I've played in the Lakeview Orchestra for more than a decade with other like-minded musicians. Purely out of our love for making music, we volunteer our time and talent to present concerts a few times a year to audiences of hundreds of friends, family, and fans. 

I've had the pleasure of serving in several leadership roles for the Orchestra: associate concertmaster, board member, development chair, and campaign co-chair. As you can see, I'm very invested in the ensemble's success and would like your help contributing to its financial health. 

Support for the Lakeview Orchestra through philanthropic gifts makes what we do possible and is the largest component of our organization's revenue. This means your philanthropic support is critical to the ongoing financial success of the organization.

If you've donated in prior seasons, you have my gratitude. Know that you have supported one of my biggest passions in life. Thank you! 

Thank you in advance for supporting the Lakeview Orchestra!

Lakeview Orchestra, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of Chicago, making orchestral music accessible to all by providing affordable and high-quality performances to our community.

Over eleven seasons, the Lakeview Orchestra has established itself as “Chicago's premier non-professional orchestra” (Chicago Classical Review), serving as a hub of musical excellence and community engagement. Our annual five-concert season at the historic Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture has consistently garnered critical acclaim and enthusiastic audience response. And, we have persevered through challenges from startup to sustainability, including weathering the devastating impact of the pandemic shutdown, and emerged stronger than ever.

The 2023-24 season is a pivotal juncture in our organizational maturity. This season, philanthropic support is impacting these three pillars:

• New guest conductor program. In the 2023-24 season, through a competitive process, we inaugurated our guest conductor program. We retained two professional conductors to lead the orchestra in concerts they have programmed in partnership with the orchestra’s artistic director. 

• Expanding our visibility. We are working to increase our presence in the community, attracting new patrons and supporters. Your generosity supports enhancing our marketing efforts, reaching a broader audience, and promoting our programs more effectively.

• Professionalizing our operations. We are committed to elevating our operations to the highest standards. This season we have hired a new general manager with decades of experience in non-profit arts management.

   

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Your generosity not only sustains our organization but also nurtures the artistic talents of our members, providing them with a platform for beautiful music-making. Your contribution ensures that our musicians have the resources they need to flourish creatively, fostering a collaborative environment where they can share their gifts with the world. Joining our campaign enriches the lives of both our musicians and our audiences, fostering a vibrant ecosystem where artistic excellence thrives.

Donations to the orchestra are 100% tax-deductible and will directly fund the Orchestra’s operations.