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PYO Music Institute’s 85th Annual Gala

A Community in Harmony Inspiring the Future celebrates the achievements and milestones built through the cohesive efforts of our diverse community of students, families, faculty, patrons, and you, our symphony of supporters. This milestone celebration will highlight 85 years of harmonious growth for PYOMI and the incredible accomplishments of our students—the future of our 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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Corporate Support

Please check with your company to see if your gift to PYOMI is eligible for a match and fill out or provide any forms to maximize the impact of your gift! You could double your gift, or more, in support of transformative music education.

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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), 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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The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, d/b/a PYO Music Institute, is a 501(c)(3), charitable organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Official registration and financial information concerning PYO Music Institute can be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Federal EIN: 23-6392235