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welcome.
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“The DSO is yet another example of Detroit’s
renaissance. Our people, place and purpose add to the cultural cornerstone of our beloved city. We are blessed with world class musicians, professionals, volunteers and donors that drive our vision of
making the DSO the most accessible orchestra on the
planet.”
PHILLIP WM. FISHER CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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PEOPLEPLACEPURPOSEFINANCIALSHONOR ROLL
TOP 5 MOMENTS OF THE 2012-13 SEASON 1. BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL REACHES GLOBAL AUDIENCE OF 100K 2. DSO’S TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO CARNEGIE HALL 3. EMANUEL AX JOINS MAESTRO SLATKIN & CIVIC ORCHESTRA 4. KNIGHT AWARDS $2.25M GIFT FOR DIGITAL INNOVATION 5. RECORD YEAR OF $18.9M IN ANNUAL GIVING PROPELS FIRST BALANCED BUDGET SINCE 2007
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PEOPLE
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GOVERNANCELifetime Directors / Directors Emeritus / Directors & Trustees / Governing Members
VOLUNTEERSARTISTIC LEADERSHIPTHE ORCHESTRATHE STAFF
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LIFETIME DIRECTORS
Samuel Frankel ‡David Handleman, Sr. ‡
Dr. Arthur L. Johnson ‡Clyde Wu, M.D.
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Robert A. AlleseeFloy BarthelMrs. Mandell L. BermanJohn A. Boll, Sr.Richard A. BrodieHon. Avern CohnLois CohnMarianne EndicottSidney ForbesMrs. Harold FrankBarbara FrankelPaul GansonBrigitte HarrisMort Harris
Gloria Heppner, Ph.D.Hon. Damon J. KeithRichard P. KughnHarold KulishSteve Miller Chairman Emeritus
Robert E. L. Perkins, DDSMarilyn PincusLloyd ReussJack A. RobinsonAlan E. SchwartzJean ShaperoDavid UsherBarbara Van Dusen
2013 welcomed 27 esteemed DSO leaders into the inaugural class of Directors Emeritus, a celebrated legacy of board service and support, whose depth of experience and wisdom will continue to shape the DSO’s artistic journey.
In May 2013, the DSO Board of Directors elected Clyde Wu as Lifetime Director, an exclusive honor reserved for the handful of difference makers whose contributions to the DSO have set new standards of excellence for volunteer leadership.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Phillip Wm. Fisher Chairman
Mark A. Davidoff Vice Chair, Financial Operations & Sustainability
Chacona W. Johnson Vice Chair, Patron & Community Engagement
Michael J. Keegan Vice Chair, Strategy & Innovation
Bruce D. Peterson Vice Chair, Governance and Human Resources
Arthur T. O’Reilly Officer at Large
Glenda D. Price, Ph.D. Secretary
Arthur Weiss Treasurer
Anne Parsons President and CEO
45 civic leaders engaged in fiscal oversight, cultural stewardship, strategic thinking, and resource generation, tirelessly devoted to sustaining a DSO recognized for artistic excellence, community service, and accessibility.
OFFICERS
Phillip Wm. Fisher
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> Visit dso.org/governance for a complete, up-to-date list of Directors and Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES57 of Detroit’s brightest minds contributing their intellectual capital and innovative spirit in pursuit of the DSO’s strategic objectives.
Michael J. Keegan Chairman
Liz Boone Chair, Digital Media
Stephen D’Arcy Chair, Programming
Ric Huttenlocher Chair, Trustees Advancement
Matt Lester Chair, Next Generation
Hon. Kurtis T. Wilder Chair, Education
OFFICERS
Arts & CultureAutomotiveEconomic DevelopmentFinanceHealth & WellnessHigher Education
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THE DSO’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPRESENTS A BREADTH OF TALENT ACROSS MANY INDUSTRIES:
A DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF TALENT
Human ResourcesLawMarketing/PR/MediaPhilanthropyReal EstateRetail
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Michael J. Keegan
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VOLUNTEER COUNCIL
More than 350 enthusiastic volunteers enhancing the DSO’s work in fundraising, audience development, education and service.
Visit dso.org/volunteer to learn more and view upcoming fundraising events.
Deborah Savoie President
Virginia Lundquist Executive Vice President
Debra Partrich Chief Financial Officer
Julie Zussman Recording Secretary
Esther Lyons Vice President for Administrative/Office Services
Ellie Tholen Vice President for Communication/Public Relations
Kelly Hayes Vice President for Membership
E. Jane Talia Vice President for Neighborhood/Residency Ambassador
Karla Sherry Vice President for Special Events
Marlene Bihlmeyer Vice President for Youth Music Education
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Mark Abbott & Marcus Schoon Orchestra Liaisons
Chelsea Kotula Staff Liaison
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DID YOU KNOW?The Volunteer Council
raised nearly $100,000 in net contributions in the 2012-13 season!
Deborah Savoie
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2013 HONOREE SPOTLIGHT
Clyde Wu, M.D.Lifetime Director
In May 2013, the DSO bestowed upon Dr. Clyde Wu our prestigious Lifetime Director title, an office only shared by the late Samuel Frankel, David Handelman Sr. and Dr. Arthur L. Johnson. This honor is extended to those whom we wish to recognize in perpetuity for their historically significant and exemplary contributions to the DSO. Clyde, along with his wife Helen, certainly embody this role, working tirelessly for over 30 years to expand and deepen the DSO’s position as provider of music education and inspiring an entire generation of performers.
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Barbara Van Dusen2013 Heroine, Heroes Gala
The 2013 Heroes Gala honored a treasured member of the DSO Family: Barbara Van Dusen. Barbara’s thoughtful leadership, immense generosity of spirit, and indefatigable support of our community made her a fitting DSO Heroine, joining the company of previous honorees Jim Nicholson and Lloyd Reuss. Barbara has been a shining light at the DSO for 50 years. It is no exaggeration to say that she is one of the most dedicated, engaged and beloved supporters the DSO has ever known. Barbara’s Heroes Gala raised over $700,000 in support of the orchestra.
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GOVERNING MEMBERS
More than 300 families generously donate $2,500 or more annually, passionately attend DSO concerts and events, serve as voting members of the corporation, and act as ambassadors for the DSO throughout Southeast Michigan.
87% MEMBERSHIP INCREASEBetween the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons, the number of Governing Members households grew from 160 to 300.
Pictured clockwise from top: Pianist Lang Lang performs at a Governing Members-exclusive event; Richard and Jiehan Alonzo; DSO french hornist Johanna Yarbrough and Chairman-designate James Farber; Maureen D’Avanzo and Barbara Bloch.
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INAUGURAL GOVERNING MEMBERS OFFICERS
Arthur T. O’ReillyChairman
Since becoming Chairman of the Governing Members in 2011, Arthur T. O’Reilly has ushered in a new era of engagement for our strongest supporters by building a community of music lovers, giving them a renewed voice within the DSO’s governance process, and increasing Annual Fund giving over a half million dollars. As a dedicated member of the Board of Directors, he has served on the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Governance and Culture Task Force. A husband and father of three, Mr. O’Reilly is a partner at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP. He now passes the mantle of leadership to incoming Chairman James C. Farber.
Jan Bernick Vice Chair, Philanthropy
Maureen T. D’Avanzo Vice Chair, Membership
James C. Farber* Vice Chair, Outreach
Bonnie Larson Vice Chair, Engagement
Frederick J. Morsches Vice Chair, Communications
Randall Hawes 2012-13 Musician Liaison
Victoria J. King 2012-13 Musician Liaison
*Chairman-designate
“Good institutions keep pace with change. Great institutions lead it.”
Learn more at dso.org/governingmembers
ARTHUR O’REILLY, INAUGURAL CHAIRMAN
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WORLD-CLASS ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
Leonard SlatkinMusic Directorship endowed by the Kresge Foundation
Leonard Slatkin celebrated his fifth season as Music Director of the DSO by taking the orchestra back to Carnegie Hall for the first time in 17 years. His imaginative programming, including the first-ever performance of all four Ives symphonies in one concert, garnered rave reviews from national critics. In the 2013-14 season, Leonard presents five world premieres, welcomes nine DSO musicians as soloists with the orchestra, and takes the ensemble on a six-concert tour of Florida with guest artists Olga Kern and Hilary Hahn.
Jeff TyzikPrincipal Pops Conductor
Sought-after pops conductor Jeff Tyzik signed a three-year contract as DSO Principal Pops Conductor last season. Tyzik is tasked with building concert programs that forge tangible connections between the DSO and its Pops patrons by drawing on his own celebrated compositions and years of work with the world’s premier jazz and symphonic pops artists. His appointment began with the beginning of the 2013-14 season.
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Teddy AbramsAssistant Conductor
The 2012-13 season marked the beginning of Teddy Abrams’ two-year tenure as DSO Assistant Conductor. He has curated the DSO’s Young People’s Family Concert and Education Concert series, worked as cover conductor for the classical subscription series, built strong relationships with metro Detroit audiences through neighborhood concerts and other forms of community outreach, and appears regularly on Live From Orchestra Hall webcasts.
Terence BlanchardFred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair
Five-time Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard joined the DSO as the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair beginning with the 2012-13 season of the Paradise Jazz Series. His inaugural season honored the towering jazz tradition of this great hall by featuring appearances by many of our living jazz giants, including iconic drummer Roy Haynes as well as bassist Dave Holland and pianist Kenny Barron in a rare duo appearance.
Congratulations to Teddy Abrams on his recent appointment as Music Director Designate of The Louisville Orchestra!
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TOP TALENT ON STAGE AND OFF
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Meet the musicians we welcomed in the 2012-13 season!
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT: LINDA LUTZChief Financial OfficerPresident and CEO Anne Parsons appointed Linda Lutz Chief Financial Officer in March 2013 to complete the DSO Leadership team alongside Executive Vice President Paul W. Hogle. A Southfield native who came to the DSO from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, Linda brings a solid track record in the non-profit and for-profit finance worlds to this critical role.
Fiscal Year 2013 saw an extensive and robust audition schedule, with seven auditions held, a rare density among orchestral peers. Auditions attracted a total of 630 applicants from both national and international backgrounds, resulting in the hire of four esteemed musicians, and the promotion of one violinist from within the ranks of the orchestra. Last season also welcomed six new musicians to the roster, including Principal Trumpet Hunter Eberly and Concertmaster Yoonshin Song.
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YOUR DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
FIRST VIOLINSYoonshin SongConCertmasterKatherine Tuck Chair
Kimberly A. KaloyanidesKennedyassoCiate
ConCertmasterAlan and MarianneSchwartz and Jean Shapero (Shapero Foundation) Chair
Hai-Xin Wuassistant
ConCertmasterWalker L. Cisler/DetroitEdison Foundation Chair
Jennifer Weyassistant
ConCertmaster Beatriz Budinszky*Marguerite Deslippe*Laurie Landers Goldman*Rachel Harding Klaus*Eun Park*Adrienne Rönmark*Laura Soto*Greg Staples*Jiamin Wang*
SECOND VIOLINSAdam StepniewskiaCting PrinCiPalThe Devereaux Family Chair
Ron Fischer*Sheryl Hwangbo*Hong-Yi Mo*Robert Murphy*Bruce Smith*Joseph Striplin*Marian Tanau*Jing Zhang*
VIOLASJames VanValkenburgaCting PrinCiPal
Julie and Ed Levy, Jr. ChairCaroline CoadeaCting assistant PrinCiPal
Hang SuGlenn MellowShanda Lowery-SachsHart HollmanHan ZhengCatherine Compton Alexander MishnaevskiPrinCiPal emeritus
VIOLONCELLOSDahae Kimassistant PrinCiPalDorothy and HerbertGraebner Chair
Robert Bergman*David LeDoux*Peter McCaffrey*Haden McKay*Úna O’Riordan*Paul Wingert*
Victor and Gale GirolamiCello Chair
Robert deMaine ^PrinCiPal
James C. Gordon Chair
BASSESStephen MolinaaCting PrinCiPal
Van Dusen Family ChairLinton BodwinStephen EdwardsLarry HutchinsonCraig Rifel
HARPPatricia Masri-FletcherPrinCiPal
Winifred E. Polk Chair
FLUTESDavid BuckPrinCiPalWomen’s Associationfor the DSO Chair
Sharon SparrowaCting assistant
PrinCiPal
Jeffery Zook
PICCOLOJeffery Zook
OBOESDonald BakerPrinCiPalJack A. and Aviva RobinsonChair
Shelley HeronMaggie Miller Chair
Brian Venturaassistant PrinCiPal
Monica Fosnaugh
ENGLISH HORNMonica Fosnaugh
CLARINETSTheodore OienPrinCiPalRobert B. Semple Chair
OpenPVS Chemicals, Inc./ Jim and Ann Nicholson Chair
Laurence Libersonassistant PrinCiPal
Shannon Orme
E-FLAT CLARINETLaurence Liberson
BASS CLARINETShannon Orme
Barbara Frankel andRonald Michalak Chair
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BASSOONSRobert WilliamsPrinCiPalJohn and Marlene Boll Chair
Victoria KingMichael Ke Maassistant PrinCiPal
Marcus SchoonGarrett McQueen §
CONTRABASSOONMarcus Schoon
FRENCH HORNSKarl PituchPrinCiPal
Bryan KennedyJohanna YarbroughDavid Eversonassistant PrinCiPal
Mark Abbott
TRUMPETSHunter EberlyPrinCiPal
Lee and Floy Barthel ChairStephen Anderson aCting PrinCiPal
Kevin GoodWilliam Lucas
TROMBONESKenneth ThompkinsPrinCiPal
Nathaniel Gurin Assistant PrincipalRandall Hawes
BASS TROMBONERandall Hawes
TUBADennis NultyPrinCiPal
TIMPANIOpen
PERCUSSIONJoseph BeckerPrinCiPalRuth Roby and Alfred R.Glancy III Chair
Open William Cody Knicely Chair
LIBRARIANSRobert StilesPrinCiPal
Ethan Allen
PERSONNEL Stephen Molina
Orchestra Personnel Manager
Heather Hart RochonAssistant Orchestra Personnel Manager
ASSISTANT CONDUCTORTeddy Abrams
STAGE PERSONNELFrank Bonucci
Stage ManagerSteven Kemp
Department HeadMatthew Pons
Department HeadMichael Sarkissian
Department Head
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^ Extended leave* These members may voluntarily revolve seating within the section on a regular basis§ African-American Orchestra Fellow∫ Retired‡ Deceased
2012-13 SEASON MUSICIANS
Elias Friedenzohn ∫ First Violin
Alvin Score ‡ seCond Violin
Alexander Hanna ^ PrinCiPal Bass Maxim Janowsky ‡Bass
Rick Robinson ^Bass
Corbin Wagner ∫FrenCh horn
Brian FleschersuBstitute,aCting PrinCiPal timPani
Read all bios at dso.org/orchestra
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DSO ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Anne Parsons, President and CEOPaul W. Hogle, Executive Vice PresidentLinda Lutz, Chief Financial OfficerAnne Wilczak, Managing Director of Special Events and ProjectsJoy Crawford, Executive Assistant to the President and CEOElaine Curvin, Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President
ARTISTIC & OPERATIONS
Erik Rönmark, General Manager and Artistic Administrator
Artistic PlanningKathryn Ginsburg, Artistic ManagerChristopher Harrington, Managing Director of Paradise Jazz SeriesJessica Ruiz, Assistant Artistic Administrator
Community ProgramsKareem George, Managing Director of Community ProgramsKatherine Curatolo, Artistic & Community Engagement Coordinator
Orchestra OperationsAlice Sauro, Orchestra ManagerDon Killinger, Operations and Production CoordinatorFrank Bonucci, Stage ManagerStephen Molina, Orchestra Personnel ManagerHeather Hart Rochon, Assistant Orchestra Personnel ManagerLeslie Karr, Executive Assistant to the Music Director
EDUCATION
Charles Burke, Senior Director of Education; Artistic Director of Civic Youth EnsemblesEmily Lamoreaux, General Manager of Civic Youth EnsemblesSheena Law, Education Outreach CoordinatorDavid Cook, Civic Youth Ensembles Coordinator
ENGAGEMENT, STRATEGY & DIGITAL MEDIA
Scott Harrison, Executive Director of Board Engagement and Strategy; Executive Producer of Digital Media
Board, Patron, and Volunteer EngagementLindsey Evert, Patron Engagement and Strategy ManagerChelsea Kotula, Board and Volunteer Engagement Officer
Digital MediaEric Woodhams, Director of Digital MediaSharon Gardner Carr, Assistant Manager of Tessitura and Ticketing OperationsCorinne Wiseman, Digital Marketing Specialist
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Linda Lutz, Chief Financial Officer
Facility OperationsLarry Ensman, Maintenance Supervisor Frederico Augustin, Facility EngineerMartez Duncan, Maintenance TechnicianRyan Ensman, Maintenance TechnicianWilliam Guilbault, Maintenance TechnicianCrystal King, Maintenance TechnicianGreg Schimizzi, Chief of SecurityMelvin Dismukes, Security Officer
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Norris Jackson, Security OfficerRonald Martin, Security OfficerJohnnie Scott, Security Officer
FinanceJeremiah Hess, Senior Director of Accounting & FinanceSandra Mazza, Senior AccountantRoná Simmons, Staff Accountant
Information TechnologyJody Harper, Information Technology Manager
PATRON & INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Reimer Priester, Senior Director of Patron and Institutional Advancement
Advancement ServicesBree Kneisler, Prospect Research and Advancement Services ManagerWill Broner, Patron Acknowledgement and Gift Systems CoordinatorCaitlin Bush, Patron Acknowledgement Specialist
oneDSO CampaignJessica Langlois, Campaign DirectorJessica Luther, Campaign Associate
Individual GivingCassie Brenske, Governing Members Gift OfficerJuanda Pack, Patron Advancement Officer
Institutional GivingStephan Bobalik, Director of Institutional Partnerships
PATRON DEVELOPMENT & SALES
Angela Detlor, Senior Director of Patron Development and Sales
Audience DevelopmentChristopher Harrington, Director of Audience DevelopmentChuck Dyer, Manager of Group and Corporate SalesJennifer Kouassi, Front of House ManagerMallory Schirr, Audience Development Coordinator
Events and RentalsB.J. Pearson, Senior Manager of Events and RentalsHolly Clement, Senior Manager of Events and RentalsConnie Campbell, Event Sales and Administration
Patron Communications and Public RelationsGabrielle Poshadlo, Patron Communications and Public Relations Manager
Patron Sales and ServiceAnné Renforth, Manager of Patron Sales and ServiceTiiko Reese-Douglas, Patron Development OfficerLa Heidra Marshall, Patron Development OfficerMichelle Marshall, Assistant Manager, Patron Sales & ServiceMartha Morhardt, Patron Development AssistantTaryn Sanford, Lead Ticketing Specialist
Catering and Retail Services
Christina Williams, Interim Director of Catering and Retail ServicesMichael Polsinelli, Executive ChefNate Richter, Bar Manager
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PLACE
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The Detroit Symphony Orchestra entered a new era a decade ago with the opening of the Max M. Fisher Music Center. “The Max” became a new music and cultural center complex combining the restored and modernized Orchestra Hall (the Orchestra’s home once again since 1989) and a 135,000-square-foot facility that includes The Music Box, a 450-seat second performance hall with variable configurations, the Jacob Bernard Pincus Music Education Center, which supports the DSO’s Civic Youth Ensembles and other educational activities, and additional performance, backstage, administrative, and rental spaces.
OUR HOME IS YOUR HOME. WELCOME TO THE MAX.
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PINCUSEDUCATION
WING
HERMAN AND SHARON FRANKEL DONOR LOUNGE
ALLESEE HALL
HISTORIC ORCHESTRA
HALL
THEMUSICBOX
PARADISE LOUNGE
WELCOME TO OUR HOME @ THE MAX
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AT THE MAX: CLASSICAL, POPS, JAZZ & MORE!
MIX @ THE MAXThe DSO began reinvigorating live performances in the Music Box to appeal to a new, younger, and more diverse audience. The brand new concert series, Mix @ the Max, brought in close to 800 attendees over four concerts that featured artists including The Knights, Sin Hielo, Fifth House Ensemble and Project Trio. Mix @ the Max has grown to an 11 concert series in 2013-14 that occurs monthly and is now routinely selling out, with 60% of attendees new to the DSO.
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acc•es•si•ble |akˈsesəbəl|adjective : able to be reached or approached : able to be used or obtained : easy to appreciate or understand
SOUNDCARD ALL-ACCESS STUDENT PASSInspired by Leonard Slatkin and launched in 2011, the DSO’s $25 all-access pass allows students unlimited Classical, Pops and Jazz concerts at Orchestra Hall. During the 2012-13 season, 1,211 Soundcards were issued to students, up by 10% from the previous year, and Soundcard member concert attendance increased by 38%.
DETROIT RUSH INITIATIVESponsored by The Ford Foundation, Detroit residents can purchase a ticket to any classical or jazz concert for just $15. In the 2012-13 season, 1,238 Detroit residents took advantage of this program, an increase of 63%.
PATRON-MINDED PRICINGReduced ticket prices for classical concerts were retained last season to maintain accessibility. Prices reflect that of 1999 levels, allowing patrons to attend an Orchestra Hall concert for as little as $15 — with half of all seats available for $25 or less.
CREATING THE MOST ACCESSIBLE ORCHESTRA ON THE PLANET.
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BRINGING MUSIC TO THE NEIGHBORHOODS . . .
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES
A four-concert subscription series across seven venues brings the full classical concert experience to patrons across metro Detroit.
“We consider the DSO to be a tremendous, exportable cultural asset — a sampling of Detroit’s renaissance one can literally hear.”
LEONARD SLATKIN
Learn more at dso.org/neighborhood
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AND SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES
CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT: DTE ENERGY FOUNDATIONFor the second year in row, DTE Energy Foundation presented The DSO in Your Community — a series of free concerts in community venues across Southeastern Michigan!
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ON TOUR: DSO RETURNS TO CARNEGIE HALL
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“The audience took to the program like it was ice cream. The DSO was back on the most prestigious stage in the country.”
DETROIT FREE PRESS
After a 17-year hiatus, the DSO triumphantly returned to the Carnegie Hall Stage on May 9 & 10, 2013 with two epic programs as part of the prestigious Spring for Music festival. More than 1,000 Detroiters joined the DSO in celebration, waving red rally flags in support of their beloved hometown ensemble.
Made possible by generous support from General Motors Foundation and the William Davidson Foundation.
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STORM LARGEVocalist Storm Large stunned the crowd in her starring role as ‘Ana’ in Kurt Weill’s SEVEN DEADLY SINS.
Watch Leonard Slatkin and Assistant
Conductor Teddy Abrams demonstrate
the “dueling orchestras” in Ives’ Fourth Symphony.
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AND ALL AROUND THE WORLD
KNIGHT FOUNDATION GIFTPioneering supporters of the DSO’s Live from Orchestra Hall webcast series, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation gave $2.25 million to the DSO in October 2012 to support expanding classical music audiences globally through webcast and mobile content. Part of Knight’s three-year investment in the arts in Detroit, this commitment to digital innovation in the orchestral world is unprecedented nationwide.
TWO SEASONS, MORE THAN 50 LIVE WEBCASTS, & AN AUDIENCE OF OVER 400,000 WORLDWIDE.
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PURPOSE
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ARTISTIC BRILLIANCEINSPIRING FUTURE GENERATIONSEMBRACING PARTNERSHIPSREACHING OUR COMMUNITYSHINING BRIGHTLY FROM WOODWARD AVENUE
Our purpose, our promise...
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CLASSICALThe 2012-13 classical season began with an all Leonard Bernstein program starring violin superstar Joshua Bell. Throughout 23 classical programs, the orchestra performed with venerable guest artists and conductors with whom the DSO maintains longstanding relationships, such as Sir Andrew Davis, Olga Kern, Peter Oundjian, Mark Wigglesworth, James Gaffigan, Lynn Harrell, Andre Watts and Rafael Frühbeck de Brugos among others. 2012-13 saw the DSO subscription debut of several faces new to the Orchestra Hall stage: Baiba Skride, Eric Owens, Karen Gomyo, and Rafael Blachacz.
POPSJeff Tyzik, sought-after Pops conductor, signed a three-year contract as the DSO Principal Pops conductor and was tasked with building concert programs that forge tangible connections between the DSO and its Pops patrons by drawing on his own celebrated compositions and his years of work with the world’s premier Jazz and Symphonic Pops artists.
JAZZFive-time Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard joined the DSO as the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair beginning with the 2012-13 season of the Paradise Jazz Series. The 2012-13 season honored the towering jazz tradition of this great hall by featuring appearances by many of our living jazz giants including iconic drummers Roy Haynes, bassist Dave Holland, and pianist Kenny Barron. Other season highlights included performances jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and the 55th Anniversary Tour of the Monterey Jazz Festival featuring vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and bassist Christian McBride.
ARTISTIC BRILLIANCE
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BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL: 3 WEEKS9 SYMPHONIES32 PIANO SONATAS
ARTISTIC BRILLIANCE
February 2013’s Beethoven Festival presented metro Detroit with an immersion into works that spanned Beethoven’s entire genre-altering career. Events throughout the month included performances of all nine symphonies, a keyboard conversation with renowned pianist Jeffery Siegel, a marathon performance of all 32 piano sonatas, and pre-concert chamber music and lectures. The project was supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
“Finger Puppet Beethoven” became
an Instagram hit with fans, followers, and
even NPR Music!
DIGITAL BOX SETAvailable for purchase and download at dso.org/beethoven
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CLASSICAL ROOTS CELEBRATIONThe 34th annual DSO Classical Roots Celebration in March, 2013 honored the memory of the late conductor James DePreist — long-time friend of the DSO, and lifelong advocate of African Americans’ increased involvement in classical music. Approximately 250 guests attended the 2013 Classical Roots Gala, which grossed $165,000 in contributions. The concert, for which 1,200 were in attendance, would have marked DePreist’s long-awaited return to Orchestra Hall.
James DePreist
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INSPIRING FUTURE GENERATIONS:
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s commitment to education remains steadfast and reflects the highest volume of activity within our community programs. This is all made possible through a generous multi-year grant from the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation. In 2012-2013, DSO musicians participated in 129 education services impacting more than 1,500 young learners. A robust and reinvigorated Civic chamber music program was one highlight of the year. Other activities included dozens of rehearsal and performance opportunities for Civic youth ensembles students to play side-by-side with DSO musicians, several days of instrumental sectionals throughout the season for both Civic and Detroit School of Arts students, and a series of DSO musician “Inspiration Days” presented to students and families participating in the Honda Power of Dreams Program.
SIDE-BY-SIDE EXPERIENCES
Since 1970, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Civic Youth Ensembles have provided musicians with comprehensive music education — one of the only programs of its kind associated with one of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. The programs currently serve over 1,000 students through engagement in almost 40 ensembles.
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Training more than 1,000 students every week at The Max M. Fisher Music Center.
AVANTI SUMMER MUSICFESTThe DSO also continued a fruitful collaboration with the musician-led Avanti Summer MusicFest, providing a week of focused summer instruction to over 100 young learners.
Legendary pianist Emanuel Ax graciously joined Leonard Slatkin and the Civic Orchestra in a performance of Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto.
Renowned violinist Midori
hosts a master class with CYE
students
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EMBRACING PARTNERSHIPS . . .
The Max opened its doors to nearly 75 events and partnerships during the 2012-13 season, welcoming 15,000 people for rental and collaborative events and generating $345,000. Highlights included Helen and Clyde Wu’s 50th wedding anniversary celebration, the Charles H. Wright annual Ford Freedom Awards & Gala, the 21st annual Concert of Colors, Sphinx Honors, Sphinx Competition Concerts, the Arab American Museum Gala, and Wayne State University’s “Mondays @ The Max” concert series.
Latin fusion band Ozomatli performing with
the DSO at the 21st annual Concert of Colors.
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AS WELL AS OUR COMMUNITY
The DSO continued to build relationships with hospitals and senior homes through a series of wellness initiatives. DSO musicians participated in 104 services including music therapy, lobby concerts, inspiration days, and special senior engagement recitals. These initiatives reached over 6,500 citizens. This work was made possible through collaboration with incredible lead partners such as American House Senior Living Communities and Detroit Medical Center Children’s Hospital (and funded by generous grants from American House Senior Living Communities and the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation.
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Shannon Orme, clarinet, and Sharon Sparrow, flute, share their experiences performing in the community.
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The 2012-13 Pops series began with “Cirque de la Symphonie,” which included acrobats flipping, twisting and flying onstage alongside the orchestra during the City of Detroit’s first ‘DLECTRICITY’ festival. In honor of the festival, and in partnership with Midtown Detroit Inc., the concert was “MaxCast” onto the South wall of The Max, making it viewable to all Woodward traffic and hundreds of Festival attendees.
SHINING BRIGHTLY FROM WOODWARD AVENUE
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The 2012-13 season resulted in a surplus of $20,000, the DSO’s first balanced budget since 2007.
EARNED REVENUEBucking national trends, subscription sales grew in every product line. There was a 4% increase in subscription revenue over the 2012-13 season, the second consecutive year of subscription sales growth. Total paid classical concert attendance grew 9% over FY12, driven by excellent programming, patron-minded pricing, neighborhood audiences, and back-to-basics marketing strategies.
CONTRIBUTED REVENUEIn fiscal year 2013, the DSO raised $18.9 million in annual, event, and projected contributions. This represents a 43% increase over FY12 and a staggering 90% increase over FY11. The overall number of donors exceeded 10,000 for the first time in a decade.
Learn more at dso.org/financials
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The new normal is a break-even operation... managing our expenses wisely, with complete commitment to
honor and respect the people who make the art possible.”
ANNE PARSONS, PRESIDENT AND CEO
OPERATING RESULTS AT A GLANCE
2013Actual
2013Budget
2012Actual
2011Actual
Ticket Revenue $ 6.26 $ 6.04 $ 5.30 $ 1.37
Other Earned Revenue 0.97 1.30 1.33 0.62
Contributed Revenue 18.74 17.11 12.37 9.92
Endowment Revenue 2.32 1.86 3.44 3.76
Total Revenue $ 28.29 $ 26.31 $ 22.44 $ 15.67
Expenses (28.27) (26.31) (25.25) (17.44)
Net Surplus/(Deficit) from Core Operations
$ 0.02 - $ (2.82) $ (1.77)
OPERATING RESULTS AT A GLANCE
(dollars in millions — year ended August 31, 2013)
CHANGES IN ENDOWMENT INVESTMENTSBeginning Net Growth Distribution Ending
Owned & Controlled $ 9.7 $ 1.2 $ (2.1) $ 8.8
Third-Party Controlled for DSO Benefit
20.1 1.9 (0.9) 21.1
Grand Total $ 29.8 $ 3.1 $ (3.0) $ 29.9
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It takes a community to build and sustain a great orchestra. Thank you to each and every one of you who played your part.
View the 2012-13 Honor Roll of Individual and Institutional donors at dso.org/HonorRoll
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OUR MESSAGE TO DETROIT
In becoming the most accessible orchestra on the planet, the DSO is now among the most highly attended and broadly supported symphony orchestras in the nation. Classical season attendance in Orchestra Hall shattered expectations in 2013, while regularly sold-out Neighborhood Concert Series performances and Live from Orchestra Hall HD webcasts propelled the DSO’s classical audience to nearly 400,000.
A balanced budget, twice as many supporters as any time in DSO history, raising $18.9 million in contributions —this is the foundation from which the DSO’s ten-year plan, Blueprint 2023, will guide our orchestra towards long-term fiscal viability. These are the predictors of a DSO renaissance. This momentum will help shape a cultural movement in Detroit — a musical revival across every community the DSO touches, every neighborhood, every synagogue, every church, every hospital, every coffee shop, every computer screen, every student, every performance.
Detroiters came, they listented — they were inspired! The results of 2013 express a Detroit deeply devoted to music and to the DSO.
Our message to Detroit: we love you. we thank you. this is only the beginning...
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