Creative Giving
Your Support is Instrumental
At Marlboro Music, the depth of our artistic work is sustained by a community that believes in the transformative power of time, listening, and shared discovery. While general support provides the essential foundation for our summer season, many of our partners seek more personal “points of entry” to support the specific facets of Marlboro that resonate most with their own values. By contributing to a special fund, you can help us steward the unique pillars of our mission—from the instruments that give voice to our musicians to the landscape that nurtures their creative process.
These creative giving opportunities are designed to align your philanthropic goals with Marlboro’s long-term priorities. Whether through strengthening our artistic leadership, preserving our historic campus, or removing financial barriers for the next generation of artists, these investments support our founders’ guiding vision while allowing for deeper future partnership. We welcome the opportunity to discuss them with you.
For more information, contact:
Thomas Woodward, Advancement Director
Tel: (802) 258-9272
Email: [email protected]
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Special Support Opportunities
We invite you to explore these specialized ways to leave a lasting legacy through targeted support for our instrument funds, artist residencies, housing, and named endowments. These funds represent more than just financial contributions; they are an investment in the people and the environment that make Marlboro a place like no other.
Endowed Fellowship Funds
Created through bequests and special gifts, Endowment Fellowship Funds provide vital investment income, in perpetuity, to help provide the Marlboro experience to wonderfully talented young musicians. They have been established in honor or memory of hundreds of artists and friends, provide ongoing recognition, and may be fulfilled over three to five years.
Francesco von Mendelssohn Fund
The Francesco von Mendelssohn Fund was created in 1989 after von Mendelssohn (a friend of Marlboro co-founder Rudolf Serkin and a relative of the composers) donated his Stradivarius cello to Marlboro. Realizing that rapidly-increasing costs were making it very difficult for young artists to purchase the high-quality instruments they needed as their careers developed, Mr. Serkin used proceeds from the sale of the cello to provide low-interest loans benefitting many deserving young players. Since then, the von Mendelssohn Fund has provided over $9 million in loans, enabling more than 250 Marlboro artists to purchase new instruments.
David Golub Piano Fund
The David Golub Piano Fund was established to purchase and maintain concert-quality pianos used by Marlboro ensembles during their time of intensive study each summer. The fund, named in memory of a former participant who embodied Marlboro’s ideals during his storied career as an international cultural ambassador, is a fitting tribute to David’s legacy. Established in 2023 by David’s family and friends, the Fund has already enabled us to purchase four Steinway grand pianos for our musicians’ use each summer.
