Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Irvine Barclay Theatre Present
Wed. Jan. 17, 2024 at 8pm
Part of Distinctive Experiences
Part of the Eclectic Orange Series sponsored by The Jelinek Family Trust
This concert is presented without an intermission.
SPECIAL NOTE
Audience participation has been a part of the step tradition since its inception in the 1900s. Members of the audience are invited to clap, stomp, cheer and participate in call and response with the Artists
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The company’s self-titled work Step Afrika! introduces audiences to stepping through both a traditional and contemporary lens. Step Afrika! incorporates percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.
TRIBUTE
CHOREOGRAPHED BY JAKARI SHERMAN
Tribute pays homage to the African American step show. The work combines the distinct stepping styles from different fraternities and sororities and blends them to showcase the incredible variety of stepping. Tribute includes all the exciting elements of the step show—the use of props, ripples and floor work, creative formations, and audience participation.
NDLAMU
CHOREOGRAPHED BY JACKIE SEMELA
Ndlamu is a traditional dance of the Zulu people and for more than 25 years, Step Afrika! has studied the dance form through the Company’s long-standing partnership with the Soweto Dance Theater. Step Afrika! makes this Ndlamu uniquely its own featuring solos created by each dancer as well as the addition of contemporary movement.
ISICATHULO
CHOREOGRAPHED BY JACKIE SEMELA
Isicathulo or “the gumboot dance” is a tradition created by South African workers who labored in the oppressive mining industry of then-apartheid South Africa. Isolated from their families for long periods, the miners transformed their rubber boots into percussive instruments to not only entertain but to share secret messages with each other. Isicathulo has become one of the most popular dance forms in South Africa and has striking similarities to the AfricanAmerican tradition of stepping.
SOLO
Traditionally, stepping is performed by groups, big and small. In this Solo, Step Afrika! investigates the form at its most intimate level.
CHICAGO
CHOREOGRAPHED BY JAKARI SHERMAN
Chicago finds the rhythm in everyday situations. It is a percussive symphony using body percussion and up to 5 complex polyrhythms performed simultaneously in order to narrate a percussive dance “story.”
Inspired by a summer spent in the Windy City, this ground-breaking work transforms the 100+ year old, folkloric tradition of stepping into contemporary performance art.
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 60 countries across the globe and ranking as one of the top 10 African American Dance Companies in the U.S.
Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.
Step Afrika! promotes stepping as an educational tool for young people, focusing on teamwork, academic achievement and cross-cultural understanding. The Company reaches tens of thousands of Americans each year through a 50-city tour of colleges and theaters and performs globally as Washington, DC’s one and only Cultural Ambassador Step Afrika! has earned Mayor’s Arts Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education, Innovation in the Arts, Excellence in an Artistic Discipline, and was inducted into the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) Hall of Fame, the first Dance Company to earn this honor. Step Afrika! headlined President Barack Obama’s Black History Month Reception and performed at the first ever Juneteenth Celebration at the White House. The Company is featured prominently at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture with the
world’s first stepping interactive exhibit.
C. BRIAN WILLIAMS (Founder and Executive Producer). C. Brian Williams is a native of Houston, Texas, and a graduate of Howard University. Brian first learned to step as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.-Beta Chapter, in the Spring of 1989. While living in Southern Africa, he began to research the percussive dance tradition of stepping, exploring the many sides of this exciting, yet under-recognized American art form, and founded Step Afrika! in 1994.Williams has performed, lectured, and taught in Europe, Central and South America, Africa, Asia,the Middle East, the Caribbean, and throughout the United States. He is the founder of the monumental Step Afrika! International Cultural Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa. Through Williams’ leadership,stepping has evolved into one of America’s newest cultural exports and inspired the designation of Step Afrika! as Washington, DC’s official “Cultural Ambassador.” Williams has been cited as a“civic/community visionary” by NV Magazine, a “nation builder” by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, and a “minority business leader” by the Washington Business Journal.C. Brian Williams is the recipient of numerous Artist Fellowships; the Distinguished Arts Award from the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts; the Pola Nirenska Award for Contemporary Achievement in Dance. He is also featured in Soul stepping, the first book to document the history of stepping. He also earned the 2008 Mayor’s Art Award for Innovation in the Arts and has led the company to multiple Metro DC Dance Awards for “Outstanding New Work,” “Excellence in Stage Design/Multimedia,” and “Outstanding Group Performance.” In 2018, Williams received the Mayor’s Arts Award for Visionary Leadership from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and in 2022he was awarded a National Heritage Fellowship from The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA).
LAMAR LOVELACE (Executive Director). At Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Lamar was Director of Cultural Affairs and Student Engagement, where he created arts-based social justice programs and exhibitions. He holds master’s degrees in Arts Management and Oral History from Carnegie Mellon and Columbia, respectively, and a BA in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Lovelace is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.In July 2017, Lamar joined Step Afrika! as Deputy Executive Director, where he oversaw the dance company’s communications and marketing strategy, fundraising efforts and financial operations.Previously, Lamar spent 8 years at Columbia University as Assistant Director in the Office of Community Outreach and Education and Director of Public Programs and Events. At the New York City-based campus, he managed community-based partnerships and special events and produced large-scale,humanities-based programming opportunities to engage students, faculty and staff.
MFONISO AKPAN (Artistic Director). Mfoniso Akpan has trained extensively in tap, ballet, jazz, modern, African dance, and step. While attending the State University of New York at Stony Brook, she majored in biochemistry and cultivated her stepping skills as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Mfon began her training at the Bernice Johnson Cultural Arts Center and has performed at Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, the Apollo Theater, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Lincoln Center. Mfon toured with the off-Broadway show Hoofin' 2 Hittin, where she was a featured stepper and dancer.
MARIANNE MEADOWS (Lighting Designer/Production Manager). Marianne is a member of United Scenic Artists local 829 with a BA from Sarah Lawrence College, MFA from the University of Washington with additional training at Lester Polakovs’ Studio and Forum of Stage Design, NYC.
ARIEL DYKES is a native of Gainesville, FL with an Associate of Arts Degree in Musical Theatre from Santa Fe College and a BFA in Dance from the University of Florida. Ariel was introduced to stepping and strolling as a member of the Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., where she choreographed step routines for the chapter and UF’s National Panhellenic Council. She has trained in traditional and post-modern dance, jazz, voice, and acting, and has worked with such artists as AileyDancers’ Nathaniel Hunt and Samantha Barriento, Tony Award winner Scott Coulter, and Galen Hooks.This is Ariel’s second season with the company.
KEOMI GIVENS JR.is a native of Miami FL where he trained with Ricardo Dume, Traci Young-Byron,Jakari Sherman, Conrad Kelly II, Tanisha Cidel, Maribel Trujillo, and Robert Battle. He has studied at the New World School of the Arts and The Mahogany Dance Theatre, where he served as a Rehearsal Director and choreographer. Keomi has danced with Gravity Dance Troupe and Toung Contemporary Dance Theatre (YCDT) and has previously toured nationally with Step Afrika! as a guest artist. In addition to his exceptional work as a dancer, Keomi has choreographed for the legendary 100 Of Florida A&M University, Ricky Danco, and Booker T Washington Lady Twisters. This is Keomi’s first season with the company as a full-time artist.
KAMALA HARGROVE is a native of the Bronx, NY, with a BA in Mathematics, Theater, and Dance from Trinity College. Kamala studied with the Alvin Ailey School and Dance Theater of Harlem, has appeared in various music videos and live performances. She has performed with artists including Estelle, Mr.Vegas, Wizkid, and French Montana. Kamala has also worked as a Teaching Artist in New York City,teaching elementary, middle, and high school students. This is Kamala’s second season with the company.
CONRAD R. KELLY II is a native of Fort Lauderdale, FL who studied Criminal Justice at Florida A&M University. Following his time with A&M’s Marching 100 and The Strikers, Conrad became a soloist for The Rolle Project in Las Vegas and a dance instructor with Studio 305, where he regularly taught classes in hip-hop, contemporary, and jazz. Conrad has won numerous awards as a choreographer and dancer,and is namely a two-time recipient of the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities’ prestigious Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program. A long-standing member of the company, Conrad serves as Step Afrika!’s Assistant Artistic Director and most recently choreographed of The Movement, an epic tribute to Black Lives Matter and the domino effect of activism experienced in 2020. This Conrad’s seventh season with the company.
ISAIAH O'CONNOR is a native of Miami, FL with a BS in Biology from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. A student of hip-hop, modern, and urban soul, Isaiah has previously stepped with the Strikers Dance Troupe under the direction of Shepiro Hardemon. This is Isaiah’s second season with the company.
NA’IMAH RAY is a native of New York, NY with a BFA in Dance from Montclair State University. Na’imah performed as a Centennial Stepper with her sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She has trained with Dwana Smallwood, Earl Mosley, Christian Von Howard,and Beatrice Capote, and participated in dance programs at The Ailey School and Earl Mosley Institute of the Arts. This is her second season with the Company.
ERICKA STILL is a native of St. Petersburg, FL with a BA in Health Science, Pre-Occupational Therapy, and Rehabilitation Management from Florida A&M University. Ericka previously stepped with AKAdemy Exquisite Gems and studied under the direction of Paulette W. Johnson and Shepiro Hardemon as a member and Co-Assistant Artistic Director of Mahogany Dance Theatre. This is Ericka’s second season with the company.
BRIE TURNER is a native of Lithonia, GA with a BA in Strategic, Legal, and Management Communications from Howard University. Magna cum laude graduate, Brie was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated’s Quintessential Alpha chapter where she served as the Chapter President and stroll mistress, in addition to serving as the co-captain and captain of the Howard University Bisonettes Dan Ensemble. This is Brie’s second season with the company.
JOSEPH VASQUEZ is a native of Guttenberg, NJ with a BS in Exercise Science from Rutgers University in New Brunswick where he served as a member of Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity Incorporated.Joseph has led and choreographed for the Bachata Performance Team, and previously performed with The Revels, a stroll team led by Francisco Pozo and Carlos Zapata. This is Joseph’s second season with the Company.
PELHAM WARNER JR. is a native of The Bronx, NY and has a BA from Dutchess Community College.Pelham is a member of The Order of the Feather Fraternity where he served as the team’s Step Master and captain for five years, and has previously danced with The Players Club Steppers. Pelham has worked as a dance instructor in the greater New York City area, and recently performed in the a capella musical The Movementby KathyD. Harrison at The National Black Theater Festival. This is Pelham’s fifth year with the company.
ROBERT WARNSLEY is a native of Chicago, IL with a BS in Information Technology from Illinois State University. A member of the Eta Tau chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Robert served as the step and stroll master and has organized, competed in, and placed first in numerous step shows. He has taught stepping to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and actively participates in community service projects in the city of Chicago, teaching dance hall and various Afro styles in the DMV and NYC areas. This is Robert’s fifth season with the company.
C. Brian Williams
Founder & Executive Producer
Mfoniso Akpan
Artistic Director
Conrad R. Kelly II
Assistant Artistic Director
Artis Olds
Director of Arts Education & Community Programs
Stacy Burwell
Director, Administration & Special Projects
Margo Cunningham
Marketing Manager
Vanessa Hall
Company Manager
Dana Weinstein
Manager, Institutional Relations and Research
Marianne Meadows
Lighting Designer/Production Manager
CELEBRATING 70 YEARS | 1954-2024
Founded in 1954 as Orange County’s first music organization, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents national and international performances of the highest quality and provides dynamic and innovative music education programs for individuals of all ages to enhance the lives of Orange County audiences through music.
For more 70 years the Philharmonic Society has evolved and grown with the county’s changing landscape, presenting artists and orchestras who set the standard for artistic achievement from Itzhak Perlman, Gustavo Dudamel, Yo-Yo Ma, and Renée Fleming to the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and many others. In addition, the Philharmonic Society celebrates multi-disciplinary performances under its Eclectic Orange brand and embraces music from a wide range of countries with its World Music performances. Its celebrated family concerts introduce children to classical music with creative and inspiring performances, instilling music appreciation for future generations.
The Philharmonic Society’s nationally recognized Youth Music Education Programs, offered free of charge, engage more than 100,000 students annually through curriculum-based music education programs that aim to inspire, expand imaginations, and encourage learning at all levels. These programs are made possible by the Committees of the Philharmonic Society comprised of 500 volunteer members who provide more than 90,000 hours of in-kind service each year.
As a key youth program, the exceptional Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble provide top-tier training to the area’s most talented young musicians through multi-level ensemble instruction, leadership training, touring opportunities, challenging professional repertoire, and performances in world-class venues. The Philharmonic Society also promotes life-long learning by connecting with colleges and universities to conduct masterclasses and workshops and providing pre-concert lectures to introduce audiences to program selections.
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OFFICERS
John Flemming, Chair/CEO *
Donna L. Kendall, Deputy Board Chair *
Sabra Bordas, Vice Chair *
Stephen Amendt, Secretary/Treasurer *
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John W. Benecke, Development Chair
Sabra Bordas, Nominating and Governance Chair *
Jim Brophy
Lauren Claus
Hung Fan, Laguna Beach Music Festival Chair
Jean Felder, Artistic & Marketing Chair
Margaret M. Gates
Kari Kerr, President, The Committees *
Douglas H. Smith, Member at Large *
Steven M. Sorenson, MD
Kathryn Wopschall
Sandi Wright-Cordes, Orange County
Youth Symphony Chair
IN MEMORIAM
Douglas T. Burch, Jr.
Jane Grier
Wesley Kruse
* Executive Committee
PRESIDENT AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Tommy Phillips
ARTISTIC OPERATIONS
Emily Persinko, Artistic Operations Manager
Kathy Smith, Piano Technician
DEVELOPMENT
Mark Saville, Vice President of Development
Halim Kim, Senior Director of Development
Fatima Rizvi-Flores, Patron Stewardship Manager /
Board Liaison
Nicole Gonzales, Special Events Manager
Paige Frank, Development Coordinator
EDUCATION
Katherine Yang, Vice President of Education
and Community Engagement
Courtney McKinnon, Manager of Volunteer and Education Services
Jennifer Niedringhaus, Education and Engagement
Operations Manager
Chloe Hopper, Education Associate
Penny Arroyo, Huntington Harbour Office Manager
and Finance Coordinator
FINANCE
Roan Alombro, Vice President of Finance
Fay Hu, Finance and HR Associate
MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Jean Hsu, COO / Vice President of Communications
Daniel Acosta, Director of Marketing
Marie Songco-Torres, Senior Marketing and PR Manager
Adaora Onyebeke, Marketing and PR Associate
PATRON SERVICES
Jonathan Mariott, Director of Patron Services
Angelica Nicolas, Marketing and Patron Services Manager
Randy Polevoi, Musical Concierge
ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH SYMPHONY
AND STRING ENSEMBLE
Johannes Müller Stosch, Music Director and OCYS Conductor
Lucy Lu, OCYSE Conductor & OCYS Strings Coach
Danielle Culhane, Operations and Personnel Manager
Hana Kurihara, Operations & Personnel Manager
The Philharmonic Society of Orange County gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their generous support of the Fund for Music during the past twelve months. These contributions make up the difference between the income generated from ticket sales and the actual cost of bringing the world’s finest orchestras, soloists and chamber ensembles to Orange County and inspiring 160,000 K-12 students each year with quality music programs. Gifts range from $60 to more than $100,000, and each member of the Philharmonic Society plays a valuable role in furthering the mission of this organization.
Youth Music Education Program Sponsors
Bluebird Legacy Inc.
The Crean Foundation
Chapman University
The Davisson Family Fund for Youth Music Education
The William Gillespie Foundation
Hearst Foundation
Thomas J. Madracki Memorial Endowment
Orange County Community Foundation
Pacific Life Foundation
U.S. Bank
Anonymous
Series Sponsors
Donna L. Kendall Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Howard Jelinek/Jelinek Family Trust, Eclectic Orange Series
Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation
Philharmonic Circle ($100,000+)
The Committees of the Philharmonic Society
Donna L. Kendall and the Donna L. Kendall Foundation
Dr. Howard Jelinek/Jelinek Family Trust
Philharmonic Foundation
Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation
The Segerstrom Foundation
Maestro Circle ($50,000+)
Colburn Foundation
Hearst Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kohl
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Podlich
Gail and Robert Sebring
Ms. Dea Stanuszek
Chairman's Circle ($25,000+)
Bluebird Legacy, Inc.
The Crean Foundation
Sam B. and Lyndie Ersan
Valerie and Hans Imhof
The Isidore and Penny Myers Foundation
Lauren and Richard Packard
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith
Steven M. Sorenson MD and J. Eric Shay
Al Spector and Tatjana Soli
U.S. Bank
Mr. Stephen Amendt
President's Circle ($10,000+)
Sabra and Peter Bordas
Mr. James J. Brophy
City of Laguna Beach
Marjorie and Roger Davisson
The Dirk Family
Karen and Don Evarts
Hung Fan and Michael Feldman
Mrs. Jean Felder
Mrs. Joanne C. Fernbach
Mr. John D. Flemming and Mr. Mark Powell
Margaret M. Gates- in memory of family
Mr. Richard A. Goodman
Ms. Joan Halvajian
Maralou Harrington
Milli Hill
Carole Innes-Owens
Gary and Betsy Jenkins
Helen and Fritz Lin
Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons
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Cheryl Hill Oakes
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Waters Edge Winery
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Platinum Baton ($6,000+)
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Frome Family Foundation
Marcia Kay and Ron Radelet
Barbara Roberts
Diane and Michael Stephens
Edward and Anna Yeung
Golden Baton ($3,000+)
Mr. and Mrs. James Alexiou
Diane and John Chimo Arnold
John W. Benecke and Lee Marino
Mr. Gary Capata
Carl and Kathy Greenwood
Jane and Joe Hanauer
Stephanie and Don Harrell
Ellen Pickler Harris and Ron Harris
Elizabeth Evans Henry
Ms. Elizabeth Jones
Vicki and Richard Lee
Marshall Fund for Dramatic Arts and Classical Music
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Tommy and Julie Phillips
Christopher Quilter
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Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Ridout
Ms. Harriet Roop
Samueli Foundation
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Dr. Emmanuel Sharef
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Sobel
Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. Spitz
Richard and Elizabeth Steele Endowment Fund
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Teresa Gordon
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Les Redpath
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Ms. Sally Westrom
Concerto ($600+)
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Richard Alexander
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Michael DeVries
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Barbara Hamkalo
Terry Hanna
Grace Holdaway
Kevin Huoh
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Dr. Nancy L. Kidder
Mr. Greg Kwan
Katsuhiko and Meiko Maeshige
Dr. Lani and Mr. David Martin
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Mrs. Janine McMillion
Elizabeth Morse
Mrs. Gordon Niedringhaus
Mr. Keith Polakoff
Mr. and Mrs. John Prange
Deborah and Tom Rapport
Karyn Rashoff
Mrs. Vicki de Reynal
Suzanne Sandmeyer and Wes Hatfield
Carol Schwab
Ms. Barbara Sentell
Ann D. Stephens
John and Mary Karyl Thorne
Dr. and Mrs. Harvey S. Triebwasser
Edith and Thomas Van Huss
Kathryn and David Wopschall
Sonata ($300+)
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Richard Bigelow
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boice
Mr. Scott Brinkerhoff
Evelyn Brownstone
Mr. and Mrs. Tyke Camaras
Ross Conner and Emmett Carlson
Mr. and Mrs. Gustave S. Chabre
Mary E. Chelius
Mr. Randall K. Chun
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Compton
Mr. Anthony Ede and Mrs. Louise Upham
Joan Fang
Reuben H. Fleet Foundation Fund
Cheryl Garland
Marvin Goecks, Jr.
Dr. Alan L. Goldin
Howard and Carol Hay
Marlene Hewitt
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Horgan
John and Julia Houten
Mr. Paul A. Schmidhauser and Ms. Cindy R. Hughes
Ms. Kathryn Hummel
Stanley and Mary W. Johnson Foundation
Mary and Stanley Johnson
Ms. Sumie Jossi
Mr. and Mrs. Eric M. Kadison
Kari Kerr
Dr. and Mrs. William P. Klein
Kent and Ami Kreutziger
Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Kriz
Bruce Larson and Dinny Beringer
Dr. and Mrs. Gary C. Lawrence
Yueshii Lee
Sijie Ling
Elsie M. Little
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Mrs. Kathleen Sangster
Ms. Suzanne Schaumburg
Pamela Sefton
Dr. James Shelburne
Nick and Donna Shubin
Mrs. Karen Smith
Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens
Diane Stovall
Dr. Agnes Szekeres
Ms. Carole Uhlaner and Mr. D Brownstone
Mike Tompkins and Lynn Weiser
Ivy Yan
Honorary Life Members
Frieda Belinfante, in memoriam
Jane K. Grier
John M. Rau
List current as of 12/12/2023
The Philharmonic Society deeply appreciates the support of its sponsors and donors, and makes every effort to ensure accurate and appropriate recognition. Contact the Development Department at (949) 553-2422, ext. 233, to make us aware of any error or omission in the foregoing list.
SECURING THE FUTURE
The Philharmonic Society’s Forward campaign is the first of its kind in the organization’s history. It will grow the Society’s endowment—providing greater opportunities for the presentation of the world’s leading orchestras and other musical performances while expanding our educational and community outreach—and also establish a current needs fund for organizational sustainability and flexibility. We are proud to recognize those who are helping secure the Society’s future with a gift to the Philharmonic Forward Campaign. We are grateful for their support, which will help fuel the Society’s growth and provide a legacy of incomparable music and superb music education programs in perpetuity.
Donna L. Kendall and Douglas H. Smith
Co-Chairs
DONORS TO THE PHILHARMONIC FORWARD CAMPAIGN
$1,000,000+
Mr. James J. Brophy
Donna L. Kendall and the Donna L. Kendall Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sebring
Anonymous
$500,000+
Richard Cullen and Robert Finnerty
James and Judy Freimuth
$250,000+
The Davisson Family Fund for
Youth Music Education
Margaret M. Gates—In memory
of family
Mr. and Mrs.* Milton S. Grier, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith
$100,000+
Pete and Sabra Bordas
David and Suzanne Chonette
Karen and Don Evarts
Milli and Jim* Hill
Marlene and Chris Nielsen
Richard and Deborah Polonsky
Diane and Michael Stephens
Anonymous
$50,000+
Mr. Douglas T. Burch, Jr.*
Dr. Richard D. and France Campbell
Erika E. Faust*
Mrs. Joanne C. Fernbach
Joan Halvajian
Elaine and Carl Neuss
Marcia Kay Radelet
Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Ridout
Ms. Dea Stanuszek
Dr. Daniel and Jeule Stein
$25,000+
Douglas Burch Classical Programs Fund
Mr. William P. Conlin* and Mrs. Laila Conlin
Mr. and Mrs. Donald French
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fuerbringer
Mr. and Mrs. Noel Hamilton
Dr. and Mrs. Chase* Roh
Up to $24,999
Eleanor and Jim* Anderson
John W. Benecke
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burra
Ana and Ron Dufault
Hung Fan and Michael Feldman
First American Trust
Kimberly Dwan Bernatz
Mr. John D. Flemming and Mr. Mark Powell
Duke Funderburke
Carolyn and John Garrett
Karin Easter Gurwell
Maralou and Jerry M.* Harrington
Mrs. Alice E. Hood
Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee - Marina Windjammer Group
Kevin and Judith Ivey
Ms. Lula Belle Jenkins
Doris and Jim Kollias
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Kramer
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Madracki
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mastrangelo
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Michel
Charles Mosmann
Carl Neisser*
Joan Rehnborg
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Sobel
Dr. and Mrs. Julio Taleisnik
Marti and Walter Unger
Gayle Widyolar, M.D.
Sandi Wright-Cordes
U.S. Bank
Anonymous
*Deceased
ESTERHAZY PATRONS
The Philharmonic Society is proud to recognize our dedicated patrons who have made a multi-year Esterhazy Patron pledge. We are grateful for their support, which has been largely responsible for enabling us to present the world’s most acclaimed symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles and soloists.
Mr. and Mrs. James Alexiou
Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Anderson
A. Gary Anderson Family Foundation
Mr. Gary N. Babick
Ms. Tricia Babick
Mrs. Linda Beimfohr
Mr. and Mrs. John Carson
Cheng Family Foundation
Mrs. William P. Conlin
Mr. Warren G. Coy
Marjorie and Roger Davisson
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Delman
The Dirk Family
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Duma
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Emery
Catherine Emmi
Sam and Lyndie Ersan
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Freedland
Margaret M. Gates—In memory of family
Mr. Milton S. Grier, Jr.
Maralou Harrington
Dr. Howard J. Jelinek
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chapin Johnson
Dr. Siret Jurison
Donna L. Kendall Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Venelin Khristov
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kirwan
Capt. Steve Lutz and Shala Shashani Lutz
Professor Robert and Dr. Adeline Yen Mah
Mrs. Sharon McNalley
Dr. Vahe Meghrouni
Mrs. Michael D. Nadler
Elaine and Carl Neuss
Mr. Thomas Nielsen
Milena and Milan Panic
Helen Reinsch
Barbara Roberts
Mrs. Michelle Rohé
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Salyer
Elizabeth Segerstrom
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith
Mrs. Elaine Weinberg
Mr. and Mrs. George Wentworth
Bobbitt and Bill Williams
Anonymous
LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBERS
Mr. and Mrs. James Alexiou
Dr. and Mrs. Julio Aljure
Diane and John Chimo Arnold
Estate of Edra E. Brophy*
Mr. James J. Brophy
Mr. Douglas T. Burch, Jr.*
Mr. William P. Conlin* and
Mrs. Laila Conlin
Pamela Courtial*
Mr. Warren G. Coy
Richard Cullen and Robert Finnerty
Mr. Ben Dolson*
Camille and Eric Durand Trust*
Karen and Don Evarts
Erika E. Faust*
James and Judy Freimuth
Ms. Carol Frobish*
The William Gillespie Foundation*
Mr. and Mrs.* Milton S. Grier, Jr.
Mr. Edward Halvajian*
Ms. Joan Halvajian
Ms. Marie Hiebsch*
Mildred and James* Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hull*
Mr. Leonard Jaffe
Judith* and Howard Jelinek
Dr. Burton L. Karson
Donna L. Kendall
Hank and Bonnie Landsberg
Mrs. Carla Liggett
Dr. William Lycette
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Michel
Mr. and Mrs. Bart Morrow
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Nadler*
Eva Cebulski Olivier
Mrs. Frank M. Posch*
Marcia Kay Radelet
Marjorie Rawlins*
Mrs. Ladislaw Reday*
Elaine M. Redfield*
Mr. Richard M. Reinsch*
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Salyer
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sebring
Mr. H. Russell Smith*
Al Spector and Tatjana Soli
Ms. Dea Stanuszek
Diane and Michael Stephens
Vas Nunes Family Trust*
Betty M. Williams*
Anonymous
*Deceased
Bold type indicates gifts of $50,000 or more.
Please call the Philharmonic Society Development Department if you have included either the Philharmonic Society or the separate Philharmonic Foundation in your will or trust so that we may honor you as a member of the Legacy Circle. For more information, call (949) 553-2422, ext. 202 or visit: www.PhilharmonicSociety.org/SupportUs and click on Planned Giving.