Our fabulous HHSO musicians are an “instrumental” part of the piano competition as they accompany the finalists’ concerto performances. “Pay for a Piper” offers Competition supporters the chance to salute their favorite instruments – or instrumentalists – with a $500 contribution to “pay for the pipers.”
Similar to our 88 Key Society, this has become another vital fundraising tool for the HHIPC each season, and we welcome any new members at any time if you want to show your love for one of the instruments and/or members of the orchestra (including our Maestro, with a special $1,000 donation!).
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.
We proudly present our 2024-25 season Piper Patrons…
Celebrate the Conductor
Constance Silvester
Vie for a Violin
Cary and Peter Fleming
Mary Ann and John Goodrich
Mona Huff
Mila Sheeline and Ryan Huff
Peggi Moon
Value a Viola
Heather and Bob Cherichella
Choose a Cello
Constance Silvester
Bank on a Bass
Heather and Bob Cherichella
Judy and William Thorpe
Favor a Flute
Joan and Charles Dattelbaum
Linda and Ray Moloney
Barbara Harris Sorkin
Opt for an Oboe
Mona Huff
Ken Perkowski
Mary Princing and Bill Clark
Clamor for a Clarinet
Laura and Bret Jacobowitz
Mary Princing and Bill Clark
Book a Bassoon
Susan and Michael Harter
Highlight a Horn
Barbara Holmes
Terry and Kathy Orr
Constance Silvester
Target a Trumpet
Buck and Karen Edwards
Arthur and Dahlia Handman
Treasure a Trombone
John and Susan Hartmann Austin
Bill Hutchinson
Tout a Tuba
Karen and Alan Jordan
Marty Neumeister
Tap into Timpani
Sandy and Ralph Drayer
Power the Percussion
Michael and Ginger Caporal
Have a Harp
Carol and Frederick Hack
Julie Williams
