Keep the Music Live in Erie’s Nutcracker

This year, our fundraising has not reached the levels we have experienced in the past. Sponsorships, grants, donations, and fundraising efforts have all fallen short of what we had hoped. At the same time, third-party ticket reselling has significantly impacted our ticket revenue.  We have reached a point where we need our community's help.  We are asking for pledges—not donations—at this time.  

Our goal is to secure $27,000 in pledges specifically for the orchestra by October 2 at 5:00 p.m.  

We are asking for pledges first because we want to be responsible with the funds entrusted to us. We do not want to spend down our available resources and risk our ability to pay our other artists, vendors, and production expenses.  

We also need to make this decision soon. 

Our professional musicians are beginning to book their December engagements, and we want to give them enough time to make other arrangements if we are unable to secure the funding.  

Every pledge helps us determine whether we can responsibly bring the live orchestra back to the Warner this year.  

No payment is being collected with this pledge. We are simply asking you to make a commitment so we can determine whether the community can reach this goal together.  

We have built Erie’s Nutcracker with the support and trust of this community, and we don't take that trust lightly.  

If live music is part of what makes Erie’s Nutcracker special to you, please consider making a pledge today.  

$27,000 by October 2 at 5:00 p.m.  Help us keep the music live.