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Support the Philharmonic

Every gift keeps live, world-class music and music education thriving in Northern Michigan.

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Your gift keeps the music playing.

Since 1952, the Traverse City Philharmonic has been sustained by its community. Ticket sales cover only part of what it takes to bring a full orchestra to the stage and music teachers into our classrooms — your gift makes up the difference.

More ways to support

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Ways to Give

Stock, IRA, donor-advised funds, memorial & tribute gifts, monthly giving, and more — find the option that fits you.

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Planned Giving

Leave a lasting legacy through your estate and join the Elnora Milliken Legacy Society.

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Sponsorship & Advertising

Partner with the TC Phil as a business sponsor or program-book advertiser.

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Volunteer

Give your time and talent — ushering, events, and behind-the-scenes support.

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Your impact

What your gift makes possible

Your gift helps a student take part whatever they can pay, and brings the full orchestra to the community.

$35
a half-hour private music lesson for a student
$175
a student’s full semester in a Civic string ensemble
$200
a 10-week session of the Act 2 & 3 adult band
$665
a young child’s season of Suzuki violin lessons
$3,000
helps underwrite a free community concert
$10,000
sponsors a guest artist’s appearance with the orchestra

Community Music School figures are 2025–26 tuition; concert and guest-artist figures reflect typical program and sponsorship costs.

Questions about giving?

Jennifer Hricik, our Director of Development, is glad to help you find the right way to support the music you love.

Jennifer Hricik
Director of Development
jhricik@tcphil.org
231-947-7120 ext. 2

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