Annual Giving

Every Voice Counts

Recently, arts organizations around the country received stark news: the National Endowment for the Arts is terminating millions of dollars of already-awarded grants at  the end of May. 

Worcester Chamber Music Society is among hundreds of organizations around the nation whose current grants were terminated. Our NEA grant supported Neighborhood Strings, our music education program that provides intensive, inspirational programming to over 100 young people in Worcester. The NEA provided a significant amount of funding for our teaching artists. These are top-notch professionals who are completely committed to the work of creating a community around music for young people.

The letter also specified that new funding priorities must “reflect the nation’s rich artistic heritage and creativity as prioritized by the President.”  Programs like Neighborhood Strings are not included in those priorities.

Of course — our project of providing access to music-making for young people remains strong. Anyone who attended this week’s Music on Main concert at the JMAC Brickbox Theater could feel the energy and commitment from the young string players, the families who surround them, and the community. (And the salsa dancing wasn’t bad, either!)

There are several actions you can take if you love this work and want to see it thrive amid challenges. 

  • You can show how much live music matters and attend our upcoming concert, Summer Dreams
  • You can donate to WCMS and help ensure that Neighborhood Strings remains fully-funded for 2026.
  • You can make your voice heard and speak up for public investment in the arts through collective action by advocacy groups like Mass Creative.

Your support in any of these ways means the world to us. Let’s stand up for music and creative youth development. Every little action counts!

Warmly,

Ariana Falk
Executive Director, Worcester Chamber Music Society

The Annual Fund - Your Gift Makes A Difference!

Boy receives new instrument

Give Monthly
Consider making a monthly donation or increasing your current monthly donation.  Reoccurring donations help us improve our long-term planning and sustainability.

Matching Donations
Many corporations match charitable contributions, which can double the size of your gift, and, depending on the size of your gift, increase your benefits.

Worcester Chamber Music Society is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit arts organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Donations by mail:
Make your check payable to “Worcester Chamber Music Society” and send to:
Worcester Chamber Music Society
323 Main Street, Worcester MA 01608
Please be sure to include your name as you would like it to appear in the program book.

Donate Now

The Annual Fund supports our concert series, Neighborhood Strings, Chamber Music Camp and other community programs. Ticket sales provide only a fraction of the funds needed to maintain high-quality programs. We are grateful to you for providing the funding we need to provide enriching opportunities for our community.

Donor Advised Fund
If you have a Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, use the area below to donate directly through your fund.

Read the 2023-2024 Annual Report

Impact

The funds we raise through donors like you are vital to the success of our concerts, education, and community programs.

• $5000 provides the necessary funding to produce one concert
• $2500 provides funding for one student to participate in our Neighborhood Strings program for a full year
• $1200 provides free and reduced tickets for youth, students and seniors for the season
• $1000 provides support for one Music Heals concert at Abby’s House
• $500 provides one violin for a Neighborhood Strings student

Every Gift Matters!

With your support, you join others who believe in the uplifting experience live chamber music brings. You make it possible for Worcester Chamber Music Society to continue to bring passionate and exhilarating performances to our region thereby enriching the cultural life of Greater Worcester.

We honor every gift and call special attention to those donors who support us year after year. 

To view our Gift Acceptance policy, please contact Ariana Falk, Executive Director at Ariana@worcesterchambermusic.org.