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BECOME A PART OF THE DREAM
Our vision is to create a groundbreaking album featuring new Christmas arrangements by Phillip Keveren and the illustrious London Symphony Orchestra. Our dream is to infuse the timeless charm of holiday classics with fresh interpretations, elevating the festive spirit for listeners worldwide.
We realize this ambitious vision entails substantial financial backing. From studio recording costs to orchestral arrangements, travel and production expenses, the project demands a significant investment. We recognize that to bring our musical vision to fruition, we need support from generous donors and sponsors who share our passion for innovation in classical music.
By contributing to our cause, donors and sponsors become essential partners in turning this dream into reality. Your support not only fuels artistic creativity but also helps our charitable partner, MS FitEffect. Together, we can create an album that captivates hearts and transcends boundaries, spreading joy and harmony during the festive season and beyond.
Please consider supporting us as we embark on this transformative musical journey.
Frances & Kirstin
The London symphony Project
DOUBLE KEYED
MEETS
THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Join an exciting new adventure that provides sanctuary to souls and spreads the joy of music worldwide. Frances Drost (piano) and Kirstin Myers (oboe/English horn), along with Nashville’s Phillip Keveren, are collaborating to create a remarkable follow-up to Midwinter’s Gift. With Keveren’s renowned arranging and production skills, and the London Symphony Orchestra’s recording prowess, Double Keyed is already in the process of crafting a second captivating instrumental Christmas album.
“Fill a Key, Fill a Heart” Campaign
To bring this vision to life, we’ve launched our “Fill a Key, Fill a Heart” campaign. What is this?
Each of the 88 keys on Frances’ piano symbolize a funding milestone of $1365
30 keys have already been filled (over $41,000) thanks to early supporters!
Your sponsorship will not only help us complete the album, but also support MS FitEffect, a local nonprofit close to our hearts. Kirstin’s father lived with MS for 38 years and one of her children’s former teachers is currently fighting the chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system. This gives deeper purpose to our music.
How can I help?
If you are moved to do so, you can help in a number of ways!
Cheer us on! Your encouragement and emotional support mean the world to us. With a project of this magnitude, the hills and valleys of climbing this Mt. Everest can be steep in both directions. To be honest, we are glad and grateful you are even reading these words!
Attend our public concerts: specifically, we will be holding 2 fundraising concerts in 2025. On October 19 (Kirstin’s birthday!) we will perform at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Lancaster at 3:30 and on November 16 we will hold our 2nd fundraising event at The Meeting House in Carlisle, also at 3:30. We would LOVE to see you there - more details coming soon.
Contribute monetarily to this unique and heartfelt project, here’s how:
Send a check* payable to Frances Drost (Memo: “LSO”) and mail to: 611 Greenspring Rd., Newville, PA 17241
Donate online
Contact us: 717-776-6474 or email to discuss giving options.
*sending a check avoids online fees and ensures that all funds will go toward this project
What are the benefits?
As a contributor, you will:
Be recognized on this website and concert programs
Help create something lasting, meaningful and joy-filled for generations to come
Help support music and the arts in your community as well as the local nonprofit MS FitEffect
Thank you
…for helping us “fill the keys” - and hearts - with music that provides not only joy, but sanctuary to the soul.
We simply cannot do this without YOU.
Our sponsors
Our current Generous Sponsors:
CORPORATE
Martin's Potato Rolls & Bread
Christian Companion Senior Care
Jireh Welding & Machining, LLC
Bobby Rahal Automotive
J.R. Judd Violins, LLC
Howard’s Accounting
Newville Print Shop
Hess Piano Co.
INDIVIDUAL
Daniel & Edith Asbury
Bryan & Liz Baker
Kingsley Blasco
Roxanne & Christopher Bocyck
Wanda Boone
Finger Bowl
Kevin & Mona Buchanan
Mark & Joyce Burkholder
Chris, Tiffany & Evan Costlow
Artemis Drake
George & Mary Duff
Caroline & Greg Dundore
Donald & Sue Eisenberger
J. Kirk & Pamela Felix
Raymond & Wilma Fisher
Donald & Peggy Gelnett
Jason Gerard
Steven Gifford
Rob & Lori Gilbert
Craig Greener
Michael & Jane Gridley
Ann Gross
Peggy Hanzelman
Kevin & Elizabeth Heisey
Karen Hepler
Judith Holloway
Kathleen Horein
Marlin Houck
Nancy Hudson
Gerald & Patricia Just
Donna Keister
Daniel & Joan Kerstetter
Ken & Barb Kipe
Rafe & Lisa Knox
Dale Krauchick
Willis & Lois Larson
Dale & Joyce Lehman
Robert Lloyd
Ariel Blackketter Lohberger
Robert & Lynn Lopez
Steve Mancuso
Larry & Cecelia Martin
Ruth Martin
Sally A. Martin
David McConnell
Tracy Mertes
Carolyn Miller
William Miller
Lisa Milletics
Marilyn & Sean Molchany
Wally Nason
Carol & Daniel Newhouser
Ricky Poff
Mary Jean Purdy
Ann McGraw Reeves
Julia Sarkar
Shirley Scarantino
Jennifer Schoener
Stephen & Faith Shiffer
Phillip Thuma
Jonathan Tice
John & Amy Towne
Kim Webster & Stacy Shannon
Nancy Jo Shenk
Beth Ann Shirk
Brooke Simmons
Annette Sites
Linda Slusser
Rick & Hope Smiley
Andrew & Amy Strasser
Don Velkley
Gail & Joyce Weaver
Kathrine Wertz
Anne C. Williams
Kristen Yingling
Roy & Carol Zeigler
Thank you to ALL of our sponsors for making this dream a reality!
Donations By PAYPAL/VENMO/Credit Card
Donations By Mail
If you prefer to donate via check or money order, please remit to:
Frances Drost
611 Greenspring Rd.
Newville, PA 17241
Thank you for your consideration.
Together we can create an extraordinary album of sanctuary and soulfulness for generations to come.