Please help us keep the music playing for you, your friends and neighbors!!

The past Covid-driven months have been challenging. When we were unable to perform concerts for live audiences, we became innovative. We learned to videotape our programs and stream them online via: YPO@Home (When you can’t come to the music, YPO brings the music to you.). 

Prior to Covid, 90% of each of our $16,000 concert budgets was devoted to music-related expenses (i.e. musician fees, insurances, music rental, etc.). 50% of those expenses were covered by matching grant awards from ArtsWestchester, the Westchester Community Foundation, the Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation, and the City of Yonkers.  You – our loyal supporters – provided the remaining 50%. 

However, videotaping programs is expensive. During Covid, our expenses increased dramatically.  We not only paid for our normal music-related expenses, but also for video production, as well. Now, in this upcoming year, we will try to return to a semblance of normal. We plan to move from videotaped performances in September and October; then to  live, ensemble performances  in November and December; and  – covid permitting –  to full orchestra /live audience performances in March and June. Our expenses will be greater than ever. 

Won’t you help us keep the music playing? 

There are a number of ways you can support us. Your donation is important to us… no matter the size of the donation.

1. Become a sustaining benefactor: Download sustaining benefactor form here.
2. Purchase on Amazon using their “Smile” account to donate to the YPO:  Purchase on Amazon from this link.
3. Make your annual or ArtsWestchester donation: Click here for donation form.

For larger contributions, you can:

1. Establish a matching contribution through your employer
2. Establish a matching contribution through Facebook. 
3. Remember us in your will. Speak with your attorney

 

We thank you for your support!!