Our Dignity Health Partnership
Dignity Health: Our Season Sponsor
North State Symphony is honored and pleased to have Dignity Health as our 2018-19 season sponsor. Dignity is a great ally, and we thank them for their tremendous
continued support, and commitment to our mission. We can make beautiful music together—and that’s a healthy thing to be doing!
Dignity Health is the parent of Mercy Medical Centers in Redding and Mt. Shasta, and St. Elizabeth's in Red Bluff.
Redding Philanthropists and Music Lovers Make $1 Million Bequest to North State Symphony
The North State Symphony has received the largest gift in its history – a $1 million bequest from Robert and Anne Morgan of Redding. The Morgans’ generous gift will establish the Robert and Anne Morgan North State Symphony Endowment, which will support the general operation of the symphony.
The North State Symphony, created in 2001 from the merger of the Chico and Redding Symphonies, functions as a program within the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at California State University, Chico.
Robert and Anne Morgan moved to Redding in 1971 and were owners of Crown Motors in Redding. Among their many interests were music and the arts, which included the North State Symphony. Robert passed away in 2009, followed by Anne in 2014. Their estate plans for charitable giving included support for the symphonic music they enjoyed so much during their lives.
“This extraordinary gift is going to enhance our symphony in many, many ways,” said North State Symphony Executive Director Keith Herritt. “Thanks to the philanthropic vision of Robert and Anne Morgan, we will continue to bring outstanding guest artists and fine orchestral music to the North State.”
“We are very grateful for this generous gift,” said Eugene Nichols, chair of the North State Symphony Board of Directors. “We are so appreciative of them thinking of us, singling us out – this is really going to help.”
“The North State Symphony is one of the jewels of our region,” said Robert Knight, dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. “At a time when many orchestras are struggling to survive, our symphony continues to provide wonderful classical music and terrific live performances to North State residents. Thanks to the Morgans and many other generous, hardworking supporters, we have this great symphony to enjoy year after year.”
The North State Symphony performs concerts in the Cascade Theatre in Redding and Laxson Auditorium on the CSU, Chico campus. The musicians of the orchestra include professionals from a wide geographic area and community members as well as students and faculty members of CSU, Chico.
The University provides extensive administrative and production support to the symphony, but financial support also comes from the community, including those who serve on the advisory Board of Directors or the Board of Regents and other music lovers.
The origins of the North State Symphony can be traced back to 1905, when the first orchestra formed at what was then the Chico State Normal School. Thus, 2005 was celebrated as the 100th anniversary of symphonic music in the North State area.
Many Thanks to Our Generous Concert Season Sponsors!
We are grateful to the many businesses and individuals who support us throughout our concert season! Thank you!
Redding "Season of Discovery" Sponsor: Dignity Health
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Concert 1: EMBARK Bernstein, Overture to Candide |
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| CHICO Concert Sponsor (EMBARK!): Spelts Wealth Management, Eagle SecurityGuest Conductor Sponsor (Baldini): Bill Derr and Louise Philippi-DerrGuest Artist Sponsor (Kuster): Sam and Samantha Hillaire, Margaret Bomberg |
REDDING Concert Sponsor (EMBARK!): Sally Wells, Margaret Brennan and Robert MaxeyGuest Conductor Sponsor (Baldini): Erik and Kristi PooleGuest Artist Sponsor (Kuster): Rush and Hollie Lenroot |
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Concert 2: IMAGINE Mozart, Symphony #32 |
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| CHICO Concert Sponsor (IMAGINE!): TBAGuest Conductor Sponsor (Stone): TBAGuest Artist Sponsor (Nasseri): Connie Eccles |
REDDING Concert Sponsor (IMAGINE!): Bank of Commerce, Cornerstone Bank, Five Star Bank, Scott Valley BankGuest Conductor Sponsor (Stone): TBAGuest Artist Sponsor (Nasseri): Don and Heidi Weidlein |
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Concert 3: DISCOVER Mendelssohn, Overture to Midsummer Night's Dream |
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| CHICO Concert Sponsor (Discover!): Stifel FinancialGuest Conductor Sponsor (Seaton): TBAGuest Artist Sponsor (Deutsch): Richard and Pat Macias, Rupert and Joan McDowell, Helga Ruge |
REDDING Concert Sponsor (Discover!): TBAGuest Conductor Sponsor (Seaton): Art and Gayle TillesGuest Artist Sponsor (Deutsch): TBA |
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Concert 4: ARRIVE Gershwin, Porgy & Bess Selection |
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| CHICO Concert Sponsor (ARRIVE!): TBAGuest Conductor Sponsor (Jaffe): TBAGuest Artist Sponsor (Shkoda): Marilyn Kruschke, in memory of Dr. Earl Kruschke |
REDDING Concert Sponsor (ARRIVE!): TBAGuest Conductor Sponsor (Jaffe): TBAGuest Artist Sponsor (Shkoda): TBA |
| Pre-concert talks are sponsored byRichard and Pat Macias (Chico)Simpson University (Redding) | |
Support the NSS through Annie B’s!
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the musicians and board of the North State Symphony, we are writing to request your support through the Annie B’s Community Drive.
The North State Symphony is about to begin a unique season. As many of you know, each of our major concerts this year will be led by a different, talented conductor. Each of them is hoping to become our new music director! Our first concerts are Sept. 20 and 21.
Most of the generous folks who will receive this letter have given to North State Symphony in past years. Will you consider increasing the level of your giving, so that we can begin this season on a confident note? Will you mention us to your friends? Nothing is as effective as for you to spread the word!
Annie B’s Community Drive is put on by the North Valley Community Foundation. Every year, Annie B’s donations received in August and September help local nonprofits, including the North State Symphony. The money raised is increased when the community foundation adds a "sweetener," extra funds that match a percentage of the gifts received. The sweetener itself can be as much as several thousand dollars, depending on the amount we raise.
You can donate online or by sending a check to
NSS/Annie B's
3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8
Chico, CA 95973
Please help the North State Symphony as we enter this exciting year of transition by donating via the Annie B’s fund. Then come enjoy our concerts!
With thanks and best wishes from us all!
Gene Nichols
Chair, NSS Board
Richard Macias
Southern Region Board President
Erik Poole
Northern Region Board President