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DELAWARE
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
100 W. 10TH STREET, SUITE 1003, WILMINGTON, DE 19801 | 302.656.7442 | DELAWARESYMPHONY.ORG
OUR MISSION
The Delaware Symphony
Orchestra is dedicated to
enriching lives through
inspiring musical
performances.
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
For over 100 years, the Delaware Symphony
Orchestra — the First State’s only
professional orchestra — has captivated
audiences with exceptional musical
experiences for all ages and backgrounds.
Since its inception, the DSO has premiered
new works by award-winning composers
and welcomed renowned musicians as guest
artists. Through relationships with arts and
social service organizations, schools, and
community centers, we expand our reach with education
and outreach programs for constituencies of greater diversity and need.
Year established: 1947
Number of full-time employees: 6
Number of part-time employees: 72
Annual revenue: $1,700,000
Geographic service area:
New Castle-Kent-Sussex Counties
J.C. Barker
Chief Executive Offi cer
Frank Clowes
Board President
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Individuals: 52%
Foundations/Corporations: 34%
Government: 14%
We feel blessed to have
discovered the fantastic
Delaware Symphony
Orchestra almost 50 years
ago. Thank you for enriching
our lives and soothing our
souls these many years.
— Dr. Lanny & Micki Edelsohn
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Support enables DSO concerts, education and outreach programs to
continue and fl ourish. Gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations
can be made via checks, credit cards/online, stock, IRAs, bequests, memorials,
and in-kind. Contact Director of Development Charles “Ebbie” Alfree III
at charlesa@delawaresymphony.org or 302.656.7442.
LEADERSHIP
BOARD MEMBERS:
Frank Clowes
President
J.C. Barker
Chief Executive Offi cer,
ex-offi cio
David Fleming
Vice President
Elizabeth Cochran
Musician Rep., ex-offi cio
Patricia Zaharko
Treasurer
Debbie W. Green
Secretary
Tatiana Copeland
President Emerita
Tina Betz
George Christensen
James M. Ellison, MD
Tyler Holloway
Nancy Hough
Anne Kelligrew St. Clair
William E. Kirk, III, Esq.
David McBride, Esq.
George Meldrum
Lauren E.M. Russell, Esq.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@DelawareSymphony
@DelawareSymphony
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