Bozeman Symphony Seeks $75,000 to Reach Campaign Goal by January 31

The Bozeman Symphony’s Board of Directors pledged an additional matching gift of $43,000 for its Ode to Joy annual giving campaign to encourage others’ support. For every dollar donated, Board members will match what the organization raises to $43,000 through January 31. Another $75,000 is needed to meet the campaign’s goal of $300,000. The Ode to Joy campaign supports the Bozeman Symphony’s activities on stage at the concert hall and with various community activities and educational concerts throughout the region.

This past season, the Symphony had 1,131 loyal subscribers, issued 16,994 tickets to patrons from 63 Montana communities, entertained audiences in seven sold-out performances, and presented free concerts to more than 3,000 students and families. Ticket sales represent only 37 percent of the Symphony’s annual budget. Donations are necessary to continue programming, recruit musicians and guest artists, and support community programming.

The Symphony is aiming to expand its educational footprint by engaging younger audiences and creating opportunities for community members to benefit from music education and engagement efforts. Increasing access, impact, and musical offerings for the community is a strategic priority. Donations to Ode to Joy will support Symphony Storytimes, Kinderkonzerts, and help expand Far Afield, a program providing symphonic music in rural Montana. Support will also help launch a new Joy program in partnership with Bozeman Health to lift the spirit of patients and serve those who cannot attend concerts in person.

Help the Symphony carry out its mission to engage, unite, and uplift the community by supporting the Ode to Joy campaign. Donate through January 31 at bozemansymphony.org/donate or send a check to Bozeman Symphony, 402 East Main Street, Suite 202, Bozeman, MT  59715. For more information, call (406) 585-9774.