The MSO’s commitment to excellence is supported by the generosity of individuals who are personally committed to promoting, preserving, and supporting the arts. In recognition of these patrons, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra has created the Heritage Society.
The MSO is at a critical juncture in its history and growth. As a cornerstone of cultural enrichment in the greater Western Maryland region, the MSO plays an integral role in educating, entertaining, and connecting people through the power of music. However, to ensure its continued impact and sustainability, we must address pressing financial challenges. Establishing a strong endowment holds the key to the MSO’s perpetuity, providing a stable and reliable source of income to support its operations, programming, and outreach efforts. With an endowment in place, we can weather financial uncertainties, invest in innovative initiatives, and continue to serve as a vital cultural institution for generations to come, fulfilling its vision of bringing music to everyone and fostering stronger, more connected communities.
An effective Heritage Society is important for the MSO. The effects of a strong endowment will be impactful, as it:
- Creates an ongoing source of income. Because funds within the Heritage Society are permanent, this pool of money provides a reliable source of income in perpetuity.
- Enhances stability and prestige. Our well-managed Heritage Society and endowment fund sends a message of planned, long-tern stability, fiscal responsibility and financial viability.
- Provides independence. Contributions to our Heritage Society can provide a measure of independence from economic, governmental and political forces.
- Builds a pipeline of future gifts. Our thriving Heritage Society builds a pipeline of gifts that will mature in the future. By attracting deferred gifts we are enhancing the future financial security of the MSO by positioning ourselves to enjoy increasingly larger gifts in the future
We invite you to consider becoming a member of the Heritage Society through…
- Outright Gift A donation of cash, securities or personal property.
- Living Trust A trust established to take effect during the donor’s lifetime.
- Bequest in Will A gift made by naming the MSO in a donor’s will.
- Life Insurance Gift Naming the MSO named as the beneficiary of an established policy.
- Retirement Gift Plan Naming the MSO as remainder beneficiary after a donor’s passing.
- Real Estate Gift Donation of real property in full or with a retained life estate.
- Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust MSO receives the remainder after income is paid.
Thank you to our Heritage Society Members and Endowment Donors
- Dr. & Mrs. A. F. Abdullah
- Alberta G. Alcorn Family
- Dr. & Mrs. Michael Anderson
- Anonymous
- Mr. & Mrs. John M. Baer
- Dave Barnhart
- Teresa & John Barr
- Jack Beachley Family
- John Beck, Jr.
- John R. Beck
- Sara Bock
- Gary & Deb Bockrath
- Honorable & Mrs. W. Kennedy Boone
- David Bottini & Ray Everngam
- Joann Bousum Family
- Kim & Scott Bowen
- Don & Mary Bowman
- Hermione H. Brewer
- Mr. & Mrs. Jack B. Byers
- Dadra & Jason Call
- Michael G. Callas
- Mr. & Mrs. Frank D. Carden, Jr.
- Dr. & Mrs. Jack Carey
- Mr. & Mrs. Allen J. Clopper
- Peter & Kathleen Clouthier in memory of Rosemary G. Vocke
- Mrs. David Cushwa, III
- Toni & Lee Crawford
- Mary & Bud Dahbura Family
- Dr. & Mrs. Breese Dickinson
- Judy & Allen Ditto
- Dr. Edward W. Ditto, III Family
- Mr. & Mrs. Merle Elliot
- Patricia Enders
- Mr. & Mrs. Franklin P. Erck, III
- David Bottini & Ray Everngam
- Samuel Freeman Family
- Dr. & Mrs. Carl J. Galligan
- Mr. & Mrs. William H. Gelbach, Jr.
- Florence Hill Graff Family
- Katie Groh Fitzsimmons
- Vincent Rauth Groh & Barbara Ingram Groh Foundation
- Lucinda S. Grunberg
- Jean Hamilton
- Donald Harsh Jr.
- Aryeh and Laura Herrera
- Mr. & Mrs. John Hershey, Jr.
- Harvey H. Heyser, Jr.
- Robert & Marjorie Hobbs Family
- Tad & Anne Holzapfel
- John H. Hornbaker, Jr., M.D.
- Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Hose
- William B. Hunsberger
- John V. Jamison, III Family
- Karen Jenneke
- Dr. Robert L. Josephs
- Dr. Rick & Mrs. Suzanne Kass
- Mr. & Mrs. Howard S. Kaylor Family
- Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Kenney
- Renee & Fred Kramer
- Michelle Leveque & Patrick McFadden
- William & Monica Lingenfelter
- Reverend George A. Limmer
- Carrol & Ira Lourrie
- Morton & Sophia Macht
- Dr. & Mrs. Edward M. Macon
- Dr. & Mrs. George Manger Family
- Melinda & James E. Marsden
- Mr. & Mrs. Jerry E. Massey
- Paul C. & Margaret K. Massey Family
- Vincent & Phyillis Mauro Family
- Colonel Bill & Mrs. Gaye McGovern
- Joseph McIntyre in Memory of Alan Lichtman
- Mr. & Mrs. Richard Meyer
- Barbara Miller
- Mrs. Victor D. Miller
- Leslie W. Mills
- Dr. Candice Mowbray & Mr. Daniel Webber
- Nick Mohar-Schurz
- Paul & Harriet Muldowney
- George & Judy Newman
- Dr. & Mrs. Robert Nitzell
- Mr. & Mrs. Alan J. Noia
- Valerie Owens & Mike Dunkum
- Dr. & Mrs. Carl D. Pedersen
- Mr. & Mrs. Dominick J. Perini
- Mr. & Mrs. Spence W. Perry
- Jim & Georgia Pierné
- Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Pitzer Family
- William G. Pitzer
- Samuel G. Reel, Jr.
- William J. & Selina A. Reuter
- Mrs. Theron Rinehart
- Pearl & Odell H. Rosen
- Dr. & Mrs. Joel L. Rosenthal
- Bennett Rubin Family
- Mrs. Agnita M. Schreiber Family
- James & Mary Schurz Family
- Mr. & Mrs. Ralph L. Sharrett
- Petr Skopek
- Ashley & Dustin Simmons
- Donald Spinelli in memory of Alan Lichtman
- Sue Ellen & Doug Spotts
- Jim & Colleen Stone
- Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Z. Sulchek
- Agnes Supernavage
- Sonny Smoyer & Jennifer-Joy Sutton
- Marty & Hugh Talton
- Doris H. Thompson
- Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Tischer
- Jay L. Troxell Family
- Bruce Van Wyk
- John M. Waltersdorf Family
- Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Wantz
- Daniel Watkins
- Mrs. Dorothy Slocum Webster
- Dr. & Mrs. Howard N. Weeks
- Mrs. Mary B. Welty
- Captain J. Maury Werth
- Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Whisner
- Mr. & Mrs. William P. Young, Jr.
- Jim & Stephanie Vaughn
Endowment Naming Opportunities
Endowed Chairs and Minimum Gift
- Music Director Chair
Assistant Concertmaster- Principal Harp
- Principal Bass
- Associate Second Violin
- Associate Viola
- Associate Cello
- Associate Bass
- Assistant Second Violin
- Assistant Viola
- Assistant Cello
- Assistant Horn
- Music Librarian
- Executive Director
$1,000,000$150,000
$75,000
$75,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$5,000
$5,000
Endowed Programs and Minimum Gift
Education- Masterworks
Pre-Concert Experience- Premium Pops!
- Holiday Pops!
- Premiere Guest Artists (multiple)
- Emerging Artists (multiple)
- LinkUp
- Commissioning New Works
EducationDirector- Recording & Media (multiple)
- Contemporary Compositions
- Community Ensembles (multiple)
- Audience Development
- Stage Production
- Touring
Education Programming
$1,000,000$500,000$500,000
$500,000
$250,000
$250,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$75,000
$50,000
$25,000
$10,000
$5,000
$5,000$5,000
