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

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+)

Larry & Nancy Hoover
Darwin Steele
The Hoover Foundation
The Ohio Arts Council
Visit Canton
ArtsinStark
Bob Leibensperger
Employers Health

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

Buckingham, Doolittle, & Burroughs, LLC
Gregory Industries
William & Pearl Lemmon
David Jones
The Henry & Louise Timken Foundation
Thrivent Financial

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

Jan & Roger Baker
Linda & Leo Casey
Sandee & Kevin Dougherty
Brad & Sue Goris
Edmond & Donna Kort
Ralph & Joan Leidy

KeyBank Foundation
Jeffrey Nowlin in memory of Barbara
Roger Ream, DDS
Rotary Clubs of Stark County
Kenneth Shafer
Gary & Linda Sirak

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

David Bishop
Pat Gillespie
Denny & Sherry Fulmer
Jennifer & Patrick George
Joseph Jadick
Alison Jacob
Joe Knutson & Elizabeth Good Knutson
Michael & Judi Krew
Fred & Nancy Linxweiler
Gail & Joe Marinno

Nancy Maddox
John Nolan
Billy & Maurica Patterson
Daniel Porter & Cynthia Porter
Kathy Smithberger
Chris & Linda Snyder
Joanna Escobar
David Hartung
Friends of Stark Parks
Downtown Canton Partnership, Inc.

Concerto Circle ($250-$999)

Barbara Bennett
Dr. & Mrs. N. Kent Berg
Richard & Susanne Campbell
George Downes Jr.
John & Marcella Emmons
John & Joan Ferris
John Harris
Robert Hecht
Elizabeth Keplinger

Shirlee Krane
Jonathan Lalewicz
Cyndy & Steve Lucas
Sue Mali
Neil Marks
Bernard & Sally Miner
Joe & Carol Orin
Larry & Jean Richards
Seth Rosen

Denise A. Seachrist
Loren Souers
Jay Spencer
Len & Barb Terlizzi
Eleanore & Eugene Wallace
Ronald Widner
Bill Woodard
Rich & Candy Ziegler
Robin Zollinger

Prelude Circle ($50-$249)

MJ & Pat Albacete
Christine Allison
Virginia Banks
Mary Berginides-Athans
Loretta Bower
Anonymous
Nancy Cindric
Judy Clegg
Shirley Columbo
Carl Courtney
Cynthia Deliz
Kayla DeVitto

Patty Dowd Schmitz
James Fidler
Joanne Fox
Kathryn Gerber
Rich Gilmore
Carol Groh
William Hoppes
Chuck & Rosemarie Hoover
Victoria Kappes
Patricia Kroft
Paul Kohanski
William Lacy

Judith Libbey
Bruce Liliestedt
Kathryn Logue
Karen Loy
Karen S. Miller
Glen & Sandy Minner
Ray Morganstern
Peggy “Meg” Peretzky
Emil & Kathy Poporad
Bob Porter
Robin Roskisky
Rosemary Rubin

Rob & Shelley Schweitzer
Mark Shengle
Marcia Short
Nancy Schoenbaum
Mary Ann Snyder
Doug Stevens
Ted Swaldo
Avis Thrash
Rob Thompson
Beth Toalston
Ralph Toalston
Richard & Susan Williams