“Because of the dedication of the Board of Directors, League members, and generous donors, I am pleased to announce that the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League will be making a gift of $954,722 to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Education and Outreach initiatives,” said League President Kim Brannon. 

With pandemic restrictions in place, Kim ended her year as President through a Zoom video call with the board members to make the announcement of the gift and the turnover of leadership to the new President Anne Ligon. Kim held up the gavel for all to see which will later be given in person. The call was held on Wednesday, May 13 at the exact time their normal annual meeting would have been held.  

“It has been the privilege of my lifetime to serve as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League 2019-2020 President,” said Kim. 

An hour later, DSO President & CEO Kim Noltemy arrived at her home for the check exchange and board members surprised her with a drive by parade. The members kept 6 feet social distancing requirements while driving by in their cars decorated with festive signs and balloons. DSO Trumpet player Kevin Finnamore made a surprise visit and played a brief celebratory serenade from the sidewalk. 

The League’s success resulted from the fundraisers held earlier in the year which included Fashion Notes, the Presentation Ball, and the Junior Symphony Ball. A final fundraiser Savor the Symphony was a seated wine dinner planned to be held in April, but was transformed into an online raffle.   

Photos by Deborah Brown