Annual Report 2011 – 2012

It’s About Your Life

Erin Brophey, Principal OboeRichard Carnegie, Principal Double Bass

Carol Marie Cottin, Principal HornLahni Russell, Principal Cello

James Legge, Principal ViolaRandi Nelson, Principal Flute

Oxana Ossiptchouk, Principal Violin IIMichael Swan, Principal Violin (Concertmaster)

Stephanie Unverricht, Principal BassoonMargaret Wilson, Principal Clarinet

Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Core Musicians

Core musician photos (except top left): Trudy Janssens, Photography One 2 One

Annual Report 2011–2012

Contents

Core Musicians inside cover

Annual Report 2

Board of Directors 4

Music Director’s Message 5

Donors 6

Education and Engagement 8

Fundraising Events and Volunteers 10

Administrative Staff and Players’ Committee 12

Funders and Corporate Sponsors inside back cover

PHOTO CREDITS Trudy Janssens, Photography One 2 One; Rosanna Parry Photography (Messiah); Marcia Provenzano Photography; Heather Fritz Photography (The Red and Black Affair), Mike McCoy.

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• We concluded the first full year of residency at 408 20th Street West. Our Riversdale home is filled with laughter and light and incredible people. We love it.

• New musical appointments were made to Stephanie Unverricht, Principal Bassoon; Erin Brophey, Principal Oboe; and Mathieu Pouliot as Principal Percussion. Other musicians who were successful in the audition process and the subsequent probation included Nova Wong, Violin I, William Boan, Violin II, Evan Friesen, Violin II, and Heather Wilson, Viola. We also welcomed the return of Principal Cello, Lahni Russell

• New staff appointments included the signing of Marie-Helene Nault Leblanc as Director of Operations and Terry Heckman as Personnel Manager.

• We have an incredible talent pool of musicians and artists based here in Saskatoon and area. Those who worked with us this season include Helen Kashap, Deborah Buck, Sylvia Chave, Dr. Glen Gillis, Odette Nicholson, Brian Unverricht, Catherine Berntson, James Hawn, Saskatoon Chamber Singers, Garry Gable, Frank Harrington, U of S students in College Challenge, Graham Codling, Dr. Gerald Langner, University Community Chorus, Greystone Singers, Philip Kashap, Kim deLaforest, Emily Woytiuk, Miles Buchwaldt, Michael Hrycay, Nevin Buehler, Jennifer McAllister, Sara Spigott, Berlin Janzen, Adrianna Dyksman, Danielle Robertson-Boersma, Mark Altman, Will Martin, Gillian Lyons, Dr. David Kaplan, Monte Pishny-Floyd, Tammy Tropeau, Studio One, Tisdale and District Strings, Kari Alba, Alma Flamenca,

As we reflect on the past Season the words that come to mind are eagerness, passion and perseverance. One would think that there should be only one word to capture the essence of our past year and yet, it has been such an incredible season that we feel it was worthy of three – eagerness to get on with the work that fills the musicians, management, volunteers and our audience with passion that provides us all with the will to persevere when we reach a barrier or a challenge. There were many notable moments and achievements in the 2011–2012 Season. Here are some of those that were key:

Annual Report

Australian guest conductor Daniel Smith congratulates Principal Cello Lahni Russell at February 2012 Masters Series concert.

Dr. Monte Pishny-Floyd addresses the Music for a Sunday Afternoon audience at ‘Celebrating Seventy,’ honouring him.

Acting President, Lynn Ewing (l) General Manager, Jill Reid (r)

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Mary Joy Nelson, Heather Molloy, Michael Harris, Jordie Hughton, Braiden Stevenson, Zodiac Tapestry Handbells, Sarah Ohnander, David Parkinson, Zachary Carter, Melanie Sydiaha, Peter Gravlin, Stephen Maguire, Janet Wilson, Tadeusz Biernacki, Saskatoon Youth Orchestra (directed by Richard Carnegie), Richard Margison, Lastiwka Ukrainian Orthodox Youth Choir of Saskatoon, and Gainer the Gopher.

• We presented the “Command Brass” from the RCAF Band, Winnipeg with our own SSO Brass Quintet. Held at the Roxy Theatre, the concert was a benefit for the SSO and a wonderful event featuring 10 incredible musicians.

• The SSO participated in the first Pan-Canadian Culture Days event with lectures, workshops and an open rehearsal. Our musical petting zoo was a featured event in the national advertising campaign in The Globe and Mail.

• Dr. David Kaplan, retired as our resident expert and host of the Masters Series pre-concert chats.

• The Ewing family generously donated a concert grand piano to the SSO so that our space at 408 20th Street West may now host small concerts and recitals. Roger Jolly worked on the restoration of this beautiful instrument.

• The Music for a Sunday Afternoon Series presented the premiere performance of “Gone is All Your Fear”

by composer Richard Carnegie, with the members of the Saskatoon Symphony Chamber Ensemble

Our financial picture this season is directly related to the extended timeline required to launch our fundraising campaign “Orchestrating For The Future.” In anticipation of the resulting deficit, we met with our suppliers and implemented approved contingency plans. We remain very grateful for their support and incredible understanding. In-kind assistance along with professional support and advice was received from Rainbow Cinemas, the Saskatchewan Arts Board, City of Saskatoon and the Canada Council for the Arts.

The Board and Management are committed to achieving long term sustainability and will be calling on your expertise and support throughout the year.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to you, our audiences, sponsors and donors, for supporting the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. Your ticket purchases, donations and sponsorships prove that you believe in the power of music. Our exciting performances are only possible with the level of support that you continue to show.

Lynn Ewing Jill Reid Acting President General Manager

Dr. David Kaplan’s pre-concert chats have been a popular tradition at Masters Series concerts.

Emmett Graham plays the concert grand piano in the SSO’s 20th Street headquarters.

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Board of Directors

June 1, 2011 – May 31, 2012

Director Executive Position Committees

Ken Coutu Treasurer Space Committee Finance and Audit

Rob Dobrohoczki

Bev Drew Past President

Lynn Ewing Vice President Finance and Audit Fundraising Human Resources Nominating

Meagan Hinther Secretary Strategic Plan and Governance

Roger Jolly

Mairin Loewen Human Resources

Phav Meekins Fundraising

Ken Pontikes Strategic Plan and Governance Finance and Audit

Bruce Simms Finance and Audit

Chris Stoicheff Strategic Plan and Governance

Doug Thorpe Collective Bargaining Human Resources

Jane Wollenberg President Finance and Audit Fundraising Human Resources Strategic Plan and Governance Nominating Book and Music Sale

Top: The Conexus Pops Series ‘At the Movies’ had a surprise guest for ‘Jaws’; 2nd from top: (l-r) Dr. Gerald Langner, Garry Gable, and Monica Huisman, ‘Voices of Spring,’ March 2012; 3rd from top: pianist Helen Kashap autographs t-shirts after ‘Feeling So Fine,’ September 2011; above: tiaras in vogue in the winds section for ‘Sylvia’s Stories in Music’ October 2011

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After opening with our own Helen Kashap playing Grieg’s masterful piano concerto, the Gyro Productions Masters Series continued with Classics for Skeptics. An appearance by guest conductor Vienna-based Alexei Kornienko, combined with the renowned Canadian Guitar Quartet, set the winter season ablaze with Rodrigo’s Concierto Andaluz for 4 Guitars. In February two dynamic, internationally-acclaimed musicians performed on stage – violinist Lara St. John under the baton of Australian Daniel Smith—bring the audience to its feet. Particularly memorable for me was Brahm’s German Requiem. Working with Monica Huisman was such a joy and enhancing the performance with our University of Saskatchewan partnership, was a treat. The final concert in the series featured Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. With the visit by the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra to perform Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, Op. 96 with us, it was a great season closer.

The Music for a Sunday Afternoon Series continues to be a creation of works organized by our ten principal core players. The musicians chose to celebrate the 70th birthday of Saskatchewan composer Monte Pishny-Floyd featuring his work Three Canadian Postcards. Various chamber works from Mozart, Bach and Brahms make this Series a popular afternoon concert. This series lends itself to new work and we were thrilled to have a premiere of a Canadian work, Gone is All Your Fear composed by Richard Carnegie, our Principal Bass.

The Conexus POPS Series began with David Rogers’ Broadway Heroes and erupted into the Classical Mystery Tour’s tribute to The Beatles. We celebrated great music with “At the Movies” – our “Oscars” concert. Our final concert was For Michael featuring Jeans ‘n Classics and the music of Michael Jackson.

Sylvia Chave hosted our first children’s concert as we presented a unique interpretation of Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals. Dr. Glen Gillis was the excellent guest conductor for both this concert and the

final children’s event which featured Platypus Theatre’s “How the Gimquat Found Its Song”.

The SSO’s Holiday Spectacular truly was! We featured the Nutcracker, with dancers directed by Tammy Tropeau of Studio One. Carol of the Bells with the Zodiac Tapestry Handbell Choir directed by Janet Wilson was also a highlight, and guest conductor Gainer the Gopher triggered a standing ovation. The holidays for me are not complete without Handel’s Messiah at Third Avenue United Church. We were joined by the Saskatoon Chamber Singers directed by James Hawn and soloists Mary Joy Nelson, Heather Molloy, Michael Harris and Jordie Hughton.

Another event becoming a tradition is our Silent Movie concert. Two performances of The Thief of Bagdad sounded terrific in the Roxy Theatre, one Canada’s last atmospheric theatres. Through a partnership with the theatre, we were also able to hold several of our smaller rehearsals in the space during the season.

We took risks as we presented two new special concerts. The RCAF Command Brass joined the SSO Brass Quintet for a rousing evening, and the SSO SGI College Challenge brought together selected students from the U of S Music Department with our symphony. The latter concert was held on a week day morning, allowing elementary and high school students to attend. Thanks go to Dr. Brian Unverricht who conducted this new concert and handles the Silent Movie events.

Yes, it really was quite a season and I thank Saskatoon for the support. I am very proud to be the Music Director of the Saskatoon Symphony.

Cheers!

Victor Sawa Music Director

Music Director’s Message

2011-2012 was quite the season!

Music Director, Victor Sawa

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Orchestra Circle ($10,000+)AnonymousElsie Tempel Schneiderman

Maestro’s Circle ($5,000-$9999)Floyd T. Mcnabb

Performer’s Circle ($2,000-$4999)AnonymousMarguerite Caldwell Don Ching & Darien Moore Ken Coutu & Penelope StalkerYvonne Cuttle Lynn Ewing & Bill FeldbrueggeDr. Mary MarinoBetty ReynoldsRod and Denyse SimairDoug & Lilian ThorpeEdward Tymchatyn and Dorothy Booker-TymchatynJack and Sylvia Vicq

Encore ($1000-$1999)Mary BallantyneEstate of James Robert Caldwell Shelley EwingJoe FafardJohn and Myrna King Colin Macdonald and Theresa SkwaraGarnet and Susan Packota Jill and Derby ReidBill Richards & Sandra BeardsallVictor and Lesley SawaRobert D. & Lura Mae Meeds Sider Fund (through the Saskatoon Community Foundation)Jane and Peter Wollenberg

Concerto ($500-$999)AnonymousDarrell BellBremner FamilyCheetham’s PharmacyElly Christ Robert ChristieGarry GableGregory HardyBrian & Loretta Hartsook Bob & Ollie Hasselback Del HaydenIan Innes Kerri KobrynRoberta Kowalishin

Catherine O’Leary Helen & Vern RatzlaffAlan Ryan Darla SaundersSherwood ScharfeP. Michael & Margaret Swan Brian UnverrichtRyan Walker

Sonata ($250-$499)David AlexanderArticulate EyeJohn BotariJohn ClarkeKay Davidson Bev and Murray Drew Terry FentonPeter & Carmen FoleyJonathan F. ForrestMary Friesen Hans Gelsing Terry HeckmanRuth HorlickArnold & Deborah JanzenElizabeth & Howard KleinKoenig and AssociatesSkip KutzMacpherson Leslie & TyermanL. Mitchell Noella Nutting Martha PankratzDavid ParkinsonRonald & Betty-Ann Perkins Ian RawlinsonJack & Olive Rynsburger Don SchmidtSaskatoon FastprintMarie SpencerIan and Meredith SutherlandJohann & Erika WentzelThomas & June Zurowski

Serenade ($100-$249)AnonymousDon & Sylvia ActonInger J. AndersonMargaret Anderson Candice Augustyn & Craig MurrayEarl & Elaine BallardMary Barrett-Lenz Herta BarronDarrell BueckertDavid Dupuis & Eden BaltulisDawn McLean Belyk Evelyn Bergstrom Karen BindleGloria & Herman Boerma

Carole & Tony Boryski Evelyn BowmanErin Brophey and Thomas DreyerBetsy & John BuryMargaret CaldwellBill & Mary ChapmanWayne Chappell Les and Bubs ColemanMary Conklin Paul & Viola Coutu Mary Lou DayRob Dobrohoczki Dr. Anne DoigLorenzo DupuisRobert & Vina Edwards Phyllis Ellis Barbara and Jake EnsElsie EppJacqueline Ferraton Allan & Helen Few Yvonne Fiddler Joan and Peter FloodAnnette & Monte FloydLarry & Lynne Fowke Joe & Cathy Fry Daniel FunkDon & Norma Gendzwill Katharine Grier Kelly GoerzenTed and Marie HammerFrank HarringtonEdward HauckDodie HeckmanDannon HerrDr. Bob & Mrs. Doreen Hickie Sharon HildebrandDerek & Helen Hill Akira Hirose David HumphreyEunice JanzenJeremy JanzenIrene Jantzen Lillian Jen-PayzantBev Johnson Roger JollyKevin JunkBeverley and Bruce KarrasNorwood and Lois KavanaghGerarda Kaye Anne Klaassen James KornelsonGordon & Darlene KnappGerry Kraay Leland Kimpinski LLPMurray & Rita LittleMairin LoewenHelen Logan Brent LongstaffDebra Marshall

Peggy and Tim MartinMiss Mary Matwyuk Brenda MacDonaldMarjorie MazzeiJohn & Marilynne McEwanAllan McGuire Hugh & Sheryl McKee Robert McLellan Gordon McLure Wally & Shirley McNeilGeorge McVittie Phav Meekins Stuart & Dorothy Middleton Isabelle MillsBrenda MoatsMaria & Peter Neijmeijer Willette NeijmeijerRon & Pat NowoselskiKaren OgleGeorge & Ellen Parchomchuk John PayzantKen PontikesArt & Janet Postle Ross RemmerPaul & Dorothy Riemer Al & Sandra Ritchie Connie & Murray SamulakLori SanderSaskatoon Funeral HomeHarvey Sauder Joan SavageGeorge Schmid Judith Schmid Viola R. SchmidtDr. Ralph & Marg SchneiderMarie SellarJohn Senior Phillip Settler Arlene ShiplettGrant Skomorowski Carol & John SmithKathryn & George Sofko Terry StannardPius & Bernie StecklerChris Stoicheff Nicholas J. Stooshinoff Alyssa ThompsonUrsulines of St. Angela’s ConventAgnes Valade Al & Marjorie Veroba Jim & Marilyn Veikle Victor & Erna Wiebe Bill & Sam WildemanMichael G. WilliamsGail Zink

Supporters’ Circle Thank you for your support!

June 1, 2011 – May 31, 2012

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Prelude ($20-$99)Karen AltroggeRenate Ankenbrand Anonymous x 2Carol Beaulieu Anna BeetonGen Bobyn Steve BoechlerPhavana BougnavathJeanette CarleyBobbi CroweW.J. DeCourseyDr. Jo-Anne DillonAlice EichhornLois ElderLorrie EllianNicole Elliott Esther Beryl EnglishRick & Linda Ewen Bonnie EwingPeggy Foster Adam Fowler Naomi FriesenBruce GarmanAngie Gerrard Travis GiblinCassandra GrabowskiJames Halmarson

Trent HamiltonSusan HealeySaache Heinrich Shawn HeinzMary Jane HendelWilfried HenseleitMike Hepp Danika HercinaTamara HinzMatthew HoganJimmy HongSuzanne HuberGeorge James Renee JansenDave JanzBerna Jones Martha KashapKaren KingChristy Kuse Cody LangDavid LarsonJames D. LeachElaine LeeJeff LewisTheodore Makeechak Lucille MannJeanne MarcotteIrwin McAdamReid McBrideMichael Mcdine

Wendy McSheffreyMichael MeekinsSylvia MillsMargaret Monks Fred & Muriel Montbriand Mercedes Montgomery James MorrisonAns Nahirney Whitney NordstromMerle NostbakkenBruce & Hilda Noton Bonnie Nicholson Tonia and Seth OlsonJanice Paterson Janice PatersonEdith PenleyMarjorie Perry Beth Peters Jennifer PfeiferJohn Prietchuk Melinda PryorDr. Louis F. QualtiereHenriette Quessy Neil Rawlyk Jeanne Remenda Linda RemmerMark ReynoldsCatherine Helen RodinMyrna Rolfes Saskatoon Youth Music Theatre

Frances & William Schultz Neil SchwartzSheila Scott Kirsten SeippLinda ShawNatalie ShiffAudrey SiemensGloria SimpkinsRoona SinkaGrant SkomorowskiNancy SollosyElaine SymcniukLisa TaylorKaren & Darren Toews The Trading PostKathleen TurnerMark TurnerVlatka TustonicMargaret Upham Andrew Van KesselFlorence VibertDeborah WalkerLynn Weber Dr. Ross R. WheatonFrancis WightJanay WorobetzYamaha Piano CentreYamaha Piano CentreAudrey Zbitnew

In MEMORy Of CaROl BODEn

by Saskatchewan Athletics, Patricia & Richard Santo, Erik Ketilson, Melvyn Ferster,

Jack & Shirley Bergloff

In MEMORy Of MaRy BaRBaRa HaDER by Miss Mary Matwyuk

In MEMORy Of MIKE HEPP by Aldean Glass

In MEMORy Of ROBERT HInITT by Jill Reid, Mike McCoy

In MEMORy Of ROSS jOHnSOn by Jill & Derby Reid

In MEMORy Of GERalDInE MaCKInnOn by Kathy Hamilton, Margaret Kirk,

Ledcor Construction Ltd., Don McEown, Carol McEown, Kathleen Sutherland, Doreen Kargut, Yvonne Lubos, Molly Stayner & family, Vicki Sterling

In MEMORy Of My GRanDMOTHER anD THE vICTIMS Of THE 228 InCIDEnT In TaIwan

Leslie Ruo

Women of NoteWomen of Note is a membership of women who believe in the Saskatoon Symphony and its vital role within the city of Saskatoon. Formed March 1, 2012, the group wishes to en-sure that the orchestra remains healthy, fully engaged with its community and able to continue to offer excellent sym-phonic music. Their generous financial donation, making them members of Women of Note and ambassadors for our symphony, is deeply appreciated.

Judy Anderson Betsy Bury Lynn Ewing Connie Gutwin Mary Marino Darien Moore Lorraine Salt Darla Saunders Shannon Whyley Jane Wollenberg

Supporters’ Circle Thank you for your support!

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Growing Our Community – Education and Engagement

Culture DaysCulture Days gave the SSO an opportunity to create free events and activities for the public to engage with the orchestra. We welcomed the St. Mary’s Drumming Circle and exchanged knowledge about drums used in the powwow circuit and on the classical stage. College students were given a tour of TCU Place and a lecture demonstration by symphony musicians. Our core musicians also invited the public into a rehearsal and a free musical “petting zoo” was offered prior to a concert.

Meet the BeatMeet the Beat was an interactive concert where the audience was invited to follow Mathieu Pouliot and Darrell Bueckert, principal percussionist and principal timpanist of the SSO, in a trip around the world to discover traditonal, classical and ethnic percussion instruments. From the military snare drum to the exotic marimba, every instrument on stage was performed on—even by the students. Meet the Beat was performed in front of 450 students from Bishop Filevich, École Henry Kelsey School, and École Française de Saskaton.

In the CommunityPerformances by SSO musicians were held at various events and openings throughout Saskatoon, creating awareness of the Orchestra and creating valuable partnerships. Notable performances were held at Flowers by Fred, Celebrating Seniors Awards Dinner, Saskatoon Quilt Show, YWCA AGM, Royal University Hospital, SGI Awards, and Conexus Credit Union Branch Opening. Many concerts are created especially for seniors and this season we were able to travel to Seniors’ Homes in Saskatoon and to 10 rural communities as well. These are part of a new partnership with the Health Arts Services of Regina. Our musicians also perform at the Symphony fundraisers throughout the season.

RecognitionDilys & Eric Burt Scholarship This fund, established through the Saskatoon Foundation, provides music scholarships to young Saskatchewan musicians, assisting them with their professional goals. The most recent winner, Arthur Boan, a member of our Symphony, is enrolled in the music program at the University of Saskatchewan.

Culture Days at the SSO: top: SSO musician Arlene Shiplett and Bethany College students at Symphony 101; 2nd from top: SSO percussionists join St. Mary’s Community School drumming circle at Drumbeat; above left & right: parents and kids take part in Culture Days musical petting zoo activities while SSO trombonist Brian Unverricht demonstrates his skills.

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St. George SchoolQueen Elizabeth School

John Dolan School St. Edward School

Silverwood Heights SchoolFairhaven School

Westmount School St. Mary Community School

Prince PhillipDr. J. G. Egnatoff School

Lakeridge School Pope John Paul II School

Caswell SchoolMayfair School

Lawson Heights SchoolAllegro Montessori School

Sutherland SchoolForest Grove School

Bishop Pocock SchoolBrunskill School

Saskatoon French School Brilliant Star Montessori School

Ecole Lakeview SchoolBrevoort Park School

The SaskTel Symphony School TourThe SaskTel Symphony School Tour program, generously sponsored by SaskTel, featured performances by the Saskatoon Symphony Chamber Ensemble Core musicians in elementary schools The program devel-ops understanding and appreciation of symphonic music, presents concepts and ideas aligned with music education standards, and integrates with other curriculum, such as language arts and social studies. The following schools participated in the SaskTel Symphony in Schools program in 2011–12.

Concerto Competition In cooperation with the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association and the Regina Symphony Orchestra, the concerto competition is held every two years, alternating between Saskatoon and Regina. The 2009 winner, violinist Sam Milner of Saskatoon, currently studying in Montreal McGill Schulich School of Music, was being programmed into our 2012-2013 season, however, due to an injury he is unable to perform at this time.The 2011 winner, Sam Deason, a pianist also from Saskatoon, will be performing in the 2013-2014 season.

Wallis Opera Competition This competition, organized by the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association, is held in even-numbered years, alternating between Regina and Saskatoon. In addition to the $5,000 first prize, the winner may be featured as guest artist with the Regina and Saskatoon Symphony Orchestras. Meara Conway, a soprano from Regina who also studies at the McGill Schulich School of Music, will be featured in Handel’s Messiah in the coming season.

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The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra thanks each and every volunteer for all the hard work they do to support their Saskatoon Symphony. Here are the events that helped to generate over $120,000 during the 2011-2012 season.

Off to the Races August 26, 2011Committee: Derby Reid, Lynn Ewing, Don McBean, Mike McCoy, Sharon Hildebrand, Michael Hrycay, Jill Reid

WinefestNovember 9, 2011Committee: Lynn Ewing, Phav Meekins, Laura Tastad, Jane Wollenberg

ScotchfestJan. 27 and 28, 2012Committee: Ken Coutu, Lynn Ewing

Fundraising Events

The Red and Black AffairMarch 3, 2012Committee: Mark Turner, Karen Reynaud Altrogge, Lynn Ewing, Karen King

The Red and Black Affair was a gala event at the Delta Bessborough held as a fundraiser for the SSO and Saskatoon Opera. Guests were treated to superb wines and cuisine, an opportunity to purchase one of a kind art from some of Saskatchewan’s best artists. The highlight of the evening was a performance by international opera star Richard Margison and the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, with guest conductor Tadeusz Biernacki. (photos: Heather Fritz Photography)

Middle: Committee members Lynn Ewing and Karen King; above: Richard Margison and the SSO perform.

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The 24th Annual Book and Music Sale, April 12–21, 2012

Report from the Management Committee of the 2012 Book and Music Sale

Management Committee membersBrenda Iwasuik, Fran Burgess, Marilyn Veikle, Martha Pankratz, Ron Lambert

Statistics • The 24th annual SSO Book and Music Sale was held April 12–21, 2012 at our new location at 408 20th Street West. The recorded music sale was located one block away at 504 20th Street West.

• Total proceeds were $99,548.48 (not including sponsorships), a decrease of over $20,000.00 from the previous years total. However, a decrease had been expected due to the move to a new location and smaller space. The 2012 amount brings the accumulated total raised since 1989 to $1,309,248.56. The entire proceeds, aside from a few expenses over the years, have gone to support the operations of the Saskatoon Symphony Society, and through it, to the SSO.

• For the first time, the sale had community sponsorship from the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). The sponsorship amount ($7,500.00) is not included in the stated sale proceeds. As part of their sponsorship, SIGA gave 3 inner city schools sale passports which included a coupon, which could be exchanged for one book at the sale. 800 coupons were given out with 225 redeemed.

• 50 year-round volunteers donated 5,500 hours in the 12 months leading up to the sale. This time was spent picking up donations, sorting, pricing, as well as organizing and working at the event itself.

• An additional 117 volunteers donated 1,222 hours during the sale event, as well as during set up and knock down.

• Total volunteer time donation for the sale was 6,722 hours.

The SSO Book & Music Sale moved in August 2011 from their long- time home in the Confederation Mall to the new offices at 408 20th Street West. When the space was initially looked at, it was felt that it would be large enough for both a workroom and sale space. With a lot of hard work and help from the SSO office staff and landlord, we were able to hold a relatively successful sale this year. However, in future years, it will be necessary to find easily accessible space to store stock during the sale, as well as a larger venue to house recorded music sales.

Top: Line-up at SSO headquarters on opening day of sale; 2nd from top: browsing turns to buying at the sale; 3rd from top: early morning on-location interview - Sale co–chair Brenda Iwasuik and Global’s Sherri Clark; above: Marilyn Veikle, co-chair, and management committee member Fran Burgess present cheque to the SSO at May 2012 concert.

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Administration, Players’ Committee, Musicians on Board

AdministrationJill Reid General ManagerKeri Beebe Executive Assistant

financeDarci Speidel* BookkeeperCara Roney Bookkeeper

Orchestra Victor Sawa Music DirectorMarie-Helene Nault Leblanc Director of OperationsTerry Heckman Personnel ManagerLillian Jen Payzant Orchestra LibrarianDavid Humphries Production ManagerBerlin Janzen Summer Student

Marketing and audience EngagementMike McCoy (Articulate Eye) Director of MarketingMary Ann Therrien (Articulate Eye) Marketing Support

DevelopmentMike Covey Director of Sponsorship

Education and Community OutreachLenora Bells Arts Education Consultant

*On leave

SSO Players’ Committee Christina BakanecSaache HeinrichOxana OssiptchoukJoan SavageDon Schmidt

Musicians Elected to Serve on the Board of DirectorsDarrell BueckertDon Schmidt

Funding Agencies

Foundations

Series Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Corporate Supporters

Media Sponsors

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