - non-interest-bearing 3,000 . 2,400 . 48 Savings and temporary cash investments 12,844,514 . 2,778,494 .

47 a Accounts receivable 1 , 831 , 699 . b Less : allowance for doubtful accounts 10,000 . 3,124,686 . 1,821,699 .

48 a Pledges receivable 19 893 385 . h Less : allowance for doubtful accounts 1849, 614 . 20 340, 396 . 18,043,771 . 49 Grants receivable 50 Receivables from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 51 a Other notes and loans receivable d b Less : allowance for doubtful accounts 52 Inventories for sale or use VjLJ1 138,281 . 53 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 3,281,369 . 2,188,449 . 54 Investments-securities STMT 8 STMT 9 . 0 Cost o FMV 42,458,798 . 7,698,172 . 55 a Investments - land, buildings, and I equipment: basis ( 55a

b Less accumulated depreciation 68 Investments - other 6EE STATEMENT 10 .1 56 1 1,903,988 . 57 a Land, buildings, and equipment basis 57a 76 631, 187 . b Less accumulated depreciation 57b 6 , 769 , 014 . 57,379,653 . 69,862,173 . 58 Other assets (describe SEE STATEMENT 11 1 9,479,642 . 10,203942 .

155,677,258 . 54,641,369 . 60 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2,775,048 . 1,308,684 . 81 Grants payable 62 Deferred revenue 6r43 837 . 7,173,222 . 63 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees a 64 a Tax-exempt bond liabilities STMT 12 53,910,000 . 53,910,000 . b Mortgages and other notes payable 3,050,000 . 400,000 . 65 Other liabilities (describe " SEE STATEMENT 13 4,798,268 . 7,086,896 .

70,970,153 . 69,878,802 . Organizations chat follow SFAS 117, check here " U and complete lines 67 through 69 and lines 73 and 74 N 87 Unrestricted 42,623,417 . 59,934,879 . 68 Temporarily restricted 35,664,000 . 21,068,000 . 99 89 Permanently restricted 6 .419,688 . 3,759,688 . Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here " ~ and complete lines 70 through 74 70 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds y 71 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment fund 72 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds Z 73 Total net assets or fund balances (add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 column (A) must equal line 19, column (B) must equal line 21) 74 Total liabilities and net assets / fund balances (add lines 66 and 73) form 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people, serves as the pn perceives an organization m such cases may be determined by the information prose and fully describes, in Part III, the organization's programs and accomplishments

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10320708 099906 38-1385132 2003 .08000 Form 990 2003 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC . 38-1385132 Page 4 - Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Part W-0 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements with Revenue per Financial Statements with Expenses per Return Return a Total revenue, gains, and other support a Total expenses and losses per per audited financial statements . . " .a. .. 42701205. . audited financial statements " a 39450427 . 6 Amounts included on line a but not on -~- b Amounts included on line a but not on line 17, Form 990: line 12, Form 990' (1) Donated services (1) Net unrealized gains and use of facilities ; on investments $ 2,663, 228 . (2) Prior year adjustments (2) Donated services reported on line 20, and use of facilities $ Form 990 $ (3) Recoveries of prior (3) Losses reported on year grants . $ line 20, Form 990 $ (4) Other (specify)* (4) Other (specify). STMT 14 S 9,274,502 . STMT 15 $ 7,618,483 . Add amounts on lines (1 ~ through (4) " b 11937730 . Add amounts on lines (1) through (4) " b 7 , 618 , 483 . c Line a minus line b " c 30763475 . c Mme a minus line b " c 31831944 . d Amounts included on line 12, Form d Amounts included on line 17, Form 990 but not on line a: 990 but not on line a' (1) Investment expenses (1) Investment expenses not included on not included on line 6b, Form 990 $ line 6b, Form 990 (2) Other (specify) (2) Other (specify) S S Add amounts on lines (1) and (2) " d 0 . Add amounts on lines (1) and (2) " d 0 . e Total revenue per line 12, Form 990 e Total expenses per line 17, Form 990 line c pus line d) " e 30763475 . 1 (line c plus line d " e 31831944 . Patt VList of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (List each one even if not compensated) (B) Title average hours (D~Contnbutions to (E) Expense and C) Compensation benefit (A) Name and address per week devoted to ~It not Palo , enter PPn'sTd account and osition -0-. compensation other allowances EMIL KANG RES (PART Y R) 3711 -WO-bb WARD AVENUE DETROIT MI 48201 35 246 274 . 24 , 243 . 406 . PAMELA RUTHVEN SR VP FIN&DE 3711 WOODWARD AVENUE DETROIT MI 48201 35 165 891 . 12 , 300 . 493 . ANNE PARSONSRES (PART Y 3711 WOODWARD AVENUE DETROIT MI 48201 35 53 , 846 . 1 , 220 . 75 . SEE ATTACHMENT B FOR LIST OF NON-COMPENSATED BOARD MEMBERS ------0 . 0 . 0 . ------

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75 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee receive aggregate compensation of more than $100,000 from your organization and all related organizations, of which more than $10,000 was provided by the related orgamzations9 If "Yes," attach schedule " 0 Yes 0 No 3230.31 12-17-03 Form 990 (2003) 4 10320708 099906 38-1385132 2003 .08000 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 38-13851 i + e

Form 990 (2003) ~ DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC . 38-1385132 Page 5 Other Information Yes No 76 Did the organization engage in any activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," attach a detailed description of each activity 76 X 77 Were any changes made in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS? 77 X If 'Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes 78 a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year covered by this return? 78a X b If "Yes; has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? _ 78b X 79 Was there a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction during the years _ 79 X If "Yes," attach a statement 80 a Is the organization related (other than by association with a statewide or nationwide organization) through common membership, governing bodies, trustees, officers, etc., to any other exempt or nonexempt organizations 80a X b If *Yes," enter thename oftheorganization " SEE STATEMENT 16 and check whether it is 0 exempt or EJ nonexempt 81 a Enter direct or indirect political expenditures See line 81 instructions 81a 0 . b Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? 81b X 82 a Did the organization receive donated services or the use of materials, equipment, or facilities at no charge or at substantially less than fair rental value? 82a X b If 'Yes,' you may indicate the value of these items here Do not include this amount as revenue in Part I or as an expense in Part II (See instructions in Part III .) 82b 88 a Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applications 83a X b Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to quid pro quo contributions 83b X 84 a Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax deductible? N/A 84a b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? N/A 84b 85 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations . a Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members N/A 85a b Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? NBA 85b If "Yes' was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete 85c through 85h below unless the organization received a waiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year . c Dues, assessments, and similar amounts from members 85c N/A d Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures 85d N/A e Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices 85e N/A f Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (line 85d less 85e) 85f N/A g Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount on line 85f9 N/A 85 h If section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices were sent, does the organization agree to add the amount on line 85f to its reasonable estimate of dues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for the following tax years N/A 85h 86 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter' a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 12 86a N/A b Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities 86b N/A 87 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter a Gross income from members or shareholders 87a N/A b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them ) 87b N/A_ 88 At any time during the year, did the organization own a 50% or greater interest in a taxable corporation or partnership, or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 3017701-2 and 3017701-3? If "Yes," complete Part IX 88 X 89 a 501(c)(3) organizations . Enter Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under section 4911 . 0 . , section 4912 . 0 . , section 4955 . 0 . b 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year If "Yes," attach a statement explaining each transaction 89b c Enter Amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 . 0 . d Enter Amount of tax on line 89c, above, reimbursed by the organization " 0 . 90 a List the states with which a copy of this return is filed 110- MICHIGAN b Number of employees employed m the pay period that includes March 12, 2003 ~ 90b 365 91 The books are m care of " GENIE CRAVENS / LINDA MAKRI S Telephone no " ( 3 13 ) 5 7 6-519 2

Locatedat 1 3711 WOODWARD DETROIT, MI ZIP+4 . 48201

92 Section 4947(a)(i) nonexempt charitable trusts frllng Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041- Check here " 0 and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year " 1 92 ~ N/A 323041 12-17-03 Form 990 (2003) 5 15080711 099906 38-1385132 2003 .08000 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 38-13851 Form 990 (2003) ~ DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC . 38-1385132 Page e vu Analysis of Income-Producing Activities (See page 33 of the instructions) income Excluded b secnon sit, 513, ors1a Note: Enter gross amounts unless otherwise Unrelated business indicated. (A) (B) ~I~_ (D) Related or exempt Business Amount aeon Amount 98 Program service revenue: code code function income a SEE STATEMENT 17 333 f 522 . 31 , 363 . 10 11` 289,038 . b C d e f Medicare/Medicaid payments g Fees and contracts from government agencies 94 Membership dues and assessments 95 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 14 4 , 618 . 88 Dividends and interest from securities 14 1 , 364 , 503 . . 97 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate: a debt-financed property b not debt-financed property 98 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property 99 Other investment income 100 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory 101 Net income or (loss) from special events 2,75 9 . 102 Gross profit or (joss) from saes of inventory 453220 9 , 186 . 227 , 220 . 108 Other revenue: a b c d 1 104 Subtotal (add columns (B), (D), and (E)) ~- 342,708 . 1 1,400,484 . 10,519,017 . 105 Total (add line 104, columns (B), (D), and (E)) " 12,262,209 . Note: Line 105 plus line 1d, Part I, should equal the amount on line 12, Part 1. pwt V ~~[ Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes (see page 34 of the instructions) Line No. Explain how each activity for which income is reported in column (E) of Part VII contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the organization's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes) SEE STATEMENT 18

twt tX Information Regarding Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities (See page 34 of the instructions) A) 13) C) 0) E Name, address, andEIN of corporation, Perc(ntge of Nature ofactiwties Tota(inome End of~year

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P X I Information Regarding Transfers Associated with Personal Benefit Contracts (see e 34 of the instructions ) (a) Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract Yes []X No (b) Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract 0 Yes ~X No Note : If "Yes" to (b) , file Form 8870 and Form 4720 see instructions . Under4 penalti penury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my kno 3e and belief, d is true, Please correct, an ete Dec la tion of 2pa2r (other h offices is based on all Info ation of which preparer+ has, any knowledge Sign ' ~ . .. b~ ' ~1l~lL mlL1~I~lS , U f-in Here Sig o officer Date Type or print name and title- Check if PrepareYs SSN or PTIN Prep trey's' Date Paid v. .. .r ~ self- signa ure C/J 1 ?)jibs I toyed r Prepare, s Firm's game (o, DELO I TTE TAX LLP EIN I Use Only yours If self-employed), '6O0 RENAISSANCE CENTER, SUITE 900 address, and 323161,~__rtz ziP .a DETROIT, MI 48243-1895 313)396-3000 Form 990 (2003) 6 15170711 099906 38-1385132 2003 .08000 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 38-13851 I 1

SCHEDULE A Organization Exempt Under Section 501(c)(3) OMB No 1545-0047 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (Except Private Foundation) and Section 501(e), 501(f), 501(k), 501(n), or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust

Department ofMeTreasury Supplementary Information-(See separate instructions.) Internal Revenue servioe lop. MUST be completed by the above orpanizatlons and attached to their Form 990 or 990-EZ 2003 Employer Identiflcatla DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC . 38 1385132 Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees (See page 1 of the instructions List each one If there are none, enter "None.') (b) Title and average hours (a) Name and address of each employee paid ode Pi y~b~eflto (e) Expense per week devoted to (c) Compensation Peens a der~R«~ account and other more than $50,000 position ~mp~sauo~ allowances

NEEMI JARVIs-SEE STATEMENT 19 SIC DIR .

3711 WOODWARD AVE, DETROIT, MI 48201 5 HOURS 1586,672 .169,431 .1 364 .

EMMANUEL BOISVERT ONCERT

3711 WOODWARD AVE, DETROIT, MI 48201 5 HOURS 1183,448 .122,536 .1 158 .

STEPHEN MOLINA SICIAN

3711 WOODWARD AVE . DETROIT, MI 48201 5 HOURS 1 175, 125 .1 32, 302 .1 364 .

RAMON PARCELLS IC IAN

3711 WOODWARD AVE, DETROIT MI 48201 5 HOURS 1 123,690 .122,766 .1 1,045 .

FRANK BONUCCI STAGEHAND

3711 WOODWARD AVE DETROIT MI 48201 35 HOURS 123 038 . 15,213 . 743 . Total number of other employees paid over $50,000 11110. 103 ft Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Services (See page 2 of the instructions List each one (whether individuals or firms) If there are none, enter "None ")

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation

SOLOMON FRIEDMAN ADVERTISING

PO BOX 708, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI DVERTISING FIRM 722,590 .

IDC

2500 PASEO VERDE PKWAY, HENDERSON . NV ELEFUNDER 503,799 .

------IMG ARTISTS TISTIC 152 WEST 57TH ST . . 5TH FL ., NEW YORK, NY AGEMENT CO . 413,449 .

ICM ARTISTS LTD------ISTIC 40 WEST 57TH ST ., NEW YORK, NY T AGEMENT CO . 172,500 .

PETER PASTEREICH

908 ASBURY ST ., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117 MUSICIAN 114,043 . Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services " 6 6 323101/12-05-03 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 and Form 990-EZ . Schedule A Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2003 7 10320708 099906 38-1385132 2003 .08000 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 38-13851 .,

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2003 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORC 2

Statements About Activities (See page 2 of the instructions .) es I No

1 During the year, has the organization attempted to influence national, state, or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum? If'Yes," enter the total expenses paid or incurred m connection with the lobbying activities " $ $ 21r296 . (Must equal amounts on line 38, Part VI-A, or line i of Part VI-B .) 1 X Organizations that made an election under section 501(h) by fling Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A . Other organizations checking "Yes ; must complete Part VI-B AND attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities 2 During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the following acts with any substantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or with any taxable organization with which any such person is affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, majority owner, or principal beneficiary? (If the answer to any question is "Yes," attach a detailed statement explaining the transactions.) SEE STATEMENT 19 a Sale, exchange, or leasing of property? 2a X

b Lending of money or other extension of credit? 2b X

c Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities? 2c X

d Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses if more than $1,000) SEE PART V, FORM 9 9 0 Zd X

e Transfer of any part of its income or assets 2e

Do you make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc 9 (If "Yes," attach an explanation of how S a ga X you determine that recipients qualify to receive payments ) b Do you have a section 403(b) annuity plan for your employees? 3b K 4 Did you maintain any separate account for participating donors where donors have the right to provide advice on the use or distribution of funds? 4 X Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status (See pages 3 through 6 of the instructions ) The organization is not a private foundation because d is. (Please check only ONE applicable box ) 5 D A church, convention of churches, or association of churches Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i) 8 0 A school Section 770(b)(1)(A)(n) (Also complete Part V ) 7 0 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ui) 8 D A Federal, state, or local government or governmental and Section 170(b)(1)(A)(v) 9 ~ A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital Section 170(b)(1)(A)(m) Enter the hospital's name, city, and state 1 10 D An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.) 11a [XI An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Also complete the Support Schedule m Part IV-A ) 11b D A community trust Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A 12 D An organization that normally receives (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its charitable, etc., functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

13 El An organization that is not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers) and supports organizations described in (1) lines 5 through 12 above, or (2) section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6), if they meet the test of section 509(a)(2) (See section 509(a)(3) Provide the following information about the supported organizations (See page 5 of the instructions ) (b) Line number (a) Name(s) of supported organization(s) from above

14 0 An organization organized and operated to test for public safety Section 509(a)(4) (See page 6 of the instructions Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2003

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Schedule 'A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2003 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC . 38-1385132 Page 3 Support Schedule (Complete only if you checked a box on line 10, 11, or 12.) Use cash method of accounting. . Note : You ma use the worksheet in the instructions for convertin from the accrual to the cash method of accountin g Calendar year (or fiscal year be innin In " (a) 2002 (b) 2001 (c) 2000 (d) 1999 e) Total 15 re~oesived (Do not include unusual rants. seeline 28. 17516297 . 24577980 . 3 , 331 r 053 . 32713994 . 78 139 324 . 16 Membership fees received 17 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or furnishing of facilities in any activity that is related to the organization's charitable,etc,purpose 10970500 . 16730263 . 6 r 485 , 325 . 11087384 . 45 273 472 . 18 Gross income from interest, dividends, amounts received from payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), rents, royalties, and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired by the organization after ,June 30, 1975 2 , 170 , 638 . 2 , 166 , 602 . 2 , 061,356 . 3 , 735 , 787 . 10 , 134 , 383 . 19 Net income from unrelated business activities not included m line 18 pp Tax revenues lowed or the organization's benefit and ether paid to It or expended on ds behalf 21 The value of services or facilities furnished to the organization by a governmental unit without charge Do not include the value of services or facilities generally famished to the public without charge 22 Other income Attach a schedule . Do not include gain or (loss) from sale of capital assets 28 Total otlines l5through 22 30657435 . 43474845 . 11877734 . 47537165 . 133547179 . 24 Line 23minus line l7 19686935 . 26744582 . 5 , 392,409 . 36449781 . 88 273 707 . 25 Enter s%ofline 23 306 574 . 434 748 . 118,777 . 475 372 . 26 Organizations described on lines 10 or 11 : a Enter 2% of amount m column (e), line 24 1 26a 1 , 765,474 . b Prepare a list for your records to show the name of and amount contributed by each person (other than a governmental and or publicly supported organization) whose total gins for 1999 through 2002 exceeded the amount shown in line 26a Do not file this list with your return. Enter the total of all these excess amounts 1 2Bb 2 , 531 , 190 . c Total support for section 509(a)(1) test: Enter line 24, column (e) 1 28c 8 8 2 7 3 707 . d Add. Amounts from column (e) for lines: 18 10,134,383 . 19 22 26n 2, 531, 190 . " 26d 12, 665, 573 . e Public support (line 26c minus line 26d total) " 28e 75,608 , 134 . f Public support percentage (line 28e (numerator) divided by line 26c (denominator)) 1 2611 85 .6519 % 27 Organizations described on line 12: a For amounts included in lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a "disqualified person," prepare a list for your records to show the name of, and total amounts received in each year from, each "disqualified person " Do not file ibis list with your return . Enter the sum of such amounts for each year N/A (2002) (2001) (2000) (1999) b For any amount included in line 17 that was received from each person (other than "disqualified persons"), prepare a list for your records to show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (i) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2) $5,000 (Include in the list organizations described m lines 5 through 11, as well as individuals .) Do not file this list with your return . After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described in (1) or (2), enter the sum of these differences (the excess amounts) for each year N/A (2002) (2001) (2000) (1999) c Add Amounts from column (e) for lines 15 16 17 20 21 0- 1 27c ~ N/A d Add Line 27a total and line 27b total I 27d N/A e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total) 1 27e N/A t Total support for section 509(a)(2) test' Enter amount on line 23, column (e) 1 27f N/A g Public support percentage (line 27e (numerator) divided by line 271 (denominator)) 1 27 N/A % h Investment income percenta ge line 18 column e numerator divided b line 27f denominator 1 27h N/A 28 Unusual Grants: for an organization described in line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants during 1999 through 2002, prepare a list for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief description of the nature of the grant Do not silo this list with your return Do not include these grants in line 15 323121 12-05-03 NONE Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2003 9 10320708 099906 38-1385132 2003 .08000 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 38-13851 .,

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2003 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC . 38-1385132 Page 4 Private School Questionnaire (See page 7 of the instructions) N/A o be completed ONLY b schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IN)

Yes No 29 Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement In its charter, bylaws, other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? . 29 80 Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students m all its brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? 30 31 Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? 31 If "Yes ; please describe ; if "No," please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement .)

82 Does the organization maintain the following - a Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff b Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory basis c Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing with student admissions, programs, and scholarships d Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? If you answered 'No" to any of the above, please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement )

33 Does the organization discriminate by race m any way with respect to a Students' rights or pnvileges9 b Admissions policies? c Employment of faculty or administrative staff? d Scholarships or other financial assistance e Educational policies f Use of facilities? g Athletic programs h Other extracurricular activities? If you answered 'Yes" to any of the above, please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement )

34 a Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? b Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? If you answered "Yes" to either 34a or b, please explain using an attached statement 35 Does the organization certify that d has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4 01 through 4 05 of Rev Proc 75-50, 1975-2 C B 587, covennq racial nondiscrimination'? If "No,' attach an explanation Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2003

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SchedulvA (Form 1190 or 990-EZ) 2003 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC . 5 Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See page s of the instructions) N/A (To be completed ONLY by an eligible organization that filed Form 5768) Check " a if the organization helonas to an affiliated arouu. Check 1 b L~l if you checked "a" and "limited cool (a) (b) Limits on Lobbying Expenditures Affiliated group To be completed for ALL term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred totals electing organizations N/A 96 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) 87 Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 38 Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37) 89 Other exempt purpose expenditures 40 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39) 41 Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table - It the amount on line 40 is - The lobbing nontaxable amount is - Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 40 Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 109A of the excess over $1,000,000 41 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 Over $17,000,000 E1,000,000 42 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 41) 48 Subtract line 42 from line 36 Enter -0- If line 42 is more than line 36 44 Subtract line 41 from line 38 Enter-0- if line 41 is more than line 38

Caution : If there is an amount on ether line 43 or line 44, you must file Form 4720.

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below See the instructions for lines 45 through 50 on page 11 of the instructions )

Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period N/A Calendar year (or (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) fiscal year beginning In) 1 2003 2002 2001 2000 Total 45 Lobbying nontaxable amount 0 . 46 Lobbying ceiling amount 150% of line 45(e)) 0 .

expenditures 0 48 Grassroots nontaxable amount 0 . 49 Grassroots ceiling amount 150% of line 48(e)) 0 50 Grassroots lobbying expenditures 0 PV1-8 Lobbying Activity by Nonelecting Public Charities (For reporting only by organizations that did not complete Part VI-A) (See page 12 of the instructions ) During the year, did the organization attempt to influence national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to Yes No Amount influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of a Volunteers b Paid staff or management (Include compensation m expenses reported on lines c through h .) X c Media advertisements d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public K e Publications, or published or broadcast statements t Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body X 21,000 . h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any other means X 296 . i Total fobbying expenditures (Add lines c through h.) ~I ` T ~ 21, 296 . If "Yes" to any of the above, also attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities SEE STATEMENT 2 0 323141 q Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2003 11 15080711 099906 38-1385132 2003 .08000 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 38-13851 I 1

Schedule A (Form 090 or 990-EZ) 2003 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC . 38-1385132 Page 6 F Yj1. Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations (See page 12 of the instructions .) 51 Did the reporting organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations? a Transfers from the reporting organization to a noncharitable exempt organization of: Yes No (I) Cash 51a(1) X (ii) Other assets a(ii) X b Other transactions (I) Sales or exchanges of assets with a nonchaMable exempt organization b(l) X (II) Purchases of assets from a nonchantable exempt organization b(ii) X (1U) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets b(ill) X (hr) Reimbursement arrangements b(iv) X (v) Loans or loan guarantees h(v) X (vi) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations b(vi) X c Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees c X d If the answer to any of the above is "Yes,' complete the following schedule . Column (b) should always show the fair market value of the goods, other assets, or services groan by the reporting organization If the organization received less than fair market value m any transaction or sharing arrangement, show m column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received N/A (a) (b) (c) (d) Line no. Amount involved Name of noncharitable exempt organization Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

52 a Is the organization directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations described m section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 5277 110- = Yes No

i2-o5-a3 asnauuir n krunn aau ur you-cL) cuuo IZ 10320708 099906 38-1385132 2003 .08000 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 38-13851 N E E M E J A R V I Music Directorship Endowed by the Kresqe Foundation

Maestro Neeme Jarvi became Music Director Wilhelm Stenhammar and Hugo Alfv6n ; Danish composers Nieis Gade and Carl Nielsen, of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 1990 Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (his complete music in 25 CDs for BIS) ; Johannes Brahms Born in Tallinn, Estonia, Jarvi has led the DSO in and Franz Schmidt; Czech composers Bohuslav Martin? and Antonin Dvorak; Estonian acclaimed concerts, national and international tours and composers Arvo Part and Eduard Tubin; Russian composers Glazunov, Prokotiev and radio broadcasts, and award-winning recordings. Under Shostakovich ; and many others. With the DSO, he has recorded 36 critically acclaimed his leadership, the DSO has become a symbol epitomizing CD's for the British label Chandos, featuring an internationally recognized American the rebirth of Detroit. Serves of works by Samuel Barber, Amy Beach, Charles Ives, George Chadwick, Duke Ellington and William Grant Still As one of today's leading conductors, Maestro Jarvi is sought-after by the world's most prestigious orchestras During Maestro Jarvi's tenure with the DSO, the Orchestra has also released three inde- and opera companies . His engagements around the globe pendent recordings . These include Encore Live! From Orchestra Hall, a sequel to its best- have included, in Europe, all of London's principal orches- selling disc, Encore! ; and Joyl A Celebration of Holiday Music The DSO and Neeme Jarvi's tras ; the Berlin Philharmonic ; the Bavarian, North German most recent release is EI/ington & the Modern Masters, which features five world-premiere and Cologne Radio symphony orchestras; Orchestre recordings of works by contemporary African American composers . National de France and Orchestre de Pans; Rome's Orchestra di Accademia di Santa Cecilia and Geneva's Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, to name a few. He appears each In addition to his conducting and recording career, Neeme Jarvi remains deeply commit- year with at least one major North American orchestra, such as the Philadelphia ted to the DSO's educational programs and to sharing his infectious love of music with Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony and the New York Philharmonic . He is also a fre- young people . During the Orchestra's annual summer residency at the Interlochen Center quent guest conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for the Performing Arts in Northern Michigan, Maestro Jarvi has enjoyed working with student musicians and conducting Interlochen's World Youth Symphony Orchestra. The sum- During the past few seasons, Neeme Jarvi has returned to his musical roots in opera. In mer of 2000 marked the launch of the Neeme Jarvi International Master Class for young September 2000, he opened the San Francisco Opera's season with a new production of conductors, which is held annually in the Estonian summer resort city of Parnu Rimsky-Korsakov's The Tsar's Bride. In that same season, he led the Bastille Opera of Pans in performances of BizeYs Carmen . Previously, he led productions of the Of the many accolades and awards that have been bestowed upon Neeme Jarvi, he takes Metropolitan Opera in New York City and the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires. great pride in those conferred by his native Estonia . These include an honorary doctorate from the Music Academy of Estonia in Tallinn, the Order of the National Coat of Arms from For over twenty years, Maestro Jarvi has also led the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra the President of the Republic of Estonia, Lennart Meri, and the first-ever ceremonial sash (GSO) in Sweden As Principal Conductor, Neeme Jarvi has led the GSO on tours of Asia, and Coat of Arms Insignia of the City of Tallinn. Additionally, he has been named one of Europe and the United States . Through an extensive recording relationship with Deutsche the "Estonians of the Twentieth Century." Grammophon, the GSO has become the National Orchestra of Sweden . Maestro Jarvi will step down from his full-time post with the GSO at the end of the 2003-04 season, and Maestro Jarvi holds an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Detroit's Wayne State become Principal Conductor Emeritus . Neeme Jarvi also holds titled positions as University, as well as honorary degrees from the University of Michigan, the University of Conductor Laureate of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, First Principal Guest Aberdeen in Scotland, the Royal Swedish Academy of Music and the University of Conductor of the Japan Philharmonic (Tokyo), and was a past Principal Guest Conductor Gothenburg . In 1990,he received the title of Knight Commander of the North Star Order of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in the U.K . from Sweden's King Karl Gustav XVI

In 1998, Maestro Jarvi led the DSO on a highly successful tour of eight European coun- Neeme Jarvi and his wife, Lulia, have three children, all of whom are professional musi- tries, which received banner reviews from the international press. "It would be hard to cians. Their oldest son, Paavo, is Music Director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. exaggerate the achievement of Neeme Jarw and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra . . not Their daughter, Maarika, has served as Principal Flute of three orchestras m Spain and is just of dazzling - brilliance we expect that of American players - but of stirring warmth, currently a freelance flutist residing in Geneva . The Jarvi's youngest son, Kristjan, is the y too," said London's newspaper, The Guardian, EuroTour'98 featured performances in 17 founder and conductor of the Absolute Ensemble in New York City, as well as Principal cities, including London, Madrid, Berlin, Vienna and Budapest . Generously sponsored by Conductor of the Norrlands Opera in Umea, Sweden . Guardian Industries, with additional support from DaimIerChrysler, the tour concluded in the Estonian capital of Tallinn. In May 2002, Neeme Jarw signed a new three-year contract extending his music directorship of the DSO through the end of the 2004-05 season. At that time, the Maestro will As one of the world's most recorded conductors, Neeme Jarvi has amassed a distin- assume the post of Conductor Laureate . Neeme Jarvi will celebrate 15 years at the helm of guished recording repertoire that includes more than 350 discs on the Deutsche the DSO in 2005, making him the second-longest serving music director in the organiza- Y Grammophon, Chandos, BIS, Orfeo, EMI and BMG labels, as well as on the DSO's inde- tion's history, after famed Russian conductor Ossip Gabrilowitsch, who led the DSO from pendent label. He has recorded complete symphonic cycles of Swedish composers 1918 to 1936. DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Biography Historical

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs in Orchestra Hall, a National Historic The Detroit Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1914 when ten young Detroit society Landmark . The Orchestra is heard live by over 450,000 people annually in a year-round women each contributed $100 and pledged to find 100 additional subscribers to donate performance schedule that includes 26 weeks of classical subscription concerts, the $10 to support the symphony. They organized quickly, hiring Weston Gales, a 27-year-old eight-week DTE Energy Foundation Pops Series, the annual Holiday Festival, Special church organist from Boston, as music director. The Orchestra's first concert took place Events, Young People's Concerts and the Tiny Tots Series . The DSO continues a tradi- at the old Detroit Opera House on February 26, 1914. tion of jazz at Orchestra Hall by presenting the annual Standard Federal Paradise Jazz Series . The Orchestra's summer performances take place at a variety of Michigan ven- Gales left his position in 1917 and was succeeded the following year by renowned ues, anchored by a five-week season at Meadow Brook Music Festival in Rochester Hills, Russian pianist Ossip Gabnlowitsch A friend to composers Gustav Mahler and Sergei as well as at Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village in Dearborn, and the Interlochen Rachmaninoff, and son-in-law of famed American writer Mark Twain, Gabrilowitsch Performing Arts Center at Interlochen . brought instant credibility to the DSO. Insisting the Orchestra needed a home of its own, Gabrilowitsch oversaw the building of Orchestra Hall, which was designed by noted In September 1990, Neeme Jarvi became the 11th music director of the DSO. architect C. Howard Crane The hall opened on October 23, 1919. Internationally acclaimed for his performances with orchestras and in opera houses around the world, Jarvi is one of today's most sought-after conductors. He is also one During the early 1920s, the DSO was fast becoming one of the finest and most promi- of the world's most recorded conductors, with over 350 titles in his discography. nent orchestras in the country. Over the next two decades, the Orchestra performed with spectacular guest artists such as Enrico Caruso, Igor Stravinsky, Richard Strauss, Jarvi and the DSO currently have 40 recordings available on Chandos Records, for distri- Marian Anderson, Serge Rachmaninoff, Isadora Duncan, Anna Pavlova, Jascha Heifetz, bution on six continents. Their first release, featuring American music, was hailed by Pablo Casals and others . critics and appeared on Billboard magazine's "Top Classical Album" chart for 14 weeks. In September 1997, Jarvi and the DSO released their first independently produced In 1922, Gabrilowitsch led the Orchestra and guest pianist Artur Schnabel in the world's recording titled Encore Live! of Orchestra Hall and a release in December 1997 titled Joy! first radio broadcast of a symphonic concert on WWJ-AM . The DSO performed at New A Celebration of Holiday Music, which became an instant top-seller for music retailers York's Carnegie Hall for the first time in 1928 and, also that year, made their first record- across Michigan This was followed by four more independently produced CDs, including . In 1934, the DSO became the nation's first official radio broadcast orchestra, per- ing E//mgton and the Modern Masters featuring five world premieres by African forming for millions of Americans over the airwaves on the Ford Symphony Hour nation- American composers, and a reissue of the DSO's contribution to the historic Columbia al radio show until 1942 . Masterworks' Black Composers Series Following Gabrilowitsch's death in 1936, the DSO entered into a troubled time in which With the generous support of General Motors, the DSO continues its long history of financial difficulties forced the Orchestra to disband twice and move from Orchestra national radio broadcasts . Today, the DSO is heard on over 350 radio stations nation- Hall to a succession of three different Detroit venues . The final move, in 1956, was to wide, reaching approximately one million listeners weekly - more than any other Ford Auditorium, which remained their permanent hail for the next 33 years. By this American orchestra . Radio and television personality Dick Cavett hosts the 26-week time, Paul Paray was Music Director, and the Orchestra was enjoying a golden era in series. which they had become one of the country's most recorded orchestras, making 70 records over 11 years, many award-winning, for the Mercury label. The DSO has toured extensively in its history, both throughout Michigan and the United States and has made has made four highly acclaimed European tours: with Antal Dorati Paray stepped down as Music Director m 1963 and was followed by a number of interna- in 1979; with Gunther Herbig in 1989; with Neeme Jarvi in 1998 ; and with Leif Segerstam tionally renowned directors including Sixten Ehrling, Aldo Ceccato, Antal Dorati and in 2001 . In addition, in November 1998, Jarvi and the DSO traveled to the Far East for Gunther Herbig. In the 1970s a group of concerned citizens rallied to save a neglected the first time in the organization's history. and run-down Orchestra Hall from the wrecking ball, while the Orchestra continued to perform at Ford Auditorium . Following nearly 20 years of restoration, the DSO moved D' The DSO offers many education and outreach activities, including the free Educational back into the Hall in 1989 . With Jarvi's appointment as Music Director the following Concert Series (ECS) presented annually for 26,000 Detroit and metro-area school chil- year, the DSO entered into a new era of reinvigorated performance and commitment to dren; the Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra, Sinfonia Orchestra and Civic Jazz youth the City of Detroit . ensembles ; the DSO Fellowship Program for African American musicians, supported by Howard & Howard and the DSO's William Randolph Hearst Educational Endowment ; the African American Composers Residency; the Ameritech Jazz Youth Initiative; the Interlochen Music Camp Residency; the In a Chord School Partnership Program ; and the d DSO Summer Institute, a two-week summer music camp .

8 DSO : CULTURAL AMBASSADOR FOR DETROIT AND MICHIGAN

Touring Radio and N Broadcasts Each week, nearly one million radio listeners hear the DSO General Motors serves, hosted by Dick 350 outlets European Tour 2001 - Four-week, 12-city tour of Ireland, England, Wales, Germany, Austria and Cavett. This 26-week nationally syndicated radio broadcast serves is carried on over DSO radio and N broad- Spain in October, 2001 led by guest conductor, Leif Segerstam serving every mayor commercial market in the country Other special casts include Florida Tour 2007 -The DSO embarked on an eight-day "Sunshine Tour" in January, 2001, making Patti Smith hosted a PBS stops in West Palm Beach, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota and Ft . Lauderdale . Performances featured Mahler's Beethoven The Detroit Symphony Orchestra - In 2000, musician violinist Joshua Bell and DSO Resident Conductor Michael Daugherty's original composition production broadcast nationwide, featuring the DSO's first public performance of Gustav Mahler's "MotorCity Triptych," which premiered at Orchestra Hall dust weeks before . orchestration of Beethoven's Symphony No . 9, and the story of how the score came to be in Detroit. Japan Tour 1998 - A ten-day, two-city "Friendship Tour" tour in November 1998, with the DSO given the honor of inaugurating two brand new concert halls. the Toyota City Concert Hall and The Maestro Goes Home - DSO performances from Tallinn, Estonia in May 1998 were broadcast Otsu's Biwako Hall . Eight concerts in Toyota including five educational performances for junior throughout Estonia and telecast by Detroit Public Television in 1999 . Hosted by Dick Cavett high school students, and one concert in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the "sisterhood" of world during the opening cere- Michigan the Shiga Prefecture . In March 1994, the DSO was seen on CNN by nations around the monies of the G-7 Jobs Conference with President Bill Clinton presiding European Tour 7998-A three-week, eight-country tour in May 1998, featuring Neeme Jarvi conducting the DSO m his home town of Tallinn, Estonia and in music capitals across England, In 1994, Jarvi, the DSO and violinist Pamela Frank participated in a series of six transatlantic radio Spain, Luxemburg, Germany, Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic . broadcasts featuring American orchestras, heard live by 4.5 million radio listeners throughout Europe and the former Soviet Union Bravo! Colorado 1994-1998 - DSO serves a four-year tenure as resident orchestra of the Bravo American Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival . Orchestra performances take place at the Gerald R. Ford In 1994, Maestro Jarvi, the DSO and cellist Yosif Feigelson were featured in the In/Six Amphitheater and chamber music concerts are given in a variety of intimate venues. At their last Orchestra Broadcasts, heard by over 25 million people in Europe . appearance in 1998, the DSO performs a total of seven concerts over a two-week period, led by Music Director Neeme Jarvi In a mayor world radio event in 1992, Jarvi and the DSO performed a special concert commemorat- ing the 500th anniversary of the voyage of Columbus 25 million listerers tuned in to hear the only Carnegie Hail -The DSO has performed critically acclaimed performances at Carnegie Hall since American orchestra invited to play in this event carried live by satellite to 35 countries across 1928 and appeared for the 35th time in 1996 Western and Eastern Europe .

1995 Lucerne International Music Festival -The DSO was one of four orchestras invited to Recordings appear at the festival that year, and the only American orchestra Under the direction of Maestro DSO recordings are promoted and distributed in the mayor markets on six continents Discs in the Neeme Jarvi, the Orchestra performed works by Weber, Mahler, Shostakovich, Barber, Greig, Falla, American Series have been national best sellers and have made the charts of Billboard Magazine Schubert, Beethoven and Prokofiev In the 1999-2000 season, the DSO released a new CD recording of works by African American Hollywood Bowl 1994 - In August 1994, 54,841 music-lovers enjoyed the DSO's five-night guest Composers, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the DSO/Unisys African American Composer appearance at the legendary Hollywood Bowl Residency Program

European Tour 1989 - Fourteen-city tour under the direction of Music Director Gunther Herbig, In the 1997-98 season, the DSO released four new recordings including two on the Chandos label, praised in all quarters for its sterling performances . plus Encore Lives From Orchestra Ha/l, a disc of encores performed by the DSO at various concerts in recent years and Joy! A Celebration of Holiday Musk, a collection of modern and classical holi- European Tour 7979 - Maestro Antal Dorati led the orchestra on their debut tour of Europe, visit- day music ing 23 cities and performing 24 concerts Between January 1991 and May 1998,27 new DSO/Neeme Jarw recordings were released on the Michigan Tours-Throughout its history, the DSO has traveled on "good will" tours within their Chandos label, including ten in the acclaimed American Series, with two devoted exclusively to home state, including summer performances in Muskegon, Alpena, Kalamazoo, Davison and the works of African American composers. Adrian (7989) ; and Iron Mountain, Ironwood, Marquette, Calumet and Sault St Mane in the Upper Peninsula (1990) ; and performed run-out concerts in a number of cities such as Iron Mountain, Midland and Lansing Q

14 15 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2003-2004

AJLUNI, Rosette Mrs Rosette Alum Term expires: 2005 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 ALLESEE, Robert Mr. Robert Allesee (Bob Allison) Term expires : 2005 3711 Woodward Detroit. MI 48201 ANGOTT, Sr., Thomas V Mr Thomas V. Angott, Sr. Term expires : 2003 Chairman of the Board C.F. Burger Creamery 8 101 Greenfield Avenue Post Office Box 28006 Detroit, MI 48228 313-584-4040 313-584-9870 fax BABB, Jr., Ralph W. Mr. Ralph W Babb, Jr. Term expires: 2004 President and Chief Executive Officer Comerica Incorporated 500 Woodward Avenue Mail Code 3388 Detroit, MI 48226-3388 313-222-6918 313-964-0638 fax BEDROSIAN, Esq., George J Mr George J. Bedrosian Term expires : 2005 2810 Cadillac Tower Detroit, MI 48226 313-965-6250 313-965-6251 fax BERMAN, Mrs. Mandell L Mrs Mandell L. Berman (Madeleme H.) Term expires 2003 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 BLUMENSTEIN, Penny B Mrs Penny B. Blumenstetn Term expires : 2003 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 BOLL, Sr., John A. Mr John A. Boll, Sr. Term expires 2004 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 BRODIE, Richard A Mr Richard A Brodie Term expires: 2004 Wico Metal 24691 Sherwood Avenue Centerline, MI 48015 586-834-6200 586-834-6201 fax BROMBERG, Esq, Stephen A Mr Stephen A Bromberg Term expires 2003 Butzel Long 100 Bloomfield Hills Parkway, Suite 200 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 248-258-1616 248-258-1439 fax

ATTACHMENT B DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2003-2004

BURKE, Donna M. Ms. Donna M Burke Term expires: 2003 Vice President External Affairs Ameritech - Michigan 444 Michigan Avenue, Room 1700 Detroit, MI 48226 313-223-6688 313-496-3455 fax CASTAING, Mrs. Frangois Mrs. Frangois Castamg (Marlies) Term expires: 2003 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 CORN, Avern The Honorable Avern Cohn Term expires: 2003 United States District Judge Eastern District of Michigan 219 Theodore Levm U .S. Courthouse 231 West Lafayette Detroit, MI 48226 313-234-5160 313-234-5351 fax COWGER, Gary L. Mr. Gary L. Cowger Term expires: 2005 President GM North America 300 Renaissance Center Mail Code 482 C37 D81 Detroit, MI 48265 313-667-5218 313-667-5216 fax CUMMINGS, Peter D . Mr Peter D Cumrrungs Term expires 2003 Peter D . Cummmgs & Associates 3011 W. Grand Boulevard, Suite 2405 Detroit, MI 48202 313-874-4000 313-874-4001 fax D'ARCY, Stephen R. Mr. Stephen R D'Arcy Term expires: 2005 Vice Chairman PricewaterhouseCoopers 400 Renaissance Center, 27th Floor Detroit, MI 48243 313-394-6503 313-394-6056 fax D'AVANZO, Maureen Mrs. Maureen D'Avanzo Volunteer Council President 3711 Woodward Term expires. June 2004 Detroit, MI 48201 DOUGLAS, Walter E. Mr. Walter E Douglas (Walt) Term expires: 2003 President and General Manager Avis Ford Inc 29200 Telegraph Road Southfield, MI 48034 248-355-7500 248- 358-2455 fax FISCHER, Ronald Mr. Ronald Fischer Orchestra Representative 02-03 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 FISHER, III, Mrs. Alfred J. Mrs. Alfred J Fisher III (Barbara) Term expires: 2004 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201

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FORBES, Sidney Mr. Sidney Forbes Term expires. 2004 Partner Forbes Cohen Properties 100 Galleria Officentre, Suite 427 Southfield, MI 48034 248-827-4600 248-827-1734 fax FRANKEL, Herman Mr. Herman Frankel Term expires 2005 The Herman Frankel Organization 5257 Beech Tree Trail West Bloomfield, MI 48322 248-661-1100 248-788-2710 fax FRANKEL, Samuel Mr. Samuel Frankel Term expires 2003 President Frankel Associates 2301 West Big Beaver Road Suite 900 Troy, MI 48084-3300 248-649-2600 248-649-1647 fax FR.ANKEL, Stanley Mr. Stanley Frankel Term expires- 2005 Frankel Associates 2301 West Big Beaver Road Suite 900 Troy, MI 48084-3300 248-649-2600 248-649-1647 fax GERSON, Ralph J Mr. Ralph J. Gerson Term expires. 2005 President and Chief Executive Officer Guardian Industries Corporation 2300 Harmon Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1714 248-340-2300 248-340-2308 fax GIANINO, Salvatore F Mr. Salvatore F. Gianmo (Sam) Term expires 2004 Regional President National City Bank 1001 South Worth Street Locator R-J40-4A Birmingham, MI 48009 248-901-2014 248-901-2065 fax GLANCY, tII, Alfred R. Mr. Alfred R. Glancy, III Term expires 2003 Maple Park Office Plaza 400 Maple Park Boulevard Suite 405 Saint Clair Shores, M1 48081 586-498-6600 586-498-6603 fax

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HANDLEMAN, Sr., David Mr. David Handleman, Sr. Term expires : 2003 Chairman of the Board Handleman Company 500 Kirts Boulevard Troy, MI 48084-5299 248-362-4400 x 300 248-362-3963 fax HARRIS, Morton E Mr. Morton E. Hams (Mort) Term expires. 2003 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 HOPPE, Mark A. Mr. Mark A. Hoppe Term expires 2005 Executive Vice President Standard Federal Bank 2600 West Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084 248-637-5030 248-637-5033 fax JOHNSON, Arthur L. Dr. Arthur L. Johnson (Art) Term expires 2005 200 Riverfront Park, Apartment 19K Detroit, MI 48226 313-393-5373 313-393-5308 fax3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 KEITH, Damon J. The Honorable Damon J . Keith Term expires. 2005 United States Court of Appeals 231 West Lafayette Room 240 Detroit, MI 48226 313-234-5245 313-234-5382 fax KIRKPATRICK, Elizabeth Ms. Elizabeth Kirkpatrick (Beth) Term expires 2003 President, Strategic Business Unit EDS 800 Tower Drive, MS3291 Troy, MI 48098 248-265-0937 248-265-2999 fax KUGHN, Richard P Mr. Richard P . Kughn (Dick) Term expires: 2005 Kughn Enterprises 22482 Orchard Lake Road Farmington, MI 48336 248-477-2211 248-477-7666 fax KULISH, Harold Mr Harold Kulish Term expires . 2005 6960 Orchard Lake Road Suite 206 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 248-855-2070 248-855-3192 fax LESTER, M D, Melvm A Mr. Melvm A Lester, M.D. (Mel) Term expires : 2003 27177 Lahser Southfield, Ml 48034 248-353-08823711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201

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LIEBLER, Arthur C. Mr. Arthur C. Liebler (Bud) Term expires : 2003 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 LOMASON, II, Harry A Mr. Harry A. Lomason, II Term expires : 2005 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 LUDY, Ernest G. Mr. Ernest G. Ludy (Ernie) Term expires 2005 The Ludy Foundation Post Office Box 131039 Ann Arbor, MI 48113-1039 734-996-1470 734-996-1884 fax MANDARINO, Ralph J Mr. Ralph J. Mandarmo Term expires : 2005 President Automotive Design Technologies, Inc 30 Lee Gate Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 313-882-3400 313-882-3401 fax MARSHALL, III, John E Mr. John E. Marshall, III Term expires. 2004 President and Chief Executive Officer The Kresge Foundation 3215 West Big Beaver Road Post Office Box 3151 Troy, MI 48007-3151 248-643-9630 248-643-0588 fax MELLOW, Glenn Mr. Glenn Mellow Orchestra Representative 02-03 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 MILLER, George D, Jr Mr. George D . Miller, Jr. Term expires: 2003 Bodman, Longley & Dahlmg LLP 100 Renaissance Center 34th Floor Detroit, MI 48243 313-393-7510 313-393-7579 fax NICHOLSON, James B Mr. James B . Nicholson (Jim) Term expires: 2004 President and Chief Executive Officer PVS Chemicals, Inc. 10900 Harper Avenue Detroit, MI 48213 313-921-1200 313-571-7378 fax PASKY, Cynthia J Ms. Cynthia J Pasky (Cindy) Term expires. 2005 President & CEO Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc Penobscot Building 645 Griswold Suite 3446 Detroit, MI 48226-4216 313-965-4268 313-965-9967 fax

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PICKARD, William F. Mr William F. Pickard (Bill) Term expires: 2005 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Global Automotive Alliance 2627 Clark Street Detroit, MI 48201 313-297-6676 313-843-1298 fax PINCUS, Mrs. Bernard Mrs Bernard Pincus (Marilyn) Term expires: 2005 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 POLK, Stephen Mr. Stephen Polk Term expires: 2004 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer The Polk Company 26955 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48034 248-728-7100 248-728-6954 fax PRECHTER, Mrs. Waltraud Mrs Waltraud Prechter (Wally) Term expires' 2004 President World Heritage Foundation One Heritage Place, Suite 400 Southgate, MI 48195 734-246-0472 734-246-0040 fax RASMUSSEN, Douglas J Mr Douglas J. Rasmussen (Doug) Term expires: 2004 Clark Hill P.L.C 500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 3500 Detroit, MI 48226-3435 313-965-8300 313-965-8252 fax REID, Irvin D. Dr Irvm D. Reid (Irv) Term expires: 2003 President Wayne State University Faculty Administration Building, Suite 4200 Detroit, MI 48202 313-577-7690 313-577-3200 fax REUSS, Lloyd E Mr. Lloyd E. Reuss Term expires . 2004 General Motors Corporation Mail Code 480-106-EX 1 30500 Mound Road Warren, MI 48090-9055 313-556-3543 586-986-6347 fax RINTAMAKI, John M Mr John M. Rmtamaki Term expires. 2005 Chief of Staff Ford Motor Company One American Road Dearboin, MI 48126 313-323-2260 313-248-7036 fax

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ROBINSON, Jack A. Mr. Jack A. Robinson Term expires: 2004 Chairman and President The JAR Group 38500 North Woodward Avenue, Suite 330 Bloomfield Hills, M148304 248-647-7604 248-647-9422 fax SAULSON, Marjorie S. Mrs. Marjorie S . Saulson Term expires: 2005 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 SCHWARTZ, Esq, Alan E. Mr. Alan E. Schwartz Term expires: 2004 Homgman Miller Schwartz & Cohn 2290 First National Building 660 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48226 313-465-7700 313-465-7701 fax SHAPERO, Mrs Ray A. Mrs Ray A. Shapero (Jean) Term expires: 2004 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 STANCATO, Shirley R. Ms Shirley R. Stancato Term expires : 2005 President and CEO New Detroit Inc 3011 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 1200 Detroit, Michigan 48202 313-664-2002 313-664-2005 fax STELLA, Frank D. Mr Frank D Stella Term expires : 2004 President F D Stel(a Products Co 7000 Fenkell Detroit, MI 48238 313-341-6400 313-341-9580 fax STROME, Phyllis Mrs Phyllis Strome Term expires : 2003 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 THOMAS, M.D ., Lorna Dr. Lorna Thomas, M.D. Term expires: 2005 Fisher Building, Suite 566 3 011 West Grand Boulevard Detroit, MI 48202-3099 313-874-2500 313-874-2502 fax TYSON, Michael R Mr. Michael R. Tyson (Mike) Term expires: 2003 Senior Vice President Bank One 611 Woodward Avenue, Fifth Floor Detroit, MI 48226 313-225-3817 313-225-1887 fax

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USHER, David Mr. David Usher Term expires 2004 President Marine Pollution Control 8631 West Jefferson Detroit, MI 48209-2651 313-849-2333 313-849-1623 fax VAN DUSEN, Mrs. Richard C. Mrs. Richard C. Van Dusen (Barbara) Term expires: 2004 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 WASSERMAN, Gary L. Mr. Gary L Wasserman Term expires: 2005 Vice President - European Operations Allied Metals Corporation 1750 Stephenson Highway Troy, MI 48083 248-680-2400 x1226 248-680-1433 fax WEISS, Esq., Arthur A. Mr. Arthur A. Weiss Term expires: 2004 Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss One Woodward Avenue Suite 2400 Detroit, MI 48226 313-961-8380 313-961-8358 fax WILLIAMS, James A Mr. James A Williams (Jim) Term expires: 2004 Williams, Williams, Ruby & Plunkett, P.C. 380 N Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birnvngham, MI 48009 248-642-0333 x334 248-642-0856 fax WILLIAMS, R. Jatruson Mr. R. Jarruson Williams (Rick) Term expires. 2004 Williams, Williams, Ruby & Plunkett 380 N . Old Woodward Suite 300 Birmingham, MI 48009 248-642-0333 248-642-0856 fax WU, M D ., Clyde Dr Clyde Wu Term expires: 2004 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 YOUNG, Mrs. Patricia Mrs. Patricia Young (Pat) Term expires. 2005 3711 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201 ZETSCHE, Dieter Dr Dieter Zetsche Term expires. 2004 President and Chief Executive Officer DatmlerChrysler Corporation CIMS 485-15-30 1000 Chrysler Drive, 15`h Floor Auburn Hills, MI 48326 248-512-2470 248-512-9368 fax

As of 5/13/03

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FOOTNOTES STATEMENT 1

DEPRECIATION IS COMPUTED ON A STRAIGHT-LINE BASIS OVER THE ESTIMATED USEFUL LIVES OF THE ASSETS

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FORM 990 SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES STATEMENT 2

GROSS CONTRIBUT . GROSS DIRECT NET DESCRIPTION OF EVENT RECEIPTS INCLUDED REVENUE EXPENSES INCOME

OPENING NIGHT GALA 1366457 . 1060638 . 305,819 . 305819 . 0 . CLASSICAL ROOTS GALA 116,092 . 75,652 . 40,440 . 40,440 . 0 . VOLUNTEER COUNCIL NUTCRACKER/MUSICAL FEASTS 88,317 . 61,822 . 26,495 . 23,736 . 2,759 .

TO FM 990, PART I, LINE 9 1570866 . 1198112 . 372,754 . 369995 . 2,759 .

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FORM 990 INCOME AND COST OF GOODS SOLD STATEMENT 3 INCLUDED ON PART I, LINE 10

INCOME

1 . GROSS RECEIPTS ...... 464,204 2 . RETURNS AND ALLOWANCES ...... 3 . LINE 1 LESS LINE 2 ...... 464,204

4 . COST OF GOODS SOLD (LINE 13) ...... 227,798 5 . GROSS PROFIT (LINE 3 LESS LINE 4) . . . . . 236,406

COST OF GOODS SOLD

6 . INVENTORY AT BEGINNING OF YEAR ...... 7 . MERCHANDISE PURCHASED ...... 8 . COST OF LABOR . . . . . 9 . MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES ...... 227,798 10 . OTHER COSTS ...... 11 . ADD LINES 6 THROUGH 10 ...... 227,798

12 . INVENTORY AT END OF YEAR ...... 13 . COST OF GOODS SOLD (LINE 11 LESS LINE 12) . . 227,798

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FORM 990 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES STATEMENT 4

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

UNREALIZED GAINS OR LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS 2,354,826 . ADJ . FOR MINIMAL PENSION LIABILITY -1,691,406 . NET INTERFUND TRANSFERS 151,229 . INCREASE IN CSV OF LIFE INSURANCE 5,749 . NET UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS HELD IN TRUST 303,533 .

TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART I, LINE 20 1,123,931 .

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FORM 990 OTHER EXPENSES STATEMENT 5

(A) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION TOTAL SERVICES AND GENERAL FUNDRAISING

COMPUTER EXPENSE 46,134 . 32,249 . 13,885 . DUES AND SUBSCRIPTION 36,337 . 35,909 . 428 . CATERING EXPENSE 79,133 . 79,133 . UTILITIES 83 . 83 . CONSULTING FEES 280,426 . 214,636 . 65,790 . BANK SERVICE FEES 4,060 . 4,060 . LODGING 38,244 . 38,116 . 128 . MEALS 1,993 . 428 . 1,565 . FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 830,343 . 830,343 . MISCELLANEOUS 363,047 . 9,579 . 323,800 . 29,668 . LIBRARY COSTS 249,928 . 249,928 . MARKETING EXPENSE 3,096,714 . 3,096,714 . GUEST CONDUCTORS & RELATED EXPENSES 1,302,387 . 1,302,387 . GUEST SOLOISTS & RELATED EXPENSES 1,428,924 . 1,428,924 . ARTISTIC EXPENSE 42,353 . 42,353 . CARTAGE 18,257 . 18,257 . PRODUCTION COSTS 344,999 . 344,999 . BANK SERVICE FEES 11,008 . 11,008 . PER DIEMS 35,582 . 35,582 . EDUCATION EXPENSE 236,921 . 236,921 . WORKERS COMPENSATION 124,831 . 93,495 . 31,336 . FACILITIES (OH) 1,004,455 . 140,794 . 863,661 . ENDOWMENT CONSULTING FEES 10,534 . 10,534 . INTERCOMPANY ADJ . 470,111 . 470,111 . ENDOWMENT MANAGEMENT FEES (BANK FEES & MGMT . FEES) 89,085 . 89,085 . SECURITY 178,840 . 178,840 . INSURANCE 253,535 . 253,535 . PUBLIC RELATIONS/ PUBLICATIONS 38,576 . 38,576 . PAYROLL PROCESSING 23,067 . 23,067 . PARKING COSTS 14,072 . 14,072 . WEBSITE 65,957 . 65,957 . LESS : EXPENSE REPORTED ON PAGE 1 -251,534 . -99,972 . -151,562 .

TOTAL TO FM 990, LN 43 10,468,402 . 7,038,477 . 2,560,464 . 869,461 .

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FORM 990 NONCASH GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS STATEMENT 6

CLASS OF ACTIVITY DONEE'S NAME DONEE'S ADDRESS

EDUCATION DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS DETROIT, MICHIGAN

RELATIONSHIP OF DONEE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY DATE OF GIFT

NONE LAND 09/01/04

METHOD USED TO DETERMINE BOOK VALUE

COST BASIS

METHOD USED TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE BOOK VALUE AMOUNT GIVEN

COST BASIS 730,419 . 730,419 .

TOTAL INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART II, LINE 22 730,419 .

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FORM 990 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES STATEMENT 7

GRANTS AND DESCRIPTION ALLOCATIONS EXPENSES

EDUCATION & YPC (SEE STATEMENT A) 730,419 . 1,131,903 . TOURS/CHAMBERS/MAX EVENTS (SEE STATEMENT A) 587,624 . CONCERT & RECORDING FEES (SEE STATEMENT A) 176,336 . SUMMER PROGRAMS (SEE STATEMENT A) 450,653 .

TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART III, LINE E 730,419 . 2,346,516 .

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FORM 990 NON-GOVERNMENT SECURITIES STATEMENT 8

OTHER PUBLICLY TOTAL CORPORATE CORPORATE TRADED OTHER NON-GOV'T SECURITY DESCRIPTION STOCKS BONDS SECURITIES SECURITIES SECURITIES

CORPORATE STOCKS 47581202 . 47581202 . CORPORATE NOTE 1,000 . 1,000 .

TO 990, LN 54 COL B 47581202 . 1,000 . 47582202 .

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FORM 990 GOVERNMENT SECURITIES STATEMENT 9

U .S . STATE AND TOTAL GOV T DESCRIPTION GOVERNMENT LOCAL GOV T SECURITIES

U .S . GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION 115,970 . 115,970 .

TOTAL TO FORM 990, LINE 54, COL B 115,970 . 115,970 .

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FORM 990 OTHER INVESTMENTS STATEMENT 10

VALUATION DESCRIPTION METHOD AMOUNT

HANK ONE SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (RESTRICTED MARKET VALUE FOR MAX EXPANSION) 924,679 . JPMORGAN CHASE CAPITAL MARKET VALUE FUND MARKET VALUE (RESTRICTED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION) 910,277 . LIQUOR LICENSE MARKET VALUE 10,328 . GLANCY LIFE INSURANCE POLICY MARKET VALUE 41,387 . REUSS LIFE INSURANCE POLICY MARKET VALUE 17,317 .

TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 56, COLUMN B 1,903,988 .

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DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC . 38-1385132 August 31, 2004 Property Rollforarard

Basis at A/D at C/Y Depn C/Y A/D at 8/31/04 8/31/03 Expense Retirements 8/31/04

Land & Land Improvements 974,550 367,338 44,410 - 411,748

Building & Building Improvements 70,763,587 3,758,118 1,039,278 (108,733) 4,688,663

Furniture & Fixtures 420,657 338,485 53,167 - 391,652

Construction in Progress 2,152,830 - - - -

Equipment, Vehicles, & Artwork 2,319,563 1,161,715 115,236 - 1,276,951

Total 76,631,187 5,625,656 1,252,091 (108,733) 6,769,014

STATEMENT 10-A r 1 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC . 38-1385132

FORM 990 OTHER ASSETS STATEMENT 11

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

INVESTMENT IN ORCHESTRA PLACE RENEWAL PARTNERSHIP, INC . 7,694,262 . DUE FROM OPRP 2,509,680 .

TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 58, COLUMN B 10,203,942 .

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FORM 990 TAX-EXEMPT BOND LIABILITIES OUTSTANDING STATEMENT 12

PURPOSE OF ISSUE ISSUE DATE

ORCHESTRA HALL EXPANSION 06/05/01

PROJECT UNEXPENDED ORIGINAL ISSUE COMPLETION BOND TYPE OF FORM 8038 AMOUNT DATE PROCEEDS FORM 8038 FILED DATE

53,910,000 . 10/ /03 0 . FORM 8038 06/05/01

AMOUNT OF ISSUE THIRD PARTY INFORMATION OUTSTANDING

N/A 53,910,000 .

TOTAL INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 64A 53,910,000 .

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FORM 990 OTHER LIABILITIES STATEMENT 13

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

ACCRUED PENSION COSTS - MUSICIANS 2,055,584 . ADJ . FOR MINIMUM LIABILITY - MUSICIANS 3,762,933 . ACCRUED PENSION COSTS - NON-MUSICIANS 849,359 . ADJ . FOR MINIMUM LIABILITY - NON-MUSICIANS 419,020 .

TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 65, COLUMN B 7,086,896 .

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FORM 990 OTHER REVENUE NOT INCLUDED ON FORM 990 STATEMENT 14

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

REVENUE REPORTED BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS LISTED ON STATEMENT 16 5,405,757 . INTERFUND TRANSFERS 3,270,952 . SPECIAL EVENT & INVENTORY EXPENSES REPORTED ON PAGE 1 597,793 .

TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART IV-A 9,274,502 .

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FORM 990 OTHER EXPENSES NOT INCLUDED ON FORM 990 STATEMENT 15

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

EXPENSES REPORTED BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS LISTED ON STATEMENT 16 3,289,754 . INTERFUND TRANSFERS 3,730,936 . SPECIAL EVENT & INVENTORY EXPENSES REPORTED ON PAGE 1 597,793 .

TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART IV-B 7,618,483 .

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FORM 990 IDENTIFICATION OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS STATEMENT 16 PART VI, LINE 80B

NAME OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT NONEXEMPT

ORCHESTRA PLACE RENEWAL PARTNERSHIP, INC . X DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND X DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND II X

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FORM 990 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE STATEMENT 17

RELATED OR BUS UNRELATED EXCL EXCLUDED EXEMPT FUNC- DESCRIPTION CODE BUSINESS INC CODE AMOUNT TION INCOME

TICKET REVENUES 9,382,898 . CONCERT & RECORDING 234,585 . ORCHESTRA HALL RENTAL 531120 234,645 . 364,230 . MISCELLANEOUS 03 1,007 . 307,325 . COMMISSIONS 722320 98,877 . CONCESSIONS 03 30,356 .

TO FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 93 333,522 . 31,363 . 10,289,038 .

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FORM 990 PART VIII - RELATIONSHIP OF ACTIVITIES TO STATEMENT 18 ACCOMPLISHMENT OF EXEMPT PURPOSES

LINE EXPLANATION OF RELATIONSHIP OF ACTIVITIES

93A PROCEEDS FROM CONCERT EVENTS AND RENTAL OF ORCHESTRA HALL FOR ARTISTIC 93B MUSICAL PERFORMANCES CONTRIBUTING TO THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF PROMOTING 93C MUSIC EDUCATION AMONG, AND PRESENTING CULTURAL MUSIC AND EVENTS TO, 93D THE PEOPLE OF METRO DETROIT AND MICHIGAN . THE DSO PROVIDES ACCESS TO 93E ITS MUSIC LIBRARY WHICH MAKES THE MUSIC AVAILABLE TO A BROADER 93F SPECTRUM OF THE PUBLIC .

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SCHEDULE A STATEMENT REGARDING ACTIVITIES WITH STATEMENT 19 SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTORS, TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, CREATORS, KEY EMPLOYEES, ETC, . PART III, LINE 2

2C : HOUSING FURNISHED TO THE MUSIC DIRECTOR . HOUSING ALLOWANCE IS INCLUDED IN COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE (SEE SCHEDULE A, PART I, COLUMN E) . IN ADDITION, TWO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE PARTNERS IN LAW FIRMS UTILIZED BY THE DSO . DURING 2004, FEES TOTALING $222,342 WERE PAID TO THESE FIRMS . ALL TRANSACTIONS WERE HANDLED AT FAIR MARKET VALUES . MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SERVE AS BOARD MEMBERS .OR ARE EMPLOYEES OF VARIOUS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WITH WHICH THE DSO DOES BUSINESS . ALL TRANSACTIONS ARE HANDLED AT FAIR MARKET VALUES .

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SCHEDULE A STATEMENT OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES - PART VI-B STATEMENT 20

PAID TO PAA LOBBYISTS TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO THE ARTS . IN ADDITION, A PORTION OF ANNUAL DUES PAID TO THE AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE IS DESIGNATED FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES .

35 STATEMENT S) 20 15080711 099906 38-1385132 2003 .08000 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 38-13851 J ~ Y' 4

I V Form 8888 (Rev. 12-2004) Page 2 * if you are filing for an Additional (not automatic) 3-Month Extension, complete only Pact II and check this box . Note9 . Only complete Pan II If you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868. If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension, complete only Part 1 (on pace 11. Additional not automatic 3-Month Extension of Time--Must File Or! Inall and One Copy. Type or Name of Exempt Organization Employer Identification number JARI print DAtmft Symphony Orchestra, Inc 38 : 1385132 =the 6 Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions. For IRS use only due date for 3711 Woodward Ave. filing the City, town or post office, state, and 21P code. For a foreign address, see instructions . return. See instructions. Detroit, MI 48201 Check type of return to be tiled (File a separate application for each return): 0 Form 990 0 Form 990-T (sec. 401(a) or 408(a) trust) ~ Form 5227 0 Form 890-BL El Form 990-T (trust other than above) [] Form 6069 [] Form 990-EZ ~ Form 1041-A D Form 8870 D Form 990-PF D Form 4720 STOP. Do not complete Part If ff you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously flied Form 8888. The books are in the care of " Linda M :Mak~lsl Genie Cravens, .. ._____,_._,_.____. ..___.__._ .. .______._^ .__ Telephone No. " (_ .313 . . )_._.___ . .57Cr5100_ .. ._.__ FAX No. " ~., 313. . 575_5101 .. .._, ._ . " If the organization does not have an office or place of business In the United States, -----check this box " If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (CEN) . If this is for the whole group, check this box " [] . If it is for part of the group, check this box " 0 and attach a fist with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for. 4 I request an additional 3-month extension of time until ...... __ .__.Jul 15 . 20 05 5 For calendar year ...... orother taxyear beginning . . . . . September, . . . .. ,2p.03_, andending_ . ._._Auvst31------1 2p.04.. 6 If this tax year is for less than 12 months, check reason: 0 Initial return El Final return D Change in accounting period 7 State in detail why you need the extension Additional time needed to father the information necessary ---to --ile----- a ------c omplete and acc~uate.. .. .retu...... ------...... _......

8a if this application is for Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any nonrefundable credits. See instructions . . . . , ...... b If this application is for Form 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit and any amount paid previously with Form 8868 , . . , ...... , , ...... , . , . $ c Balance Due. Subtract line 8b from fine 8a. include your payment with this form, or, if required, deposit with FTD coupon or, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See Instructions . $ SigniatuCe and Verification Under penalties of perjury, 1 declare that I have examined this form, inciudmg accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, arf3,complete, and that I am sut*ized to prepare this form .

Notice to Applicant-To Be Completed by the IRS "La We have approved this application. Please attach this form to the organization's return . (] We have not approved this application. However, we have granted a 10-day grace period from the later of the date shown below or the due date of the organization's return (including any prior extensions). This grace period is considered to be a valid extension of time for elections otherwise required to be made on a timely return . Please attach this form to the organization's return . We have not approved this application. After considering the reasons stated in item 7, we cannot grant your request for an extension of time to file. We are not granting a 10-day grace period . We cannot consider this application because it was filed after the extended due date of the return for which an extension was requested . Other ......

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