Discovery Orchestra Receives Investors Foundation Grant

The Discovery Orchestra (“the Orchestra”) recently received a $3,000 grant from the Investors Foundation. The grant will help further the Orchestra’s mission of teaching music listening skills by providing interactive and accessible programs for audiences in North Central New Jersey and beyond.

The Orchestra applied for the grant from the Investors Foundation, which supports nonprofit organizations that enrich the diverse communities served by Investors Bank.

“The Orchestra’s interactive program formats give patrons opportunities to actively listen to classical music, rather than simply hear it. I am so pleased that these types of meaningful listening experiences are accessible to audiences both locally in New Jersey and worldwide through our expanding media offerings,” said Virginia Johnston, Executive Director of the Orchestra. “We are thrilled to have community partners like the Investors Foundation who continue to support our mission and work.”

The Investors Foundation grant will help underwrite the Orchestra’s 2019-20 live and media programs for the public, which include an Intimate Evening Recital, outreach programs for music student groups in Newark, Paterson and Trenton, and the live radio broadcast of a Discovery Concert from Miller Chapel in Princeton on WWFM, The Classical Network. Additionally, the grant will support the national distribution of the Orchestra’s fifth educational show for public television, Discover The Firebird.

About The Discovery Orchestra

The Discovery Orchestra is a nonprofit music education organization based in Millburn, New Jersey, teaching the attentive listening skills that help people of all backgrounds better comprehend, experience and emotionally connect with classical music. Under the direction of Artistic Director, George Marriner Maull, the Orchestra uses a welcoming and humorous approach to classical music appreciation for the general public. Founded in 1987, the Orchestra engages audiences through live interactive concerts, intimate gatherings, community outreach events and television and digital content. The Orchestra’s award-winning media programs are available for purchase or streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and its newest program for public television, Discover The Firebird, begins nationwide broadcasts in the Spring of 2020. For more information on the Orchestra, visit https://discoveryorchestra.org, or connect with the Orchestra on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

About Investors Bank

Investors Bank, headquartered in Short Hills, New Jersey, is a full-service community bank that has been serving customers since 1926. With nearly $27 billion in assets and a network of more than 145 retail branches, Investors Bank delivers personalized services and products tailored to the needs of its customers. Investors Bank’s services include complete deposit, loan and cash management products for consumers and businesses. Investors Bank. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

About the Investors Foundation

Investors Bank created the Investors Foundation in 2005 to support the communities Investors Bank serves. Investors Foundation supports initiatives in the arts, youth development, health and human services, education and affordable housing. Investors Foundation works to improve the lives of its customers and neighbors.

For more information, please visit https://www.myinvestorsbank.com/Community/Investors-Foundation