90 years of commitment to Community, Education, and Inspiring Performances

HUDSON VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

André Raphel, Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor

Announcing the HVSO Founders Circle

The Founders Circle is a unique opportunity to have a major impact on the future of the HVSO. It is available only in our 2025-2026 season. Founders Circle members will have unprecedented access to the most exciting and brilliant musical talent in the Hudson Valley and beyond, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences.

We need supporters such as you to help us build a solid foundation. We have made great strides so far, raising funds and presenting concerts. But there is much more work to do. Membership in the Founders Circle is available until December 31st, 2025. The minimum donation for membership is $10,000. Join the HVSO Founders Circle today to secure your place in this important group and help shape the future of symphonic music in the Hudson Valley! 

Foundation Support

The HVSO is deeply grateful to the following foundations for their support for our organization, recognizing our contribution to arts, culture, and education in the Hudson Valley

  • The Vassar Brothers Institute

  • Bruderhof - Church Communities Mission, Inc.

  • Dutchess County and Ulster County Community Grants Fund of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

  • Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley.

  • The Ann and Abe Effron Fund for The Hudson Valley Philharmonic Society of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

  • The Ed and Barbara Joba Fund for the Hudson Valley Philharmonic of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

Support our work!

The Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra has been sharing music with audiences throughout the valley for over 90 years. We have missed performing for you over the last year. Your support and requests to “keep the music playing” have given us the energy and resolve to reorganize and return. We invite you to join us in revitalizing our
Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra.

~ Carole Cowan
HVSO Concertmaster

“We need organizations such as the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra to bring us together and inspire our communities. We want to honor the many friends and the organizations that have supported us these many years by continuing to be a vital resource in the region.”

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