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The Marquette Symphony Orchestra was greatly saddened by the passing of our wonderful harpist and pianist, Nancy Zimmerman. We have lost an outstanding musician and wonderful friend.
A week before our July concert, a large tumor was discovered and progressed very quickly.
“I am not sure that there was ever a kinder, sweeter soul than Nancy. She was always in good spirits, no matter the situation. She is just a tremendous loss to this community.”
The Nancy A. Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship Fund
Your gifts will offer financial assistance for harp education and harpists with the MSO.
In honor of Nancy, a founding MSO member and positive inspiration to the Marquette and NMU community. Her piano and harp teaching and performances will be missed.
Make a donation
Day in and day out, concert after concert, your Marquette Symphony Orchestra—this artistic gem of the UP—depends on your generosity.
Your support of makes it possible for us to:
attract and keep highly talented musicians
feature world-class guest artists
operate a vibrant youth orchestra program
offer education and outreach programs for all ages
make music throughout the Upper Peninsula
Ticket sales only cover 60 percent of the cost of a concert, so your support truly makes the difference and provides affordable opportunities to experience live symphonic music.
Our fiscal year runs July 1 through June 30.
How To Make A Contribution
Online: Go to our secure online giving page.
By Phone: Call (906) 356-3567 to contribute with your credit card.
By Mail: Print and mail the MSO Contributor Form (PDF) to Marquette Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 253, Marquette, MI 49855 with your check or your credit card information.
Through Venmo: Donations made through Venmo may be directed to @MSO49855
Expand and Encourage Charitable Giving.
Orchestras and other nonprofit arts organizations are part of the broader community of approximately 1.4 million nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, working alongside hospitals, educational institutions, food assistance programs, and the full array of charitable organizations.
Support from donors across the economic spectrum is essential to making this work possible, as orchestras respond to the needs of communities and form partnerships through education, artistic, economic development, and social service programs. When examining giving to orchestras by individual donors who are not trustees, there is evidence of a broad base of community support for the orchestras' work.
Ticket sales and admission fees alone do not come close to subsidizing the artistic presentations, educational offerings, and community-based programming of orchestras. On average, 40% of financial support for orchestras is derived from private contributions. Without this support, public access to high quality arts programming would be greatly diminished.
Other ways to support
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Sponsor
Community partnerships and corporate support are vital to our performances and programs. By connecting with many diverse and vibrant cultural and arts organizations in our city, our programming aims to be more welcoming, inclusive and representative of the Upper Peninsula community.
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Volunteer
We can’t do it without you.
If you are interested in helping the MSO while having fun and meeting new people, email for info.
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Legacy Giving
Leave a lasting legacy of music!
When you make a gift through your estate, either now or at the end of your life, you provide invaluable support to the Marquette Symphony. In addition, you or your heirs may receive various financial advantages, including significant tax benefits.
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The Marquette Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. As an equal opportunity organization, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
The MSO is a 501c3 organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities
One of the key factors to our success is our team of volunteers who donate their time throughout the season, providing knowledgeable, friendly service to the thousands of people who hear the MSO each year. From seating patrons at concerts and giving tours to visiting musicians, to helping out with mailings and other office duties, MSO volunteers are a part of it all.
We can’t do it without you.
If you are interested in helping the MSO while having fun and meeting new people, please email info@marquettesymphony.org.
or call at (906) 356-3567.
Board of Trustees
If you are interested in joining a community of people who are passionate about music and art while enjoying enhanced access to the great concerts that you love, become a board member. For more info please contact us at info@marquettesymphony.org.
Our current Board Members
Non-Discrimination Policy
Statement on Non-Discrimination and Fair Access in Auditions, Volunteer and Hiring Recruitment
MSO is committed to helping make the organization and its activities are accessible to all individuals on a non-discriminatory basis. MSO is opposed to discrimination based upon actual or perceived gender, age, race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, parental, marital, domestic partner, civil union, military, or veteran status.