Donors from 2024
Thank you for Helping us Make a Difference
We are pleased to acknowledge our 2024 donors and thank them for their generous support.
Friends of the Center
Charlie & Sue Agee
Peggy Barbera
Rebecca Beardsley
Christopher Birdsall
John & Shannon Bosserman
Bob Camper
Mort & Ketsy Chiles
Jim Clore
Mary & Bill Crowder
Tristan D’Alessio
Pat Davis (in memory of Amy M. Davis)
Jaclyn D’Innocinzi
Susan Dunham (in honor of Scott)
Judy & Alan Edmunds
Evelyn & Michael Edwards
Roberta & Steve Eisenberg
Steve Engebretson
Kris F
Eric Fish
Welthie Fitzgerald
Tom & Debi Flynn
Kenneth S. Furlong
William Gair
Ann & Gene Gartner
William Hampton
Tom & Vicky Healy
Trevor Hogan
Chase & Cathy Hughes
Ben & Carolyn Jarratt
Cliff & Kathy Kavanaugh
Denise Kinney
Marie Krug
Jane & Willie Lamar
Miles Leatherworks
Linda Litwin
Kevin MacConnell
Anthony Mazlish
John & Karen McLean
AnnaMaria Mottola
Douglas Mow
Mike Murphy
Jack Norton
Brendan O’Connor
Barney & Mary O’Meara
Rob & Robin Parks
Doug Parsons
Susan Pell
Paul & Cheryl Reisler
Martha Roby
Molly Sanford
Marte Sherbeck
Carolyn Smith
Charles Tompkins
Matthew Tremper
Brian Turnmire
Cary & David Upshaw
Carolyn Wahl
Suzanne & David Weiss
Jeff & Charity Wright
Carty Yowell
Founder’s Circle ($5,000)
Earle & Betty Martin
Carl and Barbara Peck Family Charitable Trust
Panetiere Partners (Eric Stark)
Patricia Price
The Golden Paws Foundation (Wes & Natalie Bush)
DuCard Vineyards (Scott & Karen Elliff)
Patrons of the Blue Ridge Center ($1,000)
Jack Bagley
Jared S. Carr
Jennifer Cruz – Dedicated to Renee Balfour
Dale & Lauren D’Alessio
Bill & Samantha Guerry
Trevor Hogan
Tom Matthews
Stephanie Mendlow
AnnaMaria Mottola
Student Scholarship Fellows ($500)
Bruce Clark
Douglas Dear
Danny DeBoer
Sallie Eissler
Eric Franklin
Chris & Peggy Gibson
Sam Lowe (In Memory of Judith Lowe)
Vince May
Cathy & Kevin McGhee
Kelly Pickerel
Gene & Marilyn Potter
Your Continuing Financial Support Will Help Us Make a Difference
Your financial support at any level will help us make a difference in the lives of aspiring young musicians and artists. Please consider the options below and make the Blue Ridge Center for Music & Creative Arts one of your important annual charitable contributions.
• Make a one-time donation
• Become a monthly donor
• Become a Business Sponsor
• Sponsor a student
• Sponsor an event
All donors receive invitations to the Center’s events, including concerts and other live music performances, art shows, and festivals, and are listed on our website and in our Annual Report. Major donors are recognized through designated giving levels as follows:
• Student Scholarship Fellows ($500)
• Patrons of the Blue Ridge Center ($1,000)
• Program Sponsors ($2,500)
Major donors are listed in program brochures and those who have a personal interest in one of the Center’s workshops are welcome to apply as an Invited Guest and participate in workshops as a guest of the Center.
Founder’s Circle
Major donors of $5,000 or more in our first year of operation receive special recognition for their pivotal financial support during our start-up stage of development as members of our Founder’s Circle. Members of our Founder’s Circle are listed on our website with photo or logo and bio, and in our program brochures and other promotional materials along with Business Sponsors.
Annual Reports
At the Blue Ridge Center for Music & Creative Arts, we believe accountability and open communication are essential to fulfilling our mission: to prepare talented young musicians and creative artists for lifelong engagement and careers in the arts. Founded in 2023, our nonprofit organization is committed to providing world-class instruction, mentorship, and creative opportunities that help students achieve their artistic potential while enriching our community through music, visual arts, and creative expression.
Past / Current Donors
We are forever grateful to the Donors who helped BRCMCA get started and help use bring music and creative arts to students in the region. We could not have done this without your generous support and attendance.