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…

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.
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