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Chair Underwriters

Chair Underwriting is the easiest way to make an ongoing impact for the Symphony.


Chair Underwriters are instrumental in sustaining the organization, making an initial 3-year commitment to honor a member of the orchestra. Pledge your support today to sustain the excellence of the Bellingham Symphony into tomorrow!

If you are interested in discussing Chair Underwriting opportunities, please contact Gail Ridenour at executive@bellinghamsymphony.org.

Bellingham Symphony Chair Underwriters, 2023-2024

The Bellingham Symphony is proud to recognize individuals whose major support of our orchestra ensures our continued financial and artistic health for years to come. We are deeply grateful to the following patrons for their commitment to classical music in our community.

Jack & Marybeth Campbell

Music Director

Corey Welch & Judy Diamond

Executive Director

Garland Richmond & Richard Stattelman

Concertmaster

Lois Nicholl

Assistant Concertmaster

Kathleen & Larry Bell

Principal 2nd Violin

Catherine Rae Sheldon

Principal Viola

In Honor of Phyllis Allport

Principal Cello

Charli Daniels

Principal Bass

Mark Tomko & Lina Dahlberg

Assistant Principal Bass

Marcela Berg & Michael Addison

Principal Flute

Carol & Dennis Comeau

Piccolo

Deborah Cool

3rd Flute

The Ridenour Family

Principal Oboe

Corey Welch & Judy Diamond

English Horn

Gordon & Rosalie Nast

Principal Clarinet

Brian & Marya Griffin

Principal Bassoon

George & Crystal Mills

Principal Horn

Wendy Bohlke & Brian Hansen

Principal Trombone

Bill & Leslie McRoberts

Principal Trumpet

Marty & Gail Haines

Principal Tuba

Valerie McWhorter

Principal Percussion

Leslee Probasco

Timpani

Barbara & Michael Ryan

Principal Harp

Sibyl Sanford

Principal Keyboard

Kirk Smith

String Quartet

BSO Chamber Music Sponsored by Kirk Smith.

This list was updated on August 29, 2023.

The BSO is registered with WA State’s Charities Program as required by law and additional information is available by calling 800-332-4483 or visiting www.sos.wa.gov/charities.