Houston Symphony Magazine - 2010 Annual Report

magazine

Hans grafmusic Director

annual report • 2010

� www.houstonsymphony.org

Official Program Magazine of the Houston Symphony615 Louisiana, Suite 102, Houston, Texas 77002(713) 224-4240 • www.houstonsymphony.orgContents ••

Annual Report • 2010

For advertising contact New Leaf Publishing at (713) 523-5323 [email protected] • www.newleafinc.com • 2006 Huldy, Houston, Texas 77019

Houston Symphony Society18 Board

14-15 Chorus3 Credits

4-5 Letter to Patrons16 Orchestra and Staff

Features10 09-10 Classical Season Highlights1�-13 Financials8-9 Milestones10 Our Commitment to Houston13 The Planets—An HD Odyssey

Contributors�0-�3 Donors6-7 Special Thanks �4 Spotlight on Sponsors

Departments11 Music Matters!17 Volunteers

Ed WulfeCharirman of the Board

Bobby TudorPresident

Mark C. HansonExecutive Director/CEO

Houston Symphony615 Louisiana St. Suite 102Houston, TX 77002

houstonsymphony.org

For additional information about making a gift to the Houston Symphony:

Individual Giving: (713) 337-8521

Corporate Sponsorship: (713) 337-8520

Foundation Relations: (713) 337-8522

Volunteer Relations: (713) 344-5617

Events: (713) 337-8526

Legacy Giving: (713) 337-8521

Contributing Photographers:Bruce BennettJeff FitlowSandy LankfordNASALeah Polkowskiwww.alexanderportraits.com

Digital Pre-Media Services by Vertis APS Houston

The activities and projects of the Houston Symphony are funded in part by grants from the Texas Commission on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Houston through the Houston Downtown Alliance, Miller Theatre Advisory Board and Houston Arts Alliance.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at The Woodlands is the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony.

Contents © 2010 by the Houston Symphony

August 2010 3

www.newleafinc.com (713) 5�3-53�3

Mark C. Hanson Executive Director/CEO

Jessica Taylor Editor

Carl Cunningham Program Annotator

Elaine Reeder Mayo Editorial Consultant

Janet Meyer [email protected]

Keith Gumney Art [email protected]

Jennifer Greenberg Projects [email protected]

John Buck Director of [email protected]

Linda Lang Senior Account [email protected]

Frances Powell Account [email protected]

Carey Clark CC Catalyst Communications

Laura Manning Mediart Partners

Sharon St. Romain-Frank Account Executive

Marlene Walker Walker Media LLC

Credits...........................

3733 Westheimer713/524-9988

McIntyre + RobinowitzA R C H I T E C T S

Full service residential and commercial design firmNew construction and renovations

718 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007TEL 713.520.9336

4 www.houstonsymphony.org

Letter to Patrons....................................................................

With this Annual Report edition of Houston Symphony Magazine, we aim to provide a recap of our 2009-10 season and to recog-nize the generous support and involvement of so many people who make up our symphony family.

Looking back, we are very proud of many artistic and institutional achievements that occurred during the past season. Our pro-duction of The Planets—An HD Odyssey was a resounding success with five sold-out per-formances in Houston, a successful tour to Carnegie Hall in New York and the Kravis and Broward Centers in Florida, and extensive press coverage including a segment on CBS Sunday Morning News.

We launched a new website during the season, and we were the first arts organiza-tion in Houston to offer an iPhone application. Technology was embraced and used to con-nect with audiences both new and existing with social media outlets such as YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

A two-year project to evaluate, redesign and expand our education program was com-pleted. As an initial result of new procedures, seat utilization in Jones Hall for our Detectives and Explorers education concerts increased from 55 to 85 percent.

It was also a year of transition for our lead-ership team. Matthew VanBesien resigned to take the head post at the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and after an extensive, focused search, we welcomed Mark C. Hanson as the Houston Symphony’s new Executive Director/CEO. Music Director Hans Graf extended his contract through the 2012-2013 season (his 12th season), at which time he will become the longest-serving Music Director in Houston Symphony history. Michael Krajewski cel-ebrated his 10th season with us as Principal Pops Conductor. The retirement of David Rockoff launched a new executive search for a new Senior Director of Development to

Bobby Tudor President

artist made jewelry, accessories and design objects for the office and home

NEW.LOCATION!..1131-06.Uptown.Park.Blvd.Houston,TX.77056.(713).961-7868

Mon-Fri.10-7,.Sat.10-6.www.highglosshouston.com

August 2010 5

Letter to Patrons....................................................................

help lead the organization into an era of much-needed donor growth.

The weak economy required institution-wide sacrifices and led to an operating deficit for the season. We express our deep thanks to both musicians and staff for accepting furlough weeks during the past year that made up part of our financial response to the global recession. Over the past four months, Symphony Society leadership has developed a five-year financial plan, formally approved by the Board, that will serve as our blueprint for the next period of artistic accomplishment and financial stability.

The Houston Endowment has stepped for-ward in strong support of this five-year finan-cial plan. Over the next three years, Houston Endowment will be contributing $5 million to the Houston Symphony’s new Sustainability Fund, a multi-year campaign to reduce our long-term debt. The gift of $3 million allowed for imme-diate debt reduction help in FY 10. Another $2 million will be given to the Sustainability Fund over the next two years if we meet important financial benchmarks in FY 11 and FY 12. If we succeed, the institution will receive $1 million in 2011 and an additional $1 million in 2012. To secure the $1 million gift in 2011, we will need to attract more than 1,000 new donors and raise more than $8 million in annual fund revenue by May 31, 2011. This type of support over such a short period of time is unprecedented, but the symphony will do its utmost to meet these ambi-tious goals.

We look forward to experiencing many incredible Houston Symphony performances with you during the upcoming season and thank you for so generously supporting our great Houston Symphony.

Sincerely,

Mark C. Hanson Executive Director/CEO

Click here to grow your businesswww.newleafinc.com

713.523.5323


Special Thanks.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Special thanks to the following donors for their generous contributions to the Houston Symphony.

• Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion• Spec’s Charitable Foundation• Fidelity Investments• Chevron• Macy’s• GDF Suez• David Dewhurst• Houston Symphony League

• Houston Symphony League Bay Area• Greater Houston Youth Orchestra• Weatherford• Houston Chronicle• Conductor Alondra de la Parra• Fluor• Rice University• Mexican Institute

• HISD• Inertia Dance Company• Miller Outdoor Theatre• Pearl Hall Elementary• NASA• KUHF

Houston, We Have LiftoffHouston Symphony Opening NightMaster of the UniverseBeth MadisonMargaret Alkek Williams

HubbleJackson and CompanyJudy and Scott NyquistPaperCityM. S. StudeMr. and Mrs. Jess B. Tutor

Space StationConocoPhillipsLimb DesignMach Family FundPalmetto Partners, Ltd.Nancy and Robert PeiserPhoebe and Bobby Tudor

Lift OffAndrews Kurth LLPDenise and Philip Bahr / Olga and Gerald Bush Beck Redden & Secrest LLP / Judy and David J. BeckChubb Group of InsuranceDevon Energy CorporationLinda and Gene DewhurstJulia and Russell FrankelGloria and Frank KalmanThe MacDonald-Peterson FoundationThe Methodist Hospital Center for Performing Arts MedicinePro/SoundAlie and Dave PrunerLaura and Mike Shannon

BenefactorsThe Bookout Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. James W. CrownoverMr. and Mrs. J. Hugh Roff Jr.Mrs. Sybil F. RoosMr. and Mrs. David SteakleyMr. and Mrs. Conrad Weil Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn Wolff

Rockin’ through the Holidays�009 Magical Musical MorningConcert Sponsor Cora Sue and Harry Mach Phoebe and Bobby Tudor

Headliner Waste Management

Opening Act Betty C. Bellamy Linda and Gene Dewhurst Gabriela and Daniel Dror Stephen and Mariglyn Glenn Traci and Richard Lee Carolyn Mann / Debby Leighton Mr. and Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan Tevia McLaren Ginni Mithoff Stephanie Perkins / Karen Haug Randalls Food Markets, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shannon Lauren and Toby Summers Mr. and Mrs. Jess B. Tutor Nancy B. Willerson Katherine and Mark Yzaguirre

Education and Outreach Contributors:

Special Events Contributors and Volunteers:

August 2010 7

Special Thanks.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

T-shirt Sponsors Boots & Coots International Well Control, Inc. Cathodic Control Systems, Inc. Vinson & Elkins, LLP

�010 Houston Symphony BallMusic Matters! What a Wonderful WorldMusic MattersFidelity InvestmentsPaperCityM. S. Stude

Colors of a RainbowCora Sue and Harry Mach, Joella and Steve Mach / Mach Industrial Group, LPMadison Benefits GroupThe John P. McGovern FoundationPhoebe and Bobby Tudor

Trees of GreenCaptain and Mrs. W. A. CappyBisso III / Mr. and Mrs. Ulyesse LeGrange / Mr. and Mrs. Ken Robertson / Mr. and Mrs. John SpeerChubb Group of Insurance CompaniesContinental AirlinesKelli and Martin FeinJulia and Russell FrankelAileen B. GordonLimb DesignNancy and Robert PeiserMr. and Mrs. Jess B. Tutor

Skies of BlueAnadarko Petroleum CorporationAndrews Kurth LLPLinda and Gene DewhurstAllen and Almira Gelwick, Lockton Companies, LLC / Ironshore Insurance Services LLCH. E. Butt Grocery CompanyAnna and Hal HollidayJohn A. and Lynda M. Irvine / Porter & Hedges, LLPJoan and Marvin Kaplan / Suzanne S. Miller / Dede and Conrad Weil

KPMG LLPMarathon Oil CorporationMargolis, Phipps & Wright, P.C.Elisabeth and Brian McCabe / Alie and Dave PrunerBarbara and Pat McCelveyMemorial HermannThe Methodist Hospital Center for Performing Arts MedicinePalmetto Partners, Ltd. / The Robert and Janice McNair FoundationTOTAL USAUSI

Blooming FlowersJoan and Stanford AlexanderAvalon Advisors, LLC / Kevin and Lesley LillyBurguieres Family FoundationJaniece and Stephen LasherMacDonald - Peterson Foundation, Fran and Philip M. PetersonMichael Clark and Sallie MorianKaren PulaskiTexas Children’s HospitalNaomi Warren / Joy and Benjamin WarrenWortham Insurance & Risk Management

�010 Maestro’s Wine DinnerMaestroPresenting SponsorJPMorgan Chase

Grand CruNancy and Robert PeiserPhoebe and Bobby Tudor

Premier CruAndrews Kurth LLP / Viviana and David DenechaudBaker Botts LLPChubb Group of Insurance Companies / Tom and Jenny FitzpatrickDeloitteLinda and Gene DewhurstLockton Companies, LLC / PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Mach Family FundMann Eye Institute, Dr. P. Michael and Carolyn MannMann Eye Institute, Dr. Paul M. and Kathy MannNorthern Trust / Betty and Jess B. TutorOceaneering International, Inc.PaperCitySeyfarth Shaw LLPSPIRSTAR, Ltd.Brian H. Teichman and Paul-David Van AttaTOTAL USA

Cru ExceptionnelJanice and Tom BarrowMr. and Mrs. Bill ChoiceCynthia and Robert CreagerSara and Phil HawkBarbara and Pat McCelveyLouis H. Skidmore Jr.Mike Stude

Cru EspecialDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. AronMrs. George L. Brundrett / Peter SkrochDarlene Clark and Edwin FriedrichsJane and Jerry ClarkMr. and Mrs. Ulyesse J. LeGrangeMichael Clark and Sallie MorianAnna DeanSusanna DokupilSidney FaustKenneth GuidryDr. I. Ray and Jill KirkMr. and Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahanDr. Susan E. Gardner and Dr. Philip D. ScottHelen and James ShafferLou and Mary Kay SnyderJana Vander LeeWilliam and Janice VisinskyNancy B. and Jim T. Willerson

Established 1971

Financial Planning EstatE

REtiREmEnt

tax

invEstmEnt managEmEnt

Repeat Winner for Client Service

Providing Objective Fee Based Services

“With so much at stake, shouldn’t you get a second opinion?”

A.FINANCIAL.ADVISORY.FIRM.OF.FORMER.PRACTICINGATTORNEYS.AND.CERTIFIED.PUBLIC.ACCOUNTANTS

CALL..FOR..A..COMPLIMENTARY..BROCHURE...713-840-1000.•.1-800-960-1200


2009-2010 Season Houston Symphony Milestones....................................................

Musicians’ Anniversaries:45 YearsThomas Molloy, violaRobert Pastorek, bass

40 YearsChristine Pastorek, violin

35 YearsEric Arbiter, bassoonMargaret Bragg, violinPhilip Stanton, horn

30 YearsMartha Chapman, violinMichael McMurray, bass

�5 YearsRobert Atherholt, oboeHitai Lee, violinPaula Page, harp

�0 YearsRodica Gonzalez, violinGeorge Pascal, violaWilliam VerMeulen, horn

10 YearsJoan DerHovsepian, violaSergei Galperin, violinDonald Howey, bassWei Jiang, violaMichael Krajewski, principal pops conductorEric Larson, bassJennifer Owen, violin

5 YearsMark Griffith, percussionMatthew Strauss, percussion

In Memoriam:Larry Thompson, long-time oboist and orchestra personnel manager – May 2010William Rose, former principal tuba – 2009 Marty Ambrose, chorus member – June 2010

Musician New Additions/Promotions:Julie Thayer, hornJoan DerHovsepian, associate principal violaDavid Malone, acting principal bass Mark Shapiro, acting associate principal bass

Musician Departures:Roger Kaza, associate principal hornRita Porfiris, viola

The Houston Symphony recognizes the following musicians and staff for their contributions to the Houston Symphony Society.

August 2010 9

2009-2010 Season Houston Symphony Milestones....................................................

3,002 fans 2,470 followers 9,000 views as of 7/28Avg. of 42/day with posts

2-3 times/week

2,113 app downloads

in 48 countries

Total upload views 26,894Total channel views 5,274

Blog

Matthew VanBesien DepartureThis season, Matthew VanBesien announced his resignation as Executive Director/CEO of the Houston Symphony Society to become the managing director of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Australia.

Congratulations to Principal Pops Conductor Mike Krajewski on completing 10 years with the Houston Symphony.

Our deepest appreciation to Associate Conductor Robert Franz, who has extended his Houston Symphony contract through the 2011-2012 season.

Congratulations to Assistant Conductor Brett Mitchell on his appointment as music director of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra.

Mark C. Hanson ArrivalIn May 2010, the Houston Symphony welcomed its new Executive Director/CEO, Mark C. Hanson. Hanson’s orchestral and non-profit management experience make him the perfect fit for the Houston Symphony.


Houston Symphony: Our Commitment to Houston .......................................

2009-2010 Classical Season Highlights...........................

We are Houston’s orchestra, and that brings special responsibilities that all of us – Board, musicians, volunteers and staff – have to meet. As Houston’s orchestra, we aspire to bring the best the world has to offer to Houston and in turn, give the best of Houston back to the world. We believe in creating and sharing music that excites, stirs the soul and provokes thought and artistic expression. As Houston’s orchestra, we bring a wide range of people together to share magical, unforgettable musical moments that inspire passion for and action within the Houston arts community.

Recently, we revealed our new long-range strategic plan to fulfill those responsibilities and reach those goals during the years to come. The plan came about through the hard, collaborative work of all ele-ments of the Houston Symphony family. The keystone of that work was the restatement of our mission, our vision for the future and the core values that are the bedrock of everything we do.

Mission The mission of the Houston Symphony is to inspire and enrich the lives of our diverse citizenry through outstanding symphonic music performed by our great orchestra.

Vision Our vision is to be the entrepreneurial cornerstone of the performing arts in Houston through our performances, partnerships, connection to the community and educational activities.

Core Values Artistic excellence: • We will maintain the highest international standards in performing

and programming

Organizational excellence: • We will always operate in a culture of service, respect and collaboration • We will attract and retain the finest musicians, staff and volunteers • We will constantly strive to be the industry leader for innovative pro-

gramming and presentation

Excellence in stewardship: • We will maintain a sound financial condition with clear accountability

Of equal importance is the establishment of a set of goals for the insti-tution – goals that we believe will enable us to fulfill our mission and benefit the community we serve.

Institutional Goals: • Be one of the leading orchestras in the world • Be the model for innovative orchestras in the 21st century • Be seen as the leader and ambassador of the rich cultural life in Houston • Develop a more intimate and acoustically superior orchestral concert

hall and music center While changing times have dictated some revisions in how we are stating our mission and our vision for the future, it is important to realize that our core values have not changed – artistic excellence, organizational excellence and excellence in stewardship – values that have motivated this institution for decades.

• In September 2009, the symphony presented the North American premiere of the completely restored score and film of Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier.

• The symphony completed its recordings of Gustav Mahler song cycles with Das Lied von der Erde in November 2009.

• The orchestra performed five sold-out performances in Houston of The Planets—An HD Odyssey in January 2010 and in New York’s Carnegie Hall and Florida’s Kravis Center and Broward Center.

• Houston welcomed guest artists to Jones Hall, including pianists Emanuel Ax, Jeffrey Kahane, Gilmore Award winner Kirill Gerstein and Radu Lupu, as well as violinist James Ehnes and cellist Alban Gerhardt.

August 2010 11

Music Matters!.................................................................................................

2009-2010 Education and Community Engagement ProgramsTo honor its longstanding commitment to community service, the Houston Symphony offers free or low-cost concerts through its Music Matters! education and community engagement programs. More than 500,000 Houston-area residents of all ages and backgrounds were given an opportunity to learn about and enjoy outstanding orchestral music through the following initiatives:

• David Dewhurst Explorer Concerts

• Sounds Like Fun! Concert Series

• Spec’s Salute to Educators Concert

• GDF Suez Community Connections

• Weatherford Family Concerts

• Macy’s Detective Concerts

• Houston Chronicle Dollar Concert

• Chevron Fiesta Sinfónica Familiar

• Fidelity FutureStage

• Prelude - Sponsored by Fluor

• Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition

• Houston Symphony League Concerto Competition

• Lunada: A Concert of Latin American Music

• Building Cultural Bridges

• Radio broadcasts on KUHF 88.7 FM

^ Houston-area students eagerly await entry into Jones Hall for the opportunity to hear the Houston Symphony in the David Dewhurst Explorer concert series.

1� www.houstonsymphony.org

FIvE-YEAR FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (all values in millions) Unaudited Fiscal Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

HOUSTON SYMPHONY SOCIETY OPERATING ACTIvITYOPERATING REvENUES Ticketed Concerts 7.91 8.27 7.88 7.21 6.59 Fee-based Performance 0.59 0.45 0.66 0.57 0.45 Miscellaneous Income 0.30 0.35 0.32 0.24 0.22 Tours, Net (0.08) 0.00 0.00 0.00 (0.06) TOTAL OPERATING REvENUES 8.7� 9.07 8.86 8.01 7.�0 DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES 6.�1 6.04 6.17 5.70 5.59 FIXED COSTS Orchestra 11.14 10.91 10.75 10.58 9.81 General & Administrative* 6.02 5.70 5.79 5.66 5.19 Interest Expense 0.19 0.21 0.29 0.43 0.39 TOTAL FIXED COSTS 17.35 16.8� 16.83 16.66 15.39 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES �3.56 ��.86 �3.00 ��.36 �0.98

DEFICIENCY FROM OPERATIONS (14.84) (13.79) (14.14) (14.36) (13.78) SUPPORT Annual Fund 6.24 7.24 7.44 7.42 6.98 Events, Net 1.07 1.17 1.28 1.05 1.14 Endowment Draw 3.75 3.95 3.46 3.16 3.68 Operating Campaign, Net (0.01) 0.15 1.72 2.49 1.81 Reimbursement of Campaign Costs 0.25 0.29 0.29 0.28 0.18 NET SUPPORT 11.30 1�.80 14.19 14.40 13.79 RESULT BEFORE SUSTAINABILITY FUND (3.54) (0.99) 0.05 0.04 0.01

Sustainability Fund 3.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

FINAL RESULT (0.54) (0.99) 0.05 0.04 0.01

HOUSTON SYMPHONY ENDOWMENT** Value at start of year 52.6 68.9 65.6 53.8 51.9 New gifts transferred into Endowment 1.1 2.2 4.3 7.3 0.3 Support transferred to Society (4.0) (4.2) (3.7) (3.6) (4.0) Investment gain/(loss) 5.9 (14.3) 2.7 8.1 5.6 Year-end value 55.6 52.6 68.9 65.6 53.8 % Increase from investment gain 11.2% -20.7% 4.1% 15.0% 10.8%

* Includes fixed costs of marketing & sales, fundraising and general administration ** Endowment figures exclude value of pledges receivable *** Not time-weighted: represents investment change for the year divided by starting balance

Financials....................................................................................................................................................................

August 2010 13

World Premiere........................................................

The Planets—An HD Odyssey

Fiscal Year-end ($ millions)

�006

UN

AU

DIT

ED �

010

�007

�008

�00910

0

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Financials....................................................................................................................................................................

Unaudited FY 10 Total Revenue $�4.6 MillionEvents: 7%

Sustainability Fund: 12%

Working Capital Campaign: 1%

Annual Fund: 26%

Endowment Draw: 16%

Tour/DVD: 2%

Other Earned Income: 1%

Concert Revenue: 35%

Fixed Marketing, Fundraising & Admin: 24%

Interest: 1%

Events: 2%

Tour/DVD: 2%

Concert Production & Promotion: 25%

Orchestra: 45%

Capital Campaign: 1%

Unaudited FY 10 Total Expenses $�5.0 Million

Events: 7%



Annual Fund: 26%

Endowment Draw: 16%

Tour/DVD: 2%



Fixed Marketing, Fundraising & Admin: 24%

Interest: 1%

Events: 2%

Tour/DVD: 2%

Concert Production & Promotion: 25%

Orchestra: 45%

Capital Campaign: 1%

Events: 7%



Annual Fund: 26%

Endowment Draw: 16%

Tour/DVD: 2%



Year-End Endowment Balances

( )

Through collaboration with NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and award-winning pro-ducer/director Duncan Copp, the Houston Symphony crafted a film of the latest, high-definition planetary images shown on a 24-foot screen above the stage, and married them to a live perfor-mance of Gustav Holst’s suite, The Planets. The world premiere of The Planets—An HD Odyssey was performed in Jones Hall on Thursday, January 21, 2010.

The monumental and innovative project consisted of five concerts in four days in Houston, drawing the largest weekend audience in Houston Symphony history (9,700) before touring to New York’s Carnegie Hall and Florida’s Kravis Center and Broward Center. The concerts received unprecedented coverage in local and national media, including prominent articles in the New York Times and a featured segment on CBS Sunday Morning.

“This combination of music and science can provide a deeper emotional dimension to the splendid cosmic images, a depth which is not to be experienced without the joyful power and delicate sensuality of Holst’s remarkable orchestra pieces.” - Hans Graf

Generous community and corporate support for this multimedia event was given by LINN Energy, The Methodist Hospital System, Weill Cornell Medical College, The Albert & Margaret Alkek Foundation, San Jacinto Community College and KUHF 88.7 FM Houston Public Radio. It car-ries special significance because of Houston’s relationship with both NASA and the symphony.

This engaging production garnered such critical acclaim and success that more than 3,500 DVDs have been sold and a relationship with Amazon.com has been established to ease and broaden our efforts. The performances and successful media campaigns drew such a high demand for the DVDs that, assuming consumer fraud, Amazon temporarily blocked access to our site in response to the abnormally high amount of web traffic. Continued DVD sales and orchestra licens-ing fees from The Planets—An HD Odyssey will benefit the symphony for years to come.

These concerts provided many Houston-area residents with their first exposure to the sym-phony and downtown Houston, and record-breaking attendance for the event translated into addi-tional exposure of Houston’s Theater District to a new audience. The project has also strengthened the Houston Symphony’s longstanding educational partnership with NASA. With the assistance of NASA’s Department of Education, an educational DVD is being developed that uses the performance to stimulate students’ interest in a variety of topics, ranging from mythology and musical history to plan-etary science. Based on the overwhelmingly posi-tive response to the private performance for San Jacinto College (S.J.C.), the Symphony and S.J.C. have agreed to make similar concerts a regular feature of its annual programs.

In an effort to pay homage to the British origin of the composition and further indulge international audiences in the sounds and innovation of our great orchestra, an eight-concert tour of the United Kingdom will be presented in October 2010. The tour will begin with the international premier of The Planets—An HD Odyssey in Birmingham, where Holst himself premiered The Planets suite in 1918.


Houston Symphony Chorus..................................................

Charles Hausmann, Director

Paulo GomesAssistant Director

Scott HolshouserAccompanist

Susan ScarrowChorus Manager

Tony SessionsLibrarian

First SopranoRamona R. AlmsKelly AndersonAlice BeckstromLindsey BradenRobyn BranningMegan CrumpSarah DamaskeErin DotyLyla El-MessidiKathleen ForbesClarice GatlinMarta-Marie G. GilesBecky HamiltonLorraine HammondAmanda HarrisSarah B. KeiferGillian KruseVeronica LorinePamela A. MagnusonAda Fay Pechon

* • Karen RennarWendy RidingsHeidi SandersBeth SlaughterKatrina TannerAnne TrevertonLisa TrewinTania Van DongenMaria Cristina YañezAmanda Zuniga

Second Soprano Yoset AltamiranoLisa AndersErin AsprecLaura BohlmanNancy Shelton BraticAnne CampbellDebby CutlerVickie DavisKaren Fess-UeckerKellie Garden

•Debbie HannahJane HeinzeMegan HenryKristen HurterSylvia J. HysongYukiko Iwata

Natalia Kalitynska•Amy Scott Mobley

Lisa Morfin•Carol Ostlind

Linda PetersLinda RichardsonSusan ScarrowVicki Ann SeldonPaige SommerVeronica A. StevensCecilia Sun

• Nancy VernauJennifer Young

First AltoRosemary AllenPatricia BumpusBarbara E. BushNancy ChristophersonCorita DuboseNatasha FloresMary H. GahrHeather MacLaughlin

GarbesHolly GardnerJudy HillJo Ann HoffmanBerma M. KinseyJoyce Lewis

* • Mary LopushanskyJoan O’ConnorThao PhamLinda Renner

•Carolyn RoganHolly S. RubboJune RussellMaria D. Schoen

•Andrea Pedersen SlackPatsy WilsonShelby Wilson

Second AltoMelissa Bailey AdamsKrista BorstellSusan CasperJenny ChiovaroSarah Wilson ClarkM. Evelyn CliftRochella CooperAndrea Lee Creath

August 2010 15

Houston Symphony Chorus..................................................

Robin DunnHolly EatonChristine EconomidesRachel El-SalehThi HaJulie HerbertDenise K. HolmesCatherine Howard

• Lois HowellCrystal Meadows

•Lynne MoneypennyNina PeropoulosLaurie ReynoldsLiane SlaughterHolly Soehnge

* • Mary VoigtMorgana Williams

First TenorRobert E. BrowningJames R. CarazolaPatrick G. DrakeRichard Field

* • Robert Lee GomezSteve HazelDonald HowieFrancisco J. IzaguirreDarrell MayonJames K. MooreChristopher OrtizPeter PeropoulosAllen RobertsDouglas RodenbergerDavid SchoenTony SessionsJeff Simmons

Second Tenor* • Bob Alban

Randy BoatrightHarvey BongersMartin BrockettWilliam ColePaul DamaskeDonn DuboisJorge FandinoJoseph S. FrybertJohn GradyCraig HillAndrew S. KestenPhilip E. LewisDavid G. NussmannRichard SelbyDewell SpringerJonathan VaughanAnthony VazquezLeonardo VeletzuyLee E. Williams

First BassWilton Adams

Joe AnzalduaGreg BarraJustin BeckerJohn P. BondJerome Bourgeois

* • Bruce BoyleChristopher BurrisSteve DukesTaylor FaulknerScott HassettJohn KnappJay Lopez

•Ken MathewsClemente MathisWilliam McCallumChris MingMatt NeufeldGary ScullinStephen ShadleThom SloanMark StandridgeSamuel V. StenglerPaul Van DornJoe VillarrealJ. Kevin Wallace

Second BassSteve Abercia

s • Marty AmbroseBill CheadleJohn ColsonRoger CutlerTom EverageChris FairIan W. FetterleyDavid M. FoxYevgeny GeninMatthew C. HendersonTerry HendersonGeorge HoweChuck IzzoNobuhide KoboriAlan MacAdamsScott MermelsteinRobert MoreheadGreg NelsonBill ParkerJohn Proffitt

•Robert Reynolds* •Clark E. Robison

Richard White

* Section Leader •Council Member sSee In Memoriam on page 8

As of April 13, 2010


Hans Graf, Music DirectorRoy and Lillie Cullen Chair

Michael Krajewski, Principal Pops Conductor

Sponsor, Cameron Management

Robert Franz, Associate Conductor

Sponsor, Madison Charitable Foundation

Brett Mitchell, Assistant Conductor/American Conducting Fellow

FIRST vIOLIN:Eric Halen, Acting Concertmaster

Max Levine ChairAssia Dulgerska, Acting Associate Concertmaster

Ellen E. Kelley ChairQi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster Cornelia and Meredith

Long ChairMarina Brubaker, Acting Assistant

Concertmaster Fondren Foundation Chair

Alexandra Adkins Hewlett-Packard Company ChairMiHee ChungSophia SilivosRodica GonzalezFerenc Illenyi**Si-Yang LaoKurt JohnsonChristopher NealSergei GalperinQuan Jiang*

SECOND vIOLIN:Jennifer Owen, PrincipalCharles Tabony, Associate PrincipalHitai LeeKiju JohRuth Zeger Margaret BraggMartha ChapmanKevin KellyMihaela OanceaChristine PastorekAmy TeareOpen Position

vIOLA:Wayne Brooks, PrincipalJoan DerHovsepian, Associate

PrincipalGeorge Pascal, Assistant PrincipalLinda GoldsteinThomas MolloyFay ShapiroDaniel StrbaWei JiangPhyllis HerdliskaOpen Position

CELLO:Brinton Averil Smith, PrincipalChristopher French,

Associate PrincipalHaeri JuJeffrey ButlerKevin DvorakXiao WongMyung Soon LeeJames Denton Anthony Kitai

DOUBLE BASS:David Malone, Acting Principal

Janice H. and Thomas D. Barrow Chair

Mark Shapiro, Acting Associate Principal

Eric LarsonRobert PastorekBurke ShawDonald HoweyMichael McMurray

FLUTE:Aralee Dorough, Principal

General Maurice Hirsch ChairJohn Thorne, Associate PrincipalJudy DinesAllison Garza

PICCOLO:Allison Garza

OBOE:Robert Atherholt, Principal

Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Associate Principal Colin GatwoodAdam Dinitz

ENGLISH HORN:Adam Dinitz

CLARINET:David Peck, PrincipalThomas LeGrand, Associate

PrincipalChristian SchubertOpen position

E-FLAT CLARINET:Thomas LeGrand

BASS CLARINET:Open position

Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair

BASSOON:Rian Craypo, Principal Stewart Orton ChairEric Arbiter, Associate Principal American General ChairElise WagnerJ. Jeff Robinson

CONTRABASSOON:J. Jeff Robinson

HORN:William VerMeulen, PrincipalWade Butin, Acting Associate

Principal*Brian Thomas

Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Chair

Nancy GoodearlPhilip StantonJulie Thayer

TRUMPET:Mark Hughes, Principal

George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair

John DeWitt, Associate Principal Open position, Assistant PrincipalAnthony Prisk

Speros P. Martel Chair

TROMBONE:Allen Barnhill, PrincipalBradley White, Associate PrincipalPhillip Freeman

BASS TROMBONE:Phillip Freeman

TUBA:Dave Kirk, Principal

TIMPANI:Ronald Holdman, PrincipalBrian Del Signore, Associate Principal

PERCUSSION:Brian Del Signore, PrincipalMark GriffithMatthew Strauss

HARP:Paula Page, Principal

KEYBOARD:Scott Holshouser, Principal

Neva Watkins West Chair

ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER:

Steve Wenig

ASSISTANT ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER:

Open Position

LIBRARIAN:Thomas Takaro

ASSISTANT LIBRARIANS:Erik GronforMichael McMurray

STAGE MANAGER:Donald Ray Jackson

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER:Kelly Morgan

STAGE TECHNICIAN:Toby BluntZoltan FabryCory Grant

*Contracted Substitute** Leave of Absence

Orchestra and Staff............................................................................................Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEOMartha García, Assistant to the Executive DirectorMeg Philpot, Director of Human Resources

steven Brosvik, General ManagerRoger Daily, Director, Music Matters!Kristin L. Johnson, Director, OperationsSteve Wenig, Orchestra Personnel ManagerDonald Ray Jackson, Stage ManagerKelly Morgan, Assistant Stage ManagerMeredith Williams, Assistant to the General ManagerCarol Wilson, Manager, Music Matters!

MiCHael D. Pawson, Chief Financial OfficerSally Brassow, ControllerPhilip Gulla, Director, TechnologyAmed Hamila, Director, Database SupportHeather Fails, Manager, Ticketing DatabaseJanis Pease LaRocque, Manager, Patron DatabaseKay Middleton, ReceptionistMaria Ross, Payroll ManagerArmin (A.J.) Salge, Network Systems EngineerChris Westerfelt, Manager, Accounts Payable and

Special Projects

aurelie DesMarais, Senior Director, Artistic PlanningMerle N. Bratlie, Director, Artist ServicesThomas Takaro, Librarian Amanda Tozzi, Director, Popular Programming and

Special ProjectsErik Gronfor, Assistant LibrarianMichael McMurray, Assistant LibrarianRebecca Zabinski, Artistic Assistant

Glenn taylor, Senior Director, MarketingAllison Gilbert, Director of Marketing, SubscriptionsMelissa H. Lopez, Director of Marketing, Special ProjectsGayle McMaster, Director, Group and Corporate SalesCarlos vicente, Director of Marketing, Single TicketsJenny Zuniga, Director, Customer ServiceSarah Bircher, Marketing Administrative AssistantNatalie Ferguson, Graphic DesignerJeff Gilmer, Group and Corporate Sales AssistantJason Landry, Customer Service Center ManagerMelissa Seuffert, Assistant Marketing Manager, Digital

Media/Young Audience Engagement

Jennifer r. Mire, Senior Director, CommunicationsJessica Taylor, Editor, MagazineHolly Cassard, Associate Marketing/PR Manager

tara BlaCk, Interim Senior Director, Developmentvickie Hamley, Director, Volunteer ServicesBrandon vanWaeyenberghe, Director, Corporate

RelationsLaura Woods, Director, EventsPeter Yenne, Director, Foundation Relations and

Development CommunicationsJessica Ford, Patron Services SpecialistSamantha Gonzalez, Patron Services SpecialistClare Greene, Associate Director, EventsDanny Hutchins, Patron Services SpecialistAbbie Lee, Patron Services AssistantTim Richey, Manager, Patron Services Sarah Slemmons, Development Associate, Administrative

ServicesLena Streetman, Manager, Individual GivingAndrew Walker, Development Assistant

August 2010 17

Volunteers.....................

Houston Symphony volunteers represent groups including the Houston Symphony League and Houston Symphony League – Bay Area, com-munity philanthropic groups and corporate and individual volunteers. Their love of music and commitment to sharing that passion is evident through the demonstration of their expertise in a variety of ways: as trustees, fundraising event chairs, chorus members, docents for music education programs and activity coordinators, among others.

Volunteers help with the production of some of Houston’s most successful fundraisers to build camaraderie and keep costs low.

The Houston Symphony is always look-ing for ways to involve interested individuals in its many programs and greatly appreciates the contribution of time and enthusiasm given by our volunteer family.

^ The symphony’s Junior Patron program receives considerable support from volunteers and the Houston Symphony League.


PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY SOCIETY

Mrs. Edwin B. ParkerMiss Ima HoggMrs. H. M. GarwoodJoseph A. Mullen, M.D.Joseph S. SmithWalter H. WalneH. R. CullenGen. Maurice HirschCharles F. JonesFayez SarofimJohn T. CaterRichard G. MerrillEllen Elizardi KelleyJohn D. PlattE. C. Vandagrift Jr.

J. Hugh Roff Jr.Robert M. HermanceGene McDavidJanice H. BarrowBarry C. BurkholderRodney H. MargolisJeffrey B. EarlyMichael E. ShannonEd WulfeJesse B. Tutor

PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY LEAGUE

Miss Ima HoggMrs. John F. GrantMrs. J. R. PartenMrs. Andrew E. Rutter

Mrs. Aubrey Leon CarterMrs. Stuart SherarMrs. Julian BurrowsMs. Hazel LedbetterMrs. Albert P. JonesMrs. Ben A. CalhounMrs. James Griffith LawhonMrs. Olaf La Cour OlsenMrs. Ralph Ellis GunnMrs. Leon JaworskiMrs. Garrett R. Tucker Jr.Mrs. M. T. Launius Jr.Mrs. Thompson McClearyMrs. Theodore W. CooperMrs. Allen H. Carruth

Mrs. David Hannah Jr.Mary Louis KisterEllen Elizardi KelleyMrs. John W. HerndonMrs. Charles FranzenMrs. Harold R. DeMoss Jr.Mrs. Edward H. SoderstromMrs. Lilly Kucera AndressMs. Marilou BonnerMrs. W. Harold SellersMrs. Harry H. GendelMrs. Robert M. EuryMrs. E. C. Vandagrift Jr.Mrs. J. Stephen MarksTerry Ann BrownNancy Strohmer

Mary Ann McKeithanAnn CavanaughMrs. James A. ShafferLucy H. LewisCatherine McNamaraShirley McGregor PearsonPaula JarrettCora Sue MachKathi RovereNorma Jean BrownBarbara McCelveyLori SorcicNancy Willerson

Symphony Society Board...................................................................................

Governing Directors.....................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................

PresidentBobby Tudor

Chairman of the Board Ed Wulfe

Executive Director/CEOMark C. Hanson

Immediate Past PresidentJesse B. Tutor

Chairman Emeritus Mike Stude

Terry Ann Brown Prentiss Burt Brett Busby * John T. Cater Janet Clark Michael H. Clark Scott Cutler Lorraine Dell Viviana Denechaud Gene Dewhurst Kelli Cohen Fein Julia Frankel Allen Gelwick Stephen Glenn

Gary L. Hollingsworth John Irvine Ulyesse LeGrange Rochelle Levit Nancy Littlejohn April Lykos Cora Sue Mach Steven P. Mach Beth Madison Rodney Margolis Jay Marks Mary Lynn Marks Barbara McCelvey Gene McDavid

* Alexander K. McLanahan Paul Morico Arthur Newman Robert Peiser Fran Fawcett Peterson Geoffroy Petit David Pruner Stephen Pryor Gloria Pryzant John Rydman Manolo Sanchez Helen Shaffer Jerome Simon David Steakley

Mike Stude Bobby Tudor * Jesse B. Tutor Margaret Waisman Fredric A. Weber Vicki West Margaret Alkek Williams Ed Wulfe David Wuthrich Robert A. Yekovich

Trustees................................................................................................................... Philip Bahr * Janice Barrow Darlene Bisso Meherwan Boyce Walter Bratic Nancy Bumgarner Lynn Caruso Jane Clark Brandon Cochran Louis Delone Susanna Dokupil Tom Fitzpatrick Chris Flood Craig A. Fox

David Frankfort Susan Hansen Kathleen Hayes Brian James Joan Kaplan I. Ray Kirk Carolyn Mann Paul M. Mann Judy Margolis Brad Marks Jackie Mazow Elisabeth McCabe Marilyn Miles Tassie Nicandros

Scott Nyquist Edward Osterberg Jr. Chester Pitts J. Hugh Roff Jr. Kathi Rovere Michael E. Shannon Jule Smith Michael Tenzer Terry Thomas Stephen G. Tipps * Betty Tutor Gary Wann Mrs. S. Conrad Weil David Ashley White

Jim T. Willerson Steven J. Williams

Ex-Officio Martha García Mark C. Hanson Mark Hughes Deana Lamoreux John Thorne William VerMeulen

* Life Trustee

Vice President, Artistic and Orchestra AffairsBrett Busby

Vice President, Popular ProgrammingAllen Gelwick

Vice President, Audience Development and Marketing

Robert Peiser

Presiding Trustee, EndowmentUlyesse J. LeGrange

Vice President, Finance and Board GovernanceSteven P. Mach

Vice President, EducationCora Sue Mach

General CounselPaul R. Morico

At-Large MembersGene Dewhurst

Jay MarksHelen Shaffer

Vice President, VolunteersBarbara McCelvey

Vice President, DevelopmentDavid Wuthrich

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERSNancy Littlejohn, President, Houston Symphony

LeagueMartha García, Secretary

Mark Hughes, Orchestra RepresentativeRodney Margolis

John Thorne, Orchestra RepresentativeWilliam verMeulen, Orchestra Representative

Executive Committee ..............................................................................................

“New Leaf Publishing has professionalized our “brand” - they design and produce all of Avenue CDC’s publications, stationery, brochures and Annual Reports, and developed our logo. New Leaf also produces the invitations to our annual fund-raiser, and they’ve come up with creative designs year after year! MaryLawler,ExecutiveDirector, AvenueCommunityDevelopmentCorporation

P 713.523.5323 | F 713.523.5995 | www.newleafinc.com | [email protected]

Turn-keyCustomPublishing

GraphicDesign

IdentityPackages

Logo/BrandDevelopment

Publication/PrintConsulting

CustomInvitationsandAnnouncements

�0 www.houstonsymphony.org

As of April 5, 2010

Maestro SocietyAnonymous (1)Mr. & Mrs. Morrie Abramson

Ferenc Illenyi, first violinMr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Barrow

Sophia Silivos, first violinGary & Marian Beauchamp

Martha Chapman, second violinMr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr., Tubular Perforating Manufacturing

Sergei Galperin, first violinMr. & Mrs. J. Brett Busby

Assia Dulgerska, first violin, acting associate concertmaster

Ms. Janet F. Clark Kevin Dvorak, cello

Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Clark George Pascal, viola, acting associate principal

Dr. Scott Cutler Scott Holshouser, keyboard, principal

Mr. Richard Danforth Jeffrey Butler, cello

Leslie Barry Davidson & Robins Brice Colin Gatwood, oboe

Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Dell Paula Page, harp, principal

Mr. & Mrs. Gene Dewhurst Phillip Freeman, bass tromboneMr. & Mrs. Michael DokupilDror Charitable Foundation for the ArtsMrs. Robin A. Elverson

John DeWitt, trumpet, associate principalDr.s & Mrs. William Estrada

Robert Pastorek, double bass

Angel & Craig Fox David Malone, double bass, associate principal

Mr. S. David FrankfortStephen & Mariglyn Glenn

Christian Schubert, clarinetHans & Margarita GrafDr. Gary L. Hollingsworth

Robert Walp, trumpet, assistant principalDr. Marie-Luise & Dr. M. S. Kalsi

Eric Halen, first violin, acting concertmaster

Mr. & Mrs. Ulyesse J. LeGrange Thomas LeGrand, clarinet, associate principal

Rochelle & Max Levit Sergei Galperin, first violin

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald LoweMs. Beth Madison

Assia Dulgerska, first violin, acting associate concertmaster

Dr. & Mrs. Paul M. Mann Robert Atherholt, oboe, principal

Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Eric Halen, first violin, acting concertmaster

Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Brian Del Signore, percussion, principal

Mr. & Mrs. D. Patrick McCelvey Adam Dinitz, oboe/English hornMr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan

William VerMeulen, horn, principalMr. & Mrs.s George P. Mitchell

Jennifer Owen, second violin, principalMrs. Sybil F. RoosMs. Charlotte A. Rothwell

Mark Shapiro, double bassMr. & Mrs. Christopher Sarofim

Mrs. Maryjane ScherrMr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer

Eric Halen, first violin, acting concertmaster

Laura & Michael Shannon Rian Craypo, bassoon, principal Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Springob,

Laredo Construction, Inc. Thomas Molloy, viola

Mr. & Mrs. David SteakleyMr. & Mrs. M. S. Stude

Ruth Zeger, second violinPaul Strand Thomas Julie Thayer, hornStephen & Pamalah Tipps

Allen Barnhill, trombone, principalMr. & Mrs. Robert G. Tudor III

Bradley White, trombone, associate principal

Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Daniel Strba, viola

Dr. Margaret Waisman & Dr. Steven S. Callahan Mark Griffith, percussion

Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Paula Page, harp, principal

The Diana and Conrad Weil Jr. Family Foundation Amy Teare, second violin

Mrs. Joan Hohlt Wich & Mr. J. Roger WichsMrs. Margaret Alkek WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Ed Wulfe

Dave Kirk, tuba, principal

Musician SponsorAnonymous

Open, bass clarinetAnonymous

Daniel Strba, viola

Eric S. Anderson & R. Dennis Anderson George Pascal, viola, acting associate principal

Frances & Ira AndersonMr. & Mrs. Maurice J. Aresty

Christopher French, cello, associate principal

Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Bahr Allison Garza, flute/piccolo

Mr. Tom Becker Fay Shapiro, viola

Dr. Meherwah & Mrs. Zarine BoyceMr. & Mrs. Walter Bratic

Christopher Neal, first violinMs. Terry Ann Brown

James Denton, celloThe Robert & Jane Cizik Foundation

Qi Ming, first violin, assistant concertmasterMr. & Mrs. Lucas T. ElliotMr. & Mrs. Martin J. Fein

Ferenc Illenyi, first violinMr. & Mrs. Russell M. Frankel

Aralee Dorough, flute, principalMr. & Mrs. David FrankfortMr. & Mrs. Allen Gelwick

J. Jeff Robinson, contrabassoonMr. & Mrs. Michael HafnerMr. & Mrs. Richard Hansen

Kevin Kelly, second violinMr. & Mrs. David V. Hudson Jr.

Philip Stanton, hornMr. & Mrs. John A. Irvine

Christine Pastorek, second violinMr. Brian JamesMr. & Mrs. Marvin Kaplan

David Peck, clarinet, principalDr. & Mrs. I. Ray Kirk

Burke Shaw, double bass

Individual Donors ..................................................................................................

The Houston Symphony expresses its deepest appreciation to the donors listed on this and the following pages for their generous contributions in support of Symphony programs. More information is available from the Individual Giving Department at (713) 337-8500, the Corporate Support Department at (713) 337-8520 or at www.houstonsymphony.org.

As of April 5, 2010

$100,000-$499,999 BBVA Compass Continental Airlines Fidelity Investments LINN Energy, LLC Shell Oil Company Foundation Spencer Stuart & Associates

$50,000-$99,999 American Express Chevron ConocoPhillips * GDF SUEZ Energy North America The Methodist Hospital System TOTAL * Weatherford International Ltd. Weill Cornell Medical College

$�5,000-$49,999 Crown Castle * ExxonMobil Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. * JPMorgan Chase KPMG LLP * Marathon Oil Company Vinson & Elkins LLP

$10,000-$�4,999 Andrews Kurth L.L.P. Baker Botts L.L.P. * Bank of America Bracewell & Giuliani LLP * CenterPoint Energy Cooper Industries, Inc.

* Devon Energy Corporation * Deloitte Ernst & Young * Fluor Corporation Frost Bank I W Marks Jewelers, LP * Macy’s Foundation Northern Trust Röhe & Wright Builders SPIR STAR, Ltd. Star Furniture * The Wachovia Wells Fargo

Foundation

$500-$9,999 * Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, LLP Big Covey Exploration Bloomberg L.L.P. * Randalls Food Markets, Inc. * Smith, Graham & Company * South Texas College of Law * Swift Energy Company

Annual Campaign Donors...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Corporations ................................... Foundations .................................................. As of April 1, 2010

$1,000,000 and above * Houston Symphony League The Wortham Foundation Inc.

$500,000-$999,999 * M. D. Anderson Foundation * The Brown Foundation, Inc. The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts The Fondren Foundation * Houston Endowment Inc. Mr. George P. Mitchell

$100,000-$499,999 The Cullen Foundation Madison Charitable Foundation * Spec’s Charitable Foundation

$50,000-$99,999 The Alkek and Williams Foundation The William Stamps Farish Fund * Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund * John P. McGovern Foundation * The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation * Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation

$�5,000-$49,999 Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation * The Humphreys Foundation The Schissler Foundation

$10,000-$�4,999 * Bauer Foundation Carleen and Alde Fridge Foundation

* George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation William E. and Natoma Pyle Harvey Charitable Trust Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Hood-Barrow Foundation * Houston Symphony League Bay Area * The Powell Foundation * Sterling-Turner Foundation Strake Foundation

$�,500-$9,999 The Becker Family Foundation * Harry S. and Isabel Cameron Foundation * Ray C. Fish Foundation * The Melbern G. and Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation Huffington Foundation Leon Jaworski Foundation William S. & Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation * Robert W. & Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation Lubrizol Foundation * Kinder Morgan Foundation * Lynne Murray, Sr. Educational Foundation The Helmle Shaw Foundation Susman Family Foundation * Vaughn Foundation * The Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Family Foundation

Government Donors * City of Houston through the Houston Downtown Alliance, Houston Arts Alliance and Miller Theatre Advisory Board National Endowment for the Arts State Employee Charitable Campaign * Texas Commission on the Arts

*Sponsors of Houston Symphony Education and Outreach programs. Includes Annual Fund and designated annual production support.

August 2010 �1

Annual Campaign Donors...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Mr. & Mrs. Erik P. Littlejohn Kiju Joh, second violin

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lykos Kiju Joh, second violin

Cora Sue & Harry Mach Joan DerHovsepian, viola, acting assistant principal

Mr. & Mrs. Steven P. Mach Eric Larson, double bassDr. & Mrs. Paul M. Mann

Allison Garza, flute/piccoloJay & Shirley Marks

Sergei Galperin, first violinDr. & Mrs. Malcolm L. Mazow Rodica Gonzalez, first violinMr. & Mrs. Brian P. McCabeBetty & Gene McDavid Linda Goldstein, violaMiss Catherine Jane Merchant

J. Jeff Robinson, contrabassoonDr. & Mrs. Robert M. Mihalo Brian Thomas, hornMr. & Mrs. Michael D. Moore

Donald Howey, double bassMr. & Mrs. Lucian L. Morrison Wayne Brooks, viola principalMrs. Sue A. Morrison

Allen Barnhill, trombone, principalMr. & Mrs. Robert E. Nelson

Mihaela Oancea, second violinBobbie & Arthur Newman

Rodica Gonzalez, first violinMrs. Tassie NicandrosHanni OrtonsImogen “Immy” Papadopoulos

Scott Holshouser, keyboard, principalMr. & Mrs. Jonathan E. Parker Nancy Goodearl, hornMr. & Mrs. Michael ParmetNancy & Bob Peiser

Anthony Prisk, trumpetMr. & Mrs. Philip M. PetersonMr. & Mrs. David R. PrunerGloria & Joe Pryzant

Jennifer Owen, second violin, principalKathryn & Richard Rabinow

John Thorne, flute, associate principalDrs. Neal & Virginia Reisman Mark Hughes, trumpet, principalAnn & Hugh Roff Robert Atherholt, oboe, principalMr. Glen A. Rosenbaum

Aralee Dorough, flute, principalMrs. Helen Rosenbaum

Eric Arbiter, bassoon, associate principalJulia & Albert Smith Foundation

Eric Arbiter, bassoon, associate principalDr. Alana R. Spiwak & Sam Stolbun

Wei Jiang, violaAlice & Terry Thomas Roger Kaza, horn, associate principalMatthew VanBesien & Rosanne JowittMr. & Mrs. Joel Wahlberg

Anthony Prisk, trumpetVicki & Paul West

Rodica Gonzalez, first violinDr. & Mrs. Jim T. Willerson

Anne Leek, oboe, associate principalMr. & Mrs. Steven Jay Williams

MiHee Chung, first violinMr. & Mrs. Wallace S. Wilson

Xiao Wong, celloMs. Jennifer WittmanThe Honorable & Mrs. Alvin ZimmermanErla & Harry Zuber Matthew Strauss, percussion

Conductor’s Circle Anonymous (2) Mr. & Mrs. Karl H. BeckerMr. & Mrs. Charles G. Black IIIMr. & Mrs. Walter V. BoyleMr. Joe BrazzattiRuth White BrodskyMrs. George L. Brundrett Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Coleman D. CaplovitzMrs. Lily Carrigan

William J. Clayton & Margaret A. HughesRoger & Debby CutlerMr. Joe R. Davis & Ms. Janet SwikardMr. & Mrs. Paul F. Egner Jr.Aubrey & Sylvia FarbDr. & Mrs. William D. GeorgeMrs. Elizabeth GlennMrs. Aileen GordonWilliam A. Grieves &

Dorothy McDonnell GrievesMarilyn & Robert M. HermanceMr. & Mrs. Frank HerzogDebbie & Frank JonesDrs. Blair & Rita JusticeDr. & Mrs. Bernard KatzMr. & Mrs. Clyde W. LeaMrs. Margaret H. LeyMr. & Mrs. E.W. Long Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Bradley H. MarksMrs. Beverly T. McDonaldMr. James F. Mailey & Mrs. Sharon

McMahonCameron MitchellSidney & Ione MoranMr. & Mrs. Richard P. MoynihanMr. & Mrs. Edward C. Osterberg Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Harry Phillips Jr.Mr. Howard PieperMrs. Lila RauchMr. & Mrs. Richard P. SchisslerMr. & Mrs. William SlickMr. & Mrs. Mark SmithMr. & Mrs. Tad SmithMr. & Mrs. Keith StevensonMr. & Mrs. Antonio M. SzaboMr. Stephen C. TarryShirley ToominAnn Trammell Mr. & Mrs. C. Harold WallaceRobert G. WeinerWoodell Family FoundationWinthrop Wyman & Beverly JohnsonNina & Michael Zilkha

Grand PatronAnonymous (2)Maida & Paul AsofskyRichard C. BaileyMr. & Mrs. James D. BozemanMr. Prentiss BurtDr. & Mrs. William T. ButlerMrs. Toba BuxbaumDougal CameronMr. & Mrs. Thierry CarusoMr. & Mrs. John T. CaterJ. R. & Aline DemingJudge & Mrs. Harold DeMoss Jr.Mr. & Mrs. David DenechaudMr. & Mrs. Carr P. DishroonMr. & Mrs. Jeffery B. EarlyLarry & Mary Ann FaulknerMr. & Mrs. Bruce FerenceMr. George B. GearyThomas & Patricia GeddyMrs. Lila-Gene GeorgeMr. Jerry GeorgeDr. & Mrs. Eric J. HaufrectMr. & Mrs. W. R. HayesGeneral Stuart HaynsworthMs. Mary E. HuffineMr. Steve HulseyMr. & Mrs. Richard D. KinderMr. & Mrs. Eric HeggesethWilliam & Cynthia KochDr. & Mrs. Daniel E. LehaneH. Fred & Velva G. LevineMr. James F. Mailey &

Ms. Sharon McMahonMr. David M. McClanahanMr. & Mrs. James M. MercurioJulia & Chris MortonMs. Peggy Overly & Mr. John BarlowThe Petrello Family FoundationTim & Katherine PownellMr. Stephen PryorMichael & Vicky RichkerDrs. Alex & Lynn Rosas

Mr. & Mrs. Clive RunnellsMr. Manolo SanchezMr. Charles King SandersAnne Taylor & Edward HarrisMrs. Carol J. VanBesien Ms. Helen R. VierckMr. David Ashley WhiteMr. & Mrs. Jeff WrayMr. & Mrs. David J. WuthrichEdith & Robert Zinn

Patron Anonymous (9)Dr. & Mrs. George AboMr. & Mrs. Edgar D. AckermanMrs. Harold J. AdamMrs. Nancy C. Allen, President,

Greentree FundJohn & Pat AndersonMr. & Mrs. John M. ArnspargerDr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. AronDr. & Mrs. Roy AruffoMr. Jeff AutorEdward & Joyce BackhausMr. & Mrs. John BauerJ. Craig BourgeoisMaurice & Karey BresenhanVera S. BrownAnne H. BushmanMr. & Mrs. Roy L. CarlisleDennis & Susan CarlyleMr. & Mrs. W. T. Carter IVDr. Robert N. ChanonMr. & Mrs. Allen Clamen Ms. Sandra F. ClarkMr. & Mrs. James G. CoatsworthWilliam E. ColburnMr. Mark C. ConradDr. & Mrs. James D. Cox Mr. David A. CoyleSylvia & Andre CrispinMr. & Mrs. T. N. CrookMr. & Mrs. Harry H. Cullen Jr.Mr. Carl CunninghamMr. & Mrs. Louis F. DeloneMichael & Debra DishbergerNorman DuncanMr. & Mrs. David G. EdgarMr. Roger EichhornMr. William Elbel & Ms. Mary J. SchroederInci & Atilla ErtanMr. Parrish N. Erwin Jr.Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas EubanksMrs. Carolyn Grant FayMr. & Mrs. Bruce FerenceJerry E. & Nanette B. FingerLinda & Ronnie Finger Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Ronald FisherMr. & Mrs. Patrick M. FlynnMr. Edwin C. Friedrichs & Ms. Darlene ClarkMr. John GeeMr. & Mrs. Jerry GeorgeMrs. Joan M. GieseDr. & Mrs. Jack GillMr. & Mrs. Bert GoldingRobert & Michele GoodmarkMr. & Mrs. Martyn GoosenJoyce Z. GreenbergCharles H. GregoryDennis Griffith & Louise RichmanMr. & Mrs. H. B. HackethornMrs. Thalia HalenMs. Margaret HansenMr. & Mrs. James HarithasW. Russell Harp & Maarit K. Savola-HarpMs. Terry HartlineMr. & Mrs. Phillip J. HawkDr. Ann R. B. HealdMr. & Mrs. Eric HeggesethMr. & Mrs. George A. HellandMr. & Mrs. David HemenwayMark & Ragna HenrichsDr. William L. & Lori K. HighMr. Tim HoganLinda J. Holmberg & Gregg HillMrs. Rosann F. HooksEvelyn Howell

Ms. Debra W. JacksonDr. & Mrs. Joseph JankovicDeborah O. JenningsMr. & Mrs. John F. JoityMrs. Lawrence KaganMr. Benjamin Kamins & Ms. Janet RarickMr. & Mrs. Harvey KatzSam & Cele KeeperLinda & Frank S. KelleyJohn Kelsey & Gaye DavisMary Louise & Alberts KisterMr. Willy KuehnMr. & Mrs. Kevin LaneDr. and Mrs. Shane LanysMr. & Mrs. James LaperouseMr. & Mrs. Robin LeaseGolda K. LeonardEmily C. LesemanMr. & Mrs. Sandy LevinBeverly & Bjorn LindgrenWilliam W. LindleyMr. & Mrs. H. Arthur LittellMr. & Mrs. Dwight T. LohkampRobert & Gayle LongmireMr. Alberto LozanoMr. Stephen A. LubankoDr. & Mrs. Fred R. Lummis Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Bob LunnMadison Benefits Group, Inc.Mr. Christopher ManciniDr. John MarcellusMr. & Mrs. James W. McCartneyJoan & Mac McKerleyMr. & Mrs. Michael McGuireOdette & James McMurreyMr. & Mrs. William B. McNamaraJanet McQuaidKenneth & Dorothy MillerMr. & Mrs. Richard MithoffDr. Florence M. MonroeDr. Eleanor D. MontagueMs. Marsha L. MontemayorMr. & Mrs. Gerald MoynierMr. & Mrs. Marvin MuellerEwell E. Murphy Jr.Mary & Terry MurphreeEdna Myer-NelsonJonathan NashDr. D. Patricia NelsonMr. Kevin NeumannMr. & Mrs. Charles G. NicksonJohn & Leslie NiemandDr. & Mrs. Thomas OleyMr. & Mrs. Patrick OlfersSue & Steve OlsonEdward OppenheimerMr. Edward Oppenheimer Jr.Caroline OsteenJane & Kenneth OwenMr. & Mrs. Robert R. PageMr. & Mrs. Raul PavonMichael & Shirley PearsonMr. & Mrs. James D. PennyMr. James D. PitcockMichael H. PriceClinton & Leigh RappoleMr. & Mrs. Risher RandallJoan ReadRecord Family Mr. & Mrs. Allyn RisleyMs. Janice RobertsonDr. & Mrs. Franklin RoseMr. Charles K. SandersMary Louise & David SandersonHarold H. Sandstead, M.D.Dr. & Mrs. Raymond SawayaMrs. Myrna SchafferMr. & Mrs. Lawrence SchanzmeyerBeth & Lee D. SchlangerDr. & Mrs. H. Irving Schweppe Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Roy G. Shaw Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Richard ShellMr. & Mrs. Laurence E. SimmonsDean & Kirk SniderMr. & Mrs. Michael StamatedesDr. & Mrs. James H. Steele

�� www.houstonsymphony.org

Mr. & Mrs. James R. StevensCassie B. Stinson Emily C. SundtEarl & Terralyn SwiftMr. & Mrs. Albert S. Tabor Jr.Ms. Nina TateMr. Mark TaylorMr. & Mrs. Van TeetersJean & Doug ThomasMr. & Mrs. Timothy J. UngerStephen & Kristine WallaceJoAnn E. WeltonMr. & Mrs. Eden N. WenigMr. & Mrs. Robert E. WhitsonMr. Thomas WilsonDr. & Mrs. Robert YekovichBetsy I. Zimmer

Krajewski Club CenterstageAnonymous (1)Rita & Geoffrey BaylissJim & Ellen BoxSara J. DevineMr. & Mrs. James E. DorsettMr. & Mrs. Byron F. DyerJohn & Joyce EagleCarol & Larry FradkinMr. & Mrs. Julius GlickmanMr. & Mrs. Fred L. GormanMr. & Mrs. Jerry L. HamakerDr. & Mrs. Robert HealyDr. Alice McPherson & Mr. Anthony A. MierzwaPaul & Rita MoricoMr. & Mrs. Terry MurphreeRobert J. PileggeMr. & Mrs. Allan QuiatMr. & Mrs. W.E. RasmussenRoman & Sally ReedMr. & Mrs. Ben A. Reid

Mr. George Rizzo Jr.Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ken N. RobertsonMrs. Annetta RoseAnnetta & Soren RoseLinda & Jerry RubensteinMr. & Mrs. R. K. SchulzeVernon Servier Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. SnyderMs. Jody VerwersMr. & Mrs. William B. Welte IIIMr. & Mrs. Denney Wright

Krajewski Club HeadlinersAnonymous (2)Mr. & Mrs. Robert BrayMr. & Mrs. Jerry L. HamakerMr. & Mrs. George A. HellandMr. & Mrs. Kevin LaneMr. & Mrs. Michael L. MasonDr. & Mrs. Raghu NarayanMr. & Mrs. James L. PhillipsMr. & Mrs. John T. RiordanMr. & Mrs. Lawrence D. WallaceMr. & Mrs. Russell R. Williams

Krajewski ClubMrs. Elsie AmeenDr. & Mrs. R. L. BrennerMr. Jay T. BrownMs. Carol BrownsteinMr. & Mrs. Bruce BuhlerRichard & Marcia ChurnsMr. Robert A. ColtonMr. & Mrs. Joseph DemeterMr. T. J. DoggettRichard & Mildred EllisMr. & Mrs. Dale HardyMr. Larry JanuaryMs. Mary KeathleyMr. George S. Knapp

Charles C. & Patricia KubinMr. Richard S. LedermannMr. & Mrs. Roger LindgrenSandy VanderKam MagersMr. & Mrs. James McBrideMr. & Mrs. Carrol R. McGinnisMr. Gerard & Mrs. Helga MeneillyMs. Phyllis SchafferDr. & Mrs. A. Carl SchmulenMr. & Mrs. Steve SimsMr. & Mrs. David K. SmithMr. & Mrs. William G. StraightMr. & Mrs. Carl N. TongbergMr. & Mrs. Don Wilton

Alexander’s Fine Portrait DesignBaker Botts Be FriendsBergner and JohnsonCogneticMr. Carl R. CunninghamDarryl & Co.Deville Fine JewelryDocuData SolutionsGame Crazy/Hollywood Video Hilton Americas - HoustonHouston ChronicleJackson and CompanyJOHANNUS Organs of TexasJim Benton of Houston LLCJR’s Bar and GrillKUHF 88.7 FMThe Lancaster Hotel Limb DesignMorton’s The SteakhouseMusic & ArtsNeiman MarcusNew Leaf Publishing, Inc.

PaperCityPride HoustonPro/SoundRiazul Premium TequilaSaez & ZoukSaint Arnold’s BrewerySaks Fifth AvenueShecky’s Media, Inc.Silver Eagle DistributorsSky BarSonoma Wine Bar & CafeSpec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer FoodsStrip HouseValobra Jewelry & AntiquesWhole Foods Market

sDeceased

Donors continued......................................................................................................

For more information on creating a legacy for the benefit of the Symphony, please contact the Planned Giving Office at (713) 337-8524 or email [email protected].

W. P. BeardMrs. H. Raymond BrannonAnthony BrigandiLawrence E. Carlton, M.D.Lee Allen ClarkJack EllisFrank R. EylerHelen Bess Fariss FosterChristine E. GeorgeGeneral and Mrs. Maurice HirschMiss Ima HoggBurke & Octavia HolmanMrs. L. F. McCollumJoan B. McKerleyMonroe L. Mendelsohn Jr.Mrs. Janet MoynihanConstantine S. NicandrosHanni OrtonStewart Orton, Legacy Society co-founderDr. Michael PapadopoulosMiss Louise Pearl PerkinsWalter W. Sapp, Legacy Society co-founderJ. Fred & Alma Laws Lunsford SchultzJohn K. & Fanny W. StoneDorothy Barton ThomasMrs. Harry C. WiessMrs. Edward Wilkerson

Legacy Society.....................................................

The Legacy Society honors those who have included the Houston Symphony in their long-term estate plans through bequests, life-income gifts or other deferred-giving arrangements. Members of the Legacy Society enjoy a variety of benefits, including an annual musical event with a renowned guest artist. The Houston Symphony extends its deepest thanks to the members of the Society, and with their permission, is pleased to acknowledge them.

Anonymous (8)Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. BarrowGeorge & Betty BashenDr. & Mrs. Peter BenjaminDorothy B. BlackErmy Borlenghi BonfieldRonald C. BorschowAnneliese BosselerJoe BrazzattiZu BroadwaterTerry Ann BrownDr. Joan K. Bruchas & H. Philip CowdinEugene R. BrunsSylviaJ.CarrollWilliam J. ClaytonLeslie Barry DavidsonHarrison R. T. DavisMr. & Mrs. Jeremy DavisJean & sJack EllisMrs. Robin A. ElversonThe Aubrey and Sylvia Farb FamilyGinny GarrettMichael B. GeorgeStephen and Mariglyn GlennMr. & Mrs. Keith E. GottRandolph Lee GroningerGloria HermanMarilyn & Robert M. HermanceDr. Gary L. HollingsworthDr. Edward J. & Mrs. Patti HurwitzKenneth HydeMr. Brian JamesDrs. Rita & Blair JusticeMr. John S. W. KellettAnn Kennedy & Geoffrey Walker

Dr. & Mrs. I. Ray KirkMr. & Mrs. Ulyesse LeGrangeMary R. LewisE. W. Long Jr.Sandra MagersMr. & Mrs. Jay MarksJames MatthewsDr. and Mrs. Malcolm MazowMr. & Mrs. Gene McDavidCharles E. McKerleyMr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahanMiss Catherine Jane MerchantDr. & Mrs. Robert M. MihaloRon MikitaKatherine Taylor MizeIone MoranSidney MoranSue A. Morrison and ChildrenMr. & Mrs. Richard P. MoynihanGretchen Anne MyersTassie NicandrosDavid G. NussmannEdward C. Osterberg Jr.Joan D. OsterweilImogen “Immy” PapadopoulosSara M. PetersonMr. Howard PieperGeraldine S. PriestDaniel F. ProsserGloria & Joe PryzantDrs. Alex & Lynn RosasWalter M. RossMr. & Mrs. Michael B. SandeenCharles K. SandersCharles King Sanders

Donna ScottMr. & Mrs. Charles T. Seay IIMr. & Mrs. James A. ShafferDr. & Mrs. Kazuo ShimadaJule & Albert SmithMr. & Mrs. Louis J. SnyderMike and sAnita StudeMr. & Mrs. David K. TerryStephen G. TippsMr. & Mrs. Jesse B. TutorDr. Carlos Vallbona and ChildrenMargaret Waisman, M.D. &

Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D.David M. Wax & Elaine Arden CaliRobert WeinerGeoffrey WestergaardJennifer R. WittmanMr. & Mrs. Bruce E. WoodsMr. & Mrs. David Wuthrich

As of March 11, 2010

We honor the memory of those who in life included the Houston Symphony in their estate plans. Their thoughtfulness and generosity will continue to inspire and enrich lives for generations to come!

In Memoriam....................

In Kind Donors ....... .......................

August 2010 �3

Artistic excellence, strong leadership, robust ticket sales and growing philanthropic support are vital, but they alone cannot guarantee the Houston Symphony’s future. To do so, its endowment must be increased. My Houston, My Symphony: Campaign for a Sound Future has two major goals: add $60 million to the Symphony’s endowment and raise $15 million in working capital. We are proud to recognize those who have already made commitments to this campaign and invite others to join them as we build an artistically and financially sound Houston Symphony.

Foundations .....................$10,000,000 The Brown Foundation, Inc. *

$1,000,000 - $4,999,999AnonymousThe Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts *Houston Endowment Inc.Spec’s Charitable FoundationThe Wortham Foundation, Inc.

$500,000 - $999,999The Fondren Foundation

$100,000 - $499,999M. D. Anderson FoundationThe Cullen FoundationThe Margaret and James A. Elkins, Jr. FoundationThe William Randolph Hearst FoundationAlbert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable FoundationMach Family FundThe Marks Charitable Foundation

$�5,000 - $99,999Dror Charitable FoundationThe Kayser FoundationThe Nightingale Code Foundation

Corporations ....................$100,000 - $�50,000Baker Botts L.L.P.ChevronConocoPhillipsFulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.Marathon Oil Company Foundation

$50,000 - $99,000Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP

$�5,000 - $49,999Amegy Bank of TexasGoldman Sachs

$10,000 - $�4,999Sterling Bank

Individuals ......................FounderAnonymous

Grand GuarantorMr. & Mrs. Philip A. Bahr *Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Barrow *The Honorable David H. DewhurstBarbara & Patrick McCelveyPhoebe and Bobby Tudor

GuarantorEstate of Lawrence E. Carlton, M.D.Mr. & Mrs. Marvin KaplanMr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis

Mr. & Mrs. Jay Marks *Mrs. Sue A. Morrison and ChildrenEstate of Mr. Walter W. Sapp *Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. ShannonMr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor *

Major BenefactorDr. & Mrs. Alexander DellLevit Family/Grocers SupplyDr. & Mrs. Michael Mann

BenefactorAnonymous *Linda & Gene DewhurstMrs. Robin A. ElversonMr. & Mrs. Marvy A. FingerHouston Symphony ChorusDrs. Blair & Rita JusticeDr. Marie-Luise & Dr. M. S. Kalsi *Mr. & Mrs. James A. ShafferMr. & Mrs. Stephen G. Tipps *

Major SponsorAnonymousMr. & Mrs. David J. BeckMrs. Ruth White BrodskyMr. & Mrs. John T. CaterMr. Michael H. Clark & Ms. Sallie Morian *Mr. Martin J. Fein & Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein

in memory of Jean VineyMr. & Mrs. Russell M. FrankelStephen & Mariglyn GlennDr. Gary L. HollingsworthMs. Martha KleymeyerMr. & Mrs. Gene McDavidMr. & Mrs. Michael D. Moore *Mr. & Mrs. Scott S. NyquistKathy & Harry Phillips FundGloria & Joe PryzantMr. & Mrs. J. Hugh Roff Jr.Ms. Charlotte A. RothwellMr. & Mrs. Paul N. Schwartz Ms. Ann TrammellMr. & Mrs. Steven J. WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Ed Wulfe

SponsorAnonymous (2) Mr. Clayton BairdMr. & Mrs. Gary Beauchamp *Mrs. Ermy Borlenghi BonfieldDr. & Mrs. Gary BrockMs. Catherine Campbell-BrockMs. Janet F. ClarkMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. EarlyMr. & Mrs. Craig A. Fox *Mr. Frank T. Garcia & Dr. Elizabeth M. SpankusMr. & Mrs. Robert M. HermanceMr. Jack Holmes *Dr. & Mrs. I. Ray KirkMr. & Mrs. Ulyesse J. LeGrangeDr. & Mrs. Daniel E. LehaneMr & Mrs. Harry MachMs. Judi McGee

Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan *Mr. & Mrs. Lucian L. Morrison Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Arthur NewmanMr. & Dr. Edward C. Osterberg Jr.Nancy & Bob PeiserMr. & Mrs. Joseph P. QuoyeserMr. & Mrs. Albert J. Smith Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber *

Major PatronMr. Thomas Becker & Mr. Jim Rosenfeld *Mr. Gordon B. BonfieldMr. Anthony BrigandiMs. Terry Ann BrownMr. & Mrs. John R. Dennis IIIMr. & Mrs. Osborne J. Dykes IIIMr. & Mrs. Frank J. HevrdejsMr. & Mrs. Frank G. JonesMr. E. W. Long Jr.The MacDonald-Peterson Foundation Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Tommy O. MannMr. & Mrs. C. W. MerchantMr. & Mrs. James M. Mercurio *Mr. & Mrs. Kirk B. MichaelMrs. Hanni Orton *Mr. & Mrs. J. Dale RamseyMr. & Mrs. William J. Rovere Jr.Dr. Margaret Waisman & Dr. Steven S. CallahanVicki & Paul S. WestMr. & Mrs. Melvyn WolffMr. David Zerhusen & Mrs. Kathy Schoff

Patron Mr. & Mrs. Willie J. AlexanderMr. & Mrs. Marty AmbroseMs. Martha Z. CarnesDr. Scott CutlerMrs. Benjamin DanzigerMs. Leslie B. Davidson & Mr. W. Robins BricePaul & Vickie DavisMr. & Mrs. Patrick M. DreckmanThe Estate of Emma Sue B. FrankDr. Susan E. Gardner & Dr. Philip D. ScottRobert Lee GomezMr. Robert GrantMr. & Mrs. Anthony W. Hall Jr.Susan & Dick HansenMr. & Mrs. Robert S. HarrellMr. & Mrs. Fraser A. McAlpineMr. & Mrs. John S. OrtonMr. & Mrs. P. C. PeropoulosMrs. Helen Rosenbaum *Joseph & Holly RubboSusan ScarrowEstate of Dorothy Barton ThomasMr. David Ashley WhiteMr. & Mrs. David J. Wuthrich

* Donor to endowment and working capitalListing as of August 31, 2009

Campaign Cabinet MembersJan BarrowDaniel DrorRochelle LevitRodney H. MargolisJay MarksJ. Stephen Marks

Harry J. Phillips Jr.Robert B. Tudor IIIWallace S. Wilson

Houston Symphony EndowmentPresident Ulyesse J. LeGrange

Trustees Prentiss Burt Janet Clark J. Cole Dawson III Gene Dewhurst Jesse B. Tutor

George Mitchell, Honorary ChairM. S. Stude, ChairGene Dewhurst, Vice ChairJesse B. Tutor, Vice Chair Mike McLanahan, Vice ChairUlyesse J. LeGrange, Vice Chair

............................................................................................................................ .

My Houston, My Symphony: Campaign for a Sound Future.........................

�4 www.houstonsymphony.org

Spotlight on Sponsors.......................................................................................

The Houston Symphony salutes the following corporations, businesses andorganizations for their financial support of our 2009-2010 season:

Bank of America - Bloomberg, LLP - CenterPoint Energy - Cooper Industries - Deloitte - Devon Energy Corporation - Fluor Corporation - Macy’s Foundation - Northern Trust - Randalls Food Markets, Inc. - Riviana -

Star Furniture - Swift Energy Company - Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation - Beirne, Maryland & Parsons, LLP - Smith, Graham & Company - South Texas College of Law

JPMorgan Chase

A special thanks to our corporate sponsors who supported The Planets—An HD Odyssey

If your company is interested in sponsoring the Houston Symphony and its educational and community activities, call (713) 337-8520 or visit houstonsymphony.org.

Andrews Kurth LLP

The Official Healthcare Provider of the Houston Symphony The Official Airline

of the Houston Symphony

Houston Symphony Magazine - 2010 Annual Report

Documents

Transcript of Houston Symphony Magazine - 2010 Annual Report