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Symphony Devotee Opportunities
The Danville Symphony is an aggregate of experienced adult and talented young musicians from Danville and the surrounding area. We are sponsored by the City of Danville Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism which provides some funding. Various grants and private donations in the past have provided for vitally needed equipment.

We continue to solicit your contributions to support the expansion of our repertoire, venue fees, music performance rights fees, solo artist fees, and repair and maintenance of equipment. Occasionally “fill-in” musicians are needed when specific instrumentalists are not available in the area.

We hope you deem the “Symphony Devotee Program” worthy of your consideration in your support of the arts in our community. Through your contributions, the Danville Symphony Orchestra will continue to bring fine music to this community and remain a viable cultural asset.

All contributions to The Danville Symphony Orchestra are tax deductible under current IRS regulations.

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You can support us by filling out the form below or in this year’s brochure.

Annual Support
Gifts to help support the annual expenses of the orchestra, including purchasing music and equipment; practice, storage and performance rental fees; guest artist, concertmaster and conductor’s support.

Legacy Circle: $7,500 and up
Maestro’s Circle: $5,000 to $7,499
Concertmaster’s Circle: $2,500 to $4,999
Guardian: $1,000 to 2,499
Angel: $500 to $999
Patron: $100 to $499
Donor: $50 to $99
Friend: $25 to $49

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*Gifts for annual support can be made payable to the
Danville Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 11491, Danville, VA 24543

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The Danville Symphony Orchestra expresses appreciation to the contributors to the Devotee Program since October 1, 2024. The financial support of these corporations, foundations, and individuals provides for the annual operating expenses for the season for this cultural activity to flourish in the Dan River Region and provide it at no costs to those attending.

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Legacy Circle
Anonymous
Dr. Thomas J. Hardy & Margaret A. Hardy ^

Maestro’s Circle
Caesars Virginia
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region- Stratford House Fund
The Womack Foundation

Concertmaster’s Circle
City of Danville Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department:
Creative Communities Award – through the Virginia Commission for the Arts & National Endowment for the Arts
City of Danville VA Community Arts Grant
Community Center Foundation
The Kiwanis Club of Danville Foundation #
Shaffer Cabinet Works, Inc.
Virginia Commission for the Arts

Guardians

Kordel Carter
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region-
The Dan River Inc. Endowment Fund
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region-
The Danville Symphony Orchestra Fund
Anne Foster
Paul & Sheryl Manz
Piedmont Printing and Graphics
Vesper Energy Development

Angels
Amy C. Cook
Charles G. & Carol E. Ellis
Ruth J. Hess
Rippe’s Apparel Shoes Luxury Outerwear
Gloria Roakes

Patrons
Courtney Alexander
Carolyn F. Anderson
Daniel & Dianne Angell
Dot Bennett
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Campbell, Jr.
Caswell Council for the Arts
Terrie W. Chaplin
David & Sally Clark
Barbara Collie
Melinda Dalton
Drs. Martha & Barry Cutright
Diane T. Doss
Charles G. & Carol E. Ellis Fund of the
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
June & Roy Ford
Nan Freed
David & Cris Gardner
Dr. Russell George
Dr. & Mrs. Danny W. Gnewikow @
Nan Freed & Bob Jiranek
Dr. & Mrs. J.I. Hayes, Jr.
Janet Holley & Dave Slayton
Peter & Jo Ann Howard @
Marion Hyler
Sam & Faye Kushner
Lenard & Peggy Lackey
Sandy & Brooks Liles @
Deborah Martin @
Bob & Pat Mason
Rob & Myra Meissner
Pat Morgan & Don Ethington
Wayne & Nancy Oakes
Kathleen O’Hare
Dr. & Mrs. Elbert Osborne, Jr.
Freddy & Debby Owen
Russell Scruggs
Richard & Connie Simmons
Judith Sturm
Robert & Linda Weir
Williford Family+

Donors
Rebecca Atkinson @
Dr. Stephen Eggleston
Mary Ruth Hardin
Law Offices of M.P. Regan
Rev. Helen McKee
Rebecca & Chris Moore @
Glenn & Alice Shelton~

Friends
Anonymous
Dr. Robert E. Gentry
Yvonne Goad
Mary G. Shelton
Dr. Frank Wickers
Joyce Wilburn @

Gifts
Anonymous

*In memory of Jessica C. McCain, a beloved member of the Danville Symphony Orchestra
# In memory of Dr. Eugene M. Evans
^ In memory of Dr. Noah F. Gibson, IV
~ In memory of Charles E. Ellis
+ In honor of David Hagy
@ In memory of Michael Regan

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Danville Symphony Orchestra Endowment
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they will never sit in.” – Unknown Greek Author

The DSO Endowment was opened by personal funds of the Board Members in May of 2014 to establish an ongoing means of financial stability in the decades to come, and is differentiated from the Devoteé annual operating support program.

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Our Endowment contributors to date are:

Gerald & Margaret Adcock
Anonymous
Anonymous *
Carole Barnes *
David & Jane Bason
Steve & Wanda Bass *
Jessica Brendle
Dr. & Mrs. David C. Caldwell *
Carlisle School 8th Grade Class *
Terri W. Chaplin
Mr. & Mrs. David T. Clark
Richard Clark
Gil & Kathy Collins *
Michael & Lindsay Daly *
Gail M. Davis
Laura Demanski *
Mr. & Mrs. Al Divine
Dr. Stephen & Andrea Eggleston
Charles G. & Carol E. Ellis
Pam Elske-Leonetti *
Rev, Shayne V. Estes & Kelly Declos-Estes
Betty W. Falk *
Gail C. Ferguson
Doris Feldman *
June & Roy Ford
Joe & Anne Foster #
Jerry & Mary Franklin #, =, +
Robert Foyle & Rebecca Page
Jacquelin Fuss
Mr. & Mrs. Frank B. Gibson *
Lydia & Kate Gibson *
Lydialyle Gibson *
Dr. & Mrs. Noah Gibson, IV
Danny & Linda Gnewikow *
Alton & Vicky Gross *
Dr. Thomas J. &
Mrs. Margaret A. Hardy Noah F. Gibson, IV, MD Chair Endowment *
Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co., LLP
Anne Harvey *
Ralph & Ruth Hess, Jr.
Robert & Glenda Honea *
Nancy Hoy *
Frank Hussey
Robert Jiranek & Nan Freed #
Peggy & Lenard Lackey, Jr. #
Mr. & Mrs. David Lyle
Rick & Karen Maute *
Robert, Nevin, Meredith & Neal Meissner *
Edward & Esther Mise *
Jane & Thomas J. O’Neill *
Julienne & Randall Parker
Peter Perret
Hilary & Anthony Port
Roma Rice ^
Richard N. Roach
Margie Robertson
Tani & Richard Sandler *
Sammy & Dianne Saunders *
Morgan G. Savage
J. Glenn & Alice Shelton *
Summertime Pool & Spa Inc.
Harriet & Paul Thompson
Harry & Judith Turbiville
Jean Carol Vernon
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Wells
Landon & Kathryn Wyatt

=  In honor of Conductor Peter Perret
# In honor of Maestro Charles Ellis & Conductor Emeritus
* In memory of Dr. Noah F. Gibson, IV, MD
^   In memory of Rev. Ron Rice
+ In honor of Steven Broach for outstanding volunteer service

Gifts to the DSO Endowment may be made to The Community Foundation, Danville Symphony Orchestra Endowment Fund, 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA 24541. Gifts may be a one time or annual pledge gift(s), naming DSO in your Estate Planning through will, beneficiary of an IRA or retirement plan, or partial or whole beneficiary of life insurance policy.

Endowment Support **
Danville Symphony Orchestra Endowment
Gifts of any amount can be made to the existing Danville Symphony Orchestra Endowment at The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region to help provide ongoing annual support.

Guest Artist Endowment (Gifts totaling $75,000)
Gifts to help provide ongoing annual support of Guest Artist soloists and additional orchestra members.

Educational Endowment (Gifts totaling $100,000)
Gifts to help provide ongoing annual support of Masters Classes within the school systems by Danville Symphony Orchestra members.

Concertmaster Chair Endowment (Gifts totaling $100,000)
Gifts to help cover current expenses and to help support future expenses of the Danville Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster.

Conductor’s Chair Endowment (Gifts totaling $250,000)
Gifts to help cover current expenses and to help support future expenses of the Danville Symphony Orchestra Conductor.

**Contact The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region to discuss how you and your friends can help establish one of these endowments to perpetuate your support of the Danville Symphony Orchestra. Call 434-793-0884 for more information.