BOLT for the BSO is made of the Baltimore Symphony’s donors, fans, musicians, and staff running in support of the BSO at the Baltimore Running Festival on October 16, 2010.

To sponsor a runner: Search for their giving page at the top of this screen. Use the search button to see a list of all participating runners with personalized web pages. If the runner you would like to sponsor is not listed, you may write their name in the space provided during the donation check-out process.

Thank You!

Cynthia Renn, BSO Governing Member Membership Chair and Founder of Bolt for the BSO

Mary Bisson, Horn

Susan Dorsey, Governing Member Executive Committee Chair

Jill Harper, BSO Fan

Catherine McClelland, Governing Member

Laurie Sokoloff, BSO Piccolo

Ivan Stefanovic, BSO Assistant Principal Second Violin

Ellen Troyer, BSO First Violin

John Troyer, BSO Fan

Ben Yeagle, BSO Fan

Started by Cynthia Renn, Chair of the BSO Governing Members Membership Committee and avid fan of the BSO, Bolt for the BSO is a fun, healthy and innovative way to increase support of the BSO while increasing awareness of music in Baltimore. The Baltimore community has embraced the BSO with generous support through ticket purchases and donations. As the BSO gears up for what is sure to be an exciting new season in 2010-2011, we invite you to join us as a runner or a sponsor. We are asking that each runner gathers sponsors (e.g. $1 per mile, or a flat donation) to raise money for the BSO. To participate, we ask that each runner contribute a minimum of $100 in sponsorship. As an added incentive, the highest fundraiser will be invited to dine with the musician of their choice.

So, what does running have to do with music, especially a world-class orchestra? Runners and musicians share some important common bonds, most importantly passion, hard work, and dedication to their goals. Just as runners cannot race in a marathon the same week they begin training, musicians must begin their musical study by building a strong foundation through years of practice before competing in an audition. When it is time for both runners and musicians to perform, they can picture every turn , or hear every note as if it was reality. The performances of their lives are a culmination of time, sacrifice, and great heart. Most importantly, after the medals have been awarded and the stage has been cleared, both runners and musicians will tell you that what they do is not just a job or hobby; it is a lifestyle.

1. The Baltimore Running Festival is full for 2010 as of 9/15/2010, so consider joining us next year! If you have already registered, let us know!

2. Notify us that you have registered by September 25, 2010

(Bolt@BSOmusic.org)

Send us your name, address, telephone number and T-shirt size so we can add your name to our list, and we will give you more information.

3. Gather your sponsors

4. Pick up your T-shirt on the days leading up to the race.

5. Run the race and have fun with your fellow “Bolters”

The donations you raise will be added to your current Membership level, or may even increase your level. Joining BOLT will give you a unique opportunity to meet other BSO supporters and musicians. Your donation will help maintain the BSO’s status as one of 17 full-time American orchestras (and as the only one to have a running team!).