Annual Giving
It is our hope that you truly understand how much we appreciate your deep commitment to the Maryland Symphony Orchestra. Your generous support has been instrumental in ensuring our continued success as the Maryland Symphony Orchestra. With a strong vision and purpose, we are forming a deeper connection within our community through a series of fascinating programs and engagements which embrace the music of our time.
Because of your support, we are able to strengthen our impact throughout the region providing a series of educational concerts for students of all ages, featuring Maryland Symphony Orchestra performances in a myriad of venues. This program is growing exponentially and is continuing to significantly increase interest in the MSO across all age demographics.
MSO Endowment Fund
If you’re passionate about ensuring the future of symphonic music in our community, we invite you to make a gift to the Maryland Symphony Orchestra’s Endowment Fund. Your contribution will provide lasting support, helping to sustain the orchestra’s artistic excellence, innovative programming, and educational outreach for generations to come. By donating today, you play a vital role in preserving the MSO’s legacy and enriching our community through the power of music.
Giving Levels
PATRON ($50+)
Become a friend of the symphony and be recognized in BRAVO! Magazine with your gift of $50 or more.
FRIEND ($100+)
Receive two “Share the Symphony” vouchers for any Masterworks concert throughout the season to gift to friends or family.
PARTNER ($250+)
Enjoy exclusive access during classical performances to the VIP Lounge located on the second floor of the Maryland Theatre. VIP card holders will enjoy the opportunity to mingle with other supporters of the symphony, MSO musicians and guest artists.
BENEFACTOR ($500+)
See the music as it’s made by attending a concert rehearsal as our special guest.
CONDUCTORS CIRCLE ($1,500+)
Receive an exclusive invitation to the MSO’s annual Conductors Circle Celebration.
SILVER BATON ($3,000+)
Take part in the Conductor’s Circle Celebration and receive your special Silver Baton recognition displayed on the front stage of the Maryland Theatre before every Maryland Symphony Orchestra performance! Visit the Maryland Theatre’s beautiful concessions for a complimentary beverage throughout the season (10 vouchers per season).
GOLD BATON ($5,000+)
Relish in the fun of our Conductors Circle Celebration and enjoy recognition as a Gold Baton member displayed on the front stage of the Maryland Theatre before every Maryland Symphony Orchestra performance! Experience the unique perspective of what goes into creating a Maryland Symphony Orchestra concert. Invitational Rehearsals offer Gold Baton members an inside look at a working rehearsal.
PLATINUM BATON ($10,000+)
Platinum Baton members are vital to the Maryland Symphony Orchestra’s operational endeavors, as this philanthropic support allows us to expand artistic programming and invest in innovative learning programs. Enjoy Platinum Baton recognition on the front stage of the Maryland Theatre before every Maryland Symphony Orchestra performance and receive an exclusive invitation to the Conductor’s Circle Celebration as well as a special invitation for dinner with Music Director, Elizabeth Schulze.
All levels include benefits from the preceding levels.
Platinum Baton Donors
William and Patricia Abeles
Antietam Broadband
Anonymous
Deborah & Gary Bockrath
Jo Ann and Derwood Bousum Family
Mr. & Mrs. Howard B. Bowen
Mary K. Bowman Historical & Fine Arts Fund
City of Hagerstown
Katie Fitzsimmons in memory of Brendan Fitzsimmons
Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Foundation
Vincent Rauth Groh & Barbara Ingram Groh Perpetual Charitable Trust
John & Erin Hershey
Dr. Robert K. & Mrs. Marjorie Hobbs
Elise Holloway Family
Mr. & Mrs. James N. Holzapfel
William “Tad” & Anne Holzapfel
William B. Hunsberger
Patrick McFadden & Michelle Leveque
Dr. George & Mrs. Connie Manger Family
James & Mindy Marsden
Middletown Valley Bank
Doug & Beth Mills
Nicholas Mohar-Schurz
Douglas & Deena Moul
James & Georgia Pierné
William Pitzer
Mary Ann Schurz
Dr. Aryeh & Mrs. Laura Herrera-Spessard
Dr. Hugh & Mrs. Marty Talton
Waltersdorf-Henson Families
Washington County Arts Council
Washington County Commissioners
Roberta A. Waltersdorf Family
Martha Williams
Brandon & Haven Younger
Gold Baton Donors
Anonymous
Scott & Kim Bowen
Dr. Katie Carr & Mr. Ned Taylor
Charles Clark
Todd & Debbie Cornell
Delaplaine Foundation, Inc.
Howard Garrett Family
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Hood
Lee & Patricia Stine
Kershner Sisters Foundation
William & Monica Lingenfelter
Meritus Health, Inc.
Bill & Gaye McGovern
George & Nancy Mulholland
Mrs. Theron Rinehart
James & Colleen Stone
Washington County Health Department
Washington County Gaming Commission
Drs. Paul Waldman & Mary Money-Waldman
James Waltersdorf Family
Margaret O. Waltersdorf Family
David & Shanon Wolf
Silver Baton Donors
Teresa & John Barr
Mr. & Mrs. David Beachley
Joseph & Julie Boehler in honor of Patricia Angelis
Dr. J. Emmet & Mrs. Mary Anne Burke
Jason & Dadra Call
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Cirincione
Michael Cusic
Andrew C. Durham
Michael Fitzgerald
Jean Y. Inaba
Larry Klotz
Bill & Judith Lawrenson
Ed & Julie Lough
Dr. & Mrs. Ira S. Lourie
Lowell & Susan Michael
Paul & Mary Ann Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Muldowney
Greg & Ilissa Ramm
Harry & Patricia Reynolds
Drs. Tara A. Rumbarger & James A. Schiro
Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Spotts
William & Kathleen Su
Donald & Paula Trumble
Matthew & Bernadette Wagner
Marlene & Mike Young & Family
Mr. & Mrs. William P. Young, Jr
Conductor’s Circle
Capt. & Mrs. William. T. Alexander, Ret.
Dr. & Mrs. Michael V. Attardi
Mr. Robert Barnhart
Kenneth & Anne Barton
Richard Barton
Mr. & Mrs. David Beachley
The Honourable & Mrs. W. Kennedy Boone, III
Frank & Cathy Bushey
Mr. & Mrs. Sun Cheung
Dr. & Mrs. Allen Ditto
Reverend Dr. D. Stuart Dunnan
John & Dr. Ruth Dwyer
Robert & Louise Finch
Robert & Virginia Fennel
Dr. & Mrs. Jay B. Greenberg
Hagerstown Community College
Jean Hamilton
Jimmy Hill
Willa Weller Kaal
Suzanne & Rick Kass
Rick & Donna Kipe
Robert & Susan Larivee
Ms. Doris E. Lehman
David & Louisa McCain
Mr. Peter Murdock & Dr. Monica Stallworth
James Marshall
Valerie Owens & Mike Dunkum
Mr. & Mrs. Denis Rocco
David & Suzanne Solberg
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Strauch
Frank & Cheryl Stearn
Jennifer-Joy Sutton & Sonny Smoyer
Thomas Tarpley
David & Susan Trail
Amy Weber
Terry Wills & Christine Parfitt
Benefactor
Tina Angle
Anonymous
Dr. Michael & Mrs. Jane Anderson
Cathy Ashley-Cotleur
Stephenie Baker
Dave Barnhart
Judith & Robert Batson
Phyllis Beard
Robert and Kathy Bell
Douglas Shaffer & Mary Bell
Truman & Beverley Eddy
Melissa Evans
David Bottini & Ray Everngam
Jake & Diana Caldwell
Linda Chambers
Mary Kay Chaudrue & Charles Charpiat
Julianna Chitwood
Sherry Cramer
Maria Dahbura
Mr. Eckelbarger & Ms. Daniels
Beth Dellaposta
Patty Enders
Geo & Carol Engstrom
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Erath
Robert & Mary Fry
Jeffrey & Jacqueline Kelley
James McConnell
Ella C. Mose
Dr. Carl & Mrs. Louise Galligan
Cynthia Garland
BJ & Sherri Goetz
Joseph & Wanda Gerstner
Edwin & Lucinda Hawbaker
Dr. & Mrs. Eldon L. Hawbaker
Gary & Iris Heichel
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Hutzell
Mark Jameson
Judith Jones
Mike and Kathy Jordan
Jordon Knicely
Jan Kochansky
Eric Knode
Patrick Larkin
Duane & Susan Lawson
Leiters Fine Catering
Judith & John Lilga
Virginia Lindsay – In memory of Tom Lindsay
Enid Madaras
Estelle Martin
Michael & Sandy Martin
Peter Michael
Tee Michel
Lisa Miller
David Milowe
Dr. Ray & Mrs. Merry Morgan
Jennifer Moser
William & Cynthia Myers in memory of Richard Biesecker and Charles Swigart
Mr. William E. O’Toole
Joanna Owen
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Sharon Ridenour
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Sunrise Rotary Club
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Sandy Wantz
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Partner
Ms. Karen Adams
Jack Anderson
Anonymous
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Donna Ersek
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Patricia Ford
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Gretchen Gawler
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Teresa Gordon
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Lucy Hogan
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Gay Ludington
Robin Lyles
Victoria Lynch
Alfred Martin
Vivian Michael
Tyler Miller
Jean & Katharine Oliver
Patricia Patton
Ann Portocarrero
Phyllis Price
Howard & Francine Reynolds
Kathy Robinson
Susan Roza
Michael Seem
Darcy Shull
Jennifer Smith
Donald Spinelli in memory of Alan D. Lichtman
James & Darlene Stojak
Dr. Robert & Mrs. Amy Strahl
David & Naomi Styer
David & Henrietta Tyson
Joseph & Rose Ulrich
Chris Vaccari
Peggy Vaughn
David & Deborah Vorhis
Rick Rogers & Susan Warrenfeltz
Friend
Robert Abdinoor, Sr.
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Mr. Austin Abraham
Donna Allen
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Anonymous
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Earl Brown
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Annellen Moore
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Ellie Morin
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Nitzell Household
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Ms. Lee Ann O’Brien
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Michelle Strong
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Tess Tiches
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Patron
Patton & Jacqueline Allen
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Anonymous
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Wheeler Household
Mr. Daniel Webber & Dr. Candice Mowbray
Kenneth Wolfe
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