WHY BECOME A FRIEND OF THE ORCHESTRA

The Friends of the Nelson County Community Orchestra are local citizens, organizations, businesses, and orchestra members who donate money in support of the Orchestra.  For our orchestra to grow and thrive, a growing Friends group is vital.  As a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 your donation is 100% tax deductible.

Although we do receive some donations at our concerts your support is vital for this beloved ensemble to thrive right here in Nelson County. For our orchestra to grow, we need to grow the Friends group and increase the level of support. If you are not already a supporter, please become a Friend by making a contribution to the orchestra. 

Your contributions benefit the Orchestra in several ways: 
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•  They provide a secure base of operations by enabling a regular stipend to the music director, purchase of music, rental of rehearsal, and modest administrative and musical expenses.
•  They are matching funds for possible foundation grants. 
•  They will help support our budding string education program.
•  And perhaps most importantly, local contributions are proof of community value and support.  
•  Friends are recognized and listed in our printed concert programs and on our website.

Please contribute with a monetary donation to NCCO if you would like to become a Friend.  Write "Orchestra Friend" in the note field and send to:
                         NCCO
                         P.O. 295
                         Nellysford, VA 22958.

Friends are recognized and listed in our printed concert programs, and (coming soon!) on our Website.

WE ALSO CHERISH OUR VOLUNTEERS AND IN-KIND DONORS
Volunteers are needed right now and here are some ideas of how you can help:
•  Spread the word by telling one and all about our orchestra, inviting new orchestra members to join us and inviting everyone you know to our “free” concerts.
•  Help form action committees to promote our community outreach, our string education program, organize our concert receptions, fund raising events and publicity, to name a few.  
•  Host a table in the lobby during our concerts or at the local community farmer’s market and other places throughout the community to encourage more orchestra members and audience members to join our group.
•  Hand out publicity materials and send e-mails to friends and local businesses in your neighborhood.

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Donate Instruments
 If you have an instrument collecting dust in a closet, bring it to an NCCO rehearsal and play with us.  But, if you're sure you're no longer interested in playing, consider donating it to NCCO for use as a loaner. Besides needing instruments for our youth string education program, sometimes we find a player who wants to get back into playing, but long ago gave up their instrument and sometimes a player's instrument needs repairs leaving them temporarily without.

Currently we have a need for an oboe, bassoon, trombone, tuba, or euphonium, and full sized cellos.

Volunteer Your Time

From board seats to ushering at concerts,
WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!

Support Nelson's first and only community orchestra and youth string education program and bring joy, education and well being to our community.  Contact NCCO's president to discuss how you can help.

Support our mission

Your donation supports the valuable music programs we offer all ages in Nelson County - from outreach with our Wandering Minstrels and full orchestra concerts to youth music education in the schools and beginner adult string classes.   

Music is Art