Spring Appeal

AH String Quartet with guest artists Chelsea Bernstein and George Georgiou, Javier, and AH alumni at Pharos Arts Foundation, Cyprus

Support Apple Hill this Spring!

Dear Friend of Apple Hill,

When people ask, How is Apple Hill doing?, I find myself sharing a feeling of optimism. As I begin my third year, we have resumed full programming year-round, the Apple Hill String Quartet is touring once again, and we are reaching new students and audiences locally, nationally, and internationally.

Apple Hill alumni D’aci Knight and Eric Farnan

The encouragement we feel from you and our community of supporters that make our transformative work possible, underscores that optimism. Your generous support resonates loudly through our performances and through the teaching and coaching of students from all over the U.S. and the world. The impact has been profound and I hope you will join us in renewing or increasing your gift to Apple Hill today.

Your support ensures that Apple Hill can continue making a difference for young artists like violist D’aci Knight, 2023 Summer Scholarship Recipient, who writes, “After years of doing gigs and studying hard in school, I felt like I was missing something in my playing and especially in my soul. It wasn’t until I finally came to Apple Hill that I was able to see music and people with fresh eyes and a big heart. I not only felt seen, I felt accepted and loved. Apple Hill truly saved me. I will be forever grateful for those who have made it possible for me to attend Apple Hill.”

Click here to read D’aci’s full letter.

AH String Quartet with guest artists Chelsea Bernstein, Sinem Sadrazam, and Püren Gözer, Javier, and AH alumni at Arkhe Cultural Center, Cyprus

A gift today also allows us to take Apple Hill to the world, and bring the world to Apple Hill. Last month, our first Playing for Peace international tour in five years took us to Cyprus where the Apple Hill String Quartet spent a week teaching, traveling, and performing. It was inspiring to be hosted by our Apple Hill friends and alumni, clarinetist George Georgiou and violist Sinem Sadrazam, who are quickly becoming the next generation of arts leaders in their community.

Looking towards our 53rd summer, please join me in support of Apple Hill by making a gift today. You can donate today by visiting applehill.org/give. At a time when optimism may seem elusive, your support is key to making Apple Hill’s future look bright. Thank you for your consideration and for all that you do for Apple Hill.

With gratitude,

Javier Caballero, Executive Director

P.S. For maximum impact, please consider a monthly donation to become a Sostenuto Society member. These recurring gifts provide critical sustaining support to Apple Hill.