BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014/15EXECUTIVEDennice Leahey, C.M., Chair

Bret Mitchell, Past Chair

David Hastings, Vice Chair

Peter MacAskill, Secretary/Treasurer

MEMBERSNancy BarteauxMargaret CaleyCatherine CampbellDominic DesautelsBrian JamesMax KasperBrian LeadbetterMary Lu MacDonaldMary MartinVarqa MirzaaghaGail MorrisColin PierceyWendy ReesElizabeth RyanTom Traves

HONORARY DIRECTORSDr. Richard Goldbloom, O.C.Norman Newman (1928 – 1993)Women for Music – President, Shirley Dean

HONORARY PATRONBrigadier-General the Honourable J.J. Grant, CMM, ONS,

CD (Ret’d), Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia

ADMINISTRATION & PRODUCTION STAFFChristopher Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer

Kevin Nicoll, CMA, Director of Finance

Heidi MacPhee, Director of Communications and Marketing

Janice Fuller, Communications Manager

Anne Laybolt, Director of Development

Lori Saunders, Development Manager

Eric Mathis, Director of Operations

Jeremy VanSlyke, Production Manager James Eager, Music Librarian

Allan Gaskin, Education & Community Outreach Coordinator

M.J. MacLeod, Technical Coordinator

*Thank you to staff/interns who contributed their talents for a

portion of the year: Camille Dubois Crôteau, Will Pearson.

MUSIC DIRECTORBernhard Gueller

PRINCIPAL BAROQUE LEADERJeanne Lamon

POPS CONDUCTOR LAUREATEHoward Cable

ASSOCIATE CONDUCTORMartin MacDonald

FIRST VIOLINSRenaud Lapierre, Concertmaster *Jennifer Jones, Assistant Concertmaster

Kirsty Money, Assistant Concertmaster* Celeste JankowskiKaren LangilleYi LeePeter StryniakGillian Smith*

SECOND VIOLINSIsabelle Fournier, Principal

Simon-Philippe Allard, Assistant Principal

Janet DunsworthAnita Gao LeeKen NogamiAnne Simons

VIOLASSusan Sayle, Principal

Kerry Kavalo, Assistant Principal

Yvonne DeRollerBinnie Brennan

CELLOSNorman Adams, Principal

Shimon Walt, Assistant Principal

Hilary BrownBenjamin Marmen*

BASSESMax Kasper, Principal

Lena Turofsky, Assistant Principal

FLUTESPatricia Creighton, Principal

Christine Feierabend (Piccolo)

OBOESSuzanne Lemieux, Principal

Brian James (English Horn)

CLARINETSDominic Desautels, Principal

Eileen Walsh (Bass Clarinet)

BASSOONSIvor Rothwell, Principal

Christopher Palmer

HORNSDavid Parker, Principal

Mary Lee

TRUMPETSRichard Simoneau, Principal

Curtis Dietz

TIMPANI AND PERCUSSIONMichael Baker, Principal

* temporary for 2014/15 Season

SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA Symphony Nova Scotia is Nova Scotia’s Orchestra. Under the inspirational leadership of Music Director Bernhard Gueller, Symphony Nova Scotia enriches our lives through creative, professional performance of a broad spectrum of orchestral music. Musicians, staff, and volunteers are committed to contributing to your cultural life with the generous support of our community. Thank you for commitment to Symphony Nova Scotia!

Symphony Nova Scotia is a professional orchestra and

a member of Orchestras Canada. Its members belong

to the Canadian Federation of Musicians, Local 571.

Symphony Nova Scotia is a non-profit charitable

organization (Reg. #119207900RR0001).

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CEO’S REPORT

As I look back on the 2014/15 season, I ask myself: how are we doing? We didn’t balance our budget, but we managed to squeak through with a tiny operating deficit of less than 1%. We have a positive relationship with our musicians, and we are just beginning a five-year Collective Bargaining Agreement. Our Foundation is the envy of orchestras throughout the country, and it is one of the largest Foundations relative to budget size. In a national context, amidst great challenges, we are doing okay.

I have learned that in order to be successful, I need to manage this organi-zation aggressively. I must be ruthless about expenses, constantly look for revenue opportunities, expect bad weather, and anticipate budget short-falls. It is not enough to meet budget targets; they need to be exceeded.

In light of this difficult job, it has been a huge help that administrative staff-ing has been stable for several years, contrary to the normal turnover in not-for-profits. I am very grateful to my staff for their hard work and dedication, and I look forward to our future successes.

I have also been lucky to work with a highly supportive Board of Directors. I am amazed by their ongoing contribution, and I learn from them constantly.

Finding better ways to do things is always on my mind. The orchestra indus-try is facing the profound effects of reduced public funding, dwindling music education in schools, changing musical interests, and new methods of media consumption. We must find creative ways to face these challenges.

Change is tough, and bringing about positive change is one of the most difficult tasks I face as CEO; but it is a challenge I accept gladly as we look forward to next season.

Thank you for taking the journey with us.

CHRISTOPHER WILKINSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CHAIR’S MESSAGEThe 2014/15 season was one of resounding success for Symphony Nova Scotia. Maestro Gueller and the musicians performed with pas-sion and finesse, and we reached some incredible artistic heights.

In addition to great musical artistry, our community outreach efforts continued to blossom with the addition of the Beyond the Hall touring program, bringing the full orchestra to Pictou County. We also partici-pated in Carnegie Hall’s Weill Institute program, Link Up, culminating in a collaborative performance between students and the Symphony.

Though ticket sales continue to break records (this year exceeding $1.2 million), we had some financial challenges. With the unseasonably cold and stormy winter, we were disappointed to have had to cancel not one but two concerts, resulting in an estimated $30,000 in lost reve-nue. Additionally, our Canada Council grant was reduced by $40,000. Despite these challenges, we concluded the season with only a minor deficit of $35,000 (less than 1% of our total operating budget).

Our relative success in the face of these challenges speaks to the strength and resilience of our organization, and strong leadership from CEO Chris Wilkinson. We are extremely grateful for the commitment of our subscribers, donors, sponsors, and funders, as well as the dedica-tion of our volunteers, staff, board, musicians, and community partners.

Over the past two years as Chair, I have seen how each group of pas-sionate individuals has come together to build a stronger Symphony Nova Scotia, one that will continue to thrive well into the future.

Thank you for the honour of chairing this wonderful organization.

DENNICE LEAHEYBOARD CHAIR

DENNICE LEAHEYBOARD CHAIR

CHRISTOPHER WILKINSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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PLAYERS’ REPORTThe 2014/15 season kicked off with a welcome expansion of our education concerts for students across Halifax. In addition to perform-ing Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf for thousands of school children, we performed free public concerts at the Maritime Museum, Province House, City Hall, and the new Halifax Central Library. We were thrilled to see the expansion of the Alderney Landing Series as well as the popular Family Series concerts during this season.

Highlights included Brahms’ Requiem, the Open Waters New Music Festival, and an inspired performance by Quebec’s Quartango. Festival performances of Pictures at an Exhibition, Scheherazade, and the Rachmaninoff Piano Concertos were an extraordinary way to celebrate the end of our season. The snows of 2015 proved too much to contend with, however, and we were disappointed to cancel performances with Alain Trudel, Jonathan Crow, and the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra.

Along with successfully ratifying a new five-year collective agreement, Symphony musicians worked closely with board and staff to develop a new strategic plan. We are hopeful that this plan will lead us toward growth in a number of areas. All this leaves the musicians with a sense of optimism, and we are looking forward to making the most of the positive momentum in coming seasons.

After an extensive audition search, the orchestra is very excited to welcome four new musicians to our ensemble: violinists Mark Lee, Émilie Paré, and Joelle Kee, and cellist Ben Marmen.

Thank you to the staff, board, audience, and volunteers that made 2014/15 such a wonderful season.

BRAIN JAMES2014/15 CHAIR, SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA PLAYERS’ ASSOCIATION

FROM THE MAESTROI still seem to have the sounds of the Rachmaninoff and Friends Festival floating in my head. Antonio Pompa-Baldi gave us unforget-table performances of the Second and Third concerti, and Santiago Cañón Valencia’s cello also resounds as I recall the Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations and the Haydn Cello Concerto. Sara Davis Buechner and Beethoven; the Brahms Requiem; the Adams Symphony; Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition; Symphonic Tango; Howard Cable and the music of the Oscars; Alex Weimann’s Bach and Handel; and the welcome return of Canada’s Ballet Jörgen.

So many high points – too many to mention – with just two low points: the cancellation of the annual collaboration with the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra and American Symphonic Hits with Alain Trudel.

The weather aside, none of these successes would have been pos-sible without the musicians we are so lucky and happy to have in Halifax. It goes without saying that their commitment is second to none, and their passion and ability self-evident. Combined with our efficient, effective, and dedicated office staff, our caring, encourag-ing, hardworking, and dedicated board, our amazing sponsors and, as always, our loyal audience (still on the rise!), we are in a better place than ever before.

Thank you!

BERNHARD GUELLERMUSIC DIRECTOR

BRAIN JAMES OBOE / ENGLISH HORN

BERNHARD GUELLER MUSIC DIRECTOR

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR IN 2014/15, SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA…

• presented almost 50 free concerts and events across the province of Nova Scotia

• performed for more than 11,000 young music lovers through our education and outreach programs, not including the additional thousands of children and youth who attended The Nutcracker and many other concerts at reduced prices

• had over 650 students attend the student matinee for The Nutcracker

• lent our support to over 70 not-for-profit community organizations through ticket donations as part of the Community Compliments program

• hosted a new first-time subscribers event with back- stage tours and a private session onstage with musicians

• completed our new three-year Strategic Plan

• presented 16% more performances over the previous season, with a corresponding increase in rehearsals and practices

• launched new free programs including the Family Series, Beyond the Hall, and Link Up

• was a featured charity in the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon, and enlisted the support of 84 teammates — the largest team ever!

• was sponsored by over 40 organizations, and received donations from 630 generous individuals

• debuted our provincial touring program Beyond the Hall with support from TELUS

• performed in communities across the province, includ- ing Dartmouth, Lunenburg, Pictou County, and Wolfville

• celebrated 25 years of presenting free Library Series concerts at Halifax Public Libraries with support from Wilsons Fuels

• appeared with over 30 guest artists

• partnered with the Halifax Pop Explosion, Phoenix Youth, the Halifax Regional Library, Halifax Dance, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Pier 21, Long & McQuade, Halifax Seaport, and Culture Days to present diverse, innovative, and community-minded programs and performances

• sold out over half of our regular series programming, with record-breaking sales

• performed five sold-out concerts in six days with the hugely popular Video Games Live, Bach’s Magnificat, and Jill Barber—three completely different programs, three completely different styles of music, and three completely different audiences

• celebrated Canadian music and composers with performances of contemporary works by Murray Adaskin, Tim Brady, and Godfrey Ridout

• presented the Concertmaster Award to Joan and Jack Craig in recognition of their significant long-term support of Symphony Nova Scotia and the arts in our community 5

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SEPTEMBER 2014We kicked off our 2014/15 season with free education and outreach events for Nova Scotians during the seventh annual Symphony Week, including participation in the nationwide cul-tural celebration Culture Days for the fifth year in a row.

We also premiered our new Family Series with a free community perfor-mance of Peter and the Wolf at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

OCTOBER 2014

The concert season began with two immensely popular sold-out con-certs with Cape Breton’s sweetheart and longtime friend of the orches-tra, fiddler Natalie MacMaster

Violinist Martin Beaver joined the orchestra to perform Bruch’s Violin Concerto at the Cohn (with an Open Dress Rehearsal), in Dartmouth as part of our Alderney Encore series, and in Lunenburg for Musique Royale.

Our Halifax Pop Explosion collabora-tion saw two performances with one of Canada’s hottest new acts, the hus-band-and-wife duo of Whitehorse.

NOVEMBER 2014We welcomed pianist Sara Davis Buechner for a phenomenal perfor-mance of Beethoven’s Piano Con-certo no. 3. While in Halifax, Sara also connected with local organizations in support of trans youth.

In commemoration of the 100th and 75th anniversary of World Wars I and II, we performed Brahms’ Requiem, one of his most deeply moving and beloved works.

The orchestra teamed up with Acadian powerhouse trio, Vishtèn, for a high- spirited concert of Acadian-Celtic fusion.

Young Colombian cellist Santiago Cañón Valencia made his Canadian debut performing two showpieces for cello with an Open Dress Rehearsal.

We performed our second free Family Series concert, Boats, Buoys, and Bassoons, to a full house at the Maritime Museum.

The holiday season started with A Merry Cable Christmas with Howard Cable and the return of crooner Michael Vanhevel.

Our 2014/15 Baroque Series kicked off with a hugely popular, sold-out presentation of Tafelmusik’s audio-visual experience, the Galileo Project.

DECEMBER 2014The annual Nutcracker Luncheon, pre-sented by Phoenix, treated more than 700 attendees to a delicious three-course holiday luncheon followed by a special performance from Symphony Nova Scotia, and Christmas carols by the Phoenix Youth Choir.

Rising star conductor Jordan de Souza led the orchestra for two sold-out per-formances of Handel’s Messiah, which also supported families in our commu-nity by collecting donations for Feed Nova Scotia.

Symphony Nova Scotia, Halifax Dance, and Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia celebrated the 24th anniversary of The Nutcracker, this year with ten full-house performances, including a stu-dent matinee. This holiday season

CONCERT STORIES

favourite is often a child’s first exposure to classical music. With the generous sup-port of Presenting Sponsor East Coast Credit Union, thousands of Nova Scotian families share this tradition together.

JANUARY 2015We performed Mozart’s dazzling Sinfonia Concertante and Haydn’s inventive “London” Symphony.

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We explored cutting-edge symphonic music as part of the Open Waters New Music Festival.

Our annual tribute concert with the Jeans n’ Classics band honoured the King of Pop, the one and only Michael Jackson, with two sold-out concerts.

We welcomed Canadian baroque icon Jeanne Lamon to lead the orchestra in a collection of baroque’s finest, highlight-ing the music of France.

We presented another tribute to the world’s most iconic composer, Mozart, with performances of the “Haffner”, Clarinet Concerto, and the majestic, thundering “Jupiter”.

Once again we partnered with Halifax Dance for the annual Viennese Opera Ball.

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FEBRUARY 2015We performed a very popular encore of Magnificent Mozart at Alderney Landing Theatre.

Singer-songwriter David Myles re-turned to Symphony Nova Scotia for two sold-out concerts featuring old favourites, brand-new orchestral ar-rangements, and Nova Scotia soul.

We concluded our free Family Series with Black is Beautiful, a concert celebrating Black History Month.

Due to extreme winter weather, we unfortunately had to cancel our an-nual collaboration with the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra.

Legendary conductor Howard Cable returned for a second time during the season to celebrate the iconic scores of Hollywood’s greatest films.

We welcomed the return of former Symphony Concertmaster Terry Tam in a rare joint performance with his wife and musical partner, pianist Lorraine Min.

MARCH 2015To celebrate the opening of the new Halifax Central Library, the full orches-tra performed a free concert in the Paul O’Regan Hall.

We announced our 2015/16 season at our annual season launch event, with many friends and supporters in atten-dance, with catering from Subway.

Bach’s Magnificat and Vivaldi’s Gloria drew a full house, with a spectacular performance by the Vancouver Chamber Choir.

We performed three sold-out concerts of Video Games Live, the hugely popu-lar interactive concert experience, for the first time ever in Halifax.

Jill Barber returned to the Symphony for a sold-out concert of romantic retro magic.

We were disappointed to have to cancel a second concert, Symphonic Hits with Alain Trudel and Jonathan Crow, due to persistent and unsafe winter weather.

The 2014/15 Baroque Series concluded with a performance of Bach and Handel with Nova Scotia soprano Suzie LeBlanc and baroque specialist Alexander Weimann.

APRIL 2015Thanks to support from TELUS, we took the orchestra “Beyond the Hall” to Pictou County for a two-day blitz, including education programs and a full-orchestra concert with Pictou local Dave Gunning.

Quebec’s Quartango made its Nova Scotia debut with conductor Dinuk Wijeratne and local tango dancers performing live on stage, with attend-ees from our Volunteer Appreciation event at the dress rehearsal.

We partnered with Canada’s Ballet Jörgen to present one of Prokofiev’s most popular ballets, the beloved tale of Cinderella, for two sold-out perfor-mances and a student matinee.

MAY 2015The orchestra performed two Link Up concerts for over 1000 students at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

We celebrated Beer & Beethoven during the first annual Nova Scotia Craft Beer Week in partnership with the Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia, with the participation of 12 breweries. Décor was provided by The Berkeley, and we welcomed musical guest Dave Gunning.

The Library Series celebrated 25 years of free performances in public librar-ies hosted by Max Kasper with support from Wilson’s Fuels.

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Our annual festival featured the music of Russia, with international star pianist, Antonio Pompa-Baldi, for three sold-out concerts of Rach-maninoff’s Second and Third Piano Concertos, along with Scheherazade and Pictures at an Exhibition.

Thanks to our festival donors, includ-ing Judith Grant pictured above.

EDUCATION AND OUTREACHThe Symphony continues to deepen its commit-ment to life-long learning through music. With the financial support from generous corpora-tions, foundations, and individual donors, many new initiatives were made possible in 2014/15. Here are some of the engaging community programs we offered together.

LIBRARY SERIES 25TH ANNIVERSARY The Library Series, hosted by bassist Max Kasper at local libraries in Halifax, Dartmouth, and Truro, celebrated 25 years this year, with the continuous support from sponsor Wilsons Fuels.

Since 1989, Symphony Nova Scotia has presented multiple library concerts in the spring. For the 25th anniversary, these programs were presented at the Alderney Gate Public Library, Halifax Central Library, Keshen Goodman Public Library, Truro Public Library, and Woodlawn Public Library.

The performances featured the original Library Players – Max Kasper, Yi Lee, Anita Gao Lee, Norman Adams, and Susan Sayle – and the Gatto Dolce Duo, Max Kasper and Colin Matthews. LINK UP In 2014/15, Symphony Nova Scotia presented the internationally acclaimed Link Up program in collaboration with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute. We were one of more than 70 national and international organizations chosen to present the program.

Link Up is a highly participatory program that pairs orchestras across the country and around the world with schools in their local communities, inviting students to learn about orchestral repertoire through a year-long, hands-on music curriculum. Using Link Up materials, teachers lead students in a musical and educational journey from the composer’s and performer’s perspective by performing repertoire via recorder, violin, voice, or body percussion.

There were over 1100 student participants in the Link Up program, from 18 different schools across the South Shore, Annapolis Valley, and Halifax Regional School Boards. The culminating concert took place on Thursday, May 7 at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium under the direction of our education conductor Gary Ewer.

FAMILY SERIES Our brand-new Family Series got underway in September 2014 with a performance of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf by the full orchestra combined with interactive learning opportunities, in collaboration with Long and McQuade’s Musical Instrument Fun Zone and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Each of the three Family Series concerts featured a “sensory friendly” performance especially for those with autism or developmental disabilities. This series of free community performances was very successful and reached a total audience of almost 1500 over three concerts.

The Symphony received an Arts Innovation Grant from Arts Nova Scotia, with inspiration from Joan Craig for the Autism Nova Scotia collaboration.

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Family Series Halifax Central Library

Maritime Museum

OTHER EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS• Adopt-a-Musician wrapped another successful season with the “We Are the Stars!” concert on Wednesday, April 1 at the Paul O’Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library.• The Musical Munchkins pre-school program was presented by Symphony musicians to almost 600 people (20% more than in 2013/14) in 15 public libraries throughout Halifax and Pictou County from October 2014 to April 2015. • Pop Goes the Easel! enjoyed another season of collaboration with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and Long & McQuade during the 2014/15 season.• School Concerts returned for another season with full orchestra performances in 14 schools throughout Halifax, Mahone Bay, and Pictou County.

To learn more visit symphonynovascotia.ca/education.

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BEYOND THE HALL Symphony Nova Scotia’s Beyond the Hall outreach program brought the full orchestra to Pictou County on April 7 and 8, 2015.

Our “Beyond the Hall” model offered the Pictou region some of the orchestra’s most popular education and outreach programs. Most events were free of charge, and included school concerts, community programs, workshops, and interactive learning opportunities for people of all ages.

Thanks to the generous support of TELUS Atlantic Canada Community Board with additional funding provided by Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline and Michelin.

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Link Up Musical Munchkins

School ConcertBeyond the Hall

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BRAHMS’ REQUIEM NOVEMBER 2014

When we played the Brahms Requiem the audience was so silent during the performance, you could hear a pin drop. Tears came to my eyes and I thought, “heaven is just so.” ~ Anita Gao Lee, violin

A very meaningful German Requiem tonight. ~ Audience member

SANTIAGO CAÑÓN VALENCIA NOVEMBER 2014

The season flew by so fast, but there are concerts which stand out… the concert featuring the brilliant young Colombian cellist Santiago Cañón Valencia playing Haydn and Tchaikovsky. If ever there was a young phenom of the cello, he is it! ~ Mary Lee, horn

My favourite Santiago quote was “I started playing when I was four, but really began to take it seriously at age six.” ~ Norman Adams, cello

Our thanks to Symphony NS for bringing cellist Santiago Valencia to Halifax. It was breathtaking to hear and see his amazing talent… A beautiful concert. ~ Audience member

THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON JANUARY 2015

During the Jeans ’n Classics show, The Music of Michael Jackson, Gavin Hope was talking about the loss of Mi-chael Jackson and in the audience it was so quiet. This same audience was totally engaged – loud applause and cheers throughout the show – which made this respectful silence all the more striking. It was also the first time I experienced an audience waving cell phones while we were playing. The waving motion to a slow tune was very moving. ~ Christine Feierabend, piccolo

MUSICIAN AND AUDIENCE HIGHLIGHTSThe performance of live music, whether classical or contemporary, creates a profound experience for both audience and musicians. Concerts offer a shared moment in time, no two ever exactly alike, providing a unique opportunity for interaction between those who are listening and those who are performing.

The high level of artistry and musicianship our orchestra demonstrates at every concert moves people to feel the music in their hearts, creating lasting memories from the fleeting minutes. Like- wise, the musicians respond to the energy of the audience, reflecting back at them the passion they share.

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MUSICIANS AND THEIR STUDENTSThe musicians’ contributions to our community go well beyond what we see on stage. Experiencing live music together is also shared between teacher and student leading to success and inspiration.

During the season I had the opportunity to bring three of my students to listen to a live perfor-mance… For me it was invigorat-ing to see and hear it through them; to witness their enjoyment at being up close and personal…it reaffirmed the power of live performance on inspiring the next generation of professional musicians. ~ Janet Dunsworth, violin

Claire Ahern, a flute student I teach at the Fountain School of Performing Arts, won top prize in Winds for the local Kiwanis, then won Kiwanis Provincials and now will go on to compete at the Nationals. ~ Patricia Creighton, flute

I enjoyed one of the most reward-ing seasons as a private violin and viola teacher... [My students’] recitals really made me feel like my personal love of music was pouring out of my students. They were smil-ing and laughing afterwards. It is, after all, sup-posed to be fun. ~ Yvonne DeRoller, viola

I taught at Dalhousie and Acadia this year for the first time. My student Kailan Fournier-Poteet got the highest entrance scholar-ship and will start her studies at Dal this fall. ~ Dominic Desautels, clarinet

MOZART’S CLARINET CONCERTO JANUARY 2015

The sold-out performances of the Mozart Clarinet Concerto (Magnificent Mozart) were a career highlight. I have played the Mozart several times before, but these were special performances with Bernhard Gueller and I felt such wonderful support from the orchestra! ~ Dominic Desautels, clarinet

Mr. Desautels played with the greatest of skill to convey to us so much feeling: quiet by times, yet always clear, buoyant, flamboyant... perfectly and honestly. ~ Audience member

BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL FEBRUARY 2015

Black is Beautiful reminded me why our orchestra is so important. Watching the audience of all ages respond to the music and groove along with us was really rewarding. ~ Norman Adams, cello

BEYOND THE HALL APRIL 2015

Travelling with the orchestra to Pictou was memorable for its different shows and playing with Dave Gunning, but mostly for playing for people who would not normally see us… as the children came in, they immediately starting pointing at the instruments and creating a buzz in the air. ~ Benjamin Marmen, cello

SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA FOUNDATION

BOARD OF TRUSTEESDale A. Godsoe, C.M., Chair

Alan L. Barkhouse, F.C.A., Treasurer

Timothy C. Matthews, Q.C., Secretary

Robert E. Geraghty, C.M., Past Chair

Bill Black, C.M.

Paul Kent

F. Van Penick

Sherry Porter

Maintaining high artistic integrity, engag-

ing in long-term planning, and delivering on

articulated goals requires sustainable funding

for Symphony Nova Scotia. The Foundation

exists to provide a reliable source of funding

to support exceptional projects, protect the

Symphony from fluctuations in annual re-

sources, and ensure that the orchestra’s music

will live on for future Nova Scotians. Thanks

to the generosity of donors to the Symphony

Nova Scotia Foundation, the Symphony is

striving towards goals that might once have

remained mere dreams. We look forward to

creating new partnerships, reaching out to

new audiences, and helping to attract new-

comers to Nova Scotia because of the vibrant

cultural community that we share.

The Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation con-

tinues to welcome gifts of all sizes and can

offer special recognition for leadership gifts

in accordance with the donor’s wishes.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRThe value of our stable and healthy Foundation was never more evident than during this past season. While the orchestra was experiencing many artistically exciting sold-out concerts, there were unexpected fluctuations in public funding at the municipal and federal levels and a winter that we would all soon rather forget that impacted the Symphony’s financial situation.

I must sincerely thank those with the vision and generosity who gave to the Listen to the Future campaign and those who continue to give to the Foundation. It is because of you that the Foundation was able to transfer $496,798 to the Symphony for an-nual operating expenses in 2014/15.

The Canadian Heritage Cultural Investment Fund matched gifts to the Foundation at 97%, nearly doubling the impact of your contributions. Under the capable trustee-ship of our voluntary Board of Trustees, your legacy remains in good hands provid-ing the secure future for the orchestra that we all dreamed about for our children, grandchildren, and community.

Thank you for helping Symphony Nova Scotia continue to enrich our lives.

DALE GODSOE, C.M.CHAIR, SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA FOUNDATION

DALE GODSOE CHAIR, SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA FOUNDATION

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Symphony Nova Scotia and the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation also thank the Canadian Heritage Cultural Investment Fund - Endowment Incentives component whose matching fund has contributed over $3 million to date.

CAMPAIGN GIFTS

$500,000+ Margaret & David Fountain

$250,000 TO $499,999 Fred S. Fountain, C.M. & Elizabeth Fountain Marjorie Fountain Estate of Lorna Pearce

$100,000 TO $249,999Bill Black, C.M. & Lorraine BlackThe Craig FoundationDale Godsoe, C.M.Judith GrantThe late Dr. William LewisMarjorie LindsayHon. Margaret McCain, O.C. & the late G. Wallace McCainBabs & Van PenickJohn Risley, O.C., and Judi RisleyFrank and Debbi SobeyEstate of Vida Olivia LargeCanada Council for the Arts

$50,000 TO $99,999Estate of Dr. Robert CreightonSusan KerslakeRod MacLennan, C.M. & Robin MacLennanTimothy C. Matthews, Q.C. Millard Family – Jean, John, Jock, Tommy & SusanEdith MingoEli & Wendy ReesJason Roth & Cheryl Steadman-Roth

$25,000 TO $49,999Alan & Dolores BarkhouseWes & Diane CampbellHarold & Jessie CrosbyConnie Glube in memory of Richard GlubeKeith & Rosemary HamiltonPaul & Barbara KentSherry Porter & Doug HallDouglas & Maureen ReidScotiabankRose WilsonPink LarkinWomen For Music

$10,000 TO $24,999Will & Beth ApoldCommunity Foundation of Nova ScotiaCynthia DavisCarl & Nancy DotyJames A. & Karen FarquharPatricia & the late Arthur Fordham

Peter & Mary Ellen GurnhamDavid & Patricia HastingsHigh Liner Foods IncorporatedLarry Hayes & Sharon NicolleDr. Paul Huber & the late Eva HuberDrs. Dennis & Lalia JohnstonJohn & Catherine LazierRick & Nan MacDonaldKenneth & Gloria MaderDavid & Doreen MartinGail MorrisO’Regan’s Automotive GroupAllan Shaw, C.M. & Leslie ShawRobbie & Jean ShawJeff & Angie SomervilleKaren Woolhouse & David LewisTietje ZonneveldAnonymous (2)

$2,000 TO $9,999Erika BeattyTom & Bridget BrennanIsabella BrownleeJean CameronLarry Camp & Dixie Smith-CampAlain Chamagne & Valerie EvansHelen CianfaglioneAlan and Laurie CruessBrian Flemming, C.M. & Janice FlemmingDr. Richard Goldbloom, O.C. & Dr. Ruth Goldbloom, O.C.Dr. Jane GordonMaestro Bernhard & Shirley GuellerMartin R. Haase & Florence “Mickie” HaaseLucy KerrGerard & Liz MacDonaldBrian & Ruth MarchCarol McCauley & Wally SeippRod & Sue McCullochRyan & Megan McNallyDorothy MorrisonDr. Nancy Morrison & Gregory BakerEstate of John & Irene PetersBrian & Megan PorterDavid & Susan RitceyHugh & Judy SmithEstate of Doris ThorntonBruce Towler & Judy SteelePhilippa VerrierJohn Young, Q.C. & Carol Young, C.M.Paul & Sheila ZiveAnonymous (1)

To learn more about the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation, please contact Anne Laybolt at 902.421.1300 x. 231 or at development@symphonyns.ca.

Symphony Nova Scotia gratefully acknowl-edges the following named endowments within the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation:

ENDOWED CONCERT SERIES ($200,000+)

Edith Mingo

Bill Mingo Baroque Series

ENDOWED ORCHESTRA CHAIRS ($100,000+)

Jessie and Harold Crosby

Jessie and Harold Crosby Principal Oboe Chair

Ivan Duvar

Margaret Duvar Principal Flute Chair

Dr. William Lewis

Dr. William Lewis Principal Trumpet Chair

Barbara Newman

Norman Newman Concertmaster Chair

Audrey Tenniswood

Roy Tenniswood Assistant Principal Cello Chair

PURE GOLD ENDOWMENT

In honour of Drs. Ruth and Richard Goldbloom

GEORG TINTNER MEMORIAL FUND ($125,000+)

Estate of Alder & Althea Colpitts

Jack & Joan Craig / Craig Family Foundation

Dr. William Lewis

Symphony Nova Scotia gratefully acknowledges

the following donors to the Symphony Nova

Scotia Foundation (as of June 30, 2015):

MAJOR GIFTS ($5,000+)

Estate of Alder & Althea Colpitts

Anonymous (In memory of Redge Craig)

The late Dr. Robert & Mrs. Mary Martha Creighton

Estate of William and Corinne Hopgood

Dr. & Mrs. S.T. Laufer

Dr. William Lewis

Estate of Joan Morris

Jason Roth & Cheryl Steadman

David & Faye Sobey Foundation

Halifax Regional Municipality –

Millennium Committee

Nova Scotia Opera Association

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Our best ever live auc-

tion raised over $10,000

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FUNDRAISING & SPECIAL EVENTS

PORT OF WINES WINEMAKERS’ DINNERSeptember 25, 2014 • Cunard Centre, Halifax

We are honoured to perform live at this event, and are continu-ally grateful to the amazing NSLC staff and volunteers who do incredible work in making the night memorable for all who attend. With proceeds from the live auction going to support Symphony Nova Scotia, this event is incredibly important to our organization. Our sincere thanks to all who bid generously, donated items, and attended and supported the Symphony!

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENTApril 10, 2015 • Dalhousie Arts Centre, Halifax

This season we recognized Symphony Nova Scotia’s 2014 Volunteer of the Year for his outstanding contribution to the organization. Dr. Christopher Helleiner, our dedicated, music loving, knowledgeable researcher and creator of our concert program notes. Chris is single-handedly responsible for im-proving the concert experience for every audience member at all of our classical and baroque concerts for over 20 years.

He is not only a generous donor and supporter of the Symphony, but he is also a long time member of the Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus.

We are deeply grateful to him and to all of our Symphony volunteers. Your commitment to the orchestra makes it all possible. Thank you.

2014 Volunteer of the Year

Dr. Christopher Helleiner

Mayor Mike Savage came

out to support Symphony

Nova Scotia, as well as

his friend Carl Sparkes.

Dave Gunning joined us

again after playing with

us for our Beyond the

Hall tour in Pictou County.

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NEW ZEALAND IN A GLASS WINE EVENTMay 12, 2015 • Pier 21, Halifax

BEER & BEETHOVEN May 8, 2015 Halifax Forum Multi-Purpose Centre, Halifax

We were pleased to collaborate with New Zealand Wine for this exclusive wine tasting and fundraising event. Attendees had the opportunity to meet representatives, taste exceptional wines, enjoy a sampling of fine foods and cheeses, and listen to a performance by a Symphony Nova Scotia ensemble.

Benjamin Marmen performed on Nova Scotian Crystal wine glasses, with Jennifer Jones on violin, in a piece arranged by D’Arcy Gray. Many thanks to Nova Scotian Crystal for donating the top auction prize, and for providing the glasses for this performance.

Symphony Nova Scotia’s annual end-of-season fundraiser, Beer and Beethoven, took a local twist featuring NS Craft Brewers Association members at the launch of the first Nova Scotia Craft Beer Week. The orchestra performed with special guest Dave Gunning, with Board member Varqa Mirzaagha acting as emcee. The auction, headlined by a live painting by Richelle Williams, helped raise over $43,000.

SCOTIABANK BLUE NOSE MARATHON CHARITY CHALLENGEMay 16-17, 2015, Halifax

Over 80 runners the biggest fundraising team of the entire race!) joined the Symphony Nova Scotia team during its sixth year participating in the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon Charity Challenge.

This year we raised over $15,000 for the Symphony’s education and outreach programs. We were one of the top fundraising charities, and were awarded an additional $4000 for having the largest number of fundraisers.

Thank you to our Co-Chairs, Sandy Rutledge and Pat Sullivan, our Team Captain, Kerry Kavalo, and our top individual donor, Ghlee MacLeod! Congratulations to all of the runners and supporters.

Carl Sparkes was the successful bidder for the Symphony’s

“Conductor for a Day” auction item. Carl practised tire-

lessly to interpret “Barber of Seville”. Not to be outdone

by Bugs Bunny, who immortalized this piece for genera-

tions, Carl arrived on stage in tails and white gloves.

Our youngest donor Skye MacLeod

shared her donation in this

beautifully-decorated envelope.

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONSFOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015.

The financial information that follows, the statement of operations, is only an excerpt from Symphony Nova Scotia’s complete set of annual financial statements.

A complete set of the Symphony Nova Scotia Society’s 2014/15 Financial Statements (which have been audited and reported upon by our auditors, Grant Thornton LLP) is available online at www.symphonynovascotia.ca or by telephone at 902.421.1300.

REVENUES 2015 2014 Earned revenue 1,378,183 1,193,385 Private sector revenue 1,218,917 1,008,066 Corporate revenue 107,000 136,500 Individual gifts 287,996 227,570 Education revenue 84,875 100,408 Special Events 100,408 86,771 Other (Foundation, membership, designated gifts) 683,063 517,115 Public sector revenue 1,114,322 1,133,313Capital contributions 12,865 12,185 Donated materials & services 194,582 216,428 3,918,869 3,563,377

EXPENSES

Artistic 2,231,515 1,983,301 Education 104,375 51,949 Concert production 594,247 516,635 Marketing 270,898 235,852Development 211,726 176,571 Administration 345,511 350,419 Donated materials and services 194,582 216,428 3,952,854 3,531,155

REVENUES LESS EXPENSES (33,958) 32,222

LISTEN TO THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN

Campaign donations received 227,851 771,134Campaign donations received and held in restricted funds 21,445 26,994Total Campaign donations received 249,296 798,128Campaign expenses 5,724 3,340Transferred to Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation 222,124 767,794Balance held in restricted cash to be transferred to the Foundation 21,445 26,994

A: REVENUE Earned revenue Private sector revenue

Public sector revenue Capital contributions

Donated materials & services

B: EXPENSES Artistic Education Concert production

Marketing Development Administration

Donated materials & services

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MAESTRO’S SPHERE ($50,000+)The Estate of William & Corinne Hopgood

MAESTRO’S PLATINUM CIRCLE (20,000+)Clearwater Fine Foods Incorporated

Peggy Corkum

The Craig Foundation, Joan & Jack Craig

Nancy Doty in memory of Carl Doty

Judith Grant

Marjorie Lindsay

Women for Music

MAESTRO’S GOLD CIRCLE ($10,000+)Anonymous (2)

Fred & Elizabeth Fountain

Martin Haase

Rosemary & Keith Hamilton

David & Patricia Hastings

Susan Kerslake

John & Catherine Lazier

Stephen & Dennice Leahey, CM

Community Foundation of Nova Scotia

Van & Babs Penick

MAESTRO’S SILVER CIRCLE ($5,000+)A. Mary Holmes Trust

Bill & Lorraine Black

Bee Huxtable

Paul & Barbara Kent

Rod & Robin MacLennan

John MacLeod through

the JSF Fund at CFNS

Hon. Margaret N. McCain, O.C.

Gail Morris & Sandy Rutledge

Eli & Wendy Rees

Robert Pope Foundation

Spencer Family Charitable Foundation

The John & Judy Bragg Foundation

Chris Wilkinson & Suzanne Lemieux

MAESTRO’S BRONZE CIRCLE ($1,000+)Anonymous

Nancy Barteaux & Eric Durnford

William Blackburn & Ramona Lumpkin

Mary Blanchard

Bob & Michèle Bortolussi

Catherine Campbell

Paul & Lorraine Campbell

Wes & Diane Campbell

David & Carolyn Chipman

Helen Cianfaglione

Jessie & Harold Crosby

Alan & Laurie Cruess

Nanciellen Davis

Fedora & Louis Deveau

Glen Dexter & Margie Knickle

Dr. Rebecca Dobson

Valerie Evans & Alain Chamagne

James & Cora Fanning

James A. & Karen Farquhar

The Estate of Hilda Evelyn Fergusson

Chris & Hiya Field

Audrey & Ken Fram

Janet & Allan Gaskin

Robert Geraghty

Marci-Ann Gilsig

Constance Glube

Dale Godsoe, C.M.

Richard Goldbloom

Michael & Jean Gray

Dr. Marie-Claude Grégoire

Stuart & Hilda Grossert

Peter & Mary Ellen Gurnham

Jean Hartley

Larry Hayes & Sharon Nicolle

Christopher Helleiner

Christopher Hubley

Drs. Dennis & Lalia Johnston

Anne & Wilf Laybolt

Dr. & Mrs. Raymond & Francoise LeBlanc

Mary Lu MacDonald

Rick & Nan MacDonald

Susanne MacDonald

Marie MacInnes

Ernie Manicom

Lois & David Mann

Karen Mann

Brian & Ruth March

David & Doreen Martin

Mary & Robert Martin

Timothy C. Matthews

Carol McCauley & Wally Seipp

Michael McFadden

Shirlee Medjuck

David Mercer

Varqa Mirzaagha

Bret & Janice Mitchell

David & Sonia Murphy

Helen Murray

Dr. Christopher & Carole M. Olsen

The Estate of Reta M. Palmer

The Estate of Lorna Pearce

Sherry Porter & Doug Hall

Elizabeth & David Precious

candice j. prior

James Publicover

Doug & Maureen Reid

Alex & Kathleen Ritchie

in memory of Gaylan Ritchie

Ryan Legal Services Inc.

Margot Schenk

Allan & Leslie Shaw

Robbie & Jean Shaw

Allan J. Silverman

Nancy Spencer

Linda Stewart

The Estate of Anne Strong

Jennifer Szerb

Keith & Julia Taylor

Bruce Towler & Judy Steele

Karen & Tom Traves

Philippa Verrier

Rose Wilson

Dr. Patty Wren & Dr. Geoffrey Turnbull

John & Carol Young

The Zive Family

Tietje Zonneveld

CONCERTMASTER’S CIRCLE ($500+)Anonymous

Anonymous donation through the CFNS

Ken & Janet Adams

Auto Choice Parts & Paints Limited

Ninette Babineau

Leslie & Jeannine Baikie

Earl Banks

Dianne & Stephen Beaufoy

Richard Buggeln

Hugh & Ann Cameron

Campbell Comeau Engineering

Doreen & Terry Carroll

CBRE Limited

Guy Chauvin

CIBC Wood Gundy Ltd.

Ted & Joan Cleather

Compass Commercial Realty

Audrey Cowan

Gregory Crosby

Eva & Bill Gates

Robert Gershey

Halifax Partnership

Halifax Port Authority

Susan Helliwell

Heritage Gas

Jane Hustins

Lucy Kerr

Ketchin Sales & Marketing

Susan Kulik

Michael Laffin

Brian Leadbetter

J. & D. LindenSmith

Peter MacAskill

Harley & Wendy MacCaull

Douglas & Helen MacDonald

Wayne & Jody MacDonald

Bill & Robin MacInnis

Charlotte MacQuarrie

Dr. William F. Mason

Michelin Canada

Rod & Michele Millar

Arthur & Ann Miller

Frank E. Milne

Montrose Mortgage Atlantic

Nancy Morrison & Gregory Baker

Bruce & Susan Moxley

Penny & Len Moxon

Jock & Janet Murray

NSLC

Peter Oleskevich & Nancy Handrigan

Barbara O’Shea

Dr. & Mrs. Winston Parkhill

Richard Peckham & Maureen Nowlan

Pierre & Margaret Perron

Colin Piercey

Victoria & Edwin Rosenberg

Catherine Shepherd

Rod Sneddon

Stuart & Davidson Orthodontics

Audrey Tenniswood

Theriault Financial

Esther & Bill VanGorder

Ted Withers in Memory of Eileen Withers

SYMPHONY CLUB ($250+)Anonymous

Nelson Amiro

B. Anderson

Margaret M. Arklie

DONORS 2014/15On behalf of the entire community, we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the committed individuals, organizations, and foundations that made donations to Symphony Nova Scotia or the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation during the 2014/15 fiscal year (July 2014-June 2015). Your generosity and passion inspire us and allow us to continue to bring exceptional performances and outreach programs to audiences across the province.

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accuracy of this information, but invite

you to contact us to let us know of any

errors or omissions. Donors that have

given for five or more consecutive

years are bolded.

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Said & Sharon Awad

Michael & Sheila Banks

Robert & Rejeanne Bell

Jenise & Mike Brouse

Madge & Brian Burnell

Rodney & Margaret Caley

Jean Sutherland Cameron

Mary Carmichael

Florence Carrigan

Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Childs

June & Angus Chisholm

Donald & Susan Church

Mrs. M.G. Cox

Colin & Ellen Darlington

Joan Dawson

Marilyn & John Edgecombe

David & Sheila Ferguson

Keith & Lise Fillmore

Peter Fillmore

Barbare Fraser

Bernhard & Shirley Gueller

Dr. Paul Hickey

Marion D. Kennedy

Jill Langin

Joanne Langley-LeBlanc

Robert Leblanc-Ross

Susan Letson

Marlon & Trudy Lewis

Ian & Gail Logie

Elaine Loney

W. Scott MacConnell &

Stephanie Mykietyn

Bill MacDonald & Patricia Pearce

Kathryn MacIsaac

Jean Macpherson

Janet Marche

Rachel Martin

Peter & Gerrie Masters

Eric Mathis

Sue & Rod McCulloch

John McElhiney

Dorothy Morrison

Mary & Alistair Munro

Rick & Melda Murray

Dan O’Connor & Sharon Fraser

Terrence Paris

Margaret & William Parker

Renzo Piccinini

Barbara Poranek

David & Susan Ritcey

James & Elizabeth Ross

Sharon H. Ross

Jason Roth & Cheryl Steadman

H. A. Ryding

Elizabeth Salton

Aet Sandstrom

Brett Smith

Candace Stevenson

M. & E. Stevenson

Tanya Tintner

Chris Walker

Gordon Watson

H. Wickwire-Foster

COMPANION CLUB ($100+)Anonymous (11)

Carl & Caroline Abbott

David & Marcella Abugov

Pam Ackerman

David & Jane Alexander

Lisa Annand

Melvin & Myrna Baird

James Balcom

Paul Balcom

Marjorie Bellefontaine

M.H. Billard

Carl Boyd & Karolyn Waterson

Russ & Sharon Brannon

Maura Brennan

Leo Brooks

David Bruce

Rick Buhr & Carolyn Drysdale-Buhr

Sheila A. Cardone

John & Linda Carter

Level Chan

Patrick & Beverley Charlton

Rick & Carolyn Chenhall

The late Ernest Chiasson

Joan Chiddenton

Nancy & Fred Chipman

Robert & Ruth Clark

David Cogswell

Lesley Cole

Collette Condon

Patrick Connors

Christine Corston

Sybilla Corvin

Marie Cox

Phyllis Cox

Kay Crinean

Heather Crocker

Judith & Jonathan Davies

Cecil & Eleanor Decker

Beverly d’Entremont & Anthony Farrell

Kenneth & Marged Dewar

Myrla Drysdale

Kay & Eric Duggan

Elizabeth Durling

Ruth Durrant

Robyn Elliott

Jo-Anne Embree

Trinda L. Ernst

Conrad Fernandez & Suzanne Ramsey

Robert & Sheila Frame

J. Gagnon & G. Allard

Joan Gilroy

Dan Goodspeed

Donald & Joleen Gordon

Jane Gordon

Roberta Graham

Roselle Green

Nancy Grove & Joe Tiernan

Holly & Eldon Gunn

David & Laurie Hamilton

Edwin & Patricia Harris

Marilyn & Reid Harrison

Shirley & Mark Hazen

Nora Henderson

Kathryn Herbert

Graeme Hicks

Donald Houle

Lorna Huestis

Terry & Stephanie Hurrell

David S Inkpen

Nigel & Pauline Kemp

Margaret Kendall

Gordon F. Kent

Hugh Kindred

Nancy Kitchen

Ethel Kostman

Stan & Jan Kutcher

Carol & Bruce Law

Kimberley Lawlor & Christopher Smith

Prof. & Mrs. Douglas Lee

Barry & Nancy Lesser

Bernard & Judith Leviten

Ron & Aileen Lewis

Sharon L. Logan

Bill & Stella Lord

Betty & Don Lordly

Mary Dykstra Lynch

Karen MacInnis

Doug & Alice Macintosh

Robert & Charlotte Mackeigan

Gary & Marilyn MacKenzie

Barbara MacKinnon

Ann Maclean

Peggy MacLean

Linda MacLeod

Valerie MacMichael

Ron & Mary Macnab

Sylvia Mangalam

Linda Marks

Julie Marshall

Clive & Elizabeth Mason

Janet Maybee

Bill & Monica McDonald

Charmaine McDonald

Harold McGee

David & Kathryn McNamara

Rick Mehta

William Middleton & Susan Grant

Duncan & Ann Miller

Gary A. Miller

Linda Miller

Janine Mills

Robert & Helga Mills

Janet Mitchell

Dr. & Mrs. J. Money

John A. Montgomerie

Andrea Moore

Marilyn & Graham Morgan

Larry & Claire Murphy

Michael & Elizabeth Murphy

James O’Brien

Vicki Olds in memory of Donovan Olds

O’Regan’s Automotive Group

Robin Orr

Robert & Nancy Pasquet

Arthur & Elizabeth Peters

Stella Pierce

Jeff Pike

Linda & Alain Pirard

Phyllis Porter-Baker

Alayne Pothier

Chris & Helen Prowse

Mary Prudhoe

Mrs. D.W. Purchase

Suzanne Ramsey

Kathy & Barrie Rennick

Kay Richardson

LCDR Sherry Richardson

Barbara Richman

John G. Riley

Kenneth Rockwood & Susan Howlett

Bill & Betty Roger

Robert & Barbara Rushton

Janet Schaffner

Kevin Schwenker

Kazue Semba

Robert & Elizabeth Shaffelburg

Andrew Sherin & Sheila Clyburne

Lois A. Shields

Betty Skuffham

Kay Smith & Kathy Anthony

James & Heather Stewart

Erika Stokes

John Swain

Diane Swanzey

Kathryn Swenson

Johanna Ternan

Judith Tulloch

Marvin & Carol Uchida

Barbara Urquhart

Ian & Gertrude Urquhart

Paul Varner

Riet Vink

Alexa Vodicka

Jim & Louise Warren

Barbara C. Watt

Christopher & Daisy Weeren

Philip & Elvira Welch

Heather Wills

Thomas & Sharon Windeyer

BEQUESTSEstate of Hilda E. Fergusson

A.Mary Holmes Trust

Estate of William & Corinne Hopgood

Estate of Reta Palmer

Estate of Lorna Pearce

Estate of Anne Strong

IN MEMORYDr. Basil St. John Brown

Abigail Bryant

Isabella Campbell

Carl Doty

Dorothea Gahagan

Kaye Geraghty

Mickie Haase

Daina Kulrys

Henry Swift

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SPONSORS 2014/15Thank you to these community-minded organizations for their generous gifts of cash and services to Symphony Nova Scotia during the 2014/15 season.

SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIASuite 301, 5657 Spring Garden Road

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3R4902. 421. 1300

DALHOUSIE ARTS CENTRE BOX OFFICE 6101 University Avenue

PO Box 15000 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2

902. 494. 3820 OR 1.800. 874. 1669

symphonynovascotia.ca

On the cover: Kerry Kavalo, viola Jennifer Jones, violin