The Nittany Valley Symphony Guild

The Nittany Valley Symphony Guild has been formed to work in conjunction with the Board of Directors of the NVS in whatever capacities are necessary, including hospitality, sales, public relations, education, fund-raising and office support. The Guild's goals are to assist the board with development, to expand the Symphony's audience and to promote a broad public appreciation of music.

Guild activities and membership are open to anyone in the public who wishes to support the Nittany Valley Symphony and our educational programs.

NVS Guild Officers

  • Robert Shoemaker, President

  • Ann Deighton, Secretary

  • Brian Calderelli, Treasurer

Guild Membership

Membership is open to everyone. The annual membership dues are $35.00 per person. 

For information on Membership and/or activities of the Guild, please call the NVS office at  814-231-8224.

NVS would like to say "Thank You" to all the members of our Guild for this season.  Your membership dues help the Guild help NVS with fundraising.  Your dues are the operating income to fund our poinsettia sale and all the functions of NVS Guild.  The NVS Guild raises over $10,000 a year for NVS.  Thank you very much for your support.

The current Guild Directory is available online.


NVS Guild 2nd Annual ‘angel’ geranium sale funraiser!

Angel Geraniums!

The red geranium is considered a symbol of

happines, friendship, and good health

This is our second year calling upon our members, the community, and business leaders to help fund the purchase and distribution of over 800 lovely plants to members of the Centre County who can use some summer cheer!

The Nittany Valley symphony Guild members will handle the ordering and distribution to the following:

Meals on Wheels, The Atrium at Village at Penn State, Centre Homecare/Centre Crossings Hospice, CVIM, Foxdale-Anthony House, Juniper Village, State College Food Bank, UPMC Home Health Care and Family Hospice, Harmony of State College, Hearthside, Wynwood House, Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley, Centre Care, Home Instead, Eagle Valley Personal Care.

Centre Care – “Thank you so much for the geraniums.  The residents enjoyed them, and we planted some in our garden.”

SC Meals on Wheels – “Thank you for the donation of 70 beautiful geraniums.  The clients loved them.  We are grateful for your donation.”

The deadline for ordering is May 3.


Image credit: USDA

thank you to everyone who supported our Poinsettia fundraiser!!

2023 ANGEL Poinsettia SalE

is now complete.

thank you to everyone who participated


Our Angel Poinsettia fundraising campaign has benefitted the people of our community for more than 25 years. 

This success is because of you!

THANK YOU!