Annual Fund
Just like a beautifully composed symphony, the annual fund is meticulously crafted to ensure that every note resonates with impact.
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SUPPORTING THE ANNUAL FUND

It provides crucial financial support that enables the orchestra to fine-tune its performances, bring in world-class musicians, and engage in community programs. From the grand crescendos of the mainstage concerts to the subtle nuances of educational initiatives, the annual fund provides the necessary resources to keep the melody of the Canton Symphony Orchestra playing strong. Supporters of the annual fund are not mere spectators; they are active participants in the creation of a cultural masterpiece. Their contributions become the building blocks of a vibrant and flourishing musical landscape, fostering a sense of community and shared appreciation for the arts. At Canton Symphony Orchestra, we rely on our dedicated donors to help us create, sustain, and grow our programs. When you make a gift to our annual fund, you are providing unrestricted operating support for our programs and access to exceptional orchestral music and arts education in our community.

Ticket sales support only 1/5 of the total cost of our programming. The generosity of our donors keeps the music playing on stage.

The Symphony Society

Our individual donors who contribute to the CSO's annual fund receive benefits when their gift is $50 or more. All giving levels include the benefits listed in the level(s) before them.

Annual Fund Contributors

With deep appreciation, the Canton Symphony Orchestra wishes to thank the following individuals, families, and businesses for their commitment, generosity, and love of music. Their belief in the importance of the Canton Symphony Orchestra as a valued arts organization in Northeast Ohio will allow it to succeed well into the future.

Platinum Baton ($20,000+)

ArtsInStark
Larry & Nancy Hoover
Bob Leibensperger
David Jones
Darwin L. Steele
The Hoover Foundation
The Ohio Arts Council
Visit Canton
Employers Health

 

Golden Baton ($10,000-$19,999+)

Gregory Industries
William & Pearl Lemmon
Dr. Kenneth Shafer
Thrivent Financial
The Mary Renkert Wendling Foundation
The Gerhardt Zimmerman Memorial Fund

Maestro's Circle ($2,500-$9,999)

Arrants McSwain
The Roger E. & Janet B. Baker Charitable Fund
Jan & Roger Baker
Beese Fulmer Investments
Buckingham, Doolittle, & Burroughs LLC
Linda & Leo Casey
Fresh Mark
Friends of Stark Parks
Dennis & Cheryl Fulmer
 Brad & Sue Goris
Edmond & Donna Kort
Ralph & Joan Leidy
Sharon Luntz
The W.A & Nancy H. Maddox Fund
E.A. Mahoney Family Foundation
Gail & Joe Martino
The John B. Nolan Charitable Foundation
Roger F. Ream, DDS
James & Patricia Ripple
KeyBank Foundation
Rotary Clubs of Stark County
Sirak Financial Services
Walsh University

Virtuoso Circle ($1,000-$2,499)

The James V. & Velia Armogida Charitable Fund
The Dan M. & Julia B. Belden Charitable Fund
David Bishop
Downtown Canton Partnership, Inc.
Denny & Cherry Fulmer
Pat Gillespie
Jennifer & Patrick George
David Hartung
Alison Jacob
Joseph Jadick
Connie Keller Keplinger
Joe Knutson & Elizabeth Good Knutson
Michael & Judi Krew
Fred & Nancy Linxweiler
Harry Charles Curtis MacNealy
John Nolan
The John B. Nolan Charitable Foundation
Phyllis Novy
Billy & Maurice Patterson
Daniel & Cynthia Porter
Robert C. Scharver
Kathy Smithberger
Chris & Linda Snyder
Loren Souers
The Symphony League of Canton
Sharon Zimmermann

Concerto Circle ($250-$999)

MJ & Pat Albacete
Keith & Barb Bennett
Dr. & Mrs. N. Kent Berg
Laura Bitonte
Richard & Susanne Campbell
Dr. Daniel and Dayna Charlick
Kathleen M. & John R. Cowgill
Eric & Patricia Douce
Tom & Betsy Douce
George Downes Jr. 
Marcella and John Emmons
Diane & John Giua
Jarrod Hartzler
Robert W. Hecht
Chuck & Rosemarie Hoover
Shirlee Krane
Michael & Judi Krew
Jo Kula
Jonathan Lalewicz
The Little Family Advised Fund
Cynthia & Steven Lucas
Sue Mali
Niel Marks
Casey McCartney
Bernard & Sally Miner
Gerald & Linda Norton
Larry & Jean Richards
Timken Co. Charitable and Education Fund
Ralph E. Toalston
Len & Barb Terlizzi
Charles and Karen Violand
Dr. Melinda Wagner & Mr. Seth Rosen
Eleanore & Eugene Wallace
Linda Warren
William L. Woodard
LaMar and Karon Wyse

Prelude Circle ($50-$249)

Anonymous
Dana Alexander
Dr. Virginia D.N. Banks, M.D.
Scott Berkeley
Margie Blake
Mimi Bogard
Loretta E.  Bower
Beve Carver
Carl Courtney
Ronald F. Davis
Kayla DeVitto
Mark Fetzer
Joanne Fox
Dr. Bryan & Kathryn Gerber
Carol Groh
Teresa Golden-Mcclelland
Kim Haddix in honor of Dawn Krauss & Aaron Speakman
June Henderson in memory of Estelle Blau
Evelyn R. Hewett
Kathleen Fernandez Hillibish
Karen L. Jeske in honor of Aaron & Dawn Speakman’s Wedding 
Victoria J. Kappes
In Honor of Dawn Krauss & Aaron Speakman’s Wedding 2025
Gloria A. Kuhl
In loving memory of Linda Gordon
Bruce & Maira Liliestedt
Kathyrn S. Logue
Karen Loy
Victoria Lutz
Christine L. McMasters
Mary Lou Milligan
Ray Morgenstern
Darin & Ramona Nissley
Linda and Jerry Norton
Tom & Nancy Okonak
Billy & Maurica Patterson
Peggy “Meg”  Peretzky
Rosemary Rubin
Seaton Rokisky & Marulli Families in honor of Aaron & Dawn Speakman
Rachel Schneider
Nancy Schoenbaum
Bryan J. Short
Jon & Mary Ann Snyder
Pearl Southwell
Doug Stevens
Ted Swaldo
Beth Toalston
Avis Thrash
Ronald R. Young