Annual Report 2006 - Detroit Symphony Orchestra

AnnualReport2006

DETROIT SYMPHONY Orchestra 2005-06OfficersJames B. NicholsonChairmanPeter D. CummingsChairman Emeritus and Vice Chairman, DevelopmentAlfred R. Glancy IIIChairman Emeritus and Vice Chairman, FinanceLloyd E. Reuss1st Vice ChairmannStephen A. BrombergSecretaryPenny B. BlumensteinVice ChairpersonAlan E. SchwartzVice ChairmanArthur A. WeissVice ChairmanAnne ParsonsPresident and Executive DirectorExecutive Committee of the Board of DirectorsRalph W. Babb, Jr.George J. Bedrosian, Esq.Marlies CastaingCaroline CoadeStanley FrankelDavid Handleman, Sr.Morton HarrisArthur L. JohnsonRichard P. KughnMelvin A. Lester, M.D.Arthur C. LieblerGlenn MellowGloria NycekDouglas J. RasmussenBernard RobertsonJack A. RobinsonBarbara Van DusenGary WassermanClyde Wu, M.D.Board of DirectorsRosette AjluniRobert AlleseeThomas V. Angott, Sr.Floy BarthelCecilia BennerMrs. Mandell BermanJohn A. Boll, Sr.Richard A. BrodieDonna M. BurkeLynne Carter, M.D.Gary L. CowgerStephen R. D’ArcyMaureen T. D’AvanzoLaurence B. DeitchWalter E. DouglasMarianne EndicottJanette EngelhardtJennifer FischerSidney ForbesMrs. Harold FrankHerman FrankelSamuel FrankelPaul Ganson*Barbara GasperRalph J. GersonGloria HeppnerMark A. HoppeRichard H. HuttenlocherPaul M. HuxleyGeorge G. JohnsonHon. Damon J. KeithHarold KulishHarry A. Lomason, IIRalph J. MandarinoMervyn H. ManningDavid N. McCammonGeorge D. Miller, Jr.Lois A. MillerSean M. NeallCynthia J. PaskyDr. Robert E.L. PerkinsBruce PetersonWilliam F. PickardMrs. Marilyn PincusStephen PolkGlenda D. PriceIrvin D. ReidMarjorie S. SaulsonMrs. Ray A. ShaperoJane F. ShermanNancy SmithShirley A. StancatoFrank D. StellaPhyllis StromeLorna Thomas, M.D.Michael R. TysonDavid UsherJames A. WilliamsR. Jamison Williams*Ex OfficioGloria Nycek, PresidentOfficersDebra Partrich, V.P. of ProjectsMary Beattie, V.P. of Admin. & FinanceAnnette De Lorenzo, V.P. of PublicRelationsVolunteer Council 2004–06Barbara Czamanske, V.P. of MembershipMillie Everson, V.P. of Education &OutreachJudy Werner, Recording SecretaryBarbara Gates, Corresponding SecretaryAdel AmermanKen BeattieGwen BowlbyCarol BrombergNancy CunninghamLynn FerronBoard of DirectorsLynn GandhiDonna HartwigJeanetteKeramedjianDenise LutzPartricia NickolMary PutintaCarol SkruchCoco Siewert(Parliamentarian)Roberta TollSheila Vanfieldwww.detroitsymphony.com

GREETINGS From the Chairman and presidentIt is a pleasure to report another year of inspiring success and continuedgrowth for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The 2005-06 Season offeredmany artistic highlights demonstrating the orchestra’s internationallysignificant artistic profile. It was also characterized by dynamic partnerships,incredibly diverse programming and expanded educational programs thatreached a record number of participants. We made significant advances instrategic planning and continued our strong track record of fiscal stability.Peter Oundjian, a long-time friend of the DSO, who conducted a vibrantseries of winter concerts featuring Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, joined our teamin June as Principal Guest Conductor and Artistic Advisor. We are thrilledto welcome Peter in this new capacity and look forward to an exciting collaboration. Maestro Oundjian loves ourOrchestra and he has already brought helpful insights to our artistic advisory, audition, and strategic planningcommittees. He officially begins his new role with us in the 2006-07 season.Over the course of many months, the groundwork was laid for a comprehensive DSO Strategic Plan guided byour pro bono partners at McKinsey & Company. An extensive survey, a series of open forums and many in-depthdiscussions involved constituents from across the DSO family. We took stock of our present position, as well as ouraspirations for the future. Celebrating our third year in our expanded home at the Max M. Fisher Music Center, manynew and exciting opportunities lie ahead. We pledge to continue to set the standard for musical excellence in ourregion and to pursue inspired programs that expand community engagement.Arts and cultural institutions across America continue to face difficult economic conditions. This past season thisseemed especially acute here in Michigan. And yet, despite these challenges, the DSO enjoyed many successes.We posted a third straight year of break-even operations, our annual fundraising was extraordinary and we brokesingle ticket sales records in both the Classical and Pops series.The DSO’s achievements are made possible through the generosity of many supporters nationwide. We extend ourmost sincere thanks to our musicians, Board, donors, staff, volunteers, audience and community partners for theiroutstanding dedication to our institution. We are grateful for your confidence in our ability to positively impact thequality of life in Michigan and the international world of arts and culture.Cordially,James B. NicholsonChairman of the BoardAnne ParsonsPresident and Executive DirectorAn Annual Report “Year-in-Review”Podcast featuring in-depth interviewswith DSO leadership and membersof the Orchestra can be heard on theMultimedia section of the DSO’s web siteat www.detroitsymphony.com.

DETROIT SYMPHONY Orchestra Roster2005-06Neeme Järvi, Music Director EmeritusMusic Directorship endowed by the Kresge FoundationThomas Wilkins, Resident Conductor • Erich Kunzel, Pops Music AdvisorChick Corea, Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director ChairFirst ViolinsEmmanuelle BoisvertConcertmasterKatherine Tuck ChairKimberly A. KaloyanidesKennedyAssociate ConcertmasterAlan and MarianneSchwartz and JeanShapero (ShaperoFoundation) ChairHai-Xin WuAssistant ConcertmasterWalker L. Cisler/Detroit EdisonFoundation ChairLaura RoweAssistant ConcertmasterBeatriz Budinszky*Marguerite Deslippe-Dene*Elias Friedenzohn*Joseph Goldman*Laurie LandersGoldman*Linda Snedden-Smith*Ann Strubler*LeAnn Toth*Second ViolinsGeoffrey Applegate+The Devereaux FamilyChairAdam Stepniewski++Alvin ScoreLilit Danielyan*Gina DiBello*Elayna Duitman*Ron Fischer*Hui Jin*Robert Murphy*Eun Park*Felix Resnick*Yin Shen*Lenore Sjoberg*Bruce Smith*Gregory Staples*Joseph Striplin*Marian Tanau*^^ViolasAlexander Mishnaevski+Julie and Ed Levy, Jr.ChairJames VanValkenburg++Manchin Zhang^Caroline CoadeTheresa RudolphGlenn MellowShanda LoweryHart HollmanHan ZhengErina Laraby-GoldwasserCatherine ComptonVioloncellosRobert deMaine+James C. GordonChairMarcy Chanteaux++Dorothy and HerbertGraebner ChairJohn ThurmanMario DiFioreDebra FayroianRobert Bergman*Carole Gatwood*Barbara Hall Hassan*Haden McKay*Paul Wingert*BassesPrincipalVan Dusen FamilyChairStephen Molina ‡Maxim JanowskyLinton BodwinStephen EdwardsCraig RifelMarshall HutchinsonRichard RobinsonHarpPatricia Masri-Fletcher+Winifred E. Polk ChairFlutesErvin Monroe+Women’s Associationfor the DSO ChairSharon Wood SparrowPhilip Dikeman++Jeffery ZookPiccoloJeffery ZookOboesDonald Baker+Jack A. and AvivaRobinson ChairShelley HeronBrian Ventura++Treva WombleEnglish HornTreva WombleClarinetsTheodore Oien+Robert B. Semple ChairDouglas CornelsenPVS Chemicals,Inc./Jim and AnnNicholson ChairLaurence Liberson++Oliver GreenE-Flat ClarinetLaurence LibersonBass ClarinetOliver GreenBarbara Frankel andRonald Michalak ChairBassoonsRobert Williams+John and Marlene BollChairVictoria KingMichael Ke Ma++Marcus SchoonMichael Boateng§ContrabassoonMarcus SchoonFrench HornsKarl Pituch+Bryan KennedyCorbin WagnerDenise TryonMark AbbottDavid Everson++TrumpetsRamón Parcells+Lee and Floy BarthelChairKevin GoodStephen Anderson++William LucasTrombonesKenneth Thompkins+Nathaniel Gurin++Randall HawesBass TromboneRandall HawesTubaWesley Jacobs+TimpaniBrian Jones+Robert Pangborn++PercussionRobert Pangborn+Ruth Roby and AlfredR. Glancy III ChairIan Ding++VacantWilliam Cody KnicelyChairLibrariansRobert Stiles+Ethan AllenPersonnel ManagerStephen MolinaOrchestra PersonnelManagerNicholas HansingerAssistant OrchestraPersonnel ManagerConducting AssistantCharles GreenwellStage PersonnelFrank BonucciStage ManagerLarry AndersonDepartment HeadMatthew PonsDepartment HeadMichael SarkissianDepartment HeadLegend+ Principal++ Assistant Principal‡ Acting Principal^ extended Leave^^ On sabbatical* these members mayvoluntarily revolveseating within thesection on a regularbasis.§ Orchestra FellowPartial sponsorshipprovided by Warner,Norcross & JuddLLP and DSO’sWilliam RandolphHearst EducationalEndowment.Activities of the DetroitSymphony Orchestra aremade possible in partwith the support of theNational Endowment forthe Arts, the MichiganCouncil for Arts andCultural Affairs, and theCity of Detroit. DetroitSymphony Orchestra isan affirmative action,equal opportunityinstitution.www.detroitsymphony.com

InspiringThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra shines as asymbol of artistic excellence for the City ofDetroit and the State of Michigan. Followinga season culminating Neeme Järvi’s acclaimed 15-yeartenure, 2005-06 Classical programming highlighted theOrchestra’s distinct musical personality; the individualexcellence of its players; its extraordinary ensembleabilities; and its unique nimbleness and flexibilityacross varied repertoire. This was evident in dynamiccollaborations with a diverse roster of guest conductors;a dazzling array of world-class guest artists; and a widerange of artistic projects and explorations.Concertmaster Emmanuelle Boisvert and Assistant Concertmaster Hai-Xin Wu“It is an excitingtime to be amusician inthe DSO as weactively pursue the‘artistic excellenceideal,’ striving forthe highest possible quality in each ofour artistic endeavors. Our approach tomusic making is genuine and open; andthe camaraderie and respect on-stagemake it possible to collaborate with avariety of conductors and engage in newelements of performance with a “go forit” attitude. Moving with the spirit ofeach and every performance, the DetroitSymphony Orchestra’s joy in makingmusic transcends the stage and engagesthe audience in a pride of ownershipshared by the community at large.”—Shelley Heron, Oboe, DSOShowcasing the virtuosic abilities ofits players, the DSO offered a first-everseries of “Concertos for Orchestra”encompassing works by Hindemith,Kodály, Bartók, Lutosławski and Vivaldi. Ahalf-dozen other programs featured DSOmembers in solo capacities, presentingrepertoire ranging from concertos forBox level at Orchestra Hallcello, French horn and bassoon; to worksof the Baroque masters; to the DSO debutof a Pulitzer Prize-winning percussionconcerto titled Déjà vu for PercussionQuartet and Orchestra by Americancomposer Michael Colgrass. The DSO’scommitment to the music of our timewas continued through programming ofworks by Kernis, Lutosławski, Previn,Weill and others.A destination for the world’sgreatest artists, Orchestra Hallplayed host to the debuts ofconductors Sir Roger Norringtonand JoAnn Falleta, and returningluminaries such as Yo-Yo Ma,Midori, Peter Serkin, James Conlonand Kathleen Battle. MaestroRafael Frühbeck de Burgos ledthe DSO in four performances ofBeethoven’s Ninth Symphony, achievingcritical acclaim and setting a new, alltimesales record for a Classical Seriesweekend. Celebrated conductor CharlesDutoit made his first Detroit appearancein two decades, conducting Dukas,Ravel and Stravinsky; and pianist AlfredBrendel made a rare recital appearanceperforming works by Haydn, Schubertand Mozart.Pops programming in 2005-06attracted record numbers, exceedingprojections by more than 40%. Five“Home for the Holidays” concertsbroke previous Pops single ticketrecords in December; and thatrecord was broken again a monthlater by five performances of“The Music of Star Wars.” Inaddition, special concerts,“It was a delightto reacquaintmyself with theDetroit SymphonyOrchestra, a wonderful ensemblethat I had not conducted since 1986.Orchestra Hall’s acoustics rival the mostexceptional concert halls in the world,and I very much look forward to myreturn!”– Charles Dutoit, Conductor

Inspiring“Although a somewhat overusedphrase, music is indeed the ‘universallanguage.’ It knows no boundariesof culture, race, religion, or economicstatus. For here is the place where loveof learning, curiosity and passion areforever born.”—Thomas Wilkins, DSO Resident ConductorJazz Club and Poetry Slams added to the unique scopeof DSO offerings.The DSO posted numerous attendance records despitean ongoing industry-wide concern over potentially shrinkingaudiences. Among 22 sell-outs across all concert series in 2005-06were “Play: A Video Game Symphony,” trumpeter Chris Bottiwith the DSO, and comedian Kathy Griffin. The DSO’s UBSHoliday Festival encompassed 21 performances of nine differentpresentations, and attracted approximately 34,000 patrons.Attendance at three free “Target in the Metroparks” summerperformances increased by more than 35%, totaling nearly37,000 residents.“My collaborationswith the DetroitSymphony Orchestraare alwaysmemorable. This isnot only a fine orchestra, but a warmheartedgroup of people who transformthe challenges of music-making into apleasure.” —Hans Graf, conductor“(DSO Principal Horn Karl)Pituch put on a shiningexample of why he’s a keyfactor in the DSO’s newgolden age.”—Detroit Free PressShelley Heron, oboe; Treva Womble, English horn;Theodore Oien, clarinet; Victoria King, bassoonDSO percussionists: Ian Ding, Sam Tundo, Robert Pangborn,Brian JonesRetiring Orchestra Members in 2005-06Ollie Green, clarinet and bass clarinet since 1948;Personnel Manager, 1972-93Debra Fayroian, cellist since 1976Bogos Mortchikian, violinist since 1968;Associate Concertmaster, 1970-88Peggy Tundo, violinist since 1968Sam Tundo, percussionist since 1968New MusiciansEthan Allen, LibrarianMichael Boateng, bassoon, African-American Orchestral FellowGina DiBello, violinErina Laraby-Wasserman, violinMichael Ma, Assistant Principal bassonYin Shen, violinwww.detroitsymphony.com

Innovating“At a recent concert in Detroit, giant images of the performers flashed acrossscreens above the stage. It wasn’t a U2 show. It was the Detroit SymphonyOrchestra playing Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings.”— Wall Street JournalThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra is an acknowledged leader in thelocal arts community as well as on the larger, international stage.Continuing to embrace and promote innovation in 2005-06, the DSOunveiled initiatives designed to engage patrons in non-traditional formats, buildaudiences, celebrate and promote diversity within the orchestral field, and toembrace consumer trends through new utilization of technologies.Brand new in 2005-06 werethe Classics Unmasked concerts,employing large video screens andgiving Detroit audiences an insider’sview of the onstage action. Patronsfollowed the signals of the conductorfrom the musicians’ point of view, andwitnessed the intense concentrationand reaction times of the playersthrough large-scale live images.Creating a less formal environmentthan a traditional concert, visitingAn Unplugged Open Rehearsal with Itzhak Perlmanconductors and artists spoke from thestage and interacted with patrons atpre- and post-concert receptions andevents. This experience offered insightinto works including Copland’s LincolnPortrait, Haydn’s Symphony No. 103,Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony,and Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on aTheme by Thomas Tallis.A new open rehearsal series, DSO:Unplugged provided audiences witha true behind-the-scenes perspectiveon how a concertprogram isartistically finetuned.Patronswere able toobserve theworking stylesof such greatartists as ItzhakPerlman, Midori,JoAnn Falleta andothers, as theycommunicatedThomas Wilkins conducts the first Unmasked concertSir Roger Norrington conducts anUnmasked concert“With symphoniesin our countrystruggling toconnect withtheir audiences,it was inspiringfor me to see anorchestra that hasbeen so successfulin forging meaningful and lastingrelationships with its community. TheDetroit Symphony has made musicalexcellence and community engagementthe priorities of its mission, and thathas borne wonderful artistic fruit.I had the pleasure of conducting an‘Unmasked’ concert – what a superband innovative way to create newfriends for this great orchestra. It wastremendous fun as well!” —JoAnn Falletta, Conductor“As a 35-yearconcertgoer, I’mexcited to see theyoung, very diverseand accomplishedpopulation ofMidtown Detroitin our establishments. That’s theaudience I saw at ‘Unplugged,’ kidswho are our customers. The DSO isreaching out to new people who arenot already subscribers, and providingthe next generation with a valuableintroduction to Orchestra Hall.”— Joe Zainea, President &Co-Owner, Majestic TheaterCenter

Innovating“Creating great music, in both the jazzand classical realms, and inspiringyoung musicians and new audiencesthrough meaningful education programs,have been the focal points ofmy creative life. The DSO is one of thefew organizations that shares all ofthese goals. I have been impressed byboth the artistry and the commitmentI have found in Detroit, and I lookforward to becoming part of the DSOteam in both orchestral and quartetperformances, and as the Fred A. andBarbara M. Erb Jazz Creative DirectorChair.”—Branford Marsalis, DSO Fred A. and Barbara M.Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair“The DetroitSymphony’s ElaineLebenbom Awardis unparalleled inproviding an incredible opportunityfor women composers. The possibilitiesof where a composer’s career mightgo after such an award are infinite.I would hope any woman composerwould jump at this opportunity.”— Jennifer Higdon, composerand shaped their artistic vision with the musicians of the DSO.In the spring, the DSO announced it will host an annualinternational competition, unique in the world, designed to recognizeand support the creation of new orchestral works by womencomposers. Each winner of the Elaine Lebenbom Memorial Award forFemale Composers will have an original work premiered on the DSO’sClassical Subscription Series and earn a $10,000 prize.Complementing the hands-on service of the DSO box office in2005-06 was the launch of a new and enhanced web site, resultingin a 25% increase in web-based sales. For the first time, new ticketingsoftware enabled DSO patrons to use the Internet to choose theirPlay! A Video Game Symphonyown exact seating locations, in real-time. The site also introducedimproved navigability, information-at-aglanceand new material supporting thelive concert-going experience. Musicalexcerpts were added throughout site, andthe event schedule is now available as adownload to PDA’s and personal computers.Organizations interested in holding eventsat The Max were able to take a virtual tourof the world-class venue.Additionally, web site visitors wereinvited to learn more about DSO musiciansthrough the In the Spotlight section; readquick facts by clicking on Did You Know?;or subscribe to the DSO’s e-newsletter,Noteworthy. This monthly online publicationachieved a record subscriber base exceeding30,000 last season and provided “insider”information on upcoming concerts andRobert deMaine, Principal Cello, leads his sectionguest artists, as well as special ticket offersand more.www.detroitsymphony.com

Chick Corea coaches a DSA studentAn Educational Concert in Orchestra HallEducatingThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to enrichingthe community through music education, training andperformance. A diverse menu of 13 different programs offeredby the organization reaches a broad population, bridging cultures,generations and experience levels.The DSO’s unique partnershipwith the Detroit School of Arts (DSA)provides students with direct access toDSO musicians and acclaimed guestartists. In 2005-06, DSO musiciansmade more than 50 school visits,leading string sectionals, coachingsessions, private lessons and performingin classrooms. In addition, masterclasses were presented by DSO visitorsincluding Yo-Yo Ma; Chick Corea, theDSO’s 2005-06 Fred A. and Barbara M.Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair; andacclaimed baritone Thomas Hampson.Students also benefited from attendingopen rehearsals with such high profileartists as Midori, Kathleen Battle andthe Boys Choir of Harlem.The DSO continues an 80-yeartradition of introducing school childrento the wonders of classical musicthrough the Educational Concert Series(ECS). In 2005-06, 20,000 youngstersvisited Orchestra Hall on school tripsfor performances led by ThomasWilkins. To enhance the live concertexperience for students, an expansiveDSO Teachers Guide was created incollaboration with Oakland University.This 100-page online resource includedsuggested lesson plans, programnotes, composer biographies,musical activities and more,complementing classroom curriculaand preparing students for their visitsto Orchestra Hall.An education and outreach highlighttook place in the spring withbrilliant cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his SilkRoad Project Ensemble throughsupport from the National Endowmentfor the Arts and Ford Motor CompanyFund. Activities included a free concertat the Arab American National Museumin Dearborn for an ethnically diversegroup of students in grades fivethrough eight. A co-presentation ofthe DSO and ACCESS (Arab AmericanCommunity Center for Economic andSocial Service), students experiencedthe cross-cultural power of music inan hour-long performance and aQ & A session with the musicians. Laterthat day, student musicians from theDetroit School of Arts enjoyed a sideby-sideworkshop with Ma and theSilk Road musicians on the stageof Orchestra Hall.Providing a thrillingintroduction to classical“For my granddaughter,the Civic Ensemblesare creating memoriesand lessons thatwill enhance her lifesocially, morally andmusically. They offera rich educational andsocial environmentthat motivates andencourages her.”—CarolynCampbell, CivicSinfonia grandmother“I am both humbledand honored to overseethe facilitation of theDSO-DSA initiativebecause it enhancesstudent appreciation andknowledge of classicaland jazz genres which areincorporated directly intothe school’s curriculum. The musicianshave untapped talents, which, throughDSO and DSA initiatives, build bridgesof communication to all students. ThePartnership creates a child-driven, childfocusededucational collaboration unequaledin the nation today.”—Dr. Denise Davis Cotton, Founder andPrincipal, Detroit School of Arts“Being in the CivicEnsembles has meanta lot to me because itforced me to challengemyself and mymusicianship. In theprocess of doing so, Ihave met great peopleand had lots of fun.”—Noah Jackson, Memberof Civic Orchestras andJazz Ensembles

Educating“Music education will not only enhanceacademic achievement and provideenjoyment, it will also sustain thehumanism in all of us, serving as abeacon in the life journey.”—Dr. Clyde Wu, DSO board memberand Education Committee chair,and his wife Helen“The educationand theprograms ofthe DetroitSymphony areknown aroundthe nation andbeyond for theinvaluableexperiences they bring to children andtheir families. With the dedicationof enlightened individuals who tookthe initiative to bring music to thecommunity, these programs willcontinue to bring invaluable impact tothe lives of people whom they touch.”— Midori, violinist“I am humbled to be apart of the DSO’s ongoingeffort to impact the livesof young people throughmusic and education.Whether it’s witnessingthe amazement of childrenhearing the orchestra for the first timeor experiencing a performance by youngmusicians who train with us each week,I am deeply inspired by our work.”—Warren Williams, AssistantDirector of Education, DSOmusic and other musical genres are the National CityYoung People’s Concert Series, for children ages 6 andolder, and the Tiny Tots Series, sponsored by the HenryFord II Fund, for little ones ages 3 to 6. Thomas Wilkinsleads the six-concert YPC series in Orchestra Hall, whichshared the theme “The Inventor’s Workshop: A MusicalLook at Creativity and Ingenuity.” The Tiny Tots seriespresented five Michigan-area ensembles performingclassical, rock, jazz, folk and world music. The 2005-06season also launched “KidZone” for young concertgoers,taking place prior to performances in the atriumlobby of The Max and featuring games, arts & crafts,an instrument petting zoo, and the chance to meetmembers of the DSO and Maestro Wilkins.The DSO’s Civic Youth Ensembles Program, whichprovides Southeast Michigan students with world-classtraining and performance opportunities, grew onceagain in 2005-06. A record number of 450 students,ages 8 to 24, from more than 60 different schools,Thomas Wilkins instructs Civic Youth Ensemble membersparticipated infive differentclassical andthree jazzensembles,a chambermusicprogram,Felix Resnick coaches DSA studentsand, new thisseason, a “Strings Preparatory Ensemble” for beginningstring students. Civic students rehearsed weekly andparticipated in master classes or master rehearsals withgreat classical and jazz artists including Midori, ChickCorea, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra saxophonist WessAnderson, and conductors Lawrence Renes, Yan PascalTortelier, Nicholas McGegan, Hugh Wolff and JoAnnFalletta.The DSO African-American Fellowship Programwas pleased to welcome bassoonist Michael Boatengin 2005-06. Since 1990, theprogram has annually offeredan instrumental fellowship foradvanced study and professionalperformance experience. Fellowsperform with the Orchestra for aperiod of one to two years, andreceive individual coaching andtraining in audition techniquesfrom DSO members. Theprogram boasts an impressivetrack record of launchingsuccessful careers – of the 10alumni, nine of them currentlyoccupy posts with professionalorchestras.www.detroitsymphony.com

RevitalizingThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra has proven itself to be a major catalystfor the economic development and revitalization of the City of Detroit.With a total investment of more than $100 million in the eight-acreOrchestra Place campus, including the construction of the Max M. Fisher MusicCenter and the Orchestra Place office complex and parking deck, the DSO hascontributed towards the dramatic transformation of a neighborhood in just fiveyears. As a result, the DSO presence has helped leverage over $1 billion in newinvestment and 3,200 new or rehabilitated housing units in Midtown Detroit.The DSO has attracted newcapital investment, jobs, retail, cafés,streetscaping, destination signage,housing and new parking to the area byforming a unique consortium of nonprofitpartnerships. Land donated bythe DSO to the Detroit Public Schoolsresulted in the construction of a new$122.5 million, 1,200-student magnetarts and media high school, the DetroitSchool of Arts (DSA). Additional DSOpartners in the school are Detroit PublicTelevision and WRCJ-FM, Detroit’sclassical and jazz station. A partnershipwith the Detroit Medical Center and laterOrchestra Place:New Jobs, New CustomersDetroit Medical Center – 400U-M Detroit Center – 30U-M Pediatrics – 12Chase Bank – 10Detroit School of Arts – 50The Ellington Lofts – 75construction/ maintenanceTotal jobs: 577the University of Michigan-Detroit Center,led those organizations to establishheadquarters in Orchestra Place.Opened in 2005, the U-M DetroitCenter centralizes operations for 18different programs, including those fromthe School of Social Work, the TaubmanSchool of Architecture + Urban Planningand the School of Art and Design. Thefacility provides offices and space forclasses, meetings, exhibitions, lecturesand collaborative work while serving asa home base for students and facultyworking on projects in Detroit.Max M. Fisher Music Center, 2003Boarded up Orchestra Hall, circa 1970University of Michigan Detroit CenterCreating a critical mass of new arts,educational, business and residentialdevelopment, the DSO provides anappealing amenity for the immediatepopulation, and serves as a compellingattraction to hundreds of thousands ofvisitors from across Southeast Michiganand beyond.“Throughout Michiganwe have embracedthe value of artsand culture bothto enhance ourquality of life and tohelp spur economicdevelopment. The Detroit SymphonyOrchestra and its programs help createthe kind of vibrant communities wherepeople want to live, work and visit,spending their time as well as theirhard-earned dollars.”—Governor Jennifer Granholm“The Detroit SymphonyOrchestra is an iconin the economicrevitalization of themidtown district. Thesymphony’s investmentis much deeper thansimply bricks andmortar – Orchestra Hall and the MaxM. Fisher Music Center have been acatalyst for “feet on the street,” completelyre-invigorating the area. The DetroitSymphony Orchestra is much more thanan arts organization, it is a powerfulleader and partner in the community.”—George Jackson, President, DetroitEconomic Growth Corporation“Without question, theinterrelationship betweenthe Detroit SymphonyOrchestra and the Midtowndistrict is a proven modelthat demonstrates howarts and culture are a greatinvestment in the economic growth ofa community. Their participation inthe 2006 Detroit Festival of the Arts isclearly symbolic of their role in the overallrevitalization of Midtown Detroit.”—Susan T. Mosey, President,University Cultural CenterAssociation

“The City of Detroitis honored to haveone of our country’sgreat orchestrasand one of themost acousticallyperfect venues inthe world. My greatexperiences haveranged from hearing Mozart under thesummer moonlight at Meadowbrook,to the Colors of Christmas concerts inOrchestra Hall. The DSO is a star modelof civic citizenship, truly dedicated tocommunity engagement and ensuringthat all Detroiters have access tomusical experiences of the highestquality.”–Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick“With the SphinxOrganization’s missionof building diversityin classical music, itis critically importantthat we are able tocollaborate withkey partners as weaccomplish our goals. Not only has ourmodel partnership with the DetroitSymphony Orchestra enabled us tofurther serve our constituents, it standsas an example to our entire field of howmusicians, audiences and ultimatelycommunities can be positively impactedby creative alliances. I look forward tocelebrating our 10th Anniversary on thestage of Orchestra Hall in partnershipwith the Detroit Symphony Orchestra!”—Aaron Dworkin, Founder andPresident, Sphinx OrganizationEngagingThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra viewscommunity engagement as central to buildinga vibrant, culturally enriched, economicallyprosperous environment, and an essential componentto the continued development and revitalization of theregion. The 2005-06 Season featured several outstandingnew collaborations and the continuance of many richtraditions.The third annual Marshall Field’s “Day of Music”offered a free, 24-hour musical extravaganza presentingmore than 35 local and national music acts on fivestages throughout The Max. The festival paid homage toMarshallField’s Dayof Music2005Sphinx Competition finals in Orchestra HallKathleen Battle is honored with the DSO Lifetime AchievementAward at the 6th Annual Classical Roots Gala Concert: ThomasWilkins; Ms. Battle; Richard H. Huttenlocher; Anne Parsons.Detroit’s illustrious history as a home for musicinnovators, and more than 4,000 people enjoyed awildly eclectic range of rock, folk, world music, classical,jazz, R&B, hip hop and children’s music performances.The event included a free DSO concert featuringformer Composer-in-Residence (1999-2003), MichaelDaugherty’s “Hell’s Angels for Bassoon Quartet andOrchestra,” a work inspired by American motorcyclemovies such as “The Wild One” and “Easy Rider.”“Classical Roots,” the DSO’s annual celebration ofAfrican-American contributions to classical music, datesback to 1978. In 2001, a Gala event was added to theClassical Series performances, with the intention offurther promoting cultural awareness and raising fundsfor the DSO programs supporting minority musicians.The 2006 Gala raised $90,000 and bestowed a LifetimeAchievement Award upon world-renowned sopranoKathleen Battle.In February, the DSO continued its longtime supportof the Sphinx Organization and Competition by hostingthe Finals Concert at Orchestra Hall. An internationallyrecognized initiative that successfully increases theparticipation of African-Americans and Latinos in classicalmusic, Sphinx winners receive performance opportunitieswith symphony orchestras across the country, such asthe DSO.10 www.detroitsymphony.com

In March, The Max was chosen among 11 U.S. cities tohost the “Song of America” tour presented by the Library ofCongress. Honoring the history and preservation of Americansong, internationally acclaimed baritone Thomas Hampsonperformed a recital of music culled from the Library’sunparalleled collection of musical scores and recordings.Adding to the depth of the tour was a special exhibit of raredocuments from the Library, including many Detroit-specificitems. Area teachers had the opportunity to explore thelegacy of American song and poetry in a Library of Congressworkshop presented by the DSO and Oakland University.Hampson attended the workshop, and also gave a masterclass to vocal students at the Detroit School of Arts.The summer of 2006 brought the second year ofpartnership between the DSO and Concert of Colors Festivalpresented by the Arab Community Center for Economic andSocial Services (ACCESS) and New Detroit, Inc. Concert ofColors is dedicated to bringing diverse communities andethnic groups together through the presentation of musicalacts from 20 different countries. This free, three-day worldmusic festival brought more than 20,000 people to midtownDetroit, many of them visiting The Max for the first time.The 2006 festival also presented a one-day “Forum onCommunity, Culture and Race” exploring the idea that greaterunderstanding of these topics can strengthen and redevelopcommunities. Guest speakers included Georges Collinet, hostof Afro Pop Worldwide.During the summer, the DSO engaged communities in avariety of Michigan locales: Greenfield Village at The HenryFord, Huron-Clinton Metroparks, and Interlochen Center forthe Arts. At Interlochen, the “All Amadeus” concerts deliveredan audience of nearly 2,200. At home in Detroit, the Orchestraperformed a free concert at the Detroit Festival of the Arts,the celebrated arts and entertainment event in the MidtownCultural Center. A performance presented by SynagogueCongregation Shaarey Zedek of Southfield featured thecantata “Liberation,” composed by Cantor Meir Finkelstein.Leading the orchestra was internationally acclaimed conductorYoel Levi, and the DSO was joined by violin soloist IttaiShapira, five vocal soloists and two local choirs. Many of metroDetroit’s religious leaders participated in dramatic readingswhich introduced the work’s various movements.“I am proudto be arecipient ofthe LifetimeAchievementAward. Itwas an honor to make music onceagain with the great Detroit Symphonyand Orchestra Hall ranks amongmy favorite halls in which to sing— in the world! This ensemble isunique among our great Americanorchestras in TRULY reaching out tothe African-American community withits wide-ranging, dynamic artists andprogramming.”—Kathleen Battle, Soprano,Recipient of the DSO LifetimeAchievement Award 2006The DSO at Greenfield Village Poetry Slam The DSO at Metroparks“The ACCESS-DSOpartnership highlightsa shared commitmentto promote culturaldiversity throughmusic by bringingpeople together fromdiverse backgrounds,colors, and creeds. Joining forces astwo prominent Detroit institutions,we can provide artistic exposure toarea residents and visitors that couldnever be achieved individually.”—Ishmael Ahmed, ExecutiveDirector, Arab CommunityCenter for Economic and SocialServicesThe Civic Orchestra performs Verdi’s Requiemat Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament The DSO at Meadow Brook Music Festival The DSO at Festival of the Arts11

Finance Committee Chairman’s Report“The DSOhas achievedimportantmilestones inrecent years:the successfulcompletion ofour $125 million capital fundraisingcampaign, the construction of theMax M. Fisher Music Center, andour enviable financial track record ofbalancing our operating budget forthree years running. While we areproud of these achievements, we arefocused on the challenges that remainin these economically troubled times.If all stakeholders work together as a team, I believe that the best is yetto come.”—Lloyd Reuss, First ViceChairman, DSO Board of DirectorsBy any measure, 2006 was a great year for the DSO. In a challenging economic environment, for thethird year in a row, the DSO has achieved better than break-even operating results. In so doing, the DSO hasdistinguished itself as financially strong and stable in the industry.Many factors played a role in achieving a balanced operating budget: the generous support of our donors,the dedication of our concert patrons, and our adherence to disciplined cost containment efforts. In fiscal2006, the DSO continued to receive generous financial support, with nearly $13 millionbeing raised from all fundraising sources, including special event donations. Despitean increasingly competitive entertainment environment, our concert ticket sales in2006 actually exceeded the prior year’s mark by a small margin. In addition, the DSOaggressively leveraged our capital investment in the Max M. Fisher Music Center togenerate nearly $900,000 in rental and service income.The DSO’s financial condition continues to strengthen, with total net assets nowapproximating $175 million. Our endowment investments have increased to more than$72 million, and are augmented by another $10.3 million in endowment funds that are not owned by theDSO, but are held at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan for the sole benefit of the DSO.In light of the difficult challenges that we face as a cultural institution, the DSO has engaged in strategicplanning to identify a direction supporting our objectives to maintain fiscal stability and to grow in the comingyears. These planning efforts, in tandem with the continued generous support of our donors, will be key to toidentify a direction supporting our objectives to maintain fiscal stability and to grow in the coming years. Weare deeply grateful for your commitment and dedication to the DSO.Total Endowment Investments$90,500,000“The DSO hasexhibited strongstewardship of itsresources. Duringfiscal year 2006,the organization was able to containcosts, grow revenue and revise itsinvestment strategies for maximumreturn. Our goal is to ensure increasedand enduring support for the DSO.”—Arthur Weiss, Vice Chairman,DSO Board of DirectorsAlfred R. Glancy IIIChairman Emeritus and ViceChairman, Finance$62,500,000$69,000,000$75,500,000$87,500,00012 www.detroitsymphony.com

Statement of Activities2006 2005Unrestricted earned revenueTicket revenue $9,185,241 $9,271,494Presentation, education and other earned revenue 1,028,984 621,774Rental and retail activities 901,738 421,182Total earned revenue 11,115,963 10,314,450Performance related expensesDirect performance related expenses 20,140,123 19,034,847Indirect performance related expenses 2,637,889 2,501,456Total performance related expenses 22,778,012 21,536,303Other operating expensesFacilities 2,257,131 2,031,903Administration 2,929,179 2,688,853Total adminstration and other expenses 5,186,310 4,720,756Net results before fundraising and endowment income (16,848,359) (15,942,609)Unrestricted contributed supportPrivate support, including net assets released from restrictions 11,565,454 10,418,297Government support 734,109 864,050Special events and volunteer support, net 606,066 929,741Subtotal 12,905,629 12,212,088Fundraising expenses 2,018,652 1,950,190Net contributed support 10,886,977 10,261,898FY 2006 Operating RevenueFY 2006 Operating expenses Unrestricted endowment incomeEndowment draw for operations 4,404,618 4,273,742Orchestra Place income 1,024,541 1,041,758Total endowment income 5,429,159 5,315,500Net increase (decrease) in unrestricted net assets (532,223) (365,211)Temporarily restricted contributed supportTemporarily restricted private support 1,251,832 1,061,000Net assets released from restrictions (673,852) (683,914)Net increase in temporarily restricted net assets 577,980 377,086Increase in operating net assets $45,757 $11,87513

“My term as president,and prior to that aschairman of variousevent committees, gaveme the opportunityto work with manyenthusiastic, competent,and capable volunteers. Thededication they bring to their workthrough fund-raising and outreachprograms is an inspiration to allof us and it makes me proud tobe associated with them and ourworld-renowned Detroit SymphonyOrchestra. The satisfaction andjoy I received in seeing my effortsand my time make a difference inperpetuating the viability of ourSymphony was worth every effort.”—Gloria Nycek, President, DSOVolunteer Council, 2005-2006“The Civic YouthEnsembles, anincredibly diverse,rich educationalenvironment foryoung people, is what educatorsand orchestras across the countryare struggling to create, and ithas been accomplished here. TheAssociation of Civic EnsembleSupporters (ACES) is grateful to theDSO for its partnership in creatingand shepherding a program that is“changing lives through music.”—Bruce Ferguson, President, Association of Civic EnsembleSupportersA Tribute to Our VolunteersThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra owes much of itssuccess to the tireless efforts of its loyal volunteers.The DSO Volunteer Council (VC) and the Associationof Civic Ensemble Supporters (ACES) are two organizationsthat make significant contributions to the organization eachyear. Through special events, education and outreach, thesededicated individuals increase contributed revenue andgenerate new touch-points in the community for the DSO.In the 2005-06 season, the Volunteer Council presentedthe enormously successful “Tango for Two” party at theLutz Farm in Ann Arbor. This event benefited the DSOand Michigan Opera Theater, and was led by generoussponsorship from General Motors. Additional events includedthe sold-out series of Musical Feasts, featuring DSO chamberensemble performances and gourmet repasts in privatehomes; the Marvin Hamlisch Celebrity Luncheon at theTownsend Hotel in Birmingham; the Nutcracker Luncheon& Boutique at the Fairlane Club in Dearborn; and a PreviewParty and Designer Showhouse & Gardens in an historic 1923Albert Kahn-designed home at world-renowned Cranbrook.A targeted campaign increased membership by 16%,with the VC newsletter Council Notes keeping 564 patronsinformed about DSO and VC programs and activities.ACES, largely comprised of families, alumniand supporters of Civic Ensembles musicians,provides invaluable audience support for theseyoung performers as well as financial andlogistical support for the Civic Youth Ensemblesprogram.ACES hosted its third annual “ThanksgivingDay at The Max” in 2005-06, using Detroit’sThanksgiving Day parade as the backdrop fora successful fundraiser and as the kick-off ofthe DSO’s holiday season. This popular eventfeatured performances by members of theCivic Jazz Ensembles and included a variety ofactivities for children.Denise Lutz and BobLutz, Chairman, GeneralMotors North AmericaACES Thanksgiving Day at The MaxVolunteer Council Officers and Board of Directors, 2004-06Rosanne Duncan, Marvin Hamlisch,Judy Agley and Debbie Dingell14 www.detroitsymphony.com

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN’S REPORTIt is with sincere appreciation that I acknowledge the continuing support of our generousdonors and volunteers. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra was able to raise in the 2005-06season $12.8 million in financial support for the organization’s programs and activities. Thanksto all for your commitment to this vital cultural institution.The foundation for last year’s fundraising success was a $1 million Leadership ChallengeGrant made by Board Chairman Jim Nicholson and his wife Ann along with my wife Julie andmyself. Our desire was that the Challenge leverage additional support, especially new andincreased gifts. By all measures, our campaign was a success, helping us balance our budgetfor the third straight year while broadening our base of support in anticipation of a newEndowment CampaignWe continue to find new friends in the corporate and foundation community. Notableadditions to our roster are the American Express Performing Arts Fund, Starbucks Coffee,MetLife Foundation, the Surdna Foundation, and the Kurt Weill Foundation. In addition, weare grateful to Target and Lexus for title sponsorship of summer events at the Metroparksand Meadow Brook Music Festival, respectively. I would also like to thank the CommunityFoundation, Mel Lester, and the Individual Giving Cabinet.We are energized and excited about the future. Building on the achievements of last year,we remain focused on a strong annual fund to maintain a world-class orchestra, and also onstructuring new campaigns to ensure funding for generations to come. We value highly yourparticipation in our endeavors and I look forward to seeing many of you at concerts and toworking together to strengthen the DSO and to broaden its reach within our community.Sincerely,“As a native Detroiter,it’s exciting to feel therenewed energy in ourneighborhood – fromthe new retail andhousing developments,to the Detroit School of Arts, to The Max. The DSOcontinues to make a remarkableimpact on our city, and our steadfastcommitment to communityengagement and participation makesthis such a rewarding place to work!”—Anne Wilczak, Director ofSpecial Events, DSO“My husband and I aregreat fans of the DSO. Wehave always loved classicalmusic and, actually, goodmusic of most types. We’vebecome hopeful now thatour Symphony is fulfillingits promised role in ourregion and in the nation.”—Lillian Bauder, Chairand President ofMASCO CorporationFoundationPeter D. CummingsChariman Emeritus and Vice Chairman, DevelopmentLee and Floy Barthel2005-06High NotesSeptember-October – Performances at The Max promoteand collect funds for Habitat for Humanity’s “Operation HomeDelivery,” a long-term rebuilding plan for families victimizedby Hurricane Katrina. This project coincides with a doublebill by New Orleans natives Harry Connick Jr. and BranfordMarsalis in The Music Box.September 27 – The DSO’s historic presence on Americanradio dials continues through the support of General Motors.The 26 week series produced by the DSO and hosted byCharles Greenwell airs on syndicated traditional (terrestrial)radio stations nationwide (locally on WDET-FM 101.9 Sundaysat 5 p.m.).September 30 – October 1 – Marshall Field’s “Day of Music”offers 24 hours of free live music with the musical theme“Detroit Rock City,” reflecting the city’s impressive musicalheritage. The DSO performs “Hell’s Angels,” a provocativebassoon concerto by former composer-in-residence, MichaelDaugherty.October 2 — The DSO is the first symphony orchestra todebut a radio broadcast series on satellite radio, producedby XM Satellite Radio and available in fifty GM vehiclemodels. Hosted by Martin Goldsmith, a season of 26programs airs on Sundays at 3 p.m.Maggie Allesee, Hon. Judge Damon J.Keith and Bob Allesee15

2005-06 Annual Fund“Music and the artsbring people together,create communityspirit, and advanceunderstanding amongdiverse populations.The Detroit SymphonyOrchestra’s yearroundprogramming and outreach makesthe Southeast Michigan region a greaterplace to live.”—David Egner, President and CEO,Hudson-Webber Foundation“We’re pleased tobe partnering withthe DSO — one ofthe world’s greatorchestras — toengage children in Detroit and getthem excited about music. We believeculture and arts institutions in the cityhave a unique ability to reach kids andchange their lives.”—Carol Goss, President and CEO, The Skillman FoundationSUPPORT FROM FOUNDATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONSThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra acknowledges and honors the following foundations and organizationsfor their contributions to support the Orchestra’s performances, education programming and other annualoperations. This list also includes the musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra who contributed over$1,100,000 in the 2005-06 season.$200,000 and moreHudson-Webber FoundationMcGregor FundMichigan Council for Arts& Cultural AffairsMusicians of the DetroitSymphony OrchestraVolunteer Council of the DetroitSymphony OrchestraThe Whitney Fund$100,000 and moreCommunity Foundation forSoutheast MichiganJohn S. & James L. Knight FoundationNational Endowment for the ArtsThe Skillman FoundationSurdna Foundation, Inc.Matilda R. Wilson Fund$50,000 and moreDeRoy Testamentary FoundationThe Mandell L. and Madeleine H.Berman FoundationElizabeth, Allan & Warren SheldenFund$10,000 and moreACES, Association of Civic EnsemblesMary G. & Robert H. Flint FoundationEleanor & Edsel Ford FundHenry Ford II FundAnn & Gordon Getty FoundationAlice Kales Hartwick FoundationHolley FoundationJulius & Cynthia Huebner FoundationMyron P. Leven FoundationOliver Dewey Marcks FoundationMary Thompson FoundationSage FoundationThe E. Nakamichi Foundation$5,000 and moreHarriet & Bryce Alpern FoundationThe Delphi FoundationBenson & Edith Ford FundJames & Lynelle Holden FundJohnson FoundationChaim, Fanny, Louis, Benjamin,& Anne Florence KaufmanMemorial TrustThe Kresge FoundationKurt Weill Foundation for MusicLouise Tuller Miller TrustYoung Woman’s Home AssociationPATRON$2,500 and moreJoseph E. Beauchamp Charitable TrustColina FoundationEdelweiss FoundationClarence & Jack Himmel FoundationJapan Business Society of DetroitFoundationBenard L. Maas FoundationHerbert & Elsa Ponting Foundation2005-06High NotesOctober 11 — Chick Corea, 12-time Grammy Award-winningkeyboardist and composer launches the DSO’s jazz season andserves as the 2005-06 Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz CreativeDirector. His educational residency presents a series of masterclasses for students in the DSO’s Civic Jazz Ensembles, jazz studentsat the Detroit School of Arts, and music majors at Wayne StateUniversity.October 20 — Wayne State University announces “WSU/DSOScholarships in Music,” offering five full scholarships each yearto members of the DSO Civic Ensembles. Students will receivetuition free education in one of WSU Music School’s six Bachelorof Music degrees: jazz studies, performance, music education,management, technology, or theory/composition.October 28 – The DSO receives a 2005 Community PartnershipAward from the International NETWORK of Schools for theAdvancement of Arts Education at the association’s 23rd AnnualConference in Pittsburgh. The DSO is recognized for its pioneeringrole in partnering with a public high school to provide training andperformance opportunities for music students.October 29 — A documentary titled “Our Story” airs onWDIV-TV 4 (NBC) chronicling the exciting transformationof the institution in recent seasons. Produced by Mort CrimCommunications, the program wins a 2006 Telly Award foroutstanding local, regional, and cable TV programming.John and Marlene Boll16 www.detroitsymphony.com

SYMPHONY SOCIETYThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra would like to express its deepest gratitude to the members of the Symphony Society, an association of generous donors whosesubstantial annual contribution is vital to the success of the Orchestra. We recognize these individuals for their commitment to maintaining the Orchestra’s worldrenownedexcellence. For more information please contact Sally Freels Johnson at (313) 576-5150.$50,000 and moreMr. & Mrs. Eugene ApplebaumMr. & Mrs. Lee BarthelCecilia BennerPenny & Harold BlumensteinJulie & Peter CummingsMax M. & Marjorie S. FisherFoundationMr. & Mrs. Edsel B. Ford IIMr. & Mrs. Samuel FrankelRuth & Al GlancyMr. & Mrs. James B. NicholsonThe Polk FamilyBernard & Eleanor RobertsonMr. & Mrs. Alfred A. TaubmanMrs. Richard C. Van Dusen$35,000 and moreAmbassador & Mrs. Ronald N.Weiser$27,500 and moreMr. & Mrs. Raymond M.CracchioloMs. Leslie DevereauxMr. & Mrs. Phillip FisherMr. & Mrs. Harry A. Lomason IIMr. & Mrs. Eugene A. Miller$17,500 and moreAnonymousMr. & Mrs. Robert A. AlleseeMr. & Mrs. Ralph W. Babb, Jr.George & Gina BedrosianMr. & Mrs. John A. Boll, Sr.Mrs. Doreen BullMr. & Mrs. François CastaingMr. & Mrs. Frederick A. ErbMarvin & Betty Danto & FamilyLinda Dresner & Ed Levy, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Alfred J. Fisher, IIISidney & Madeline ForbesMr. & Mrs. Stanley FrankelMaxine & Stuart FrankelMr. & Mrs. James GrosfeldMr. & Mrs. Richard P. KughnDr. Melvin A. LesterRichard & Jane ManoogianFoundationMrs. Edith S. QuintanaMr. & Mrs. Lloyd E. ReussJack & Aviva RobinsonRichard & Susan RogelMr. & Mrs. Irving RoseMr. & Mrs. Alan E. SchwartzMrs. Jean ShaperoMr. & Mrs. Larry ShermanArthur & Trudy WeissMr. & Mrs. James A. WilliamsDr. & Mrs. Clyde Wu$12,000 and moreAnonymousMandell L. & Madeleine H.Berman FoundationMr. & Mrs. Richard A. BrodieIlse & Roy CalcagnoLois & Avern CohnMrs. Harold L. FrankBarbara Frankel &Ronald MichalakHerman & Sharon FrankelMr. & Mrs. Ralph J. GersonDr. & Mrs. Edward E.HagenlocherMr. & Mrs. Morton E. HarrisDr. Gloria HeppnerMrs. Doreen HermelinMark & Mary HoppeJulius & Cynthia HuebnerFoundationRichard H. & CarolaHuttenlocherMr. Austin A. KanterMr. David LebenbomThe Edward & Helen MardigianFoundationJohn E. & Marcia MillerMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey H. MiroRuth F. Rattner & Ann F. &Norman D. KatzMarjorie & Saul SaulsonWilliam H. & Patricia M. SmithBernard & Barbara StollmanLorna L. Thomas, M.D.Janis & William M. Wetsman /The Wetsman FoundationPaul & Linda ZlotoffMrs. Paul Zuckerman$6,000 and moreAnonymousMr. Herbert A. AbrashDr. & Mrs. Roger M. AjluniMr. & Mrs. Richard L. AlonzoMr. & Mrs. Maurice BeznosDr. & Mrs. Rudrick E. BoucherCarol A. & Stephen A.BrombergLynne Carter, M.D.Mr. & Mrs. Laurence B. DeitchTom & Beck DemeryMr. & Mrs. Walter E. DouglasMarianne EndicottMr. & Mrs. Francis A.EngelhardtMr. & Mrs. David FischerMr. & Mrs. Herbert FisherMrs. John B. Ford, Jr.Dr. Saul & Mrs. Helen FormanRema FrankelMr. & Mrs. Dwight W.GammonsByron & Dorothy GersonGoodman Family CharitableTrustMr. Eric Hespenheide &Ms. Judith V. HicksChacona & Arthur L. JohnsonMr. George G. JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Paul JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Thomas G. KirbyMr. & Mrs. Harold KulishMr. & Mrs. Robert C. LarsonDavid & Marguerite LentzMr. & Mrs. Elmore LeonardMr. & Mrs. Arthur C. LieblerHis Eminence Adam MaidaRalph & Eileen MandarinoElaine & Mervyn ManningMr. & Mrs. John E. Marshall IIIDonald E. & Shirley M. McMinnFamily FoundationDr. & Mrs. Donald A. MeierMrs. Lucie MeiningerMr. & Mrs. Milton J. MillerMr. & Mrs. Daniel E. MooreMr. & Mrs. Douglas S.MossmanGeoffrey S. Nathan &Margaret E. WintersSean & Cathy NeallPatricia & Henry NickolMs. Jo Elyn Nyman2005-06 Annual FundNovember 10-13 — DSO collaborates with local arts presenter ProMusica to present Finnish pianist Antti Siirala in two distinctly differentartistic settings: in concerts with the DSO at Orchestra Hall, and in theintimate experience of a solo recital performance in The Music Box.December 15-18 — For the second year in a row, the Civic Orchestra,the DSO’s premier youth ensemble, is chosen from a national poolto host the American Symphony Orchestra League’s Donald ThuleanConducting Workshop. Up-and-coming conductors from around theworld hone their skills with a professional faculty that includes DSOResident conductor Thomas Wilkins.December 22 — The DSO’s UBS Holiday Festival includes a first-ever“Gospel Christmas” featuring Detroit’s famed Pastor Marvin Winansand his Perfecting Choir, reflecting Detroit’s heritage as a center forgospel music.Jan. 30 & Feb. 4 – The eyes of the nation were on Detroit as FordField welcomed Super Bowl XL. The Max hosted Super Bowl-relatedevents such as the NFL Business Forum and the Maxim magazineparty. A quartet of DSO musicians performed at the official Super BowlOpening Ceremonies at the Fox Theatre.February 9-12 — Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Aaron Jay Kernisattends DSO performances of his Musica Celestis. He participates inpre-concert lectures and a chamber music program hosted by ProMusica in The Music Box.Janette Engelhardt and Barbara Van Dusen17

2005-06 Annual FundAnne Parsons & Donald DietzMr. & Mrs. Donald E. PetersenMr. Bruce D. PetersonMrs. Bernard E. PincusDave & Cherry PorterMr. W. James ProwseElaine & Michael SerlingMark & Lois ShaevskyMr. & Mrs. Donald SimonMr. & Mrs. Richard SloanMr. & Mrs. John F. SmithMr. & Mrs. Stanton KinnieSmith, Jr.John J. SoleckiMr. Richard A. SonenklarMr. & Mrs. Neil J. SosinDavid C. SprakerStephen & Phyllis StromeMr. & Mrs. Michael R. TysonDavid UsherGary & Margaret ValadeMr. & Mrs. Samuel ValentiMr. Robert VanWalleghemMr. & Mrs. Jonathon T. WaltonGary L. WassermanMr. R. Jamison WilliamsMrs. Isadore Winkelman$2,750 and moreAnonymousMrs. Bryce AlpernMr. & Mrs. Thomas V.Angott, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. John AxeMr. Bassel Banny &Dr. Lisa Guyot-BannyNora Lee & Guy BarronDr. & Mrs. Brian J. BeckDrs. Jeffrey & Susan BellefleurDrs. Ramon & Peggy BerguerJoseph & Barbra BlochMr. & Mrs. Gerald BrightRobert N. & Claire P. BrownMr. Terry BrownMichael & Geraldine BucklesDonna M. BurkeMs. Pamela CallamJean Hill CarmanDr. & Mrs. Thomas E. CarsonMr. Richard ColeMr. & Mrs. Gary L. CowgerBarbara & Paul CzamanskeJerry & Maureen D’AvanzoMr. Thomas G. DenommeMs. Barbara DilesEugene & Elaine DrikerPaul & Peggy DufaultMr. & Mrs. Cameron B. DuncanMr. & Mrs. James J. EdwardsDr. & Mrs. Adel A. El-MagrabiMary Sue & Paul E. EwingStephen EwingMs. Jean FairMr. & Mrs. James FarberDr. & Mrs. Lionel FinkelsteinDr. Marjorie M. FisherMr. & Mrs. William Clay Ford, Sr.Dale & Bruce FrankelMr. & Mrs. William M. FreemanMrs. Helen P. GilbrideKeith & Eileen GiffordMr. Allan D. GilmourMr. & Mrs. Victor GirolamiDr. & Mrs. Robert GoldmanMr. Michael GoodellDorothy & Herbert GraebnerMary & Preston HappelRandall L. & Nancy CaineHarbourMr. & Mrs. Gordon K. HarrisDonna & Eugene HartwigMr. & Mrs. Ross HaunMr. & Mrs. Richard D. HelppieMr. & Mrs. Herb HipsherJean HollandDr. Deanna & Mr. David B.HoltzmanMr. & Mrs. Mario F. IacobelliMr. John W. JicklingMr. & Mrs. Sterling C. Jones, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell JospeyMs. Irene KalmanAlma KearneyMartin & Cis Maisal KellmanMariam C. Noland & James A.Kelly Fund of the CommunityFoundation for SoutheastMichiganJack & Fran KingLouise & Gunnar KlarrRobert C. & Margaret A. KotzMr. & Mrs. William E. LaceyDr. Raymond Landes &Dr. Melissa McBrien-LandesDrs. Scott & Lisa LangenburgDr. & Mrs. J. Timothy LoveMrs. Ben T. LowellDr. & Mrs. Charles LucasDavid & Valerie McCammonMr. & Mrs. Alonzo McDonaldMr. & Mrs. Alexander McKeenPatricia A. & Patrick G.McKeeverDr. Max & Marilyn McKinneyMr. Roland MeulebrouckMr. & Mrs. Eugene A. MillerMr. & Mrs. Leonard G. MillerMr. & Mrs. Randall MillerMr. Robert S. MillerDr. & Mrs. Robert G. MobleyMs. A. Anne MorounDavid R. & Sylvia NelsonMs. Doris Jean Nelson-ValenteMr. & Mrs. James E. NorthMr. & Mrs. Graham A. OrleyMr. & Mrs. Joseph OrleyMr. & Mrs. Joseph R. PappMrs. Sophie PearlsteinRobert E. L. Perkins, D.D.S.Mr. Jack PerlmutterMr. & Mrs. Drew PeslarDr. & Mrs. Claus PetermannMr. Charles L. PetersDr. & Mrs. William F. PickardMr. & Mrs. James J. PikeMrs. Evelyn PlotnickMrs. Blanche PollackDr. Glenda D. PriceMr. & Mrs. Douglas J.RasmussenMr. & Mrs. Lawrence M. ReubenMr. & Mrs. Dean E. RichardsonMr. E. S. RobinsonMr. & Mrs. Richard D. RohrMr. & Mrs. Gerald F. RossJane & Curt RussellDr. & Mrs. Alexander RuthvenMr. & Mrs. Fred SecrestMr. Gary ShiffmanDr. Les & Mrs. Ellen SiegelErwin S. & Majorie H. SimonDonna & Robert SlatkinMichael E. Smerza &Nancy KeppelmanSusan M. SosnickRichard & Renate SoulenShirley R. StancatoDr. Gregory E. StephensDr. & Mrs. Charles D. StockingThe Stollman FoundationMr. & Mrs. John Stroh IIIGeorge & Christine StrumbosMr. & Mrs. Charles W.SutherlandDavid Szymborski &Marilyn SicklesteelMr. & Mrs. Joel D. TauberDr. & Mrs. L. Murray ThomasAmanda Van Dusen &Curtis BlessingMrs. C. Theron Van DusenMarilyn & Steven I. VictorMr. & Mrs. George C. VincentMs. Nancy S. Williams &Ms. Sharon BackstromDr. & Mrs. Max V. Wisgerhof IIThomas E. & Elizabeth A. WolfeDrs. William & Prudentia WorthMr. John E. YoungMrs. Rita J. ZahlerLucia Zamorano, M.D., PLCLois & Milt Zussman2005-06High NotesFebruary 20 — The DSO collaborates with the GrandRapids Ballet Company in Young People’s Concertperformances that illustrate fairy tales such as SleepingBeauty.February 22 — The DSO announces the successfulcompletion of its $125 million Capital Campaign:“Concerto for Community and Orchestra.” Launchedin May 2000, the campaign strengthened the DSO’sEndowment Fund, raised capital funds to build the MaxM. Fisher Music Center, restore and renovate OrchestraHall, and construct the Jacob Bernard Pincus MusicEducation Center.March 10-11 – The DSO performs the World Premiere of“Essay No. 1 (After Sibelius)” composed by DSO doublebassist Rick Robinson. Robinson’s work was selected in2003-04 as one of four compositions featured in theDSO’s African-American Composer Readings.March 10, 12 – The Civic Orchestra takes on a work evenprofessional orchestras find challenging: Verdi’s Requiem.Performances in both Orchestra Hall and Detroit’sCathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament feature vocalsoloists from the University of Michigan and MichiganState University; plus a 175-voice choir comprised ofthe Detroit Archdiocesan Chorus and the Wayne StateDr. Lourdes Andaya, Dr. Arthur Johnsonand Chacona Johnson18 University Symphonic Choir.www.detroitsymphony.com

CORPORATE GIVINGThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra recognizes the leadership initiative taken by the following corporations. Their generous support of the Orchestrasets the standard for corporate citizenship, partnering with a cultural institution that is a vital contributor to the quality of life in the region.We gratefully acknowledge their contributions to the 2005 – 2006 Annual Fund.$100,000 and moreAmerican ExpressComerica Charitable FoundationDaimlerChrysler CorporationFundDTE Energy FoundationFord Motor Company FundGeneral Motors CorporationGuardian Industries CorporationHandleman CompanyJPMorgan ChaseLaSalle BankLexus Division/Toyota MotorSales, USAMacy’sMasco CorporationJanet and Norman AnkersDr. David S. BalleJodi and Edward Barbieri, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Lee BarthelMarcia and Martin BaumJohn BloomBBJ LinenEunice and Bob BuzbyCapital Waste, Inc.Robert A. M. Conley FamilyDaniel Clancy and JackPerlmutterNational City BankPVS Chemicals, Inc.Target StoresUBS$50,000 and moreStrategic Staffing Solutions, Inc.WRCJ 90.9 FM Detroit$20,000 and moreCompuware CorporationThe Detroit Newspapers /Gannett FoundationGMACMetlife FoundationMovado Group, Inc.Pulte HomesStarbucks CoffeeTapper’s Diamonds & FineJewelryXM Satellite Radio$10,000 and moreAAA MichiganCampbell-EwaldFoley & Lardner, LLPThe Northern Trust BankPricewaterhouseCoopers LLPR.L. Polk & Co.Warner Norcross & Judd, LLPWolverine Packing Company$5,000 and moreThe Amerisure CompaniesArvinMeritorButzel LongConway Mac Kenzie DunleavyFTI Consulting, Inc.NordstromPeninsula Plastics Co, Inc.Penske Corporation$2,500 and moreBurton-Share, Inc.Canadian National RailwaysCharter One BankContractors Steel CompanyDenso International America, Inc.In-Kind SUPPORTThe DSO acknowledges the following corporations and individuals that have generously provided in-kind gifts to the organization.Joe Crachiola – PhotographerTed “Ski” Cross, PMPDonald DietzEDSMarianne EndicottLeslie H. EvansMichael Farrell and Marc HerrickJennifer H. FritzPaul GansonRosanne and Norm GjosteinGreat Lakes RosesHammel Music, Inc.Marshall MusicDon Jensen – The ArrangementFlower ShopConnie and William LaceyLinda and Dr. Larry LloydJonathan J. HeatonMichael H. HeatonRose Marie and GeorgeLubienskiAhmed IsmailMcKinsey & CompanyDeborah and Ken MeadeRuth and Carl MeyersSandy and Rick NahmNeiman MarcusAnn and Jim NicholsonMr. & Mrs. Robert C. PangbornDebra and Richard PartrichMadeleine and Allen PhillipsThe Remington GroupAngelina RooksCorliss and Dr. Jerry RosenbergAphrodite and George RoumellSteven Rybicki – Infinity YachtChartersEpoch Restaurant GroupGeneral Dynamics Land SystemsHonda North America, Inc.Madison Electric Co.The R. J. Marshall CompanyMeadowbrook Insurance GroupP.P.G. IndustriesRadar Industries, Inc.REDICOUrban Science Applications, Inc.Versacom IncorporatedVesco Oil Corporation/Don &Marjory EpsteinWelker Bearing CompanyYazaki North America, Inc.Marjorie and Saul SaulsonMarc A. Schwartz, Royce MusicCarol and Norm SkruchMarge SlezakSomerset CollectionSpecial Events Party RentalsStaplesRobert and Gwen StilesPhyllis StromeJudy WernerMary and Dr. Max Wisgerhof2005-06 Annual FundApril 7 — The DSO recognizes the crucial contributions of musicteachers to the lives of Detroit area youngsters with their secondannual “Teacher Appreciation Night” at The Max. Three hundredinvited music teachers, principals and school administratorsattend a reception with DSO musicians and education staff,followed by a DSO performance in Orchestra Hall.May 1 — ECS concerts for 18,000 school children in 2005-06 feature two different themes: “How the Orchestra Grew,”following the progression from small Baroque orchestras to thelarge, lush ensembles of the Romantic era; and “An AmericanQuilt,” exploring a wide spectrum of music by Americancomposers ranging from Scott Joplin to Aaron Copland.June 11 — The DSO returns to the Detroit Festival of the Artsto give a free performance on the MASCO/Metro Times stagehonoring the 20th anniversary of this major city cultural event.June 15 — “Night and Day: A Cole Porter Gala” raises $400,000for DSO programs and activities. Co-chairing the event are KarenDavidson of Auburn Hills, wife of Guardian Industries presidentand CEO William Davidson, and Ann Nicholson of Grosse PointeFarms, wife of Jim Nicholson, DSO Chairman and President/CEOof PVS Chemicals.Dr. Mel Lester, Doreen Hermelin, Linda and Dick Kughn19

“The DSO is anextraordinary ensemble,and I am lookingforward to shapingour shared vision formusical excellence whilepursuing exciting newdirections. In this newrole I aim to strengthenartistic relationships, explore a broad rangeof repertoire, and make a difference in thecommunity.”— Peter Oundjian, DSO Principal GuestConductor and Artistic Advisor“It has been an honorand a privilege for meto participate in theDetroit SymphonyOrchestra’s StrategicPlanning process. Weare blessed with asuperb orchestra, inspired professionalleadership, and a dedicated groupof supporters — consequently I havegreat optimism for the future. It hasbeen most encouraging to see so manypeople engaged in helping to determinethe future direction of this terrificinstitution”—Bernard Robertson, DSO ExecutiveCommittee, Strategic PlanningSteering Committee“The DSO was built upona strong foundation ofleaders who have alsoshaped the landscapeof arts and culture inSoutheastern Michigan.The New Leaders Initiativewill help continue that tradition and preparethe next generation of DSO leadership.”—Douglas Skrzyniarz, Director ofCapital Giving, Wayne State UniversitySchool of Medicine; DSO New LeadersInitiative, Creation CommitteeBuilding for the FutureWith generous support andfacilitation from McKinsey &Company, the Detroit SymphonyOrchestra began rigorous strategic planningactivities in the fall of the 2005-06 season. Aspart of this process, the DSO worked to refineinstitutional priorities, identified dynamicadditions to the artistic leadership team, andcreated a targeted new fundraising body intune with Generation X.Following a series of forums and surveys formusicians, board and staff, a cross-constituencyStrategic Planning Steering Committee wasDSO flutists Philip Dikeman and Sharon Sparrow.formed. Focused on articulating a compellingand financially viable 10-year vision for the DSO, several priority areas were identifiedand discussed. This framework established a strong institutional foundation for furtheradvancement, already well underway as a draft document.In pursuit of artistic excellence, Peter Oundjian joins the DSO in the 2006-07 season asPrincipal Guest Conductor and Artistic Advisor; and Branford Marsalis serves as the FredA. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair. Community engagement remainsa hallmark of the DSO mission, enhancing the effectiveness of programming as well asaudience and resource development initiatives. Education programs will see further growththrough the introduction of new concert formats, partnerships andensembles. In addition, organizational development remains in syncwith societal changes, consciously reflecting the diversity of thecommunity at large.“New Leaders,” an initiative designed to welcome youngprofessionals to the workings of the DSO was announced toward theclose of 2005-06. This program seeks to encourage and cultivate thenext generation of community and DSO Board leadership. Inauguralmembers including 30 young metro Detroit movers and shakers, ledby Committee Chair Dr. Bernadine Wu, join forces in the fall of 2006.Institutional Prioritiesn Artistic Excellencen Community Engagementn Educationn Audience Developmentn Resource Developmentn Fiscal Stabilityn Accountability20 www.detroitsymphony.com

* These performances without DSO.Resounding2005-06 Concert Season AttendancePerformances AttendanceClassical Series 86 122,551Classical Conversations 4 3,077Classics Unmasked(13 CLsubscription)N/ADSO Unplugged Series 4 434Silver Screen Serenade Opening Gala 1 281“Night & Day: A Cole Porter Gala 1 357Classical Roots GalaN/A(485 in Clsubscr.)DTE Foundation Pops Series 40 61,802LaSalle Bank Paradise Jazz Series* 8 11,693The Messiah 2 2,987Boy’s Choir of Harlem* 1 1,965DTE Foundation Holiday Pops Special (3 pm) 1 965“Joy:” A Gospel Christmas with the DSO 1 1,480Al Jarreau with the DSO 1 1,860George Winston* 1 989Chris Botti * 1 1,876Harry Connick, Jr, and Branford Marsalis* 2 886Alfred Brendel in Recital* 1 1,416Library of Congress “Song of America” Tour w/Thomas Hampson 1 1,285Silk Road Ensemble* 1 2,037Jazz Club Series* 14 1,520Poetry Slam Series* 7 693Marshall Field’s “Day of Music” 1 4,000DSO Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Concert 1 615DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Co., General Motors “Thank You”Concerts3 1600Wharton Center for the Performing Arts, Lansing, MI 1 817Tancredi, UMS, Ann Arbor, MI 1 1,979Detroit Festival of the Arts 20th Anniversary 1 1500Educational Concert Series 10 17,843Young People’s Concert Series 12 16,258Tiny Tots Series* 5 3,000Civic Ensembles Concerts* 7 11,068Civic Ensembles Chamber Concerts* 15 4,000ACES Thanksgiving Day Parade * 1 1,896Kathy Griffin * 1 2,026“Liberation Cantata” presented by Congregation Shaarey Zedek 1 1,266July 4th “Salute to America” Concerts Greenfield Village 4 22,949“Target Harmony in the Metroparks” 3 36,700“Play! A Video Game Symphony” 1 1,815Concert of Colors 1 20,000Interlochen“All Amadeus!” 1 2,139Meadow Brook Music Festival 8 17,963TOTAL: 256 389,588Max Rental Events* 88 38,000GRAND TOTAL: 344 427,588Anne Parsons, Presidentand Executive DirectorSunaina Vargo, Executive AssistantAngela Carey, ReceptionistEricka Ward, ReceptionistHuman ResourcesPatricia Walker, Vice Presidentof Human ResourcesOrchestra Operationsand Artistic PlanningDaniel Dene, Recording EngineerDavid Dredla, Artistic Planning ManagerCharles Greenwell, Conducting AssistantRebecca Hart, Artistic CoordinatorNicholas Hansinger, Assistant OrchestraPersonnel ManagerMami Kato, Operations ManagerStephen Millen, Vice President andGeneral ManagerStephen Molina, Orchestra PersonnelManagerErik Rönmark, Artistic CoordinatorKendra Whitlock, Director of Popsand SpecialsEducationElizar Abalos, Librarian ofCivic EnsemblesCharles Burke, Director of Education andArtistic Director of Civic EnsemblesEmily Kracht, Education CoordinatorErica Egli, General Manager ofCivic EnsemblesKit Weber, Civic Youth EnsembleCoordinatorWarren Williams, Assistant Directorof EducationSales and ServicesRoss Binnie, Vice Presidentfor Sales and ServiceWill Broner, Customer ServiceRepresentativeConnie Campbell, Subscription SalesManagerSharon Carr, Subscriptions CoordinatorMarilyn Cragway, Marketing AssociateElaine Curvin, Executive AssistantMona Dequis, Assistant Retail ManagerChuck Dyer, Group and CorporateSales Manager2007 administrative StafFKeith Koppmeier, Directorof Marketing, Non-ClassicalLa Heidra Marshall, Customer ServiceRepresentativeJohn O’Dell, Director of Marketing,ClassicalJuanda Pack, Customer ServiceRepresentativeTiiko Reese-Douglas, Customer ServiceRepresentativeWarren Scarboro, Assistant Directorof SalesMichael Taylor, New Media SpecialistOmari Taylor, Marketing ManagerShannon Wilson, Marketing SystemsAdministratorTeri Witmer, Box Office ManagerPaul Yee, Retail Sales ManagerPublic RelationsMarilou Carlin, Assistant Directorof Public RelationsScott Roush, Publications Managerand Public Relations AssociateJill Woodward, Director of PublicRelationsHistory/ArchivesPaul Ganson, HistorianStephanie Chontos, ArchivistFacility OperationsSue Black, Usher CoordinatorHolly Clement, Event Services ManagerMel Dismukes, Security OfficerRashanda Dismukes, Maintenance AidMartez Duncan, Maintenance AidLarry Ensman, Maintenance SupervisorRyan Ensman, Maintenance AidBill Guibault, Maintenance AidNorris Jackson, Security OfficerRichard Jacques, Director of InformationTechnologyCrystal King, Maintenance AidJennifer Kouassi, Facility OperationsManagerLewis Littleton, Maintenance AidJohn Lovell, Maintenance AidRon Martin, Security OfficerB.J. Pearson, Event Service ManagerMark Rist, Administrative AssociateSam Rogers, Maintenance AidDonna F. Saul, Vice President ofFacility OperationsDaniel Speights, Maintenance AidGreg Schimizzi, Chief of SecurityJohn Scott, Security OfficerFinanceGenie Cravens, Director of AccountingKim Jackson, Staff AccountantLinda Makris, Vice President forAccounting and FinanceMarcia Pingel-Golab, Staff AccountantPamela Ruthven, Chief Financial OfficerDevelopmentJessica G. Allen, Individual Givingand Special Events CoordinatorDouglas W. Bechler, Director ofMajor GiftsJoy Crawford, DevelopmentSystems AnalystJohn Dickinson, Development SystemsAdministratorCynthia Dodd, Director of BoardRelationsSally Freels Johnson, Membershipand Donor Relations ManagerJennifer Jackson, Development SystemsCoordinatorRick Kelley, Director of Major GiftsAmy R. Lynch, Campaign CoordinatorMargery Parsons, Corporate AnnualFund ManagerSteven C. Ragan, Vice President forDevelopmentCynthia Reeves, Executive AssistantDarren Rich, Corporate Donor RelationsManagerAnn Rock, Director of Foundationand Government RelationsCari Salisbury-Narotsky, Foundationand Government Grants ManagerJulie Schneider, Development AssistantPhillip Snyder, Director ofCorporate GiftsKathy Valley, Director of Annual GivingMari Vaydik, Manager ofDevelopment ResearchAnne Wilczak, Director of Special Events3711 Woodward AvenueDetroit, MI 48201Phone: (313) 576-5100Fax: (313) 576-5101info@detroitsymphony.comThis Annual Report can be downloaded as a .pdf file atwww.detroitsymphony.com/res/news. An Annual Report “Year-in-Review”Podcast can be heard by clicking on the Multimedia section of the web site.Highlights include candid interviews with the artists and leadership of the DSO.A companion disc of this report and podcast is available by contacting the DSO.This program was made possible, in part, due to the generosity of themusicians of the DSO.21

Annual Report 2006Project ManagerKareem GeorgeAmerican Symphony OrchestraLeague FellowEditorJill WoodwardDirector of Public RelationsDesign and ProductionTom PuttersEcho Publications, Inc.Electronic Media CoordinatorMichael TaylorNew Media SpecialistPodcast NarratorCharles GreenwellDSO Conducting AssistantRecording EngineersMatthew PonsSteven KempCompanion Disc ProductionMarc SchwartzRoyce Music DistributionPhotographersGlen Calvin MoonJim CampbellJoe CrachiolaDonald DietzBlake J. DischerSteven EvansAmeen HowraniScott Roush24 www.detroitsymphony.com