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Named Orchestral Chairs
Naming an orchestral chair in NEC’s Philharmonia connects your legacy directly to the next generation of world-class artists and is a meaningful way to honor a beloved faculty member, celebrate a musical legacy, or establish your own family’s enduring connection to NEC.
Your generosity fuels the extraordinary mentorship and artistry that define NEC, shaping the musicians whose artistic journeys are transformed in NEC’s Philharmonia.
All named chairs create unrestricted endowment funds that give NEC lasting flexibility to direct support across the institution while uplifting our musicians.
Make Your DonationFlexible Naming Options
Whether established for a fixed-term or in perpetuity, a named chair provides broad philanthropic support for NEC on an annual basis. Specific named chairs across the orchestra are available from a Violin II or Timpani chair, to 2nd Trombone or Principal Flute.
Fixed term naming opportunities offer donors the ability to name an orchestral chair for a period of 10 years.
Perpetual naming opportunities create a permanent legacy at NEC. The endowment provides an annual distribution to support the orchestra and general operations, helping sustain artistic excellence and student learning for generations to come.
| Chair Level | Fixed Term | Perpetuity |
| Concertmaster | $500,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Principal Chair | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| Section Chair | $150,000 | $300,000 |
To learn more about this naming opportunity, please contact Derek Lance, Director of Major Gifts: derek.lance@necmusic.ed or (617) 585-1719.
