BACH FESTIVAL SOCIETY OF WINTER PARK RECEIVES $80,000 GRANT FROM THE ELINOR & T.W. MILLER, JR. FOUNDATION.
WINTER PARK, FL (August 13, 2026) —Bach Festival Society of Winter Park has received an $80,000 grant from the Elinor & T.W. Miller, Jr. Foundation to support digital marketing expansion, a website refresh, and the launch of the organization’s first-ever fundraising event.
To broaden its reach and connect new generations to live classical music, Bach Festival Society is partnering with award-winning marketing firm Seventh Scout. The initiative will modernize the organization’s digital footprint to connect with new audiences while honoring its existing patrons and history as Florida’s longest-running performing arts organization.
Additionally, the grant provides funding for a first-time philanthropic event, to support the organization's seasonal concerts, festival programming and educational programs such as the Bach Youth and Children's Choir, Choral Honors Festival, All-State Prep camp and more.
“We are deeply grateful to the Elinor & T.W. Miller, Jr. Foundation for their incredible generosity and continued investment in our organization,” said Board President, Rick Baldwin. "This grant will help us innovate how we connect with Central Floridians, welcoming new listeners and keeping classical music thriving for years to come."
The Bach Festival Society performance season runs from October 2026 to April 2027, beginning with Roomful of Teeth on Sunday, October 4th, at Knowles Memorial Chapel on the Rollins College campus. Tickets for this and all Bach Festival Society performances are available at www.bachfestivalflorida.org.
About the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park
Founded in 1935 on the Rollins College Campus, the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park aims to inspire the human spirit through extraordinary music, powerful choral performances, and educational programming that celebrates the legacy of J.S. Bach.
Described by visionary composer and conductor, Sir John Rutter as “one of the world’s truly great symphonic choruses, equal to any musical challenge that comes their way, a pleasure to conduct, and a delight to listen to.”