Supporter Encore
We are grateful to acknowledge these music lovers who support the Orchestra.
The financial support of passionate individuals is essential to maintaining a State Orchestra in Queensland for future generations.
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Dr Simon and Alice Siu
Dr Simon and Mrs Alice Siu generously supported the acquisition of two new trumpets in 2023 and currently support the QSO Academy Program.
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Tony Rea and David Chew
Tony Rea and David Chew have been part of QSO’s Music Chair Program since 2021, supporting Nicky Tomkin, Viola.
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Lynn Rainbow-Reid AM
Lynn has supported QSO for many years through Annual Giving (where funds are directed to our greatest need) and is currently a member of the Umberto Clerici Circle.
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James Pisko
James Pisko supports QSO through the Annual Giving Program, where contributions are directed wherever the need is greatest.
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Ruth Hamlyn-Harris
Ruth is a subscriber and regularly supports our end of financial year and Christmas appeals. She is also a member of QSO’s Gifts in Wills Program.
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Mr David Miller
Dr Rosslyn Walker, Mr David Miller, Brenda Sullivan and Kathryn Close at For the Love of Music, March 2021
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Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Societies
(ADFAS) Brisbane
Ms Rachel Tyquin, Chairperson ADFAS Brisbane pictured with Young Instrumentalist Prize Winner 2024 Eric Kim.
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Mrs Frances and Mr Stephen Maitland OAM RFD
Frances and Stephen enjoying a Maestro performance post function.
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Alan Symons
Alison Mitchell (flute), Nicholas Tomkin (viola) and Alan Symons enjoying a get together.
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Dr Desmond B. Misso, Esq.
Dr Desmond B. Misso Esq. and Principal First Violin, Shane Chen at the QSO Health & Wellbeing Fundraising Dinner.
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Colin and Noela Kratzing
Colin and Noela Kratzing are long-term supporters of QSO and currently support our Regional Touring Program in addition to Mia Stanton, Violin 1, and Delia Kinmont, Violin 2, through the Music Chair Program.
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Dr Graham and Kate Row
Dr Graham and Kate Row have been part of the Music Chair Program since 2011, supporting many QSO musicians during this time. They also recently helped QSO with the purchase of a new Marimba 5.0.
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Helen Sotiriadis and Lionel Poustie
Helen Sotiriadis and Lionel Poustie have been part of QSO’s Music Chair Program since 2017, currently supporting Dr Gregory Lee, Violin 1.
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Hans Westerman
Hans Westerman has supported QSO for more than 20 years. His generosity enabled QSO to commission Paul Dean's 'Symphony no.3 (The Great Barrier Reef)' which premiered at our Symphony Under the Stars concert in Port Douglas in 2024.
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Ian and Ruth Gough
Professor Ian Gough AM and Dr Ruth Gough currently support the QSO Academy and Nicholas Mooney, Section Principal French Horn, through the Music Chair Program.
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