The Lake George Music Festival, Inc. is a publicly supported 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization devoted to enhancing the cultural vitality of the Lake George region and offering a unique career development experience to talented young musicians. All contributions, whether large or small, help us continue to support these emerging young artists while bringing world class music to Lake George.
There are many different ways you can volunteer to help LGMF keep its operational costs low. Equally important as financial giving, these ‘In-Kind’ donations also make a huge impact. Volunteering is a rewarding experience and is also a wonderful way to personally connect with LGMF musicians! We recognize our valued volunteers here on this website and in all printed concert programs.
Contact Alexander Lombard at 518.791.5089 or email info@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com
Every August, families in the Lake George area open their homes to Lake George Music Festival musicians. While some hosts are Festival volunteers or board members, many are local residents who just love music and musicians, or simply want to help bring something special to Lake George.
Each summer, the Lake George Music Festival invites several interns who wish to gain practical experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere. All interns work closely with the Festival administration and are an integral part of our tight-knit community. Interns are invited to share their own unique ideas and perspectives in the operations of our summer Festival.
Description:
Duties and responsibilities will include the photography and post-production editing of all festival activities and events. The Intern will gain valuable experience photographing in a variety of venues ranging from intimate salon settings, churches, and auditoriums, to traditional concert halls and outdoor settings.
Compensation:
$250 stipend + housing will be provided with a host family or local hotel free of charge. Some meals, usually lunch are provided.
Benefits:
The Festival will be happy to provide recommendations and references for employment, advanced training and/or scholarships following successful completion of the Internship. College credit is also available for those needing to complete an internship as part of their degree requirements. Photographs are distributed to all musicians via social media, will be used on the festival website, Festival films, and in future Festival marketing – full recognition will be given to the Intern wherever applicable. The Intern will retain the rights to all photographs.
Requirements:
The Intern will be required to bring his/her own reliable and high quality equipment. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, either completed or in progress with a focus in photography/photojournalism. Experience in nonprofit and/or classical music organizations is helpful, but not required. A love of classical music and an entrepreneurial attitude are advantages, as are self-motivation and the ability to work independently on very productive days. Interns are required to have a reliable vehicle while in Lake George.
Application Procedure:
There is no formal application form, application fee, or deadline. Please send the following materials via email with attachments to alombard@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com The subject line of the email should include your name and the words ‘Photography Internship.’
– Current Resume
– Sample of your work (please submit a link to a representative portfolio for review)
– One letter of academic/professional reference
Upon initial screening, a telephone interview will be required. Questions regarding this internship should be directed to Alexander Lombard at alombard@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com or via phone at 518.791.5089.
Description:
This internship is designed for current college students at the undergraduate or graduate level or early professionals. The successful intern will be one who is preparing himself/herself for a career as a recording engineer and/or studying recording and production techniques. Duties and responsibilities will include the recording and post-production editing of all festival concerts; both chamber music ensembles and full symphony orchestra. The Intern will gain valuable experience recording in a variety of venues ranging from intimate salon settings, churches, auditoriums, and traditional concert halls.
Compensation:
$500 stipend + housing will be provided with a host family or local hotel free of charge. Lunch is provided daily.
Benefits:
The Festival will be happy to provide recommendations and references for employment, advanced training and/or scholarships following successful completion of the Internship. College credit is also available for those needing to complete an internship as part of their degree requirements. Final recordings are distributed to all musicians, will be used for radio broadcasts, on the festival website, Festival films, and future Festival marketing – full recognition will be given to the Intern wherever applicable. The Intern will be able to use all his/her Festival recordings for future career pursuits. Previous season recordings have been broadcasted on prestigious radio programs such as NRP’s “Performance Today.”
Requirements:
The Intern will be required to bring his/her own equipment which includes microphones, microphone stands, cables, and a complete and reliable digital recording workstation. Previous experience in a similar position is highly recommended. The Intern must have experience recording classical music ensembles including the skills of microphone placement, stage set up, mixing, editing, and mastering. Interns are required to have a reliable vehicle while in Lake George.
Application Procedure:
There is no formal application form, application fee, or deadline. Please send the following materials via email with attachments to alombard@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com The subject line of the email should include your name and the words ‘Recording Internship.’
– Current Resume
– Sample of your work (please send a representative sample of a recent classical music recording in mp3 format)
– One letter of academic/professional reference
Upon initial screening, a telephone interview will be required. Questions regarding this internship should be directed to Alexander Lombard at alombard@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com or via phone at 518.791.5089.
Description:
Lake George Music Festival Arts Administration Interns arrive in Lake George, NY on August 10th and remain until the day after the Festival ends. During this time, they work independently and as a team to assist in the management of a music festival with multiple nontraditional venues and an intense schedule. The Festival produces approximately 12 performances, dozens of open rehearsals, workshops, and outreach events in a two week period.
Interns will be provided with hands-on experience in:
– Operations
– Marketing (including social media) and publicity/media relations
– Development
– Internal communications
– Venue liaison
– Concert Production
– Volunteer supervision
An effort will be made to assign each Intern to projects that fit their skills, interests and desired career path. Interns will receive individual and group coachings with the Festival’s President & CEO and General Manager.
Compensation:
$250 stipend + housing will be provided with a host family or local hotel free of charge. Some meals, usually lunch are provided.
Benefits:
The Festival will be happy to provide recommendations and references for employment, advanced training and/or scholarships following successful completion of the Internship. College credit is also available for those needing to complete an internship as part of their degree requirements.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, either completed or in progress. An interest in arts administration as a career option, and a willingness to learn. Experience in nonprofit and/or classical music organizations is helpful, but not required. A love of classical music and an entrepreneurial attitude are advantages, as are self-motivation and the ability to work independently on very productive days. Interns are required to have a reliable vehicle while in Lake George.
Application Procedure:
There is no formal application form, application fee, or deadline. Please send the following materials via email with attachments to alombard@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com The subject line of the email should include your name and the words ‘Arts Administration Internship.’
-Current Resume
-One letter of academic/professional reference
Upon initial screening, a telephone or video chat interview will be required. Questions regarding this internship should be directed to Alexander Lombard at alombard@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com or via phone at 518.791.5089.
Whether it be through in-kind donations, advertising or other forms of support, there are countless ways for your business to easily get involved with the Lake George Music Festival.
Donations to the LGMF Annual Fund go directly to supporting the annual operating expenses of the organization—musician stipends, guest artist fees, tech and stage crew stipends, etc.
Donors may choose to designate or “restrict” the use of their donations to a particular festival project. Some examples include: sponsoring a specific musician, guest artist, commission, concert or reception, giving directly to the festival’s endowment, or supporting our upcoming capital campaign.
$25,000 or more
What you could give towards:
$10,000 – $24,999
What you could give towards:
$5,000 -$9,999
What you could give towards:
$2,500 -$4,999
What you could give towards:
$1,000 -$2,499
What you could give towards:
$500 -$999
(all HOST FAMILIES are offered Gold Sponsored benefits)
What you could give towards:
$250 -$499
What you could give towards:
$100 – $249
What you could give towards:
up to $99
What you could give towards:
up to $49
What you could give towards:
Write a check or use your credit card. Cash is easy to give and you’re entitled to an income tax deduction for the full amount of the gift.
Patrons have the option to become ‘Sustaining Supporters.’ These donors will make their contribution in monthly installments. The total yearly contribution will be reflected wherever recognition is announced.
Many corporations will match employee donations to charitable organizations such as the Lake George Music Festival. These matching-gift programs are a wonderful way to increase your level of support.
Special gifts are a fantastic way to express your regard while also helping the Festival. Donations can be made in the name of a loved one, a friendship, a family, a birthday, wedding, or graduation. Acknowledgment of special gifts will be sent to the recipient, to you, and will be posted on this website and in all concerts programs as requested.
Transfer appreciated assets (stocks, bonds) held for more than one year to us and enjoy an income tax charitable deduction for the full market value. No capital gains tax is due on the appreciated value.
Donate closely held stock. Restricted stock can be repurchased by the corporation later. You enjoy a charitable deduction equal to the appraised value of the stock with no capital gains tax due.
Donate gift property that can be used for our exempt purposes, and enjoy an income tax deduction for the full fair market value.
The “IRA Charitable Rollover” is an attractive option for IRA owners who have reached age 70½. Ordinarily, an IRA owner must report withdrawals as income and pay income tax on them. The charitable IRA rollover provisions allow IRA owners over age 70 ½ to direct gifts from their IRAs to qualified charities—gifts that would count toward the IRA owner’s minimum distribution requirement (MRD) and not be reportable as taxable income (up to $100,000). Direct gifts to charity from the IRA will not qualify for an income tax charitable deduction – resulting in a tax break for those who do not itemize deductions and for those whose charitable gifts may exceed the deduction limits.
Write a check or use your credit card. Cash is easy to give and you’re entitled to an income tax deduction for the full amount of the gift.
Patrons have the option to become ‘Sustaining Supporters.’ These donors will make their contribution in monthly installments. The total yearly contribution will be reflected wherever recognition is announced.
Many corporations will match employee donations to charitable organizations such as the Lake George Music Festival. These matching-gift programs are a wonderful way to increase your level of support.
Special gifts are a fantastic way to express your regard while also helping the Festival. Donations can be made in the name of a loved one, a friendship, a family, a birthday, wedding, or graduation. Acknowledgment of special gifts will be sent to the recipient, to you, and will be posted on this website and in all concerts programs as requested.
Transfer appreciated assets (stocks, bonds) held for more than one year to us and enjoy an income tax charitable deduction for the full market value. No capital gains tax is due on the appreciated value.
Donate closely held stock. Restricted stock can be repurchased by the corporation later. You enjoy a charitable deduction equal to the appraised value of the stock with no capital gains tax due.
Donate gift property that can be used for our exempt purposes, and enjoy an income tax deduction for the full fair market value.
The “IRA Charitable Rollover” is an attractive option for IRA owners who have reached age 70½. Ordinarily, an IRA owner must report withdrawals as income and pay income tax on them. The charitable IRA rollover provisions allow IRA owners over age 70 ½ to direct gifts from their IRAs to qualified charities—gifts that would count toward the IRA owner’s minimum distribution requirement (MRD) and not be reportable as taxable income (up to $100,000). Direct gifts to charity from the IRA will not qualify for an income tax charitable deduction – resulting in a tax break for those who do not itemize deductions and for those whose charitable gifts may exceed the deduction limits.
Establish a gift in your will that reflects your most personal and important lifetime concerns. Bequests are among the most popular and widely used planned gifts because a bequest can be changed, costs you nothing as long as you live, and provides an estate tax deduction equal to the value of gifts to charity.
Create a trust that can be revoked or changed during your lifetime which directs the disposition of your assets including charitable gifts. A Revocable Living Trust can minimize the cost and delays associated with probate; facilitate asset transfer; provide privacy and, unlike a will, assure asset management continuity in the event of disability or death.
Add a charitable beneficiary designation to your IRA, 401(k), or other qualified retirement accounts. You can use a retirement plan to realize philanthropic goals and avoid income tax on plan assets.
Make an irrevocable gift to a fund maintained by a charitable organization and enjoy an income tax charitable deduction for the full amount of the gift. As the name implies, the donor can advise the fund regarding distribution; however, donors may not place material restrictions on the fund.
Donate a home and retain the right to live in the property for the rest of your life. Enjoy a current income tax charitable deduction on the value of our remainder interest in the home.
Create a charitable lead trust that benefits us for a number of years, returns assets to your beneficiaries, and minimizes taxes.
Simply make us the beneficiary of a paid-up life insurance policy. Or, use life insurance to replace assets your heirs would have otherwise inherited in the absence of your charitable gift. With wealth replacement, you realize important philanthropic goals during your life and provide for your heirs at your death.