New Community Foundation Fund Benefits Frederick Symphony Orchestra

December 9, 2008: The Frederick Symphony Orchestra has been an instrumental part of the Frederick community since 1997, offering a vast array of talent, music, and educational programs for all to enjoy. Under the direction of Conductor Elisa Koehler, the Frederick Symphony Orchestra’s eleventh concert season is brimming with classical and contemporary masterpieces, pop music and young artist showcases. The Orchestra, loved throughout the community for its quality performances and affordable tickets, recently added a fifth concert to its season in response to audience demand. It also started the Frederick Orchestra Guild for those who wish to volunteer for community service.

To ensure that the Frederick Symphony Orchestra will continue to have successful seasons for future generations to enjoy, it recently established The Frederick Symphony Orchestra Fund at The Community Foundation of Frederick County to support the Orchestra in its mission of providing music for the Frederick County area.

“The Frederick Symphony Orchestra has a long-term commitment to Frederick and the surrounding community,” says Treasurer Edward Goley, who added that setting up a fund at the Community Foundation will ensure that the Orchestra has the finances required to further its mission of community involvement.

Frederick Symphony Orchestra President Matthew Stegle said the Community Foundation has an excellent track record of managing funds for different organizations in Frederick. “We're proud to be one of their newest partners."

Those who wish to support the Frederick Symphony Orchestra in its mission to bring symphony music to the community may make a secure, online donation to The Frederick Symphony Orchestra Fund. To do so, click here. Checks may also be made payable to The Community Foundation of Frederick County and mailed to 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701, with the Fund’s name inserted in the check’s memo line. All donations are tax deductible to the furthest extent of the law.

Since 1986, generous citizens have turned to the credibility and expertise of the Community Foundation to establish funds or add to existing funds that provide scholarships to deserving students and grants to worthy nonprofit organizations. To date, the Community Foundation has awarded more than $19 million throughout Frederick County. Additional information about the Community Foundation can be found by calling 301.695.7660.