Symphony Nova Scotia Board of Directors 2015/16 Symphony Nova Scotia is Nova Scotia’s Orchestra. Under the Executive inspirational leadership of Music Director Bernhard Gueller, David Hastings, Chair Symphony Nova Scotia enriches our lives through creative, Dennice Leahey, C.M, Past Chair professional performance of a broad spectrum of orchestral Gail Morris, Vice Chair music. Musicians, staff, and volunteers are committed to Peter MacAskill, Secretary/Treasurer contributing to your cultural life with the generous support Members Brian Leadbetter of our community. Thank you for your commitment to Nancy Barteaux Mary Lu MacDonald Symphony Nova Scotia! Margaret Caley Roddy Macdonald Catherine Campbell Grant Machum Dominic Desautels John MacLeod Music Director Cellos Mark Gosine Varqa Mirzaagha Bernhard Gueller Norman Adams, Principal Max Kasper Wendy Rees Shimon Walt, Asst. Principal Kerry Kavalo Tom Traves Principal Baroque Leader Hilary Brown Jeanne Lamon Benjamin Marmen Honorary Directors Associate Conductor Basses Dr. Richard Goldbloom, O.C. Martin MacDonald Max Kasper, Principal Norman Newman (1928–1993) Lena Turofsky, Asst. Principal Women for Music – President, Cathy Ross Pops Conductor Laureate Howard Cable (1920–2016) Flutes Honorary Patron Patricia Creighton, Principal Brigadier-General the Honourable J.J. Grant, CMM, First Violins Christine Feierabend (Piccolo) ONS, CD (Ret’d), Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Renaud Lapierre, Concertmaster Mark Lee, Asst. Concertmaster Oboes Jennifer Jones, Asst. Concertmaster Suzanne Lemieux, Principal Administration & Production Staff Celeste Jankowski Brian James (English Horn) Christopher Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer Karen Langille Louise Gallant, Contract Accountant Yi Lee Clarinets Heidi MacPhee, Director of Communications & Marketing Kirsty Money+ Dominic Desautels, Principal Janice Fuller, Communications Manager Joelle Kee* Eileen Walsh (Bass Clarinet) Anne Laybolt, Director of Development Peter Stryniak Jordan Fisher, Patron Relations Coordinator Bassoons Maris Hughes, Development Manager Second Violins Ivor Rothwell, Principal Rose Spicer, Legacy Giving Isabelle Fournier, Principal Christopher Palmer Eric Mathis, Director of Operations Simon-Philippe Allard, Asst. Principal+ Émilie Paré, Asst. Principal* Horns Jeremy VanSlyke, Production Manager Janet Dunsworth David Parker, Principal James Eager, Music Librarian Anita Gao Lee Mary Lee D’Arcy Gray, Education & Community Outreach Coordinator Ken Nogami Alex Kall, Director of Innovation Anne Simons Trumpets M.J. MacLeod, Technical Coordinator Richard Simoneau, Principal Violas Curtis Dietz *Thank you to our fantastic staff and student interns Susan Sayle, Principal who contributed their talents during the 2015/16 Kerry Kavalo, Asst. Principal Timpani and Percussion season: Camille Dubois-CrÔteau, Allan Gaskin, Yvonne DeRoller Michael Baker, Principal Catherine Hatt, Kevin Nicoll, and Lori Saunders. Binnie Brennan + on sabbatical for 2015/16 Season * temporary for 2015/16 Season

Symphony Nova Scotia is a professional orchestra and a member of Orchestras Canada. Its members belong to the Canadian Federation of Musicians, Local 571. Symphony Nova Scotia is a non-profit charitable organization (Reg. #119207900RR0001). 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

2 David Hastings Christopher Wilkinson Board Chair Chief Executive Officer

Chair’s Message CEO’s Report The 2015/16 season was an artistic success for Symphony Symphony Nova Scotia’s 2015/16 season was stellar. A wonderful Nova Scotia. Maestro Gueller and all of our musicians per- gift from Margaret and David Fountain enabled us to present the formed harmoniously. We continued our community outreach Vienna Boys Choir; those who attended the sold-out performance with Symphony Week, the Family Series, and concerts in the will attest to the brilliance of this very special collaboration. communities of Lunenburg and Wolfville. Programs such as Our beloved Music Director, Bernhard Gueller, extended his Musical Munchkins, the Library Series, Symphony 101, and Link contract with us to 2018. This gives us terrific artistic stability as Up introduced people of all ages to our wonderful we ramp up the search for a new Music Director. The Search Symphony Nova Scotia musicians. Committee has already reviewed approximately 200 applications. Financially, however, 2015/16 was a tough year. Although we Late in the season, we discovered an accounting anomaly which continue to exceed ticket sales targets year after year, we still caused us some distress. We have taken steps to review our struggle to achieve a balanced budget. Public sector funding budgeting processes to ensure no future issues. Thankfully, we from federal and provincial governments has not increased balanced our operating budget with help from the Foundation. in the past ten-plus years in real or nominal terms. We are Over the past year, we have set up a Legacy Giving program to extremely grateful to have the Symphony Nova Scotia Foun- support the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation, which continues dation that has graciously supplemented our yearly funding to be an extremely important part of our operations. Its continued to allow us to have a balanced budget this year. Without growth will ensure a healthy orchestra for the future. the Foundation, we would literally not be able to afford Our five-year Collective Agreement with the Atlantic Federation the Symphony here in Nova Scotia. of Musicians provided modest pay increases, improved health In spite of this fact, compared to many other symphonies in care co-pay, and a two-week summer season in 2017. Agreements Canada and the United States, we do still have a strong balance of this duration are rare, which is a testament to the positive and sheet. Add to this a world-class Maestro, excellent musicians, respectful relations within our organization. an active Board, dedicated staff, committed volunteers, and Two major sponsors extended their support to the Symphony: continued strong leadership from our CEO Chris Wilkinson as we signed a three-year contract with Air Canada to sponsor the he implements our long-term Strategic Plan, and it is clear that Masterworks and Symphonic Fusion Series, and RBC helped us we are truly blessed. create and support the RBC Composer in Residence position, I would like to thank you, our subscribers, donors, sponsors, filled by the award-winning Dinuk Wijeratne. and community partners, for your continued support of our Looking back on this great season, I wish to recognize the hard great Symphony. work of our musicians, staff, Board, and volunteers, and the incred- David Hastings, ible support of our donors, sponsors, foundations, and partners. Board Chair Christopher Wilkinson Chief Executive Officer 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

3 Bernhard Gueller Kerry Kavalo Music Director Chair, Symphony Nova Players’ Association

From the Maestro Players’ Report Superlatives come too easily to mind when thinking back The 2015/16 season was one of great success both on and off on our 2015/16 season, but this has been a year when super- the concert stage. I’m proud to be a musician with Symphony latives are required. Nova Scotia, an orchestra that strives to reach out to and serve its community through music of the highest caliber. It was an excellent year for so many reasons: the Schubert songs sung so sublimely by Andrea Ludwig; Giora Schmidt’s Launching with Symphony Week, designated by Halifax glorious Sibelius; the remarkable English Festival featuring Mayor Mike Savage, musicians relished the many opportu- Elgar’s Cello Concerto, Enigma Variations, and Sea Pictures, nities to connect with audiences: more rehearsals open to plus The Planets by Holst. The Music of Queen and Sleeping the public, enthusiastic post-concert Q&As with artists, and Beauty brought in new audiences, our Baroque Series was increased participation in our Carnegie Hall Weill Institute popular as ever, and we won an East Coast Music Award Link Up program are just a few examples. Our free Family for the Tim Brady CD with soloists Robert Uchida and Series concerts, Musical Munchkins, and our in-school per- Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot. formances also continue to be in great demand. Of course, in spite of these wins, we also lost someone very Artistic highlights include Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with former beloved this season – the inimitable Howard Cable left us Concertmaster Robert Uchida, Brahms’ Symphony no. 3 and in March 2016 at the age of 95. Though sorely missed, his Piano Concerto no. 2, pops collaborations with Ben Caplan, memory and legacy will resound forever as we continue Buck 65, and Meaghan Smith, and of course the perfor- to perform the wonderful music that he shared with us. mances of Holst’s The Planets during our Festival in May. It is indisputable that Symphony Nova Scotia continues I am so proud of our musicians. My thanks go to them as al- to achieve performances of impeccable artistry. ways for playing this season with their accustomed panache, sheer enjoyment, and utter quality. I also wish to thank the Symphony Nova Scotia’s success is only possible thanks to administrative team for working so effectively to make our the tireless dedication and positivity of the Board, staff, musi- organization so impactful, the board for its ongoing hands-on cians, volunteers, supporters, partners, and of course, our attention, and the volunteers for their profound commitment. audiences – thank you! To the audience, thank you for being part of our family, and Kerry Kavalo, to our sponsors and donors who realize what a symphony 2015/16 Chair, Symphony Nova does for the soul of a community. We couldn’t have done Scotia Players’ Association it without any of you. Bernhard Gueller, Music Director 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

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Highlights of the Year - In 2015/16, Symphony Nova Scotia: 1 presented over 50 free concerts and events in Nova Scotia. 3 celebrated musician milestone anniversaries: Shimon Walt (40 years); Max Kasper, Suzanne Lemieux, Susan Sayle, and » performed for more than 13,000 young music lovers through its Peter Stryniak (30 years); Norman Adams (25 years); and Curtis education and outreach programs, not including the additional Dietz, Richard Simoneau, and Anne Simons (20 years). thousands of children and youth who attended our regular performances of The Nutcracker and many other concerts at » partnered with the Halifax Pop Explosion, the Halifax Regional reduced prices. Library, Halifax Dance, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Pier 21, Long & McQuade, Halifax » had over 850 students attend the student matinee for The Nut- Seaport, and Culture Days to present diverse, innovative, and cracker and over 350 at the student matinee of Sleeping Beauty. community-minded programs and performances. » lent its support to over 70 not-for-profit community organizations » celebrated Canadian music and composers with performances through ticket donations as part of the Community Compliments of contemporary works by Chan Ka Nin, John Estacio, Kati program. Agócs, Brian Current, Robert Rival, Norman Symonds, 2 hosted our second new subscriber event with backstage tours Kelly-Marie Murphy, and Andrew Staniland. and a private session onstage with musicians. » appointed our first RBC Composer in Residence, Dinuk » participated in the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon, raising Wijeratne, who was also awarded a JUNO for Classical Com- record funds with the support of 100 fundraising teammates – position of the year his work Two Pop Songs on Antique Poems. our largest team ever! » celebrated the contributions of our friend and Education & » was sponsored by 45 organizations, and received donations Community Outreach Coordinator, Allan Gaskin, who retired from 800 generous donors. after six years with the Symphony.

» performed in communities across the province, including 4 won an ECMA for Best Classical Recording of the Year for our Dartmouth, Lunenburg, and Wolfville. CD with Canadian composer Tim Brady, entitled “The How » appeared with over 40 guest artists. and the Why of Memory”. » once again achieved record-breaking sales, selling out about half » received 100% matching contributions to the Symphony Nova of its regular series programming. Scotia Foundation from Canadian Heritage. » was delighted to win Gold in the Best Classical Band/Artist » shared over 20 gift cards with patrons thanks to Air Canada’s category in The Coast’s annual Best of Halifax Readers’ Survey! Surprise and Delight program. 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

5 Concert Stories The following concert highlights from our 2015/16 season reflect our commitment to the goals of our Strategic Plan: to ensure artistic quality and appeal to diverse audiences through the excellence of our musicianship, unique musical voice, professionalism, and diverse and exciting programming.

Sci-Fi Symphony: A Hal-Con Event October 31 & November 1, 2015 Our first Sci-Fi Symphony concert, hosted by Lord of the Rings’ John Rhys-Davies, was monumental. Rhys-Davies said the Symphony had “a hell of a reputation” in a media interview. This concert also marked our first post-concert Q&A.

Symphony Week Symphony Week received official designation from the Mayor Best of Big Band with Howard Cable November 6 & 8, 2015 of Halifax, and we presented eight free concerts and musical programs throughout the week. We also participated in the Celebrating 30 years of concerts with the irreplaceable Howard sixth annual Culture Days nationwide cultural celebration Cable was truly memorable for musicians and audiences alike. as part of Symphony Week. This turned out to be Howard’s final performance with Symphony Nova Scotia, as he passed away in March 2016. Though he Family Series is missed terribly by all of us, he leaves behind innumerable Our Family Series concerts were also tremendously successful, memories and a wealth of fantastic music for us to cherish with all six of our free performances being filled to capacity. into the future. Thank you to an anonymous donor for supporting this series.

Spectacular Sibelius with Giora Schmidt Ben Caplan October 15 & 18, 2015 November 20 & 21, 2015 “The Sibelius concert was a highlight; it’s always wonder- Our concerts with Ben Caplan were hugely entertaining ful to play with Giora. This was also the third concert we in themselves, but attendees at our Saturday night concert have performed that featured only one composer. Sibelius’ got to bear witness to an on-stage marriage proposal! lesser heard First Symphony was a great challenge, which Congrats, Ben and Taryn! the orchestra rose to really well.” – Maestro Bernhard Gueller 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

6 Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Robert Uchida February 27 & 28, 2016 This concert was very meaningful for one family who surprised their son with his favourite piece of music. As they wrote, “One of the violists came up to tell us how adorable we were, and how much pleasure it gave him to play for us. It gave me a chance to try to blurt out a little about how much the evening meant to us, but words cannot express how proud I was of my funny little boy.”

Air Canada’s Travel Through Music Megastar Pianist Marc-André Hamelin April 28 – May 1, 2016 March 31 & April 1, 2016 It was during our Festival that we were able to participate in “How fantastic it was to collaborate with such a great artist. Air Canada’s Travel Through Music display activation, where our It was also very satisfying to perform two major Brahms pieces in lucky patrons got to put together their own music ensemble! a concert with an expanded orchestral force.” – Maestro Bernhard Gueller

The Nutcracker 25th Anniversary December 5 –13, 2015 Symphonic Schubert Symphony Nova Scotia, Halifax Dance, and Mermaid Theatre of January 14, 2016 Nova Scotia celebrated the 25th anniversary of The Nutcracker, “The Schubert concert was very special for me for numerous with a new opening and refreshed costumes and puppets. Pic- reasons. The orchestrated songs were performed with such tured above, the original Nutcracker team: Christopher Wolfe, grace by the wonderful Andrea Ludwig. Also, getting to per- Leica Hardy, Andrew Murray, Gay Hauser, and Jim Morrow form an all-Schubert programme was truly special, as he is per- (missing: M.J. MacLeod). haps my most beloved composer.” – Maestro Bernhard Gueller

The English Festival April 27 – May 1, 2016 Our annual festival featured the music of England, with Elgar’s Cello Concerto, Enigma Variations, and Sea Pictures and two sold-out performances of Holst’s The Planets.

We were also tremendously grateful to our Festival concert sponsor Women for Music and the following individuals: Judith Grant, Peggy Corkum, Bee Huxtable, David and Patricia Hastings, and an anonymous donor.

Vienna Boys Choir January 31, 2016 Our concert with the Vienna Boys Choir, made possible by Margaret and David Fountain, was an highlight of the season. This performance sold out within mere weeks of being announced. 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

7 Education & Community Outreach Community engagement is one of our six strategic focuses. Our goal is to expand the breadth and diversity of audiences that are engaged in discovering the joy and power of music. With the generous support of our community, we reached thousands of kids and adults from various parts of Nova Scotia in 2015/16.

Family Series Link Up Thanks to an anonymous donor, audiences for these free It has been well documented that musical training in young concerts blossomed to over 1,800 at the Maritime Museum people has a profound impact on their performance in other of the Atlantic. Our partner Long and McQuade’s Musical endeavours. Students and teachers work on the Link Up ma- Instrument Fun Zone extends the interactive experience as terials from Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute throughout children (and grown-ups) are encouraged to try out instru- the year before coming to the Cohn to perform with the full ments pre- and post-performance. The “sensory friendly” orchestra in May. “The Orchestra Moves” was performed with performances welcomed those with autism or developmen- over 1,200 children from 24 schools in Halifax, the South tal disabilities. A highlight of the year was the school poetry Shore, Chignecto Central, and the Annapolis Valley school contest that we ran in parallel to our Carnival of the Animals boards. concert, where students wrote poems in response to the imagery in the score by Saint-Saëns.

“The Family Series concerts are a hit with the whole family. It’s “Awesome! I learned about the importance of working together! definitely kid-friendly. You don’t worry if your children clap their Really cool!” ~ Rachel, Aldershot Elementary student hands and make noise... Very relaxed and low-stress for parents.” ~ Don and Tina MacNeil, parents and Symphony champions 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

8 In-School Concerts, Open Rehearsals, & Ballet Matinees Over 3,000 students attended our Buck 65, Howard Cable, and Susanne Hou dress rehearsals, in addition to special performances of both The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty ballets. All were great opportunities for young people to experience live, professional performances at the Cohn, while providing a good service for local teachers. In-school concerts were also performed for over 3,000 students in ten different schools.

“Such a wonderful concert today – I was so thoroughly impressed – everything moved so smoothly. You are a well-oiled machine by this point! My chaperones were floored by what a wonderful experience this was for their children – and wished it could have gone on for another hour!” ~ Caitlin, teacher at Dutch Settlement Elementary

Other Education & Community Outreach Programs Many of our smaller programs provide an incredible experi- ence for a diverse audience who want to learn about music and the orchestra, and expand their knowledge of classical music: Musical Munchkins, the Library Series, Pop Goes the Easel, Pre-Concert Chats, Post-Concert Q&As, and Sympho- ny 101 all contribute to musical life and education through- out Nova Scotia. These programs are all free for participants thanks to the outstanding support of corporations, founda- tions, and individual donors.

“Max has the ability to both educate and entertain.” ~ Anonymous, Library Series patron

New Germany Project and Redge Craig Memorial Workshop Lesser known than many of our offerings, these programs were conceived to reach children that would not normally have access to orchestral music. Donor-inspired and funded through an endowment by Jason Roth and Cheryl-Steadman Roth, the New Germany program enables grade four and high school students from New Germany to take part in concerts and rehearsals. The workshop provides professional, expert instruction on chosen instruments at no cost to the school. 2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 9 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

9 Growing Up With the Symphony Our Symphony musicians are recognized for the excellence of their musicianship, unique musical voice, and professionalism. Every season they are evolving and growing as an ensemble, engaging new audiences in discovering the power and joy of live music. Their high level of artistry is no secret. It is borne of perseverance, commitment, and passion, often beginning in their youth and shared with us still today. Benjamin Marmen, cello

Mark Lee, Assistant Concertmaster

“Music has been in my life since I was a child and it was there helping me grow over the years. To stop play- ing would be the same as to stop eating food.” ~ Mark

Isabelle Fournier, Lena Turofsky, Principal Second Violin bass

“It is who I am. I can’t imagine not “I love playing Musical Munchkins because I love kids. They are like little sponges being a musician. I like all kinds of at ages two to five years old – totally receptive to new experiences, and joining in music, but for some reason, classical with almost no inhibitions. The first thing children learn from playing music is music speaks to me.” ~ Isabelle a love of music. For me, music was fun. There is such a feeling of camaraderie in a group of people playing music together. Being a part of something beautiful and sharing the experience of creating music is very powerful.” ~ Lena 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

10 “Education and outreach keeps the Symphony part of the community. We don’t just want to be waiting for people to buy tickets to come hear us do what we love to do. We want to bring life to the community by giving back; doing free concerts, playing relevant repertoire for the younger generation, teaching folks of all ages to find pleasure in music. As trained musicians, living in and supported by our community, we see offering these programs as being as much our responsibility as putting on high caliber performances for our patrons.” ~ Ben

Anne Simons, violin Christine Feierabend, piccolo “Music is one of the most beautiful and meaningful forms of human interaction. Where there are differences, it can create community. “My earliest musical memory is pounding on the keys It is something of an oasis. No matter where people are, no matter of my grandparents’ piano. The high notes were the what the situation, music is a great unifier.” ~ Anne lightning and the low were the thunder. All kids like to move to music and participate in it. It’s a no-brainer “There is always more to learn and to improve on and the growing that music brings them joy.” ~ Christine never stops.” ~ Christine

“A friend of mine came to hear the Two Orchestras concert with the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra. He is a well-educated dentist and he Max Kasper, played in school band when he was younger. After the concert, he was Principal Bass just ecstatic. I remember clearly one comment. He said, ‘It’s like a whole new level of learning!’ I thought, ‘Since when is going to the “Adult outreach is another way of breaking down barri- symphony about learning?’ But of course, without necessarily real- ers. By presenting the history behind the music, we offer izing it, we are all learners, by design and by necessity. I suppose that the opportunity to listen to and experience the music in a whether you are a student in music school, in junior high, in engineer- different way. Consistently, I’ve had people come up after ing, or just a student in life, my friend’s point would remain the same a performance and tell me how much more they’ve enjoyed – there is something about the music that we play that teaches you the music after hearing the stories behind it.” ~ Max something that other things don’t.” ~ Ben 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

11 Fundraising and Special Events

Port of Wines Winemakers’ Dinner Volunteer Appreciation Event September 24, 2015 • Cunard Centre April 14, 2016 • Dalhousie Arts Centre

The NSLC, the wine industry, and the local corporate Symphony volunteers were invited to attend a morning community make this vital fundraiser a success year after rehearsal followed by lunch with guest artist Yi-Jia Susanne year, generously contributing to this not-to-be-missed Hou. We presented the 2015 Volunteer of the Year award to event featuring the full orchestra. Education Committee volunteer Patricia Betts (above left). Always willing to jump in, bringing a positive attitude and unparalleled passion, she wholeheartedly offers herself for any task and demonstrated great leadership this season. As a retired teacher, Patricia could not be better placed than on this active committee. Music has always enriched her life, and it is immediately clear on meeting her that it is important for her to share her passion, joy, and love of music. She is an active participant in several community choral groups, and a frequent volunteer in many other circles. A heartfelt thanks to all our Symphony volunteers who inspire us in our work. You are indispensable and a joy to work with.

12 Beer & Beethoven Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon May 6 & 7, 2016 • Halifax Forum Multi-Purpose Centre Charity Challenge May 21-22, 2016 The 25th anniversary event, kicking off the second annual Nova Scotia Craft Beer Week, was hosted by CTV Morning Live’s Cyril The 2016 Scotiabank Charity Challenge was a record-breaking Lunney with guest artists The Irish Descendants, conductor year under the leadership of Co-Chairs Sandy Rutledge and Martin MacDonald, and conductor for the day Troy Calder (top). Pat Sullivan and Team Captain Kerry Kavalo. The Symphony Striders team was 100 strong. This qualified us for having the highest number of fundraising participants of any char- ity, earning a prize of $4,250, and bringing the total amount raised for our education and outreach programs to a whop- ping $25,468! Corporate support from Domus Realty and Current Insurance for matching pledges and team shirts, with original artwork by local artist Hal Jones, made a significant impact in our team success. We are so appreciative of the combined community support that helped make this possible. 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

13 Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation The Foundation exists to provide a reliable source of funding to support exceptional projects, protect the Symphony from fluctuations in annual resources, and ensure that the orchestra’s music will live on for future Nova Scotians. The Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation continues to accept donations of all sizes and can offer special recognition for leader- ship gifts in accordance with the donor’s wishes.

Your legacy remains in good hands, providing the secure future for the orchestra that we all dreamed about, under the capable trusteeship of our voluntary Board of Trustees: Dale A. Godsoe, C.M., Chair Alan L. Barkhouse, F.C.A., Treasurer Timothy C. Matthews, Q.C., Secretary Dale Godsoe Robert E. Geraghty, C.M., Past Chair Chair, Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation Bill Black, C.M. Paul Kent Dennice Leahey, C.M. I extend a warm thanks to the donors who continue to put their trust F. Van Penick in the long-term future of the orchestra, and to my colleagues on the Sherry Porter Board whose skill and devotion are unmatched. Symphony Nova We gratefully acknowledge the following named Scotia Foundation Trustees manage the endowment with prudent endowments: investing and wise oversight to build the assets and ensure a healthy source of stable funding. The Dr. & Mrs. S.T. Laufer Memorial Fund Bill Mingo Baroque Series Thanks to your generosity, the Trustees transferred $599,000 for Jessie and Harold Crosby Principal Oboe Chair annual operating expenses in 2015/16. Margaret Duvar Principal Flute Chair The endowment is a testament to the donors who were committed Dr. William Lewis Principal Trumpet Chair to building a sustainable future and who continue to believe in and Norman Newman Concertmaster Chair invest in Symphony Nova Scotia. The Legacy Giving program was Roy Tenniswood Assistant Principal Cello Chair initiated this year with the hiring of Rose Spicer. Moving forward, Pure Gold Endowment in honour of donors will have exciting opportunities to help the Symphony Drs. Ruth and Richard Goldbloom thrive and evolve as never before. Georg Tinter Memorial Fund New Germany Project The Canadian Heritage Cultural Investment Fund continues to pro- Redge Craig Memorial Workshop vide a wonderful incentive for donors to have their gifts matched. Maria Anna Mozart Fund This season donations to the Foundation were matched at 100%. Thank you to these recent donors to the Symphony Nova Thank you for helping Symphony Nova Scotia continue to enrich Scotia Foundation. our lives. Dale Godsoe, Paul & Lorraine Campbell Chair, Symphony Nova Estate of Katherine Mary Card Scotia Foundation Helen Cianfaglione The Craig Foundation Estate of Hilda Evelyn Fergusson Bernhard & Shirley Gueller Estate of Mary Lorraine Hurtig Susan Kerslake The family of Dr. & Mrs. S.T. Laufer Jason Roth & Cheryl Steadman-Roth Tanya Tintner Estate of Sydney Reginald Vaughan Pippa Verrier 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

14 Statement of Operations For the year ended June 30, 2016 The financial information that follows, the statement of operations, is only an excerpt from Symphony Nova Scotia’s complete set of annual financial statements. A complete set of the Symphony Nova Scotia Society’s 2015/16 Financial Statements (which have been audited and reported upon by our auditors, Grant Thornton LLP) is available online at www.symphonynovascotia.ca or by calling Jordan at 902.421.4403.

Revenues 2016 2015

Earned revenue 1,514,149 1,378,183 Private sector revenue 1,434,941 1,218,917 Corporate revenue 174,500 107,000 Individual gifts 296,471 287,996 Education revenue 68,516 55,983 Special Events 59,429 84,875 Other (Foundation, membership, A: Revenue designated gifts) 836,025 683,063 Earned revenue: 35.64% Public sector revenue 1,097,417 1,114,322 Private sector revenue: 33.77% Capital contributions 10,020 12,865 Public sector revenue: 25.83% Donated materials & services 192,445 194,582 Capital contributions: 0.24% 4,248,972 3,918,869 Donated materials & services: 4.53% Expenses

Artistic 2,426,492 2,231,515 Education 78,014 104,375 Concert production 679,099 594,247 Marketing 306,226 270,898 Development 202,745 211,726 Administration 354,120 345,511 Donated materials and services 192,445 194,582 4,239,141 3,952,854

Revenues Less Expenses 9,831 (33,985)

Listen To The Future Campaign

Campaign donations received 356,856 227,851 B: Expenses Campaign donations received Artistic: 57.24% and held in restricted funds 0 21,445 Education: 1.84% Total Campaign donations received 356,856 249,296 Concert production: 16.02% Campaign expenses 45,457 5,724 Marketing: 7.22% Transferred to Symphony Development: 4.78% Nova Scotia Foundation 311,399 222,124 Administration: 8.35% Balance held in restricted cash Donated materials & services: 4.54% to be transferred to the Foundation 0 21,445 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

15 Donors 2015/16 On behalf of the entire community, we extend our Paul & Lorraine Campbell David & Doreen Martin sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the committed Wes & Diane Campbell Carol McCauley & Wally Seipp Michael McFadden individuals, organizations, and foundations that made CBRE Limited David & Carolyn Chipman Shirlee Medjuck donations to Symphony Nova Scotia or the Symphony Helen Cianfaglione David Mercer Nova Scotia Foundation during the 2015/16 fiscal year Christine Corston Varqa Mirzaagha (July 2015–June 2016). Your generosity and passion Helen & Terry Crocker Gail Morris & Sandy Rutledge Jessie & Harold Crosby David & Sonia Murphy inspire us and allow us to continue to bring exceptional Sandy & Gregory Crosby Helen Murray performances and outreach programs to audiences Alan & Laurie Cruess Peter Oleskevich & Nancy Handrigan across the province. Current Insurance Dr. Christopher & Carole M. Olsen Nanciellen Davis Sherry Porter & Doug Hall Louis & Fedora Deveau Elizabeth Precious candice j. prior We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, Dr. Rebecca Dobson James Publicover but invite you to contact us to let us know of any errors or omis- Valerie Evans & Alain Chamagne sions. Donors that have given for five or more consecutive years James & Cora Fanning Doug & Maureen Reid are bolded. Donors that are blue in colour have contributed James A. & Karen Farquhar Alex & Kathleen Ritchie in memory to the successful Listen to the Future Campaign. Chris & Hiya Field of Gaylan Ritchie Audrey & Ken Fram Margot Schenk Mary Garoutte Scotiabank Janet & Allan Gaskin Allan & Leslie Shaw Maestro’s Sphere ($50,000+) Maestro’s Silver Circle Robert Geraghty Robbie & Jean Shaw ($5,000+) Allan J. Silverman The Estate of Katherine Mary Card Dale Godsoe, C.M. Richard Goldbloom Anne Slayden Margaret & David Fountain Anonymous Dr. Marie-Claude Grégoire Spencer Family Charitable Foundation Freda-E Investments Limited Lorraine & Bill Black, C.M. Linda Stewart Laufer-EJ Investments Limited Community Foundation of Stuart & Hilda Grossert Helga Guderley Jennifer Szerb Nova Scotia Bernhard & Shirley Gueller Keith & Julia Taylor Maestro’s Platinum Circle David & Patricia Hastings Bruce Towler & Judy Steele ($20,000+) Christopher Helleiner Peter & Mary Ellen Gurnham Larry Hayes & Sharon Nicolle Karen & Tom Traves Kathleen Jaegar Peggy Corkum The Estate of Mary Lorraine Hurtig Philippa Verrier Dennice C.M. & Stephen Leahey The Craig Foundation Bee Huxtable Chris Wilkinson & Suzanne Lemieux John MacLeod through the Judith Grant Drs. Dennis & Lalia Johnston Rose Wilson JSF Fund at CFNS Jason Roth & Cheryl Steadman-Roth Bill & Norma Jones Dr. Patty Wren & Dr. Geoffrey Turnbull Timothy C. Matthews Paul & Barbara Kent John & Carol Young Maestro’s Gold Circle Hon. Margaret N. McCain, O.C. Mrs. Lois & Dr. Robert LaRoche The Zive Family ($10,000+) Van & Babs Penick Anne & Wilf Laybolt Tietje Zonneveld Eli & Wendy Rees Anonymous (2) John & Catherine Lazier Concertmaster’s Circle ($500+) A. Mary Holmes Trust Maestro’s Bronze Circle Dr. & Mrs. Raymond & Clearwater Fine Foods Incorporated ($1,000+) Francoise LeBlanc Anonymous (4) Nancy Doty in memory of Carl Doty Mary Lu MacDonald Ken & Janet Adams Anonymous (3) Fred & Elizabeth Fountain Rick & Nan MacDonald Leslie & Jeannine Baikie Dianne & Stephen Beaufoy Martin Haase Roddy Macdonald Earl Banks William Blackburn & Susan Kerslake Ghlee MacLeod Hon. Justice Peter M.S. Bryson Marjorie Lindsay Ramona Lumpkin Rod & Robin MacLennan & Patricia Bryson The Millard Family – Jean, John, Mary Blanchard Charlotte MacQuarrie Richard Buggeln Jock, Tommy, & Susan Bob & Michèle Bortolussi Lois & David Mann Hugh & Ann Cameron Chris Purcell Sandra Bryant Ruth March Campbell Comeau Engineering Ltd. Women for Music Howard Cable Maritime World Logistics Inc. Doreen & Terry Carroll 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

16 Guy Chauvin Melissa Townsend Lynn McAslan Ernie Buote June & Angus Chisholm Laura & Robert Uchida Donna McCready Linda Cameron CIBC Wood Gundy Ltd. The Estate of Sue & Rod McCulloch Sheila A. Cardone Ted & Joan Cleather Sydney Reginald Vaughan John McElhiney Nancy Ann Carr Compass Commercial Realty Gordon Watson Duncan & Ann Miller Julie Ann Carroll Stephen Couban Westwood Developments Ltd. Marilyn & Graham Morgan Cathy Cavanaugh Constance & Peter Darby Dorothy Morrison Patrick & Beverly Charlton Peter Fillmore Symphony Club ($250+) Bruce & Susan Moxley Douglas & Joan Chiddenton Nicholas Childs Art Finbow & Janet Bown Anonymous (2) Mary & Alistair Munro Donald & Susan Church Eva & Bill Gates Margaret M. Arklie Richard Murray Robert & Ruth Clark Robert Gershey Pam Ackerman Lyndsay O’Callaghan Jane Gordon Janice & William Clifford Nelson Amiro Terrence Paris Sheila Clyburne & Andrew Sherin Michael & Jean Gray Said & Sharon Awad Barbara Poranek Eric Hanley Bill & Betty Roger Kerrie Coady Ninette Babineau David Cogswell Susan Helliwell & John Ross Michael & Sheila Banks Charles Ross & Fran McIntyre Patrick Connors Laurence & Alyce Holt Shirley Beckman Tom & Debbie Rudolph Sybilla Corvin Christopher Hubley Madge & Brian Burnell H. A. Ryding JDM Financial Services Inc. Elizabeth Salton Paraskevi & John Couban Rodney & Margaret Caley Audrey Cowan Marion D. Kennedy J.P. & Sally Camus Jenny Sandison Aet & Helmouth Sandstrom Marie Cox Michael Laffin Florence Carrigan Toni Laidlaw & Eric Hanley M. & E. Stevenson Phyllis Cox Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Childs J. & D. LindenSmith Jim & Heather Stewart Kay Crinean Marcelle Comeau Heather Crocker Harley & Wendy MacCaull Joan Dawson Tanya Tintner Colin & Ellen Darlington Douglas & Helen MacDonald Yvonne & Lauren DeRoller Alexa Vodicka William MacDougall Chris Walker Zal Davar Marilyn & John Edgecombe Vernon & Teresa Wallace Alex & Ben Davis Marie MacInnes Conrad Fernandez & Cecil & Eleanor Decker Karen Mann Suzanne Ramsey H. Wickwire-Foster Ted Withers Kathryn Deegan Mary Martin Keith & Lise Fillmore Bev & Dave Dellapinna Jim Matthews Barbara Fraser Patricia DesBrisay Wilma Mays Harvey & Judith Gilmour Companion Club ($100+) Kenneth & Marged Dewar Rod & Michele Millar Peter Green & Gerrie Masters Anonymous (18) Myrla Drysdale Frank E. Milne Halifax-Dartmouth City Council Norman Adams & Susan Sayle Kay & Eric Duggan Penny & Len Moxon Jackelyn Heathcote B. Anderson Mark & Joanne Duplessis Jock & Janet Murray Andrew & Marian Issekutz Lisa Annand Elizabeth Durling Stephanie Mykietyn & Lucy Kerr Melvin & Myrna Baird Ruth Durrant W. Scott MacConnell Jill Langin James Balcom Joan Eaton NSLC Robert Leblanc-Ross Marjorie Bellefontaine Trinda L. Ernst O’Regan’s Automotive Group Susan Letson Obee Benjamin Judy Farnell Barbara O’Shea Abigail Lower Barbara Berringer Anthony Farrell & Beverly d’Entremont Dr. & Mrs. Winston Parkhill Thomas & Patricia Lynch Gillian Bethune David & Sheila Ferguson Mary Lou Payzant Peter MacAskill M.H. Billard The Estate of Pierre & Margaret Perron Ian & Anne MacDonald Leah Boody Hilda Evelyn Fergusson Renzo Piccinini Bill MacDonald & Patricia Pearce Darrell & Kaye Boutilier Judith Fingard David Ritcey Bill & Robin MacInnis Gordon Boyce Robert & Sheila Frame Catherine Shepherd Gary & Marilyn MacKenzie Karolyn Waterson & Carl Boyd Sheila & Ray Francis Rose Spicer Donald Pearson MacKinnon Russ & Sharon Brannon J. Gagnon & G. Allard Stewart McKelvey Jean Macpherson Maura Brennan Joan Gilroy Patrick Sullivan Ernie Manicom Leo Brooks Donald & Joleen Gordon Audrey Tenniswood Eric Mathis Lydia Bugden Judith Graham 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

17 Donors 2015/16 cont’d

Roberta Graham Valerie MacMichael LCDR Sherry Richardson Bequests Kirby Grant Ron & Mary Macnab Barbara Richman The Estate of Katherine Mary Card Susan Grant & William Middleton Mary Maddox Stephen & June Rigden The Estate of Hilda Evelyn Fergusson David Greenberg Sylvia Mangalam Thomas Rigden The Estate of Katherine Shirley Filbee Wayne & Eleanor Grennan David Manning Kenneth Rockwood & Susan Howlett The Estate of Holly Gunn Sheena Manning Victoria & Edwin Rosenberg William & Corrine Hopgood Larry & Judy Haiven Linda Marks Robert & Barbara Rushton The Estate of Mary Lorraine Hurtig David & Laurie Hamilton Julie Marshall Mary Ryder The Estate of Nancy Hanrahan Inge Martin Janet Schaffner Sydney Reginald Vaughan Edwin & Patricia Harris Rachel Martin Kevin Schwenker Marilyn & Reid Harrison Christian Marzari Scotia Fuels Ltd. In Memory Shirley & Mark Hazen Clive & Elizabeth Mason Kazue Semba Mary B. Arneaud Nora Henderson Chris & Sue Mathers Robert & Elizabeth Shaffelburg Christine Barrett Dr. Paul Hickey Ross & Grace McCurdy Michael Sherar & Elizabeth Delorey Dr. George Brough Graeme Hicks Charmaine McDonald Ann Smith Shirley Filbee Geraldine Hilchey Bill & Monica McDonald Arthur Smith Constance Glube William Greg Holder Harold McGee Chris Smith Roberta Graham Gary & Nancy Holt Kevin McNamara Kay Smith & Kathy Anthony Patricia Martin Donald Houle Evelyne Meltzer Madelyn Spicer John McGillicuddy Heather Hudson Gary A. Miller James & Heather Stewart Georgette Ouellette Lorna Huestis Robert & Helga Mills Erika Stokes Sifford Pearre Terry & Stephanie Hurrell Janet Mitchell Patti Sullivan Emily Reid Wayne & Sharon Ingalls Dr. & Mrs. J. Money Sutherland Watt Chartered Thelma Robinson David S. Inkpen John A. Montgomerie Accountants Inc. Kerry Kavalo Ada & Ted Morash Ann Sutherland In Honour David Keefe John Morehouse John Swain Her Honour Mrs. Joan Grant Nigel & Pauline Kemp Robert Trent Morris Susan Swan Bee Huxtable Margaret Kendall Marguerite Muise Diane Swanzey Dr. & Mrs. S.T. Laufer Gordon F. Kent Kathleen Muldoon & William Banaka Johanna Ternan Kevin & Rose Spicer Arthur Kidston Michael & Elizabeth Murphy Kamila Tomcik Eileen Walsh Fred Kingston Murray Nicoll Judith Tulloch Hans & Mariolina Koller-Fanconi Maura Nolan Marvin & Carol Uchida Anne Krabill James O’Brien United Way of Halifax Region Susan Kulik Maureen O’Connell Barbara Urquhart Carol & Bruce Law Dan O’Connor & Sharon Fraser Ian & Gertrude Urquhart Kimberley Lawlor & Robin Orr Nancy Van Eyk Christopher Smith Leona Ouellette Esther & Bill VanGorder Alan & Sheila Leard Maryanne Palmer Maria Vink Prof. & Mrs. Douglas Lee Michelle Paon Joan M. Walker Rino Levesque Margaret & William Parker Shimon Walt Bernard & Judith Leviten Robert & Nancy Pasquet Christina Warren Sharon L. Logan Richard Peckham & Jim & Lousie Warren Ian & Gail Logie Maureen Nowlan Barbara C. Watt Betty & Don Lordly Linda & Alain Pirard Christopher & Daisy Weeren Martin MacDonald Alayne Pothier Peter & Catherine Weis Benjamin MacInnis Jim & Andrea Power Philip & Elvira Welch Doug & Alice Macintosh Chris & Helen Prowse Marilyn Welland Robert & Charlotte Mackeigan Mary Prudhoe Arden Whidden Brenda MacKenzie Mrs. D.W. Purchase Heather Wills Barbara MacKinnon Edward Purdy Thomas & Sharon Windeyer Kathryn MacKinnon Dr. Allan & Ann Pyesmany Zhaolin & Hua Xu Ann Maclean Jill Rafuse Natalie Yanchar Peggy MacLean Linda & Louis Ramaley Anne Yanofsky 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

18 Sponsors 2015/16 Thank you to these community-minded organizations for their generous gifts of cash and services to Symphony Nova Scotia during the 2014/15 season. 2015 / 16 2015 / 16 Annual Report

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On the cover: Christine Feierabend, flute / piccolo Benjamin Marmen, cello