MSO Crescendo Club Giving

Season Premiere Crescendo Club party with pianist André Watts.
Photos by Greg Anderson

CRESCENDO CLUB GIVING

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CRITICAL TO OUR SUCCESS

Crescendo Club members are critical to the success of the MSO’s main stage performances and artistic achievements. Their philanthropic leadership also enables the MSO to continue serving our community through our nationally-recognized Education and Community Engagement Programs.

STEADFAST COMMITMENT

The MSO remains steadfast in our commitment to serve our community. With the help of all of our donors, we raise more than $1 million annually to support our important work throughout Madison, Dane County and south-central Wisconsin. Over the years, the MSO has been a diligent steward of these gifts. In the midst of the current national recession, the MSO continues a tradition of strong management, an unrivaled record of fiscal stability and prudent stewardship of a nearly $4 million operating budget.

MAJOR SUPPORT

The support of Crescendo Club members composes nearly 50% of the Annual Fund, contributing substantially to the difference between ticket revenue and the cost of our programs.

AND FUN!

And we have fun together too. Crescendo Club members celebrate with the MSO at the open and close of each season with John DeMain, symphony musicians, and our guest artist . . . just our special way of saying thank you.

JOIN US!

To find out how you can join the Crescendo Club, call MSO Director of Development, Robin Garcia at 608.257.3734.

THE BENEFITS OF GIVING

MAESTRO CIRCLE, $5,000 AND ABOVE

1. All Vivace Circle benefits listed below, plus…

2. Option to request complimentary tickets to the concert of your choice for family and friends.*

3. Option to be acknowledged as a Concert Sponsor at one concert during the season. A variety of recognition opportunities are available.

VIVACE CIRCLE, $2,500 TO $4,999

1. All Crescendo Club benefits listed below, plus...

2. Celebrate with John DeMain and special guests at “An Evening of Gratitude,” a special salute to MSO philanthropists like you.

CRESCENDO CLUB, $1,250 to $2,499

1. Socialize with like-minded music enthusiasts in the privacy of the Crescendo Club Lounge before concerts.
2. Relax in the Audubon Room, Overture Hall’s backstage parlor, at the open and close of each season.
3. Visit with John DeMain, MSO musicians and guest artists at select post-concert receptions.
4. Enjoy reserved premium parking just steps from Overture Hall.*
5. Receive a 10% discount at MSO partner restaurants by showing your Patron Bonus Card.
6. Recognition in MSO 2011-2012 season concert programs.

*Benefits marked with an asterisk (*) have a fair market value and may reduce the tax-deductibility of your gift. Check with your financial advisor for details regarding your eligibility to receive these benefits if you make your gift through a donor-advised fund or private foundation.

2011-2012 CRESCENDO CLUB MEMBERS

As of October 12, 2011

MAESTRO CIRCLE

$10,000 or more
Diane Endres Ballweg
William & Claudette Banholzer
W. Jerome Frautschi and Pleasant Rowland
Candy & George Gialamas
Myrna Larson
Marvin J. Levy
Nicholas & Elaine Mischler
Fred & Mary Mohs
Stephen D. Morton
E. J. Plesko & JoAnn Six Plesko
Maurice & Arlene Reese
Two Anonymous Friends

$5,000 TO $9,999
DeEtte Beilfuss-Eager & Leonard P. Eager, Jr.
Anne W. Bolz
Marian & Jack Bolz
Pat & Dan Cornwell
Dorothy Dittmer
Ann Lindsey & Charles Snowdon
Sandra Osborn & Marshall Finner
Millie & Irv Shain

VIVACE CIRCLE

$2,500 TO $4,999
Rosemarie Blancke
Tom & Shaila Bolger
Joyce E. & Daniel W. Bromley
Ann & Reed Coleman
Audrey & Philip Dybdahl
Terry Haller
Dr. Stanley & Shirley Inhorn
Carolyn Kau & Chris Hinrichs
Doug & Norma Madsen
Michael Oliva & Pat Meyer
Fred Robertson
Edwin & Ruth Sheldon
Phillip & Jane Stark
Lynn Stathas
Chuck & Denise Steinhauer
W. Stuart & Elizabeth Sykes
Thomas E. Terry
Nick & Judy Topitzes
David & Jane Villa
Katherine Voight
John & JoAnn Wall
William Wilcox & Julie Porto

CRESCENDO CLUB

$1,250 TO $2,499
Drs. Helen & Richard Ahn
Carla & Fernando Alvarado
Dr. Richard B. Anderson
Thomas & Lynn Ansfield
Martin & Kay Barrett
Nancy Becknell
Joel & Kathy Belaire
Jane A. Blumenfeld
Patricia Brady & Robert Smith
Catherine Briggs & Marthea Fox
Bradford Brown & Maribeth Gettinger
Martha & Charles Casey
Richard & Marilyn Cashwell
Mildred & Marv Conney
John DeLamater & Janet Hyde
Lawrence C. & Nancy F. Dewey
Bruce & Christine Duemler
John & Clela Duemler
Wayne Duerst
Marilyn & Jim Ebben
Dr. Lee Ecklund
Ray & Mary Evert
Gregory Flessas & Aura Brosnan
Dr. Thomas & Leslie France
Jean & Werner Frank
Clayton & Belle Frink
Robert & Dianne Gomez
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Graebner
Prof. Richard A. Greiner
Tyrone & Janet Greive
Phil & Dale Grimm
Betty & Edward Hasselkus
Ann & Roger Hauck
Dr. Brandon S. Hayes
Perry & Virginia Henderson
Robert Horowitz & Susan B. King
Margaret A. Hutchinson
Ted & Helen Iltis
Aileen & Paul Jensen
Maryl Johnson, M.D.
James & Joan Johnston
Valerie & Andreas Kazamias
Annrita Lardy
Bill & Fern Lawrence
Lila Lightfoot
Jonathan & Susan Lipp
Drs. Paul & Renate Madsen
Jeffrey & Helen Mattox
Connie Maxwell
Clare & Michael McArdle
Jane McGinn
Margaret Metcalfe & Shirley Homburg
Larry & Julie Midtbo
Mark & Nancy Moore
Peder & Jeanne Moren
Jeanne & John Morledge
Virgie E. Peloquin
Giuseppe & Renee Perna
Mary Ellen Peters
John L. Peterson
Pamela Ploetz & John Henderson
Cyrena & Lee Pondrom
Gerald & Christine Popenhagen
Walter & Karen Pridham
Michael Pritzkow
The Children of Harold A. & Marian E. Rafoth
Roger & Nancy Rathke
Pat & Jeff Roggensack
Karen & Harry Roth
Barbara Ryder
Karl & Joan Schmidt
Margaret & Collin Schroeder
Charles T. & Anne M. Scott
Joel Skornicka
Thomas Rae Smith & Jennifer A. Younger
Roland A. & Nancy E. Smith
Hans & Mary Lang Sollinger
Dr. Steven Stoddard
John & Mary Storer
Barbara Swan & Roy Tull
Eldred & Virginia Swingen
Richard Tatman & Ellen Seuferer
Dr. Claude & Irma Taylor
Marilynn Thompson
Ron & Laureen Thorstad
Carol & Donald Wahlin
Peter & Toby Wallach
John & Jane Wegenke
Sybil Weinstein
John T. & Celeste Wencel
Carolyn White
John & Georgia Wiley
Elyn L. Williams
Bob & Elsie Wilson
John & Peggy Zimdars