Annual Fund

Marlboro’s young musicians are invited to come “in order to learn, as no one is assured of performing.” After all, there are seven weeks of daily rehearsals with up to 80 groups active at any one time. It is this intense focus on learning—on making musical discoveries through collaboration, hard work, and unlimited rehearsal time—that makes this place so special and vital in developing new musical leaders.

The small percentage of these groups that perform on our five concert weekends enrich and inspire us all. Yet, revenue from ticket sales covers less than 10% of our budget. Also, in our rural setting, which is ideal for in-depth musical collaborations, we do not have access to the type of local support that sustains our nation’s urban arts institutions. Annual Fund gifts from individuals like you sustain the musicians, faculty artists, and creative community that make Marlboro possible.

Today, Marlboro seeks to raise $1.5 million annually in unrestricted support to ensure that exceptional young musicians continue to benefit from the immersive artistic experience that has distinguished Marlboro for more than 75 years. These gifts help provide the time, space, mentorship, and sense of community that allow musicians to devote themselves fully to the study and performance of music in the unique setting of Marlboro, Vermont.

We invite you to make a tax-deductible gift in support of Marlboro’s musicians and their experience in Vermont. Donors who contribute $1,000 or more are recognized in our annual program book, though gifts of every size make a meaningful difference and are deeply appreciated.