My friends, I’m so proud to share two thrilling developments with you and my thanks for the unwavering passion and kindness that you have shown.
1. A symphonic legacy and challenge
In a heartfelt tribute, Kathleen Fox Collins prepared a legacy gift of $100,000 to our Permanent Endowment. What better way to reaffirm her faith in the monumental artistry and value our musicians bring to the community.
Challenge Accepted! We have taken up the challenge to match Kathleen’s legacy gift. Any new or increased gift to the Philharmonic’s general fund will qualify to match the $100,000 challenge.
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2. A promise for the future
After years of careful stewardship, the Bee Vradenburg Foundation has transferred $558,000 to the Philharmonic’s Permanent Endowment. The aptly named “Bee Vradenburg Fund” (previously known as the Symphonic Music Fund*), will ensure ongoing support, helping to guarantee our promise to continue delivering world-class performances today, and for generations.
The Philharmonic Foundation, dear friends, isn’t merely a bank account—it’s a promise. It’s a testament to the ongoing dedication to excellence, innovation, and connection with our remarkable audience.
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Why these investments? Why now?
What’s behind all this? It’s simple:
Trust in the Philharmonic: Our musicians inspire an unbreakable bond and profound relationships with audiences and the community as a whole.
Recognition of Our Audience: On this journey, you are the wind in our sails. Your continued support and belief in our vision have propelled us on our way.
Artistic Achievements: Philharmonic ply their trade relentless pursuit of perfection and passion for creating magical experiences .
The investment continues.
The Music Director search is underway with marvelous conductors from all over the world. NexGen surveys are gathering your insights to inform our future. School district partnerships and community collaborators are getting aboard for the journey ahead. For today’s listeners and audiences of the future, it’s clear: the community is taking notice.
Imagine the horizons we can touch, the symphonies we can create, and the memories we can craft with your continued investment in our future. Let’s keep the music playing.”
To a future filled with promise, artistic brilliance, and shared memories!
*The Symphonic Music Fund is the residual endowment of the Colorado Springs Symphony Foundation, which ceased operations 20 years ago. The Bee Vradenburg Foundation has been custodian of those funds since 2007.
