JOIN A SOCIETY. SUSTAIN A LEGACY.
Help meet our You Are the Music Campaign Close goal of 10 new 1815 Society members by June 30
For more than 200 years, the Handel and Haydn Society has brought extraordinary music to life—music that moves the heart and connects us across generations. As we close You Are the Music, you have a meaningful opportunity to help shape what comes next.
Inspired by the campaign, former Board Chair Rob Shapiro has made an additional planned gift through his estate and is inviting fellow patrons to help secure H+H’s future alongside him. By June 30, we aim to welcome 10 new members into the 1815 Society with confirmed planned gifts of $50,000 or more. When you let us know you’ve included H+H in your estate plans, you’re making a lasting statement about the music you love.
Why Your Legacy Matters
A planned gift is one of the most powerful ways you can support H+H. It ensures that the music that has meant so much to you will continue to inspire audiences, nurture young musicians, and enrich our community for generations to come.
This goal isn’t about dollars alone—it’s about people like you who believe deeply in this music and want to see it thrive long into the future.
If you have already included H+H in your estate plans, confirming your intention is simple:
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Let us know you’ve named H+H in your plans
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Share documentation showing an estimated value of $50,000 or more (you are welcome to redact any personal details)
That’s it. With this single step, your legacy becomes part of a collective effort to secure the future of H+H.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wonderful. Please email Marion Westgate with documentation of your planned gift so we may properly thank you, steward your intentions, and include your gift toward this important goal.
That’s completely understandable. You may redact any personal or sensitive information and share only what’s relevant.
Yes. If we don’t currently have documentation of your planned gift, confirming it now will help move us closer to this campaign goal.
Yes. We can accept documentation showing the percentage along with a note from you estimating—in good faith—that the H+H portion will be $50,000 or more.
When we know about your planned gift, we can honor your intentions, steward your legacy, and responsibly plan for the future of H+H. It also allows us to celebrate your commitment and inspire others to join you.
Absolutely. Every legacy gift matters deeply to us. While gifts under $50,000 won’t count toward this specific goal, we would be honored to welcome you into the 1815 Society and celebrate your commitment to H+H’s future.
Thank You for including us in your planning
Whether your legacy gift is large or modest, known now or planned quietly for the future, it carries the same powerful message: this music matters.
Thank you for ensuring that the Handel and Haydn Society continues to touch hearts, inspire minds, and bring people together—for generations to come.