JAS 2018 Annual Report

2018 Jazz Aspen Snowmass

ANNUAL
REPORT

THE MISSION OF JAS IS TO PRESENT AND

PRESERVE JAZZ AND RELATED FORMS OF
MUSIC THROUGH WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCES,

EVENTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

A 501c3 organization that, since 1996, has donated over $7.5 million
to music education in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond.

CONTENTS 3 2018 Board of Directors, Letter From the Current Chairman LETTER FROM
4-5 Letter from the President/CEO, Staff Listing THE CURRENT CHAIRMAN
6-7 JAS by the Numbers
8 National Council Members JAS and our outstanding team of only six full-time professionals
9-11 JAS In-Schools accomplished so much in 2018. Everywhere I go in town, there is
12 JAS Academy positive buzz about Jazz Aspen. A lot of it comes from the success and
13-14 June Experience Overview growth of the JAS Café. Jim and team continue to bring amazing
15-17 Labor Day Experience Overview talent in from all over the world for the Café to delight. The JAS Café also educates us about the breadth
18-19 JAS Café and variety of jazz from around the world. At the Café, truly you will find “Jazz Spoken Globally.”
20-21 Special Events
22-23 Media Highlights There was a lot more to the year. We use the board-approved strategic plan as a guide for our
24-26 Financials decisions and direction. It is worth a read and can be found here: http://jazzaspensnowmass.org/non-
27-29 Donors profit-docs.html . There you will see the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Mission has remained constant:
30 Corporate Sponsors “to present and preserve jazz and related forms of music through world-class performances,
events, and education programs.” Our continuing goal is for JAS to grow as a defining element of
PRESIDENT & CEO the Aspen/Snowmass experience.
James Horowitz In a major step forward, we have reinstituted the JAS Academy which has been responsible for the
emergence of world-class jazz performers. JAS not only benefits the local community through support of
2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Charles Cunniffe, Governance Chair music education in the schools, it has also impacted jazz globally. Look for more Academy news in 2019.
Donna Di Ianni, National Council Chair The Labor Day Experience is always our biggest event of each year where we expose Jazz Aspen
Marianne E. Powers, Chairman Tim LaRose, Programming Chair Snowmass to the most people – 10,000/day in number. We hope attendees become acquainted with
Richard Goodman, Vice Chair JAS leading to becoming real fans. The 2018 event was special in the entertainment and the crowds
Robert Mann, Treasurer that came. It was also was the debut of a major innovation, the “double decker” structure. From
Rick Crandall, Strategic Planning Chair its upper level there is a view of the entire grounds, and a unique view of the stage. It will become a
permanent part of the Labor Day Experience.
David Chazen Andrew Paul CHAIRMEN EMERITUS
Susan Crown William C. Powers James G. Fifield Perhaps less apparent to you, but very important to the governance and expert coaching duties of the
David Dreman Don Rosenberg Shelly Friedstein JAS Board of Directors is an almost entirely new slate of Committee Chairs, Executive Committee
Joseph L. Felson David Roth John Provine members, and, of course, your new Chairman.
Edouard Gerschel John Seybold
Kitzia Goodman Robert Sharpe EX OFFICIO Donna Di Ianni returns as National Council Chair, Robert Mann transitioned from Treasurer to Finance
Scott Harper Dean Singleton Markey Butler Chair and then James Jackoway, Programming Chair, Andrew Paul, Governance Chair, John Seybold,
James R. Jackoway Shawn Thomson Mayor Snowmass Village Strategic Planning Chair, Judy Steinberg, Compensations Chair and Donna Slade, Education Chair. It is
James S. Levine a powerhouse team and I am sure I speak for us all that a big thanks is in order that such capable and
James Marcus COMMUNITY experienced people are willing to dedicate time to the success of JAS.
Earl Michie BOARD MEMBER
Kimberly Paige Chris Bank Looking forward to 2019, you have already seen the amazing slate of world-class performers for Labor
Day. This is a guaranteed early sell-out, do not procrastinate.

Saving the best for last, 2019 is the year we expect to have firm plans and actions in place for the
JAS Center that will give us a permanent home in a historic building right in the Aspen core.

I am excited, the staff is excited, and we will excite you all year long. Now, take a look at greater detail
from Jim.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO

In 2018, Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) celebrated its 28th The most important trends of 2018 can be summarized as follows. • Expanding JAS Café Season. The JAS Café achieved
Anniversary Season with critically acclaimed programs across continued steady growth in 2018 with the addition of bigger
all core programming areas. JAS continued to make substantial • JAS fundraising from individual donors continued to artists and more performances, (36 nights annually). JAS
new investments in all its performance and education programs, grow steadily through growth in donor and National Council Café continued its trend of sold-out shows in both winter and
capping a period of intense growth. In the past three years, the underwriting support across all major JAS programs, summer, with a substantial returning clientele who attended
organization’s overall programming commitments and budget particularly the Labor Day weekend JAS Experience, direct multiple performances annually. The Café attracted a record
increased dramatically, nearly doubling, from $5.6 million to over support of the growing JAS Café series, sales of Gold Donor number of total season attendees in 2018, at over 6,500!
$10 million. This growth in $ invested in new programming and Passes for JAS’s annual Labor Day weekend event, and, an
continually raising the bar in terms of artist quality is a central 11% increase in National Council income. JAS’s expanded The Café has helped introduce new audiences and donors to
component of JAS’s current 2017-2019 Strategic plan. Now, National Council & Sponsor Hospitality Tent and New the organization, enabling JAS to be a real and ongoing home
for the first time in 4 years, JAS projects overall budgeted total Double Decker elevated viewing bleachers and Lounge at for the programming of jazz, blues, world music and other
programming costs to be flat in 2019, allowing the organization to the JAS Labor Day Experience was a big hit with Donors & related genres. The Café has also given JAS an ongoing platform
catch up from this intense period of investment and again show a Sponsors. for “educating adult audiences,” one of our principal Mission
surplus in 2019, reversing 2018’s net operating loss, and setting Objectives. We do this through broad exposure to a wide variety
the organization up in a positive position as it begins planning for its of music, and the establishment of pre-concert artist interviews
upcoming 30th Annual Season in 2020. • Healthy balance between earned & contributed revenue. in a loose interactive style, called “Listen Up.” This new
program gives artists a chance to let their guard down and bring
JAS’s overall mix of income from all sources remains attendees into a personal and intimate understanding of their
a very healthy 59/41, split between earned income lives in music, past present and future.
(principally concert tickets, concession sales & corporate
sponsorship), and contributed income (Donor & National
Council contributions and host sponsorships). This trend of • Music Education Programs. JAS In-Schools’ Local Education
a healthy balance between earned and contributed income
is also reflected in the JAS Café series, which has reported Initiatives (LEI) continued to grow steadily in the Roaring
growing income from ticket purchases every year annually. Fork Valley and beyond with increased instrument donations;
additional hours dedicated to the JAS Faculty Assistance
• Labor Day Experience advance sellouts. For the first time in its program; a growing caliber of talent at JAS District 8 Honor Jazz
history JAS sold out 3 of 3 days in advance, a watershed moment weekend; new partnerships around the JAS Sonic Showdown
for the organization. JAS again announced two headline artists for and scholarship funding and more. In 2018, over 1500 students
2018 as early as Dec. of 2017, Zac Brown & Lionel Ritchie, which and teachers were profoundly impacted by the JAS LEI (Local
helped fuel even earlier advance sellouts in summer 2018 vs 2017. Education Initiatives) programs.
The momentum created by the advance sales was reflected in
increases in the numbers sold of all memberships for 2018, which
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• Flagship program JAS Academy returns. New collaboration JAS
with Frost School of Music at the University of Miami (Frost) STAFF
planned for 2019. After a seven-year hiatus, JAS was able to
bring back its prestigious all scholarship “JAS Academy,” which CORE STAFF (YEAR-ROUND)
operated continuously from 1996-2011, under the direction of the James Horowitz
6-time Grammy winning bassist, Christian McBride. In the summer President & CEO
of 2018, plans were hatched to establish a new collaboration Andrea Beard
with Frost to expand the JAS Academy in future years, embracing Senior Vice President
the innovative curriculum of Frost, and including it into JAS’s Holly Upper
summer Academy program. With the support of such a major JAS Vice President of Development
Benefactor, JAS and Frost started planning for a major expansion Corree Isley
of the JAS Academy from one week in 2018 to two weeks in 2019, JAS Café/Development Manager
and four weeks as of 2021. John Tangen
Controller
SUMMARY OF 2018. Rose Sullivan
The 28th Anniversary Season positioned JAS well to continue its JAS Office/Marketing Manager
momentum with optimism and confidence that the organization has EVENT STAFF
built an institution that has taken its place as one of the essential Chris Bank
Arts presenters and educators in the Roaring Fork Valley, and one JAS In-Schools Director
with a growing national and international reputation. Steve Mundinger
Photography
Our momentum is strong going into 2019, with planning beginning Joe Hope
in earnest for the 30th Anniversary Season in 2020, and the opening Artist Services Director
of JAS’ permanent home at the JAS Center at the Red Onion. Brent Fedrizzi
Labor Day Talent Buyer
Best regards, Sherwood Adams Webber IV
Event Director
Jim Horowitz Cat Leonaitis
Founder, President & CEO Director of Operations
Phil McKeague & Bryan Smith
Beverage Managers

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JAS BY THE NUMBERS

42,500 Total 2018 attendance 50
Total
157 Artists/
Bands
Hours of Private performing
Lessons given to
2,130+
70 students
Hours of In-Schools Instructor Assistance
provided from 14 JAS Instructors

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1,500 21

Students Students
served Attending the
through JAS Academy Big
LEI Programs Band Sessions

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Increase in National
Council Donations

2018 NATIONAL COUNCIL

Jeff & Rita Adler Don & Carol Donnally Robert & Soledad Hurst Robert & Lexie Potamkin Stanley & Isabelle Starn
Alan & Judi Altman Willa Doolin James R. & Michele Jackoway William C. & Marianne. E. Powers Chris & Becky Steere
Jim Anathan David & Holly Dreman Tom & Mary James John & Monika Preston David & Linda Stein
Anonymous Jeff Ecklund Paula Kadison David & Nancy Pustka Judith Steinberg & Paul J. Hoenmans
Anonymous Paul & Sandy Edgerley Bryan & Emily Kelln Allen & Kelli Questrom John Groccia & Kirstie Steiner
Spencer & Becky Armour Billie & Gregory Erwin Scott & Elizabeth Kimple Marc & Sheri Rapaport Warren Stickney
Jeff & Lisa Aronin Steven & Kiki Esrick Mark Kleckner & Tracey Snow Dennis & Julianne Ratner Michael & Lonna Stolper
Robert & Cara Balogh Matt & Karen Fairbairn Tom & Ann Korologos Jude & Lori Reyes Billy Stolz - Caribou Club
Chris & Paula Bank Art & Marcy Falcone Michael & Sheila Kurzman Amnon & Katie Rodan Dana & Andrew Stone
Edward & Sasha Bass Henry Fella & Sara Woodward Tim LaRose & Lorrie Wright-LaRose Richard & Nancy Rogers Kenny & Sandy Tate
Joan Bentzin Joe & Sherry Felson Stuart & Karessa Lasher Noelle Rohde Bob & Pam Taylor
Marc & Cathy Bern Jim & Helen Fifield James S. & Suzann Levine Don & Barbara Rosenberg William & Laura Thomas
Tony & Cathy Blank Jon & Moira Fiore Thomas & Margi Levitt Billy & Rozanne Rosenthal Shawn Thomson
Gary Block Michelle Fisher Adam & Melony Lewis David & Meg Roth Stuart & MarrGwen Townsend
Mark & Mareike Blodgett Forum Phi Architecture | Interiors | Toby Devan Lewis Andy & Ivette Rothschild Jesse & Filipe Vieira da Rocha
Randall & Allison Bone Monty & Paula Loud John Rowland & Sarah Broughton Peter Waanders & Jennifer Causing
Doug & Kim Borror Planning Pete & Sam Louras Nathan & Karen Sandler John & Carol Walter
R.C. & Beth Buford Paul L. & Alejandra Foster Greg & Marilena Lucier Albert Sanford & Dorothy Wildman Randy & Shannon Ware
Randy & Michele Cadwallader Shelly & Golda Friedstein Robert & Patty Mack Patrick & Mary Scanlan Michael & Adelaide Waters
Tony & Terri Caine Dain & Hillary Fritz Nancy Magoon Wido & Carla Schaefer K.C. & Randa Weiner
David Chazen Ronald & Cheri Fromm Robert & Judy Mann Lisa & David T. Schiff Bryan & Marjorie Wachs Weingarten
Richard & Tracy Cheatham David & Sheila Fuente James & Gloria Marcus Tony & Pam Schneider Doug & Lynda Weiser
Rick Check & Christine Karnes Leonard Genet & Dale Goodman Jeffrey & Nicola Marcus David & Phyllis Scruggs Sol & Faith Weiss
Adam & Mary Cherry Edouard & Brooke Gerschel Steve Marcus George Sells Laura Welch
Gloria Christal Christine Aubale Gerschel & Peter Dahl Michael & Monica Maroone John & Jeannie Seybold Joseph & Carrie Wells
Jeffrey & Rona Citrin Nicole Giantonio & Jim Horowitz Tracy McLaughlin Robert & Deborah Newman Sharpe Wendalin Whitman
Tom & Megan Clark Greg & Amy Gibson Jason & Jenn Mendelson Lewis & Melanie Sharps Larry & Lorrie Winnerman
Frank Cohen Stevie Gillman Alec & Gail Merriam George & Teena Shaw Joe Wise
David & Patricia Alper Cohn Sallie Golden Earl & Tricia Michie Neal & Jacqueline Shear Julie Wooley
Bill & Claudia Coleman Marc & Carol Goldstein Hala & Sami Mnaymneh John H. & Patsy Shields William Wrigley, Jr.
Laura “Siri” Hutcheson & Camille Cook Richard & Kitzia Goodman Ben & Kristal Morris Stu & Jill Siegel David W. & Barbara Zalaznick
Robert & Diana Cramer Steve & Laurie Gordon Richard Morris Gordon Silver Jeffery & Elisha Zander
Rick Crandall & Pamela Levy Gerald Grayson & Kathie Schulman Linda Nathanson Torrey Simons & Marcus Ryu
Arie Steve & Nancy Crown Richard & Eileen Greenberg John & D’Ann Norwood Dean Singleton
James & Paula Crown Bill & Margi Greenfield Kimberly Paige Mark & Millinda Sinnreich
Patricia Crown Jeff Grinspoon & Jon Foley Florence Paley Elliott & Donna Slade
Laurie Crown & Rick Ortega Dick & Margot Hampleman Doug Paley Ken Small & Mindy Wexler
Susan Crown & William Kunkler Scott Harper Paul & Erin Pariser Lester & Sue Smith
Charles & Angela Cunniffe Jane Hire Andrew & Margaret Paul Susan Sparks
Gary & Ellen Davis Henry & Angela Hite Robert Pew & Susan Taylor Steven & Alexis Spiritas
Ari & Ann Deshe Richard Hodosh & Helga Fisch Doren Madey Pinnell Colette Stallbaumer
Donna Di Ianni & Peter Rispoli Zachary & Melissa Holland Christy Lee Pope Steven & Candice Stark
Woody L. & Gayle Hunt

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2018

JAS IN-SCHOOLS

Average Roaring Fork Valley $2,000
Public Music School Budget:

JAS 2018

$220,000+Expenditure:

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2018 JAS IN-SCHOOLS

EDUCATING STUDENTS JAS District 8 Honor Jazz Program
75 student participants
JAS Local Education Initiatives complement
existing public school music programs and replace Students from across the Western Slope of Colorado are
programs where schools suffer losses in music nominated by their instructors to attend a weekend of workshops,
education. The goal is to ensure that these schools sectionals and public concerts with a faculty from accredited
maintain band and music programs in their music programs at CU, DU and Colorado Mesa University.
curriculum. Read more about these programs and
2018 results below. Student Field Trips
14 RFV students visited under-served Commerce
JAS In-Schools Faculty Assistance Program City Middle School to meet and perform with
1,900+ hours provided students, followed by a visit to Metro State
University in Denver and a performance at the
Provides funding to bring local musicians into classrooms to offer Colorado Conservatory for the Arts. 36 students
student assistance in an instrument that is not their teachers from Commerce City visited Glenwood Springs
discipline, or in classes that are too large for the teachers to High School to meet and perform with students.
provide the individual instruction needed.
Funding of various filed trips for students throughout the year to
Pays to Play attend jazz festivals, visit colleges, collaborate with other schools
150 hours utilized by 50+ students or other academic opportunities.

Fund allowing youth to take private music lessons in any discipline JAS Summer Camps
from an instructor recommended by JAS. JAS pays for the 40 student participants
first three hours of lessons to increase opportunities for music
education while supporting the economy of local musicians. Three sessions of camps including beginner, intermediate and
advance each summer. Each session ends with an exciting public
Stuff for Students performance from the students. In 2016 JAS added a fourth camp
16 keyboards, 10 trumpets, 8 guitars, 3 marimba for Beat Lab students.
mallets, 2 alto saxophones, 2 Beat Lab sets, 2
drum stands, 2 snare drums, zylophone, tuba, JAS Beat Lab
percussion instruments, clarinet, marching band New FREE summer program offered at Basalt
and Beat Lab accessories, numerous repairs and and Glenwood Springs Public Libraries in
more still to come! collaboration with Take Note Colorado

Supports local schools through instrument and equipment grants The Beat Lab is an opportunity for small groups of students to
and funds to repair broken instruments throughout the school year. compose music using the Berklee Pulse Program. The program
was designed to introduce students to the concepts and creation
of electronic music and tracks while simultaneously having them
create the music that is being used for these tracks.

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2018 JAS IN-SCHOOLS

JAS Step-Up Program Roaring Fork High School Advanced Jazz Class

The goal of this program is to encourage and help local students Beginning in the Fall of 2017 JAS started a new Advanced
acquire professional quality instruments so they will be better Jazz Band class at RFHS based on the request of students and
equipped to succeed in their musical goals and ambitions. parents. The class is designed for students who were excelling
Families apply for available funds and are eligible to receive in the existing band classes offered and ready to take on
assistance towards the cost of the new instrument based on advanced studies.
financial need, years of study, other honors groups and awards
given to the student. NEW IN 2018

Tickets for Teachers Sonic Showdown
400+ tickets distributed 60 student participants

provides complimentary performance tickets to teachers and Showcase for young musical talent from the Roaring Fork Valley
students throughout the Roaring Fork Valley school districts to and beyond. All forms and genres of music were welcomed: DJs,
attend the JAS Experiences, JAS Café performances and more. bands, soloists, vocalists, rappers, collaborations, etc. to perform
at The Temporary in Basalt in this celebration of talent! Presented
JAS Student Assistance Program in association with the Jake Foerster Music & Arts Fund.
10 student grants provided
JAS/Jake Foerster Music & Arts Fund
Program providing grants for public school music teachers to Scholarship Program
receive administrative assistance from an upper level student, 8 scholarships provided to students from Aspen
thereby allowing them more time to focus on teaching vs. the to Glenwood Springs
administrative tasks that are often so overwhelming.
A new partnership to increase awareness and reach of the existing
Alliance with Berklee College of Music JFMAF Scholarship Fund, and to co-present new programming
2 students awarded scholarships to the Berklee creating more opportunities for students to expand their drive and
5-Week Summer Program & 1 student awarded expertise in the medium of sound. The fund’s goal is to award
a full scholarship to attend the Berklee School scholarships to high school graduates who show exceptional
of Music promise in the medium of sound and are committed to continuing
their education
JAS is a member of the Berklee College of Music’s “Berklee City
Music,” a nonprofit music education program that harnesses
the energy of contemporary music to reach underserved 4th to
12th graders across the country. Some of these students have
the opportunity to receive the City Music Summer Scholarship to
attend the Berklee Five-Week Summer Performance Program,
and a select few receive full-tuition scholarships to attend Berklee
College of Music.

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JAS ACADEMY

World-renowned bassist and 6-time Grammy winner
Christian McBride returned to his role as the JAS Academy
Artistic Director, leading 21 talented young jazz musicians
in the new Academy “Big Band” curriculum. Students
worked with McBride and other Jazz “Masters” including
Dianne Reeves, Shelly Berg, Benny Green, Russell Malone,
Peter Martin, Rey Sanchez, Terreon Gully and Reginald
Veal in this week-long all-scholarship program. The week
concluded with a live Big Band performance at the JAS Café
featuring the students under McBride’s direction.

JAS plans to enhance and expand the Academy residency
in association with the prestigious Frost School of Music
at The University of Miami starting in 2019. Under the
direction of 5-time Grammy nominee Dean Shelly Berg, the
Frost School of Music has become a nationally recognized
program for its focus on producing successful musicians
trained not just in performance but in the business of
music. The goal is to ultimately extend the Academy into a
summer long program.

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JUNE

EXPERIENCE

Benedict Music Tent • June 21-30, 2018

A reformation of the JAS June Experience saw one less evening headliner at the Benedict
Tent, an additional JAS Café performance and the return of the free Gospel Brunch.
The Experience kicked-off on Thursday, June 21 at the JAS Café Upstairs at the Aspen
Art Museum featuring saxophone/vocalist Grace Kelly.

The following evening included a special presentation of “New Voices” at the Benedict
Music Tent in Aspen with performances from vocalist Lizz Wright and the Broadway
production of “Hamilton” star Leslie Odom, Jr. with special guest students of the Aspen
Music Festival & School. On Saturday Lyle Lovett made his return to JAS, this time with his
Large Band, including vocalist Francine Reed.

Based on previous years sales, JAS opted to move the Sunday night performance into the
JAS Café at the Cooking School of Aspen, with shows featuring Raul Midon. Earlier that day
Raul participated in a special Listen Up! artist talk with JAS President Jim Horowitz during
brunch in the VIP tent prior to the free gospel concert.

The following week included two nights of music at the JAS Café Downstairs at The Little Nell
with Canadian pianist/vocalist Laila Biali, and a collaboration with the Aspen Music Festival
& School at the Benedict Tent on Saturday, June 30: A Tribute to Ray Charles, featuring the
8-time Grammy winning acapella group Take 6 along with other special guests.

JAS once again hosted a free nightly lawn party on the Music Tent grounds June 21-22 prior
the main stage acts, along with brunch on Sunday.

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JUNE ATTENDEE PROFILE JUNE EXPERIENCE ATTENDANCE

2% 1,500 1,800
Friday, June 22 Saturday, June 23

Leslie Odom, Jr. Lyle Lovett & His Large Band
Lizz Wright

GEOGRAPHICS 10% 1,000 1,400
Out of State 37% Sunday, June 24 Saturday, June 30
Roaring Fork Valley
Denver Metro 51% Josh Kagler & Harmonistic Praise “Georgia on My Mind” A Tribute to
Elsewhere in CO Crusade – Free Gospel Ray Charles featuring Take 6,
Nnenna Freelon, Kirk Whalum,
Clint Holmes & the H2 Big Band

HOUSEHOLD INCOME 20%
Less than $99,000 36%
$100,000 - $299,999
$300,000+ 44%

LIVING STATUS 15% 49%
Owner of one property 37%
Owner of multiple properties
Rent/Lease

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LABOR DAY

EXPERIENCE

Snowmass Town Park
August 31 - September 2, 2018

It was a record-breaking season for the JAS Labor Day Experience which hosted its first ever
THREE DAY SELL-OUT for both general admission and VIP tickets! However, actual attendance
for the three days was closer to 26,000 vs. the 30,000 tickets sold, largely due to inclement
weather on the Friday night Lionel Richie show.

Three-day pass sales were once again up from the previous year with over 5,178 sold!

A new entrance and transportation system, put in place for public safety reasons, was tested
immediately during an emergency weather evacuation on the first night of the festival, which
cut Lionel Richie’s performance short. JAS has received much feedback based on attendee
experiences during the evacuation and was able to make immediate adjustments on Saturday.
Further public safely meetings are taking place this Fall to solidify the best possible evacuation
plans should we ever be faced with a similar scenario.

The new entrance did provide an opportunity for guests to enjoy the JAS Village for an
additional hour each day before the main field was open. Attendees were able to enjoy food
and beverages from the many vendors on-site, while also shopping and participating in various
sponsor activation areas.

Also new this year, JAS erected the “Upper Deck,” a private hospitality area in the VIP tent
reserved for JAS National Council members and sponsors. The deck offered ideal views of the
stage and site and will become a permanent part of the VIP experience moving forward.

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GENERAL ADMISSION ATTENDEE PROFILE

5% 3%

MORE ATTENDEE INFO 10% 34% 10% 21%
21% 55% 30% 43%
• 57% are home owners of one property
• 29% are home owners of multiple 35% 33%

properties GEOGRAPHICS AGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
• 69% have a full-time job Out of State 29 & younger Less than $50,000
• 15% are retired Metro Denver 30-39 $50,000-99,999
• 91% consider outdoor activities Roaring Fork Valley 40-49 $100,000 - $199,999
Elsewhere in CO 50 & older $200,000+
important
to their lifestyle LABOR DAY EXPERIENCE ATTENDANCE
• 95% consider traveling/vacations
important to their lifestyle 8,000 9,000 9,000
• 88% consider exercise important to Friday, August 31 Saturday, September 1 Sunday, September 2
their lifestyle Lionel Richie Jack Johnson Zac Brown Band
• 64% spend over $500 on outdoor gear Gary Clark Jr.
annually (39% over $1,000) Michael Franti & Spearhead Fitz & the Tantrums
• 21% fly 10+ times per year Bahamas The Record Company
• While visiting the Roaring Fork Valley
over Labor Day weekend:
69% went hiking
28% went mountain biking
74% dined out in local restaurants
55% went shopping at local businesses

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LABOR DAY EXPERIENCE
DONOR/VIP ATTENDEE PROFILE

9% GEOGRAPHICS Based on primary residence
40% 51% Out of State
Roaring Fork Valley
Elsewhere in CO

15% AGE
26% 45 or younger
46-55
23% 56-65
32% 66+

15% HOUSEHOLD INCOME
62% 23% $249,999 or less
$250,000 - 499,999
$500,000+

MORE DONOR/VIP INFO

• 55% are home owners of multiple properties (57% own at least 1 home
in the Roaring Fork Valley)

• 65% travel by air more than 10 times per year
• 35% fly only first class or private
• 75% are likely to fly outside of the continental US in the next 12 months
• 75% spend over $1,000 annually on sports gear and activities (15% of

which spend over $10,000 annually)

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The JAS Café continues to be one of the
fastest growing new cultural experiences
in Aspen. Over 6,500 attendees enjoyed
music this year in multiple intimate
venues in Aspen and Basalt: Downstairs at
The Little Nell and Cooking School of Aspen,
Upstairs at the Aspen Art Museum and
at The Temporary in Basalt.

JAS has long dreamed of finding a
permanent home for the JAS Café and the
numerous JAS In-Schools music education
programs that take place annually. That
dream will soon become a reality with the
purchase of a new building in the Aspen
Core, which will incorporate the upstairs
portion of the historic Red Onion Building
with new construction on either side.
The new JAS Café & Learning Center is
scheduled to open in 2021! Stay tuned for
updates on this exciting new development!

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EDUCATING AUDIENCES CAFÉ 2018 ARTISTS LIST

In 2018 JAS continued to broaden their music education message to build a bridge for JAS Jan. 12-13 Tatiana Eva-Marie &
constituents between JAS In-School programs aimed at students and an expanding menu of new
initiatives which aim to “Educate Adult Audiences,” using the JAS Café as an anchor. The goal The Avalon Jazz Band
of these programs is to help audiences understand the music and musicians on a deeper level,
broadening the audience experience of and appreciation for the music they hear at the JAS Café. Feb. 2-3 Katie Thiroux
These initiatives include:
Feb. 9-10 John Jorgenson Quintet
LISTEN UP!
Feb. 23-24 Pedrito Martinez Group
Pre-concert talks with JAS Café artists dedicated to the history of the performing artist and the
origin of the music they will perform. 2018 participating artists included: Katie Thiroux, John March 2-3 Teka & The Roger Kellaway
Jorgenson, Roger Kellaway, Jose James, Matthew Whitaker, Raul Midon, Christian Sands, Emmet
Cohen, Nicki Parrott, Christian McBride, Benny Green and Russell Malone. Find videos of Listen Up Trio with Tom Scott
talks here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqwMbAoBMv821P_j3RevVzLO5iCVsi21U
March 16-17 “Lean on Me” José James
JAS CAFÉ CORNER
Celebrates Bill Withers
Expansion of JAS marketing and dissemination of historic context for all JAS Café artists, which
includes artist profiles on the Café homepage, and pre-concert blog/social media posts with March 30-31 Matthew Whitaker
illuminating inside stories about the music. Read more at the JAS Café Corner here:
http://www.jazzaspensnowmass.org/blog.html?cat=JAS%20Cafe June 15-16 Dirty Dozen Brass Band

June 21 Grace Kelly

June 24 Raul Midon

June 28-29 Laila Biali

July 6-7 The Hot Sardines

July 13 Scott Tixier Quintet

July 14 Igor Butman & Fantine

July 21 Django Festival Allstars

July 27-28 “Handful of Keys”

with Emmet Cohen &

Christian Sands

Aug. 10 Nicki Parrott Tribute

to Peggy Lee

Aug. 11 Allan Harris with the

H2 Big Band and special

guests Carolyn Leonhart &

Shirazette Tinnin

Aug. 12 The Bronx Horns

“Tribute to Dizzie’s 100th”

Aug. 17 Dianne Reeves

Aug. 18 Christian McBride, Benny

Green & Russell Malone

Aug. 19 JAS Academy Big Band

directed by Christian McBride

Dec.21-22 Sweet Lu Olutosin

Red Hot Holiday

Dec. 28-29 Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles

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SPECIAL DISTRICT 8 HONOR JAZZ / musical talent from Aspen to Rifle that was presented by JAS in
MARBLE DISTILLERY RECEPTION partnership with Jake Forester Music & Arts Fund. There were
EVENTS 14 acts at the Showdown, with a mix of rock, jazz, soloists,
What an amazing way to kick-off the new year and a big shout duos, a rapper, and a DJ. Everyone did amazing but some of
» 20 « jazz aspen snowmass out to all of those that weathered the blizzard to come to this the performances really stood out like: Spectacle, Event Horizon,
event! This year, 75+ students from all over the western slope Coal Ridge Jazz Combo, Vision AKA D&L, Band with No Name &
of Colorado came to Carbondale to participate in District 8 Honor Sleepy Justice. A few of these bands were so good that JAS asked
Jazz Band, sponsored by JAS. These students are the best of the them to play at the Crawfish & Cruisers Event and the JAS June
best music students nominated by their instructors to attend this Experience Lawn Party. In addition, the event’s silent auction
weekend of workshops and sectionals all directed by professional brought in $4,843— all going to the JAS/JFMAF Scholarship fund
jazz musicians and University professors, all arranged by JAS. which will provide some of our talented participants with future
Before the final performance, JAS invited guests and parents scholarships to pursue music education in college.
of the participating students for libations and small bites at the
Marble Distillery. It was a great opportunity for JAS to learn CRAWFISH & CRUISERS
about the parents and thank them for being so dedicated and for
the parents to learn about the JAS programs available to their The Crawfish & Cruisers event, in its 4th year, is still going strong.
children. The final performance showcased a very talented group The weather was perfect for this kickoff to JAS’ summer of music.
of students, across four jazz bands and a choir. Each group did an In the backyard of the picturesque Aspen Historical Society, people
outstanding job and made for a fun and memorable evening! started filling under Premier’s beautiful canopy tent. SMOKE
Modern BBQ, did it again, with serving up a delicious crawfish
WINTER NATIONAL COUNCIL PARTY boil spread and to accommodate those that were not a fan of the
mudbugs, the menu options were broadened to add more variety.
With the growth of National Council, the Winter National Council The event was graciously sponsored by Aspen Peak that provided
Party was busting at the seams with an evening starting at Hooch the Rosè Wine and Roaring Fork Beer Company donated a keg,
for mixology cocktails and charcuterie boards and then flowed into the two drinks essential to summertime. Sleepy Justice, a brilliant
the Cooking School of Aspen for dinner and a show. Before Jose local student rock band, performed that evening with playing
James took the stage, the newly formed Roaring Fork High School many of people’s favorite cover tunes and some impressive
Jazz Band played a few songs. This is a very special and gifted originals. At one point, guitarist Diego was showing off his skills
group of young students that had been practicing outside of school by playing the guitar with his tongue. By the end, everyone was
on their own time for a few years. Then the students’ parents up and dancing, the perfect way to end a warm summer’s night of
asked the school if it could be added to the curriculum. When good food, drinks and friends.
the school couldn’t provide it, they came to us and JAS found the
instructor and granted the school the money necessary to add the LUGANO
program. Everyone was impressed by the student performance
and then they were warmed up for Jose James, who brought the Diamonds are a girl’s best friend and JAS was lucky to partner
house down with his jazzified and funky tribute to Bill Withers. with Lugano Diamonds for an in-store event that benefited JAS.
A special night all around. Their unique handcrafted designs make Lugano Diamonds far
from your standard diamond store, which many of our guests
SONIC SHOWDOWN discovered as they were being adorned with glittery and gleaming
rings, necklaces and bracelets made of ice.
Taking the place of Band Battle, this year was the first annual
Sonic Showdown. It took place in mid-May at the Temporary
in Willits. The Sonic Showdown is a showcase for young

NATIONAL COUNCIL GARDEN PARTY SILENT DISCO
AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS UPDATE
After a two-year break, JAS teamed up with our new partners, Jake
There couldn’t have been a better setting and backdrop for Foerster Music Arts Fund (JFMAF) to put on a Silent Disco Afterparty
a Garden Party than the stunning Stolper’s Residence, steps starting at the conclusion of Jack Johnson’s spectacular performance
away from the Roaring Fork River. We are very thankful that the on the Saturday of the Labor Day Experience. For an additional $25
Stolper’s opened their magnificent home to us for the evening. donation, going to the JAS/JFMAF Music Scholarship Fund, guests
Caribou, as always, served up a variety of delectable hors could dance their hearts out in complete silence. If you have never
d’oeuvres while the students from the Roaring Fork High School been to a Silent Disco we highly suggest the experience! Each guest
Jazz Band took a break from their summer vacation to play a receives a set of headphones to wear and can switch the stations to
couple sets and wow the crowd! Lonna and Donna represented play tunes from our dueling DJs: DJ DeeoGee and Kevin Joyal. The
the National Council Committee and addressed the crowd with only way to hear the music is through the headset! The event is as fun
a heartfelt reminder of everything JAS does for the community; to watch as it is to participate. Guests were dancing like no one was
while Jim gave a positive update on the state of JAS. From the watching, singing to music only they could hear, and laughing away
gorgeous setting to the many people generously pledging to with their friends! The event was so much fun that it will become an
sponsor the purchase of instruments and underwrite scholarships annual one during the Labor Day Experience and beyond in 2019!
for camps and programs; the evening was as heartwarming as it
was beautiful. NATIONAL COUNCIL TRIP ASIA

SUMMER NATIONAL COUNCIL PARTY JAS ventured to Southeast Asia with a group of 75 friends of JAS
for a riverboat cruise up the Mekong. Starting in Vietnam at Ho Chi
As tradition, the JAS National Council made the rooftop of The Minh City, better known by some as Saigon, and traveling up to
Aspen Art Museum the place to be for the annual Summer Party, Cambodia. Daily excursions were led by sweet local guides eager
held on August 11th. The weather and view couldn’t have been to tell you about their home country and its intrepid history with the
more perfect. The night started with amazing cocktails thanks War. It is still very much a country divided. Midway through, there
to Woody Creek Distilling and an incredible food spread by Julia was a two night overnight stop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital.
and Allen Domingos, of Epicure Catering. Once everyone was full The first night the JAS crew took in the views of the vibrant city on
and relaxed Donna took the stage to once again give an honest the banks of the Mekong from the new Rosewood Hotel’s rooftop bar,
and passionate update on JAS and thanks to our amazing donors. Sora, that perched over the city from the 37th floor, followed by an
The night ended with a memorable performance from Allen Harris elegant dinner at the famous Raffles hotel. Leaving Phnom Penh and
with the H2 Big Band and special guests Carolyn Leonhart and heading up the Mekong, we stopped at a school in a remote village
Shirazette Tinnin. where the cheerful students sang songs and practiced their English.
Hands down, that was the majority of the guests’ favorite excursion.
LABOR DAY KICKOFF PARTY They brought so much joy even though they had so little. It wouldn’t
have been a JAS cruise without nightly performances by the three
The Labor Day Experience Kick-Off Party, hosted once again by amazing groups that accompanied us on this trip. Each group had
Compass Real Estate and new to the Kick-Off Party Tito’s Vodka, their unique charm, Niki Haris with her wit and humor, Fantine with
took place the Thursday prior to the Festival on the rooftop of the her huge vocals and stunning good looks, Laila Biali with her smooth
Aspen Art Museum. Donors, sponsors and friends of JAS were and delicate voice and piano playing, and the Frost School of Music
treated to hors d’oeuvres, delicious Tito’s cocktails, music, photo at the University of Miami jazz band for their late-night ensembles.
booth and more! By the time the evening was over there wasn’t a Traveling, dining and going on excursions with the musicians was an
person in the building not up and dancing. It was the best way to amazing treat that added a special element of the trip to be able to
start off a jam-packed weekend of fun! interact and know the musicians on a deeper level.

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2018 MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

US Weekly, Plan a Trip to Aspen Like Kate Hudson, Paris Hilton,
Gigi Hadid and More Stars
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/plan-a-trip-to-
aspen-like-kate-hudson-paris-hilton-and-more-stars/tk-7-104/
“When the slopes melt, festival season is in full swing. Come Labor
Day, Lionel Richie, the Zac Brown Band and more acts will perform at
Jazz Aspen Snowmass.”
Denver Life Magazine, Live Your Fest Life
https://denverlifemagazine.com/2018/04/live-your-fest-life/2/
“once you’ve attended the JAS Aspen Snowmass Labor Day
Experience—with VIP patron tent access—you will be spoiled
for life.”
Town & Country Magazine, Easy Labor Day Getaway Ideas for
Last Minute Planners
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/travel-guide/
a12045162/labor-day-weekend-getaways/
“Don’t miss Jazz Aspen Snowmass, a music festival with
performances by Lionel Richie, Jack Johnson and more.”
Vail Daily, Behind the Scenes of Jazz Aspen Snowmass
https://www.vaildaily.com/entertainment/behind-the-scenes-of-jazz-
aspen-snowmass-2/
“Oswald prepares 30 different spice blends, so each station delivers
a unique flavor profile. As a result, eating at Jazz Aspen Snowmass is
like traveling the world through taste buds.”

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2018 MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Essentially America UK, Hit the Road, Explore Colorado
Beyond Denver
https://www.essentiallyamerica.co.uk/explore/road-trips/hit-the-
road-explore-colorado-beyond-denver/
“During the non-snow seasons, Colorado’s world-famous ski
resorts don’t shut up shop; they reinvent themselves by offering
family-friendly hiking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing and
other activities … plus some fun-filled festivals. Take chic Aspen
for example. In June, it attracts music lovers for Jazz Aspen
Snowmass….”
Scope Weekly, Jazz Aspen Snowmass Festival Closes Out on a
Blistering High Note
https://scopeweekly.com/2018/09/03/jazz-aspen-snowmass-
festival-closes-out-on-a-blistering-high-note/
“Set against the Elk Mountain Range, a daily audience of 10,000
music lovers, and a world-class line-up, this music festival has
earned its place as one of the great ones to attend yearly.”
Big Life Magazine, The Mountain Music Guide
https://www.biglifemag.com/the-mountain-music-guide/
“The JAS Experience invites you to rock out all Labor Day Weekend
at Snowmass Town Park. This year’s lineup is truly impressive”

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JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS 2018 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For the period ending December 31, 2018 - Audited

JAZZ AT ASPEN‐SNOWMASS 
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

December 31, 2018 
 

ASSETS

Cash and Cash Equivalents $          2,206,861
Accounts Receivable                      5,975
Promises to Give                 125,000
Prepaid Expenses                 156,314
Inventory                   53,018
Leasehold Improvements and Equipment, net                 368,244
Deposits                 259,503
Beneficial Interest at AVCF                   11,251

TOTAL ASSETS $          3,186,166

» 24 « jazz aspen snowmass LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS  

LIABILITIES $              131,361
11,336
Accounts Payable
Accrued Expenses 1,190,212
Deferred Revenue             1,332,909

TOTAL LIABILITIES                 275,861
            1,577,395
NET ASSETS             1,853,257
$          3,186,166
Without Donor Restrictions
With Donor Restrictions  

TOTAL NET ASSETS

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

 

 

JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS 2018 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
JAZZ AT ASPEN‐SNOWMASS  For the period ending December 31, 2018 - Audited

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES 
December 31, 2018 
 

Without Donor With Donor

Restrictions Restrictions Total

REVENUES AND OTHER SUPPORT

Contributions $      3,545,998 $      1,577,395 $      5,123,393

In‐Kind Contributions             969,901                           ‐             969,901

Sponsorships         1  ,482,242                           ‐         1  ,482,242

Grants                47,271                           ‐               4  7,271

Patron and General Ticketing          2,082,844                           ‐         2  ,082,844

Special Events             338,677                           ‐             338,677

Concessions, Merchandise and

Other Revenues             516,354                           ‐             516,354

Net Assets Released From Restrictions:

  Satisfaction of Program & Time 

Restrictions         1  ,158,435        (1,158,435)                           ‐

TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER SUPPORT       10,141,722             418,960       10,560,682

EXPENSES             474,036                           ‐             474,036
Program Expenses:             981,611                           ‐             981,611
  Educational Programs          6,647,843                           ‐         6  ,647,843
  June Festival             933,454                           ‐             933,454
  Labor Day Festival                11,500                           ‐               1  1,500
  JAS Café         9  ,048,444                           ‐         9  ,048,444
  Free Series
Total Program Expenses

Supporting Services             606,005                           ‐             606,005
  Management and General             809,892                           ‐             809,892
  Fundraising          1,415,897                           ‐         1  ,415,897
Total Supporting Services

TOTAL EXPENSES       10,464,341                           ‐       10,464,341

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS             (322,619)             418,960                96,342

NET ASSETS, January 1, 2018             598,480          1,158,435          1,756,915

NET ASSETS, December 31, 2018 $          275,861 $      1,577,395 $      1,853,257

JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS 2018 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For the period ending December 31, 2018 - Audited

JAZZ AT ASPEN‐SNOWMASS
STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES

December 31, 2018

Program Expenses

  Educational    June    Labor Day    Free  Management 
& General
Programs Festival Festival   JAS Café Series Total Fundraising Total
$ 39
Productions & Operations $ 150 $ 335,538 $ 2,529,612 $ 218,302 $ - $ 3,083,602 - $- $ 3,083,641
4,658,636 438 4,659,074
Programming Costs 333,110 433,898 3,245,204 634,924 11,500 125,277 12,111 161,290
773,234 17,391 23,902 1,359,895
Ticketing Fees - 9,124 101,611 14,542 - 4,435 110,592 569,270 115,027
12,756 112,587 125,343
Marketing & Development 9,111 93,526 615,777 54,820 - 728 121,890 - 122,618
396,236 180,233 - 793,751
Professional Services & Licenses - - 4,293 142 - - 42,821 - 42,821
(6,460) 8,341 217,282 881
Insurance - - 4,500 8,256 - -
$ 9,048,444 (1,000) $ 10,464,341
Office Expenses -- 728 - -

Payroll Expenses 132,414 107,277 154,977 1,568 -

Depreciation - - - --

Other Expenses (749) 2,248 (8,859) 900 -

Total Expenses Included in the 

expense section on the 

Statement of Activities $ 474,036 $ 981,611 $ 6,647,843 $ 933,454 $11,500 $ 606,005 $ 809,892

 
 

 

 

 

 DONATED SERVICES AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS In-kind contributions are recorded in the statement of activities if the transaction meets measurement requirements as defined

 by FASC 925-605-30. JAS primarily receives in-kind contributions that consist of donated services, marketing,contributed beverages, travel and lodging, and equipment leases.

 JAS received in-kind donations in the amount of $501,121 during the year ended December 31, 2018

See accompanying notes and independent auditor’s report.   

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Jazz Aspen Snowmass SponsorshipEducation Programs & JAS Café
June Experience
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44%
Revenues by Type Labor Day Experience
56% Fu2n9d%raising
Contributed Earned
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9%

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General/ Patron Ticketing Expenses

Special Evarennetds Revenues Individual CoEntdriubuctaiotniosn(inPcrluodgersaNmCs, B&oaJrdA, SPaCtroanf)é
G2e0n1er8alE/ PAaRtrNoEnDTiRckEeVtEinNgUES Grant - MuniJcuipnael Experience
SponsorshipLabor Day Experience
Special Events
6% Fundraising
Manage2m0e1n8t EaXnPdEGNSenEeSral
2%
6% 4%
13%
9%

92% 68%

92%

General/Patron Ticketing Education Programs & JAS Café June Experience
Special Events Labor Day Experience Fundraising
Concessions, Merchandise & Other Revenues Management & General
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DONORS FOR THE 2018 SEASON

$100,000+ $10,000 - $24,999 Richard & Eileen Greenberg Paul Singer Harlan Breger
Jeff Grinspoon & Jon Foley Dean Singleton Molly Brooks
Anonymous Jeff & Rita Adler Jane Hire Mark & Millinda Sinnreich Beverly Brooks
Richard & Kitzia Goodman Alpine Bank Henry & Angela Hite Elliott & Donna Slade Rachel Burrow
William C. & Marianne. E. Powers Alan & Judi Altman Zachary & Melissa Holland Lester & Sue Smith Darren Casey
Richard & Nancy Rogers Laurie Altman & Jeannine Hummel Woody L. & Gayle Hunt Daryl & Dallas Snadon Richard & Tracy Cheatham
John & Jeannie Seybold Anonymous Kathleen Hutchinson Susan Sparks Rick Check & Christine Karnes
Jeffery & Elisha Zander Spencer & Becky Armour James R. & Michele Jackoway Steven & Alexis Spiritas Gloria Christal
Fred & Genene Ayarza Tom & Mary James Chris & Becky Steere Tom & Megan Clark
$25,000 - $99,999 Robert & Cara Balogh Holly Jensen Richard K. Stephenson Barry & Lisa Cohen
Marc & Cathy Bern Bryan & Emily Kelln Billy Stolz - Caribou Club Patricia Crown
Robert Andy Gary Block Scott & Elizabeth Kimple Kenny & Sandy Tate Arie Steve & Nancy Crown
Anonymous Mark & Mareike Blodgett Kyle Klein Bob & Pam Taylor Michael Daigre
Sasha C. & Edward P. Bass Amy Bluhm Tom & Ann Korologos Bill Thompson Robert Damico
Greg & Rhonda Casillas Doug & Kim Borror James S. & Suzann Levine John & Carol Walter Gary & Ellen Davis
City of Aspen - Wheeler Opera House Donna Brittingham Toby Devan Lewis Jeff Wandell Angela Dominguez
R.C. & Beth Buford Adam & Melony Lewis Michael & Adelaide Waters John & Jenn Dorsey
Arts Grant Program Randy & Michele Cadwallader Brent Lough K.C. & Randa Weiner Lori Dresner & Pete Wycoff
Robert & Diana Cramer Tony & Terri Caine Pete & Sam Louras Bryan & Marjorie Wachs Weingarten Quentin Durward
Rick Crandall & Pamela Levy David Chazen Greg & Marilena Lucier Doug & Lynda Weiser Jeff Ecklund
James & Paula Crown Adam & Mary Cherry Scott & Nicole Mather Laura Welch Paul & Sandy Edgerley
Charles & Angela Cunniffe Kevin Clifford Jason & Jenn Mendelson Brenda Wild & Tony Coia Billie & Gregory Erwin
David & Holly Dreman Frank Cohen Michael & Ellen Merriman Julie Wooley Steven Feiner
Bill & Margi Greenfield Bill & Claudia Coleman Carlos Migoya David W. & Barbara Zalaznick Henry Fella & Sara Woodward
Teddy Greenspan Colorado Creative Industries Richard Morris Tom & Darlynn Fellman
Tim LaRose & Lorrie Wright-LaRose Laura “Siri” Hutcheson & Camille Cook Ben & Kristal Morris $5,000 - $9,999 Jason & Jodee Ferree
Stuart & Karessa Lasher Laurie Crown & Rick Ortega John Murphy Jon & Moira Fiore
Les Dames d’Aspen, Ltd. Susan Crown & William Kunkler John & D’Ann Norwood Akris Michelle Fisher
Monty & Paula Loud Ari & Ann Deshe Joseph Travis Novak Mark & Jennifer Allen Forum Phi Architecture | Interiors |
Nancy Magoon Donna Di Ianni & Peter Rispoli Kimberly Paige Alper Family Foundation
Robert & Judy Mann Steven & Kiki Esrick Florence Paley Joyce Amico & Charles Malkemus Planning
Steve Marcus Matt & Karen Fairbairn Andrew & Margaret Paul Mone Anathan Dain & Hillary Fritz
Earl & Tricia Michie Art & Marcy Falcone Doren Madey Pinnell Jeanne Andlinger Sarinda & Gian Fulgoni
Robert Pew & Susan Taylor Joe & Sherry Felson Christy Lee Pope Anonymous Leonard Genet & Dale Goodman
Robert & Lexie Potamkin Paul L. & Alejandra Foster Claudia Potamkin Jeff & Lisa Aronin Nicole Giantonio & Jim Horowitz
John & Monika Preston Shelly & Golda Friedstein David & Nancy Pustka Barrett D. Baker Susan Gilbert
Allen & Kelli Questrom Ronald & Cheri Fromm Dennis & Julianne Ratner Amanda Barajas Steven L. Golden
Jude & Lori Reyes David & Sheila Fuente Scott Robertson Howie & Karli Barokas Jim & Pamela Graham
Don & Barbara Rosenberg Edouard & Brooke Gerschel Billy & Rozanne Rosenthal Tom Barrack Gerald Grayson & Kathie Schulman
Patrick & Mary Scanlan Diane Gibson David & Meg Roth Joan Bentzin David & Michelle Greenberg
Robert & Deborah Newman Sharpe Greg & Amy Gibson Wido & Carla Schaefer Kevin & Jane Berg Katherine Gross
Steven & Candice Stark Stevie Gillman Tony & Pam Schneider Trevor & Jana Bezdek Cindy & Nelson Grumney
Michael & Lonna Stolper William Glenn & Patsy Malone Neal & Jacqueline Shear Bob Bisplinghoff Tim Hager
Shawn Thomson Sallie Golden John H. & Patsy Shields Tony & Cathy Blank Steve & Sally Hansen
Stuart & MarrGwen Townsend Steve & Laurie Gordon Stu & Jill Siegel Charles Block Michelle Hardesty
Randy & Shannon Ware Randall & Allison Bone Curtis Harrell
William Wrigley, Jr.

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DONORS FOR THE 2018 SEASON

Laurie Harrison Marc & Sheri Rapaport Wendalin Whitman Bruce Etkin Jay Lerner
Marnie Haydock Mary Virginia Reid Celia Wilson Darin Eydenberg Lawrence Levy
David Heck Byron & Anda Roach Larry & Lorrie Winnerman Marshall Ezralow & Vicki Pearson Leandro Liuzzi
Sheila Herman Howard M. & Sue C. Robinson Bill & Jude Wolpert Robert & Linda Faktorow Paul MacCaskill
Richard Hodosh & Helga Fisch Amnon & Katie Rodan Scott & Tana Wood Helen Feinberg Robert & Patty Mack
Joanne Houck John Rowland & Sarah Broughton Robert & Michelle Yeager Jim & Helen Fifield Charles & Katherine MacNider
Catherine Howell Gary & Alyse Ruth Kathleen & Richard Zacky Arthur Fishman DiAnn Marcotte
Cortland & April James Michael & Tricia Sakich Kendall Flinn Evan Marks
Ricky Jenkins Nathan & Karen Sandler $2,500 - $4,999 Bram & Susan Flynn Mark Mazo
Paula Kadison Lenny Sands Christine Ford Laura & Andrew McCullough
Keith Katkin Albert Sanford & Dorothy Wildman Richard Allen Janet Ford Deborah McLaughlin
Matt Khoury Jeffery Scarborough Lawrence & Joan Altman Marc Ganzi James Morris
James Klein Lisa & David T. Schiff Anonymous Shannon Garcia Joanna Myers
Corey Kliman Deborah Schiller Charlie & Jill Arnold Edgar Garrabrant Linda Nathanson
Dan & Sue Kloster Mark Schuler Mike & Shany Ashkenazy Duane Gibson Don & Sara Nelson
Jonathan Knutz David & Phyllis Scruggs Louis Bachrodt Marc & Carol Goldstein Nancy Paley
Farzin & Shirley Lalezari George Sells Gregory Baldwin Todd Goldstein Nancy Patton
Julie Lampton Martin Shellist David Barnes William Goonder John Pfeiffer
Thomas & Margi Levitt Ken Small & Mindy Wexler Alan Baverman Laurence Gottlieb Allen Phillips
Lugano Diamonds Sharon Smith Blake Billups Carey Graham Lauren Popeil
Paul Lux Patrick Smith & Jennifer Burrows Ryan Boyle Jordan Gross Jane & David Preiser
Jeffrey & Nicola Marcus Wynne & Aimee Snoots Deborah Breen Dick & Margot Hampleman Gene Reed
Patrick Marino Paul Sohn Pete Brey Mary Hartnett Stephanie Reeman
Michael & Monica Maroone Leah Sohr Pamela Joseph & Robert Brinker Alan & Marla Helene Steve Reynolds
Charles & Alison McAdam Lina Souki Mackenzie Brittingham Jeffrey Helms Noelle Rohde
Lindsay McCarthy Stanley & Isabelle Starn Robert & Susan Brown Brett Helphenstine Angela Ross
Katherine McIntyre David & Linda Stein Suzanne Brown Donald Hindman Adam Rothberg
Tracy McLaughlin Judith Steinberg & Paul J. Hoenmans Glenn Bucksbaum Russell & Helen Hoffberger Andy & Ivette Rothschild
Randy Meridith John Groccia & Kirstie Steiner Dianne Burnett Tara Hotchkis Sam Sawyer
Alec & Gail Merriam Warren Stickney Andrew Cader Mike Hundert Annie Schlesinger
Hala & Sami Mnaymneh Dana & Andrew Stone Meredith Calkins Robert & Soledad Hurst Marc Schneidman
Michael & Patti Morgan Lisa Taitelman Katie Campbell Timothy & Natalie Hyland Robert Schwab
Pamela Morgan Take Note Colorado Elizabeth Chaban Brooke Ireland Virginia Searcy
Virginia Morgan April Tarpey Jeffrey & Rona Citrin Edith Johnson John & Margaret Shaffer
Lauren Muss Skip Thevenot Michael & Sandy Collins Joseph Kennedy Ava Shamban
Nick & Zelma Nichols William & Laura Thomas Donald Conover Michael & Suzanne Kosnitzky Lewis & Melanie Sharps
Allison Nicklaus Luke Tuddenham Tom DeNapoli John & Randi Kruger George & Teena Shaw
Shelby Nielsen James Valerio Jackie Devine Jeff & Cari Kuhlman Lloyd Shelby
Trey Odom Viceroy Hotel Mark & Karen Devlin Michael & Sheila Kurzman Lindsi Shine
Paul & Erin Pariser Duer Wagner, III Andy & Muffy Disabatino Francois Kuttel Tracy Shopkorn
Esther Pearlstone William Warner Don & Carol Donnally Peter Lacaillade Maria Shriver
Harry & Kathryn Fleck Peisach Perry & Terrie Waughtal Felipe Dutra David Lambert Michael Sidley
Chris & Janice Penrose Jay & Patti Webster Judy & Dennis Egan Thomas Lavia Gordon Silver
Tim & Courtney Presutti Barry Weisfeld Jessica Elliott Kathy Lee David & Morgan Simonds
Leslie Rainbolt Sol & Faith Weiss John A. Elmore, II Christopher Lemelle Torrey Simons & Marcus Ryu
Danielle Englebardt
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DONORS FOR THE 2018 SEASON

Todd Slawson Valaria DeVine Michael Peebles Edgar Boyles Justin Marcus
Martin & Julie Sprinzen Merle Dulien Kiki Peisach Amy Bresky James & Gloria Marcus
Colette Stallbaumer Megan Elward Briston Peterson Peggy Briscoe Beverly Marsh
Wendy Stapleton Jim Farmer Bonnie Pope Matt Brown Larry Martino
Steven & Sandy Stay Eric Feder Harry Richard John Brueggemann Thomas Mason
Connie Steele Kathy Finley Russ Robinson Deanna Butler Laura Mathews
Martin Stein Marc Frishman Amanda Rodriguez Oni Butterfly Jacqueline Meeks
David Sterling Robert Glickman Courtney Satery Miguel Buysse Mehrdad Moayedi
Gary & Angie Stewart Lee Golden Lee Schumacher Inna Campbell Edward Lee Mulcahy II
Doug Stewart Alfred Goldstein Lauren Scott Dick Carter Paula Norwood
R. Bruce Stewart Bao-Thy Grant Charles & Joyce Shenk Chelsea Clark Eric Oliver
Craig Taylor Pamela Grissom Anthony Sherman Community First Foundation Nicki Osina
The Libby Anschutz Foundation Fred & Paula Grover Jonathan Simon David Cook & Christine Benedetti Tim Perry
Ben Tittle Brian Hazen Robert Singer D’Angelico Guitars Adam Pulaski
Raymond Tonsing Michael Heckethorne Karim Souki Stephanie Don Kathryn & Richard Rabinow
Colter & Brittany Van Domelen Kathy & William Hegberg John Special Robert & Susan Donatelli Maxwell Rispoli
Joe Van Horn Daniel Hickey Shelley Summers Virginia & Jeff Edelson Chuck Rogers
Jesse & Filipe Vieira da Rocha Jason Hirschhorn Susan Taylor David H Eisenstat Karen Rohrbacher
Richard Waggoner Shawn Holsonback Kevin Tobel William & Francesca Fender James Rosenthal
Tim Walsh Paul Hoover Evan Trestman George & Susan Fesus Elizabeth Rountree
Joseph & Carrie Wells Heidi Houston Marykate Valentine Sistie Fischer Mary Ryerson
Wheeler Wheeler Scot & Barbara Hunter Lisa Walsh Gina R. Berko & David M. Fleisher Elaine Sandler
George Steve & Lydia Whipple V. Fitz Hurd Samantha Walter Julie Garcia Sandra Scholl
Joe Wise Michelle Schurgin Indursky Michael Weiser Michael Goldberg Deborah & John Scott
Thomas Wood Richard & Debbie Jelinek Kathy Wells Giora & Rachel Hahn Gail Scott & Thomas D. Quinlan
Xi Gamma Tau Michelle Jensen John Wilcox Jenny Hamilton May Selby
Mike & Heather Young Eric Johnson John & Juliet Wilcox Marilyn Harper Megan Shean
Curtis & Carole Zeigler Sari Keledjian Thomas Williams Shari Havourd Jill Shore
Ron Kellish Lindsay Wilson Kelly Hayes Barbara Shuster
$1,000 - $2,499 Jacob & Deborah Kotzubei John Wipple Peter Helburn Martha Singleton
Thomas Lewis Wendy Wogan Sue Hostetler Bill Stirling
Richard Albanese & Nancy Nevin Lauren London Shael Johnson John Sweeney
Jill Alfond Mark Love $50 - $999 Tamar Johnson Taylor Foundation, Inc.
Jeb & Lora Ball Philip Lustbader Mitchell Kantor Harold & Dorothy Thau
Alex Balogh Laura Maggos Katherine Abraham Bruce & Deborah Kaye Thomas Van Straaten
Erin Becker Marty & Carolyn Manosevitz Scarlett Adams Jill Knaus Mark & Brooke Casillas Welgos
Randy & Mikeeta Bennett Robert Marriott Laura Adler Kristin Koehler Carol Winer
Donna Kay Berger Joe & Jennifer Mason Todd Arcomano David Lackey Robert Wolfson
Alison Brod Clinton Mason Elizabeth Ballinger Mike Landa Tami Word
Lisa Case John Matteson Donna Barksdale Joshua Landis
Robert Chapman Debra Mayer Nichelle Bartell Kimberly Levin
Jeff Clark Bruce McGrath Bealka Piano Service Judi Loubier
Comcast Spotlight Carl Mittleman Chip Beir Jeremy Lowell
Pat Cooper Jon Morgan James Benson Nancy Malnik
Ann Dahmer & Kevin Geiser Doug Paley Bruce & Barbara Berger Melissa Marcus
Kerry Demere Michelle Bodner

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