Your Gifts Make a Difference
In our inaugural year, we are hard at work fund-
raising, researching grant opportunities, and
seeking individuals, businesses, and foundations
that would like to partner with us in making our
Festival financially sustainable for many years
. If
the Festival has meant something to you and the
community, please consider becoming a part of
our Festival by making a donation or becoming a
business sponsor.
There are many good reasons to Support the Music
Festival
A recent major study by the nonprofit
Americans for
the Arts
concluded that
communities that invest in
the arts
reap the benefits of economic growth and a
quality of life that positions those communities to
better compete in our 21st century economy.
By creating jobs and promoting tourism, the arts
industry
strengthens area businesses and
generates revenues
for our local governments and
the Commonwealth Arts events in Virginia
produced an estimated $200 million in local
spending in 2012.
If you are a local business,
you may see increased
patronage and revenue
from the influx of Festival
attendees – some new to the area – who may be
seeking out restaurants, lodging, and various goods
and services.
The arts play a key role in
building & revitalizing
our rural communities and enhancing our quality
of life
– in Floyd County as well as the region.
The arts are
essential to the intellectual and creative
growth
of our children & teenagers by boosting
student achievement and helping students learn
critical-thinking skills.
Showing your support
for this annual Music Festival
from its beginning helps bring significant long-term
benefits to Floyd and the region.
And it is really special to have
great classical music in
our own back yard
!
Checks can be mailed to:
VBRMF 220 Parkway Lane South, Suite 3
Floyd, VA 24091
or donate securely online by credit card at:
VirginiasBlueRidgeMusicFestival.org
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Music Festival gratefully
acknowledges the donations and sponsorships
made by the following individuals and
businesses during the past year (as of May 9,
2013). Your generous support is vital to our
continued growth and success
.
Diamond Circle ($3,000 and up)
Anonymous
Mary & David Wiley
Platinum Circle ($2,000 to $2,999)
Linda & Ed Fallon
, in memory of Marian and Al Albee
Gold Circle ($1,500 to $1,999)
Clemens & Barbara von Claparede-Crola
Marjory & Randall Wells
Silver Circle ($1,000 to $1,499)
Deborah & Joe Baum
Dan & Debi Drysdale
Bill & Ginny Gardner
Christopher Robinson & Mary Anne Mullins
Dwight & Patricia Shelor
Benefactor ($500 to $999)
Dr. Robin Bagby
Bank of Floyd,
Orchestra Principal Sponsor
Susanne Becker
Myra Conner
Don & Glenda George
Griffith Lumber Company
Marie Henry & Martin “Jack” Lester
Kominsky Family,
in memory of Grandma Grace
Natural Woodworking Co.
Sydney & Paul Nordt
David Oakes
Judy O'Brien & John & Kalin Hanson
StellarOne
Strathmore Capital Advisors, Inc.
Patron ($250 to $499)
Animal Care Center of Floyd, Inc.,
Soloist Sponsor
Bell Gallery & Garden,
Chamber Ensemble Sponsor
Lloyd K. Blevins
Blue Ridge Restaurant, Inc.
Clark Gas & Oil, Inc.,
Orchestra Principal Sponsor
Rhonda & Michael Daiber
Dogtown Pizza
Floyd Express Market
Floyd Pharmacy
Richard & Diane Giessler
