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Hi friends, and especially friends of music. As many of you know, I’ve been a member of Lakeview Orchestra for over 10 years, playing oboe and english horn. We are well into this year’s season, and like in previous seasons, spring is when we have our annual fundraising. The entire orchestra is pitching in, including me. I have a personal goal to raise $5,500.00.
I am really proud to be a member of the Lakeview Orchestra (Chicago's best community orchestra! really!!) 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.
Thank you for your consideration! And an extra thank you to those who've donated repeatedly over the years. I really appreciate it and am hopeful that you’ll consider continuing your support. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
Ken
Here's a bit more about the campaign:
Lakeview Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization celebrating more than a decade of artistic excellence. This spring, the orchestra has a goal to raise at least $25,000 as part of our Our Symphony, Our Future! campaign, which will allow us to continue bringing classical music to the greater Lakeview community.
Every dollar raised will go directly to helping us achieve our mission and this year’s priorities that include:
- Increasing Accessibility for the Community – This season, we’re offering 250 free student tickets to help young audiences and families experience the magic of live orchestral music without financial barriers.
- Expanding the Guest Conductor Program – We’re welcoming three distinguished guest conductors, each bringing fresh perspectives and elevating our artistic programming. Their expertise will challenge and inspire both our musicians and our audience.
- Enhancing Member Experience – With 88 dedicated musicians, we’re investing in rehearsal space upgrades and new artistic development opportunities to ensure our members continue to refine their talents and deliver exceptional performances.
Donations to Lakeview Orchestra are 100% tax-deductible. Questions? Contact us at info@lakevieworchestra.org.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Anonymous Friend | 06/19/2025 | $400.00 | Jeanette Ullinger | 06/03/2025 | $500.00 | I'm a proud supporter of this orchestra and of my brother, Ken Soltesz, who has devoted many hours to this orchestra that he loves so much. | Kelly Coyle | 05/31/2025 | $100.00 | Denise Foy | 05/30/2025 | $100.00 | T Bashiri-Remetio | 05/30/2025 | $25.00 | Daniel Carnahan | 05/22/2025 | $50.00 | Laticia Rhone | 05/21/2025 | $100.00 | Saleem Siddiqui | 05/21/2025 | $50.00 | Tracy Hedrick | 05/18/2025 | $500.00 | So happy to support Ken and his lifelong investment in the arts! | Jon Gomez | 05/14/2025 | $25.00 | Marion Cameron-Gray | 05/14/2025 | $750.00 | Keep up the good work! | Allen Chad Boeddeker | 05/07/2025 | $25.00 | Tom Dailey | 05/06/2025 | $100.00 | Bryan Moody | 05/05/2025 | $50.00 | Maria Klingner | 05/05/2025 | $100.00 | Ashley Lough | 05/05/2025 | $25.00 | Kenneth Soltesz | 05/05/2025 | $2,500.00 | Kicking off this year's campaign! | Katherine Thomas | 11/09/2024 | $25.00 | Katherine Thomas | 10/09/2024 | $25.00 | Katherine Thomas | 09/09/2024 | $25.00 | Katherine Thomas | 08/09/2024 | $25.00 | Katherine Thomas | 07/09/2024 | $25.00 |
| Total | $5,525.00 | ||