The Greater Westchester Youth Orchestras Association, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, greatly appreciates donations of any amount. Your donation provides funds for need based tuition assistance, giving young musicians the opportunity through classical music training in an ensemble, to receive an excellent grounding in collaboration, the ability to boost self-esteem, and helps foster an open-mindedness about our ethnically diverse community, worlds and traditions.

DONATION LEVELS

$100 Friend - Friends are mentioned in our Spring Gala Concert, Lincoln Center Playbill program.

$200 Donor - Donors are mentioned and receive a complimentary family tribute in our Spring Gala Concert, Lincoln Center Playbill program.

$300 Sponsor - Sponsors receive a complimentary ticket to our Spring Gala Concert, David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Are mentioned and receive a complimentary family tribute in our Spring Gala Concert, Lincoln Center Playbill program.

$500 Patron - Patrons receive two complimentary tickets to our Spring Gala Concert, David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Are mentioned and receive a complimentary family tribute in our Spring Gala Concert, Lincoln Center Playbill program.

$750 Benefactor - Benefactors receive three complimentary tickets to our Spring Gala Concert, David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Are mentioned and receive a complimentary family tribute in our Spring Gala Concert, Lincoln Center Playbill program.

$1000 Principal Player - Principal Players receive four complimentary tickets to our Spring Gala Concert, David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Are mentioned and receive a complimentary family tribute in our Spring Gala Concert, Lincoln Center Playbill program.

$1500 Conductor’s Circle - Conductor’s Circle members receive six complimentary tickets to our Spring Gala Concert, David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Are mentioned and receive a complimentary family tribute in our Spring Gala Concert, Lincoln Center Playbill program.

2018–2019 Family Tributes

Thank you to GWYOA for enriching the lives of so many children by giving them the opportunity to build connections with each other to combine their ability to create something beautiful. So proud to be part of this wonderful organization and such dedicated volunteers.

— The Moon-Lee Family

The family of Eric and Anna Langbert thank all the conductors, board members and fellow musicians for the many years of great music. We will miss you.

— The Langbert Family

Dear Maestri Lionti, thank you for a grand experience for our darling daughter. Rosa Sofia—you make the world sing and our hearts too ... we are so proud of you and thank you for the music you have given us since you were born!

— Your proud family

Dear Larisa, we are very proud of you and really enjoyed the concerts of the Youth Symphony! Bravo to all young GWYOA musicians and a special thanks to Vincent and Victor Lionti for providing such wonderful opportunity to the kids!

— The Bushkin Family

Emma, congratulations on your last GWYOA concert. We are so proud of you and all that you've accomplished! Seems like only yesterday you were learning Twinkle Twinkle on a 1/4 violin. Can't wait to see what you do next!

— Love, Mom, Dad, and Claire

Congratulations, Charlotte! We're so proud of your musical accomplishments, including all your GWYOA seasons, and excited to see what you do next. Good luck!

— D, M, & A

Thank you to Conductor Klinger, Conductor Stern, and Conductors Lionetti and Lionetti for all that you do for all the musicians today and throughout the year.

— The Vitale Family

You make us smile every day, Vicky-Ticky-Toria. You are everything that is sunny and right in this world. We are so proud of you and your hard work and we love you to the moon and back. Keep being fabulous you! XOXOXO

— Mom, Dad, William, Stone, & Ginger

Congratulations to the musicians of the GWYOA Youth Symphony! For Bea and all the seniors, good luck as you move on to the next exciting chapters in your lives.

— Maria and Bill Pence

Lucas Lee, we are so happy to see you grow as a musician and perform as a HS junior at GWYOA. I hope you continue to enjoy playing different instruments and music throughout your life. Looking forward to more concerts with you playing French Horn!

— Mom, Dad, Evelyn, and Abigail

To Maestri Klinger, Stern, and Lionti: The young music community is so fortunate for your dedication, patience, hard work, and incomparable expertise. Thank you! To my students: Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and keep up the great work! Your music sounds heavenly to my ears!

— Jamie Geidel

Dear Ariana, we are very proud of you and really enjoyed the concerts of the Elementary Orchestra! Congratulations to all the young GWYOA musicians, and a special thanks to Mr. Klinger for providing such a wonderful opportunity to the kids, and helping them to learn and appreciate music!

— The Chung Family

Our boys, Jad and Rani, have enjoyed playing with the GWYOA. We are grateful to their amazing conductors, and all the volunteers who make it happen! Best regards.

— Wahiba & Alaa Benslimane

Dearest Justine, congratulations to you and all your fellow GWYOA friends on an amazing year! We are so proud of your hard work and musical and personal growth. Many thanks to Bernard Klinger and all the wonderful parents who made this incredible experience possible. Love,

— Mom, Dad, and Matthew

Congratulations to the GWYOA class of 2019! Well done! Thank you so much to the Conductors, Board members, parents, and peers! Your effort means so much to me! I have the warmest memories of my time in GWYOA! All the best in the years to come!

— William Zhou and Family

Dear Hannah, congratulations on your first year with the GWYOA orchestra! We are so proud of you! You'll never know dear how much we love you. Love,

— Mom, Dad, Sarah, and Abigail

Dear Scott, we are immensely proud of the young man you have become and how music is the heart and soul of who you are. Congratulations on your GWYOA experience as it will stay with you for the rest of your life! Always stay true to yourself! We love you,

— Mom, Dad, Daniel, and Nanny

Thank you to the GWYOA orchestras, the wonderful conductors and supportive community for an amazing 7 years! Wishing Chirag and all the graduating seniors the very best for the future.

— Poonam Arora and Arvind Kumar