(La Porte, IN) - A generous anonymous donor has come forward to offer a 3 to 1 match to enable the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra to reach its $1.5 million fund raising goal.
It’s the first ever fund raising campaign for the LCSO, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. “MUSIC FOREVER” is the name of the campaign designed to ensure the financial future of the LCSO.
“Nearly two years ago, the LCSO Board determined that our 50th anniversary was the perfect time to roll out our first-ever fundraising campaign. After consultants helped us determine that we could raise $1.5 million, we developed the MUSIC FOREVER Campaign and went to work. We are well on our way to making that campaign goal and hope to exceed it,” said long-time supporters, Leigh and Marcia Morris. The Morris’ are past LCSO Board members and Honorary Co-Chairs of the MUSIC FOREVER Campaign.
“The first 50 years of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra have been remarkable. From its inception as a gathering of local musicians who loved music to the great orchestra it is today, it’s clearly a remarkable achievement,” Mr. Morris said.
“But, it’s the next 50 years of the orchestra that Marcia and I are most excited about, and we hope you are, too,” he said.
The LCSO Board has set forth a vision for long-term sustainability focused on music innovation, new generations education initiatives and endowment building. The fund raising drive will end July 31, which marks the end of the LCSO’s 50th Anniversary.
People interested in supporting the Orchestra through a gift or desiring more information are asked to contact the LCSO at (219) 362-9020 or email Tim King, LCSO Executive Director, at executive@lcso.net.
