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 in their own right. Together, they create the magic that is a symphony orchestra. We are fortunate to have these dedicated musicians bringing uplifting and inspiring music right to the Hudson Valley.

We are offering a special opportunity to support our musicians through a new Sponsor a Chair Program. Your contribution makes it possible for us to secure these dedicated musicians for the 2024-2025 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 the musicians at a concert of your choice.
  • For those giving at the Principal, Concertmaster, or Conductor’s Circle level, we will extend an invitation to an open rehearsal with the HVSO.

You can sponsor a musician at the following levels:

  • $750: Section Musician
  • $1000: Assistant Principal 
  • $2000: Principal
  • $3000: Concertmaster
  • $5000: Conductor’s Circle

Thank you for standing with us as we work to revitalize this historic organization. We believe that music and the arts are among the few things that span our cultural differences and bring communities together in meaningful ways. Thank you for being a part of this work.

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

Sponsor a Chair*

  • Section Musicians

    Section Musicians [36 remaining]

    First violin: Olga Dusheina, Rachel Handman, Michelle Stewart, Mitsuko Suzuki, Heather Vogel
    Second violin: Emily Garrison, Emily Kalish
    Viola: Elizabeth Handman, Isabella Mensz, Yumi Oshima
    Cello: Aminda Asher, Joanne Choi, Madeline Fayette
    Bass: Dan Merriman
    Flute: Jill Sokol, Amy Hersh
    Oboe: Joel Evans
    Clarinet: Adam Gallob, Larry Tietze
    Bassoon: Harvey Feldman
    Horn: Matthew Smith, Daniel Salera
    Trombone: Paul Bellino, Jack Noble
    Percussion: Matthew Beaumont, Aya Kaminaguchi
    10 Vacant section positions filled by associate musicians

    Sponsored Musicians: Nanette Koch, Edith Stratton, Rachel Crozier, Francia Mann, Marla Rathbun

    Price $750.00

  • Assistant Principal

    Assistant Principal [4 remaining]

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

    Price $1,000.00

  • Principal

    Principal [16 remaining]

    Assistant Concertmaster: Marka Young
    Second Violin: Ji Min Lee
    Viola: [Position Vacant]
    Cello: Susan Seligman
    Bass: Phillip Helm
    Oboe: [Position Vacant]
    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

    Sponsored Musicians: Marcia Gates

    Price $2,000.00

  • Concertmaster

    Concertmaster [1 remaining]

    Carole Cowan

    Price $3,000.00

  • Conductor's Circle

    Conductor's Circle [9 remaining]

    Joining the Conductor's Circle helps us secure our esteemed Principal Conductor and Guest Conductors for the season.

    Price $5,000.00

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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!





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