Thank you to our 2025-2026 Season Sponsors & Donors
Sincere thanks to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity for our $5,000 2023 Back-to-Business Grant!
Thanks to the LaSalle County Tourism Board for supporting us through printed marketing materials & social media advertising in 2024-2026!
Legato: $2,000+
Tutti: $1,000+
Lisa Allen
Ann Ellison
Marty & Eric Payne
Larry & Kathy Tombaugh,
Marian’s Gift, in memory of soprano Marian Olson Allen
Anonymous
Cresendo: $500+
Anonymous Voices in Harmony William Trelease Gerry & Jean Drendel
Linda Zavada
In Memoriam: Dr. Anita Stalter
Nancy & Ben Pounds
Bart & Margaret Solon
Pontiac Township Music Boosters, sponsoring PTHS Young Artists
Con moto: $250+
Roger & Carol Amm
Rick Arkels, in memory of Sue Ryon Arkels
Diana Dean
Curtis & Linda Ettema
Margaret Wolf
Katie Swanson
The John Waddell Foundation, in honor of “Jack” Waddell
Ottawa Township High School Choirs, sponsoring OTHS Young Artists
Harmony: $100+
Ronn & Joann Baker
Joyce Bianchi
Betty Brassfield
Ed & Cathy Brozak
Mark Clark
Patsy Delheimer
Andrew Downey
Mimi Duginger
Karyn & Jack Dzurison
Sandra Ettema
Lois & Emmanuel Guyon
Jerry & Jean Keck
Mike & Kimberly King
Roger & Sandy Kuntz
Beth Loving
Dr. Lou & Barbara Lukancic
Nancy Mueller
Toni Pettit
Michele & Dave Piel
Dr. Janani Sridhar
Donna & Bill Stone
Streator Strong
Matthew Tombaugh
Marilyn Weiss
Reed & Sydney Wilson
Scot & Louella Wrighton
Colla Voce: $20+
Jane Farero
Jordan & Amber Fryman Farris
Joy & Bob Hippensteele
Adam Stokes
Joseph & Jill Marconi
Sharon & Buzz Groom
David Herkert
Kenny & Jennifer Wiegman
Pastor Caleb Suydam, Gigi Lansford & Park Presbyterian Church for hosting our week-long training program & events
Bill Phelan & The Silver Fox for hosting our Coffeehouse Concert
Wyatt Onsen, Nick McGurk, Mark Fulkerson, & Streator Township High School Music and Theatre Departments
Emily Schaumberg & Streator Grade School Music Department
Kevin Mangan & Reed-Custer School & Music Department
Ali Stachowicz & Ottawa Township High School & Music Department
Ellen Yedinak & St. Mary’s Catholic School Music Department
Joseph Durbin & Pontiac Township High School Music Department & Music Boosters
Mary Bond & Woodland Middle School Music Program (Nashville, TN)
Sew Personal 4U, Sarah Brianne Photography, Kenzie Bruce, Sue Gillio, 408 Fine Arts Factory, Jenilyn Roether
Poco a Poco Sampler Benefit Artists & Volunteers
These individuals kindly donated their time, talents, and travels to benefit Poco a Poco:
Al & Jeannie Brown, Nadler “Nate” Petit-dieu, Alan Johnson, Morning Star Quilters, Kate Tombaugh, Kathy Tombaugh,
Larry Tombaugh, Kirsten Peterson, & Danielle Sterner
With thanks to those who purchased a Sampler ticket, with 100% proceeds directly benefitting Poco a Poco ($100 per ticket):
Scot & Louella Wrighton
Michele & David Piel
Rick Arkels
Reed & Sydney Wilson
Margaret Wolf
Mary Louise Farnsworth
Eric & Marty Payne
Robert & Mindy Mangialardi
Those Who Housed Us
These individuals have helped create a home away from home for our festival faculty and staff:
Ralph & Laurie Cole, Dianne O’Hern, Larry & Kathy Tombaugh, Bud & Jama Wahl, Barb Ehling, Judy Bliss, Ronn & Joann Baker, Laurie & David Daniel, Rene Parks-Wendinger, Karen & Jeff Kuska, Gary & Cindy Wheeler, Bud & Jama Wahl, Kate Young
Those Who Fed Us
These individuals provided donated meals throughout our festival week for our festival faculty, staff, and students:
Gerry & Dean Drendel, Ralph & Charlotte Sterrett, Diana Dean, Kate Young
Jimmy John’s - Streator
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Central Church of Christ
Larry & Kathy Tombaugh
Supporting Poco a Poco through the Community Rewards Program since 2018.
MT782—Reach out if you want to learn how to sign up your household and support Poco while you shop!
We apologize for any names we have omitted and any typos committed!