Mill Valley Philharmonic

       HELP US RAISE $20,000  FOR MILL VALLEY PHILHARMONIC’S
                                                   20TH ANNIVERSARY

Mill Valley Philharmonic (MVP) is Marin County’s premier nonprofit, community orchestra. For 20 years, we have been providing high-quality, local and live symphonic music, ranging from classical to brand new works. Truly a grassroots organization, we believe that experiencing music together unites our spirits and strengthens our community. 

                   WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW MORE THAN EVER!

We had envisioned the 2019-20 season as a banner year for MVP, featuring special programming, a new Artistic Director, and a Gala in celebration of our 20th Anniversary.

Due to the recent health directives and our compassion and concern for the health and well-being of our musicians and audience members, we have had to postpone the Gala and cancel our March concerts. It is uncertain whether the program we had planned for late May will go forward.

This is the first time in two decades that our dedicated musicians have been unable to get together. We deeply miss playing – both with each other and for our audience – and the loss in revenue from these events is a singular challenge for MVP.

The good news is that this hiatus will be temporary. We have rescheduled the Gala for October 18th, and we have an exciting 2020-21 season planned, including performances of Beethoven’s Symphony #6 ("Pastoral") and Mahler’s Symphony #4.

          PLEASE HELP US RAISE $20,000 FOR OUR 20TH YEAR!

Your support will ensure we can resume programming as soon as possible, bringing our unique blend of high quality symphonic music in local spaces back into our community. Here are some ways you can help:

Adopt a musician - $500
Do you have a favorite MVP musician? Sponsor a “Musical Chair” in their honor for a donation of $500.

Sponsor a rehearsal - $250
It costs MVP over $250 to rent space for our weekly rehearsals. Help us secure our vital venue by donating $250 to sponsor a rehearsal.

Adopt an instrument - $100
Donate $100, let us know your favorite instrument, and we will use your contribution to cover the cost of providing sheet music for that instrument next season.

Become a sustaining donor
Pledge a sustaining donation of $10, $25, $50 or $100 per month (or whatever amount works for you) through our online portal on the DONATE page at www.millvalleyphilharmonic.org . 

Help us out however you can!  We are grateful for any contribution, large or small, you can offer. All donors will be acknowledged in MVP’s 2020-21 concert programs, unless otherwise requested.

 P.S.   MVP is a 501c(3) nonprofit corporation (tax ID #13-4227208). All donations up to $300 will be tax-deductible in 2020 (even if you take the standard deduction), as part of the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Please consult your tax advisor for other potential deductions and tax benefits.

Watch Maestro Dana Sadava discuss her personal musical journey and what’s special about Mill Valley Philharmonic:

                           Fund the Future of Mill Valley Philharmonic

Mill Valley Philharmonic needs YOUR HELP to achieve our Fund the Future campaign goal of $25,000, including raising $10,000 through this online campaign.

Mill Valley Philharmonic (MVP) is a nonprofit symphony orchestra comprised of over 50 volunteer musicians who bring high-quality, live classical music to people of all ages and means in their own communities. MVP serves many segments of our community, including accomplished local volunteer musicians; emerging composers - whose works we commission; and most important, individuals and families who might not otherwise have an opportunity to experience a live orchestral performance.


After a transition year following the retirement of our founder and long-time Artistic Director at the end of our 2017-18 season, MVP has emerged stronger and better than ever! This year, we are performing under the batons of 3 amazing guest conductors (Paul Phillips, Dana Sadava and Alexander Kahn) and our audiences are overflowing the concert halls.


This positive change comes, however, with increased cost. We are asking our stakeholders, who have experienced so much joy and beauty through our performances, to assist us in meeting our fiscal needs. The cost of rehearsal and performance space in Marin County is increasingly expensive – nothing is free. And, the transition to new administrative leadership, along with a variety of production expenses (e.g. community outreach, sheet music) has necessitated a growth in our annual operating budget.



Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have already raised $15,000 toward our goal!  Please help us fill our funding gap and maintain our longtime fiscal stability!
  

               FUND THE FUTURE of MVP by contributing today!