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Ushers for tonight’s performance areHumanities and Fine Arts Center volunteers.

Have you considered being a Wilmington Symphony Sponsor?Sponsorships and music underwriting provide great gift opportunities to recognize a friend, an anniversary

or special occasion, or to provide a wonderful memorial tribute. For your business, sponsorships can be a means by which your company is linked in the hearts and minds of Wilmington Symphony

patrons and the greater community with helping improve the quality of life in the region.

A variety of benefits are associated with specific sponsorships and with each level of support. For details, visit “Contribute/Sponsor” at www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or call the Symphony office at 791-9262.

Concert Sponsored by

Brightmore of Wilmington/ Carolina Bay of Autumn Hall

Co-Sponsored by

Audi Cape Fear

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W.S.O. Inc., and The University of North Carolina Wilmington present

Wilmington Symphony orcheStra

Beatles Medley Overture, arr: Martin Herman

Classical Mystery Tour

I N T E R M I S S I O N

Classical Mystery Tour

Performing selections from the following:

All You Need Is Love • A Day in the Life • Come Together • Eleanor Rigby • Golden SlumbersGood Night • Got to Get You into My Life • A Hard Day’s Night • Here Comes the Sun

I Am the Walrus • Imagine • I Saw Her Standing There • Live and Let Die • The Long and Winding RoadMagical Mystery Tour • Ob-la-di, ob-la-da • Penny Lane • Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

Something • With a Little Help from My Friends • Yellow Submarine • Yesterday

The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra logo was created by Wilmington artist Claude Howell in 1973.

Wilmington Symphony PopsSaturday, March 19, 2016, 7:30 p.m.

Cape Fear Community College Humanities and Fine Arts CenterSteven Errante, conductor

Sponsored by Brightmore of Wilmington/Carolina Bay at Autumn HallCo-sponsored by Audi Cape Fear

James Owen presents

CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR

Jim Owen, Rhythm guitar, piano, vocalsTony Kishman, Bass guitar, piano, vocals

David John, Lead guitar, vocalsChris Camilleri, Drums, vocals

Steven Errante, conductor

PROGRAM

All songs written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, or George Harrison.Be sure to visit the website: ClassicalMysteryTour.com

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tonight’s featured performersClassical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles

Since its initial performance at the Orange County Performing Arts Center (now renamed Segerstrom Center for the Arts) in 1996, Classical Mystery Tour has become the #1 Symphony Pops attraction over the last decade. The group has been performing consistently for nearly 20 years with more than 100 orchestras in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The group played to packed houses at the Sydney Opera House, and has performed with America’s most prestigious orchestras: The Cleveland Orchestra, The Boston Pops, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The San Francisco Symphony, among many others.

The four musicians in Classical Mystery Tour look and sound just like The Beatles, but Classical Mystery Tour is more than just a rock concert. The show presents more than two dozen Beatles tunes transcribed note-for-note and performed exactly as they were originally recorded.

Hear “Penny Lane” with a live trumpet section, experience the beauty of “Yesterday” with an acoustic guitar and string quartet, enjoy the classical/rock blend on "I Am the Walrus,” and relish the cascading orchestral crescendo on “A Day in the Life.” Classical Mystery Tour is the best of The Beatles – from early Beatles music on through the solo years – like you've never heard them before. Many have called it “the best show the Beatles never did!”

The Los Angeles Times called Classical Mystery Tour “more than just an incredible simulation…the swelling strings and soaring French horn lines gave the live performance a high goose-bump quotient…the crowd stood and bellowed for more.”

Classical Mystery Tour CDs and T-shirts are available for purchase in the lobby tonight and on their website: classicalmysterytour.com.

Chris Camilleri (Ringo Starr)Drums/Vocals

Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Chris Camilleri had a convenient drum teacher; his dad. He started listening to Beatles records at a young age, and for many years played drums and sang along to the recordings. Gradually Chris gravitated to progressive rock bands, but retained a fondness for The Beatles and eventually formed the internationally-renowned Beatles cover band Liverpool, which still reunites to perform at the Fests For Beatles Fans (formerly Beatlefest). Chris has played drums for a variety of touring artists, including Peter Noone (of Herman’s Hermits fame), Badfinger, Micky Dolenz, Joe Walsh, and other Beatles-era bands. He became a good friend and musical associate to Harry Nilsson (who was a contemporary and close friend to all the individual Beatles). In addition to The Beatles, his musical influences include Jethro Tull, Genesis, ELP, and David Bowie. When not playing music, Chris has an active commercial and voice-over career.

David John (George Harrison) Lead Guitar, Vocals

Originally from Nebraska, but now living in Salt Lake City, Utah, David has been performing in various musical acts since the age of 17. From rock, blues, and country to progressive and orchestra pit, he’s covered it all. David has shared the stage as an opening act with such notables as: Beach Boys, Chicago, Peter Noone & Herman’s Hermits, Young Rascals, Glen Campbell, America, Kansas, Styx, Peter Frampton, Night Ranger, Ted Nugent, Romantics, KC Sunshine band, Hall & Oats, Hootie & Blowfish, John Waite, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Buddy Guy and the Temptations. But David’s main musical love captured his attention when The Beatles preformed in America for the first time on the Ed Sullivan show. Inspired by what he saw and heard, David focused on singing and studying guitar and feels privileged to portray the “quiet, spiritual” one. Since 1993, he has taken the stage with a variety of Beatle tribute bands and traveled the world, but especially enjoys teaming up with a full orchestra to authentically reproduce the original recordings in a live concert setting. David loves to present George’s guitar arrangements in their articulate detail.

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tonight’s featured performersTony Kishman (Paul McCartney)(Bass Guitar, Piano, Vocals) Singer-songwriter Tony Kishman was born in Tucson, Arizona where he began his musical career in the early 1970s. Although he had been playing guitar for a number of years, it was not until age 19 that Tony started performing seriously.

Kishman’s early influences included Wishbone Ash, Bad Company and Peter Frampton. Between 1973 and 1978, he played guitar in the group Cheap Trix, a cover band performing Top 40 as well as originals. Starting in 1979, Kishman played bass and guitar for six years as Paul McCartney in both the national and international tours of Beatlemania. He then went on to perform in Legends in Concert and produced shows that ran in Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe. He joined the classic supergroup Wishbone Ash for a tour of Europe and the recording of the group’s 18th album.

Jim Owen (John Lennon)Rhythm Guitar/Piano/Vocals

Jim Owen was born and raised in Huntington Beach, California. He gained rich musical experience from his father, who played music from the classics for him on the piano, and from his extensive library of recordings by the great classical artists. Jim began studying the piano at age six, and won honors in various piano performance competitions throughout his teenage years. He was eight years old when he first heard The Beatles, and promptly decided to take up the study of the guitar. His first professional performance as a Beatle tribute artist was at 16. Then, at age 18, he began touring internationally with various Beatles tribute productions, visiting Japan, Korea, China, Canada, Mexico, and much of South America.

It has long been Jim’s dream to share with the public live performances of some of the greatest music ever written and recorded, so in 1996, Owen began working on his idea for a new Beatles tribute show with orchestra. Classical Mystery Tour was the result. Most recently, Jim became associate producer of the dance musical “Shag With a Twist,” which premiered in Los Angeles in 2005, and debuted in Las Vegas in 2006.

Wilmington Symphony Masterworks Series in Kenan Auditorium

Saturday, April 23, 2016 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Wilmington Health

The spectacular finish to the season features Leonard Bernstein’s brilliant Symphonic Dances from West Side Story and Charles Ives’ colorful

Symphony No. 2, brimming with American tunes.

Tickets at 962-3500 or www.wilmingtonsymphony.org

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CONDUCTOR ∞ Steven Errante

VIOLIN I * Beverly Andrews, ConcertmasterConcertmaster Chair Permanently Endowed in Memory of Nancy H. McAllister Diana Daniel Lisa Gattuso Cynthia Graham Alexei Mejouev Christine Meyer Jane Radack Roy RobuckAssistant Concertmaster Chair Endowed in Memory of Miriam Warshauer

Violin I- 2 nd Stand, Outside Chair Endowed by the Robert W. Austin Family

VIOLIN II Melissa Chappell Hannah Compton Christa Faison Jessica Landes Shirley Lebo Edith Marsh Katherine Meyer Roberta Mouheb Kaylie Strickland * Jane Tierney Gaile Zack

VIOLA Jamie Docherty * Carrie Jackson Marscia Martinez-Mendoza * Bernard McWilliams Neda Pourdeyhimi Diane StephensAssistant Principal Viola Chair Endowed in Memory of Katherine Hoyt

CELLO Dylan Hefner David Meyer * Kathy Meyer Michael Pope Sarah Stoloff Greg Zack Kimberly Zimmerman

BASS Samuel McMillan * Karl Marzolf Kevin Moll

FLUTE / PICCOLO / ALTO FLUTE Mary Gheen Deborah Phillips Nicki Richmond Beth Thompson

CLARINET * Coleman Burgess Brittany Hamlin

SAXOPHONES Rhiannon Dewey Ryan Mulder David Walker Justin Saunders

HORN Mat Boatright Crystal Britton Andrew Gore Kimberle McGill

TRUMPET Robby Anderson Casey Black Carlton Howard Jake Yates

TROMBONE David Goodwin Mike Lopez * Mark Munger

PERCUSSION Melanie Aman Erven Alexander TomlinPercussion Section Chair Endowed in Memory of Clyde and Milton Rutledge

HARP * Christina Brier

KEYBOARD Brent Trubia

* Principal+ Associate Principal- Assistant Principal Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra member∞ UNCW Faculty

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE: Special thanks to the Humanities and Fine Arts Center staff and volunteers ushers; Samantha Westra, photography; Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington-Mayfaire and Courtyard Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach; Hampton Inn – Medical Park.

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Orchestra Chair Endowment GiftsEndowing an Orchestra Chair is a thoughtful and lasting way to honor and remember a family member or friend, while benefiting the Wilmington Symphony for years to come.

Permanent Chair Endowment Gifts: Concertmaster Chair Endowed in Memory of Nancy H. McAllister

Current Twenty-Year Chair Endowment Gifts:Assistant Concertmaster Chair Endowed in Memory of Miriam WarshauerFirst Violin – Second Stand, Outside Chair Endowed by the Robert W. Austin FamilyAssistant Principal Viola Chair Endowed in Memory of Katherine HoytPercussion Section Chair Endowed by Christy Ball in Memory of Clyde and Milton Rutledge

Visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org, or call the Symphony office at (910) 791-9262.

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19th Annual Wilmington Symphony Golf ClassicAt top ranked

Eagle Point Golf Club Monday, May 9, 2016, 8:00 a.m.

To enter or sponsor, visit “Special Events” at www.wilmingtonsymphony.org

or call 791-9262 today!

Sunday, April 24th, 4:00 p.m. at Kenan Auditorium.Sponsored by Southeastern Nephrology Associates.

In memory of Dr. Gary Hyman

Junior Strings Jane Tierney, director

FREE FAMILY CONCERT

Featured soloist is violinist Amelia Smith, winner of the 39th annual Student Concerto Competition Junior Division. Bring the kids and introduce them to the joy and excitement of an orchestra concert. Free tickets are available at the door.

Steven Errante, conductor

Girls’ Choir of WilmingtonSandy Errante, director

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The Wilmington Symphony Society honors individuals, couples and corporations who annually contribute at the Benefactor level and above, helping lead the way to the Orchestra’s future continued growth.

In grateful appreciation to these current 2015-2016 Season members as of March 1st:

Apple Annie’s Bake ShopAnonymousAT&TAudi Cape FearBob AustinMarcelle AustinGail BerryBrightmore of WilmingtonBarry and Janet BurkholderBill and Mary Jo CameronRichard and Janice CatlinThe Davis CommunitySandra DeHollMatthew and Hilda DillCarol EllisCarolina Bay at Autumn HallBetty and Val FischerRonald and Marilyn GuntherAlex and Nora HargroveMarian HillsJoseph and Eleanor James

Rosemary KlineLive Oak Banking CompanyAnn LongleyJoseph and Matilda MarcheseBuzz and Lori McManusFrances ParkerReeds JewelersCarmine RotundaEmily SloanDoug and Karen SmithSoutheastern Nephrology Associates, PLLCJohn R. StikeRichard and Diane TrubiaMelinda Johansson and Reed WallaceMat and Pat WhiteWilmington Gastroenterology Associates, P.A.Wilmington Health Wilmington International AirportPeter and Gaile ZackHerbert and Ronna Zimmer

The Society was founded in the spring of 2008 as a way to promote and encourage the growth and development of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and we encourage

you to be a member. For details call the Symphony Office at 791-9262.

Wilmington Symphony

Legacy SocietyThe Wilmington Symphony Legacy Society is a group of friends who have included the

Wilmington Symphony in their will or estate plans. Current Legacy Society Associates include:

Anonymous (3)Bob Austin

Marcelle AustinChristy Ball

Frank & Ruth Funk (deceased)Katherine Hoyt (deceased)

Justine LerchNancy H. McAllister (deceased)

Dr. John R. StikeRandolph Trull

Diane UsherPeter and Gaile Zack

We’d be pleased to recognize you as a Legacy Society Associate if you have already made such arrangements. Remember that you can also be listed as “Anonymous” if you prefer. Just let us know that you’ve already included

the Wilmington Symphony in your will or estate plan by calling the Symphony business office at 791-9262.

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2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORSExecutive CommitteeKaren Smith, President

Marva Robinson, Vice-PresidentMary Hummel, Treasurer

Gaile Zack, SecretaryMarian Hills, Immediate Past President

Bob Austin, Member-at-largeTim Ford, Member-at-large

Robert Roer, Member-at-largeRobin Robinson, Member-at-large

John Stike, Member-at-large

DirectorsBunnie Bachman

Jane BirnbachSally Brauer

Lesa BroadheadS. Clayton Callaway, Jr.

Carol EllisSteven Errante, conductor

Peggy HigginsRosemary Kline

William McManusRalph Mercorella

Kathy MeyerMark Moulin

Sandra MoulinJoy Murrell

Fletcher NorrisHaley Pope*

Alice RazzanoWilliam Remele

Carl SametRichard Trubia

Randy TrullLorraine Westermark

Owen WexlerRonna Zimmer

*UNCW student, Cameron School of Business

STAFFArtistic

Steven Errante, Wilmington Symphony and Youth Orchestra Conductor

Shirley Lebo, Orchestra Manager/Music Librarian

Bob Norem, Youth Orchestra Manager/Music Librarian

Jane Tierney, Junior Strings Director

BusinessReed M. Wallace, Executive Director

Joelle Thomas, BookkeeperNicole Thompson, Marketing and

Development Assistant

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Conductors

Mr. William F. Adcock, Jr., 1971-1982Dr. Joe Hickman, 1982-1986

Dr. Steven Errante, 1986-

The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors comprised of elected members of the community dedicated to the mission of the orchestra. The mission of the Wilmington Symphony is to provide symphonic music at the highest possible degree of excellence, to provide performance opportunities for area musicians, and to provide the cultural benefits of a symphony orchestra to the community.

wilmington symphony orchestra board & staff

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ANGEL ($10,000 and up)

VIRTUOSO ($5,000–9,999)Anonymous

PACESETTER ($3,000-4,999)AnonymousBarry and Janet BurkholderRick and Janice Catlin

BENEFACTOR ($1,000–2,999)AnonymousBob AustinMarcelle L. AustinChristy BallGail BerryBarry and Janet BurkholderSandra DeHoll Dr. Carol EllisBetty and Val FischerRonald and Marilyn Gunther*Alex and Nora HargroveMarian HillsJoseph and Eleanor JamesRosemary KlineAnn LongleyLori and Buzz McManusJoseph and Matilda MarcheseFrances ParkerCarmine RotundaEmily SloanDoug and Karen SmithDr. John R. StikeRichard and Diane TrubiaMelinda Johansson and Reed WallaceMat and Pat WhitePeter and Gaile ZackRonna and Herbert Zimmer

GRAND PATRON ($500–999)Beverly AndrewsAnonymousAnonymousCathy BarlowJane BirnbachGeoffrey and Lesa BroadheadPamela CarrollDavid and Audrey CookeW. F. and Jean CredleNicholas and Lori DavisRev. James H. Faison, III,

District Court JudgeEdward Alexander and Tony HarringtonMary HawesAndrew and Hathia HayesWilliam and Trudy HolubPaul and Liz HosierBob and Harriett Loweth

Dorothy P. MarshallMark and Anna MaynardClint and Kathy MeyerHenry NoldenRussell and Judy NollFletcher and Janis NorrisDana and Helen PeckworthJoanne PurnellRobert and Marjorie RoerRobert and Lucy ShermanLeon and Deborah SochaEugene and Marian SpagnoliRuth and Bucky SteinBertha ToddAva TraskRandolph TrullErik and Sarah Van Rens*Hans and Lorraine WestermarkGreg and Cassie Zack

PATRON ($250–499)AnonymousAnonymousBoyd and Rebecca BaldwinMartha BeeryWilliam and Patricia BellChris and Shannon BenedictCarolyn and Richard von BibersteinWilliam BlairFrank BlockGeorge and Cynthia BoylanRalph and Pamela BradleyJudith BrockelmanGeorge and Cathy BurwellCleve and Jeannie CallisonVicki and David CarusoAaron CassadyScott and Diana CorbettKaren Paden CrouchJune DavisonConnie Drain-GreeneAlton Fales, Jr.Paula FaradayJim and Paula FarlowGerald and Wendy FingerhutTim and Pat FordMaryanne Frost Dean GattoneJoseph and Marjorie GeorgeFrances H. GoodmanRobert and Deborah GradyJohn and Mimi GrimshawDavid and Jean HiottBetsy von Biberstein and Frank HobartRichard HoffmannGinny HoldernessCatherine HumeDavid and Mary Hummel

Jack and Jane Hutchins In honor of Jane Radack

Linda JasperArthur KareffJoe and June KnoxGustav Grosch and Jane KuleszaJonathan Hines and

Domonique LauneyPhyllis LeimerJustine LerchDebbie and Larry LinettWilliam and Frances McMillan*Igor and Luda Mejouev Mark and Sandy Moulin*Lettyann MudarWendell and Linda Murphy Mort and Judith NeblettDr. John B. NollWalter and Beth PancoeJames and Mary Paterson, Jr.Gregory and Susan PleasantsEd and Lou PowersDavid and Linda PyleMatthew and Jane RadackMichael and Debbie RallisMary RamshornAlice RazzanoWilliam H. Remele, Jr.Joanne and Charles RieszMarva RobinsonMarvin and Margaret RobisonPamela Quinn and David RohrMike RyanCarl and Leslie SametGregory and Marilyn SchimizziBill and Carol SellarsDixey SmithGerrie StorchWardsworth and Carolyn SodersJohn A. TablerHugh and Betty TaylorJohn and Judy ThomasPhillis and David ThompsonRita ToddRaiford G.Trask, Jr.John and Janet TufanoOwen WexlerTom Budd and Judy Zimmerman

SUSTAINING MEMBERS ($100–249)Alma AdcockMary AinsleyReuben and Janice AllenSeymour and Mildred AlperAnonymousJames and Sandy AppleJoe and Carolyn Augustine

(Reflects contributions received March 1, 2015 – January 15, 2016)

On behalf of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and its Board of Directors we would like to thank these individuals for their generous investment in the work of one of Wilmington’s great cultural organizations. Please notify our Symphony Office about any corrections that need to be made in future listings. BOLDED names are also Masterworks Series Season Subscribers. We are grateful to those donors marked with an asterisk (*) for taking extra time to acquire matching gifts from their employers.

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*We are grateful to those donors marked with an asterisk (*) for taking extra time to acquire matching gifts from their employers.

Ann BadtGeorge BeattyMichael and Gayle BeaudoinGeorge A. BeckPatricia Donovan BennettKathryn BiddleAndrea BourdelaisPhenie BowenConnette BradleyPhillip and Cynthia BrownAnn CaudleMalcolm and Kay ClarkStanley and Jane ClowBillie CraftJonathan and Laura CraneJerry and Cheryl CribbsKenneth and Sandra CrumrineWilma DanielsPatricia DavisJohn H DebnamAlphonse and Edith DeGrammontElizabeth DeMatteoTerrance and Deborah DonnellyPatrick and Peggy DuncanGeorge and Angie EdwardsBeverly and Robert EdensSandra ElamHelen FallerPaul and Nan FarleyArthur and Nancy FitzgeraldShane and Kimberly FolanMargaret FredlawCatherine FreemanBarbara FurrBruce and Karen GibsonJames GlasenappJim and Mary HagenKathleen HansenRobert and Carol HarrisAgatha HenriksenJane Hinton-SmithJim and Lesley HivelyVirginia HollandRobert and Carolsue HouserJames and Linda HundleyRussell JacksonJoan KilbyColleen Kolb

Harold and Minnie LarsonDavid and Terri LenschMargaret Gates and James LeutzeCharles LittleLaruth McReynolds LoveHoward and Elisabeth LovingAlice McCarleyMichael McGintyWilliam and Carole MalloyPat MarriottRalph and Arleen MercorellaAlma MooreJane Hyman MoranReid and Linda MurchisonJoy and Sam MurrellLinda NanceDouglas and Joanne NewtonGeorge and Janice NorthDiane Guida and Kevin O’GradyEdwin and Joan OlssonJohn and Ann ParkerJim and Kathy PawlowskiJanet PenningtonFerrold and Linda Pearce ThomasJean PooleCarolyn and Walter PrenticeNancy PritchettChip and Robin RobinsonWalter and Mary SchumacherLaura Beth SedlockMary and Stanley SheltonGary and Bernadette SilivanchGorda and Henry SingletaryAmanda SmithBobbie and David SmithJerome and Deborah SmithC. Justin SmithMeg and Don SmithVirginia SneedKatherine SolomitaHelen F. Solomon George StephanouJohn and Melinda StewartSharon StoneJoanne ToscanoFrances TraskGayle Van VelsorBill and Emily Vassar

Nell WalkerElaine WernerClifford and Edith WertherAnthony WatsonJoyce WhitakerR J WilliamsPhillip Stein and Veda WilsonDavid and Michelle Zumbro

DONOR (to $99)AnonymousRobin BaldingHerbert and Veronica BarnesPaul and Maureen BaronLisa BellDavid and Angela BelmJohn BoehmerMatt CarvinLanelle ClontzJohn W. Cowand, Jr.James and Alice DavisRuth DowneyGary and Phyllis EdwardsJeanne EtheridgeJohn and Debby GomulkaMarvin and Miriam HageMelanie HarrisKelly and Julia JewellMarie KilloranRonald LeuchsRichard John LiccioneKeith and Carol MartinRalph MooreByron PriceJohn RhodesJoe and Jean RogersJoan SkinnerWalter and Angela SkinnerBarbara Sillars Ellen SolomonMilton StephensonJane TierneyMary TyndallRuth Weidtman-PierotJoyce WentzJ H WilderLaura Williams

wilmington symphony orchestra contributions from individuals

Thank you, Concert Sponsors!Ticket revenue alone covers less than half the expenses of concert production, and so we thank our sponsors for their generous support that helps us keep ticket prices so affordable.

CONCERT SPONSORSBrightmore of Wilmington/Carolina BayThe Davis Community

Southeastern Nephrology Associates, PLLCWilmington Gastroenterology Associates, P.AWilmington Health

CONCERT CO-SPONSORSAudi Cape Fear

SEASON SPONSORReeds Jewelers

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wilmington symphony orchestra corporate, foundation & public support

FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE ($20,000 and up)

MAESTRO’S CIRCLE ($10,000 to $19,999)

COMPOSER’S CIRCLE ($5,000 to $9,999)Dan Cameron Family FoundationThe Landfall FoundationReeds Jewelers

SOLOIST’S CIRCLE ($3,000 to $4,999)The Arts Council of Wilmington &

New Hanover CountyBrightmore of Wilmington/Carolina Bay

(Concert Sponsor)The Davis Community (Concert Sponsor)Southeastern Nephrology Associates,

PLLC (Concert Sponsor)Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates,

P.A. (Concert Sponsor)Wilmington Health (Concert Sponsor)

CONCERTMASTER’S CIRCLE ($1,000 to $2,999)Abigail L. Spires FoundationApple Annie’s Bake Shop (Event Sponsor)AT&TAudi Cape Fear (Concert Co-Sponsor)Ronald and Marilyn Gunther Family

FoundationLive Oak Banking Company Ruth Camp Campbell FoundationWilmington International Airport

(Season Brochure Underwriting)

PRINCIPAL PLAYERS’ CIRCLE ($500 to $999)LT International Trading CompanyMargaret B. Hunter, CPA, PA. Wilmington NC Chapter,The Links, Inc.Stein Family Charitable FoundationSunbrella Fabrics (Glen Raven Mills)

MUSICIANS’ CIRCLE (to $499)Air WilmingtonBB&TBluebird Rose Art Studio

(e-Newsletter Sponsor)Bob King AutohausCoastal Eyeworks, Inc. Dr. David FoglemanClancy & Theys Construction Company

Corning Credit UnionMelissa M. Dupuis, CPAThe Farlow Group, Inc.LT International Trading Co.North Carolina Music Teachers

Association Cape Fear ChapterThe Oleander CompanyPlanet FitnessSaffo Construction, Inc.Strick’s LP GasThe Talbert Family Foundation

IN-KIND SUPPORTUNCW

Hospitality PartnerHampton Inn - Medical Park

MEDIA PARTNERSCape Fear Living MagazineWhat’s On WilmingtonWHQR 91.3/96.7 FM

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIESCoca-Cola FoundationCorning Inc. FoundationDuke Energy FoundationExxonMobil FoundationGE Foundation Matching GiftsUBS Financial Services, Inc.

In addition to gifts from individuals, it is the generosity of these businesses, foundations and organizations that help us produce our Masterworks Series, Symphony Pops!, Family Matinees, and an array of youth education programs.

Memorial Gifts(Received since November 15, 2015)

Victoria Langley in memory of Don Brauer

John R. Stike in memory of Don Brauer

Joanne Purnell in memory of Ron Purnell and Neva Edwards

The Farlow Group in memory of David Pyle

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