Palm Beach Symphony Celebrates Newly Reimagined Prelude Society and The Start of The Season

West Palm Beach, Fla. (December 1, 2025) – Palm Beach Symphony welcomed members, supporters and invited guests to La Goulue in Palm Beach for a “Season Toast,” an elegant gathering celebrating the Symphony’s reimagined Prelude Society.

The evening offered a warm and gracious setting to introduce Prelude Society’s next chapter, foster connection and highlight the Symphony’s commitment to meaningful engagement through music and philanthropy. This reimagining offers a clear path for supporters to grow with the Symphony in a way that feels welcoming and true to Palm Beach’s philanthropic spirit.

“Prelude Society represents a meaningful relationship with the Symphony. For some, it may be a natural progression after Young Friends, and for others, it may be the very start of their Symphony journey,” said Kewan Smith, Palm Beach Symphony’s Director of Development. “Either way, Prelude Society is designed to meet you where you are and invite you a little closer to the music, the mission and the experiences that make this orchestra so special. And, as we like to say, every symphony begins with a prelude.”

As part of this next chapter, the Symphony announced the formation of a Prelude Society Committee, offering engaged members the opportunity to participate in leadership, welcome new supporters and help shape Prelude Society’s continued evolution.

Prelude Society members enjoy a variety of special moments throughout the season, including admission to the Season Finale Concert Dinner, one of the Symphony’s most anticipated events. Members also receive preferred subscription seating for Masterworks Series performances at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and invitation to the Prelude Lounge before each show, a welcoming opportunity to connect with fellow concertgoers.

The ”Season Toast” was made possible by the gracious hospitality of La Goulue’s general manager Mathieu Potelle and was sponsored by La Goulue and Eric Malcolmson of Metals Mint. For more information about joining Prelude Society, please contact Renée LaBonte, Community Advancement Coordinator, at rlabonte@palmbeachsymphony.org.

Proud sponsors of Palm Beach Symphony include Cindy and Jerome Canty, Mrs. James N. Bay, Carol and Harold Baxter, C. Kenneth and Laura Baxter Foundation, Inc., Kathy Lee Bickham and John Bickham, Leslie Rogers Blum, Je?rey and Tina Bolton, James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui / FINDLAY Galleries, Jerome J. Claeys, Thomas and Carol Bruce, Amy and John T. Collins, The Colony Hotel, Suzanne Mott Dansby, The David Minkin Foundation, Michelle DuBois and James Roiter, Ray K. Farris, Mary and Will Demory, Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Foundation,  Willard H. Dow and Kelly Winter, Dr. Richard and Diane Farber, Bill and Kem Frick/The Frick Foundation, Inc., Edith Hall Friedheim/Eric Friedheim Foundation, Gerry Gibian and Marjorie Yashar, Paul* and Sandra Goldner, Douglas and Jo Gressette, Irwin and Janet Gusman, Walter Harper, Thomas E. Harvey & Cathleen P. Black Foundation, Doris Hastings Foundation, Carol S. and Joseph Andrew Hays, John Herrick, Addison Hines Charitable Trust, Lisa and George Hines, HSS Florida, Charles and Ann Johnson/The C and A Johnson Family Foundation, Elaine Kay, Aban and Percy Kavasmaneck, Leonard and Norma Klor?ne Foundation, The Kovner Foundation, Gary and Linda Lachman/The Lachman Family Foundation, Patricia Lambrecht/The Lambrecht Family Foundation, Donald C. McGraw Foundation, The Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, The McNulty Charitable Foundation, Tish Messinger, David Moscow, Palm Beach Design Masters, Park Foundation, Patrick and Milly Park, Nancy and Ellis J. Parker, III, PNC Private Bank, Lois Pope, Provident Jewelry, Ari Rifkin/The Len-Ari Foundation, Dr. Martha Rodriguez and Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez, Annette Urso Rickel Foundation, Karen Hunt Rogers, The Honorable Ronald A. Rosenfeld, David Schafer, Seth Sprague Foundation, Robin B. Smith, Kimberly V. Strauss, Don and Mary Thompson, Jerome and Carol Trautschold, Sieglinde Wikstrom/The Wikstrom Foundation, and The Ann Eden Woodward Foundation/James and Judy Woods.

*Deceased

ABOUT PALM BEACH SYMPHONY

Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier orchestra known for its diverse repertoire and commitment to community. Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization adheres to a mission of engaging, educating, and entertaining the greater community of the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music. The orchestra is celebrated for delivering spirited performances by first-rate musicians and distinguished guest artists. Recognized by The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County with a 2020 Muse Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, Palm Beach Symphony continues to expand its education and community outreach programs with children’s concerts, student coaching sessions and master classes, instrument donations and free public concerts that have reached more than 90,000 students in recent years. For more information, visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.

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