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THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA | 2017-2018 5
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the entire Florida Orchestra family, I express our gratitude to Board Member and
Gala Chair Bob Schmidt whose financial support, leadership, and vision made this evening’s 50th
Anniversary Gala celebration with Sting possible.
I also extend a special thank you to Gala Committee members Marcy and Bob Shuck and Anne
and Greg Yadley, whose efforts have come together in this wonderful evening of music and
support for The Florida Orchestra.
Additionally, thanks to all of our generous sponsors, with special gratitude to our Presenting
Sponsor Schmidt Investments of South Florida, our Gala Dinner Sponsor The Mahaffey
Apartment Company, and our Titanium Sponsors Bob and Marcy Shuck and Palms Home Care.
Through everyone’s generosity, we are raising crucial funds to support the Orchestra’s ongoing
Community Engagement activities and Artistic Initiatives. It is also worth noting that this event
would not be possible without the tireless effort of the staff and volunteers who have worked to
make it a success.
Finally, the artistic product. We express our thanks to Sting, his band members, and his
management team for their incredible artistic contributions to this evening’s Gala concert. And
we extend my deepest gratitude to our Music Director Michael Francis and our Florida Orchestra
musicians who are donating their services for this evening’s Gala performance.
I hope you enjoy the concert!
With gratitude,
Michael Pastreich
President & CEO