A dazzling Ball highlighting a brilliant new star and a bright future for our Symphony!
The 2024 Symphony Ball was a launch of the tenure of Matthias Pintscher, presenting his Kansas City premiere public performance as Maestro of our Kansas City Symphony on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Proceeds from the Ball support our wonderful Symphony here at home in Kansas City, their inspired music-making, community outreach and educational efforts for our entire region.
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… to celebrate our magnificent Symphony’s achievements and potential
… to launch a new era in Kansas City’s cultural sphere
… to revel in the Symphony’s triumphant tour of Europe’s most prestigious concert halls
… and to champion our wonderful Symphony here at home in Kansas City, their inspired music-making, community outreach and educational efforts for our entire region.
View Ball Benefactor levels and benefits View the Ball Benefactor Commitment Form PDF View the 2024 Ball Benefactor Letter
Thank you so much for affirming your commitment to the Kansas City Symphony and its very bright future.
Get ready for our exclusive silent auction!
Thank you to our Honorary Chairs & Committee
Our generous Benefactors continue to invest in the Kansas City Symphony and its very bright future. Please join us in thanking our Benefactors for their commitment!
2024 Nova Symphony Ball Gifts to Date:
Paul and Linda DeBruce / The DeBruce Foundation
Shirley and Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr.
Helzberg Diamonds
Kao Family Foundation
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Marny and John Sherman
The Haverty Family Foundation
Ford and Christine Maurer
Anita Porte Robb and Gary C. Robb
Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts–Commerce Bank, Trustee
Walz Tetrick Advertising
Bill and Christy Gautreaux
Mary and John M. Edgar / Edgar Law Firm LLC
Elsberry Family Foundation
Sue Ann and Richard Fagerberg
Donald J. Hall
Barbara and Charles Haviland
Irv and Ellen Hockaday
Sharon and John Hoffman
Kansas City Symphony
Carol and John Kornitzer / Kornitzer Capital Management Inc.
Bill and Peggy Lyons
Pat and Beth McCown / McCownGordon
Virginia Merrill
Jackie and John Middelkamp
Edward P. Milbank
Lt. Col. and Mrs. John W. Perkowski, US Army Ret.
Betty C. Scott
Linda and Steve Taylor
Melanie and Wayne Thompson
Mrs. John D. Turner
UMB Financial Corporation
Marian H. Wood
Ann Baum / G. Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund
Dr. Valerie Chow and Judge Jon Gray, Ret.
Jenny and Warren Erdman Charitable Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fenske
Joan Horan
Dr. Roger and Sandy Jackson
Dr. Ron and Donna Patton
James and Katherine Schorgl
Spencer Fane LLP
Linda S. Stevens
Greg and Barbara Storm
Ann and John Sundeen
Sven and Julie Sykes
Ursula Terrasi and Jim Miller
Susan and Ho Anthony Ahn
Emily and Dick Ballentine
Thomas Boosman
Dr. Robert and Pam Bruce
Dr. Stephen and Susan Bubb
Troy and Wendy Burgess
Martha Comment
Commerce Bank
Dr. Bradley and Theresa Freilich
Ken and Marilyn Hager
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
Cindy and Barry Mayhew
Julie and Mike McCann
Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation
Chris and Barbara Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Penner
Stacy and William Pratt
Kelly and Joe Privitera
Dr. and Mrs. Nelson R. Sabates
Susan and Glen Sands
Lisa and Charles Schellhorn
Suzanne Shank and John Lohmeyer
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Sirridge
Louis and Sharon Smith
Jonathan and Meredith Sternberg
Nicole and Myron Wang
Brian Weith and Michele Hamlett-Weith
Dr. and Mrs. John Yungmeyer
Peggy and Andrew Beal
Melinda Beal
Rob and Silvy Brookby
Grant and Wendy Burcham
Mrs. John M. Burgess
Vince and Julie Clark
Tim and Deanna Diebolt
Pam Fleischer
Edith Downing and Marilyn A. W. Garr
Peggy and Terry Dunn
Susan and Bob Ellis
David and Amy Embry
Bonnie Frederick
Mr. and Mrs. James K Gentry
John and Ellen Goheen
Verna Granger
Amy and Jeff Hargroves
Anne and Clayton Johnston
Lisa Merrill Hickok and Brian McCallister
Bill and Regina Kort
Benny and Edith Lee
Mary Leonida
Jenny Manka
Elaine and Benjamin Mann
Wendy and Patrick Melland
Karen Mische
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Mos
George and Wendy Powell
Jill Ingram Reynolds
John Rufenacht Associates, Inc.
Randy and Mary Ann St. Clair
Patricia Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence D. Smith
Bill and Marilyn Taylor
Geoff and Krista Tolsdorf
Mike and Chasitie Walden
Angela and John Walker
Daniel Walker
Twyla Wilson
Christopher Elbow Chocolates
Echolands Winery
Pam Fleischer’s Twirlconnect
Rita Clark, Heirloom Photo Company
HMXLive
The Independent
J. Rieger & Co.
Kansas City Symphony
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Twice On Sunday