2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Dear Friends,

The 2020-21 season was a year of sweeping change and extraordinary service to our community. The Columbus Symphony is proud of the important milestones we have reached, and the musical impact made together. We differentiated ourselves from other American orchestras by doubling down on our commitment to serving the community and maintaining all full-time musicians and staff at full employment through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Music’s transformative power reinvigorated our community and lifted our spirits when we needed it the most, through remote celebrations and socially distanced programs. We broadcast the Holiday Spectacular across multiple TV networks for the first time, thanked our frontline workers and military veterans through a free Patriotic Pops concert, reached a remarkable 66,000 children through expanded music education opportunities, and reimagined our approach to providing artistic excellence in new concert formats.

We have truly witnessed the power of community over the past year that underscores our mission to build and inspire a strong community through music.

In this spirit, the Columbus Symphony launched We Are Here for You, an innovative, three-year initiative centered on meaningful service to the central Ohio community. Our deepened commitment and broadened reach elevate and reflect our region’s growth, vitality, and diversity, making cultural opportunities accessible to all.

Our dedication to working towards a brighter future for everyone in central Ohio is made possible through the passion and generosity of our many supporters, patrons, and volunteers like you. As you look back on the inspiring moments from the past year, we thank you for being a member of our Columbus Symphony family.

Sincerely,

Lisa Barton
Board Chair

Rossen Milanov
Music Director

Denise Rehg
Executive Director

Board of Trustees

Officers

LISA BARTON
Chair
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, American Electric Power

ROBERT E. MORRISON, JR.
Vice Chair
Senior Vice President, Huntington Bank/Huntington Trust

STEPHEN E. MARKOVICH, MD
Vice Chair
President and CEO, OhioHealth

STEVE SNETHKAMP
Treasurer
Partner, Ernst & Young

AMY SHORE
Secretary
Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer – Nationwide Insurance

Trustees

ROSA M. AILABOUNI
Managing Partner, RMA Strategies, LLC

KURT BENDECK
Vice President Finance Global Technology & Transformation, Belron® International

G. ROSS BRIDGMAN
Retired Partner, Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, LLP

ROBERT COCHRAN
Retired Partner, PDS Planning, Inc.

MICHAEL P. FOLEY
SVP Director, PNC Wealth Management

KENNETH M. FREEDMAN
Vice President and General Manager, NBC4/WCMH-TV

HECTOR GARCIA
Senior Counsel, Regulatory Services, American Electric Power

JACK GEORGE
Retired Director of Endocrinology, OSU Wexner Medical Center

JOSEPH HAMROCK
President and CEO, NiSource

CINDY HILSHEIMER
Managing Principal, BeecherHill

TERRY HOPPMANN
Limited Partner, Edward Jones

ERIC JOHNSON
Sr. Research Scientist, Battelle

PHILLIP J. LA SUSA
Vice President – Oil & Gas Market Sector, TRC Companies, Inc.

VARUN MAHAJAN
Chief Executive Officer, Mahajan Therapeutics

THE HONORABLE JUDGE ALGENON L. MARBLEY
Chief United States District Judge, Southern District of Ohio

GAY SU PINNELL
Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University

SKIP PRICHARD
President and CEO, OCLC

BETSY SCHUMACHER
EVP, Merchandising, Bath and Body Works

JOSEPH SOFIA
SVP Commercial Banking, First Financial Bank

MICHAEL WEISS
Retired CEO, Express

NELSON YODER
Crawford Hoying

Ex-Officio Trustees

CONSTANCE J. BAUER

SANDRA MATHIAS

DAVID THOMAS

STEVEN WEDELL

Honorary Trustees

RONALD A. PIZZUTI

ZUHEIR SOFIA

Our Mission

Inspiring and building a strong community through music.

Our Vision

The national exemplar of a vibrant, dynamic orchestra.

STRATEGIC PILLARS

Pursue excellence and innovation

STRATEGIC PILLARS

Elevate the Quality of Life in Our Community

STRATEGIC PILLARS

Amplify our future

VALUES

Treat others with trust and respect

VALUES

Seek diversity and inclusion of all

VALUES

Be personally accountable and support the success of the team

VALUES

Be passionate about the transformative power of music

STRATEGIC PILLARS

Pursue excellence and innovation

STRATEGIC PILLARS

Elevate the Quality of Life in Our Community

STRATEGIC PILLARS

Amplify our future

VALUES

Treat others with trust and respect

VALUES

Seek diversity and inclusion of all

VALUES

Be personally accountable and support the success of the team

VALUES

Be passionate about the transformative power of music

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The Columbus Symphony stands against racism and inequity, and stands for inclusion, diversity, equality, and justice for all. We recognize and are saddened by the pain caused by racism and inequities of all kinds. We support those who are peacefully raising their voices to ensure justice, equality, and attention be given to enable our community to heal, build, and grow together.

Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin has called on all residents to create a more just Columbus. We believe in our responsibility as an organization and as individuals to be a part of this process. We stand ready to listen, learn, and take action to better serve every child and every adult in our community. We stand ready to be a part of the healing during this time.

Several years ago, we adopted a philosophy and commitment in support of “ONE CSO,” as we firmly believe that the future is brighter when we are all in it together. Our role is to ensure that the brilliance and healing power of music is accessible to all members of the Columbus community.
As individuals, as an orchestra, and as a community, we have the power to transform lives and a mutual responsibility to build a more inclusive, more peaceful, and more inspiring world.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The Columbus Symphony stands against racism and inequity, and stands for inclusion, diversity, equality, and justice for all. We recognize and are saddened by the pain caused by racism and inequities of all kinds. We support those who are peacefully raising their voices to ensure justice, equality, and attention be given to enable our community to heal, build, and grow together.

Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin has called on all residents to create a more just Columbus. We believe in our responsibility as an organization and as individuals to be a part of this process. We stand ready to listen, learn, and take action to better serve every child and every adult in our community. We stand ready to be a part of the healing during this time.

Several years ago, we adopted a philosophy and commitment in support of “ONE CSO,” as we firmly believe that the future is brighter when we are all in it together. Our role is to ensure that the brilliance and healing power of music is accessible to all members of the Columbus community.
As individuals, as an orchestra, and as a community, we have the power to transform lives and a mutual responsibility to build a more inclusive, more peaceful, and more inspiring world.

2020-21 By the Numbers

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central Ohioans served by performances and programs
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served through broadcasts, community festivals, online media, and more
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in economic impact for Columbus in 2020-2021
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performances this season

  • Columbus Symphony performances and programs directly served over 235,000 central Ohioans in 2020-21, with a broader audience of over 2.3 million served through radio and TV broadcasts, online media, and so much more.

  • We offered 184 performances and programs over the course of the season, plus dozens of videos created for online social media.

  • The Columbus Symphony generated over $17 million in economic impact for Columbus in 2020-2021.

  • CSO education programs served over 15,000 children, teachers, and families in 2020-21, while over 36,000 viewed our virtual/online educational programming.

    • The Mindful Musical Moments program was made available for free to all Columbus City Schools and central Ohio preschools, offering over 13,000 students daily music-based mindfulness programs.
    • Our “CSO in the Classroom” curricula for third-grade students at Columbus City Schools served over 4,600 children.
    • Our new educational websites, CSO Kidz Korner and Symphonic Teens, were viewed by over 22,000.

  • We offered 61 in-person community engagement performances, which reached over 12,000 throughout central Ohio.

Musical Impact During COVID-19

The Columbus Symphony has continued to live our mission to inspire and build a strong community through music. Our goal is to alleviate the current stress we feel as individuals and a community since COVID-19. With an agile approach, the Symphony has expanded our reach to even more residents throughout central Ohio from every walk of life and every background.

Noteworthy News

Through our innovative approach, we’ve garnered national, regional, and local media attention for our ability to serve the community without pause. Click the links below for highlights.

Media Recognition

Columbus Business First’s 40 under 40

Community Concerts Series

We launched a new outdoor music series, Columbus Symphony Community Concerts, in fall 2020. These 45-minute, socially-distanced chamber orchestra and ensemble performances take place in locations throughout the central Ohio community and are free to the public. In 2020-21, 28 Community Concerts were offered, including eight concerts at Columbus parks, reaching underserved neighborhoods throughout the city.

Community Concert Venues:

  • Bevelhymer Park (New Albany)

  • Coffman Park (Dublin)

  • Columbus Museum of Art

  • Darby House (Galloway)

  • Delaware Christian Church

  • Directions for Youth & Families’ Crittenton Center
  • Dodge Park

  • Driving Park

  • Gravity (Franklinton)

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

  • Jorgensen Farms (Westerville)

  • King Arts Center

  • KIPP Columbus

  • Linden Park

  • Marion-Franklin Park

  • Mayme Moore Park

  • McConnell Arts Center (Worthington)

  • National Veteran’s Memorial & Museum

  • Ohio History Connection

  • Phenix Banquet Center

  • Polaris Fashion Place

  • Somerset Park (Somersest)

  • Sunpoint Park (Gahanna)

  • Westmoor Park

Virtual Programming

Virtual concerts and programs were enjoyed by over 175,000 viewers from central Ohio and around the world in 2020-21.

  • Virtual concerts included Beethoven symphonies, popular Russian Winter Festival programs, and Concertmaster Joanna Frankel and pianist Caroline Hong performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

  • The 2020 Holiday Spectacular: Home with You for the Holidays, spread holiday cheer throughout the community, through TV broadcasts and streaming.

  • 85 videos were recorded for music education resources, including digital music curricula for all third grade students at Columbus City Schools, “Instruments of the Orchestra” and “Classical Composers.”

  • The CSO Cares About Kids: A Virtual Celebration, an online benefit to support CSO education programs, was offered in the place of our annual Benefit Concert in March 2021. In addition to the online celebration, accessible for free to the community, we made the benefit a week of service: each full-time musician donated their time and talent to provide educational outreach opportunities to children throughout central Ohio, such as coaching, mentoring, and presentations via Zoom for students in Columbus City Schools, KIPP Columbus, Urban Strings Columbus, Alvis House, and Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services.

Launched in 2019, Putting the Star in Columbus is a three-year initiative to connect the Columbus Symphony to strategic civic priorities and advance Columbus as a destination and a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

In 2021-22, we are expanding Putting the Star in Columbus by piloting a new focus, “We Are Here for You,” centered on extraordinary and meaningful service to the central Ohio community, which will see the CSO increase its outreach to the many diverse populations of Columbus and surrounding areas by removing barriers such as cost and physical location.

What “We Are Here for You” looks like in its pilot year (2021-22):

  • Here for Families:

    • All children aged 6-16 will receive free admission to all 2021-22 Masterworks subscription concerts.

  • Here for Rural Communitites:

    • The Columbus Symphony will increase its reach to underserved communities whose geographic location makes attending in the concert hall difficult. In the 2021-22 season, the CSO will engage these outlying communities with at least eight local concerts throughout the Appalachian region, along the Ohio River, and other rural locations based on critical need.

  • Here for Individuals with Disabilities:

      • Free admission for individuals accompanying and assisting patrons with physical disabilities attending any 2021-22 Columbus Symphony concert.

  • Here for Heroes:

        • In partnership with the Vet Tix Foundation, the Columbus Symphony will make free tickets available for active-duty members of the military, veterans, and their families to attend all 2021-22 Masterworks subscription concerts.
        • Healthcare workers, first responders, and frontline employees can request a voucher good for free admission for two to any one 2021- 22 Masterworks subscription concert.

  • Here for Students:

        • The Columbus Symphony will double the number of Young People’s Concerts presented during the 2021-22 season, providing free tickets to all Title 1 elementary schools and making every effort to pay for bus transportation if a barrier to attendance.
        • While the pandemic prevented in-school performances in the 2020-21 school year, the Columbus Symphony will double the number of in-school concerts as compared to the 2019-20 school year. Offered to schools free of charge, the CSO has set a goal to engage central Ohio students with at least 18 in-school concerts during the 2021-22 school year.

  • Here for Diverse Populations:

        • In August 2021, the CSO partnered with the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department to begin our free, outdoor Community Concerts to Columbus city parks, to increase our presence in diverse neighborhoods and communities and to offer a broader opportunity for inclusivity and accessible programming.
        • In 2018, the Columbus Symphony launched CSO Cares, a program that supports the missions of 11 central Ohio social service organizations and schools through partnerships that bring the transformative power of music to their clients, constituencies, students, and staffs. In the 2021-22 season, the CSO has added Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services to the roster of organizations served by CSO Cares, and we continue to add to the program’s diverse roster as opportunities arise.

  • Here for Seniors:

        • The Columbus Symphony will increase the number of free, on-site engagement events at central Ohio senior living facilities, setting a goal of a 30% increase for the 2021-22 season.
        • All patrons aged 90+ will receive free admission to all 2021-22 Masterworks subscription concerts.

  • Here for the Business Community:

        • The Columbus Symphony will perform at least 20 free, small ensemble concerts in the 2021-22 season on-site at local businesses to positively contribute to the mental and physical health and well-being of employees.

Launched in 2019, Putting the Star in Columbus is a three-year initiative to connect the Columbus Symphony to strategic civic priorities and advance Columbus as a destination and a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

In 2021-22, we are expanding Putting the Star in Columbus by piloting a new focus, “We Are Here for You,” centered on extraordinary and meaningful service to the central Ohio community, which will see the CSO increase its outreach to the many diverse populations of Columbus and surrounding areas by removing barriers such as cost and physical location.

What “We Are Here for You” looks like in its pilot year (2021-22):

  • Here for Families:

    • All children aged 6-16 will receive free admission to all 2021-22 Masterworks subscription concerts.

  • Here for Rural Communitites:

    • The Columbus Symphony will increase its reach to underserved communities whose geographic location makes attending in the concert hall difficult. In the 2021-22 season, the CSO will engage these outlying communities with at least eight local concerts throughout the Appalachian region, along the Ohio River, and other rural locations based on critical need.

  • Here for Individuals with Disabilities:

      • Free admission for individuals accompanying and assisting patrons with physical disabilities attending any 2021-22 Columbus Symphony concert.

  • Here for Heroes:

        • In partnership with the Vet Tix Foundation, the Columbus Symphony will make free tickets available for active-duty members of the military, veterans, and their families to attend all 2021-22 Masterworks subscription concerts.
        • Healthcare workers, first responders, and frontline employees can request a voucher good for free admission for two to any one 2021- 22 Masterworks subscription concert.

  • Here for Students:

        • The Columbus Symphony will double the number of Young People’s Concerts presented during the 2021-22 season, providing free tickets to all Title 1 elementary schools and making every effort to pay for bus transportation if a barrier to attendance.
        • While the pandemic prevented in-school performances in the 2020-21 school year, the Columbus Symphony will double the number of in-school concerts as compared to the 2019-20 school year. Offered to schools free of charge, the CSO has set a goal to engage central Ohio students with at least 18 in-school concerts during the 2021-22 school year.

  • Here for Diverse Populations:

        • In August 2021, the CSO partnered with the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department to begin our free, outdoor Community Concerts to Columbus city parks, to increase our presence in diverse neighborhoods and communities and to offer a broader opportunity for inclusivity and accessible programming.
        • In 2018, the Columbus Symphony launched CSO Cares, a program that supports the missions of 11 central Ohio social service organizations and schools through partnerships that bring the transformative power of music to their clients, constituencies, students, and staffs. In the 2021-22 season, the CSO has added Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services to the roster of organizations served by CSO Cares, and we continue to add to the program’s diverse roster as opportunities arise.

  • Here for Seniors:

        • The Columbus Symphony will increase the number of free, on-site engagement events at central Ohio senior living facilities, setting a goal of a 30% increase for the 2021-22 season.
        • All patrons aged 90+ will receive free admission to all 2021-22 Masterworks subscription concerts.

  • Here for the Business Community:

        • The Columbus Symphony will perform at least 20 free, small ensemble concerts in the 2021-22 season on-site at local businesses to positively contribute to the mental and physical health and well-being of employees.

The University of Dubuque Organ Concert

For the third time, the Columbus Symphony made a return to The University of Dubuque in Dubuque, Iowa, to dedicate the new custom-crafted pipe organ, Opus 97, in the John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center on Saturday, May 15, 2021. A special performance by the Columbus Symphony featured world-renowned organist Alan Morrison and was available for in-person viewing and by a live stream for audiences everywhere. Throughout the week, Columbus Symphony musicians engaged in outreach and education activities across the area and once again shared the joy of live music with students and residents.

“Remarkable support from philanthropists Joseph and Linda Chlapaty makes this cultural experience possible. Because of Joe’s strong connection to both his alma mater and the Columbus Symphony, a longstanding and meaningful relationship has formed, connecting the two communities through the power of music.” – Denise Rehg

Your Support

Our supporters make all that we do possible. Thank you for your confidence and support in the Columbus Symphony as we broaden our reach of service. The generosity of our patrons and donors has been more critical than ever and sustains our mission as a nonprofit arts organization to enrich the lives of residents throughout central Ohio and beyond.

The 2021 Symphony Gala on August 14, 2021 at The Fives, the new home of White Castle, as we recognized Marci and Bill Ingram as Honorary Chairs. With an Honorary Committee of distinguished volunteers and sponsors, the Gala celebrated the orchestra’s critical role in Illuminating the Future Together for our children and community through the transformative power of music. The generosity of our community helped to make the 2021 event the biggest and most successful in the 70-year history of the Columbus Symphony!

The evening included special performances by our Columbus Symphony musicians, solos by concertmaster Joanna Frankel, and a heartwarming serenade by Broadway singer Jennifer Cherest.

EVENT CO-CHAIRS: Lisa Barton & Cindy Hilsheimer
SPECIAL THANKS: Above Sound and Lighting, FLOURISH bespoke, TRC Companies, & White Castle

HONORARY COMITTTEE →

FEATURED SPONSORS →

EVENT SPONSORS →

SUPPORTING SPONSORS →

PARTNER SPONSORS →

Benefit Concert

Wonderous things happen when people come together for a worthy and deserving cause. During the week of March 8, 2021, Columbus Symphony full-time musicians donated their time and talent to virtually visit classrooms to share musical knowledge and experiences as a professional musician with almost 500 students. The organizations served included local schools and CSO Cares Partners. Reaching children with music early in life will inspire the next generation of leaders to ensure orchestral music remains a vibrant part of our community and continue to enrich the lives of all residents throughout central Ohio.

PRESENTING SPONSORS →

PLATINUM SPONSORS →

GOLD SPONSORS →

SILVER SPONSORS →

BRONZE SPONSORS →

FRIEND →

Benefit Concert

Wonderous things happen when people come together for a worthy and deserving cause. During the week of March 8, 2021, Columbus Symphony full-time musicians donated their time and talent to virtually visit classrooms to share musical knowledge and experiences as a professional musician with almost 500 students. The organizations served included local schools and CSO Cares Partners. Reaching children with music early in life will inspire the next generation of leaders to ensure orchestral music remains a vibrant part of our community and continue to enrich the lives of all residents throughout central Ohio.

PRESENTING SPONSORS →

PLATINUM SPONSORS →

GOLD SPONSORS →

SILVER SPONSORS →

BRONZE SPONSORS →

FRIEND →

Dear Columbus Symphony

‘Dear Columbus Symphony’ is a collection of thank you notes written by young students who experienced the power of music through the education programs of the Symphony. Their voices join ours in a resounding gratitude and appreciation for the support making programs for our children possible.

VIEW THE NOTES

Dear Columbus Symphony

‘Dear Columbus Symphony’ is a collection of thank you notes written by young students who experienced the power of music through the education programs of the Symphony. Their voices join ours in a resounding gratitude and appreciation for the support making programs for our children possible.

VIEW THE NOTES

Corporate and Foundation Partners

With gratitude, the Columbus Symphony acknowledges all our corporate and foundation supporters. This publication lists names of donors who made gifts, pledges and in-kind donations of $1,000 or more from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Central Management Company
L Brands Foundation

Cardinal Health
Friends of the Columbus Symphony
Huntington
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
PNC

Anonymous
Battelle
Big Lots Foundation
Bob-Boyd Lincoln of Columbus
Columbus Symphony League
First Financial Bank
Giant Eagle Market District
Greif
Honda of America Mfg.
John Gerlach and Company LLP
Johnstone Fund for New Music

Lightwell
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
NiSource Charitable Foundation/Columbia Gas
OhioHealth
Quanta Services, Inc.
The Reinberger Foundation
Renewal by Andersen
State Auto Insurance Companies
TRC Companies, Inc.

BeecherHill
Crane Group
Crawford Hoying
Dave Gill Chevrolet
Edward Jones
Encova Insurance Group
G&J Pepsi
GBQ
Heidelberg Distributing Co.
Kirk Williams Company

KPMG
L Brands
Mahajan Therapeutics
Merrill Lynch
Mount Carmel Health System
OCLC
Park National Bank
The Robert Weiler Company
Vorys, Sater, Seymourand Pease, LLP
The Waterworks

Anonymous
Clark Schaefer Hackett
Columbus Partnership
Corna Kokosing Construction
Epcon Communities
Ernst and Young LLP
Hamburg Fireworks
The Harry C. Moores Foundation
John Gerlach and Company LLP
McGohan Brabender
New Albany Community Foundation
The Nth Degree Companies
Overmyer Hall Associates
Taft Law
Thriveworks Polaris
Unum

Advanced Drainage Systems
Alliance Data
City Barbeque
Deloitte
HSU & Co Wholistic Health
Lavash Café
Lifestyle Communities
The New Albany Company

Precise Resource, Inc.
Thompson Hine LLP
Together & Company
Value City Furniture/Schottenstein Property Group
The Walter and Marian English Foundation 

Corporate and Foundation Partners

With gratitude, the Columbus Symphony acknowledges all our corporate and foundation supporters. This publication lists names of donors who made gifts, pledges and in-kind donations of $1,000 or more from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Central Management Company
L Brands Foundation

Cardinal Health
Huntington Bank
Mattlin Foundation
PNC
Safelite AutoGlass

Anonymous
Battelle
Columbus Symphony League
Crane Group
Friends of the Columbus Symphony

Honda of America Mfg.
Johnstone Fund for New Music
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
The Reinberger Foundation
The Woodhull Fund of The Columbus Foundation

Chlapaty Investments LLC
Crawford Hoying
First Financial Bank
Lightwell
Lument
OCLC

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Quanta Services
The Robert Weiler Company
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, LLP

Corna Kokosing Construction
Edward Jones
Greif, Inc.
The Harry C. Moores Foundation
Heidelberg Distributing Co.
John Gerlach and Company LLP
Overmyer Hall Associates
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, LLP
Washington Prime Group

Alliance Data
Big Lots Foundation
Ernst and Young LLP
Giant Eagle Market District
IATSE 12
The Jeffrey Company
Live Technologies LLC

McGohan Brabender
Merrill Lynch
Ohio Foam Corporation
Safelite AutoGlass Foundation
The Walter and Marian English Foundation
Thompson Hine LLP
TRC Companies, Inc.

Individual Partners

With gratitude, the Columbus Symphony acknowledges all our individual donors. This publication lists names of donors who made gifts, pledges and in-kind donations of $500 or more from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.

Charles* & Sharron* Capen
Joseph A. & Linda J. Chlapaty
Jack & Joan George
Gay Su Pinnell 

Tom W. Davis
Michael & Arlene Weiss 

Anonymous (2)
Mrs. Rhoma Berlin
Anne H. Melvin*
Andy & Sandy Ross
Sheldon & Rebecca Taft 

Anonymous (3)
G. Ross & Patricia Bridgman
Jack & Carolyn* Chabot
Robert & Susan Cochran
Dr. & Mrs. Jerome J. Cunningham
Mr. Eric T. Johnson & Dr. Rachel G. Mauk
Jane P. Mykrantz & Kiehner Johnson
Kim & Judith Swanson 

Anonymous (2)
Lisa & Chris Barton
G. Brent Bishop
Patricia A. Cunningham & Craig R. Hassler
Jerome & Bette Dare
Garrett & Sidney Dill
Sandy Doyle-Ahern & Michael Ahern
Charles Driscoll
Cindy & Larry Hilsheimer
Marci & Bill Ingram
Michelle Kerr & Eric Linsley
Mary Lazarus 

Nancy & Tom Lurie
Ron & Ann Pizzuti
The Schumacher Family
Amy & Alan Shore
George & Patricia Smith
Zuheir & Susan Sofia
David H. Timmons
Scott White & Carolyn Wall
Nelson & Betsy Yoder 

Anonymous (5)
Rosa M. Ailabouni & Dr. Scott A. Smitson
Lois H. Allen
George Barrett
Jim & Susan Berry
Jim & Margaret Boggs
Debbie P. Bower & George Richards
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Brinker
Bill Calvert & Autumn Lemons
Don & Ann Casto
Ted & Lynn Coons
Loann Crane*
Wren Davis
Dr. Johanna DeStefano
Mr. C. John Easton
Bebe & John Finn
Francille & John Firebaugh
Michael & Kris Foley
The Rev. Earl* & Pauline Fritz
James P. Garland & Carol J. Andreae
Nancy & Dave Gill
Nanci & David Gobey
Marty Golubitsky & Barbara Keyfitz
David & Mindy Gross Family Foundation
Carolin Hahnemann
Jeff Harris
Thor Hess
Chris & Tonia Irion
Sue & Seth Kantor
Raymond & Karen Karlsberger

Mike & Linda Kaufmann
Alan & Ginny Litzelfelner
Don Lynne
Albert N.* & Susan J. Mancini
Steve & Kathy Markovich
Jane Mattlin
Lawrence & Katherine Mead
Rossen Milanov
Robert & Lori Morrison
Tom & Melanie Murray
Deborah Neimeth
Drs. Deborah Parris & David Bisaro
Anne Powell-Riley
Skip & Anita Prichard
Howard & Sandra Pritz
Jeff Ramm & Neal Hauschild
Martyn & Lynne Redgrave
Denise Rehg
Cheryl & Wayne Rickert
Tadd & Nancy Seitz
Steve & Lindsey Snethkamp
Aurelia & Ernest Stern CSO Endowment Fund of the Columbus Jewish Foundation
Thomas R. Gross Family Foundation
Chris & Susan Timm
Kara Trott & Bob Philips
Drs. Grant Wallace & Stephanie Davis Wallace
Dr. Gifford Weary & David Angelo
Tom* & Gwen Weihe
William & Jane Wilken

Anonymous (2)
Dr. Constance Bauer & James Vaughan*
Felicia Bernardini
Frank Birinyi & Chriss Mascaro
Dr. David Bowers
Dorothy Burchfield
Pam Conrad
Tom & Judy Driskell
Cornelia B. Ferguson
Drs. Annie Marie Garraway & Ira W. Deep
Barbara Hackman
Lori & Joe Hamrock
Terry & Michelle Hoppmann
Dan Jensen
Linda & Frank Kass

Keith Klingler & Maura Stevenson
Phil La Susa & Dr. Jesse Sheldon
Pat & Julie LaSusa
Elliott Luckoff & Fran Luckoff
Drs. Varun & Monica Mahajan
Michael & Marie-Luise Marx
Matteson Garcia Family
Jackie & Ken Oostman
Carol & Jim Paul
Ann & Robert Shelly
Mr.* & Mrs.* Arthur E. Shepard
Jennifer Tiell & Mark Adelsperger
Lou Von Thaer & Jennifer Massanova
Craig D. & Connie Walley
James Weinberg & Joanne Kesten
The Zunkiewicz Family

Anonymous (10)
Vanessa & George Arnold
Rita Barnum
Paul & Tere Beck
The Bendeck Family
Alfred H. Bivins
Nadine Block
Paul & Lynn Blower
Barbara L. Chuko
Derrick & Sydnee Clay
Janet L. Cox
Beth Crane & Richard McKee
Jim Crane & Laura Dehlendor
Mr. Carl D. Cummins
Ruth K. Decker
The Ferguson Family
Alex Fischer & Lori Barreras
Jane & Ben Frankel
Victoria & Ken Freedman
Donald & Eydie Garlikov
Martin & Dorothy Gelender
Barbara E. Goettler
Robert C. & Beverly A. Goldie
Joy & Michael Gonsiorowski
Elaine & Victor Goodman
Richard & Linda Gunther
Linda & Bill Habig
Dan Hanket
Marilyn Harris
Lee Hess & Irene Levine
Rich Hillis
Ellis & Beverly Hitt
Lisa Ingram & Greg Guy
Ronald Jenkins & William Davis

Kirk Jones
The Josenhans Family
Mary & Tom Katzenmeyer
Mrs. Robert E. Lindemann
Jeffrey & Wendy Luedke
Lowell & Nancy MacKenzie
Kurt & Leslie Malkoff
Margaret A. Malone
Mark & Christine McHenry
Kimberly & Jonathan Miller
Barbara McAdam Muller
Annegreth T. Nill & Bruce C. Posey
David Packer & Dr. Linda Nusbaum
Julie & Tracy Peters
Doug Preisse
Ben & Rebecca Ramirez
Richard H. & Judith B. Reuning
Mary & Rocky Robins
Lois E. Robison
Dr. Steven & Dr. Maria Rosenthal
Dr. Philip & Mrs. Elizabeth Samuels
David R. Schooler
Marcia Katz Slotnick
Robert & Anita Smialek
Marilyn R. Smith
Emily & Antonio Smyth
Christina & Joseph Sofia
Sadie & Seyman Stern
Nancy Strause
Thomas Sturges
Barbara & Michael Taxier
Susan Tomasky & Ron Ungvarsky
Nancy & Raymond Traub
John Wakelin & Anu Chauhan
Lillian & Francis Webb
Hugh Westwater & Linda Larrimer
Becky Wright
Greg Zanetos

Anonymous (23)
Judith H. Ahlbeck
The Allemongs
Allene N. Gilman Charitable Trust
Craig & Deborah Anderson
Michelle Andre
Alyce C. Andrus
Sine-Marie Ayres
Lois & Brian Baby
Michele & Dave Bair
David & Joan Barnes
Chris & Grace Beam
Ronald A. Bell
Bryan & Sally Beske
Lynn A. Bird
Janet Blair
Phyllis Boddicker
Marjorie Bohl
Carol Ann Bradley
Dr. & Mrs. J. Richard Briggs
The Brilliant Family
Lisa Brusadin
Stephen Burson & Daniel Riquino
Len & Sharon Bussard
Robert V. Byrd
Connie & Denny Cahill
Dr. Patricia Caldwell
John Callahan & Patty Hill-Callahan
Catherine Callard & Craig Howell
Wanda Carter & Bill Liddle
Amy & Jim Chapman
Barbara Clark
Matthew Cohen & Susan Geary
Sharon Kahn Cohodes
Darci Congrove
Fred & Tschera Connell
Karen & Jim Conrad
Lorie & Jeff Copeland
Tom & Nancy Crumrine
Kenneth & Suzanne Culver
Kay Davenport
Steven Delaveris
Danielle Demko
Philip & Susan DeVol
Barbara Dillon
Nancy Donoghue
David & Anne Durell
Kara Dusterhoft & Paul Kuhns
Nancy Edwards
Sue Ellen Eickelberg
Bernie & Linda Erven
Dr. & Mrs. Roy Farneman
Christine & Tom Farquhar
Donald & Kathleen Faust
Lawrence & Marion Fisher
Jeffrey & Karen Fleeman
Daniel & Koleen Foley
Frank & Jean Forsythe
Ben & Karen Freudenreich
Bonita Fung & Kim L. McBride
Linda Gabel
Michael & Cynthia Gardner
Judy Garel*
Sandra L. L. Gaunt
Norman Gearhart
Mark Geary
George* & Michelle Geissbuhler
Mr. Thomas A. Gerke
Evan Gidley
Don Good
Denise Grisez
Deborah & Marcus Guhl
Mark Haker & Matt Messersmith
Nick & Steve Hardin
Donald & Jean Haurin
Dr. Sterling Hedrick
Bill Hegarty
Scott Heimlich & Scott Brown
Ulrich & Christiana Heinz
Robin & Peter Hersha
Steven Hillyer
Charleen Hinson & Hinson Family
Carol & Patrick Huber
Michael Huggett
Rose M. Hume & Jim Dunn
Karen Humphrey
J. Hunt
Hushak Family Fund
Andrea Iesulauro Alford, Ph.D.
Janice Innis-Thompson
Alta & Lawrence Irwin
Frederick M. & Judith K. Isaac
Donna & Larry James
Douglas N. & Darlene V. Jones
Raymond & Pauline Kahn Cultural Arts
Endowment Fund
Barry & Karen Keenan
Douglas & Wauneta Kerr
A. Douglas & Helen Kinghorn
J. R. & Lola Klein
Michele Koenig
Blanka Korbova
George & Linda Koukourakis
Ruth & Bill Lantz
Anne M. LaPidus
Ashley Lawson & Susan McManus
Ellen Linn Tate
Skip & Mary Ann Loeb
John Looman
Michael & Kelley Lowe
Rose Luttinger

Kit Yoon & Jim MacDonald
Todd Majidzadeh & Karen Hough Majidzadeh
Dr. and Mrs. Rama & Anne Mallampalli
Richard & Barbara Markle
Julie P. Martin
William & Agnes Martin
Sondra Matter
Sue & Ron Mayer
Doug & Cookie McIntyre
Dr. Violet Meek & Dr. Don Dell
Priscilla Meeks
David & Betty Meil
Patricia & John Melvin
Mark & Susan Meuser
Ruth & Fred Miller
Bill & Jane Miller
Bob Mills & Judy Kleen
Cameron & Molly Mitchell
Janis Mitchell
Michael & Michele Moran
Scott & Gretchen Mote
Sue & Doug Neckers
Nancy Niemuth & Mark Ervin
Therese Nolan
Dorothy Noyes & Michael Krippendorf
Ann & Bob Oakley
Barbara Ostwald
Stephen Pariser Photography
Ellin & Richard Patchen
Robert A. & Gloria I. Patterson
Ruth Paulson
Bruce & Melissa Pecci
Gerri & Loyal Peterman
Paul & Colette Peterson
Joel Pizzuti
Donald Poling
Carol Porter
Sue Porter & Mike Sayre
Vicki & Steve Probst
Gail Walter & Allen Proctor
Judy & Dean Reinhard
Marc & Molly Reitter
Connie & Tom Ricer
Shelda J. Robertson
Judy & Ken Rodgers
Peter Rodgers & Beth Whitted
Stephen W. Rogers & Daniel J
Clements III
Mildred* & George* Rosenberger
Mark & Martha Rosenson
Lois Rosow
Mr. & Mrs. Dana Rudmose
Jan Ryan
Jennifer & Ed Saboley
Susannah Sagan & Andrew Katz
Michael & Marie Sais
Thomas & Gail Santner
Lyn Savidge
Elizabeth Sawyers
Marilyn Scanlan
Jay & Joyce Schoedinger
Devon & Michael Seal
Barbara & Robert Shapiro
Dr. Gordon N. Shecket
Ms. Junko Shigemitsu
Kent Shimeall & Lisa Morris
Larry & Cheryl Simon
Jim Skidmore
Retta & Elliot Slotnick
The Revs. Bruce & Susan Smith
Francis C. Smith
W. Randy Smith
Gayle Smythe
Bill & Maggie Stadtlander
Thomas & Susan Stephens
Richard & Roberta Stewart
Mark & Gail Storer
Margie & Mike Sullivan
Louise & David Swanson
Richard & Sheri Swisshelm
Thomas M. & Mary Ann Taggart
Joel & Meg Teaford
Misha Thomas
Rachel Thurston & Steve Caudill
Derek Ungless
Dr. James & Jacquelyn Vaughan
Ray & Nancy Waggoner
Richard H. & Margaret R. Wagner
Joan Wallick
Bruce & Jane Walsh
Brad & Julie Wasserstrom
Rodney Wasserstrom
Kay & Walter Watkins
Mary & Thomas Weatherwax
J. Hope Weber
Jayne Wenner & Peter Costanza
Cynthia M. Whitacre
Peter White
Carole Wilhelm
Joseph Wisne & Bridgette Mariea
Donice Wooster
Charlotte Yates
Susan & Nathan Yost
Elezabeth & Scott Young
Jane B. Young
Joseph & Carol Zanetos
James & Barbara Zook

Individual Partners

With gratitude, the Columbus Symphony acknowledges all our individual donors. This publication lists names of donors who made gifts, pledges and in-kind donations of $500 or more from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.

Charles* & Sharron* Capen
Joseph A. & Linda J. Chlapaty
Jack & Joan George
Gay Su Pinnell

Tom W. Davis
Michael & Arlene Weiss

Anonymous (2)
Mrs. Rhoma Berlin
Anne H. Melvin*
Andy & Sandy Ross
Sheldon & Rebecca Taft

Anonymous (3)
G. Ross & Patricia Bridgman
Jack & Carolyn* Chabot
Robert & Susan Cochran
Dr. & Mrs. Jerome J. Cunningham
Mr. Eric T. Johnson & Dr. Rachel G. Mauk
Jane P. Mykrantz & Kiehner Johnson
Kim & Judith Swanson

Anonymous (2)
Lisa & Chris Barton
G. Brent Bishop
Patricia A. Cunningham & Craig R. Hassler
Jerome & Bette Dare
Garrett & Sidney Dill
Sandy Doyle-Ahern & Michael Ahern
Charles Driscoll
Cindy & Larry Hilsheimer
Marci & Bill Ingram
Michelle Kerr & Eric Linsley
Mary Lazarus

Nancy & Tom Lurie
Ron & Ann Pizzuti
The Schumacher Family
Amy & Alan Shore
George & Patricia Smith
Zuheir & Susan Sofia
David H. Timmons
Scott White & Carolyn Wall
Nelson & Betsy Yoder

Anonymous (5)
Rosa M. Ailabouni & Dr. Scott A. Smitson
Lois H. Allen
George Barrett
Jim & Susan Berry
Jim & Margaret Boggs
Debbie P. Bower & George Richards
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Brinker
Bill Calvert & Autumn Lemons
Don & Ann Casto
Ted & Lynn Coons
Loann Crane*
Wren Davis
Dr. Johanna DeStefano
Mr. C. John Easton
Bebe & John Finn
Francille & John Firebaugh
Michael & Kris Foley
The Rev. Earl* & Pauline Fritz
James P. Garland & Carol J. Andreae
Nancy & Dave Gill
Nanci & David Gobey
Marty Golubitsky & Barbara Keyfitz
David & Mindy Gross Family Foundation
Carolin Hahnemann
Jeff Harris
Thor Hess
Chris & Tonia Irion
Sue & Seth Kantor
Raymond & Karen Karlsberger

Mike & Linda Kaufmann
Alan & Ginny Litzelfelner
Don Lynne
Albert N.* & Susan J. Mancini
Steve & Kathy Markovich
Jane Mattlin
Lawrence & Katherine Mead
Rossen Milanov
Robert & Lori Morrison
Tom & Melanie Murray
Deborah Neimeth
Drs. Deborah Parris & David Bisaro
Anne Powell-Riley
Skip & Anita Prichard
Howard & Sandra Pritz
Jeff Ramm & Neal Hauschild
Martyn & Lynne Redgrave
Denise Rehg
Cheryl & Wayne Rickert
Tadd & Nancy Seitz
Steve & Lindsey Snethkamp
Aurelia & Ernest Stern CSO Endowment Fund of the Columbus Jewish Foundation
Thomas R. Gross Family Foundation
Chris & Susan Timm
Kara Trott & Bob Philips
Drs. Grant Wallace & Stephanie Davis Wallace
Dr. Gifford Weary & David Angelo
Tom* & Gwen Weihe
William & Jane Wilken

Anonymous (2)
Dr. Constance Bauer & James Vaughan*
Felicia Bernardini
Frank Birinyi & Chriss Mascaro
Dr. David Bowers
Dorothy Burchfield
Pam Conrad
Tom & Judy Driskell
Cornelia B. Ferguson
Drs. Annie Marie Garraway & Ira W. Deep
Barbara Hackman
Lori & Joe Hamrock
Terry & Michelle Hoppmann
Dan Jensen
Linda & Frank Kass

Keith Klingler & Maura Stevenson
Phil La Susa & Dr. Jesse Sheldon
Pat & Julie LaSusa
Elliott Luckoff & Fran Luckoff
Drs. Varun & Monica Mahajan
Michael & Marie-Luise Marx
Matteson Garcia Family
Jackie & Ken Oostman
Carol & Jim Paul
Ann & Robert Shelly
Mr.* & Mrs.* Arthur E. Shepard
Jennifer Tiell & Mark Adelsperger
Lou Von Thaer & Jennifer Massanova
Craig D. & Connie Walley
James Weinberg & Joanne Kesten
The Zunkiewicz Family

Anonymous (10)
Vanessa & George Arnold
Rita Barnum
Paul & Tere Beck
The Bendeck Family
Alfred H. Bivins
Nadine Block
Paul & Lynn Blower
Barbara L. Chuko
Derrick & Sydnee Clay
Janet L. Cox
Beth Crane & Richard McKee
Jim Crane & Laura Dehlendor
Mr. Carl D. Cummins
Ruth K. Decker
The Ferguson Family
Alex Fischer & Lori Barreras
Jane & Ben Frankel
Victoria & Ken Freedman
Donald & Eydie Garlikov
Martin & Dorothy Gelender
Barbara E. Goettler
Robert C. & Beverly A. Goldie
Joy & Michael Gonsiorowski
Elaine & Victor Goodman
Richard & Linda Gunther
Linda & Bill Habig
Dan Hanket
Marilyn Harris
Lee Hess & Irene Levine
Rich Hillis
Ellis & Beverly Hitt
Lisa Ingram & Greg Guy
Ronald Jenkins & William Davis

Kirk Jones
The Josenhans Family
Mary & Tom Katzenmeyer
Mrs. Robert E. Lindemann
Jeffrey & Wendy Luedke
Lowell & Nancy MacKenzie
Kurt & Leslie Malkoff
Margaret A. Malone
Mark & Christine McHenry
Kimberly & Jonathan Miller
Barbara McAdam Muller
Annegreth T. Nill & Bruce C. Posey
David Packer & Dr. Linda Nusbaum
Julie & Tracy Peters
Doug Preisse
Ben & Rebecca Ramirez
Richard H. & Judith B. Reuning
Mary & Rocky Robins
Lois E. Robison
Dr. Steven & Dr. Maria Rosenthal
Dr. Philip & Mrs. Elizabeth Samuels
David R. Schooler
Marcia Katz Slotnick
Robert & Anita Smialek
Marilyn R. Smith
Emily & Antonio Smyth
Christina & Joseph Sofia
Sadie & Seyman Stern
Nancy Strause
Thomas Sturges
Barbara & Michael Taxier
Susan Tomasky & Ron Ungvarsky
Nancy & Raymond Traub
John Wakelin & Anu Chauhan
Lillian & Francis Webb
Hugh Westwater & Linda Larrimer
Becky Wright
Greg Zanetos

Anonymous (23)
Judith H. Ahlbeck
The Allemongs
Allene N. Gilman Charitable Trust
Craig & Deborah Anderson
Michelle Andre
Alyce C. Andrus
Sine-Marie Ayres
Lois & Brian Baby
Michele & Dave Bair
David & Joan Barnes
Chris & Grace Beam
Ronald A. Bell
Bryan & Sally Beske
Lynn A. Bird
Janet Blair
Phyllis Boddicker
Marjorie Bohl
Carol Ann Bradley
Dr. & Mrs. J. Richard Briggs
The Brilliant Family
Lisa Brusadin
Stephen Burson & Daniel Riquino
Len & Sharon Bussard
Robert V. Byrd
Connie & Denny Cahill
Dr. Patricia Caldwell
John Callahan & Patty Hill-Callahan
Catherine Callard & Craig Howell
Wanda Carter & Bill Liddle
Amy & Jim Chapman
Barbara Clark
Matthew Cohen & Susan Geary
Sharon Kahn Cohodes
Darci Congrove
Fred & Tschera Connell
Karen & Jim Conrad
Lorie & Jeff Copeland
Tom & Nancy Crumrine
Kenneth & Suzanne Culver
Kay Davenport
Steven Delaveris
Danielle Demko
Philip & Susan DeVol
Barbara Dillon
Nancy Donoghue
David & Anne Durell
Kara Dusterhoft & Paul Kuhns
Nancy Edwards
Sue Ellen Eickelberg
Bernie & Linda Erven
Dr. & Mrs. Roy Farneman
Christine & Tom Farquhar
Donald & Kathleen Faust
Lawrence & Marion Fisher
Jeffrey & Karen Fleeman
Daniel & Koleen Foley
Frank & Jean Forsythe
Ben & Karen Freudenreich
Bonita Fung & Kim L. McBride
Linda Gabel
Michael & Cynthia Gardner
Judy Garel*
Sandra L. L. Gaunt
Norman Gearhart
Mark Geary
George* & Michelle Geissbuhler
Mr. Thomas A. Gerke
Evan Gidley
Don Good
Denise Grisez
Deborah & Marcus Guhl
Mark Haker & Matt Messersmith
Nick & Steve Hardin
Donald & Jean Haurin
Dr. Sterling Hedrick
Bill Hegarty
Scott Heimlich & Scott Brown
Ulrich & Christiana Heinz
Robin & Peter Hersha
Steven Hillyer
Charleen Hinson & Hinson Family
Carol & Patrick Huber
Michael Huggett
Rose M. Hume & Jim Dunn
Karen Humphrey
J. Hunt
Hushak Family Fund
Andrea Iesulauro Alford, Ph.D.
Janice Innis-Thompson
Alta & Lawrence Irwin
Frederick M. & Judith K. Isaac
Donna & Larry James
Douglas N. & Darlene V. Jones
Raymond & Pauline Kahn Cultural Arts
Endowment Fund
Barry & Karen Keenan
Douglas & Wauneta Kerr
A. Douglas & Helen Kinghorn
J. R. & Lola Klein
Michele Koenig
Blanka Korbova
George & Linda Koukourakis
Ruth & Bill Lantz
Anne M. LaPidus
Ashley Lawson & Susan McManus
Ellen Linn Tate
Skip & Mary Ann Loeb
John Looman
Michael & Kelley Lowe
Rose Luttinger

Kit Yoon & Jim MacDonald
Todd Majidzadeh & Karen Hough Majidzadeh
Dr. and Mrs. Rama & Anne Mallampalli
Richard & Barbara Markle
Julie P. Martin
William & Agnes Martin
Sondra Matter
Sue & Ron Mayer
Doug & Cookie McIntyre
Dr. Violet Meek & Dr. Don Dell
Priscilla Meeks
David & Betty Meil
Patricia & John Melvin
Mark & Susan Meuser
Ruth & Fred Miller
Bill & Jane Miller
Bob Mills & Judy Kleen
Cameron & Molly Mitchell
Janis Mitchell
Michael & Michele Moran
Scott & Gretchen Mote
Sue & Doug Neckers
Nancy Niemuth & Mark Ervin
Therese Nolan
Dorothy Noyes & Michael Krippendorf
Ann & Bob Oakley
Barbara Ostwald
Stephen Pariser Photography
Ellin & Richard Patchen
Robert A. & Gloria I. Patterson
Ruth Paulson
Bruce & Melissa Pecci
Gerri & Loyal Peterman
Paul & Colette Peterson
Joel Pizzuti
Donald Poling
Carol Porter
Sue Porter & Mike Sayre
Vicki & Steve Probst
Gail Walter & Allen Proctor
Judy & Dean Reinhard
Marc & Molly Reitter
Connie & Tom Ricer
Shelda J. Robertson
Judy & Ken Rodgers
Peter Rodgers & Beth Whitted
Stephen W. Rogers & Daniel J
Clements III
Mildred* & George* Rosenberger
Mark & Martha Rosenson
Lois Rosow
Mr. & Mrs. Dana Rudmose
Jan Ryan
Jennifer & Ed Saboley
Susannah Sagan & Andrew Katz
Michael & Marie Sais
Thomas & Gail Santner
Lyn Savidge
Elizabeth Sawyers
Marilyn Scanlan
Jay & Joyce Schoedinger
Devon & Michael Seal
Barbara & Robert Shapiro
Dr. Gordon N. Shecket
Ms. Junko Shigemitsu
Kent Shimeall & Lisa Morris
Larry & Cheryl Simon
Jim Skidmore
Retta & Elliot Slotnick
The Revs. Bruce & Susan Smith
Francis C. Smith
W. Randy Smith
Gayle Smythe
Bill & Maggie Stadtlander
Thomas & Susan Stephens
Richard & Roberta Stewart
Mark & Gail Storer
Margie & Mike Sullivan
Louise & David Swanson
Richard & Sheri Swisshelm
Thomas M. & Mary Ann Taggart
Joel & Meg Teaford
Misha Thomas
Rachel Thurston & Steve Caudill
Derek Ungless
Dr. James & Jacquelyn Vaughan
Ray & Nancy Waggoner
Richard H. & Margaret R. Wagner
Joan Wallick
Bruce & Jane Walsh
Brad & Julie Wasserstrom
Rodney Wasserstrom
Kay & Walter Watkins
Mary & Thomas Weatherwax
J. Hope Weber
Jayne Wenner & Peter Costanza
Cynthia M. Whitacre
Peter White
Carole Wilhelm
Joseph Wisne & Bridgette Mariea
Donice Wooster
Charlotte Yates
Susan & Nathan Yost
Elezabeth & Scott Young
Jane B. Young
Joseph & Carol Zanetos
James & Barbara Zook

Tribute Gifts

The following donors have made contributions to the Columbus Symphony in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one between September 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021.

Lois H. Allen
Barry Liss

Lisa Barton
Susan Tomasky & Ron Ungvarsky

Connie Teeling Bittner
Steve Bittner & Rachel Alexander 

Mike Buccicone
Barbara Hamelberg 

Lewis & Nancy Claman
Summit Financial Strategies 

Bob & Susan Cochran
Jennifer Tiell & Mark Adelsperger
Joyce Toner 

Mariel Colman & Daniel Moore
Susan & Paul Colman

Columbus Symphony
Joel & Sandra Mathias

Columbus Symphony Musicians & Staff
The Rev. Earl* & Pauline Fritz
Jane Karras
Carrie Killingsworth

Columbus Symphony Chorus
Hilary J. Apfelstadt 

Pamela Conrad
Anonymous 

The Day-Nelson Family
Gail, Philip, & Madeline Nelson 

Elementary School Field Trips
Susan Vining Brooks 

Mary Farrington
Jeremy Chen and Family 

Friends of the Columbus Symphony
Donna Cavell 

Susan Garcia
Suzanne Karpus 

Roman & Catherine Gerber
Jim & Monte Gerard 

Lauren Grangaard
Jane Karras 

Marilyn Harris
Kevin Greenwood & Mark Lowery
Elizabeth Williams

Leroy & Virginia Hushak
Hushak Family Fund

Marci Ingram
Michael & Marie-Luise Marx 

Ron Jenkins
Hilary J. Apfelstadt
Elizabeth & Sean Becker
Dr. Susan S. Coady & George Norris
Alexa Konstantinos 

Pat Larson
Erik Larson 

Matthew, Benjamin, & Alex
Alan & Marilyn Levenson

Barbara McSheffrey
Karlah & Wendell Gibbs

Carl McCoy
Robin & Peter Hersha 

Rossen Milanov
Marcia Katz Slotnick 

Chris Moehlenkamp
Ben & Karen Freudenreich 

Wendy Morton
Wm Moore

Gretchen Koehler Mote
Susan McNally

Music Education
Anonymous 

Courtney & Dr. Andy Neckers
Sue & Doug Neckers 

William J. Patton
Todd & Susan Ruck 

Joanna M. Pinkerton
Roy & Pat Mullins 

Denise Rehg
Robin & Peter Hersha
Marcia Katz Slotnick 

Rob & Marti Rideout
Jan Wade

Rachel Scott
Susan Scott 

Susan Scott
Rachel Scott 

Max & Cece Shapiro
John & Melanie Shapiro

Larry Shin
Abbe Ross 

Robert Shipka
Donna Shipka 

James & Freda Spruance
John & Melanie Shapiro 

Jan Wade
Marti & Rob Rideout 

Margaret E. Wall
Katherine Boehm 

Ernest Samuel Weiner
Debbie Richard & Lee Rosenfeld 

Mary Williams
Shannon Lewis

Abuelito
Matteson Garcia Family 

Gerald L., Jerry, Armstrong
Ann Armstrong 

Charles L. Babcock
Mary T. Babcock 

Cynthia Bell
Steven Bell 

Dr. Bill D. Blair
Janet Blair 

Amy Blumenthal
Sergei Lobanov-Rostovsky 

Belle Boles, Canterbury Unit
Barna J. Graves 

Ines Brianceschi
Victoria Geibel 

Steven R. Brownlee
Anonymous (3)
Megala Anandakumar
Dan Bollum
Douglas Brownlee
Jim & Becky Cole
Brian & Laura Dainton
Mary Lou Eicher
Nancy Flinn
Fourth Economy Consulting
Deven Kapadia
Lynda Koons
Paul Lacey
Karen Lista & Joe Isaksen
Kenneth E. Miller
Kimberly & Jonathan Miller
Dr. Linda Miller
Megan Nestor & Ian Candy
Barbara Rizzi
The Rizzi Family
Kenny Salau
Rebecca Sela
Kristin, Andy, Charlie & Molly Sinclair
Bill & Lorie Taylor
YSU Department of Economics

Marilyn Budrow
Dr. Larry & Carol Rhoades 

Mary Buk
Anonymous 

James Caldwell
Dr. Patricia Caldwell 

Dorothy Cameron
Sidney Dill, Canterbury Unit, Friends of the Columbus Symphony 

Carolyn Chabot
Elaine & Victor Goodman 

Kenneth Clarke
Denise Grisez 

Jeffrey A. Cohen
Sandra Cohen 

Jack A. Collins
Laura Dunasky 

Charlotte Collister
Mrs. Rhoma Berlin 

Dr. John F. Condon
David & Carol Condon

Patricia Cooke
Friends of the Columbus Symphony 

Nanette Cooper
Susan O’Donnell 

Robert L. Cox
Janet L. Cox 

Betty Cuniberti
Caprice/Encore Unit, Friends of the Columbus Symphony
Cuniberti Family
Helen C. Hall

Donna Devine
Vivace Unit, Friends of the Columbus Symphony

Louis DeVries
Patricia D. Gold

L. Thomas Dillman
Ray & Judy Domire
Alex & Elinor Heingartner

Chris Durham
Caroline R. Eddy 

Walter & Marian English
The Walter & Marian English Foundation 

Evelyn Bice Erlanger
Ed Erlanger 

Mr. & Mrs. John Ewart
Robert Ewart 

Louis Fabro
Anonymous 

Susan Felger
Scott Fuhr 

Jodie Montgomery Ferguson
Mrs. John A. Morris

Jack Ferraris
Dane Ferraris 

Feixiang Friend & Joshua Friend
Dorothy Beehner 

The Rev. Earl Fritz
Ann E. Davidson
Barna J. Graves
Carl P. McCoy
Nieces & Nephews of Rev. Earl Fritz
Chris & Jeannine Ralston
Snyder Family
Grant M. Wallace & Stephanie R. Davis Wallace

Judy Garel
Bailey Cavalieri
Marilyn Harris 

Dr. Michael O. Garraway
Dr. Annie Marie Garraway 

Helen Baker Gelzer
Anonymous
Sara S. Buchsieb
Wanda Carter & Bill Liddle
Vicki Kraft
Catherine H. Miller
S. David & Sonja Sanders
Beth Tierney
Vanessa Vandawalker

Bonnie Gilliom
M. Eugene Gilliom 

Allene N. Gilman
Allene N. Gilman Charitable Trust 

Muriel Gobey
Judy & David Schwartz 

Kay Graf, Canterbury Unit
Barna J. Graves 

JoAnn Hall
Phil Hall 

Pat & Miles Hamilton
Kathy Samuelson 

Winona Hamilton
Elaine Ebright & Michael Hock 

Marvin Hamlisch
Janet Blair

Fred Hofer
Nancy S. Alonzo
Janet Linker
John & Jane Muller
Dana Rowland
Robert & Kay Schirtzinger
Marie & John VanDyke 

Lillian Holloway
Nancy A. Holloway 

Donald Hoyt
David J. Hoyt 

Alice Hunt
DeFusco Family 

Jean Ives
David Ives

Philip & Frances Jastram
Carter & Joanne Jastram

Ellen English Wiseman Julian
The Walter & Marian English Foundation

Dianne Keller
Friends of the Columbus Symphony
Barna J. Graves
Rose M. Hume and Jim Dunn

Janice M. Ladd
Malinda K. Heineking 

Barbara Lambert
Linda Bornstein Klayman 

Fred Lloyd
Anonymous (2)
Becky Ellis
The Ferguson Family
Robert & Deborah Forsblom
Lowell Headley
Raymond & Judith Krasniewski
Jeff & Sally Page
Bob Snodgrass
Picnic with the Pops Volunteer Board
Frank & Anita Zupich 

Frederick Luper
Carol Luper
David & Louise Swanson 

Manfred Luttinger
Rose Luttinger 

Janet Mann
Canterbury Unit, Friends of the Columbus Symphony
Sidney Dill, Canterbury Unit, Friends of the Columbus Symphony
Friends of the Columbus Symphony

Joan Maynard
Miriam Utter 

Theodora May
Richard & Marcia Huhn 

Anne Melvin
Jim Crane & Laura Dehlendorf 

Robert & Dolores Millat
Andrew & Bette Millat 

Mom & Dad
Anonymous

Conrado Munoz
Pro Health Care Services

Richard R. Murphey, Jr.
Murphey Family Fund of The Columbus Foundation
Zuheir & Susan Sofia 

My loved ones
Janice G. Minton 

Gail Niwa
Ann Schnapp 

Julie Ostrander
Anonymous 

Susanne Pajor
Anonymous
Greg & Meg Dixon
Carol Fox
Timothy & Anya Hnateyko
Kristine Johnson & Melvin Dubee
Karen Kahn
Dan & Donna Kochensparger
Cathy & Bob Prosser
Jonathan Riehle & Angela Bohmann
Stolly Insurance Group

Joseph Panico
Barna J. Graves

Carolyn L. Piper
Norman Gearhart 

Anita Jane Prince
Susan Y. Prince 

Phyllis Robinson
Don & Barbara Robinson 

Carole J. Rogers
Jane B. Young 

Nancy Ross
J Pat Ross 

Nancy Savage
Jim & Tina Brown
Geotechnical Consultants
Michael & Melissa Lacher
Howard & Sandra Pritz
Marilyn R. Smith
Nancy Strause
Erik & Elizabeth Yassenoff

Elizabeth Snider
Anonymous 

Roger Snyder
Brenda Snyder 

John & Betty Lou Stanley
Kathie Stanley 

Ernest & Aurelia Stern
Linda & Frank Kass 

Claryss Tobin
Jane E. Brown
Barna J. Graves
John & Alice Groton
David R. Schooler
Shirley Wagner 

Donald & Naomi Valentine
Gary & Evelyn Kinzel 

James E. Vaughan
Columbus Symphony League 

Nancy Vincent
Elizabeth Graiser 

Thomas B. Weihe
Columbus Symphony League 

Willis White
Mrs. Rhoma Berlin 

Janice Whittaker
Helen Sutherland 

LaVante Williams
Kevin Smith 

Tribute Gifts

The following donors have made contributions to the Columbus Symphony in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one between September 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021.

Lois H. Allen
Barry Liss

Lisa Barton
Susan Tomasky & Ron Ungvarsky

Connie Teeling Bittner
Steve Bittner & Rachel Alexander

Mike Buccicone
Barbara Hamelberg

Lewis & Nancy Claman
Summit Financial Strategies

Bob & Susan Cochran
Jennifer Tiell & Mark Adelsperger
Joyce Toner

Mariel Colman & Daniel Moore
Susan & Paul Colman

Columbus Symphony
Joel & Sandra Mathias

Columbus Symphony Musicians & Staff
The Rev. Earl* & Pauline Fritz
Jane Karras
Carrie Killingsworth

Columbus Symphony Chorus
Hilary J. Apfelstadt

Pamela Conrad
Anonymous

The Day-Nelson Family
Gail, Philip, & Madeline Nelson

Elementary School Field Trips
Susan Vining Brooks

Mary Farrington
Jeremy Chen and Family

Friends of the Columbus Symphony
Donna Cavell

Susan Garcia
Suzanne Karpus

Roman & Catherine Gerber
Jim & Monte Gerard

Lauren Grangaard
Jane Karras

Marilyn Harris
Kevin Greenwood & Mark Lowery
Elizabeth Williams

Leroy & Virginia Hushak
Hushak Family Fund

Marci Ingram
Michael & Marie-Luise Marx

Ron Jenkins
Hilary J. Apfelstadt
Elizabeth & Sean Becker
Dr. Susan S. Coady & George Norris
Alexa Konstantinos

Pat Larson
Erik Larson

Matthew, Benjamin, & Alex
Alan & Marilyn Levenson

Barbara McSheffrey
Karlah & Wendell Gibbs

Carl McCoy
Robin & Peter Hersha

Rossen Milanov
Marcia Katz Slotnick

Chris Moehlenkamp
Ben & Karen Freudenreich

Wendy Morton
Wm Moore

Gretchen Koehler Mote
Susan McNally

Music Education
Anonymous

Courtney & Dr. Andy Neckers
Sue & Doug Neckers

William J. Patton
Todd & Susan Ruck

Joanna M. Pinkerton
Roy & Pat Mullins

Denise Rehg
Robin & Peter Hersha
Marcia Katz Slotnick

Rob & Marti Rideout
Jan Wade

Rachel Scott
Susan Scott

Susan Scott
Rachel Scott

Max & Cece Shapiro
John & Melanie Shapiro

Larry Shin
Abbe Ross

Robert Shipka
Donna Shipka

James & Freda Spruance
John & Melanie Shapiro

Jan Wade
Marti & Rob Rideout

Margaret E. Wall
Katherine Boehm

Ernest Samuel Weiner
Debbie Richard & Lee Rosenfeld

Mary Williams
Shannon Lewis

Abuelito
Matteson Garcia Family

Gerald L., Jerry, Armstrong
Ann Armstrong

Charles L. Babcock
Mary T. Babcock

Cynthia Bell
Steven Bell

Dr. Bill D. Blair
Janet Blair

Amy Blumenthal
Sergei Lobanov-Rostovsky

Belle Boles, Canterbury Unit
Barna J. Graves

Ines Brianceschi
Victoria Geibel

Steven R. Brownlee
Anonymous (3)
Megala Anandakumar
Dan Bollum
Douglas Brownlee
Jim & Becky Cole
Brian & Laura Dainton
Mary Lou Eicher
Nancy Flinn
Fourth Economy Consulting
Deven Kapadia
Lynda Koons
Paul Lacey
Karen Lista & Joe Isaksen
Kenneth E. Miller
Kimberly & Jonathan Miller
Dr. Linda Miller
Megan Nestor & Ian Candy
Barbara Rizzi
The Rizzi Family
Kenny Salau
Rebecca Sela
Kristin, Andy, Charlie & Molly Sinclair
Bill & Lorie Taylor
YSU Department of Economics

Marilyn Budrow
Dr. Larry & Carol Rhoades

Mary Buk
Anonymous

James Caldwell
Dr. Patricia Caldwell

Dorothy Cameron
Sidney Dill, Canterbury Unit, Friends of the Columbus Symphony

Carolyn Chabot
Elaine & Victor Goodman

Kenneth Clarke
Denise Grisez

Jeffrey A. Cohen
Sandra Cohen

Jack A. Collins
Laura Dunasky

Charlotte Collister
Mrs. Rhoma Berlin

Dr. John F. Condon
David & Carol Condon

Patricia Cooke
Friends of the Columbus Symphony

Nanette Cooper
Susan O’Donnell

Robert L. Cox
Janet L. Cox

Betty Cuniberti
Caprice/Encore Unit, Friends of the Columbus Symphony
Cuniberti Family
Helen C. Hall

Donna Devine
Vivace Unit, Friends of the Columbus Symphony

Louis DeVries
Patricia D. Gold

L. Thomas Dillman
Ray & Judy Domire
Alex & Elinor Heingartner

Chris Durham
Caroline R. Eddy

Walter & Marian English
The Walter & Marian English Foundation

Evelyn Bice Erlanger
Ed Erlanger

Mr. & Mrs. John Ewart
Robert Ewart

Louis Fabro
Anonymous

Susan Felger
Scott Fuhr

Jodie Montgomery Ferguson
Mrs. John A. Morris

Jack Ferraris
Dane Ferraris

Feixiang Friend & Joshua Friend
Dorothy Beehner

The Rev. Earl Fritz
Ann E. Davidson
Barna J. Graves
Carl P. McCoy
Nieces & Nephews of Rev. Earl Fritz
Chris & Jeannine Ralston
Snyder Family
Grant M. Wallace & Stephanie R. Davis Wallace

Judy Garel
Bailey Cavalieri
Marilyn Harris

Dr. Michael O. Garraway
Dr. Annie Marie Garraway

Helen Baker Gelzer
Anonymous
Sara S. Buchsieb
Wanda Carter & Bill Liddle
Vicki Kraft
Catherine H. Miller
S. David & Sonja Sanders
Beth Tierney
Vanessa Vandawalker

Bonnie Gilliom
M. Eugene Gilliom

Allene N. Gilman
Allene N. Gilman Charitable Trust

Muriel Gobey
Judy & David Schwartz

Kay Graf, Canterbury Unit
Barna J. Graves

JoAnn Hall
Phil Hall

Pat & Miles Hamilton
Kathy Samuelson

Winona Hamilton
Elaine Ebright & Michael Hock

Marvin Hamlisch
Janet Blair

Fred Hofer
Nancy S. Alonzo
Janet Linker
John & Jane Muller
Dana Rowland
Robert & Kay Schirtzinger
Marie & John VanDyke

Lillian Holloway
Nancy A. Holloway

Donald Hoyt
David J. Hoyt

Alice Hunt
DeFusco Family

Jean Ives
David Ives

Philip & Frances Jastram
Carter & Joanne Jastram

Ellen English Wiseman Julian
The Walter & Marian English Foundation

Dianne Keller
Friends of the Columbus Symphony
Barna J. Graves
Rose M. Hume and Jim Dunn

Janice M. Ladd
Malinda K. Heineking

Barbara Lambert
Linda Bornstein Klayman

Fred Lloyd
Anonymous (2)
Becky Ellis
The Ferguson Family
Robert & Deborah Forsblom
Lowell Headley
Raymond & Judith Krasniewski
Jeff & Sally Page
Bob Snodgrass
Picnic with the Pops Volunteer Board
Frank & Anita Zupich

Frederick Luper
Carol Luper
David & Louise Swanson

Manfred Luttinger
Rose Luttinger

Janet Mann
Canterbury Unit, Friends of the Columbus Symphony
Sidney Dill, Canterbury Unit, Friends of the Columbus Symphony
Friends of the Columbus Symphony

Joan Maynard
Miriam Utter

Theodora May
Richard & Marcia Huhn

Anne Melvin
Jim Crane & Laura Dehlendorf

Robert & Dolores Millat
Andrew & Bette Millat

Mom & Dad
Anonymous

Conrado Munoz
Pro Health Care Services

Richard R. Murphey, Jr.
Murphey Family Fund of The Columbus Foundation
Zuheir & Susan Sofia

My loved ones
Janice G. Minton

Gail Niwa
Ann Schnapp

Julie Ostrander
Anonymous

Susanne Pajor
Anonymous
Greg & Meg Dixon
Carol Fox
Timothy & Anya Hnateyko
Kristine Johnson & Melvin Dubee
Karen Kahn
Dan & Donna Kochensparger
Cathy & Bob Prosser
Jonathan Riehle & Angela Bohmann
Stolly Insurance Group

Joseph Panico
Barna J. Graves

Carolyn L. Piper
Norman Gearhart

Anita Jane Prince
Susan Y. Prince

Phyllis Robinson
Don & Barbara Robinson

Carole J. Rogers
Jane B. Young

Nancy Ross
J Pat Ross

Nancy Savage
Jim & Tina Brown
Geotechnical Consultants
Michael & Melissa Lacher
Howard & Sandra Pritz
Marilyn R. Smith
Nancy Strause
Erik & Elizabeth Yassenoff

Elizabeth Snider
Anonymous

Roger Snyder
Brenda Snyder

John & Betty Lou Stanley
Kathie Stanley

Ernest & Aurelia Stern
Linda & Frank Kass

Claryss Tobin
Jane E. Brown
Barna J. Graves
John & Alice Groton
David R. Schooler
Shirley Wagner

Donald & Naomi Valentine
Gary & Evelyn Kinzel

James E. Vaughan
Columbus Symphony League

Nancy Vincent
Elizabeth Graiser

Thomas B. Weihe
Columbus Symphony League

Willis White
Mrs. Rhoma Berlin

Janice Whittaker
Helen Sutherland

LaVante Williams
Kevin Smith

Legacy Society

The Legacy Society recognizes patrons who have advised the Development Office that they have made or are making provisions for a planned gift to the Columbus Symphony.

Anonymous (3)
James* & Lois Allen
Elizabeth Ann Ayers
George W.* & Shannon Baughman
Paul & Tere Beck
Susan & Jim Berry
Pat & Ross Bridgman
Thomas H. Brinker
Fred* & Paula Brothers
Neal Brower
Robert V. Byrd
Charles* & Sharron* Capen
Robert & Susan Cochran
Richard & Lynn Colby
William B. Connell
Janet L. Cox
Jerome & Margaret Cunningham
Eugene R.* & Pauline E.* Dahnke
Richard I.* & Helen M. Dennis
Brian & Christine Dooley
Sherwood* & Martha Fawcett
Barbara K. Fergus
Robert Firdman
Fred & Molly Caren* Fisher
Michael & Kris Foley
The Rev. Earl* & Pauline Fritz
Judy* & Jules* Garel
Jack E. & Winifred J. Gordon
Anne Goss & Richard Coleman*
Marilyn H. Harris
Judith Harris Hays
Michael & Victoria Hayward
Cindy & Larry Hilsheimer
Lisa A. Hinson
Harold C. Hodson
Mr. & Mrs.* David A. Jeggle
Daniel L. Jensen
Mr. Eric T. Johnson & Dr. Rachel G. Mauk

Douglas & Darlene Jones
Rosemary Joyce
Patricia Karr
Linda S. Kass
Mary & Ken Keller
William* & Sandra Kight
Frank A. Lazar
Fran Luckoff
Lowell T. & Nancy MacKenzie
Susan J. Mancini
Kenneth C. & Jane H. McKinley
Kathy Mead
Mr.* & Mrs. H. Theodore Meyer
Ruth Milligan
Karen M. & Randall E. Moore
Richard R. Murphey, Jr.*
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Oakley
John M. Pellegrino
Betty J. Peters
Denise Rehg
Richard & Teri Reskow
Rocky & Mary Robins
Lois & William J.* Robison
Karlon Roop
Joseph M. B. Sarah
Merry Ann L. Sauls
James* & Marilyn Scanlan
Carl & Elizabeth Scott
Anne C. Sidner
Marcia Katz Slotnick
George & Patricia Smith
Marilyn A. Smith Johnson
Kim & Judith Swanson
Sheldon & Becky Taft
David Thomas
David H. & Rachel B.* Timmons
Buzz & Kathleen Trafford
Mark & Katherine Tucker
Craig D. & Connie Walley 

View a complete listing of Legacy Society members.

Legacy Society

The Legacy Society recognizes patrons who have advised the Development Office that they have made or are making provisions for a planned gift to the Columbus Symphony.

Anonymous (3)
James* & Lois Allen
Elizabeth Ann Ayers
George W.* & Shannon Baughman
Paul & Tere Beck
Susan & Jim Berry
Pat & Ross Bridgman
Thomas H. Brinker
Fred* & Paula Brothers
Neal Brower
Robert V. Byrd
Charles* & Sharron* Capen
Robert & Susan Cochran
Richard & Lynn Colby
William B. Connell
Janet L. Cox
Jerome & Margaret Cunningham
Eugene R.* & Pauline E.* Dahnke
Richard I.* & Helen M. Dennis
Brian & Christine Dooley
Sherwood* & Martha Fawcett
Barbara K. Fergus
Robert Firdman
Fred & Molly Caren* Fisher
Michael & Kris Foley
The Rev. Earl* & Pauline Fritz
Judy* & Jules* Garel
Jack E. & Winifred J. Gordon
Anne Goss & Richard Coleman*
Marilyn H. Harris
Judith Harris Hays
Michael & Victoria Hayward
Cindy & Larry Hilsheimer
Lisa A. Hinson
Harold C. Hodson
Mr. & Mrs.* David A. Jeggle
Daniel L. Jensen
Mr. Eric T. Johnson & Dr. Rachel G. Mauk

Douglas & Darlene Jones
Rosemary Joyce
Patricia Karr
Linda S. Kass
Mary & Ken Keller
William* & Sandra Kight
Frank A. Lazar
Fran Luckoff
Lowell T. & Nancy MacKenzie
Susan J. Mancini
Kenneth C. & Jane H. McKinley
Kathy Mead
Mr.* & Mrs. H. Theodore Meyer
Ruth Milligan
Karen M. & Randall E. Moore
Richard R. Murphey, Jr.*
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Oakley
John M. Pellegrino
Betty J. Peters
Denise Rehg
Richard & Teri Reskow
Rocky & Mary Robins
Lois & William J.* Robison
Karlon Roop
Joseph M. B. Sarah
Merry Ann L. Sauls
James* & Marilyn Scanlan
Carl & Elizabeth Scott
Anne C. Sidner
Marcia Katz Slotnick
George & Patricia Smith
Marilyn A. Smith Johnson
Kim & Judith Swanson
Sheldon & Becky Taft
David Thomas
David H. & Rachel B.* Timmons
Buzz & Kathleen Trafford
Mark & Katherine Tucker
Craig D. & Connie Walley

View a complete listing of Legacy Society members.

Endowment

The Future. Inspired. endowment campaign recognizes patrons who have named the Columbus Symphony as beneficiary of a planned or living gift to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra Foundation Fund. Charitable contributions to the permanent endowment is a lasting commitment to transforming lives with symphonic music across central Ohio.

Anonymous (5)
American Electric Power
Jerome & Bette Dare
Garrett & Sidney Dill
Charles & Anne Driscoll
John & Francille Firebaugh
The Rev. Earl* & Pauline Fritz
The Jeffrey Company
Mary C. Long*
Susan J. Mancini
Mattlin Foundation

Anne Melvin*
Annette Molar*
Mervin E. Muller*
Carol & Jim Paul
Gay Su Pinnell
Howard & Sandra Pritz
Robert & Ann Shelly
Zuheir & Susan Sofia
Alden* & Virginia* Stilson
David H. Timmons

View a complete listing of  contributors to the Future. Inspired. endowment campaign.

Endowment

The Future. Inspired. endowment campaign recognizes patrons who have named the Columbus Symphony as beneficiary of a planned or living gift to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra Foundation Fund. Charitable contributions to the permanent endowment is a lasting commitment to transforming lives with symphonic music across central Ohio.

Anonymous (5)
American Electric Power
Jerome & Bette Dare
Garrett & Sidney Dill
Charles & Anne Driscoll
John & Francille Firebaugh
The Rev. Earl* & Pauline Fritz
The Jeffrey Company
Mary C. Long*
Susan J. Mancini
Mattlin Foundation

Anne Melvin*
Annette Molar*
Mervin E. Muller*
Carol & Jim Paul
Gay Su Pinnell
Howard & Sandra Pritz
Robert & Ann Shelly
Zuheir & Susan Sofia
Alden* & Virginia* Stilson
David H. Timmons

View a complete listing of  contributors to the Future. Inspired. endowment campaign.

Education

The Columbus Symphony is elevating the quality of life in our community by being a leading music education resource in the community and by being an organization that makes a difference. The Columbus Symphony is dedicated to educating and entertaining people of all ages by fostering talent, creating future audiences, nurturing intellectual development, and sparking creativity in students, families, teachers, and lifelong learners.

Columbus Symphony Education programs are made possible by the generous support of Gay Su Pinnell.

Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras

In 2020-2021, over 500 young musicians participated in Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras programming:

There were many unique challenges for the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras program in the 2020-2021 season as the CSYO took up residence in the Ohio Theater, Verne Riffe Center, and CAPA rehearsal rooms when traditional rehearsal venues were closed. 

A new collaboration with the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, and the Columbus Youth Orchestras called Youth Orchestras Online (YOO) was created to engage students with bi-weekly seminars on a range of topics important to young youth orchestra musicians.

When in-person rehearsals were not possible, students were offered weekly virtual Zoom sectionals led by our own CSO musicians.  A total of 258 sessions were led during this time from late November through January. 

Columbus City Schools Partnership

The Columbus Symphony continued to partner with Columbus City Schools virtually throughout 2020-2021 and continued to enrich Columbus’ students’ education through virtual programs such as producing Link Up Concert: The Orchestra Moves, virtual presentations with CSO musicians about careers in music, and holding  Columbus All-City Orchestra online for young musicians from Columbus high schools.

In addition, we expanded our partnership with Columbus City Schools, a launched our asynchronous-based curriculum for all third-grade students throughout the district. This program is called CSO in the Classroom and consists of a weekly 7 to 10-minute video, worksheet, and culminating concert videos for two-15 week music modules.  First-year modules topics included instruments of the orchestra and classical music composers.

Interactive Websites

Committed to being a leading music education resource to meet the growing education demands for the arts in our community, the Columbus Symphony launched two new, interactive websites for students, parents, teachers, and caregivers in September 2020 to promote online learning, featuring over 85 videos recorded by Columbus Symphony musicians. Throughout these websites the first year live, over 22,000 unique visitors visited used, and interacted with this content.

Each site is comprised of three areas – “Learn,” “Play/Perform,” and “Visit” – to explore, engaging students with activities and information tailored to each age group.

CSOKidsKorner

A fun, music education site for grades K-6 that features Columbus Symphony mascot Bee-thoven as the virtual guide.

EXPLORE
Symphonic Teens

An informative web site for teens and aspiring young musicians.

EXPLORE

Support made possible by Mahajan Therapeutics and Gay Su Pinnell

Mindful Music Moments

The Columbus Symphony expanded our sponsorship of Mindful Music Moments, offering the program free to all Columbus City Schools and central Ohio preschools. Mindful Music Moments a program to teach stress reduction and mindfulness techniques through classical music expanded greatly to serve 15,900 students at 30 schools and 9 pre-schools through in 2020-2021 season.

MEA Awards

The Music Educator Awards were reimagined for the 2020-2021 season. With the addition of a new streamlined online nominations process and the attention of a new Lifetime Achievement Award, we saw a 600% percent growth in nominations.

Our Brands & Program Areas

Since 1951, the Columbus Symphony has been proud to serve as the region’s flagship music performance organization. With our musicians who live, work, and teach in central Ohio, we offer the transformative power of music through our core classical Masterworks series, Pops, Picnic with the Pops, and Education and Community Engagement.

Masterworks

A total of 11 socially-distanced programs (18 concerts) were offered in the Ohio Theatre. Programs included several Beethoven symphonies (in celebration of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth), Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, two Russian Winter Festival programs, and programs featuring works by Schubert, Dvořák, Haydn, and Mozart. These reduced-capacity concerts were offered in lieu of the previously-announced 2020-21 series, which was canceled in late 2020. In fall/winter, six free virtual concerts were available for streaming in a new series, An Evening with the Symphony: The Masterworks.

Virtual Concert Patron Remarks.

Summer Night Music Neighborhood Concerts returned in 2021, with concerts at community venues in Galloway, Marysville, Dublin, Columbus, Lithopolis, Powell, Newark, and New Albany.

Specials

2020 Holiday Spectacular: Home with You for the Holidays: In the spirit of being an active participant in the healing process for our community, the CSO pursued an extraordinary undertaking to make the beloved tradition of the “Holiday Pops” program available through television broadcast to every resident in the greater Columbus viewing area for the first time in organizational history. The 2020 Holiday Spectacular: Home with You for the Holidays reached over 100,000 individuals, many of whom have never attended a CSO concert.

Recorded on the stage of the Ohio Theatre, the Holiday Spectacular video was broadcast on WBNS-10TV on December 12 and on WCMH NBC4 on December 25. In addition to broadcasts on WBNS-10TV and WCMH NBC4, the concert was made available for in-facility streaming at no charge for local hospitals, senior nursing homes, and 13 correctional institutions throughout Ohio. The program was available for the public to stream for free on our website from Dec 25-31 and has been nominated for the 57th Annual Ohio Valley Regional Emmy awards.

Click here to view Holiday Spectacular Patron Feedback.

Socially-distanced Valentine’s Concert: An Evening of Romance: Led by Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz, this intimate musical experience featured celebrated vocalists Jessica Hendy and Scott Coulter, accompanied by John Boswell, alongside the full orchestra in the Palace Theatre.

To celebrate the sweetest day of the year, every attendee was treated to a VIP Sweetheart Experience with sparkling wine, chocolates, a red rose, and a commemorative photo.

Nationwide Picnic with the Pops

Picnic with the Pops and Popcorn Pops returned bigger than ever to fill the Columbus Commons with music through eight programs (10 concerts), with over 18,000 attending.

A highlight of the season included a special free performance of Patriotic Pops on June 25, for healthcare workers, first responders, active members of the military, and veterans, with over 1,100 in attendance to share our gratitude for all they do to keep our communities safe. The concert was generously supported by the NiSource Charitable Foundation / Columbia Gas.

Education and Community Engagement

Education programs included six Youth Orchestras; Mindful Music Moments; virtual Musicians Q&As; and professional development opportunities for teachers.

Columbus City Schools Partnership: During the pandemic, the CSO has developed new ways for students to continue learning remotely. For the 2020-2021 school year, our partnership with Columbus City Schools was expanded to ensure that central Ohio children continue to benefit from quality music education throughout the current pandemic. Partnership initiatives are provided free of charge to the district and include the digital music curriculum for all third grade students, access to the Mindful Music Moments stress reduction/mindfulness program to all schools in the district and all central Ohio preschools, the launch of two new interactive music education websites for kids and teens, and other musical resources to accommodate students and teachers engaging in distance learning and instruction. We also moved the Columbus All City Orchestra to a fully virtual program this year, allowing us to safely offer this free program for Columbus musicians in grades 9-12.

Community Engagement programming included community ensemble performances at venues throughout central Ohio; the Columbus Symphony Cares initiative; and Columbus Symphony Pride events that engage and serve the LGBTQ+ community, including Pride Night at Picnic with the Pops, and CSO Pride @ Bar Art Music events, in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art.

We worked with Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin to identify parks within the Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks Department to host free CSO Community Concerts in 2021, targeting underserved neighborhoods where many residents are low-income, BIPOC, and/or New Americans.

Masterworks

A total of 11 socially-distanced programs (18 concerts) were offered in the Ohio Theatre. Programs included several Beethoven symphonies (in celebration of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth), Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, two Russian Winter Festival programs, and programs featuring works by Schubert, Dvořák, Haydn, and Mozart. These reduced-capacity concerts were offered in lieu of the previously-announced 2020-21 series, which was canceled in late 2020. In fall/winter, six free virtual concerts were available for streaming in a new series, An Evening with the Symphony: The Masterworks.

Summer Night Music Neighborhood Concerts returned in 2021, with concerts at community venues in Galloway, Marysville, Dublin, Columbus, Lithopolis, Powell, Newark, and New Albany.

Specials

2020 Holiday Spectacular: Home with You for the Holidays: In the spirit of being an active participant in the healing process for our community, the CSO pursued an extraordinary undertaking to make the beloved tradition of the “Holiday Pops” program available through television broadcast to every resident in the greater Columbus viewing area for the first time in organizational history. The 2020 Holiday Spectacular: Home with You for the Holidays reached over 100,000 individuals, many of whom have never attended a CSO concert.

Recorded on the stage of the Ohio Theatre, the Holiday Spectacular video was broadcast on WBNS-10TV on December 12 and on WCMH NBC4 on December 25. In addition to broadcasts on WBNS-10TV and WCMH NBC4, the concert was made available for in-facility streaming at no charge for local hospitals, senior nursing homes, and 13 correctional institutions throughout Ohio. The program was available for the public to stream for free on our website from Dec 25-31 and has been nominated for the 57th Annual Ohio Valley Regional Emmy awards.

Click here to view Holiday Spectacular Patron Feedback.

Socially-distanced Valentine’s Concert: An Evening of Romance: Led by Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz, this intimate musical experience featured celebrated vocalists Jessica Hendy and Scott Coulter, accompanied by John Boswell, alongside the full orchestra in the Palace Theatre.

To celebrate the sweetest day of the year, every attendee was treated to a VIP Sweetheart Experience with sparkling wine, chocolates, a red rose, and a commemorative photo.

Nationwide Picnic with the Pops

Picnic with the Pops and Popcorn Pops returned bigger than ever to fill the Columbus Commons with music through eight programs (10 concerts), with over 18,000 attending.

A highlight of the season included a special free performance of Patriotic Pops on June 25, for healthcare workers, first responders, active members of the military, and veterans, with over 1,100 in attendance to share our gratitude for all they do to keep our communities safe. The concert was generously supported by the NiSource Charitable Foundation / Columbia Gas.

Education and Community Engagement

Education programs included six Youth Orchestras; Mindful Music Moments; virtual Musicians Q&As; and professional development opportunities for teachers.

Columbus City Schools Partnership: During the pandemic, the CSO has developed new ways for students to continue learning remotely. For the 2020-2021 school year, our partnership with Columbus City Schools was expanded to ensure that central Ohio children continue to benefit from quality music education throughout the current pandemic. Partnership initiatives are provided free of charge to the district and include the digital music curriculum for all third grade students, access to the Mindful Music Moments stress reduction/mindfulness program to all schools in the district and all central Ohio preschools, the launch of two new interactive music education websites for kids and teens, and other musical resources to accommodate students and teachers engaging in distance learning and instruction. We also moved the Columbus All City Orchestra to a fully virtual program this year, allowing us to safely offer this free program for Columbus musicians in grades 9-12.

Community Engagement programming included community ensemble performances at venues throughout central Ohio; the Columbus Symphony Cares initiative; and Columbus Symphony Pride events that engage and serve the LGBTQ+ community, including Pride Night at Picnic with the Pops, and CSO Pride @ Bar Art Music events, in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art.

We worked with Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin to identify parks within the Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks Department to host free CSO Community Concerts in 2021, targeting underserved neighborhoods where many residents are low-income, BIPOC, and/or New Americans.

Masterwork Series.

Russian Winter Festival II

January 22 & 23, 2021  |  Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Caroline Hong, piano

Russian Winter Festival I*

January 24, 2021 (2 performances)  |  Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
*Rescheduled from January 15-16

Schubert’s Welcome to Spring

March 19 & 20, 2021  |  Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Mark Grisez, trumpet

Dvořák Serenades

April 15 & 16, 2021  |  Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor

Waltzes and Royal Hunts

April 30 & May 1, 2021  |  Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor

Haydn Festival

May 21 & 22, 2021 |  Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Alicia Hui, violin
Luis Biava, cello
Hugo Souza, oboe
Betsy Sturdevant, bassoon

Mozart’s “Jupiter”

June 4 & 6, 2021  |  Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor

Virtual Series
Beethoven at 250: Symphony No. 7

October 9, 2021
Rossen Milanov, conductor

Beethoven at 250: Symphony No. 4

November 6, 2021
Rossen Milanov, conductor

Rhapsody in Blue

November 19, 2021
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Joanna Frankel, violin
Caroline Hong, piano

Beethoven at 250: Symphony No. 6

November 20, 2021
Rossen Milanov, conductor

Russian Winter Festival I

January 29, 2021
Rossen Milanov, conductor

Russian Winter Festival II

February 5, 2021
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Caroline Hong, piano

Halloween Family Concert

Virtual performance
October 31, 2020
Rossen Milanov, conductor

Holiday Spectacular: Home with You for the Holidays

Virtual performance
December 2020
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
N’Kenge, vocals
Columbus Children’s Choir
Jeanne Wohlgamuth, artistic director
Santa Claus

Valentine’s Concert: An Evening of Romance

February 13, 2021  |  Palace Theatre
Stuart Chafetz, conductor

University of Dubuque Pipe Organ Dedication

May 15, 2021  |  Heritage Center, University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Alan Morrison, organ

Beethoven at 250: Symphony No. 6

November 13, 2020  |  Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor

Pops Series.

Windborne’s The Music of Queen

June 12, 2021  |  Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion
Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Michael Cavanaugh Performs the Music of Elton John

June 19, 2021  |  Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion
Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Patriotic Pops with N’Kenge

June 25 & 26, 2021  |  Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion
Stuart Chafetz, conductor

En Vogue

July 10, 2021  |  Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion
Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Tito Puente, Jr. and Campanas de America

July 17, 2021  |  Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion
Andrés Lopera, conductor
Mariachi Campanas de America

Michael Bolton: The Symphony Sessions

July 24, 2021  |  Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion
Lawrence Loh, conductor

The Ohio State University Marching Band

July 30 & 31, 2021  |  Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion
Stuart Chafetz & Dr. Christopher Hoch, conductors

All the Colors of Columbus

July 16, 2021  |  Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion
Andrés Lopera, conductor

Winds of the Columbus Symphony – Galloway

June 17, 2021  |  Darby House
Luis Biava, conductor

Strings of the Columbus Symphony – Marysville

June 20, 2021  |  First United Methodist Church

Winds of the Columbus Symphony – Dublin

June 24, 2021  |  Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Luis Biava, conductor

Strings of the Columbus Symphony – Columbus

July 8, 2021  |  St. Andrew Catholic Church

Winds of the Columbus Symphony – Lithopolis

July 11, 2021  |  The Wagnalls Memorial Library
Luis Biava, conductor

Rossen Conducts Haydn – Powell

July 22, 2021  |  Powell United Methodist Church

Rossen Conducts Haydn – Newark

July 23, 2021  |  St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

Strings of the Columbus Symphony – New Albany

July 28, 2021  |  Temple Beth Shalom

Special Events.

Ohio Women’s Suffrage Centennial Family Day Festival

August 1, 2021  |  The Ohio Statehouse
Luis Biava, conductor

Illuminating the Future Together

August 14, 2021.  | The Fives

Education.

Link Up: The Orchestra Moves!

Virtual Program
Spring 2021
Andrés Lopera, conductor

Youth Orchestra Fall Concert

Virtual Program
Fall 2021
Andrés Lopera, conductor

Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

Virtual Program
Spring 2021
Andrés Lopera, conductor

Showcase Concert

May 2, 2021  |  Ohio Theatre
Junior Strings
    Sara Given, conductor
Chamber Strings
    Dr. Robert Gillespie, conductor
Cadet Orchestra
    Dr. Mark Sholl, conductor
Dr. Jim Bates, assistant conductor
Youth Orchestra
    Andrés Lopera, conductor

Columbus All City Orchestra

Virtual Program
June 2, 2021
Andrés Lopera, conductor

Youth Orchestras Online

Virtual Program

Barrington Elementary School
Jackson Intermediate School
Miami Trace Elementary School
Broadleigh Elementary School
Cedarwood Elementary
Clinton Elementary School
Columbus Africentric Early College
Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy
Cranbrook Elementary and Gables Elementary Schools Music
Darby Woods Elementary School
Duxberry Park Arts
East Linden Elementary
Fairmoor Elementary
Glendening Elementary
Highland Elementary
Indian Springs ES
Indianola Informal K-8
Liberty Elementary School
Northtowne Elementary
Oakmont Elementary School
Ohio Avenue and Eastgate Elementary
Olde Orchard Elementary
Shady Lane Elementary School
Siebert Elementary School
Southwood Elementary School
Stewart Alternative Elementary
West Broad Elementary School
West Franklin Elementary School
West Mound Elementary School

2021 HONOREES:
Elementary Educator

Laurie Parsons
Lower School Music Specialist
Wellington School

Private & Community Educator

Jill Crist
Private Cello Teacher
Columbus Cello School

Secondary Educator

Brad Stevens
Director of Bands
Dublin Jerome High School
Dublin City Schools

Lifetime Achievement

Jim Masters
Jazz Educator
Lecturer, The Ohio State University

CSO in the Classroom

Partnership with Columbus City Schools
2020-21 grade 3 music curricula
“Instruments of the Orchestra”
“Classical Composers”

Link Up Professional Development for Teachers

February 19, 2021

Educational Websites

CSO Kidz Korner
Symphonic Teens

Musician Q&As

Alvis House Amethyst
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Buckeye Middle School
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
Ohio Hispanic Coalition

Community Engagement.

Bevelhymer Park (New Albany)
Coffman Park (Dublin)
Columbus Museum of Art
Darby House
Delaware Christian Church
Directions for Youth & Families’ Crittenton Center
Dodge Park
Driving Park
Gravity
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Jorgensen Farms
King Arts Center
KIPP School
Linden Park
Marion-Franklin Park
Mayme Moore Park
McConnell Arts Center
National Veteran’s Memorial & Museum
Ohio History Connection
Phenix Banquet Center
Polaris Fashion Place
Somerset Park (Somerset)
Sunpoint Park (Gahanna)
Westmoor Park

After School All Stars
Bickford of Bexley
Carriage Court of Hilliard
Christ the King Catholic Church
Claremont Retirement Village
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Congregation Agudas Achim
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
Evans Senior Center
Friendship Village of Dublin
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Homeless Families Foundation
Kendal at Granville
LifeCare Alliance
National Church Residences of Mill Run
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Ohio Hispanic Coalition
Ohio Westminster Thurber
OSU East Hospital
OSU James Cancer Center
OSU Wexner Medical Center
Seton Square East
St. Stephen’s Community House
Sunrise of Dublin
Three Creeks Senior Living Retirement Community
Urban Strings Columbus
Wesley Ridge Retirement Community
Wesley Woods at New Albany

Columbus Department of Recreation & Parks Summer Camps
Barack Community Center
Barnett Community Center
Brentnell Community Center
Columbus Performing Arts Center
Lazelle Woods Community Center
Marion Franklin Community Center
Thompson Recreation Center
Tuttle Community Center
Westgate Community Center
Whetstone Community Center

After School All Stars
Alvis/Amethyst
American Cancer Society
Alzheimer’s Association
Cancer Support Community Central Ohio
CASA of Franklin County
Catholic Social Services
Columbus City Council
Columbus City Schools
Directions for Youth & Families
Family Pride Network
Franklin County Children’s Services
KIPP Columbus
Momentum
Our Lady of Guadalupe Center
St. Stephen’s Community House
SourcePoint
United Way of Central Ohio

Making Spirits Bright! Holiday Spectacular Watch Party

Virtual Program
December 12, 2020

Virtual Happy Hour & Watch Party: Russian Winter Festival II

Virtual Program
February 5, 2021

Bar Art Music @ Columbus Museum of Art

June 3, 2021
June 10, 2021
June 17, 2021
June 24, 2021

Pride Night at Picnic with the Pops

June 19, 2021

Virtual Stonewall Columbus Pride March

Virtual Program
June 19, 2021

In collaboration with Columbus Museum of Art

Portraits of Sisi, Empress of Austria

April 21, 2021

Musician Q&As

Alzheimer’s Association
Ashford of Sturbridge
First Community Village
The Forum at Knightsbridge
Hilliard Assisted Living
Wesley Glen

Columbus Symphony Family

The work we do wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and support of our family, including musicians, conductors, volunteers, and staff.

Columbus Symphony Musicians

Full Musician Roster

Joanna Frankel, Concertmaster, Jack and Joan George Chair
Leonid Polonsky, Associate Concertmaster
David Niwa, Assistant Concertmaster
Alicia Hui, Principal Second, Michael and Arlene Weiss Chair
Rhonda Frascotti, Assistant Principal, Second
**Mikhail Baranovsky
Michael Buccicone
David Edge
Robert Firdman, Ross and Pat Bridgman Chair
Joyce Fishman
Erin Gilliland
Gyusun Han
Tatiana V. Hanna
Ji-Yeon Lee
William Manley
Aurelian Oprea
Gail Sharp
Zoran Stoyanovich
David Tanner
Jonquil Thoms
Olev Viro
Manami White

Karl Pedersen, Principal,
     Gay Su Pinnell Chair
Brett Allen , Assistant Principal
**Dee Dee Fancher
Mary Farrington
Kenichiro Matsuda
Patrick Miller
Jacquelyn O’Brien
Vanessa Ripley
Ila Rondeau
Ann Schnapp
Steven Wedell

Luis Biava, Principal, Andy and Sandy Ross Chair
Wendy Morton, Assistant Principal, Gay Su Pinnell Chair
**Pei-An Chao
Mary Davis
Yoni Draiblate
Victor Firlie
William Teegarden

Rudy Albach, Principal, Nationwide Chair
John Pellegrino, Assistant Principal
Jena Huebner
Russell Gill
Roger Hines

Niles Watson, Principal
Heidi Ruby-Kushious
Lori Akins
Brandon LePage
Lydia Roth
Janet van Graas

Heidi Ruby-Kushious
Lori Akins
Lydia Roth
Janet van Graas

Robert Royse
Lisa Grove
Jacob Martin
Jessica Smithorn
Hugo Souza

Robert Royse
Jessica Smithorn

David Thomas, Principal, Rhoma Berlin Chair
Mark Kleine
William Denza
Anthony Lojo

William Denza

Betsy Sturdevant, Principal, Sheldon and Rebecca Taft Chair
Douglas Fisher
Cynthia Cioffari

Cynthia Cioffari

James Bunte
Carly Hood
Peter Mills

Brian Mangrum, Principal
Julia Rose, Associate Principal
Adam Koch
Megan Amos
Bruce Henniss

Mark Grisez, Principal
Jeffrey Korak, Lisa and Chris Barton Chair
Scott Belck
Gary Davis
Daniel Lewis
Andrew Lott
Alexander Sanso
John Schlabach

Andrew Millat, Principal
Jaime Morales
David Parilla
Thomas Pylinski
David Roode

Joseph Duchi
Charles Arnow
Aaron Recchia

Jonathan Fowler
Tom Lukowicz

Benjamin Ramirez, Principal, American Electric Power Foundation Chair
Joshua Hickman

Zach Compston
Zubin Hathi
Robert Kistler
Brian Kushmaul
Cameron Leach
Joshua Luthy
William Lutz

Rachel Miller
Alix Raspe

Caroline Hong, Reinberger Foundation Chair
Erik Augis
Paul Barte
Michael Chertock
Peter Larson

Jean-Etienne Lederer, Principal Librarian

** Begins the alphabetical listing of players who participate in a system of rotated seating within the string section.
The Musicians of the Columbus Symphony are members of, and represented by, the Central Ohio Federation of Musicians, Local 103 of the American Federation of Musicians.

Columbus Symphony Conductors

ROSSEN MILANOV
Music Director

ANDRÉS LOPERA
Associate Conductor

STUART CHAFETZ
Principal Pops Conductor

RONALD J. JENKINS
Chorus Director

Volunteer Organizations

The Columbus Symphony has a number of associate and fundraising groups whose members generously volunteer their time and talents to support our extensive schedule of concerts, community outreach activities, and education programs that serve thousands each year. Symphony volunteers have opportunities to work and learn in a variety of behind-the-scene environments, from working with students in music education programs to raising funds at special benefit events.

Columbus Symphony Chorus

The 130-member Chorus, comprised entirely of volunteer singers from central Ohio, performs major works from Bach through the 21st century. In 2013 the chorus premiered Stephen Paulus’ “Of Songs and Singing,” conducted by Jenkins and commissioned by the chorus to honor his 30+ years of service. In addition to their classical concerts, the Chorus’s annual Holiday Pops concerts, conceived and directed by Jenkins from their beginning in 1983, have grown into one of the best-loved musical traditions in the central Ohio area.

EXPLORE THE CSO CHORUS

Friends of the Columbus Symphony

Friends of the Columbus Symphony is committed to youth education, volunteer support and fundraising. The group was formerly known as the Women’s Association of the Columbus Symphony. The roots of “Friends” go back to the founding of the Columbus Symphony, when dedicated women played a key role in promoting and garnering support for the orchestra.  Today this volunteer group is open to everyone who wishes to help our Symphony flourish.

EXPLORE THE FRIENDS OF THE CSO

Columbus Symphony League

The women of the Columbus Symphony League are a diverse group from a variety of professional and community service backgrounds.  All share a love of music and enthusiasm for helping the Columbus Symphony remain a vibrant part of our community. Formed in 1981 specifically to raise funds for the Columbus Symphony, the group has raised approximately $1,300,000 for specific CSO projects and programs including the Endowment of the Principal Harp Chair.

EXPLORE THE CSO LEAGUE

Columbus Symphony Pride

Columbus Symphony Pride creates unique events and opportunities to engage the Columbus Symphony with the central Ohio LGBT+ community. Explore and experience the beauty and transformative power of great music while connecting with a welcoming, inclusive, and fun group of music lovers from all backgrounds.

EXPLORE PRIDE

Columbus Symphony Chorus

The 130-member Chorus, comprised entirely of volunteer singers from central Ohio, performs major works from Bach through the 21st century. In 2013 the chorus premiered Stephen Paulus’ “Of Songs and Singing,” conducted by Jenkins and commissioned by the chorus to honor his 30+ years of service. In addition to their classical concerts, the Chorus’s annual Holiday Pops concerts, conceived and directed by Jenkins from their beginning in 1983, have grown into one of the best-loved musical traditions in the central Ohio area.

EXPLORE THE CSO CHORUS

Friends of the Columbus Symphony

Friends of the Columbus Symphony is committed to youth education, volunteer support and fundraising. The group was formerly known as the Women’s Association of the Columbus Symphony. The roots of “Friends” go back to the founding of the Columbus Symphony, when dedicated women played a key role in promoting and garnering support for the orchestra.  Today this volunteer group is open to everyone who wishes to help our Symphony flourish.

EXPLORE THE FRIENDS OF THE CSO

Columbus Symphony League

The women of the Columbus Symphony League are a diverse group from a variety of professional and community service backgrounds.  All share a love of music and enthusiasm for helping the Columbus Symphony remain a vibrant part of our community. Formed in 1981 specifically to raise funds for the Columbus Symphony, the group has raised approximately $1,300,000 for specific CSO projects and programs including the Endowment of the Principal Harp Chair.

EXPLORE THE CSO LEAGUE

Columbus Symphony Pride

Columbus Symphony Pride creates unique events and opportunities to engage the Columbus Symphony with the central Ohio LGBT+ community. Explore and experience the beauty and transformative power of great music while connecting with a welcoming, inclusive, and fun group of music lovers from all backgrounds.

EXPLORE PRIDE

Columbus Symphony Staff

Executive

DENISE REHG
Executive Director
ELENA MARKWOOD
Administrative Coordinator

Artistic Operations

DANIEL WALSHAW
Vice President of Operations and Artistic Planning
ANDRÉS LOPERA
Associate Conductor and Education Artistic Planning Manager 
KATELYN RUSH
Community Outreach and Business Development Manager
ELIZABETH GRAISER
Artistic Operations Associate
EVAN GIDLEY
Personnel Manager
JEAN-ETIENNE LEDERER
Principal Librarian
JOHN HOST
Stage Manager

Development

STEPHANIE DAVIS WALLACE, PHD
Vice President of Advancement
CARL P. MCCOY
Development and Analytics Manager
SUSAN ROPP
Foundations and Grants Manager
JULIE WEEKS
Special Events Manager

Education

MEGHAN MCDEVITT
Director of Education
MADISON HOOKFIN
Youth Orchestras Manager

Finance

JOHN CALLAHAN
Chief Financial Officer
LINDA MATHEIS
Staff Accountant

Marketing

KATHY KARNAP
Vice President of Marketing

CORINNE MARES
Communications and Marketing Manager

Webmasters

LYDIA MILLER
Production Manager and Motion Graphics Editor

Publicity

ROLANDA COPLEY
Publicist

Ticketing

DAN CAVALANCIA
Ticketing Specialist

Executive

DENISE REHG
Executive Director
ELENA MARKWOOD
Administrative Coordinator

Artistic Operations

DANIEL WALSHAW
Vice President of Operations and Artistic Planning
ANDRÉS LOPERA
Education Artistic Planning Manager and Associate Conductor
KATELYN RUSH
Community Outreach and Business Development Manager
ELIZABETH GRAISER
Artistic Operations Associate
EVAN GIDLEY
Personnel Manager
JEAN-ETIENNE LEDERER
Principal Librarian
JOHN HOST
Stage Manager

Development

STEPHANIE DAVIS WALLACE, PHD
Vice President of Advancement
CARL P. MCCOY
Development and Analytics Manager
SUSAN ROPP
Foundations and Grants Manager
JULIE WEEKS
Special Events Manager

Education

MEGHAN MCDEVITT
Director of Education
MADISON HOOKFIN
Youth Orchestras Manager

Finance

JOHN CALLAHAN
Chief Financial Officer
LINDA MATHEIS
Staff Accountant

Marketing

KATHY KARNAP
Vice President of Marketing

CORINNE MARES
Communications and Marketing Manager

Webmasters

LYDIA MILLER
Production Manager and Motion Graphics Editor

Publicity

ROLANDA COPLEY
Publicist

Ticketing

DAN CAVALANCIA
Ticketing Specialist

2020•2021 Financial Summary

Statement of Financial Position

at August 31, 2021 and 2020

2020 2019
Cash and Cash Equivalents $4,336,257 $3,414,116
Pledges receivable and other current assets 1,516,769 1,545,492
Total Current Assets 5,853,026 4,959,608
Pledges receivable 4,000 21,000
Investments 17,968,110 16,814,792
Property and equipment, net 23,889 22,015
Total Non-current Assets 17,995,999 16,857,807
Total Assets $23,849,025 $21,817,415
Accounts Payable $57,948 $222
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities 294,719 342,273
Advance Ticket Sales 9,264 418,813
Other Deferred Revenue 162,314 151,039
Total Current Liabilities 524,245 912,347
Long-Term Debt 781,250 0
Total Non-Current Liabilities 781,250 0
Total Liabilities $1,305,495 $912,347
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions 3,760,537 3,229,127
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions 18,782,993 17,675,941
Total Net Assets $22,543,530 $20,905,068
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $23,849,025 $21,817,415

Statement of Operating Activities

For the years ended August 31, 2021 and 2020

2021 2020
Contributed Revenue $4,974,097 $5,043,510
Earned Revenue 1,597,937 2,282,242
Total Operating Revenue 6,572,034 7,325,752
Program Expenses 5,368,505 6,205,186
Management & Administrative Expenses 821,866 777,603
Fundraising Expenses 356,079 326,358
Total Operating Expenses 6,546,450 7,309,147
Change in Operating Net Assets $25,584 $16,605

Operating Ratios for Fiscal Year 2021

EARNED VS. CONTRIBUTED REVENUE

OPERATING EXPENSE BY CATEGORY

Operating Ratios for Fiscal Year 2020

EARNED VS. CONTRIBUTED REVENUE

OPERATING EXPENSE BY CATEGORY

A Year in Photos

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