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 (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
Lee Bickford
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
Angus Holmes
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 Stratton
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
Leanne & Sam Walsh*
Wright Burt Foundation
The 2019 WASO Song Book
Supporting 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 Orpheé – Concerto for Cor Anglais by Iain Grandage premiered in 2019 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
Victoria Rogers
Margaret & Roger 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
Trusts & Foundations
McCusker Charitable Foundation
Simon Lee Foundation
The James Galvin Foundation
Education & Community Engagement Fund
Jean Arkley
David & Suzanne Biddles
Annette Cottee
Penny & Ron Crittall
Robyn Glindemann
Journey Recruitment
Rosalind Lilley
Eveline Read
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
Packer Family Foundation
Feilman Foundation
Stan Perron Charitable Foundation
Bunning Family
Euroz Charitable Foundation
Crescendo Giving Circle
AOT Consulting Pty Ltd
Jean Arkley
Prue Ashurst
Gay & Robert Branchi
Bunning Family
S Cherian
Kaylene Cousins
Megan & Arthur Criddle
Madeleine King MP, Federal Member for Brand
LeMessurier Charitable Trust
Rosalind Lilley
Lommers Engineering Pty Ltd
Louise & Bryant Macfie
Mrs Morrell
G & I Nicholas
Pamela Pitt
The Sheena Prince Memorial Fund
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)
2019 Crescendo Violins
Ruby Chan
Ann Darby
Helen Garth
Rudy Zomer
Anonymous (1)
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.