SUPPORT LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC IN CENTRAL PENNSYVLANIA
The Nittany Valley Symphony is a non-profit symphonic orchestra receiving partial funding from private foundations, businesses, individual donors, and grants. Special thanks goes to the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts) and the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Please consider joining our family of supporters to keep programming high and ticket prices low.
Donors
THE MAESTRO’S CIRCLE ($4,000+)
Eileen Christman
Gay and James Dunne
Dorothy and Paul Rigby Fund
of Centre Foundation
Nittany Valley Symphony Endowment Fund
of Centre Foundation
The Wolfgang and Ann Meyer NVS Fund
of Centre Foundation
Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
Elinor C. Lewis
Nittany Valley Symphony Guild
Pieter and Lida Ouwehand
U.S. Foundation (Donald A. Stanley Fund)
ORCHESTRA PARTNERS ($1,000- $3,999)
An Anonymous Fund
of Centre Foundation
John Balogh and Annemarie Mountz
The Birthday Table
Inez “Snookie” Williams Memorial Cello Chair Fund
of Centre Foundation
Elinor C. Lewis 2nd Violin Chair Fund
of Centre Foundation
Jack Lewis Memorial Tuba Fund
of Centre Foundation
L. Peter Gold Memorial Music Fund
of Centre Foundation
Patricia Farrell Music Fund
of Centre Foundation
Martin and Margaret Wyand Music Fund
of Centre Foundation
Centre Foundation
Jan and Ned Deihl
Sherry L. Farrall
Buzz and Susan Graham
John and Carol Graham
Caterpillar Foundation
Avis and Al Jones
Thomas E. Keiter
M&T Charitable Foundation
Sylvia, Fran, Noah and Sorijah
Herb and Susan McKinstry
Nancy O’Connor
Fiona and Mark Pearson
Peter and Lynne Rigby
Sylvia Ruggeri
Martha Strebel
HONORARY CONDUCTOR ($750-$999)
Mary J. (Jan) Mannino
Stephen Quay and Eileen Dougherty Jamison Family Fund
of The Pittsburgh Foundation
BENEFACTOR ($500-$749)
Anonymous through Centre Foundation
Dan and Eleanor Armstrong
Carline Crevecoeur
Dorie and Carl Evensen
Allen and Nancy Jacobson
Lisa A. Schroeder
Rob and Meridith Veronesi
ASSOCIATE ($200-$499)
Amber Axeman
Lynn Sidehamer Brown
Jill Campbell
Mary Alice Graetzer
Joseph and Nan Geise
Doty & Hench
The Greek Restaurant
Roy Greenfield
Marian Hammond
Irene Harpster
Historic Bellefonte, Inc.
Linda Hoffman
Ruth Holter
Lawrence and Donna Kumjian
Robert and Ellen Malcom
Beverly G. Molnar
John and Mary Margaret Nousek
Dennis and Mary Ricker
Janice Shapiro
Steven H and Theresa V. Smith
PATRON ($100 - $199)
Deborah Atwater
Mary Lou Bennett
John C. Collins and Mary A. Brown
Kim Cook and Peter Heaney
Lynne Corl
Maggie and Loren Crispell
Charles Croskey
Jennifer and Tyler Dare
Mary Eagleton
Rod and Shari Erickson
Joanne Feldman
Blake and Linda Gall
Rich and Trina Gallup
Nancy Gamble
Don and Molly Heller
Tom and Jennifer Hesketh
Carl and Janet Hill Family Fund
of Centre Foundation
Lam and Lina Hood
Milly Hopkins
Carol Jeffries
Jennifer Kerr
Susan Klein
Ray and Lois Lewis
Susan and Lou Mayer
J. Garry McShea
Deborah Meszaros
Marilyn Mitchell
Hugh and Janyce Mose
Rebecca Mugridge
Network for Good
Koya and Hiroshi Ohmoto
John and Lee Parmelee
Elizabeth Pennock
J. Ritchie Veterinary Hospital
Lolita Sax
James Scott
Janice Shapiro
Donnan Stoicovy
John and Barbara Vandenbergh
Richard Waddington
Mark Weaver
Mary Jane Wild
Nancy Wolf
C-NOTE SOCIETY ($100 DONATIONS FROM SMALL BUSINESSES)
7group, Lura Faust
Acoustic Artifacts
Kerry Benninghoff, PA House of Representatives
Boalsburg Apothecary
Boalsburg Wellness Center
Lisa Peters Brown, Capstone Land Transfer
The Derek Canova Team, KBB Realtors
Christopher C. Carver, J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Carver Law, LLC
Changing Times Hair Design
Confer’s Jewelers
Scott Daggs Renovations, LLC
David Englehart, D.M.D. Family Dentistry
Envinity Solar
Family Dental Care
Gallup Electric
J. Gordon Financial Services
Shirley Hsi RE/MAX Centre Realty
Allen C. Jacobson, Notary Public
Kelly’s Steak and Seafood
Lawnscape Ltd.
Lee Carpet
Eric Loop of Morgan Stanley
Maine Bay & Berry
Sam Mannino Enterprises
Carol McFall, Crossroads Counseling
Music Mart, Inc., Tom Gallagher
The State College Framing Co @ Gallery, Inc
Sue Ormsby Cleaning Services
OverheaD
Pietro Hair Salon
Pinehurst Homes
Portfolio Salon
Red Brick Productions, Roger Tharp
Nancy VanLandingham, RE/MAX Centre Realty
Dr. Alec Starostik Family Dental Care
Storyshop LLC, Stephanie Ayanian
Susan Rupert, KBB Realtors
Rutter Home Sales — Keller Williams Advantage Realty
Lisa A. Schroeder, KBB Realtors
Shay Landscaping & Home Services
George Stone, State Farm
Karin and John Souren, Souren Communications
Tele-Media SFP
Tiretown
Jim and Lori Valent, J. Valent Photography LLC
Dave and Melissa Wasson, Wasson Insurance Agency
Vicki Wedler & Joe Herrle, KBB Realtors
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the above list. Please let us know of any errors or omissions by emailing [email protected] or calling us at (813) 231-8224.
DONOR Levels
Maestro’s Circle - $4,000 - or more
Includes up to four complimentary season tickets*
Orchestra Partner - $1,000-$3,999
Includes up to four complimentary season tickets*
Honorary Conductor - $750-$999
Includes up to three complimentary season tickets*
Benefactor - $500-$749
Includes up to two complimentary season tickets*
Associate - $200-$499
Includes one complimentary season ticket*
Patron - $100-199
Includes recognition in all concert programs
*Please contact NVS office directly at 814-231-8224
All donors at the Patron level or above are members of the Nittany Valley Symphony Corporation and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of the Corporation in May.
SPECIFIC SPONSORSHIPS
Maestro Sponsorship: $6,000
Benefits negotiable.
Season Concert Sponsorship: $4,000
Recognizing the contribution our community orchestra makes to the quality of life in Central Pennsylvania, individuals, regional companies and foundations gladly participate in a high-profile commitment to the season Concert Sponsorship. For a gift of $4,000, this select group of businesses and individuals will be recognized for their support.
Benefits negotiable
Orchestra Section Sponsorship: $3,000
Benefits negotiable.
Principal Chair Sponsorship: as listed below
Our chair sponsorship program is used to sponsor the principal musician of a specific section of the orchestra. The sponsorship provides a nominal compensation for this position so the Nittany Valley Symphony can attract and keep the most talented musicians in the area.
Concertmaster: $3,000.00
Principal players: $2,000.00
Violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp or assistant conductor.
Additional players: $1,500.00
English horn, bass clarinet, contra-bassoon
Benefits negotiable.
Musicians in the Making (MIM): $2,000
A program designed to introduce future young artists to both the symphony and to public performing. A group of young artists or an individual is selected to perform at Eisenhower Auditorium prior to symphony concerts. The $2,000 sponsorship provides a variety of opportunities for the Symphony to reach out to young musicians.
Benefits negotiable.
N.O.T.E.S. Program: $500
A program that has the Maestro and sometimes orchestra players visiting in classrooms with programs that instruct students about the orchestra and upcoming concerts. Groups of students are then invited to attend a concert as guests of Nittany Valley Symphony.
Parking Sponsorship: $500 (where available)
Ann Keller Young Soloist Competition: $1,000
Each year, the Ann Keller Young Soloist Competition attracts about a dozen extremely talented students from area high schools. The competition is closed to the public, but the winner is asked to perform with the Symphony at the Family Concert. Competitors are also invited to perform at a CPYO concert.