Message from John Gordon Ross (Music Director and Conductor)

The Western Piedmont Symphony will strive to provide the best possible in classical music and music education.  As you consider your donations to various charitable causes, please consider an additional gift to the Symphony and its programs. Listed are various components of the symphony’s organization that would benefit from your generous support.

No matter what you decide, we are truly thankful for your continued support as we strive to bring extraordinary music to everyday people throughout the year.  Many thanks and have a wonderful holiday!

Special thanks to the United Arts Council of Catawba County, The National Endowment for the Arts and The North Carolina Arts Council.

Sincerely,

J. Thomas Foster MD                      Chris Brown                                   John Gordon Ross

WPS Board President                  Executive Director                        Music Director and Conductor

As always, our 501c3 non-profit designation allows you to deduct your contribution to the extent allowed. 

243 Third Avenue NE, Suite 1-N, Hickory, NC  28601     Telephone:  828.324.8603

Levels of Giving

$6,000.00          Concert Sponsorship

Sponsor a Masterworks Concert, Bring Music into Everyone's Life

$4,000.00          Guest Artist

In order to bring professional, talented musicians to the Unifour, travel expenses and fees for guest artists must be generated. 

$4,000.00         First Chair Sponsorship

Naming opportunities for all principal musicians.  Minimum 3-year commitment at $4,000 per year.

$1,000.00          Support the Conductor

Masterworks, Chamber Classics Series, Youth Symphony, and numerous professional and community activities; Professional development, seminars, etc.

$500.00             “Keep the Lights On!”

Office operations --Improved computer capabilities – Staff development --Website maintenance -- Mailings, Marketing, etc.

$100.00              Educational & Community Concerts

Provide children of all ages the chance to experience the classics and expand their musical education.  Help to support Outreach Festivals, In-School, Silver Serenade and Rug Concerts.

$50.00                 Instrument Repairs

Tuning, equipment repairs, new equipment, moving costs

$25.00                 Sheet Music

70 musicians x 8 concerts x 5 selections = 2800 pieces of sheet music.  Need we say more! 

On behalf of the Western Piedmont Symphony orchestras, board and staff, we graciously thank you for your continued support.

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