Conductor's Note
We are thrilled to welcome you to this afternoon of festive music and family fun with the Rome Symphony Orchestra!
This concert is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season, filled with beautiful music, favorite carols, and plenty of cheer.
We hope you will stay after the performance to enjoy holiday sweets and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Your participation in our cookie drive for Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries is greatly appreciated—thank you for helping us share the joy! Enjoy the show!
With gratitude and excitement,
Jeffrey Sean Dokken
Music Director & Conductor
Rome Symphony Orchestra
Thank you to our 2025-26 sponsors!
MAESTRO ($15,000+)
Helen Dean Rhodes Memorial Level
Betty Wright Ledbetter
GUEST ARTIST ($10,000+)
Sylvia & Randy Eidson
CONCERTMASTER ($7,500+)
Louise A. Hoge Memorial Level
Barb & John Beninato
ASSOCIATE CONCERTMASTER ($5,000+)
Ladre Combee Floyd Memorial Level
Fran & Rick Buice
PRINCIPAL MUSICIAN ($2,500 – $4,999)
City of Rome
Suzy Gilbert
Susi Edwards
Karen K. Smith
Gayland Cooper
Cheryl Huffman
The Hale Family
Donna Sweitzer
Northwest Georgia Periodontics & Implant
Annie Cowan
Jane & Pete McDonald
MUSICIAN ($1,000 – $2,449)
Lynn & Joel Todino
Dona Dickie (In Memory of
Jim Dickie)
Samantha & Wes Henderson
Roger Edens
Margaret & Mike Crego
Libby & Ira Levy
Betsy Schrum
Dianne Hix
OVERTURE ($500 – $999)
Lenora & Jim Santoro
Marilyn & Ted Goodwin
Mary & John Kirkland (In Memory of
Alden & Armin Maier)
Profile Custom Extrusions
Mike & Marsha Rogers
Kimberly T. & J. Andrew Owens
Judith & Larry Caywood
Jazmyn Smithware
Jake Hager & Lila Smith
Helen & Dan Paracka
Fran Jordan
Darshak & Neema Pandya
Nancy Goldin
Ed Brewster, Jr. (In Memory of
Barbara Brewster)
CONCERTO ($250 – $499)
Mary & John Niedrach
Laurie Steber & Dan Gitomer
Susan & Ken Snead
Susan & John Fisher
Sue Anderson
Paula Dickinson
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Banks
Linda & Sid Blankenship
Kathy & Robert Steinbruegge
Jo H. Stegall, Jr.
David Jahner
Capt. & Mrs. Randy Bratton
Ann & James Segraves
Betty Zaane Morris
Harris Bagley
Janice Dismuke
ETUDE ($100 – $249)
Tom & Cheryl Melton
Sara Hiern
Safigan Family Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Dollar
Mr. & Mrs. Leo Grajzar
Mr. & Mrs. Haron Wise
Michael Hoy
Marilyn & Don Lindholm
Lucy Coyle
Kathy Cooper
Marsha Dempsey (In Memory of
Wayne Dempsey)
Elisabeth & Craig Sheldon
Dr. & Mrs. Robert P. Hortman
Susan Harris
Mr. Brian Roberts
Julie & Frank Windler
Beverly Copen
PURPOSE
To enrich the musical culture of our community.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Rome Symphony Orchestra is to inspire, educate and entertain through excellence in musical performance.
VISION STATEMENT
The vision of the Rome Symphony Orchestra is to live in a community that is enriched by beautiful music.