After the dark ages came a time, the Renaissance, that produced some of the most wonderful music, beautiful buildings, magnificent statues, and glorious paintings in all of history. It was an age of enlightenment and was possible, in large part, because of noble patrons who supported and paid for work done by artists and musicians. During the new age, people were asked to spend money to improve their communities through the arts, and the benefactors allowed artists to be raised to a new level of encouragement.

The names of many patrons are familiar to us: Lorenzo de' Medici, patron of art and literature in Florence; Pope Julius II, patron of Michelangelo; Andrew Carnegie, American philanthropist; and Madame von Meck, patron of Tchaikovsky, to name a few. Whatever their motives throughout history, noble patrons have always been the water in the flowering of arts. Cities have been enriched, children have been inspired, and artists and musicians have been recognized because of patrons.

While roguevalleymusic.com is a small endeavor, indeed, compared to a symphony of Tchaikovsky, it can greatly promote music in our area. Please consider becoming a noble patron of music in the Rogue Valley by sending your contribution to the address below. In this real and tangible way you will support and applaud the local arts. Your donation to roguevalleymusic.com will go into a general fund used to buy supplies as well as support the website's further construction, maintenance, and regular updates. We thank you for your support.