The 88 Key Society was introduced as a new gifting opportunity during the 2013 Hilton Head International Piano Competition, and has become one of our most important annual fundraising programs!  It is limited to a maximum of 88 members, each of them “owning” one or more keys of the “Competition piano.”
You may become a member of this exclusive society of supporters by purchasing one (or more) of the available 88 keys with a donation of $500 per key.  Pick your individual notes (based on availability) and own your own keys.  Members may renew their membership in the 88 Key Society annually with a gift of $500 for each of their keys. If a member decides to relinquish membership, keys will be made available to other supporters who wish to join.
As the saying goes, “Membership has its privileges,” and here is a summary of the benefits that you will receive:

– Members are acknowledged in both the HHIPC and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra program books and on both websites.

– Members’ names are also on display in the lobby at all HHSO concerts and throughout the Competition week at the performance venues.

– Members will have preferred seating for tickets purchased for all rounds of the HHIPC, including the semifinals and finals at First Presbyterian Church.

– Members will receive complimentary admission to the Friday Master Class and Lecture/Recital day during the competition.

– Our annual members-only “Movie Night” event at SoundWaves (usually in May), featuring a piano-centric documentary film, plus wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres, in a fun and friendly family atmosphere.

Many thanks to the 88 Key Society Members for the 2024-2025 season:
  • James Abruzzo
  • Chris and Mary Catherine Albright
  • Dr. Karen and Stephen Ball
  • Dede Bethke
  • Malcolm and Jillian Binks
  • Darle Booher
  • Nancy and David Borghesi
  • Mary and Mike Briggs
  • Bob and Heather Cherichella
  • David and Romy Coquillette in honor of Mrs. Lorene Thornbury
  • Theodore and Clair Craver
  • Charlie and Joan Dattelbaum
  • William and Linda DeArment
  • David and Linda Dreisbach
  • Eileen and Jerry Durkin
  • Charles and Linda Eberly
  • Karen and Buck Edwards
  • Jay and Patricia Elliot
  • Sally Evans
  • Barbara Fleisher
  • Cary and Peter Fleming
  • Mary Ann and John Goodrich
  • Kathy Grote
  • Lynn Gustafson
  • Frederick and Carol Hack
  • Michael and Susan Harter
  • Karin and George Haupstein
  • HHSO Musicians
  • Mona Huff
  • Mila Sheeline and Ryan Huff
  • Bill Hutchinson
  • Bret and Laura Jacobowitz
  • Laura and Michael Kling
  • Robert and Joan Koenig
  • Myla Lerner and Larry Kramer
  • Juan and Christine Lacerda
  • James and Clare Mackie
  • Jeanne and Joe Maguire
  • Laura Marks
  • Peggi Moon
  • William and Jane Murray
  • Marty Neumeister
  • Mary Noonan
  • Susan Parrish
  • Mary Princing and Bill Clark
  • Mary Ann and Tarrant Putnam
  • Tim and Mona Ridge
  • Stu and Nina Rodman
  • Charles and Frances Sampson
  • Van and Lauren Schwiebert
  • Willis “Bud” Shay (in memoriam, courtesy of Mona Huff)
  • Constance Silvester
  • Edward and Elizabeth Simmons
  • Pat and Charles Sinatra
  • Mieke Smit
  • Patricia and Dennis Smith
  • Barbara Harris Sorkin
  • Lorene Thornbury
  • William and Judy Thorpe
  • Marilyn Torrens
  • Caroline Tucker
  • Donna Varner
  • Jerry and Connie Voight
  • Jim Way
  • Florence and Jim Willard
  • Julie Williams
  • Lois Wilson
  • Paul and Leila Winum
  • Barbara Wolf
  • Kathy and Bill Zurilla

**current as of February 8, 2025