Philadelphia Singers

     "I had a wonderful time and learned a lot about both musicianship and my own capacity for singing. Performing with the musicians in The Philadelphia Singers, showed me that people can continue to be involved in music throughout their lives."
     -- Amrita Dani
     Participant in the Mentor Program

MAKE TWICE THE IMPACT: CONTRIBUTE TO THE IN UNISON CHALLENGE GRANT

The Philadelphia Singers’ Board President Bob Mortensen has generously offered a $25,000 challenge grant and will match one-to-one all NEW and INCREASED gifts up to a total of $25,000. Join us in this exciting and meaningful endeavor to raise $50,000 for The Philadelphia Singers by making your gift today. Gifts received by October 31 will qualify for participation in the In Unison Challenge grant making your investment in The Philadelphia Singers have twice the impact! Click here to contribute.

Philadelphia’s Chorus

Philadelphia’s Premier Chorus, The Philadelphia Singers is a leading contributor to our community’s vibrant cultural life. Its distinction as a professional ensemble enables The Philadelphia Singers to present choral performances ranging from renowned classical masterworks to innovative contemporary works. The Philadelphia Singers is dedicated to both upholding and strengthening our rich choral tradition. We value the importance of expanding the choral repertoire and enriching the choral art by commissioning and performing significant new works.

The Philadelphia Singers is also committed to building partnerships with educational institutions and peer arts organizations. Engaging students in the choral art provides a unique artistic experience that builds musicianship and artistry, and encourages social interaction that deepens students’ connections with the music and their community. Through our concerts and education programs, The Philadelphia Singers develops the choral audience and nurtures future performers.

A significant increase in support is crucial to meet current financial challenges and is imperative for the future of The Philadelphia Singers and our region’s distinction as a vibrant cultural center. A substantially larger Annual Fund will create a healthier and stronger organization allowing The Philadelphia Singers to:

Maintain dynamic artistic leadership;

Present a musically diverse 2010-2011 concert series with works by J.S. Bach and James MacMillan;

Commission a new choral work by Philadelphia composer David Shapiro;

Attract and retain top vocal artists;

Maintain our distinguished role as Resident Chorus of The Philadelphia Orchestra;

Engage up-and-coming as well as established solo artists;

Expand our Mentor program to include students throughout the Delaware Valley;

Establish The Philadelphia Singers as the leader in the performance, preservation, and cultivation of American Choral Music.

The Philadelphia Singers Annual Fund
IN UNISON CHALLENGE GRANT AND CAMPAIGN

The Philadelphia Singers’ concerts and programs would not be possible without the generous support from our valued donors and volunteers. You can make a difference - Your support, helps to guarantee the future of professional choral performances and meaningful education programs for our city and region.

As a donor to The Philadelphia Singers you will enjoy the benefits outlined below. Thank you for your support!

Click here to contribute.

Friend - Gifts of $50 - $99
Fully tax-deductible
Listing in Philadelphia Singers publications

A gift at this level can provide the music for the performance of a Philadelphia favorite by Robert Shaw and Alice Parker

Member – Gifts of $100 - $249
Fully tax-deductible
All of the above, plus:
Two passes to pre-concert lectures and conversations

A gift at this level can provide hours of rehearsal space to rehearse Randall Thompson’s The Peaceable Kingdom

Contributor – Gifts of $250 - $499
Fully tax-deductible
All of the above, plus:
Two passes to attend a rehearsal

A gift at this level can help to provide the accompanist for “Christmas on Logan Square”

Patron – Gifts of $500 - $999
Fully tax-deductible
All of the above, plus:
Four passes to attend a rehearsal

A gift at this level will support the creation of an archival recording of Gavin Bryars’ On Photography

Benefactor – Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499
$40 is not tax deductible
All of the above, plus:
Six passes to attend a rehearsal,
Invitation for two to a reception with Music Director David Hayes and members of The Philadelphia Singers

A gift at this level can support The Philadelphia Singers’ mentor program and will enable a talented high school student to perform alongside members of The Philadelphia Singers in performances with The Philadelphia Orchestra

Musician’s Circle – Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999
$225 is not tax deductible
All of the above, plus:
Dinner with Music Director David Hayes

A gift at this level can sponsor a member of the chorus for the 2010-2011 Season or help to underwrite the commission of a new choral work by Philadelphia composer David Shapiro

Conductor’s Circle – Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999
$500 is not tax deductible
All of the above, plus:
The opportunity to host a private concert in your home

A gift at this level can provide the orchestra for the performance of James MacMillan’s Seven Last words from the Cross

Director’s Circle – Gifts of $10,000+
$500 is not tax deductible
All of the above, plus:
The opportunity to partially underwrite a performance

A gift at this level will underwrite a performance on The Philadelphia Singers’ 2010-2011 Season

To support The Philadelphia Singers Annual Fund, click here or call our offices at 215-751-9494. Individualized plans including monthly and quarterly giving schedules are available.

The Michael Korn Society

The Michael Korn Society of The Philadelphia Singers honors the following individuals who have included The Singers as a beneficiary under their wills, trusts and life insurance policies, retirement plans and other planned giving arrangements. Michael Korn founded The Philadelphia Singers in 1972. Upon his untimely death in 1991, The Michael Korn Trust was established to help secure The Singers' Future. We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of those listed below.

Doralene and Jim Davis
Robert P. Leiby, Jr.
Robert E. Mortensen
Edith Reinhardt
Katherine Ball-Weir and Carl Weir