Donors Join Forces to Provide Matching Funds to Symphony Foundation
Symphony New Brunswick Foundation, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting New Brunswick’s only professional orchestra, is thrilled to announce a remarkable commitment to match donations up to $83,000 from a group of generous New Brunswick donors. This significant pledge will play a crucial role in furthering the Foundation's mission to give Symphony NB financial sustainability so that it may foster the growth and accessibility of symphonic music in our community for many years to come.
Dr. Mary Pedersen, Ronald Lees, Jonathan and Haleen Franklin and several anonymous benefactors will generously match donations (up to $83,000) this summer and fall. By leveraging this substantial donation, the Foundation aims to inspire greater philanthropic engagement, ensuring the continued vitality of classical music in the region.
Donations will also be eligible for Federal matching dollars in our application to Canadian Heritage to be filed in November 2023 through the Canada Cultural Investment Fund Endowment Incentives Component.
BE A PART of what Happens Next
When you donate to the Symphony New Brunswick Foundation, you are casting a vote in support of classical music in New Brunswick. Ensure our professional musicians can continue to grow, educate, and delight audiences across the province by donating today.
“Li-Hong and I always looked forward to seeing our friends perform in the great concerts that are such an enjoyable part of the vibrant Saint John scene. We were particularly grateful for our daughter Miranda to have the chance to play as an apprentice, and as second violin. This is why I Am Matching Donations to the SNB Foundation. I hope you will contribute so that many more can experience these opportunities.”
— Ronald Lees, Matching Donor
My mom, Marion (Murchison) Pedersen, and piano teacher, Sister Marie Estelle, created the environment for the beginning of my love for classical music in rural New Brunswick. it only gets better as I can now give back and support musicians and artists through matching your donations today.”
—Dr. Mary Pedersen, Matching Donor
Join a legacy 70 years strong.
In 2020, to honour the 70th anniversary of the first symphony orchestra in New Brunswick, Symphony New Brunswick Foundation launched an ambitious campaign. A generous donor matched the first $70,000 raised during the orchestra’s 70th season. Together we raised over $256,000. Thank you to all who supported this initiative.
symphony NB is timeless
The Saint John Symphony Orchestra presented its first concert on Dec. 12, 1950
In celebration of 70 years of Symphony, the Province of New Brunswick has partnered with SNB to create a series of short films that share the organization’s history and the vision.
how to give.
We accept cheques. Symphony NB Foundation Inc. Brunswick Square, Level 3, 39 King St. Saint John, N.B. E2L 4W3
We accept donations of securities. Your investment advisor can contact Tom Gribbons, 506.637.7501, at RBC Dominion Securities in Saint John.
We accept credit cards. Contact Gillian Gresh, Director, Donor Relations to arrange a gift. 506.608.0792 ggresh.snb@bellaliant.com
Thank you.
Your donation helps Symphony New Brunswick continue to thrive.