Thank You to our 2024~2025 Circle of Song Members, our supporters, our business donors, and our Spring “Adopt An Instrument” contributors for your support.
Circle of Song
Brillante
- Ruth Godfrey-Sigler
- James & Theresa Lane
- Catherine Crews Moon
- Vanessa J. Pinto
- LuMarie Polivka-West
- Susy & Chuck Potter
- Marjorie Sellers & Ashley Kemper, in Honor of Steve & Millicent Dobson
- Jan Smith
- Shawn Smith & Kathy Fearon
- Donna Smithey
Vivace
- Jan Bellamy
- Annemarie & Bernie Boehnlein
- Karen Bradley
- Brian Causseaux & David Young
- Brant & Alexandra Copeland
- Cheryle M. Dodd
- Todd Hinkle
- Glenn R. Hosken, in Memory of Marie Chappell
- Carol Howell
- Donna Lahti
- Catherine Lannon & Stephanie Clapp
- Albert & Darlene Oosterhof
- Betty Serow
- Karen & Francis Skilling
- Patti Spear
- M. M. Sutton
- Gail Weathersbee
- Pat & Mary Jane Woodward
Spiritoso
- Donald H. Barry
- Lark Blum
- Carol J. Cooper
- Barbara D’Annunzio, in Memory of C.C. Sellers
- Beverly Bonner Frick
- Patricia & Chris Gosen
- Drs. David & Kathleen Hale
- Michael Hanawalt & Justine Sasanfar
- Anne R. Hodges
- Michael Killoren & Randy Nolan
- Jamie & Drew Kocur
- Chris & Kathy Lacher
- Lisa Moree
- Dan & Linda Nelson
- Ermine M. Owenby
- Martha Paradeis & John Dozier
- Karalee Poschman
- Martha Quinn
- Nancy Repplinger
- Lemroy Saunders
- John & Lynn Sipay
- Pat Hardin Spurlin
- Kathryn Waters & Marco Cristofari
Animato
- Patricia W. Brown
- Eleanor Baumgarten
- Marie Clewis, In Memory of Emma Nystrom
- Carla Connors & Timothy Hoekman
- Jamie Forrest
- Debra Gifford
- Evelyn J. Gonzalez
- Mary Anne Gray
- Gerry Hammond
- Jerry & Bobbi Hill, Sending best wishes to the Chorus!
- Margaret-Ray & Kirby Kemper
- Patsy Kickliter, in Honor of Judy Arthur
- Dean Kindley
- Lynne Lummel
- Valerie & Richard May, in Honor of Vanessa Pinto
- Edna Owens
- Penny Ralston
- Reginald Smith
- Marjorie Turnbull
Singer Scholarship Fund
- Amicus Brewing Ventures
- Bass 1
- Karen Bradley
- Gayle Grant
- Mary Anne Gray
- Cindy Holmes
- Linda Ingram
- Theresa & Jim Lane
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Full Press Apparel
- Martha Paradeis, in honor of Jan Smith
- Nancy Porter
- Takeshia Stokes, in memory of Mother Estelle Riley Whitaker, my great aunt
- WarHorse Whiskey Bar
Andre Thomas Legacy Fund
- Ermine Owenby
- Jan Smith
- Andre and Portia Thomas
Supporters
- Mary Ellen Balducci
- Walter & Claire Bikowitz
- Ellen Bourne
- Germaine M. Brand
- Linda & Robert Clickner
- June Cox
- Donna Crowley
- Pamela Ellis
- Debra Gifford
- Eric Giunta
- Audrey Haas
- Dean Kindley
- Howard Kirk
- James Logue
- Becky & William Meador
- Stephanie Morse
- Jane Ohlin
- Philip Nowicki
- David Reed
- Mark Renwick
- Leyla Richa
- Jeanette Sickel
- Kathy Strubble
- Brit Taylor
- Shawn Tonner
- Watson Arts Fund
- Svenja Wolf
- Mary Jean Yarbrough
Business Supporters
- Amicus Brewing Ventures
- Blaze Pizza Tallahassee
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Full Press Apparel
- Warhorse Whiskey Bar
- Rehearsal Sponsors
2025 Adopt An Instrument
Our Spring concert orchestra is supported in part by generous music lovers who “adopted” sections of the orchestra with their donations. Many thanks to all who contributed! Donors are listed in their adopted instrument sections.
Violin I & II
- Catherine Crews Moon, Concertmaster
- Annemarie & Bernie Boehnlein, Asst. Concertmaster
- Jenny Abdelnour
- Randolph Adams
- Michelle DeMarco
- Claudia & John Dew
- Sandra Halvorson
- Carol Howell
- LuMarie Polivka-West
- Karalee Poschman
- Nanette Schimpf, In Memory of Janeen
- Jeanette Sickel
Viola
- Big Bend Rebar, Inc., Principal, In Memory of John Bates
- Jan Smith, Assistant Principal, In Honor of Melissa Brewer
- Mary Anne Gray
- Pamela Hunter, In Honor of my mother, Audrey Ailer
Cello
- Ermine M. Owenby, Principal
- Richard Hall
- Perri Preston, In Honor of Vanessa Pinto
Bass
- Delray Miller
- Barbara F. Wing
Harp
- Donna Smithey
- Debbie Williams
Flute & Piccolo
- Eleanor & Andre Connan
- Beth Curci
- Nancy Repplinger
- Sandy Saunders
- Caitlin Waters
Oboe & English Horn
- Marjorie Turnbull
- Steve & Missy Dobson, In Honor of Joilyn Cox Tanton
- Shirley Olivella
Clarinet
- Alexandra & Brant Copeland, In Honor of Judy Arthur
- Barbara C. D’Annunzio, In Memory of Joseph D’Annunzio, Esq.
- Gail Weathersbee
- Carina Blackmore, In Honor of the FSU Marching Chiefs
Bassoon & Contrabassoon
- Susan Potts, In Memory of my sister Emily
- Doug Hyden, In Memory of Colonel Bill Miller
- Marie Clewis, In Memory of Emma Garino
- Donna Vaccaro-Pollins
French Horn
- Karen Bradley
- Emily Stewart, In Honor of my parents Susan & David Stewart
- Glenn Hosken
- Anthony Kurza
- Dan & Lisa Litteral, In Honor of Diane Roorda
- Mary Jean Yarbrough, In Memory of my parents Andrew & Nancy Lindstrom
Trumpet & Piccolo Trumpet
- Vanessa J. Pinto, Principal, In Memory of John Vincent Pinto
- Dr. Douglas and Katherine Henricks, Principal, In Honor of our son, Matt Nixon, trumpet player & composer
- Emily Ruddell, Principal, In Honor of Oliver Ruddell
- Kathy Fearon & Shawn Smith
- Lesley Mendelson
- Mark Stevens, In Honor of Andy Stevens
Trombone & Bass Trombone
- Randolph Adams, In Honor of Linda Weiss
- Ruth W. Godfrey, In Memory of Jack Sigler
- Gayle Grant, In Memory of my husband, Robert Grant
- Mary Anne Gray
- Larry D. Scott
- Paul Sidlofsky
Tuba
- Christopher J. Gorsuch, Principal
- Kacy & Andrew King, In Memory of Janeen Piotrowski
- Patti Lester, In Honor of Jerry McEver
Timpani & Bass Drum
- Jim & Theresa Lane, Principal
- Amy Furtys, In Honor of my talented husband, Don
Percussion
- Steve & Valerie Mindlin
- Philip Nowicki, In Honor of Jan Smith
- Penny LeNoir & Glenn Lang, In Memory of Jim & Patty LeNoir and Ed & Phyllis Lang
- Betty Serow
- Amanda Karioth Thompson of AKT Artful
- Carolyn Voyles, In Memory of brother, Jim Voyles
Piano
- Brian Causseaux & David Young
- Claire Bikowitz
- Elaine J. Evans, In Honor of Linda Carol Davis
- Joan Robinson, In Honor of my mother, Dr. Florence Crim Robinson, esteemed professor & gifted pianist
- John Reynolds