List of Supporters
SUPPORT MUSIC FOR ALL
Our Community
As a nonprofit organization, the Valley Symphony Orchestra relies upon the generous support of individuals and businesses to help meet the substantial costs of our concerts and programs that deliver world-class artistic experiences to the community. Our supporters understand the importance of music and the arts, and are incredible partners in keeping the Rio Grande Valley’s cultural landscape thriving!
SPONSORS
2024-25 Season Sponsors
SEASON SUPPORTERS
National Endowment for the Arts
MAESTRO SPONSOR
Mrs. Wanda Boush
CONCERTMASTER SPONSOR
Drs. Tawhid and Mihaela Shuaib
CONCERT SPONSORS
Dr. William and Mrs. Evelyn Gillum - Music of the Greats
Frost - A Touch of Frost
Mrs. Trudie Elmore Abbott - The Phantom & the Best of Opera
PRELUDE SPONSOR
Omar and Rutchie Contreras, High Point Home Health
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CHORALE CONDUCTOR
Dr. Rudy Alvarez
EDUCATIONAL CONCERTS
Clark Knapp Honda / Clark Chevrolet
Alice Kleburg Reynolds Foundation
CHAMBER CONCERTS & SPECIAL EVENTS
H-E-B - Symphony in the Park
Dr. Carlos and Mrs. Stephanie Manrique de Lara - Merry & Bright
Dr. Daniel Ruiz, Jr. MD - Spring Strings
BROWNSVILLE CONCERT
Rio Grande Valley Philanthropic Foundation
Atlas, Hall and Rodriguez, LLP
Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation
Dr. Joseph & Mrs. Suzi McDonald
Dr. Jason & Rhonda Phillips
PRINCIPAL MUSICIANS
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson, Jr. - David Cassady, Bass
Total Imaging Solutions - Jacob Banda, Trombone
Marvin, Jr. and Ronnie Tavarez, In Memory of Alice Tavarez - Zynahia Banda, Flute
Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Amy Horton - Linda Chavez, Piano
Col (Ret.) RT and Carol Dixon - Eric Ehramjian, Bassoon
Loring Cook Foundation - Matt Gabriel, Cello
Trudie Elmore Abbott and Glynn and Kelly Morgan, Jr. - Lindsey Gamble, Assistant Concertmaster
Dr. Joel and Mrs. Cheryce George - Maria Fernanda Gonzalez, Violin
Total Imaging Solutions - Yingching Jeter, Oboe
Trudie Elmore Abbott and Glynn and Kelly Morgan, Jr. - Krista Jobson, Flute
Trudie Elmore Abbott and Glynn and Kelly Morgan, Jr. - Philip Johnson, Percussion
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson, Jr. - Barbara Keller, French Horn
Trudie Elmore Abbott and Glynn and Kelly Morgan, Jr. - Jennifer Miller, Viola
Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Bailey Gurwitz - Scott Roeder, Tuba
Drs. Fuad and Liudmila Zayed - Melissa Vaughan, Clarinet
SOLOIST SPONSORS
Castle Hospitality Ltd. - Juan Pablo Andrade, Music of the Greats
Mr. Philip and Mrs. Beth Brown - David Sadlier, A Touch of Frost
Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Suzanne McDonald - Andrey Ponochevny, Romantic Reflections
SECTION MUSICIANS
Larry Helgeson and D’Lyle Selman - Adriana Olivan, Violin
Lone Star National Bank - Bryan Morrell, Trumpet
SEASON HOTEL PARTNER
La Quinta Inn & Suites Convention Center
SEASON MEDIA PARTNERS
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTORS
The following listings represent giving June 1, 2024 through January 20, 2025.
VIRTUOSO SUSTAINER - $20,000+
Mrs. Trudie Elmore Abbott
Bert Ogden McAllen Motors, Inc. | Bert Ogden BMW*
Mrs. Wanda Boush
City of McAllen*
Frost*
Rea Charitable Trust
Drs. Tawhid and Mihaela Shuaib*
OPUS SUSTAINER - $10,000+
AEP Foundation
Bert Ogden McAllen Motors, Inc. | Bert Ogden Cadillac Edinburg*
Dr. Fredericka Borland
Clark Knapp Honda / Clark Chevrolet
Omar and Rutchie Contreras, High Point Home Health*
Dr. William and Mrs. Evelyn Gillum
H-E-B
Loring Cook Foundation*
PNC Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Thompson, Jr.*
Texas Commission on the Arts
Total Imaging Solutions, Inc.
CRESCENDO SUSTAINER - $5,000+
Dr. Rudy Alvarez
Ms. Alice East
Dr. Joel and Mrs. Cheryce George
Drs. Habib and Suad Ghaddar
Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Bailey Gurwitz
Alice Kleberg Reynolds Meyer Foundation
Mrs. Berry Fritz
Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Amy Horton
Dr. Carlos and Mrs. Stephanie Manrique de Lara*
Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Suzanne McDonald*
Rio Bank*
Dr. Daniel Ruiz, Jr. MD
Marvin, Jr. and Ronnie Tavarez
Drs. Fuad and Liudmila Zayed
Whataburger*
ACCELERANDO SUSTAINER $2,500+
Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, LLP*
Mr. Charles and Mrs. Carolyn Bell
The Bridges at Mission / The Bridges at Edinburg*
Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation
Coldwell Banker*
Joshua Cummings
Dr. Nedra Kinerk
Lone Star National Bank
South Texas Health Systems*
SYMPHONY SUSTAINER $1,000+
Mislav and Candace Caric
Fantich Design Build
Annette Franz*
Patty and Larry Fallek
Dr. Fortino Gonzalez
Laura Gutierrez*
Klinck Foundation
Dr. Linette Linsangan
Mr. Robert and Mrs. Margaret McAllen
Marc and Angela Millis*
Marilyn Crawford Moffitt
Dr. Jason and Rhonda Phillips
Rally Credit Union
Rhodes Enterprises, Inc.*
Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina*
Mrs. Jan Seale
Dr. Marvin and Mrs. Alice Tavarez, Honorary Gift
Mr. Tom and Dr. Nina Torkelson*
Dr. Roger and Mrs. Jolene Vitko
Laura Warren Ogletree*
SYMPHONY PATRON $100 - $999
William and Mattie Bishop
Ms. Jo Barber
Mr. John Brooke
Philip and Beth Brown
Mr. Tom and Mrs. Louise Butler
Barbara Chapman
Rebecca Coberly
Rachel Nino-Coronado
Ms. Anne W. Cragg
Judge Randy and Mrs. Michelle Crane*
Carlos Cruz
Ashley Cruz and Jim Fahey
Tony Deleon
Ted Disque
Joe and Patricia Fletcher
Dr. Armour and Mrs. Susan Forse
Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Ann Fortescue
Melissa Frias
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Guerra
Janet Hernandez
Dean and Emily Kameros
Becky and Foss Jones
David and Sandra Junkin
Raquel Limas
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Loman
Dr. Raul Martinez
Marlane Meyer
Linda Miller
Dr. JoAnn Mitchell
Karen and Daniel Moffatt
Maria Theresa Mohamed
Drs. Christopher and Vivian Munn
Rachel Nino-Coronado
Ms. Eva Paschal
Dr. Evan Perez
Patricia Perreault
David Lobel and Cassandra Ramirez
William Reagan*
Steve and Gayle Rice
Mihaela Ringheanu
Karen Robacker
Crystal Rodriguez
Victor and Kathryn Sansores
April, Robert, and Antonio Santiago
Mary Landrum Schuler
Lori Shontz
Ruben Solis
Gabriel and Martha Stahl
Lauro Tijerina*
Karen Valdez
Drue and Sharon Wilkes
Stephanie Wilson
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION - 2023/24 SEASON
Marilyn Crawford Moffitt
HONORARY AND MEMORIAL GIFTS
The following individuals are remembered through honorary and memorial gifts to the VSO:
Anne Walker Cragg (Anonymous)
Dr. William and Mrs. Evy Gillum (Honored by Mr. Charles and Mrs. Carolyn Bell)
Mr. Kurt Roehm (Honored by Ms. Vicki Spanogle)
Ms. Reba Showers (Honored by Mr. Larry Fallek, Becky and Foss Jones, Mrs. Linda Miller, Mr. Ronald C. Tavarez, Ms. Stephanie Wilson, Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Karen Moffatt, Mary Landrum Schuler)
Drs. Tawhid and Mihaela Shuaib (Mihaela Ringheanu)
Ms. Alice Tavarez (Honored by Marvin, Jr. and Ronnie Tavarez, Dr. Roger and Mrs. Jolene Vitko)
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Southern Roots Flower Market
Nicole Gates Photography
*2025 Gala Donor
OUR SEASON PARTNERS
The VSO is thankful for the 2024-25 Seasonal support of the following organizations and individuals.
