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Support over 800 students and help us shape the next generation of leaders, musicians, and citizens.
For sustaining or recurring gifts, bequests, or stock and security gifts, contact Salvatore Parillo, Development Manager, at sparillo@pyomusic.org.
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Corporate Sponsorships and Employee Matching
Partnering with PYOMI positions your company as a leader in Corporate Social Responsibility, demonstrating your commitment to equity, education, and the arts, while connecting you with an audience of thousands from across Greater Philadelphia’s diverse communities. Expand your reach and reinforce your brand with PYOMI families, audiences, educators, and civic leaders.
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Please contact Salvator Parillo, Development Manager, at sparillo@pyomusic.org.
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Join us for our Annual Gala on March 27, 2026
PYOMI’s 2026 Gala is a cornerstone event of our 86th season, raising essential funds to support the revitalization of our community arts hub at Saint Patrick Hall and the expansion of our dynamic programs that empower young artists across our region. Tickets are available in January of 2026.
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The Revitalization of Saint Patrick Hall
PYOMI has launched its boldest initiative to date: the Revitalization of Saint Patrick Hall, aimed at expanding PYOMI’s facilities and accessibility. With $1.77 million already secured, Phase One began in summer 2025, with Phases Two and Three continuing through the end of 2026. This revitalization will include an elevator, accessible entrance ramp and restrooms, facade and roof repairs, and sound and interior amenity upgrades – all designed to ensure a more accessible, functional facility for expanded programming.
This effort is supported by the Walter R. Garrison Foundation, the William Penn Foundation, and the Presser Foundation. The revitalized Saint Patrick Hall will become a fully accessible, vibrant hub for student learning, rehearsal, and performance, meeting the growing needs of our expanding community.
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Joyce C. Levy Scholarship Program
The Joyce C. Levy Scholarship Program helps selected Tune Up Philly-Orchestral Pathways Program (TUP) scholars develop the prerequisite skillsets necessary to successfully matriculate to the next level of their musical education through private studio instruction. The program provides six nominated TUP students each year with weekly private lessons, access to their loaned instrument, and a stipend for instrument accessories, maintenance, repairs, and music materials.
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Give through PA Educational Tax Credits
Pennsylvania residents can transform their tax dollars into scholarships for PA students.
Pennsylvania’s Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) and Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) programs enable PA donors to receive dollar-for-dollar PA tax credits for 90% of their contribution total, plus the opportunity for a small federal deduction.
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Planned Gifts
By making a gift through your will or estate, you can provide for the future of transformative music education. Leave a legacy by making a planned gift to PYO Music Institute.
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Gift of Appreciated Securities
Making a gift of stock directly to PYO Music Institute is simple and allows you to save on capital gains taxes. Your gift of stock is also tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Instrument or Sheet Music Donation
PYO Music Institute is grateful for in-kind donations of standard orchestral/jazz instruments (including piano; PYOMI is only able to entertain donations of original Steinway grand pianos), plucked instruments (guitar, banjo, lute, etc.), orchestral sheet music (complete parts and scores), and reference/instructional materials. Please note, PYO Music Institute is unable to accept donations of piano sheet music. Please contact Salvatore Parillo, Development Manager, at sparillo@pyomusic.org or 215-545-0502 to learn more.
Merchandise
PYO Music Institute merchandise is available for purchase online via our online store. All proceeds from your purchases go towards our Financial Aid Tuition Remission Fund, making music education accessible to all.
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PYO Music Institute 2023-2024 Supporters
This year, over 460 supporters contributed nearly $1,000,000 to PYO Music Institute.
Thanks to the unwavering support of these dedicated supporters, PYO Music Institute continues to foster extraordinary achievement from our talented young musicians.
During the 2023-2024 season, over 560 students and more than 7,000 individuals experienced the transformative power of our music education programs. We offer our sincerest thanks to you for helping us reach this milestone goal as we enter our 85th season of providing unparalleled musical education and endless possibilities for our future citizens and musicians.
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