Grantors, Sponsors and Partners
CES would like to recognize the following grantors, sponsors, and partners.
Grantors
CES is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council and receives financial support from the Allegany Arts Council and the City of Frostburg.
The presentation of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra is supported by the Community Trust Foundation’s Iris and Peter Halmos Community Fund and the Invest in Allegany County Fund; and by the FSU Foundation, Inc.
The engagement of Tyreek McDole is made possible through the Jazz Touring Network program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Front Row Center program is presented thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor.
The Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits to strengthen the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming, inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together. In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation is supporting over 900 free concerts in 90+ towns and cities across the country, bringing joy to over a million people. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing vibrant music ecosystems through partnerships, field-building initiatives, and research. levitt.org
The Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series is supported by funding from Allegany County, City of Cumberland, Frostburg State University, and Cumberland Arts and Entertainment District, and in partnership with the Allegany Arts Council, Loft 129, Allegany County, Maryland – The Mountain Side of Maryland (County Tourism) and Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority.
Partnerships
The performance of Missy Raines and Allegheny is presented in partnership with Folklore and Folklife Programming at FSU as part of the Appalachian Festival.
Offstage with WFWM is presented in partnership with WFWM.
Concert train excursions are presented in partnership with the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.
International Flavors events are presented in partnership with Bobcat Dining.
The MSO lecture is presented with support from the FSU Department of Music, Theatre and Dance.