The financial generosity of many, the major financial contributions of a few and the dedicated hours given by
volunteers, has provided an outstanding record of significant accomplishments since the inception of the Society for the Preservation of Music Hall in 1992. Please consider a contribution to help SPMH in its mission to preserve, promote and improve Cincinnati's historic Music Hall.
The following list includes some of the preservation and enhancement needs provided through donations to SPMH to reach the organization's goals:
- New House Curtain and Lining
- Memory Plaque - Louise Dieterle Nippert, Donor
- Prosceniurn Valance
- Draperies-Box Seat Area and Stage Front
- Lighting for Front of Music Hall on Elm Street - Rhoda and Manuel D. Mayerson, Donors
- American Flag for Stage
- New Carpet in Auditorium
- Restored Handrails in Balcony and Gallery
- Refurbished South Office Entry and Lobby Area
- Redecorated and added Furnishings to: Office Reception Area, Kitchen, Hallways and Conference Room
- Restored Oil Painting of "Carmen"
- Repainted Seven Dressing Rooms and Backstage Hallway
- Assisted with New Seating on Orchestra and Balcony Levels in '92 - The Corbett Foundation, Donor
- New Carpet -Three Floors of North and South Corridors, Promenade Area on Balcony Level where Statues, Portraits and Photographs are on Display
- Installed and Illuminated a 50 ft. Flagpole and American Flag in Front of Music Hall on Elm Street - Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Siekmann, Donors
- Painted all Restrooms and Installed New Wall Coverings
- Installed Mirrors at Drinking Fountain Areas in Corridors
- Installed Lighting Behind Rose Window
- Painted Critic's Club, Added Wall Covering, New Rug, Comer Guards and Varnish on Bar and Cocktail Tables
- Created and Installed a Timeline in the Central Parkway Entrance Corridor - Louise Dieterle Nippert, Donor
- Added Chandelier Lighting in Music Hall Foyer - Patricia A. Corbett, Donor
- New Signs Installed Indoors and Outside
- Carpeted, Plastered and Painted Coat Room in Foyer
- Refurbished Green Room - Multiple Donors
- Refurbished CSO Music Director's Suite - Patricia A. Corbett, Donor
- Assisted with Installation of Passenger Elevator to Service all Three Floors in Music Hall - The Corbett Foundation, Donor
- Provided Music Hall with a commercial carpet-cleaning machine
- Purchased chairs for the Critics Club
- Purchased radios for Music Hall security
- Published and mailed the newsletter "Music Hall Marks" twice a year
- Miscellaneous expenses covered include: postage, permits, labor costs, freight costs, plaques, furniture, carpet cleaning and window treatments
