Rockport Music Announces $12 Million Campaign

CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2017 IMPACT IN ACTION STUDENT PROFILE: What Makes a Great Gillian Hurst Performance Gillian’s musical career was Meet new Artistic Director Barry Shiffman sparked at a young age.

ROCKPORT MUSIC WELCOMES Barry me, as if to be sure I heard what he heard. Shiffman as our new artistic director of the He really wanted me to “get it,” to hear the Rockport Chamber Music Festival and music and to respond to the sounds. THE SUCCESS OF ROCKPORT MUSIC can of course be quantified by its Hurst dove deep into classical and medieval voice in college (getting THE CAMPAIGN classical music. He is looking forward to his I think of this early introduction to music often. sustained and impressive growth over the years. Yet there are other her B. Mus. in Vocal Performance at Westminster Choir College as new role and brings a wealth of experience Like my Dad, when I hear music I like, I want TO ENSURE ways to define success as an arts organization, and those have more well as a M.Litt in Mediaeval Studies at the University of St. as both a musician and administrator. In his to share it. That is why the opportunity to work to do with its impact on people and its community. Gillian Hurst, a Andrews, U.K.), but credits Rockport Music with her exposure to new ROCKPORT MUSIC’S past roles, he has been one of the founders with Rockport Music is so exciting. Rockport musicologist who gave the pre-concert lecture at the recent Lorelei music. “In college I was still experimenting with my voice and where of the St. Lawrence String Quartet and Music has committed itself to sharing and indeed FUTURE Ensemble and Boston Camerata concerts, grew up going to Rockport it fit, and being exposed to new contemporary music through served in numerous roles with leading that has become a core value. One can see this in festivals, competitions and music schools. Chamber Music Festival events at the old Rockport Art Association. Rockport was really influential,” says Hurst. “I started going to the the excellent educational programming for young Coming from a music-loving family, her exposure to chamber and Shalin Liu Performance Center all the time, every time I was home He will maintain his current role as Dean people, the pre-concert lectures at the Shalin Liu classical music began early. “I remember when I was quite young, from college, mostly because of the beauty of the space, but I think of the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Performance Center, the extensive program notes, going to see a lot of the string quartet family concerts in the Rockport that it definitely influenced my passion for contemporary music.” Academy for Young Artists at the Royal and the selection of artists that possess an innate Art Association,” says Hurst. “They were very interactive! I remember Conservatory of Music in Toronto and as MESSAGE FROM THE artistic generosity that welcomes in the listener. vividly a Babar the Elephant production that was fantastic. I had this Hurst is now a musicologist who will be resuming her studies in the Executive Director of the Banff International CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS Indeed the entire effort to build the Shalin Liu green Rockport Chamber Music Festival shirt that I wore all the fall at the University of Cambridge (U.K.). She plans to pursue her String Competition. When he was first Performance Center was about “sharing,” and time, it was like my uniform in the summer.” Hurst began studying Ph.D in the future. As a vocalist, she has performed with the Boston Building on Excellence appointed, he outlined the three things he the results could not be more glorious. piano, viola, and later, classical voice. She credits Rockport Music Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic, New York considers integral to a successful musical THE JOY AND ARTISTIC ENRICHMENT With its perfect combination of inspired space, with much of her exposure to this music and the untapped potential Philharmonic, and Vienna Chamber Orchestra, among others. experience—exceptional musicians, a that was in her. “It was wonderful to see what the end result of Gillian Hurst’s musical journey is quite the success story, and is a we receive from concerts at our curious listeners and exceptional artists, Rockport receptive audience, and an extraordinary practicing could be,” says Hurst. “We would hear lots of small bright example of the impact music can have on a person. stunning Shalin Liu Performance Music is set to grow and continue to serve the space. He shares a brief story about his chamber music, and to be able to see what could become of my Center is truly infectious and inspires community. I look forward to building on this early musical inspiration and how he scratching on the viola was really eye-opening.” us to share it with the world. As legacy, remembering well the lessons I learned © J ON T ADIELLO thinks Rockport Music is well-positioned the co-chairs of this campaign, we from my Dad. to be a catalyst for such experiences. have found that the beauty of the Rockport Music I remember hearing the sounds of the Bach venue and musical excellence of the Gavotte that my Dad, an amateur violinist, “With its perfect combination of inspired space, curious listeners programming touches us all. Where Announces played for me when I was a very young boy. Campaign Summary PROGRAM else would a music lover find such a I was glued to his every note. Something just and exceptional artists, Rockport Music is set to grow and EXCELLENCE magical space for live performances made me listen. When he played certain continue to serve the community.” CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES $5,000,000 of all genres? However, in order $12 Million dissonant chords his face would wince and BARRY SHIFFMAN The In Concert with You campaign incorporates the following major initiatives: to continue building on our past he would lean the scroll of his violin over to ROCKPORT MUSIC ARTISTIC DIRECTOR THE ARTISTIC PROGRAM EXCELLENCE ENDOWMENT funds will ensure our ability successes and properly plan for the Campaign ARTISTIC & to continue to advance programmatic excellence in presenting exceptional live future, we need to establish funding EXECUTIVE music in all genres, as well as to augment our education and outreach programs. that enables Rockport Music to 1. Jeff and Naomi Stonberg enjoying the reception in LEADERSHIP Millbrook Meadow. continue presenting the finest On June 2, 2017, at the Opening Night Gala of the 36th THE ARTISTIC AND EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ENDOWMENT funds will enable 2. Trustee Chair Susanne Guyer and Eileen Mueller $3,000,000 artists available, retain and attract Rockport Music to attract and retain key leaders who are passionate, innovative, prior to the concert. the most effective leaders, and Annual Rockport Chamber Music Festival, Rockport and essential to shaping our vision of musical excellence and preserving Rockport 3. Gala Co-Chairs celebrate with the Artistic Director ensure that the performance center (left to right): Alec Dingee with wife Susan Gray (Trustee Music’s high standards. BUILDING Music’s Board of Trustees Chair Susanne Guyer Emerita), Eve Cutter, Artistic Director David Deveau, PRESERVATION that we worked so hard to build will Dianne Anderson and Trustee Phil Cutter. announced the launch of its $12 million campaign The SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER PRESERVATION FUND and the FUND stand for generations. 4. Corinna and Cornelius Waud with Anne and Bill SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER ENDOWMENT FUND, established by a entitled In Concert with You. Kniesel having a great time at the gala. generous gift by Shalin Liu, will support the maintenance and care of our $4,000,000 The extensive education and outreach 5. From the left: John Byrnes with world-renowned beautiful concert hall. programs currently in existence will violinist Joshua Bell, Trustee Emerita Mollie Byrnes, MS. GUYER ANNOUNCED THAT ROCKPORT Ms. Guyer also expressed her great and pianist Alessio Bax. also be strengthened and broadened SPECIAL INITIATIVE Music’s Campaign Committee—led by Stephen appreciation to the campaign’s principal Rockport Music’s Opening 6. Matt Beach with Chris and Jim Barker (Trustee TOTAL through these funds, positively Bell, Joe Mueller, and Garth Greimann—has donors for their extraordinary generosity, Night Gala was a grand Emeritus) at the pre-concert reception. $1 MILLION CHALLENGE In a bold statement of commitment to Rockport Music, $12,000,000 impacting students and adults already raised over $9 million towards this including Susan Gray and Alec Dingee, 7. Trustee and Campaign Committee member Margaret two generous donors have together committed $1,000,000, conditional upon throughout the North Shore. ambitious goal to ensure the ongoing artistic Margaretta and Jerry Hausman, Mollie celebration with a Ziering, Lindsay Greimann and Eleanor Rogers having a Rockport Music raising a matching $1,000,000 from other donors. wonderful visit prior to the concert. excellence in programming, to endow key and John Byrnes, and Shalin Liu. She performance by Our vision is to establish Rockport leadership positions, and to create dedicated gave a special thank you to Shalin Liu, Music as one of the most dynamic funds for the beautiful Shalin Liu Performance who has completed the funding goal for world-renowned GIFTS AMOUNT [# NEEDED] music presenters in the country, violinist Joshua Bell. NEEDED Center. Explaining that the work was not the building component of this campaign 5 consistently featuring artists of the finished and that the campaign will continue and has gone on to provide the seed gift $1,500,000+ [2] IN CONCERT WITH YOU GIFTS highest caliber while reaching an even for the next two years, Susanne Guyer for a permanent endowment fund for the RECEIVED Scale of Gifts Needed greater number of people through our expressed her appreciation for the outstanding building—the Shalin Liu Performance to Raise $12,000,000 concerts and educational programs. Campaign Co-Chairs and the committee for Center Endowment Fund—which is now $1,000,000+ [3] CHALLENGE CommittedGIFTS as of 07/17/2017 all their hard work. part of the campaign. She continued with NEEDED GIFTS COMMITMENT The name of the campaign—In $10,362,867 (86%)NEEDED thanks for all who had already pledged 2 Concert with You—was not decided GIFTS IN CONCERT WITH YOU CAMPAIGN support and assured the attendees that $ 500,000+ [4] on lightly. We consider this campaign GIFTS RECEIVED GIFTS they too will have an opportunity to 1 NEEDED RECEIVED Rockport Music not only integral to the future of participate in the campaign. CHALLENGE 37 Main Street GIFTS Rockport Music, but beneficial for the 4 [5] COMMITMENTCHALLENGE Rockport, Massachusetts 01966 $ 250,000+ RECEIVED COMMITMENT enrichment of our entire community. The event also honored exiting InConcertWithYou.org You are why we exist. It is for all of us CHALLENGE Artistic Director David Deveau, who value the importance of music $ 100,000+ [12] COMMITMENT For more information about the celebrating his many In Concert with You Campaign, in our lives and the inspiring space achievements over the past 22 contact Director of Development in which we hear that music. years, with a presentation by $ 50,000+ [15] Susan K. Coffin at 978.546.7391 x.113. We welcome you to join us in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 6 conversation. We look forward to

$ 25,000+ [25] discussing Rockport Music’s future with you! TOP: Trustee Chair Susanne “The In Concert with You campaign is Guyer announcing the 3 In Concert with You campaign. STEPHEN M. BELL for all of us who value the importance JOSEPH MUELLER left: Campaign Co-Chairs $ <25,000 GARTH GREIMANN of music in our lives and the inspiring Garth Greimann, Joseph Mueller and Stephen Bell. CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS space in which we hear that music.” © JON TADIELLO 5 PHOTOS © JON T ADIELLO 7 InConcertWithYou.org | 978.546.7391 ADIELLO

“At Rockport Music, we’re wired together ON T J DONOR PROFILE: through the music and it creates a connection © Why a Campaign? Susan Gray & among us.” SUSAN GRAY AND ALEC DINGEE To ensure the future of Rockport Music and Alec Dingee IN CONCERT WITH YOU the Shalin Liu Performance Center CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

Stephen M. Bell, co-chair IN 2015 THE ROCKPORT MUSIC Board of spending from that capital. With further Passionately committed to Garth Greimann, co-chair Trustees carefully evaluated the organization’s investigation by the Finance Committee, the the success of Rockport Joseph Mueller, co-chair Janice Cane next steps through a strategic planning minimum need was identified as $8,000,000. Music—for over 30 years process to respond to the rapid growth and Allan H. Cohen One of the key elements in the Strategic Philip Cutter success of the organization since the opening A special thank you to Shalin Liu for Plan was recognizing that the preservation Susanne Guyer of the Shalin Liu Performance Center. SUSAN GRAY AND ALEC DINGEE have been establishing a permanent endowment of the organization’s beautiful performance Mary Malone Through this process, the Board of Trustees involved in Rockport Music almost since the hall, the Shalin Liu Performance Center, fund for the building—the Shalin Liu Jeannie McIntyre developed a long-term plan for improved was paramount in planning for the future. very beginning. They started attending the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Performance Center Endowment Fund. Margaret Ziering financial sustainability. Rockport Chamber Music Festival concerts A goal of $4,000,000 was established to Rockport Music Announces Tony Beadle, ex officio in 1984, and Susan was Board Chair when At the time, the organization had an fund the maintenance of the Center at the Susan Coffin,ex officio David Deveau was hired in 1995. They first $12 Million Campaign endowment of less than $500,000, so one of highest standard for the next 20 years. discovered the Festival when Boston’s regular BOARD OF TRUSTEES the clear near-term initiatives was to begin The Trustees and Rockport Music leadership ADIELLO Susan Gray. After the exciting presentations, the As Susanne Guyer closed her campaign classical season had concluded and they were Susanne Guyer, chair ON T the process of building more substantial acknowledged that raising $12,000,000 J Opening Night events continued with a breath- announcement, she provided a glimpse of what the looking for something to do that weekend in © Stephen M. Bell, vice chair endowment funding. Looking towards the taking performance by world-renowned violinist future could be at Rockport Music, “There are many will require extraordinary generosity by the the Boston Globe. They saw a Festival concert Garth Greimann, vice chair future, the Board of Trustees and leadership Joshua Bell and pianist Alessio Bax with works by gifts that we would like to pass on to our children Rockport Music family and have structured listed and started attending regularly. Their Allan H. Cohen, treasurer knew that a stronger endowment would help then it led to raising money. The volunteer Alec and Susan found that commitment the campaign for pledges to be payable over Beethoven, Brahms, Grieg and Sarasate, as well as and to the next generations…to make available Jeannie McIntyre, secretary enjoyment of the Festival was actually a roles changed but the passion of everyone inspiring, adding that, “The longer we lived support the ongoing desire to build on the three-to-five years. The recent growth of an unforgettable encore by Elgar. Following the to others the experiences that are important and Frank G. Berson major consideration in deciding to move to involved never wavered.” in Rockport, the more we cared that the excellence in musical programming, as well as the Annual Giving program and its positive concert, Gala guests gathered for a spectacular cocktail enrich our lives. Some of these hopes may seem Philip Cutter Rockport a few years later. new concert hall would be a community fund new education and outreach initiatives. impact on Rockport Music’s operations is Alec and Susan both were involved in the party and dinner under a beautiful tent at Millbrook difficult to ensure or even out of reach. One gift is Nina Doggett resource and an enriching feature in town. Additionally, in order to implement the still necessary for the organization’s future When asked about their generous giving to fundraising for the building of the concert Meadow. Rockport Music is truly grateful to the Gala within your reach. You can give the gift of music.” Jerry A. Hausman The programs for the kids and schools Steve Lindo appropriate growth for the future, the Board stability and Rockport Music will continue Rockport Music, Alec indicated that, “When hall, Susan serving as Campaign Co-chair. She Committee Co-Chairs Dianne Anderson, Eve and Phil of Trustees recognized that the organization we consider where we want to donate money, was initially hesitant to accept the invitation, were always a part of the mission. As we Mary Malone to count on this generosity in perpetuity. Cutter, and Susan Gray and Alec Dingee for their ABOVE LEF T: Violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Alessio Bax bring Frank E. Previte needed to strengthen its ability to attract and one of our major criteria is that it has to be an but Alec, who has started a multitude of get stronger, it’s tremendous the amount tireless efforts to ensure that the evening was a success. a powerful performance to the Opening Night Gala. Ruth Shane retain key organizational leaders. In the The In Concert with You campaign encourages organization where the people have serious companies, told her that “All the companies of education that is part of the program. ABOVE RIGHT: Shalin Liu Naomi Stonberg long-term view, this endowment funding all members of the Rockport Music family interest in creating something significant I’ve started, no one will remember their It’s jawdropping what we’ve got here!” David Sweet would relieve some of the pressure on to participate—all gifts, of any size, are from the gift. We also want to be involved names in a few years. You have a chance to Susan and Alec agree that the distinctive William E. Taylor earned revenue through prudent annual welcome, needed, and greatly appreciated. enough in an organization to know that it has do something here that will last for years experience brought by Rockport Music’s Richard Tennant a plan and vision for how to successfully grow to come.” Looking back, Susan admits that intimate setting combined with the highest DONOR PROFILE: Susan Wagner and become stronger.” Susan added: being part of the team that built the Shalin quality of music truly sets the organization Peter Wernau All gifts of any size, are welcome, needed, and greatly appreciated. Liu Performance Center was one of the most “We gain such pleasure in Rockport’s high apart. Says Alec, “At Rockport Music we’re Margaret Ziering satisfying times of her life. quality of music and intimate setting. You wired together through the music and it Jerry & Margaretta Hausman Tony Beadle, ex officio David Deveau, ex officio would normally hear concerts like these in a Susan remembers the board meeting just after creates a connection among us.” © SHARRON COHEN © 2,000 seat venue, but here you can enjoy them the stock market had fallen in 2008, where Steadfast supporters of Classical Music They remember a conversation with an advisor TRUSTEES EMERITI in a small, beautiful, and inspiring hall. the board had to decide whether they would during the first campaign who said, “You need JERRY AND MARGARETTA HAUSMAN are both grandfather played with the Cincinnati Orchestra. James Barker Music is at the core for us, but I will admit commit to going ahead with the building to make it a place people want to be.” As they passionate about classical music, a passion that Margaretta studied piano and her father and great Thomas Burger that the friendships, trust and commitment project. Phil Cutter was her co-chair and Susan The Power look at what Rockport Music has become directed their very generous gift to the Artistic grandmother were both musicians. Mollie Byrnes we experienced in the Rockport Music family recalls, “In a truly terrifying decision, we said nearly 10 years later, Susan and Alec are Janice Cane Excellence Endowment Fund. When asked about Jerry Hausman has been Professor of Economics at made us want to be a greater part of yes, we’re going to raise the money! The Board grateful to have been a part of that mission! Susan Gray why Rockport Music is a top priority, Jerry talked MIT for over 40 years. He now splits his year between making it all happen. In the old days, we made a large commitment to one another that Mimi Harper of a Vision about the importance of strategic philanthropy. Santa Monica, where he is a Visiting Professor at all stacked the chairs, washed the dishes, and we would be responsible for making it happen.” “I like to give where I see the need….where I see William Hausman UCLA, Boston and Rockport. In addition to Rockport Joseph Mueller THE POWER OF A VISION can never be overestimated. who will best use the money.” He added that Music, the Hausmans are involved in several musical In 1981, a composer, a vocalist, and a businessman even though the building is important, he gave organizations in Santa Monica, as well as enjoy attending envisioned the town of Rockport as a destination his support towards chamber music because he concerts at Wigmore Hall in London. where people could come and experience great music, feels “music is the end product.” He continued his Jerry and Margaretta Hausman see a very bright primarily classical. They started in a local art gallery, thoughts on the future: future for Rockport Music and want to enable the and people immediately flocked to the excellent © MICHAEL LUTCH© I would like to ensure that classical music continues organization to bring even more high-profile artists, performances. The addition of more concerts and as a top priority and want the organization to indicating that “we are well-positioned to draw top educational activities for adults and children allowed have the ability to spend money on the highest tier artists with our tremendous hall and locale.” for a larger season—their vision, the Rockport Chamber quality of artists. I hope that this fund helps Music Festival, was a reality. bring in the next tier of artists. I’d also like to see Visions can be miraculous, true visions can also become more young competition winners. I am looking building blocks. In 1995, concert pianist David Deveau forward to the direction that Barry Shiffman “We...want the organization to have will bring to the organization. With his connection became the Artistic Director of the Rockport Chamber A special thank you to our generous the ability to spend money on the Music Festival. His vision was to engage world-renowned with the Banff International String Quartet highest quality of artists.” artists, enabling the Festival’s artistic growth to reach Competition and other artists, I think he is JERRY AND MARGARETTA HAUSMAN world-class status. The Festival, which grew to five weeks Campaign Donors well-positioned to send us in a nice direction. each summer was now a destination, and the gallery where I want the artistic director to be able to spend the money on the music! the concerts were held was bursting with concertgoers. The Anonymous (5) Gene and Nina Doggett Richard A. Olliver vision of artistic quality and a stronger community commitment had Jebediah Foundation, Robert Amory, Trustee Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust Patricia Petrou Jerry and Margaretta primarily enjoy classical music, become another building block to the future. As this vision matured, Mary Barcus Linda and Michael Frieze John and Jean Rees but also enjoy some jazz. Jerry shared the story that another was taking place. J.M.R. Barker Foundation Janet and Mark Gottesman Mel and Martha Rosenblatt his love of classical music was first inspired around Ann Batchelder and Bruce Sunstein Alec Dingee and Susan Gray David and Marie Louise Scudder the age of seven or eight when his parents took him An art gallery is just that, made for a visual experience, not music. The next vision was Edward and Sheila Becker Garth and Lindsay Greimann Ruth Shane and Barry Gartell to Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh to hear legendary pianist for a space that expanded the magical, musical experiences. In 2008, on the eve of the J.J. and Jackie Bell Susanne Guyer and Thad Carpen Joe and Helen Soussou Arthur Rubinstein, saying that he’s “been enamored recession, the Rockport Music board voted to begin planning and construction of a new Jill and Stephen Bell Jerry and Margaretta Hausman Jeffrey and Naomi Stonberg with classical music ever since.” He also shared that concert hall in downtown Rockport. It would become the year-round destination for Thatcher Bell and Victoria Weil Mary and Harry Hintlian David and JoEllen Sweet he did study music as a young person, yet “flunked great music in a superior acoustical environment and one of the most visually beautiful Jill and Frank G. Berson, M.D. Bernie and Lorraine Horn Jolinda and Bill Taylor my violin lessons.” Music was an integral part of halls in this country. A $20 million project, this was a grand vision, arguably the grandest Michael and Mary Ann Bresnan Mr. and Mrs. William J. Kneisel Richard and Cynthia Tennant both Jerry and Margaretta’s upbringing. Several of of all. In the first several years of operation, the Shalin Liu Performance Center has Mollie and John Byrnes Anne Kubik and Michael Krupka Elliott and Antra Thrasher Janice Cane and Wally Hess Stephen and Sigrid Lindo Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Van Demark Jerry’s family members were musicians, his father borne that out, but visions never stop, and our next vision is becoming a reality. Kathleen Sepers Cohen and Allan H. Cohen Shalin Liu Susan and Bill Wagner played with Benny Goodman as a sideman and his Stephanie and John Connaughton Judy and Mark Lurie Mitchell and Barbara Freedman Wand TOP: Rockport Chamber Music Festival Founders (left to right): David Alpher, Paul Sylva and Lila Deis Linzee and Beth Coolidge Mary E. Malone Thi Linh and Peter Wernau MIDDLE: Shalin Liu Performance Center Phil and Eve Cutter Jeannie and Angus McIntyre Margaret and Chip Ziering BOTTOM: The Emerson String Quartet performing in the Shalin Liu Performance Center—a realization of a dream. ADIELLO © ROBERT BENSON, MICHAEL LUTCH Eileen and Joseph Mueller

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Stephen M. Bell, co-chair IN 2015 THE ROCKPORT MUSIC Board of spending from that capital. With further Passionately committed to Garth Greimann, co-chair Trustees carefully evaluated the organization’s investigation by the Finance Committee, the the success of Rockport Joseph Mueller, co-chair Janice Cane next steps through a strategic planning minimum need was identified as $8,000,000. Music—for over 30 years process to respond to the rapid growth and Allan H. Cohen One of the key elements in the Strategic Philip Cutter success of the organization since the opening A special thank you to Shalin Liu for Plan was recognizing that the preservation Susanne Guyer of the Shalin Liu Performance Center. SUSAN GRAY AND ALEC DINGEE have been establishing a permanent endowment of the organization’s beautiful performance Mary Malone Through this process, the Board of Trustees involved in Rockport Music almost since the hall, the Shalin Liu Performance Center, fund for the building—the Shalin Liu Jeannie McIntyre developed a long-term plan for improved was paramount in planning for the future. very beginning. They started attending the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Performance Center Endowment Fund. Margaret Ziering financial sustainability. Rockport Chamber Music Festival concerts A goal of $4,000,000 was established to Rockport Music Announces Tony Beadle, ex officio in 1984, and Susan was Board Chair when At the time, the organization had an fund the maintenance of the Center at the Susan Coffin,ex officio David Deveau was hired in 1995. They first $12 Million Campaign endowment of less than $500,000, so one of highest standard for the next 20 years. discovered the Festival when Boston’s regular BOARD OF TRUSTEES the clear near-term initiatives was to begin The Trustees and Rockport Music leadership ADIELLO Susan Gray. After the exciting presentations, the As Susanne Guyer closed her campaign classical season had concluded and they were Susanne Guyer, chair ON T the process of building more substantial acknowledged that raising $12,000,000 J Opening Night events continued with a breath- announcement, she provided a glimpse of what the looking for something to do that weekend in © Stephen M. Bell, vice chair endowment funding. Looking towards the taking performance by world-renowned violinist future could be at Rockport Music, “There are many will require extraordinary generosity by the the Boston Globe. They saw a Festival concert Garth Greimann, vice chair future, the Board of Trustees and leadership Joshua Bell and pianist Alessio Bax with works by gifts that we would like to pass on to our children Rockport Music family and have structured listed and started attending regularly. Their Allan H. Cohen, treasurer knew that a stronger endowment would help then it led to raising money. The volunteer Alec and Susan found that commitment the campaign for pledges to be payable over Beethoven, Brahms, Grieg and Sarasate, as well as and to the next generations…to make available Jeannie McIntyre, secretary enjoyment of the Festival was actually a roles changed but the passion of everyone inspiring, adding that, “The longer we lived support the ongoing desire to build on the three-to-five years. The recent growth of an unforgettable encore by Elgar. Following the to others the experiences that are important and Frank G. Berson major consideration in deciding to move to involved never wavered.” in Rockport, the more we cared that the excellence in musical programming, as well as the Annual Giving program and its positive concert, Gala guests gathered for a spectacular cocktail enrich our lives. Some of these hopes may seem Philip Cutter Rockport a few years later. new concert hall would be a community fund new education and outreach initiatives. impact on Rockport Music’s operations is Alec and Susan both were involved in the party and dinner under a beautiful tent at Millbrook difficult to ensure or even out of reach. One gift is Nina Doggett resource and an enriching feature in town. Additionally, in order to implement the still necessary for the organization’s future When asked about their generous giving to fundraising for the building of the concert Meadow. Rockport Music is truly grateful to the Gala within your reach. You can give the gift of music.” Jerry A. Hausman The programs for the kids and schools Steve Lindo appropriate growth for the future, the Board stability and Rockport Music will continue Rockport Music, Alec indicated that, “When hall, Susan serving as Campaign Co-chair. She Committee Co-Chairs Dianne Anderson, Eve and Phil of Trustees recognized that the organization we consider where we want to donate money, was initially hesitant to accept the invitation, were always a part of the mission. As we Mary Malone to count on this generosity in perpetuity. Cutter, and Susan Gray and Alec Dingee for their ABOVE LEF T: Violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Alessio Bax bring Frank E. Previte needed to strengthen its ability to attract and one of our major criteria is that it has to be an but Alec, who has started a multitude of get stronger, it’s tremendous the amount tireless efforts to ensure that the evening was a success. a powerful performance to the Opening Night Gala. Ruth Shane retain key organizational leaders. In the The In Concert with You campaign encourages organization where the people have serious companies, told her that “All the companies of education that is part of the program. ABOVE RIGHT: Shalin Liu Naomi Stonberg long-term view, this endowment funding all members of the Rockport Music family interest in creating something significant I’ve started, no one will remember their It’s jawdropping what we’ve got here!” David Sweet would relieve some of the pressure on to participate—all gifts, of any size, are from the gift. We also want to be involved names in a few years. You have a chance to Susan and Alec agree that the distinctive William E. Taylor earned revenue through prudent annual welcome, needed, and greatly appreciated. enough in an organization to know that it has do something here that will last for years experience brought by Rockport Music’s Richard Tennant a plan and vision for how to successfully grow to come.” Looking back, Susan admits that intimate setting combined with the highest DONOR PROFILE: Susan Wagner and become stronger.” Susan added: being part of the team that built the Shalin quality of music truly sets the organization Peter Wernau All gifts of any size, are welcome, needed, and greatly appreciated. Liu Performance Center was one of the most “We gain such pleasure in Rockport’s high apart. Says Alec, “At Rockport Music we’re Margaret Ziering satisfying times of her life. quality of music and intimate setting. You wired together through the music and it Jerry & Margaretta Hausman Tony Beadle, ex officio David Deveau, ex officio would normally hear concerts like these in a Susan remembers the board meeting just after creates a connection among us.” 2,000 seat venue, but here you can enjoy them the stock market had fallen in 2008, where Steadfast supporters of Classical Music They remember a conversation with an advisor TRUSTEES EMERITI in a small, beautiful, and inspiring hall. the board had to decide whether they would during the first campaign who said, “You need JERRY AND MARGARETTA HAUSMAN are both grandfather played with the Cincinnati Orchestra. James Barker Music is at the core for us, but I will admit commit to going ahead with the building to make it a place people want to be.” As they passionate about classical music, a passion that Margaretta studied piano and her father and great Thomas Burger that the friendships, trust and commitment project. Phil Cutter was her co-chair and Susan The Power look at what Rockport Music has become directed their very generous gift to the Artistic grandmother were both musicians. Mollie Byrnes we experienced in the Rockport Music family recalls, “In a truly terrifying decision, we said nearly 10 years later, Susan and Alec are Janice Cane Excellence Endowment Fund. When asked about Jerry Hausman has been Professor of Economics at made us want to be a greater part of yes, we’re going to raise the money! The Board grateful to have been a part of that mission! Susan Gray why Rockport Music is a top priority, Jerry talked MIT for over 40 years. He now splits his year between making it all happen. In the old days, we made a large commitment to one another that Mimi Harper of a Vision about the importance of strategic philanthropy. Santa Monica, where he is a Visiting Professor at all stacked the chairs, washed the dishes, and we would be responsible for making it happen.” “I like to give where I see the need….where I see William Hausman UCLA, Boston and Rockport. In addition to Rockport Joseph Mueller THE POWER OF A VISION can never be overestimated. who will best use the money.” He added that Music, the Hausmans are involved in several musical In 1981, a composer, a vocalist, and a businessman even though the building is important, he gave organizations in Santa Monica, as well as enjoy attending envisioned the town of Rockport as a destination his support towards chamber music because he concerts at Wigmore Hall in London. where people could come and experience great music, feels “music is the end product.” He continued his Jerry and Margaretta Hausman see a very bright primarily classical. They started in a local art gallery, thoughts on the future: future for Rockport Music and want to enable the and people immediately flocked to the excellent © MICHAEL LUTCH© I would like to ensure that classical music continues organization to bring even more high-profile artists, performances. The addition of more concerts and as a top priority and want the organization to indicating that “we are well-positioned to draw top educational activities for adults and children allowed have the ability to spend money on the highest tier artists with our tremendous hall and locale.” for a larger season—their vision, the Rockport Chamber quality of artists. I hope that this fund helps Music Festival, was a reality. bring in the next tier of artists. I’d also like to see Visions can be miraculous, true visions can also become more young competition winners. I am looking building blocks. In 1995, concert pianist David Deveau forward to the direction that Barry Shiffman “We...want the organization to have will bring to the organization. With his connection became the Artistic Director of the Rockport Chamber A special thank you to our generous the ability to spend money on the Music Festival. His vision was to engage world-renowned with the Banff International String Quartet highest quality of artists.” artists, enabling the Festival’s artistic growth to reach Competition and other artists, I think he is JERRY AND MARGARETTA HAUSMAN world-class status. The Festival, which grew to five weeks Campaign Donors well-positioned to send us in a nice direction. each summer was now a destination, and the gallery where I want the artistic director to be able to spend the money on the music! the concerts were held was bursting with concertgoers. The Anonymous (5) Gene and Nina Doggett Richard A. Olliver vision of artistic quality and a stronger community commitment had Jebediah Foundation, Robert Amory, Trustee Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust Patricia Petrou Jerry and Margaretta primarily enjoy classical music, become another building block to the future. As this vision matured, Mary Barcus Linda and Michael Frieze John and Jean Rees but also enjoy some jazz. Jerry shared the story that another was taking place. J.M.R. Barker Foundation Janet and Mark Gottesman Mel and Martha Rosenblatt his love of classical music was first inspired around Ann Batchelder and Bruce Sunstein Alec Dingee and Susan Gray David and Marie Louise Scudder the age of seven or eight when his parents took him An art gallery is just that, made for a visual experience, not music. The next vision was Edward and Sheila Becker Garth and Lindsay Greimann Ruth Shane and Barry Gartell to Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh to hear legendary pianist for a space that expanded the magical, musical experiences. In 2008, on the eve of the J.J. and Jackie Bell Susanne Guyer and Thad Carpen Joe and Helen Soussou Arthur Rubinstein, saying that he’s “been enamored recession, the Rockport Music board voted to begin planning and construction of a new Jill and Stephen Bell Jerry and Margaretta Hausman Jeffrey and Naomi Stonberg with classical music ever since.” He also shared that concert hall in downtown Rockport. It would become the year-round destination for Thatcher Bell and Victoria Weil Mary and Harry Hintlian David and JoEllen Sweet he did study music as a young person, yet “flunked great music in a superior acoustical environment and one of the most visually beautiful Jill and Frank G. Berson, M.D. Bernie and Lorraine Horn Jolinda and Bill Taylor my violin lessons.” Music was an integral part of halls in this country. A $20 million project, this was a grand vision, arguably the grandest Michael and Mary Ann Bresnan Mr. and Mrs. William J. Kneisel Richard and Cynthia Tennant both Jerry and Margaretta’s upbringing. Several of of all. In the first several years of operation, the Shalin Liu Performance Center has Mollie and John Byrnes Anne Kubik and Michael Krupka Elliott and Antra Thrasher Janice Cane and Wally Hess Stephen and Sigrid Lindo Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Van Demark Jerry’s family members were musicians, his father borne that out, but visions never stop, and our next vision is becoming a reality. Kathleen Sepers Cohen and Allan H. Cohen Shalin Liu Susan and Bill Wagner played with Benny Goodman as a sideman and his Stephanie and John Connaughton Judy and Mark Lurie Mitchell and Barbara Freedman Wand TOP: Rockport Chamber Music Festival Founders (left to right): David Alpher, Paul Sylva and Lila Deis Linzee and Beth Coolidge Mary E. Malone Thi Linh and Peter Wernau MIDDLE: Shalin Liu Performance Center Phil and Eve Cutter Jeannie and Angus McIntyre Margaret and Chip Ziering BOTTOM: The Emerson String Quartet performing in the Shalin Liu Performance Center—a realization of a dream. ADIELLO © ROBERT BENSON, MICHAEL LUTCH Eileen and Joseph Mueller

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Stephen M. Bell, co-chair IN 2015 THE ROCKPORT MUSIC Board of spending from that capital. With further Passionately committed to Garth Greimann, co-chair Trustees carefully evaluated the organization’s investigation by the Finance Committee, the the success of Rockport Joseph Mueller, co-chair Janice Cane next steps through a strategic planning minimum need was identified as $8,000,000. Music—for over 30 years process to respond to the rapid growth and Allan H. Cohen One of the key elements in the Strategic Philip Cutter success of the organization since the opening A special thank you to Shalin Liu for Plan was recognizing that the preservation Susanne Guyer of the Shalin Liu Performance Center. SUSAN GRAY AND ALEC DINGEE have been establishing a permanent endowment of the organization’s beautiful performance Mary Malone Through this process, the Board of Trustees involved in Rockport Music almost since the hall, the Shalin Liu Performance Center, fund for the building—the Shalin Liu Jeannie McIntyre developed a long-term plan for improved was paramount in planning for the future. very beginning. They started attending the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Performance Center Endowment Fund. Margaret Ziering financial sustainability. Rockport Chamber Music Festival concerts A goal of $4,000,000 was established to Rockport Music Announces Tony Beadle, ex officio in 1984, and Susan was Board Chair when At the time, the organization had an fund the maintenance of the Center at the Susan Coffin,ex officio David Deveau was hired in 1995. They first $12 Million Campaign endowment of less than $500,000, so one of highest standard for the next 20 years. discovered the Festival when Boston’s regular BOARD OF TRUSTEES the clear near-term initiatives was to begin The Trustees and Rockport Music leadership ADIELLO Susan Gray. After the exciting presentations, the As Susanne Guyer closed her campaign classical season had concluded and they were Susanne Guyer, chair ON T the process of building more substantial acknowledged that raising $12,000,000 J Opening Night events continued with a breath- announcement, she provided a glimpse of what the looking for something to do that weekend in © Stephen M. Bell, vice chair endowment funding. Looking towards the taking performance by world-renowned violinist future could be at Rockport Music, “There are many will require extraordinary generosity by the the Boston Globe. They saw a Festival concert Garth Greimann, vice chair future, the Board of Trustees and leadership Joshua Bell and pianist Alessio Bax with works by gifts that we would like to pass on to our children Rockport Music family and have structured listed and started attending regularly. Their Allan H. Cohen, treasurer knew that a stronger endowment would help then it led to raising money. The volunteer Alec and Susan found that commitment the campaign for pledges to be payable over Beethoven, Brahms, Grieg and Sarasate, as well as and to the next generations…to make available Jeannie McIntyre, secretary enjoyment of the Festival was actually a roles changed but the passion of everyone inspiring, adding that, “The longer we lived support the ongoing desire to build on the three-to-five years. The recent growth of an unforgettable encore by Elgar. Following the to others the experiences that are important and Frank G. Berson major consideration in deciding to move to involved never wavered.” in Rockport, the more we cared that the excellence in musical programming, as well as the Annual Giving program and its positive concert, Gala guests gathered for a spectacular cocktail enrich our lives. Some of these hopes may seem Philip Cutter Rockport a few years later. new concert hall would be a community fund new education and outreach initiatives. impact on Rockport Music’s operations is Alec and Susan both were involved in the party and dinner under a beautiful tent at Millbrook difficult to ensure or even out of reach. One gift is Nina Doggett resource and an enriching feature in town. Additionally, in order to implement the still necessary for the organization’s future When asked about their generous giving to fundraising for the building of the concert Meadow. Rockport Music is truly grateful to the Gala within your reach. You can give the gift of music.” Jerry A. Hausman The programs for the kids and schools Steve Lindo appropriate growth for the future, the Board stability and Rockport Music will continue Rockport Music, Alec indicated that, “When hall, Susan serving as Campaign Co-chair. She Committee Co-Chairs Dianne Anderson, Eve and Phil of Trustees recognized that the organization we consider where we want to donate money, was initially hesitant to accept the invitation, were always a part of the mission. As we Mary Malone to count on this generosity in perpetuity. Cutter, and Susan Gray and Alec Dingee for their ABOVE LEF T: Violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Alessio Bax bring Frank E. Previte needed to strengthen its ability to attract and one of our major criteria is that it has to be an but Alec, who has started a multitude of get stronger, it’s tremendous the amount tireless efforts to ensure that the evening was a success. a powerful performance to the Opening Night Gala. Ruth Shane retain key organizational leaders. In the The In Concert with You campaign encourages organization where the people have serious companies, told her that “All the companies of education that is part of the program. ABOVE RIGHT: Shalin Liu Naomi Stonberg long-term view, this endowment funding all members of the Rockport Music family interest in creating something significant I’ve started, no one will remember their It’s jawdropping what we’ve got here!” David Sweet would relieve some of the pressure on to participate—all gifts, of any size, are from the gift. We also want to be involved names in a few years. You have a chance to Susan and Alec agree that the distinctive William E. Taylor earned revenue through prudent annual welcome, needed, and greatly appreciated. enough in an organization to know that it has do something here that will last for years experience brought by Rockport Music’s Richard Tennant a plan and vision for how to successfully grow to come.” Looking back, Susan admits that intimate setting combined with the highest DONOR PROFILE: Susan Wagner and become stronger.” Susan added: being part of the team that built the Shalin quality of music truly sets the organization Peter Wernau All gifts of any size, are welcome, needed, and greatly appreciated. Liu Performance Center was one of the most “We gain such pleasure in Rockport’s high apart. Says Alec, “At Rockport Music we’re Margaret Ziering satisfying times of her life. quality of music and intimate setting. You wired together through the music and it Jerry & Margaretta Hausman Tony Beadle, ex officio David Deveau, ex officio would normally hear concerts like these in a Susan remembers the board meeting just after creates a connection among us.” 2,000 seat venue, but here you can enjoy them the stock market had fallen in 2008, where Steadfast supporters of Classical Music They remember a conversation with an advisor TRUSTEES EMERITI in a small, beautiful, and inspiring hall. the board had to decide whether they would during the first campaign who said, “You need JERRY AND MARGARETTA HAUSMAN are both grandfather played with the Cincinnati Orchestra. James Barker Music is at the core for us, but I will admit commit to going ahead with the building to make it a place people want to be.” As they passionate about classical music, a passion that Margaretta studied piano and her father and great Thomas Burger that the friendships, trust and commitment project. Phil Cutter was her co-chair and Susan The Power look at what Rockport Music has become directed their very generous gift to the Artistic grandmother were both musicians. Mollie Byrnes we experienced in the Rockport Music family recalls, “In a truly terrifying decision, we said nearly 10 years later, Susan and Alec are Janice Cane Excellence Endowment Fund. When asked about Jerry Hausman has been Professor of Economics at made us want to be a greater part of yes, we’re going to raise the money! The Board grateful to have been a part of that mission! Susan Gray why Rockport Music is a top priority, Jerry talked MIT for over 40 years. He now splits his year between making it all happen. In the old days, we made a large commitment to one another that Mimi Harper of a Vision about the importance of strategic philanthropy. Santa Monica, where he is a Visiting Professor at all stacked the chairs, washed the dishes, and we would be responsible for making it happen.” “I like to give where I see the need….where I see William Hausman UCLA, Boston and Rockport. In addition to Rockport Joseph Mueller THE POWER OF A VISION can never be overestimated. who will best use the money.” He added that Music, the Hausmans are involved in several musical In 1981, a composer, a vocalist, and a businessman even though the building is important, he gave organizations in Santa Monica, as well as enjoy attending envisioned the town of Rockport as a destination his support towards chamber music because he concerts at Wigmore Hall in London. where people could come and experience great music, feels “music is the end product.” He continued his Jerry and Margaretta Hausman see a very bright primarily classical. They started in a local art gallery, thoughts on the future: future for Rockport Music and want to enable the and people immediately flocked to the excellent © MICHAEL LUTCH© I would like to ensure that classical music continues organization to bring even more high-profile artists, performances. The addition of more concerts and as a top priority and want the organization to indicating that “we are well-positioned to draw top educational activities for adults and children allowed have the ability to spend money on the highest tier artists with our tremendous hall and locale.” for a larger season—their vision, the Rockport Chamber quality of artists. I hope that this fund helps Music Festival, was a reality. bring in the next tier of artists. I’d also like to see Visions can be miraculous, true visions can also become more young competition winners. I am looking building blocks. In 1995, concert pianist David Deveau forward to the direction that Barry Shiffman “We...want the organization to have will bring to the organization. With his connection became the Artistic Director of the Rockport Chamber A special thank you to our generous the ability to spend money on the Music Festival. His vision was to engage world-renowned with the Banff International String Quartet highest quality of artists.” artists, enabling the Festival’s artistic growth to reach Competition and other artists, I think he is JERRY AND MARGARETTA HAUSMAN world-class status. The Festival, which grew to five weeks Campaign Donors well-positioned to send us in a nice direction. each summer was now a destination, and the gallery where I want the artistic director to be able to spend the money on the music! the concerts were held was bursting with concertgoers. The Anonymous (5) Gene and Nina Doggett Richard A. Olliver vision of artistic quality and a stronger community commitment had Jebediah Foundation, Robert Amory, Trustee Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust Patricia Petrou Jerry and Margaretta primarily enjoy classical music, become another building block to the future. As this vision matured, Mary Barcus Linda and Michael Frieze John and Jean Rees but also enjoy some jazz. Jerry shared the story that another was taking place. J.M.R. Barker Foundation Janet and Mark Gottesman Mel and Martha Rosenblatt his love of classical music was first inspired around Ann Batchelder and Bruce Sunstein Alec Dingee and Susan Gray David and Marie Louise Scudder the age of seven or eight when his parents took him An art gallery is just that, made for a visual experience, not music. The next vision was Edward and Sheila Becker Garth and Lindsay Greimann Ruth Shane and Barry Gartell to Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh to hear legendary pianist for a space that expanded the magical, musical experiences. In 2008, on the eve of the J.J. and Jackie Bell Susanne Guyer and Thad Carpen Joe and Helen Soussou Arthur Rubinstein, saying that he’s “been enamored recession, the Rockport Music board voted to begin planning and construction of a new Jill and Stephen Bell Jerry and Margaretta Hausman Jeffrey and Naomi Stonberg with classical music ever since.” He also shared that concert hall in downtown Rockport. It would become the year-round destination for Thatcher Bell and Victoria Weil Mary and Harry Hintlian David and JoEllen Sweet he did study music as a young person, yet “flunked great music in a superior acoustical environment and one of the most visually beautiful Jill and Frank G. Berson, M.D. Bernie and Lorraine Horn Jolinda and Bill Taylor my violin lessons.” Music was an integral part of halls in this country. A $20 million project, this was a grand vision, arguably the grandest Michael and Mary Ann Bresnan Mr. and Mrs. William J. Kneisel Richard and Cynthia Tennant both Jerry and Margaretta’s upbringing. Several of of all. In the first several years of operation, the Shalin Liu Performance Center has Mollie and John Byrnes Anne Kubik and Michael Krupka Elliott and Antra Thrasher Janice Cane and Wally Hess Stephen and Sigrid Lindo Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Van Demark Jerry’s family members were musicians, his father borne that out, but visions never stop, and our next vision is becoming a reality. Kathleen Sepers Cohen and Allan H. Cohen Shalin Liu Susan and Bill Wagner played with Benny Goodman as a sideman and his Stephanie and John Connaughton Judy and Mark Lurie Mitchell and Barbara Freedman Wand TOP: Rockport Chamber Music Festival Founders (left to right): David Alpher, Paul Sylva and Lila Deis Linzee and Beth Coolidge Mary E. Malone Thi Linh and Peter Wernau MIDDLE: Shalin Liu Performance Center Phil and Eve Cutter Jeannie and Angus McIntyre Margaret and Chip Ziering BOTTOM: The Emerson String Quartet performing in the Shalin Liu Performance Center—a realization of a dream. ADIELLO © ROBERT BENSON, MICHAEL LUTCH Eileen and Joseph Mueller

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early musical inspiration and how he J scratching on the viola was really eye-opening.” us to share it with the world. As legacy, remembering well the lessons I learned © thinks Rockport Music is well-positioned the co-chairs of this campaign, we from my Dad. to be a catalyst for such experiences. have found that the beauty of the Rockport Music I remember hearing the sounds of the Bach venue and musical excellence of the Gavotte that my Dad, an amateur violinist, “With its perfect combination of inspired space, curious listeners programming touches us all. Where Announces played for me when I was a very young boy. Campaign Summary PROGRAM else would a music lover find such a I was glued to his every note. Something just and exceptional artists, Rockport Music is set to grow and EXCELLENCE magical space for live performances made me listen. When he played certain continue to serve the community.” CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES $5,000,000 of all genres? However, in order $12 Million dissonant chords his face would wince and BARRY SHIFFMAN The In Concert with You campaign incorporates the following major initiatives: to continue building on our past he would lean the scroll of his violin over to ROCKPORT MUSIC ARTISTIC DIRECTOR THE ARTISTIC PROGRAM EXCELLENCE ENDOWMENT funds will ensure our ability successes and properly plan for the Campaign ARTISTIC & to continue to advance programmatic excellence in presenting exceptional live future, we need to establish funding EXECUTIVE music in all genres, as well as to augment our education and outreach programs. that enables Rockport Music to 1. Jeff and Naomi Stonberg enjoying the reception in LEADERSHIP Millbrook Meadow. continue presenting the finest On June 2, 2017, at the Opening Night Gala of the 36th THE ARTISTIC AND EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ENDOWMENT funds will enable 2. Trustee Chair Susanne Guyer and Eileen Mueller $3,000,000 artists available, retain and attract Rockport Music to attract and retain key leaders who are passionate, innovative, prior to the concert. the most effective leaders, and Annual Rockport Chamber Music Festival, Rockport and essential to shaping our vision of musical excellence and preserving Rockport 3. Gala Co-Chairs celebrate with the Artistic Director ensure that the performance center (left to right): Alec Dingee with wife Susan Gray (Trustee Music’s high standards. BUILDING Music’s Board of Trustees Chair Susanne Guyer Emerita), Eve Cutter, Artistic Director David Deveau, PRESERVATION that we worked so hard to build will Dianne Anderson and Trustee Phil Cutter. announced the launch of its $12 million campaign The SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER PRESERVATION FUND and the FUND stand for generations. 4. Corinna and Cornelius Waud with Anne and Bill SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER ENDOWMENT FUND, established by a entitled In Concert with You. Kniesel having a great time at the gala. generous gift by Shalin Liu, will support the maintenance and care of our $4,000,000 The extensive education and outreach 5. From the left: John Byrnes with world-renowned beautiful concert hall. programs currently in existence will violinist Joshua Bell, Trustee Emerita Mollie Byrnes, MS. GUYER ANNOUNCED THAT ROCKPORT Ms. Guyer also expressed her great and pianist Alessio Bax. also be strengthened and broadened SPECIAL INITIATIVE Music’s Campaign Committee—led by Stephen appreciation to the campaign’s principal Rockport Music’s Opening 6. Matt Beach with Chris and Jim Barker (Trustee TOTAL through these funds, positively Bell, Joe Mueller, and Garth Greimann—has donors for their extraordinary generosity, Night Gala was a grand Emeritus) at the pre-concert reception. $1 MILLION CHALLENGE In a bold statement of commitment to Rockport Music, $12,000,000 impacting students and adults already raised over $9 million towards this including Susan Gray and Alec Dingee, 7. Trustee and Campaign Committee member Margaret two generous donors have together committed $1,000,000, conditional upon throughout the North Shore. ambitious goal to ensure the ongoing artistic Margaretta and Jerry Hausman, Mollie celebration with a Ziering, Lindsay Greimann and Eleanor Rogers having a Rockport Music raising a matching $1,000,000 from other donors. wonderful visit prior to the concert. excellence in programming, to endow key and John Byrnes, and Shalin Liu. She performance by Our vision is to establish Rockport leadership positions, and to create dedicated gave a special thank you to Shalin Liu, Music as one of the most dynamic funds for the beautiful Shalin Liu Performance who has completed the funding goal for world-renowned GIFTS AMOUNT [# NEEDED] music presenters in the country, violinist Joshua Bell. NEEDED Center. Explaining that the work was not the building component of this campaign 5 consistently featuring artists of the finished and that the campaign will continue and has gone on to provide the seed gift $1,500,000+ [2] IN CONCERT WITH YOU GIFTS highest caliber while reaching an even for the next two years, Susanne Guyer for a permanent endowment fund for the RECEIVED Scale of Gifts Needed greater number of people through our expressed her appreciation for the outstanding building—the Shalin Liu Performance to Raise $12,000,000 concerts and educational programs. Campaign Co-Chairs and the committee for Center Endowment Fund—which is now $1,000,000+ [3] CHALLENGE CommittedGIFTS as of 07/17/2017 all their hard work. part of the campaign. She continued with NEEDED GIFTS COMMITMENT The name of the campaign—In $10,362,867 (86%)NEEDED thanks for all who had already pledged 2 Concert with You—was not decided GIFTS IN CONCERT WITH YOU CAMPAIGN support and assured the attendees that $ 500,000+ [4] on lightly. We consider this campaign GIFTS RECEIVED GIFTS they too will have an opportunity to 1 NEEDED RECEIVED Rockport Music not only integral to the future of participate in the campaign. CHALLENGE 37 Main Street GIFTS Rockport Music, but beneficial for the 4 [5] COMMITMENTCHALLENGE Rockport, Massachusetts 01966 $ 250,000+ RECEIVED COMMITMENT enrichment of our entire community. The event also honored exiting InConcertWithYou.org You are why we exist. It is for all of us CHALLENGE Artistic Director David Deveau, who value the importance of music $ 100,000+ [12] COMMITMENT For more information about the celebrating his many In Concert with You Campaign, in our lives and the inspiring space achievements over the past 22 contact Director of Development in which we hear that music. years, with a presentation by $ 50,000+ [15] Susan K. Coffin at 978.546.7391 x.113. We welcome you to join us in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 6 conversation. We look forward to

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