Musical Fund Society
of Philadelphia
"The cultivation of skill and diffusion of taste in music"

Welcome

            The Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia, established in 1820, is the oldest continuing musical organization in the United States.

                Like other organizations founded on its model in Boston and elsewhere, the Musical Fund Society was organized to promote music performance and to aid needy musicians.  It continues to play an active role in the career advancement of exceptional performing musicians and composers, and sponsors the Musical Fund Society Career Advancement Award.  The Society’s membership represents an unusual cross-section of the Philadelphia community that includes professional and amateur musicians.

Brief Description of the Society

                In recent years, a major focus of the Society has been to foster the careers of emerging young artists and ensembles through professional counseling by master musicians; by offering debut recitals in New York, Philadelphia and other cities; through grants toward the purchase of concert quality musical instruments; by hosting annual seminars on the ongoing professional and business aspects of musical careers; and by financial support of a fellowship in music composition at the American Academy in Rome.

                The Society has established a fully tax-exempt foundation which accepts gifts to further the Society’s goals and programs.

Society Contact Information

The Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia
PO Box 22464
Philadelphia, PA 19110

Stu Serio, Administrative Assistant
c/o The Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music
Free Library of Philadelphia
Ph: 215-686-5313
Fax: 215-686-5314
stuserio@aol.com         

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