The Nittany Valley Symphony Guild is 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. Its goals are to assist the board with development, to expand the Symphony's audience and to promote a broad public appreciation of music.

Membership is open to everyone. The yearly fee is $30.00. For information on Membership and/or activities of the Guild, please call the NVS office at +1 814 231 8224.

Preceding each concert, the NVS Guild hosts a luncheon at the Centre Hills Country Club with Maestro Jinbo. Members of the orchestra provide music for your enjoyment, and Maestro Jinbo speaks briefly about the upcoming concert.

Reservations are necessary; Call the NVS office +1 814 231 8224 by the previous Tuesday. This year's Luncheons:

• September 16, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. Social hour at 11:30 a.m.
• October 20, 2009, 12:00 p.m. Social hour at 11:30 a.m.
• December 1, 2009, 12:00 p.m. Social hour at 11:30 a.m.
• January 19, 2010, 12:00 p.m. Social hour at 11:30 a.m.
• February 23, 2010, 12:30 p.m. Social hour at 12:00 p.m.
• April 1, 2010, 12:00 p.m. Social hour at 11:30 a.m.

Guild membership is not necessary for Luncheon attendance. Cost is $25.00 payable at the door.

November 14, 2010, 12pm-5pm • Room 122, Music Building II, Penn State University Park Campus

Each year the Guild sponsors a competition open to students grade 9-12 from Centre and adjoining counties. For more information and to apply, use the following links:

Competition Rules | Application Form

Jeannette "Ann" Keller, founder of the Nittany Valley Symphony, Concertmistress of both NVS and Altoona Symphony for many years, passed away Saturday July 3, 1999. She was 82 years old. Ann founded the Nittany String quartet in 1967 and worked with many musical groups in the area since then. Her active spirit evoked the yearly NVS award in her name, The "Ann Keller Young Soloist Competition".

Each year the Guild sponsors a Poinsettia sale to raise funds for the Symphony. This is a major event for the group and provides the opportunity to meet new friends and promote the NVS at the same time.

Plants are $12.50. each for a 7" pot and $5.50 each for a 4.5" pot.  They are available in red, white or pink. Funds raised are donated to the symphony to sponsor a chair and provide additional general operating funds. To order call the office 1-814-231-8224.