International Pride Orchestra

Founded in 2022, the International Pride Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that brings together LGBTQ+ musicians from around the world to present concerts, celebrate community, and raise funds for LGBTQ+ causes. 

IPO unites music making with global advocacy: we are a volunteer orchestra with a charitable mission to raise awareness and funds for local, national, and international LGBTQ+ programs. Each year, a new city will be selected to host an IPO concert. Each concert partners with an LGBTQ+ organization to provide an outlet for patrons and musicians to give. This past year, IPO supported LYRIC—one of the first and largest LGBTQQ youth centers in the United States. 

IPO will be hosted at the Manhattan School of Music from June 24-27, 2024, coinciding with New York City’s legendary Pride celebrations. We need to raise $60,000 to make this spectacular vision possible.

WE NEED YOUR HELP: Many LGBTQ+ folks in places like San Francisco or New York City can take for granted the many safe spaces queer people have to exist, connect, and make music. We know that this is sadly not the case for the rest of the country, or the rest of the world. In the US, we are sadly seeing more and more rights being taken away, particularly towards our transgender family. History has taught the LGBTQ+ community that we are stronger when we come together, fight, and lift each other up. We believe that IPO has the potential to change the world by creating a network of LGBTQ+ musicians who feel seen, connected, represented, and supported, AND view themselves as humanitarians. 

An organization with the ambition to become a worldwide hub connecting LGBTQ+ musicians is no small feat. We need your help. Please consider making a gift to support IPO. Your gift will help to cover venue fees, music and instrument rentals, digital marketing and promotional materials, and the many other costs associated with production and operations.