GALLERY: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Gives $955K for Education, Outreach

June 1, 2020May 28, 2020 Staff Report 0 Comments Anne Ligon, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League, Drive By Parade, DSOL, Education and Outreach, Kim Brannon, parade, society

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League capped its year May 13 with an annual meeting on Zoom, followed by a surprise parade.

League President Kim Brannon announced a gift of $954,722 to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Education and Outreach initiatives before turning over league leadership to the new president, Anne Ligon.

An hour later, DSO president and CEO Kim Noltemy arrived for the check exchange at Brannon’s home, where board members surprised the outgoing president with a drive by parade.

The members kept 6 feet social distancing requirements while driving by in their cars decorated with festive signs and balloons. DSO Trumpet player Kevin Finnamore also made a surprise visit and played a brief celebratory serenade from the sidewalk.

Screen shot from Zoom Video Call with DSOL president Kim Brannon showing the gavel that will be passed to incoming president Anne Ligon.

DSOL board member Carole Ann Brown, DSO Vice President of Development James Leffler, DSOL President Kim Brannon, DSO President & CEO Kim Noltemy, DSOL incoming President Anne Ligon, DSO Director of Volunteer Services Allison Brodnax.

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