Dear BPYO friends, family, and fans,

You are likely well aware of our excitment to embark on our second international tour in three years. This June the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra will play eight concerts in five cities over two weeks in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland. We are thrilled to bring the outstanding music-making of our bright young musicians to international audiences, but it isn't possible without your generous support. 

We are in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $35,000 to contribute to the expenses of this exciting initiative. Although this is only a small part of the overall costs of brining 120 musicians to three countries to perform in some of the world's most fabled concert halls, we are counting on the success of this campaign to fully fund this invaluable opportunity for our youth.

You can help! Visit our Kickstarter page to learn much more about where we're going, what we're doing, and how your financial backing can be rewarded. Every backer makes a difference, and there are several ways you can show your support:

• Back our project: we offer rewards for designated levels, but every dollar counts!
• Send an email with a link to this page to friends, family, and other supporters of youth and classical music.
• Share a link to our Kickstarter on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media.

With heartfelt thanks,
Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra