Here's a sobering fact. This is a time when many arts organizations are "on the ropes" financially because an increasing number of foundations and donors are now focused on supporting social issues. While we appreciate those causes, it leaves the arts in a challenging position.
Thanks to your kind generosity, Santa Cruz Symphony has thrived for 67 years! We hope you will continue, especially on #GivingTuesday, December 3, a day for supporting nonprofit groups through public donations.
The Symphony is still bringing concerts and recitals to our enthusiastic audiences. But education is also a big part of our mission. We bring free music curricula into the classroom, along with musicians and instruments. In many instances, children are learning about classical music for the first time!
We also provide free youth concerts every year, open to all fourth- and fifth-grade students. These are presented in both North and South County. Many underrepresented young people are now seeing professional musicians who look like them! It's a great way to inspire these students and lay the groundwork for future artistic endeavors.
Tomorrow on #GivingTuesday, would you please consider a donation of any amount to Santa Cruz Symphony? Think of your donation as an investment into the cultural legacy of our community.
But you don’t have to wait until tomorrow. Make your donation online today–it's quick and easy! Thanks once again for your incredible generosity.