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     There is interdependence that resides at the core of an arts community, an interactive relationship between a choir and its audience--one cannot exist without the other. While the mission of the Choral Society is to provide classical choral experiences for its audience, the Choral Society itself cannot exist without support from the very audience it serves. We greatly appreciate the contributions that allow us to continue to provide quality musical experiences for the State College area.

Contribution Levels

     There are many benefits to providing financial support for the State College Choral Society. In addition to promoting quality choral music in Central Pennsylvania, your name appears in our concert programs, and, based on your contribution level, you receive complimentary tickets for Choral Society concerts and free CDs.

Conductor's Circle              $2,500 and higher
          4 Tickets to January and May Concerts and CDs of Both Concerts

Angel              $1,000-2,499
          4 Tickets to January and May Concerts and Anniversary Gala Concert CD

Benefactor      $750-999
          4 Tickets to January and May Concerts

Patron            $500-749
          2 Tickets to January and May Concerts and Anniversary Gala Concert CD

Sponsor           $240-499
          2 Tickets to January or May Concerts

Donor             $100-249
          2 Tickets to May Concert

Friend            $50-99

Contributions to the State College Choral Society are tax deductible. Please let us know if you would rather not receive complimentary tickets or CDs; your entire contribution will be tax deductible. 

Contributions may be submitted by mail, at a concert, or online.

To submit by mail or at a concert,

click HERE for a contribution form.

To contribute online using a credit card, click this button.

Thank you for
your support!

Memorials
The Choral Society welcomes contributions in memory of past members and others who love choral music. Here is a list of those so honored to date:

  • Ralph Condee 

  • William Greenham

  • Jean Slates Hawk

  • James Hess
  • Suzanne Hess
  • Kay McNall
  • Tom O'Halloran
  • James Palmer
  • Martha Ramsey
  • Marie Richey
  • Barbara Schmalz
  • Glenn Sherman Spencer
  • Paul Wuest
  • Richard Zindler

  • Charlotte Dunham (Library Fund)
Martha Ramsey Choir
The Martha Ramsey Choir acknowledges those who have included the Choral Society in their estate plans. Call 861-1277 to make arrangements to “join” the Martha Ramsey Choir.
 

The Choral Society has a number of endowment funds established to ensure the future of our organization. Please stipulate which fund you wish to receive your endowment donation:

D. Douglas Miller Endowment Fund
The State College Choral Society is fortunate to have an endowment fund, established by an anonymous donation of $50,000 in 1999 in honor of long-time and beloved musical director, D. Douglas Miller. The SCCS Board made the decision to not use the interest earned from this endowment until the principal reaches $100,000.

Diamond Endowment Fund
This fund was established in 2008 to support general operations.

McLane Guest Soloist Fund
Paulette & Rogers McLane established this fund in 2008 to help cover the costs of soloist fees.


Centre County Community Foundation
SCCS has three endowment funds within the Centre County Community Foundation. Donations to any of these funds may be submitted to CCCF, P.O. Box 648, State College, PA 16804.

State College Choral Society Fund
Established in 2003, this fund reached the level  in 2008 where SCCS now receives annual dividends. This fund supports general operations of the Choral Society.

DeJong Oratorio Fund
Established by long-time Choral Society member Gordon DeJong and his wife Caroline to underwrite costs for the performance of full scale oratorios.

Youth Chorale Festival Fund
This, the newest fund in our portfolio, was established by tenor Arthur Curtze to underwrite youth outreach efforts—future members in training!


For more information on how best to make your contribution, contact SCCS Treasurer Janet Haner by phone (814) 861-1277 or email j.haner@comcast.net.

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