SYMPHONY BOARD OF Symphony Nova Scotia is Nova Scotia’s Orchestra. DIRECTORS 2014/15 Under the inspirational leadership of Music Director EXECUTIVE Bernhard Gueller, Symphony Nova Scotia enriches Dennice Leahey, C.M., Chair our lives through creative, professional performance Bret Mitchell, Past Chair David Hastings, Vice Chair of a broad spectrum of orchestral music. Musicians, Peter MacAskill, Secretary/Treasurer staff, and volunteers are committed to contributing to your cultural life with the generous support of MEMBERS Nancy Barteaux our community. Thank you for commitment to Margaret Caley Symphony Nova Scotia! Catherine Campbell Dominic Desautels Brian James MUSIC DIRECTOR CELLOS Max Kasper Bernhard Gueller Norman Adams, Principal Brian Leadbetter Shimon Walt, Assistant Principal PRINCIPAL BAROQUE LEADER Mary Lu MacDonald Hilary Brown Jeanne Lamon Mary Martin Benjamin Marmen* POPS CONDUCTOR LAUREATE Varqa Mirzaagha BASSES Howard Cable Gail Morris Max Kasper, Principal Colin Piercey ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR Lena Turofsky, Assistant Principal Wendy Rees Martin MacDonald FLUTES Elizabeth Ryan FIRST VIOLINS Patricia Creighton, Principal Tom Traves Renaud Lapierre, Concertmaster * Christine Feierabend (Piccolo) HONORARY DIRECTORS Jennifer Jones, Assistant Concertmaster OBOES Dr. , O.C. Kirsty Money, Assistant Concertmaster* Suzanne Lemieux, Principal Norman Newman (1928 – 1993) Celeste Jankowski Brian James (English Horn) Women for Music – President, Shirley Dean Karen Langille Yi Lee CLARINETS HONORARY PATRON Peter Stryniak Dominic Desautels, Principal Brigadier-General the Honourable J.J. Grant, CMM, ONS, Gillian Smith* Eileen Walsh (Bass Clarinet) CD (Ret’d), Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia SECOND VIOLINS BASSOONS ADMINISTRATION & PRODUCTION STAFF Isabelle Fournier, Principal Ivor Rothwell, Principal Christopher Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer Simon-Philippe Allard, Assistant Principal Christopher Palmer Kevin Nicoll, CMA, Director of Finance Janet Dunsworth Heidi MacPhee, Director of Communications and Marketing HORNS Anita Gao Lee Janice Fuller, Communications Manager David Parker, Principal Ken Nogami Anne Laybolt, Director of Development Mary Lee Anne Simons Lori Saunders, Development Manager TRUMPETS Eric Mathis, Director of Operations VIOLAS Richard Simoneau, Principal Jeremy VanSlyke, Production Manager Susan Sayle, Principal Curtis Dietz James Eager, Music Librarian Kerry Kavalo, Assistant Principal Allan Gaskin, Education & Community Outreach Coordinator Yvonne DeRoller TIMPANI AND PERCUSSION M.J. MacLeod, Technical Coordinator Binnie Brennan Michael Baker, Principal *Thank you to staff/interns who contributed their talents for a * temporary for 2014/15 Season portion of the year: Camille Dubois Crôteau, Will Pearson.

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). 2014 / 2015 Annual Report 2014 / 2015 2 DENNICE LEAHEY CHRISTOPHER WILKINSON BOARD CHAIR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CHAIR’S MESSAGE CEO’S REPORT The 2014/15 season was one of resounding success for Symphony As I look back on the 2014/15 season, I ask myself: how are we doing? Nova Scotia. Maestro Gueller and the musicians performed with pas- We didn’t balance our budget, but we managed to squeak through with a sion and finesse, and we reached some incredible artistic heights. tiny operating deficit of less than 1%. We have a positive relationship with our musicians, and we are just beginning a five-year Collective Bargaining In addition to great musical artistry, our community outreach efforts Agreement. Our Foundation is the envy of orchestras throughout the country, continued to blossom with the addition of the Beyond the Hall touring and it is one of the largest Foundations relative to budget size. In a national program, bringing the full orchestra to Pictou County. We also partici- context, amidst great challenges, we are doing okay. pated in Carnegie Hall’s Weill Institute program, Link Up, culminating in a collaborative performance between students and the Symphony. I have learned that in order to be successful, I need to manage this organi- zation aggressively. I must be ruthless about expenses, constantly look for Though ticket sales continue to break records (this year exceeding revenue opportunities, expect bad weather, and anticipate budget short- $1.2 million), we had some financial challenges. With the unseasonably falls. It is not enough to meet budget targets; they need to be exceeded. cold and stormy winter, we were disappointed to have had to cancel not one but two concerts, resulting in an estimated $30,000 in lost reve- In light of this difficult job, it has been a huge help that administrative staff- nue. Additionally, our Canada Council grant was reduced by $40,000. ing has been stable for several years, contrary to the normal turnover in not- Despite these challenges, we concluded the season with only a minor for-profits. I am very grateful to my staff for their hard work and dedication, deficit of $35,000 (less than 1% of our total operating budget). and I look forward to our future successes. Our relative success in the face of these challenges speaks to the I have also been lucky to work with a highly supportive Board of Directors. strength and resilience of our organization, and strong leadership from I am amazed by their ongoing contribution, and I learn from them constantly. CEO Chris Wilkinson. We are extremely grateful for the commitment of Finding better ways to do things is always on my mind. The orchestra indus- our subscribers, donors, sponsors, and funders, as well as the dedica- try is facing the profound effects of reduced public funding, dwindling tion of our volunteers, staff, board, musicians, and community partners. music education in schools, changing musical interests, and new methods of Over the past two years as Chair, I have seen how each group of pas- media consumption. We must find creative ways to face these challenges. sionate individuals has come together to build a stronger Symphony Change is tough, and bringing about positive change is one of the most Nova Scotia, one that will continue to thrive well into the future. difficult tasks I face as CEO; but it is a challenge I accept gladly as we look Thank you for the honour of chairing this wonderful organization. forward to next season. Thank you for taking the journey with us. DENNICE LEAHEY BOARD CHAIR CHRISTOPHER WILKINSON

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Annual Report 2014 / 2015 3 BERNHARD GUELLER BRAIN JAMES MUSIC DIRECTOR OBOE / ENGLISH HORN

FROM THE MAESTRO PLAYERS’ REPORT I still seem to have the sounds of the Rachmaninoff and Friends The 2014/15 season kicked off with a welcome expansion of our Festival floating in my head. Antonio Pompa-Baldi gave us unforget- education concerts for students across Halifax. In addition to perform- table performances of the Second and Third concerti, and Santiago ing Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf for thousands of school children, Cañón Valencia’s cello also resounds as I recall the Tchaikovsky we performed free public concerts at the Maritime Museum, Province Rococo Variations and the Haydn Cello Concerto. Sara Davis Buechner House, City Hall, and the new Halifax Central Library. We were thrilled and Beethoven; the Brahms Requiem; the Adams Symphony; to see the expansion of the Alderney Landing Series as well as the Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition; Symphonic Tango; Howard popular Family Series concerts during this season. Cable and the music of the Oscars; Alex Weimann’s Bach and Highlights included Brahms’ Requiem, the Open Waters New Music Handel; and the welcome return of Canada’s Ballet Jörgen. Festival, and an inspired performance by Quebec’s Quartango. Festival So many high points – too many to mention – with just two low points: performances of Pictures at an Exhibition, Scheherazade, and the the cancellation of the annual collaboration with the Nova Scotia Youth Rachmaninoff Piano Concertos were an extraordinary way to celebrate Orchestra and American Symphonic Hits with Alain Trudel. the end of our season. The snows of 2015 proved too much to contend with, however, and we were disappointed to cancel performances with The weather aside, none of these successes would have been pos- Alain Trudel, Jonathan Crow, and the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra. sible without the musicians we are so lucky and happy to have in Halifax. It goes without saying that their commitment is second to Along with successfully ratifying a new five-year collective agreement, none, and their passion and ability self-evident. Combined with our Symphony musicians worked closely with board and staff to develop efficient, effective, and dedicated office staff, our caring, encourag- a new strategic plan. We are hopeful that this plan will lead us toward ing, hardworking, and dedicated board, our amazing sponsors and, growth in a number of areas. All this leaves the musicians with a sense as always, our loyal audience (still on the rise!), we are in a better of optimism, and we are looking forward to making the most of the place than ever before. positive momentum in coming seasons. Thank you! After an extensive audition search, the orchestra is very excited to welcome four new musicians to our ensemble: violinists Mark Lee, BERNHARD GUELLER Émilie Paré, and Joelle Kee, and cellist Ben Marmen. MUSIC DIRECTOR Thank you to the staff, board, audience, and volunteers that made 2014/15 such a wonderful season. BRAIN JAMES 2014/15 CHAIR, SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA PLAYERS’ ASSOCIATION 2014 / 2015 Annual Report 2014 / 2015 4 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR IN 2014/15, SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA…

1• presented almost 50 free concerts and events across the province of Nova Scotia • performed for more than 11,000 young music lovers through our education and outreach programs, not including the additional thousands of children and youth who attended The Nutcracker and many other concerts at reduced prices • had over 650 students attend the student matinee for The Nutcracker

1 • lent our support to over 70 not-for-profit community organizations through ticket donations as part of the Community Compliments program 2• hosted a new first-time subscribers event with back- stage tours and a private session onstage with musicians • completed our new three-year Strategic Plan • presented 16% more performances over the previous season, with a corresponding increase in rehearsals and practices • launched new free programs including the Family Series, Beyond the Hall, and Link Up 2 • was a featured charity in the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon, and enlisted the support of 84 teammates — the largest team ever! • was sponsored by over 40 organizations, and received donations from 630 generous individuals 3• debuted our provincial touring program Beyond the Hall with support from TELUS • performed in communities across the province, includ- ing Dartmouth, Lunenburg, Pictou County, and Wolfville

4• celebrated 25 years of presenting free Library Series concerts at Halifax Public Libraries with support from 3 Wilsons Fuels • appeared with over 30 guest artists • partnered with the Halifax Pop Explosion, Phoenix Youth, the Halifax Regional Library, Halifax Dance, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, , Long & McQuade, Halifax Seaport, and Culture Days to present diverse, innovative, and community-minded programs and performances • sold out over half of our regular series programming, with record-breaking sales

4 5• performed five sold-out concerts in six days with the hugely popular Video Games Live, Bach’s Magnificat, and Jill Barber—three completely different programs, three completely different styles of music, and three completely different audiences • celebrated Canadian music and composers with performances of contemporary works by Murray Adaskin, Tim Brady, and Godfrey Ridout • presented the Concertmaster Award to Joan and Jack Craig in recognition of their significant long-term support of Symphony Nova Scotia and the arts in 5 our community Annual Report 2014 / 2015 5 CONCERT STORIES

SEPTEMBER 2014 We kicked off our 2014/15 season with The orchestra teamed up with Acadian favourite is often a child’s first exposure free education and outreach events powerhouse trio, Vishtèn, for a high- to classical music. With the generous sup- for Nova Scotians during the seventh spirited concert of Acadian-Celtic fusion. port of Presenting Sponsor East Coast annual Symphony Week, including Credit Union, thousands of Nova Scotian participation in the nationwide cul- Young Colombian cellist Santiago Cañón families share this tradition together. tural celebration Culture Days for Valencia made his Canadian debut the fifth year in a row. performing two showpieces for cello JANUARY 2015 with an Open Dress Rehearsal. We performed Mozart’s dazzling We also premiered our new Family Sinfonia Concertante and Haydn’s We performed our second free Series with a free community perfor- inventive “London” Symphony. mance of Peter and the Wolf at the Family Series concert, Boats, Buoys, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. and Bassoons, to a full house at the Maritime Museum. OCTOBER 2014 The holiday season started with A Merry Cable Christmas with Howard Cable and the return of crooner Michael Vanhevel.

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We explored cutting-edge symphonic music as part of the Open Waters New Music Festival.

The concert season began with two Our annual tribute concert with the immensely popular sold-out con- Jeans n’ Classics band honoured the certs with Cape Breton’s sweetheart King of Pop, the one and only Michael and longtime friend of the orches- Our 2014/15 Baroque Series kicked Jackson, with two sold-out concerts. tra, fiddler Natalie MacMaster off with a hugely popular, sold-out presentation of Tafelmusik’s audio- We welcomed Canadian baroque icon Violinist Martin Beaver joined the visual experience, the Galileo Project. Jeanne Lamon to lead the orchestra in a orchestra to perform Bruch’s Violin collection of baroque’s finest, highlight- Concerto at the Cohn (with an Open ing the music of France. Dress Rehearsal), in Dartmouth as DECEMBER 2014 part of our Alderney Encore series, The annual Nutcracker Luncheon, pre- and in Lunenburg for Musique Royale. sented by Phoenix, treated more than 700 attendees to a delicious three- Our Halifax Pop Explosion collabora- course holiday luncheon followed by tion saw two performances with one a special performance from Symphony of Canada’s hottest new acts, the hus- Nova Scotia, and Christmas carols by band-and-wife duo of Whitehorse. the Phoenix Youth Choir.

NOVEMBER 2014 Rising star conductor Jordan de Souza We welcomed pianist Sara Davis led the orchestra for two sold-out per- Buechner for a phenomenal perfor- formances of Handel’s Messiah, which mance of Beethoven’s Piano Con- also supported families in our commu- certo no. 3. While in Halifax, Sara also nity by collecting donations for Feed We presented another tribute to the connected with local organizations Nova Scotia. world’s most iconic composer, Mozart, in support of trans youth. with performances of the “Haffner”, Symphony Nova Scotia, Halifax Dance, Clarinet Concerto, and the majestic, In commemoration of the 100th and and Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia thundering “Jupiter”. 75th anniversary of World Wars I and celebrated the 24th anniversary of II, we performed Brahms’ Requiem, The Nutcracker, this year with ten full- Once again we partnered with Halifax one of his most deeply moving and house performances, including a stu- Dance for the annual Viennese

2014 / 2015 Annual Report 2014 / 2015 beloved works. dent matinee. This holiday season Opera Ball. 6 FEBRUARY 2015 MARCH 2015 We performed a very popular encore To celebrate the opening of the new Quebec’s Quartango made its Nova of Magnificent Mozart at Alderney Halifax Central Library, the full orches- Scotia debut with conductor Dinuk Landing Theatre. tra performed a free concert in the Wijeratne and local tango dancers Paul O’Regan Hall. performing live on stage, with attend- ees from our Volunteer Appreciation We announced our 2015/16 season at event at the dress rehearsal. our annual season launch event, with many friends and supporters in atten- We partnered with Canada’s Ballet dance, with catering from Subway. Jörgen to present one of Prokofiev’s most popular ballets, the beloved tale Bach’s Magnificat and Vivaldi’s Gloria of Cinderella, for two sold-out perfor- drew a full house, with a spectacular mances and a student matinee. performance by the Vancouver Chamber Choir. Singer-songwriter David Myles re- turned to Symphony Nova Scotia for two sold-out concerts featuring old favourites, brand-new orchestral ar- rangements, and Nova Scotia soul.

We concluded our free Family Series with Black is Beautiful, a concert celebrating Black History Month.

Due to extreme winter weather, we unfortunately had to cancel our an- nual collaboration with the Nova Scotia Our annual festival featured the Youth Orchestra. music of Russia, with international We performed three sold-out concerts star pianist, Antonio Pompa-Baldi, of Video Games Live, the hugely popu- for three sold-out concerts of Rach- lar interactive concert experience, for maninoff’s Second and Third Piano the first time ever in Halifax. Concertos, along with Scheherazade and Pictures at an Exhibition. Jill Barber returned to the Symphony Thanks to our festival donors, includ- for a sold-out concert of romantic ing Judith Grant pictured above. retro magic.

We were disappointed to have to cancel a second concert, Symphonic MAY 2015 Hits with Alain Trudel and Jonathan The orchestra performed two Link Up Crow, due to persistent and unsafe concerts for over 1000 students at the winter weather. Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

The 2014/15 Baroque Series concluded We celebrated Beer & Beethoven with a performance of Bach and during the first annual Nova Scotia Handel with Nova Scotia soprano Craft Beer Week in partnership with Legendary conductor Howard Cable Suzie LeBlanc and baroque specialist the Craft Brewers Association of Nova returned for a second time during the Alexander Weimann. Scotia, with the participation of 12 season to celebrate the iconic scores breweries. Décor was provided by of Hollywood’s greatest films. APRIL 2015 The Berkeley, and we welcomed Thanks to support from TELUS, we musical guest Dave Gunning. We welcomed the return of former took the orchestra “Beyond the Hall” The Library Series celebrated 25 years Symphony Concertmaster Terry Tam to Pictou County for a two-day blitz, of free performances in public librar- in a rare joint performance with his including education programs and a ies hosted by Max Kasper with support wife and musical partner, pianist full-orchestra concert with Pictou from Wilson’s Fuels. local Dave Gunning. Lorraine Min. Annual Report 2013 / 2014 7 2014 / 2015 Annual Report 2014 / 2015 7 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH The Symphony continues to deepen its commit- ment to life-long learning through music. With the financial support from generous corpora- tions, foundations, and individual donors, many new initiatives were made possible in 2014/15. Here are some of the engaging community programs we offered together.

Family Series Halifax Central Library

LIBRARY SERIES 25TH ANNIVERSARY The Library Series, hosted by bassist Max Kasper at local libraries in Halifax, Dartmouth, and Truro, celebrated 25 years this year, with the continuous support from sponsor Wilsons Fuels. Since 1989, Symphony Nova Scotia has presented multiple library concerts in the spring. For the 25th anniversary, these programs were presented at the Alderney Gate Public Library, Halifax Central Library, Keshen Goodman Public Library, Truro Public Library, and Woodlawn Public Library. The performances featured the original Library Players – Max Kasper, Yi Lee, Anita Gao Lee, Norman Adams, and Susan Sayle – and the Gatto Dolce Duo, Max Kasper and Colin Matthews.

LINK UP In 2014/15, Symphony Nova Scotia presented the internationally Maritime Museum acclaimed Link Up program in collaboration with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute. We were one of more than 70 national and international FAMILY SERIES organizations chosen to present the program. Our brand-new Family Series got underway in September 2014 with Link Up is a highly participatory program that pairs orchestras across the a performance of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf by the full orchestra country and around the world with schools in their local communities, combined with interactive learning opportunities, in collaboration inviting students to learn about orchestral repertoire through a year- with Long and McQuade’s Musical Instrument Fun Zone and the long, hands-on music curriculum. Using Link Up materials, teachers lead Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Each of the three Family Series students in a musical and educational journey from the composer’s and concerts featured a “sensory friendly” performance especially for performer’s perspective by performing repertoire via recorder, violin, those with autism or developmental disabilities. This series of free voice, or body percussion. community performances was very successful and reached a total There were over 1100 student participants in the Link Up program, audience of almost 1500 over three concerts. from 18 different schools across the South Shore, Annapolis Valley, and The Symphony received an Arts Innovation Grant from Arts Halifax Regional School Boards. The culminating concert took place on Nova Scotia, with inspiration from Joan Craig for the Autism Thursday, May 7 at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium under the direction

2014 / 2015 Annual Report 2014 / 2015 Nova Scotia collaboration. of our education conductor Gary Ewer. 8 Link Up Musical Munchkins

Beyond the Hall School Concert

BEYOND THE HALL OTHER EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS Symphony Nova Scotia’s Beyond the Hall outreach program brought • Adopt-a-Musician wrapped another successful season with the “We Are the the full orchestra to Pictou County on April 7 and 8, 2015. Stars!” concert on Wednesday, April 1 at the Paul O’Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library. Our “Beyond the Hall” model offered the Pictou region some of the • The Musical Munchkins pre-school program was presented by Symphony orchestra’s most popular education and outreach programs. Most musicians to almost 600 people (20% more than in 2013/14) in 15 public libraries events were free of charge, and included school concerts, community throughout Halifax and Pictou County from October 2014 to April 2015. programs, workshops, and interactive learning opportunities • Pop Goes the Easel! enjoyed another season of collaboration with the Art Gallery for people of all ages. of Nova Scotia and Long & McQuade during the 2014/15 season. Thanks to the generous support of TELUS Atlantic Canada • School Concerts returned for another season with full orchestra performances in Community Board with additional funding provided by Maritimes 14 schools throughout Halifax, Mahone Bay, and Pictou County. & Northeast Pipeline and Michelin. To learn more visit symphonynovascotia.ca/education. 2013 / 2014 Annual Report 2013 / 2014 2015 9 10 2014 / 2015 Annual Report AUDIENCE HIGHLIGHTS they share. audience, reflectingback at themthepassion wise, themusiciansrespondto theenergyof the memoriesfromlasting thefleeting minutes.Like- people to feelthemusicintheirhearts,creating orchestra demonstrates at every concert moves The highlevel of artistryandmusicianshipour who arelisteningandthoseperforming. a uniqueopportunityfor interaction between those moment intime,notwo ever exactly alike,providing both audienceandmusicians.Concerts offer ashared or contemporary, creates aprofound experience for The performance of livemusic,whether classical MUSICIAN AND

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11 2014 / 2015 Annual Report SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dale A. Godsoe, C.M., Chair

Alan L. Barkhouse, F.C.A., Treasurer

Timothy C. Matthews, Q.C., Secretary

Robert E. Geraghty, C.M., Past Chair

Bill Black, C.M.

Paul Kent

F. Van Penick

Sherry Porter

Maintaining high artistic integrity, engag- ing in long-term planning, and delivering on articulated goals requires sustainable funding for Symphony Nova Scotia. The Foundation exists to provide a reliable source of funding to support exceptional projects, protect the Symphony from fluctuations in annual re- sources, and ensure that the orchestra’s music will live on for future Nova Scotians. Thanks DALE GODSOE to the generosity of donors to the Symphony CHAIR, SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA FOUNDATION Nova Scotia Foundation, the Symphony is striving towards goals that might once have MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR remained mere dreams. We look forward to creating new partnerships, reaching out to The value of our stable and healthy Foundation was never more evident than during new audiences, and helping to attract new- this past season. While the orchestra was experiencing many artistically exciting sold- comers to Nova Scotia because of the vibrant out concerts, there were unexpected fluctuations in public funding at the municipal cultural community that we share. and federal levels and a winter that we would all soon rather forget that impacted the Symphony’s financial situation. The Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation con- tinues to welcome gifts of all sizes and can I must sincerely thank those with the vision and generosity who gave to the Listen to offer special recognition for leadership gifts the Future campaign and those who continue to give to the Foundation. It is because in accordance with the donor’s wishes. of you that the Foundation was able to transfer $496,798 to the Symphony for an- nual operating expenses in 2014/15.

The Canadian Heritage Cultural Investment Fund matched gifts to the Foundation at Symphony Nova Scotia and the Symphony 97%, nearly doubling the impact of your contributions. Under the capable trustee- Nova Scotia Foundation also thank the ship of our voluntary Board of Trustees, your legacy remains in good hands provid- Canadian Heritage Cultural Investment ing the secure future for the orchestra that we all dreamed about for our children, Fund - Endowment Incentives component grandchildren, and community. whose matching fund has contributed over $3 million to date. Thank you for helping Symphony Nova Scotia continue to enrich our lives.

DALE GODSOE, C.M. CHAIR, SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA FOUNDATION 2014 / 2015 Annual Report 12 Symphony Nova Scotia gratefully acknowl- edges the following named endowments within the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation:

ENDOWED CONCERT SERIES ($200,000+)

Edith Mingo CAMPAIGN GIFTS Peter & Mary Ellen Gurnham Bill Mingo Baroque Series David & Patricia Hastings $500,000+ High Liner Foods Incorporated ENDOWED ORCHESTRA CHAIRS ($100,000+) Margaret & David Fountain Larry Hayes & Sharon Nicolle $250,000 TO $499,999 Dr. Paul Huber & the late Eva Huber Jessie and Harold Crosby Fred S. Fountain, C.M. Drs. Dennis & Lalia Johnston Jessie and Harold Crosby Principal Oboe Chair & Elizabeth Fountain John & Catherine Lazier Ivan Duvar Marjorie Fountain Rick & Nan MacDonald Margaret Duvar Principal Flute Chair Estate of Lorna Pearce Kenneth & Gloria Mader David & Doreen Martin $100,000 TO $249,999 Dr. William Lewis Gail Morris Bill Black, C.M. & Lorraine Black Dr. William Lewis Principal Trumpet Chair O’Regan’s Automotive Group The Craig Foundation Allan Shaw, C.M. & Leslie Shaw Barbara Newman Dale Godsoe, C.M. Robbie & Jean Shaw Norman Newman Concertmaster Chair Judith Grant Jeff & Angie Somerville The late Dr. William Lewis Audrey Tenniswood Karen Woolhouse & David Lewis Marjorie Lindsay Roy Tenniswood Assistant Principal Cello Chair Tietje Zonneveld Hon. Margaret McCain, O.C. Anonymous (2) & the late G. Wallace McCain PURE GOLD ENDOWMENT Babs & Van Penick $2,000 TO $9,999 In honour of Drs. Ruth and Richard Goldbloom John Risley, O.C., and Judi Risley Erika Beatty Frank and Debbi Sobey Tom & Bridget Brennan Estate of Vida Olivia Large GEORG TINTNER MEMORIAL FUND ($125,000+) Isabella Brownlee Canada Council for the Arts Jean Cameron Estate of Alder & Althea Colpitts $50,000 TO $99,999 Larry Camp & Dixie Smith-Camp Jack & Joan Craig / Craig Family Foundation Estate of Dr. Robert Creighton Alain Chamagne & Valerie Evans Dr. William Lewis Susan Kerslake Helen Cianfaglione Rod MacLennan, C.M. Alan and Laurie Cruess Symphony Nova Scotia gratefully acknowledges & Robin MacLennan Brian Flemming, C.M. & Janice Flemming the following donors to the Symphony Nova Timothy C. Matthews, Q.C. Dr. Richard Goldbloom, O.C. & Scotia Foundation (as of June 30, 2015): Millard Family – Dr. Ruth Goldbloom, O.C. Jean, John, Jock, Tommy & Susan Dr. Jane Gordon MAJOR GIFTS ($5,000+) Edith Mingo Maestro Bernhard & Shirley Gueller Eli & Wendy Rees Martin R. Haase & Florence “Mickie” Haase Estate of Alder & Althea Colpitts Jason Roth & Cheryl Steadman-Roth Lucy Kerr Anonymous (In memory of Redge Craig) Gerard & Liz MacDonald $25,000 TO $49,999 Brian & Ruth March The late Dr. Robert & Mrs. Mary Martha Creighton Alan & Dolores Barkhouse Carol McCauley & Wally Seipp Wes & Diane Campbell Estate of William and Corinne Hopgood Rod & Sue McCulloch Harold & Jessie Crosby Ryan & Megan McNally Dr. & Mrs. S.T. Laufer Connie Glube Dorothy Morrison in memory of Richard Glube Dr. William Lewis Dr. Nancy Morrison & Gregory Baker Keith & Rosemary Hamilton Estate of John & Irene Peters Estate of Joan Morris Paul & Barbara Kent Brian & Megan Porter Sherry Porter & Doug Hall Jason Roth & Cheryl Steadman David & Susan Ritcey Douglas & Maureen Reid Hugh & Judy Smith David & Faye Sobey Foundation Scotiabank Estate of Doris Thornton Rose Wilson Halifax Regional Municipality – Bruce Towler & Judy Steele Pink Larkin Millennium Committee Philippa Verrier Women For Music John Young, Q.C. & Carol Young, C.M. Nova Scotia Opera Association $10,000 TO $24,999 Paul & Sheila Zive Will & Beth Apold Anonymous (1) Community Foundation of Nova Scotia Cynthia Davis To learn more about the Symphony Carl & Nancy Doty Nova Scotia Foundation, please contact James A. & Karen Farquhar Anne Laybolt at 902.421.1300 x. 231 or Patricia & the late Arthur Fordham at [email protected]. Annual Report 2014 / 2015 13 FUNDRAISING & SPECIAL EVENTS

PORT OF WINES WINEMAKERS’ DINNER September 25, 2014 • Cunard Centre, Halifax

We are honoured to perform live at this event, and are continu- ally grateful to the amazing NSLC staff and volunteers who do incredible work in making the night memorable for all who attend. With proceeds from the live auction going to support Symphony Nova Scotia, this event is incredibly important to our organization. Our sincere thanks to all who bid generously, donated items, and attended and supported the Symphony!

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT April 10, 2015 • Dalhousie Arts Centre, Halifax

This season we recognized Symphony Nova Scotia’s 2014 Volunteer of the Year for his outstanding contribution to the organization. Dr. Christopher Helleiner, our dedicated, music loving, knowledgeable researcher and creator of our concert program notes. Chris is single-handedly responsible for im- proving the concert experience for every audience member at all of our classical and baroque concerts for over 20 years. He is not only a generous donor and supporter of the Symphony, but he is also a long time member of the Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus. We are deeply grateful to him and to all of our Symphony volunteers. Your commitment to the orchestra makes it all possible. Thank you.

Our best ever live auc- tion raised over $10,000 for Symphony Nova Scotia. 2014 Volunteer of the Year

2014 / 2015 Annual Report 2014 / 2015 Dr. Christopher Helleiner 14 BEER & BEETHOVEN NEW ZEALAND IN May 8, 2015 A GLASS WINE EVENT Halifax Forum Multi-Purpose Centre, Halifax May 12, 2015 • Pier 21, Halifax

Symphony Nova Scotia’s annual end-of-season fundraiser, Beer and We were pleased to collaborate with New Zealand Wine for this exclusive Beethoven, took a local twist featuring NS Craft Brewers Association wine tasting and fundraising event. Attendees had the opportunity to meet members at the launch of the first Nova Scotia Craft Beer Week. The representatives, taste exceptional wines, enjoy a sampling of fine foods and orchestra performed with special guest Dave Gunning, with Board cheeses, and listen to a performance by a Symphony Nova Scotia ensemble. member Varqa Mirzaagha acting as emcee. The auction, headlined by Benjamin Marmen performed on Nova Scotian Crystal wine glasses, a live painting by Richelle Williams, helped raise over $43,000. with Jennifer Jones on violin, in a piece arranged by D’Arcy Gray. Many thanks to Nova Scotian Crystal for donating the top auction prize, and for providing the glasses for this performance.

Carl Sparkes was the successful bidder for the Symphony’s “Conductor for a Day” auction item. Carl practised tire- lessly to interpret “Barber of Seville”. Not to be outdone SCOTIABANK BLUE NOSE by Bugs Bunny, who immortalized this piece for genera- MARATHON CHARITY CHALLENGE tions, Carl arrived on stage in tails and white gloves. May 16-17, 2015, Halifax

Over 80 runners the biggest fundraising team of the entire race!) joined the Symphony Nova Scotia team during its sixth year participating in the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon Charity Challenge. This year we raised over $15,000 for the Symphony’s education and outreach programs. We were one of the top fundraising charities, and were awarded an additional $4000 for having the largest number of fundraisers. Thank you to our Co-Chairs, Sandy Rutledge and Pat Sullivan, our Team Captain, Kerry Kavalo, and our top individual donor, Ghlee MacLeod! Congratulations to all of the runners and supporters. Mayor Mike Savage came Dave Gunning joined us out to support Symphony again after playing with Our youngest donor Skye MacLeod Nova Scotia, as well as us for our Beyond the shared her donation in this

his friend Carl Sparkes. Hall tour in Pictou County. beautifully-decorated envelope. Annual Report 2014 / 2015 15 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015. 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 2014/15 Financial Statements (which have been audited and reported upon by our auditors, Grant Thornton LLP) is available online at www.symphonynovascotia.ca or by telephone at 902.421.1300.

REVENUES 2015 2014

Earned revenue 1,378,183 1,193,385 Private sector revenue 1,218,917 1,008,066 Corporate revenue 107,000 136,500 Individual gifts 287,996 227,570 Education revenue 84,875 100,408 Special Events 100,408 86,771 Other (Foundation, membership, designated gifts) 683,063 517,115 Public sector revenue 1,114,322 1,133,313 Capital contributions 12,865 12,185 Donated materials & services 194,582 216,428 3,918,869 3,563,377 A: REVENUE EXPENSES Earned revenue Private sector revenue Public sector revenue Capital contributions Artistic 2,231,515 1,983,301 Donated materials & services Education 104,375 51,949 Concert production 594,247 516,635 Marketing 270,898 235,852 Development 211,726 176,571 Administration 345,511 350,419 Donated materials and services 194,582 216,428 3,952,854 3,531,155

REVENUES LESS EXPENSES (33,958) 32,222

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Campaign donations received 227,851 771,134 Campaign donations received and held in restricted funds 21,445 26,994 Total Campaign donations received 249,296 798,128 Campaign expenses 5,724 3,340 B: EXPENSES Transferred to Symphony Artistic Education Concert production Nova Scotia Foundation 222,124 767,794 Marketing Development Administration Balance held in restricted cash Donated materials & services to be transferred to the Foundation 21,445 26,994 2014 / 2015 Annual Report 2014 / 2015 16 Bob &MichèleBortolussi Mary Blanchard William Blackburn&RamonaLumpkin Nancy Barteaux &EricDurnford Anonymous ($1,000+) MAESTRO’S BRONZECIRCLE Chris Wilkinson &SuzanneLemieux The John&JudyBragg Foundation Spencer Family CharitableFoundation Robert PopeFoundation Eli &Wendy Rees Gail Morris&SandyRutledge Hon. Margaret N.McCain,O.C. theJSFFundatCFNS John MacLeod through Rod &Robin MacLennan Paul &Barbara Kent Bee Huxtable Bill &Lorraine Black A. MaryHolmesTrust ($5,000+) MAESTRO’S SILVER CIRCLE Van &BabsPenick Community Foundation ofNova Scotia Stephen &DenniceLeahey, CM John &Catherine Lazier Susan Kerslake David &Patricia Hastings Rosemary &Keith Hamilton Martin Haase Fred &ElizabethFountain Anonymous (2) ($10,000+) MAESTRO’S GOLDCIRCLE Women for Music Marjorie Lindsay Judith Grant Nancy DotyinmemoryofCarl The Craig Foundation,Joan&Jack Craig Peggy Corkum Clearwater FineFoodsIncorporated CIRCLE (20,000+) MAESTRO’S PLATINUM The Estate ofWilliam &CorinneHopgood ($50,000+) MAESTRO’S SPHERE programs to audiences acrosstheprovince. us to continue to bringexceptional performances andoutreach (July 2014-June 2015). Your generosityandpassioninspireusallow Symphony Nova Scotia Foundationduringthe2014/15 fiscal year foundations thatmadedonationsto Symphony Nova Scotia orthe appreciation to allof thecommitted individuals,organizations, and On behalfof theentirecommunity, we extend oursincere thanks and DONORS 2014/15 Bret &Janice Mitchell Varqa Mirzaagha David Mercer Shirlee Medjuck Michael McFadden Carol McCauley&Wally Seipp Timothy C.Matthews Mary &RobertMartin David &Doreen Martin Brian &RuthMarch Karen Mann Lois &David Mann Ernie Manicom Marie MacInnes Susanne MacDonald Rick &NanMacDonald Mary LuMacDonald Dr. &Mrs. Raymond&Francoise LeBlanc Anne &Wilf Laybolt Drs. Dennis&LaliaJohnston Christopher Hubley Christopher Helleiner Larry Hayes &Sharon Nicolle Jean Hartley Peter &MaryEllenGurnham Stuart &HildaGrossert Dr. Marie-ClaudeGrégoire Michael &Jean Gray Richard Goldbloom Dale Godsoe, C.M. Constance Glube Marci-Ann Gilsig Robert Geraghty Janet &AllanGaskin Audrey &Ken Fram Chris &HiyaField The Estate ofHildaEvelyn Fergusson James A.&Karen Farquhar James &Cora Fanning Valerie Evans &AlainChamagne Dr. Rebecca Dobson Glen Dexter &MargieKnickle Fedora &LouisDeveau Nanciellen Davis Alan &LaurieCruess Jessie &Harold Crosby Helen Cianfaglione David &Carolyn Chipman Wes &DianeCampbell Paul &Lorraine Campbell Catherine Campbell The Zive Family John &CarolYoung Dr. Patty Wren &Dr. Geoffrey Turnbull Rose Wilson Philippa Verrier Karen &TomTraves Bruce Towler &JudySteele Keith &JuliaTaylor Jennifer Szerb The Estate ofAnneStrong Linda Stewart Nancy Spencer Allan J.Silverman Robbie &Jean Shaw Allan &Leslie Shaw Margot Schenk Ryan Legal ServicesInc. inmemoryofGaylanRitchie Alex &KathleenRitchie Doug &Maureen Reid James Publicover candice j.prior Elizabeth &David Precious Sherry Porter &DougHall The Estate ofLornaPearce The Estate ofReta M.Palmer Dr. Christopher &Carole M.Olsen Helen Murray David &SoniaMurphy Audrey Cowan Compass Commercial Realty Ted &Joan Cleather CIBC WoodGundyLtd. Guy Chauvin CBRE Limited Doreen &Terry Carroll Campbell ComeauEngineering Hugh &AnnCameron Richard Buggeln Dianne &Stephen Beaufoy Earl Banks Leslie &Jeannine Baikie Ninette Babineau Auto ChoiceParts &Paints Limited Ken &Janet Adams Anonymous donationthroughtheCFNS Anonymous CIRCLE CONCERTMASTER’S Tietje Zonneveld ($500+)

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