Endow An HVP Musician Chair

Take center stage by endowing a musician’s chair at the Hudson Valley Philharmonic (HVP). The HVP features some of the best musicians in the Hudson Valley Region and beyond and you can create a gift of lasting support and share your passion for a particular instrument by endowing a principal chair in your name or in honor of someone special to you. You can also choose to endow the Music Director’s chair or any orchestra members seat.

Rates are ONE year, FIVE years or in PERPETUITY for recognition in our playbill and website and more…

Endowment Levels

Level

Conductor

  • 1 Year – $3,000
  • 5 Years – $5,000
  • In Perpetuity – $25,000

Level

Concertmaster

  • 1 Year – $2,000
  • 5 Years – $8,000
  • In Perpetuity – $15,000

Level

PRINCIPAL SEAT OF YOUR CHOICE

  • 1 Year – $1,000
  • 5 Years – $4,000
  • In Perpetuity – $7,500

Level

ASST PRINCIPAL/SECTION SEAT OF YOUR CHOICE

  • 1 Year – $500
  • 5 Years – $2,000
  • In Perpetuity – $3,750

 

All ENDOWED CHAIR DONORS WILL:

  • Be listed alongside the name of the musician in concert programs Receive the maximum tax deduction allowed by law.
  • Receive recognition on the HVP web page
  • Receive a special thank you from the musician who occupies your chair Receive invitations to special HVP receptions

Endowments are available for a single season/five year increments/or in perpetuity and are payable annually.

Contact Chris Silva, Executive Director

CURRENT ENDOW A CHAIR DONORS:

Conductor
By Dr. Jack & Karin Fein

PRINCIPAL SEAT OF YOUR CHOICE

Phillip Helm, Principal BASS
By Mary Beth & Christian Meyer

 Susan Seligman, Principal CELLO
Given in Memory of Dan Schmidt

Daniel Spitzer, Principal CLARINET
By Frank & Mary Doherty

Daniel Spitzer, Principal CLARINET
By Robert McKee

Marcia Gates, Principal FLUTE
By Sarah Vasse

Frances Duffy, HARP
By Nan & David Greenwood

Charlotte Malin, Principal VIOLA
Given in memory of Allen Davies

ASST PRINCIPAL/SECTION SEAT OF YOUR CHOICE

Dan Merriman BASS
By Bruce & Barbara Shapiro

Edith Stratton BASS
By Henry Westmorland & Charles Milligan

Aminda Asher CELLO
By Mary Jane & Ron Von Allmen

Nanette Koch CELLO
By The Honorable & Mrs. Albert Rosenblatt

Aya Kaminaguchi PERCUSSION
By Bruce & Barbara Shapiro

Francia Mann VIOLIN
By Elaine C Lipschutz

Rhonni Hallman 2nd VIOLIN
By Marlaina Junior-Quick