Why is your support for SEMYO so powerful?

A little support can go a long way in cultivating the imagination of young people. Help expand our community’s knowledge and appreciation of instrumental music arts by making a donation to SEMYO today. Your participation can help enrich lives. 

Our 30-year gala celebration serves as a testimony to how SEMYO helps our community share humanity and the wisdom and vision of others through instrumental music.

This historical milestone sends a very powerful message to our extended community of students, parents, organizations and generous benefactors — that SEMYO is working to support one another’s efforts and goals.

Fund Development & Fundraisers

Current Year Budget Donations

Less than half of SEMYO's operating budget comes from student fees. The rest comes from grants, endowment interest, fund raisers and gifts from people who know that a high-quality youth orchestra plays a vital part in making our community a great place to live and work. The rest comes from people just like you!

Giving is safe and easy! Read more about the different options for giving in these two documents:

Individual Donor Program

Corporate Partner Benefits Program

You can help us meet our current year obligations by mailing your donation along with this YOU CAN HELP SEMYO form to the SEMYO office at 1001 14th St. NW Suite 450, Rochester, MN 55901. 

The SEMYO Endowment Fund

You can help us build a legacy for the future by contributing to our Endowment Fund managed by the Rochester Area Foundation.

By giving to our endowment fund, you help us defray general operating costs now and create a secure income stream that will last forever. Because we partner with the Rochester Area Foundation, your gift to SEMYO is a gift to the Southeastern Minnesota community as well.

Flamingoes Fundraiser