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In the spirit of gratitude, please join us as we gather to play and listen to music on the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis nation. The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra engages with Treaties 1 to 5, which span Manitoba. The intention of the treaties was to share the gifts of the land.

We recognize the history of this land and its original people, and the harms and mistakes of the past. The WSO commits to being part of the continuing process of reconciliation and to strengthening the community through sharing the gift of music.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO LEARN MORE BY VISITING THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION OF CANADA AT WWW.TRC.CA AND THE TREATY RELATIONS COMMISSION OF MANITOBA AT WWW.TRCM.CA.

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TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL MUSICAL EXPERIENCES FOR MANITOBANS.

ARTISTIC MISSION

TO BE AN ORCHESTRA OF INTERNATIONAL CALIBRE THAT PROGRAMS, PERFORMS AND PROMOTES THE ART OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC.

2020 VISION The WSO will be thriving artistically and organizationally, and it will have enhanced its position as a dynamic, pivotal musical institution in Manitoba. It will be an internationally recognized model of artistic excellence and community relevance with structural pillars that include excellent musicians, innovative programs, strong leadership and a well-diversified and solid financial foundation.

STRATEGIC PLAN 2014–2020

ARTISTIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE To encourage artistic, operational, and governance excellence.

NATIONAL IDENTITY To celebrate the Canadian symphonic voice.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT To engage with the community through education and outreach initiatives.

FACILITIES To improve WSO working and performing facilities.

WSO BRAND AND REPUTATION To establish a WSO brand in the local, national and international market.

VALUES

ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE INCLUSION OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE RESPECT GOVERNANCE EXCELLENCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ADAPTABILITY

WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 | 3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CHAIR

This has been my first When the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly changed all of our plans for the 2019/20 season, the emphasis and priority for the season serving as the Board WSO became survival of the organization and the orchestra. President of the Winnipeg An executive that had been meeting on a monthly basis was Symphony Orchestra. I would suddenly called into weekly meetings, and there was urgency around a whole series of major decisions on how to help the have to admit that the year WSO survive this pandemic and be positioned to thrive in this took a few turns that I had transforming environment. not expected. As unexpected as the current pandemic has been to all of us, In agreeing to serve as the Board President of the Winnipeg it certainly also provides an organization with a sharp focus on Symphony Orchestra, I had anticipated focusing on three major its priorities and survival. In making our way through the final areas for this year. three months of the season, we called on greater board and executive engagement and participation. It had been our goal • The planned Netherlands tour was to be a historic moment in to make it to the end of the fiscal year without suffering a mortal the life of our orchestra – the WSO’s first tour in Europe. We blow to the organization’s viability, while ensuring that we are were all engaged in the process of assisting with the search positioned to weather what may come in the 2020/21 season. for sponsorships, community support and the musician adop- Another goal was to ensure that our plans going into the next tion program. As is so often the case, Winnipeg supporters season will allow us to preserve the orchestra musicians and of the WSO stepped up to the challenge of encouraging the the staff knowing that our people are the main asset of the orchestra in taking on a new venture that would distinguish organization. I am happy to report that, while there is a lot of our orchestra and our city. work ahead, we are well on our way to achieving these goals into the next season and beyond. • I knew the facilities issues facing the WSO in the short and long term would be an area of considerable attention and However, we are not out of the woods, and will need to investment by the board and staff. prudently manage our financial position during this period, and as always will be relying on the support of the community • It was also clear to me the WSO needs additional financial for our success. We are fortunate that we started this season resources in order to plan for the future, build increased on good financial footing, including a growing endowment and stability and provide enhanced community service. with a committed group of board members, administrative staff The first seven months of the season proceeded as expected members and musicians. I want to extend my personal thanks with regular board and executive meetings, and attendance at to all of those people, many of whom are volunteers contrib- concerts and special events. The WSO focused on delivering uting their time, money and good ideas for the betterment of quality programs, including educational programs and concert the WSO. performances, often in partnership with other organizations in We look forward to many future successes for the WSO and the Winnipeg. At the same time, we continued to consider and eval- restored possibility of gathering musicians and music lovers for uate strategic matters that we know will impact the WSO in the the experience of live performances of the WSO once again. future. How can we expand the reach of the orchestra, appeal- ing in a meaningful way to the diverse communities in Winnipeg as well as the younger generation? How can the facility in which Curt Vossen the orchestra operates help to transform the experience for the Board President audience and musicians? Would the Pantages Theatre have a role in the future of the WSO? How could the WSO best use technology to enhance the concert-going experience? All of these are interesting and multi-faceted questions for a commu- nity resource like the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

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The WSO’s 2019/20 season significant Canadian engagement. We were expecting to visit Arnhem, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen, Utrecht, Antwerp was certainly one that and Heerlen. will live in our memories Along with all of our other plans for the end of the season, the for decades to come as Netherlands tour had to be cancelled after the reality of the among the most challenging impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the performing arts seasons ever experienced hit the WSO on Friday, March 13, 2020. In the middle of our rehearsal for our Troupe Vertigo performance later that evening, by this orchestra. we received notification of the provincial directive to halt gath- We started the year with a mingling of sadness and joy. erings of more than 500 people. Since that moment, the full We experienced collective sadness for the loss of Meredith 67-member orchestra has not performed together on one stage. McCallum and joy in the wonderful season opening perfor- From March 13 to May 31, 2020, the WSO has been engaged in mance of Renée Fleming. We were also inspired by the public the process of dismantling the 2020 season, the European tour, education event Music and the Mind, presented the next day in three planned fundraisers, education programs and community partnership with the Children’s Hospital Foundation. This was partnerships. At first we hoped this would be short-lived, but just one of many opportunities we had to work in partnership clearly this virus and its impact will be with us through many with other organizations and programs in Winnipeg, not the months to come. least of which were the excellent performances and collabora- tions between guest artists and the orchestra. Despite the many challenges of this year, I remain so impressed with the steadfast support, encouragement and creativity of Now in its ninth season, Sistema Winnipeg continues to serve the staff, musicians and board of the WSO. In this time of crisis, our community – creating a positive impact within the schools people have been called upon to find new ways of operat- and the community as a whole. ing programs, performing and engaging with our audience On a disappointing note, we continued to experience the chal- members, donors, sponsors, community partners, funders and lenges of working in a performance venue without adequate friends – all while also keeping them informed and planning for maintenance resources for many years. The acoustic shell that the future despite the feeling that it is all falling apart. provides the adaptation of a multi-purpose hall into a concert Thank you to the board members, staff members, musicians, hall has not been functioning for five years now, and there Music Director and loyal community supporters. We continue to seems to be no capacity to have this repaired. This is only one have optimism for the future and gratefulness for the gifts and of the difficulties we experience in the facility that has reached encouragement that great music can provide in the most diffi- its 50th year of operations without the major restorative work cult of circumstances. We have collectively demonstrated much needed to maintain a facility that we can be proud to call our flexibility, adaptability, and tenacity. performing home. We have a plan for the coming season, the music will be The 2019/20 season was a season in which we expected to wonderful, and we will prevail. experience both the stresses and the joys of our first European tour. After five years of organizing and fundraising, the WSO Respectfully submitted, had gathered all the resources needed to successfully travel to the Netherlands for a series of concerts in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian troops. Many of the young Canadians who had Trudy Schroeder been involved in this initiative in 1945 were from Manitoba, Executive Director and our planned itinerary for the month of May would take the WSO close to many of the areas in which there was

WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 | 5 MESSAGE FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR

When I walked out onto the A rousing performance of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto given by Centennial Concert Hall stage on WSO Concertmaster Gwen Hoebig, Principal Cellist Yuri Hooker opening night of the Winnipeg and pianist David Moroz in January 2020. Unfortunately, due Symphony Orchestra’s 2019/20 to COVID-19, Alexei Volodin’s two performances concluded our season, my second as Music 2019/20 season. Director, I could hardly imagine that A number of young international artists made their debuts with it would turn into one of the most the WSO during our 2019/20 season. WSO musicians and our challenging years in the history of audiences warmly welcomed cellist Stéphane Tétreault, pianist our organization. The coronavirus Zoltán Fejévári and conductors Andrei Feher and Jessica Cottis. may have forever changed life as We are keeping a keen eye on their future artistic development. we know it, but now, looking back at the more than five months

since our last live concert, I am convinced, more than ever, that It is always a pleasure to feature our own talented musicians as music has an irreplaceable value for humanity! soloists and both Micah Heilbrunn, WSO’s Principal Clarinetist and Daniel Scholz, Principal Violist were at their best during a During that very special Asper Foundation Opening Night with memorable performance of Max Bruch’s Double Concerto. Renée Fleming, we all experienced just how precious the gift

of music is. Ms. Fleming’s incredible voice and her genuine Traditionally, one of the most exciting and special weeks of our warmth left a lasting impression on our audience and all of season is dedicated to the WSO’s annual Winnipeg New Music us at the WSO. I was particularly proud of our orchestra. Their Festival (WNMF). It is both a great privilege and an inspiring performance was absolutely on par with any of the world’s challenge to come up with new ideas and formats for a festival best orchestras and earned well-deserved compliments from that has such a rich and creative history. Thanks to an extraor- Ms. Fleming herself. dinary lineup of guest composers, soloists and ensembles we were able to treat our audiences to a week of real discoveries, But even the wonderful Renée Fleming could not take away unforgettable emotions and pure joy! Distinguished guest the profound shock and sadness we were all feeling after composers Sarah Kirkland Snider and Michael Daugherty; the untimely death of our dear colleague Meredith Rose a special evening with Winnipeg’s own Camerata Nova; the McCallum – a member of the symphony since 2011. We grieved exquisite musicianship of star pianist and composer Tigran together as a family and celebrated her life, her gift of friend- Hamasyan; the breathtaking virtuosity of Alexandre Da Costa ship and her love of music with a heartwarming tribute during and a world premiere of Jared Miller’s very personal piano our Masterwork concerts in October 2019. This same concert concerto Shattered Night with soloist Sara Davis Buechner featured the world premiere of Into Oblivion, a profound and were just a few of the memorable highlights. I also need to deeply moving work by WSO Composer-in-Residence Harry mention the brilliant solo contributions of the WSO’s long-serv- Stafylakis that included a phenomenal contribution by Philippe ing Principal Flutist Jan Kocman, Associate Concertmaster Karl Sly, a brilliant young Canadian baritone. Stobbe and our new flutist Alex Conway. I’d also like to extend This season I was particularly happy to introduce two very dear my special gratitude to WNMF Co-Curator and WSO Composer- friends and extraordinary musicians to Winnipeg audiences: in-Residence Harry Stafylakis. To every musician of the WSO Benjamin Schmid and Alexei Volodin. Benjamin Schmid truly and our complete staff – my sincerest admiration. They are the shone in a mesmerizing performance of the Korngold Violin true heroes of every festival we are so lucky to put together! Concerto and Alexei Volodin deserved every single standing Even though the season was cut short, there was no short- ovation after performing all five Beethoven Piano Concertos age of exciting and highly entertaining Pops concerts and and Choral Fantasy during two unforgettable evenings in early two very well-received BMO Night at the Movies performanc- March 2020. es. Kudos to WSO Associate Conductor Julian Pellicano for This Beethoven extravaganza was part of our Beethoven 250 shouldering a majority of these special projects! Whether celebrations that started off with another evening to remember! it was Jurassic Park – In Concert or KUNÉ – Canada’s

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Global Orchestra, Julian and the WSO always dazzle with Through WSO Playlist, a limited radio series on Winnipeg’s their performances. Classic 107, I and other orchestra members shared the music that was instrumental in moulding us into the musicians and We also saw Naomi Woo, the WSO’s new RBC Assistant artists we are today. In addition to all of this, there were many Conductor become an even more important and respected small-scale pop-up performances staged by our tireless member of our organization and community. Her work with musicians across the city that earned lots of gratitude and Sistema Winnipeg, the University of Manitoba, her engagement positive responses. with our youngest audience members during our Canada Life Kids Concerts and of course her most valuable help being my Overall, I feel the WSO – as an organization, as a group of assistant is highly appreciated. highly professional and passionate musicians – has proven that unity has an incredible power, especially during times of crisis. And now… what can a world-class orchestra do in times of This unity is nourished by the magic of music and I am confident crisis? Well, there was no shortage of creativity, and we were that we are well-positioned to re-emerge from the current crisis able to stay very present in our community through a string of stronger and more viable than ever. various projects and events. Although they were mainly virtual, online offerings, the range of versatility was quite amazing. The On that note, I’d like to extend my sincere appreciation to all digital performances of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and the the members of the WSO board, its Chair Curt Vossen and One Voice project demonstrated an enormous depth of talent Vice-Chair Daniel Friedman, Executive Director Trudy Schroeder our musicians possess. These online events celebrated the true and all the members of WSO administration and staff for their spirit of unity, inclusion, diversity and friendship! Our WSO @ commitment to the success and well-being of Home Friday Matinee Recitals became a popular virtual concert our wonderful orchestra! platform offering some exceptional playing from the WSO musicians. Our joint project with the Desautels School of Music, On a High Note, and WSO @ Home – Meet the Musician gave insights into the lives and work of professional musicians and music administrators in Winnipeg.

In July, the WSO string octet, conducted by Julian Pellicano, Daniel Raiskin together with members of the RWB, performed live at the CAA Music Director Summer Drive-In Series at Richardson International Airport.

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MUSIC DIRECTOR SECOND VIOLINS CELLOS Daniel Raiskin Jeremy Buzash, Principal Yuri Hooker, Principal Elation Pauls, Assistant Principal Alex Adaman ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR Karen Bauch Grace An* Kristina Bauch Arlene Dahl Julian Pellicano Elizabeth Dyer Emma Quackenbush Bokyung Hwang Alyssa Ramsay RBC ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR Rodica Jeffrey Sean Taubner Naomi Woo Momoko Matsumura* Susan McCallum† BASSES Takayo Noguchi COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE & Meredith Johnson, Principal WNMF CO-CURATOR Jane Radomski Andrew Goodlett, Assistant Principal Claudine St-Arnauld Harry Stafylakis Bruce Okrainec Christine Yoo* Daniel Perry FIRST VIOLINS Anna Scheider* VIOLAS Gwen Hoebig, Concertmaster Eric Timperman THE SOPHIE-CARMEN ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ MEMORIAL CHAIR, Daniel Scholz, Principal ENDOWED BY THE ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ FOUNDATION Élise Lavallée, Assistant Principal FLUTES Karl Stobbe, Associate Concertmaster Marie-Elyse Badeau Jan Kocman, Principal Laszlo Baroczi Mary Lawton, Assistant Concertmaster SUPPORTED BY GORDON & AUDREY FOGG Chris Anstey Richard Bauch Alex Conway Mona Coarda Greg Hay Jeff Dyrda Michaela Kleer* Tara Fensom Michael Scholz OBOES Hong Tian Jia Heather Wilson† Beverly Wang, Principal Jessie Ramsay* Robin MacMillan Julie Savard Jun Shao ENGLISH HORN Sonia Shklarov Robin MacMillan, Principal

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CLARINETS BASS TROMBONE In loving memory: Micah Heilbrunn, Principal Tamás Markovics, Principal Meredith McCallum, violin Taylor Eiffert THE JAMES THOMSON MEMORIAL CHAIR TUBA Please note: Non-titled (tutti) string players are listed alphabetically and are seated according to Jarrett McCourt* BASSOONS a rotational system.

Kathryn Brooks, Principal TIMPANI Kristy Tucker * Temporary Position Mike Kemp, Principal † On Leave HORNS PERCUSSION Patricia Evans, Principal Fred Redekop is the official piano tuner and Andrew Johnson, Principal Ken MacDonald, Associate Principal technician of the WSO THE HILDA SCHELBERGER MEMORIAL CHAIR Aiden Kleer HARP Caroline Oberheu Richard Turner, Principal Michiko Singh ENDOWED BY W.H. & S.E. LOEWEN

TRUMPETS ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER Chris Fensom, Principal Greg Hay Paul Jeffrey Isaac Pulford PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN THE PATTY KIRK MEMORIAL CHAIR Greg Hamilton

TROMBONES ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN Steven Dyer, Principal Aiden Kleer Keith Dyrda Below: The WSO performs with Renée Fleming. PHOTO BY MATT DUBOFF

WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 | 9 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

The 2019/20 WSO season was certainly one we shall never forget! No one could have imagined how the season would end. Nor could we have imagined how we would rise to the occa- sion despite the challenges and come to learn just how much making music and performing it for our community means to each and every one of us.

In between all of that, we did succeed in making an impact on an artistic level with exciting performances – beginning with the Asper Foundation Opening Night with Renée Fleming. Between her legendary voice and genuine warmth for the people around her, she made an incredible impression on the Winnipeg audi- Jeremy Dutcher PHOTO BY MATT BARNES ence and orchestra alike.

From the searing beauty of Strauss’ Four Last Songs we dedicated to Beethoven, featuring the WSO’s own Gwen brightened the Concert Hall with the breezy sophistication of Hoebig on violin, Yuri Hooker on cello and pianist David Moroz Pink Martini for our first Pops concert of the season. The WSO (below). Audiences were treated to Beethoven’s Overture to audience favourite took patrons on a global musical ride led Fidelio, Triple Concerto and his Eroica Symphony. As an added brilliantly by WSO Associate Conductor Julian Pellicano. As celebration we introduced Beer & Beethoven – a sold-out the Pops series continued, so did our love for blockbuster special event series with our community partners Nonsuch superhero themes and an exciting holiday show with New York Brewing Co. Winnipeggers were invited to join members of the Voices. Canada’s global orchestra KUNÉ, however, was in a WSO for a “spirited discussion” about Beethoven and his music class by itself with a brilliant musical exploration of Canada’s while enjoying a specially crafted WSO beer. cultural diversity. Music lovers continued to be delighted and inspired with our The 2019/20 season also featured some very special one-off (B)eyond Classics concert, Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances. concerts that included six-time JUNO Award-winning folk and Not only did it feature Rachmaninoff’s brilliant last work, it was indie rock sensation Serena Ryder in her symphonic debut. the setting the WSO chose to introduce EnCue – a new concert And in one of our most exciting performances of the season, a app that allows patrons, in real time with the concert, to receive concert with 2019 JUNO winner and 2018 Polaris Prize winner Jeremy Dutcher at the Burton Cummings Theatre in October. A member of the Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick, Jeremy joined the WSO for an eclectic evening of operatic and orches- tral-themed original music.

After our incredible opening night back in September, what other way to follow that up than by a soaring performance by the popular Austrian violinist Benjamin Schmid. A long-time friend of Maestro Raiskin, the chemistry was evident with his exciting performance of Korngold’s Violin Concerto. It was a wonderful way to set up the (A)bsolute Classics series that would continue with the young Canadian cello rock star Stéphane Tétreault.

The Classics was also home of the first of four Beethoven celebrations we had planned in honour of the great composer’s 250th birthday. We started it all off with a concert completely

10 | ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 | WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Renée Fleming with the WSO. PHOTO BY MATT DUBOFF

notes and information specifically written to accompany the Prokofiev’s wonderful Peter and the Wolf, featuring music. The WSO was the first orchestra in Canada to introduce the one and only Al Simmons (right). this exciting technology at a performance! Everything came to an unfortunate end on the Concert This program also presented the world premiere of WSO Hall stage with what would be our last symphonic concert Composer-in-Residence Harry Stafylakis’ Into Oblivion – his with Back-to-Back Beethoven – a piano extravaganza cele- second collaboration with the outstanding Canadian bass-bari- brating the composer’s 250th birthday with all of Beethoven’s tone Philippe Sly. Piano Concertos and his Choral Fantasy over two evenings. The pianist Alexei Volodin took audiences to another realm with In February, renowned Swiss conductor Matthias Bamert these concertos. Both Alexei and Daniel had performed these led the WSO in a (B)eyond Classics program that welcomed concertos before and we can see now why Daniel wanted soloist Zoltán Fejéváril – first-prize winner of the 2017 Montreal Winnipeg audiences to experience it! International Musical Competition – to perform Bartók’s touch- ing Third Piano Concerto. As exhilarating as all of these concerts were during our 2019/20 season, perhaps the thing we will most remember is what we January in Winnipeg is never without its challenges and did after everything shut down. The lights of Winnipeg theatres adventures, but it also means it’s time for the beloved Winnipeg may have gone dark, but we were adamant about keeping the New Music Festival (WNMF). Patrons experienced nine world music alive, whether it was through music playlists created by premieres, seven Canadian premieres, and performances WSO Music Director Daniel Raiskin to go along with wonderful by the Tigran Hamasyan Trio, Camerata Nova, Alexandre cooking videos or collaborations with the musicians that includ- Da Costa, Kinan Azmeh, Shara Nova, Sara Davis Buechner and ed the beginning of a biweekly concert series on our Facebook Jan Kocman in seven days of musical and cultural discovery. page and YouTube channel, WSO @ Home Friday Matinee This year’s festival explored themes of home, fire and even Recitals. We also partnered with Winnipeg’s Classic 107 for a modern twist on mythologies. WSO Playlist, a limited biweekly program hosted by a differ- We gave WSO audiences the experience of Hollywood block- ent member of the orchestra each episode, culminating with busters on the big screen and the exhilarating power of musical Maestro Raiskin, in which each participant shared the music scores played live with the action-packed film 65 million years that made him or her the musicians they are today. in the making, Jurassic Park and Tim Burton’s fantastical tale The 2019/20 WSO season has been like no other, but we have The Nightmare Before Christmas as part of our BMO Night come out stronger, grateful and excited about what we can at the Movies. And we captured still more hearts and minds accomplish no matter what the challenges. with our Canada Life Kids Concert which included Raymond Brigg’s heart warming holiday classic film The Snowman and

WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 | 11 FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT

Until COVID-19 hit, the WSO was poised to have a very good of Winnipeg chocolates at the Concert Hall, as well as receiving year in fundraising. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we had to donations by passing bags at all of our Christmas concerts. cancel or postpone three significant fundraising events. Despite We were delighted to collaborate with St. Paul’s High School’s that, the WSO raised $2,425,193 in 2019/20, compared to Maroon and White Society to help us with our Share the Music $2,672,457 the year before. We are tremendously grateful to program and we thank them for their help selling cookies at the each and every one of our donors, sponsors, foundations, event hall. We raised $68,110 for Share the Music, including a large attendees, cookie and chocolate purchasers and raffle buyers grant from the Winnipeg Foundation to expand the program for helping to keep the orchestra going this year. this year.

MAESTRO CIRCLE OPENING NIGHT GALA The Maestro Circle is a giving club for donors who contribute On September 17, 2019, we had 70 guests join us for the open- $1,500 or more per year. These donors enjoy benefits such ing night gala event that included a sublime concert featur- as Red Room wine receptions at all (A)bsolute Classics and ing world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming, followed by a (B)eyond Classics concerts, access to underground parking in scrumptious gala dinner provided by Bergmann’s on Lombard the Concert Hall parkade and concierge service for ticketing on the Piano Nobile in the Concert Hall (pictured below). The and exchanges. In 2019/20, we were grateful to raise $320,086 Asper Foundation and the Gail Asper Family Foundation gener- from 82 Maestro Circle donors. ously sponsored this exceptional evening once again, and Ray & Lynne-Anne McFeetors were our Guest Artists Presenting FRIENDS Patrons. Daniel Friedman and Rob Dalgliesh were our dinner Our Friends campaign is a giving club for donors from $1 to $1,499 sponsors. The evening raised $153,000. per year. Friends donors enjoy such benefits as invitations to dress rehearsals during the year and insider information WINTER WHISKEY WARMER through our Tempo donor newsletter. In 2019/20, we were The WSO Development Committee, lead by Robin Hildebrand, appreciative to raise $118,684 from 603 Friend donors. planned to hold a special evening tasting various whiskey samples at the Manitoba Club on March 25. Nineteen people WINNIPEG NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL had each offered to pay $750 at this exclusive fundraising event. Once again we were fortunate to have Michael Nesbitt as our Unfortunately we had to cancel the event due to COVID-19 but Festival Premier Patron along with Presenting Patrons Caspian hope to hold it at a future date. Construction, Daniel Raiskin, Grant & Eleanor MacDougall, Kevin & Betty McGarry, Dr. Ken Thorlakson, Sandi & Ron Mielitz and MAESTRO HEATS UP INFERNO’S BISTRO Jens Wrogemann. We also received individual donations from On March 15th Maestro Daniel Raiskin was set to cook a fabu- more than 40 Friends of the WNMF. In total we raised more lous meal alongside Chef Fern Kirouac at Inferno’s Bistro. This than $115,000 for the festival in 2019/20. exciting event was organized by WSO violist Élise Lavallée and was to include numerous WSO musicians who would serve the SHARE THE MUSIC food. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we had to postpone this The Share the Music campaign raises funds so that people from event, but hope to hold it sometime in 2020/21. over 70 community organizations who otherwise would not be able to come to the symphony receive complimentary tickets SPRING GALA and get to experience the healing and transformative power of Our spring gala committee, ably led by co-chairs Emily Burt and live orchestral music. This year we sold High Tea Bakery impe- Selena Friesen, was greatly disappointed to have to cancel this rial cookies, Constance Popp Marshmallow Puffs and Mordens’ year’s gala due to COVID-19. We had already sold almost 350

12 | ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 | WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Golden Baton recipients Michael Nozick (left) and Tannis Richardson (right) with Cheryl Ashley and WSO Executive Director Trudy Schroeder. tickets, had an elegant “enchanted garden” theme with all the COVID-19, but the funds are being held with the tentative plan decorations, food, entertainment and some great raffle and of remounting the tour in May 2022. silent auction prizes planned. We hope to reschedule this event ENDOWMENT early in 2020/21. The WSO’s endowment fund at The Winnipeg Foundation is BEQUESTS nearly $10 million. In 2019/20 we were able to add an addition- The WSO was fortunate to receive gifts from five estates in al $61,900 to this fund thanks to generous donations. These 2019/20, totalling $53,471. Gifts in wills have become a very donations are eligible for matching funds through the Canadian important source of donations for the WSO and are a great way Cultural Investment Fund, further increasing what we are able for patrons to make a major contribution toward the long-term to add to the endowment this year. survival of the orchestra while leaving their own personal legacy. WOMEN’S COMMITTEE CORPORATE DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS Despite loss of sales due to the cancelled concerts, the WSO The WSO is very grateful for the support we receive from our Women’s Committee raised $32,000 in 2019/20. corporate donors and sponsors. In 2019/20 we raised $326,675 SISTEMA ST. JOHN’S FUNDRAISER from the corporate community. Special thanks to Christopher Trott, Warden at St. John’s FOUNDATIONS College, University of Manitoba for hosting another lovely The WSO is fortunate to receive funding from foundations. concert to raise money for our Sistema Winnipeg program. This Generous foundations donated $263,755 in 2019/20. fundraiser would also not be possible without two important volunteers, Arlene Young and Judith Flynn, who gather silent RAFFLES auction prizes every year. This year, Wayne Manishen and Allan Beach each won a digital piano and Gerald Tencha won the car raffle (opting for the cash SISTEMA PAUL ONG CONCERT instead). We raised $201,236 from our raffles in 2019/20. Paul Ong partnered with the WSO to put on a very successful concert at Tec-Voc High School. Over 500 people were in NETHERLANDS TOUR attendance and close to $25,000 was raised for the Sistema From all sources including government, sponsors, musician Winnipeg program. adopters and donors, the WSO raised close to $1 million over and above our normal donations to mount the momentous and SISTEMA DONATIONS/FOUNDATIONS historic Netherlands tour. Every musician in the orchestra had Individuals donated over $53,000 and foundations donat- been adopted by members of the community at $5,000 per ed over $116,000 in 2019/20 to help us run the Sistema musician. Unfortunately, the tour had to be postponed due to Winnipeg program.

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Daniel Raiskin mentors at the RBC Canadian Conductors Showcase.

The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra maintains a strong commitment to creating exceptional musical experiences for Manitobans with a comprehensive series of education and community engagement programs and initiatives. In 2019/20, we welcomed RBC Assistant Conductor Naomi Woo (left), who became principal conductor of nearly all education programs throughout the season. Naomi immediately began to make her mark by bringing a unique perspective, unending enthusiasm, a tremendous ability for relationship building and a deep level of care for everything she does, to WSO’s programming.

Students of all ages engaged with the WSO and deepened their connection to orchestral music through participation in one of the WSO’s many education programs or concerts. While the year did not end in a way anyone had planned or hoped, even as quarantine set in, we were able to continue supporting the work of educators and building connections with students through new digital initiatives, many of which will continue through 2020/21.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS The WSO’s commitment to connect with and engage students at all ages continued with a broad series of signature education programs designed to engage and excite students of all ages with the WSO and live orchestral music.

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14 | ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 | WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Vern Griffiths performs at Wall-to-Wall Percussion.

The Bach to School program, composed of seven ensemble groups from within the orchestra sections – string, woodwind and brass – visited 17 schools; reaching over 5,250 students from kindergarten to Grade 8. Bach to School has a strong reach to many communities including inner-city, suburban, elementary, junior high and high schools and reinforces students’ engagement with the WSO in preparation for or as a follow-up to a WSO concert experience.

Nursery Notes is an innovative program specially designed to engage preschool-aged children. A WSO string ensemble shared presentations in 10 different nursery schools across Winnipeg and engaged over 310 children with music and instruments through interactive activities. The 2019/20 Nursery Notes program engaged children with the concept of emotions and how music can help them express and experience different emotions with the help of puppet Symphony Sam.

The Musical Discoveries program comprised three performanc- es for students in grades 1 to 3, featuring a highly engaging and hands, staying home and being safe. The video was shared on relatable educational concert presented by comedic and down- YouTube and via social media and was received by teachers to-earth percussionist Vern Griffiths, who transformed the stage and students with great enthusiasm and appreciation. at the Centennial Concert Hall into his kitchen and living room Prior to each exciting Canada Life Kids Concert, the WSO pres- to showcase an immense variety of percussion instruments and ents a full hour of pre-concert activities for children aged four musical styles. In partnership with the Manitoba Orff Chapter, a to nine. These exciting activities, provided through a thriving comprehensive study guide was developed by master educa- partnership with Music for Young Children, engage children tors to engage students by pre-teaching the repertoire and with interactive musical activities. WSO mascot Manny Tuba introducing them to the orchestra. Quickly becoming a favourite attends each concert, inviting children to learn about music, of both teachers and students who attended, this was also the pose for pictures and bring their friends. In 2019/20, the WSO’s WSO’s final public performance of the season. Sistema program continued to provide students to run the Long

Adventures in Music, the WSO’s widest-reaching and most & McQuade-sponsored instrument petting zoos, providing the comprehensive education program, was on track to have a students with a mentorship and training opportunity while also banner year with an exploration of the world of music, art and giving back to their community. superheroes. While the concerts were cancelled, nearly 1,500 Student Matinees continued with six concerts in 2019/20 and students had begun preparations to perform and appear on are a terrific opportunity for middle and high school students stage with the WSO, and the concerts were on track to have to visit the Centennial Concert Hall during the school day to a nearly record number of students attending. experience the WSO in a format perfectly suited to school field

As the pandemic wore on and the importance of public health trips. This year, students from all across Manitoba came to measures became more and more apparent, our resident enjoy a 15-minute pre-concert chat presented by RBC Assistant superhero, Captain Manitoba (played by the intrepid Mr. Mark) Conductor Naomi Woo, followed by an introduction to the and RBC Assistant Conductor Naomi Woo became bored with repertoire by the conductor, and a full performance of the work. their quarantined lives and collaborated on a video tribute for Their experience concludes with an onstage Q&A with the students. The video explored the concept of everyday super- conductor, providing an opportunity for students to ask those heroes, and the heroics that we are all displaying by washing burning questions about life as a musician and a conductor, and about the orchestra and the music.

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The full WSO visited the beautiful Seven Oaks Performing Arts composers to the festival for a week of seminars, master Centre, performing an interactive and engaging one-hour Up classes, lessons and a culminating performance of their works Close & Orchestral concert for a full-house audience of middle by the WSO. WSO Composer-in-Residence Harry Stafylakis and high school students from north Winnipeg. Conducted led a series of panel discussions which were augmented by by WSO Music Director Daniel Raiskin and featuring 2019 mentor composers Sarah Kirkland Snider and Jared Miller, as Provincial Student Soloist Competition winner, flautist and well as participation from many of the WNMF’s guest compos- Elmwood High School student Selwyn Sarmiento, this concert ers, including distinguished guest composer Michael Daugherty. was designed to showcase the orchestra and make relatable This fourth year of the WNMF Composers Institute was a connections by telling his musical story through from boyhood resounding success, and a natural extension and evolution of up until now. Students received opportunities to participate the WNMF and WSO’s commitment to developing emerging directly in the concert as guest soloists and even as guest talent and the Canadian orchestral voice. conductor of the WSO. Students were then invited to the Centennial Concert Hall, with nearly all coming to enjoy RELAXED PERFORMANCES a WSO performance one week later. For the first time, the WSO opened the doors of the Centennial The WSO and the River East Transcona School Division Concert Hall wide open to present two truly welcoming and continue their vibrant partnership to create an energizing inclusive Relaxed Concerts. Developed and presented in concert showcasing the incredible student talent from within partnership with Prelude Music and the CMU Music Therapy the school division. Nearly 500 singers performed jubilantly program, these matinee concert experiences were carefully with the orchestra in two mass choirs. Student artwork was crafted to provide fully supported and inclusive environments, featured in onstage projection as well as in an immersive art welcoming many new individuals to enjoy a live symphony gallery throughout the Centennial Concert Hall. In addition to concert in a way that was comfortable and positive. becoming an expansive student art gallery, the front lobby was transformed into a stage featuring student dance troupes and student ensembles, performing before the concert and during COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT intermission. Hosted by CBC’s Ismaila Alfa and conducted by The WSO’s continued commitment to engage our community RBC Assistant Conductor Naomi Woo, this multimedia and resulted in some new and exciting opportunities in 2019/20. multidisciplinary concert is the culmination of countless hours’ work with all 45 schools in the River East Transcona School Entering into a new and creative Beer & Beethoven partnership Division and is the hallmark of this special partnership. with local brewpub Nonsuch Brewing Co., WSO ensembles performed for patrons at Nonsuch twice, while two sold-out In partnership with the Desautels Faculty of Music, the ticketed Beer & Beethoven talks were presented, featuring Mentorship program continued to bring WSO musicians to WSO musicians and conductors discussing crafty pairings of campus to mentor University of Manitoba Symphony Orchestra beer, food and music. musicians in their concert preparations and in their develop- ment as aspiring professional musicians. Mentors run sectionals Following the quarantine necessitated by the COVID-19 and sit in on rehearsals to provide guidance and inspiration. pandemic, a new video series titled Meet the Musician was developed with the intent of introducing students and our The Winnipeg New Music Festival (WNMF) creates a very community to our musicians and their instruments. In these special environment in which many of the world’s pre-emi- short videos, WSO musicians tell the story of how they came nent composers converge in Winnipeg for a short period of to perform on their particular instrument, what they love about time. This is an incredible opportunity for young and emerging it, and what they love about Winnipeg and playing in the WSO. composers and musicians to interact with these cutting-edge Each video concludes with the performance of a favourite composers and performers. The 2020 WNMF marked the fourth piece that showcases the musician and their instrument for all year of the WSO’s signature WNMF Composers Institute. The to enjoy. national call for submissions brought six emerging Canadian

16 | ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 | WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WNMF Composers Institute. PHOTO BY MATT DUBOFF

The WSO’s second Symphony in the City summer pop-up classics, including “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” and concert blitz was a resounding success, bringing nine small “Sleigh Ride.” The WSO always looks forward to the oppor- ensembles of WSO musicians to 15 unique venues across tunity to travel outside the perimeter, sharing the joy of music Winnipeg to perform 45 free, bite-sized summer concerts. with folks across Manitoba!

Musicians in the Making provides young and emerging Share the Music is a unique partnership with community organi- performers an important opportunity to perform prior to select zations that enables economically disadvantaged children, their WSO concerts on the Piano Nobile and other locations at the families and adults to attend WSO performances. Because of Centennial Concert Hall and the Western Manitoba Centennial the generous donations by corporations and individuals, 4,000 Auditorium. Performance opportunities were provided to young tickets were provided to organizations from across the province performers including young and advanced students from sever- this season. The organizations distribute these tickets free-of- al partner organizations, including students from the Winnipeg charge to people who want to experience the WSO but would Youth Orchestras, Manitoba’s University music schools and not otherwise have the means to do so because of socio-eco- even the 100-plus piece Manitoba Band Association Christmas nomic barriers or physical or mental disability. Newcomers to Tuba Festival. Canada and many other parts of our community that experience barriers are also beneficiaries of this program. The Musicians in Healthcare program offered engaging musical presentations by a specialized WSO string quartet at various WSO Music Services continues to help WSO musicians connect health-care centres across Winnipeg. Through the performance with community organizations, private events and other oppor- of live music, this program promotes the health and healing of tunities. In 2019/20, a variety of events – private, corporate and hospital patients, visitors and staff in the community. public – featured performances and collaborations with WSO musicians made possible by this unique service. WNMF in the Community comprised several free noon-hour concerts in unique public venues across Winnipeg, featuring new Providing performance and training opportunities for emerging music performances by several groups of emerging musicians. artists remains a focus of the WSO, and in the 2019 summer season, the WSO provided opportunities for a number of young The orchestra spread holiday cheer with audiences of all and emerging artists as soloists with the orchestra at the Lyric ages in the communities of Portage la Prairie, Steinbach and Theatre, in Kenora, and at the WSO’s signature Community MacGregor, on the annual Manitoba Hydro Holiday Tour. Along Celebration concert. In addition to featuring the two top for the ride was soprano Julia Davis, who helped everyone get trophy winners from the 2019 Winnipeg Music Festival at the into the holiday spirit with her rendition of “O Holy Night.” The Community Celebration – Rosebowl-winning soprano Jessica WSO was also joined in Steinbach by the local Steinbach Youth Kos-Whicher and Aikens Memorial Trophy-winning pianist Albert Chorus. In every community, a variety of special guest perform- Chen – a top winner from the Brandon Festival of the Arts, ers and narrators took to the stage to help RBC Assistant Brandon pianist Sabina Rzazade, was featured in the Manitoba Conductor Naomi Woo and the WSO perform the holiday Hydro Holiday Tour performance in Brandon.

WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 | 17 Sistema Zoom class, June 2020. Paul Ong’s Concert for a Cause, November 2019, conducted by Naomi Woo.

Sistema Winnipeg is a daily intensive program that uses music after by a sold-out fundraising concert at Tec-Voc High School as a tool for social change. The program delivers musical train- hosted by local singer Paul Ong. December marked the third ing every day after school, at no cost to participating families. annual Tannis Richardson Holiday Concert, and performances at the WSO Musicians in the Making program took place in early Sistema Winnipeg is a partnership between the WSO, Seven January. February marked our last live performance of the year Oaks School Division and Winnipeg School Division. In 2019/20 at St. John’s College on the University of Manitoba campus, an we engaged 120 children in grades 2 to 10 at two school event that featured a side-by-side performance with members of locations, Elwick School and King Edward School. Although the University of Manitoba Orchestra. Although we had planned this year did not include an increase in student enrollment to perform a side-by-side concert with the Winnipeg Youth overall, a total of 60 new students were added in September Orchestra in April, as well as the annual Michael Nozick Spring to bring the program to capacity. Concert with the WSO, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic Programming continues to include instrumental sectionals, full required us to cancel both events. orchestra and choir rehearsals, and other activities for violin, PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY viola, cello, bass, flute and trumpet. In March, our program was forced to quickly pivot from in-person to online offerings as This season was the second that funds from the Sistema a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students only experi- Endowment supplemented the program’s operational costs. enced a one-week break in programming, in addition to their The generosity of individuals and foundations in the commu- regular spring break, before Sistema shifted to using online nity once again provided the funds necessary to sustain the platforms Zoom and Google Classroom. program. While fundraising events and concerts have proven to be successful this year, the requirement to fundraise revenue Once again, this season offered many exciting performance continues to be an annual need and challenge. opportunities for Sistema. In September 2019, we began with a performance at the Forks for Culture Days, followed soon

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STUDENT STORY | RYZA RUEDA Sistema Winnipeg strives to provide students with lessons and values that help them achieve their full potential in society. This year, Ryza Rueda not only continued as a Sistema student and Winnipeg Youth Orchestra participant, she also worked in the WSO office two days per week in the role of Sistema Assistant. A student at Maples MET School, Ryza chose Sistema for her workplace internship to learn what happens behind the scenes in administration. During her internship, Ryza reorganized the string inventory and helped create a system that was both more efficient and cost effective.

TESTIMONIAL FROM RYZA Hello! I’m Ryza Rueda, a grade 9 Sistema student who plays viola. I have been in

Sistema for the past seven years of my life PHOTO BY MATT DUBOFF (that’s basically half of my life!) and this year is my eighth year being in Sistema.

When I joined Sistema in second grade, I didn’t expect it to impact me so much. Growing up with Sistema has given my A MESSAGE FROM OUR friends and me another community and fami- MUSIC DIRECTOR ly to be a part of. Sistema has not only helped Nine months ago, when I moved to Winnipeg and us become better musicians, but it has also joined Sistema Winnipeg as Music Director, I had taught us about community, compassion, no idea what the year would look like. I was hope- and it has given us a place where we can ful, though, that I might find in Sistema Winnipeg a truly just enjoy ourselves and forget about community of like-minded people: connected through whatever school stress we may be facing. a shared love of music and commitment to social Many of us high school students have talked change. I first realized that Sistema would be more about what it would be like to graduate high than just a community in October, when I conduct- school and Sistema in three to four years as ed my first concert with the Winnipeg Symphony we realized how Sistema has, and always Orchestra at the Centennial Concert Hall. Although I will be, there for huge milestones in our lives. couldn’t see them all the way in the second balcony, a I’m truly thankful and glad to have been part crew of students from Sistema Winnipeg had come to of the first group of students who’ve experi- see the concert, and cheered loudly for this unfamiliar enced the magic of Sistema Winnipeg. I hope conductor they had only met a month earlier. that Sistema will continue to teach valuable I felt proud, supported, and even a bit nervous! That’s life lessons to younger Sistema students as it when I knew that Sistema Winnipeg is truly a family. has taught me! – NAOMI WOO

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WSO Composer-in-Residence and WNMF Co-Curator NEW MUSIC Harry Stafylakis welcomes audiences to the festival. FESTIVAL Once again, the Winnipeg New Music Festival JANUARY 25–31, 2020 (WNMF) showed the country why making our city a destination spot in the middle of January is a great thing! WSO Music Director Daniel Raiskin curated this 29th festival with WSO Composer-in-Residence Harry Stafylakis, whose own music was heard along with hosting programs and providing support to the composers present.

This year’s festival was honoured with the presence of distinguished composers Michael Daugherty and Sarah Kirkland Snider. On the opening night, Snider’s symphonic Hiraeth kicked things off along with Daugherty’s searing Fire and Blood, which featured the return of Canadian violin virtuoso Alexandre Da Costa. WSO Composer-in-Residence Harry Stafylakis rounded out the program with Sun Exhaling Light, a scalding musical response to the epidemic

20 | ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 | WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WSO Associate Conductor Julian Pellicano leads the performance of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Penelope.

Kinan Azmeh

WSO Principal Flutist Jan Kocman

of mass shootings in the United States, inspired by “One As always, emerging Canadian composers play an import- Pulse – One Poem” by President Obama’s inaugural poet ant role in the WNMF. Having just completed its fourth year, Richard Blanco. the WNMF Composers Institute picked six brilliant young musical minds from across the country for an intensive As the week went on audiences were also treated to week of rehearsals and workshops under the mentorship Snider’s modern twist on Homer’s Odyssey sung by Shara of Harry Stafylakis and WNMF guest composers Sarah Nova. Winnipeg’s own Camerata Nova performed Terri Kirkland Snider and Jared Miller. Hron’s electro-acoustic Of All the Flowers in a concert that also included works by Kristi Lane Sinclair, Cecilia And to cap it all off, the Canadian premieres of two works Livingston (Canada) and Mary Kouyoumdjian (USA). originally commissioned by Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie under our very own Maestro Raiskin, to Music Director Daniel Raiskin led the WSO in a series of whom they are dedicated: Lera Auerbach’s Eterniday, an works featuring the Tigran Hamasyan Trio and soloists homage to the great W.A. Mozart in her unique voice, and Kinan Azmeh on clarinet, pianist Sara Davis Buechner and Benjamin Staern’s Wave Movements, which explores the the WSO’s own Jan Kocman on flute. Canadian composer dynamic physical properties of bodies of water in motion. Jared Miller teamed up with Buechner in a world premiere Also on the program, Michael Daugherty’s modern classic of his Piano Concerto No. 1, co-commissioned by Buechner Metropolis Symphony – a massive multi-movement work and the WSO. based on DC Comics’ Superman universe.

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TOTAL REVENUE TOTAL EXPENSES $8,496,004 $8,718,145

NET DEFICIT NET ASSETS $222,141 $409,167

REVENUE EXPENSES 5% 9% FUNDRAISING CEWS 31% CONCERT 11% 84% 30% ADMINISTRATION CONCERT FUNDRAISING

30% PUBLIC SECTOR

HISTORICAL SURPLUS/DEFICIT $409,167 750,000

550,000

350,000

150,000

-50,000 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

-250,000

-450,000 ACCUMULATED -650,000 SURPLUS/DEFICIT -$792,630 -850,000

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT THE WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC. AUDITOR ON THE SUMMARY Summary Statement of Financial Position FINANCIAL STATEMENTS May 31, 2020 2020 2019 To the Members of The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Inc. ASSETS CURRENT OPINION Cash and restricted cash $ 2,596,057 $ 1,473,018 The summary financial statements, which comprise the summa- Grants and other receivables 750,427 1,436,677 ry statement of financial position as at May 31, 2020, and the Other assets 157,441 133,562 summary statement of operations and changes in net assets 3,503,925 3,043,257 for the year then ended, are derived from the audited finan- CAPITAL ASSETS 371,315 375,000 cial statements of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Inc. COLLECTION 45,000 45,000 (the “Symphony”) for the year ended May 31, 2020. $ 3,920,240 $ 3,463,257 In our opinion, the accompanying summary financial statements LIABILITIES are a fair summary of the audited financial statements CURRENT Accounts payable $ 739,687 $ 795,936 SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Deferred revenues 2,771,386 2,036,013 The summary financial statements do not contain all the 3,511,073 2,831,949 disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. Reading the summary financial NET ASSETS statements and the auditor’s report thereon, therefore, is not a Restricted 245,000 245,000 substitute for reading the Symphony’s audited financial state- Operating 164,167 386,308 ments and the auditor’s report thereon. 409,167 631,308 The summary financial statements and the audited finan- $ 3,920,240 $ 3,463,257 cial statements do not reflect the effects of events that occurred subsequent to the date of our report on the audited THE WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC. financial statements. Summary Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets Year ended May 31, 2020 THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OUR 2020 2019 REPORT THEREON REVENUES We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the audited Concert $ 2,756,882 $ 4,358,055 financial statements in our report dated September 15, 2020. Public sector 2,496,862 2,467,488 Fundraising 2,425,193 2,672,457 MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SUMMARY Endowment fund donations 290,211 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 41,800 Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy 775,267 — Management is responsible for the preparation of the summary financial statements. 8,496,004 9,788,211

AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY EXPENDITURES Concert 6,452,100 7,105,904 Our responsibility is to express an opinion on whether the Administrative 992,135 985,201 summary financial statements are a fair summary of the Marketing and patron services 791,438 858,488 audited financial statements based on our procedures, which Development 440,672 518,019 were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Contribution to WSO Endowment Fund 41,800 290,211 Standard (CAS) 810, Engagements to Report on Summary 8,718,145 9,757,823 Financial Statements. (Deficiency) excess of revenue (222,141) 30,388 over expenditures

Net assets, beginning of year 631,308 555,920 Net assets, end of year $ 631,308 Chartered Professional Accountants $ 409,167 Winnipeg, Manitoba September 16, 2020

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POPS KIDS CONCERTS BMO NIGHT AT WSO IN SERIES SERIES THE MOVIES SERIES BRANDON

OPENING NIGHT GALA

RAY & LYNNE-ANNE DANIEL FRIEDMAN MCFEETORS & ROB DALGLIESH

RBC EMERGING PERFORMANCE NETHERLANDS TOUR MANITOBA HYDRO CONDUCTORS PROGRAM SPONSORS PERFORMANCE SPONSOR HOLIDAY TOUR

RBC ASSISTANT RBC CANADIAN CONDUCTOR CONDUCTORS SHOWCASE

SOUNDCHECK PROGRAM WINNIPEG NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTING PATRONS & SPONSORS

PREMIER PATRON: MICHAEL NESBITT

DANIEL GRANT & ELEANOR KEVIN & BETTY SANDI & RON RAISKIN MACDOUGALL MCGARRY MIELITZ

DR. KEN JENS THORLAKSON WROGEMANN

SHARE ADVENTURES IN MUSIC SISTEMA WINNIPEG THE MUSIC (FRENCH)

THE BERTRAM AUSTIN GOODMAN, SIOBHAN RICHARDSON MARY EASTON MCLAREN FOUNDATION GOODMAN & DOROTHY JEAN THE S.M. BLAIR FAMILY GOODMAN FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

SPRING GALA PIANO RAFFLE CAR RAFFLE CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY

Women’s Committee of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

PRESENTING MEDIA SPONSORS

WSO KIDS CLASSICS POPS CONCERTS

FUNDERS

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The Benevity Community Impact Fund Gail Loewen Raymond & Elsie Chrunyk Sylvia & Robin Cowan Foundation Bill & Shirley Loewen The Bill & Margaret Fast Family D’Addario Foundation Dr. Brendan MacDougall Foundation Inc. The WSO gratefully acknowledges the Nadia & Ken Dolenko Memorial Fund Nathan & Carolyn Mitchell David Folk & Laurel Malkin following companies and organizations Nita Eamer Memorial Fund, Lesia Peet Deborah Gray whose generous support helps to The Winnipeg Foundation Beth M. Proven Sara Gray ensure musical enrichment within Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba Edward Fisher & Lyse Rémillard Elmer & Hilda Hildebrand our community. Francofonds Inc. Olga & Bill Runnalls Robin Hildebrand The Bertram Austin Goodman, Trudy Schroeder Michael & Glenna Kay PODIUM Mary Easton McLaren Goodman and June Slobodian Fernand Kirouac $25,000+ Dorothy Jean Goodman Foundation Muriel Smith Aaron Lewis, in memory of Norma and Johnston Group Inc. Marjory Alexander Graham & Family Fund Mrs. Elizabeth Szirom Ernst Schell The WSO Women’s Committee Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Edith A. Toews Art Mauro & Naomi Levine 1 Anonymous George Warren Keates Memorial Fund, Dr. Helen A. Toews Scott MacDonald & Tracey Novak The Winnipeg Foundation Donn K. Yuen Barry & Carol McArton RESIDENT ARTIST Lutz Family Foundation 8 Anonymous Kevin & Betty McGarry $10,000–24,999 Marjory Stewart McLaren Fund Shelley and John Page John and Carolynne McLure Fund, Frank & Jeanne Plett Caspian Construction The Winnipeg Foundation Gerry & Barb Price Travel Manitoba Moffat Family Fund, Shirley Richardson The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co. The Winnipeg Foundation Pietra Shirley The Maestro’s Circle recognizes patrons John & Shelley Page Fund Lea Stogdale PRINCIPAL CHAIR whose significant philanthropy furthers Maurice (Moe) & Ethel Pierce Fund Jim & Jan Tennant $5,000–9,999 the musical artistry of the WSO. Program for the Enrichment of French Dr. Ken Thorlakson Cambrian Credit Union in Education BASED ON 12 MONTHS ACCUMULATIVE GIVING Arni Thorsteinson & Susan Glass ft3 Architecture Landscape Interior Design Siobhan Richardson Foundation Inc. David C. Wilson James Richardson & Sons, Limited Honorary Chair Richardson Foundation Daniel Raiskin, Music Director Jens Wrogemann Telus Burton A. and Geraldine L. Robinson 1 Anonymous Terracon Development Ltd. Fund, The Winnipeg Foundation DIAMOND MC Ross Robinson Family Foundation Fund, $50,000+ CONCERTMASTER’S BOW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CHAIR The Winnipeg Foundation $2,500–4,999 $2,500–4,999 Michael Nesbitt Esther & David Sanders Foundation of Pierce & Amy Cairns J.K. May Investments Ltd. Winnipeg PLATINUM MC Dr. Aaron Chiu & Dr. Leslie Simard-Chiu Premier Printing Ltd. Perce & Elizabeth Schirmer Foundation $25,000–49,000 Dr. Albert & Lee Friesen Sandra & Harvey Secter Family Fund Margaret & Peter Hughes Gail Asper, OC, OM, LLD & ORCHESTRA CHAIR David & Leda Slater Memorial Fund, David & Diane Johnston $1,000–2,499 Michael Paterson Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Gail Loewen, in memory of her mother, James Cohen & Linda McGarva-Cohen Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Inga and Anna Storgaard Fund, Sue Lemmerick Marten Duhoux & Joanne Duhoux-DeFehr Maxim Truck & Trailer Aqueduct Foundation Dr. David Lyttle Daniel Friedman & Rob Dalgliesh Winnipeg Youth Orchestra Leslie John Taylor Fund, Dr. Neil & Ms. Elaine Margolis Bill & Shirley Loewen The Winnipeg Foundation Ted & Mary Paetkau Tannis Richardson MUSIC STAND Marylla van Ginkel Memorial Fund Wayne & Linda Paquin Curt & Cathy Vossen $500–999 Williamson Foundation for Music Fran Pollard Mid West Packaging Limited GOLD MC Olga & Bill Runnalls Number Ten Architectural Group $10,000–24,999 Christine Skene & Nick Logan Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Ian R. Thomson & Leah R. Janzen Marjorie Blankstein CM, OM, LLD Brent Trepel & Brenlee Carrington Trepel RISER The Legacy Circle exists to recognize Timothy & Barbara Burt Professor A.M.C. Waterman UNDER $500 the following patrons whose foresight Art & Leona DeFehr Williamson Foundation for Music Duncan & Judy Jessiman Barn Hammer Brewing ensures that the WSO plays on for all Klaus & Elsa Wolf Peter & Dana Jessiman Canadian Association of Communicators Manitobans for generations to come. Sandy Woytowich Kevin & Els Kavanagh in Education The WSO gratefully acknowledges Grant & Eleanor MacDougall European Art Glass Ltd. Legacy Circle members for their BLACK TIE Ron & Sandi Mielitz $1,500–2,499 InterGroup Consultants Ltd. planned future gift to the WSO. Ken and Judy Murray Lorron Agencies Ltd. Dr. Siana Attwell Sandra Altner Michael Nozick & Cheryl Ashley Bruce Miltenberg Real Estate, Greg Doyle & Carol Bellringer Dr. Linda Asper Dr. Bill Pope & Dr. Elizabeth Tippett-Pope in memory of Loren Karlowsky Lucienne Blouw Shibashis Bal Daniel Raiskin Dolores P. Brommell Carol Bellringer & Greg Doyle Don & Ann Reimer Lorraine & Gerry Cairns Francis Booth Foundations Hartley & Heather Richardson Hugh B. Cowan Doneta Brotchie, CM and Harry Brotchie The WSO gratefully acknowledges the Barbara Scheuneman Mrs. Audrey F. Hubbard Emily Burt & Tyler Makodanski following foundations: Rubin Spletzer Richard & Carol Jones Kevin & Jan Coates Travel Manitoba Robert & Ina Abra Family Fund, Koren & Leonard Kaminski Arlene Dahl Bob & Heather Williams The Winnipeg Foundation Henry Katz, in memory of Dena Ben & Shari Diamond The Noreen & Robert Allen Els Kavanagh Ryan & Janice Diduck Charitable Trust SILVER MC Margaret Kellermann McCulloch & $5,000-$9,999 Steven & Elizabeth Dyer Elizabeth B. Armytage Fund, Paul McCulloch Glen & Joan Dyrda The Winnipeg Foundation Erwin Kitsch Dr. Tatiana Arcand Mark Gabbert & Jocelyn McKillop The Asper Foundation M. Michel D. Lagacé Lucienne Blouw Micah Heilbrunn The Gail Asper Family Foundation Robin Wiens & Emilie Lagacé-Wiens Herb and Erna Buller Chelsey Hiebert

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Richard & Carol Jones Carl & Vi Hultin Penny Gilbert SERENADE Ed Jurkowski Robert Jaskiewicz Karmen Gill $150–299 John Kearsey Marianne Johnson Patricia Guy Trish Allison-Simms Margaret Kellermann McCulloch & Lawrence Jones Don & Jerri Hall Kaeren Anderson Paul McCulloch Millie & Wally Kroeker Caroline Harkins Doug Arrell & Dick Smith Sotirios Kotoulas Katarina Kupca Mr. & Mrs. Allen Hattie Ted & Betty Ash Rob & Idelle Kowalchuk Francoise Lesage & Ken Mills Teresa A. Hay Bradley Baydock & Wendy Tretiak Peter & Ellen Kroeker Christie MacDonald & Phil St. John Diane Hiebert-Murphy Bruce & Joyce Berry Dr. Judith Littleford Joseph & Judith Malko Ken & Marilyn Holland Susan & Edwin Bethune Robin MacMillan Jonathan E. Mitchell N and L Holliday Joan Blight Marten W. Duhoux Architect Inc. Vera Moroz Audrey F. Hubbard Keith & Marnie Bolland Brent Mazur & Nancy Quiring Bonnie & Richard Olfert Ernest P Janzen Shirley Book Gord & Sherratt Moffatt Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Koren & Leonard Kaminski Wendy & Ken Broadfoot Valerie Mollison The Estate of Elizabeth Pawlicki T.G. Kucera Jennifer Buffie Drs.Kenneth & Sharon Mould Donna & Ian Plant Fraser & Joan Linklater Jennifer Burdett Dr. Michael Nelson & Dr. Selena Friesen Marina Plett-Lyle Deborah Linney Donna Carruthers Jeff Neufeld & Katrina Lee-Kwen Tim Preston & Dave Ling Pat & Jim Ludwig Laura Chan & Herman Lam Bob & Cindy Newfield Dr. Marlis Schroeder Dr. & Mrs. A. Macrodimitris Stephen Smith and Melina Chow Lesia Peet, in memory of Judy Nichol & Jim Skinner Nola McBurney Joy Cooper & Martin Reed Nicholas & Phyllis Chopp Dr. John R.M. Smith Maureen McIntosh Helle Cosby Jean-François Phaneuf Debbie Spracklin Neil Middleton Greg Cox Carolynne Presser Dr. & Mrs. Willem T.H. van Oers Brad & Donna Mitchell Linda Daniels & Ronald Littlejohn Beth M. Proven Thuraya Weedon Margaret & Fred Mooibroek Michele Del Rizzo Dr. Diane Ramsey Hans & Diana Werner Sharon Mooney Tom Dercola Jim & Leney Richardson Grace M. Wiebe Margaret Moroz Gordon & Roberta Dingman Shirley Richardson Raymond & Shirley Wiest Terence Panych & Donna Blakeman Welch Don & Linda Edel Rick Riess & Jean Carter Debbie Wilson Diane Payment & Roxroy West George B. Elias Sanford & Deborah Riley 4 Anonymous Harold & Ingrid Peters-Fransen Tom Monteyne Julia Ryckman & Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson Pat Philpott John J. Enns Terry Sargeant & Margaret Haney CONCERTO Rosemary Prior Connie Epp & Henry Hubert Trudy Schroeder, OM $300–599 Bryan & Diana Purdy Howard & Angela Epp Lorne & Cheryl Sharfe Tamara Rabkin Joan Anderson Ursula Erhardt Pam Simmons Juta Rathke Gorden Andrus & Adele Kory Margaret E. Faber Muriel Smith Iris Reimer Pat & Harvey Anton Juliana & Rick Fast Marlene Stern & Peter Rae Levi & Tena Reimer Beth Grubert/Baked Expectations Nelma Fetterman Dr. & Mrs. Eric Vickar Bruce Roe & Margo Lane Cheryl & Earl Barish Hon. Janice Filmon Don & Florence Whitmore Tamara & Garry Roehr Dick & Minnie Bell Arnold & Christa Froese Dr. Klaus & Mrs. Dorit Wrogemann Barbara Sabanski Ken & Olwyn Betcher Harold & Alice Funk Ed & Susan Schmidt Richard & Joy C. Betts George & Carol Gamby Dr. & Mrs. Alvin and Ethel Schroeder Helga & Gerhard Bock Jim & Betty Gaynor Merrill & Shayna Shulman Fred & Lorna Buckmaster Paul Gemmiti Shirley Ann Simkulak Carol Budnick Douglas Gerlach & Kathy Mulder Linda & John Smith Friends of the WSO support the WSO Lorelei Bunkowsky Penny Gilbert Gary & Gwen Steiman each season. Sel & Chris Burrows Dr. & Mrs. Andrew & Karen Gomori Murray & Loretta Steinbart Gerald Callow Dr. & Mrs. W. L. Gordon Honorary Chair Allison Stier Audrey Campbell Marj Grevstad Gwen Hoebig, Concertmaster Hartley & Margaret Stinson Sylvia Cassie Irene Groot-Koerkamp & Greg Edmond Canadian Association of Communicators Dr. Alecs Chochinov & Dr. Ruth Graham M. Beth Harris SYMPHONY in Education $600–1,499 Shelley Chochinov Marilyn & Helios Hernandez Lorne Sunley Dr. Minna Rose Chung Darlene Hildebrand & Dr. Russell & Donna Albak Paul Swart Gerry & Sandy Clayden Steve van Vlaenderen Gordon Anderson Dr. & Mrs. David Swatek Ron Clement Susan Hildebrandt Andrew L Cooke Medical Ross & Bette Jayne Taylor Julie Collings Charles Huband Margaret-Lynne & Jim Astwood Vanessa Thiessen Drs. David & Kathleen Connor Dorothy Huebert Bruce Bertrand-Meadows Tom & Lori Thomas Drs. Kristen Creek & Josh Manusow Rudy & Gail Isaak G. & D. Bird June & Lorne Thompson Marlene Crielaard David Jacobson Dr. & Mrs. Brian and Cathie Bowerman C. & R. Thomsen Gary & Fiona Crow Stephan Jaeger & Priya Mani Sheldon & Penny Bowles Ron Timlick Bradley J. Curran Margaret Jeffries Sheila & David Brodovsky Carol & Neil Trembath Peter Czaplinski Brent Johnson Lorraine and Gerry Cairns Jim Turnock & Glynis Corkall Olga Dilay Ross & Betty Jo Johnston Dave Christianson & Vera Steinberger Susan Twaddle Hilary Druxman Drs. Keith & Gwyneth Jones John Corp & Mary Elizabeth McKenzie Robert Vineberg John & Ada Ducas Marilyn Kapitany Ruth Crook Diane Weselake R. & E. Dupuis Henry Katz, in memory of Dena Margaret Cuddy Harry & Evelyn Wray Beverley & Fred Dyck Donald Keatch Kathleen & David Estey Betty Young Helene Dyck Kenneth & Kathleen Kemp Wayne Forbes William & Kristine Easton 7 Anonymous Robert & Linda Gold Marion & Bill Kinnear Dr. LeeAnn Fishback Heather Kirkham Guillermo Rocha Medical Corporation Marcia Fleisher Gregg & Mary Hanson Ernest & Noreen Klassen Judith & Peter Flynn Kenneth Klassen Daniel Heindl & Eugene Boychuk Nicole Gautron

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Aiden Kleer Dr. & Mrs. Ian & Karen Sutton J.C. Flynn Lillian Murphy Susan & Keith Knox Elizabeth Szirom Marguerite Fredette Charlotte Murrell Marion B. Korn Margaret Taylor Gitta Fricke Mel & Sharon Myers Mona Koropatnick Andrea Towers Marian Friesen Bonnie Neil Sarah Kredentser & David Howen Sonia Tunstead Lise Laverdure & Francois Gauvin Fredy Y. Noriega Jennifer Krestanowich Paul Wiebe D. Gooch Lucy Nykolyshyn Janet Kuchma Donna Wills Heather F. Graham Edna Poulter Ron Lambert Joan Wise Saul & Lolly Guttman David & Hermine Olfert Dawn Lampe Karin Woods B. & R. Hall Margaret Parker Edith Landy, in memory of David Landy Arlene Young & Robert O’Kell Ann Hanks Sonjia Pasiechnik Don Lawrence 14 Anonymous Audrey Harburn Nettie Peters Saul & Kathy Leibl Patricia Harras Jim & Sandra Petrie Nancy Leigh PRELUDE Margaret W. Harvie Ian & Ann-Margret Plummer Rose & Dick Lim $75–149 Lisa Hastings Cristian Popescu Zeeba Loxley Linda Anderson Helen & Peter Hayward Phyllis Portnoy & Rory Egan Lorraine MacLeod Allan & Rochelle Baker Larry & Evelyn Hecht Judith Putter Simone Mahrenholz Alison Baldwin Terry Heron Jim Ray Jackie Markstrom Barbara & Bruce Ball Hermina and Peter Hildebrand Marie Ann Reeves Linda Martin Robert Barton Marily Hildo Pat and Bill Reid Andy Maurakis Lydia Bartel Brian & Debby Hirsch Daryl & Sheila Reid Ruth May Brenda Batzel Cathy Hobday Barbara Rempel Lori McCarville Ralph & Eileen Baxter Mary Holmen Eleanor Riach Sheldon & Janice McLeod K. Beach Nelson Vincent Houghtaling Melissa Rice Sandra McMillan Eric Bergen Richard & Karen Howell Tracy Ridley Glen Mead Donald & Diane Bewell Karen Hurst Susan Rosner Sue Miclash Matthew & Lauren Bolley Victor Isfeld Johnny & Pearly Rule Salangad Nathan & Carolyn Mitchell J.E & J.V Braun Rozin & Cathy Iwanicki Nicola Schaefer Sylvia Mitchell Robert & Phyllis Briercliffe Alan Janzen & Leona Sookram William Scheidt D.E. Morrison Mr. & Mrs. G.G. Brodsky, QC Father Stan A. Jaworski A. Schroeder Morna-June C. Morrow Paul & Doreen Bromley Jayne Kapac David Schroeder Margaret Morse Chris Brown & Pat McCullough Bev Kawchuk R. Schroeder John & Margaret Mundie Gloria Brown Ken Kinsley Gunter Schupke Judith Murphy Irene Brown Katie Kirkpatrick B.J.N. Scott Paul Neelon Eleanor Brownlee Erwin Kitsch Marilyn & Jon Seguire Suzanne & Bill Newman Dee Buchwald Mary Klassen Jim & Susan Shaw Kris Olafson Judi L. Burling Edward & Helen Kolomaya Lynn & Bill Shead Mikaela Oldenkamp Kevin Burns Jacki & Sheldon Koven Heida & Skuli Sigfusson Truus Oliver John Burrows Patricia Kuchma Arlene Sinclair Eleanor Payne Linda Campbell Ingrid Lee Gail & Murray Singer Stella C. Pena Sy T. Patrick & Mary Jo Carrabre Tom & Lovie Liewicki Cathy Skene Rick Pinchin Pensy Chan Helen Litz Kaye Snatenchuk Carol Poulin Patti Cherney Barry & Patricia Lloyd Victoria Sparks Edna Poulter Carrie Chmilowsky David Loch Garry & Linda Specht Lois Powne Art & Donna Chow Chris, Lori & Sarah Luby Geri & Peter Spencer Donna & Gordon Price Candee Clark Monika Lukomska Dan & Elsie Stasiuk Dr. Fiona Punter Mary Clarke Al & Pat Mackling Victoria Stayner-Albl Esther and Reynold Redekopp Katherine Cobor & Gordon Steindel Pat & Murray Macrae Bonnie Hoffer-Steiman & Lionel Steiman Iris Reimer Beth Connery Sandra Madray Helena Stelsovsky Nichole Riese Marcella Copp Barbara Main Sally Stephens David & Elena Roberts Judy Crawford Allan Mapes Bill and Billie Stewart Kevin Rollason & Gail MacAulay Maxine Cristall Frank & Terry Martin Art Turner & Lyn Stienstra Matt Schaubroeck Debbie Crump Harold Mawhinney Archie & Shirley Stone Katrina Clara Louise Schroeder Rev. Paul & Mrs. Jean Curtis Samara May David Szwajcer Dr. Robert J. Schroth Judy & Werner Danchura Dr. & Mrs. Ihor Mayba Charles Tax Janet Schubert Kerry Dangerfield John McCusker Tom Thiessen Kurt Schwarz Doug De Graff Angela McDonald Dr. Robert Thomas Charlene Scouten Shawna Dempsey C. & J. McIntyre Betsy F. Thorsteinson Dr. L. Sekla Beth Derraugh Terri & Jim McKerchar Robert & Barbara Tisdale Claire Sevenhuysen Claire Dionne Garfield McRae Edith A. Toews Phil & Nancy Shead Herbert & Norma Driver Linda Meckling Elizabeth Toews Mr. & Ms. Ed Shwedyk R. Duddek Estelle Meyers Dr. Helen A. Toews Nicole Silicz Patricia Allen & Len Dueck Walter & Gladys Mildren Shelley Turnbull Margot Sim Linda & Paul Dueck Jocelyn Millard Edith Ugrin Brenda Sklar Lisa Edel Bob & Penny Miller Judy & Francisco Valenzuela David & Lorraine Smith Scott & Margaret Edmonds Peter Miller & Carolyn Garlich Barry and Gail Veals Brenda Snider John & Marilyn Ekins Sheila Miller Roy & Nancy Vincent Eleanor Stardom M.L. Elliott Louise Mitchell Irv & Toby Vinsky Lorron Agencies Ltd. Margaret Elaine Ellis Peter Morgan Gordon & Charlotte Walkty Leslie Stechesen Greg & Linda Fearn Joan Ann Morton Jim & Joan Warbeck Dr. Camelia Stefanovici Helen Feniuk Cathy Moser Myrna and Noah Weiszner

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Noah & Myrna Weiszner Ryan Delaronde John Knowles & Kathryn Knowles Denise Penley Evelyn Wener Reta Dobbs Henry Koch Ken Penner Barbara Wiebe Susan Docker Kozub/Halldorson Family Linda Penner Edith Wiebe Sharmain Donovan Michael J. Kraynyk Valerie Perron Herbert & Shirley Wildeman Devon Dorosh Avery J. Kroeker Diana Peters Clinton Wilmot Elizabeth A. Downes Irene Kuhtey Rose Popowich Dorcas & Kirk Windsor Sarah Doyle Loretta Kulchycki Ken and Geri Porath Terrie Woodward Katherine Drewniak Carole Kurdydyk Ryan Poworoznik Patrick Wright Dorothy W. Dubinsky Mary Kuzminski Janis Pregnall Libby Yager and Billy Brodovsky Spencer Duncanson Anne La Tour James & Christine Prendergast Anne Yankiwski Tim Edginton Desiree La Vallee Tom & Lorainne Prescott Valerie Yarmie Adriana Elliott Deirdre Laidlaw David Procner Donn K. Yuen Jutta Emms Betty Laing Joanne Prygrocki 11 Anonymous Madison Espie Linda Lamoureux Dr. David Punter Marianne Farag Chantal Lancaster Catherine Purchase SONATINA Vera & Peter Fast Tom Lane Diana Rasmussen UNDER $75 Jenny Fehr Daniel Christian Lavallee M. Reguly Jean Altemeyer Shaneesa Ferguson Binhan Le Susan Renard Lisa M. Anderson Edward Fisher & Lyse Rémillard Nancy Leblond Pat Repa Margaret P. Anderson Joanne E. Fleck-Toews Philippe & Carmelle LeDorze Louis Ricciuto Tyson Anderson Tom Flight Malinda Lee Beverley Ridd Lisa Antitila Dr. Theo Fourie David & Sherrill Levene Heather Robbins Avigail Mendoza Arda Anne Friesen Mrs. K Lewis Michael Rodyniuk Dorothy Arnold Irma Froese Lisa Lewis Darlene Ronald Jonathan Baker J. Gartner & L. Kampeas Helen Litz Tyler Roslinsky Shellometh Baladad Joycelyn and Bryan Gawryluk Jacqueline Louer Jackie Rosner Debbie Baty Bonnie Geller Joan Macdonald V. Rosolowich Terri Beaudoin Douglas Gerlach William & Christina MacKay Zev Rumstein Eva Berard Cathy Gervais Al Mackling Shirley Russell Donald & Edith Besant Dr. William Glover Linda Magne Cheryl Ryan Kristine Betker Victoria Gosselin Joyce Manwaring Brittany Rycroft Wayne Blackmore Laura Gow Audrey Mark Violeta Sabo Dick J. Bloemheuvel Paul Granelli Irene Marriott Mark Sagan Paul Boge Inga Granovskaya Chris Mart Gary & Jackie Sallows Ingrid Bolbecher Marie-Alice Grassick Dennis & Cherylynn Martai Ryan Sangster Richard Bowering Victoria Gretchen Ryan Martinez Eduardo & Olga Saveliovsky Donnie Bowness Marianne Gruber Dr. & Mrs. John & Natalie Mayba Jessie Sawicz Jean Boyes Marion Guinn Patricia McDowell Jonathon A. Schmidt Jocelyne Brar Gertrude Hamilton Shirley McGregor Wendy Schmidt-Benjamin Andrea Brigham Leslie Hancock Barry McKay Leslie D. Schroeder Jackie Brignall Ray & Catherine Harris Jim McLaren Ken Schykulski Dorothy Broomhall Heather Hartry Ardythe McMaster Sid Secter Tyler Buchko Dr. Frank & Sue Johnathan Hechter Iona McPhee Deborah Seguin Alfred Buelow Lenore Hewitt Stacey McRuer Nancy Semchuk Sharon Burden Bill & Shirley Hicks Alison Mendres Robert Shaw Erin Burns-Flett Mr. & Mr. Ernest Hiebert Lisa Molin Huynjin Shin Francoise Cahill Elsie Hignell Jeremy Morantz Izzy Shore Mr. & Mrs. Ian B Campbell Margaret Hill Erika Morin-Nett Jen Skelly Doug Carter Arlene Hintsa Brenda Morlock Fred & Margaret-Ann Smith Terena Caryk Diane Holding Liana Morson Larissa D Solomon Amiya Chakraborty Andrew Hooper Kim Morton Nancy Sommerfeld Rosemary Chambers Dr. Stella Hryniuk Youssef Mouzahem Nata & Avery Spigelman Linda J. Chernenkoff David Hughes Josh and Kimberly Muehling Troy Steingard Sister Josephine Chudzik Lee & Theresa Huscroft Kathy J. Mulder Lorne Stelmach Clifford & Rita Clark Dr. Janice Ingimundson Karen L. Nast-Kolb Robert B. Stinson S.K. Clark Ishbel Isaacs & Deborah Isaacs Gordon Nenka Katrina Stratton John Connor & Gail Mildren Pat Jarrett Harold Neufeld Muriel Sutherland Karen Couch Martina Jaterka Vivienne Nickerson Ross & Bette Jayne Taylor Peggy Cove Dr. Petra Jebbink Cathy Nieroda Edith Sharon Taylor June Cowan Paul & Bonnie Johnson Claudette Novak Garvin Taylor Fred J. Cross Karen Kaplen Gindalee Ouskun Neil Taylor Brian & Barbara Crow Gordon C. Keatch Greg & Patricia Ozechowsky Brandy Tessier Jean Cunningham Thomas Keenan Shirley & Graham Padgett Keith Thiessen Jean Curtis Marilynne Keil, in memory of David H. Skinner Ryan Palmer Maggie Thiesen D. Cymbalist Gerry C. Irwin-Kilfoyle Hubert & Linda Parker Philys Thordarson Dr. & Mrs. Helena Czuboka Lauralea Klassen Judy Pateman Shirley Twerdun Ashleigh Czyrnyj Joanne Klym Patricia Mary Patterson Norman Umali Hyacinth DaCosta Harry & Shirley Kowalchuk Liz Patzer Rachel Unger Bob & Alison Darling Sandi Kneller Ellen Peel & Neil Bruneau C. & J. van Dyck Faith Daza Dorothy Knowles Susan Pelikys Joanne Voelpel

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Donna Wakaruk Sheila Miller Jean-François Phaneuf The Women’s Committee Susan Wallace & James Reaney Brenda Morlock Shirley Richardson Arlene Young and Robert O’Kell Amber Walstrom Bob & Cindy Newfield Jim & Jan Tennant Betty Young Danica Wasney Mikaela Oldenkamp Winnipeg Youth Orchestras 3 Anonymous Glen Angus Webster Dr. Bill Pope & Dr. Elizabeth Tippett-Pope Geraldine Weigeldt Beth M. Proven CON BRIO CON MOTO Annemarie Wiebe Pat and Bill Reid $600–1,499 $1–149 Cathy Wiebe Michael Rennie Timothy & Barbara Burt Brenda Batzel Edward Wiebe Olga & Bill Runnalls Art & Leona Defehr Ralph & Eileen Baxter Dr. Debra Wiens Barbara Scheuneman Dr. David Lyttle K. Beach Nelson Theresa Wiktorski Pietra Shirley Joseph & Judith Malko The Benevity Community Impact Fund Mark L. Wilcoxson Muriel Smith Jonathan E. Mitchell Diane Bewell Lilli Williams Art Turner & Lyn Stienstra Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Shirley Book Helen Willison Arni Thorsteinson & Susan Glass Dr. Bill Pope & Dr. Elizabeth Tippett-Pope Jocelyne Brar Myra Wolch and Saul M. Cherniack Stephanie M. van Nest Judy Nichol & Jim Skinner J.E & J.V Braun Tyler Young Williamson Foundation for Music Thuraya Weedon Sheila & David Brodovsky Judith Zetaruk Karin Woods Grace M. Wiebe Paul & Doreen Bromley Jude M. Zieske Anne Yankiwski Anonymous Dee Buchwald Bruno Zimmer 1 Anonymous Linda Campbell Marissa Lousie Zurba ALLEGRO Victoria Stayner-Albl 12 Anonymous $150–599 Rosemary Chambers Ted & Betty Ash Art & Donna Chow Helga & Gerhard Bock Mary Clarke Share the Music is a unique outreach Stephen Brodovsky, in memory of our Bob & Alison Darling initiative of the WSO that allows grandparents, Ethel and Moe Pierce R. Duddek economically disadvantaged children Doneta Brotchie, CM and Harry Brotchie Patricia Allen & Len Dueck Festival donors help to further the and their families to attend WSO Carol Budnick Spencer Duncanson musical artistry of the WSO’s New Music performances. Thank you for helping to Lorraine and Gerry Cairns Don & Linda Edel Festival. Thank you! Share the Music! Audrey Campbell John & Marilyn Ekins Marianne Farag Debbie Baty Frances Cearns, in memory of Stefan Greg & Linda Fearn PREMIER PATRON Doug Blaylock Aarnio Nelma Fetterman $50,000+ Shelley Chochinov Stephen Smith and Melina Chow Joycelyn and Bryan Gawryluk Eric Clapham Dr. Minna Rose Chung Michael Nesbitt Marie-Alice Grassick Marlene Crielaard Michele Del Rizzo Marianne Gruber Don & Linda Edel Juliana & Rick Fast ENSEMBLE Gertrude Hamilton $10,000–49,999 Dr. William Glover Hon Janice Filmon Teresa A. Hay Alison Holliday Judith & Peter Flynn Caspian Construction Barbara Herriot-Miller John Knowles & Kathryn Knowles Nicole Gautron Daniel Raiskin Bill & Shirley Hicks Joan Macdonald Penny Gilbert Hermina and Peter Hildebrand Dr. & Mrs. John & Natalie Mayba Karmen Gill SOLOIST Arlene Hintsa Lori McCarville Diane Hiebert-Murphy $5,000–9,999 Mary Holmen Cathy Nieroda Darlene Hildebrand & Grant & Eleanor MacDougall Victor Isfeld Barbara Scheuneman Steve van Vlaenderen Kevin & Betty McGarry Thomas Keenan Brenda Sklar Margaret Jeffries Ron & Sandi Mielitz Marilynne Keil, Telus Brent Johnson Dr. Ken Thorlakson in memory of David H. Skinner Jim & Jan Tennant Nancy Leigh Jens Wrogemann Ms. Joanne Klym Norman Umali Deborah Linney Edward & Helen Kolomaya Donna Wills Zeeba Loxley FRIENDS Christie MacDonald & Phil St. John Jennifer Krestanowich $20–4,999 Grant & Eleanor MacDougall Anne La Tour Beth Grubert/Baked Expectations Dr. Neil & Ms. Elaine Margolis Linda Lamoureux Alison Baldwin Jackie Markstrom Ingrid Lee Jackie Brignall Maureen McIntosh Lisa Lewis Kevin Burns Sistema Winnipeg is a free daily after- Vera Moroz Allan Mapes T. Patrick & Mary Jo Carrabre school program that enriches the lives Morna-June C. Morrow Ryan Martinez Peter Czaplinski of children and young people with the Stella C. Pena Sy Angela McDonald Kathleen & David Estey fewest resources and the greatest need. Perce & Elizabeth Schirmer Foundation Iona McPhee Dr. LeeAnn Fishback The WSO gratefully acknowledges the Dr. Fiona Punter Linda Meckling Guillermo Rocha Medical Corporation following patrons whose support makes Nichole Riese Jocelyn Millard Don & Jerri Hall a difference in the everyday lives of Ed & Susan Schmidt Nathan & Carolyn Mitchell Marilyn & Helios Hernandez these children. Thank you! Kurt Schwarz Margaret Moroz Elmer & Hilda Hildebrand Honorary Chair Margot Sim Kim Morton Koren & Leonard Kaminski Naomi Woo, Music Director Debbie Spracklin Youssef Mouzahem Kozub/Halldorson Family Eleanor Stardom Bonnie Neil Deirdre Laidlaw VIVACE Hartley & Margaret Stinson Gordon Nenka Ron Lambert $1,500 + Canadian Association of Communicators Fredy Y. Noriega Claudette Novak Bernard Léveillé and Moira Swinton Mark Gabbert & Jocelyn McKillop in Education – 2019 Conference Lucy Nykolyshyn Frank & Terry Martin Chelsey Hiebert June & Lorne Thompson Judy Pateman Brent Mazur & Nancy Quiring Margaret & Peter Hughes Carol & Neil Trembath Jim Turnock & Glynis Corkall Patricia Mary Patterson

WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 | 29 SUPPORTERS

Liz Patzer Ivor & Lorna Schledewitz Sharna Searle, in honour of the Gitta Fricke Ken Penner Colleen Schneider newlyweds, Erica Schultz & Phil Daniel Friedman & Rob Dalgliesh Rose Popowich Daniel & Maureen Sitar Denomme ft3 Architecture Landscape Interior Design Edna Poulter Lorne Sunley Paul & Christine Soubry, in memory of Susan Glass & Arni Thorsteinson James & Christine Prendergast Jeffrey & Caron Sveistrup Barb Filuk Paul Godard Tom & Lorainne Prescott Jim & Jan Tennant Nata & Avery Spigelman, in memory of Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. David Procner Faye Warren Margaret Dalgliesh Deborah Gray Dr. David Punter James & Claudia Weselake Marianne Staub, on the occasion of the Sara Gray Catherine Purchase Bronwen Yewdall birthday of Mrs. Rose Millet Margaret W. Harvie Jim Ray 1 Anonymous Ross Taylor, in honour of Bette Jayne Isobel Harvie Marie Ann Reeves Taylor’s 72nd birthday Robin Hildebrand M. Reguly Betsy F. Thorsteinson, in memory of Elmer & Hilda Hildebrand Mrs. Barbara Rempel Ruth Dowse Duncan & Judy Jessiman Ryan Sangster ENDOWMENT FUND Richard Turner, in memory of Roslyn Silver Peter & Dana Jessiman Eduardo & Olga Saveliovsky Richard Turner, in memory of The Johnston Group Nicola Schaefer Sistema Winnipeg Gratefully Wally Fox-Decent Colleen Jury Barbara Scheuneman acknowledges those who have started Stephanie Van Nest, in memory of Kevin & Els Kavanagh Janet Schubert their own named funds at The Winnipeg Blair Simpson Michael & Glenna Kay B.J.N. Scott Foundation. Linda & Roger Wilson, in memory of Margaret Kellermann McCulloch & Charlene Scouten Blanche & Lloyd Morrissey Paul McCulloch The Tannis M. Richardson Mr. & Ms. Ed Shwedyk Debbie & Robert Witzke, in memory of Fernand Kirouac Sistema Endowment Fund Cathy Skene Mayer Rabkin Hubert & Bernice Kleysen Garry & Linda Specht The Michael Nozick Family Wanda Young, in memory Edwin Yee Eva Lavallee Bill and Billie Stewart Sistema Endowment Fund Richard Leipsic & Kerrie Halprin David Szwajcer ESTATE GIFTS RECEIVED Aaron Lewis The Marjorie & Morley Blankstein Ross & Bette Jayne Taylor Bill and Shirley Loewen Sistema Endowment Fund The Estate of Paula Achtemichuk Dr. Robert Thomas Janice Lutz The Estate of Daphne Florence Bolton Philys Thordarson Alison Mendres Marina Plett-Lyle The Estate of Barbara Cook Judy & Francisco Valenzuela Jeffrey & Caron Sveistrup Barry & Carol McArton The Estate of Ellen Beatrice Hirst Roy & Nancy Vincent Faye Warren Grant & Eleanor MacDougall The Estate of Leroy Montgomery Johnson Gordon & Charlotte Walkty Art Mauro & Naomi Levine OTHER DONATIONS The Estate of Elizabeth Pawlicki Geraldine Weigeldt Paul Ronald Jan McCulloch The Estate of Jean Irene Sanderson Noah & Myrna Weiszner Rex & Connie Blamey, in memory of Jane McGrigor Annemarie Wiebe Barbara Filuk Ron & Sandi Mielitz NETHERLANDS TOUR Cathy Wiebe Lucienne Blouw, in memory of “Trix” Gord & Sherratt Moffatt ADOPT A MUSICIAN AND DONORS Edith Wiebe Stephen Brodovsky, in memory of our Margaret Moroz Helen Willison grandparents, Ethel and Moe Pierce Thank you to the following musician D.E. Morrison Myra Wolch and Saul M. Cherniack Eric Clapham, in memory of Gerry Atwell adopters and donors who have contributed Ken and Judy Murray Dr. Klaus & Mrs. Dorit Wrogemann and all that he shared with our city. to make our Netherlands Tour a reality. Michael Nesbitt Libby Yager and Billy Brodovsky Joyce Cormack, in memory of Lawrence Michael Nozick & Cheryl Ashley 5 Anonymous Ryan & Janice Diduck, in memory of Iris Abraham John & Shelley Page Mary Diduck Dr. Russell & Donna Albak Joan S. Papushka GENERAL WSO Judith & Peter Flynn, in honour of Gorden Andrus & Adele Kory Lesia Peet Anthony Waterman Dr. Tatiana Arcand Dr. Bill Pope & Dr. Elizabeth Tippett-Pope Denise Geiskkovitch, in memory of Tom Gail Asper OC, OM, LLD & Michael Paterson Power Corporation of Canada Dubinski Agnes Bailey Lois Powne Charles Jaworski, in memory of Rosemary Beal Carolynne Presser Marjorie Blankstein CM, OM, LLD The WSO gratefully acknowledges the Tom Dubinski Beth M. Proven Lucienne Blouw following patrons whose foresight helps Moira Swinton & Bernard Leveille Dr. & Mrs. Peter & Jennie Prystupa Jackie Brignall to ensure long-term financial support for Norma Linney, in memory of Rabobank Timothy & Barbara Burt the WSO. Thank you! Bernice Blakeman Don & Anne Reimer Margot Macinnes, in honour of Lorraine and Gerry Cairns Susan Richardson The Robin Wiens & Emilie Lagacé-Wiens Judy Nichol Carla Campbell Tannis Richardson Endowment Fund Lydia MacKenzie, in loving memory of Sylvia Cassie Hartley & Heather Richardson Thor & Chrystyna Choptiany Syd Baumel Donn Richardson Foundation Heather Menzies, in memory of Raymond & Elsie Chrunyk Henriette Ricou & Jure Manfreda The Estate of Mark Bernstein James Cohen & Linda McGarva-Cohen Lorraine and Gerry Cairns William Menzies Tamara & Garry Roehr Dr. Shelley Page, in honour of Susan Cooke Olga & Bill Runnalls Rosemarie Cloutis Marlene Crielaard Raymond Davis Joanne Martin and Peter King Barbara Scheuneman Lesia Peet, in memory of John Caci Art & Leona DeFehr Helen Schaetzle Marion Delaney John & Gay Docherty Helene Dyck Lesia Peet, in memory of E. Alan Kessler Pietra Shirley Patricia Pollard, in memory of Gary Pollard Bryce Douglas Arlene Skul Marilyn & Helios Hernandez Marten Duhoux & Joanne DeFehr Karen Ozamoto Michael Rennie, in memory of Rubin Spletzer Dr. Douglas & Ms. Eva Rennie Urlene Edwards Travel Manitoba Marilynne Keil, in memory of Lorne Hurst & Elly Hoogterp David H. Skinner Sam & Claudia Sarbit, in memory of Eve & Harry Vickar David Edwards Ursula Erhardt Curt & Cathy Vossen Pamela Lockman The Bill & Margaret Fast Family Alison Mendres John Sauder, in memory of Nancy Weedon Thelma Jean Sauder Foundation Inc. Bob & Heather Williams Blumie & Iser Portnoy Endowment Fund Catherine Flower Barbara Scheuneman David C. Wilson David Folk & Laurel Malkin Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc.

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WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 | 31 WOMEN’S COMMITTEE OF THE WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

EXECUTIVE Carla Campbell Janice Kulbaba Louise Proven Margaret Harvie, President Jennie Cardinal Prystupa Eva Lavallee Susan Richardson Nancy Weedon, Vice-President Sylvia Cassie Shirley Loewen Olga Runnalls Carolynne Presser, Secretary Chrystyna Choptiany Janice H Lutz Helen Schaetzle Isobel Harvie, Co-Treasurer Susan Cooke Janet MacPhail Pat Sirski Winnifred Warkentin, Co-Treasurer Margaret Cuddy Joann MacMorran Arlene Skull Sherratt Moffatt, Past President Evelyn Davidson Helene Marsh June Slobodian Urlene Edwards Paul McCulloch Marlene Steele MEMBERS Ursula Erhardt Jane McGrigor Maria Stolarskyj Iris Abraham Catherine Flower Shirley McLean Jessica Stratton Agnes Bailey Gitta Fricke Brenda Morlock Sara Scott Turner Martha Baluta Nadia Hanuschak Margaret Moroz Myrna Tycholaz Anna Banera Kathleen Hill Elizabeth Morrison Genevieve Van Oers Judy Batten Vera Hrycenko Maggie Nishimura Adrijana Ves Sarah Batten Linda Hutchings Aleksandra Osipova Eve Vicker Rosemarie Beal Elena Ivanitskaia Joan Papushka Shirley Walker Florence Bell Victoria Johnston Maria Paulic Ilana Warner Theresa Birkholz Colleen Jury Lesia Peet Kerry Zakowich Lorraine Boisvert Koren Kaminski Helen Peters Rena Zinkowski Jacqueline Brignall Margaret Kellermann McCulloch Brenda Phernambucq Pauline Burns Adele Kory Marina Plett-Lyle

VOLUNTEERS

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Linda Marks Melanie Gaudreau Sohan Patel Rui Hu Darlene McCulloch Helen Holgate Juri Marie Rogers Bonnie Johnson McKinley Jaime McCulloch Linda Jardine Kevin Roy Yui Michimoto Charlie Medd Margaret Kellermann McCulloch EDUCATION CONCERTS Elena Roberts Myrna Mitchell Joanne King Iris Abraham Jacquie Moffat Donna Kirdei BOX OFFICE Agnes Bailey Jeff O’Leary Roxolana Kurjewicz Crystal Acosta Carla Campbell Joanne O’Leary Eva Lavallee Rebeca Barrios Kathy Hill Bettina Pfeiffer Letty Lawrence Carol Beardsley Vicky Johnston Ingrid Pfeiffer Svitlana Levchuk Alexandra Blinder Janice Kulbada Liz Philippe Monique Masi Archie Campbell Eva Lavallee Sheila Rainonen John McLeod Susan Campbell Shirley McClaine David Roberts Myrna Mitchell Susan Cohn Susan Richardson Elena Roberts Diane Nichol Alejandra Cuesta Nadia Tanaschuk Noreen Rossnagel Bettina Pfeiffer Debbie Curtis Nitesh Sanghai Ingrid Pfeiffer KIDS CONCERTS Terry Earl-Sparling Cindy Singer Giselle Pratt Roberta DiCanio Wendy Elliott Gail Singer Bernice Radomski Diana Fast Hedie Epp Tina Sorensen Gail Singer Lorraine Herkert Seamas Finnerty Glenn Sparling Bob and Darlene Stewart Marilyn Hooper Sylvia Flam Ken Stone Geraldine Sweet Melissa Krahn Sébastien Gaillard Geri Sweet Allison Veness Claudine Rose Kuffner Barbara Gislason Angela Tozzi Patricia Vineberg Suzanne Myskew Ray Gislason Cheryl Waldner Gloria Waldron Arlene Schulz Meghan Hansen Jade Webber Emily Wilcosh Rebecca Thiessen Dianne Harley Penny Webber Irene Zurawsky Marilyn Unrau Gail Harper Tannis Webster Laura Visser William Harper SHARE THE MUSIC Natalie Wright Gina Wedel Chris Hart Cristina Barrios Pat Wright Amy Whittaker Annette Hay Rebeca Barrios Irene Zurawsky Randall Hay Joyce Catenza SISTEMA WINNIPEG Irene Hill CAR RAFFLE Rocchina Conia Logan Doran Wirlana Holowka Barb Adams Vincenzina Conia EmilyAnn Dueck Rui Hu Olive S. Arendt Lorraine Danielson Judith Flynn Elizabeth Hunt Louise Babych Nicole Drysdale Katharine Fuchs Judy Jennings Marie Buisson Andrea Fletcher Narbara Graham Leon Kauldher Jane Bullied Annette Hay Barbara Herriot-Miller Nyoman Klassen Katrin Buschhausen Randall Hay Katie Hurst Roxolana Kurjewicz Susan & Archie Campbell Elizabeth Hunt Brian Kowalchuk Desiree Lavallee Sharon Coughlan Kim Jansen Miona Milovanovic Susan Loeppky Helle Cosby Susan Loeppky Nathan Mohabir Jim MacKenzie Lorraine Danielson Kathy MacKenzie Cadence Penner Joan MacKenzie Claudia Desjardins Vikki Mirecki Arlene Young Kathleen MacKenzie Xinjun Du Aleksandra Osipova Mardi MacNeil Elfrieda & Roger Dupuis Shreeraj Patel

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Ida Albo Julia DeFehr Silvester Komlodi Dr. William Pope Al Alexandruk Susan Feldman Michele Lagacé John Rademaker Sandra Altner Jack Fraser Zina Lazareck Lenny Richardson Mal Anderson Alan Freeman Gail Leach Tannis Richardson Carol Bellringer Evelyn Friesen Dr. Hermann Lee Ed Richmond Marilyn Billinkoff Elba Haid Naomi Levine Lorne Sharfe Doneta Brotchie Helen Hayles Bill Loewen William Shead Bonnie Buhler Kaaren Hawkins Jackie Lowe Graeme Sifton John Buhler Sherrill Hershberg Dr. Brendan MacDougall Joanne Sigurdson Timothy E. Burt Peter Jessiman Dr. Eleanor MacDougall Muriel Smith James Carr Ian Kay Don MacKenzie Bonnie Staples-Lyon Dorothy Dobbie Dr. Maureen Kilgour Bill Marr Brenlee Carrington Trepel Greg Doyle Roger King, QC Michael Nozick Richard Turner Jamie Dolynchuk Bill Knight Harvey I. Pollock, QC Dennis Wallace

PRESIDENTS OF THE WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

1948–51 Hon. Mr. Justice J.T. Beaubien 1984–86 Mr. Harold Buchwald, QC 1951–53 Mr. J.M. Sinclair 1986–88 Mr. Michel Lagacé 1953–55 Dr. Digby Wheeler 1988–90 Mr. William H. Loewen 1955–57 Mr. W.D. Hurst 1990–92 Mrs. Julia DeFehr 1957–58 Dr. Hugh H. Saunderson 1992–94 Mr. Gordon Fogg 1958–61 Mr. E.W.H. Brown 1994–96 Mrs. Helen Hayles 1961–62 Mr. David Slater 1996–97 Mr. Anthony Brookes 1962–64 The Hon. Mr. Justice Monnin 1997–98 Mrs. Helen Hayles 1964–65 Mr. Norman J. Alexander 1998–99 Mr. William Norrie 1965–67 Mr. R.W. Richards Feb. – May 1999 Mr. William Loewen 1967–69 Mr. W.R. Palmer Jun. 1999 – 2000 Mr. Bruce MacCormack 1969–71 Mr. E.J. Smith 2000 – Feb. 2003 Mr. Roger King 1971–73 Dr. M.M. Pierce Mar. – Dec. 2003 Ms. Patti Sullivan 1973–74 Mr. H.S. Brock-Smith Dec. 2003 – Jan. 2005 Mr. Wally Fox-Decent 1974–76 Mr. Allan G. Moffatt Jan. 2005 – Jul. 2006 Ms. Carol Bellringer 1976–78 Mr. Julian D.T. Benson Jul. 2006 – Nov. 2006 Mr. Harvey I. Pollock, QC 1978–79 Mr. John L. Buckworth (Interim President) 1979–80 Mr. N. Roger McFallon Dec. 2006 – Jun. 2007 Dr. Brendan MacDougall 1980–81 Mr. John F. Fraser 2007–2012 Ms. Dorothy Dobbie 1981–82 Mr. William W. Draper 2012–2016 Mr. Timothy E. Burt, CFA 1982–83 Mr. John O. Baatz 2016–2019 Mr. Terry Sargeant 1983–84 Mr. Andrew D.M. Ogaranko, QC 2019 – present Mr. Curt Vossen

WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 | 33 GOVERNANCE

FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE Rob Kowalchuk, Chair Michael Kay Arlene Dahl Terry Sargeant Marten Duhoux Curt Vossen Daniel Friedman Trudy Schroeder, Ex Officio Micah Heilbrunn Daniel Raiskin, Ex Officio Robin Hildebrand Lyn Stienstra, Ex Officio

TOURING COMMITTEE Marten Duhoux, Chair Lilian Tankard Lucienne Blouw Heather Williams Arlene Dahl Curt Vossen, Ex Officio Els Kavanaugh Trudy Schroeder, Ex Officio Daryl Silver Daniel Raiskin, Ex Officio

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Marten Duhoux, Chair Curt Vossen, Ex Officio Lucienne Blouw Trudy Schroeder, Ex Officio Michael Kay Daniel Raiskin, Ex Officio THE WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS A CHARTERED Robin MacMillan NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTINUITY COMMITTEE Curt Vossen, Co-Chair Gwen Hoebig OUR DISTINGUISHED PATRONS Yuri Hooker, Co-Chair Michael Kay Her Honour the Honourable Janice C. Filmon, CM, OM Steven Dyer Jan Kocman Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba Patti Evans Jean-François Phaneuf The Honourable Brian Pallister Daniel Friedman Trudy Schroeder Premier of Manitoba Micah Heilbrunn Richard Turner His Worship Brian Bowman Mayor of the City of Winnipeg DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Mr. W.H. Loewen & Mrs. S.E. Loewen Alan Freeman Curt Vossen, Ex Officio WSO Directors Emeritus Micah Heilbrunn Trudy Schroeder, Ex Officio Marlene Stern Daniel Raiskin, Ex Officio BOARD OF DIRECTORS Margaret Kellermann McCulloch Curt Vossen, President Micah Heilbrunn Daniel Friedman, Vice-President Robin Hildebrand FACILITIES COMMITTEE Rob Kowalchuk, CA, Treasurer Ed Jurkowski Sotirios Kotoulas, Chair Trudy Schroeder, Ex Officio Michael D. Kay, Secretary Margaret Kellermann McCulloch Micah Heilbrunn Daniel Raiskin, Ex Officio Terry Sargeant, Past President Sotirios Kotoulas Marten Duhoux Jean-François Phaneuf, Ex Officio Lucienne Blouw Uri Kraut Curt Vossen, Ex Officio Emily Burt Gail Loewen James Cohen Robin MacMillan Arlene Dahl Julie Ryckman DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Marten Duhoux Marlene Stern Robin Hildebrand, Chair Cathy Vossen Steven Dyer Trudy Schroeder, Ex Officio James Cohen Curt Vossen, Ex Officio Dr. Selena Friesen Daniel Raiskin, Ex Officio Daniel Friedman Trudy Schroeder, Ex Officio Margaret Harvie Julian Ryckman Daniel Raiskin, Ex Officio

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNUAL GALA COMMITTEE Curt Vossen, President & Chair Marten Duhoux Emily Burt, Co-Chair Trudy Schroeder, Ex Officio Daniel Friedman, Vice-President Micah Heilbrunn, Selena Friesen, Co-Chair Daniel Raiskin, Ex Officio Rob Kowalchuk, Treasurer Musician Representative Barbara Burt Staff support: Michael Kay, Corporate Secretary Robin Hildebrand Doug Darling Beth Proven Terry Sargeant, Past President Trudy Schroeder, Ex Officio Lee Friesen Chelsey Hiebert Arlene Dahl, Daniel Raiskin, Ex Officio Julia Ryckman Carol Cassels Musician Representative Curt Vossen, Ex Officio

NOMINATING & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Daniel Friedman, Chair Trudy Schroeder, Ex Officio Curt Vossen Daniel Raiskin, Ex Officio

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Trudy Schroeder, Executive Director MARKETING Lori Marks, Confidential Executive Assistant Brent Phillips, VP Marketing & Communications Kristen Einarson, Marketing & Communications Coordinator * ARTISTIC Claudia Garcia de la Huerta, Marketing & Communications Manager Daniel Raiskin, Music Director Mark Saunders, Brand & Design Manager Julian Pellicano, Associate Conductor S. Thompson Designs Inc. Naomi Woo, RBC Assistant Conductor Harry Stafylakis, Composer-in-Residence & DEVELOPMENT Co-Curator, Winnipeg New Music Festival Beth Proven, VP Development Carol Cassels, Development Manager HONORARY STAFF Theresa Huscroft, Development Coordinator Alexander Mickelthwate, Director Emeritus Chelsey Hiebert, Sistema & Special Events Manager Bramwell Tovey, Conductor Laureate Sarah Krahn, Development Intern * Shenna Song, Maestro Circle Coordinator (on leave) ARTISTIC OPERATIONS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SALES & AUDIENCE SERVICES Jean-François Phaneuf, VP Artistic Operations & Community Engagement James Manishen, Artistic Operations Associate Ryan Diduck, VP Sales & Audience Services Laura Lindeblom, Production Manager Jen Skelly, Sales & Audience Services Manager Tatiana Carnevale, Operations Coordinator Rachel Himelblau, Box Office Coordinator Sheena Sanderson, Stage Manager Jeffrey Acosta, Group & Education Events Coordinator Stuart Bremner, Stage Supervisor Patron Services Representatives (P/T): Greg Hay, Orchestra Personnel Manager Allison Challes Paul Longtin Greg Hamilton, Principal Librarian Meg Dolovich Chenoa McKelvey Aiden Kleer, Assistant Librarian Shoshana Goldenberg Stephanie Van Nest Brent Johnson, Education & Community Engagement Manager Laura Gow Lindsay Woolgar

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Lyn Stienstra, CPA, CMA, VP Finance & Administration Sandi Mitchell, Payroll & Accounting Administrator Oscar Pantaleon Jr, Finance & Administration Assistant * DENOTES PAST EMPLOYEE

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