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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s Steinway Fund
A Campaign to Bring a New Steinway Model D to the Meyerhoff
In June 2025, the BSO set out on a bold effort, the first in more than 25 years: to upgrade its piano collection and acquire a new instrument of excellence for the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
Thanks to our founding Piano Fund supporters (Rick Berndt and Members of the 2025 BSO Academy Class), and many generous friends, our dream will soon be realized.
Our Progress To-Date: $250,000 achieved as of June 30, 2026
Thank you to all donors who have generously supported our Piano Fund! The BSO is presently coordinating a selection visit to the Steinway Factory, with a goal to welcome a new concert grand Model D during the 2026–27 season — a season featuring many great pianists.
Every Steinway is crafted from more than 12,000 parts. Please help us recognize the many friends who have "purchased" a symbolic piano part or key.
Leading Supporters (gifts of $10,000+)
| Rick Berndt | Soundboard Sponsor |
| Laura Burrows, in honor of Lura Johansson | Plate Sponsor |
| The Frank de Angeli Foundation | A Full Octave Key Sponsor |
| Elizabeth Johns and Brian Moran, in honor of their mother | Rim Sponsor |
| Stephen and Gail Shawe | Shawe Family Foundation | Lid Sponsor |
| Joy Mandel and Timothy Nehl | Sostenuto Pedal & Leg Sponsor |
Select Sponsors (gifts of $5,000+)
| Thomas and Barbara Bozzuto | Bench Sponsor |
| Robert and Ruby Hearn | Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Pedal Sponsor |
| BJ Cowie | Pedal Sponsor |
| Sara Fishman | Leg Sponsor |
| Thomas and Rosemary Pozefsky | Leg Sponsor |
| Charles Kuning | Pedal Sponsor |
| William & Kathleen Pence, in honor of Ruth Ann Pence | Pedal Sponsor |
Key Sponsors (gifts of $2,272+)
| BSO Academy 2025 Class, Bassoon Section
Participating members: Jane Hughes, Kathleen Emery, Karen O'Donoghue, and Ian Newton
|
220A Key |
| BSO Academy 2025 Class, Oboe Section
Participating members: Jane Hughes, Jane Marvine, Pamela Johnston, Andrea Schewe, Amelia Russo, and Daniel Christman
|
440A Key |
| BSO Academy 2025 Class, Flute Section
Participating members: Amy McDougal, Carolyn Williams, and Dr. Philip Metzger
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880A Key |
| BSO Academy 2025 Class, Horn Section
Participating members: Jim McIntyre, Bruce McWhirter, Edith Gilmore, Bill Gross, Diana Haynie, Cynthia Curtis, and Debbie Ryon
|
F below middle C Key |
| BSO Academy 2025 Class, Bass Section
Generously underwritten by: Mark Kindig
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Low C Key |
| Peg Beyer | Key Sponsor |
| Mordecai and Ellen Blaustein | Key Sponsor |
| Eileen Christman | Middle C Key |
| Jeffrey and Carolyn Crooks | Tenor C (key 52) |
| Luke Keitel | Key Sponsor |
| Stuart and Susan Nathan | Key Sponsor |
| Bill Nerenberg* and Dotty Rosenthal | F# above Middle C Key |
| Robert Tung | Key Sponsor |
| Rose Marie Viscardi, M.D., in memory of Dominick J. Viscardi | C below middle C (C-3) |
| Susan Waxter | E above middle C |
| Sheila Wexler and John Fuller | Key Sponsor |
Hammer (Action) Donors (gifts of $1,000+)
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George and Francis* Alderson Kathleen Chagnon and Randy Metcalfe Curt and Nancy Civin Millicent Essandoh-Bergwerk Louis and Nancy Grasmick Jane Hughes Keith A. Lee Marie Lerch and Jeff Kolb, in memory of Marshall Levine Carol and William Martin Mary Miller MindWork Group |
Allen Reiter Neil and JoAnn Ruther Steven Schuh and Dania Blair Alexander and Patricia Short Karen and Richard Soisson Phyllis von Stade David Williams Peter Wong Ellen Yankellow and Bill Chapman Carol Jean Young |
Gifts of $250+
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String Donors Richard Banks Ruth Drucker Joseph and Donna Flynn Edith Gilmore Daryl Golden Carl Hyden David Nickels and Gerri Hall Dr. Peter Vasquez |
Tuning Pin Donors Franca Barton and George Clarke Barbara Dent Carol and Timothy Herder Paul and Susan Konka Margaret Penhallegon Charles Poukish Leo Trail Jonathan and Carol Zenilman |
Donors of $10,000 or more will be invited to experience an insider's view of the BSO's piano selection process at the Steinway factory (registration and accommodation $ required). Donors of all levels will be invited to a special event to help welcome the new piano to the Meyerhoff (schedule pending).
Ready to join in? While our Piano Fund special fundraising goal has been achieved, we still need donor support to achieve our 2026 Annual Fund goal — general operating dollars supporting the heart and soul of the BSO, day in and day out. Complete the form below to make a gift of any amount or visit here to learn more about the benefits of Membership.
