Dell R. Duncan, Chairman, Board of Directors The Cleveland POPS Orchestra On behalf of the Cleveland Pops Board of Directors thank you for attending this evening’s concert. I am pleased to announce that this year represents our 20th anniversary season. It is a tribute to Maestro Carl Topilow, for bringing entertaining programs, and to you our audience, whose attendance has made this milestone possible. While the Pops has enjoyed sell-out concerts, no arts organization can exist solely on ticket revenue. We are thankful to our sponsors, donors and season ticket holders for their important support to the Pops’ financial and artistic success. It is vital that the Pops increase its contributions if we are to continue to offer these performances. If you enjoy our concerts please consider a donation in addition to your attendance, so that our orchestra can continue to offer the entertainment you have come to enjoy. An important objective is to enhance the Cleveland Pops music education program, bringing an understanding and appreciation of music to children in school districts that have no music curriculum. The popularity and need for this program is great, but is limited by the amount of funding and support available to sustain this important initiative. You can designate your contribution specifically to this worthwhile program. I want to extend my appreciation to our Board members who have provided valuable guidance and wisdom over our 20 year history. Finally, I wish to extend my gratitude to our hard working and talented staff, whose productivity exceeds their numbers 5