Our Patrons
Philanthropic partnerships come in all shapes and sizes.
Whatever the shape or size, you are helping WASO make a difference and we thank you for your support. WASO’s philanthropy program continues to grow, supporting our vision now and into the future. It is an exciting time be a part of this community, to meet our musicians and to know you have helped your Orchestra to touch souls and enrich lives through music. Together we can do amazing things. All donations over $2 are fully tax deductible.
If you are interested in becoming a Patron or learning more about WASO Philanthropy, please contact:
Alecia Benzie, Executive Manager, Philanthropy & Corporate Development (08) 9326 0020 or benziea@waso.com.au
Jacinta Sirr, Philanthropy & Annual Giving Manager (08) 9326 0014 or sirrj@waso.com.au
Sarah Tompkin, Major Gifts & Bequests Manager (08) 9326 0017 or tompkins@waso.com.au
Endowment Fund for the Orchestra
This fund includes major donations and bequests:
Tom & Jean Arkley
Bendat Family Foundation
Janet Holmes à Court AC
Minderoo Foundation
Sagitte Yom-Tov Fund
Estates
WASO is extremely grateful for the bequests received from the Estates of:
Rachel Mabel Chapman
Malcolm Hood
Paul Lee
Anna Nottage in memory of Edgar Nottage
Wendy Scanlon
Judy Sienkiewicz
Mrs Roslyn Warrick
Anonymous (7)
Symphony Circle
Recognising Patrons who have made a provision in their Will to the Orchestra:
Ms Davilia Bleckly
Mr John Bonny
Dr G Campbell-Evans
Deirdre Carlin
Anita & James Clayton
S & J Dale
Lesley & Peter Davies
Dr Michael Flacks
Judith Gedero
Robyn Glindemann
Gwenyth Greenwood
The Guy Family
Emy & Warren Jones
Barbara Joseph
Colin & Jo King
Rachael Kirk & Tim White
Wolfgang Lehmkuhl
Deborah Marsh
Lesley R. McKay & Murray R. McKay
Suzanne Nash
Paula Phillips
Nigel & Dr Heather Rogers
Jacinta Sirr
Ruth & Neville Thorn
Gavin Toovey & Jaehan Lee
Agatha van der Schaaf
Sheila Wileman
Sagitte Yom-Tov Fund
Anonymous (40)
Chairman's Circle
Supporting excellence:
Richard Goyder AO and Janine Goyder
Jean Arkley
Bob & Gay Branchi
Janet Holmes à Court AC
Rod & Margaret Marston
John Rodgers
Michael Utsler
Leanne & Sam Walsh*
Wright Burt Foundation
The 2019 WASO Song Book
We are grateful to those who have supported new works commissioned for the Orchestra by WASO for 2019 and beyond:
Janet Holmes à Court AC
Prue Ashurst
In memory of Mary Rodoreda
Geoff Stearn
Anonymous (1)
Group Commission
Supporting a new work by Iain Grandage to be premiered as part of WASO's 2019 Season, in honour of Professor David Tunley:
Prue Ashurst
Mark Coughlan
Jean Harvey
Evan Kennea & Emily Green-Armytage
Peter Leunig
Sara Macliver
Cyrus Meher-Homji
John Meyer
Margaret & John Seares
Peggy & Tom Stacy
David Symons
Instrument Fund
John Albright & Susan Lorimer –EChO Double Bass and set of Trumpets
Peter Ingram - Piccolo
Deborah Marsh – Conductor’s Podium and Cor Anglais
Margaret & Rod Marston – Bass Clarinet
Peggy & Tom Stacy – Cor Anglais and Piccolo
Jean & Peter Stokes – Cello, Tuba, Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone, Wooden Trumpet, French Horn & Music Score Folders
Music Stand Donors
Stan Perron Charitable Foundation
Kim Anderson & Paul Holmes
Clare Bannister
Bernard & Jackie Barnwell
Tony & Mary Beeley
In memory of Constance Bennett (Actor, singer & loving Mother, Melbourne 1930s)
David & Suzanne Biddles
Angela Chaney
Carolyn Chard AM
Genevieve Clements
Lesley & Peter Davies
Stephen Davis
Lorraine Ellard
Maureen Glancy
Dr Penny Herbert (in memory of Dunstan Herbert)
Rosemary Howarth
In memory of Lilian Jennings
Rosalind Lilley
Dr Richard & Patricia Lyon
Rod & Margaret Marston, subscribers since 1973
Alex Millar
Amy Millar
Harriet Millar
Phuong Nguyen
G & I Nicholas
Rosalind-Ruth Phelps
Linda & Gilly Rogers
Dominic Sauer
Miles Sauer
Oliver Sauer
Neville Clive Thorn
In memory of Stanley Valenta
Reto Vogel
Diana & the late Bill Warnock
The Sagitte Yom-Tov Fund
Anonymous (3)
Education & Community Engagement
Supporting our nationally recognised Education & Community Engagement programs:
Jean Arkley
David & Suzanne Biddles
Annette Cottee
Megan & Arthur Criddle
Penny & Ron Crittall
Robyn Glindemann
The James Galvin Foundation
Journey Recruitment
Barrie & Jude Le Pley
Rosalind Lilley
McCusker Charitable Foundation
Eveline Read
Simon Lee Foundation
Ruth Stratton
In memory of Robert & Joan Street
Gwen Treasure
Margaret Wood
Anonymous (3)
Crescendo
Supporting our long-term music education program in Kwinana
Trusts & Foundations:
Crown Resorts Foundation
Feilman Foundation
Packer Family Foundation
Stan Perron Charitable Foundation
Crescendo Giving Circle:
AOT Consulting Pty Ltd
Jean Arkley
Prue Ashurst
Gay & Robert Branchi
Bunning Family
Dr S Cherian
Kaylene Cousins
Madeleine King MP, Federal Member for Brand
LeMessurier Charitable Trust
Rosalind Lilley
C M Lommers
Mrs Morrell
G & I Nicholas
Pamela Pitt
Deborah & Miles Protter
Dr Lance Risbey
John Rodgers
Joyce Sadler in memory of Joyce Durbin Sadler
In memory of Robert & Joan Street
Ruth E Thorn
Reto Vogel
Alan Whitham
Mary Ann Wright
Anonymous (4)
2018 Crescendo Violins:
John Albright & Susan Lorimer
Bernard & Jackie Barnwell
Gay & Robert Branchi
Cairns Family
Dr G. Campbell-Evans
Claire Chambers
Ruby Chan
Jillian Chapple
Ann Darby
Lisa Evans
P & D Fisher
Helen Garth
Gilbert George
Isobel Glencross
Gwenyth Greenwood
Brian & Romola Haggerty
Jason Hammett
Peter & Pauline Handford
Dr Penny Herbert in memory of Dunstan Herbert
Rosemary Howarth
Merilyn Howorth
Tony & Judith Kelly
Abraham Langford
Jill & Eric Lawson
Rosalind Lilley
Benjamin Macgregor
Evie Macgregor
James Macgregor
Judith McGuinness
Mrs Morrell
Barry & Val Neubecker
I & G Nicholas
Patricia O'Neill
Jacqueline O’Toole
Shirley Ridgwell
Robert & Patricia Rigo
Denby Roberts
John Rodgers
Linda & Gilly Rogers
Chris Rtshiladze
Rosalin Sadler
Julie Sharp
Ross & Laurel Smith
Stan Vicich
Reto Vogel
WA Schools & Choral Festival Association
Anonymous (10)
Annual Giving
We are proud to acknowledge the following Patrons for their generous contribution to WASO in the last twelve months through WASO’s Annual Giving program.