Sponsor a musician's chair

Without our talented musicians, there would be no Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra! Each one is an accomplished and highly trained professional artist. Together, they create the magic that is our symphony orchestra. We are fortunate to have these dedicated musicians right here in the Hudson Valley.

We offer this special opportunity to support our musicians through the Sponsor a Chair Program. Your contribution helps us to secure these dedicated musicians for the 2026-2027 season. You will become an integral part of the HVSO community when you sponsor a musician’s chair.

As a sponsor, you will receive:

  • Recognition on the Musician Roster on the HVSO website and in the concert programs.
  • A backstage pass to meet and mingle with your sponsored musicians at a concert of your choice.
  • For those giving at the Principal, Concertmaster, or Conductors' Circle, we will extend an invitation to an open rehearsal with the HVSO.

You can sponsor a musician at the following levels:

  • $300: Section Musician
  • $500: Assistant Principal 
  • $750: Principal
  • $1500: Concertmaster
  • $3000: Conductors' Circle

Thank you for your generosity. We are so happy you are a part of our HVSO Community!

If you have questions or prefer to donate via phone, please call 845.232.1032

Sponsor a Chair*

  • Section Musicians [37 remaining]

    First violin: Olga Dusheina, Rachel Handman, Marla Rathbun, Michelle Stewart, Mitsuko Suzuki, Heather Vogel
    Second violin: Rachel Crozier, Emily Garrison, Emily Kalish, Francia Mann
    Viola: Elizabeth Handman, Isabella Mensz, Yumi Oshima
    Cello: Joanne Choi, Nanette Koch, Susan Seligman
    Bass: Dan Merriman, Edith Stratton
    Flute: Amy Hersh, Jill Sokol
    Oboe: Joel Evans
    Clarinet: Adam Gallob, Larry Tietze
    Bassoon: Harvey Feldman
    Horn: Matthew Smith, Daniel Salera
    Trombone: Paul Bellino
    Percussion: Matthew Beaumont, Aya Kaminaguchi
    10 Vacant section positions filled by associate musicians

    Price $300.00

  • Assistant Principal [4 remaining]

    Second Violin: Uli Speth
    Viola: Gregory Williams
    Cello: Erica Pickhardt
    Bass: Richard Sosinsky

    Price $500.00

  • Principal [17 remaining]

    Assistant Concertmaster: Marka Young
    Second Violin: Ji Min Lee
    Viola: [Position Vacant]
    Cello: [Position Vacant]
    Bass: Phillip Helm
    Flute: Marcia Gates
    Oboe: Sarah Williams
    Clarinet: Daniel Spitzer
    Bassoon: Jeffrey Marchand
    Horn: Nicholas Caluori
    Trumpet: Terry Szor
    Trombone: Bradley Ward
    Tuba: Ferran Martinez-Miguel
    Timpani: Michael Singer
    Percussion: [Position Vacant]
    Keyboard: Yalin Chi
    Harp: Frances Duffy

    Price $750.00

  • Concertmaster [1 remaining]

    Carole Cowan

    Price $1,500.00

  • Conductor's Circle [10 remaining]

    Joining the Conductor's Circle helps us secure our incredible Guest Conductors for the season.

    Price $3,000.00
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Please let us know if there is a specific musician or instrument you would like to sponsor. We will do our best to pair you. We will reach out by email to confirm your selection or propose an alternative.

Thank you!

Billing Information

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  • Discover

All donations are 100% tax deductible. FJC is the fiscal sponsor of the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra; donations made through this page will appear on your credit card or bank statement listing FJC, but your donation will go to directly support the mission of the fund. If you wish to make a donation by check, please first call 845.232.1032. Checks can be made out to FJC with a reference to the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra in the memo line and mailed to: FJC, 225 West 39th St, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10018.

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