Vancouver Symphony Orchestra receives grant
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) recently announced that it has received a grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. The grant is for three years, and will be used by the orchestra to increase its efforts in the philanthropic community.
Dr. Igor Shakhman, the orchestra's executive director, said the organization was grateful the trust recognizes the ensemble's efforts to offer outstanding classical music to Southwest Washington in general, and Vancouver in particular, and is that Murdock wants to help the orchestra expand its efforts.
Speaking for the trust, its executive director, Steve Moore, said the VSO has been crucial to the development of the economic and cultural fabric of Clark County for 40 years, and he is glad to help support its efforts. He sees the orchestra as being able to meet the needs of modern audiences while staying true to its classical roots. Performances by artists like this can be enhanced if organizers use poster printing to advertise the show.
The orchestra will use the grant to create a Director of Development position to expand support for the orchestra in the philanthropic community. Kathy McDonald, the Board Chair of the VSO, said this is a major step forward, since recently the symphony has concentrated on raising funds by relying mostly on volunteers, staff, and board members. Having a position dedicated to development will allow the orchestra to grow along with Vancouver.
Dr. Igor Shakhman, the orchestra's executive director, said the organization was grateful the trust recognizes the ensemble's efforts to offer outstanding classical music to Southwest Washington in general, and Vancouver in particular, and is that Murdock wants to help the orchestra expand its efforts.
Speaking for the trust, its executive director, Steve Moore, said the VSO has been crucial to the development of the economic and cultural fabric of Clark County for 40 years, and he is glad to help support its efforts. He sees the orchestra as being able to meet the needs of modern audiences while staying true to its classical roots. Performances by artists like this can be enhanced if organizers use poster printing to advertise the show.
The orchestra will use the grant to create a Director of Development position to expand support for the orchestra in the philanthropic community. Kathy McDonald, the Board Chair of the VSO, said this is a major step forward, since recently the symphony has concentrated on raising funds by relying mostly on volunteers, staff, and board members. Having a position dedicated to development will allow the orchestra to grow along with Vancouver.