2024 Holiday letter

Dear Bemidji Symphony Friends,
 
Our 2024/2025 season is off to an exciting, fun and busy start for all of us in the BSO family.  From contemporary concertos to the fun music of Prince and Tina Turner, we have brought thousands of musical moments to our community already this season. And we have spread these moments even further through our Minnesota State Arts Board grant that allowed us to bring small group performances to 12 schools in the region. We have even created a children's choir that will make its debut at our annual holiday concert. It is always our goal to enrich the lives of our community, musicians and audience members through our live performances and creative programming. We strive not only to achieve this goal from concert to concert, but we want to ensure that our music reaches as many people as possible for many years to come. 
 
This season marks my 20th year with the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra, and we want to celebrate with you! Your generosity is ever so appreciated as our organization continues to grow and evolve. To show our appreciation, we're hosting a special sweepstakes—and every donation gives you a chance to win one of four fantastic prizes. Donate between December 1, 2024, and February 16, 2025, and you'll be entered into a random drawing for one of four exciting prizes: a stunning custom pendant from Ken K Thompson, a handmade, musically-themed quilt, two season tickets to the 2025-2026 season, and a Tutto Bene gift card to enjoy a delicious meal. Donations can be made online or by mail using the envelope provided. You can enter the sweepstakes without donating by signing up for our mailing and email list, but our hope is that you will help us reach our $20,000 fundraising goal for the year. For more information, scan or click the QR code below. Our goal is to show our appreciation for your support and reinvest every donated dollar back into the community through artistic experiences.
 
Your tax-deductible gift enables the BSO to continue giving concerts of the highest artistic quality and creating programs that reach the community and youth.  Your generosity helps us dream, grow and thrive. We hope to see you at our upcoming concerts or Bloody Mary Battle on January 26th. Thank you for your continued support. The Bemidji Symphony and I wish you, your family and friends, a most safe and blessed holiday season. 

Warmly,
Beverly Everett, Music Director
Bemidji Symphony Orchestra