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ANNUAL FUND

The Annual Fund is the most direct expression of individual support for the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra.  This annual contribution ensures the success of our Classical and Pops concerts, Sounds by the Sea Memorial Day concerts (Harrison and Jackson counties), School Concerts(servicing 3,000 students), Gulf Coast Symphony Youth Orchestra (50 musicians, grades 8-12, selected by audition), and Link Up (servicing 750 students from seven elementary schools).

 

 

 

□  Up to $249         Friends
□  $250 - $499        Bronze
□  $500 - $999        Silver

□  $1000 - $2499    Gold
□  $2500                  Platinum
□  $3000                  Platinum Plus

Here are some examples of how your contributions help:

$250
     covers the tuition for two Youth Orchestra musicians.
$500      covers the fees of a principal GCSO musician/section leader for a concert.
$1000    covers teaching materials for 150 Link Up students.
$2500    covers rental fees at the Saenger Theater for the Concert Series.
$3000    covers renting and transporting a 9-foot Steinway Piano for a concert.

OR consider sponsoring a GCSO concert:
          □  $1000    Patron Level Concert Sponsor

You may also target your donation to support the

Gulf Coast Symphony Youth Orchestra

Contact the Gulf Coast Symphony at (228) 896-4276 for more information about making a contribution to the Annual Fund.

 

CONDUCTOR’S CLUB

The Conductor’s Club is comprised of a group of civic minded leaders who contribute annually to the Gulf Coast Symphony’s Endowment Fund.  These contributions will help ensure the long term success of the orchestra and its mission of providing quality, live music to the Coast.

The initial goal of the Conductor’s Club is to provide the salary of the Music Director.  As it grows, it will underwrite salaries for an Assistant Conductor, the Executive Director, Grant Writer, Concertmaster, and eventually a core group of musicians.

For more information, contact GCSO at (228) 896-4276.

CONDUCTOR’S CLUB MEMBERS

John and Courtney Blossman
Ann Bowden-Hollis
Larry and Melanie Clark
Dave and Jane Dennis
Robert and Honey Fairbank
Tricia Graves
Dr. Tom Graves
Dr. Chuck and Cherry Hall
Ginny Hermetz
L. M. Kalik and Susan A. Blanchard
Charles and Solange Kremer
Duncan and Margaret McKenzie
Butch and Andi Oustalet
George and Peggy Schloegel
Dr. Don and Peggy Sprabery
Dr. Jim and Carol Wooten
Jim and Teri Wyly

CHARTER MEMBERS

In Memory of Cleve Allen from Margaret Allen Moyse
John and Courtney Blossman
Ann Bowden-Hollis
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Carter
Larry and Melanie Clark
Dave and Jane Dennis
Brian Dix
Robert and Honey Fairbank
Tricia Graves from Dr. Tom Graves
Dr. Chuck and Cherry Hall
Ginny Hermetz
Tim and Dawn Hinkley
Charles and Solange Kremer
John Kohler
Dr. Dewey and Carlana Lane
Duncan and Margaret McKenzie
Butch and Andi Oustalet
Don and Natalie Robohm
George and Peggy Schloegel
Dr. Don and Peggy Sprabery
Barbara Thompson
Dr. Jim and Carol Wooten

 

GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ENDOWMENT

The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Endowment was established in June 1998 to provide sustaining support to insure the future of live symphonic music on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  Funds donated to the Endowment are not intended to be spent, but will be retained in perpetuity to generate income which will be used to supplement Gulf Coast Symphony budgets, when required, to maintain quality, growth, and outreach programs.

When planning your personal estate giving, or honoring a special person, please consider a gift to the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Endowment or the establishment of a Fiduciary Trust.

For more information, or to arrange for a consultation with a member of our Endowment team, contact GCSO at (228) 896-4276.

CONTRIBUTORS

The Nirna Mead Estate
Barbecue Under the Oaks
Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Guild
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thissell
Mr. David Berry Dale, Jr.
Isaac Fred Dale, III, M.D.
Phyllis Albertha Dale Waring, M.D.
John Blakeney
Mississippi Power Company
William Capps

 

JEAN CAPPS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT

The Jean Capps Memorial Endowment was established With the Gulf Coast Community Foundation in the memory of Jean Capps by William (Corky) Capps to ensure the music library of the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra.

DONORS

William Capps

Cherry Hall

The gulf coast symphony guild


The Jean Capps Memorial Fund


This fund was established to honor a member of the Gulf Coast Symphony Guild annually. The recipient exemplifies the dedication and devotion to the Guild given by Jean Capps. At the time of receiving this award, the recipient is not serving as an elected officer of the Guild.  


AWARD RECIPIENTS

2013 -- Elaine schmidtling

2012 – PEGGY SPRABERY

2011 – GERRY BLESSEY

2010 – JOYCE JURIK
2009 – BERNICE SIMMONS
2008 – CHERRY HALL
2007 – GINNY HERMETZ
2006 – JE’NELL BLOCHER
2005 – LOIS COQUET
2004 – JEAN KRIDLE

 

 
 

 

 

 


 
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