Summertime, and the giving is easy
Maestro Robert Nance and Laura Burger are smiling because they appreciate our family of donors.
In June, we called for Summer Superstars to help with funding our educational programs at Gigi’s Playhouse and Turnstone. Many thanks to those of you who answered the call, allowing us to exceed our $5,000 goal with $5,440 in donations!
Currently, we are in the midst of our Maestro Donor Campaign, which has a much loftier goal of $25,000. If you are, or ever were, a Heartland Sings donor, you should have received a letter recently from Robert Nance. It reads, in part:
As we begin our new fiscal year, I want to ask you to make a special gift for the 28th season because it will be my last as the President and Founding Artistic Director. Starting in the fall of 2025, I will become the Founder & Artistic Director Emeritus. The role of President will pass to current Vice President Eric Miller and the role of Artistic Director will pass to current Associate Director, Natalie Young. While it has been the honor of my life to guide and establish this vocal arts institution, I am excited for the future and look forward to continuing with Heartland Sings in my new supporting role.
There you have it, folks. It will take a concerted effort to reach this goal by August 15, but we know our donors can do it. You have always risen to the occasion and demonstrated your commitment to our mission and programs. Also, your gifts help Heartland Sings provide many talented vocal artists and teaching artists with sustainable livelihoods and they, in turn, make Fort Wayne a culturally rich place to live!
Therefore, we challenge you to donate now if Maestro Nance has ever…
Given you voice or piano lessons
Conducted you with his baton
Composed a piece for you to perform or enjoy
Entertained at your special occasion
Accompanied your vocal or instrumental performance
Collaborated with you musically
Supported your creative endeavors
Advocated for you as a performing artist
Offered you work as a musician
Provided you with a rich cultural experience
Brought the music to you
Played you a tune while you sipped a cocktail at The Bradley Hotel
Made you laugh
Inspired you
Been your colleague, teacher, mentor, advocate, employer, collaborator, conductor…friend
Giving is easy at https://heartlandsings.networkforgood.com/projects/123128-general-operating-support Or call our office at (260) 436-8080. Thank you for being part of the Heartland Sings family of donors!
Laura Burger, Director of Development
