Hi, many of you know that music plays an important part of my life outside of my family, friends and career - now retirement.  For over 10 years, I've performed with Lakeview Orchestra. I thank all of my family and friends that have come to support me and the orchestra over the years. 

Because Lakeview Orchestra means so much to me and the community, I've taken on a challenge to raise $6,000.00 for the orchestra.  You can support my goal with a tax-deductible donation on this page.

I am really proud to be a member of the Lakeview Orchestra (Chicago's best community orchestra!) and happy to volunteer my time and talent.  The orchestra is the only one to win three awards in a single year from the Illinois Council of Orchestras, and the only community orchestra in the City of Chicago to be reviewed (on multiple occasions) by Chicago Classical Review.

Your donation will help us achieve our 2024 priorities that include: 

• New guest conductor program.
• Expanding our visibility. 
• Professionalizing our operations. 

Again, can I please ask for your participation in our fund raising campaign by making a donation today? 

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you at our next concert!   Sincerely, Ken

Additional information about our fundraising campaign...

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.