Virtuoso Society

Leave a Legacy of Music

Classical music has endured as one of humanity’s greatest artforms for centuries, due in no small part to the tradition of planned giving. Whichever stage of life you are in, it’s never too early to consider the legacy you want to leave. By recognizing the SLO Symphony in your estate plans now, you can rest assured that your love of music will be passed along to future generations. 

When you include the San Luis Obispo Symphony in your estate plans for a gift of $20,000 or more, you become a member of the Virtuoso Society and are thereby privy to certain society-only benefits. Pathways to joining include designating the SLO Symphony in your will or living trust and contributing through a donor-advised fund — but many other options exist, too, including those that can benefit the Symphony as well as the donor, during their lifetime.

Ready to ensure the future of live classical music in San Luis Obispo County? For more information about planned giving and the Virtuoso Society, please email info@slosymphony.org.

We are deeply grateful to our visionary donors who support the San Luis Obispo Symphony through planned giving. Your generosity ensures the long-term vitality of our orchestra, helping us bring the joy of music to future generations. By including the Symphony in your estate plans, you leave a lasting legacy that enriches our community and sustains the cultural fabric of our region. Thank you for your enduring commitment to the arts and for making a lasting difference through your thoughtful contributions.

* Deceased

Cindy Marie Absey

Anonymous

John and Rebecca Baer

Ms. B. Lea Baker*

Bob Becker

Jim Black and Elizabeth Vogler

Barbara and Dan Blanke

Jerry Boots and Cricket Handler

Chet and Anne Boyd

Jeff and Melodee Brady

John and Nancy Bruno

Clifford Chapman* and Gene A. Shidler*

Clifford H. and Marylee* Clark

Donald and Frieda* Cook

Tom* and Kathy Coull Fund

Burke* and Rena Dambly

Dawna Davies

Steven deLuque and Jeff McKeegan

Sandy and John Dunn

Harold D. Fine*

Adrienne Fissel*

Michael E. and Ursula D. Fitzgerald

Phyllis Foulstone*

Phyllis and Robert Frank

Fred and Rochelle Friedman

Frank and Jacqui Garacci

Martha and Leon* Goldin

Shella E. Griffie

Darlene Hagenow

The John and Barbara Hartman Family Trust

Quin R.* and Linda C. Hauss

Patricia A. and Gerald Hempenius

Ms. Jeanne P. Holden*

Fred and Ellie* Malzahn Jacobsen

Kristin S. Johnson

Dr. Maurina Kusell and Dr. Michael Zigelman

Nicole and Bradley Kyker

Peggy Lance Little

Brendan V. and Kathryn L. McAdams

Stephen McGrath and Sandi Sigurdson

Jan Meshkoff, PhD

Allen* and Susan Minker

The MOCA Foundation

Jan Mracek*

Dr. Lorenzo Murguia, M.D.

Mrs. Alice Parks Nelson*

Russee Parvin

Gerry and Peggy Peterson*

Mrs. Roberta D. “Bobbee” Petrie*

Barb Renshaw

Ms. Louise M. Roberts*

The Craig H. Russell Fund

Victoria and Larry Schmidt

Madeline and David* Shaw

Skip Shaw

Anita Shower

Beverly and Jim Smith

Liz and John Summer

Robert and Linda Takken

James R. and Mary L. Talbot

Joseph M. Thomas

Sheila and Yosef* Tiber

Bryce D. and Diane R. Tingle*

Patrick W. Trout

Roger and Janice Verity

Nancy L. Victor*

John* and Eldora Warkentin

Florence “Buddy” Welles*

Morgan Young*