League Legacy Society

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The League of American Orchestras recognizes those who have designated a planned gift to benefit the League as a part of their estate plan.

Benefits of the League Legacy Society include:

• Legacy Society membership pin
• Year-round recognition in Symphony magazine & on the League’s website
• Discounted registration to the League’s National Conference
• Advance previews of League publications and reports
• Invitation to in-person and virtual events throughout the year, including exclusive conversation with renowned artist or special guest

Anonymous (2)
Janet F. and Dr. Richard E. Barb Family Foundation
Wayne S. Brown ³ and Brenda E. Kee  
John ^{3, 5} and Janet Canning  
Kay Fredericks Cisek
Samuel C. Dixon ⁴
Henry ² and Frances Fogel
Mary Louise Gorno
Susan Harris, Ph.D.
Doug M. Hagerman ¹
Alan Mason
Steve and Lou Mason ²
Charles ³ and Barbara Olton
Rodger E. Pitcairn
Patricia A. Richards ¹ and William K. Nichols
Robert ² and Barbara Rosoff
Robert J. Wagner ¹
Mrs. Sally Webster

We honor the memory of those who included the League of American Orchestras in their estate plans. We are grateful to be a part of their legacy.

Richard Cisek ²
Martha and Herman Copen
Louise W. Kahn
Curtis and Pamela Livingston
Walter P. Pettipas
Albert K. Webster ²
Robert Wood

¹ League Board of Directors
² League Emeritus Board
³ Former League Board
⁴President’s Council
⁵ League Council
⁶ League Alumni Network
⁷ Volunteer Council 2025-2026

The Helen M. Thompson Heritage Society

Named after the League’s first executive director and a passionate advocate for American orchestras, The Helen M. Thompson Heritage Society recognizes the visionary individuals who have not only provided essential support to the League through a planned gift, but have led the League through service on its board of directors. Helen’s own generous bequest to the League established an annual award to recognize the achievements of young orchestra professionals.

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