The Festival extends a hearty thanks to five musicians who, for many years, have shared their musicality and generous spirit with the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus. They have stepped down at the end of Festival 2025. We thank them for their years of artistry and wish them all the best.

Patrick Brennan, viola – 30 years
Linc Smelser, cello – 33 years
Mary Stolper, Principal flute – 37 years
Joel Cohen, assistant principal percussion – 47 years
Jan Jarvis, bass – 50 years