SUPPORT LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Thank you for supporting The Nittany Valley Symphony! As a non-profit symphonic orchestra, we rely on the generous contributions of private foundations, businesses, individual donors, and grants to bring exceptional music to our community. Your support helps us maintain high-quality programming while keeping ticket prices accessible for all. We invite you to join our family of supporters and be part of sustaining the music you love.
2025-2026 Nittany valley symphony supporters:
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Dorothy and Paul Rigby Fund of Centre Foundation
Eileen Christman
Elinor C. Lewis
Gay and James Dunne
Janette and Ned Deihl
Nittany Valley Symphony Endowment Fund of Centre Foundation
Pieter and Lida Ouwehand
The Wolfgang and Ann Meyer NVS Fund of Centre Foundation
U.S. Foundation (Donald A. Stanley Fund)
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An Anonymous Fund of Centre Foundation
Avis and Al Jones
Centre Foundation
Elinor C. Lewis 2nd Violin Chair Fund of Centre Foundation
Gary Schell
Henry D. Sahakian Fund
Herman RicheyInez "Snookie" Williams Memorial Cello Chair Fund of Centre Foundation
Jack Lewis Memorial Tuba Fund of Centre Foundation
John and Carol Graham: Caterpillar Foundation
John Balogh and Annemarie Mountz
L. Peter Gold Memorial Music Fund of Centre Foundation
Martha Strebel Martin and Margaret Wyand Music Fund of Centre Foundation
Peter and Lynne Rigby
Sherry L. Farrall
Sylvia, Fran, Noah, and Sorijah
The Birthday Table
Thomas E. Keiter
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Lisa A. Schroeder
Stephen Quay and Eileen Dougherty Jamison Family Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation
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Allen and Nancy Jacobson
Buzz and Susan Graham
Dan and Eleanor Armstrong
Dorie and Carl Evensen
Jill Campbell
Rob and Meredith Veronesi
Roy Greenfield
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Bev Molnar
Blake and Linda Gall
D. Harvey and Ruth Holter
Helen McDermid
Joanne Zagst Feldman
John and Mary Margaret Nousek
Joseph and Nan Geise, Doty and Hench
Lawrence and Donna Kumjian
Mary Alice Graetzer
Michael Jinbo Memorial Maestro Fund
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Annette Rohrbeck
Anonymous Donation of Centre Gives
Arthur Curtze
Bernard Shockowitz
Blake and Linda Gall Family Fund
Brian Christian
Carol and Janet Hill Family Fund of Centre Foundation
Carol Jeffries
Diane Lindsey
Donald and Elaine Kunze
Gail Kamon
John and Barbara Vandenbergh
John C. Collins and Mary A. Brown
Judy and Bill Ray
Kathryn Grossman
Kim Cook and Peter Heaney
Leif Danfors
Lisa Peters Brown and On Cho Ng
Lynn Sidehamer Brown
Marcia Patterson
Margaret Moose
Mary Alice Graetzer
Mary E. Woodward
Mary Lou Bennett
Milly Hopkins
Nancy Gamble
Nancy VanLandingham
Pam Aikey
Rich and Trina Gallup
Richard Waddington
Sara Willoughby-Herb
Taylor Greer
Tom and Jennifer Hesketh
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7group, Lura Faust
Acoustic Artifacts
Allen C. Jacobson, Notary Public
Athlon Financial Advisors
Cadabra Cleaning
Centre Smiles Dental
Changing Times Hair Designs
Christopher C. Carver, J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Carver Law, LLC
Dave and Melissa Wasson, Wasson Insurance Agency
David Englehart, D.M.D. Family Dentistry
Eric Loop of Morgan Stanley, CFP
Gallup Electric
George Stone, State Farm
Grove Printing Inc.
Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery
Important Story
J. Gordon Financial Services
Jim and Lori Valent, J. Valent Photography LLC
Kaleidoscope PA - An Art Wellness Community, Sarah Zappa
Karin and John Souren, Souren Communications
Kerry Benninghoff, PA House of Representatives
Maine Bay & Berry
Mane-ly Hair
Nancy VanLandingham, RE/MAX Centre Realty
OverheaD
Roy Sletson- Assistance for Seniors
Shay Landscaping & Home Services
Shirley Hsi: RE/MAX Centre Realty
Simpson Construction
Storyshop LLC, Stephanie Ayanian
Stuckey Automotive
Sue Ormsby Cleaning Services
Susan Rupert, KBB Realtors
The Derek Canova Team, KBB Realtors
The Frame Factory and Gallery
Tiretown
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. 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.
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.