Partner with a Player
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the following donors for their membership in the Partner with a Player program and their profound impact on the orchestra. Partner with a Player members enjoy the unique opportunity to personally connect with the orchestra and engage with the Symphony in meaningful ways.
The San Diego Symphony Partner with a Player page is updated quarterly. The following listing reflects pledges entered as of September 30, 2020.
San Diego Foundation Rancho Santa Fe Foundation
Jewish Community Foundation
Deceased ⟡
$100,000 AND ABOVE
Kathy Taylor and Terry Atkinson
Igor Pandurski, Violin
Una Davis
Rafael Rayare, Music Director
Phyllis and Daniel Epstein
Sheryl Renk, Principal Clarinet
Sam B. Ersan
Valentin Martchev, Principal Bassoon
Julie Phillips, Principal Harp
Audrey Geisel⟡, Dr. Seuss Foundation
Jahja Ling, Conductor Laureate
Joan and Irwin Jacobs
Martha Gilmer, Chief Executive Officer
Dorothea Laub
Nancy Lochner, Associate Principal Viola
Dr. Bob and June Shillman and
Maxwell Louis Shillman
Greg Cohen, Principal Percussion
$50,000 – $99,999
Anonymous
Hernan Constantino, Violin
Anonymous
San Diego Symphony Musicians
Rita and Richard Atkinson
Ryan DiLisi, Principal Timpani
Rafaela and John Belanich
Chris Smith, Principal Trumpet
Una Davis and Jack McGrory
Susan Wulff, Associate Principal Bass
Silvija and Brian Devine
San Diego Symphony Musicians
Shirley Estes
Matthew Garbutt, Principal Tuba
Esther and Bud⟡ Fischer
Ethan Pernela, Viola
Carol and Richard Hertzberg
Nick Grant, Principal Associate
Concertmaster Emeritus
Karen and Warren Kessler
Chi-Yuan Chen, Principal Viola
KAREN AND WARREN KESSLER CHAIR
Dr. William and Evelyn Lamden
Andrea Overturf, Oboe
DR. WILLIAM & EVELYN LAMDEN ENGLISH HORN CHAIR
Carol Lazier and James Merritt
Sarah Skuster, Principal Oboe
Sarah Tuck, Flute
Linda and Shearn⟡ Platt
Benjamin Jaber, Principal Horn
Allison and Robert Price
San Diego Symphony Musicians
Penny and Louis Rosso
Andrew Watkins,
Assistant Principal Timpani
Colette Carson Royston and Ivor Royston
Yeh Shen, Violin
Karen and Kit Sickels
Jeremy Kurtz-Harris, Principal Bass
SOPHIE AND ARTHUR BRODY FOUNDATION CHAIR
Karen and Jeff Silberman
Jisun Yang, Assistant Concertmaster
Gayle⟡ and Donald Slate
Angela Homnick, Violin
Dave and Phyllis Snyder
Julia Pautz, Violin
Gloria and Rodney Stone
Paul ("P.J.") Cinque, Bass
Haeyoung Tang
San Diego Symphony Musicians
Sylvia and Roger Thieme
San Diego Symphony Musicians
Jayne and Bill Turpin
San Diego Symphony Musicians
Mitchell Woodbury
Douglas Hall, Horn
$25,000 – $49,999
Pam and Jerry Cesak
Samuel Hager, Bass
Nikki A. and Ben G. Clay
Mary Szanto, Cello
Karen and Donald Cohn
Hanah Stuart,
Acting Associate Principal Second Violin
Karin and Gary Eastham
San Diego Symphony Musicians,
Viola Chair
Anne L. Evans
Wesley Precourt,
Associate Concertmaster
Lisette and Mick Farrell/
Farrell Family Foundation
Navroj ("Nuvi") Mehta,
Concert Commentator
Pam and Hal Fuson
Courtney Cohen, Principal Librarian
Elaine Galinson & Herbert Solomon
Yumi Cho, Violin
Sandra and Arthur⟡ Levinson
Kyle Covington, Principal Trombone
Monica and Robert Oder
Erin Dowrey, Percussion
Elizabeth and Dene Oliver
Xian Zhuo, Cello
Deborah Pate and John Forrest
Jeff Thayer, Concertmaster
DEBORAH PATE AND JOHN FORREST CHAIR
The Potiker Family in memory of
Sheila and Hughes Potiker
Abraham Martin, Viola
Raghu and Shamala Saripalli
Chia-Ling Chien,
Associate Principal Cello
Susan Sharin and Laurina Young
Rose Lombardo, Principal Flute
Joyce and Ted Strauss
Yao Zhao, Principal Cello
Sue and Bill Weber
Jing Yan Bowcott, Violin
Kathryn and James Whistler
Rachel Fields, Librarian
Sheryl and Harvey White
Alexander Palamidis,
Principal Second Violin
$15,000 – $24,999
Anonymous
Nathan Walhout, Cello
Anonymous
Kyle Mendiguchia, Bass Trombone
Warren and Eloise Batts
Alicia Engley, Violin
Jim and Jill Berg
Wanda Law, Viola
Dr. Anthony Boganey
Logan Chopyk, Trombone
Gordon Brodfuehrer
Kenneth Liao, Violin
Julia R. Brown
Leyla Zamora, Bassoon
Kathleen Seely Davis
Qing Liang, Viola
Kimberly and Jeffrey Goldman
John Stubbs, Violin
Jill Gormley and Laurie Lipman
Frank Renk, Bass Clarinet
Judith Harris and Dr. Robert Singer
Michael Marks, Bass
Marilyn James and Richard Phetteplace
Tricia Skye, Horn
Jo Ann Kilty
Marcia Bookstein, Cello
Rena Minis and Rich Paul,
Paul Plevin Sullivan & Connaughton, LLP
Ryan Simmons, Bassoon
Riley Mixson
Theresa Tunnicliff, Clarinet
Val and Ron Ontell
Darby Hinshaw, Assistant Principal & Utility Horn
Jane and Jon Pollock
Amy Taylor, Flute
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Pei-Chun Tsai, Violin
Jayne and Brigg Sherman
San Diego Symphony, Oboe Chair
Stephen M. Silverman
Ai Nihira, Violin
Jeanette Stevens
Kathryn Hatmaker, Violin
Iris and Matthew Strauss
Zou Yu, Violin
Dr. Miriam and Gene Summ
Richard Levine, Cello
Linda and Raymond⟡ Thomas -
R.V. Thomas Family Fund
Ray Nowak, Trumpet
Isabelle and Mel⟡ Wasserman
Andrew Hayhurst, Cello
Judy Gaze-Zygowicz and John Zygowicz
Rebecca Matayoshi, Violin