Why do I give to the Musical Fund Society Foundation?
You and I joined the Society because we believe in the importance of music in Philadelphia. Our contribution to the Foundation makes this commitment come alive.
Donate NowDuring the fall of 2020, the Musical Fund Society allocated an additional $50,000 in special grants to area musicians and music organizations, in recognition of the financially challenging climate for the arts right now. This support is sustaining the important work of the arts in Philadelphia and continues the Society’s mission of investing in the cultural life and musical legacy of the Philadelphia region.
Watch VideosMaking his eighth appearance on the PCMS stage, Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux returns to the Benjamin Franklin Hall with Clancy Newman, a cellist whose musical acumen and superb technique have been praised time and again.
View DetailsIn its PCMS debut, the Formosa Quartet offers a concert of beloved masterworks and new musical arrangements. Dvořák’s famed “American” quartet opens the program, and Philadelphia favorite Cynthia Raim joins the ensemble to conclude the afternoon with Schumann’s fiery Piano Quintet.
View DetailsAfter her highly successful PCMS recital debut, Francesca dePasquale returns with a newly-created program that combines works by Mozart, Szymanowski, and Fauré with a suite of three world premieres. Based on Pablo Neruda’s book of poetry, all three works in the suite will be paired with visual art by Johanna Andruchovici.
View DetailsThe Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia, established in 1820, invests in the cultural life and musical legacy of the Philadelphia region by supporting local music institutions, advancing the careers of exceptional young artists, and building community around classical music.
The Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia, established in 1820, is the oldest continuing musical organization in the United States. The Society’s membership represents an unusual cross-section of the Philadelphia community that includes professional and amateur musicians.
Like other organizations founded on its model in Boston and elsewhere, the Musical Fund Society was organized to promote music performance and to aid needy musicians. It continues to play an active role in the career advancement of exceptional performing musicians and composers, and sponsors the Musical Fund Society Career Advancement Award.
November 22, 2020
The Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia is pleased to announce $50,000 in special grants to area musicians and music organizations, in recognition of the financially challenging climate for the arts right now. Musicians and music organizations are experiencing a serious loss of performance income while – paradoxically –the stock market continues to rise. In light […]
April 13, 2020
The Musical Fund Society is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2020 Career Advancement Award is mezzo-soprano Chrystal E. Williams. This Award is given annually to a musician under the age of 40 who has had a meaningful connection to Philadelphia during the time he or she was developing as an artist. The […]
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Ticket and infoWhy do I give to the Musical Fund Society Foundation?
You and I joined the Society because we believe in the importance of music in Philadelphia. Our contribution to the Foundation makes this commitment come alive.
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