l i v e t h e m u s i cWELCOME TO OUR 2014-15 seAsON!Savannah PhiLhaRMOniC CORPORaTiOn PO BOX 11323 Savannah, GEORGia 31412

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Name: Erin CasselInstrument: CelloHow long have you played your instrument?: Since I was 4 years oldHobbies: Knitting, coordinating friends’ weddings, hiking

Name: Mary Beth BryantInstrument: CelloFavorite Piece of Music to Perform: Tchaikovsky’s “Fourth Symphony”Favorite Food: Anything at Mrs. Wilkes

Name: Jessica Kornhoff-MessereInstrument: CelloFavorite Song: “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”Hobbies: Olympic weightlifting, yoga, readingFavorite Food: Roasted seaweed

LivE ThE music

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Saturday, September 13, 2014OPEninG niGhT: BRahMS, RACHMANINOFF, & DvOřák*Lucas Theatre for the arts 7:30pm

Saturday, September 27, 2014ChaMBER COnCERT nO. 1 SChUBERT & BRahMS PianO TRiOSLutheran Church of the ascension 5:00pm

Friday, October 17, 2014BERLIOZ, BIZET, & SIBELIUS*Lucas Theatre for the arts 7:30pm

Sunday, October 19, 2014ChaMBER COnCERT nO. 2 TCHAIkOvSkY SEXTETLutheran Church of the ascension 5:00pm

Thursday, november 20, 2014ANTHONY kEARNS IN CONCERT: iRELand’S FinEST TEnORLucas Theatre for the arts 7:30pm

Sunday, november 23, 2014ChaMBER COnCERT nO. 3 TOTALLY MOZARTLutheran Church of the ascension 5:00pm

Friday, december 12 & Saturday, december 13, 2014HOLIDAY POPSCathedral of St. John the Baptist 7:30pm

Saturday, January 17, 2015ChaMBER COnCERT nO. 4 FaURé’S PianO QUaRTET nO. 1 Lutheran Church of the ascension 5:00pm

Saturday, January 31, 2015ThE CREaTiOnCathedral of St. John the Baptist 7:30pm

Saturday, March 14, 2015ChaMBER COnCERT nO. 5 SHOSTAkOvICH AND BRAHMS SOnaTaSLutheran Church of the ascension 5:00pm

Saturday, april 18, 2015LiGhTS, CaMERa…MUSiC!BELOvEd TUnES FROM STaGE and SiLvER SCREEnLucas Theatre for the arts 7:30pm

Sunday, april 26, 2015ChaMBER COnCERT nO. 6 CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS OF ChaMBER MUSiCLutheran Church of the ascension 5:00pm

Thursday, april 30, 2015kINgS & QUEENS – AN EvENINg WiTh ThE Savannah PhiLhaRMOniC ChORUSSt. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 7:30pm

Saturday, May 9, 2015SEaSOn FinaLE: BRahMS, WAgNER, & STRAUSS* Johnny Mercer Theatre 7:30pm

W e l c O m e t O O u R 6 t h s e A s O N !

Thank you, thank you, Savannah, for all the incredible support you have provided the Philharmonic this past year. Perpetu-ally sold-out concerts, increased giving, and as much passion coming from you, the audience, as from the stage made for a perfect 5th Season! Our education program continues to grow, and our work in integra-tive medicine (bringing musicians to play for patients receiving chemotherapy and a funny kid’s opera especially arranged for sick children) has made me very proud of my musicians.As you browse the brochure, I hope you agree we have hit the target again on achieving a mix of music for everyone to en-joy. I myself can’t pick one favorite concert, they all have a highlight for me. I’m confi-dent you will feel the same. I look forward to welcoming you all at the concert halls!Peter Shannon Artistic Director and Conductor Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus

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SPECIAL FAMILY EvENT Saturday, december 13, 2014

FAMILY HOLIDAY POPS** Cathedral of St. John the Baptist 3:00pm**Family Holiday Pops not included in 2014-2015

season subscriptions * Pre-concert talk series presented by Savannah Friends of Music, one hour preceding concert

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ST. PaUL’S EvanGELiCaL LUThERan ChURCh10 West 31st Street Savannah, Ga

v e N u e s

LUCaS ThEaTRE FOR ThE aRTS32 abercorn Street (next to Reynolds Square) Savannah, Ga

CaThEdRaL OF ST. JOhn ThE BaPTiST222 East harris Street (corner of abercorn Street) Savannah, Ga

JOHNNY MERCER ThEaTRESavannah Civic Center 301 West Oglethorpe avenue Savannah, Ga

LUThERan ChURCh OF ThE aSCEnSiOn120 Bull Street (on Wright Square) Savannah, Ga

suBscRiPtiONs 2014-2015

PuRchAsiNg tickets OR suBscRiPtiONsONLINE: www.savannahphilharmonic.org

BY PHONE: 912.525.5050 (Savannah Box Office)

IN PERSON: Savannah Box Office 216 East Broughton Street Savannah, Ga 31401 Open M-F 10am-5pm and one hour preceding each performance at concert location

GROUPS: discounts are available for groups of ten or more Please contact the Savannah Philharmonic at 912.232.6002 for more details

suBscRiPtiON sAles scheDuleApril 21 - May 9, 2014: 2013-2014 subscribers may reserve the same seats for 2014-2015 (Call Savannah Box Office Manager at 912.525.5058)

May 10 - July 18, 2014: 2013-2014 subscribers may change their seats. New subscribers may purchase subscriptions and reserve seats (Online sales begin May 10, 2014)

Monday, July 21, 2014: individual tickets on sale

Flex 3n Choose any three orchestral/choral concerts

5% discount

Pick 5n Choose any five orchestral/choral concerts

10% discount

seRies 8n all eight orchestral/choral concerts

15% discount

the PhilhARmONic exPeRieNcen all eight orchestral/choral concerts +

“The Chamber Music Series” 25% discount

the chAmBeR music seRiesAll six chamber concerts for the price of five

FiRst-time suBscRiBeRsavailable after May 10, 2014

n First-time subscribers purchasing “The Philhar-monic Experience”subscription 30% discount- New subscribers purchasing “The Philharmonic Experience” at the $60 ticket level can save $168 for a total cost of $392 per person.

suBscRiBe NOW!Philharmonic subscribers receive:

n Generous discounts on tickets

n First selection of the best seats in all concert ve nues

n Complimentary ticket exchange

n Series 8 and above subscribers receive a Savannah Philharmonic supporter card with exclusive discounts at local businesses

sAve With A suBscRiPtiONPurchasing a subscription package not only gives you first selection of seats at concerts, it also provides significant savings on tickets. Based on your chosen ticket level and subscription package, savings may reach up to $140 throughout the season. For example, purchasing “The Philharmonic Experience” at the $60 ticket level costs $560 per person. apply the 25% discount and save $140 for a total cost of $420 per person.

Name: Gabriel MonticelloInstrument: BassHobbies: Playing music, reading, and scrapbookingFavorite Vacation Destination: My couch with my wife and dogs

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OPENING NIGHT: BRAHMS, RACHMANINOFF, AND DvOřák*Saturday, September 13, 2014 / 7:30pm / Lucas Theatre for the artsBrahms Academic Festival Overture Op. 80 Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Op. 43 Dvořák Symphony No. 7 Op. 70

The Savannah Philharmonic’s 6th Season begins with Brahms’ boisterous Academic Festival Overture. dynamic concert pianist, Fanya Lin joins the Philharmonic Orchestra for Rachmaninoff’s enchanting Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7 brings Opening night to a rousing close.

PianO SOLOiST: Fanya Lin

TICkETS: $16 to $70

PREMiER SPOnSOR: Bill and Maria dascombe TSn Enterprises, Georgia institute for Plastic Surgery

BERLIOZ, BIZET, AND SIBELIUS*Friday, October 17, 2014 / 7:30pm / Lucas Theatre for the artsBerlioz Marche Hongroise from “The Damnation of Faust” Bizet Excerpts from Carmen Suites Nos. 1 & 2 Sibelius Symphony No. 1 Op. 39

Berlioz’s dramatic Marche Hongroise from “The Damnation of Faust” is followed by Bizet’s popular and passionate Carmen Suites Nos. 1 & 2 delivering striking melody, deft harmony, and perfectly judged orchestration. Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1 ends the evening leaving you breathless.

TICkETS: $16 to $70

SUPPORTinG SPOnSOR: Memorial health COnTRiBUTinG SPOnSORS: The WaSSaW Group at Morgan Stanley, austin hill Realty, The Paris Market

ANthONy keARNs iN cONceRt: iRelAND’s FiNest teNOR SOnGS, aRiaS, and MELOdiES OF a GOLdEn aGEThursday, november 20, 2014 / 7:30pm / Lucas Theatre for the artsThe Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus invite you to enjoy light opera overtures and opera choruses, in addition to irish traditional favorites and opera standards from one of ireland’s most famous tenors, Anthony kearns.

SOLOIST: Anthony kearns

TICkETS: $16 to $70

SUPPORTinG SPOnSOR: OC Welch Ford LincolnCOnTRiBUTinG SPOnSORS: Wells Fargo Wealth Management, austin hill Realty

hOliDAy POPsFriday, december 12 & Saturday, december 13, 2014 / 7:30pm / Cathedral of St. John the BaptistA Savannah tradition, Holiday Pops returns! Featuring some of the most entertaining and well-loved holiday music, the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus brings the magic, joy, and cheer of the holiday season to Savannah.

SOLOISTS: Caitlin Andrews (soprano) – 2014 American Traditions Competition Semifinalist, Wesley Morgan (tenor)

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the cReAtiONSaturday, January 31, 2015 / 7:30pm / Cathedral of St. John the Baptisthaydn The Creation

haydn’s masterpiece oratorio The Creation depicts and celebrates, in evocative musical language, the creation of the world as described in the biblical Book of Genesis and Paradise Lost. The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus performs this sacred piece in the soaring beauty of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

SOLOISTS: Tina Zenker Williams (soprano), Stephen Dobson (tenor), kyle Hancock (bass)

TICkETS: $18 to $100 (all reserved seating except balcony)

SUPPORTinG SPOnSOR: Sea island Bank COnTRiBUTinG SPOnSOR: austin hill Realty

lights, cAmeRA…music! BELOvEd TUnES FROM STaGE and SiLvER SCREEn

Saturday, april 18, 2015 / 7:30pm / Lucas Theatre for the artsFeaturing the best and most recognizable tunes from Broadway and

Hollywood, this high-energy concert includes favorites such as Cinema Paradiso, Wicked, selections from andrew Lloyd Webber, Chariots of Fire, and Rocky.

SOLOIST: Mikki Sodergren (soprano) – 2014 American Traditions Competition Gold Medal Winner

TICkETS: $16 to $70

CO-PRESENTINg SPONSORS: Critz auto Group, Enmark SUPPORTinG SPOnSOR: Bart, Meyer & Co.

COnTRiBUTinG SPOnSOR: First Citizens Bank SOLOiST SPOnSOR: Coastal dentistry

Fanya Lin

Anthony Kearns

Wesley Morgan

Mikki Sodergren

Caitlin Andrews

SPECIAL FAMILY EvENT FAmily hOliDAy POPsSaturday, december 13, 2014 / 3:00pm / Cathedral of St. John the BaptistThe Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra, with special guests the Savannah Children’s Choir, performs a one-hour, holiday-themed concert for children of all ages. Enjoy performances from popular films Frozen and The Polar Express as well as traditional holiday classics.

SOLOiST: Caitlin andrews (soprano)TICkETS: $25 for a family of 4, $10 for individual tickets (all general admission)SPECiaL GUESTS: Savannah Children’s ChoirPRESEnTinG SPOnSORS: Belk, Georgia Power, Mrs. Robert O. Levitt*Family Holiday Pops not included in 2014-2015 season subscriptions

Name: Brent PriceInstrument: Violin/Co-ConcertmasterFavorite Song: “Erlknig” by SchubertFavorite thing about Savannah: The beauty and the energy of its people

TICkETS: $18 to $100 (all reserved seating except balcony)

SUPPORTinG SPOnSOR: OC Welch Ford Lincoln COnTRiBUTinG SPOnSORS: The Savannah Bank, harkleroad diamonds and Fine Jewelry SOLOiSTS SPOnSORS: Bouchillon, ham & dekle Group Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Bouhan Falligant

Kyle Hancock

Tina Zenker Williams Stephen Dobson

Name: Christian SimmelinkInstrument: Violin

How long have you played your instrument: Since I was 4 ½ Favorite piece of music to perform:

Brahms’ “Sonata No. 1 in G Major”

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PicNic iN the PARkSunday, October 5, 2014 4pm – 9pmPack a picnic and enjoy fantastic music in Savannah’s beautiful Forsyth Park. Performances start in the late afternoon with the Philharmonic taking the stage at dusk. This event is free and open to the public.

Presented by the City of Savannah and

AN eveNiNg At mOON RiveR ANNuAl PhilhARmONic sigNAtuRe eveNtSaturday, October 11, 2014 5pm – 9pmTickets: $150 Savannah Philharmonic Supporters/Subscribers $175 Regular Ticket $300 Patron $1,000 Event Sponsor

SPOnSORS: audi, United Community Bank

OPeN cONceRt ReheARsAlsget a behind-the-scenes look at a professional orchestral rehearsal. view what it takes to perform the superb music that the Philharmonic consistently delivers to Savannah. This event is free and open to the public.

Berlioz, Bizet, & Sibelius Open Rehearsal Thursday, October 16, 2014 11:00am –1:30pm Lucas Theatre for the arts

Lights, Camera...Music! Open Rehearsal Friday, April 17, 2015 11:00am – 1:30pm Lucas Theatre for the arts

AFteRNOON ADAgiOSaturday, February 21, 2015 2pm – 4pmA musical tea party benefiting the Savannah Philharmonic. Listen to beautiful music by Savannah Philharmonic musicians while indulging in exotic teas, chilled champagne, and delicious delicacies.

Tickets: $50 Savannah Philharmonic Supporters/Subscribers $60 Regular Ticket $150 Patron SPOnSOR: United Community Bank

JAZZ At the BeAchSaturday, april 11, 2015 2pm – 6pmEnjoy beautiful jazz music, great food, a cash bar, and a silent auction including exciting “Beach Bling” jewelry items.

Tickets: $35

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kiNgs & QueeNs – AN eveNiNg With the sAvANNAh PhilhARmONic chORusThursday, april 30, 2015 / 7:30pm / St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran ChurchJoin the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus for an exquisite evening of choral music fit for kings and queens.

G. F. handel The King Shall Rejoice (Coronation Anthem) Ralph vaughan Williams O Taste and See Elvis Presley Love Me Tender Elvis Presley Blue Suede Shoes Paul Basler Psalm 150 Samuel Sebastian Wesley Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace Moses hogan Ride On, King Jesus

COndUCTOR: dR. MOniCa haRPER, PhiLhaRMOniC ChORUSMaSTER

TICkETS: $20

SEASON FINALE: BRAHMS, WAGNER, & STRAUSS*Saturday, May 9, 2015 / 7:30pm / Johnny Mercer TheatreBrahms Piano Concerto No. 1 Wagner Overture to Rienzi Strauss Rosenkavalier Suite

Bringing the 6th Season to a triumphant close, internationally acclaimed piano soloist Michael hauber joins the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Brahms’ thrilling and masterful Piano Concerto No. 1. Wagner’s lyrical Overture to Rienzi and Strauss’ epic Rosenkavalier Suite close the 2014-2015 Season.

PianO SOLOiST: MiChaEL haUBER

TICkETS: $16 to $70

SUPPORTinG SPOnSOR: audi COnTRiBUTinG SPOnSORS: Bouchillon, ham & dekle Group Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, austin hill Realty SOLOiST SPOnSOR: United Community Bank

Name: Andrew Jay RipleyInstrument: OboeHow many years have you played your instrument: 22 Favorite Piece of Music to Perform: J.S. Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion”

Name: Brian SeatonInstrument: Oboe/English Horn

Favorite Piece of Music to Perform: J.S. Bach’s “Cantatas”

If you weren’t a professional musician, what would you be?: Backcountry guide

For more information on special events, call the Philharmonic office at 912.232.6002

Michael Hauber

* PRE-CONCERT TALk SERIES – PReseNteD By sAvANNAh FRieNDs OF music

We are proud to partner again with Savannah Friends of Music (SFOM) to present a series of pre-concert talks prior to selected concerts during the 2014-2015 season. given by John Canarina, the talks are designed to deepen your understanding of the music to be performed and enhance your concert experience. Each talk, given at the concert

venue, begins one hour prior to the performance and lasts approximately 30 minutes. Entry is free and limited to all ticket holders. Concerts that are included in the pre-concert talk series are denoted with an asterisk (*). SFOM provides music and education opportunities and promotes quality music events in Savannah.

Name: David BradleyInstrument: HornFavorite Musician: Freddie Mercury and Michael JacksonFavorite Piece of Music to Perform: Strauss’ “Ein Heldenleben”

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chAmBeR cONceRt NO. 1 – schuBeRt & BRAhmsSaturday, September 27, 2014 / 5:00pm / Lutheran Church of the ascensionSchubert Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat Major Op. 100 Brahms Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major Op. 8 The chamber music series commences with the popular and artistically complex Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat Major Op. 100 by Schubert and Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major Op. 8.

Jadde nolty viola annelise nelson Cello Quynh Shannon Piano

chAmBeR cONceRt NO. 2 – tchAikOvsky sextetSunday, October 19, 2014 / 5:00pm / Lutheran Church of the ascensionTchaikovsky String Sextet in D minor “Souvenir de Florence” Op. 70

Begun while Tchaikovsky was visiting Italy and finished in Russia, this composition merges both dominant, folk-like themes typical in Russian compositions with calmer, more romantic themes suggesting his Italian influence.

Brent Price violin Christian Simmelink violin LiZhou Liu viola Renate Falkner viola Steven Thomas Cello Mary Beth Bryant Cello

chAmBeR cONceRt NO. 3 – tOtAlly mOZARtSunday, november 23, 2014 / 5:00pm / Lutheran Church of the ascensionMozart Horn Quintet in E flat Major K. 407 Mozart Oboe Quartet in F Major K. 370 Mozart Quintet in E flat Major for piano

and winds K. 452

For the first time, the Savannah Philharmonic presents a beautiful chamber music concert devoted exclusively to the music of Mozart. Ricardo Ochoa violin Jadde nolty viola annelise nelson Cello andrew Jay Ripley Oboe Miranda dohrman Clarinet James Massol Bassoon Michael daly French horn Benjamin Warsaw Piano

chAmBeR cONceRt NO. 4 – FAuRÉ’s PiANO QuARtet NO. 1Saturday, January 17, 2015 / 5:00pm / Lutheran Church of the ascensionFauré Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor

Though written at a time of emotional turmoil in Fauré’s life, this beautiful composition is lively, playful, and high-spirited.

adrienne Caravan violin Tania Maxwell Clements viola Lisa Caravan Cello Linda Boianova Piano

chAmBeR cONceRt NO. 5 – shOstAkOvich AND BRAhms sONAtAsSaturday, March 14, 2015 / 5:00pm / Lutheran Church of the ascensionBrahms Sonata for cello and piano in E minor Op. 38 Shostakovich Sonata for cello and piano in D minor Op. 40

This exquisite chamber concert features two contrasting sonatas by Shostakovich and Brahms. Shostakovich’s sonata, composed preceding the Soviet Union’s censorship of his works, reflects the turmoil and upheaval of the time. in stark contrast, Brahms’ sonata is a romantic and melodic duet with neither instrument playing an “accompaniment” role.

Roy harran Cello Linda Boianova Piano

chAmBeR cONceRt NO. 6 – cONtemPORARy clAssics OF chAmBeR musicSunday, april 26, 2015 / 5:00pm / Lutheran Church of the ascensionShostakovich Piano Quintet in G minor Op. 57 Britten Phantasy quartet for oboe and strings Op. 2 Jolivet Chant de Linos for flute and piano

Featuring chamber music repertoire from the 20th century, this concert showcases and celebrates what has now become classics of contemporary repertoire.

Sinisa Ciric violin Ricardo Ochoa violin Jadde nolty viola Stephen Thomas Cello Jeana Melilli Flute andrew Jay Ripley Oboe Stephen Brown Piano

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CO-PRESENTINg SPONSORS: Lutheran Church of the ascension, J.L. Williamson Law Group SUPPORTinG SPOnSORS: First Citizens Bank, The Paris Market

Quynh Shannon

LiZhou Liu

Ricardo Ochoa

Adrienne Caravan

Roy Harran

Andrew Jay Ripley

Name: Sinisa CiricInstrument: Violin/Co-ConcertmasterFavorite piece of music to perform: Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9”Favorite Song: “Sultans of Swing”

All tickets: $20

Name: Jadde NoltyInstrument: Violin

Favorite Piece of Music to Perform: Mendelssohn’s “Violin Concerto in E minor Op. 64”

Favorite Food: Raspberries

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PRinCiPaLS’ CiRCLE: PaRTnER WiTh A PRINCIPAL, $7,500 - $14,999*

n Receive viP assistance with ticketing services

n dedicate a Savannah Philharmonic principal chair for the season

n Listing in all program books for the season as the sponsor of the chair

n Meet your musician at special events during the season

n Two complimentary tickets to all chamber music concerts

SOLOiSTS’ CiRCLE: PaRTnER WiTh A SOLOIST, $15,000 - $29,999*

n Receive viP assistance with ticketing services

n Sponsor a concert soloist of your choosing during the season

n Meet your chosen soloist at a private reception or event

n attend a dinner event of your choosing with the conductor and members of the Board of directors

n Four complimentary tickets to all chamber music concerts

n Ten tickets to a dress rehearsal donated in your name to the children’s charity of your choice. also includes a meet and greet with conductor Peter Shannon

ChaMBER MUSiC CiRCLE: PaRTnER WiTh ThE ChaMBER MUSiCianS, $30,000 - $49,999*

n Receive viP assistance with ticketing services

n Six complimentary tickets to all chamber music concerts

n Two complimentary tickets to one of the Phil-harmonic’s ticketed special events during the season (excluding signature event)

n naming rights for the chamber music concert of your choice

n Twenty tickets to a dress rehearsal donated in your name to the children’s charity of your choice. also includes a meet and greet with conductor Peter Shannon

COnCERTMaSTER’S CiRCLE: PaRTnER WiTh ThE COnCERTMaSTER, $50,000 - $99,999*

n Receive viP assistance with ticketing services

n Eight complimentary tickets to all chamber music concerts

n Thirty tickets to a dress rehearsal donated in your name to the children’s charity of your choice. also includes a meet and greet with conductor Peter Shannon

n Four complimentary tickets to one of the Phil-harmonic’s ticketed special events during the season (excluding signature event)

n naming rights as a Premier Sponsor for a concert of your choice

COndUCTOR’S CiRCLE: PaRTnER WiTh THE CONDUCTOR, $100,000 AND ABOvE*

n We will personally contact these donors to arrange benefits to suit their needs

* Includes all benefits from the Composers’ Circle level plus benefits listed

SUSTAINER, $100 - $249

n Listing in all program books and website for the season

n Philharmonic window decal

SUPPORTERS’ CIRCLE, $250 - $499

All of the above, plus…

n Supporter card for 10% discount in online store for Philharmonic merchandise and for special offers from local businesses

n invitation to season preview event and donor appreciation party

PATRONS’ CIRCLE, $500 - $999

All of the above, plus…

n invitations to selected working rehearsals

COMPOSERS’ CIRCLE, $1,000 - $3,499

All of the above, plus…

n Invitations to post-concert receptions with musicians and soloists following selected performances

MUSiCianS’ CiRCLE: PaRTnER WiTh A MUSICIAN, $3,500 - $7,499*

n Receive viP assistance with ticketing services

n dedicate a Savannah Philharmonic musician chair for the season

n Listing in all program books for the season as the sponsor of the chair

n Meet your musician at special events during the season

suPPORt yOuRPhiLhaRMOniCThe Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus rely on the generous support of the community, both individuals and businesses, to keep the music alive in Savannah throughout the year. Ticket sales account for 35% of the revenue required to produce concerts as well as impactful education and community out-reach programs. The other 65% comes from our generous supporters. donations to the Philharmonic have allowed us to bring the joy of music to local partners including The anderson Cancer institute and Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center, the J.C. Lewis Health Center, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and hospice Savannah.

WAys tO suPPORt the sAvANNAh PhilhARmONicANNUAL FUND: Become a supporter at one of our 10 giving levels and donate to the Philharmonic through individual annual gifts. More information on donor levels and associated benefits below.

EDUCATION FUND: donate to the Robert & alice Jepson Education Fund to sup-port Philharmonic education programs including musicians’ visits to schools for special sectional rehearsals, masterclasses, and educational concert rehearsals.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PROGRAM: Support the integrative medicine program which brings professional orchestral musicians and/or choral members to local healthcare facili-ties including The anderson Cancer institute and Children’s hospital at Memorial Univer-sity Medical Center, the J.C. Lewis health Center, and hospice Savannah.

PLANNED GIVING: donations may be made through your estate in the form of bequests, life income gifts, a charitable lead trust, or life insurance policies.

For more information on the many ways to support your Philharmonic, please call 912.232.6002 or visit www.savannahphilharmonic.org

Name: Ricardo OchoaInstrument: ViolinOriginally From: Caracas, VenezuelaHobbies: Standup paddleboarding and kiteboarding

Top photo: Soprano Michelle Jarrell and Conductor Peter Shannon with a patient following a performance of The Magic Flute at The Children’s hospital at Memorial University Medical Center.Bottom photo: Philharmonic violinist, Ricardo Ochoa conducts a masterclass with local students.

iNDiviDuAl DONORsBecome a Savannah Philharmonic donor and join a community of fellow orchestral and choral music supporters as passionate as you.

Benefits are tiered depending on the giving level chosen.

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Below are some examples of how your financial support makes a difference:

n $150 pays for a duo to perform for patients at The anderson Cancer institute at Memorial University Medical Center

n $500 pays (on average) for the costs of the sheet music required for one concert

n $1,000 pays (on average) for the cost of a musician for one concert

n $2,500 pays (on average) for a visiting soloist

n $5,000 pays the salary for a section musician for the season

n $7,500 pays the salary for a principal musician for the season

n $10,000 assists in underwriting the cost of the chamber music series

n $25,000 assists in underwriting the cost of one orchestral concert

cORPORAte PARtNeRsCorporate partners with the Savannah Philharmonic receive numer-ous benefits. These include strengthening brand awareness and visibility, reaching a highly sought after demographic, corporate hospitality opportunities, and being involved in important commu-nity programs.

Corporate sponsorship opportunities include:

n Sponsoring a concert

n Sponsoring a guest soloist

n Sponsoring a Savannah Philharmonic musician

n Sponsoring a special event

n Sponsoring one of the Philharmonic’s education or community outreach programs

The Philharmonic team can assist you in creating a customized sponsorship program that helps your business meet its goals and objectives.

For a corporate sponsorship package, please contact the Savannah Philharmonic office at 912.232.6002

DONAtiON OPtiONsYou may make a gift to the Philharmonic in memory or honor of a special person in your life.

With a matching gift, you can double your donation resulting in greater benefits to you and the Philharmonic. Check to see if your employer has a matching gift program for charitable contributions.

donations to the Philharmonic can also be made in monthly, incre-mental payments.

Gifts may be made online at savannahphilharmonic.org, by credit card, or by check.

For details, call 912.232.6002.

sAvANNAh PhilhARmONic

stAFFPeter shannon

artistic director and Conductor

David Pratt Executive director

mary catherine mousourakis director of artistic Operations

mallory gibson development and Marketing Coordinator

melissa Bailey Education and Outreach Coordinator/

Patron Services

cynthia heil development associate

Andreas möe Production/Operations Manager

Dr. monica harper Chorusmaster

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THANk YOU TO THE 2014-2015 SEASON CONCERT, EvENT, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPONSORS

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ABOut the sAvANNAh PhilhARmONic ORchestRA

AND chORusthe savannah Philharmonic Orchestra (sPO) is a professional orchestra presenting a full range of concerts each season (september to may) from classics to pops. the savannah Philharmonic cho-rus is a community-based auditioned ensemble that performs regularly with the Orchestra in an oratorio and opera setting, as well as performing a wide range of music from a capella to baroque to rock and pop standards. Both are 501(c)3 non-profit organizations.

the sPO’s mission is to provide the highest level of musical performances and educational programs featuring the highest caliber of professional mu-sicians, a volunteer chorus, and internationally acclaimed soloists. the sPO aims to exhilarate, educate, and enrich a large and diverse audience in the greater savannah community.

Thank you to Geoff L Johnson and Bailey davidson for photographing our Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra

musicians. Thank you to 24e design Co. and The Paris Market for providing the

venue and props.

Bill and Maria Dascombe

The WASSAW Group at Morgan Stanley

Preferred Realtor of the Savannah Philharmonic

Official accommodation partner of the Savannah Philharmonic