The Virginia Symphony Orchestra, like other arts groups, relies on the public to survive. Who says musicians, though, can’t raise money for the community?
Tom Reel and musicians in the Virginia Symphony Orchestra helped each other with emotional and financial support during the pandemic, when their shows were canceled.
That aid was nurturing in so many ways, Reel thought later. Why not keep it going for other organizations that could use the help?
Reel helped form TORCH—Thanking Our Resident Community Heroes — and the Virginia Arts Festival and musicians from the VSO are holding a benefit concert on Saturday, Nov. 15 for the environmental group, Lynnhaven River Now.
The show will be held at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk.
